https://screenrant.com Find all the latest Batman, News Reviews and Features from our passionate team here on Screen Rant. Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:07:15 GMT en-US hourly 60 Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck team up again for a new Batman movie in a gripping DC fan poster. Following the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League, the director appears to have moved on from his Snyderverse. However, when recently asked if there was any chance for him to come back to DC, Snyder revealed the one project he would helm in James Gunn's new DC Universe: The Dark Knight Returns, but only "a true representation of the graphic novel," setting it apart from most of the live-action Batman movies.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:07:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-zack-snyder-ben-affleck-movie-return-dcu-poster/ The Batman movies have been some of the grittiest comic-to-screen adaptations in the DC pantheon and this is more than evident from the Caped Crusader’s intense fight scenes. From punching his way through street goons to getting his back broken by a muscular foe, Batman has gone through a lot in his cinematic journeys. Some fight sequences - notably in Batman and Robin - have been used for levity, but overall, directors like Tim Burton, Christopher Nolan, Zack Snyder, and Matt Reeves have ensured that The Dark Knight makes up for his lack of superpowers with exceptional fighting skills.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/most-intense-batman-movie-fight-scenes/ Warning: Potential spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1!

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-new-vampire-hunter-santa-claus-prancer-weapon/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1!The latest holiday classic has arrived with the unbelievably fun Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1. As readers everywhere are stringing up the lights and wrapping presents for loved ones, DC Comics has put out a festive new adventure firmly set in DCU. This year, nothing says holiday fun more than seeing the Dark Knight team up with Saint Nick.

]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:29:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-silent-knight-parker-badini-review/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #140!The most efficient contingency Batman ever created has paved the way for a much more sinister Dark Knight. After months of struggling, Bruce Wayne is finally freed of his backup persona, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. However, the disturbing alter ego isn't going anywhere as a new upgrade is turning Zur-En-Arrh into a new kind of Batman.

]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-zur-en-arrh-failsafe-body/ For a long time, fans weren't sure if Batman survived the events of the Batman: Arkham Knight video game, but now DC Comics has given a definitive answer. A trip through the multiverse reveals many different iterations of the Dark Knight, with the Arkham version sharing his counterparts' ability to make it through even the most harrowing life-threatening situations.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:38:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-survived-arkham-knight-ending-confirmed-dc-comics/ Spoilers for The Penguin #4!The place Batman calls home, Gotham City, is a cesspool of superstitious and cowardly criminals who would stop at nothing to leave their mark on a town that hides death and disaster around every corner. And now, as The Penguin returns to his wicked ways, he’s set his sights on the one city that’s managed to chew him up and spit him out, with the real reason why Gotham’s most vile villains flock to its streets finally revealed.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-dc-comics-explains-reason-darkest-villains-gotham/ DC’s forthcoming shared movie universe reboot – the DC Universe, can benefit from paying attention to the biggest mistakes made in older DC movie adaptations. The DCU’s predecessor, the DC Extended Universe, was a divisive franchise, for better or worse, having been created to compete with the game-changing Marvel Cinematic Universe and trying to mimic some of its aspects while distinguishing itself as a different franchise in other ways. Despite having a degree of loyal viewership, the DCEU movie timeline did not match the success of the MCU, and a string of critical and commercial failures, combined with new leadership, resulted in a now imminent soft-reboot.

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:41:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-dc-movie-mistakes-lessons/ Warning! Contains spoilers for Birds of Prey #4!

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:30:24 GMT https://screenrant.com/wonder-woman-barda-injury-batman-knightfall-90s-callback/ For better or worse, the Nintendo Switch version of the Batman: Arkham Trilogy includes many changes from the games' original versions. The Batman: Arkham series actually consists of four primary games released between 2009 and 2015: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Origins, and Arkham Knight. The Switch collection includes three of the above, leaving out the prequel Origins.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-arkham-trilogy-nintendo-switch-differences-bugs-performance/ Zack Snyder's live-action adaptation of The Dark Knight Returns is the best chance for the director to helm a DC movie after the end of his Snyderverse franchise. The 10-year-long DCEU began with Man of Steel, which established a cinematic universe centered on Superman and the Justice League. Zack Snyder's original plans for the DCEU were composed of five feature films that followed these characters as they rose to fame, assembled a team, experienced an apocalypse, and fought to restore balance. Unfortunately, Snyder's vision for the DCEU couldn't be completed, but the director got the chance to depart the franchise with the resounding success of Zack Snyder's Justice League.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:50:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/zack-snyder-dark-knight-returns-better-snyderverse/ When it comes to the supervillains of DC, it doesn't get any better than Batman villains. Representing the diabolical best of the dim, gritty, and disturbing Batman's Gotham City setting, these delinquents stand in perfect opposition to the crime-fighting Caped Crusader; whereas the world of Superman is exemplified by shining heroics.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:01:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-greatest-batman-villains-rogues-gallery-ever-all-time/ Warning! Spoilers for Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1!Batman has growing pains and struggles with every member of his Bat-Family, but perhaps none more so than with Damian Wayne, his son and current Robin. This Christmas, while patrolling with Damian, Bruce realizes that he still needs to train the boy into being a silent knight. Upon arriving at a murder scene, Robin is making quips, something inexcusable for a future Batman.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-call-out-damian-wayne-robin-quips/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #140!The most twisted contingency Batman ever created has his sights set on bigger, multiversal goals. For some time now, Bruce Wayne has been battling his unhinged alter ego, the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. But as his latest mission goes sideways, the Dark Knight is realizing his problem is so much worse than he'd previously thought.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-army-zur-en-arrh-multiverse/ A new The Brave and the Bold casting rumor that claimed Jensen Ackles was cast as Batman has been shot down by James Gunn. Ackles is the most frequently mentioned name by fans where casting for the new DC Universe Batman is concerned. While it has been confirmed that Bruce Wayne and his son, Damian, will be the focus of the movie, DC fans will seemingly have to wait quite some time to learn new details from The Brave and the Bold's story and cast.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:58:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-batman-jensen-ackles-casting-rumor-james-gunn-disprove/ As Batman faces a multiversal army of his worst selves, DC officially brings a hidden Batman: Arkham Knight villain into official canon. The 2015 game closed out the Arkhamverse game series, and saw Batman battle Scarecrow, Riddler, and a corrupted Jason Todd to save Arkham. At the end of the game, Bruce Wayne fakes his own death, embracing the myth of the Batman as his sole identity. Now, DC's comics are revisiting this Batman and showing what happened next.

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-zur-en-arrh-arkhamverse-arkham-knight/ Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham!

]]> Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-new-gadget-increased-hearing-daredevil-equal/ Ben Affleck's Batman had a short yet complicated journey throughout his multiple DCEU appearances, with Justice League's historic behind-the-scenes drama at its core. Introduced in Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ben Affleck's Batman began his DCEU story as a seasoned vigilante with a strong reluctance against potentially dangerous metahumans like Superman. After Batman and Superman's first encounter, Ben Affleck became the live-action Batman actor with the most appearances on the big screen despite not starring in a solo movie. The DCEU got to explore certain aspects of Batman's DC lore that no other movie has been able to discover, but Affleck's run as Batman was undeniably cut short.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/what-happened-ben-affleck-batman-justice-league/ Spoilers for Titans: Beast World Tour - Gotham #1

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-red-hood-batmans-true-successor-beast-world/ Warning: Spoilers for Detective Comics #1078 ahead!

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/batmans-90s-replacement-azrael-returns-knightfall-suit/ As excitement mounts for the rebooted DC Universe, speculation abounds over how the new franchise will look - but one thing that is certain is that The Brave and the Bold should avoid Batman's most famous villain. The DCU is intended to be a complete reboot of the DCEU, as the upcoming Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom wraps the first DC cinematic universe for good. This means a brand new narrative trajectory that will open with Superman: Legacy and its packed cast of atypical DC characters. This is something that The Brave and the Bold should emulate.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:40:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-universe-dcu-batman-brave-bold-joker-avoid/ A Batman-themed optical illusion has swept across social media, as comic fans debate whether Frank Miller's iconic cover for The Dark Knight Returns shows the titular Caped Crusader facing towards or away from the reader. With the image compared to the white & gold/blue & black dress that created a similar uproar in 2015, there's strong evidence for both sides of the debate.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:24:12 GMT https://screenrant.com/frank-miller-batman-optical-illusion-dark-knight-returns/ The role of Batman has been played by many actors across the DC character's over 80-year live-action history. Bob Kane and Bill Finger created Batman in 1939, one of the first superheroes in comic books, following Superman. The Dark Knight's commercial comic success would translate into on-screen adaptation far earlier than some may be aware of, as the very first installment of the Batman movie roster arrived in 1943.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-actor-live-action-portrayal-chronological-order/ Warning: Spoilers for Batman: Off-World (2023) #1 ahead! Many have contended for Batman's heart - Selina Kyle, Talia al Ghul, and Vicki Vale, to name a few - but now DC reveals why all of these romances have failed to stick. Batman's one, true, definitive love isn't a person but an ideal: the ideal of Gotham City, the place he has sworn to save.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-true-love-gotham-city-not-person/ He might be one of the greatest heroes in the DC Universe, but even Batman doesn’t always save the day. Bruce Wayne devoted his entire life to fighting crime in all its forms and his actions has been a net positive for the DC Universe. But failure isn’t something beyond the Dark Knight.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/10-biggest-batman-failures-dc/ Batman: The Animated Series star Mark Hamill addresses his Joker future after Kevin Conroy's passing. The duo appeared in several projects together as the Joker and Batman, which included all seasons of Batman: The Animated Series, the Arkham games, Justice League, and many more. Sadly, Conroy died in November 2022 after a battle with intestinal cancer.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:06:48 GMT https://screenrant.com/mark-hamill-joker-future-answer/ Comics superstar — and acclaimed Batman and Daredevil writer — Chip Zdarsky recently posted to his personal Substack celebrating the tenth anniversary of the first issue of Sex Criminals. The R-rated Image Comics series co-created by Matt Fraction won an Eisner award and launched Zdarsky's mainstream comics career.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 02:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-daredevil-writer-r-rated-comic-sex-criminals-zdarsky/ Matt Reeves' The Batman universe already has the perfect potential villain for a final chapter in DC's planned trilogy. Robert Pattinson's iteration of the Dark Knight follows the usual conventions of other versions in the wider DC movie timeline, with its dark, brooding atmosphere. This Bruce Wayne is also a protagonist who treads a thin line between heroism and vigilantism, with Reeves' first movie exploring the Caped Crusader's psyche and not backing away from his imperfections.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 13:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-3-perfect-villain-lockup-lyle-bolton/ Batman's impressive presence in over 13 live-action films across more than 50 years underscores his ongoing popularity with audiences. Each movie, regardless of its reception, features a defining scene that captures its unique interpretation of the Caped Crusader. Diving into these pivotal moments offers insights into the diverse ways each actor and filmmaker approached and portrayed Batman's complex character.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:00:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/live-action-batman-movies-best-scenes/ Batman is no stranger to getting romantically involved with capable, dangerous women. From Selina Kyle to Talia al Ghul, he's proven that he's drawn to those who challenge him, and he's rarely deterred from ill-advised relationships. Now, another name may be added to that list: Ione of Tamaran.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-new-love-interest-alien-ione-kiss-art/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman and Robin #3!One of Batman's rogues is stepping up to dramatically change Gotham, but not one fans are expecting. Someone's been conducting morbid experiments in the Dark Knight's city that involve gene-splicing with animals. And the criminal behind it all is making one Batman rogue a serious threat.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 16:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-man-bat-gotham-secret-villain/ The upcoming DC Universe movie Batman: The Brave and the Bold has the potential to address one of the most frustrating and long-standing issues in Batman comics, allowing for the live-action adaptation to be more consistent than its written counterpart. For decades, one of the most inconsistent aspects of Batman comics has been the character's treatment of his sidekicks. Throughout the years, the relationships between Batman and his Robins have ranged from supportive and fatherly, to distant and even hostile, often reflecting the writer's perspective or the story's requirements at the time.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:40:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-batman-sidekick-comic-problem-consistency-fix/ DC Comics President and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee recently shared a unique piece of Batman art, a one-of-a-kind piece he created by painting an image of the Dark Knight on a leather Louis Vuitton bag. With this creative project fusing comic book art and fashion, the long-time DC executive and superstar artist gets to show off a skill-set not often seen in his comic book work.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:30:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-president-jim-lee-shows-unique-batman-art/ Poison Ivy has gone toe-to-toe with Batman plenty of times since her introduction, but Pamela Isley was not always Gotham's most well-known eco-terrorist. Now, as the Lamia spores bring her latest misdeeds back to haunt her, she finally has a chance to tell her story from the beginning. As Ivy offers up her origins, she finally has a chance to tell the real story.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:30:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/poison-ivy-new-origin-batman-rogue/ As Hollywood returns to normal, The Penguin, the anticipated DC spin-off series for The Batman, has received an exciting update 8 months after filming came to a halt. As part of the Elseworlds continuity of DC releases, The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in a dark rendition of the titular role, followed Joker in being a critically acclaimed sign of exciting things to come in the DC cinematic space. With two sequels planned for the Elseworlds-based franchise, The Penguin is set to enrich the new Batman franchise's mythos by detailing Oswald Cobblepot's rise to power within Gotham's notorious underworld in response to the power vacuum left by Carmine Falcone.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:36:58 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-penguin-show-spinoff-filming-update/ Warning: Spoilers for Catwoman #59!After the events of Gotham War, the world thinks Catwoman is dead. The cover and opening pages of Catwoman #59 don't suggest any differently, showing Selina back in her purple bodysuit from the 1990s, on a heist. Readers would be forgiven for thinking the new "Nine Lives" story will be full of flashbacks, before Catwoman was crushed by a piece of meteor that slammed into Gotham.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 23:00:23 GMT https://screenrant.com/catwoman-dead-resurrected-nine-lives-batman-returns-callback/ Batman is one of DC's most profitable properties, but there's a specific stat regarding the Caped Crusader that reveals a hidden goldmine for DC. The DCEU has plummeted at the box office, leading to a reboot of the universe being led by Peter Safran and James Gunn. While the DCEU has hits like Aquaman and Wonder Woman, its recent entries, including The Flash, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Blue Beetle were all box office bombs. However, Batman movies have remained a consistent earner for DC.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:40:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-batman-lego-movie-box-office-success/ Gotham is more than just the home of Batman in DC lore, and that's reflected in how many different portrayals of the infamous city have appeared throughout the DC movie timeline. But which version captures it best? Gotham is where the shadows tell stories, and the skyscrapers are more than just concrete and steel. This isn't just any city. It's the heartbeat of the Batman saga, and a character every bit as alive and every bit as complex as any other that has ever walked its streets.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:10:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/every-batman-movie-gotham-city-ranked/ Batman and Captain America have different reputations, but both are typically considered moral, honorable heroes. They both lean hard on the concept of justice and righteousness, yet they make a sharp departure from one another regarding killing. Batman will go to any length to uphold his no-killing rule, while Captain America makes allowances the Dark Knight would never dream of.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 16:01:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-more-honorable-than-captain-america-heres-proof/ Batman has consistently denied that he knows the Joker’s true identity. However, in one story, Bruce Wayne reveals to his long-time butler and confidant, Alfred Pennyworth, that he does, in fact, know who the Joker is and has for a long time. Bruce also tells Alfred the reason why he can never reveal the Joker’s identity.

]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/why-batman-doesnt-reveal-joker-identity/ Warning: Spoilers for The Penguin #3

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/gotham-next-power-struggle-penguin-poison-ivy-batman/ Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight trilogy is a relatively grounded take on Batman and his associated characters, but it still delivers a handful of superheroes and villains dressed up in notable attire. The DC trilogy reinvented Batman for the big screen in more than one way, establishing the more realistic and dark tone that most subsequent interpretations have followed and re-tooling the Batsuit into something slightly more practical and functional. Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises don't quite go as full-on vibrant as the characters in previous Batman movies, but the costume team succeeded in keeping each hero and villain visually iconic.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 21:00:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-dark-knight-trilogy-hero-villain-suits-ranked/ A new DC Black Label comic is taking Batman to his humble, Golden Age beginning with a new story that promises to be one of his most curious cases yet. DC Comics has revealed details of its upcoming three-issue miniseries, The Bat-Man: First Knight, a tale that harkens back to the Caped Crusader's earliest adventures, with a few modern twists.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/bat-man-first-knight-jurgens-perkins-black-label/ Ben Affleck's The Batman movie finds a new home on Netflix in a new DC fan trailer, serving as a proof-of-concept for the lost superhero film. Even though several films were able to come to life through the DCEU movie franchise, which is concluding this December, there are multiple projects that got lost throughout the last ten years. One of them is Affleck's The Batman film, which he was set to star in while also writing and directing.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:20:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/ben-affleck-batman-movie-netflix-trailer-fan/ One universe among the DC Multiverse took the enduring friendship between Batman and Superman to the next level by having the heroes fall in love, eventually marrying – and as a visit to that continuity revealed, this version of Superman is also among the most powerful ever to grace the pages of a DC comic.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-alternate-superman-dating-batman-huge-power-upgrade/ Warning! Preview pages ahead for The Outsiders #1!A team long associated with Batman is redefining its name to finally step out of the Dark Knight's shadow. Two Bat-Family members are coming together for an epic new era and they're adopting a name familiar to DC fans. But this new spin on a classic DC team is surprisingly distancing itself from Batman.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:00:02 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-outsiders-team-new-name-meaning/ Warning: Contains spoilers for Birds of Prey #3When it comes to stealthy (and disgusting) rides, Harley Quinn may have just put Batman to shame. While it would be hard for anyone in Gotham to come up with a cooler selection of vehicles than the Batmobile, Batcycle, Bat-Boat, Batwing, or Bat-Copter, to name a few, Harley's latest creative ride just did something that none of those machines could ever do.

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 21:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/birds-of-prey-harley-quinn-megalodon-bat-boat/ DC's Batman is known for his extensive use of gadgets in his fight against crime, with many of these being stored on his famous utility belt – however, a recent issue of Venom showed that Marvel's anti-heroic symbiote carries his own arsenal, one that makes Batman's utility belt look like a joke.

]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/venoms-arsenal-makes-batmans-utility-belt-look-pathetic/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #1!The end is coming for Batman, but not for the reason fans may have expected. Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham presents a Dark Knight more committed than ever to devoting his life to his mission of stamping out crime. But Bruce Wayne is about to enact a plan that will put an end to the last vestiges of his humanity.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 16:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/dc-kill-batman-bruce-wayne-identity/ Warning: Contains spoilers for Poison Ivy #16!

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/poison-ivy-lamia-undead-zombie-outbreak-gotham-city/ Warning! Contains Spoilers for Batman #137!

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 02:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-perfect-response-red-hood-murderous-beliefs/ Part of what made Batman: The Animated Series so special was how it took advantage of the medium to do things Batman's live-action offerings couldn't. Between the striking Gothic art style, ambiguous time period, and supernatural elements, the beloved series had a clear advantage when it came to telling stories even Batman's best films simply couldn't. The very nature of live-action filmmaking, particularly within the framework of massive franchises like Batman, comes with certain limitations the classic 90s series simply didn't have.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-animated-series-moments-movies-cant-copy/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Scorched Earth #1!After an intense dispute, Batman has decided to leave leadership of the Bat-Family in the hands of two surprising allies. "Gotham War" was a painful event that nearly broke Gotham's greatest team of heroes. But Bruce Wayne is handing off the team to two people he knows will make the Bat-Family stronger than ever.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:30:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-leaves-bat-family-nightwing-oracle/ Every fan of the Batman movies has been in some kind of argument related to several aspects of the hero's adaptations and their connection to the comics and other media, and some have happened repeatedly. DC has a wide breadth of incredible characters in the comics, and while several iconic heroes like Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and more have made their way to the big screen, no one has been more frequently there for the comic book giant than the Dark Knight. DC's Batman movies may vary in quality, but fan engagement has always been high.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:40:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-movie-fan-arguments/ Warning: Spoilers for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War - Scorched Earth #1 ahead!

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/gotham-war-winner-batman-catwoman-zur-en-arrh/ Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman from Tim Burton's Batman Returns comes to life through an incredible DC cosplayer. Batman and his mythology have been reimagined numerous times for the big and small screens over the last few decades, allowing multiple actors to portray the Dark Knight, his supporting characters, and villains. One of the most iconic Batman movie villains is Michelle's Pfeiffer's Catwoman, though Selina Kyle has appeared in multiple Batman movies and allowed the character to shine outside the comics.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 22:00:21 GMT https://screenrant.com/michelle-pfeiffer-batman-returns-catwoman-cosplay/ As Batman officially ditches the Bat-Family following the shocking consequences of his Gotham War against Catwoman, he’s abandoning the ‘Bruce Wayne’ name in favor of a new secret identity. Having officially nominated Nightwing and Batgirl to take his place as the Bat-Family’s new 'parents,' Batman is embracing a new level of ferocity to go with his new name.

]]> Sun, 05 Nov 2023 17:36:22 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-new-secret-identity-not-bruce-wayne/ Batman is one of the most terrifying vigilantes in comics, he crafted his entire persona over being scary to criminals. But there's one Bat-Family member that is far more terrifying than Batman, and when Batman isn't enough to scare a villain, he calls in none other than Alfred Pennyworth to get the job done.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/batmans-most-terrifying-ally-is-spoiler-dc/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War – Scorched Earth #1!One of Batman's most well-kept secrets is about to come to light in a way fans didn't expect. As "Gotham War" draws to a close, things start to return to normal in the Dark Knight's city. But one unexpected ally has accidentally damned Batman to having his secret identity exposed to the world.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:00:13 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-secret-identity-exposed-catwoman-henchmen/ Warning: Spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #6 and the Gotham War event ahead!

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-admits-violence-problem-amnesia-gotham-war/ 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.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-gotham-war-ending-explained-nightwing-red-hood/ With a new Batman on the way, the DC Universe also needs to cast its version of Alfred Pennyworth for The Brave and the Bold, and there are some actors that could fit perfectly as the Dark Knight's esteemed butler. Throughout the years, several actors played Alfred Pennyworth in live-action, with some performances, such as Michael Caine's in director Christopher Nolan's The Dark Night trilogy, standing out among the rest. Across both movies and TV, different versions of Bruce Wayne's most prominent father figure have thrived, with Alfred even getting his own series.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:50:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/alfred-casting-batman-brave-and-the-bold/ Warning! Contains Spoilers For Batman: The Brave and the Bold #4!

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:31:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-anti-vampire-gadgets-prepared-for-everything/ One of the most iconic images from a beloved Batman cartoon is getting a spectacular tribute with a brand-new cover. Batman: The Animated Series was known for many things from its amazing original characters to its groundbreaking storylines. But one image associated with the show is honored in an amazing variant for an upcoming issue of Batman: The Brave and the Bold.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 23:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-animated-series-cover-tribute/ Warning! Contains Spoilers For Batman: City of Madness #1!

]]> Sat, 28 Oct 2023 15:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-vengeance-shared-by-alfred-pennyworth/ The Birds of Prey are finally back as Black Canary assembles a team to track down her missing sister, and DC is celebrating the return of this much-vaunted team with a new Uncovered cover gallery dedicated to this new run. New artwork by Chuma Hill perfectly captures the tenor of this new series, acting as a cheeky love letter to the classic live-action Batman series from the 1960s while also cluing in readers about what to expect from this new Birds of Prey lineup.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:30:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/birds-of-prey-adam-west-batman-cover-art/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman and Robin #2!The symbol that Batman adopted to strike fear in the hearts of criminals is now striking fear in his own. A deadly new villain comes to Gotham and decides to turn the Dark Knight's symbol for justice against him. Batman's future hangs in doubt as the bats of Gotham suddenly turn on him.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-symbol-bats-hunting-change/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman and Robin #2!There are a lot of amazing things in Batman's utility belt, but one requires so much foresight it defies comprehension. A new villain has targeted the Dark Knight with an ingenious new weapon, making him vulnerable to the bats of Gotham. But the ever-prepared Bruce Wayne has one item in his cache for this exact scenario.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:30:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-utility-belt-bat-smoke-bombs/ Batman has a large catalog of phenomenal villains that have been adapted for live-action movies, but some of them are more frightening than others. The Caped Crusader is a captivating DC hero by himself, but his villains are what make his stories more intriguing. From the Joker to the Riddler to Two-Face, each villain has a unique way of delivering destruction and chaos to Gotham while being a true challenge for Batman. Since Batman made his way to the silver screen, there have been multiple adaptations of villains that have either added to their menace or taken away from what made them great.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:50:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-movie-villains-least-to-most-terrifying/ New Batman fan art imagines what Natalie Dormer could look like as Poison Ivy in the DC Universe. Batman continues to be one of the DC Comics heroes to have his mythology retold over and over again, whether it be in live-action or through animation. The next few years will be some of Batman's biggest ones yet as The Batman - Part II is in the works while James Gunn's DC Universe has Batman: The Brave and The Bold coming up as part of the new interconnected franchise.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:53:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/natalie-dormer-poison-ivy-fan-art/ Warning: contains a preview of The Penguin #3!DC's answer to Captain America - the indomitable Major Victory - just entered a collision course with Batman - one that a flashforward already revealed will leave the Dark Knight bloody, trapped, and fighting for his life. The forgotten team known as the Force of July are back, and Gotham had better watch out.

]]> Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:00:20 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-vs-captain-america-major-victory-penguin-preview/ An amazing collection of fan art is reinventing Batman in the style of his greatest enemies. One talented artist embarks on an innovative project to give the Dark Knight some stellar new costumes modeled after his rogues' gallery.

]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2023 14:30:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-new-costumes-fan-art-tom-hoskisson/ Batman has always had some of the strangest villains in comic book history, with his home of Gotham City populated by an above-average number of weird, unhinged rogues. Some have risen to be cultural icons in their own right – the Joker, of course, and the Riddler. At the same time, there are dozens upon dozens of Batman villains even dedicated fans have forgotten about for one reason or another.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 18:00:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/11-strangest-villains-batman-has-faced/ Batman doesn't mind breaking a few rules to achieve justice, but the two most significant rules that he has always held himself to are "no killing" and "no guns." No matter how bad a situation gets, Batman always refuses to kill whoever he's going up against. No matter how much the Joker, Bane, or any other villain has pushed Batman, he's never resorted to lethal force. But one villain pushed Batman to break his rule about guns: Deacon Blackfire.

]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2023 15:00:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/gotham-villain-pushed-batman-guns-rule-deacon-blackfire/ The Batman - Part II is on the way despite James Gunn's new DC Universe, with the film part of DC's new Elseworlds, and a dark fan art imagines the perfect twisted villain for the movie. Even though The Batman's ending set up a return of The Riddler and the full-on debut of Barry Keoghan's Joker, the villains could play supporting roles in the same way that the Penguin and others did in The Batman. That way, The Batman - Part II could pick an underused foe from Batman's extensive Rogue Gallery, and one of them is perfect for director Matt Reeves' world.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:05:31 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-batman-2-professor-pyg-fan-poster/ Warning: Contains spoilers for Catwoman #58!

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:00:19 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-catwoman-family-must-change-save-gotham/ Every Batman movie has at least one unforgettable scene that has shaped the Dark Knight's DC movie history. While some Batman movies have been more popular than others, Batman has been an incredibly successful property in Hollywood for several decades now. As one of the most famous characters in DC Comics, Batman offers limitless creative possibilities all across the action, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, and even comedy genres. Moreover, every live-action Batman actor has left their own mark on the icon throughout the years, from Adam West in the 1966 Batman movie to Robert Pattinson in 2022's The Batman.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:06:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-five-minutes-every-batman-movie/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Catwoman #58!The villains of Gotham have become more dangerous than ever all thanks to an unintentional upgrade from Batman. As "Gotham War" builds to an epic ending, an unexpected antagonist is throwing a huge wrench into the works after plundering the Dark Knight's greatest treasures. With new weapons and armor, Gotham's baddies are the latest wildcard in Batman and Catwoman's dispute.

]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-weapons-armor-villains-army/ Warning! Contains Spoilers For Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Red Hood #1!

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:30:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/red-hood-batman-ultimate-compliment-gotham-war/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman: City of Madness #1!There have been some truly terrifying versions of Batman over the years, but a new, Cthulhu-like Dark Knight may be his scariest variant yet. A dark secret of Gotham is exposed, unleashing untold horrors into the city, including a monstrous version of the city's greatest protector in the form of the Batman Below.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:01:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-below-cthulhu-city-madness/ There are certain movie franchises that have become notorious for their tendency to recast characters. Recasting is a necessary phenomenon in some movies, required because of actors' availability or because they have aged out of the role. Other instances are driven by financial restrictions and the franchise's longevity.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/movie-franchises-recast-characters/ Artist Adam Murphy (@adamurphyart) has given Adam West’s Batman a badass Rockabilly-themed redesign, one that is making waves among the DC fandom. Inspired by the original Rockabilly Batman design crafted by Denis Merdi, Murphy's makeover is winning the hearts of fans and blurring the lines between two thriving subcultures. His fanart has fans wanting more, and seeking out Merdi’s own DC-inspired Rockabilly works.

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/rockabilly-meets-the-dark-knight-in-this-electrifying-fanart-thats-taking-the-dc-fandom-by-storm/ Everyone knows that Batman is capable of tremendous feats of strength. Since losing his parents to a mugger, Bruce Wayne trained his body to reach its absolute maximum potential – and often pushes it beyond those limits every night. But just how powerful did Bruce Wayne manage to make himself?

]]> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:20:47 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-strong-weight-lift-bench-press/ Warning! Spoilers for Batman: City of Madness #1!!

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/two-face-new-codename-gotham-next-generation-villains/ New fan art has imagined what Timothée Chalamet's Damian Wayne, a.k.a. Robin, could look like in DC Studios' Batman-centric reboot, The Brave and the Bold. As part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's announcement of the DCEU's reboot into the new DC Universe, Ben Affleck was confirmed to not be returning as Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman. Instead, a new actor will be assuming the role of the Caped Crusader in the DCU's The Brave and the Bold, but he won't be the only hero introduced in the upcoming film, as the project will also mark the theatrical debut of Bruce Wayne's son, Damian, a version of Robin from DC Comics.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:21:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/timothee-chalamet-robin-dcu-fan-art/ Since live-action adaptations of superheroes began, no DC character has been put to screen more than Batman; here is every Batman film in order of both chronology and release date. The prevalence of Batman in modern pop culture is easy to see. With upcoming Batman movies and TV shows including The Batman - Part II, Joker: Folie à Deux, and the various The Batman spin-off shows, it is clear that Batman is only rivaled by Marvel's Spider-Man regarding the amount of adaptations that have been made or will be in the future.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-movies-order-chronological-release-date/ The Batman movies made by Joel Schumacher might be remembered as some of the worst of DC's Batman movies, but they actually have a handful of redeeming qualities that are often overlooked. After Tim Burton's two adaptations of the iconic vigilante proved successful, he was replaced for the planned third outing by Joel Schumacher. The resulting movie was 1995's Batman Forever, starring Val Kilmer in the title role and following Batman as he meets and teams up with Dick Grayson against the Riddler and Two-Face. The 1997 sequel, Batman & Robin, is widely regarded as one of the worst superhero movies of all time.

]]> Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:20:25 GMT https://screenrant.com/schumacher-batman-movies-overlooked-positives/ For over 80 years, Batman has been a comic book icon, but finding a good place to start reading can be daunting. The reading order for Batman comics changes depending on how readers want to approach the comic book history of The Dark Knight. Some start with his very first appearance back in 1939's Detective Comics #27 while others start with the more recent and well-known Batman tales, like The Dark Knight Returns.

]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 02:05:34 GMT https://screenrant.com/best-way-to-read-dc-batman-comics-in-chronological-order/ Sometimes Gotham's villains succeed in wresting control of the city from its dark protector, Batman. No matter how bad the situation, Batman always fights to bring his city back from the brink. He didn't give up when the Joker took over, and he didn't give up when Bane took over — but when the obscure villain Deacon Blackfire took over, Batman threw in the towel.

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:30:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/obscure-gotham-villain-made-batman-abandon-city-blackfire/ In DC Comics, Batman and Red Hood have a tumultuous relationship stretching back to Jason Todd’s days as The Dark Knight’s second Robin, with their original Bat-Family dynamic turning into a dangerous rivalry after Jason returned from the dead as a misguided vigilante. And now, in a new split cosplay image, Batman and Red Hood reunite to remind fans how far they’ve come as mentor and sidekick!

]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:01:27 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-red-hood-dangerous-dynamic-duo-reunite-cosplay/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman: City of Madness #1!A Lovecraftian nightmare has come to Gotham in Batman: City of Madness #1. Just in time for the spooky season, writer and artist Christian Ward gives fans a tale packed with mystery, a creepy atmosphere, dread, and a villain in a story that will entertain superhero readers and positively thrill horror fans.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:00:33 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-city-madness-review-ward/ Ben Affleck's Batman was cut from several DCEU projects, highlighting a key element in the downfall of Warner Bros.' live-action superhero franchise. Ben Affleck debuted as Bruce Wayne, a.k.a. Batman, in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, portraying the Dark Knight in the Zack Snyder-led film opposite Henry Cavill's Superman. Batman was integral in forming the DCEU's Justice League team, and became a staunch ally and mentor to several other heroes. However, with DC Studios' new DC Universe about to kick-off in 2024, it's become even more evident just how much the DCEU wasted Ben Affleck's Caped Crusader, despite being a cornerstone of Warner Bros.' faltering franchise.

]]> Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:41:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/dceu-batman-ben-affleck-cut-franchise-bad/ Warning: Spoilers for Batman #138 ahead!

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:00:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/why-batman-lone-crusader-doesnt-make-sense-batfamily/ The same Batman comics have been inspiring the hero's movies for years, and it is time for the upcoming DC Universe to change that, presenting a fresh take on the hero. There have been several Batman movies, and most of them, if not all, have taken inspiration from the same group of comics. Ben Affleck's Batman in the DCEU and Robert Pattinson's version of the Dark Knight in The Batman were the latest cases to do so, but the Batman reboot movie The Brave and the Bold in the new DC Universe should look at different comics for its story.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:50:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/dcu-batman-same-comic-stories-bad/ With so many different iterations of Batman cropping up on-screen over the years, the question of how every Batman movie ranks is a consistent and fascinating one. Even after several false starts, DC's iconic Caped Crusader feels as vital to the silver screen as he does to the world of comic books, but it hasn't always been that way. Although earlier attempts had been made, it took Tim Burton to proved that the Dark Knight's story could be cinematic gold, and Warner Bros. have constantly reinvented the character ever since. Various shades of the Batman palette have been explored in live-action, including tortured nocturnal menace, campy comic book crime-fighter, and visceral, and realistic urban vigilante.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:30:29 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-movies-ranked-best-worst/ Warning! Contains spoilers for Batman: The Brave and the Bold #5!Gotham has more than just Batman looking after the city and its innocent population. A new group of concerned citizens rises to aid Gotham by bringing the city's most awful crimes to light.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:30 GMT https://screenrant.com/angels-gotham-batman-victims-murder/ A recurring complaint aimed at the various Batman franchises over the years may actually work in the DCU's favor ahead of James Gunn's reboot. The list of upcoming DC movies includes two different Batman franchises, one from Matt Reeves in the form of The Batman - Part II and the other being Gunn's DCU-centric adaptation of The Brave and the Bold comic book series. These two iterations are set to continue the long-running trend of Batman being the most popular DC character in terms of live-action films or TV adaptations.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-tone-complaint-dcu-reboot-good/ Director Christopher Nolan crafted one of the best superhero series of all time with The Dark Knight trilogy, and here's how its entries stack up. Considering the diversity of the Marvel and DC fandoms, there will never be a consensus pick for greatest superhero character ever. When that conversation does take place though, there are certain heroes that always place near the top of the list, and there's no doubt that Batman, Gotham City's resident defender, is one of them.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:31:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/dark-knight-trilogy-movies-ranked-worst-best-batman/ Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #138!There's a reason Batman holds onto his secret identity, and it's not because of the affluent lifestyle Bruce Wayne affords him. As "Gotham War" splinters the Bat-Family, the Dark Knight reveals the true purpose of keeping his alter ego around.

]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:00:28 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-secret-identity-bat-family-lives/ On the off chance Batman ever needs to defeat a rogue Superman, the Dark Knight keeps a small stash of kryptonite at the ready. But where did he get the radioactive material, and what does that say about his relationship with the Man of Steel?

]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 15:01:26 GMT https://screenrant.com/batman-superman-kryptonite-origin/