Geek Culture Reviews

LEGO Group have unveiled the upcoming LEGO DC Batman: The Classic TV Series Batmobile kit, and it’s heading to stores this October.  Priced at $149.99 this 1822-piece construction kit allows fans to build a LEGO replica of the classic Batmobile that was used by Adam West and Burt Ward’s version of the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder from the 1960’s television series.  LEGO® DC Batman™: The Classic TV Series Batmobile™ (76328) is a collectible building kit for adult fans seeking a rewarding project to build and display. This creative gift for adults will appeal to Batman enthusiasts as well as anyone with an interest in 1960s pop culture. This eye-catching piece of DC Super Heroes™ memorabilia is inspired by the iconic Batmobile from the 1966 TV show. The vehicle features a molded windshield, rotatable wheels, authentic decorations and an opening trunk containing the Bat-Computer. A 1966-style Batman minifigure wearing his distinctive cape and cowl and holding his Batarang™ s...

Inspired by the variant cover by DC artist David Finch of the seventh issue of the mini-series The Batman Who Laughs, the artists over at Prime 1 Studio have brought to life the battle between the Caped Crusader and the Joker Toxin-infected supervillain of the Dark Multiverse. This dark and gritty Batman collectible diorama stands over 26 inches tall and features the two Batmans aiming for each other’s throats; one fights for justice and order as the other fights for chaos and mayhem. The Batman Who Laughs’ slimmer physique is accentuated by a form-fitting leather-like tunic, the belts, buckles, and spikes add a touch of brutality and emphasize the darker and more twisted nature of the character. His distinctive and unsettling grin stands out prominently against the dark cowl – promoting a sense of madness and giving off a nightmarish effect, taunting his adversary as the razor-sharp claws slice through space. The Batman, on the receiving end, confronts this manic and utterly disturbin...

Enter Batman: What Knight Presents: Generation Joker and World’s Finest: White Knight.. The release this week of Batman: Beyond the White Knight #8 marks the finale to the current arc of Sean Murphy 's "What-If". Not content with letting this particular iteration of Gotham City rest, DC have cooked up two new titles: Batman: What Knight Presents: Generation Joker and World’s Finest: White Knight. First up is Generation Joker , written by Katana Collins and Clay McCormack  (from a story originally by  Sean Murphy) , with art by Mirka Andolfo. Generation Joker  picks up straight  after Beyond the White Knight and sees the kids of Jack Napier and Harley Quinn set out on a road trip with a mission to bring their father back to life.  'When the rebellious twins run away in a stolen Batmobile, only Joker Jack Napier’s quickly fading hologram has any hope of getting them home safely and keeping them out of the family business. But a life of crime isn’t t...

Rob reviews Gotham Knights on Xbox Series X... Gotham Knights is a game that's a great insight into the meaning behind Bruce Wayne's tenure as Batman. It's a journey through Gotham City as its status quo changes in the face of the Dark Knight's defeat. It also asks the important question of who can take on the Bat's legacy. Developed by WB Games Montreal, Gotham Knight s takes its inspiration from the comic book of the same name. Bruce Wayne is dead and Gotham City is in a state of change. With the instrument of their fear now gone, dormant enemies return to the streets, and secret organisations plot their next move. Caught in the middle of this are Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood who must band together to investigate Batman's demise, and bring justice back to Gotham's streets.  It was always going to be a big risk with WB Games Montreal killing off Batman in the first five minutes. But thankfully having a Batman-less Batman ...

Rob reviews Batman: Beyond The White Knight... Taking place 10-years after the events seen within  Batman: Curse of the White Knight, writer Sean Murphy brings us a version of Bruce Wayne - and Gotham City - that's very alien to the one we already know. Now known as "Neo-Gotham", Derek Powers has utilised the Wayne Families fortune - and Bat-Tech - to turn the once metropolis into a police state. With Bruce Wayne currently in prison, Batman is now a symbol of Powers' totalitarian regime. Neo-Gotham needs someone to give it hope. But is it Bruce Wayne or could it be Terry McGinnis?  Batman: Beyond The White Knight sets off on its journey in a blockbuster fashion. We join Terry McGinnis as he's led into the ruins of Wayne Manor in search of the one Batman suit Bruce was too scared to use. Naturally, this turns out to be the Batman Beyond suit, and as such McGinnis unwittingly uses powers to effortlessly dispatch the G.T.O. team sent in to investigate hi...

Rob reviews Batman: One Dark Knight #1... The Legend of the Dark Knight is one steeped with a lot of history. Many heavyweight writers and artists have stamped their mark on Bruce Wayne's life throughout the years - some good - some bad. Stepping up to the proverbial plate this time is veteran comic book artist, Jock. However, not content with just producing another round of stellar art, he   is also penning this DC   Black Label  too.  One Dark Knight presents itself as a typical Batman tale. There's a new addition to the "rogues gallery" in the form of E.M.P., and Batman just so happens to be helping the GCPD transport him through Gotham. However, things don't go to plan and in living up to his name, E.M.P. knocks out everything electrical within Gotham City. With Batman's arsenal also affected by the blackout, the Dark Knight has to rely on his prowess to not only survive the long night but also get E.M.P. safely from Arkham Asylum to Blackgate ...

Previewing Batman #119... This Tuesday (4/01/22) sees the release of Batman #119 . And as such DC Comics have given us a preview of what to expect. “Abyss” part two! For years Batman used the darkness as a weapon, but now a new enemy turns that darkness against him! Batman must team with Batman Inc.’s mysterious new benefactor to bring the deadly Abyss into the light! Wait…who is Batman Inc.’s new benefactor? Batman #119 is heading to stores on January 4th. 

Previewing Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point #1... ' A crack splits the sky above Gotham City…a tear in reality itself. This rift pulls the Dark Knight into a bizarre and unfamiliar world, with no memory of who he is or where he came from…Batman has been drawn into Fortnite! As our hero fights to recall his past and escape an endless loop of chaos and struggle, he’ll come face to face with the likes of Renegade Raider, Fishstick, Bandolier, and more. While the World’s Greatest Detective strives to make sense of this strange new world, he’ll uncover the shocking truth about the Island, what lies beyond the Loop, and how everything is connected to the mysterious Zero Point. Uncover secrets never before revealed in the game or anywhere else! Every fan of Batman, Fortnite, stunning art , and edge-of-your-seat excitement won’t want to miss the Caped Crusader facing off against Fortnite champions on the Island in a desperate attempt to save not only himself, but other familiar face...