DC has become one of the largest superhero franchises in history. With so much source material to pull from and countless interesting characters, there’s no question as to why. From unanswered questions to character quirks, some passionate fans managed to come up with some interesting theories surrounding one of Batman’s most interesting foes – The Riddler. With Jim Carey’s iconic portrayal in Batman Forever, to Paul…
With an origin that’s been retold so many times that it’s almost become a joke every time a movie cuts to Martha Wayne’s pearls, Batman probably has the most recognizable backstory in all of comics. That might be what makes the Flashpoint Batman origin such an effective twist and a valid pick for the most harrowing comic…
Jim Gordon might be one of the worst characters in the DC mythos. Before you get your Batman underoos in a bunch, think about it. He somehow rose to one of the highest positions in the Gotham police force by barely his doing job. In fact, he mostly lucked out because everyone who was his…
Batman is more than just one of the most popular comic book, film, and television characters of the last 100 years – he’s also an inspiration to creators across the spectrum of entertainment. You don’t have to go far to find characters like Batman and Batman knockoffs who are both in and out of costume….
One of the best things about the Internet is that anyone can put out a theory about anything much like these fan theories about Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. While most of the time this results in some sort of crackpot diatribe nobody can understand other than the person who posts something on sites like Reddit, there are…
Gotham City isn’t just a location on a map; it’s a character as rich and storied as the Dark Knight himself. Through the decades, Gotham has evolved and transformed to reflect the different eras and artistic tastes of comic book creators. It’s always been plagued by villains, but you can feel the unique quirks and differences…
It’s a widely held opinion that The Dark Knight is the greatest Batman movie of all time. Many would take the sentiment further and say the film may be the very best superhero film ever made. However, time provides perspective, and there’s an argument to be made that The Dark Knight is overrated. Sure, Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker will go down in history as…
While Batman stands for order and good in the world, the Joker is an agent of chaos. But there have been times when the Joker was good. Yes, he frantically sows as much terror as possible as he attempts to prove that everyone is a monster on the inside. Where Batman demonstrates what people can be…
In today’s economy, it’s tough to do what you’re passionate about – and Batman’s rogues are no different here. Now, more than ever, crime doesn’t pay, so some choose to become reformed villains in the hope of being able to pay rent in a Gotham City where the inflation rate is astronomical. These baddies have had to…
Ever since he was first introduced to the DC Universe in 1940’s Detective Comics #38, Robin has grown to become one of the most significant characters in DC Comics’ huge library of superheroes and villains. Robin may have started out as a teenage sidekick to Batman, but over the years, his role has expanded to that of a…
