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35 on Batman (and friends) at Toy Fair 2018Toy Fair 2018 is in the books, and this year, Batman News was on the scene to catalog all things Batman—and a little from the greater DC universe—at the show. One of the industry's biggest events, Toy Fair brings vendors, retailers, purchasers, and more from across the globe to showcase new products, network, and plan out…
Who says DC and Marvel can't get along? Marvel's latest movie, Black Panther, opened this weekend to a huge $195 million. Fans and critics alike loved it. And so did Justice League star Ray Fisher. "Run run run to see Black Panther!," he said on Twitter. "It’s the perfect blend of comics and conscious. Thanks…
Shoe Palace has teamed up with Reebok to create a collaborative Shaq Attaq collection that pays tribute to the big man’s alter-ego – DC Comics icon Superman. Dressed in an appropriate blue and red color scheme, this offering comes with Superman logos replacing the “PUMP” on the tongue bladder, while an embroidered crest logo replaces…
It's that time of year again: Toy Fair is this weekend, going from February 17-20. The annual convention, held in New York City, is one of the year's biggest showcases of new and upcoming products, and 2018 looks to be no different. DC Collectibles have quite a few offerings on display in particular, and they've…
The image above is an exclusive first look at the new Harley Quinn and Joker Premium Format Figures by Sideshow. Information about the figures is limited at this time, but we can go ahead and tell you that these 1:4 scale collectibles will include swap-out elements in the form of portraits and accessories so you…
Funko does it all. They're best known for their Pop! vinyl figures, but they have an ever-growing catalog of other products, as well. Dorbz, Hikari, Pint-Sized Heroes—they probably make at least one thing for everyone. So in an already-diverse product line, why introduce the Target-exclusive HeroWorld series of vinyl collectibles? Let’s consider. A kid-friendly aesthetic…
The Deadpool 2 trailer was released this morning and no one was safe from the "Merc with a Mouth", not even Henry Cavill's Superman. The trailer kicks off with an introduction of Cable, the movie's villain. He's supposed to have a metal arm but instead just has green spandex because the visual effects hadn't been…
As if starring in Wonder Woman wasn't enough, Gal Gadot will certainly cement her place in pop culture history by not only appearing in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons, but by voicing her character as well. "I grew up watching The Simpsons and now I get to voice myself in an episode!," Gadot announced…
One of the most talked about moments in Justice League was how bad Henry Cavill's face looked as Superman in most of the scenes. For those who don't know, Cavill was shooting Mission: Impossible - Fallout at the same time that Justice League reshoots were going on last summer. Cavill was contractually obligated to keep…
Marvel's latest movie, Black Panther, is getting a lot of buzz this week. The social media reactions from critics have been overwhelming positive and Black Panther just beat Batman v Superman's record for most advanced ticket sales. All this positive news is rubbing some DC fans the wrong way. More than 5,500 angry DC fans…
Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Simon Pegg, and Rebecca Ferguson were guests on The Graham Norton Show yesterday to promote their upcoming movie, Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Pegg told a funny story about a car chase stunt they were doing over the course of multiple takes. After being sick of being in a cramped car, Cavill…
"I have officially retired from the superhero business," legendary composer Hans Zimmer said in a 2016 interview shortly after the release of Batman v Superman. Since then, Zimmer has flirted with the idea of coming out of retirement, saying that it'd take a "great idea" to get him back. Apparently that great idea was X-Men:…
Twenty-five. That’s how many years have passed since Paul Dini and Bruce Timm's charmingly psychotic Harley Quinn first appeared on Batman: The Animated Series. She’s come a long way since then, breaking the Joker's abusive hold and rising to become what is now arguably DC's second hottest property. You can’t throw a mallet at Comic…
The Oscar nominations were announced during a live stream this morning, and while Wonder Woman and Justice League weren't nominated, Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot was there to help out. Before nominations were read for each category, short skits featuring popular actors were shown. Gal Gadot kicked off the very first announcement and participated in…
The Dark Knight Trilogy star Gary Oldman may have his eye on a Marvel role for his next project. While speaking to E! on the red carpet at the SAG Awards last night, Oldman was asked if he'd be interested in a Marvel role. "Well, Marvel haven't called me, but now that you've mentioned it,…
I know what you’re thinking: what the heck are those things? If you don’t frequent comic shops (and maybe even if you do), this might be the first time you’re getting a peek at Diamond's Vinimates. And you might be thinking what the heck? The rapid evolution of taste I’m going to shoot straight: when…
The comics ditched Superman's classic red trunks in 2011 and Zack Snyder followed suit in 2013 with Man of Steel. But now after a seven year absence, they're coming back! Superman made his first comic book appearance in Action Comics #1 back in 1938, and to celebrate the release of Action Comics #1000, they're bringing…
Kevin Smith was doing interviews for IMDb at the Sundance Film Festival this week. When he had the chance to speak to Armie Hammer, the geek in him had to ask about the canceled 2008 Justice League Mortal movie, where he was cast as Batman. Hammer was excited to talk about the failed project, including…
DC Collectibles is kicking off its 20th year with a Batman Black and White design based on John Romita Jr.'s All-Star Batman: My Own Worst Enemy, a five-parter written by Scott Snyder with inks by Danny Miki and colors by Dean White. The story was Midnight Run starring Batman, Two-Face, and a seemingly unending parade…
This month's LOC box is all about the Teen Titans—not the bug-eyed goofballs on Cartoon Network, but the comics team formed by original Robin Dick Grayson and a few friends. There was a great assortment of items in this box, and if you’re a fan of Dick's original Nightwing costume, you’re in for a treat.…
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