Batman

Catch up with the Dark Knight’s streaming legacy on the big screen and the small screen, from live-action and LEGO to TV shows and spin-offs. Reviews, recommendations and more.

Batman: Caped Crusader review: An enjoyable noir-inspired animation

August 26, 2024 | Matthew Turner

Bruce Timm’s animated Batman series gives the Caped Crusader and his colourful support cast a noir-inspired reimagining.Read More

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Why Pennyworth should be your next box set

December 11, 2022 | David Farnor

Forget Batman: Jack Bannon is brilliant in this hugely entertaining period spy thriller.Read More

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Batman: The Animated Series: The 10 Best Episodes

December 4, 2022 | Matthew Turner

Batman: The Animated Series (1992 – 1995) is routinely praised as being one of the best animated TV shows ever made, as well as being the all-time greatest adaptation of the character. Developed by animator Bruce Timm, and writers Paul … Read More

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Batman: Looking back at Columbia’s 1943 series

May 8, 2022 | Matthew Turner

Columbia’s exciting 1943 Batman serial is fascinating for its degree of influence, but has some unfortunate problems.Read More

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Gritty and Gothic: The magic of Michael Keaton and Tim Burton’s Batman and Batman Returns

March 12, 2022 | David Farnor

Tim Burton and Michael Keaton’s Batman films are bold, stylish and thrilling blockbusters.Read More

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Camp and colourful: Looking back at Joel Schumacher’s Batman movies

March 10, 2022 | David Farnor

From Val Kilmer to George Clooney, the mid-90s saw Batman enter a new era and tone after Tim Burton’s live-action double-bill, with Joel Schumacher taking the helm. As camp as they were colourful, were they misjudged or misunderstood? We look … Read More

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