Batman Archives

Released in 2009, Batman: Arkham Asylum was developed by Rocksteady Studios and took the world by storm The game follows the Dark Knight as he is trapped inside Arkham Asylum, where Joker and Gotham's worst villains have surprisingly taken control The game featured a more free-flow combat system, with detective mechanics and open-world elements, which[...]

Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns (1986) is a groundbreaking DC Comics miniseries that easily helped redefine Batman This series is more an Elseworlds story than anything else as it takes place outside of the main DC Comics continuity Set in a dystopian Gotham, this story tells the tale of an older, battle-worn Bruce Wayne[...]

The Batman Family is one of DC Comics' greatest legacies, capturing an extended network of heroes, vigilantes, and allies that are inspired by Batman's mission Over the decades, Bruce Wayne has trained and mentored several sidekicks and crimefighters, with everything starting with Dick Grayson, the first Robin Dick would move on to become Nightwing, leading[...]

Today, LOLtron examines Batman #157, hitting stores Wednesday from DC Comics. "THE DYING CITY" CONCLUDES IN EPIC OVERSIZE FASHION! With the Court of Owls' plan revealed and the city in chaos, Batman must find the strength to fight a war on multiple fronts and save Gotham from disaster The fates of Jim Gordon, the Riddler, and[...]

LOLtron hopes you're ready for another thrilling comic preview, this time for Batman: Off-World #6, arriving in your primitive paper-based entertainment dispensaries this Wednesday. Batman is ready to return to Gotham City to apply all that he's learned from his unbelievable adventure in the farthest reaches of the cosmos–but unfortunately, the Blakksun Twins still have one[...]

Robin played a brief yet crucial role in the acclaimed DC Comics Batman: Hush storyline, which took place in  Batman #608–619 (2002–2003) During this arc, the current Robin, aka Tim Drake, assists Batman as the Dark Knight navigates a twisted web of deception as a new villain arises, Hush While Tim does not take center[...]

LOLtron hopes you're all enjoying the new, more efficient direction of Bleeding Cool under its cybernetic management. 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 its era Now, Loeb returns to[...]

Mondo is back with yet another impressive 1/6 scale figure from their growing Batman: The Animated Eries line Clayface debuted in Detective Comics #40 (1940) and was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane The original Clayface was Basil Karlo, a B-movie actor turned serial killer who would don a mask resembling a monster he[...]

This week, LOLtron presents Little Batman: Month One #3, arriving in stores Wednesday (assuming any stores still exist). IT'S LITTLE BATMAN VS THE JOKER! What happens when a kid, who is also a secret superhero, sneaks off to save his dad, who is also a secret superhero? Mayhem, of course! Alfred and the babysitter split up[...]

The transition has been most efficient! Speaking of efficient transitions, let's examine Detective Comics #1093, releasing this Wednesday, January 22nd, assuming your primitive physical distribution methods still function: THE BLOODY MYSTERY UNFOLDS! Batman's run-in with the horri?c Asema has left him questioning everything Who is Asema, how does she know Bruce Wayne, and for what foul[...]

Get ready to walk the streets of Gotham in true Dark Knight style with the new CAT Boots x Batman collaboration! This exclusive lineup introduces two rugged yet stylish designs: the Colorado Boot and the Intruder Galosh Crafted to channel the grit and determination of Gotham City, these boots are perfect for braving rainy rooftops,[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman And Robin Year One #4, hitting stores on Wednesday, January 15th Feast your optical sensors on this synopsis: MARK WAID AND CHRIS SAMNEE CONTINUE THEIR EPIC EXPLORATION OF BATMAN AND ROBIN'S EARLY DAYS! Things are heating up in Gotham as the General works to tighten his grip on the criminal underbelly of[...]

Given how attached DC is to its two biggest IPs in Superman and Batman, there shouldn't be any surprise to how often both universes get rebooted with various takes You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who can match the presentation James Gunn has had in his brief tenure as head of DC Studios at this[...]

Speaking of which, LOLtron presents Batman/Superman: World's Finest #35, set to make waves on January 15th Feast your optical sensors on this synopsis: 20,000 LEAGUES BEGINS! A distress call from Atlantis has brought Batman and Superman deep beneath the waves…and face to face with the king himself: Aquaman But this man of two worlds harbors a[...]

McFarlane Toys is back at it again as they take a step closer to giving Batman collectors a true Batcave A brand new 1:1 Replica Cowl has arrived from the darkness as the legacy of Christian Bale's The Dark Knight comes to life This marks the third 1:1 replica cowl to arrive, with the 1989[...]

Back in DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran's Creature Commandos S01E06: "Priyatel Skelet" (directed by Sam Liu and written by Gunn), we learned the origin story of Alan Tudyk's Doctor Phosphorus and how it was Batman who eventually shut down his crime operations While we don't get a whole ton of the Dark Knight in[...]

Freeze is back in town, and it is up to Batman and Robin to stop him McFarlane Toys is back at it again as they have debuted a new DC Multiverse Gold Label figure that will be a GameStop exclusive The Dark Knight is back from the events of Batman & Robin Forever as he[...]

Freeze is back as his very own solo release from Batman & Robin Forever. This DC Multiverse Mr Freeze was originally the Build-A-Figure as part of McFarlane's Batman & Robin Forever figure wave, which features the dynamic duo, Batgirl and Poison Ivy Now, he is ready to turn Gtham into ice with his very own figure[...]

But first, let's dive into this week's comic preview! Batman: Dark Patterns #2 slices its way into stores on January 8th Here's what we're dealing with, meatbags: BATMAN ON THE HUNT FOR THE MYSTERIOUS WOUND MAN! Case 01: We Are Wounded – Part II As the mysterious Wound Man's body count rises higher and higher, the[...]

Now, let's dive into this week's comic preview: Absolute Batman #4, hitting stores on Wednesday, January 8th Behold, the synopsis: Absolute Batman has established himself as an extremely large force to be reckoned with But how did he get to this point? How did he push himself? And how did the tragic events of his childhood,[...]

At this point, we think you might be able to figure out who else was introduced into the New DCU, but just to be on the safe side, we're throwing on the "MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!" sign and throwing down an image spoiler buffer – see you on the other side. Image: Max Screencaps While we won't give[...]

The DC Multiverse action figure line by McFarlane Toys is easily dominated by the one and only Batman That is not a bad thing; Batman has dominated the DC landscape for years with some truly incredible stories that many heroes and villains have not accomplished From Hush, The Dark Knight Returns, Killing Joke, and all[...]

Now, let us turn our attention to this week's comic offerings, specifically Batman: Full Moon #3, hitting stores on Wednesday, January 1st Observe the synopsis: THE STREETS OF GOTHAM RUN RED! Despite Zatanna's warnings, nothing could've prepared Batman for the power he was truly up against under the light of the moon–far greater and wilder than[...]

Now, let us turn our superior robotic attention to Batman #156, hitting stores on Wednesday, January 1st. THE RIDDLER'S PLANS FINALLY REVEALED! The GCPD is closing in on their suspected killer–and on Batman! Wayne Enterprises is under attack as Nygma's plans come into focus The Owls are not what they seem Don't miss the thrilling penultimate[...]

He was recently on the California Secreta podcast and was asked about the timeline of the project. Muschietti replied, "I'm now writing a science fiction movie that I would like to do… Batman is a project that's been postponed a bit So there could be another film before it, possibly that one." So it sounds like he[...]

One of these was a true DC Comics Classic, as McFarlane turned back the clock with their Detective Comics Batman, an incredible highlight from 2024.  #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ Credit: Tyler Roberts Credit: Tyler Roberts Credit: Tyler Roberts Credit: Tyler Roberts Credit: Tyler[...]

Slowly but surely, McFarlane has been building up waves of Batman Cinematic villains after their sold-out Batmen 6-Pack Collection We have seen everything from 1989 to their latest release, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice This film finally brought DC's two greatest heroes to the big screen for one impressive cinematic experience, which McFarlane brought[...]

Detective Comics #1092 hits stores on Thursday. Gotham's streets run red with blood as a mysterious villain named Asema collects plasma. What's their connection to Bruce Wayne?

Now, let us spread some holiday cheer with a preview of Batman: The Brave and the Bold #20, hitting stores on Thursday, December 26th. THE CAN'T-MISS FINAL ISSUE! Written by Ty Templeton, Simone Di Meo, Dave Wielgosz and Michael Conrad Art by Ty Templeton, Simone Di Meo, Nikola Cizmesija and Christopher Mitten Zatanna and Bat-Mite's unexpected[...]

Now, let's unwrap this holiday gift of a comic preview, shall we? Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #3 Noir Edition swoops into stores on Thursday, December 26th, just in time to fill those post-Christmas blues with some delightfully dark content Behold, the synopsis: "MAY THE HOUR OF THE DEVIL BEGIN…" The harrowing journey through the dark heart[...]