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Every Robin & Why Batman Recruited Them (In Chronological Order)

From Dick Grayson to Tim Drake and Damian Wayne, several heroic characters have worked alongside Batman as the Boy Wonder over the years.

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10 DC Eras A Batman Miniseries Should Revisit

Batman has changed a lot over the decades, and it's high time DC Comics took a trip down memory lane and revisited previous eras.

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DC Changes Robin’s Fate With An Alternate Version of Batman’s A Death in the Family

Jason Todd's fate is about to change in December when DC Comics releases an alternate version of the infamous "A Death in the Family."

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10 Batman Villains Who Could Headline Their Own Comic After Penguin

Penguin stars in his own comic written by Tom King, but surely there are many other Batman villains who deserve their own comic title as well.

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NYCC: DC Drops New Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham Trailer

NYCC’s Gotham Confidential Panel releases a trailer for Rafael Grampá's Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2

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Batman’s Best Shapeshifting Villain Deserves His Own Comic After Penguin

Batman's shapeshifting villain Clayface has a rich enough history that he deserves a comic to explore his own struggles and inner humanity.

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Nightwing Surpassed The Dark Knight Ages Ago

Nightwing's story has evolved a great deal over the years in DC comics, but somewhere along the way, the hero managed to overtake his mentor, Batman.

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10 Weak DC Villains Who Went God Mode

DC's villains range in abilities from feeble scientists to literal gods. For some of the weaker foes, they once wielded god-like powers.

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10 Elseworlds The World’s Finest Should Revisit After Kingdom Come

Batman and Superman journey to the Kingdom Come universe in the World's Finest comic - but which Elseworlds should they visit next?

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What Was the Scarecrow's Greatest Fear in Batman Begins?

In Batman Begins, Dr. Jonathan Crane's fear toxin awakened one's greatest fears, but that doesn't mean Scarecrow was most afraid of the Dark Knight.

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Every Riddle Given By The Riddler In The Batman, Explained

The Riddler's riddles from Matt Reeves' The Batman left some fans scratching their heads–Here's what each of his riddles mean.

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What's The Difference Between A Pulp Hero And A Superhero?

Thanks to their distinct character designs and thrilling adventures, pulp heroes continue to set themselves apart from the superhero competition.

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Batman: Red Hood is Everything Azrael Should Have Been

Red Hood is one of Batman's most interesting allies, but his success has inadvertently minimized a Bat-Family member who used to play the same role.

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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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The Biggest Traitors in Batman Comics

Batman has been around for almost 90 years, and has racked up a huge supporting cast. It's no surprise the hero knows what it's like to be betrayed.

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Merry Little Batman Gets Exciting Update With New Poster and Premiere Date

Prime Video announces Merry Little Batman’s premiere release date with a surprise poster tease.

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Ben Affleck's Cut Batman Cameo in Aquaman Revealed in Concept Art

Batman's cut cameo in Aquaman is shown by concept artist Ed Natividad.

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Two Face and The Court of Owls Terrorize Gotham in Batman: City of Madness

Christian Ward's Batman: City of Madness puts a grim twist on the Dark Knight, his enemies and even one of his most faithful allies.

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10 Greatest Occult Detectives In Comics

Mysticism and the occult are a core part of the comic book industry. It only makes sense that a variety of heroes would specialize in the area.

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REVIEW: DC's Batman: City of Madness #1

Christian Ward brings cosmic horror to Gotham in a visionary new title, Batman: City of Madness. Here's CBR's review.

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