The Killing Joke is one of those films that would have been a challenge to adapt. Despite the film being adapted into an animated feature, there was a lot of backlash about how the story was treated. Regardless, Bruce Timm had certain reservations about the adaptation from the beginning of production.
Batman: The Killing Joke
Timm revealed to Empire what his idea for the film was, and that pretty early on in the project, there was one aspect of the film that was set in stone from the very beginning. The film made a lot of changes from the source material, but this bit was to be kept as is, Bruce Timm revealed.
The Killing Joke part of The Killing Joke was not to be meddled with
A still of Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
There were a lot of changes made to The Killing Joke. The story was updated for a modern audience,...
Batman: The Killing Joke
Timm revealed to Empire what his idea for the film was, and that pretty early on in the project, there was one aspect of the film that was set in stone from the very beginning. The film made a lot of changes from the source material, but this bit was to be kept as is, Bruce Timm revealed.
The Killing Joke part of The Killing Joke was not to be meddled with
A still of Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
There were a lot of changes made to The Killing Joke. The story was updated for a modern audience,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
In 2016 Bruce Timm reunited with Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill to adapt Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s acclaimed 1989 graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke. Following the comic’s nature, the animated film earned an R-rating upon its release, as Timm wanted to stay truthful to the source material, and Tkj became the first rated R DC Universe Original Animated release.
But reflecting on the film’s adult rating, the Batman: The Animated Series creator clarified it wasn’t the start of a trend of more rated-r animated DC releases moving forward.
Batman: The Killing Joke Was Its Own Thing Stressed Bruce Timm
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Despite having some personal issues with Alan Moore’s graphic novel, Bruce Timm opted to stay true to the source material following his admiration for Moore’s work on The Killing Joke. Apart from the film’s controversial prologue,...
But reflecting on the film’s adult rating, the Batman: The Animated Series creator clarified it wasn’t the start of a trend of more rated-r animated DC releases moving forward.
Batman: The Killing Joke Was Its Own Thing Stressed Bruce Timm
A still from Batman: The Killing Joke | Warner Bros.
Despite having some personal issues with Alan Moore’s graphic novel, Bruce Timm opted to stay true to the source material following his admiration for Moore’s work on The Killing Joke. Apart from the film’s controversial prologue,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Dcau started off as a single animated series that eventually grew into the cinematic universe that we know today. Kevin Conroy, the legendary voice actor who voiced the role of Batman in Batman: The Animated Series, had a huge impact on the cinematic universe.
Dcau legend Alan Burnett, who has been the producer of almost every DC animated production ever, feels the same way. Talking about the future of the animated universe, especially with the upcoming movies, Burnett and screenwriter Paul Dini couldn’t help but award Conroy with praises and love.
Joker makes Batman laugh in a still from Batman: The Killing Joke featuring Kevin Conroy Kevin Conroy Had A Huge Impact On The Dcau
To say that Kevin Conroy was a legend would be an understatement. Voicing the role of Batman since 1992 with the release of Batman: The Animated Series, Conroy did not stop until his death...
Dcau legend Alan Burnett, who has been the producer of almost every DC animated production ever, feels the same way. Talking about the future of the animated universe, especially with the upcoming movies, Burnett and screenwriter Paul Dini couldn’t help but award Conroy with praises and love.
Joker makes Batman laugh in a still from Batman: The Killing Joke featuring Kevin Conroy Kevin Conroy Had A Huge Impact On The Dcau
To say that Kevin Conroy was a legend would be an understatement. Voicing the role of Batman since 1992 with the release of Batman: The Animated Series, Conroy did not stop until his death...
- 4/23/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Debuted in May 1939, the “Dark Knight” soon took on a coveted status as the “Caped Crusader” of Detective Comics aka DC. Ever since the character has become a central member of the Justice League and appeared in several editions and adaptations with several big-list names helming the live-action version. However, of the many such actors, Kevin Conroy comes off as arguably one of the most cherished ones to play Batman across several performances.
Featuring a distinctive voice, the late American actor has appeared in more than a staggering fifteen movies, close to four hundred television episodes, and even reprised his role in about twenty-four video games. An icon in his arena, Conroy’s iterations of Batman have become synonymous with the gritty and strong tone of speech associated with the character, and here are five of his most memorable such outings.
1. Batman: The Animated Series – The first Kevin Conroy...
Featuring a distinctive voice, the late American actor has appeared in more than a staggering fifteen movies, close to four hundred television episodes, and even reprised his role in about twenty-four video games. An icon in his arena, Conroy’s iterations of Batman have become synonymous with the gritty and strong tone of speech associated with the character, and here are five of his most memorable such outings.
1. Batman: The Animated Series – The first Kevin Conroy...
- 4/15/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Alan Burnett is a true titan of the animation industry. From the “Smurfs” to “Batman: The Animated Series” and more, he is known for his masterful storytelling. But even for a groundbreaking artist like him, there always are challenges on the road.
A still from Batman: Hush
The task of adapting classic comics into visually stunning movies is a nightmare for the creators including Burnett as well. DC Comics has a rich roster of superheroes and stories. Bringing these characters to the screen is a dream. However, turning this dream into reality is no easy feat.
Alan Burnett Reveals Some Challenges In Adapting Classic DC Comics To Animated Movies
A still from Batman: The Killing Joke
Alan Burnett recently spoke to The Pitch on a number of topics. The conversation eventually moved to the task of adapting the stories of DC to animated movies. He has produced a number...
A still from Batman: Hush
The task of adapting classic comics into visually stunning movies is a nightmare for the creators including Burnett as well. DC Comics has a rich roster of superheroes and stories. Bringing these characters to the screen is a dream. However, turning this dream into reality is no easy feat.
Alan Burnett Reveals Some Challenges In Adapting Classic DC Comics To Animated Movies
A still from Batman: The Killing Joke
Alan Burnett recently spoke to The Pitch on a number of topics. The conversation eventually moved to the task of adapting the stories of DC to animated movies. He has produced a number...
- 4/13/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
The late actor Kevin Conroy gained worldwide recognition after he voiced the character of Batman in various animated media, starting with 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series. The actor-based his dual-voice performance for Batman on Leslie Howard in the movie The Scarlet Pimpernel. Kevin Conroy has portrayed the character longer than any other actor in live-action or animation.
Fans have always expressed how much they have admired Kevin Conroy’s work as Bruce Wayne and Batman on screen. The actor unfortunately passed away in November 2022 at the age of 66, following a private battle with intestinal cancer. Kevin Conroy often spoke about the fame and success that voicing Batman brought him.
Kevin Conroy voiced Batman starting with Batman: The Animated Series
Kevin Conroy acknowledges being the definitive voice of Batman
Actor Kevin Conroy started voicing the character of DC Comic superhero Batman in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series onwards. He went on...
Fans have always expressed how much they have admired Kevin Conroy’s work as Bruce Wayne and Batman on screen. The actor unfortunately passed away in November 2022 at the age of 66, following a private battle with intestinal cancer. Kevin Conroy often spoke about the fame and success that voicing Batman brought him.
Kevin Conroy voiced Batman starting with Batman: The Animated Series
Kevin Conroy acknowledges being the definitive voice of Batman
Actor Kevin Conroy started voicing the character of DC Comic superhero Batman in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series onwards. He went on...
- 4/10/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
When it comes to the Batman comics, each follows a story sacred to its own, many manage to stand out, but only some are Alan Moore’s The Killing Joke. It is the story that is regarded as one of the darkest in Batman’s many variations. The violence is off the charts, the tones set much darker, and everything else in Gotham is stuck between a rock and a hard place.
The Killing Joke
Despite being regarded as a storytelling masterpiece, there is a lot about the comic book arc that Moore hates. Ironically, it was his own mindscape that came to life through this project. There are many artists who come to hate their art after a while. Some could hate it in the process of making it, while some might simply dislike it.
The Killing Joke writer had a lot to say about what and why he...
The Killing Joke
Despite being regarded as a storytelling masterpiece, there is a lot about the comic book arc that Moore hates. Ironically, it was his own mindscape that came to life through this project. There are many artists who come to hate their art after a while. Some could hate it in the process of making it, while some might simply dislike it.
The Killing Joke writer had a lot to say about what and why he...
- 4/10/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
Kevin Conroy has become a legend in the world of superheroes, having been the voice of Batman in almost all of his animated versions. From starring in Batman: The Animated Series to Batman: The Killing Joke, and even Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?, it is as though he was made to voice the Caped Crusader.
Kevin Conroy was not the first person to voice Batman in Btas | Source: Wikimedia Commons
He has been dominating the DC Animated Universe for decades. Despite this, it would seem that around the release of one of the most iconic Marvel films of all time, there were rumors that he would star in it.
Suggested“Actually, I was the very first voice of Batman”: Kevin Conroy’s Record of Being the First Ever Dcau Batman Actor Was Shattered after Shocking Revelation
Fans were convinced that Conroy would be making his Marvel debut in Avengers: Infinity War.
Kevin Conroy was not the first person to voice Batman in Btas | Source: Wikimedia Commons
He has been dominating the DC Animated Universe for decades. Despite this, it would seem that around the release of one of the most iconic Marvel films of all time, there were rumors that he would star in it.
Suggested“Actually, I was the very first voice of Batman”: Kevin Conroy’s Record of Being the First Ever Dcau Batman Actor Was Shattered after Shocking Revelation
Fans were convinced that Conroy would be making his Marvel debut in Avengers: Infinity War.
- 4/9/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Alan Moore is a legend. The comics that he has created have become some of the most significant in DC Studios, having been behind iconic works like Batman: The Killing Joke, Night Olympics, and Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow. He has a reputation for creating works that are the perfect blend of literary genius and mainstream comics.
Justice League Unlimited
Despite all of the iconic works he created, the writer famously hated his works being adapted onto the screen. It did not matter if it was live-action, animation, or retellings; if they were using his comics as source material, he wanted nothing to do with it.
Suggested“It was all white people like me”: HBO Didn’t Want Damon Lindelof to Unmask One Watchmen Character That Alan Moore Didn’t Even Dare To
However, he did make one exception for an episode in the Dcau series, Justice League Unlimited.
Justice League Unlimited
Despite all of the iconic works he created, the writer famously hated his works being adapted onto the screen. It did not matter if it was live-action, animation, or retellings; if they were using his comics as source material, he wanted nothing to do with it.
Suggested“It was all white people like me”: HBO Didn’t Want Damon Lindelof to Unmask One Watchmen Character That Alan Moore Didn’t Even Dare To
However, he did make one exception for an episode in the Dcau series, Justice League Unlimited.
- 4/7/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Killing Joke is considered one of comic book legend Alan Moore’s crowing achievements in superhero comics. Right alongside his classic works like The Watchmen, The Killing Joke attempts to tell the story of Batman’s most notorious nemesis, the Joker.
The Killing Joke
The Killing Joke ended on quite the nebulous note, leaving whatever happened in the end open for interpretation. This was true for the animated adaptation of the comics as well, one that was headed by Bruce Timm as the executive producer. The iconic superhero media legend talked about what he thought about the ending of the story way back when he first encountered it.
It was unclear if Batman killed the Joker at the end of The Killing Joke
The final scene in Batman: The Killing Joke
At the end of Alan Moore‘s The Killing Joke, after the Joker has traumatized Barbara Gordon...
The Killing Joke
The Killing Joke ended on quite the nebulous note, leaving whatever happened in the end open for interpretation. This was true for the animated adaptation of the comics as well, one that was headed by Bruce Timm as the executive producer. The iconic superhero media legend talked about what he thought about the ending of the story way back when he first encountered it.
It was unclear if Batman killed the Joker at the end of The Killing Joke
The final scene in Batman: The Killing Joke
At the end of Alan Moore‘s The Killing Joke, after the Joker has traumatized Barbara Gordon...
- 4/6/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Looking at all the Batman movies that have been made so far, people might have noticed that a lot of the villains are repeated in the cinematic universe. From Christopher Nolan’s hot-take on The Joker to Matt Reeves with The Riddler, these villains are very well-known characters around the world.
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
Well, our team found something called the Bat-embargo which is essentially the reason for the lack of villains in the Dcau. The entire embargo is based on Christopher Nolan’s films and it seems that the Bat embargo is the reason why the Dcau has some obscure villains and the live-action has some fewer choices!
Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises
Christopher Nolan Was The Reason For Bat-embargo!
It is no secret that the adaptations of the DC Comics are more chaotic than Marvel Comics. With several versions of the same character playing in three different projects,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Batman and Joker are two of the most beloved DC comics characters of all time, and both have been played by numerous actors on the screen. However, when it comes to the best Batman-Joker pairing, fans will wholeheartedly agree that Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill were the best hero-villain duo they have ever come across. With films like Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker and The Batman Superman Movie: World’s Finest, both actors have proven why they are considered to be the best of the best.
A still from Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Not only was their voice as Batman and Joker loved by the fans, but the two actors also had a great time working together. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill’s Batman: The Killing Joke sure was a controversial addition to the collection, but that didn’t stop them from making the most of it.
A still from Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
Not only was their voice as Batman and Joker loved by the fans, but the two actors also had a great time working together. Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill’s Batman: The Killing Joke sure was a controversial addition to the collection, but that didn’t stop them from making the most of it.
- 3/28/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm, the visionary behind the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series, actually admitted something unexpected. He wasn’t a fan of adapting the graphic novel The Killing Joke into a movie. Even though he did a great job in crafting a mature yet accessible Batman universe, he thought this particular story wasn’t suited for animation.
Batman: The Animated Series
Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series (Tas) was a masterclass in crafting a show that resonated with both children and adults. The show took a lot of inspiration from noir and classic animation styles but never shied away from mature themes. Remember the harrowing scene where Barbara Gordon falls from a building?
Suggested“We floated it past Fox Kids and they said “Nope!”: Bruce Timm’s Revolutionary Idea for a Batman: The Animated Series Episode is Too Good to Ignore
His crew handled it smartly, hinting at the tragedy without showing anything too graphic.
Batman: The Animated Series
Timm’s Batman: The Animated Series (Tas) was a masterclass in crafting a show that resonated with both children and adults. The show took a lot of inspiration from noir and classic animation styles but never shied away from mature themes. Remember the harrowing scene where Barbara Gordon falls from a building?
Suggested“We floated it past Fox Kids and they said “Nope!”: Bruce Timm’s Revolutionary Idea for a Batman: The Animated Series Episode is Too Good to Ignore
His crew handled it smartly, hinting at the tragedy without showing anything too graphic.
- 3/28/2024
- by Shreya Jha
- FandomWire
Actor Kevin Conroy has been synonymous with Batman ever since he rendered his voice to the character in Batman: The Animated Series. The actor has gone on to lend his voice to Batman and Bruce Wayne in other media such as the Arkham games as well as WB’s DC Animated Universe films such as Batman: The Killing Joke and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.
While Conroy has been known for his particular brand of performing the iconic superhero, he reportedly had issues with the way Zack Snyder depicted him in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. The voice actor reportedly had issues, particularly with Batman’s penchant for killing in the film as he is famously known for his ‘no-kill’ rule.
Kevin Conroy Was Uncomfortable With Ben Affleck’s Batman Killing Kevin Conroy in Crisis On Infinite Earths
Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice turned...
While Conroy has been known for his particular brand of performing the iconic superhero, he reportedly had issues with the way Zack Snyder depicted him in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016. The voice actor reportedly had issues, particularly with Batman’s penchant for killing in the film as he is famously known for his ‘no-kill’ rule.
Kevin Conroy Was Uncomfortable With Ben Affleck’s Batman Killing Kevin Conroy in Crisis On Infinite Earths
Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice turned...
- 3/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Villains or supervillains are the other half of a hero or a superhero. Completing the other for dominion of the city/country, moral obligations, or simply having fun, there have been fewer iconic villains compared to iconic heroes. Well, in these recent times, the villains have been getting their fair share of spotlights and truly, they are more fun than the heroes.
From the twisted minds of a psychopath to calls for a change in the world, these villains have often worked under the cover of darkness. Then there are some villains who do not seem to care about the time of a crime. And these villains are the true ones that people seem to be afraid of.
Batman & Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
With villains like DC’s Joker and Marvel’s Thanos making a name for themselves in the movie world, there are a lot more villains...
From the twisted minds of a psychopath to calls for a change in the world, these villains have often worked under the cover of darkness. Then there are some villains who do not seem to care about the time of a crime. And these villains are the true ones that people seem to be afraid of.
Batman & Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
With villains like DC’s Joker and Marvel’s Thanos making a name for themselves in the movie world, there are a lot more villains...
- 3/25/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
The Joker is considered by many to be the greatest villain with respect to not only Batman, but all of DC, or even the superhero industry. Some even go to the length of calling him the most iconic villain in all of fiction. He is a villain so legendary, that his maniacal laugh and twisted sense of humor are instantly recognizable.
A still from Batman: The Animated Series
Among many names that have taken the role of The Joker, Mark Hamill remains the most surprising one. The good guy of the Galaxy Far, Far Away has been voicing Batman’s biggest enemy for many years now. While he might now be known as the Voice of Joker, he wasn’t the first choice for the role at the time.
Suggested“How did they fumble this so bad”: Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 Update Upsets Fans as Sequel Aims to...
A still from Batman: The Animated Series
Among many names that have taken the role of The Joker, Mark Hamill remains the most surprising one. The good guy of the Galaxy Far, Far Away has been voicing Batman’s biggest enemy for many years now. While he might now be known as the Voice of Joker, he wasn’t the first choice for the role at the time.
Suggested“How did they fumble this so bad”: Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker 2 Update Upsets Fans as Sequel Aims to...
- 3/24/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Late actor Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker remains one of the most iconic and beloved interpretations of the comic book character. Ledger’s role as the Joker became a defining moment in his career and continues to be one of its high points despite his tragic demise shortly before the release of The Dark Knight in 2008.
Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight
Before filming the movie which went on to redefine the superhero genre, Ledger spoke about his preparation for the challenging role. At the same time, Ledger explained why he did not want to draw inspiration from actor Jack Nicholson’s turn as the Joker. Here is what Ledger revealed about his preparation for the role of Joker.
Heath Ledger Explained Not Following in Jack Nicholson’s Shoes For His Joker Performance Jack Nicholson as the Joker in Batman
Heath Ledger was officially cast...
Heath Ledger as the Joker in The Dark Knight
Before filming the movie which went on to redefine the superhero genre, Ledger spoke about his preparation for the challenging role. At the same time, Ledger explained why he did not want to draw inspiration from actor Jack Nicholson’s turn as the Joker. Here is what Ledger revealed about his preparation for the role of Joker.
Heath Ledger Explained Not Following in Jack Nicholson’s Shoes For His Joker Performance Jack Nicholson as the Joker in Batman
Heath Ledger was officially cast...
- 3/16/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
The Crown Prince of Gotham is one of the most enigmatic characters in comic book history. Joker is the literal personification of the limit to which the human psyche can be corrupted; however, fans have long theorized about a secret Joker superpower that made him so unique.
This superpower was recently made canonical in Batman #145 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez. In the comic, it is revealed that Daniel Captio, the mentor of Batman, also trained Joker in the same mental techniques, unlocking his superhuman power.
Batman & Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
Batman Faces Super-Joker
In the storyline, Batman is imprisoned in Blackgate prison, and his violent and sadistic Zur-En-Arrh personality has taken over Failsafe, a titular robot that is part of Batman’s contingency plan. As Batman tries to take over control, he is overpowered and presented before Blackgate’s warden, who turns out to be Daniel Captio.
This superpower was recently made canonical in Batman #145 by Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez. In the comic, it is revealed that Daniel Captio, the mentor of Batman, also trained Joker in the same mental techniques, unlocking his superhuman power.
Batman & Joker | Source: Batman: The Killing Joke
Batman Faces Super-Joker
In the storyline, Batman is imprisoned in Blackgate prison, and his violent and sadistic Zur-En-Arrh personality has taken over Failsafe, a titular robot that is part of Batman’s contingency plan. As Batman tries to take over control, he is overpowered and presented before Blackgate’s warden, who turns out to be Daniel Captio.
- 3/9/2024
- by Akhil Bhagwani
- FandomWire
Alan Moore is a comic writer responsible for countless classics, but what most people remember him for is his work at DC Comics: "Watchmen," "Batman: The Killing Joke," etc. Moore himself, though, has disowned these works, since they're owned by the company that screwed him over on creators' rights, and he maintains disinterest in discussing them or adaptations.
I'll say this since I'm one of them — comic fans can be quite thin-skinned. So, they've turned Moore and his current dislike of superhero media into evidence that he's just a grouchy and bitter old man. As a counter-argument, I'll present a Twitter thread from his daughter Leah Moore (herself a comic creator), one written in defense of her "internet-averse" father.
Mrs. Moore documents how her father fell out of love with superhero comics, the passion of his youth, as he got a firsthand look at the dirty machinery of the industry.
I'll say this since I'm one of them — comic fans can be quite thin-skinned. So, they've turned Moore and his current dislike of superhero media into evidence that he's just a grouchy and bitter old man. As a counter-argument, I'll present a Twitter thread from his daughter Leah Moore (herself a comic creator), one written in defense of her "internet-averse" father.
Mrs. Moore documents how her father fell out of love with superhero comics, the passion of his youth, as he got a firsthand look at the dirty machinery of the industry.
- 3/3/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
Arguably the best Batman and Joker combo in history is getting back together one last time, and the reunion comes as a pretty sizable surprise. Mark Hamill will once again reprise his role as The Joker alongside the late Kevin Conroy's Batman. Conroy voiced the Caped Crusader for decades, from "Batman: The Animated Series" in the early '90s through Conroy's much-too-early death in 2022. We knew Conroy's voice would be used as Batman once again, and now it has been confirmed that Hamill will be reuniting with his former co-star in one of Conroy's final posthumous performances.
According to IGN, Hamill's Joker and Conroy's Batman are both set to appear in the upcoming "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths -- Part Three." The first part of the adaptation of the classic DC Comics storyline has already been released, with part two arriving in April. It's a big multiverse story,...
According to IGN, Hamill's Joker and Conroy's Batman are both set to appear in the upcoming "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths -- Part Three." The first part of the adaptation of the classic DC Comics storyline has already been released, with part two arriving in April. It's a big multiverse story,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's 1988 graphic novel "The Killing Joke" is one of the most famous Batman stories. It's also undergone a more adversarial reevaluation in the 21st century due to its exploitative depiction of violence against women; the Joker shooting and disabling Barbara Gordon is a textbook case of a woman in a refrigerator.
Despite the ickiness, I still think it's a damn good comic. Bolland's artwork is gorgeous and the book interrogates Batman and the Joker's shared dynamic with depth every Batman writer since has been chasing.
In "The Killing Joke," the Joker abducts Commissioner Gordon and tries to push him to his psychological breaking point. As the Joker remembers it, he was once a regular man who had a really bad day that convinced him to laugh at how awful the world is. But his hypothesis is wrong; Gordon doesn't crack and Batman suggests the...
Despite the ickiness, I still think it's a damn good comic. Bolland's artwork is gorgeous and the book interrogates Batman and the Joker's shared dynamic with depth every Batman writer since has been chasing.
In "The Killing Joke," the Joker abducts Commissioner Gordon and tries to push him to his psychological breaking point. As the Joker remembers it, he was once a regular man who had a really bad day that convinced him to laugh at how awful the world is. But his hypothesis is wrong; Gordon doesn't crack and Batman suggests the...
- 2/12/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This Batman article contains spoilers.
Joker continuity is a bit messy by design. Ever since the Clown Prince of Crime declared that he “preferred multiple choice” in Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s seminal 1988 comic Batman: The Killing Joke, it’s been very tough to nail down just what is true and what isn’t about the villain’s origin story. Was the Joker once a failed comedian who went mad after criminals murdered his family and he fell into a vat of chemicals? Maybe. Or was he originally a crime boss known as the Red Hood? Is his real name actually Jack?
Multiple choice has mostly worked well for the Joker, who is meant to be Gotham’s embodiment of true evil. The fact that his story is indecipherable and ultimately unknowable makes him that much scarier of a threat for Batman. But things are getting a little too convoluted now.
Joker continuity is a bit messy by design. Ever since the Clown Prince of Crime declared that he “preferred multiple choice” in Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s seminal 1988 comic Batman: The Killing Joke, it’s been very tough to nail down just what is true and what isn’t about the villain’s origin story. Was the Joker once a failed comedian who went mad after criminals murdered his family and he fell into a vat of chemicals? Maybe. Or was he originally a crime boss known as the Red Hood? Is his real name actually Jack?
Multiple choice has mostly worked well for the Joker, who is meant to be Gotham’s embodiment of true evil. The fact that his story is indecipherable and ultimately unknowable makes him that much scarier of a threat for Batman. But things are getting a little too convoluted now.
- 2/6/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
At the end of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s 1988 one-shot Batman: The Killing Joke, the Joker lays out his worldview in plain terms. After testing his theory that “one bad day” could make even the most decent person into a madman like himself, the Joker tells his nemesis, “It’s all a joke! Everything anybody ever valued or struggled for… it’s all a monstrous, demented gag!”
Even more than the grisly sights of The Killing Joke—in which the Clown Prince of Crime sets out to prove his theory by brutalizing Batgirl Barbara Gordon and tormenting her father Commissioner Gordon—that line has set the course of Joker stories of the past several decades. Fans and creators alike try to push the Joker to edgier extremes, forgetting how Batman answers when his nemesis asks why he isn’t laughing. “Because I’ve heard it before,” he responds. “And...
Even more than the grisly sights of The Killing Joke—in which the Clown Prince of Crime sets out to prove his theory by brutalizing Batgirl Barbara Gordon and tormenting her father Commissioner Gordon—that line has set the course of Joker stories of the past several decades. Fans and creators alike try to push the Joker to edgier extremes, forgetting how Batman answers when his nemesis asks why he isn’t laughing. “Because I’ve heard it before,” he responds. “And...
- 1/4/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Throughout Todd Phillips' Joker, Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur was revealed to be an unreliable narrator, but how much of Arthur's story and the ending was real?
Rumors about the plot of Joker: Folie à Deux suggest that the sequel will be from the perspective of Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn and that she will perceive her relationship with Arthur as a romantic musical, continuing the use of an unreliable narrator.
The Joker has been tied to this narrative device for decades, beginning with Alan Moore's Batman: The Killing Joke, in which the clown famously said, "Sometimes I remember it one way, sometimes another...If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" Similarly, Arthur appeared to imagine multiple facets of his life in Joker, especially toward the end.
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Rumors about the plot of Joker: Folie à Deux suggest that the sequel will be from the perspective of Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn and that she will perceive her relationship with Arthur as a romantic musical, continuing the use of an unreliable narrator.
The Joker has been tied to this narrative device for decades, beginning with Alan Moore's Batman: The Killing Joke, in which the clown famously said, "Sometimes I remember it one way, sometimes another...If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" Similarly, Arthur appeared to imagine multiple facets of his life in Joker, especially toward the end.
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- 1/3/2024
- by Pierre Chanliau
- The Direct
Alan Moore no longer receives royalty cheques from DC Comics for films and television series based on his comic books and instead asked the company to give the money to Black Lives Matter.The 69-year-old English author - who is responsible for creating iconic comics such as 'Watchmen', 'V for Vendetta', 'Batman: The Killing Joke' and 'From Hell' among others - is unhappy with the direction that DC has taken with the film adaptations of their characters and so has given up his payments to BLM, the organisation which was founded in 2013 and aims to highlight racism and inequality experienced by black people. Black Lives Matter came to prominence during the 2020 protests that occurred in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who was killed whilst being arrested by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.Speaking to The Daily Telegraph newspaper, Moore...
- 9/14/2023
- by Philip Hamilton
- Bang Showbiz
Alan Moore says he’s pivoted his approach to sharing royalties, now opting to have DC Comics send them to Black Lives Matter.
In a new interview with The Telegraph published Wednesday, the comics legend behind Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman: The Killing Joke, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and more spoke about his journey into literary publishing following the release of his short story collection, Illuminations.
During the lengthy chat, Moore opened up about how his perspective on the state of comics has changed how he shares his royalties, in addition to talking about his thoughts on Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight and why he’s increasingly opted out of public appearances.
While speaking to his own works like Watchman and V for Vendetta, both of which have been adapted for the screen, the artist — who has long refused to have his name attached to screen adaptations of...
In a new interview with The Telegraph published Wednesday, the comics legend behind Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Batman: The Killing Joke, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and more spoke about his journey into literary publishing following the release of his short story collection, Illuminations.
During the lengthy chat, Moore opened up about how his perspective on the state of comics has changed how he shares his royalties, in addition to talking about his thoughts on Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight and why he’s increasingly opted out of public appearances.
While speaking to his own works like Watchman and V for Vendetta, both of which have been adapted for the screen, the artist — who has long refused to have his name attached to screen adaptations of...
- 9/13/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Alan Moore, the comic book visionary best known for writing such revered works as “Watchmen,” “V for Vendetta” and “Batman: The Killing Joke,” revealed to The Telegraph that he is longer accepting royalty checks from DC Comics for films and television series based on his works. He’s asked the company to instead reroute these checks to Black Lives Matter.
The Telegraph asked Moore if reports were true about him taking all of the money he makes from film and TV series and dividing it among the writers and other creatives, to which the writer answered: “I no longer wish it to even be shared with them. I don’t really feel, with the recent films, that they have stood by what I assumed were their original principles. So I asked for DC Comics to send all of the money from any future TV series or films to Black Lives Matter.
The Telegraph asked Moore if reports were true about him taking all of the money he makes from film and TV series and dividing it among the writers and other creatives, to which the writer answered: “I no longer wish it to even be shared with them. I don’t really feel, with the recent films, that they have stood by what I assumed were their original principles. So I asked for DC Comics to send all of the money from any future TV series or films to Black Lives Matter.
- 9/13/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
With Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse coming out this weekend and dominating the charts, we wanted to know what Animated Super-Hero movie has been your favorite. We kept the list limited to a select few theatrically released titles If you don’t see your favorite listed here, such as any of the Warner Animated Group direct to video DC titles, please click the “Other” button and let us know in the comments what movie is your favorite (and why!)
Favorite Animated Super-Hero FilmThe IncrediblesThe Incredibles 2Spider-Man: Into The Spider-VerseSpider-Man: Across The Spider-VerseThe Lego Batman MovieBatman: Mask of the PhantasmBatman: The Killing JokeBig Hero 6MegamindCaptain Underpants: The First Epic MovieTeen Titans Go! To The MoviesTMNTDC League of Super-PetsOther (Tell us in the Comments)Submit Your VoteView Results Here
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Favorite Animated Super-Hero FilmThe IncrediblesThe Incredibles 2Spider-Man: Into The Spider-VerseSpider-Man: Across The Spider-VerseThe Lego Batman MovieBatman: Mask of the PhantasmBatman: The Killing JokeBig Hero 6MegamindCaptain Underpants: The First Epic MovieTeen Titans Go! To The MoviesTMNTDC League of Super-PetsOther (Tell us in the Comments)Submit Your VoteView Results Here
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- 6/4/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
While Heath Ledger, Joaquin Phoenix and Jack Nicholson are the faces that pop into one’s head when the name “Joker” is said, no list of the best on-screen Jokers is complete without Mark Hamill. The “Star Wars” icon voiced the Batman villain on “Batman: The Animated Series,” which originally aired for 85 episodes on Fox Kids from 1992-1995. Hamill earned acclaim for the voice role, but it would have never happened without Michael Keaton’s casting as Batman in Tim Burton’s 1989 comic book film.
As Hamill recalled during a recent Wired video interview, Keaton’s casting as Bruce Wayne/Batman earned backlash from comic book fans, considering he was more known as a comedic actor in films such as “Mr. Mom” and Burton’s own “Beetlejuice.”
“I just read for it,” Hamill said of the Joker role. “I had a confidence that really helped me because there was this...
As Hamill recalled during a recent Wired video interview, Keaton’s casting as Bruce Wayne/Batman earned backlash from comic book fans, considering he was more known as a comedic actor in films such as “Mr. Mom” and Burton’s own “Beetlejuice.”
“I just read for it,” Hamill said of the Joker role. “I had a confidence that really helped me because there was this...
- 6/1/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
"Justice League: Warworld" the new DC 'ultra-violent' animated feature, releasing in 2023, has received an 'R'- rating by the MPA, for "some bloody violence" joining other R-rated DC animated features "Batman: Gotham by Gaslight", "Batman: The Killing Joke", "Injustice" and "Justice League Dark":
"...until now, the 'Justice League' has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when they are swept away to 'Warworld', a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, 'Batman', 'Superman', 'Wonder Woman' and the others must unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom..."
Cast includes Jensen Ackles as 'Batman'/'Officer Wayne', Stana Katic as 'Wonder Woman'/'Diana Prince', Darren Criss as 'Superman'/'Agent Kent', Ike Amadi as 'Martian Manhunter'/'J’onn J’onzz', Troy Baker as 'Jonah Hex', Matt Bomer as 'Old Man', Roger C. Cross as 'Machiste'...
...Brett Dalton as 'Bat Lash',...
"...until now, the 'Justice League' has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when they are swept away to 'Warworld', a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, 'Batman', 'Superman', 'Wonder Woman' and the others must unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom..."
Cast includes Jensen Ackles as 'Batman'/'Officer Wayne', Stana Katic as 'Wonder Woman'/'Diana Prince', Darren Criss as 'Superman'/'Agent Kent', Ike Amadi as 'Martian Manhunter'/'J’onn J’onzz', Troy Baker as 'Jonah Hex', Matt Bomer as 'Old Man', Roger C. Cross as 'Machiste'...
...Brett Dalton as 'Bat Lash',...
- 5/4/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
As the old adage goes, a hero is only as good as their villain. In Batman's case, he's one of the greatest superheroes of all time, thanks in no small part to his arch-nemesis, the Joker. There aren't many classic Batman tales where the Clown Prince of Crime doesn't factor in some way. He's an astonishing character, depicted in various forms on the big and small screen. Who can forget Jack Nicholson's portrayal in 1989's "Batman," directed by Tim Burton? Or Cesar Romano's campy take in the classic "Batman" TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward? Heck, Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix won Academy Awards for donning white makeup and the iconic purple suit in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" and Todd Phillips' "Joker." There's no end to Joker's madness, and seeing the different iterations is always fascinating.
Perhaps the most memorable depiction of Joker comes from Mark Hamill,...
Perhaps the most memorable depiction of Joker comes from Mark Hamill,...
- 4/16/2023
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
The following article contains spoilers for "Batman: The Killing Joke."
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill were the Dynamic Duo. Yes, that usually refers to Batman and Robin, but in this case, it's the two actors that have been responsible for so many animated TV series and films as Batman and his nemesis, the Joker. Conroy, the definitive voice of Batman, passed away at the age of 66 at the end of 2022, and many fans, myself included, have been rewatching some of the duo's work as a tribute. One of the later projects the two of them did together was the animated film "Batman: The Killing Joke."
The 2016 title was based on the graphic novel of the same name by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, and was the 26th of the DC Universe animated original movies. In the film, the Joker (voice of Hamill) attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon (voice of Ray Wise...
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill were the Dynamic Duo. Yes, that usually refers to Batman and Robin, but in this case, it's the two actors that have been responsible for so many animated TV series and films as Batman and his nemesis, the Joker. Conroy, the definitive voice of Batman, passed away at the age of 66 at the end of 2022, and many fans, myself included, have been rewatching some of the duo's work as a tribute. One of the later projects the two of them did together was the animated film "Batman: The Killing Joke."
The 2016 title was based on the graphic novel of the same name by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, and was the 26th of the DC Universe animated original movies. In the film, the Joker (voice of Hamill) attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon (voice of Ray Wise...
- 3/11/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Burbank, CA – One of the Man of Steel’s most personal tales in DC history – from the mind of comics icon Grant Morrison, and produced under the expert oversight of animation legends Bruce Timm and Dwayne McDuffie – All-Star Superman will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD for the very first time on April 18, 2023 from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.
Grant Morrison’s beloved, Eisner Award-winning vision of Superman’s heroic final days on Earth is brought to exquisite, animated life in All-Star Superman. The film begins as the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) but, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation – which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms – finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthor’s perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earth’s...
Grant Morrison’s beloved, Eisner Award-winning vision of Superman’s heroic final days on Earth is brought to exquisite, animated life in All-Star Superman. The film begins as the Man of Steel rescues an ill-fated mission to the Sun (sabotaged by Lex Luthor) but, in the process, is oversaturated by radiation – which accelerates his cell degeneration. Sensing even he will be unable to cheat death, Superman ventures into new realms – finally revealing his secret to Lois, confronting Lex Luthor’s perspective of humanity, and attempting to ensure Earth’s...
- 2/19/2023
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
If you’re wondering where all the Batman movies are currently streaming, you’ve come to the right place.
The Caped Crusader is not just one of the most iconic DC Comics characters of all time, he’s also one of the most prominent figures in the last few decades of blockbuster cinema. While Adam West kicked things off with the 1960s TV series “Batman” and subsequent film, filmmaker Tim Burton gave the character a big screen blockbuster with 1989’s “Batman.” Michael Keaton filled the role that was later inhabited by the likes of Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck – and that’s not to mention the bevy of animated iterations that have come and gone over the years.
With a new Batman film on the horizon debuting Robert Pattinson’s take on the character, what better time to revisit past iterations of the character. Below is...
The Caped Crusader is not just one of the most iconic DC Comics characters of all time, he’s also one of the most prominent figures in the last few decades of blockbuster cinema. While Adam West kicked things off with the 1960s TV series “Batman” and subsequent film, filmmaker Tim Burton gave the character a big screen blockbuster with 1989’s “Batman.” Michael Keaton filled the role that was later inhabited by the likes of Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck – and that’s not to mention the bevy of animated iterations that have come and gone over the years.
With a new Batman film on the horizon debuting Robert Pattinson’s take on the character, what better time to revisit past iterations of the character. Below is...
- 2/25/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
At least one headline afterward called it a disaster. It was 2016, and anybody could have predicted that the panel for Batman: The Killing Joke at San Diego Comic-Con was going to get dicey. The R-rated Warner Bros. Animation title was based on Alan Moore’s notoriously edgy comic. The post-screening Q&a soon got heated. One reporter shouted at the panel that young Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, was “using sex” to seduce her father figure, Bruce Wayne, then stormed off. “Wanna say that again, pussy?” screenwriter Brian Azzarello shot back from the stage. It was a cringey, headline-making exchange,...
- 9/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At least one headline afterward called it a disaster. It was 2016, and anybody could have predicted that the panel for Batman: The Killing Joke at San Diego Comic-Con was going to get dicey. The R-rated Warner Bros. Animation title was based on Alan Moore’s notoriously edgy comic. The post-screening Q&a soon got heated. One reporter shouted at the panel that young Barbara Gordon, aka Batgirl, was “using sex” to seduce her father figure, Bruce Wayne, then stormed off. “Wanna say that again, pussy?” screenwriter Brian Azzarello shot back from the stage. It was a cringey, headline-making exchange,...
- 9/10/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
This My Hero Academia review contains spoilers.
My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 22
“Even if you stumble in life, you can pick yourself back up again.”
“All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy.” That’s the central question that the Joker poses in Alan Moore’s Batman: The Killing Joke, but it’s a concept that’s been prevalent throughout the histories of many of My Hero Academia’s villains. The events of “Sad Man’s Parade” explore how Twice’s life in particular has had a dark domino effect that progressively pushed him to his life of crime. This style of oppressive morality play can begin to feel melodramatic when it’s overdone, but what’s important about Twice’s situation in “Sad Man’s Parade” is that it also continually pushes the message that it’s never too late to turn...
My Hero Academia Season 5 Episode 22
“Even if you stumble in life, you can pick yourself back up again.”
“All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy.” That’s the central question that the Joker poses in Alan Moore’s Batman: The Killing Joke, but it’s a concept that’s been prevalent throughout the histories of many of My Hero Academia’s villains. The events of “Sad Man’s Parade” explore how Twice’s life in particular has had a dark domino effect that progressively pushed him to his life of crime. This style of oppressive morality play can begin to feel melodramatic when it’s overdone, but what’s important about Twice’s situation in “Sad Man’s Parade” is that it also continually pushes the message that it’s never too late to turn...
- 9/4/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Burbank, CA – The fate of the universe once again hangs in the balance as warriors come together for one final clash in Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms, an all-new, feature-length film produced by Warner Bros. Animation in coordination with NetherRealm Studios and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The film arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack on August 31, 2021.
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms will be available on Blu-ray (US $29.98 Srp; Canada $39.99 Srp) and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 Srp; Canada $44.98 Srp) and Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. Pre-orders will be available for the...
Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms will be available on Blu-ray (US $29.98 Srp; Canada $39.99 Srp) and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (USA $39.99 Srp; Canada $44.98 Srp) and Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. The 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack features an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc in 4K with Hdr, a Blu-ray disc featuring the film in hi-definition, and a digital version of the movie. Pre-orders will be available for the...
- 6/28/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Manila, Philippines – May 21, 2021 – Netflix today released the official trailer for Trese, the highly anticipated Netflix Original Anime series based on the Philippine graphic novel created by Budjette Tan and KaJO Baldisimo, premiering on Netflix June 11, 2021.
Trese (L to R) Griffin Puatu as The Kambal and Shay Mitchell as Alexandra Trese in episode 101 of Trese Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2021
Netflix also revealed the English language and Filipino language voice cast of Trese. Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story), Jon Jon Briones (Ratched), Nicole Scherzinger (Moana), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Lou Diamond Phillips (Longmire) and Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender) join Shay Mitchell, previously announced as the voice of Alexandra Trese in the English language version.
Filipino actress Liza Soberano will voice Alexandra Trese in the Filipino language version of the series, and will be joined by local professional voice talents Simon dela Cruz (as Crispin...
Trese (L to R) Griffin Puatu as The Kambal and Shay Mitchell as Alexandra Trese in episode 101 of Trese Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2021
Netflix also revealed the English language and Filipino language voice cast of Trese. Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story), Jon Jon Briones (Ratched), Nicole Scherzinger (Moana), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Lou Diamond Phillips (Longmire) and Dante Basco (Avatar: The Last Airbender) join Shay Mitchell, previously announced as the voice of Alexandra Trese in the English language version.
Filipino actress Liza Soberano will voice Alexandra Trese in the Filipino language version of the series, and will be joined by local professional voice talents Simon dela Cruz (as Crispin...
- 5/31/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Batman: Soul of the Dragon sets Gotham’s caped crusader in a vintage martial arts homage. Directed by Sam Liu, who also directed the animated movie version of one of the greatest Batman graphic novels ever published, Batman: The Killing Joke, this is the 42nd project in the ongoing DC Universe Movies series.
However, Soul of the Dragon is an original tale, not based on a precedent comic. Like the eye popping anime-style film Batman Ninja, this is a completely stand-alone story. Batman: Soul of the Dragon is yet another chapter in the many creation tales for Batman. It tells of his martial indoctrination and joining him on this adventure are three of the best martial artists within the DC multiverse: Lady Shiva (Kelly Hu), Ben Turner a.k.a. Bronze Tiger (Michael Jai White), and Richard Dragon (Mark Dacascos).
“It’s a 70s martial arts action-adventure drama with a great sense of humor,...
However, Soul of the Dragon is an original tale, not based on a precedent comic. Like the eye popping anime-style film Batman Ninja, this is a completely stand-alone story. Batman: Soul of the Dragon is yet another chapter in the many creation tales for Batman. It tells of his martial indoctrination and joining him on this adventure are three of the best martial artists within the DC multiverse: Lady Shiva (Kelly Hu), Ben Turner a.k.a. Bronze Tiger (Michael Jai White), and Richard Dragon (Mark Dacascos).
“It’s a 70s martial arts action-adventure drama with a great sense of humor,...
- 1/11/2021
- by Mike Cecchini
- Den of Geek
The years spent by Bruce Wayne training to become a crimefighter are some of the most fascinating in the Batman mythos, and have been explored in multiple ways across various mediums. A new DC animated feature, Batman: Soul of the Dragon now offers the intriguing prospect of a 1970s-set story wherein a young Bruce embarks on the path to martial arts mastery. We recently received the trailer and first clip from the film, and now have an introduction to Richard Dragon, one of the main characters from the Bruce Timm-produced movie.
In the video, which you can catch above, voice actor Mark Dacascos describes how we meet Dragon in the 1970s as a super spy who trained with Bruce alongside master O-Sensei. We then see Dragon in training, and being pointed out by O-Sensei to Bruce, foreshadowing the partnership between the two depicted in the recent trailer. At this point,...
In the video, which you can catch above, voice actor Mark Dacascos describes how we meet Dragon in the 1970s as a super spy who trained with Bruce alongside master O-Sensei. We then see Dragon in training, and being pointed out by O-Sensei to Bruce, foreshadowing the partnership between the two depicted in the recent trailer. At this point,...
- 1/8/2021
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
We just wish Dennis O’Neil were here to see this.
Bruce Timm takes the Dark Knight back to the 1970s for a supernatural-laden martial arts extravaganza in Batman: Soul Of The Dragon, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies.
Set in the midst of the swinging 1970s, this Elseworlds adventure finds Bruce Wayne training under a master sensei. It is here that Bruce, along with other elite students, is forged in the fire of the martial arts discipline. The lifelong bonds they form will be put to the test when a deadly menace arises from their past. It will take the combined efforts of Batman, world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva and their mentor O-Sensei to battle the monsters of this world and beyond!
Comics fans are well aware of Richard Dragon, who was created by Dennis O’Neil and...
Bruce Timm takes the Dark Knight back to the 1970s for a supernatural-laden martial arts extravaganza in Batman: Soul Of The Dragon, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies.
Set in the midst of the swinging 1970s, this Elseworlds adventure finds Bruce Wayne training under a master sensei. It is here that Bruce, along with other elite students, is forged in the fire of the martial arts discipline. The lifelong bonds they form will be put to the test when a deadly menace arises from their past. It will take the combined efforts of Batman, world-renowned martial artists Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva and their mentor O-Sensei to battle the monsters of this world and beyond!
Comics fans are well aware of Richard Dragon, who was created by Dennis O’Neil and...
- 11/18/2020
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
As one of the most enduringly popular characters in any medium, Batman is inevitably one of the most heavily adapted, and the Caped Crusader finds himself comfortably ranking alongside Dracula and Sherlock Holmes as an almost ubiquitous presence on our screens.
When The Batman debuts in March 2022, Robert Pattinson will be the seventh actor to play a live-action Bruce Wayne in the space of a decade following Christian Bale and Ben Affleck in the movies, along with Kevin Conroy, Iain Glen, David Mazouz and Warren Christie in the various TV shows.
Outside of live-action, though, Batman has also been a regular fixture of DC’s animated output, starring in dozens upon dozens of movie and TV projects. One of the most underrated ones has recently landed on Netflix, too, and Batman: The Killing Joke managed to crack the streaming service’s Top 10 most-watched list just a few days ago, coming...
When The Batman debuts in March 2022, Robert Pattinson will be the seventh actor to play a live-action Bruce Wayne in the space of a decade following Christian Bale and Ben Affleck in the movies, along with Kevin Conroy, Iain Glen, David Mazouz and Warren Christie in the various TV shows.
Outside of live-action, though, Batman has also been a regular fixture of DC’s animated output, starring in dozens upon dozens of movie and TV projects. One of the most underrated ones has recently landed on Netflix, too, and Batman: The Killing Joke managed to crack the streaming service’s Top 10 most-watched list just a few days ago, coming...
- 10/19/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Netflix added a ton of great stuff this past week and in case you missed all the new additions to the streaming service’s library over the last seven days, here’s a round-up of everything that went up on the site over this period.
As you can see below, this haul contained a number of original titles, including a few highlights of the Halloween season. On Wednesday the 15th, for instance, family horror A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting dropped. The following day then brought Spanish thriller Someone Has to Die and French series La Révolution, which puts a twist on the origins of the French Revolution. As for newly licensed titles, Thursday also delivered social media horror Unfriended while stop-motion animated film ParaNorman arrived on Friday.
Here’s the full list of Netflix additions from Monday, October 12th to Sunday, October 18th:
Released October 12
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts...
As you can see below, this haul contained a number of original titles, including a few highlights of the Halloween season. On Wednesday the 15th, for instance, family horror A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting dropped. The following day then brought Spanish thriller Someone Has to Die and French series La Révolution, which puts a twist on the origins of the French Revolution. As for newly licensed titles, Thursday also delivered social media horror Unfriended while stop-motion animated film ParaNorman arrived on Friday.
Here’s the full list of Netflix additions from Monday, October 12th to Sunday, October 18th:
Released October 12
Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts...
- 10/19/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
With summer officially over, we’re now in the midst of what would usually be awards season, when the various studios release their prestige dramas specifically designed to draw in widespread critical acclaim. Of course, 2020 has hardly been a typical year, and theaters across the world still lie empty as the industry continues to struggle with returning to normality.
Luckily for both the millions of subscribers around the globe and the money men in the boardroom, though, Netflix have come through the pandemic relatively unscathed, with paying customers and viewing figures up across the board despite a couple of controversial incidents that led to a slew of cancellations.
The streaming service faces a battle on a weekly basis to keep their subscribers occupied, especially with more competition in the marketplace than ever before, and Netflix added a handful of fantastic movies this week from the entire spectrum of genres that...
Luckily for both the millions of subscribers around the globe and the money men in the boardroom, though, Netflix have come through the pandemic relatively unscathed, with paying customers and viewing figures up across the board despite a couple of controversial incidents that led to a slew of cancellations.
The streaming service faces a battle on a weekly basis to keep their subscribers occupied, especially with more competition in the marketplace than ever before, and Netflix added a handful of fantastic movies this week from the entire spectrum of genres that...
- 10/17/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
There are few relationships more intriguing to audiences than the ongoing battle of wills between Batman and his archenemy the Joker. Throughout nearly a century of comics, films, TV series and video games, the Dark Knight has endured the relentless treachery of the maniacal Clown Prince of Crime, yet the story remains endlessly entertaining because the two characters have been written to be a justification of one another’s very existence.
The central yin-yang dynamic ensures that Batman and the Joker need each other in some beautifully dysfunctional way, and that contrast is perhaps most eloquently explored in Alan Moore’s 1988 graphic novel The Killing Joke. Thankfully, if you haven’t read it yet or simply don’t want to, the 2016 film adaptation just landed on Netflix, where you can absorb the tale in a lean 77 minute format.
Batman: The Killing Joke follows Mr. J’s escape from Arkham Asylum...
The central yin-yang dynamic ensures that Batman and the Joker need each other in some beautifully dysfunctional way, and that contrast is perhaps most eloquently explored in Alan Moore’s 1988 graphic novel The Killing Joke. Thankfully, if you haven’t read it yet or simply don’t want to, the 2016 film adaptation just landed on Netflix, where you can absorb the tale in a lean 77 minute format.
Batman: The Killing Joke follows Mr. J’s escape from Arkham Asylum...
- 10/15/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
Netflix subscribers have already been treated to a smorgasbord of fresh stuff in October, such as Adam Sandler’s horror-comedy film Hubie Halloween, paranormal horror series The Haunting of Bly Manor, and classic movies like Clint Eastwood’s drama Gran Torino and cerebral Will Ferrell flick Stranger Than Fiction. But although you’ve probably got plenty to watch as it is, you can always count on the steaming site to keep dropping fresh content for you to add to your list throughout each month.
Today marks a fairly large haul of new titles for the platform, bringing nine different things for you to sort through. But most importantly, it includes a handful of hot releases that you’re going to want to check out right away, especially if you have any interest in a certain Caped Crusader and his archnemesis.
Batman: The Killing Joke is among today’s releases, and...
Today marks a fairly large haul of new titles for the platform, bringing nine different things for you to sort through. But most importantly, it includes a handful of hot releases that you’re going to want to check out right away, especially if you have any interest in a certain Caped Crusader and his archnemesis.
Batman: The Killing Joke is among today’s releases, and...
- 10/15/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
There are plenty of phenomenal movies to watch on Netflix, and the service does a good job of consistently updating its collection with both classic films and new original content. This month alone has seen the addition of some beloved flicks, such as Jim Carrey’s ridiculously funny Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Joaquin Phoenix’s cerebral drama Her, and the emotionally powerful Clint Eastwood flick Gran Torino – and that’s just scratching the surface of October’s selections.
This week we’ll get some more great movies, too, like the divisive but enjoyable animated pic Batman: The Killing Joke and the freaky horror film Unfriended. But there’s another huge title landing this week as well, and it’s one that you’re not going to want to miss.
Moneyball – based on the 2003 Michael Lewis novel of the same name – drops on Netflix in just a few days and...
This week we’ll get some more great movies, too, like the divisive but enjoyable animated pic Batman: The Killing Joke and the freaky horror film Unfriended. But there’s another huge title landing this week as well, and it’s one that you’re not going to want to miss.
Moneyball – based on the 2003 Michael Lewis novel of the same name – drops on Netflix in just a few days and...
- 10/12/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
Batman has always been characterized by his unwillingness to cross the line and kill, something that marks him out as a rarity in a city like Gotham that’s been riddled with corruption and violence for as long as anyone can remember. The Dark Knight has tended to steadfastly stick to the rule on the big screen, although Zack Snyder had to publicly claim that Ben Affleck’s Caped Crusader didn’t kill anybody despite the evidence being pretty clear that he’d blown countless henchmen to smithereens during Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Of course, one of the most iconic comic book stories that the legendary superhero has ever been a part of is Batman: The Killing Joke, which is to be expected from a saga written by Alan Moore, the visionary creator of Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and V for Vendetta. Moore has always had...
Of course, one of the most iconic comic book stories that the legendary superhero has ever been a part of is Batman: The Killing Joke, which is to be expected from a saga written by Alan Moore, the visionary creator of Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and V for Vendetta. Moore has always had...
- 10/12/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
We’re not too far away now from Halloween, which will be a bit different this year due to the ongoing pandemic. However, there’s plenty of horror content to keep us all busy across the various streaming and VOD platforms, with Netflix always providing a reliable stream of genre material, including the recently released The Haunting of Bly Manor. What other horror shows and movies are coming to the site, though, over the next few days?
Well, for younger audiences, we have A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting on the 15th, which is based on the book series by Joe Ballarini, with the film being helmed by Doctor Who director Rachel Talalay. Focusing on a character who gets drawn into a secret society of monster-fighting babysitters, this one certainly looks like it’ll be fun based on the recent trailer. Families should also check out ParaNorman, the stop-motion feature from Laika,...
Well, for younger audiences, we have A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting on the 15th, which is based on the book series by Joe Ballarini, with the film being helmed by Doctor Who director Rachel Talalay. Focusing on a character who gets drawn into a secret society of monster-fighting babysitters, this one certainly looks like it’ll be fun based on the recent trailer. Families should also check out ParaNorman, the stop-motion feature from Laika,...
- 10/11/2020
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
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