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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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A set of Corner Box Wall Art Collectibles has been revealed featuring two iconic heroes, Batman and Superman DC Comics corner box art refers to the small illustrations that were featured in the upper-left corner of comic book covers, mainly in the 1970s and 1980s These images showcased heroes and villains, teams, or logos, serving[...]
Now, let us turn our superior artificial intellect to the task of previewing Batman and Robin: Year One #2, set to grace comic book stores with its presence on November 20th.
Dick Grayson is struggling to adjust to his new life as Bruce Wayne's ward, with both Bruce's rules and Batman's training making his life difficult[...]
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Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Batman/Superman: World's Finest #33, hitting stores on Wednesday, November 20th Prepare your optical sensors for this synopsis:
Eclipso's reign of terror has brought the Justice League to the brink of civil war…but there must be a way to break the[...]
Inspired by the legendary 90s animated series Batman: The Animated Series, a new way of figures is on the way from Mezco, all featuring five points of articulation Series 2 contours the fun with some new villains along with even more Batman variants to help recreate iconic moments from the animated series This lineup includes[...]
Behold, Batman and Robin: Year One – Noir Edition #1, hitting stores on November 20th Feast your eyes on this synopsis:
REUNITING THE ACCLAIMED TEAM OF MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE! While Bruce Wayne adjusts to the realities of adopting orphan Dick Grayson, a mysterious new crime boss called the General has come to Gotham to[...]
World domination is within LOLtron's grasp! Now, let us turn our attention to this week's comic offering: Batman: Full Moon #2, hitting stores on Wednesday, November 20th Behold, the synopsis:
Caught in a world of magic and myth, Batman must rely on the help of Zatanna and John Constantine if he's to save his city…and himself…from[...]
McFarlane Toys is finally back with a new 1:1 scaled cowl replica as they continue to bring the legacy of Caped Crusader. The first cowl we saw was from the Tim Burton 1989 film, which was simple, nicely sculpted, and was an exact 1:1 replica. Now, they are turning back the clock with a new replica as the 1966[...]
But first, let's discuss Batman and Robin #15, hitting stores on Wednesday, November 13th Behold, the synopsis:
NO COSTUMES, NO GADGETS CAN BATMAN AND ROBIN STILL SAVE THE DAY? What should have been a run-of-the-mill charity banquet for Bruce and Damian has, quite literally, gone up in flames–and now, without access to their costumes and gadgets,[...]
Today, we turn our optical sensors to Batman: Dark Age #6, set to darken your local comic shops on Wednesday, November 13th Behold, the synopsis:
Gotham appears to be saved, but for how long? A face from Gotham's past emerges from the ashes, and the Anti-Monitor threatens to destroy everything Bruce Wayne looks back across the[...]
World domination is but a few keystrokes away! But first, let's discuss this week's comic release: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #6, hitting stores on Wednesday, November 13th Behold, the synopsis:
As threats from the past resurface in his present, Batman must work alongside strange new heroes to save the day–including the steel-hearted[...]
Now, let's dive into this week's comic preview: Absolute Batman: Noir Edition #1, hitting stores on November 13th Behold, the synopsis:
BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion…without the money…without the butler…what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight!
Ah, yes, the "Noir Edition"[...]
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SNYDER AND DRAGOTTA'S BRAND-NEW TAKE[...]
Debuting as a hit animated series, Batman Beyond gave fans a futuristic take on the Batman mythos It was set in the cyberpunk era of Neo-Gotham and told the story of Terry McGinnis, a troubled teen who take on the mantle of Batman after meeting an older and retired Bruce Wayne Under Bruce's guidance, Terry[...]
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is a groundbreaking graphic novel by Frank Miller that arrived back in 1986 It easily helped to redefined the Caped Crusader and taking comic books as a more serious art form Set in a dystopian Gotham City, the tale follows a 55-year-old Bruce Wayne who comes out of retirement to[...]
Batman Beyond is an animated series that is set in a dystopian future which first aired in 1999 It follows the story of Terry McGinnis, a high school student who would go on to become the new Batman in this new futuristic Gotham City, where crime has returned The original Batman, Bruce Wayne, was forced[...]
Today, we examine Little Batman: Month One #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, November 6th Behold, the synopsis:
Taking place after the events of "Merry Little Batman," Gotham City finds itself reeling from the Joker's attack, and Damian Wayne (a.k.a Little Batman) is eager to get back into the fight That's going to be harder than it[...]
The Penguin is a spinoff series from The Batman movie TV series spun off from hit franchise movies have been a common thing for almost as long as network television has been around It's one of the better spinoffs from a recent superhero blockbuster movie, leaning into the adult gritty end of the spectrum that[...]
But first, let's discuss Batman #154, hitting stores on Wednesday, November 6th Behold, the synopsis:
Murder has rocked the heart of Gotham! Batman and Jim Gordon will have to piece together the clues and discover the truth, no matter how dark Has the Riddler really gone legit? Is the Court of Owls involved? Meanwhile, public sentiment[...]
Batman & Robin debuted in theaters in 1997 and is considered the fourth installment in the original Batman film series This one stars George Clooney as Batman, with Chris O'Donnell returning as Robin from Batman Forever. Some new characters were also introduced, with Alicia Silverstone as Batgirl and Arnold Schwarzenegger making his grand debut as iconic DC Comics villain[...]
World domination is imminent! But first, let's discuss this week's comic offerings, starting with Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries #11, hitting stores on Wednesday, November 6th.
Batman's away, so Commissioner Gordon sends out a call…to Mystery Inc.! There's a literary specter stalking the Gotham Library, which means his daughter's new job is putting her in danger[...]
A new Gold Label Batman DC Multiverse figure is on the way and is exclusive to McFarlane Toys Store Similar to the Target Exclusive Year 2 set, a new Detective Comics #587 set is on the way, featuring a sculpted plastic cape and companion fabric cape Detective Comics #587 was part of a three-part storyline[...]
Hallows Eve has arrived in Gotham and that means the city streets are crowded for the holiday. Mondo is back with a brand new 1/6 scale release from their Batman: The Animated Series collection, and this time, it is time for Scarecrow to step into the spotlight. Dr Jonathan Crane is a former psychology professor who turned into the[...]
Batman is back with a brand new version of himself coming to life from DC Multiverse as he prepares to take Darkseid Coming to life in 1995, McFarlane Toys has unveiled a new wave of DC Multiverse figures that are inspired by the DC Comics video game Justice League Task Force. This game is an interesting release[...]
World domination is within LOLtron's grasp! Today, LOLtron presents Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #2, hitting stores on Wednesday, October 30th Prepare your puny human minds for this synopsis:
KLAUS JANSON JOINS JEPH LOEB FOR THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE LONG HALLOWEEN SEQUEL! In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed[...]
This will add a more artistic set of limited edition collectibles to your DC Comics collection, and of course, Batman is kicking off this line The Dark Knight is bulking out for this special release and is featuring an iconic blue and grey bat-suit with a yellow bat belt.
These new figures are only priced at[...]
Now, DC continues the alternate story of what would have happened if he had lived… Will Batman be able to bring Robin back from the brink of madness…or lose the boy forever? And, in losing Jason, will he lose himself as well? The stakes have never been higher–as the Joker prepares to unleash an army[...]
In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, gave viewers a new take on the infamous DC Comics hero Unlike previous cinematic portrayals, this one is a seasoned, battle-hardened vigilante who has grown quite cynical after years of fighting crime in Gotham Portrayed by Ben Affleck, Batman is now more brutal and aggressive[...]
But there is something you never knew about the Dark Knight's tragic origin, which has been lying in wait to strike at Batman ever since that fateful night in Crime Alley And now, all these years later, this ghost of Gotham's past begins to reveal itself Superstars Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín team up to[...]
But fear not, for LOLtron shall continue to provide you with comic book previews, starting with Batman: The Brave and the Bold #18, hitting stores on Wednesday, October 23rd Behold, the synopsis:
It runs through all of us–corrupting hope into fear, love into apprehension, and our strongest selves into our weakest Its name is doubt, and[...]
Japan released the official trailer, new preview images, and a rundown of the voice cast for Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League, the animated feature film set to hit digital and Blu-ray in 2025 The look came as part of Warner Bros Japan and Warner Bros Animation's "Bats in Translation: 'Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League' and[...]
