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“People seem to enjoy the idea of me getting scared,” Don Knotts explained in the book Andy and Don. That’s why his first venture into feature films after leaving The Andy Griffith Show was The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, a 1966 comedy scripted by two of the sitcom’s writers and bearing more than a passing resemblance to “The Haunted House,” a Season Four episode that let Knotts show off his bug-eyed, terrified trembling to full effect.

But there’s one scene in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken that would never fly on the sitcom. After Knotts’ nervous character, Luther, is chased away from a cobweb-covered organ by a brood of animated bats, he discovers a painting of a woman who’s been stabbed with bloody garden shears. Luther’s eyes go wide, and then he faints.

If you think that sounds like Barney Fife behavior, think again. The Andy...

Michael Madsen thinks he had the chops to play the Batman. And honestly? He might not be wrong. Best known for slicing off ears in Reservoir Dogs, swinging swords in Kill Bill, and just generally looking like a guy you don’t want to owe money to, Madsen has had a long, fascinating career filled with cool-guy roles. He’s worked with Quentin Tarantino, stood alongside Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco, got sentimental in Free Willy, and even found himself in Thelma & Louise. But capes and cowls? Not really his thing—unless you count his turn as Lieutenant Harvey Bullock in the Batman: Dying Is Easy fan film. Still, during a recent appearance on One Bad Movie Podcast, hosted by The Usual Suspects star Stephen Baldwin, Madsen dropped this little Bat-bomb: “I would’ve made a great Batman. It just wasn’t meant to happen.” Image Credit: Custom image...

Certain actors come to define certain roles, and that goes double for comic book movies. After 2008's "Iron Man" changed Hollywood forever and re-energized star Robert Downey Jr.'s career, the man spent the next decade convincing us all that he just is Iron Man. On the DC side of things, many would say that Christopher Reeve did the same thing with his "Superman" movies, even though his final outing as the Man of Steel, 1987's "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace," became an infamous superhero movie that even Reeve regretted making.

While we're on the subject of DC, there is one man that can surely claim to rival Reeve: Kevin Conroy. The late actor inhabited the Dark Knight beginning with 1992's "Batman: The Animated Series" and went on to play the role across multiple projects, from other DC Animated Universe shows to video games and even in live-action as...

The Batman: Arkham games are one of the best video game franchises in all of history. The series literally pulls you into Gotham, turns you into the Dark Knight himself, and gives you everything you need to become the best superhero in the entire DC universe.

While all the Arkham games have a special place in our hearts, Batman: Arkham Origins gets some extra brownie points because it includes Detective Harvey Bullock in the game. You heard us right, Harvey Bullock, the fun, goofy, and corrupt cop in Gcpd. Let’s delve deeper into this and find out more about him in the game and how important he is.

Arkham Origins gave importance to the most goofy detective in the Gcpd

Batman: Arkham Origins came out with a bang when it was first released back in 2013. The game made by WB Games Montreal was the third installment in the franchise,...

Back in the 1970s, Hanna-Barbera's animated sitcom Wait Till Your Father Gets Home ran for three seasons with 48 total episodes airing during its run. After more than five decades since the show's premiere, Wait Till Your Father Gets Home can be revisited with its resurrection on a modern format.

Early next year, the Warner Archive Collection will release the complete series of Wait Till Your Father Gets Home on Blu-ray on Jan. 28, 2025. The series was previously set for its Blu-ray release in November before getting a delay, but its street date is now revealed. Previously, only the first season of the series was given an official release on physical media, hitting DVD back in 2007. The new release on Blu-ray will mark the first time the complete series will be made available on physical media.

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Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman #154!Everything Batman knows is turning on its head as one of his oldest allies has just become the number one suspect in a brutal murder case. The Dark Knight may have survived the events of Absolute Power, but his darkest days may be ahead of him.

In the days following Waller's coup, Gotham has changed, both due to Batman's public works projects and the Riddler's company revitalizing the city. But as forces fight for control of Gotham, its leader, Mayor Christopher Nakano, has been shot and killed by an unknown assailant. Now Batman is digging into this mystery and its pointing him in a shocking direction.

Jim Gordon is a Suspect in Batman's Latest Murder Case Was Gordon Seeing Mayor Nakano's Wife?

In Batman #154 by Chip Zdarsky, Carmine Di Digandomencio, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles, the Gotham City Police Department is on high alert...

Warning: Contains Potential Spoilers for Batman #154!Fans of the Dark Knightand even those outside his fanbaseknow Dynamic Duo typically refers to Batman and Robin. But Gotham Citys streets are in for a shake-up as Batmans Original partner steps back into the spotlight, forcing the Boy Wonder out of his role as half of this iconic team.

...this might surprise some who assumed Batmans earliest allies were Alfred Pennyworth or Dick Grayson.

With a release date of November 6, 2024, Batman #154 by Chip Zdarsky, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles launches part two of The Dying City arc, centering on the murder mystery of Gothams mayor. This time, its not the Dark Knight and Robin arriving on the scene but former Commissioner James Gordonnow a private investigatorat Batmans side.

Issue #153 marked Gordons return to the spotlight, but issue #154 solidifies his partnership with Batman even further, especially when Detective Harvey Bullock calls the pair the Dynamic Duo.

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"Batman: Caped Crusader" was developed by "Batman: The Animated Series" co-creator Bruce Timm, with veteran Batman comic scribes like Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka in the writers' room. Despite its familiar creative staff, "Caped Crusade" wound up making plenty of changes to Gotham City.

Take the villain of the first episode: the Penguin — but not as we usually know him. The "Batman: Caped Crusader" Penguin is gender-swapped from Oswald Cobblepot to Oswalda (Minnie Driver). She's got the trademark umbrella and beak-y nose, but Oswalda is neither the gentleman super-villain like most past Penguins, the repellent weirdo as played by Danny DeVito in "Batman Returns," or the waddling criminal upstart currently played by a costumed Colin Farrell in HBO's "The Penguin." The "Caped Crusader" Penguin is like an upper-crust Mags Bennett (Margo Martindale), the Kentucky mob boss villain of "Justified" season...

DC Comics has launched its own version of Marvel's Ultimate Universe with its Absolute line of comics, and Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta kicked that off in style with today's Absolute Batman #1. 

The issue opens with Alfred Pennyworth arriving in Gotham City; he appears to be a secret agent of some sort and has been sent home to assess the threat posed by the "Party Animals" crime gang. His motorbike is stolen and his daughter, Julia, wants nothing to do with him. 

A bulked-up Bruce Wayne is found working out in Croc's Gym. Run by Waylon Jones (Killer Croc in the main DC Universe), we learn he went to school with Eddie, Harvey, Oz, and Selina, characters who are now his friends and allies rather than Batman's greatest enemies. 

A new take on Black Mask runs the Party Animals and appears to have an alien wife and child. He...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for "Joker: Folie à Deux" and "Gotham."

In Todd Phillips' 2019 "Joker," Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) is a nobody, in the sense that he is made to feel that his dreams and hopes amount to nothing, like that of a non-entity. There are some worthwhile layers to this character study, as Arthur is shaped by cyclical abuse and trauma, which he initially attempts to stifle by attempting to make people laugh. However, one bad joke after another escalates into a killing spree, and before he can even process what has happened, he evolves into a symbol of anarchy in Gotham, inadvertently infecting others with his madness. He starts as the Joker, but his life-altering act of infamy morphs the individual into an idea, shared freely among those obsessed with what they think he stands for, creating many who aspire to be Jokers.

Although this idea is...

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The following contains spoilers for Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1, now streaming on Prime Video.

Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1 puts DC's newest Batman through the mental and physical wringer. Hamish Linklater's Bruce Wayne is cutting his teeth in a noir story that nods to properties such as Batman: Year Zero and Batman: Year One. As these early days unfold, Batman has a myriad of villains to battle.

Some are...

Batman: Caped Crusader offers a grim, grounded version of Gotham City, inspired by 1940s crime thrillers and original comics. The series embraces film noir ethos, showcasing a corrupt Gotham City filled with crime and few honest individuals. Batman: Caped Crusader pairs well with the Fleischer Brothers' Superman cartoons, capturing the essence of their respective heroes.

The following reveals major spoilers for Batman: Caped Crusader, now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Batman: Caped Crusader doesn't appear at first glance to be part of a larger DC Universe. Its grim and grounded version of Gotham City draws from the mysteries and crime thrillers of the 1940s, as inspired by the original comics from Bill Finger and Bob Kane. This doesn't leave much room for anyone outside Batman's circle of characters. Kryptonian refugees and Amazon princesses may be a step too far for this world, where cynicism prevails, and good people are few and far between.

Bruce Timm, renowned for his legendary work in Batman: The Animated Series, is known for his nuanced and authentically gritty portrayals of Batman and his universe. However, in a recent turn of events, the legendary animator raised a point of critique of Fox’s Gotham series. The reason is the show’s casting choice for Commissioner Gorden.

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In the show, Commissioner Gordon is portrayed by Ben McKenzie, an actor whom Timm felt was more good-looking than what the character traditionally demanded.

Bruce Timm Takes Aim at Gotham Series in New Interview

Bruce Timm is undoubtedly an iconic figure in Batman animation and has set an unparalleled standard. Further, in a recent The Wrap interview, he detailed how Harvey Bullock’s role in the series deviated from established characterization and how the Gotham Series, which premiered in 2014, brought in a good-looking Commissioner Gordon,...

Knowing that it is a spiritual sequel to the iconic Batman: The Animated Series, for many fans and critics, excitement has already been running high for the newest animated series on Prime Video: Batman: Caped Crusader.

For some, this series created by Bruce Timm and Paul Dini redefined animated superhero storytelling between 1992 and 1995 because of its darker, more sophisticated approach. It gave us some of the most iconic characters, such as Harley Quinn, and set the scene for some unforgettable stories like Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Hence, with this predecessor by its side, the bar was raised remarkably high for the new series.

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Years ago, the creators of Batman: The Animated Series were approached about coming back to the show.

A clip from Batman: Caped Crusader sees a burning building. Before this, the first clip teased Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle's relationship.

The clip begins with Batman firing a rope and going back into the building. This is followed by Commissioner Gordon and Renee Montoya finding two fellow officers, with Gordon asking where Arnold Flass and Harvey Bullock are, to which one officer affirms that he doesn't know, going to further note that they split up. Gordon then gets a message on his walkie-talkie that Batman is "moving towards the top floors," and tells Renee to get the officers out and look for more on the way down.

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The following contains spoilers for Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1, now streaming on Prime Video.

It's a great time to be a Batman fan. Matt Reeves has a new movie in the pipeline, the Colin Farrell Penguin TV series is coming, and James Gunn's new Dcu has another Dark Knight story due soon. Additionally, Warner Bros. Animation is offering up Batman: Caped Crusader for those who can't get enough of one of pop culture's biggest icons.

The 10-episode series on Prime Video features Hamish Linklater as Bruce Wayne in his early days as Batman. He's trying to root out corruption in Gotham, while battling street-level thugs and supernatural threats. It builds to a chaotic ending...

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Everything you need to know about Batman: Caped Crusader happens in the opening credits. Sepia-tone shots of Batman glowering from a rooftop or skulking through empty rooms give way to images of the Gotham police office and gangsters firing tommy guns, all set to a moody, mournful score. Fancy art-deco script introduces the creatives involved, including producer credits for J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves.

Then there’s Bruce Timm, whose influence on the series is unquestionable from the moment the credits scene kicks off. Caped Crusader plays like an updated version of the great Batman: The Animated Series, which Timm created with Eric Radomski. Male characters may not have the same barrel chests and female figures don’t all have hourglass shapes, but the same linework and designs from the ’90s show is present. Each frame appears painted on black matte paper again,...

While the first eight episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader were about Gotham’s greatest detective solving various crimes in the city, the ending episodes focused on Harvey Dent and Rupert Thorne’s rivalry, where the latter sent his henchman Tony Zucco to throw acid on Dent after Gotham’s famous Da betrayed him in the court of law. [Spoiler Alert] After the incident, he lost sight of his own humanity and became a slave of his alter ego. Dent, seeking vengeance, became Two-Face and started killing Thorne’s men in cold blood to make them pay for their crimes. Throughout season 1, the animated series slowly built up the arcs of various prominent characters such as Commissioner James Gordon, his daughter and private lawyer, Barbara, Police Officer Renee Montoya, Da Harvey Dent, Mobster Rupert Thorne, and last but not least, our very own Caped Crusader, Batman. So, without any further ado, let’s...

Looking back, the early nineties were the best of times and worst of times for Batman fans. In 1989, fans got their first big-budget Hollywood Batman movie, followed by the 1992 sequel Batman Returns. Both of these films boasted A-list talent and made huge money. But they weren’t really interested in Batman, at least not the guy that comic book readers loved.

But 1992 saw the launch of Batman: The Animated Series, a cartoon that gave fans some of the best ever tales of the Dark Knight, in any media. Created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, The Animated Series took some visual cues from Burton’s movies, especially in its designs for Catwoman and the Penguin, but it was grounded in the Bronze Age comics by Dennis O’Neil and Neal Adams as well as 1940s cinema.

Taking a lead from the Fleischer Brothers’ Superman cartoons, Timm and Radomski insisted upon smooth animation for their project,...

Although there has been a plethora of onscreen adaptations of the Batman mythos, to many, the 1992 series still remains the definitive version of the character and his rouges’ gallery. While most of it had to do with Bruce Timm and Paul Dini’s brilliance, one cannot undermine the contribution of the amazing voice cast, which involved the likes of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Arleen Sorkin, etc.

For that, we have Andrea Romano to thank, who served as casting and voice director on the acclaimed show. However, getting the tone of the show right took Romano a while, as this was unlike anything she had been part of before.

Getting Bruce Timm’s Vision Right Took Andrea Romano a Few Episodes

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It’s hard to separate Batman from his dark brooding identity nowadays, but this wasn’t exactly the case three decades back. Andrea Romano, who...

Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, the catalysts for Injustice's story, meet their brutal ends at the hands of the Joker in Injustice Year One #1. Heroes like Dan Turpin, Commissioner Gordon, and Harvey Bullock join Batman's fight against Superman's Regime, facing tragic deaths. Alfred Pennyworth, a loyal ally to Batman, meets a gruesome end at the hands of Zsasz, showing the high cost of the Injustice universe's war.

Injustice: Gods Among Us is an alternate DC Comics story where the Justice League splits into two factions and goes to war after the Joker brainwashes Superman into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis. This comic series created by Tom Taylor, Axel Gimnez, Mike S. Miller, and Jeremy Raapack features a five-year war between Supermans One Earth Regime and Batmans Insurgency. Followed by a sequel with Injustice 2, this huge event leads to many heroes losing their lives.

Earth-49 aka the Injustice universe...

From Adam West in the ’60s to Robert Pattinson in 2022, a plethora of iterations of Batman have been presented onscreen since the character’s inception. But while most of them are great in their own right, nobody quite embodied the spirit of the caped crusader like the late Kevin Conroy, who is still considered by many to be the definitive version of Batman.

However, Conroy wasn’t the initial choice to voice the character, and even when he was considered for the part, the actor was interested in voicing other characters, which ended up frustrating Andrea Romano.

Kevin Conroy’s Interest in Other Characters Frustrated Andrea Romano

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While Troy Baker, Will Arnett, and Jensen Ackles have proven to be pretty great when it comes to voicing the caped crusader, for most, Kevin Conroy is Batman’s voice. But back in the ’90s, when voice...

"Batman: The Animated Series" has many artistic fathers. Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" film, of course, but also the Fleischer Studios Superman cartoons of the 1940s, the Art Deco movement (which the skyscrapers of Gotham City are made in the visage of), and film noir.

Noir is a film genre characterized by dark high-contrast shadows ("noir" means "black" in French) shot in black-and-white, featuring urban settings, crime (whether the lead is on the wrong or right side of the law), beautiful but duplicitous women, and nefarious schemes gone awry. Noir sprouted up in the 1930s-40s, when most films were black-and-white and pulp novels, from thrillers and to detective stories, were easy fodder for Hollywood adaptations. The storytelling motifs of those books were thus intertwined with Hollywood's biting black-and-white style.

"Batman: The Animated Series" was made in color (the villains have costumes running the whole rainbow spectrum), but it was drawn...

There’s no denying that Kevin Conroy left an indelible mark on superhero media.

As the definitive voice of DC Comics’ Batman/Bruce Wayne in most animated iterations, films and shows included, and video games, his absence continues to be mourned. Not only was he deemed the ultimate Batman actor, but his perspective on the character showcased the nuance with which the Batman: The Animated Series alum depicted him.

Kevin Conroy understands Batman the best. Credit: @realkevinconroy6/Instagram; Warner Bros. Animation

What best exemplified how he tackled the role was a reply he gave in an interview once during the 2018 New York Comic Con.

With this one response, the late actor revealed his understanding of the masked vigilante, showcasing the complexity inherent to the moniker. This didn’t merely help in highlighting what makes the character so distinct and timeless, but also proved that nobody quite deciphered the duality of...

Gotham Season 2 had tonal issues, with silly villains and jarring violence. Gotham Season 3 struggled to juggle multiple storylines but had strong performances. Gotham Season 5 provided a colorful conclusion with iconic costumes and stunning visuals.

As far as superhero television goes, Gotham was a surprisingly consistent show. Chronicling the history of pre-Batman Gotham city through the lense of a police procedural, the series slowly introduced some of Batman's most iconic villains, as well as some original creations, via a young James Gordon. Running for five seasons on Fox, Gotham ran the gamut of tone and format, going from a "monster-of-the-week" style series presenting Detective Gordon with varied cases to a heavily serialized drama spanning the absolute breadth of the Batman mythos.

Following Gotham's finale at the end of the fifth season, it's interesting to see how the five runs the series had on network television compare to one another. Early seasons...

Batman '89 comics continue the Tim Burton universe, referencing Burton's movies while ignoring the Joel Schumacher sequels. The new sequel, Batman '89: Echoes, pays homage to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight with a scene inspired by the film's opening. The series expands on the concept of Batman-inspired vigilantes taking over Gotham, embodying his legacy of fear and bringing chaos to the streets.

Warning: Spoilers for Batman '89: Echoes #1!As Gotham suffers through a period without the Caped Crusader in the continuity of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman movie, vigilante civilians take his place in a seeming nod to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. DC's Batman '89 comics serve as the official continuation of the Burtonverse, acknowledging Batman and Batman Returns while neglecting Joel Schumacher's Batman sequels. The series and its new sequel Echoes are largely influenced by film projects that fell into Development Hell, like Tim Burton's Batman Continues and Batman Triumphant.

Batman: The Animated Series has introduced many memorable characters and expanded Batman's mythology, with some, like Harley Quinn, even making it into the comics and movies. Some notable characters from the animated series, like Man-Bat, The Ventriloquist and Scarface, and Baby-Doll, have yet to be adapted in live-action films. Characters like Harvey Bullock, Roland Dagget, The Mad Hatter, The Gray Ghost, The Phantasm, Batgirl, and Nightwing have made significant appearances in the animated series but have not been given the same treatment in movies.

Batman: The Animated Series has always done an amazing job bringing to life The Dark Knight's allies and villains, something the live-action films have sometimes struggled with. Batman has one of the most expansive and well-known cast of related characters in all of DC Comics, giving his films and TV shows plenty to work with. In many cases, the critically adored animated series has made...

Batman's origin story is a tale as old as comic book time.

A dark and depressing alley. The gunshots. The falling pearls from a broken necklace. A need to take down criminals and a fascination with bats.

Bruce Wayne's journey to become Gotham City's protector has been everywhere, from film to gaming to TV. But it was the series on Fox that has a special place in our hearts: Gotham.

Gotham ran for five seasons from 2014 to 2019. The show, which you can watch online via TV Fanatic, followed many iconic characters in Batman lore years before Bruce put on the mask.

You got the seriousness of The Dark Knight mixed in with some fun comic book campiness. It was a best of both worlds that left passionate Batman fans divided over which tone they wanted.

The great thing about Gotham is that it fully embraced the antics of Gotham City.

As Matt Reeves' trilogy continues with The Batman - Part II, Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne could benefit from some more allies in his Gotham crusade. Being a younger Dark Knight in the early years of his career, there's some uncertainty regarding whether The Batman will ever gain a sidekick like Robin. However, there are plenty of characters in Gotham who could still come alongside to support the Caped Crusader.

Following 2022's The Batman, Bruce Wayne has three primary allies: Alfred Pennyworth, Lieutenant Jim Gordon, and Selina Kyle's Catwoman. However, Batman could and should gain more supporters as his crusade evolves throughout the Batman trilogy from director Matt Reeves. After all, there are plenty of people in the existing Batman mythos with and without masks who want to see Gotham lifted from its darkness just as Bruce Wayne does. Here are five characters from the comics who'd fit The Batman...

Warning: The following contains Spoilers for Gotham Knights season 1, episode 3, "Under Pressure."An unexpected Batman villain was added to the kill count of the Court of Owls in Gotham Knights, the latest person to fall prey to Gotham City's infamous secret society. While the show is centered on the narrative hook of exploring the fallout of Bruce Wayne's murder, it's become clear that the Court is causing trouble for anyone that stands in the way of their yet-to-be-revealed end goal. Only three episodes in, bodies are starting to pile up.

The death of one long-time Batman villain, however, was completely unexpected given how much they'd already been set up as a villain to both the teen heroes framed for Bruce Wayne/Batman's murder and as an obstacle to Harvey Dent doing his job. A seemingly central antagonist being taken out certainly opens the door to more unexpected deaths, whether they...

The Batman - Part II can reuse one Birds of Prey hero and bring Renee Montoya into its detective story. Matt Reeves' The Batman successfully rebooted the Dark Knight once again on the big screen by focusing more on the idea that Bruce Wayne is the world's greatest detective. Robert Pattinson's Batman investigated the various clues left by Riddler (Paul Dano) to uncover secrets about Gotham's history and the criminal system. The film noir approach to the character should continue with The Batman 2 after the first film's success, allowing Bruce Wayne, Jim Gordon (Jeffrey Wright), and others to embark on a new detective story.

Much of The Batman 2's story is still a mystery, but it is expected that Batman will encounter other characters from DC comics in the process. This could include some candidates for The Batman 2's villain. However, the first film set up Bruce to...

Billy Dee Williams plays Harvey Dent in 1989’s Batman, but his in-continuity story did not end after the film. 1989's Batman is one of the superhero genre’s most influential films, helping to establish the modern superhero blockbuster that dominates pop culture to this day. After 1992’s controversial Batman Returns, Burton’s Batman continuity continued with Joel Schumacher’s more lighthearted Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, but these films now comprise one of two branching timelines following the events of Returns. The other continuity, which includes Sam Hamm’s Batman ’89 comics and the upcoming Dceu film The Flash, continues the story of William’s Harvey Dent, including his transformation into Two-Face.

Billy Dee Williams notably accepted the offer to play Harvey Dent in Batman because he believed he would be playing Two-Face in a future installment. Williams played the role of Dent well but unfortunately never got to play a live-action Two-Face,...

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Batman and The Joker: The Deadly Duo #1!It seems that there's more than meets the eye when it comes to Batman. The Dark Knight proves once and for all that he has a more playful side than fans ever thought int Batman and The Joker: The Deadly Duo #1.

In Bruce Wayne's mission to protect Gotham City from the various evils that wish it harm, the man has developed quite a reputation for his night-faring alter ego. Everyone who has ever met Batman knows that he's one of the most serious crime-fighters that has ever lived. His stoicism is unwavering, even around his closest allies in the Bat-Family. Bruce keeps up his unflappable persona nearly 24/7, and it's really reaffirmed his status as one of the more cold heroes in the DC Universe. Friend and foe alike all see the Dark Knight as possibly the most serious hero who has ever lived.

The troubled hero Red Hood has had a number of partners in his career, but one potential ally might just piss off Batman more than any other. Despite Bruce Wayne's distaste for the man, Harvey Bullock might be the perfect partner for Jason Todd.

In his time working as a vigilante, Jason has teamed up with plenty of fellow crime fighters. As Robin, Todd worked alongside Batman for years until his death at the hands of the Joker. After coming back to life, Jason did things solo, until he began reaching out for new allies. As Red Hood, Jason Todd briefly recruited a girl named Scarlet and later teamed up with two different sets of partners under his 'Outlaws' gang. Since then, Jason has been primarily working with the Bat-Family, having finally toned down his more lethal methods. But it seems that what Red Hood lacks is a confidante he can truly trust.

It's that time of the month when I have to deliver the unfortunate news that a collection of your favorite movies and television shows are leaving Netflix. I'm including the holdovers currently sitting in your watchlist that you swore you would watch eight months ago. If you haven't already, you best get to it because at the end of September, the streaming behemoth is going to eliminate the choice for you.

Every streaming service goes through this process every month and Netflix is no different. Licenses for all of these projects expire, which leaves the streamer no choice but to purge it from the site. It happens! Netflix can be home to its own share of bad press, but at least the movies and television shows leaving the platform don't come directly from their own catalog of original titles, unlike some folks. Here are a few that you may want...

This article contains Peacemaker spoilers.

The Peacemaker finale had at least two more scenes that we’ve added to the long list of “I can’t believe they filmed that” shots this show pulled off. It also made a huge change in the status quo for the Dceu’s clandestine services.

After Peacemaker, Vigilante, and the gang successfully blew up the cow Without resorting to using the Scabies Helmet, Adebayo held a press conference to set the record straight. She counteracted the butterflies’ accusations against Peacemaker, and in the process exposed her mother, Amanda Waller, and the entire Task Force X operation to the entire world.

If you’re thinking “that probably won’t end well for the team,” you’re right! There’s some comics history to the Suicide Squad being outed, and none of it’s good.

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I had promised myself I would steer away from Batman titles for awhile, as there are just too darn many of them. I love the character and his extended family of characters, but the absolute flood of bat-titles at the moment just screams corporate cash grab. As with most things I try to give up, however, I failed at the first attempt. This book came on the schedule, digitally speaking, and it was just too tempting. The cover looked intriguing, the promo blurb was promising, and it had a solid creative team. I justify my backtracking on the grounds that if the quality is good, then a large amount of books based around one character can be justified. As with the 1990’s crash, you tend to find things start that way, then it just becomes a case...

The hashtag #SaveGotham is trending on Twitter as fans band together in an attempt to revive the Batman prequel series. Originally premiering on Fox in 2014, the show concluded its run after five seasons in 2019. There's been no indication that the world of Gotham will ever be expanded with some kind of continuation or spinoff series, but that isn't stopping thousands of fans from trying to make it happen.

"This show was the highlight of my week for the years it was on," tweeted one fan. "It wasn't always perfect, but it provided a much-needed escape from reality that I would like to have again."

This show was the highlight of my week for the years it was on. It wasn't always perfect, but it provided a much-needed escape from reality that I would like to have again.#SaveGothamhttps://t.co/9mEs468WBm

— Rachel Reviews Everything (@RR_EVERYTHING) May 15, 2021

I'm gonna say it again.

A crowdfunded Batman fan film has gone viral, pulling in over 2.5 million views just days after its release on YouTube. Called Batman: Dying Is Easy, the 25-minute short is directed by Aaron Schoenke and Sean Schoenke. Michael Madsen and other celebrities also make surprise appearances in the movie. As it's free to watch on YouTube, you can watch the short in its entirety in the video below.

"Batman and Joker have always had such an interested psychological relationship, it's those dark concepts that make the characters so interesting," the movie description reads. The majority of the movie focuses on a war of words between Batman and Joker at Arkham Asylum for what could be their final encounter, as the Clown Prince of Crime learns that he is dying.

Kevin Porter plays Batman with co-director Aaron Schoenke also starring as Joker. Reservoir Dogs star Michael Madsen co-stars as Gcpd detective Harvey Bullock,...

Written by Alan Burnett, Paul Dini | Art by Ty Templeton | Published by DC Comics

If you weren’t excited to see this book hit the stands, then you can just collect up all your stuff and get out right now. Batman: The Animated Series, which aired in the early to mid 1990′s, is probably the most beloved of animated shows, and its influence on comics in general has been huge. Some people will still swear it has the best depiction of Batman, in any medium, full stop, and it’s not easy to argue with that. Some of you younger fans may be thinking, so what, an old animated show, means nothing to me. Like the character of Renee Montoya? First appeared in the show. How about Harley Quinn? Yep, show first, comics later. There are also too many continuity changes and changes of style to mention here but, huge influence as I said.

Considering how Gotham concluded its five-season run this past spring, I’m not sure if I’m ready to think about any sort of primetime rival just yet. On the other hand, I’m totally down for DC continuing it as a comic book series just as they once did with Smallville, but that’s a discussion we’ve already had at length.

Regardless, nothing can stop diehard fans from wanting more or dreaming of what the future might bring. In fact, when the cast reunited for a panel conducted at DragonCon in Atlanta, they were asked about the possibility of a revival down the line.

Here’s what Harvey Bullock himself, Donal Logue, had to say when confronted with that question:

“I think if the other people were involved, we’d absolutely be down to do it together. It would just get funky if it was [without them]. We were really...

Gotham recently wrapped up its fifth and final season with a time jump and the reveal of Batman, albeit briefly. Although the series itself varied in quality, it was never afraid to gamble on more adventurous storylines and challenge its strong leading cast with multiple roles. However, it seems unlikely that we’ll be seeing more of the Gotham cast in future incarnations of the Dark Knight, at least according to recent interviews at Dragon Con in Atlanta.

A number of the stars discussed their time on Gotham and future plans while at the convention, including David Mazouz (Bruce Wayne), Sean Pertwee (Alfred Pennyworth), Robin Lord Taylor (Oswald Cobblepot), Maggie Geha (Ivy Pepper) and Donal Logue (Harvey Bullock). Logue was particularly keen to point out the need to keep their universes separate from other takes on Batman, commenting as so on being approached by Warner Bros. or DC to appear...

Exclusive: Donal Logue and Kate Walsh have been set to star in Sometime Other Than Now, an indie drama written and being directed by Dylan McCormick. Shooting is underway in East New York on the pic being produced by Monolith Pictures’ Michael Goodin, Riverbend Pictures’ Stan Erdreich and Small Victories Productions’ Jackie Filer.

The plot revolves around Logue’s Sam, who after his motorcycle is damaged in an apparent crash into the ocean becomes stranded in a small New England town, where he finds refuge at a run-down motel looked after by Kate (Walsh), a similarly burnt-out, lost soul. The mystery around Sam’s presence in town unravels when it’s discovered his estranged daughter, Audrey (Trieste Dunn), lives there, and he hasn’t seen her in 25 years.

As he tries to bridge the gap between the little girl he left long ago and the woman who grew up without her father,...

Gotham ended up resonating far better with audiences than many anticipated. The show was originally intended to focus on Jim Gordon's rise from rookie detective to Gcpd Commissioner, while also providing insight into the gradual evolution of Batman's rogues' gallery and of Bruce Wayne himself. In season one, each episode was essentially a case-of-the-week for Jim Gordon and his partner Harvey Bullock, with subplots for Gotham's criminal underworld and Bruce Wayne happening at the same time.

Though Gordon remained at the forefront, the show ended up switching gears as they adopted more serialized storytelling and placed more emphasis on the rise of villains like the Penguin and Riddler, and most importantly with Bruce's journey toward ultimately becoming Batman. The series seemed to embrace the craziness and eccentricity of its characters and setting more and more, allowing the show to find its identity. Gotham received a devoted fan following, all...

Take a look at the latest incarnation of DC Comics' 'Caped Crusader' and 'Catwoman' from the Season 5 finale episode of the vicious 'Batman' - prequel TV series "Gotham" that aired April 25, 2019 on Fox:

Cast includes Ben McKenzie as 'Detective James Gordon', Donal Logue as 'Harvey Bullock', David Mazouz as 'Bruce Wayne...

...Camren Bicondova as 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman', Morena Baccarin as 'Leslie Thompkins', Sean Pertwee as 'Alfred', Robin Lord Taylor as 'The Penguin'...

...Erin Richards as 'Barbara Kean', Cory Michael Smith as 'Edward Nygma'/'the Riddler', Jessica Lucas as 'Tabitha Galavan'...

...Chris Chalk as 'Lucius Fox', Drew Powell as 'Butch Gilzean'/'Solomon Grundy', Alexander Siddig as 'Ra's Ah Ghul and Crystal Reed as 'Sofia Falcone'.

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Exclusive: Coming off his starring role in Gotham, Donal Logue has been tapped as the male lead opposite Anna Kendrick in Dummy, a comedy for Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman’s short-form video platform Quibi from Deadbeat co-creator Cody Heller and independent studio wiip.

Created by Heller, Dummy is a buddy comedy that follows an aspiring writer (Kendrick) and her boyfriend’s (Logue) sex doll. It will be a serialized movie-length story told in chapters of under 10 minutes in length.

Kendrick, Heller and Tricia Brock executive produce. Brock also directs.

Donal most recently starred as Harvey Bullock in Warner Bros. TV-produced Gotham, which ran for five seasons on Fox. He’s also known for his work on Sons of Anarchy, Vikings, Copper and the cult series Terriers. Logue is repped by UTA, Kipperman Management and Shep Rosenman.

Quibi has been building an inaugural slate of programming featuring A-list talent in front and behind the camera,...

If you tuned in for last night’s series finale of Gotham, then you were witness to the emergence of Batman in a city that couldn’t need him more. In a sense, the appropriately titled “The Beginning…” felt like a second pilot. Because of that, I’m among those supporting the idea of DC continuing the story as a comic book, but the ball is ultimately in their court.

Speaking of the Dark Knight, his big reveal was undoubtedly something viewers had been looking forward to witnessing since the series initially premiered. After all, what’s the point of doing a TV show if you’re not going to give us the ultimate payoff in the end?

So, if you’d like to relive the final five minutes of the concluding episode, then be sure to check out the video embedded at the top of this article. Not only...

Nanananananana Batman!  After seasons and seasons of waiting, Batman has officially arrived on Gotham, bringing an end to the lengthy origin story of the caped crusader and all his best villains pals. The series finale picked up 10 years after Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) left Gotham, right before he was reportedly about to return, and right before one Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor) was about to be released from prison.  As Oswald got out and put together his soon-to-be iconic Penquin ensemble, Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) was investigating some mysterious figure flapping around the city and also trying to clear Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue) from being framed for murder, and then he had to save his...

Spoiler Alert: This story contains details of tonight’s Gotham series finale.

“I just think the DC Universe is so incredibly deep and vivid, and I’m a big fan of it all,” says Gotham executive producer Danny Cannon of the world that spawned the inspiration for the Fox series that came to a Dark Knight conclusion tonight. “I don’t think there’s any limitations for what DC can do right now. I really don’t.”

In that vein, “The Beginning …” episode penned by showrunner John Stephens on Thursday brought the Bruno Heller-developed Batman backstory show to its logical end with a 10-year time jump from last week and bumping right up against the canon of the Caped Crusader.

Bruce Wayne is back in town, a collection of villains have broken out of the dreaded Arkham Asylum including a certain killer clown and Detective Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue...

The bird has been sprung from his cage, and just in time to see how it all ends.

In TheWrap’s exclusive clip from Thursday’s series finale of “Gotham,” Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor) has been released from prison and is walking out of his jail cell to a slew of Gotham’s press, dressed in all the penguin-suit glory fans of Fox’s Batman prequel series have been waiting for.

When he’s asked by a journalist about the first thing he’ll do now that he’s a free man, he responds: “I will lay flowers on the grave of my beloved mother.”

However, when the topic of Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) — and how Gordon put him in prison — comes up, Cobblepot says this: “The best revenge against Jim Gordon will be a life spent serving the city I love.”

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