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The Badass Batman v Superman Batmobile Has Officially Been Revealed
The 2015 Licensing Expo just got under way in Las Vegas today, giving us our first good look at the redesigned Batmobile that Ben Affleck will be driving in the upcoming 2016 blockbuster, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We’ve already gotten a few peeks at Batman’s newest ride, but these images, courtesy of Warner … Continued
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You can’t buy the official Lego Bat-Pod set, you can only win it
Thanks to a partnership with DC Comics you can get some wonderful Lego models of Batman’s best toys, including a massive version of the Tumbler from the Dark Knight trilogy. You can also finally get a detailed model of Bat’s backup vehicle, the Bat-Pod, but only through a contest from the Lego store. North American … Continued
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How To Do Justice To The Suicide Squad’s Mighty Amanda Waller
Amanda Waller is both one of the most original characters in the DCU and one of the hardest to get right. With the Suicide Squad movie on the horizon, we’ll be seeing a new version of the Wall. Here’s what it takes to get her right. Respect the Icon In a medium that gives nearly … Continued
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An Onboard Camera Makes It Feel Like You’re Driving This RC Batmobile
Few of us have the financial resources to build a Batmobile that does everything the ones in the movies can do. Or even a full-scale replica that just drives, for that matter. But if you can scrape together a thousand bucks, you can easily get your hands on this 1:12-scale remote control Tumbler toy that … Continued
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Moleskine Has Finally Put Batman On the Cover of Five New Notebooks
Despite living in a time when even our watches can take notes for us, Moleskine’s paper notebooks continue to thrive—and partly because the company has been cleverly branding its blank tomes with pop culture icons that now finally include Batman. The black and white covers of the five new notebooks serve as the perfect canvas … Continued
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Arrow Showcases Every Character’s Hidden Talent
Everyone who watched the Arrow episode a few weeks ago knows what the title of this episode, “The Offer,” means. And we know what the answer will be. So the rest of the episode was just about serving up a steaming cup of crazy, using each character’s particular talents in that area. Spoilers ahead… So … Continued
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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures Continue In This Week’s Comics!
Bill and Ted make their triumphant return in a new ongoing series from Boom! Studios this week, but that’s not all that’s going on in comics. Howard The Duck’s new series begins, the original Spawn returns with a new creative team, and there are plenty of graphic novels and collections to pore over! Dark Horse … Continued
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11-Year-Old Schools DC About Female Heroes, So They Turn Her Into One
This is kind of awesome. Eleven-year-old Rowan Hansen wrote to DC Comics asking why there weren’t more female superheroes, and why the female heroes don’t wear more practical costumes. They responded with a drawing of Hansen as a superhero. Her response: Thanks, but that’s not what I asked for. Hansen, who appeared on the Today … Continued
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The Tim Burton-Era Batmobile Is the Best iPhone 6 Case
If you’ve succumbed to the lure of the monstrous iPhone 6, you’ve already decided that a compact, pocket-friendly smartphone isn’t for you. So when it comes to protecting your giant investment, why not just go all out and wrap it in this impressive case that’s a near perfect replica of the Batmobile from Tim Burton’s … Continued
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Great Villains Whose Schemes Aren’t Just Aimed At Destroying The Hero
Sometimes it seems like every villain is obsessed with murdering the hero of the story. (Or making the hero realize they’re alike.) But it’s not true — in fact, some of the best villains have their own goals, and the hero just happens to get in the way. Here are some great villains whose schemes … Continued
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The last of the DC Comics Lego variant covers is now available
It’s comic book Wednesday and the final comic in this series of DC Comics Lego variant covers is now available. Sinestro #7 can be purchased at Midtown Comics or you can head out to your local comic store to pick it up! You’re reading Leg Godt, the blog with the latest Lego news and the … Continued
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Week four of DC Comics Lego variant covers
It’s comic book Wednesday and the final five in this series of Lego variant covers are now available. The list to week four and links to purchase them at Midtown Comics are below. Only Sinestro #7 remains. Aquaman Vol. 5 #36 Catwoman Vol. 4 #36 Flash Vol. 4 #36 Justice League Dark #36 Superman Vol. … Continued
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Gotham Has Fully Succeeded In Justifying Its Kid Bruce Wayne Character
So Gotham is basically a live-action cartoon, and in addition it is pure crack at this point. And last night’s episode showed just how far the “young Bruce Wayne” element has come, from its troubled beginnings. Spoilers ahead… As long as Barbara Kean and Renee Montoya stay in bed together (and off camera) for a … Continued
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Week three of DC Comics Lego variant covers
Eight more of the latest DC Comics with variant Lego covers have hit the racks. The list and links to purchase them at Midtown Comics are below. If you missed them, some of week one and week two are still available. Batman and Robin Vol. 2 #36 Batman Superman #16 Harley Quinn Vol 2 #12 … Continued
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Comic Wednesday! Week two of DC Comics Lego variants in stores now
The second week of Lego variant covers are now on the racks of your favorite comic book stores. This week Batman Vol. 2 #36, Batgirl Vol. 4 #36, Green Lantern Corps Vol. 3 #36 and Justice League United #6. You’re reading Leg Godt, the blog with the latest Lego news and the best sets in … Continued
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Arrow Comes Around To My Way Of Thinking
In “Corto Maltese,” we finally see a key character in the Arrow universe revealed for who they really are, even though they’re never on screen. And it’s so very satisfying. Learn who the (probable) villain will be this season. Thea Finally Makes a Good Choice And no, I’m not talking about her haircut. I’ve decided … Continued
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The First Six Pages Of The New Batgirl Comic Are Just What We Hoped For
Can’t wait for the new Batgirl team’s comic to debut with that sweet new costume? Neither can we. Fortunately, DC has released the first six pages of Batgirl’s next issue, giving us a taste of Babs’ new writers and artist in action. The AV Club has the full six-page preview for Batgirl #35, written by … Continued
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Stories That Lost Their Writers (And Their Plots) Halfway Through
Sometimes it can be confusing to be a fan of pop culture. Sometimes writers leave halfway through a story, and a new writer has to wrap things up somehow. Sometimes a creator gets fired, and the replacement told to change gears in a hurry. Here are 20 stories that changed drastically when the writer left … Continued
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Lois Lane Is Finally Getting Her Own YA Novel
A few years back, it seemed that DC Comics wasn’t interested in licensing a YA novel series around Lois Lane, but fortunately, times are a-changing. A Lois Lane novel, titled Fallout, is due out next year. DC Women Kicking Ass broke the news about the new Lois Lane novel. Sadly, it won’t be based on … Continued
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Here’s Why Comic Con 2014 Was Actually Great For Comics
Is San Diego Comic Con still for comics? For years, people have bemoaned the fact that SDCC is increasingly about movies and TV, and now comics retailers are giving up. Yesterday, we listed comics as one of the “losers” of Comic-Con, but veteran journalist and Image Comics staffer David Brothers disagrees. Here’s why. Top image: … Continued
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