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While the full DC Comics solicitations for March 2021 have not yet released, today's Batman #105 reveals some of what we might be expecting in the ongoing Batman series from James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez. Presumably, Batman #106, though these days you never know Spoilers for #105 below, of course. Batman #105 Credit DC Comics. In which[...]

Bleeding Cool told the world the news back in October that James Tynion IV and the rather busy Guillem March were working on an ongoing Batman-related comic book series for DC Comics  as a companion to Tynion's work on Batman with Jorge Jimenez. Now we know that it's an ongoing Joker series. Credit: DC Comics After an unthinkable[...]

And DC will be launching that in March with Batman Urban Legends #1. Batman Urban Legends #1 is a 64-page monthly anthology for eight bucks intended to tell stories of "The Guardians and Enemies of Gotham City" and that "Spotlights New Creative Voices and Ties Into Some of the Biggest Events in Gotham." And that continues[...]

What's surprising is that he didn't just want to create any superhero film like your typical Batman or Superman origin story The writer and director drew from an unexpected inspiration, director Darren Aronofsky I had a chance to speak to Mortimer about how Archenemy came together, how star Joe Manganiello was perfect for his protagonist[...]

DC Comics just confirmed earlier reports by Bleeding Cool that the upcoming Batman series by John Ridley will feature Tim Fox as the new Batman Or rather, the Next Batman, as part of the two-month Future State initiative in January and February Originally planned to replace Bruce Wayne permanently, as part of Dan DiDio's 5G, it[...]

Back in September, Bleeding Cool was the first place to state that the upcoming Batman series by John Ridley could feature Tim Fox as the new Batman – though this was after a year of stating it would be Luke Fox Not great for Batwing #19 speculation, but excellent for Batman #313 speculation, as first[...]

Funko is keeping things simple in this wave with some iconic characters from the world of Batman Batman, Robin, Joker, and Harley Quinn are all back and will all be getting their own Imperial Palace designs One cool thing about these Funko Pop designs is their red box packaging, which changes the usual box structure[...]

In the future, Batman can't protect Gotham anymore, so he needs to pass on the mantle to someone new Luckily for him that someone has just stumbled upon his manner as Terry McGinnis is here That's right, McFarlane Toys has announced at Batman Beyond will be getting his very own action figure in Spring 2021[...]

Two new Batman figures are here, this time giving fans figures from to hit DC Comics storylines At first, we have the final member of the Batman Who Laughs team with the Batman from Earth -11 with Batman: The Drowned This evil-Batman takes place in an alternate gender-swapped world where Bryce Wayne is on the[...]

After the 2017 film Justice League underperformed and caused a complete overhaul on the future of the DC lineup for Warner Bros, Ben Affleck stepped away from the cinematic universe and left The Batman in need of — well, a new Batman Obviously, that situation has since been handled, and we'll be seeing Robert Pattinson[...]

The Bat-Family story by Cecil Catellucci, Mirka Andolfo and Andrew Dalhouse. As Barbara Gordon talks to a revived dead Bruce Wayne Batman, confessing that she is also on her last legs, in a manner of speaking. So while Donna Troy has a heart to heart with Wonder Woman across the realities, courtesy of Mariko Tamaki, Daniel Sampere[...]

Batman is back, and he is coming out of retirement to bring justice to go to Gotham once again with this new 1/6th scale diorama statue Iron Studios shows off the Dark Knight taking down the leader of the Gang Mutants in this design Packed with some bloody detail, this 15-inch statue will please any[...]

Karmen, originally published by Dupuis in French, will have its English-language debut in March from Image Comics – alongside the launch of a new Batman comic by Guillem March and James Tynion IV This March should just be renamed Guillem March March and be done with it. Image Comics To Publish Karmen #1 by Guillem March[...]

With less than a week to go until EPIX's pseudo-prequel/Batman spinoff series Pennyworth takes flight for its second season, viewers are getting a new teaser that puts a very dire spin on what lies ahead for Alfred (Jack Bannon), Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), and Martha Kane (Emma Paetz) With England in the midst of civil war[...]

Last week saw the publication of Batman/Catwoman #1 by Tom King, Clay Mann and Tomeu Morey from DC Comics Set in three distinct timelines, the early days before Batman and Catwoman were a thing, the current days and the future after Batman's death with Catwoman continuing their legacy, the events of each clearly affect the[...]

On his Instagram page a few days ago, comic book artist Guillem March posted "I helped with 8 pages on #BATMAN 104 right before moving to my next big thing for DC I can't wait that DC announces what it is so I can openly talk about it And that's only one of the TWO big[...]

It's Batman/Superman time… Today, there have been more CCXP announcements from DC Comics regarding their March titles The DC Omniverse DC 2021 Whatever you wish to call it And you know the drill Gene Luen Yang and Ivan Reis will be the creators on Batman/Superman continuing with#16 in March, after Yang's two-issue stint writing Future State: Batman/Superman[...]

They both also created a story for Detective Comics #2017 featuring Detective Nakano, who looks to be a foil for Batman both in Future State as mayor of Gotham, and in the ongoing series, campaigning for that position with an anti-masker policy against the Batman characters. Mariko Tamaki, of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me,[...]

What makes obscure comics so interesting and vital is discovering those books that most don't know were ever printed, or that top tier creators worked on "that book" or on "that character." Obscure Comics are fun to find and interesting to know about, but that border between great reads and terrible comics. Who Wants Comics With Their[...]

Though thanks to DC, Tuesday Titans too.  If any other retailers would like to report their top sellers, please contact richjohnston@bleedingcool.com. Top Ten Bleeding Cool Bestseller List of the week King In Black #1 Beats Batman, Just – Bleeding Cool Bestseller List Just one point divided The King In Black launch issue from the ongoing Batman[...]

Hot Toys has announced the re-release of one of their iconic Batman accessories Joining their The Dark Knight Rises re-release 1/6th scale Batman is the re-release of the Bat-Pod Fans might remember this vehicle made its debut in The Dark Knight and then returned in The Dark Knight Rises when Bruce finally comes out of[...]

Batman is back once again as Hot Toys announces the re-release of their 1/6th scale figure from The Dark Knight Rises Originally released in 2012, this 12" tall figure is back and ready to come out of retirement once again The Batman figure will feature some minor upgrades and modifications compared to his first release[...]

That the DC Comics perennial Batman: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson, ahead of big Christmas sales, is out of stock and can't be ordered in time DC Comics sold out some time ago and seem to have no intention, right now, of bringing it back into print This is usually[...]

Coming out of the hit video game Batman: Arkham City, Joker's girlfriend returns in all of her glory Standing 23 inches tall, this devious criminal is displayed on a chair with a specialized base She is wearing the more realistic take of her costume straight from the game and is packed with high amounts of[...]

Once upon a time, Batman Incorporated was a concept and a comic book from Grant Morrison, in which Bruce Wayne took the Batman franchise global, with international representatives of Batman operating in cities across the world, against a new organisation, Leviathan. Only problem is that the Batman Inc comic book series straddled the New 52 reboot[...]

And to work with Barbara Gordon as she regained her position as Oracle. New Look For Cassandra Cain and Stephanie Brown Revealed (Spoilers)   Then the upcoming DC Future State has them both as Batgirls in the future in The Next Batman – something that originally would have been the main title continuity going forward[...]

In recent issues of Batman, Harley Quinn has been tending and talking to her poison ivy plant as some kind of substitute for the actual Poison Ivy, in the misguided belief that maybe, somehow, Queen Ivy could hear her through it. Harley Quinn Still In Love With Poison Ivy – Batman #103 Spoilers Harley Quinn Still In[...]

Will Potter of Hero Collector tweeted out "The Eaglemoss DC and Legend of Batman Graphic Novel Collections are continuing and we have some really cool choices lined up for 2021 (Says he who picked them.)" So here are the Hachette DC Heroes And Villains editions for February 2021 This could make collector's lives even more confusing. Hachette Launches[...]

You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here. Daily LITG: Batman and Catwoman up a tree, ******* – The ten most-read stories yesterday… From Tom King To The Mandalorian – The Daily LITG, 30th November 2020 But Bleeding Cool can reveal that it's not just Batman and Catwoman… Tom King: Batman and Catwoman F*** in Batman/Catwoman[...]

What makes obscure comics so interesting and vital is discovering those books that most don't know were ever printed, or that top tier creators worked on "that book" or on "that character." Obscure Comics are fun to find and interesting to know about, but that border between great reads and terrible comics. The New 52 Gives Way to[...]