2020 was a tumultuous year for comic books. At one point, all of the major comic book companies shut down production before restarting them. During this time, we still got some awesome comic art. It was hard to narrow it down because, even if the story was bad, there was some good artwork out there.…
Batman has finally gotten the recognition he deserves as one of the most iconic legends to come out of the United States. According to USAToday, the 2008 Christopher Nolan adaption The Dark Knight has officially been added into the National Film Registry. It will now be preserved in the annals of American cinema history, a very…
There are superheroes for everyone, so why not “girly girls?” You know, those girls who like sparkles, shiny objects, sweets, and everything in-between. From Shadowcat to Batgirl to Princess Sally to Kamen America to Sailor Moon, there’s plenty of room for everyone. Special thanks to my wife for her help with all of the research.…
Sean Murphy continues his DC Comics Black Label series ‘Batman: Curse of the White Knight,’ which retells the story of Bruce Wayne and his family’s real legacy in Gotham City. Following the events of its predecessor, Batman has revealed his identity to Commissioner Gordon and the rest of the GTO, the unit founded by Jack…
Featuring several writers, artists, and a dynamite cover by Ethan Van Sciver, the New 52 version of Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Vol. 1 is a collection of five issues in classic DC Comics graphic novel form. In this volume, Batman faces several of his greatest foes including The Joker, Killer Croc, Mad Hatter,…
Want to learn more about the Joker, but do not know where to start? Have no fear! There is plenty of material for you to read to catch up with his comic book roots. In no particular order, here are my Top 10 Graphic Novels To Read To Learn About The Joker: The Dark Prince…
The Joker is Batman’s most recognizable foe. Appearing in the very first issue the DC Comics Batman solo comic book. Throughout the years, many writers have portrayed the Joker in various forms and all have had him make some statements that, despite his villainy in Gotham, make him even more iconic in our minds. Here…
For 2019’s Batman Day, I wanted to highlight a piece of forgotten history from the Dark Knight of Gotham. Prior to moving forward with Bruce Timm’s futuristic take on the Caped Crusader, Batman Beyond, Warner Bros. Animation was going to move forward with a very different animated series possibly titled ‘Batman: No Man’s Land.’ According…
Todd Philips will be bringing us a new take on Batman’s archnemesis in Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix. According to numerous reports, while the film takes ideas from comic books but will have its own spin taking inspiration from noir movies. The Joker will now be a failed comedian named Arthur Fleck who slowly slips from…
‘Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass‘ is a new young adult graphic novel available today. The DC Comics story shows the on-again, off-again girlfriend of The Joker in her teen years and how different choices led to her rebellion. It will not be canon, but a separate story based in Gotham City. According to DC Comics, Harley…
DC Comics launches its ‘Year of the Villain’ event. Detective Comics issue 1008 which returns Batman to his roots with a good ol’ fashion battle with the Joker, written by Peter J. Tomasi with art by Doug Mahnke. Bruce Wayne wakes up to Alfred informing him that the Joker has taken over the Gotham City…
“Jacob, all you do is complain about the Batman comics. Why don’t you offer any ideas?” Fair enough, in this very special episode of StudioJake, I discuss my all-time favorite Justice League member, detective, icon, and comic book superhero. How would I fix the current state of Batman comics and will DC Comics head my…
Based on a 2002 – 2003 DC Comics series written by Jeph Loeb and penciled by Jim Lee, Batman: Hush is the 13th feature in the DC Animated Movie Universe directed by Justin Copeland with a screenplay by Ernie Altbacker. Bruce Wayne (Jason O’Mara) meets two old friend Selina Kyle (Jennifer Morrison) and Tommy Elliot…
Batman: The Dark Prince Charming is a standalone, non-canon story from DC Comics. It is written and drawn by European author Enrico Marini, who says in the introduction he took inspiration from Bruce Timm and Paul Dini, two epic comic book writers. He crafts a unique, but compelling story of the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne…
Marvel Comics and DC Comics are seeing an all-time low for their multiple comic book series after experiencing a resurgence following the free publicity they received with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and such DC Animated films like the upcoming Batman: Hush adaption. As reported by Cosmic Book News, Diamond Distributors, the comic book industry’s largest…
Writer Scott Snyder and artist Jock are back with The Batman Who Laughs Miniseries Issue 6. This is truly a dark DC Comics run that brought out the compromising side of Bruce Wayne as well as the danger Gotham City truly is in. Picking up from issue 5, Batman has embraced his dark side after…
Originally published in DC Comics’ Post-Crisis story-arc, Batman: Broken City is written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso. Told across six issues, it uses the classic hard-boiled detective stories to set the tone and style. After a young girl is found dead in a Gotham City landfill, Batman takes it upon himself to…
The Batman is an upcoming film by Matt Reeves that has been plagued by delays. Today on StudioJake, I discuss the reports that Robert Pattinson has been cast as the Dark Knight. I also discuss Vox trying to censor comedian Steven Crowder as well as movie studios and actors attacking fans for being ‘toxic.’ Check…
The Batman Who Laughs continues with issue 5. The title villain and his partner the Grim Knight are trying to expose Gotham City to the Joker virus and dark metal so that they can reign over a city in chaos. Only Batman, Commissioner Gordon, and Gordon’s son James Gordon Jr. can stop them. After issue…
Billed on the cover as “The Monster Inside,” issue four of The Batman Who Laughs continues the story of Batman fighting the evilest version of himself, a Bruce Wayne who has become a strange amalgam of the Dark Knight and the Joker. Continuing from issue three, Batman has become infected with the Joker Virus and…
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment, and Nickelodeon and directed by Jake Castorena, the Dark Knight meets the Turtles in the Half-Shell in Batman VS. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The film is inspired by the comic book series and graphic novel by James Tynion IV and Freddie Williams II. The ninja Foot Clan arrive…
All this week, I have been celebrating the DC Comics superhero known as Batman all every single day. Why? Saturday was the Dark Knight’s 80th anniversary! Today, I’m giving you all the straight talk w/ the worst and the portrayals of Batman, The Joker, and Harley Quinn. I also review Detective Comics issue 1,000! Check…
No one can deny the influence that Batman: The Animated Series has had on DC Comics, Saturday morning cartoons, numerous childhoods, and even pop culture at large. It is a beloved television show created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. Premiering on FoxKids, spawned two continuations when it moved to KidsWB, The Adventures of Batman…
According to Cosmic Book News, the FOX television Batman prequel Gotham released a poster that shows what every fan of the Dark Knight has been waiting for since the show launched: the cape and cowl. With the final two episodes of Gotham fast approaching, the team has shown a proto-version of The Joker fall into…
On Friday, social media showed its love for the Dark Knight again when Twitter came alive with the hashtag #ThingsBatmanNeverSaid. While trolls had some fun, there were so genuine geeks, nerds, and fans who showed they really know about Batman. 5. “I’m home from school, Mom and Dad!” “Did you see me make that shot,…
