Batman '89 Archives

Writer of the Batman movie from 1989, Sam Hamm, has continued to write that story with Batman '89 Echoes from DC Comics, even as it slips down the schedules somewhat It's still comparatively early as to when Sam Ham's Batman 2 sequel script would originally have come out, if Batman Returns hadn't stepped in, instead. Joe[...]

While using the milieu of the 1990s but capturing challenges that are just as relevant today, Batman '89 #4 frames police corruption and systematic inequality with the rise of a new threat and the fall of a would-be great man. Batman '89 #4 Cover Credit: DC Comics The issue begins with a peaceful march led by church[...]

Like a fine Greek or Shakespearean tragedy, Batman '89 #3 continues to wonderfully depict the fall of Harvey Dent as Bruce Wayne gets reacquainted with two old friends: the limelight and Catwoman This literally picture-perfect continuation of the Michael Keaton-led cinematic experience outshines the Tommy Lee Jones experience and adds so much depth to the[...]

Wayans still got paid $100,000 for not being the movie, and gets residual cheques from it as well. Batman '89 #2 by Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones But now the Batman '89 comic book written by Batman movie screenwriter Sam Hamm and drawn by Joe Quinones from DC Comics, intended to be set in the Tim Burton[...]

With alarming but sadly realistic parallels to what we've seen on modern streets, Batman '89 #2 goes deep into the making of one of Gotham City's most iconic villains and adds great depth to the caped crusader while fleshing out the mythos in refreshingly effective ways If you know Batman, this will feel like a[...]

Though thanks to DC, Tuesday Titans too. If any other retailers would like to report their top sellers, please contact richjohnston@bleedingcool.com. Top Ten Bleeding Cool Bestseller List of the week Batman '89 #1 Joker #6 Detective Comics #1,041 Defenders #1 Infinite Frontier #4 X Force #22 I Am Batman #1 Hardware Season One #1 Batman Urban Legends #6 Star Wars High Republic #8 Thanks to the following Bleeding[...]

Almost like stepping into the maskless multiplexes of the late eighties and early nineties, Batman '89 #1 seamlessly takes you back into the cinematic universe that may have jumpstarted the modern comic book movie era With a distinct aesthetic and pitch-perfect renditions of the voices from the source material, this work is manna from heaven[...]

Check out a preview of Batman 89 #1 below. BATMAN 89 #1 (OF 6) DC Comics 0621DC018 0621DC019 – BATMAN 89 #1 (OF 6) CVR B JERRY ORDWAY CARD STOCK VAR – $4.99 (W) Sam Hamm (A/CA) Joe Quinones Step back into the Gotham of Tim Burton's seminal classic Batman movies! Batman '89 brings in screenwriter Sam Hamm (Batman, Batman Returns)[...]

Now DC Comics is to publish two new digital-first series in July, based on the Tim Burton Batman and Richard Donner Superman movies. Batman '89 from DC i  by Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones – Sam Hamm co-wrote that screenplay for Tim Burton and later write the Batman: Blind Justice comic book. Superman '78 is by Rob Venditti[...]

The packaging for NECA's Batman 89 Batarang prop is here, and they should hit Walmarts this month. Keep an eye out for this one.

Here is everything coming to HBO Max in the month of February. Lots of DC films and franchises will be available to stream.

Yesterday. Bleeding Cool broke the news that Batman #89 and Hell Arisen #3 were getting third printings - we have the artwork below now. But we also

Running a comic shop is tough to begin with, but throw in Coronavirus fears, and it is a recipe for disaster. Stay safe out there everyone.

Batman #89 has gone to third printing already, alongside Hell Arisen #3, both featuring the first appearance of Punchline. But joining them is Nightwing

Batman #89 features the first cameo appearance of Punchline, the Joker's new girlfriend, which has seen copies of the comic selling for $25 and more,

As everyone realises that The Joker's new girlfriend Punchline is hardly in Batman #89, and speculator attention shifts to Hell Arisen #3 (currently

Once upon a time, Jason Todd, then-Robin, died at the hands of The Joker. In Red Hood: Outlaw #40, with a revived-and-rebooted Red Hood, it still smarts.

Did you get a copy of Batman #89 today? What about at last night's midnight opening for Wolverine #1? If so, well done. They have sold copies for $30 each

Tomorrow's Batman #89 has been hyped p as the first appearance of Punchline, the Joker's new girlfriend. Designed by Jorge Jimenez, she is to play a major

James Tynion IV came to Batman following a long run from Tom King that divided fandom, rather. I was on the 'YAY' side. But I am also enjoying Tynion's

Copies of Batman #89, out this Wednesday, has already sold copies on eBay for $35 raw and $130 in CGC 9.8. And all because it has the first appearance of

Copies of Batman #89, out this Wednesday, has already sold copies on eBay for $35 raw and $130 in CGC 9.8. And all because it has the first appearance of

Yesterday, Bleeding Cool looked at the effect that increased demand for the first appearances of Joker's new girlfriend, Punchline, were having on the

Iron Studios does it again with a $999 art scale of the iconic Batman and Batmobile from the 1989 Tim Burton film Batman.

Mondo has a new Batman poster going up for sale on their site today, as artist Craig Drake has created an awesome image of the Batwing!

Geoff Johns dropped a bunch of new info and artwork about the Three Jokers story he has brewing at his spotlight panel at NYCC.

Posted by Joe Quinones to his blog yesterday...  Batman ‘89. Which he describes as,  a bunch of proof of concept art I did for a Batman miniseries pitch