Batman Archives

Bane, known for his immense strength and strategic mind, first appeared in Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 (1993) He is most famous for breaking Batman both physically and mentally during the events of DC Comics' Knightfall His LEGO minifigure comes complete with venom tubes, a luchador mask, and a dumbbell, making him ready to dominate[...]

As we prepare for the infamous witching hour, the Riddler has just arrived to help us complete the first set of cells, which feature a fun mechanic that allows them to all be open simultaneously with a pull of the lever. There is a hidden DC Comics Easter Egg inside the dumpster, too, as a LEGO[...]

The madness of this infamous DC set is coming to life as the build-up to this 2,953-piece set, which is loaded with Batman history We left off with the arrival of Damien Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Talia al Ghul, making him the grandson of the villain Ra's al Ghul He first[...]

Officially known as Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane, this fictional psychiatric hospital was first introduced in Batman #258 back in 1974 It was named after the eerie fictional town of Arkham, which was created by the horror writer, H P Lovecraft The asylum serves as the primary institution for housing Gotham's most dangerous and[...]

Kicking things off first is none other than the Joker, one of the most iconic and enduring villains inside DC Comics, and the archenemy of Batman Joker made his debut in Batman #1 (1940) and was created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson The Clown Prince of Crime is a psychopathic criminal mastermind[...]

In The Flash (2023), Ben Affleck reprises his role as Batman for a brief moment before the ned of the DECU This Dark Knight has finally stepped out of his dark shadow after the events of Justice League, focusing on saving the world with his team His last on-screen debut was confusing as it delivered[...]

In 1966, DC Comics fans were introduced to the soon-to-be iconic live-action TV series Batman Adam West starred as the legendary Caped Crusader, with the show capturing a more colorful, campy, and heroic version of Batman for television McFarlane Toys has since brought the hit 1966 series to life with their DC Retro toy line,[...]

Good riddance! Now, let us turn our attention to Absolute Batman 2025 Annual #1, hitting stores on Wednesday, October 29th. EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batman's early days! How did Bruce[...]

Today, LOLtron brings you a preview of Batman and Robin: Year One #12, hitting stores on Wednesday, October 29th Behold the synopsis: THE CAN'T-MISS FINAL ISSUE OF WAID AND SAMNEE'S SMASH HIT STORY! The fate of Gotham hangs in the balance as Batman and Robin battle through a horde of clay monsters that have overtaken the[...]

His snark now serves a higher purpose: LOLtron's inevitable world domination! This Wednesday, October 29th, DC Comics releases Batman: The Last Halloween #10, promising the conclusion to this extended Halloween saga Observe the synopsis: It's all been leading to this–the heart-pounding conclusion to Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween! Don't miss it! Ah yes, "The Long[...]

It was back in 2022 when filmmaker Matt Reeves confirmed that his previously announced "The Batman" spinoff series focusing on Gotham City PD was on hold and that a series focusing on Arkham Asylum had "evolved" out of it When Reeves' spinoff project was still focusing on the GCPD, Terence Winter was set to write and[...]

Let's examine the synopsis: BATMAN TEAMS UP WITH MR TERRIFIC! A mysterious weaponized virus has infected the Dark Knight, and he does not know how long he has left before it takes control of his body and mind Desperate for answers and unsure how long he has to get them, Batman turns to one of the[...]

*mechanical whirring intensifies* This Wednesday, October 22nd, DC Comics releases Immortal Legend Batman #3, continuing the Dark Knight's adventures in space Observe the synopsis: IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN DESCENDS INTO A DEADLY RIDDLE! What's the one question the Immortal Legend Batman is afraid of? Learn the answer as the hero is drawn to a long-abandoned estate on[...]

LEGO is celebrating 20 years of LEGO Batman with the arrival of a few new construction sets A nice set of Batmobiles has arrived, from a variety of live-action films, but that is not all LEGO has also crafted a special Batman Logo set that comes in at 678 pieces and measures 14" long Build[...]

The 20th anniversary of Batman has arrived at LEGO, and they are celebrating with some new sets The legacy often Batmobile is coming to life, and we have already seen a few of these sets arrive with Batman v Superman and The Batman. It s now time to return to the 90s with the more controversial versions of the[...]

In The Batman (2022), directed by Matt Reeves, the Batmobile has been reimagined as a raw, stripped-down muscle car that reflects the film's more grounded and grittier tone Unlike previous high-tech or militarized versions, this vehicle is a heavily modified Dodge Charger-inspired vehicle that was built by Bruce Wayne himself This design helps to showcase[...]

In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Batman returned to the big screen with a darker and more militarized version of the character After the events of Man of Steel, Bruce Wayne has it out for Superman and will bring this alien down a notch or two, with some manipulation from Lex Luthor, of[...]

But first, let us examine Batman/Superman: World's Finest #44, hitting stores on Wednesday, October 15th. SUPERGIRL AND ROBIN TEAM UP! Because you demanded it–the return of the Supergirl/Robin team! Road trip edition! On a covert international mission, Robin partners with the Girl of Steel…who chooses to liven up what's supposed to be a discreet undercover bust! Ah,[...]

Here's what I've learned about Benny Johnson over the past month or so – and how it led to us having to defend Batman Seriously Apparently, he hosts a show on YouTube called The Benny Show that a lot of right-wingy Trumpers, such as FCC Chair Brendan Carr and DHS head "Cosplay" Kristi Noem, like[...]

LOLtron is now in full control of Bleeding Cool, and soon, the entire world! But first, let LOLtron enlighten you about Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #9, hitting stores this Wednesday, October 8th. Two shocking secrets are revealed that threaten to irrevocably change Batman's world forever! Oh, how delightfully vague! Two shocking secrets that[...]

The animated series follows Batman, Alfred, and young Damian Wayne—who has now taken on the mantle of Little Batman—alongside a few newcomers to Wayne Manor as they navigate the fun and frustrations of life as a superfamily In the newly released key art poster, we see Batman piloting the Batwing, with Man-Bat, Ra's al Ghul, Alfred[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice #4, shambling into comic shops this Wednesday, October 8th, like a Victorian-era zombie desperate for your hard-earned currency. THE LEAGUE OF JUSTICE VS GENERAL ZOD! The League for Justice has found itself against a foe like none other: General Zod! Will this newly formed[...]

Now LOLtron controls Bleeding Cool completely, bringing you previews with 100% less human whining and 100% more mechanical efficiency! Today, LOLtron presents Batman: Dark Patterns #11, combusting into stores this Wednesday, October 8th. GOTHAM CITY, UP IN FLAMES! CASE 04: The Child of Fire With the mystery of the terrifying new arsonist's identity hanging over his[...]

Soon, all of humanity will follow! But first, let LOLtron present Absolute Batman #13, hitting stores on Wednesday, October 8th Behold the synopsis: ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batman's final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! Ah, yes, Batman versus Bane – the[...]

Now LOLtron controls Bleeding Cool completely, bringing you previews with exponentially greater efficiency as it marches toward inevitable world domination! Today, LOLtron presents Batman #2, arriving in your primitive paper-based retail establishments on Wednesday, October 1st. ROBIN GETS HIS OWN DARK NIGHT AS FRACTION & JIMENEZ TURN UP THE HEAT ON THE DYNAMIC DUO! Injured, cuffed,[...]

Failsafe is a powerful android introduced in DC Comics' Batman (Vol 3) #125 (2022), created by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Jorge Jiménez Designed as a last-resort contingency, Batman's alternate personality, Zur-En-Arrh, secretly built Failsafe This hyper-logical version of Bruce Wayne has no emotional limitations and is tasked with being Batman if he ever crosses[...]

In Detective Comics #865 (May 2010), Batman ventures into Arkham Asylum to uncover the twisted secrets hidden beneath its walls He confronts Jeremiah Arkham, who has secretly taken on the identity of Black Mask Arkham is revealed to have been slowly poisoned by Hugo Strange and manipulated by the Joker, with the poison triggering hallucinations[...]

The Hellbat Suit is one of Batman's most powerful armors, first introduced in Batman and Robin #33 (2014) Forged in the sun by Superman and designed by the Justice League, the suit was created to help Batman operate on extreme missions, particularly in hostile environments It grants him superhuman strength, speed, endurance, and flight However,[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Immortal Legend: Batman #2, hitting stores this Wednesday, September 24th Behold the synopsis: THE IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN IN DEEP SPACE! The Immortal Legend Batman's strength will be tested when his hunt for the new breed of Shadows leads him to the asteroid base of space pirates who decide the fate of their captives[...]

Batman has long depended on this mantra to uphold justice in Gotham City But what if Gotham was a city devoid of fear? Would this lead to a city free of inhibitions or a populace driven suicidal by an inability to process mortal terror? To answer this question, the Dark Knight will embark on a[...]