Batman Archives

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[...]

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[...]