Today’s post was provided by guest writer Michael Cross, who explains, as a non-comic book reader, why he enjoyed the DCEU films far more than the average hardcore fan it was intended for. The cavalcade of films that present the well-known stories from the DC universe, from 2005 on, have been met with mixed reactions….
Red Hood: The Running Gag of Gotham
If you’re a batman comic book fan, you are familiar with Red Hood and the Red Hood Gang, however if you’re a Gotham fan and are finally wondering who the heck these guys are, here’s a brief synopsis for you. Seasoned vets, please feel free to add more to the historical record. Red Hood and the…
BATMAN DAY!!!
This Saturday (Sept. 17th) marks Batman Day, the day where all get a chance to celebrate the hero of Gotham. 2016 also marks the 75th anniversary of the Batman character. In honor of Batman Day, stores and libraries across the world are throwing parties and doing giveaways related to our favorite antihero. We have a few…
Comics Review: Batman: The Killing Joke (Deluxe Edition) 1988
Batman: The Killing Joke animated film was released in theaters for one night only on July 25th to a lot of fanfare and hoopla. Since the popularity of Batman: The Animated series, the question was when they’d port over The Killing Joke story line? The thing is, the animated movie added a Batgirl prologue, that…
WTF is with Batman & Batgirl in Batman: The Killing Joke?
After watching Batman: The Killing Joke in the theaters, I decided to address the elephant in the room, and we’re not talking about Joker being supposedly “great in the sack”, per his wife.
The Flash: What If Nora Allen Survived?
Please note, this post will contain SPOILERS for the first season of CW’s The Flash, and for Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. If you choose to check them both out before reading this post, you can do so via Amazon Video. As season 2 of The Flash starts this week, the question on everyone’s lips…
Animation: Batman vs. Robin – What’s the Court of Owls
(Please note, the piece below includes SPOILERS. If you choose not to have the story line unveiled for you, you can rent this animated film on Amazon Instant Video from $3.99+. If you’re fine with knowing plot lines, read on.) With the recent news out about The Court of Owls joining this season of Gotham, I decided to check out an animated…
Why Amanda Waller is the Biggest Bad Ass in the DC Comics Cinematic Universe
Since the battle over this role between Oprah Winfrey, Viola Davis, and Angela Bassett, many non-comic book fans had never heard of the name Amanda Waller, nor did they have any idea of the level of bad-assery this woman held. The fact that Viola Davis was cast as the powerhouse put into question “Who is this…
Gotham Season 2 Premiere: “Damned If You Do…”
For those who have yet to sink their teeth into Gotham, you have a chance to watch the entire 1st season on Netflix, and for Hulu Plus subscribers, the first episode of season 2 there. (SPOILERS) For those who have been paying close attention, you maybe reeling over the sharp 180 character Jim Gordon took…
Classic Comics Review: The World of Flashpoint, featuring Batman (2011)
(Disclaimer: Please note, I’m coming into this as a semi-novice. I do not profess to know the entire Marvel universe. Reading these titles is my way of familiarizing myself with it, so I may make a mistake here and there. I’m still learning. Also, if you have yet to read this title, and intend to…