Batman GuidesBatman tl;dr: Everything you need to know to pretend you know DC's Dark KnightWant a cheat sheet to Bruce Wayne's alter ego? We've got everything you need to know about DC's Batman in a utility belt-sized containerNovember 27, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsFirst no HBO spinoff, and now he might not be in The Batman: Part II? Barry Keoghan's Joker is having One Bad Day™Just days after James Gunn shut down rumors of a Joker HBO spinoff à la The Penguin, Barry Keoghan revealed to Josh Hororwitz that he has "not heard anything" about a role in The Batman: Part IINovember 21, 2024Grant DeArmittNewsWhy Batman is the world's most popular superhero, according to DC's Tom KingWhen asked why Batman continues to be relevant, Tom King points to the Dark Knight's roots in detective fiction at Baltimore Comic ConNovember 06, 2024Jules Chin GreeneNewsSuperman is "more fun to write" than Batman, says DC's Tom KingTom King opened up about the qualities that make Superman more enjoyable at Baltimore Comic ConNovember 05, 2024Jules Chin GreeneNewsDC's new Batman is built like a dump truck - and now his Batmobile IS a dump truckAbsolute Batman is absolutely nutsOctober 18, 2024Chris ArrantGuidesThis year, Gotham is New York: Check out every DC panel and meet-up happening at NYCC 2024!You've got your own Batcave (or Fortress of Solitude, if you prefer) at the Javits Center this October 17-20. Let Popverse be your guide to every DC experience you can have at New York Comic Con 2024October 09, 2024Grant DeArmittNewsThe Batman: Hush storyline helped turn around DC Comics in the early '00s, with Jim Lee's vision trumping DC staff naysayers says former DC boss Dan DiDioFormer DC publisher Dan DiDio reflects on the legacy of Batman: Hush October 01, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsIs Batman too violent? DC creators Tom King and Dan Jurgens tackle the thorny subjectThe question came up at Baltimore Comic Con 2024, where DC was presenting the 'Batman at 85' panel on September 21, Batman DaySeptember 24, 2024Grant DeArmittNewsDo you like Batman back in trunks? Thank former series writer Tom KingSpeaking at Baltimore Comic Con, DC Comics staple and frequent Batman writer Tom King revealed that he requested Gotham's premiere vigilante return to his Bat-trunksSeptember 23, 2024Grant DeArmittNewsBatman's former best friend is now Gotham City's top attorney in DC's new Two-Face comic book seriesBatman's one-time best friend Harvey Dent has returned to the law in the new Two-Face comic book series launching this December from DCSeptember 19, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsBatman is everything, but he's just Bruce as Barbie comes into the picture with new franchise partnershipBatman and Barbie are teaming up again, but this time DC's Dark Knight is taking second billingSeptember 17, 2024Chris ArrantNewsBatman to receive his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (He's more than earned it)DC's Dark Knight will be accompanied by DC publisher and president Jim Lee at the ceremony in Los Angeles September 26September 16, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsBatman was TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman's second choice for the DC / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover - and he reveals who DC rejectedKevin Eastman had another pitch for a different TMNT crossover before Batman was involved September 12, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsDC's Batman Day 2024 brings books, Crocs, and Bat-Signals seen around the world (and more)The Dark Knight's annual celebration is full of Batmania (and some focus on the bad guys) for the character's 85th anniversarySeptember 10, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsMarvel & DC's modern superhero cinematic universes were built off Tim Burton's Batman, says his Dark Knight Michael Keaton"There are a lot of people making a lot of money [...] because of his choice and his vision." - Keaton on Batman director BurtonSeptember 05, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesWith Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton's throwback era is well and truly hereThe 80s were good to Keaton - better make the most of them.September 04, 2024Trent CannonNewsAlex Toth had a major gripe with Batman: The Animated Series, and Bruce Timm reveals he listened to it for Caped CrusaderBruce Timm changed his Batman style after an Alex Toth critique - and once you see it, you'll never miss it.September 03, 2024Chris ArrantNewsDC's barbaric Batman makeover gets a last-minute delayBatman the Barbarian, from DC's Elseworlds line, is pulled from the release schedule a month ahead of its original due dateAugust 23, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsBatman goes All In for DC's comic book relaunch - see what awaits the Dark Knight for the rest of 2024 right hereWe have an exclusive look at covers and advance information for DC's Batman from October through December 2024, as the title launches into the DC All In eraAugust 15, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsDC is giving the (weekly!) gift of Batman this holiday season, with Santa Claus along for the rideWriter Jeff Parker and artist Lukas Ketner bring Santa back to the naughtiest place on Earth (that's Gotham City!) starting this NovemberAugust 15, 2024Grant DeArmittNewsMinnie Driver is the new Penguin in DC's Batman: Caped CrusaderThe Good Will Hunting co-star is now being the Bad Oswalda Cobblepot.July 27, 2024Chris ArrantNewsDC All In and the Absolute DC line is part of a "big meta-story" for DC across the next two years, says Absolute Batman writer Scott SnyderThe Absolute DC world isn't a traditional part of the DC multiverse, but central to a two-year master plan for DC's comic booksJuly 27, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsBatman has a new boss: DC's next Gotham editor has been chosenDC has finally chosen the next Batman group editor in Rob LevinJuly 26, 2024Chris ArrantNewsAbsolute Batman will feature an Alfred Pennyworth that has "never been a butler"Written by Scott Snyder with Nick Dragotta on art, Absolute Batman's Alfred will have a different purpose in Gotham than serving the Waynes.July 25, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesBatman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the new All In line-up for DC's comic book rebirth this fallMeet the new Absolute Universe... and see what changes are coming to DC's core DCU books, as well, as the publisher starts to pull back the curtains on the new era of DC comicsJuly 18, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsDC makes history with Batman and Robin: Year One, re-teaming beloved Daredevil creative team Mark Waid and Chris SamneeTaking place across the first year of the Dynamic Duo, DC's new 12-part miniseries will bring the award-winning team of Waid and Samnee back together againJuly 17, 2024Graeme McMillanGuidesBatman: Watch every animated movie starring DC's greatest detective in release and chronological orderBatman has a storied history in animation, so let's dive on in with our watch orderJuly 08, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsThe DC kids superhero team book Jeffrey Brown almost didThe pull of Batman and Robin and Howard was too great, but Brown found a solution.July 04, 2024Gary CatigFeaturesHow the Batman: Damned controversy damned Brian Azzarello's relationship with DC, according to the writer himselfBrian Azzarello reveals how Batman: Damned fractured his relationship with DC, and showed him what the company was becomingJuly 02, 2024Chris ArrantFeaturesBatman is real, and he’s saving children in FloridaHow an EMT in Florida is bringing the magic of Batman to children in need.June 26, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneGuidesTop 7 Robins from DC Comics, ranked from Batman's best to worst!Ranking all the Robins of the Batman family from worst to bestJune 25, 2024Ashley V. RobinsonGuidesThe Best DC Comics superhero live-action series ever, ranked from the best show to the worst!From The Adventures of Superman in 1952 to Superman & Lois in 2024, we're covering every TV show based on a DC ComicJune 25, 2024Grant DeArmittGuidesAll 17 Batman (and Bat-Family) TV series, ranked from best show to worst!The Caped Crusader and Gotham have been on TV quite a few times - here's how they stack upJune 25, 2024Grant DeArmittFeaturesChip Zdarsky, a massive Popverse Con-versationWe interviewed Chip at C2E2 for a wide-ranging conversation about all his comics!June 25, 2024Dave BuesingNewsThe Batman's Alfred Pennyworth Andy Serkis says the sequel is to begin filming in early 2025Batman's loyal butler knows when filming is to begin.June 24, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneGuidesAll 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?June 22, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneGuidesDC's best Batman actors, rankedRobert Pattinson, Michael Keaton, Adam West, Kevin Conroy, and more - Who is the best actor to ever play the infamous Dark Knight, DC's Batman?June 17, 2024Trent CannonFeaturesThe Penguin: The Batman prequel's cast, release date window, trailer, plot, and moreFans of The Batman get a chance to return to the movie's world with The Penguin. Here’s all the details about the television continuation.June 11, 2024Sam StoneGuidesAll 17 modern DC movies in order, across the DCEU from Superman's Man of Steel to Aquaman's Lost KingdomNow that the dust is settling on the decade-long DC Extended Universe era, it's time for a reappraisalJune 06, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsDC confirms Ram V's Detective Comics run will end in September, with the writer promising "the metaphorical death and rebirth" of BatmanDC's August solicitations confirm that the writer will leave the flagship title in SeptemberMay 17, 2024Chris ArrantNewsHow did Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman first meet and team-up? DC is finally going to tell that storyBatman/Superman: World's Finest #30 will tell the first team-up of DC's three iconic characters this summerMay 17, 2024Graeme McMillanGuidesAs The Penguin sets up Robert Pattinson's big-screen Batman return, here's how to watch every Batman movie (and spin-off) so farWarning: you're going to need a lot of bat-time on a number of different bat-channelsMay 15, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesBatman and Catwoman's marriage: Tom King reveals the original plans for Bats & Cats to get married in DC continuityDC almost let Tom King go through with the Batman and Catwoman marriage, according to the writer.May 02, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsBatman, Wonder Woman, and other DC superheroes lose their superpowers (and more) in DC Comics' July 2024 solicitationsThis summer, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman will have to deal with a new level of super-threat in DC Comics July 2024 titlesApril 19, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsDC's Dark Knight is celebrating a milestone this July with Batman #150DC is throwing in a couple of special guests to make the the issue a true celebration.April 19, 2024Trent CannonNewsBatman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and more get new costumes for DC summer event Absolute PowerThe one-time Justice League have new clothes - and they'll need them, as they're losing their powers.April 18, 2024Chris ArrantFeaturesThe DCEU timeline: A complete chronology of DC’s cinematic universeA complete timeline of every DCEU project, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.April 15, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsHow Tom King & Mitch Gerads fought for years to get Gerads on Batman (despite DC management saying 'no')DC wasn’t sure if Mitch Gerards was ready for primetime – until his Batman pages came in.March 27, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesCelebrate Batman Day 2024 with this guide to DC's essential Batman comic book readsLooking to get into Batman comics? This guide will help you get started!March 27, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsEvery Batcave needs a Batman, and soon comic shops will have a life-size Dark Knight of their own thanks to DC & Jorge JimenezA Batman standee built to sell comics. It seems like a no-brainer.March 21, 2024Chris ArrantNewsDC's Batman plans for June 2024 include Batman vs Batman Showdowns, Victorian Batmen, and lots of Tim DrakeThings in Gotham City are headed towards disaster in this June's Batman comics... but what does that mean for the rest of the world?March 15, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsBe Batman's boss: DC's hunt for the next Batman group editorOne of the most important job in comics is now up for grabs: DC's Batman group editor positionMarch 14, 2024Chris ArrantNewsThe Batman's Paul Dano welcomes 'superhero fatigue' for the second wind or surprise that's nextCall it a 'readjustment' instead of a slow death.March 05, 2024Fran RuizNewsBatman writer Tom King has been misspelling the Dark Knight's #1 accessory for years and we didn't know itThe name that Tom King has misspelled in every Batman script.March 04, 2024Joshua Lapin-BertoneNewsDC's Batman plans for May 2024 include dark prisons, an adults-only Robin comic, and moreWhether it's Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Robin, or the Dark Knight himself, we have the details of what's to come in their comic book adventuresFebruary 16, 2024Graeme McMillanFeaturesDC Comics' May 2024 solicitations: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and everything, all in one place!Damian Wayne gets a mature readers solo title, Lobo(s) run amok in Metropolis, and the Trinity of Evil continues to come together...February 16, 2024Graeme McMillanNewsImagine Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett with DC's Batman. Now see it for real!It's Gotham Days for Gorillaz and Tank Girl co-creator Jamie HewlettFebruary 13, 2024Chris ArrantNewsSay hello to DC's newest villain: Little Joker in Rafael Grampá's Batman: Gargoyle of GothamRafael Grampá has been growing the Batman mythos by leaps and bounds, and he's not stopping yetFebruary 12, 2024Chris ArrantFeaturesBoy Meets World's Will Friedle recalls how Batman Beyond helped him grow as an actorWorking with veterans like the late Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill had an impactJanuary 18, 2024Veronica ValenciaFeaturesRemembering the greatness of Batman Beyond on its 25th anniversary, with the cast themselvesWatch the highlights of the Batman Beyond panel from New York Comic Con 2019January 10, 2024Veronica ValenciaNewsHow the Catholic Church (and the Lord's Prayer) inspired Batman's next big bad, the VirginWhen they said 'deliver us from evil,' they weren't imagining this evilDecember 15, 2023Chris ArrantNewsBatman's origin retold through the lens of real historic events in DC's Dark AgeImagine Batman born in the real world, against the fabric of real history.December 14, 2023Chris ArrantNewsBatman's newest foe is based on Silence of the Lambs' poster momentWith Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham's latest villain, Rafael Grampá is continuing a long tradition inside the Dark Knight's rogue's gallery.December 11, 2023Chris ArrantNewsHow Bruce Wayne (Batman) should've come to Smallville, according to Tom Welling & Michael RosenbaumBruce Wayne never made it to the show Smallville, but here's how Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum wanted to introduce him.December 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesBatman's newest villains inspired by the Catholic Church and Michael Jackon in Rafael Grampá's Gargoyle of GothamAhead of the launch of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2, Rafael Grampá unveils its two new supervillainsDecember 05, 2023Sam StoneGuidesChestnuts roasting, open fire! The top 5 Christmas action moviesThe holidays are right around the corner. Or maybe they're waiting in an elevator shaft, with a machine gunDecember 02, 2023Grant DeArmittNewsMax is losing the Adam West Batman movie in December, and it's a bit of a confusing situationThis isn't the news we wanted for ChristmasNovember 28, 2023Fran RuizFeaturesSome of the best Batman comics are on sale this Black FridaySome of the most iconic Batman comics are currently half price.November 24, 2023Trent CannonFeaturesBatman: Get the Dark Knight trilogy or some massive cartoon collections without Bruce Wayne's budgetTake the Dark Knight home.November 24, 2023Fran RuizFeaturesDC Comics gift guide: Caped presents for Christmas 2023Make the DC fans in your life happier with presents that even gloomy Bruce Wayne would enjoy.November 22, 2023Fran RuizFeaturesBatman gift guide: Presents from Gotham City for Christmas 2023Let's put a smile on those faces.November 22, 2023Fran RuizNewsBatman is the World's Greatest Dad in new trailer for upcoming animated film, Merry Little BatmanThe show looks super stylized and wacky, like all Christmas adventures should be.November 15, 2023Trent CannonFeaturesGotham City's Spider-Man? Marvel & DC almost did a company-wide origin swap in the early '00sIn one of his recent newsletters, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort explains how the role reversal almost turned the two biggest comic universes upside downNovember 12, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesSpoilers!Batman and the Joker’s latest showdown invalidates a DC classicAs a new Batman story continues from the ashes of The Gotham War, it makes one popular DC story is no longer canonNovember 07, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesBatman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Ending explainedBatman/Catwoman: The Gotham War pit the Dark Knight against the Bat-Family. Here’s how DC’s superhero civil war shakes up the Batman mythosOctober 31, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilers!Ram V’s existential approach to BatmanAs Ram V’s Detective Comics run continues, he speaks directly to Batman’s trauma and identity in a raw emotional sceneOctober 24, 2023Sam StoneNewsWe will probably never get a Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe animated film, and that's awfulAt least we still have our fanfiction on the subject.October 19, 2023Trent CannonFeaturesGotham War: Why Batman and Catwoman could never truly stay enemiesAs the DC crossover event Gotham War nears its conclusion, the Dark Knight and Catwoman have an overdue one-on-oneOctober 17, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesLiveblog!Follow Batman (and friends) sweep into NYCC 2023 with Gotham City ConfidentialGet live updates from Gotham City Confidential at NYCCOctober 06, 2023Graeme McMillanNewsBatman is now Santa Claus (Don't ask, just buy it)But which Batman Santa do you want? Red or Blue?September 29, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesMeet DC's newest Batman villain, CrytoonAs Rafael Grampá readies the eagerly anticipated miniseries Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham and its new villains, he spotlights the lead foe CrytoonSeptember 07, 2023Sam StoneNewsBatman is heading back to cinemas to fight a new enemy - empty movie theatersDC's biggest box office success is returning to the movie theaters for Batman DaySeptember 06, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesDC's Robin is now an A.I., as Ultraman creators revamp the Batman family in Justice BusterAs DC partners with Kodansha to reimagine its biggest characters in manga, Eiichi Shimizu unveils Batman: Justice Buster in an interview with PopverseSeptember 06, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesSpoilersMarvel's Civil War done right: Batman and Catwoman collide in the DC event Gotham WarGotham War pits Batman and Catwoman in a bitter battle that splits the Bat-Family, employing themes from several classic Marvel storiesSeptember 05, 2023Sam StoneFeaturesDC's Hispanic Heritage Month variant covers from Pablo Villalobos feature Bane, Blue Beetle and moreJessica Cruz and Pedro Peña also appear in the series of variants, which will be released over the course of September.August 30, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesBatman vs. Catwoman: Whose side are you on? Inside the DC crossover event Gotham WarIt's Bat versus Cat, starting this fall in Gotham WarAugust 28, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesThe Flash movie: A guide to all the cameos and surprise DC superhero appearances in The FlashBatman? Yep. Superman? yep. Flash? Yep. And more. OGs, icons, deep cuts, and more from the FlashAugust 24, 2023Gary CatigFeaturesIs Rafael Grampá the next Frank Miller? The Batman artist/writer responds to fan commentsAhead of the release of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham, Grampá speaks about crafting his own Dark KnightAugust 15, 2023Grant DeArmittNewsJason Aaron returns to DC Comics with a new Batman limited seriesBatman: Off-World is a new six issue limited series debuting in November 2023August 14, 2023Tiffany BabbFeaturesHarley Quinn and the art of giving a f**kThe producers of Harley Quinn discuss the anatomy of the f-bombAugust 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesBatman's Rafael Grampá on "bringing in ugliness when trying to make something beautiful"Ugly can be beautiful, and beauty can be ugly: Rafael Grampá sits down to talk with PopverseAugust 09, 2023Chloe MavealFeaturesDetective Comics' Ram V is talking about his Batman western in this week's Enter the PopverseRam V comes on Enter the Popverse to talk about his Batman western arc in Detective ComicsAugust 08, 2023Chris ArrantFeatures"Batman is a 15-year-old boy's idea of what a rich guy would do when he was eight," says Howard ChaykinHoward Chaykin has strong thoughts on Batman, and superheroes in generalAugust 03, 2023Grant DeArmittFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A Batman western, an all-new Outsiders, and more announced during DC's Gotham City panelDC is bringing its own Batfamily to San Diego Comic Con 2023, with guests like Tom King, Tini Howard, Ram V and more.August 01, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesBatman: Dispelling the myth of the loner Dark KnightBatman has one of the biggest superhero families in comics. Here’s why the Caped Crusader has always been a team playerAugust 01, 2023Sam StoneFeatures“You’re not going to find orgies in a Scooby Doo movie”: Harley Quinn’s producers on the show's adult natureThe producers of Harley Quinn discuss the differences between producing children’s cartoons and adult animation.July 22, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesNightwing and the battle over his plump butt inside the DC animated series Harley Quinn on MaxThe producers of Harley Quinn discuss the fight to give Nightwing a sexy buttJuly 21, 2023Joshua Lapin-BertoneFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight TerrorsDC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panelRam V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillanFeaturesSpoilers!Batman's biggest foe is the Joker, but the Joker's biggest foe is... a 9-5 office jobThe Joker's biggest fear isn't Batman - it's an office job, and he's doing just that now at DCJuly 04, 2023Sam StonePage 1 of 2
GuidesBatman tl;dr: Everything you need to know to pretend you know DC's Dark KnightWant a cheat sheet to Bruce Wayne's alter ego? We've got everything you need to know about DC's Batman in a utility belt-sized containerNovember 27, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsFirst no HBO spinoff, and now he might not be in The Batman: Part II? Barry Keoghan's Joker is having One Bad Day™Just days after James Gunn shut down rumors of a Joker HBO spinoff à la The Penguin, Barry Keoghan revealed to Josh Hororwitz that he has "not heard anything" about a role in The Batman: Part IINovember 21, 2024Grant DeArmitt
NewsWhy Batman is the world's most popular superhero, according to DC's Tom KingWhen asked why Batman continues to be relevant, Tom King points to the Dark Knight's roots in detective fiction at Baltimore Comic ConNovember 06, 2024Jules Chin Greene
NewsSuperman is "more fun to write" than Batman, says DC's Tom KingTom King opened up about the qualities that make Superman more enjoyable at Baltimore Comic ConNovember 05, 2024Jules Chin Greene
NewsDC's new Batman is built like a dump truck - and now his Batmobile IS a dump truckAbsolute Batman is absolutely nutsOctober 18, 2024Chris Arrant
GuidesThis year, Gotham is New York: Check out every DC panel and meet-up happening at NYCC 2024!You've got your own Batcave (or Fortress of Solitude, if you prefer) at the Javits Center this October 17-20. Let Popverse be your guide to every DC experience you can have at New York Comic Con 2024October 09, 2024Grant DeArmitt
NewsThe Batman: Hush storyline helped turn around DC Comics in the early '00s, with Jim Lee's vision trumping DC staff naysayers says former DC boss Dan DiDioFormer DC publisher Dan DiDio reflects on the legacy of Batman: Hush October 01, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsIs Batman too violent? DC creators Tom King and Dan Jurgens tackle the thorny subjectThe question came up at Baltimore Comic Con 2024, where DC was presenting the 'Batman at 85' panel on September 21, Batman DaySeptember 24, 2024Grant DeArmitt
NewsDo you like Batman back in trunks? Thank former series writer Tom KingSpeaking at Baltimore Comic Con, DC Comics staple and frequent Batman writer Tom King revealed that he requested Gotham's premiere vigilante return to his Bat-trunksSeptember 23, 2024Grant DeArmitt
NewsBatman's former best friend is now Gotham City's top attorney in DC's new Two-Face comic book seriesBatman's one-time best friend Harvey Dent has returned to the law in the new Two-Face comic book series launching this December from DCSeptember 19, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsBatman is everything, but he's just Bruce as Barbie comes into the picture with new franchise partnershipBatman and Barbie are teaming up again, but this time DC's Dark Knight is taking second billingSeptember 17, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsBatman to receive his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (He's more than earned it)DC's Dark Knight will be accompanied by DC publisher and president Jim Lee at the ceremony in Los Angeles September 26September 16, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsBatman was TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman's second choice for the DC / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover - and he reveals who DC rejectedKevin Eastman had another pitch for a different TMNT crossover before Batman was involved September 12, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsDC's Batman Day 2024 brings books, Crocs, and Bat-Signals seen around the world (and more)The Dark Knight's annual celebration is full of Batmania (and some focus on the bad guys) for the character's 85th anniversarySeptember 10, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsMarvel & DC's modern superhero cinematic universes were built off Tim Burton's Batman, says his Dark Knight Michael Keaton"There are a lot of people making a lot of money [...] because of his choice and his vision." - Keaton on Batman director BurtonSeptember 05, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesWith Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton's throwback era is well and truly hereThe 80s were good to Keaton - better make the most of them.September 04, 2024Trent Cannon
NewsAlex Toth had a major gripe with Batman: The Animated Series, and Bruce Timm reveals he listened to it for Caped CrusaderBruce Timm changed his Batman style after an Alex Toth critique - and once you see it, you'll never miss it.September 03, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsDC's barbaric Batman makeover gets a last-minute delayBatman the Barbarian, from DC's Elseworlds line, is pulled from the release schedule a month ahead of its original due dateAugust 23, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsBatman goes All In for DC's comic book relaunch - see what awaits the Dark Knight for the rest of 2024 right hereWe have an exclusive look at covers and advance information for DC's Batman from October through December 2024, as the title launches into the DC All In eraAugust 15, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsDC is giving the (weekly!) gift of Batman this holiday season, with Santa Claus along for the rideWriter Jeff Parker and artist Lukas Ketner bring Santa back to the naughtiest place on Earth (that's Gotham City!) starting this NovemberAugust 15, 2024Grant DeArmitt
NewsMinnie Driver is the new Penguin in DC's Batman: Caped CrusaderThe Good Will Hunting co-star is now being the Bad Oswalda Cobblepot.July 27, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsDC All In and the Absolute DC line is part of a "big meta-story" for DC across the next two years, says Absolute Batman writer Scott SnyderThe Absolute DC world isn't a traditional part of the DC multiverse, but central to a two-year master plan for DC's comic booksJuly 27, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsBatman has a new boss: DC's next Gotham editor has been chosenDC has finally chosen the next Batman group editor in Rob LevinJuly 26, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsAbsolute Batman will feature an Alfred Pennyworth that has "never been a butler"Written by Scott Snyder with Nick Dragotta on art, Absolute Batman's Alfred will have a different purpose in Gotham than serving the Waynes.July 25, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesBatman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the new All In line-up for DC's comic book rebirth this fallMeet the new Absolute Universe... and see what changes are coming to DC's core DCU books, as well, as the publisher starts to pull back the curtains on the new era of DC comicsJuly 18, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsDC makes history with Batman and Robin: Year One, re-teaming beloved Daredevil creative team Mark Waid and Chris SamneeTaking place across the first year of the Dynamic Duo, DC's new 12-part miniseries will bring the award-winning team of Waid and Samnee back together againJuly 17, 2024Graeme McMillan
GuidesBatman: Watch every animated movie starring DC's greatest detective in release and chronological orderBatman has a storied history in animation, so let's dive on in with our watch orderJuly 08, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsThe DC kids superhero team book Jeffrey Brown almost didThe pull of Batman and Robin and Howard was too great, but Brown found a solution.July 04, 2024Gary Catig
FeaturesHow the Batman: Damned controversy damned Brian Azzarello's relationship with DC, according to the writer himselfBrian Azzarello reveals how Batman: Damned fractured his relationship with DC, and showed him what the company was becomingJuly 02, 2024Chris Arrant
FeaturesBatman is real, and he’s saving children in FloridaHow an EMT in Florida is bringing the magic of Batman to children in need.June 26, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
GuidesTop 7 Robins from DC Comics, ranked from Batman's best to worst!Ranking all the Robins of the Batman family from worst to bestJune 25, 2024Ashley V. Robinson
GuidesThe Best DC Comics superhero live-action series ever, ranked from the best show to the worst!From The Adventures of Superman in 1952 to Superman & Lois in 2024, we're covering every TV show based on a DC ComicJune 25, 2024Grant DeArmitt
GuidesAll 17 Batman (and Bat-Family) TV series, ranked from best show to worst!The Caped Crusader and Gotham have been on TV quite a few times - here's how they stack upJune 25, 2024Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesChip Zdarsky, a massive Popverse Con-versationWe interviewed Chip at C2E2 for a wide-ranging conversation about all his comics!June 25, 2024Dave Buesing
NewsThe Batman's Alfred Pennyworth Andy Serkis says the sequel is to begin filming in early 2025Batman's loyal butler knows when filming is to begin.June 24, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
GuidesAll 34 DC Comics' animated series, ranked from best to worst!We rank every DC Comics related cartoon! Who got first place, and which show was the worst?June 22, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
GuidesDC's best Batman actors, rankedRobert Pattinson, Michael Keaton, Adam West, Kevin Conroy, and more - Who is the best actor to ever play the infamous Dark Knight, DC's Batman?June 17, 2024Trent Cannon
FeaturesThe Penguin: The Batman prequel's cast, release date window, trailer, plot, and moreFans of The Batman get a chance to return to the movie's world with The Penguin. Here’s all the details about the television continuation.June 11, 2024Sam Stone
GuidesAll 17 modern DC movies in order, across the DCEU from Superman's Man of Steel to Aquaman's Lost KingdomNow that the dust is settling on the decade-long DC Extended Universe era, it's time for a reappraisalJune 06, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsDC confirms Ram V's Detective Comics run will end in September, with the writer promising "the metaphorical death and rebirth" of BatmanDC's August solicitations confirm that the writer will leave the flagship title in SeptemberMay 17, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsHow did Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman first meet and team-up? DC is finally going to tell that storyBatman/Superman: World's Finest #30 will tell the first team-up of DC's three iconic characters this summerMay 17, 2024Graeme McMillan
GuidesAs The Penguin sets up Robert Pattinson's big-screen Batman return, here's how to watch every Batman movie (and spin-off) so farWarning: you're going to need a lot of bat-time on a number of different bat-channelsMay 15, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesBatman and Catwoman's marriage: Tom King reveals the original plans for Bats & Cats to get married in DC continuityDC almost let Tom King go through with the Batman and Catwoman marriage, according to the writer.May 02, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsBatman, Wonder Woman, and other DC superheroes lose their superpowers (and more) in DC Comics' July 2024 solicitationsThis summer, Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman will have to deal with a new level of super-threat in DC Comics July 2024 titlesApril 19, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsDC's Dark Knight is celebrating a milestone this July with Batman #150DC is throwing in a couple of special guests to make the the issue a true celebration.April 19, 2024Trent Cannon
NewsBatman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and more get new costumes for DC summer event Absolute PowerThe one-time Justice League have new clothes - and they'll need them, as they're losing their powers.April 18, 2024Chris Arrant
FeaturesThe DCEU timeline: A complete chronology of DC’s cinematic universeA complete timeline of every DCEU project, from Man of Steel to Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.April 15, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsHow Tom King & Mitch Gerads fought for years to get Gerads on Batman (despite DC management saying 'no')DC wasn’t sure if Mitch Gerards was ready for primetime – until his Batman pages came in.March 27, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesCelebrate Batman Day 2024 with this guide to DC's essential Batman comic book readsLooking to get into Batman comics? This guide will help you get started!March 27, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsEvery Batcave needs a Batman, and soon comic shops will have a life-size Dark Knight of their own thanks to DC & Jorge JimenezA Batman standee built to sell comics. It seems like a no-brainer.March 21, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsDC's Batman plans for June 2024 include Batman vs Batman Showdowns, Victorian Batmen, and lots of Tim DrakeThings in Gotham City are headed towards disaster in this June's Batman comics... but what does that mean for the rest of the world?March 15, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsBe Batman's boss: DC's hunt for the next Batman group editorOne of the most important job in comics is now up for grabs: DC's Batman group editor positionMarch 14, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsThe Batman's Paul Dano welcomes 'superhero fatigue' for the second wind or surprise that's nextCall it a 'readjustment' instead of a slow death.March 05, 2024Fran Ruiz
NewsBatman writer Tom King has been misspelling the Dark Knight's #1 accessory for years and we didn't know itThe name that Tom King has misspelled in every Batman script.March 04, 2024Joshua Lapin-Bertone
NewsDC's Batman plans for May 2024 include dark prisons, an adults-only Robin comic, and moreWhether it's Catwoman, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Robin, or the Dark Knight himself, we have the details of what's to come in their comic book adventuresFebruary 16, 2024Graeme McMillan
FeaturesDC Comics' May 2024 solicitations: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and everything, all in one place!Damian Wayne gets a mature readers solo title, Lobo(s) run amok in Metropolis, and the Trinity of Evil continues to come together...February 16, 2024Graeme McMillan
NewsImagine Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett with DC's Batman. Now see it for real!It's Gotham Days for Gorillaz and Tank Girl co-creator Jamie HewlettFebruary 13, 2024Chris Arrant
NewsSay hello to DC's newest villain: Little Joker in Rafael Grampá's Batman: Gargoyle of GothamRafael Grampá has been growing the Batman mythos by leaps and bounds, and he's not stopping yetFebruary 12, 2024Chris Arrant
FeaturesBoy Meets World's Will Friedle recalls how Batman Beyond helped him grow as an actorWorking with veterans like the late Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill had an impactJanuary 18, 2024Veronica Valencia
FeaturesRemembering the greatness of Batman Beyond on its 25th anniversary, with the cast themselvesWatch the highlights of the Batman Beyond panel from New York Comic Con 2019January 10, 2024Veronica Valencia
NewsHow the Catholic Church (and the Lord's Prayer) inspired Batman's next big bad, the VirginWhen they said 'deliver us from evil,' they weren't imagining this evilDecember 15, 2023Chris Arrant
NewsBatman's origin retold through the lens of real historic events in DC's Dark AgeImagine Batman born in the real world, against the fabric of real history.December 14, 2023Chris Arrant
NewsBatman's newest foe is based on Silence of the Lambs' poster momentWith Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham's latest villain, Rafael Grampá is continuing a long tradition inside the Dark Knight's rogue's gallery.December 11, 2023Chris Arrant
NewsHow Bruce Wayne (Batman) should've come to Smallville, according to Tom Welling & Michael RosenbaumBruce Wayne never made it to the show Smallville, but here's how Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum wanted to introduce him.December 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesBatman's newest villains inspired by the Catholic Church and Michael Jackon in Rafael Grampá's Gargoyle of GothamAhead of the launch of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2, Rafael Grampá unveils its two new supervillainsDecember 05, 2023Sam Stone
GuidesChestnuts roasting, open fire! The top 5 Christmas action moviesThe holidays are right around the corner. Or maybe they're waiting in an elevator shaft, with a machine gunDecember 02, 2023Grant DeArmitt
NewsMax is losing the Adam West Batman movie in December, and it's a bit of a confusing situationThis isn't the news we wanted for ChristmasNovember 28, 2023Fran Ruiz
FeaturesSome of the best Batman comics are on sale this Black FridaySome of the most iconic Batman comics are currently half price.November 24, 2023Trent Cannon
FeaturesBatman: Get the Dark Knight trilogy or some massive cartoon collections without Bruce Wayne's budgetTake the Dark Knight home.November 24, 2023Fran Ruiz
FeaturesDC Comics gift guide: Caped presents for Christmas 2023Make the DC fans in your life happier with presents that even gloomy Bruce Wayne would enjoy.November 22, 2023Fran Ruiz
FeaturesBatman gift guide: Presents from Gotham City for Christmas 2023Let's put a smile on those faces.November 22, 2023Fran Ruiz
NewsBatman is the World's Greatest Dad in new trailer for upcoming animated film, Merry Little BatmanThe show looks super stylized and wacky, like all Christmas adventures should be.November 15, 2023Trent Cannon
FeaturesGotham City's Spider-Man? Marvel & DC almost did a company-wide origin swap in the early '00sIn one of his recent newsletters, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort explains how the role reversal almost turned the two biggest comic universes upside downNovember 12, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesSpoilers!Batman and the Joker’s latest showdown invalidates a DC classicAs a new Batman story continues from the ashes of The Gotham War, it makes one popular DC story is no longer canonNovember 07, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesBatman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Ending explainedBatman/Catwoman: The Gotham War pit the Dark Knight against the Bat-Family. Here’s how DC’s superhero civil war shakes up the Batman mythosOctober 31, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilers!Ram V’s existential approach to BatmanAs Ram V’s Detective Comics run continues, he speaks directly to Batman’s trauma and identity in a raw emotional sceneOctober 24, 2023Sam Stone
NewsWe will probably never get a Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe animated film, and that's awfulAt least we still have our fanfiction on the subject.October 19, 2023Trent Cannon
FeaturesGotham War: Why Batman and Catwoman could never truly stay enemiesAs the DC crossover event Gotham War nears its conclusion, the Dark Knight and Catwoman have an overdue one-on-oneOctober 17, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesLiveblog!Follow Batman (and friends) sweep into NYCC 2023 with Gotham City ConfidentialGet live updates from Gotham City Confidential at NYCCOctober 06, 2023Graeme McMillan
NewsBatman is now Santa Claus (Don't ask, just buy it)But which Batman Santa do you want? Red or Blue?September 29, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesMeet DC's newest Batman villain, CrytoonAs Rafael Grampá readies the eagerly anticipated miniseries Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham and its new villains, he spotlights the lead foe CrytoonSeptember 07, 2023Sam Stone
NewsBatman is heading back to cinemas to fight a new enemy - empty movie theatersDC's biggest box office success is returning to the movie theaters for Batman DaySeptember 06, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesDC's Robin is now an A.I., as Ultraman creators revamp the Batman family in Justice BusterAs DC partners with Kodansha to reimagine its biggest characters in manga, Eiichi Shimizu unveils Batman: Justice Buster in an interview with PopverseSeptember 06, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesSpoilersMarvel's Civil War done right: Batman and Catwoman collide in the DC event Gotham WarGotham War pits Batman and Catwoman in a bitter battle that splits the Bat-Family, employing themes from several classic Marvel storiesSeptember 05, 2023Sam Stone
FeaturesDC's Hispanic Heritage Month variant covers from Pablo Villalobos feature Bane, Blue Beetle and moreJessica Cruz and Pedro Peña also appear in the series of variants, which will be released over the course of September.August 30, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesBatman vs. Catwoman: Whose side are you on? Inside the DC crossover event Gotham WarIt's Bat versus Cat, starting this fall in Gotham WarAugust 28, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesThe Flash movie: A guide to all the cameos and surprise DC superhero appearances in The FlashBatman? Yep. Superman? yep. Flash? Yep. And more. OGs, icons, deep cuts, and more from the FlashAugust 24, 2023Gary Catig
FeaturesIs Rafael Grampá the next Frank Miller? The Batman artist/writer responds to fan commentsAhead of the release of Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham, Grampá speaks about crafting his own Dark KnightAugust 15, 2023Grant DeArmitt
NewsJason Aaron returns to DC Comics with a new Batman limited seriesBatman: Off-World is a new six issue limited series debuting in November 2023August 14, 2023Tiffany Babb
FeaturesHarley Quinn and the art of giving a f**kThe producers of Harley Quinn discuss the anatomy of the f-bombAugust 11, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesBatman's Rafael Grampá on "bringing in ugliness when trying to make something beautiful"Ugly can be beautiful, and beauty can be ugly: Rafael Grampá sits down to talk with PopverseAugust 09, 2023Chloe Maveal
FeaturesDetective Comics' Ram V is talking about his Batman western in this week's Enter the PopverseRam V comes on Enter the Popverse to talk about his Batman western arc in Detective ComicsAugust 08, 2023Chris Arrant
Features"Batman is a 15-year-old boy's idea of what a rich guy would do when he was eight," says Howard ChaykinHoward Chaykin has strong thoughts on Batman, and superheroes in generalAugust 03, 2023Grant DeArmitt
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A Batman western, an all-new Outsiders, and more announced during DC's Gotham City panelDC is bringing its own Batfamily to San Diego Comic Con 2023, with guests like Tom King, Tini Howard, Ram V and more.August 01, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesBatman: Dispelling the myth of the loner Dark KnightBatman has one of the biggest superhero families in comics. Here’s why the Caped Crusader has always been a team playerAugust 01, 2023Sam Stone
Features“You’re not going to find orgies in a Scooby Doo movie”: Harley Quinn’s producers on the show's adult natureThe producers of Harley Quinn discuss the differences between producing children’s cartoons and adult animation.July 22, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesNightwing and the battle over his plump butt inside the DC animated series Harley Quinn on MaxThe producers of Harley Quinn discuss the fight to give Nightwing a sexy buttJuly 21, 2023Joshua Lapin-Bertone
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: The Dawn of DC is here, but not before some Knight TerrorsDC is bringing Joshua Williamson, Jeremy Adams, and Dennis Culver to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk this year's company-wide crossover Knight Terrors.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesFollow along live!SDCC 2023: A bright future for superheroes in the Dawn of DC panelRam V, Joshua Williamson, Tom King and more head to San Diego Comic Con 2023 to talk about the gleaming future of DC's superheroes.July 18, 2023Graeme McMillan
FeaturesSpoilers!Batman's biggest foe is the Joker, but the Joker's biggest foe is... a 9-5 office jobThe Joker's biggest fear isn't Batman - it's an office job, and he's doing just that now at DCJuly 04, 2023Sam Stone