Think you’re tired of superhero adaptations? Think you’ve seen it all? You’re wrong. Check out Batwoman. The CW Arrowverse show twists the classic superhero tropes to make for a deliciously promising tale of a young woman struggling to find her path. It’s relatable until she just ultimately chooses vigilantism instead of community college. Set before … Continue reading The CW’s ‘Batwoman’ Knows What It’s Doing and Does it Well
80 Years of Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight
Last year we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Man of Steel, and this year it's time for the Dark Knight to get his celebration. Batman has had a large impact in our media culture and lives. In some way or another, everyone has had contact with some form of the Dark Knight - whether … Continue reading 80 Years of Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight
80 Years of Batman: Fancasting the New Dark Knight
It is our favourite caped crusader's 80th anniversary today. For 80 years, DC writers and artists have been telling the dark and twisted tales of one man's mission to rid his city of evil. Bruce Wayne could have had a comfortable life as an extremely rich man in America. However, the darkness that made him … Continue reading 80 Years of Batman: Fancasting the New Dark Knight
“With Great Power…” A Look Into the Martyrdom of Heroes and Villains
"With great power comes great responsibility." Everybody’s heard this quote and its many variations many times before. While it does belong to our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, it is a saying that every hero—whether in comic books or real life—embody. It is a simple quote that speaks to a big part of what it is to … Continue reading “With Great Power…” A Look Into the Martyrdom of Heroes and Villains
Batman Day: The Best Live-Action and Animated Films
Happy Batman Day! The caped crusader is a pop culture icon who has reached far beyond the realm of comics, probably more than any other comic book character, ever. The Batman mythos is cherished by many, and has inspired countless artists and creators to offer their own interpretation of the Dark Knight to many different … Continue reading Batman Day: The Best Live-Action and Animated Films
DC Announces Batman Day for September 15
DC is gearing up for Batman Day 2018 and had just released some new details for fans. The holiday will take place on September 15, 2018 and include Batman-themed events at comic book shops, bookstores, schools and libraries worldwide. Fans who visit retailers participating in Batman Day will receive the first chapter of Batman: White … Continue reading DC Announces Batman Day for September 15
Geoff Johns Explains Robin’s Contempt for Batman in ‘Titans’ Trailer
DC kicked off this year's San Diego Comic-Con with the first trailer for the forthcoming DC Universe series, Titans. With a runtime that spans just under two minutes in length, the trailer offers audiences their first look at the Titans in action. Of course, much of the discourse surrounding the trailer revolves around Dick Grayson's … Continue reading Geoff Johns Explains Robin’s Contempt for Batman in ‘Titans’ Trailer
‘The Dark Knight’ – Ten Years Later
Ten years ago, The Dark Knight premiered and became one of the most iconic cinematic tellings of a Batman story. The euphoria of a brilliantly told Batman tale was felt not only in the DC fandom, but with fans of cinema and that feeling hasn’t quite been replicated since. Not even The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan's … Continue reading ‘The Dark Knight’ – Ten Years Later
‘The Dark Knight’ Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With Exclusive Limited Engagement Screenings in 70MM IMAX
It's been 10 years since Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight made its way onto the big screen. The Dark Knight was a comic book film that broke new ground and shot select sequences with IMAX film cameras, making it the first major feature to utilize IMAX 70MM film. In an announcement made today by Jeff … Continue reading ‘The Dark Knight’ Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With Exclusive Limited Engagement Screenings in 70MM IMAX
GOC Comic Reviews: ‘Batman #50’
Story by Tom King Art by Mikel Janín Colours by June Chung Letters by Clayton Cowles It's not a secret to anyone out there that King's Batman run is a 100 issue plan, and while it certainly seemed odd to have this iconic moment happen in the middle of the story arc, it had been planned and hyped … Continue reading GOC Comic Reviews: ‘Batman #50’
