The legendary four-issue series of The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley with it’s darker, grittier Batman has never been adapted for film or television, but that’s about to change. DC Comics Premiere Movies is currently creating a two-part animated adaptation of the series and they’ve chose Peter Weller of RoboCop fame as the voice of Batman. We can look forward to part one this fall and part two sometime next year. I really hope we get to hear Batman say, “Excuse me, I have to go. Somewhere there is a crime happening.”
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You’ll have to wait a few more months for The Dark Knight Rises to hit theaters on July 20th, but here’s a little something to whet your appetite in the meantime. Six new posters featuring Batman, Catwoman and Bane have been released by Warner Brothers to help promote the film. If the posters are any indication, this final chapter in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy is going to be amazing!
See all the posters after the jump…
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This is the most adorable version of the Dynamic Duo ever. You can find them in the Kokeshi Clan store on Etsy along with plenty of other geeky dolls from Star Wars, Star Trek and more. This is the work of Craig Galentine of Temple 7e studio who creates each doll by sanding two wooden pieces and then connecting them with a wooden dowel so their heads will spin. He then hand decorates each doll with acrylic paints and signs the bottom with 7e and the year that it was constructed. They each measure around 4″ tall and would be the perfect addition to any fan’s collection.
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You can finally sleep with Poison Ivy! All you have to do is buy this 12″ x 12″ soft, cozy handmade pillow.
This pillow is handmade from felt and, because I’d be paranoid of ruining it, I’d probably leave it out for display rather than resting my head on it. It’s too pretty! And if Poison Ivy isn’t your favorite villain, you should know the pillows by Collier Costuming are completely customizable. They’ll work with you to create a pillow for a character you love!
Sweet dreams.
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If you’ve ever wanted to check out Batman’s Tumbler then this is your chance. Throughout the summer, the Tumbler along with the Bat-Pod will be traveling across North America to promote The Dark Knight Rises which hits theaters on July 18th. It’s time to break out that costume, perfect your superhero pose and get the most amazing cosplay photo ever!
See the full list of tour dates after the jump…
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Now in our Nerd Approved Shop—The Joker Batman Pop! Heroes Vinyl Figure!
Inspired by designer toys and stylized character collectibles the world over, Funko is back with Pop! Heroes vinyl figure. This adorable collectible figure of The Joker comes packaged with a smile– specifically, yours! The unique design brings Funko’s house style into the world of plastic figures, and we just know that Batman is going to look great on your desk.
Joker Batman Pop! Heroes Vinyl Figure—$9.99
Sure, he’s go that whole Avengers movie opening this weekend, but Joss Whedon is no stranger to disappointment. One of those moments came with a Batman movie that he tried to sell to execs right after Joel Shumacher’s two cinematic monstrosities. In his version of the rebooted franchise, the focus would be on a very depressed adolescent Bruce Wayne who has yet to find his way after the death of his parents. Whedon describes the moment a young Wayne realizes he can actually help save people.
Read what Joss had to say right after the jump…
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Okay, I’m gonna go on record here as a Mom and say this upcoming toy is sure to bring destruction to all the fancy things in your house. But as a fan of The Batman who cannot wait for The Dark Knight Rises to hit theaters, will someone please buy this for me? It’s cool because it has a little hidden compartment but it’s awesome because you can push a button and shoot Batman right out of that compartment and into a lamp or a precious Ming vase. Yeah, the fan in me is so going to win this one.
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Holy Musical B@man! has taken the stage, and it’s everything you would expect. It starts with Bruce Wayne losing his parents and then Bruce donning on the infamous crimefighter costume. It reminds me a lot of the Adam West Batman but with catchy music. To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations but I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. I don’t know if I’d pay to see it in person, but it’s good, silly, cheesy fun.
Check out Act 1, Part 1 below. Warning: it contains language not suitable for kids or people who don’t like cursing.
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