Today is Batman Day at your neighborhood participating comic book retailer. If they are taking part in this annual fun event, there are several free Batman comic books to take home along with numerous discounts on all things related to The Dark Knight.
You might recall our helping to herald the news about the McFarlane Toys releases under the “DC Multiverse” line of highly articulated action figures. If you are new to the site you can click HERE to review that as it will help you know which ones you need for your collection. Now its time to share some exciting news, as the legendary Todd McFarlane has revealed a brand-new Batman figure. Read on.
The Press Release:
Todd McFarlane, one of the most iconic comic book artists of the late 20th century, has unveiled a brand-new DC Multiverse Batman action figure designed, created and produced by McFarlane and his award-winning McFarlane Toys company.
This new Batman action figure is inspired from the mind of Todd McFarlane. McFarlane has created a new never-before-seen before version of Batman’s costume. It features a Black Cape and Cowl, comes with two swords, a base, and includes a collectible art card with Todd McFarlane’s Batman artwork on front and character biography on the back. The incredibly detailed 7-inch scale figure is designed with McFarlane Toys’ signature “Ultra Articulation” with up to 22 moving parts for a full range of posing and play.
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The Voice Cast/Characters:
Bruce Greenwood as Batman
Gary Cole as Two-Face/Commissioner Gordon
John DiMaggio as Joker
Vincent Martella as Jason Todd
Zehra Fazal as Talia al Ghul
Official Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Animated_Movie_Universe
Greetings my comic book loving Legions, it’s time to bow our heads once more as the news about the legendary scribe Dennis “Denny” O’Neill passing away is making the rounds. An official statement from DC Comics is presented beneath the photo and then I will offer up some personal insight. Mr. O’Neill was 81 years old.
From DC Comics:
DC is deeply saddened by the loss of our longtime friend and industry legend, Dennis “Denny” O’Neil.
Denny began his professional career as a reporter in Missouri, and it was a series of articles he wrote in the mid-1960s about the comic book industry that caught the attention of Marvel editor Roy Thomas. Denny soon started writing for comics, and in 1968 he contributed his first stories to DC. Denny quickly became one of the company’s most influential contributors, writing six or seven stories a month.
His breakthrough came in 1970 when he and artist Neal Adams started working on Batman. The pair forged a grittier version of Batman, returning the character back to his earliest days as the ominous Dark Knight of Gotham City.
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The Press Release:
One:12 Collective Batman – 1989 Edition – “I want you to do me a favor. I want you to tell all your friends about me.”
Based on Tim Burton’s Academy Award winning film “Batman”, the Caped Crusader joins the One:12 Collective. The One:12 Collective Batman – 1989 Edition features an all-new seamless body designed with an internal skeleton armature that is durable yet highly posable. Included are three cowled head portraits – one with movable eyes, achieving a new level of realism for the One:12 Collective.
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