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io9Is our love of character reboots killing our creativity?
Is our love of character reboots a source of creative inspiration, that lets us re-imagine and reinvigorate our favorite stories? Or is it a symptom of a progressively timid nostalgia that comforts us with the familiar (but this time, with more lens flare)? In a post for The New York Times, James Parker asks if … Continued
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io9What’s the most ridiculous part of this Justice League: War clip?
Is it when Batman starts questioning the alien-demon-thing about why he was at the docks, as if that’s the important aspecy of an alien-demon-thing running around, or is that somewhere in the DC universe someone thought of, constructed and paid for a large sign that only said “FOOD”? I’m genuinely asking. Justice League: War hits … Continued
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The rumor about Wonder Woman’s movie debut will make your head explode
Well. If this recently surfaced rumor is true, then Wonder Woman is about to get a verrrrry interesting new origin for Batman Vs. Superman. It’s after the jump; try not to be drinking anything when you read them, because you’re pretty much guaranteed a spit take. Batman-on-Film.com — which, to be fair, has a pretty … Continued
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io9Can Lego Batman survive this massive, animated Joker’s Funhouse?
Good lord. Maybe this massive Lego set doesn’t have quite the beauty of the Lego Rivendell we recently showed you, but what it lacks in artistry is more than makes up for in animatronics and a massive assortment of Bat-villains. It was built by Paul “Brickbaron” Hetherington for the last Brickcon, and understandably won him … Continued
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The Killing Bluff: Alan Moore plays poker with a few comic book friends
Alan Moore deals in some of the comic book characters he’s created and written for in The Killing Bluff, a painting by J.K. Woodward. Woodward created this piece on commission, and is now selling 11×17″ prints on his website through January 1st. The Killing Bluff [J.K. Woodward via Xombie DIRGE]
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And now, here’s Benedict Cumberbatch as the Joker
He’s managed to play just about everyone else — so why not have Benedict Cumberbatch play the Joker? He’d probably be pretty amazing, and a worthy successor to Ledger, Nicholson and Hamill. This fan art comes from concept artist Alex Tuis, whose work on various movies we’ve featured before. (Via Comic Book Movie.) And here’s … Continued
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What’s the greatest animated series ever to air on television?
Animation can create amazing images and ambitious storylines that live-action just can’t compete with. Some of our favorite TV shows of all time have been animated. But what’s your choice for the absolute best piece of television animation? Please include a picture or clip of this televisual masterpiece. And please mention the name, and why … Continued
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2013 Was an Absurdly Great Year for Comics
Have you heard the phrase “an embarrassment of riches”? Well, that’s what 2013 was in terms of great comics — even with all the time in the world, we couldn’t tell you about all the wonderful stories that came out of mainstream and indie publishers alike over the last 12 months. Here’s what we consider … Continued
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Who’s the most unfairly overlooked comic-book hero?
Some heroes get all the attention. Batman’s featured on TV and at the movies all the time, and has 10 comics a week. Even Aquaman had a pilot filmed. But which comic-book hero deserves more appreciation and exposure? Please include a picture or clip of your chosen underappreciated hero. And mention his/her name, where they’re … Continued
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Fabulous Batman graffiti found in an abandoned building
Redditor sneakylawyer and his girlfriend were doing a bit of urban exploration in Ronse, Belgium, when they came across an unexpected sight: a bevy of Batman graffiti, featuring a variety of Jokers. According to sneakylawyer, the building was originally a nursing school that has been abandoned for roughly ten years. Now, however, it has some … Continued
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10 Superman Villains Who Really Aren’t in the Man of Steel’s League
We’ve been hearing rumors that a couple of Superman villains will fight Supes, Wonder Woman and Batman in the Man of Steel sequel. But not all Superman villains are really up to the task of fighting Superman, let alone the Trinity. Here are 10 Superman villains who really should have picked on a lesser hero. … Continued
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Amazingly Beautiful Advertisements for Gotham City’s Weird Companies
Weirdness permeates Gotham City, what with all the spooky architecture and homicidal maniacs around every corner. So it makes sense that advertisements for local businesses would be kind of trippy and off-balance. See for yourself, in concept art by Mary Locatell. Locatell created this artwork for Joel Schumacher’s Batman and Robin — but don’t hold … Continued
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Who’s foolish enough to not bid on a Batman Tumbler golf cart?
I don’t know about you guys but I don’t have much self control when it comes to awesome things that deserve to be purchased. Even if they don’t do anything I can’t help myself. See awesome, buy awesome. I assume the entire world operates like that too. So now I’m thinking about how many people … Continued
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Turns out The Wolverine movie was better than you knew
Were you a touch disappointed by the The Wolverine? Don’t be. At least not yet, because it turns there a lot more of the movie than you got to see. By all accounts, the Extended Edition is much, much better — and you can finally see it tomorrow. • The Wolverine: Extended Edition Wolverine goes … Continued
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Harlan Ellison releases his never-produced 1966 Batman episode pitch
Famed science fiction writer Harlan Ellison has written many Batman stories over the years, and he cut his Bat-teeth not in the comics, but on a treatment for the 1960s Batman TV series. Now he has released that treatment, featuring the villain Two-Face, in a new book. Ellison has released the fifth volume of his … Continued
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Batman’s rogues gather inside the Joker’s animatronic LEGO funhouse
Paul Hetherington did more than merely build this colorful funhouse lair for the Joker; he also animated so that Poison Ivy’s plants chomp, the Riddler runs his decoder, Penguin and his birds enjoy the Rocket Ride, and Batman and Robin do their best to stop their wicked fun. Hetherington’s contraption won Best in Show at … Continued
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io9The Joker’s 1989 Macy’s Day Parade appearance is pretty messed up
Back in 1989, during the annual Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade, an actor impersonating Jack Nicholson’s Joker from Tim Burton’s Batman rode a parade float and sang a little song. Which is pretty fucked up, if you think about it. Normally the Macy’s Day parade is dominated by SpongeBob balloons and unrecognizable “pop stars.” But during … Continued
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8 Superhero Origins the Movies Got Right (and 8 That They Messed Up)
Superheroes gain power from their origins, which explain how they perform their awesome feats, but also why. And most superhero movies are still origin stories. But sometimes Hollywood takes liberties and loses the souls of these characters. Here are eight superhero origins Hollywood captured, and eight they ruined. Michael Chabon’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier … Continued
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Make someone’s holiday happier with our ultimate comic gift guide
Man is it a good time to be a comic fan. There are so many great titles — and so many great re-releases of classic titles — that we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to our friends and loved ones shopping for us. So do yourself a favor and make their job … Continued
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The Bat-Family and their foes prepare for Thanksgiving dinner
Batman Eternal artist Jason Fabok sends up Jean Leon Gerome Ferris’ painting The First Thanksgiving 1621 for his Easter egg-laden image of Gotham’s finest and fiercest settling down to a holiday meal. It also serves as a teaser for the upcoming comic book series. Scott Snyder tweeted the image above, teasing that it contains clues … Continued
By Lauren Davis