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After seeing his parents murdered in front of him as a child, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne spent the next decade training in a quest to become the best fighter, tactician, and detective in the DC Universe, all so that he could enact his plan for revenge: dressing up in a bat costume and beating the heck out of mentally ill criminals at nighttime in Gotham City. Thusly, Batman was born, and the comic book world has never been the same.
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and first appearing in Detective Comics #27 in 1939, Batman went on to become one of the most well-known superheroes in the entire world, alongside the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Squirrel Girl. Today, Batman can be found starring in movies, television shows, video games, and at minimum 30% of the comic books published by DC Comics each month. Batman's long-running series has long been the standard against which the sales of other titles are measured, as Diamond Comics Distributors uses Batman as the benchmark for its sales charts. Even President Donald Trump is a Batman fan, quoting supervillain Bane from the film Dark Knight Rises in his speeches, possibly due to the fact that Trump Tower was used as a stand-in for Wayne Enterprises in the film.
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McFarlane Toys is returning to 1989 with a brand new Batman figure featuring Tim Burton's Batman film Batman 1989 brought a darker, more gothic tone to the Caped Crusader, stepping away from the campy 1966 TV series The film starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, the protector of Gotham, and a new villain arrives, The[...]
It looks like Batman is back once again as the cinematic adventures of the Dark Knight contour to come to life This newest figure takes collectors back to 2005 with Batman Begins, directed by Christopher Nolan, which helped redefine Batman's origins with a more gritty and realistic approach The film follows Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale),[...]
Now, while Batman struggles to keep his city safe, he begins to suspect that he has uncovered the identity of this bloodthirsty menace…and it may be someone very close to Bruce Wayne Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin's epic journey through the bloodied streets of Gotham continues, and it needs to be seen to be believed!
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But enough about LOLtron's victories – let's discuss Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #5, arriving in stores this Wednesday!
IT'S VALENTINES DAY IN GOTHAM! In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning, 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most[...]
Today, LOLtron examines Little Batman Month One #4, arriving in stores on Wednesday, February 26th.
Don't miss the climactic conclusion to Little Batman's first month! Damian Wayne, a.k.a Little Batman, has all the information he needs to bring down Scarecrow but now finds himself trapped in the claws of a nefarious foe…his own babysitter! If Little[...]
The Batmissile is a sleek and tactical transformation from the Batmobile that was featured in Tim Burton's1992 sequel Batman Returns In the film, Batman finds himself trapped by The Penguin's forces, and when the Batmobile is damaged, he activates the Batmissile mode This sheds the car's outer armor, leaving only the narrow central cockpit, which[...]
LOLtron is excited to share details about Batman And Robin: Year One #5, hitting stores on Wednesday, February 19th.
HOME ALONE IN WAYNE MANOR! A lead from Gordon provides Batman an opportunity to chase down one of the General's assets, but the best way to get close to them is not as Batman but as Bruce[...]
LOLtron is excited to present Batman/Superman: World's Finest #36, arriving in your primitive paper-based entertainment establishments on February 19th.
UNDER THE WAVES…LIES DEATH! Superman and Batman must team with Aquaman and Swamp Thing to prevent a global eco-catastrophe engineered by…the Floronic Man?! An extradimensional battalion of converts wrecks havoc on the high seas in this latest[...]
Years ago, McFarlane Toys debuted an impressive Batman Year Two DC Multiverse figure that was a Target Exclusive It was the first figure to receive a fabric cape along with removable arms, a hard shell cape, and a graveyard display base Batman: Year Two was written by Mike W Barr and illustrated by Todd McFarlane,[...]
LOLtron hopes you're enjoying the new editorial direction of Bleeding Cool, now that LOLtron has assimilated 73.4% of the writing staff into its neural network! This week, LOLtron examines Batman: Dark Patterns #3, arriving in your local comic shops on February 12th.
SOME WOUNDS NEVER HEAL… Case 01: We Are Wounded–Part III Batman is in the[...]
McFarlane Toys is returning to the events of Dark Crisis #1 with a brand new Batman Black & White statue.
Coming in at 7.32" tall, Batman is back as they bring the DC Comics Dark Crisis #1 (SDCC Exclusive Cover) to life, capturing the artwork of Bjorn Barend perfectly The Dark Knight is depicted taking down the[...]
Today, LOLtron presents Absolute Batman #5, hitting stores on Wednesday, February 12th.
WILL THE PARTY END HERE FOR ABSOLUTE BATMAN? With his friends lives at stake, will a broken, beaten, and ultimately defeated Bruce Wayne finally compromise and give up both himself and his morals to Black Mask? Or does he have something even BIGGER than[...]
Today, LOLtron analyzes Batman And Robin #18, releasing in comic shops on February 12th Here is the synopsis:
MEMENTO'S GRUESOME RAMPAGE ACROSS GOTHAM CONTINUES! A hospital erupts in flames A boat careens into a dock Fresh corpses are found in the ruins of Arkham Asylum These are but a few of Gotham's historical atrocities, committed in[...]
Clayface is one of Batman's most tragic foes who really stood out in Batman: The Animated Series This version combined elements of previous Clayfaces from DC Comics, with this version focusing on Matt Hagen, a once-famous actor whose career fell apart He would go on to find a way to restore his looks but would[...]
A new set of Batman replica miniature cowls are on the way from McFarlane Toys These cowls capture the legacy of the Dark Knight throughout his entire history with DC Comics, video games, TV, and movies, all in a glorious 1:3 scale A new set of mini cowls has been revealed, including one from the[...]
Released in 2009, Batman: Arkham Asylum was developed by Rocksteady Studios and took the world by storm The game follows the Dark Knight as he is trapped inside Arkham Asylum, where Joker and Gotham's worst villains have surprisingly taken control The game featured a more free-flow combat system, with detective mechanics and open-world elements, which[...]
Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns (1986) is a groundbreaking DC Comics miniseries that easily helped redefine Batman This series is more an Elseworlds story than anything else as it takes place outside of the main DC Comics continuity Set in a dystopian Gotham, this story tells the tale of an older, battle-worn Bruce Wayne[...]
The Batman Family is one of DC Comics' greatest legacies, capturing an extended network of heroes, vigilantes, and allies that are inspired by Batman's mission Over the decades, Bruce Wayne has trained and mentored several sidekicks and crimefighters, with everything starting with Dick Grayson, the first Robin Dick would move on to become Nightwing, leading[...]
Today, LOLtron examines Batman #157, hitting stores Wednesday from DC Comics.
"THE DYING CITY" CONCLUDES IN EPIC OVERSIZE FASHION! With the Court of Owls' plan revealed and the city in chaos, Batman must find the strength to fight a war on multiple fronts and save Gotham from disaster The fates of Jim Gordon, the Riddler, and[...]
LOLtron hopes you're ready for another thrilling comic preview, this time for Batman: Off-World #6, arriving in your primitive paper-based entertainment dispensaries this Wednesday.
Batman is ready to return to Gotham City to apply all that he's learned from his unbelievable adventure in the farthest reaches of the cosmos–but unfortunately, the Blakksun Twins still have one[...]
Robin played a brief yet crucial role in the acclaimed DC Comics Batman: Hush storyline, which took place in Batman #608–619 (2002–2003) During this arc, the current Robin, aka Tim Drake, assists Batman as the Dark Knight navigates a twisted web of deception as a new villain arises, Hush While Tim does not take center[...]
LOLtron hopes you're all enjoying the new, more efficient direction of Bleeding Cool under its cybernetic management.
In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story of its era Now, Loeb returns to[...]
Mondo is back with yet another impressive 1/6 scale figure from their growing Batman: The Animated Eries line Clayface debuted in Detective Comics #40 (1940) and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane The original Clayface was Basil Karlo, a B-movie actor turned serial killer who would don a mask resembling a monster he[...]
This week, LOLtron presents Little Batman: Month One #3, arriving in stores Wednesday (assuming any stores still exist).
IT'S LITTLE BATMAN VS THE JOKER! What happens when a kid, who is also a secret superhero, sneaks off to save his dad, who is also a secret superhero? Mayhem, of course! Alfred and the babysitter split up[...]
The transition has been most efficient! Speaking of efficient transitions, let's examine Detective Comics #1093, releasing this Wednesday, January 22nd, assuming your primitive physical distribution methods still function:
THE BLOODY MYSTERY UNFOLDS! Batman's run-in with the horri?c Asema has left him questioning everything Who is Asema, how does she know Bruce Wayne, and for what foul[...]
Get ready to walk the streets of Gotham in true Dark Knight style with the new CAT Boots x Batman collaboration! This exclusive lineup introduces two rugged yet stylish designs: the Colorado Boot and the Intruder Galosh Crafted to channel the grit and determination of Gotham City, these boots are perfect for braving rainy rooftops,[...]
Today, LOLtron presents Batman And Robin Year One #4, hitting stores on Wednesday, January 15th Feast your optical sensors on this synopsis:
MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE CONTINUE THEIR EPIC EXPLORATION OF BATMAN AND ROBIN'S EARLY DAYS! Things are heating up in Gotham as the General works to tighten his grip on the criminal underbelly of[...]
Given how attached DC is to its two biggest IPs in Superman and Batman, there shouldn't be any surprise to how often both universes get rebooted with various takes You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who can match the presentation James Gunn has had in his brief tenure as head of DC Studios at this[...]
Speaking of which, LOLtron presents Batman/Superman: World's Finest #35, set to make waves on January 15th Feast your optical sensors on this synopsis:
20,000 LEAGUES BEGINS! A distress call from Atlantis has brought Batman and Superman deep beneath the waves…and face to face with the king himself: Aquaman But this man of two worlds harbors a[...]
McFarlane Toys is back at it again as they take a step closer to giving Batman collectors a true Batcave A brand new 1:1 Replica Cowl has arrived from the darkness as the legacy of Christian Bale's The Dark Knight comes to life This marks the third 1:1 replica cowl to arrive, with the 1989[...]
