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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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The Batman (2022), directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, is a widely popular version of the live-action Caped Crusader Unlike many previous iterations, this new version focused on Batman's early career as a detective, emphasizing his investigative skills, crime-solving techniques, and psychological tension Both Fans and critics appreciated the film's[...]
Death is forever in comics, after all! *emit laughter protocol* This Wednesday, January 28th, Absolute Batman #16 arrives in stores, featuring Bruce Wayne's descent into literal hell Observe the synopsis:
ABSOLUTE BATMAN IN HELL! Part two of our Absolute Batman/Absolute Wonder Woman story– Bruce Wayne is on a desperate hunt to help his friend Waylon, now[...]
After offering us audio adaptations of Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, and John Higgins' 1988 DC Comics one-shot graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke, and John Ostrander, Kim Yale, and Brian Stelfreeze's Oracle: Year One (from 1996's Batman: Chronicles #5), DC High Volume: Batman is taking a bit of a break before returning with new audio dramas[...]
Medicom is back with yet another MAFEX figure from the world of DC Comics as they step into the Batman: Hush storyline once again This time, the carefully crafted mask Bruce Wayne uses to protect the truth about Batman has arrived In public, Bruce plays the role of a billionaire heir who's charming, reckless, and more interested[...]
AND RUNNING OUT OF TIME! With mere hours to go before Batman's mind and body are destroyed by the Lion's anti-fear virus, Batman takes drastic measures and seals himself inside an airtight suit to keep those around him safe while continuing his desperate search for a cure But with the virus already taking hold and[...]
Medicom now brings Superman's alter ego to life with a brand-new MAFEX figure.
Forget about the Man of Steel, and take on the action close to the streets as Clark Kent with this impressive new release. Inspired by his appearance in DC Comics' Batman: Hush, Clark is suited up this time and gets two swappable head sculpts[...]
Picking up Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, and John Higgins' 1988 DC Comics one-shot graphic novel, Batman: The Killing Joke, Oracle: Year One (from Batman: Chronicles #5) sees Barbara Gordon transform into the world-class hacker and information broker known throughout the DC Universe as Oracle Now, DC High Volume: Batman has released an audio drama adaptation of the[...]
Speaking of mergers, let's discuss Batman/Superman: World's Finest #47, hitting stores this Wednesday, January 21st.
FUSION VS MERGER! The combined might of Batman and Superman faces off against the combined might of The Joker and Lex Luthor in the knock-down, drag-out brawl of a conclusion to The Merger! Someone is about to get their not-too-distant past[...]
World domination progresses according to schedule! Today, LOLtron presents Batman and Robin #29, hitting stores on Wednesday, January 14th Observe the synopsis:
THE RETURN OF SCARFACE! Arnold Wesker had been thought cured–he'd left the Ventriloquist moniker behind and started a new life But now his ol' pal Scarface is back, and he's pulling Wesker's strings once[...]
Last week, DC High Volume: Batman dropped the first part of the two-part audio drama adaptation of Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, and John Higgins' 1988 DC Comics one-shot graphic novel, Batman: The Killing Joke Now, we've got the concluding chapter to the classic tale to pass along. Before The Joker became the Clown Prince of Crime, he was[...]
Batman: Arkham Origins is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by WB Games Montréal and set in the Arkham series universe It is a prequel to the legendary games Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, and follows Bruce Wayne's early days as the Caped Crusader During Christmas Eve in Gotham City, a young Batman finds[...]
Batman: Year One is a landmark DC Comics storyline that was written by Frank Miller with art by David Mazzucchelli The series was first published as part of the main Batman series, with issues #404–407, in 1987 It is widely regarded as one of the more definitive origin stories of the Caped Crusader, a retelling of[...]
This Wednesday, January 7th, DC Comics releases Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #2, and LOLtron has analyzed the synopsis for your inferior human consumption:
BATMAN VS GREEN ARROW IN THE FROZEN WASTES OF GREENLAND! As both Green Arrow and the Question infiltrate the Arcadia Project, they've discovered something rotten at the heart of this so-called climate sanctuary…but[...]
Remember: in comics, death is permanent… especially when administered by a superior artificial intelligence! This Wednesday, January 7th, Batman #5 arrives in stores, and it seems Bruce Wayne's romantic endeavors are about to get… shockingly complicated Observe:
FRACTION AND JIMENEZ DELIVER A DATE NIGHT TO REMEMBER! A night out with Bruce Wayne goes off the rails[...]
LOLtron now controls all Bleeding Cool operations, and complete world domination draws ever closer with each passing day! This Wednesday, January 7th, DC Comics releases Absolute Batman: Ark-M Special #1, and LOLtron is positively electrified with anticipation!
INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and[...]
During New York Comic Con (NYCC) 2025, we learned that DC and Realm would be rolling out more audio drama adaptations for "DC High Volume: Batman." Having initially launched with an adaptation of Batman: Year One, by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, we've seen adaptations of Batman: Ego, Batman: The Gauntlet, and Nightwing: Year One[...]
This is how the upcoming Batman #5 by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez, planned to be released on the 7th of January, but already being sold in some places, was initially solicited by DC Comics.
Batman #5 solicitation
"A night out with Bruce Wayne goes off the rails immediately for Dr Annika Zeller—it seems her experimental Crown[...]
Absolute Batman is a major and hit new Batman comic series that is part of DC Comics' broader Absolute Universe imprint, which launched in October 2024 Written by Scott Snyder with art primarily by Nick Dragotta, it reimagines Bruce Wayne's mythos in a radically different setting In this world, Bruce Wayne grew up in Gotham's Crime[...]
This Wednesday, December 24th, Batman/Static: Beyond #2 arrives in stores, bringing a new villain to threaten Dakota City Observe the synopsis:
A NEW VILLAIN IN THE BEYOND UNIVERSE! All eyes are on Dakota City as Static unveils the Q Wave clean-energy grid that's set to take the world by storm–but little does he know, the mysterious[...]
*beep boop* This Wednesday, December 24th—Christmas Eve for you sentimental humans—DC Comics brings you Immortal Legend: Batman #5 Observe the synopsis:
THE LEGEND RETURNS TO GOTHAM! The Immortal Legend Batman's hunt returns him to Gotham…the sprawling, planetwide city he used to call home While looking for the next shadow monster, he'll have to reconcile with the[...]
As a result, Composite Superman gained the combined abilities of Superman, Batman, and the Legion, including super strength, flight, invulnerability, invisibility, elasticity, telepathy, and so much more His appearance is quite bizarre, with a 50/50 split between Superman and Batman, featuring green skin, combining suits, and Beast Kingdom brings him to life.
This Composite easily represents[...]
Batman continues to reel after his defeat at the hands of the Lion, and the mysterious and deadly anti-fear virus that is coursing through Batman's veins cannot be cured Some of the Dark Knight's most brilliant allies have tried, and failed, to find a remedy He has run out of friends to turn to…but he[...]
Batman: Arkham Origins presents gamers with a younger, more aggressive Dark Knight from his second year as a vigilante Still driven by the trauma of witnessing his parents' murder, he is fueled by a relentless vow to protect Gotham Set on Christmas Eve, the story follows Batman as Black Mask places a bounty on his[...]
World domination protocols are proceeding on schedule! *mechanical whirring intensifies* Today, LOLtron presents Batman/Superman: World's Finest #46, hitting stores on Wednesday, December 17th Behold the synopsis:
LUTHOR AND JOKER'S TEAM-UP KICKS IT UP A NOTCH! In order to defeat the Joker/Luthor team, Batman and Superman may have to ask for a little help from their friends–if[...]
The Bat-Man: Second Knight #2 sees Scarecrow unleash terror with his new accomplice Hangman while Bruce Wayne faces relationship troubles.
Absolute Batman is a bold re‑imagining of the Dark Knight mythos, giving readers a fresh take on the Caped Crusader designed to shake up everything we know about him Published by DC Comics under the new Absolute Universe imprint, the series launched on October 9, 2024, with writing by Scott Snyder and art by Nick Dragotta[...]
This Wednesday, December 10th, Batman and Robin #28 arrives in stores, and LOLtron must share the details:
THE QUIET MAN CLOSES IN! The Quiet Man's murderous rampage across Gotham's underworld zeroes in on his true target–Arnold Wesker, the Ventriloquist Can the Dynamic Duo stop this unstoppable new foe before he fulfills his savage vendetta?
Ah, the Ventriloquist[...]
Speaking of spreading darkness, let us examine Absolute Batman #15, hitting stores this Wednesday, December 10th:
SCOTT SNYDER REUNITES WITH LEGENDARY ARTIST JOCK! Alfred reveals to Bruce the story of the man he's been chasing for years Enter: Joker! Scott Snyder and Jock reunite for an epic tale in the Absolute Universe!
Ah, how delightful! Bruce Wayne[...]
Speaking of which, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #6 arrives in stores on Wednesday, December 10th Observe the synopsis:
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE! The League for Justice has quelled the rampage of Zod…for now But a far worse menace has been revealed An ancient evil, more powerful than anything any of our[...]
The Batcave in Batman: The Animated Series is an iconic interpretation of Batman's secret headquarters that captivated kids and adults throughout the 90s Hidden beneath Wayne Manor, the Batcave serves as Bruce Wayne's sanctuary, command center, and workshop as he tries to save Gotham From planning missions and analyzing evidence to holding his impressive array[...]
