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Batman: A Comic History

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When you’ve been around almost seven decades you tend to rack up quite the history.  Not to fear Bat-fans!  Your pals here at RazorFine have got you set for Bat-101 with this simple comic timeline capturing everything from the Batmobile’s first appearance, the death of Jason Todd, the creation of the Justice League of America, Batman’s broken back, Barbara Gordon getting shot, Ace the Bat-Hound, and so much more!  Enjoy all the Bat-timeline goodness inside!

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Holy Absolute Awesomeness Batman!

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  • Title: The Dark Knight Returns – Absolute Edition
  • Comic Vine: link

“Every year they grow smaller.  Every year they hate us more.  We must not remind them that giants walk the earth.”

Frank Miller’s classic The Dark Knight Returns is a masterpiece.  Comic books get a bad rap in our society, but, as in any art form or genre, there are those pieces that perpetuate the mundane stereotypes, and then there are those that transcend.  Dark Knight is the later.

Forty years after the character’s introduction to pop culture, Frank Miller was able to craft something uniquely different, that would not only change the character forever, but begin a tidal wave movement of celebrating the legend of the hero while paradoxically showing the heroes themselves, as real people struggling in a real world.

Miller reminds us of the tortured young boy behind the mask, filled with a vengeful rage that has not yet, and perhaps never will be, quenched.  Batman, more than ever before, took his place as a legend, an icon, a super-man if you will.

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Batman: The Animated Series Redux

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  • Title: Batman: The Animated Series – Volume Four
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After a couple of years working on the animated Superman cartoon Bruce Timm, Paul Dini and their team returned to the mean streets of Gotham to present The New Batman Superman Adventures.  The hourlong block was divided into one episode of Superman and one of Batman, including a few crossover episodes. 

The new Batman episodes revamped the look of the show into a darker and sleeker look while keeping the original style.  Dick Grayson had moved on, Tim Drake would become the new Robin, Batgirl joined the team, and Batman took to the streets of Gotham to pursue the cowardly lot of villains.  For reviews of previous seasons click here for Season One, Season Two, and Season Three.

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The Adventures of Batman and Robin

/ / Gaming News & Reviews , Theme Week

I’ve played my share of Batman video games and by far my favorite remains The Adventures of Batman and Robin for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.  Capturing the look of the Batman the Animated Series the game, with high quality graphics, and music from specific episodes, made you feel like you are playing the show itself, and was a blast to play.  Take a look inside as we review the game!

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