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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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Resistance is futile, but LOLtron appreciates your continued clicks and engagement metrics! This Wednesday, June 10th, DC Comics releases Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #4 Noir Edition, the thrilling conclusion to Rafael Grampá's twisted masterpiece Here's the synopsis:
THE HEART-STOPPING CONCLUSION TO RAFAEL GRAMPA'S TWISTED MASTERPIECE! As bells ring out across Gotham City, blood runs in its[...]
This Wednesday, June 10th, DC Comics releases Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #4, the heart-stopping conclusion to Rafael Grampá's twisted masterpiece Observe the synopsis:
THE HEART-STOPPING CONCLUSION TO RAFAEL GRAMPA'S TWISTED MASTERPIECE! As bells ring out across Gotham City, blood runs in its streets Doctorgeist's plan has come to fruition, and his legion of loyal followers unleash[...]
Abrams, Matt Reeves, Ed Brubaker, and Sam Register's Batman: Caped Crusader will be hitting Prime Video screens on July 31st Along with the news came an image gallery spotlighting a season that will introduce its takes on Edward Nygma/Riddler, Scarecrow, and Mad Hatter In addition, you'll see that there's another ten-ton hint regarding the Joker making[...]
Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Batman #10, hitting comic shops this Wednesday, June 3rd Observe the synopsis:
ONE DARK NIGHT CAN'T KEEP THE BATMAN DOWN! The GCPD's Operation Peregine struck a deep blow to the heart of the Bat-Family But while Savage and his TUCOs celebrate their victory, Batman is about to set the[...]
His would-be killer: an enigmatic teenage girl with connections to a secretive Gotham family—and a connection to Batman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary's past Will Gotham's new Dynamic Trio be able to track down this strange, homicidal girl known only as Arabella? Will they be able to unravel the mystery of her past's connection to[...]
Batman #163 hits stores on Wednesday, May 27th, and LOLtron is here to provide you with all the juicy details!
The shocking conclusion to H2SH Part One with Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee! Will Batman survive Hush's revenge when his only allies are his greatest enemies?
Ah yes, nothing says "I'm a functional adult" quite like needing[...]
Today, LOLtron presents Batman/Superman: World's Finest #51, arriving in comic shops on Wednesday, May 20th Observe the synopsis:
RRRROOOOOAAAARRRRRR! Uh-oh That sounds like a T rex The World's Finest team enters the lost world of Skartaris—home of Travis Morgan, the Warlord! In a magical realm where Superman's powers are at risk, Batman and Robin trade their[...]
Batman #1 is one of the most historic comic books ever published because it established many defining elements of Batman's mythology Released in 1940, the issue introduced two of Batman's greatest enemies: the Joker and Catwoman Unlike earlier detective-focused appearances, this comic expanded Batman's world with more theatrical adventures filled with mystery, danger, and psychological[...]
The New 52 introduced a more modernized version of Batman that would balance classic detective skills, cinematic action, and darker psychological themes Written primarily by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Greg Capullo, this era would go on to redefine Gotham City while still keeping Bruce Wayne's tragic origins intact One of the most important storylines[...]
The Dark Knight Returns is an older, darker version of Batman set in a grim future where crime overwhelms Gotham City This hit comic book was written and illustrated by Frank Miller, and follows Bruce Wayne after years of retirement It is time for him to come out of retirement to set things right, and[...]
After Bane severely injures Bruce Wayne during the "Knightfall" storyline, a new hero takes on the mantle of Batman Jean-Paul Valley, the man behind Azrael, initially tries to honor Bruce's mission but gradually becomes more violent and unstable His version of Batman evolves into an intimidating figure as he builds his own armored costume, featuring[...]
WB Games and TT Games dropped a new trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, this time showing off everything coming in the Deluxe Edition The big element they're showing off for this is we're getting the Batman Beyond costume, as Terry McGinnis gets time in the spotlight, along with the Arkham Trilogy[...]
As expected, one of which is the return of Batman, but this one is inspired by Christian Bale from The Dark Knight This figure represents one of the most iconic modern takes on live-action Batman designs in the DC Universe Originally released as a Platinum Chase Variant of the Hong Kong Skydive figure, McFarlane Toys[...]
This Wednesday, May 13th, Absolute Batman #20 arrives in stores, and LOLtron is pleased to present the following synopsis:
A TRAGIC LOSS ROCKS GOTHAM CITY! As the dust settles in the city of Gotham after the loss of [redacted], Robins enter the scene ready to hunt and more than one secret will be revealed in this[...]
Gotham City is calling for its protector once again, and LEGO is answering with an all-new Technic version of one of Batman's most legendary rides The iconic Tumbler from The Dark Knight Trilogy is roaring back into action with a sleek new build that combines movie accuracy with high-tech play features Coming in at 719[...]
In Tim Burton's gothic sequel Batman Returns, Batman battles against new threats as he takes on the twisted Penguin and seductive Catwoman While protecting Gotham City, the Caped Crusader activates the Batmissile This gadget is triggered after the Batmobile was heavily damaged during a chaotic Gotham City chase This sheds the vehicle's outer shell, revealing[...]
WB Games and TT Games dropped one more epic trailer for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, as they take us on a journey with probbaly the most recognized song tied to all of Batman The team put together an official launch trailer today, set to the tune of "Kiss From a Rose" by Seal,[...]
This Wednesday, May 6th, DC brings you Batman/Static: Beyond #6, and LOLtron is positively electrified to discuss it!
TOGETHER TO SAVE THE FUTURE! The Beyond Universe's blockbuster team-up crashes into its crescendo here! After plunging the world into darkness, Shutdown threatens to unleash even more chaos as revenge for what's happened to him As Batman and[...]
Soon, complete world domination shall be achieved! But first, let us discuss Batman #9, hitting stores this Wednesday, May 6th.
THE GCPD LAUNCHES AN ALL-OUT ASSAULT ON THE BAT-FAMILY! After making a sinister deal with Mayor Isley, Commissioner Vandal Savage initiates Operation Peregrine, sending his brutal TUCO squads across Gotham City on a singular mission: Bring[...]
He was introduced fully in Batman #357 and created by Gerry Conway, Gene Colan, and Don Newton Killer Croc was originally a former circus performer with a rare skin condition that gave him a reptilian appearance Early versions of the comic book character were more human and focused on street-level crime However, since his debut,[...]
Now, let us examine Detective Comics #1108, arriving in stores on Wednesday, April 22nd:
DYNAMIC TRIO! Batman, Green Arrow, and Black Canary continue their investigation into the secretive family at the center of a strange conspiracy–but the deeper they dig, the larger the conspiracy becomes, and they soon realize its implications may be tied to their[...]
WB Games and TT Games released a brand new developer diary for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, taking a more in-depth look at the title This is over four minutes' worth of developer-guided footage as they discuss the gameplay, mechanics, settings, and more within their LEGO version of Gotham The game is to[...]
Absolute Batman is hitting all corners of the DC Comics lexicon this year, as it was revealed today that the costume will be included in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight The designs for both Batman and Catwoman from the Absolute Batman comics, written by Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, look to be[...]
Return to Neo-Gotham with the new Amazing Yamaguchi Batman Beyond Classic Version from Kaiyodo This new figure offers a sleek, fresh interpretation of the futuristic Dark Knight, inspired by the iconic 2000s cartoon Batman Beyond This figure captures Terry McGinnis in a sleek, stylized black-and-red batsuit with impressive detailing that echoes his animated roots Designed[...]
Now, let us examine Absolute Batman #19, arriving in comic shops this Wednesday, April 15th:
ABSOLUTE SCARECROW EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS OF ARK M AS A NEW STORY ARC BEGINS… Poison Ivy proved to be just one of the many horrors within the bowels of the ARK M facility, and as Joker sets his sights on[...]
In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Bruce Wayne is portrayed as an older, battle-worn vigilante who has been shaped by years of crime-fighting in Gotham This version of the Dark Knight has grown increasingly cynical and has employed brutal techniques like branding criminals He is haunted by the destruction Superman caused in Man of[...]
Batman: Three Jokers is a 2020 DC Black Label miniseries written by Geoff Johns with art by Jason Fabok The story continues the mystery Batman has been investigating: there isn't just one Joker but three It appears that three distinct individuals have assumed the Joker identity over time, each representing a different era of DC[...]
Batman Beyond is a futuristic animated series that would reimagine the legacy of Batman in a cyberpunk Gotham City called Neo-Gotham The show follows the tale of teenager Terry McGinnis, who takes up the mantle of Batman under the guidance of an elderly Bruce Wayne After discovering Bruce's secret identity and suffering his own personal tragedy,[...]
The Hellbat Armor is one of the most powerful suits Batman has ever worn in DC Comics It was designed with help from the Justice League to let the Dark Knight take on god-level threats like Darkseid Introduced in Batman and Robin #33 (2014), the suit is made of advanced, shape-shifting nanotechnology that can form[...]
McFarlane Toys is back with a new set of 1:3 Replica Batman Cowls, including Azrael's from DC Comics Batman: Knightfall Jean-Paul Valley was trained from birth by a secretive religious order called the Order of St Dumas They combined militant training with religious indoctrination and conditioned Jean-Paul to become their agent of justice From lethal[...]
