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Things Only Adults Notice In Batman: The Animated Series

"Batman: The Animated Series" has become an animated masterpiece and the show's legacy has proved enduring for decades. Here are the things only adults notice.

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Now The Joker Can Get Pregnant, Because of Course He Can

Now comic books are trying to tell us that men can get pregnant. Seriously.

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10 Things About Batman The Animated Series That Make No Sense

Batman: The Animated Series remains a fan-favorite series among the Dark Knight's fandom, but there are some things that don't add up.

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Why the new Batman embarrasses Christopher Nolan's trilogy

Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' thrilled both audiences and critics. The film starred Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Barry Keoghan and Andy Serkis...

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An Overlong, Emo Batman Bores With Allusions To White Privilege and Dismantling Systems

From the gritty 1970s era look to hints that our hero may suffer from some sort of psychosis, it seems fairly clear that writer/director Matt Reeves wants his Batman reboot to be viewed in the same vein as last year’s brilliant but polarizing “Joker.” The problem is, unlike the latter film, “The Batman” has no artistic courage. It allows mumbled references to “white privilege” and vague allusions to dismantling structures to stand in for a real point of view.

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The Batman: Everyone Who Played The Superhero On The Big Screen, Ranked

Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Kevin Conroy, and more battle to be the best Batman.

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How to Watch All the Batman Movies in Order

The movie franchise started in the 1960’s, and while adaptations have been uneven, Batman has found a way to safely secure a spot in the superhero universe. And with Robert Pattinson’s rendition of the character in 2022’s The Batman—one of our most antic

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DC Accidentally Made Batman Jewish (But Doesn't Talk About It)

When DC introduced Batman's Jewish cousin, Kate Kane, they inadvertently made Bruce Wayne Jewish as well, according to religious tradition.

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Ben Affleck returning as Batman alongside Michael Keaton in The Flash movie

Batman fans from different generations can rejoice in the news that we will see two of the most famous men to don the cape and cowl return to the role in Andy Muschietti's The Flash. Vanity Fair reports that Ben Affleck will return to the role of the Dark

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8 Sci-Fi Cars That Make You Believe Batmobiles and Light Cycles Are Real

Looking inside these classic vehicles from futuristic movies will (almost) make you forget about the Avengers for a minute. 

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The Early History of the Batman TV Series

The original Batman TV series starring Adam West is a classic for many reasons.

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REVIEW: Factory’s 1966 BATCAVE Model Is an Epic Achievement | 13th Dimension, Comics, Creators, Culture

To mix Bat-metaphors, there have been all sorts of wonderful toys released since the Batman ’66 merch deal was nailed down several years ago.

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A Visual Guide to All 37 Villains in the Batman TV Series | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

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Ben Affleck's Batman Future in Doubt as Warner Bros. Plots Franchise | Hollywood Reporter

The studio is working on plans to usher out Affleck’s Batman gracefully, a source says, addressing the change in some shape or form in one of the upcoming DC films.

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Why Adam West Was the One and Only Batman

Rob Sheffield breaks down why Adam West, who died Friday at 88, was the one and only Batman.

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Adam West Remembered by 'Batman' Co-Star Burt Ward | Hollywood Reporter

Ward, who played Robin to West's Batman, looks back at the start of their 52-year friendship.

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Bat-Signal to Shine Over L.A. in Honor of Adam West

Mayor Eric Garcetti will light up the sky Thursday to remember the late 'Batman' actor.

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

MeTV pays tribute to Adam West all day Saturday, June 17

Tune in to see the Batman star in seven different TV series.

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Burt Ward, Seth Green, Julie Newmar Remember Adam West: ‘He Was Truly the Bright Knight’

Burt Ward and Adam West worked together only for a few years on ABC’s “Batman,” but their friendship lasted a half-century. Ward, who played Robin to West’s Batman on the 19…

Science & Technology | Science & Technology

Timelapse Shows the Making of Life-Sized LEGO Batmobile

A life-sized Batmobile made of LEGOs was unveiled today by Chevrolet at the North American International Auto Show. The 17-foot long vehicle is made up of 344,187 bricks.

Humor | Funny Stuff

The Joker's Still Getting Away… Celebrating 50 Years of 'Jingle Bells, Batman Smells'

Why did “Jingle Bells” get this particular spoof? Spike Jones’s uptempo romp, Yogi Yorgesson (“Yingle Bells“), and the Three Stooges (“Jingle Bells Drag“) showed that “Jingle Bells” could be played for broader comedic effect. As writer R

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Review: 'Batman: Return Of The Caped Crusaders' Is (By Default) The Best Batman Movie Of The Year

This homage doubles as a deconstruction which validates the 1960's television show without invalidating any other version of The Dark Knight.

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11 reasons why Adam West is the best Batman ever

Batman has been on the screen since 1943. Now, Ben Affleck has slipped on the cowl to growl and punch his Super Friend, Superman. Affleck is the eighth man to act as Bruce Wayne. He may be the tallest yet, but he is not the best. There can be only one tru

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Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar return for animated 'Batman' movie

Holy nostalgia, Batman! The caped crusader is returning to his 1960s television roots in a new animated feature film Batman: Return of the Caped...

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Warner Bros. is planning 12 more superhero movies after 'Batman v Superman' — here they are

A dozen new comic legends are making their debuts over the next few years.

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9 things you probably missed in 'Batman v Superman' - Business Insider

When you’re watching a movie like "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," there tend to be a lot of cameos, cast members, and easter eggs scattered throughout the film.

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This animated Batman/Superman team-up is better than Dawn of Justice | The Verge

I admit that nostalgia makes me a little biased here, but for my money the DC Animated Universe has done some of the very best storytelling using comic book characters. Superman '78 and The Dark...

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11 reasons Adam West is the best Batman ever

Batman has been on the screen since 1943. Now, Ben Affleck has slipped on the cowl to growl and punch his Super Friend, Superman. Affleck is the eighth man to act as Bruce Wayne. He may be the tallest yet, but he is not the best. There can be only one tru

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Early ‘Batman v Superman’ Reviews: What the Critics Are Saying

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is facing a rocky start ahead of its Friday release. It holds a bleak Rotten Tomatoes percentage.

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Gift Card Holder/Change Purse/Earbud Pouch by MadebyPade on Etsy

Why put your gift cards in an envelope or some cheesy cardboard case that will just get thrown out? These little zipper pouches are the perfect size

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Which Robin Is Dead In Batman V Superman?

Robin is dead when Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice begins.Which Robin, though? That's kind of a mystery.When the film starts, audiences will meet an older Batman with years of experience as a superhero. He'll have battled The Joker already, a

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The One Weapon Batman Has That Can Slow Superman Down In Dawn Of Justice - CINEMABLEND

In order to face Superman on a more equal level, Batman will don that Dark Knight Returns -inspired armor, but it’s this weapon that will give him a real advantage in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice .

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New Batman V Superman Clip Puts Batman On The Ropes

Batman is at Superman’s mercy in a new ‘Batman V Superman’ clip…

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How Batman could create a suit to fight Superman

Batman stands up and shuts down Superman in a fortifying new suit of armor. We break down how he's able to even the odds.

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Poor Superman Has To Answer For Man Of Steel In New Dawn Of Justice Pic - CINEMABLEND

With Zod dead, that leaves Superman left to answer for the events of Man of Steel ’s final battle, and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will finally see him facing official scrutiny.

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11 Best Superhero Rivalries Of All Time

Superheroes might be the good guys, but that doesn't mean they always get along. We take a look at some of the more tenuous superhero rivalries in comic history.

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The final Batman v. Superman trailer is here and it's intense

Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is just a month away, so we have time for one more trailer before the big fight. (Though from an unofficial source, it seems.) Here, we finally get to see the Dark Knight and Man of Steel throw a few good punches at eac

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Superman Unmasks Batman in New 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' Clip

Things don’t look good for the Caped Crusader in the exclusive sneak preview of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice that aired Monday during the fall finale of Fox’s Batman-based crime drama, Gotham.

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How To Find One Of 'Batman: Arkham Knight's' Best Secrets

There's a chance you could come across this naturally, just not for a while. Don't read on if you don't want it spoiled. Batman: Arkham Knight is one big game, spread out over a big city, with certainly no shortage of things to do. Some might argue too m

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Christopher Nolan Talks 'Inception' Ending, Batman and 'Chasing Reality' in Princeton Grad Speech

"The most important thing about Bruce Wayne — yes, he attended Princeton, but he didn't graduate," he said to roaring applause. "So as of tomorrow, you are all already better than Batman!"

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What Happened to the Original Batmobile?

In 1966, George Barris purchased a 1955 experimental Lincoln Futura for $1. In 2013, he sold it for $4.6 million. So where is it now?

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DC Comics announces The Dark Knight 3: The Master Race graphic novel from Frank Miller

Fourteen years after its first sequel, pivotal graphic novel The Dark Knight Returns is getting another: The Dark Knight 3: The Master Race, from comics writer Brian Azzarello and Dark Knight creator Frank Miller himself.

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Christopher Reeve and Adam West Star in the Retro Trailer for Batman v Superman

The first trailer for Batman v Superman was unrelentingly dark, confirming that Zack Snyder’s movie will be a grim and gritty affair despite its comical presumption that a laser-eyed, super-strong alien will have any difficulty disposing with a bill

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Adam West, Burt Ward To Star In New 'Batman' Movie

Holy hamburgers, Batman! Star Trek won’t be the only beloved TV show celebrating a 50th birthday next year. On Jan. 12, 1966, the first episode of Batman with Adam West and Burt Ward premiered on ABC, and it doesn’t look a day over 45.

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8 Early Versions of Famous Fictional Characters | Mental Floss

Every popular movie and TV character has to start somewhere. Here are 8 early versions of famous fictional characters.

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Hollywood in Your 'Hood: See Where Crews Filmed in Chicago in 2014

"Batman v Superman," "Empire" and "Sense8" were among the many productions to film in Chicago last year.

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This Is What Your Favorite Comic Book Characters Would Look Like In The Elizabethan Era

French photographer Sacha Goldberger reimagined characters from popular comic book franchises as they would have appeared in Elizabethan...

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Why We're Just Now Getting the 1960s Batman TV Show on DVD | WIRED

Fans have been waiting decades for the 1960s Batman TV series to arrive on home video. After years of struggle, it's finally being released. Here's why it took so long.

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5 Facts About Batman (with Adam West)!

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5 Facts About Batman (with Adam West)!

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The Latest Batman News Is Both Surprising And Not Surprising At All

Thanks to DC's Diamond Previews solicits for January 2015, the next person to step into the green boots of Batman's sidekick Robin has been revealed. Since it's a spoiler, the reveal is after the jump — but I do feel confident the new Robin's identity w

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J.J. Abrams Mashes Up Star Wars and Batman in Episode VII Tease | TIME

The Millennium Falcon as you've never seen it before! J.J. Abrams made the internet very happy Thursday. The Star Wars director tweeted out a video that at first seems like Episode VII footage, but then becomes something even greater...

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See The Full Batmobile In New 'Batman V Superman' Set Pics!

Get your first full look at the Batmobile from Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.

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25 years later: Whatever happened to the cast and crew of 'Batman?'

Tim Burton's Batman is on the eve of its 25th anniversary celebration on June 23. Were you ever curious what happened to a number of the film's cast and crew members? Look no further...

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Holy moolah, Batman! Man who paid $1 for the original Batmobile sells it at auction $4.6M

The original Batmobile went under the hammer for the first time -- 47 years after its designer built it from an old Lincoln Futura he bought for $1 -- and has sold an eye-popping $4.6 million.