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Zack Snyder’s Justice League Review – The Age of Heroes Has Returned
So, this is awkward. Almost four years ago, I reviewed Justice League (2017). and enjoyed it for the Frankenstein it was. I was never a fan of Zack Snyder’s work and didn’t care to see his vision for the DC Universe continue. However, his Justice League changed everything. This is a weird review to write because it’s technically a movie you’ve already seen. The premise is straightforward. Like I said in 2017: “There’s an alien threat coming to take over the world. Batman assembles a team of heroes to try and stop them. It’s simple and straight to the point.” However, the biggest difference is the way Snyder treats his characters. We…
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EDITORIAL: Why The Snyderverse Resonates With Me To This Day
Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Two of my favorite superhero movies of all time. These two movies have been a big part of my life ever since Man of Steel was released in 2013. No, they are not bright, colorful, and filled with unnecessary jokes. But they took three of the most well-known superheroes in the world and broke them down so that they can be rebuilt to the moral standards and ideals that people commonly associate with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Yes, you are supposed to question Batmans actions in BvS, the fact that he seem to have dropped his moral code of…
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BATMAN: DEATH IN THE FAMILY Allows Let’s You Choose Your Own Adventure
WBHE has announced a new collection of DC shorts and a new interactive adventure! DC Showcase – Batman: Death in the Family will be available later this year. Check out the full details down below. Batman: A Death in the Family is one of the most iconic stories in comic book history. DC Comics proposed a question. Will Robin live or die? This critical decision was left up to the fans to decide. They cast their vote and killed the Boy Wonder. Now, over 30 years later, fans once again have to choose. Will Robin live or die? In a press release for DC Showcase – Batman: Death in the…
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5 More Superhero Actors Who Should Return to Their Roles
In the world of comic book movies, many actors have taken on the roles of superheroes. Some have had recurring roles that lasted years, some have had shorter runs, and some have only played their character once. But few can match the excitement of actors who return to their roles many years after their last portrayal. Crisis on Infinite Earths brought back both Brandon Routh (Superman Returns) and Tom Welling (Smallville), while John Wesley Shipp reprised his role as the original TV Flash after two decades. Most recently, it was reported that Michael Keaton is eyeing a return as Batman in The Flash movie. The list goes on, but clearly,…
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5 DC Movie/TV Characters We Want to See in THE FLASH Movie
This week, news broke that DC‘s The Flash/Flashpoint movie will feature a Batman – but not the one anyone expected. Michael Keaton, the star of Batman (1989) and Batman Returns, is in talks to return to his iconic role, in what is said to be the first of several appearances throughout the DC Extended Universe. This opens all kinds of doors for the film. Once thought to be just a loose adaptation of the Flashpoint comic, The Flash will now give moviegoers a glimpse of the DC Multiverse. This can allow for other characters from DC’s film and television history to appear. We saw this in The CW’s Crisis on…
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10 Villains We’d Like to See in Matt Reeves’ Potential BATMAN Trilogy
Matt Reeves‘ The Batman is set to relaunch the film franchise next year, promising new takes on the Dark Knight and his supporting cast. The film is set to introduce several iconic Batman villains – Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin, and Carmine Falcone. And that’s who we know of. With Reeves showing interest in doing a full trilogy, you can bet that the roster will continue to expand. Batman has arguably the greatest rogues gallery in comic book history. So far, the films have done a solid job exploring that. With Reeves looking to further explore Batmnan’s lore, there are a lot of options for new villains. Below, we list ten villains…
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Review: Batman: The Adventures Continue – Mentors
In the first story arc, we returned to the world of Batman: The Animated Series. Batman had to take on Lex Luthor and free Superman from a Robot prison. You can check out our review here. For the next story, Batman and the family have to take on Clayface, Firefly and encounter Deathstroke. We follow along as the Bat-Family fight Clayface. Batman, Batgirl, and Robin try and stop the monster from destroying the Gotham theatre. Our mystery man watches and praises the boy wonder’s abilities from a distance. Jason Todd vanishes before being spotted, and a new fighter has joined the fray. Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, is here to help…
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Yes, Batman Kills Sometimes – But Should He?
So, recently my good friend Paul wrote a feature on why it’s okay for Batman to kill. It’s a great piece and shows both sides of the argument. However, I think we can go just a little bit deeper. Yes, Batman has killed villains and will, without a doubt, do it again soon, but should he? Finding The Bat’s Identity Batman has had a long 80-year comic book run and plenty of different adaptations by several writers. We should go back to the source. As Paul mentioned in the previous post, Batman killed in his first few appearances. The character was still new and was staying true to that pulp/gritty…
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Yes, Batman Kills Sometimes – And That’s OK
It’s one of the most hotly debated issues in comic book history. It has broken the Internet, fractured friendships, and affected how people view fictional characters. I am, of course, talking about the discussions regarding Batman‘s “no-kill rule.” On the one hand, we have people who believe Batman shouldn’t kill in any situation, period. On the other hand, we have people who want Batman to kill his enemies. Both are valid viewpoints, but are either of them factual? Batman is a character who needs no introduction. He has existed in comics for over 80 years, and he has been adapted in countless films and television shows. This has led to…
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How THE BATMAN Can Still Fit Into the DCEU
Fans are highly anticipated the Dark Knight’s cinematic return in The Batman. This time, Robert Pattinson dons the cape and cowl, under the direction of Matt Reeves. The film promises to explore a younger Batman, who explores his detective skills and goes up against several of his classic foes. There is one key thing that fans have wondered, though. How does the movie fit into the greater DC movie universe, if at all? The Batman was intended to be Ben Affleck’s solo outing, before dropping out as director and eventually star. During that time, Reeves has created his own story that resulted in a new cast and a standalone story.…