After the Joker, films about Superman and films about Batman, the time has come to look back at the best interpretations of Batman on screen, from 1966 until 2019. We recently got our first glimpse of the look of Batman’s suit from Reeves’ adaptation, which hits theaters next year and in which the Knight of …
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After I recently compiled a list of the best movies about Superman, a colleague tells me that he finds it problematic that we don’t have the same list about Batman. As I love Batman more than Superman, I realized the hint and so on – here we are with a list of the best Batman …
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It is always interesting to compare two exceptional comic book characters to determine which one of them is stronger. Today, we have decided to write up a comparison between Marvel’s Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth, and DC’s Batman, the famous Dark Knight of Gotham City. Can the most unconventional of all superheroes defeat Gotham’s …
We all know that Bruce Wayne is best know by his alter ego Batman. The Dark Knight of Gotham City is certainly one of the most famous superheroes ever and his adventures have been adapted in other media as well. And although everyone knows the name – Batman – many might not know how and …
Just as Geoff Johns did in his very successful Doomsday Clock storyline, we are going to give you a comparison of two characters from different segments of the DC Universe. Doomsday Clock merged DC’s Prime-Earth and Alan Moore’s Watchmen universe, while we are going to give you a more detailed comparison of Prime-Earth’s Batman and …
Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger back in 1939, Batman is without a doubt one of the most popular comic book characters around the world. Gotham City’s Dark Knight has had many adventures and has appeared in a lot of derivative materials, which have only increased his popularity. He is usually perceived as a …
Today’s comparison is truly going to be a special one, since we’ve never had such a comparison before. Namely, we have compared both superheroes and supervillains from the same universe, but never have we done it with a mentor and his former pupil. Well, there’s a first time for everything, so if you want to …
As you might expect, we are continuing our series of comparisons, this time with two characters from different universes – one superhero and one supervillain. Today’s topic of conversation are Batman, Gotham City’s Dark Knight, and Thanos, Marvel Comics’ Mad Titan. Who would win in a battle between these two? Well, keep reading to find …
Batman does not kill. This is a moral maxim that is well-known to all comic books fans and as we’ve analysed in our article – it is true for the most part. Certainly, in the 80-year history of the Dark Knight, the rule was broken on several occasions, but generally speaking – Batman really does …
Riddle me this: What’s green, and purple and carries a cane? A riddler, of course! Okay, now that you’ve survived this horrible pun, let us get to more serious matters. In today’s article, we are going to be dealing with one of Batman’s best-known enemies – Edward Nygma, a.k.a. The Riddler. The Riddler is a …
When talking about the PlayStation 4, we can talk about a lot of great exclusives, but also about some non-exclusive games that have still defined both the console and the modern world of console gaming. Among these games, Spider-Man and Batman: Arkham Knight certainly hold a very important place and this is why we are …
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Hello and welcome to another round of “Who Would Win”, one of the most popular categories on Fiction Horizon. Today, we’re comparing two superheroes, but from different universes – Marvel’s Captain America and DC Comics’ Batman. How would the First Avenger fare against the Dark Knight? Well, keep reading to find out! Objectively speaking, Captain …
We’re back with yet another comparison of DC Comics’ superheroes, this time with Batman and Wonder Woman in the main roles. Both Batman and Wonder Woman are members of the Justice League and while they have clashed from time to time (most often in alternative universe storylines), they are generally on the same side. Still, …
Gotham is a hit TV show that aired on FOX from 2014 to 2019, it ran for five seasons and spanned a hundred episodes. The show is based on the fictional city of Gotham, the city is known for being the home of one of the most famous comic book characters of all time Batman. …
A lot of fans will certainly remember the critically acclaimed episode of Batman: The Animated Series called “Dreams in Darkness”, which aired on November 3, 1992. In this episode, Scarecrow exposed Batman to his Fear Gas, which lead to Batman being declared insane and locked up in Arkham, with no one believing him that Scarecrow …
Despite Batman being one of the most iconic comic book characters, there are a lot of fans of the Caped Crusaded who’ve never read any of the comic books or graphic novels featuring him. This is due to the fact that Batman is present in other media, people generally know him through movies, video games …
Well, here we are with yet another comparison, this time from the world of DC Comics. Today, we are going to compare Batman with one of his greatest foes, Slade Wilson, a.k.a. Deathstroke. Both are humans and great powers, with the latter being somewhat enhanced via experimentation. But is that enough to defeat the Dark …
Today, we prepared another comparison for you, this time between two superheroes from two different comic book universes. Today’s representative of DC Comics is Batman, Gotham’s Dark Knight, while Marvel’s is Thor, the God of Thunder. Could Batman, a mere mortal, defeat Thor in a fight? Keep reading to find out! Despite being notoriously known …
Today’s article is going to be about comic books, or – to be more precise – about a very specific imprint of comics published by DC Comics under the Elseworlds banner. In this article, we are going to talk about the Elseworlds adventures of Batman, and which are the best Elseworlds comics featuring Batman. DC …
We are going to compare DC Comics’ Batman and Marvel’s Black Panther, two superheroes with a very noir theme connecting them to each other. Now, Batman is one of DC’s best-known superheroes, while Black Panther is a character that has only recently become a pillar for Marvel Comics. This is why we have decided to …
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Without exact numbers, intelligence is always a subjective thing that you can assess from different perspectives. You might consider a person smarter because he’s a better investigator, or because he’s a better inventor, or because of something else. The point is – it’s very difficult to give an exact evaluation. But, since we’ve done it …
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Today’s comparison is not going to focus on the strengths and powers of the characters in question, but rather on their intelligence. Comparing DC’s Batman and Marvel’s Iron Man is certainly interesting, because you’re comparing two characters who are among the richest, smartest and best in their respective universes. But, despite everything else, Batman and …
Modern versions of Batman have cemented the “No Killing” rule for the character. Batman is thus a member of an “elite” group of comic book superheroes (others being Spider-Man, Daredevil, etc.), who never kill their opponents, despite the circumstances. But he is very “old”, debuting back in 1939, so is it really true that he …
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Batman is certainly one of the most iconic comic book characters out there. Whether it’s the comic books, the movies, the featured or animated series, or even the video games – Batman has always attracted a lot of fans and a lot of attention. This is why today, we are going to be dealing with …
Without a doubt, Batman is one of the most popular comic book characters in the history of comics. The franchise has become so popular that it now spans over several media and the characters and the locations from the franchise have become an essential piece of modern-day pop culture. But today’s article is not about …
Today’s article is going to be about comic books, or – to be more precise – about a very specific group of stories featuring Batman. The stories in question are his detective stories and we are going to bring you a list of the best among them. So be sure to check out the 10 …
Batman is one of the most enduring comic book characters, being present in the world of comic books since 1939. During the years, he has become one of the pillars of DC Comics, and one of the best know and most popular comic book characters in history. In that aspect, it shouldn’t come as a …
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Comic books are truly amazing. Why? Well, although there is usually a well-established mythology for every character and every narrative, each comic book universe is usually so large that there are a lot of alternative timelines and world where familiar characters end up in unfamiliar situations. Today’s article is going to be about one such …
Scarecrow’s best-known weapon is certainly his Fear Toxin (or Fear Gas), which he uses to induce fear in his opponents, thus rendering them incapable of fighting or completely mad. Some characters have been identified as being immune to the Fear Toxin, but there doesn’t really seem to be a rule. In light of that, we …
Doctor Jonathan Crane, once a successful psychiatrist, now dons the costume of the supervillain Scarecrow. Scarecrow is known for being one of Batman’s most dangerous foes and is a villain known for inducing fears in his opponents, both heroes and villains alike. Scarecrow’s Fear Toxin has – throughout the years – become his major weapon …
One of the most famous memes around the net is the one where Batman slaps Robin mid-sentence because of a stupid thing he is about to say, but he never finishes the sentence. Since its inception, the meme has also been adapted into several different variants, either using different versions of the same characters or …
Analysing Batman is always fun. One of DC Comics’ most famous characters has a deep psychological background that is always interesting to both interpret and analyse more profoundly. But, most of the analyses remain within the heroic framework of Batman’s persona, which is why we have decided to present you a different kind of analysis …
Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film is considered a modern classic and one of the best superhero movies ever. The movie paved the way for modern superhero movies, distancing itself from the campy tone of the earlier iterations and dwelling into the darkness that is often present in modern-day comic books. And while there are a …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In 2012, Christopher Nolan released The Dark Knight Rises, the last instalment of his critically and commercially successful The Dark Knight Trilogy. His three-part story chronicled Batman’s beginning, his peak and his “end”, and it was the last act that caused the most controversy among fans, despite being praised by critics. But, disregarding the artistic …
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In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …
In the history of live-action adaptations of Batman, a total of nine actors have portrayed the Dark Knight (not including those who’ve only portrayed him as a child and those who’ve portrayed him in TV series and not in movies). Most of them have had at least two stints as the Caped Crusader, with some …