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10 Shocking Batman Reveals That Are No Longer Canon

Batman's comics are filled with many twists and turns, but some of the most shocking revelations in DC Comics' history were erased from canon.

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Zack Snyder Reveals the Only DC and Marvel Movies He'd Consider Making

Man of Steel director Zack Snyder would only return to superhero movies for a few specific stories, "but that's it."

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The Dark Knight Returns Isn't Frank Miller's Most Influential Batman Comic -- Year One Is

Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns was revolutionary for Batman at the time, but Year One is arguably the writer's most influential work.

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10 Best Batman Comics Veteran Readers Should Read For Batman Day

With Batman Day around the corner, fans who have become more familiar with the DC hero can delve into more complex books like Dark Nights: Metal.

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10 Best Modern Batman Quotes From the Comics, Ranked

While starring in DC's best books for over 80 years, Batman and his supporting cast have provided some memorable quotes in the modern age of comics.

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Most Powerful Versions Of Batman (& Weakest)

Batman has undergone many changes since he first appeared, leading to both powerful and weak versions of the Dark Knight from across the multiverse.

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Chip Zdarsky's Batman Finally Addressed a Dark Knight Returns Fan Theory

DC's landmark Batman #135 finally addresses an infamous fan theory that spun out of Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.

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Batman's New Costume Comes With a Major Adam West Influence

Batman #135 gives the hero a new costume, one drawing elements from Adam West's Caped Crusader and that of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns.

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Batman's 10 Biggest Victories In DC Comics

Batman has over 80 years of lore in DC Comics, claiming the greatest victories over Bane, the Court of Owls, Superman, and more.

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Every Team Batman Ever Led In The Comics

Batman is one of the greatest leaders in DC Comics, leading teams like the Outsiders, the Gotham Knights, and the Justice League.

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10 DC Characters More Mature Than Their Parents

Good or bad, there are many DC characters out there that have actually proven to be more mature, but better people, than their parents.

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10 Best Batman Comics You Can Read On DC Universe Infinite Right Now

Batman is a cornerstone of DC, and these are some of the best comics to read digitally on the flagship DC Universe Infinite app.

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10 Groundbreaking Comics That Aged Poorly

The comics medium relies on game-changing comics that update the medium. However, decades later, these groundbreakers haven't aged well.

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10 Most Controversial Batman Fights

Batman's enemies often push him to his limits, forcing the Dark Knight to break his rules in some truly controversial comic book fights.

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10 Best Batman Movies To Watch On Batman Day

To celebrate Batman Day on September 17th, fans prepare to reflect on some of their favorite moments from their favorite hero on film.

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The 13 Darkest DC Comics Ever

DC has become known for stories that can get pretty dark, and while fans love mature storytelling, sometimes DC can get too dark for their own good.

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10 Batman Comics So Thrilling, You Can't Stop Reading Them
10 Batman Comics So Thrilling, You Can't Stop Reading Them

Batman's comics are often the most exciting series that DC puts out, but some are real page-turners and too exciting to stop reading.

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10 Comics That Are Basically Rewrites Of Another Story

There are some cases when the line between inspiration and plagiarism is blurred by comics that are practically rip-offs of another story.

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Frank Miller's Turning Batman Into a Symbol of Hope Was Both Radical and Rare

Frank Miller's depiction of Batman in The Dark Knight Returns made the Caped Crusader into a radicalized symbol of hope.

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Batman: Miller and Varley's Most Iconic Cover Just Sold for Nearly $2.5M

Frank Miller and Lynn Varley's iconic The Dark Knight Returns cover sells for nearly $2.5 million at Heritage's June 16-19 Comics Auction.

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