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Batman can easily be one of the most iconic figures in the DC universe. With his dark and mysterious personality, he has one of the largest and most loyal fandoms in the superhero genre. While his popularity has remained the same, what has kept changing is his logo.

That’s right – it looks like every few months the Dark Knight gets a new makeover, and it seems DC is not stopping anytime soon. So, let’s dive into what’s new and why DC just can’t seem to settle on one version of the Caped Crusader’s logo.

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Batman is heading into a new era – and yes, with a brand-new logo. That’s right – his new look will make its debut in Batman #1 this September. This new design comes as part of a larger revamp led by writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jimenez,...

First appearing in Action Comics #1 (1938), today fans throughout the world are celebrating the Man of Steel, the last son of Krypton, Smallville’s Clark Kent and DC’s iconic superhero.

Announced earlier this year, DC Comics announced 2025 as the Summer of Superman.

Featuring an incredible lineup of comic books and graphic novels for fans of all ages, ”Summer of Superman” celebrates the Man of Steel’s enduring legacy as a pop culture icon, and a symbol of “truth, justice, and the American Way.” Today, the world needs hope.

Director James Gunn announced the new Superman comic books where once again “You’ll Believe A Man Can Fly.”

DC just announced seven new “#Superman Movie” inspired variant covers for comic books publishing between May and July. Artists include Nicola Scott, Jim Lee, Dan Jurgens, Dan Mora, Jerry Ordway, Jorge Jiménez, Kevin Maguire, and Frank Quitely. pic.twitter.com/frbBuF6F6V...

DC fans are counting down the days till Batman returns to the big screen. As of now, The Batman: Part II in 2027 is the earliest that can happen. That film recently got delayed to the heartbreak of many, but James Gunn's Dcu is about to make a major splash with Superman this summer. This shared universe will have its own version of The Caped Crusader. McFarlane Toys has been trying to fill the Batman-void until the character returns to theaters with their wide variety of DC figures. Now, their latest Batman pieces are ready to take to the streets of Gotham.

The first of these new Batman figures is a part of McFarlane's DC Multiverse line. This GameStop-exclusive seven-inch Red Platinum Edition figure is based on “The Cowardly Lot” comic storyline from writer James Tyion IV and artist Jorge Jiménez that was found in the pages of Batman. The...

Batman is an elite fighter, nearly unrivaled detective, and genius. He’s helped prevent the destruction of the DC Universe dozens of times and will continue to do so until he can’t anymore. And considering he's been doing that since 1939, that says a lot about our dear Dark Knight.

That's right, the Caped Crusader has been doing this for nearly a whole century, with a legacy that is second-to-none. He's widely regarded as the most iconic superhero of all time (along with fellow DC legend Superman) and continues to entertain audiences around the world today as the superhero genre remains more popular than ever.

Despite everything he’s accomplished, there are things that people will say about him that aren’t true. Whether they are things that have gotten misconstrued over the years or things that never were, some people just get the DC hero all wrong. So let...

DC Comics knows where its bread is buttered. As much as we, the comic book readers, enjoy stories from many characters, a company has to stay aware of their money makers. In DC's case, it’s the World’s Greatest Detective, Batman.

Over the last decade, a lot of writers have done a fantastic job on Batman. James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Joshua Williamson (Green Arrow), and Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals) have all created memorable stories starring the Dark Knight. With them have come artists like Jorge Molina (A-Force) and Mikel Janín (Detective Comics) who have helped bring the tales to life. Now, a new team steps forward to take on that challenge, as legendary writer Matt Fraction and returning Batman artist Jorge Jiménez are collaborating on Batman No. 1.

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DC Comics has announced a new ongoing Batman series, and the creative team is sure to generate a lot of excitement.

Starting this September, Matt Fraction will be taking over writing duties for Batman #1, with Jorge Jiménez on art. This will mark only the fourth renumbering for DC’s Batman comic book series in the 85-year history of the title, and will introduce a new blue and gray costume, a redesigned Batmobile, and a new aesthetic for Gotham City.

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Batman. It was the first comic I ever read,” said Fraction. “Jorge and I have a very superhero-forward kind of take on Batman. We’ve got a new Batmobile, we’ve got a new costume, we’ve got new characters, and we’ve got a lot of old ones too—good and bad; all the stuff that makes Batman the coolest character in comics.

James Gunn has been slow on updates for his Batman project in the Dcu. This is understandable, given that the focus is currently on the first of the Dcu off the ground: Superman. However, DC has probably put a gem in place for James Gunn to take advantage of, which might just get Brave and the Bold off the ground.

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Hawkeye writer Matt Fraction, who is also known for his work with Iron Man, Future Foundation, and Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen, will be heading part of the new creative team on Batman over at DC, along with artist Jorge Jiménez. James Gunn has a great opportunity here to have the writer come aboard the Dcu barge to get the franchise’s Batman film off the ground.

The Brave and the Bold is a tall order for the Dcu Batman and Robin || Credit: DC

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As we build towards DC Studios' highly-anticipated Superman reboot, DC Comics recently announced its new "Summer of Superman" initiative, which will "celebrate the Man of Steel’s enduring legacy as a pop culture icon, and a symbol of truth, justice, and hope, and his first comic book appearance in the historic Action Comics #1 in 1938."

Following the somewhat surprising news that long-time Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott would be jumping ship to DC to pen a new Superman Unlimited series, director James Gunn has shared some stunning artwork from Jorge Jiménez for Summer of Superman Special #1.

You can check out the art along with a synopsis below (more here).

"Before making his big splash in the DC Universe with Superman Unlimited, acclaimed writer Dan Slott joins storytelling heavyweights Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson and Jorge Jiménez for the Summer of Superman Special, arriving at participating comic book shops and digital retailers Wednesday,...

As we build towards DC Studios' highly-anticipated Superman reboot, DC Comics recently announced its new "Summer of Superman" initiative, which will "celebrate the Man of Steel’s enduring legacy as a pop culture icon, and a symbol of truth, justice, and hope, and his first comic book appearance in the historic Action Comics #1 in 1938."

Following the somewhat surprising news that long-time Marvel Comics writer Dan Slott would be jumping ship to DC to pen a new Superman Unlimited series, director James Gunn has shared some stunning artwork from Jorge Jiménez for Summer of Superman Special #1.

You can check out the art along with a synopsis below (more here).

"Before making his big splash in the DC Universe with Superman Unlimited, acclaimed writer Dan Slott joins storytelling heavyweights Mark Waid, Joshua Williamson and Jorge Jiménez for the Summer of Superman Special, arriving at participating comic book shops and digital retailers Wednesday,...

Apart from walking through a heartwarming drama, Netflix's The Secret of the River features several memorable performances from its talented cast members. Set in Mexico, The Secret of the River is a relatively obscure 8-part series on Netflix that has garnered optimistic reviews from both viewers and critics. It has not only been praised for its grounded and emotional storytelling but also for its portrayal of a marginalized community.

In its 8-episode runtime, The Secret of the River presents a narrative that dabbles with themes surrounding self-acceptance, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit. While the character beats in the show are well-written, the noteworthy performances of almost all cast members in the series make the characters relatable and realistic. Given how the characters in the Netflix LGBTQ+ show play a crucial role in selling its moving drama to audiences, many viewers may be curious about who plays...

Edgar Nito, whose debut feature “The Gasoline Thieves’’ won the Best New Narrative Director award at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, is taking his second feature, “A Fisherman’s Tale,” to world premiere at Spain’s most prominent genre festival, Sitges, and have its Mexican debut at the Morelia film fest, both in October.

Produced by Pablo Cruz and Enrique Lavigne of El Estudio, Nito’s Pirotecnia Films, L.A.-based 4 Ways Entertainment and associate produced by Grupo Morbido’s Pablo Guisa, the fantasy tale turns on a legend when nature once flourished peacefully around a lake and its islands. Men, consumed by dark desires, spread fear, hatred, and death. The fishermen speak of “La Miringua,” a vengeful mythical creature that pulls sinners into the lake’s depths, dragging them to their doom.

Co-written by Nito and Alfredo Mendoza, the film stars a solid cast led by Noé Hernández (“Miss...

Until now, Homelander has been the only one to mimic Captain America’s righteous star-spangled banner routine, although in a diabolically psychopathic light. However, with the coming of a new age, it seems that Batman is also getting in on the game. DC is finally going toe-to-toe with Captain America himself with their own version: Commander Star.

The Dark Knight as featured in DC’s new Absolute Comics issue Batman #150 [Credit: DC Comics]

Although the volume of DC comics of the last century or so has been a colorfully graded experience with delectable villains and incomparable heroes, it was high time that the audience of the newer generation of comic readers was introduced to something a bit more fresh. Commander Star performs that role with more than sufficient gusto in Batman’s all-new edition.

DC Finds a New Captain America-Inspired Hero

If DC has been aiming for a fresh start, a clean slate,...

Bruce Wayne's old teacher, Dr. Daniel Captio, has had a hidden command implanted in Batman's subconscious. Captio's long-term plan involved manipulating Joker into bringing out the Zur-En-Arrh personality to take over Batman's body. Captio's incredible manipulation skills and foresight pose a dangerous threat to Batman, as he now aligns himself with Zur-En-Arrh's mission.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #146!A secret way of bringing Batman down reveals a much more sinister antagonist in the Dark Knight's life than the Joker. Bruce Wayne has been losing control of his life for months and it all comes back to one blast from the past.

Batman has been chased to the ends of the Earth, transported to alternate worlds, and is currently fighting the most twisted version of himself. While the Joker plays a large part in the Caped Crusader's current troubles, everything can be traced back to a threat that holds a terrifying power over Batman.

DC Comics has announced details of its Absolute Power event, involving the Justice League battling updated versions of Amazo. The summer event includes multiple tie-ins and miniseries. An origin story of Amanda Waller adds depth to the plot. Absolute Power introduces new Amazo robots targeting heroes from the Shazam Family, the Aquaman Family, and the Jsa.

After months of speculation, DC Comics has revealed details about the first wave of its massive Absolute Power event, which will pit the Justice League against some of its most nefarious villains in recent memory. With a main event series, tie-in issues, and a handful of miniseries, check out Screen Rant's comprehensive reading order of Absolute Power's first wave, which begins in May and ends in July.

Ahead of July solicitations, DC Comics has announced its full plans for the first wave of Absolute Power, its blockbuster 2024 summer event. After more than a full year of scheming,...

Batman of Zur-En-Arrh has a powerful Failsafe body and ambitions to rid crime from the entire multiverse. Zur-En-Arrh has procured a stash of Amazo 3.0 robots. Amazo 3.0 robots are key in Zur-En-Arrh's plan to establish a crime-free world by potentially stealing metahumans' powers.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #146!One of the Justice League's greatest enemies has fallen into the hands of the most terrifying Batman variants around. The Batman of Zur-En-Arrh has jailed Bruce Wayne and is currently bringing Gotham under his heel thanks to Zur-En-Arrh's powerful Failsafe body.

But as powerful as Zur-En-Arrh is now, he's only one Batman, and he's got ambitions to rid not only the entire planet of crime but the entire multiverse. To do so, Zur-En-Arrh is bringing back a classic villain that could spell huge trouble for the DC Universe's heroes down the line, especially as the summer event Absolute Power draws closer.

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman #145!

Batman's alternate persona Zur-En-Arrh has created his own Arkham Asylum within Blackgate Penitentiary. Zur captures Gotham's criminals to keep them locked up permanently without resorting to lethal force. Zur's personal prison reflects the darkest parts of Batman, showing a different approach to dealing with villains.

DC's darkest Batman has devised his very own Arkham Asylum to make sure criminals never escape again. Every time Batman defeats one of his iconic villains, he tends to throw them inside Arkham Asylum and hope for the best. Unfortunately, Arkham Asylum is infamous for its inability to keep criminals locked up — unlike Zur-En-Arrh's personal prison in the basement of Blackgate.

Recently, Batman has been struggling with his alternate Zur-En-Arrh personality, which comes to a climax when Zur separates himself from Batman's body. Now a separate entity, Zur has captured both Batman and the Joker and has been rounding up...

Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman #146!

Harley Quinn's past as a villainous murderer is being acknowledged by both Batman and DC. Despite being on the Justice League, Harley Quinn has killed innocent people, which is being highlighted. DC is forcing Harley Quinn to confront her dark past as a criminal, despite her recent hero persona.

Few characters have had more explosive popularity than Harley Quinn. She went from the sidekick to one of comic book's greatest serial killers — to somehow ending up in the Justice League. A lot of people have pointed out over the years how this doesn't make sense due to her crimes, and now both Zur-En-Arrh — the Dark Batman — and DC are calling her out for her crimes.

Now that Zur-En-Arrh is Batman, he's begun rounding up criminals from all around Gotham, and that includes Harley Quinn — as depicted in a scene from Batman #146 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez.

The synopsis for Batman #148 and #149 hints at Damian Wayne's possible demise in the face of Failsafe Zur's control over Gotham. Batman is no stranger to losing Robins, but Damian's second death will undoubtedly hit him the hardest. If Damian dies once more, Batman may struggle with deeper despair and contemplate retiring as the guilt of losing Robin haunts him.

Batman has endured the loss of several Robins throughout his crime-fighting career, and it appears that the Caped Crusader may be facing the death of yet another protege. While the specific threat endangering Robin's life remains undisclosed, it is likely linked to the combined form of Batman’s rogue contingency plan, Failsafe, and his alter ego, the justice-driven Zur-En-Arrh. However, one thing is certain: if Robin meets his demise, Batman will never be the same.

The solicitation for Batman #148 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez teases the possible death...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1083 ahead!

Batman reveals his final contingency plan, relying completely on his friendship with Superman for survival. Batman's faith in Superman as a lifesaving contingency showcases the strong bond between the two iconic heroes. The heartwarming simplicity behind Batman's final contingency plan emphasizes the enduring reliance Batman and Superman have on each other.

Batman is infamous for creating elaborate contingency plans for seemingly any occasion. When confronted by his darkest demons (both metaphorical and literal), Batman reveals his final contingency plan and the touching implications it has for his lifelong friendship with Superman.

Detective Comics #1083 by Ram V, Riccardo Federici, and Steffano Raffaele marks the climax of Batman's quest for redemption in the desert as he is forced to duel his darkest impulses. As Batman grapples with a vision of the Bat-God Barbatos, the insidious spirit is incensed when Batman rejects its claim of dominion over his soul.

Batman's refusal to kill makes him predictable and easily manipulated. Batman's own mind can be his greatest weakness when manipulated by villains. With proper planning, villains like Prometheus can out-fight Batman, taking him by surprise.

Batman is known for his habit of creating contingency plans to take down anyone he comes across, friend and foe alike, should the need arise. At the same time, Batman and other DC heroes have recognized the necessity for contingencies against the Caped Crusader himself, as both classic and recent stories have made it clear that a rogue Batman is an incredibly dangerous threat.

As one of DC's greatest fighters and strongest tactical thinkers, Batman comes out on top in most conflicts. However, at times, certain tactics have proved viable as means to take Bruce Wayne down. A supervillain – or superhero – seeking to formulate an anti-Batman contingency plan needs to consider what the Dark Knight...

Brainiac Queen emerges as a formidable adversary in Action Comics #1066, posing a new threat to Superman and his family. Rivera's variant cover for the comic hints at a tragic showdown, echoing the iconic The Death of Superman cover imagery. DC may be preparing to elevate Brainiac's threat level to rival that of Doomsday's.

The Death of Superman cover stands as one of the most iconic comic book covers in history, depicting Superman's broken and battered body being cradled by a weeping Lois Lane following a fatal clash with Doomsday. Newly released art for an upcoming comic appears to revisit this poignant moment, offering a twist that could foreshadow future developments in the Man of Steel's ongoing storyline.

On June 18, 2024, Joshua Williamson and Rafa Sandoval's Action Comics #1066 will continue the House of Brainiac story arc, introducing the formidable Brainiac Queen, Brainiac's ultimate creation. The queen is poised to...

Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1082!

A dark future envisions Batman as Gotham's greatest menace, showcasing his potential for villainy. Batman's good heart keeps him from fully becoming a villain, but a grim future seems unfortunately plausible. Bruce Wayne believes the grim future depicted is entirely possible, questioning his own trajectory toward becoming a cruel controller of Gotham.

The greatest hero that Gotham has to offer, Batman, becomes the city's worst nightmare in DC's worst possible future. Batman has often made questionable decisions that showcase his real villain potential, but his good heart always prevails enough to deter a complete descent into villainy. Save for one condition, Batman is too pure and goodhearted to fully become a villain — at least, that's what readers always assumed.

One dark vision of the future depicted in Detective Comics #1082 by Ram V., Riccardo Federici, and Stefano Raffaele suggests that Batman could be the most...

Warning: Potential spoilers for Superman's "House of Brainiac" crossover event!

Superman's "House of Brainiac" crossover event has major consequences for the Dcu after it concludes this June. Lobo's fate and Brainiac Queen's battle against the Superman Family are pivotal in Action Comics #1066. Superman and Lex Luthor must ally to save loved ones in Superman #15, setting up the blockbuster event Absolute Power.

DC has revealed new details about the final month of Superman's massive "House of Brainiac" crossover event, which will have major consequences for the DC Universe. As Superman, Lobo, and Lex Luthor battle Brainiac, it's clear the fate of the Dcu rests in this unlikely team's hands.

The final month of the "House of Brainiac" saga begins in Action Comics #1066 by Joshua Williamson and Rafa Sandoval, where the Superman Family finally comes face to face with the Brainiac Queen, "a cosmic horror unlike anything they’ve ever seen.

The Crown Prince of Gotham is one of the most enigmatic characters in comic book history. Joker is the literal personification of the limit to which the human psyche can be corrupted; however, fans have long theorized about a secret Joker superpower that made him so unique.

This superpower was recently made canonical in Batman #145 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez. In the comic, it is revealed that Daniel Captio, the mentor of Batman, also trained Joker in the same mental techniques, unlocking his superhuman power.

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In the storyline, Batman is imprisoned in Blackgate prison, and his violent and sadistic Zur-En-Arrh personality has taken over Failsafe, a titular robot that is part of Batman’s contingency plan. As Batman tries to take over control, he is overpowered and presented before Blackgate’s warden, who turns out to be Daniel Captio.

Zur-En-Arrh debuts a new Batsuit and weapons while planning an epic crusade to end crime. The Failsafe body, now controlled by Zur-En-Arrh, launches a reign of terror in Gotham. Upgraded Zur-En-Arrh endangers the DC Universe with plans to ally with Amanda Waller for Absolute Power event.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #145!The most terrifying Batman variant has not only got a brand-new appearance, he's got new powers to go along with it. Zur-En-Arrh, the Dark Knight’s Machiavellian and violent backup persona, has been planning an epic crusade to end crime for months and got exactly what he needed when he took control of Failsafe.

With Bruce Wayne in prison, the new Batman's body is on the hunt and he’s officially launching his mission in a chaotic Gotham and debuting his new look. Zur-En-Arrh’s sleek new appearance and plans of attack are going to be absolutely crucial to...

Warning: Spoilers for Batman #145 ahead!

The Joker's strange mind can be considered an actual superpower, as confirmed by decades worth of comics. Batman and the Joker share a strange and deadly power passed on to them by their shared mentor, Daniel Captio. Batman #145 confirms the Joker's superhuman consciousness.

The Joker is one of DC's most probability-defying villains, surviving lethal encounters and predicting his victim's actions with an almost preternatural accuracy. With DC's latest retcon to his origins, these abilities are confirmed to be a legitimate powerset, with the Clown Prince of Crime tapping into the same well of extra-human potential that Batman does.

In Batman #145 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez, Batman is imprisoned in Blackgate while his sadistic Zur-En-Arrh personality uses Failsafe's body to take over Gotham. When Batman tries to break out, he is quickly subdued and brought before Blackgate's new warden: his former mentor, Daniel Captio,...

Discover Joker's ultimate desire in defeating Batman revealed in Batman #145 preview. Unpack Joker's connection to Bruce Wayne's past and his fascination with Zur-En-Arrh. Explore the potential showdown between Joker's ultimate persona and the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh.

Warning! Preview pages ahead for Batman #145!There's one thing that would make the Joker's defeat of Batman even sweeter, and he's finally revealed what it is. The Clown Prince of Crime has finally wrapped up his secret connection to Bruce Wayne's past and shed light on what it is that the Joker really wants from the Dark Knight.

In a preview for Batman #145 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez, the Joker has just finished telling his origin story to Batman. Bruce doesn't want to believe it but rationalizes that because Joker knows about Daniel Captio, it's not unlikely that Joker was also trained to create a similar backup personality.

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Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman #145!

Joker's obsession with Batman transcends Bruce Wayne and focuses on Zur-En-Arrh — a pure version of Batman. The Joker not caring about Batman's secret identity has been a consistent theme in their relationship. Zur-En-Arrh represents the true Batman the Joker has always wanted to face.

It's been devastating every time Batman's secret identity has been used against him, but the Joker has proven he truly doesn't care about who Batman is. New preview pages for Batman #145 show exactly why the Joker will never care about Bruce Wayne — only Batman.

As of Batman #145 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez, Batman and the Joker have both been captured by Zur-En-Arrh and trapped inside his prison. This will require both of them to work together — and all of Batman's escape artist skills. The Joker then reveals why he's so interested in Zur-En-Arrh: the Joker has never cared about Bruce Wayne,...

In May's first "House of Brainiac" installment, Supergirl takes on Brainiac with Superboy's help as Superman deals with the Czarnians in Action Comics #1065. Superman grapples with Lobo's betrayal this May in Superman #14. Power Girl teams up with Lobo's daughter to defend Metropolis in Power Girl #9, a "House of Brainiac" tie-in issue.

DC has revealed new details about the second month of the Superman Family's "House of Brainiac" event, and it looks like Supergirl will be stepping up to take on one of her cousin's greatest enemies. The "House of Brainiac" story begins in April as Superman teams up with Lobo to deal with the ever-encroaching Brainiac threat, especially as Brainiac harnesses a lost city of Czarnians. But as their team-up crumbles, Supergirl, Superboy, and Power Girl take on major threats of their own this May.

DC has released new details about this spring's "House of Brainiac" saga, which...

Sinister Sons #1 brings back the spirit and charm of the Super Sons era, but with a villainous twist. The comic follows the adventures of the offspring of some of the Dcu's most infamous villains. Sinister Sons #1 is hilariously charming fun, with unique and entertaining characters and beautiful artwork.

The Super Sons era of the DC Universe might be done, but Sinister Sons #1 brings back all the spirit and charm with a villainous twist. DC fans everywhere were heartbroken when the adventures of Robin and Superboy came to a close, leaving a void that seemed impossible to replace.

With Jon Kent acting as Superman and Damian Wayne still on a path of self-discovery, their carefree days as the Super Sons are long gone. But DC Comics has united two likely youths for an entertaining spiritual successor. Rather than following the offspring of superheroes, Sinister Sons #1 dives deep into what legacy means...

Lobo, the DC Comics bounty hunter, is experiencing a resurgence in popularity with two team-ups, and a trade paperback. Lobo, who debuted in 1993, has evolved from a villain to a bounty hunter and has occasionally teamed up with DC heroes. In DC's April solicitations, Lobo will appear in a crossover event with Superman to take down Brainiac's Lobo army, as well as team up with Guy Gardner in Green Lantern #10. A 1000+ page collection of his comics will also be released in June. 2024 could be a big year for Lobo.

DC Comics bounty hunter, Lobo, has been featured in a variety of comic series and animated series, but 2024 is putting a spotlight on the sometimes villain this Spring. With two team-ups on the horizon, a trade paperback, and a heightened presence of his daughter in recent years, comics are turning up Lobo. The character could be seeing a major resurgence in popularity,...

Jimenez's art brilliantly captures Batman's terrifying presence, even with just a glimpse of his bloody cape. The return of Batman of Zur-En-Arrh showcases Jimenez's talent in depicting an unhinged and determined Dark Knight. Jimenez excels in showcasing Batman's power and force of nature, as he effortlessly takes on his own Bat-Family.

When Chip Zdarsky began his run on Batman, Jorge Jiménez joined him to take the Dark Knight on his epic new adventure. Jiménez had drawn the Caped Crusader before, but the recent Batman run has put Bruce through some wild experiences.

Batman has been all over the place since Batman #125. From the ends of the Earth to outer space, and even unexplored corners of the multiverse. And Jiménez has been there, showing off Bruce’s recent triumphs and losses. Over time, the artist has only gotten better at illustrating the World’s Greatest Detective. Read on to discover...

Damian Wayne's intense loyalty to Batman often leads him down a dark path, causing more harm than good. Damian willingly joins the evil Batman Who Laughs, showing his unthinking loyalty to his father. Damian's loyalty to Batman has been proven to lead him back into darkness, emphasizing the importance of him finding his own identity.

All of Batman's children are intensely loyal to him, but by far the most loyal child is Damian Wayne. While it's natural to want to side with a parent and support them, it's also consistently been how Batman drags Damian down into darkness with him. While Damian would obviously do anything for his father, this ends up causing more harm than good.

During the events of "Gotham Resistance," a Dark Nights: Metal tie-in story that concludes in Green Arrow #32, readers are introduced to the Dark Multiverse version of Robin. This Robin is a version of...

Nemesis escapes prison by brutally killing seven prison guards, leaving a trail of death and chaos in his wake. Seeking revenge, Nemesis buries his archnemesis alive with his own parents' corpses, ensuring a slow and terrifying death. Nemesis kidnaps the President of the United States, causing havoc and destruction in Washington, ultimately crashing Air Force One into a petrol truck, engulfing the city in flames.

Nemesis, aka Mark Millar’s evil anti-Batman supervillain, is without a doubt one of the most detestable characters in the Millarverse. Like the Dark Knight, Nemesis, aka Matthew Anderson, is as wealthy, highly-prepared genius who excels in martial arts and strategic planning. But unlike DC’s great hero, Nemesis is an absolute monster who uses his skills to bring death and chaos wherever he goes. Throughout Nemesis, Nemesis: Reloaded, and Big Game, the villain commits a laundry list of horrific offenses. But the following 10 acts...

Zur-En-Arrh has possessed the Failsafe android, and offers to replace Batman as Gotham's protector. Zur-En-Arrh is a pure, brutal version of Batman from within Bruce's own mind - his most personal villain yet. Batman #141 is on sale from DC Comics now!

Batman has fought hundreds of villains over the decades, and every single one of them has tried unique ways to defeat him. Batman has managed to overcome all of their evil plans, but now, one major villain is trying something different - giving him the chance to finally retire and enjoy life, all without sacrificing his mission.

Recently, Batman has been battling against Zur-En-Arrh, a "pure" version of Batman who cares only for the mission and nothing else. After failing to take over Batman's body, Zur-En-Arrh has taken over the android Failsafe, creating an utterly dedicated Batman with an unstoppable android body. Now that Zur is a separate being from Bruce,...

In Batman #140, Bruce Wayne proves that he is the greatest Batman by defeating the Zur-En-Arrh variants in his mind. Bruce's humanity and strong sense of purpose give him an edge over the cold and unfeeling copies. Other versions of Batman would be more intimidating without their humanity, but Bruce's soul is what makes him a great hero.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #140!There are hundreds of Batman variants across numerous different comics, films, games, and more, but only one Dark Knight stands out above the rest. While facing off against an army of invaders in his head, the Prime Bruce Wayne reveals what it is that helps him stand out above the rest.

In Batman #140 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez, Bruce is trapped in his own mind and fighting several Zur-En-Arrh Batman variants from across the multiverse. The combined might of the numerous twisted doppelgangers is almost too much...

Vandal Savage and Ra's al Ghul share an unexpected origin, as Gotham gets its own Lazarus Pit. The Three Jokers mystery is officially brought back into canon, and Nightwing ascends to the head of the Bat-Family. Batman is in exile after betraying Red Hood, and Catwoman is teased to have new powers.

Warning: contains spoilers for Batman / Catwoman: The Gotham War - Scorched Earth #1!DC's epic Gotham War event just reached its conclusion, as Batman / Catwoman: The Gotham War - Scorched Earth #1 makes some major changes to Gotham and the Bat-Family. If you haven't been following the major event, you've missed a lot, as the Dark Knight's life changes in some huge ways that can't be easily reversed.

In Tini Howard, Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, and Nikola Čižmešija's concluding issue, Batman and Catwoman's warring teams unite against Vandal Savage and Gotham's resurgent villains. The Dark Knight...

Cosplay photographer Pat Loika shares stunning Marvel and DC cosplays, bringing comic heroes to life in fun and creative ways. The edited photographs recreate comic covers, showcasing the abilities and personalities of the characters. These cosplays blend "real life" costuming and photography skills with iconic comic-book images, capturing the essence of each character.

A series of incredible cosplays has been shared by former comic artist and current photographer Pat Loika. Red Lantern, Siryn, Jean Grey, and Emma Frost are just a few of the characters seen in a social media post from the photographer. The match-ups and graphic designs are stunning, bringing each of the comic heroes from both Marvel and DC Comics to life in fun ways.

Pat Loika is an artist and photographer who specializes in cosplay photography. He has published several photography books that compile his work. In an Instagram post, he shared a series of photos...

As the latest Bat-Family conflict unfurls on the streets of Gotham, something fans have long suspected now stands irrefutably affirmed: Tim Drake, the third Robin, is the Bat-Family's best fighter. Despite DC's apparent hesitancy to grant this well-deserved recognition, this fact has been repeatedly underscored by Tim's role in the DC Universe, with the latest testament to Tim's prowess emerging in the midst of the Bat-Family's devastating Gotham War.

Batman #138 – by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jiménez, and Tomeu Morey – continues the Gotham War story arc, featuring a confrontation pitting Damian Wayne, and a mentally compromised Bruce Wayne, against Tim Drake and Dick Grayson.

During the skirmish, Tim and Damian face off against each other, resulting in a battle that solidifies the fact that Tim Drake is the ultimate fighter of his family.

Related: Tim Drake's Darkest Robin Moment Gets a Nightmare-Fueled Update

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Warning! Contains Spoilers For Batman #138!

Batman has finally admitted that he resents his own Bat-Family, viewing them as criminals and acknowledging that they make him weaker. The Joker has always believed that the Bat-Family holds Batman back and has targeted and killed its members in an attempt to free Batman from them. Despite Batman's belief that his family makes him strong, the corrupting influence of Zur-En-Arrh has caused him to no longer see them as his own, aligning with the Joker's perspective.

Over the years Batman has assembled the Bat-Family to help him fight crime, but the Joker feels that this has diluted the idea of Batman, that, by opening himself up to a family, Batman has made himself weaker. While Batman initially rejected this idea, claiming that his family made him strong, it seems that now, years later, Batman is finally admitting that the Joker was right.

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Batman's backup persona, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, is becoming more prominent in Bruce Wayne's mind, hinting at a potential major change for the character. Bruce's neglect of self-care has allowed Zur-En-Arrh to flourish, and the persona is actively pushing Bruce to his limits. Batman's recent erratic behavior and the upcoming cover suggest that Zur-En-Arrh may make a move to take control of Bruce's body, potentially locking away the real Batman persona. Fans will find out in Batman #141.

A haunting artwork hints that Batman's insidious alternate persona isn't going anywhere. The Batman of Zur-En-Arrh takes center stage on an upcoming cover, suggesting he may become a much bigger part of the Dark Knight's mythos.

It won't be long before 2023 comes to an end, and DC Comics is revealing what it has in store for fans this holiday season. Batman fans in particular have a lot to look forward to.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Batman and Robin #1 and Batman #137! DC's darkest fall to villainy yet might be just around the corner thanks to Batman's failure to contain the Zur-En-Arrh personality. There are countless heroes in the DC Universe, and they don't always stay on the side of the righteous. Batman has typically remained a true hero — at least in main continuity — but all of that might be about to change because of Bruce Wayne's strange new sleeping habits.

Batman is famous for having contingency plans against anything that could happen to him. No matter what enemy he goes up against, be they friend or foe, Batman has a plan to take them down. This absurd sense of planning has even extended to himself. Not only does Batman have multiple contingency plans to deal with himself if he ever goes rogue, but he also has an entire backup personality that he's created.

The Black Demon, a sci-fi thriller about a family encountering a dangerous shark, was filmed in the Dominican Republic, not in Mexico, where the story takes place. The production used various locations in the country. Some scenes of the movie had to be filmed in a studio due to the involvement of a fictional Megalodon. Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios provided a large water tank for filming intense ocean sequences. The water tank at Pinewood Dominican Republic Studios has been used for other movies like The Lost City, Old, and 47 Meters Down. It offers a practical alternative to filming in the open ocean.

The Black Demon jumps on the Megalodon hype train and depicts the story of a family encountering one of the gigantic dangerous sharks while visiting an oil rig in Baja California, a state in Mexico. However, the 2023 science fiction thriller movie was not filmed in the same location where it took place.

Stars: Josh Lucas, Fernanda Urrejola, Venus Ariel, Carlos Solorzan, Julio Cesar Cedillo, Jorge A. Jimenez | Written by Carlos Cisco, Boise Esquerra | Directed by Adrian Grunberg

After the trainwreck that was Cocaine Shark and with the spectre of Jurassic Shark 3: Seavenge looming over me, The Black Demon, or any other shark film for that matter, may not have been an obvious choice. But this one caught my attention when it was announced and the idea of a finned fear film with enough of a budget to give it some bite was hard to say no to.

Paul Sturges is the safety officer for Nixon Oil, a corporate name that does not exactly inspire confidence. He has been sent to Baja to inspect one of the company’s rigs and has brought his family along. He may have to work but his wife Ines, daughter, Audrey, and son Tommy can have a vacation.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #135!The ending of the 1989 Batman movie has been completely undone thanks to the resurrection of the Joker. A new Dark Knight villain has given the world of Batman '89 one of its most fearsome foes back thanks to their experiments with the multiverse.

In Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janín, Mike Hawthorne, and Jorge Jiménez, Darwin Halliday, aka the Red Mask and a Joker variant, is going forward with a plan to break his mind and become his world's Joker. But Halliday breaks a different way when he realizes his destiny isn't to become the Joker but to create them.

Red Mask evades Batman by throwing himself into a portal that takes Halliday across the multiverse. Bruce is kicked into the portal by a variant of Catwoman, and while Batman doesn't have the material that can take him to his own universe, he can still follow Red Mask.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #135!The most famous Batman variants of all time just received a disturbing upgrade after Bruce Wayne's latest adventure. The Dark Knights from across the multiverse now all have their own version of Batman's brutal and dangerous backup personality.

In Batman #135 by Chip Zdarsky, Mikel Janín, Mike Hawthorne, and Jorge Jiménez, Bruce is determined to stop Red Mask, aka Darwin Halliday, a variant of the Joker. Halliday attempts to fracture his mind so that he can become his world's Joker, but he discovers that he can only create Jokers, not become one himself. Halliday ventures out into the multiverse and begins traveling to other worlds, creating new Jokers or resurrecting dead ones.

Batman follows Red Mask from Earth to Earth, noting how twisted each new Joker Halliday creates is. The two have their final confrontation in an empty universe before Batman is rescued by Robin Tim Drake.

Plot: When a leaky oil rig awakens a vengeful god in the form of a megalodon shark, an oil man is trapped on the rig with his family and the surviving workers.

Review: There are a whole lot of shark thrillers out there, but not many of them have a supernatural edge. That makes director Adrian Grunberg’s The Black Demon stand out from the pack a bit, because while the shark in this thriller is described as being a megalodon, like the sharks in The Meg and Shark Attack 3 and probably plenty of others, this isn’t just a megalodon that has resurfaced from the prehistoric age. This movie, which has marketing material that informs that it’s “based on the Mexican legend”, presents us with a giant shark that is actually a vengeful god, awakened by the pollution that has been spilled in its waters, and is able...

The legend of El Demonio Negro, or The Black Demon, brings a mythical, almost supernatural, quality to this latest shark attack horror feature. Director Adrian Grünberg (Rambo: The Last Blood), working from a script by Boise Esquerra and Carlos Cisco, dials in on the folkloric aspect of The Black Demon to wield the horror as a cautionary entry in eco-horror rather than a conventional shark attack feature. Fresh mythology struggles to keep these shark infested waters afloat, however.

Corporate oilman Paul Sturges (Josh Lucas) brings his wife Ines (Fernanda Urrejola) and kids Audrey (Venus Ariel) and Tommy (Carlos Solórzano) with him on a visit to Baja. The family trip to explore Ines’ roots doubles as work for Paul, who hopes to boat out to his company’s rig off the Baja coast for an inspection before rejoining his family on vacation. Paul arrives at the crumbling rig to find it leaking oil,...

Batman will soon be celebrating his landmark 900th issue, and to commemorate the occasion, DC has unveiled a special cover featuring every major Batman variant from across the multiverse. This May, DC will publish Batman #135, the conclusion to 'The Bat-Man of Gotham' storyline. This special issue will also be the 900th solo Batman comic produced, and to celebrate, it will be double-sized with two covers featuring every major Batman - all drawn by Joe Quesada.

As reported by Aipt, May’s Batman #135 will ship with multiple covers, including two interlocking covers by Joe Quesada, featuring an army of Batmen from across the multiverse; one of Quesada’s first DC assignments in many years. The issue itself will be written by regular writer Chip Zdarsky, and drawn by Jorge Jiménez, Mike Hawthorne and Mikel Janín. This storyline has Bruce Wayne thrown through the multiverse, trying to stop the Red Mask, who...

"Sometimes you have to go south... to find home." Gravitas has revealed a trailer for an indie comedy titled Gringa, from filmmakers Marny Eng & E.J. Foerster - both were also working as second unit directors in Hollywood. The film recently premiered at the 2023 Cinequest Film Festival just last month, and will be out on VOD in just a few weeks. A troubled teenage girl runs away to Mexico after her mother passes away, to find the father that she has never known. She discovers him there, penniless, where they learn that a family can be put back together, even if all they have are the missing pieces. Steve Zahn plays the missing father, who seems to be a careless old surfer living right on the beach, coaching soccer for a job. Jess Gabor co-stars as Marge, joined by Roselyn Sanchez, Judy Greer, Valentina Buzzurro, & Jorge A. Jimenez. This looks a bit cheesy,...