Merry Bat-Mas!

Evening Gothamites! Check out this Christmas commercial promoting Tim Burton’s 1989 film “Batman” on video! Although the blockbuster film starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman was released June 23, 1989 in theaters, “Batman” was out just in time for 1989’s holiday season on VHS! Did you own “Batman” on VHS? Thanks for following and we’ll have more History of the Batman soon! ✌🏼❤️🦇🎄🎅🏽🎁🎬

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Good Bye Ben

http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/12/07/the-batman-ben-affleck-replaced-the-flash-dceu/

One of the worst-kept secrets in the DC Extended Universe is Ben Affleck's interest in departing the films permanently. A recent report by Variety claims that, while Affleck is expected to appear in the upcoming The Flash film, he will exit the DCEU and a new actor would accept the cowl for the Matt Reeves-directed The Batman.

Batman: The Sounds of Violence.

This is by far the best thing you will see today! 

JL was suppose to have The BatCycle?

https://geektyrant.com/news/batman-almost-had-a-motorcycle-in-justice-league-and-here-are-some-sketches-of-it?utm_content=buffer5598b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Batman had two vehicles in Justice League, the Batmobile and the Flying Fox. However, there was almost a third vehicle. Production designer for Justice League, Patrick Tatopoulos recently shared a couple sketches with the world on Instagram of concepts for the Batbike. I find the design to be very intriguing. It doesn’t have wheels indicating a futuristic hoverbike approach.

Fan-Made BATMAN FOREVER Trailer

BATMAN-ON-FILM.COM - Fan-Made BATMAN FOREVER Trailer (11.30.16)

Check out this fan-made “VHS” trailer for BATMAN FOREVER which provides a rather dark take on the film. 

TITANS

https://batman-news.com/2017/12/01/brenton-thwaites-robin-titans-photo/

 

Here are some official details from the press release:

• TITANS stars Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales) as Dick Grayson (aka Robin).
• The Robin super suit was designed by renowned costume designer Laura Jean Shannon, whose credits include Black Lightning, Iron Man and The Jungle Book, among others
• TITANS is set to debut in 2018 on the DC-branded direct-to-consumer digital service, operated by Warner Bros. Digital Networks.

JL Review....sorta

http://www.batman-on-film.com/dc-comics-on-film_JUSTICE-LEAGUE_review_byJett_11-15-17.html

I saw JL last night. It was good.......but.........
I hope the DVD/Digital copy is longer/uncut with a ton of deleted scenes in it! 
For a comprihensive reivew, check out JETT's musings on Batman-on-film.com I think he sums it up correctly. 
THE BOTTOM LINE: Despite a very weak plot, lack of character development, crappy villain, and horrendous CGI, JUSTICE LEAGUE is a safe, somewhat fun, popcorn movie that's frankly forgettable. There’s some really good, some really bad, and A LOT meh of in between. - Bill "Jett" Ramey

Batman's Theme in Justice League

https://batman-news.com/2017/11/05/justice-league-clips-danny-elfman-batman-theme/

As we know, Danny Elfman has done the music for Justice League. In the clip below, we can hear "Batman's Theme" from the Burton films. Elfman has said before that this IS Batman's Theme so it would appear in this film as well.

Terrible Superhero TV Shows You Completely Forgot About

http://screenrant.com/superhero-tv-shows-you-completely-forgot-about-terrible/

Bring back Manimal! 

In the current age of Peak TV, fans of genre television are definitely getting spoiled. Horror fans get Hannibal and American Horror Story, science fiction fans have Westworld and Stranger Things, and fantasy buffs are enjoying Game of Thrones and American Gods.
Fans who have been waiting for great superhero storytelling have an abundance of riches at their disposal, from the various Netflix Marvel offerings to Gotham, Arrow and FX’s Legion.
However, before viewers get too complacent and accustomed to the fantastic offerings at their fingertips, it’s a good idea to remember where superhero storytelling was just a few short years ago. When it began in 2006, NBC’s Heroes seemed like a strong and intelligent series, but by the time it limped into its third and fourth seasons, it was clear that television still hadn’t cracked exactly how to make longform superhero storytelling compelling.

Check out the link for MORE! 

He's Batman. He's Rich

Meet the man under the cowl. #Batman #JusticeLeague pic.twitter.com/O3CB9dXsZo

— Justice League Movie (@justiceleaguewb) November 1, 2017

Danny Elfman: My 1989 Batman theme is in ‘Justice League’

“No, you will not hear a new theme for Batman,” Elfman said when asked about Justice League. “You’ll hear Batman’s theme for Batman.”

 https://batman-news.com/2017/11/01/danny-elfman-1989-batman-theme-justice-league/

Justice League Merchandise.

https://batman-news.com/2017/10/27/shoe-palace-launches-exclusive-justice-league-merchandise/

Shoe Palace worked closely with Warner Bros. and DC Comics to create an exclusive Justice League line of merchandise.A special Batman PUMA Tsugi shoe was designed, in addition to other apparel, footwear and accessories inspired by the iconic heroes from Justice League.

Check out the link above for over 30 pics of  the whole line (not just the Batman ones posted here).

An homage to my new favorite comic book, Batman VS Elmer Fudd

Arkham Batmobile

Cruising!

via GIPHY

Mark vs Mark vs Mark

What a fun Vid! 

Mark Hamel as the Joker, The Trickster, and Himself! 

Sunday Funday

Bat-Limo ?

Another JL Trailer

Straight from the JL Instagram account. Some new scenes, and Alfred too!

Check out the new trailer and see #JusticeLeague in theaters November 17.

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Batstang! 1987 Ford Mustang Custom

http://barnfinds.com/batstang-1987-ford-mustang-custom/

The bones of this bat bomber belong to a 1987 Ford Mustang convertible. This crazy custom is on Craigslist in Treasure Coast, Florida with what seems like a very reasonable asking price of $5,000! When the CL info flies away, the info and photos can be found here

 

JUSTICE LEAGUE - Official Heroes Trailer!

http://www.justiceleaguethemovie.com/

Justice League; Bruce Wayne's Mercedes-Benz: Hard to Resist

http://thebatmanuniverse.net/justice-league-77/

The Batmobile may be iconic, but Bruce Wayne’s daytime transportation is definitely nothing to scoff at. Bruce Wayne’s vehicle is on display in Times Square, but today we learn that Mercedes-Benz has gotten into the superhero game by giving not just Bruce Wayne a sweet ride, but also his Justice League pals in the upcoming movie.

Bruce gets the most love with an AMG Vision Gran Turismo that Chief Design Officer Gordon Wagener describes the perfect vehicle for the Dark Knight, “extreme proportions, sensual contours and intelligently implemented high tech blend to form a breathtaking body and the perfect car for Bruce Wayne.”

Friday Humour.

This is how you do Two-Face

Get a new look at the #JusticeLeague - prints available in October - Check back soon for details pic.twitter.com/dDwJZdusGZ

— Justice League (@justiceleagueuk) September 29, 2017

Guy Builds His own Mystery Machine!

Happy Birthday Mark Hamill !

8 Times Batman Has Been Engaged

http://thebatmanuniverse.net/batman-128/
The first time was here, in 1939

Julie Madsion

When: Detective Comics #31-49

Why Was It Broken Off: Julie wanted Bruce to get a dang job

Click on the link above for the complete list!

How did he get those scars?

Do you want to know how I got these scars?

Art of the Brick: DC Super Heroes

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/photos/artwork-from-lego-bricks/ss-AAnIwJ7

The exhibition "The Art of the Brick: DC Super Heroes" by acclaimed LEGO artist Nathan Sawaya debuted in London, U.K., on March 1, 2017. Housed in an exclusively built space on South Bank, the contemporary art display is a showcase of Sawaya's interpretations of the DC Super Heroes mythology. 

Bat mobile?

http://hazaah.com/batman-style-car/

Not terribly subtle for fighting crime.

Batman Gotham by Gaslight Sneak Peek

http://www.worldofsuperheroes.com/2017/08/batman-gotham-gaslight-8-minute-sneak-peek/

One of my FAVOURITE Graphic Novels! 

Harley Quinn as a Waitress | Batman and Harley Quinn 2017 (HD)

First look at the New HELLBOY

Holy crap #Hellboy #FirstLook pic.twitter.com/dpryXiHDHE

— Hellboy (@HellboyMovie) September 13, 2017

 http://www.empireonline.com/people/david-harbour/first-look-david-harbour-new-hellboy/

Justice League: “Come Together” single is available

https://batman-news.com/2017/09/08/gary-clark-jr-come-together-download-stream-mp3/

Gary Clark Jr. and Junkie XL’s version of “Come Together” debuted earlier this year in the Justice League trailer. Clark Jr. performed the song live for the first time on Late Night with Seth Meyers earlier in the week.

I AM HEATH LEDGER Movie Clip - Crafting The Joker for The Dark Knight (2...

In May, a documentary titled I Am Heath Ledger premiered on Spike TV. Now, official clips are being released online, and the one I’m sharing here today covers Leger’s Joker from The Dark Knight.

Batmobile for sale?

http://magazinesspot.blogspot.ca/2015/06/used-car-for-sale-this-batman.html

Doing touch of modification is common for most vehicle owners. However, not infrequently strange style modifications done, so that the car appear to be different, and the concern of many people.

The same thing is done on a car Geo Tracker Convertible alerts, 1991. The owner of an unnamed, juggle the vehicle such as ride home hero Gotham City, Batman

BATMOBILE MOD (Batman Car Texture)

DC METAL

Between new villains, Scott Snyder's writing, and face-melting art, Greg Capullo says #DCMetal is basically like getting thrashed in a mosh pit on

Justice League vs. Monsters!

What if The Justice League teamed up to fight off Freddy Kruger, Jason, and Mike Myers (from Halloween)?

Affleck speaks about Justice League

http://www.batman-on-film.com/dc-comics-on-film_JUSTICE-LEAGUE_news_Affleck-JL-2-directors-EW_8-11-17.html

Click the link for more info! 

Via an interview (for what, I’m not sure) with EW.COM, Ben Affleck said the following about JUSTICE LEAGUE having two directors…
“[This film is] an interesting product of two directors, both with kind of unique visions, both with really strong takes. I’ve never had that experience before making a movie. I have to say, I really love working with Zack, and I really love the stuff we’ve done with Joss.” 

Justice League Re-shoots.....

http://www.batman-on-film.com/dc-comics-on-film_JUSTICE-LEAGUE_news_Cyborg-reshoots-IGN_8-11-17.html

everything Mr. Morton said is spot-on. The Cyborg character was altered quite a bit during the reshoots. Also, as I’ve been saying since June 2nd of this year, the JL reshoots and the resulting changes being made to the film are significant. These reshoots – which are still taking place – are not standard pick-ups/additional photography. Why? Apparently, an early cut of the film was deemed “unwatchable.” Thus, substantial changes to the film were ordered. 

Click the link for more info! 

Breaking Bat?

Friday Humour!

The Flying Fox

The new emphasis on working together is reflected visually by Batman’s niftiest new toy: the Flying Fox, a brutalist plane big enough to hold a whole cinematic universe of super-personalities. “You can put three Batmobiles in the lower part of it,” says production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (Batman v Superman). “I didn’t want to do a sleek airplane; it needed to feel like an extremely avant-garde classic. With the maneuverability of a jet—but it can actually carry things.”

click to make larger!

LESS THAN 100 DAYS!

LESS THAN 100 DAYS!

Check This Awesome Batmobile Charger

Christmas is coming! 

Justice League Comic-Con Trailer (2017)

November can't come soon enough!

The Neil Gaiman Batman Story That Never Was

http://www.cbr.com/batman-neil-gaiman-simon-bisley/

The period following the release of the 1989 Batman film were crazy, as the graphic novel, Arkham Asylum, by Grant Morrison and Dave McKean, had exploded in sales popularity due to its release in conjunction with the Batman film. DC Comics, naturally, wanted more books like Arkham Asylum to sell.
Therefore, in 1990, they signed a deal with their up-and-coming star writer on Sandman, Neil Gaiman, along with the awesome artist, Simon Bisley, to do a graphic novel in the vein of Arkham Asylum.

Gaiman later recalled: There’s a story that I signed a contract with DC to write called The Night Circus which is all about Batman going to the circus and that was meant to have been a painted book with Simon Bisley many, many years ago. Whether it will happen or not I don’t know, but it would be a lovely story to do.

Gaiman also noted elsewhere back in 1998, “it was started back then, and then Simon signed an exclusive deal with tundra, and the whole thing was forgotten.”

Batman rides a dinosaur in first look at Dark Nights

http://batman-news.com/2017/07/07/batman-rides-a-dinosaur-in-first-look-at-dark-knights-metal-1/ 

 

There’s more to this preview than just the (awesome) image of Batman on a T-Rex.  As Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo have promised, there are whole aspects of the DCU we haven’t seen in some time: the Challengers of the Unknown, Red Tornado, the Multiverse map from Multiversity, and more.  Check out this sneak preview of the highly anticipated event where you can see the Justice League engaged in outer space gladiatorial combat, strange symbols in the desert, and yes, Batman riding a dinosaur.

Marvel’s The Defenders | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

I'm looking forward to this! Finally got caught up on all the other series Although I don't care for the Iron Fist guy, He's kinda a whiny bitch. Needs to mature a little bit.

‘Batman: Gotham by Gaslight’ is WB’s next animated movie

An Amazon listing for the upcoming Batman and Harley Quinn 4K Blu-ray has revealed what Warner Bros.’ next animated movie will be, and it’s Batman: Gotham by Gaslight.
“Gotham by Gaslight” is a classic Batman comic that was published in 1989. Here’s a brief description from the Batman News review:

Originally published in 1989, Gotham by Gaslight tells the “What if” story of a 19th century Caped Crusader who comes face to face with the Butcher of Whitechapel. It’s Batman vs. Jack the Ripper written by Brian Augustyn and illustrated by none other than the creator of Hellboy, Mike Mignola.

‘The Batman’ director teases “very emotional” story

http://batman-news.com/2017/07/05/batman-very-emotional-christopher-nolan/

 

 “It’s my hope to tell a very emotional Batman story,” Reeves told Yahoo Movies

 “What I love that [Nolan] did was that he took the genre seriously,” Reeves said. “What studios are willing to make at the moment is a very, very narrow band of films. What I discovered is that this genre has the potential to be about something more. You can use the metaphors of the genre to talk about [a lot].

DC films!

The Bat-Ship?

but.....does it dock in Gotham Harbour?

Batman: The Animated mini-series

http://herocollector.com/Article/coming-soon-batman-the-animated-mini-series?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dc&utm_content=04_07_social_hc_dc&utm_source=facebook

It's 25 years since Batman: The Animated Series brought a classic yet modern Dark Knight to the small screen.

Rated as the best adaptation of Batman anywhere outside of comics by IGN and the second-best animated series of all time (after The Simpsons, of course), Batman: The Animated Series appealed to comic-book readers, fans of the recent Tim Burton Batman movies, and new young fans alike

 As part of the DC Super Hero Collection license we will produce a new mini-series of figurines and magazines based on the hit 1992 Batman: The Animated Series. The figurines will be presented at 1:16 scale and feature the main characters from the show in classic poses, and sculpted in the unique art style of the show.

Each figurine will be presented in a window box designed packaging to match the recently re-launched DC Super Hero Collection. The figurine will also come with a 12-page magazine that will feature articles and artwork from the Batman: The Animated Series."
Six seemed a good number for a mini-series. Of course, Batman and the Joker had to be included, but who else? Harley Quinn seemed a cert. The character was created for the series long before she made it to the comic books (and eventually the big screen in 2016's Suicide Squad). So, here was the provisional running order...

Classic villain the Penguin had a great look for the show, rotund, finely dressed, with the monocle providing a sophisticated touch. Catwoman's grey all-in-one jumpsuit and whip bore similarities to her contemporary comic-book portrayal, while a sultry Poison Ivy gave the set a satisfying 50/50 male to female ratio.
That was the easy bit. Next up, in two weeks' time, Part 2: Development, the list gets switched, and finding the perfect pose.

Harley Quinn & Batman Prequel Comic

http://screenrant.com/batman-harley-quinn-movie-comic-prequel/

Fans of DC Comics will have more to look forward to than the animated Batman & Harley Quinn movie, now that an accompanying comic series has been revealed. The early film trailers of Batman, Nightwing, and Harley teaming up to save the world showed that the odd extension of Batman: The Animated Series was worth fans’ attention, but it’s only the middle chapter of a much larger, even more promising story coming from DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
We’re pleased to offer the first exclusive details of the new comic book series HARLEY QUINN AND BATMAN, a prequel telling the tale of how our title characters wound up in the spot where the movie begins. Harley Quinn may be pulled out of prison to help the Dark Knight bring down Poison Ivy, but before that, fans will need to see what got her locked up to begin with. And to make the Digital First series every bit as promising as the film, some of the most proven talent in the extended world of Batman: The Animated Series has been recruited.

 

15 STRANGEST Superhero Movies EVER

http://www.cbr.com/strangest-superhero-movies/?utm_source=CBR-FB-B&utm_medium=Facebook-Distribution&utm_campaign=CBR-FB-B&view=lista

I loved CondorMan as a kid! And I'd love to see the Russian film Guardians! 

Honorable mention to The toxic Avenger! 

Matt Reeves says Ben Affleck is still his Batman

http://batman-news.com/2017/06/26/matt-reeves-ben-affleck-the-batman/

Just a few weeks after DC Films producer Charles Roven said he had “every expectation” that Ben Affleck would star in The Batman, director Matt Reeves confirmed that Affleck is still in the starring role. Check it out in his own words in the Getty interview below.

Matt Reeves confirms Ben Affleck will star in... by BatmanNewsCom

The Face you make.....

New Batmobile from Justice League

The New Batmobile from Justice League?

Happy Friday....Dick

Justice League get manga makeover for new series in Japan

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/06/20/wonder-woman-and-the-rest-of-the-justice-league-get-manga-makeover-for-new-series-in-japan/

In Japanese, the word manga can technically be used to refer to all comic books. In practice, though, “manga” is generally reserved for Japanese-produced books, with fans and professionals often using amekomi, a shortened form of “American comics,” for content originating in the U.S. But this month, the line between manga and amekomi is getting blurred with the beginning of a new series titled Batman and the Justice League, drawn by female manga artist Shiori Teshirogi and serialized in publisher Akita Shoten’s monthly Champion Red manga anthology as of its latest issue, which went on sale June 19.

The War of Jokes and Riddles starts tomorrow in issue #25!

#BatmanRecap: Date night. The War of Jokes and Riddles starts tomorrow in issue #25! pic.twitter.com/dJpPjEhiUz

— DC (@DCComics) June 20, 2017

Los Angeles light up the Batsignal for Adam West

http://batman-news.com/2017/06/16/video-los-angeles-batsignal-adam-west/

In a follow-up from yesterday's post.

Last night the city of Los Angeles, California hosted a special tribute to the late Adam West.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Department Chief Charlie Beck were on hand to light up a Batsignal at City Hall, and Adam West’s Robin, Burt Ward, was also there to say a few words. Check out the highlights in the video.

Bat-Signal to Shine Over L.A.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/adam-west-bat-signal-shine-la-honor-1013680

The bat-signal will shine one final time for a beloved Dark Knight.
The late Adam West will be honored Thursday night with a lighting of the iconic signal in Los Angeles, with Mayor Eric Garcetti and L.A. Police Department Chief Charlie Beck doing the honors.
The public is invited to the event, which will take place at 9 p.m. at City Hall (200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012). West, who played the Caped Crusader on the classic 1960s series Batman, died Saturday at 88.

RIP Adam West #2

I meet Adam West at The Calgary Expo. Got this magazine signed....finally. Had the magazine for about 10 years before I managed to get it signed.