Superhero replacements are not just commonplace but virtually inevitable, with the endless serial nature of comic book storytelling necessitating endless twists, turns, and reinventions – which sometimes even means replacing individuals under that iconic mask. Sometimes, it works out, like when Jane Foster brought new meaning to the title of Almighty Thor, but most of the time…
The Caped Crusader has remained a beloved figure in comic books and has been a staple on the silver screen for many years. To many a DC fan’s delight, this doesn’t show any sign of stopping, with Robert Patterson now playing our favorite husky-voiced hero. And yet, even with the good, comes the not-so-great – plot holes. Below, fans have…
If you look back through Batman’s history in comics, television, and film, he boasts an impressive rogues gallery. Batman may possess the most formidable enemies in all of comics, including a whole mess of underrated Batman villains. They run the gamut of personalities and oddball characteristics, making them perfect comparisons for the zodiac. While it’s easy to…
Why do so many people hate Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 3? Released in 2007, the final movie in the Raimi trilogy has always had a mixed reputation among fans and critics alike, but the reasons for this are actually more juicy than you might have imagined. Let’s rewind time and go behind the scenes to better…
While Batman Returns is viewed favorably today in 2024, back in 1992, its macabre charm wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Eager for a change, Warner Bros. decided to take the Batman franchise in a new direction with Batman Forever, placing Joel Schumacher at the helm for a lighter, more family-friendly approach. Swapping directors wasn’t the…
It’s hard to argue that Batman doesn’t take the cake when it comes to having the best rogues gallery in comics. The Joker, Two-Face, Bane, Riddler, Poison Ivy…the list of incredible villains who call Gotham City home goes on and on. Even the more obscure Batman villains are formidable in their own right and don’t get nearly…
Batman: The Animated Series isn’t just another cartoon; it’s an award-winning experience that to many fans is the ultimate Batman experience, even today in 2024 . Winning a series of accolades including Emmy Awards for its sharp writing and stylish animation, BTAS has become a gold standard not just for animated superhero shows, but television…
Comic books have a reputation for going off the rails with weird storylines and retconning galore, but when it comes to digging into the family trees of our favorite heroes, things get even weirder. Parents in Marvel and DC comics are often critical characters, providing motivation, conflict, and backstory that enhance the hero’s own story…but…
Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes get all the glory, but MCU villains seem to have all the fun (until their almost inevitable defeat). Read what these 13 actors had to say about what it was like to play an MCU foe. Without the mustache-twirling baddie, a superhero would never get a chance to show off his powers. Some…
What secrets lurk beneath the cape and cowl? The Batman film franchise has been through many iterations of the caped crusader, from Keaton to Bale and now Pattinson, and each of those movies have their own wild behind the scenes stories. From the original Batman (1989) to The Batman (2022) let’s take a look at…
