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7 on Justice League #8 reviewThe Secret Origin of the Legion of Doom continues! How did Lex come to be in Legion with the Batman Who Laughs? And how does the Joker feel about it? Is all really well in the Legion's halls? Find out in Justice League #8. It's interesting, but is it essential? I'm not asking that question sarcastically,…
Jason Todd's friends are gone! Bizarro's heroic sacrifice has stranded he and Artemis in some bizarre reality—and left Red Hood all alone. Without his team to steer him back towards the side of the Bat-angels, Jason is returning to his former ways, and evil better not get in his way. (Some of) you asked for…
This is it! The Justice League vs. The Legion of Doom for the fate of the Earth—nay, the Multiverse! Lex Luthor is steps from his destiny, but Hawkgirl might have something else to say about that! Can Jon Stewart move fast enough? Can Barry Allen move slow enough? What's up with Batman's busted arms and…
I'm repeating myself and at least half of Batman fandom when I say this, but Batman: The Animated Series was amazing, not least because of Mark Hamill's definitive performance as the Joker, and the introduction of cultural phenomenon Harley Quinn. Kotobukiya—a company known more for its statues based on comic and film interpretations of these characters,…
Red Hood and Arsenal are back together again. The once fellow Outlaws lost touch for a while, but when an emotionally and physically beaten Jason Todd needed him, Roy Harper was there. So what are they up to? And what happened to Jay-bird’s new buddies, Artemis and Bizarro? Find out in Red Hood and the…
As I've no doubt mentioned elsewhere, I have an interesting history with DST's Vinimates line. When I first started working with the company on reviews, I told them not to send any, because I thought they were gross. Oh, how far I've come! At this point, I think I like them as much as I…
If you've even dabbled in collecting Batman-related merchandise, then you probably know Kotobukiya. They've produced memorable statues for all sorts of DC characters, but their Batman ARTFX statue—across several versions—is considered one of the best statues of the Dark Knight that there is. As if having one outstanding Batman wasn't enough, a year or two…
Diamond Select Toys call themselves "the nexus of comics and pop-culture," and that's pretty apt. If there's a nerdy property that you're interested in, they've probably got it covered, across one or several of their product lines. The Justice League film is one such property, with a line of Vinimates and Gallery PVC statues covering…
Lex Luthor is closer than ever to his goal. With Superman and Martian Manhunter literal puppets of the Legion of Doom, three Leaguers under sea and under siege, and the rest pinned down by Sinestro's ever-growing Ultraviolet Corps, who can stop Luthor's plan to unlock the power of the Totality and remake the universe in…
No more Mr. Nice Guy. Jason Todd has been playing by Batman's rules for a while now. Aided by his briefly-intelligent friend Bizarro, and the mighty Amazon Artemis, Red Hood cleaned up a lot of crime in his city, and everything seemed like it was going well. But the good doesn't last in Gotham, and…
Our friends at Downtown Bookworks are at it again, with another delightful children's book based on DC Comics characters. Following up on the excellent Big Book of Super Heroes, Big Book of Girl Power, and Big Book of Superpowers, they're turning their attention to the bad guys with The Big Book of Super-Villains, coming this fall. They provided Batman News…
Doooooooom! How did Lex Luthor convince Sinestro and Grodd to join his crew? The Legion of Doom takes over Justice League, leading us through the recent past, the far future, and the immediate present in the space of twenty pages. Is Lex the scion of truth he claims to be? You decide—in Justice League #5.…
The poop and the fan are on a collision course! As Superman and Martian Manhunter investigate the mysterious Totality, Batman and Hawkgirl fight to keep them safe—from the inside! But Lex Luthor and the Joker have stowed away, and things are about to get very much more hectic for our heroes. And as if that…
Jason Todd is on the warpath. His father’s letters have awakened at least some affection, and he’s got his crosshairs set on one of the Gotham villains he feels was responsible for getting dear old Dad put away. Will his promise to preserve life stand under the weight of such loss and anger? Find out…
War on two fronts! As one half of the League infiltrates the Totality, the other engages an old friend on an older wavelength. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor’s Legion of Doom waits for their striking moment. With the heroes preoccupied, it’s only a matter of time, in Justice League #3. SPOILERS MOST DEFINITELY FOLLOW. Behold, the hero…
Batman is the best, and for many, Batman: the Animated Series is the best Batman. As a great big fan of the series, I was delighted when Diamond Select Toys sent some of their resin busts last year. Until you see one of these things in real space, you might think—as I did—that they're lesser versions…
It’s time for the bachelorette party! Selina and her chiquitas are headed out for a night of debauchery and dancing, and—true to form—Batman wants to keep an eye on his family. Red Hood is on the case, and after thwarting some would-be terrorists, he’s tipped to something much bigger. On the eve of stability in…
The Totality has made landfall, and Earth’s heroes are scrambling to get answers. Is it an emissary of good will or of evil? Meanwhile, the Legion of Doom pursues their own agenda around the mysterious arrival. With the League and the Legion on collision course, who will reach penetrate the secrets of the Totality first—and…
What really happened to Jason Todd’s dad? Did he die in prison, or is there more to the story? Find out in Red Hood and the Outlaws #23, as we take a break from the main story for an essential trip into the past. SPOILERS AHEAD. A simple, powerful story There isn’t much to the…
Video courtesy of Comics Now At first glance, you might say they’re ugly. But get to know them, let them into your heart, and they are beautiful. I’m talking, of course, about Diamond Select’s Vinimates. Featuring the distinctive aesthetic first brought to life in the popular Minimates line, these little Vinyl statues have captured the…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com