6/5: Batman: Arkham City: End Game #3 ($0.99) Batman heads back to the Asylum after learning the full extent of Joker’s revenge plot.   6/6: Batgirl (2000-2006) #70-73 ($1.99 each) The Destruction’s Daughter storyline, and the series wraps up with a final confrontation with Lady Shiva.   The Batman Adventures (2003-2004) #1-5 ($0.99 each) First 5 issues of a relaunch of sorts of the Batman: The Animated Series comic book tie-in.   Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #185-191 ($1.99 each) Digitizes 2005’s Riddle Me That, and Cold Snap stories.   Batman: The Brave and the Bold #13-17…

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  Over the weekend, the massive fight scene that we have mentioned in the past took place in New York City. While it may look like this is almost the exact same fight scene we saw in Pittsburgh, there are some differences. Most of the videos are user-submitted with the images from ComingSoon.net.   It appears that it is Bane versus Batman with the GCPD on Batman's side and henchman galore on Bane's side. It seems that it is an old-fashioned…

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  With filming happening in New York on location, a number of images and videos were bound to surface. So without giving anything major away, here are some of the highlights from Saturday, Sunday and today.   First up is a video of a scene that was filmed in Los Angeles featuring a shootout in an alley. Not sure of the significance, but it seems that it is a tactical move.  

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  So a couple of rumors we mentioned before have had status changes, but we do have a new rumor to add to the mix as well.   First up, last week we brought you news that The Dark Knight Rises may be using the Occupy Wall Street protests as part of their back drop while in New York. Looks like this one was false. Entertainment Weekly has heard from a Warner Bros. rep that filming part of the protests is…

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  A couple of new rumors to go through today. Some involve some small elements as to what filming could include as it heads towards New York City at the end of the month and the other is possible info that leads to some official footage being seen.   First up, the LA Times is reporting that when Chris Nolan and company head to New York City on October 29, they could be using the Occupy Wall Street protests…

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  New York Comic Con is just around the corner. We are hoping to cover everything related to The Batman Universe straight from the convention. Although I myself will not be able to attend, our very own Steve J. Rogers will be attending and we are looking for a few more Bat-fans to help us cover all the bat-panels and events. The convention is October 13-16, but the panels have been announced and we will be covering the following.  
Friday, October 14:
12:15-1:15PM Batman: Arkham City 1:00-2:00PM Will Eisner's The…

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Warner Bros, has released an official press release for The Dark Knight Rises stating that filming has begun.
Production Begins on “The Dark Knight Rises”
  Filming will take place on three continents, with an all-star cast working under the direction of Christopher Nolan
  BURBANK, CA, May 19, 2011 – Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ “The Dark Knight Rises,” the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy.   Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar® winner Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman.   The…

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Introducing: Batman (Detective Comics #27), Commissioner Gordon (Detective Comics #27), Doctor Death (Detective Comics #29)   Important Events: Batman’s Origin (Detective Comics #33)   In 1939 the comic book world was introduced to the costumed superhero known as the Bat-Man. Wealthy playboy, Bruce Wayne by day; masked crime fighter by night. His debut in Detective Comics #27 was a mere six pages and titled, “The Case of the Chemical Syndicate.” Originally created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger (uncredited), Batman’s early stories were very dark and sinister. Batman is not hesitant…

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So the next rumor to hit the net comes once again from Batmanonfilm who has said that their source has stated the following:   "And so it begins! They are doing a plate shot in a helicopter over New York City this week. Apparently, Chris Nolan wants to get the city with snow on the ground."   So I am sure tomorrow the internet will blow up with rumors about Mr. Freeze, so keep your eyes peeled for that.   Posted by Dustin

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So yet another rumor has hit the net about filming locations for The Dark Knight Rises. This one may have some significance. Romania Insider posted up an article stating that Nolan visited Bucharest in December to scout locations for his upcoming sequel to The Dark Knight. The article goes on to say that Nolan had discussions with Bucharest's mayor about a number of filming locations including the historic district and Edgar Quinet Street. There was also a discussion about filming at the Palace of Parliament.   In addition to Bucharest, Nolan also visited the salt mines of Turda in northwestern…

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