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Anime gives viewers freewheeling creative visions they can't find elsewhere, so it’s a joy when talented creators get to explore a character like Batman. In 2008, several prominent anime studios came together to make Batman: Gotham Knight, an anthology movie composed of interlinked short films done by four different anime studios. Each one of these six shorts portrays a unique vision of Batman that brings something brand new to a classic character. This hybrid of western and

Alright Bay Area, this is your heads-up—Free Comic Book Day is going down this Saturday, and if you’re even a little bit into comics, pop culture, or just free stuff… this is your day. Let’s start in San Francisco—Isotope Comics is the big one. I’m talking lines, costumes, creators, the whole scene. If you want the full comic con energy in one store, that’s your spot. Also in the city—Comix Experience—great mix of indie and mainstream titles, super organized.And if you want s

The marketing for the DC Universe 's third film has officially begun. The first look at Clayface , which arrives in theaters later this year, has been shared online by DC Studios and James Gunn. After debuting the first trailer for Clayface at CinemaCon last week, the official Instagram account for the DCU movie has begun sharing in-universe magazine covers. The first, released on Monday, shows Tom Rhys Harries' Matt Hagen on the cover of an entertainment magazine, with the

Don't count on one of the early DCU heroes showing up again in the future as James Gunn continues to form his vision for Warner Bros. and DC Studios. When the poorly-received Suicide Squad hit theaters in 2016, leaving David Ayer to walk away entirely, it took Gunn's reboot, The Suicide Squad in 2021, to reinvigorate a franchise with tons of potential. After all, it was headlined by high-profile talent like Margot Robbie, Sir Idris Elba and John Cena, and also Joel Kinnama

DC Comics fans just got a glimpse at the latest line of collectible popcorn buckets courtesy of AMC Theaters. Per industry news and fan page DC Film News on Twitter, AMC Theaters locations have begun rolling out the DC Comics 90th Anniversary popcorn buckets. Each of the half-dozen collectible tins bears the cover of a different iconic DC Comics title, including Action Comics #1, Superman #1, Wonder Woman #103, Batman #1, Justice League #102, and The Flash: Showcase Comics #

Comic book fans seem to be enjoying what DC Studios has been putting out under the leadership of James Gunn so far. However, one cannot help but notice that the marketing for its next major superhero flick, Supergirl , appears to pay homage to one of the filmmaker's previous hits. On Dec. 10, 2025, the official Twitter (or X) account of Supergirl shared a link to a YouTube page counting down the online premiere of the DC movie's first trailer , which will be available to wat

Zack Snyder is relentless , as James Gunn is discovering on a daily basis after taking over the creative process of DC Studios . The 2025 summer blockbuster Superman sent fans of the Snyderverse and Henry Cavill's Man of Steel into an uproar, in large part due to Gunn's decision to reverse The Rock's efforts to return Cavill to the DCEU for Black Adam (and beyond) after a contentious split from the studio. Fong's relationship with Snyder stretches back to their time togeth

One of the easiest ways to get an argument going amongst DC fans is to bring up the Black Adam movie. You'll instantly see two things happen simultaneously amongst the crowd: faces light up with memories of a film they think was unfairly bashed by critics and fans, or faces turn to scowls ready to reinvigorate their disdain for it; but there's at least one thing nearly everyone can agree on, and that's the fact Pierce Brosnan was superb in debuting Dr. Fate to the masses bef

New York Comic Con is a monumental event in pop culture, occurring every year in the fall to mirror San Diego Comic Con, which takes place every year in the summer. With hundreds of thousands of attendees walking its halls, the convention is on the bucket list of anyone invested in manga, films, shows, merchandise, and, of course, comics. Time can be spent flitting through the show floor, getting memorabilia signed, admiring the cosplays of others, showing off your own costu

It has been nearly three years since the DC Universe's upcoming Batman solo movie, The Brave and the Bold , was personally announced by James Gunn in Jan. 2023, and the project still remains in development. As the case usually tends to be at a time like this, comic book fans are becoming curious about the fate of the highly anticipated superhero movie, especially after its latest update. Charlie Schneider from the YouTube channel Emergency Awesome posted a video featuring c

The following contains major spoilers for Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 8, "Full Nelson," currently available for streaming on HBO Max. Peacemaker just hit a whole new low with its Season 2 finale. Per ComicBookMovie , the recently released Peacemaker Season 2 finale, "Full Nelson," has officially become the lowest rated episode of the series to date. As of the time of writing, "Full Nelson" holds a mere 6.8/10 rating via the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), whereas previous e

Peacemaker Season 2 has only further cemented James Gunn's talent for superhero storytelling, but he appears to have dialed back one...

This article contains minor spoilers for Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 1, 'The Ties That Grind.' James Gunn's DC Universe continues to go...

There's good news for Batman Beyond fans, with DC confirming a new story with the beloved character. It comes with a twist: Batman...

John Cena made his debut as Christopher Smith , better known as the overtly patriotic (and lethal) Peacemaker, in 2021's The Suicide...

Gunn's Superman was the first big-screen appearance of Krypto the Superdog. Krypto will likely return in next summer's Supergirl ,...

A new Man of Steel lands in theaters this weekend, and ahead of its release, James Gunn's Superman has garnered some heavy praise from...

After what seems like an eternity-long wait, James Gunn's Superman will hit screens in just a few days. But according to the director,...

Understandably, Superman has a lot riding on it as the first theatrical release in James Gunn's DCU, which comes after the highs and...

Several DC projects have been scrapped over the years. However, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn recently revealed that the list is longer...