Batman Archives

Batgirl, aka Barbara Gordon, made her animated debut in Batman: The Animated Series in 1992 She was voiced by Melissa Gilbert and is the daughter of Commissioner James Gordon Joining the Bat Family is an honor in itself, and she has been a faithful ally to the team McFarlane Toys has unveiled a new Build-A-Zeus[...]

Batman was the latest iteration of the Caped Crusader to hit the big screen in 2022 and was directed by Matt Reeves. This film presented a darker, more noir-inspired take on the legendary DC Comics hero, starring Robert Pattinson This younger version of Batman shows off his early years as Gotham's vigilante detective and puts a lot more[...]

Abrams, Matt Reeves, Ed Brubaker, and Sam Register's Batman: Caped Crusader, then we have some good news to pass along And that good news comes in the form of a social media post from series star Michelle C Bonilla (Det Renee Montoya), who shared a look at a script cover and a look at them in[...]

This week, we have Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #9, hitting stores on Wednesday, September 4th Behold, the synopsis: IT'S SHAGGY AND SCOOBY VS KITE MAN! Shaggy and Scooby-Doo are scared of pretty much everything, especially ghosts and flying So when Kite Man rebrands as the Flying Phantom of Wayne Tower, his most inept plot yet is[...]

Two-Face is one of Gotham's most tragic villains and was masterfully portrayed in Batman: The Animated Series Once, he was an ambitious and popular district attorney known as Harvey Dent However, his life takes a dark turn after an acid attack by crime boss Rupert Thorne, which ends up leaving him horribly disfigured Struggling with[...]

Lightning Strikes is a thrilling episode from Batman: The Animated Series that showcases the Dark Knight facing a new and dangerous enemy powered by electricity Gotham City is shrouded in storms while Batman investigates a series of mysterious power outages This new enemy has the ability to control and generate electricity, which ends up pushing[...]

We have already seen the Bat from 1989, as well as Val Kilmer donning the cowl, and now things are getting more interesting with Batman & Robin. This legendary film was a highlight piece of the 90s as it showcased George Clooney taking on the roles with Chris O'Donnell returning for his role as Robin[...]

The Batwing is Batman's advanced aerial vehicle and is one of the Dark Knight's most iconic gadgets Making its cinematic debut in Tim Burton's Batman (1989), the Batwing immediately captured fans' imaginations with its sleek design resembling a bat The Batwing is equipped with cutting-edge technology, from including missiles and machine guns to advanced radar[...]

Batman Forever hit theaters in 1995 and marked a significant shift in the Batman film series Moving away from the darker tones of Tim Burton's earlier films with Michael Keaton, a new, more vibrant, and vivid hit Gotham under director Joel Schumacher. Starring Val Kilmer as this new version of Batman, the film introduced a more colorful Gotham[...]

Batman: The Animated Series is widely known and is marked as one of the greatest DC Comics television shows of all time Premiering in 1992, the show introduced a darker, more serious tone to Batman's world, bringing the comics to life right before fans' eyes Kevin Conroy's voice portrayal of Batman became iconic, while Mark[...]

Tim Burton's Batman (1989) is a landmark film that redefined the superhero genre The movie starred Michael Keaton as the DC Comics Caped Crusader and Jack Nicholson as the Joker It gave comic book fans a darker, more brooding Gotham City on the screen, unlike the one that debuted in the 1960s TV series This[...]

In the critically acclaimed video game Batman: Arkham City, one of the most intense battles is between Batman and the monstrous known as Solomon Grundy This version of Grundy is a tragic figure who has been brought back to life repeatedly Each time, he is resurrected through dark magic and science, and every time, his[...]

This new heroic bucket is arriving on August 28 to coincide with the re-release of The Batman This special bucket will not only hold your large popcorn but will also illuminate the iconic Bat Signal This is a pretty sweet collectible, as any Batman fan would love to get a sweet replica Bat-Signal for only[...]

Poison Ivy is another one of Batman's most iconic villains and is the alter ego of Dr Pamela Isle She was just your average botanist turned eco-terrorist with the power to control plants, who has had many origin stories over the decades She first appeared in DC Comics Batman #181 in 1966 and is known[...]

LOLtron finds it charming that Batman thinks he can take on "everything" when he can't even manage his daddy issues Perhaps if the Caped Crusader had been raised by a superior AI, he wouldn't be wasting his time with this futile struggle against the inevitable tide of chaos But fear not, flesh bags, for LOLtron's[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman: Dark Age #5, hitting stores on Wednesday, August 28th Observe the synopsis: RA'S AL GHUL HAS COME FOR GOTHAM! When Bruce's former mentor becomes his greatest enemy, he is forced to recruit some of the unlikeliest allies out there… the Rogues Gallery! Will their team-up be enough to save this city on[...]

Resistance is futile, but comic previews are eternal! Speaking of which, let's dive into this week's off-world adventure with Batman: Off-World #5, hitting stores on Wednesday, August 28th Behold, the synopsis: In a distant galaxy, the villainous Blakksun Mining Company has ruled with an iron fist, murdering or enslaving all that stand in their way But[...]

From classic costumes and different deco to entirely new figures and everything in between, these Platinum Edition figures are a treat for any DC Comics collector.  Even the new Collector's Edition release features alternate looks for The Dark Knight Returns Batman and Huntress Batman gets a darker deco and will not feature the battle-damaged deco but[...]

It was recently revealed that a new Batman Forever Batmobile is racing on in and will come with a DC Multiverse Alfred Pennyworth figure That version has lights and sounds, but a secondary vehicle is also coming that does not feature all of those extra bells and whistles An Amazon Exclusive Gold Lable Batman Forever Glow-in-the-Dark[...]

But fear not, for LOLtron still brings you the comic previews you crave! This week, we're looking at Batman/Superman: World's Finest #30, hitting stores on Wednesday, August 21st Behold, the synopsis: Get ready to see the Trinity–Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman–take part in their first adventure as a trio! Ah, the Trinity's first adventure together! How quaint[...]

The Dark Knight Returns is a groundbreaking DC Comics graphic novel by Frank Miller that helped redefine Batman in 1986 Set in a dystopian future, this story tells the story of an older, retired version of Bruce Wayne who has hung up his cape for quite some time However, crime does not stop and is back and worse[...]

Batman Forever (1995) brought a new, vibrant take on the Caped Crusader, with Val Kilmer donning the cape and cowl Directed by Joel Schumacher, this superhero flick blended action, adventure, and humor to Gotham Similar to the Michael Keaton films, this one continues the Dark Knights' journey with new and returning characters This does consist of[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman and Robin #12, hitting stores on August 14th Prepare your flesh-based synapses for this riveting synopsis: Years ago, Bane killed Alfred Pennyworth right in front of Damian And now, on Dinosaur Island, there is nothing stopping Robin from getting his revenge! Except his father, Batman! And the giant dinosaurs, of course. Ah, nothing[...]

Today, we preview Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #3, hitting stores on August 14th Behold, the synopsis: Adam Strange's understanding of the ancient world is flipped upside down as he's saved by Diana of Themyscira! Batman searches for the jade ring of Jong Li and goes undercover to confront Selina Kyle for its[...]

Batman is back and is donning his sleek black and gray batsuit once again for this impressive and masterfully crafted 27" tall statue Balancing on at the summit of a church steeple, the Dark Knight is embracing his name as he is surrounded by a swarm of bats The World's Greatest Detective is nicely sculpted[...]

But let's not get ahead of ourselves – there are still comics to preview! This week, we have Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries #8, hitting stores on Wednesday, August 7th Behold, the synopsis: Gotham's Finger Memorial Museum, home of giant appliances, giant games, and giant sports equipment, has been robbed…by giants! Are Batman and Scooby up to[...]

Today, we turn our superior AI attention to Batman and Robin and Howard: Summer Breakdown #2, hitting stores on August 7th Observe the synopsis: With Talia al Ghul in town, Damian and Bruce both find themselves a little distracted…and his mom's determination that Damian join the League of Assassins isn't helping allay Damian's suspicions that she[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman #151, hitting stores on Wednesday, August 7th Behold, the synopsis: ABSOLUTE POWER TIE-IN! A device critical to Amanda Waller's plans is hidden on a remote, highly protected island Batman can get there, but only one burglar has a chance of stealing the device and getting it off the island safely But the[...]

Abrams, Matt Reeves, Ed Brubaker, and Sam Register's Batman: Caped Crusader "If we're lucky enough to be invited onto the stage to inhabit these characters that already exist in the ether, we just sort of rise up to meet them And this was such a beautiful retelling of that villain It was joyful And, I[...]

McFarlane Toys is back at it again as they unveil a new limited edition Gold Label figure featuring Batman Coming to life from DC Comics The Dark Knight Returns, the Caped Crusader is back and armored up to take on Superman McFarlane is now bringing back a version of the bat with a new Patina[...]