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NECA continues to expand its line of action figures based on retro Ben Cooper Halloween costumes from the 1970s and 1980s. The latest series features pint-sized, poseable figures dressed up like members of the Justice League… and one baddie: Batman, Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Superman, and Joker. Price shown is for the set of five 6-inch figures.

Can James Gunn save the DC movie universe? That’s just one question we have about the new Superman movie, which the Guardians of the Galaxy director helmed. This trailer gives us glimpses of Supe’s dog Krypto, the Fortress of Solitude, Lex Luthor, Green Lantern, Hawk Girl, and more. We love the nod to John Williams’ original 1978 theme music. In theaters 7.11.25.

First released in 1996, DC’s Kingdom Come paired classical art with modern superheroes. More than its grand alternate future story, it was Alex Ross’ stunning watercolor paintings that cemented the books’ place in history. This upcoming feature-length documentary features new interviews with Ross and co-writer Mark Waid, along with their contemporaries.

An unrecognizable Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, as he fights to hold on to Gotham City’s underworld after the death of Carmine Falcone. The limited-run series was created by Matt Reeves, writer and director of The Batman, and premieres 9.19.24 on Max.

The Man of Steel gets a wonderful deck of cards from Theory11. The cards and box are loaded with colorful illustrations inspired by classic DC Comics. You’ll find images of Clark Kent/Superman, Lois Lane, Supergirl, Jor-El, Lara Lor-Van, and Jimmy Olsen, along with villains Lex Luthor, Darkseid, General Zod, Brainiac, and the tricky imp, Mr. Mxyzptlk.

(PG-13: Language) Amazon managed to snag Bruce Timm and Batman. Max counters with… Kite Man. He may be a laughingstock in the comics, but his depiction in Max’s Harley Quinn has earned him a following. Kite Man: Hell Yeah! sees the villain and his girlfriend Golden Glider open a bar that becomes a hangout for other rogues. Premieres 7.18.24.

A new Batman animated show from Bruce Timm, the man behind Batman: The Animated Series. Batman: Caped Crusader brings the hero back to his 1940s pulp and noir roots, with an equally reinvented roster of friends and enemies. Hamish Linklater (Midnight Mass) stars as Batman/Bruce Wayne. Premieres 8.1.24 on Prime.

Joaquin Phoenix is back as the Clown Prince of Crime, and he’s just met the object of his affection. Lady Gaga debuts her whacked-out Harley Quinn, and the two break out of Arkham Asylum and break into song, jukebox musical style. Joker: Folie à Deux hits theaters 10.4.2024.

Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom reminds us that Aquaman knows a thing or two about water. So does actor-surfer Jason Momoa, who’s passionate about protecting our oceans on screen and off. He’s put his considerable muscle behind Mananalu Water, a sustainable, resealable aluminum-bottle H2O brand determined to eliminate single-use plastics.

LEGO presents an epic recreation of the Batcave from Tim Burton’s 1992 flick Batman Returns. The 3981-piece LEGO Batcave features a detailed version of Bruce Wayne’s secret hideout inside a folding shadow box. A Batman logo cutout teases what’s inside, revealing amazing detail when opened. The set includes seven minifigs and a Burton-era Batmobile.

We always wondered what kind of cocktails Bruce Wayne and his guests were sipping at all those fancy parties. Now we know, thanks to Gotham City Cocktails, a book filled with adult beverages and tasty bar bites inspired by Batman, Joker, Poison Ivy, and other characters from the popular DC Comics series.

Cobra Kai’s Xolo Maridueña stars as Jaime Reyes, a college grad who gets his hands on an ancient alien relic that decides he should be its symbiotic host. The result is another young superhero struggling to master his newfound powers. The modern Blue Beetle comics are beloved, so we’re hoping DC Studios gets this one right.

Antonis and Stavros Fylladitis and a team of dedicated DC Comics fans created this CGI short inspired by Alex Ross’ incredible Kingdom Come Superman. Created with Unreal Engine 5, the film drops us into a world where chaos has won, and even the greatest superheroes have lost their way. Can Superman rise from the darkness?

You’ll need Bruce Wayne’s black card to afford this $100K+ Batman watch, but it does look awesome. Its tourbillon movement hides beneath louvers that look like a tiny Bat-Signal. A D-ring crown on the case back keeps its profile minimal. The pièce de résistance is the aluminum Bat-Signal which doubles as a watch display.

Jewelry maker Manly Bands teamed up with DC Comics to create a series of rings inspired by comic book characters. They’re made from materials like black zirconium, cobalt chrome, and Cerakote, and come in Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Flash, Joker, and an extravagant Bruce Wayne design with black diamonds.

Matt Reeves’ The Batman is earning rave reviews for its portrayal of The Dark Knight as a proper detective while bringing the action and visual drama we’ve come to expect. But if you attempt to bootleg a copy of the film, you’re likely to end up with something more like this Bollywood Batman flick that PakMan Memes shared.