"The Simpsons" has a long history of parodying Batman. Bart Simpson has the masked alter ego Bartman, who even starred in his own six-issue spin-off comic. Season 4 classic "Mr. Plow," one of the best "Simpsons" episodes, features Adam West as himself; he laments the lack of Robin (and the Batusi dance) in the then-contemporary Tim Burton "Batman" movies. You can draw a straight line from West parodying himself like this to his eventual recurring role on "Family Guy."
In "The Simpsons" season 24's "Dark Knight Court," Mr. Burns and Smithers stumble into the Android's Dungeon, where Burns rediscovers his childhood love of comic books. Reading the copyright-friendly "Detection Comics," Monty has his "he just like me Fr!" moment with Batman. So, he decides to become a caped crusader of the night as Fruit Bat Man, whose exploits are scored to music much like Hans Zimmer's operatic "Dark Knight" trilogy score.
In "The Simpsons" season 24's "Dark Knight Court," Mr. Burns and Smithers stumble into the Android's Dungeon, where Burns rediscovers his childhood love of comic books. Reading the copyright-friendly "Detection Comics," Monty has his "he just like me Fr!" moment with Batman. So, he decides to become a caped crusader of the night as Fruit Bat Man, whose exploits are scored to music much like Hans Zimmer's operatic "Dark Knight" trilogy score.
- 1/13/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
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In the world of superheroes, Batman is one of the most popular characters ever created. He’s right up there with Superman and Spider-Man, and dedicated fans don’t mind spending a little extra money on the coolest collectibles inspired by the Caped Crusader.
If you’re looking for new merchandise to celebrate Batman Day, we dug up some of the more interesting and unique items for collectors to buy.
Whether you’re shopping for something high-end or moderately priced, the roundup has everything from a replica Batmobile to authentic movie memorabilia, comic books, toys, drinks inspired by Gotham City, and other quirky finds. Keep reading for our selection of Batman merchandise that any die-hard fan will love.
In the world of superheroes, Batman is one of the most popular characters ever created. He’s right up there with Superman and Spider-Man, and dedicated fans don’t mind spending a little extra money on the coolest collectibles inspired by the Caped Crusader.
If you’re looking for new merchandise to celebrate Batman Day, we dug up some of the more interesting and unique items for collectors to buy.
Whether you’re shopping for something high-end or moderately priced, the roundup has everything from a replica Batmobile to authentic movie memorabilia, comic books, toys, drinks inspired by Gotham City, and other quirky finds. Keep reading for our selection of Batman merchandise that any die-hard fan will love.
- 9/18/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
Sneak Peek more new images from the currently filming comic book feature "Suicide Squad", including costumed actor Will Smith as DC Comics character 'Deadshot':
'Floyd Lawton' aka 'Deadshot' debuted in DC's "Batman" #59 (June/July 1950)...
...created by Bob Kane, David Vern Reed and Lew Schwartz.
The character is a top marksmen possessing superhuman precision, due to a cybernetic eye...
...which also provides mission and target data.
He is also a proficient hand-to-hand combatant and able to hold his own against groups of low level combatants.
Probably his most defining trait is a desire to die in a spectacular fashion, this being his primary motivation for joining the Squad.
He feels he has no reason to continue living, and, while he does not want to commit suicide, he simply does not care if he dies.
"Suicide Squad", aka "Task Force X", debuted in DC Comics' "The Brave and the Bold" (vol.
'Floyd Lawton' aka 'Deadshot' debuted in DC's "Batman" #59 (June/July 1950)...
...created by Bob Kane, David Vern Reed and Lew Schwartz.
The character is a top marksmen possessing superhuman precision, due to a cybernetic eye...
...which also provides mission and target data.
He is also a proficient hand-to-hand combatant and able to hold his own against groups of low level combatants.
Probably his most defining trait is a desire to die in a spectacular fashion, this being his primary motivation for joining the Squad.
He feels he has no reason to continue living, and, while he does not want to commit suicide, he simply does not care if he dies.
"Suicide Squad", aka "Task Force X", debuted in DC Comics' "The Brave and the Bold" (vol.
- 5/5/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net, Sneak Peek more new set images of actor Will Smith as DC Comics super-villain 'Deadshot' shooting a a scene in director David Ayer's "Suicide Squad":
'Floyd Lawton' aka 'Deadshot' debuted in DC's "Batman" #59 (June/July 1950), created by Bob Kane, David Vern Reed and Lew Schwartz.
The character is a top marksmen possessing superhuman precision, due to a cybernetic eye...
...which also provides mission and target data.
He is also a proficient hand-to-hand combatant and able to hold his own against groups of low level combatants.
Probably his most defining trait is a desire to die in a spectacular fashion, this being his primary motivation for joining the Squad.
He feels he has no reason to continue living, and, while he does not want to commit suicide, he simply does not care if he dies.
"Suicide Squad", aka "Task Force X", debuted in DC Comics...
'Floyd Lawton' aka 'Deadshot' debuted in DC's "Batman" #59 (June/July 1950), created by Bob Kane, David Vern Reed and Lew Schwartz.
The character is a top marksmen possessing superhuman precision, due to a cybernetic eye...
...which also provides mission and target data.
He is also a proficient hand-to-hand combatant and able to hold his own against groups of low level combatants.
Probably his most defining trait is a desire to die in a spectacular fashion, this being his primary motivation for joining the Squad.
He feels he has no reason to continue living, and, while he does not want to commit suicide, he simply does not care if he dies.
"Suicide Squad", aka "Task Force X", debuted in DC Comics...
- 4/30/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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