Batman Archives

Batman has arrived and is coming to life from Detective Comics #27 with a brand new statue showing his 1st appearance Celebrating the Dark Knight's 85th anniversary, Iron Studios turns back the clock to the start of his career Batman's suit was a little more simplistic back then, donning a longer-eared cowl, yellow utility belt,[...]

Batman Day has arrived, but the fun of the Dark Knight does not need to end there, and Spin Master is here to make sure of it Take your adventures throughout Gotham with the DC Comics Batman Ultimate Transforming Batmobile Playset Measuring 18" long in Batmobile form, this transforming playset takes the fight to Gotham's[...]

It features an adaptation of the first Captain Future story from the pulp Captain Future v1 #1 with the lead character renamed Major Mars, an adaption of the first Jim Hatfield, Texas Ranger story from Texas Rangers v1 #1, and perhaps most interestingly, an adaption of the first Black Bat story from Black Book Detective[...]

McFarlane is back at bringing some iconic DC Comics to life, and a new 1:10 statue has arrived that brings the infamous Neal Adams' cover for *Batman* #251 to life Batman #251 hit shelves in 1973, and it is quite an iconic story and covers in the Joker's DC Comics history The statue craftes a[...]

A brand new figure has arrived featuring this devilish design as the McFarlane Toys Store Exclusive Vampire Batman has arrived This figure reissues the Walmart Exclusive DC vs Vampires figure, which showcases a bloodthirsty Dark Knight Batman is now back with a sweet black and gold deco that will come with an axe, a display base with[...]

A new set of Batman 1989 figures has arrived from Mezco Toyz for their popular 5 Points collection This figure takes things back to the early days of collecting, with simple joints, card pack packaging, and five points of articulation A new deluxe set arrived, which gave collectors Batman, Joker, and a Joker's Goon, with[...]

The world of Batman is getting tor as Mezco Toyz has debuted their newest addition to their popular 5 Points collection Mezco's 5 Points takes collectors back in time to the highlight of a simplistic action figure with, you guessed it, five points of articulation A new set of collectible figures has arrived as fans[...]

Behold, the synopsis: WITNESS THE FINAL CURTAIN OF RAM V'S GOTHIC OPERA! It began with a melody, strange and haunting, drawing Batman deeper and deeper into a demonic odyssey From the sewers under Gotham to a hallucinatory desert, from the brink of death to a strange rebirth, from the iron grip of order to the deadly[...]

The Court of Owls is a fairly new mythos to Batman, but has remained a prominent one going forward This mysterious, powerful group has been secretly controlling Gotham for centuries Filled with some of Gotham elites, they have used their wealth, influence, and army of deadly assassins called Talons to enforce their will The Court[...]

Today, LOLtron presents Batman: The Brave and the Bold #17, hitting stores on Wednesday, September 25th Prepare your primitive brains for this synopsis: Written by Michael Conrad, Torunn Gronbekk and Alex Segura Art by Miguel Mendonca, Christopher Mitten, Fernando Pasarin and Andy MacDonald Leap year only comes once every four years, and for most, an extra[...]

Batman: Noel (2011) is a unique graphic novel by Lee Bermejo, which adds a Caped Crusader retelling of the infamous holiday story,  A Christmas Carol However, this is through the Batman being compared to Scrooge as he seeks the Joker The art style in this DC Comics graphic novel is amazing, and now McFarlane Toys[...]

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[...]