Tag: the dark knight returns

Reactions to Batman casting: Keaton to Kilmer, Clooney to Bale and Affleck

Batman Fan Reactions

The torrent of abuse and praise for the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel has not yet cause the Internet to explode, although it has come pretty close. With everything from petitions to stop the casting to actual death threats (seriously, people!), it probably says more about the …

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The History of Green Arrow Part 3 – Detectives and Dark Knights (1980 – 1986)

Green Arrow (1983) #4

It was the best of times and the worst of times for Green Arrow in the 1980s. Entering his fourth decade of his publication history, he was still yet to see his own solo title. Firmly established as the radical left-wing voice of the DC Comics universe, the late 1970s saw him slightly more domesticated …

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Warner announces ‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’ Deluxe Edition DVD and Blu-ray

The Dark Knight Returns Deluxe Edition Blu-ray cover

Warner has announced a deluxe edition of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, sending  fans into a double-dipping frenzy around the world.. It will be released in the US on 8 October 2013. Clocking in at 156 minutes, it promises “one seamless epic film”, which will be a wonderful way to enjoy this excellent adaptation of …

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Behind The Panels Issue 42 – Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

In this issue, we catch up on what we’ve been reading and watching, including the new seasons of The Walking Dead and Arrow. We also look at the big announcements from NYCC and what’s DC cancelling now? THEN Oh, you said something about an IRON MAN 3 trailer? X-Men: Days of Future Past and S.H.I.E.L.D. …

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