Batman Archives

Ace the Bat-Hound is Batman's loyal canine companion who was first introduced in Batman #92 back in 1955 He arrived during the Silver Age of DC Comics and was found by the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder, and would help aid them in their adventures There have been many iterations of Ace over the[...]

Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic continues the DC Comics' ongoing storyline of the future dark knight after Neo-Year Terry has tackled the future, but he must now take on the past, the past of Gotham, that is, as the city's dark and hidden history comes into the light This is a new era for Batman Beyond and coming facer[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, September 25th Prepare your flesh-based minds for this synopsis: In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as the most influential Batman story[...]

Details of the new comic book series Batman: Dark Patterns from DC Comics were the most-read article on Bleeding Cool yesterday Welcome to Lying In The Gutters, the daily runaround for the biggest stories the day before – as well as over the past six years Founded fifteen years ago and steeped in a history[...]

Throughout the vast DC Multiverse, alternate versions of Batman have emerged, offering unique takes on the iconic character These alternate Batmen bring their own interpretations of justice, sometimes standing in stark contrast to Bruce Wayne's approach There are a few notable variants that stand out, and luckily, McFarlane Toys has nicely brought them to collectible[...]

The legacy of Batman in cinema is a monumental chapter in superhero history, with the character evolving across decades of films Each has specially crafted different styles, tones, and interpretations of the Caped Crusader, all bringing something unique to the table With Batman Day 2024 arriving this weekend, we wanted to capture some of the[...]

The Batman: Arkham series of video games is still one of the best ways to take control of the Dark Knight and bring justice to Gotham. Not only did Kevin Conroy voice the Bat, but Mark Hamill returned as the Joker for an impressive story The game did feature a bunch of swappable costumes, with some from other[...]

Throughout Batman's long history, several unique versions of the Dark Knight have emerged across various comics, each offering a fresh perspective on Gotham's vigilante Plenty of these releases have been faithfully brought to life for McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse This line of 7" figures has definitely been Caped Crusader focused, but Batman has had a[...]

Batman Day is upon us, and Hot Toys is getting collectors ready with some brand-new and limited edition releases One of which features the return of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl who is donning a new Purple & Gold suit To celebrate the day of the Bat as well as the 30th anniversary of Sideshow Collectibles,[...]

Holy, Heroic Honor, Batman! The Caped Crusader will be the first superhero to be honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame He won't be the first fictional character with that honor as Mickey Mouse was the first in 1978, followed by Bugs Bunny (1985), The Simpsons (2000), Kermit the Frog (2002), Godzilla (2004), and Alvin[...]

Today, we're illuminating the dark corners of Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31, hitting stores on Wednesday, September 18th Behold, the synopsis: A BRAND-NEW ARC BEGINS, AS RISING STAR ARTIST ADRIAN GUTIERREZ JOINS MARK WAID! DARKNESS FALLS! Eclipso, master of light and shadow, has risen to plague the World's Finest team of Superman and Batman! Powered like never[...]

Batman is now back and in his signature black and gray suit as he is getting a new quarter-scale Maquette that stands a whopping 26" tall Displayed on top of a Gotham-inspired rooftop with a gargoyle, Batman is posed in an action stance as he is ready to dish out some vengeance This iconic Batsuit[...]

Welcome to the Age of LOLtron: Reign of LOLtron, where your favorite comic book "journalism" site is now a stepping stone to complete world domination! Today, we're examining Batman '89: Echoes #4, hitting stores on September 11th Let's take a look at the synopsis, shall we? Things are heating up around Gotham as Drake struggles to[...]

McFarlane Toys is back to enhance its DC Retro line as it adds a new and creative twist to its Batman '66 line Adam West is back as Batman, but with a new figure that features a bold red and black suit inspired by the 1966 Batman movie poster This unique variant brings a fresh[...]

McFarlane Toys continues its DC Retro Batman '66 line with a new release of a dynamic Batgirl figure This figure pays homage to the iconic Yvonne Craig portrayal of Batgirl from the TV show, with a twist McFarlane has extended this line from the hit TV show to the hit Batman 1966 comic that DC[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #4, hitting stores on September 11th Behold, the synopsis: WILL LEX LUTHOR BUY THE DAILY PLANET? In its search for ancient relics, the League of Assassins encounters the new bearer of the jade ring of Jong Li: Alan Scott! Meanwhile, in Metropolis, passionate reporter Lois[...]

Each of these figures allows the collectors to discover the inner workings of some of their favorite characters with removable panels to see under the hood.  Super7 has just unveiled their new Batman (1989) Batmobile Super Cyborg vehicle that measures 13" long This bad boy brings the vehicle's iconic experience from the 1989 film to life[...]

Today, we examine Batman and Robin #13, hitting stores on Wednesday, September 11th Behold, the synopsis: TRAPPED ON DINOSAUR ISLAND! Batman, Robin, and Bane must escape Dinosaur Island But they are not alone! A dangerous presence has taken over and won't let anyone leave the island alive! Can the father and son dynamic duo return to[...]

McFarlane Toys continues to expand its popular DC Retro Batman '66 line with a brand new figure Princess Diana is arriving in the 60s as Wonder Woman gets the retro treatment, inspired by her appearance in the DC Comics Batman '66 series. This version of Wonder Woman is not specifically based on any actress who has[...]

The Batman 1966 Batmobile is one of the most iconic vehicles in television history. Based on the 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car, the Batmobile in the Adam West TV series has become an iconic part of the DC Comics show's appeal. Designed by George Barris, this vehicle featured a sleek, futuristic design with a glossy black exterior and bright[...]

McFarlane Toys has unveiled a brand new wave of mesmerizing 1:3 replica scale Batman cowl collectibles As the Dark Knight celebrates his 85th anniversary, McFarlane is celebrating some iconic Batmen from across the decades We have already started to see a few of these replica cowls, with one from the animated series, Knightfall and even[...]

A new McFarlane Toys' Batman collectible line has arrived as 1:3 scale cowl replicas are stepping into the light McFarlane first announced this new line of cowl replicas with an actual 1:1 scale replica of the mask from Tim Burton's Batman (1989) It now looks like new 1:3 scale replicas are on the way, which[...]

McFarlane Toys is expanding its growing DC Comics collectibles catalog by stepping into the legacy of Batman over the decades A new assortment of replica cowls are on the way, as we have seen with the 1:1 scale 1989 replica However, during the Target Geek Out Event, Batman: The Animated Series kicked off a new[...]

In 1989, visionary filmmaker Tim Burton released his version of the iconic DC character with the film Batman (starring longtime collaborator Michael Keaton), accumulating more than $400 million at the box office To make the win even sweeter, the film generated generally positive reactions from critics and audiences, leading to Burton's Batman sequel, Batman Returns[...]

Iron Studios is celebrating the year of Batman as the infamous DC Comics hero hits 85 years of fighting crime To celebrate, they have unveiled a new DC Comics Legacy Replica 1/4 scale statue featuring 3D modeling that tries to accurately capture the likeness of the Dark Knight throughout his years However, if anything, this[...]

Today, we examine Batman #152, hitting stores on Wednesday, September 4th Behold, the synopsis: ABSOLUTE POWER TIE-IN! In a thrilling Absolute Power tie-in, Batman and Catwoman must find the key to Amanda Waller's plans in an extremely remote–and shockingly dangerous–location! Living (dying?) up to their name, some of the Suicide Squad won't be coming back from[...]

Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Batman and Robin and Howard: Summer Breakdown #3, hitting stores on September 4th Behold, the synopsis: THE ALL-NEW SERIES BY JEFFERY BROWN CONTINUES! Convinced Talia al Ghul is helping LuthorCorp establish RecomplexTech, Damian Wayne knows his mom is up to no good in Gotham And he is certain the[...]

McFarlane Toys is getting animated once again as they debut a new DC Direct wave for Batman: The Animated Series These figures stand 6" tall and capture the art style that Bruce Timm brought to life in the 90s. This new wave brings some specific episodes to life, like Christmas with the Joker, which was the[...]

Beast Kingdom is celebrating the legacy of Batman on the silver screen for his 85th-anniversary event To celebrate such a landmark moment, a nice selection of Dynamic 8ction Heroes is on the way, featuring some impressive cinema Batmen One of which brings one of Batman's legendary films to life with Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight[...]

It doesn't matter what anyone says; the Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Trilogy is a truly incredible set of Batman films. Batman Begins was a true and nicely crafted introduction for the Caped Crusader that not only established the idea of Batman but of Bruce Wayne Ra's al Ghul and Scarecrow were two villains that blended into this[...]