This image is from Frank Miller’s Dark Knight Returns, and is not the art that is being spoken of in the article.

Have any of you ever tried to draw Batman, or any of the other Justice League characters? I know I have, and usually meet with results between moderate success and complete failure, so it was very entertaining to watch artist Masood Tahir from YouTube gaming channel 8bit Ego draw the Caped Crusader beating down Superman. I would suggest checking out the 8bit Ego’s channel (link below), as they have a lot of gaming videos from Injustice.

Do we have any artists here who love drawing DC heroes? Let us know in the comments!

-Chris

SOURCE: 8bit Ego

Gail Simone posted this on her tumblr:

It’s kinda difficult for me to really appreciate art. It really depends on the medium. I’ve been to art galleries, but overall, I’m not the biggest fan of some of the most abstract expressions. There’s just far too many valid interpretations of art for me to gauge anything objectively. I subscribe to the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, meaning that if I don’t find the beauty in it, I’m more likely to dismiss it, but I also am a big fan of the notion that true art stimulates discussion. But enough about that, I’m losing sight of what’s important and what’s important is Batman. I know I don’t have to tell Robert Xavier Burden, a painter residing in San Francisco.

The news with Burden is that he recently unveiled a painting yesterday. That painting is called The Holy Batman. Can you possibly imagine anything more wonderful than that? This masterpiece, standing at a whopping 12 foot by 7 foot, simulates a stained glass window (the kind you often see in a church) and at the center of the painting is a watchful Tim Burton-inspired Batman action figure. Surrounding him are many overt and obscure references to Batman, all as action figures or toys. The frame itself is made from resin casts of Batman action figure heads.

The article doesn’t really talk so much about his admiration of Bats, but more so his approach to this material as he explains that he wanted to rekindle that magical sense of awe that he had as a child when he played with his Batman action figures. He laments that picking them up as an adult, he simply did not feel the same. With that, he set out to work on this masterpiece. Accordingly, the painting took 1200 hours, with him starting work on it in February 2012 and finally finishing it up in November 2012.

Though I’m impressed with the dedication and hard work he put it into as well as his established paradigm for creating this work, I gotta say that I’m just giddy for any godlike interpretation of the Bats. I need a print of this for a shrine I’m starting.

Check it out below:

I’m just upset that we couldn’t get a larger and higher resolution of the picture so that we could see the details.

Any Batman works of art that you greatly admire? Can you spot any cool and interesting references in the painting? Let me know.

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Source – Wired

Inspired by the imposing ‘Tumbler’ version of The Caped Crusader’s car, as seen in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Batman’ series, a group of Florida based friends undertook the epic build for a cost of around £1 million.
The men, who call themselves Team Galag, regularly compete in the infamous Gumball 3000 rally where the rich, and occasionally famous, drive across Europe in the world’s most exotic cars.

The car will be on its way to London later this month, where after being shown off in the capital, it will head off to Copenhagen, Denmark for the start of the 3,000 mile rally.

Team Galag is made up of a number of anonymous car enthusiasts aged between 21 and 34, hailing from the UK, Germany, USA and Saudi Arabia .

I wish I had the money to higher these people to make me a Tumbler . Rush hour traffic would be a blast ! The story continues on in greater detail so for more info head over to the source .

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Source – Yahoo UK Movies News

Before…

Ever been to Disneyland? I love Disneyland and there’s a ride there that a lot of people, myself included, really, really liked. That ride is the Haunted Mansion, a tour of the titular haunted mansion where the paintings, noises, and other things would screw with your mind. I haven’t been back to it since I was a child, but I remember thinking it was the coolest thing ever. I mean Disney is up there with Batman for me in terms of childhood loves that I kept well into adulthood. So, naturally when I see another beloved childhood fantasy mixed with each other, I’m drawn to it like Disney is toward money. See, there was a particular part of the ride that a lot of people recall, and sticks out. The stretching paintings, that reveal that the originally classy looking portrait is actually pretty messed up. So, someone had the bright idea and said, ‘What if this were the Haunted Arkham Asylum?’. Just like that, we see the four portraits from the ride but made as Batman as possible. The results are awesome.

…and after.

Artist Abraham Lopez lovingly recreates these old portraits and makes them tributes to Batman and his rogue’s gallery that end up being thrown into Arkham Asylum all the time. Harley Quinn looks like a a classic Victorian woman in a mask, but she’s standing over the vicious Killer Croc on a wire. Joker is hanging out with Scarface, and drinking a glass of milk, but he’s forgotten his pants and the fact he’s standing on a lit barrel of TNT. So you know, just another regular day for him. Poison Ivy is resting on a tombstone with Ra’s Al Ghul’s bust on it, enjoying the fact that ivy is growing up it. Probably because no one ever visits a grave for a man who never stay dead. The last one is my favorite, it’s Batgirl, Nightwing, and Batman all in a totem pole sitting on top of the other while Batman sinks into a quicksand trap made out of Clayface. It’s the expressions on it that really get me, Babs is happy, Dick is panicking, and Bruce is being Bruce. I’d really love to see a done up version of the Haunted Mansion ride, but all Batmanified, but for now, this’ll have to do.

Source: Laughing Squid

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There are some impressive Batman collections out there. Some of the more obsessed and more affluent of us Batfans have went to  great lengths to create something memorable. Most times Batfans prefer to create replica Batmobiles, which are all wonderful, but imagine your very own Batcave. Click the jump to see more.

Ultimate Batfan (it’s difficult to dispute this title after seeing this) Chris Weir of Middletown, Delaware is a huge Batman fanatic, amassing a very impressive Batman collection, having started early in his childhood. It seems that this collection simply wasn’t enough for him. Unwittingly ascending beyond any Batfans’ wildest dreams, this magnificent person has created his very own Batcave.

Take a look:

As mentioned, this Batcave home theatre set him back $100,000. Though it seems like a small price to pay after seeing the look on his face as he admires his creation. It seems the centerpiece of the Batcave itself, excluding his props and costume, is the entrance, attempting to replicate the 1960′s Batman TV show entrance, even tracking down a replica Shakespeare bust to conceal the button. Personally, I was much more enthusiastic about that Batman Grandfather clock. That thing is beautiful.

You know…  he could have easily turned the basement into his BatManCave and added a bar and a pool table, but instead opted for something his family can enjoy as well. This man is doing the Lord’s work by raising the next generation of Batfans. I wonder… how do you think this guy feels about about adopting a 23 year-old Batfan like myself?

Are you as impressed with his Batcave as I am? Any Batman-themed dreams you’ve yet to fulfill? Let me know.

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Source  - Barcroft Media (Via Oddity Central)

It is a new webcomic/fancomic written by Vivien Gallasch that tells the story of Damian Wayne and Titus.  The first issue is out that you can download for free and enjoy.  It has some great art, and good moments with Damian and Titus in issue #1′s 8 pages:

JunioR #1

Damian may have been raised by assassins, but he’s also been trained by the Batman—who protects and saves the people in Gotham City. Who can Damian turn to when faced with a different kind of life in danger—one that can’t be so easily rescued by blades and fists?

Writer: Vivien Gallasch

Pencils/Inks: Pamela Lovas

Colors/Lettering: Wave

Editor: Megan Butler

Page Count: 8

Be sure to check it out, and let us know what you think.

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Source: Junior The Comic

Take a look at these beauties:

These elegant pieces were crafted by a design studio called Bohemian Workbench. Unfortunately, DC Comics and WB prohibit them from selling the coffee tables, probably because they might want to mass produce some far more inferior tables some day? I suppose that’s the reason why no matter how many times I’ve thrown money at my computer nothing’s happened.

What do you think? Are they worthy owning? What Batman-themed furniture have you ever dreamed of? Let me know.

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Source – Bohemian Workbench via Geekologie

One of the most inspiring things about Batman (there are so many more) is that he proves that anyone can be a hero. Sure, he may have years of unrealistic and unfathomable training with inhuman determination and iron-clad resolve, but below all these things that make him a comic book character, he’s human. A human without powers. And from that, it’s wonderful to think that there are people that really take that heart and attempt to do some good no matter their limitations. Tons of Batman wannabes (or superhero wannabes) have managed to grace the news and inspire folks, and this new one is no exception.

The city of Petaluma, in Northern California, has recently got their own Dark Knight in the form of a 19-year-old college student; his identity is wisely kept a secret. It looks like he’s been doing it for a few months now, but has recently got some major traction when the Huffington Post did a little piece on him. The piece and/or the accompanying video don’t do too much to highlight exactly what he does, but the gist of it is that fulfills the role of a neighborhood watch, by patrolling the streets and alerting the authorities if trouble is brewing. Also, when a classmate went missing, he alerted folks by simply putting up flyers. Aside from that, he’s also done some charity events for the city, as they don’t really consider him a nuisance.

Unlike some other real-life superheroes, the Petaluma Batman is trying not to step on anybody’s toes, while still attempting do as much good as he can. In a word, he’s not a vigilante and he’s not trying to be and that’s what’s allowed him to keep doing what he’s doing.

Here’s a nicely produced video that showcases some of the good he’s doing:

I like this guy. The schtick is getting a little old as real-life superheroes and/or real-life Batmen are becoming a dime a dozen. Though, does it really make a difference how many there are if they’re all just trying to do some good? In the end, I just hope this guy doesn’t get hurt.

If you support the guy, check out his Facebook.

What do you think about the Petaluma Batman? Is he an idiot? Is he a hero? Let me know.

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Source – Huffington Post

I’ll be there in full Batman gear doing interviews and covering the event . If you have any questions you would like me to ask any of the following people I told you about feel free to ask in the comment section or on the Facebook page . For more on what all else is going on at this event head over to the source .

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Source – Comic City TN via Facebook

March madness is here, green is in the air. So, for most of this month I’ve been experiencing a bit of nostalgia. When I was five years old, I went away with my parents on vacation and found in a toy store near by the hotel we were staying at. There I found my first Batman toy, it was the 1993 Kenner & Hasbro Batman The Animated Series Bruce Wayne figure.  It is 5″ inches in height. Bruce Wayne includes snap-on Batman armor. I loved that toy to death and when I moved to a new house, I left it behind accidentally. It’s a pain in my heart to know that I left it behind. But, one must go on.

Anyway, here are some March madness Batman toys from the best animated shows. It’s the Mission 3 Masters Mountain Pursuit Batman (MM 3 Mtn)  and Justice League Unlimited Batman (Tech Suit Variant with gas mask).  MM3 Mtn Batman is acutally is a repaint of Claw Climber Batman from the first Mission Masters Line. JLU Batman is a green variant with a cool gas mask.

See some of the figures below.

So, what was your first Batman toy?

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Source- Batman The Animated Toys 

Take a look:

How do you feel about these gifs? Are they accurately portrayed? Which is your favorite? I’m particularly partial to the two different versions we got for the Batman Returns villains. Let me know.

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Source – Rafa Toro (via io9)

Generally speaking, I try to keep religion off my radar and out of my mouth. It has almost been wholly replaced by Batman. I am partially joking, as I obviously cannot consider him a deity, but he’s very close to it based on how much faith I have in the character. Regardless, religion can exist alongside Batman, though you would never really hear those two concepts discussed within the same breath… but people find ways.

This week, the Vatican’s official Twitter account posted a tweet that had more than a few Catholics raising eyebrows, questioning whether or not the Twitter account had been hacked. To raise further confusion, Vatican officials initially believed the same thing. It turns out the explanation is not nearly as interesting as you would hope. The official Vatican website often grabs news posts from the Catholic News Service, one of which just happened to be a retrospective discussion piece on the Caped Crusader and like so many websites linked to Twitter accounts, the posting of said piece automatically tweeted the article.

Regardless, the piece itself is actually pretty thoughtful, well-researched, and interesting. I just don’t happen to agree with it. The article, entitled “Holy Switcheroo,” chronicles the fomenting of Batman from the Caped Crusader to the Dark Knight, pointing to the gradual shift from wholesome to darker, more violent storylines. It raises a few interesting points, but the fact of the matter is that the Batman in the comics is just not for kids and the writer just needs to understand that.

How do you feel about the article? Do you think Batman should return to his roots of being a Caped Crusader rather than a Dark Knight? Let me know.

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Source – New York Post, Pontifical Council for Social Communications

Remember Lenny Robinson? You probably don’t recognize his secret identity, but he’s what folks have been calling the Baltimore Batman. He made headlines last year when he was caught on tape being pulled over for not having the right plates on his black Lamborghini. That video went viral because the man in the Lambo was dressed in a Tim Burton Batsuit. If that wasn’t badass enough, the press soon discovered thereafter the reason behind his attire. Robinson visits hospitals to boost morale of the ailing children.

Well, the news this week is that Robinson is unveiling his 1966 replica Batmobile for a Batman Inc.-style cross-country trek. The dude is determined to make good. Since he returned in this article, I suppose the Dark Knight Strikes Again this week, right? Right? Sorry, bad joke.

In the above video, Robinson proclaims “It’s the most rewarding thing I personally have ever done in my entire life.” I gotta admit, I got a little choked up. It makes me feel good that though he may not be trained to combat supervillains, it shows that he’s still taking Batman’s philosophy to heart: Though you may be one man, you can still make a difference.

How do you feel about his Batman Inc. philosophy and branching out his kind deeds to the rest of the country? Let me know.

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Source – ABC 7 News Washington DC

The Batarang is probably the most essential (and recognizable) tool in Batman’s arsenal on his never-ending war on crime. Most often, he’s seen using it as a weapon to slap away or disable firearms, but writers have found other ways to incorporate them. The most recent live-action incarnation being The Dark Knight Trilogy, where Christopher Nolan’s grounded and realistic Batman seemed to have found a lot less value in the Batarang and reduced them down to a glamorized shuriken instead of the multipurpose tool that we’re so used to seeing. Still though, it was pretty badass to behold.

And of course that didn’t deter Hollywood-employed blacksmith Tony Swatton from taking a stab (pun surprisingly not intended) at forging his own set of Batarangs on his YouTube show, Man at Arms. This episode features Swatton forging some formidable-looking Batarangs in the same vein of Nolan’s Dark Knight flicks at twelve inches across with razor sharp edges.

Take a look:

It’s a fascinating watch and sure to make weapons enthusiasts and Bat-fans sufficiently giddy. Embodying both descriptions, I was pretty excited. Obviously, these Batarangs are not perfect replicas of the ones from the Dark Knight, but after seeing those things pierce cars and break tube TVs, I’m not going to nitpick. I’m pretty sure those are more functional than the ones in the movies.

Tony Swatton is a veteran blacksmith whose body of work includes creating swords for Pirates of the Caribbean movies, weapons for The Hunger Games and Sucker Punch, as well as props for the Joel Schumacher Batman flicks.

Impressive, isn’t it?

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Source – YouTube (Via MTV Geek)

Batman is a symbol, an idea. It could be anyone under the mask.  Even in the comics, Batman has always been portrayed as a mantle, it’s meant to serve a purpose, and many people have dawned the cowl.  However, in real life, dressing up like a comic book character and stopping crime is kind of a big thing, so the identity of the Bradford Batman was revealed in just a few days time since his act of heroism by the BBC.  ’Batman’ had brought in a wanted man to the Trafalgar House Police Station and became a bit of an overnight sensation, and it has been finally revealed who was that Masked Manhunter under the cowl. Batman is actually …dramatic drum roll…Stan Worby a 39 year old Chinese Take -out delivery guy from  the Wyke area of Bradford.  At the time, he and his friend were going to the Captial One Cup Final game in Bradford, and he had dressed as The Batman as a sort of joke. Worby had this to say about the incident.

…I got back at about one o’clock and dropped the minibus off and got into my car and went down and picked him up….I didn’t bother getting changed, I just took him down as Batman, obviously it was a joke between me and him….I’m shocked, I didn’t expect all this (publicity) – at the end of the day it was just a joke between me and him.

Mr. Worby’s apparent only regret about delivering Justice dressed as the Batman was that apparently he looked fat in the suit.

Stan Worby in his normal clothes.

I’ve got my full tracksuit underneath. I’m not just wearing this [the costume] – it’s too thin.

Source: BBC, Huffington Post

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The comic book geek girl strikes again with a Red Hood outfit for girls who love Red Hood. She makes sure to include the leather jacket for that is Red Hood’s signature outfit that defines his bad ass-ness. The color scheme is red and black, which matches with Judd Winick’s version of the character in 2006. There is also a skull scarf, which pulls the whole outfit together because Red Hood is an anti-hero who kills bad guys without hesitation. It’s a definite must buy outfit for girls who love Red Hood.

See the out below.

To see more of this comic book geek girl’s outfits, go to the source link below and follow her on tumblr.

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Just like a Bane and Talia parody, this comedic clip is NSFW.  So please, viewer discretion is advised. There is a bunch of adult themed comedy throughout this clip.

This clip takes place as Batman is just about to leave with the bomb and gets kissed by Catwoman. The parody clip is brilliant and really shows off how much of a douchbag Batman is from College Humor‘s parody. It’s really too good to spoil anymore. Viewer discretion is advised!

See the clip below.

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Source- College Humor

 

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES™ BANE™- Leather Jacket/Vest Inspired by the chilling villain who took down Gotham City, this fully-functional mixed-leather motorcycle jacket features removable leather sleeves and collar effectively transforming the jacket into the charismatic malefactor’s combat vest.

Designed to appear as a separate vest being worn over a leather Jacket; UD Replicas have engineered this garment so that it literally transforms itself into the chilling and intimidating combat vest worn by BANE™ as seen in THE DARK KNIGHT RISES™

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• Adjustable forearm gauntlets.
• Adjustable VEST sections in the sides and lower waist belt.
• Removable CE Approved Body Armor in forearms/elbow, shoulder and back spine protector.
• Highly detailed, removable lightweight interior lining.
• Made from Grade A Cow Hide, Canvas and Open Weave Mesh details.
• Quality high-end accessories.

If UD Replicas Bane Jacket/Vest is anything like the the Dark Knight suit I got from them then this will be a great quality piece of work . I can’t wait to see someone wearing this at an event . Is this something you would buy ? I would love to hear your thoughts . The Bane Jacket/Vest costs $598.00 and will have a 2 Month Payment Plan Option Available .  Also The Dark Knight Rises: Batman Backpack
will be coming sometime March 2013 . No word yet on when UD Replicas will be selling the Catwoman suit from TDKR but as soon as it becomes available I’ll let you know . Check UD Replica site or follow them on Facebook .

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Pretty cool fan edited trailer for Justice League. Using clips from Tron, Transformers, Avengers and John Carter (I think he’s supposed to be Aquaman?) this shows what a potential real Justice League movie could look like.

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