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DC’s Heroes and Villains Get Some Sweet (and Adorable) Rides in These Mini Lego Sets

DC is not only expanding on the big screen, it’s doing it on a smaller scale, too. Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are getting brand new Mighty Micros Lego sets, which will include the debut of Doomsday as a minifigure. The tiny sets will debut at San Diego Comic-Con in July but won’t go on … Continued

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Don’t Bother Getting Excited About That Marvel/Fox Team-Up Rumor

But Fox/Marvel isn’t the only rumor getting debunked this morning. Plus Bryan Cranston talks about being a giant blue head with an unhealthy interest in teens with attitude, actor Benedict Wong discusses Dr. Strenge’s Wong, and more. Spoilers, ho! Marvel/Fox There was a rumor about Marvel and Fox partnering up to combine their superhero universes … Continued

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How Batman Writer Paul Dini Struggled With a Real Crime and His Own Darkness

Paul Dini got to live his dream: he was a lifelong geek who grew up to write for the animated Tiny Toons Adventure and Batman shows. But, just as his work on a classic Batman movie was getting underway, he became the victim of a violent crime. Dark Night: A True Batman Story recounts his … Continued

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These Hand-Cut Pop Culture Silhouettes Are Both Classy and Nerdy

Silhouettes have been a part of art for probably longer than most of us can speculate. Put on a western or period piece and you’re likely to see the family immortalized as a black silhouette on the wall. In recent years, several artists have taken that idea into pop culture and the latest show blending … Continued

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Meet Gotham‘s Brand New Teenage Mutant Poison Ivy

Gotham has recast Poison Ivy! Maggie Geha, 28, will be taking over the role of Ivy Pepper from 14-year-old actress Clare Flory. While people assumed that Ivy would see some sort of a growth spurt, doubling her age definitely comes as a surprise. So, what’s the deal? Oh, it’s just Gotham continuing to be as … Continued

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Ben Affleck Is in No Rush to Make His Batman Movie

Last week, we were fortunate to visit the London set of Justice League (read about it here). While on set, Ben Affleck approached the journalists in his full batsuit (minus cowl) to talk not just about that movie, but his solo Batman film. Here’s the short version of what he said: It’ll be ready when … Continued

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How Zack Snyder Hopes Justice League Will Save His DC Universe

Last Friday, io9 was among a group of journalists invited to the London set of Justice League. There director Zack Snyder, star/executive producer Ben Affleck, and everyone involved all had one, simple message for us: We know. And we’re trying. They know mistakes were made with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Lessons have been … Continued

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One of Comics’ Best New Writers Talks About What It’s Like to Fight Terrorists and Write Batman

Tom King says that a lifetime of reading superhero comics helped him get ready to work for the CIA. And working for the CIA, in its own way, got him ready to write Batman. In the last two years, Tom King has become a fan-favorite writer who seemingly came out of nowhere. After rising to … Continued

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The Dark Knight Returns Story That Shows Why Bruce Wayne Stopped Being Batman

30 years ago, The Dark Knight Returns showed an old, dissolute Bruce Wayne putting on the cape and cowl to become Batman again. This week, we get to see the tragic spiral that made him take it off. The Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade is a dynamic-duo character study, focused on a mentor and … Continued

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Which Superhero Is Best? Research Says Definitely Not Batman

It’s kind of impossible to say which superhero is the best, since there’s just too many of them to count, but a seven-year study at the University of Leicester purports to help shine a light on the debate. Coming as a surprise to no one, the student-lead research determined that Superman is the “best-equipped” superhero … Continued

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Why Batman: The Animated Series Is the Best Batman Ever

What’s your favorite version of Batman? Tim Burton’s? Christopher Nolan’s? Maybe you should consider that Batman: The Animated Series actually has the best Batman. Hear me out. Kaptain Kristian argues that Batman: The Animated Series set the template for what Batman was going to be for the next twenty years and influenced the source material … Continued

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Star Wars, Batman, and the Avengers Get Gorgeous Infographics In a New Show

Everyone loves a good infographic. You see them constantly as you pop around the internet and yet, would you ever hang one on your wall? These you would. Three artists have combined to do a full gallery show of infographics based on your favorite pop culture properties and they are slick. The show is called … Continued

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There’s a Ton of New Footage in This Batman v Superman Ultimate Edition Trailer

For anyone who missed Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, it’s coming home June 28 in a brand-new Ultimate Edition. As promised, it features an R-rated extended version of the film that runs 30 minutes longer and the first trailer for it is here, and its packed with unseen footage from the movie. Collider debuted … Continued

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Batman v Superman‘s Dark Knight Is Such an Asshole In This Brilliant Robot Chicken Skit

If you thought Ben Affleck’s take on Batman in Batman v Superman was almost incoherently angry all the time, he’s not got a patch on Robot Chicken’s hilariously foul-mouthed version. This recent skit from Robot Chicken lampoons the needlessly antagonistic relationship between Bruce and Clark in Batman v Superman in joyous, sweary fashion (although it’s … Continued

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Marvel’s Version of Batman Comes Back Angrier Than Before

Moon Knight, Night Thrasher, the Black Fox… Marvel’s got a few characters that incorporate elements from DC Comics’ Dark Knight. But the House of Ideas’ most on-the-nose nocturnal-avenger homage is probably Nighthawk, a character who originated as part of the Marvel’s Squadron Supreme concept. Stretching back to the 1970s, the Squadron Supreme was the publisher’s … Continued

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Every Major Revelation in DC Comics’ Rebirth Special

Today is the day! DC Rebirth #1 is out, and with it, a crazy new chapter begins in the annals of DC Comics’ long and storied history. There’s a lot of big teases in this huge 80-page special—we’ve read through the whole thing and broke down the biggest reveals, and what they might mean for … Continued

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What the Hell Is DC Comics’ Rebirth, Anyway? (Updated!)

This week everything changes for the DC comics universe again… kind of. All the talk of DC Rebirth lately—especially the recent news about events kicking off this new story—might have you a bit unsure of what’s ahead for Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, and friends. But don’t worry! We’re here to explain exactly what’s going on. … Continued

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Intriguing New Details About Batman’s Role in Suicide Squad

A Black Panther casting call alleges a veritable who’s who of comic book characters will be in the film. The screenwriters of Infinity War tease even more characters being in the film. Plus, an update on Shazam, new teases for the season finales of Arrow and Flash, and new footage from Preacher. Spoilers Get! Suicide … Continued

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Did a Tour Guide Accidentally Reveal the Identity of Batman v Superman‘s Robin?

During a Facebook Live interview earlier this week, Warner Brothers toured the new DC Universe: The Exhibit, and might have accidentally revealed the identity of Batman v Superman’s Robin. In the video, the tour guide takes viewers into the exhibit, and points off to the side, noting that the costumes on display are the ones … Continued

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Is This Our First Look at DC Rebirth’s New Design for the Joker?

DC’s Rebirth is on the way, and it’s not just the logo that’s getting a makeover. Plenty of characters will be getting a costume refresh in DC’s roster shake-up as well. It seems like the clown prince of crime might be one of them, judging by this gorgeous variant cover by Rafael Albuquerque. Albuquerque posted … Continued