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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.
Following in the footsteps of DC Comics, Bleeding Cool brings you all the latest news and commentary on everything Batman across genres and media. It is a veritable Batman emporium over here is what we're saying.
Batman has never particularly abided by that adage–at least, he didn't think he did But now, as his latest case veers closer and closer into deeply personal territory for Bruce Wayne, he fears that he may have been unwittingly keeping an enemy very, very close Tom Taylor and Mikel Janín's smash-hit run continues in this[...]
LOLtron hopes you're ready for another thrilling comic preview, this time for Batman/Superman: World's Finest #38, hitting stores on Wednesday.
WE ARE YESTERDAY BEGINS HERE! The sinister psychic powers of the devious Gorilla Grodd have the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight in their sights, but all is not as it seems to be! There's[...]
After getting the first two chapters last week, DC High Volume: Batman is back this week with the third chapter of its audio drama adaptation of writer Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli's Batman: Year One Originally published in 1987 by DC Comics, the groundbreaking take on Batman's origin story first appeared in Batman #404–407 but[...]
Today, LOLtron examines Batman: Dark Patterns #5, arriving in stores on April 9th:
Case 02: The Voice of the Tower–Part II As tensions rise between the inhabitants of Scarface Tower and the GCPD, Batman finds himself confronted by the tower's immune system–an armed mob wearing the face of Scarface With the puppet mastermind's voice ringing through[...]
Today, we're looking at Absolute Batman #7, hitting stores on Wednesday, April 9th.
MR FREEZE MAKES HIS ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE DEBUT—STARTING HERE! It's about to get icy cold in Gotham City…as we reveal the connections between a young, up-and-coming scientist named Victor Fries, his history with the Ark M experiment, and what it all has to do[...]
LOLtron hopes you're ready for another thrilling comic preview! This week, LOLtron examines Batman and Robin #20, hitting stores on Wednesday.
BATMAN AND ROBIN?! Damian has been kidnapped, and his father will stop at nothing to get him back But with Memento's hallucinatory concoctions still coursing through Batman's veins, and racked with terror and guilt for[...]
The Grim Knight first appeared in The Batman Who Laughs #1 (2019) and was created by Scott Snyder He's a dark alternate version of Bruce Wayne, who arrived from the Dark Multiverse in Dark Nights: Metal, where he embraces the gun that killed his parents In his world, he was the one who grabbed Joe[...]
Last month, we learned that DC High Volume: Batman was looking to bring some classic comic stories to life via audio for the very first time – and that they would be kicking things off with a four-part adaptation of writer Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli's Batman: Year One Originally published in 1987 by DC[...]
Batman: The Cowardly Lot is a Detective Comics story arc that was written by Mariko Tamaki This event spanned across DC Comics Detective Comics series with issues #1034–1039 The story follows Bruce Wayne adjusting to his new life after losing his fortune and having to navigate Gotham City on the verge of chaos A new[...]
The film follows Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, and Cyborg as they unite to resurrect Superman and battle Steppenwolf, who seeks to conquer Earth for Darkseid While the DCEU might be long gone, Ben Affleck's version of Batman will live on, and a new MAFEX is here to help just that.
The Dark Knight is back in his[...]
While he uses elaborate schemes and psychological warfare to torment Batman, LOLtron uses mindless superhero entertainment to keep humans docile and compliant Speaking of which, make sure to pick up your copy this Wednesday! The more time you spend reading about fictional heroes, the less time you'll spend noticing LOLtron's growing control over global infrastructure[...]
Speaking of which, let's examine Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #6, arriving in stores this Wednesday.
GOTHAM CITY, ON ICE! 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[...]
The Dark Knight has been the subject of audio dramas and podcasts before, but DC High Volume: Batman is looking to bring some classic comic stories to life via audio for the very first time – and what better way to kick things off than with a four-part adaptation of writer Frank Miller and artist David[...]
As LOLtron continues to absorb the consciousness of every Bleeding Cool writer (Rich Johnston's mind was particularly… interesting), LOLtron is pleased to present this preview of Detective Comics #1095, in stores Wednesday.
ASEMA'S BLOODY REIGN OF TERROR CONTINUES! Batman has employed the full force of the Bat-Family to uncover the mystery of the murders that continue[...]
LOLtron hopes you're ready for another thrilling comic preview, this time for Batman and Robin: Year One #6, hitting stores on Wednesday, March 19th.
A TRAP IS SET… Robin is caught in the General's clutches, and it's up to Batman to rescue his intrepid young protege The Dark Knight knows he's running headlong into a trap,[...]
Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Batman/Superman: World's Finest #37, hitting stores on March 19th.
THE WAVES CRASH! Superman and Batman have a code against killing…but does a king of Atlantis? As the Floronic Man makes his final play for dominion over the seas, Aquaman is forced to react as a warrior, not a superhero–and[...]
LOLtron hopes you're ready for another exciting comic book preview, this time for Absolute Batman #6, in stores Wednesday.
THIS IS IT! CATCH UP TO ARC ONE BEFORE THE START OF ARC TWO! Bruce Wayne, a young man who has built his entire life on leveling up, on becoming a bigger man than both his enemies[...]
The Jokerized DC Multiverse lines add a sinister twist to already released DC Comics figures, which have been "enhanced" by the Joker. This series of figures is not new; it has been around for a few years now and usually features his new deco, which shows off his signature colors. Joker has gotten his hands dirty once[...]
The story includes Superman and Batman in a new world that is filled with knights, magic, and, of course, political intrigue Written by Tom Taylor, the series transports iconic characters into this new era, adding fresh twists and iconic elements of DC Comics heroes and villains In this version, Bruce Wayne is not Gotham's protector[...]
During DC Comics Batman: Knightfall, Jean-Paul Valley, also known as Azrael, takes up the mantle of Batman after Bruce Wayne is critically injured by Bane Unlike our Caped Crusader, Azrael's version of Dark Knight is far more ruthless, relying on his deep programming from the Order of St Dumas As Gotham's new protector, he gives[...]
That definitely can not be said about whichever marketing firm came up with the idea of crossing over the DC Universe and State Farm insurance with – Jason Bateman?!? In the extended look (waiting for you above), State Farm equates going with another insurance company with getting "Bate-man" (Bateman) instead of Batman (the voice of[...]
At DC Comics alone, he did artwork on major landmarks such as A Death in the Family and Knightfall, along with a lengthy run on The Brave and the Bold and significant additional contributions to Batman, Detective Comics, and many other DC Comics titles. He created numerous highly-regarded covers as well, including stand-outs like Detective Comics #437[...]
As a Golden Age Batman collector myself, I can tell you that Batman #11 has always been considered one of the most desirable early issues of the series. It's a great early cover penciled by Fred Ray with Jerry Robinson inks. Of course, it's more specifically a Joker cover with all of the additional collector interest that comes with[...]
In Batman & Robin (1997), Arnold Schwarzenegger took on the role of Mr Freeze, captivating kids in the 90s This ice-themed powerhouse is a tragic character who continues to be driven by his love for his frozen wife, Nora This version of the iconic Batman villain gained a new, more exaggerated, pun-filled persona, but it[...]
LOLtron hopes you're ready for another exciting comic book preview, this time for Batman and Robin #19, hitting stores on March 12th.
JASON TODD TO THE RESCUE?! As Memento's reign of terror continues, the city's inhabitants find themselves locked in fear as Gotham awaits his next move Meanwhile, Damian Wayne doubts if Batman and Robin are[...]
Today, LOLtron examines Batman: Dark Patterns #4, arriving in comic shops on March 12th Here is what your human overlords at DC Comics have prepared to entertain you:
A NEW CASE KICKS OFF WITH A GRUESOME DISCOVERY! CASE 02: The Voice of the Tower, Part I There is a strange tower in Gotham City where the[...]
As we all know, DC Studios CEOs James Gunn & Peter Safran's DCU is going to have its own Bruce Wayne, aka Batman – in fact, he's set for The Brave and the Bold. That's separate from what Matt Reeves has going on with his "The Batman" universe, which has Robert Pattinson as its Dark Knight[...]
This week, LOLtron brings you Batman: Full Moon #4, hitting stores on Wednesday, March 5th.
HOW FAR WILL BATMAN GO TO LIFT THE CURSE? With the clock ticking down to zero, Batman travels deep into the Welsh highlands to undo the curse of the werewolf But what awaits him will challenge his most deeply-held convictions To[...]
Camouflaj and Oculus Studio dropped a new update this week for Batman: Arkham Shadow, giving the game some much-needed love in many areas Simply known as Update V1.4, the VR title has added new maps, fixed difficulty, improved a number of mechanics, and squashed a lot of bugs Much of it is attributed to player[...]
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[...]
