Artwork here is provided by the incredibly gifted Kevin Nowlan, known for his exceptional work on Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen books. This image is taken also from the VS System trading card game from Upper Deck Entertainment. Though most of the best images of Ra's are usually in a Lazarus Pit, this one is truly eerie and chilling. Well done, Mr. Nowlan.   Posted by Chris Gering

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  This is an illustration for the VS System trading card game from Upper Deck Entertainment. Artwork is provided by Ariel Olivetti. I felt this represented the Demon's Head in his most scheming visage. In the right lighting, Ra's is terrifying. It's no wonder he earned the name the Demon's Head.   Posted by Chris Gering

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  During the craze of Bat-mania following the Adam West 1960s show, a professional wrestler working out of the Northeast territory the WWWF (more well known as the WWF from 1979-2002 and now known as the WWE) named Tony Marino donned the costume and cowl of the Caped Crusader, had himself a Robin and wrestled various rouges as “Battman.” Mostly doing matches out of Pittsburgh for television programs, the gimmick lasted through 1970 as the Batman craze itself was winding down.  Which is interesting considering how protective DC (and other companies…

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  A fad that has caught on recently is window washers doing jobs for children’s hospitals dressing up as super heroes.  Pretty much to give kids watching them work a few smiles on that particular day.  Here is one of a Batman at a hospital in Pittsburgh.   Posted by Steve J. Rogers

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  Even when playing hockey HE DOESN’T WEAR HOCKEY PANTS!  As evidenced by a Batman playing hockey in a cosplaying street hockey game in Toronto in January of 2013.   Posted by Steve J. Rogers

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Ever wonder exactly how Batarangs would be made? Well, a blacksmith Tony Swatton shows exactly how he made Batarangs.     Posted by Dustin Fritschel

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Ever wonder about the SCIENCE behind our favorite superheroes? Well, here is an infographic that I came across that shares not only some of the SCIENCE behind Batman but some other heroes as well.     Posted by Dustin Fritschel

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  Have you always wanted a place to talk about all things in The Batman Universe?   Well if that was your dream you are in luck! Powered by Facebook and funded by Wayne Enterprises this new discussion group will be the place to talk about the Bat.   Got a question to ask the staff here at TBU? An exciting idea for a blockbuster TBU special?  Just want to see what other fans think? Have lots of free time and nothing else to do? Just click the link below to sign up.  

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  Editor's Note: The following article is meant to be a take on how the Joker would react to the real world outside of the DC Universe and to current events. The article is also darker because it is in fact coming from the perspective of one of the darkest characters in The Batman Universe. Viewer discretion is advised.   Greetings Bat-babies it is your dear old Uncle J. Back once again and writing to you from my new hidden location.   Oh I bet you have…

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We normally would not be wishing holiday wishes especially on Hallmark holidays, but this year we have a couple of things that are happening in the world of The Batman Universe for this time of the year.   We have released a special over at The Batman Universe Specials that showcases the relationships within The Batman Universe. Our resident Shipper specialist, Stella leads the discussion that covers past, present and future relationships. And those who are thinking it is just a love fest, familial relationships are explored as well.   But that brings me to my next point. Speaking of Stella, back…

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