Batman MO has changed and now in DC Universe’s Titans, the story unleashes a murderous Batman in the trailer for the season finale. The first look at next week’s episode, “Dick Grayson,” depicts the former Robin (Brenton Thwaites) enlisted by a wheelchair-bound Jason Todd (Curran Walters) to stop the Batman, who’s set out to kill The Joker following the death of Commissioner Gordon. surprisingly, the Titans program is able to depict the Dark Knight, whereas he remains off-limits to The CW’s Arrowverse, and will beat Gotham to introducing a version…
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Batman and Harley Quinn Animated Movie Featurette
Up next for the WB animated movie universe is the Batman and Harley Quinn flick. Batman and Harley Quinn will be released this Summer from Bruce Timm starring Kevin Conroy as Batman, Melissa Rauch as Harley Quinn, Loren Lester as Nightwing, Paget Brewster as Poison Ivy with the additional cast of John DiMaggio, Eric Bauza, Rob Paulsen, Robin Atkin Downes, Mindy Sterling, and Trevor Deval. Synopsis: An original story featuring the reluctant team-up of Batman, Nightwing and Harley Quinn to try and stop a global catastrophe caused by Poison Ivy…
Read MoreBatman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Trailer #1
When news broke the 60’s animated Batman series was being revived in a new film, fans could help but say “Holy smokes, Batman!” The iconic series showcases one of the hero’s most recognizable portrayals as Adam West famously voiced Gotham’s vigilante. Now, the first full trailer for Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders has dropped, and it’s bringing back all sorts of nostalgia for Batman fanatics. The new film makes Batman more colorful – and campy – than ever in its first full trailer. The footage starts off by revealing…
Read MoreDavid Ayer Explains Robin & Joker Connection
We get some backstory on Batman, the dead Robin Jason Todd, and Joker in the DCEU. Empire caught up with Suicide Squad director David Ayer who offers up the reason why Joker has certain tattoos as well as why he wears a teeth grill, which has to do with what went down with Robin. “This is sort of my personal thing and maybe less about a larger connection,” Ayer said. “But Joker killed Robin and Batman basically smashes his teeth out and locks him up in Arkham Asylum. It’s in…
Read MoreRobin Rises: Alpha #1 Review
As the title indicates, Robin returns to the DC Universe in “Robin Rises: Alpha” #1, written by Peter J. Tomasi and drawn by Andy Kubert. Sporting ink work from Jonathan Glapion throughout most of the issue, the final two pages — a double-page spread — are inked by Kubert. The entire issue is colored by Brad Anderson and lettered by Dezi Sienty, as everyone returns from Apokolips, several of them the worse for wear. A year-and-a-half in the making, “Robin Rises: Alpha” #1 would be certain to bring smiles to…
Read MoreBatman Aniversary 75 Years
Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 (May 1939). Originally referred to as “the Bat-Man” and still referred to at times as “the Batman,” the character is additionally known as “the Caped Crusader”, “the Dark Knight,” and “the World’s Greatest Detective,” among other titles. He has been around for 75 years and we want to celebrate the Batman of one of the most well know of American Icons. In early 1939, the success of Superman in Action Comics prompted…
Read MoreWhy Did Damian Have To Die From Grant Morrison
About a month ago, in Batman Incorporated #8 we had the death Damian Wayne – son of Batman and the latest character to hold the mantle of Robin. Writer Grant Morrison introduced the character way back in 2006, made him Robin in 2009, and ended his life in 2013. IGN Comics had an interview with Grant Morrison that I wanted to share with our readers to find the thinking of the writer behind the comic book. I will share my idea why this had to happen myself after the interview…
Read MoreBatman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
It’s been a decade since Bruce Wayne hung up his cape, following most of the other superheroes who had been forced into retirement. Facing the downside of middle age, a restless Bruce Wayne pacifies his frustration with race cars and liquor – but the bat still beckons as he watches his city fall prey to gangs of barbaric criminals known as The Mutants. The return of Harvey Dent as Two-Face finally prompts Wayne to once again don the Dark Knight’s cowl, and his dramatic capture of the villain returns him…
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