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First no HBO spinoff, and now he might not be in The Batman: Part II? Barry Keoghan's Joker is having One Bad Day™
Just days after James Gunn shut down rumors of a Joker HBO spinoff à la The Penguin, Barry Keoghan revealed to Josh Hororwitz that he has "not heard anything" about a role in The Batman: Part II
November 21, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Why Batman is the world's most popular superhero, according to DC's Tom King
When asked why Batman continues to be relevant, Tom King points to the Dark Knight's roots in detective fiction at Baltimore Comic Con
November 06, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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Superman is "more fun to write" than Batman, says DC's Tom King
Tom King opened up about the qualities that make Superman more enjoyable at Baltimore Comic Con
November 05, 2024
Jules Chin Greene
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DC's new Batman is built like a dump truck - and now his Batmobile IS a dump truck
Absolute Batman is absolutely nuts
October 18, 2024
Chris Arrant
Guides
This year, Gotham is New York: Check out every DC panel and meet-up happening at NYCC 2024!
You've got your own Batcave (or Fortress of Solitude, if you prefer) at the Javits Center this October 17-20. Let Popverse be your guide to every DC experience you can have at New York Comic Con 2024
October 09, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
News
The Batman: Hush storyline helped turn around DC Comics in the early '00s, with Jim Lee's vision trumping DC staff naysayers says former DC boss Dan DiDio
Former DC publisher Dan DiDio reflects on the legacy of Batman: Hush
October 01, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Is Batman too violent? DC creators Tom King and Dan Jurgens tackle the thorny subject
The question came up at Baltimore Comic Con 2024, where DC was presenting the 'Batman at 85' panel on September 21, Batman Day
September 24, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
News
Do you like Batman back in trunks? Thank former series writer Tom King
Speaking at Baltimore Comic Con, DC Comics staple and frequent Batman writer Tom King revealed that he requested Gotham's premiere vigilante return to his Bat-trunks
September 23, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
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Batman's former best friend is now Gotham City's top attorney in DC's new Two-Face comic book series
Batman's one-time best friend Harvey Dent has returned to the law in the new Two-Face comic book series launching this December from DC
September 19, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Batman is everything, but he's just Bruce as Barbie comes into the picture with new franchise partnership
Batman and Barbie are teaming up again, but this time DC's Dark Knight is taking second billing
September 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Batman to receive his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (He's more than earned it)
DC's Dark Knight will be accompanied by DC publisher and president Jim Lee at the ceremony in Los Angeles September 26
September 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Batman was TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman's second choice for the DC / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover - and he reveals who DC rejected
Kevin Eastman had another pitch for a different TMNT crossover before Batman was involved
September 12, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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DC's Batman Day 2024 brings books, Crocs, and Bat-Signals seen around the world (and more)
The Dark Knight's annual celebration is full of Batmania (and some focus on the bad guys) for the character's 85th anniversary
September 10, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Marvel & DC's modern superhero cinematic universes were built off Tim Burton's Batman, says his Dark Knight Michael Keaton
"There are a lot of people making a lot of money [...] because of his choice and his vision." - Keaton on Batman director Burton
September 05, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton's throwback era is well and truly here
The 80s were good to Keaton - better make the most of them.
September 04, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Alex Toth had a major gripe with Batman: The Animated Series, and Bruce Timm reveals he listened to it for Caped Crusader
Bruce Timm changed his Batman style after an Alex Toth critique - and once you see it, you'll never miss it.
September 03, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
DC's barbaric Batman makeover gets a last-minute delay
Batman the Barbarian, from DC's Elseworlds line, is pulled from the release schedule a month ahead of its original due date
August 23, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
Batman goes All In for DC's comic book relaunch - see what awaits the Dark Knight for the rest of 2024 right here
We have an exclusive look at covers and advance information for DC's Batman from October through December 2024, as the title launches into the DC All In era
August 15, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC is giving the (weekly!) gift of Batman this holiday season, with Santa Claus along for the ride
Writer Jeff Parker and artist Lukas Ketner bring Santa back to the naughtiest place on Earth (that's Gotham City!) starting this November
August 15, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
News
Minnie Driver is the new Penguin in DC's Batman: Caped Crusader
The Good Will Hunting co-star is now being the Bad Oswalda Cobblepot.
July 27, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
DC All In and the Absolute DC line is part of a "big meta-story" for DC across the next two years, says Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder
The Absolute DC world isn't a traditional part of the DC multiverse, but central to a two-year master plan for DC's comic books
July 27, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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Batman has a new boss: DC's next Gotham editor has been chosen
DC has finally chosen the next Batman group editor in Rob Levin
July 26, 2024
Chris Arrant
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Absolute Batman will feature an Alfred Pennyworth that has "never been a butler"
Written by Scott Snyder with Nick Dragotta on art, Absolute Batman's Alfred will have a different purpose in Gotham than serving the Waynes.
July 25, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the new All In line-up for DC's comic book rebirth this fall
Meet the new Absolute Universe... and see what changes are coming to DC's core DCU books, as well, as the publisher starts to pull back the curtains on the new era of DC comics
July 18, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
DC makes history with Batman and Robin: Year One, re-teaming beloved Daredevil creative team Mark Waid and Chris Samnee
Taking place across the first year of the Dynamic Duo, DC's new 12-part miniseries will bring the award-winning team of Waid and Samnee back together again
July 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Guides
Batman: Watch every animated movie starring DC's greatest detective in release and chronological order
Batman has a storied history in animation, so let's dive on in with our watch order
July 08, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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The DC kids superhero team book Jeffrey Brown almost did
The pull of Batman and Robin and Howard was too great, but Brown found a solution.
July 04, 2024
Gary Catig
Features
How the Batman: Damned controversy damned Brian Azzarello's relationship with DC, according to the writer himself
Brian Azzarello reveals how Batman: Damned fractured his relationship with DC, and showed him what the company was becoming
July 02, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Batman is real, and he’s saving children in Florida
How an EMT in Florida is bringing the magic of Batman to children in need.
June 26, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Guides
Top 7 Robins from DC Comics, ranked from Batman's best to worst!
Ranking all the Robins of the Batman family from worst to best
June 25, 2024
Ashley V. Robinson
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The Best DC Comics superhero live-action series ever, ranked from the best show to the worst!
From The Adventures of Superman in 1952 to Superman & Lois in 2024, we're covering every TV show based on a DC Comic
June 25, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Guides
All 17 Batman (and Bat-Family) TV series, ranked from best show to worst!
The Caped Crusader and Gotham have been on TV quite a few times - here's how they stack up
June 25, 2024
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Chip Zdarsky, a massive Popverse Con-versation
We interviewed Chip at C2E2 for a wide-ranging conversation about all his comics!
June 25, 2024
Dave Buesing
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The Batman's Alfred Pennyworth Andy Serkis says the sequel is to begin filming in early 2025
Batman's loyal butler knows when filming is to begin.
June 24, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Guides
All 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!
We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?
June 22, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Guides
DC's best Batman actors, ranked
Robert Pattinson, Michael Keaton, Adam West, Kevin Conroy, and more - Who is the best actor to ever play the infamous Dark Knight, DC's Batman?
June 17, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
The Penguin: The Batman prequel's cast, release date window, trailer, plot, and more
Fans of The Batman get a chance to return to the movie's world with The Penguin. Here’s all the details about the television continuation.
June 11, 2024
Sam Stone
Guides
All 17 modern DC movies in order, across the DCEU from Superman's Man of Steel to Aquaman's Lost Kingdom
Now that the dust is settling on the decade-long DC Extended Universe era, it's time for a reappraisal
June 06, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC confirms Ram V's Detective Comics run will end in September, with the writer promising "the metaphorical death and rebirth" of Batman
DC's August solicitations confirm that the writer will leave the flagship title in September
May 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
How did Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman first meet and team-up? DC is finally going to tell that story
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #30 will tell the first team-up of DC's three iconic characters this summer
May 17, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Guides
As The Penguin sets up Robert Pattinson's big-screen Batman return, here's how to watch every Batman movie (and spin-off) so far
Warning: you're going to need a lot of bat-time on a number of different bat-channels
May 15, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Batman and Catwoman's marriage: Tom King reveals the original plans for Bats & Cats to get married in DC continuity
DC almost let Tom King go through with the Batman and Catwoman marriage, according to the writer.
May 02, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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Batman, Wonder Woman, and other DC superheroes lose their superpowers (and more) in DC Comics' July 2024 solicitations
This summer, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman will have to deal with a new level of super-threat in DC Comics July 2024 titles
April 19, 2024
Graeme McMillan
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DC's Dark Knight is celebrating a milestone this July with Batman #150
DC is throwing in a couple of special guests to make the the issue a true celebration.
April 19, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and more get new costumes for DC summer event Absolute Power
The one-time Justice League have new clothes - and they'll need them, as they're losing their powers.
April 18, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
The DCEU timeline: A complete chronology of DC’s cinematic universe
A complete timeline of every DCEU project, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
April 15, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
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How Tom King & Mitch Gerads fought for years to get Gerads on Batman (despite DC management saying 'no')
DC wasn’t sure if Mitch Gerards was ready for primetime – until his Batman pages came in.
March 27, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Celebrate Batman Day 2024 with this guide to DC's essential Batman comic book reads
Looking to get into Batman comics? This guide will help you get started!
March 27, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
News
Every Batcave needs a Batman, and soon comic shops will have a life-size Dark Knight of their own thanks to DC & Jorge Jimenez
A Batman standee built to sell comics. It seems like a no-brainer.
March 21, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
DC's Batman plans for June 2024 include Batman vs Batman Showdowns, Victorian Batmen, and lots of Tim Drake
Things in Gotham City are headed towards disaster in this June's Batman comics... but what does that mean for the rest of the world?
March 15, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
Be Batman's boss: DC's hunt for the next Batman group editor
One of the most important job in comics is now up for grabs: DC's Batman group editor position
March 14, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
The Batman's Paul Dano welcomes 'superhero fatigue' for the second wind or surprise that's next
Call it a 'readjustment' instead of a slow death.
March 05, 2024
Fran Ruiz
News
Batman writer Tom King has been misspelling the Dark Knight's #1 accessory for years and we didn't know it
The name that Tom King has misspelled in every Batman script.
March 04, 2024
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
News
DC's Batman plans for May 2024 include dark prisons, an adults-only Robin comic, and more
Whether it's Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Robin, or the Dark Knight himself, we have the details of what's to come in their comic book adventures
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Features
DC Comics' May 2024 solicitations: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and everything, all in one place!
Damian Wayne gets a mature readers solo title, Lobo(s) run amok in Metropolis, and the Trinity of Evil continues to come together...
February 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
Imagine Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett with DC's Batman. Now see it for real!
It's Gotham Days for Gorillaz and Tank Girl co-creator Jamie Hewlett
February 13, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Say hello to DC's newest villain: Little Joker in Rafael Grampá's Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham
Rafael Grampá has been growing the Batman mythos by leaps and bounds, and he's not stopping yet
February 12, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
Boy Meets World's Will Friedle recalls how Batman Beyond helped him grow as an actor
Working with veterans like the late Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill had an impact
January 18, 2024
Veronica Valencia
Features
Remembering the greatness of Batman Beyond on its 25th anniversary, with the cast themselves
Watch the highlights of the Batman Beyond panel from New York Comic Con 2019
January 10, 2024
Veronica Valencia
News
How the Catholic Church (and the Lord's Prayer) inspired Batman's next big bad, the Virgin
When they said 'deliver us from evil,' they weren't imagining this evil
December 15, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Batman's origin retold through the lens of real historic events in DC's Dark Age
Imagine Batman born in the real world, against the fabric of real history.
December 14, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
Batman's newest foe is based on Silence of the Lambs' poster moment
With Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham's latest villain, Rafael Grampá is continuing a long tradition inside the Dark Knight's rogue's gallery.
December 11, 2023
Chris Arrant
News
How Bruce Wayne (Batman) should've come to Smallville, according to Tom Welling & Michael Rosenbaum
Bruce Wayne never made it to the show Smallville, but here's how Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum wanted to introduce him.
December 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Batman's newest villains inspired by the Catholic Church and Michael Jackon in Rafael Grampá's Gargoyle of Gotham
Ahead of the launch of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2, Rafael Grampá unveils its two new supervillains
December 05, 2023
Sam Stone
Guides
Chestnuts roasting, open fire! The top 5 Christmas action movies
The holidays are right around the corner. Or maybe they're waiting in an elevator shaft, with a machine gun
December 02, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Max is losing the Adam West Batman movie in December, and it's a bit of a confusing situation
This isn't the news we wanted for Christmas
November 28, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Some of the best Batman comics are on sale this Black Friday
Some of the most iconic Batman comics are currently half price.
November 24, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Batman: Get the Dark Knight trilogy or some massive cartoon collections without Bruce Wayne's budget
Take the Dark Knight home.
November 24, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
DC Comics gift guide: Caped presents for Christmas 2023
Make the DC fans in your life happier with presents that even gloomy Bruce Wayne would enjoy.
November 22, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Batman gift guide: Presents from Gotham City for Christmas 2023
Let's put a smile on those faces.
November 22, 2023
Fran Ruiz
News
Batman is the World's Greatest Dad in new trailer for upcoming animated film, Merry Little Batman
The show looks super stylized and wacky, like all Christmas adventures should be.
November 15, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Gotham City's Spider-Man? Marvel & DC almost did a company-wide origin swap in the early '00s
In one of his recent newsletters, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort explains how the role reversal almost turned the two biggest comic universes upside down
November 12, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Spoilers!Batman and the Joker’s latest showdown invalidates a DC classic
As a new Batman story continues from the ashes of The Gotham War, it makes one popular DC story is no longer canon
November 07, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Ending explained
Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War pit the Dark Knight against the Bat-Family. Here’s how DC’s superhero civil war shakes up the Batman mythos
October 31, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Spoilers!Ram V’s existential approach to Batman
As Ram V’s Detective Comics run continues, he speaks directly to Batman’s trauma and identity in a raw emotional scene
October 24, 2023
Sam Stone
News
We will probably never get a Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe animated film, and that's awful
At least we still have our fanfiction on the subject.
October 19, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Gotham War: Why Batman and Catwoman could never truly stay enemies
As the DC crossover event Gotham War nears its conclusion, the Dark Knight and Catwoman have an overdue one-on-one
October 17, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Liveblog!Follow Batman (and friends) sweep into NYCC 2023 with Gotham City Confidential
Get live updates from Gotham City Confidential at NYCC
October 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
News
Batman is now Santa Claus (Don't ask, just buy it)
But which Batman Santa do you want? Red or Blue?
September 29, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Meet DC's newest Batman villain, Crytoon
As Rafael Grampá readies the eagerly anticipated miniseries Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham and its new villains, he spotlights the lead foe Crytoon
September 07, 2023
Sam Stone
News
Batman is heading back to cinemas to fight a new enemy - empty movie theaters
DC's biggest box office success is returning to the movie theaters for Batman Day
September 06, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
DC's Robin is now an A.I., as Ultraman creators revamp the Batman family in Justice Buster
As DC partners with Kodansha to reimagine its biggest characters in manga, Eiichi Shimizu unveils Batman: Justice Buster in an interview with Popverse
September 06, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
SpoilersMarvel's Civil War done right: Batman and Catwoman collide in the DC event Gotham War
Gotham War pits Batman and Catwoman in a bitter battle that splits the Bat-Family, employing themes from several classic Marvel stories
September 05, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
DC's Hispanic Heritage Month variant covers from Pablo Villalobos feature Bane, Blue Beetle and more
Jessica Cruz and Pedro Peña also appear in the series of variants, which will be released over the course of September.
August 30, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Batman vs. Catwoman: Whose side are you on? Inside the DC crossover event Gotham War
It's Bat versus Cat, starting this fall in Gotham War
August 28, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
The Flash movie: A guide to all the cameos and surprise DC superhero appearances in The Flash
Batman? Yep. Superman? yep. Flash? Yep. And more. OGs, icons, deep cuts, and more from the Flash
August 24, 2023
Gary Catig
Features
Is Rafael Grampá the next Frank Miller? The Batman artist/writer responds to fan comments
Ahead of the release of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham, Grampá speaks about crafting his own Dark Knight
August 15, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Jason Aaron returns to DC Comics with a new Batman limited series
Batman: Off-World is a new six issue limited series debuting in November 2023
August 14, 2023
Tiffany Babb
Features
Harley Quinn and the art of giving a f**k
The producers of Harley Quinn discuss the anatomy of the f-bomb
August 11, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Batman's Rafael Grampá on "bringing in ugliness when trying to make something beautiful"
Ugly can be beautiful, and beauty can be ugly: Rafael Grampá sits down to talk with Popverse
August 09, 2023
Chloe Maveal
Features
Detective Comics' Ram V is talking about his Batman western in this week's Enter the Popverse
Ram V comes on Enter the Popverse to talk about his Batman western arc in Detective Comics
August 08, 2023
Chris Arrant
Features
"Batman is a 15-year-old boy's idea of what a rich guy would do when he was eight," says Howard Chaykin
Howard Chaykin has strong thoughts on Batman, and superheroes in general
August 03, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Follow along live!SDCC 2023: A Batman western, an all-new Outsiders, and more announced during DC's Gotham City panel
DC is bringing its own Batfamily to San Diego Comic Con 2023, with guests like Tom King, Tini Howard, Ram V and more.
August 01, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Batman: Dispelling the myth of the loner Dark Knight
Batman has one of the biggest superhero families in comics. Here’s why the Caped Crusader has always been a team player
August 01, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
“You’re not going to find orgies in a Scooby Doo movie”: Harley Quinn’s producers on the show's adult nature
The producers of Harley Quinn discuss the differences between producing children’s cartoons and adult animation.
July 22, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Nightwing and the battle over his plump butt inside the DC animated series Harley Quinn on Max
The producers of Harley Quinn discuss the fight to give Nightwing a sexy butt
July 21, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Follow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight Terrors
DC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.
July 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Follow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panel
Ram V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.
July 18, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Spoilers!Batman's biggest foe is the Joker, but the Joker's biggest foe is... a 9-5 office job
The Joker's biggest fear isn't Batman - it's an office job, and he's doing just that now at DC
July 04, 2023
Sam Stone
Features
Evil revisited: Tom King and Mitch Gerads reimagine the Joker’s murderous debut
Reuniting for Batman: The Brave and the Bold, King and Gerads double down on the Joker as DC’s most terrifying villain
June 27, 2023
Sam Stone