The Batman Is A Step Backwards for DC? The Batman trailer had me invested until one scene ruined it. And that is the moment where he beats the utter snot out of a presumed henchman. Yes, I know Batman often uses aggressive force, but he’s not usually deranged. But the rest of it is interesting. I…
Watching Joker is Staring Into The Void My hands were shaking after I got home from watching Joker. I don’t mean that as hyperbole—this movie scared me, physically affected me. I curled in my theater chair, flinching away from this film. Unable, unwilling, to watch it again—but not because it’s not a masterpiece of acting….
It’s not surprising that more and more superhero films are getting grittier rather than fluffier. Success stories like Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy led the movement and now another, yet quite surprising, rendition of Batman will take a dark path, but this time it’s animated. The Internet is abuzz over Batman: The Killing Joke, an…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Keep a lookout. Our review of Batman v Superman will be up soon. As I wandered around SXSW this past week I found myself anxiously looking around for the guys from Telltale to spill the details on their newest venture. As a fan of all things Telltale I was psyched to learn that they were taking…
Leading up to its release date, Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Knight trailers and DLC packages have been dropping left and right. They really, really want you to pre-order before June 23rd. In a trailer dropped just this week, we get a look at the action through Harley Quinn’s eyes. She’s not messing around with Gotham PD….
In the world of comic book movies, it’s officially announcement season! We’ve finally ended SOME speculation on characters from upcoming films. As if there were any doubt, Ryan Reynolds will play Deadpool in the standalone film, expected February 12, 2016. It’s being directed by Tim Miller and produced by Fox. Deadline reported that the deal…
Injustice was released in April 2013. It is a 2D fighting game based off of the DC comic book universe. Most people will recognize Batman and others from his story such as the Joker and Bane. There are a lot of more obscure characters though such as Solomon Grundy, Deathstroke, and Shazam for the DC…
As The Dark Knight Rises wowed moviegoers, many fans couldn’t get enough of the world’s greatest detective. What better way to celebrate Batman’s return than reading some of the best Batman stories ever told? These tales helped define the tragic character of Bruce Wayne and his alter ego Batman, and without a doubt also inspired director Christopher…
