Frank Miller returns to Batman with “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child”

Revealed in DC Comics’ solicitations for December 2019, Frank Miller is returning to the possible future world of Batman he created, as he teams up with artist Rafael Grampa to pen a new three issue miniseries called “Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child”.

As reported by Entertainment Weekly, The Golden Child is set three years after the events of “Datk Knight III: The Master Race” - with the focus of the story centering on Jonathan Kent - the second child of Superman and Wonder Woman. Also confirmed to return is Carrie Kelly - the former Robin and Bruce Wayne’s second in command who has matured into the role of Batwoman

Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child will hit stores on December 11.

ICYMI: Batman gets a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star this 2020

Looks like a certain Caped Crusader is going to get even more star power added to his 80th Anniversary celebration, as Variety reports that DC Comics' own flagship superhero Batman will be among those inducted to Hollywood's prestigious Walk of Fame for Class 2020 - joining the likes of Spike Lee, Julia Roberts, Chris Hemsworth, and Octavia Spencer!

Turning 80 this year following his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939, Batman has become a legend and symbol beyond his origins and heroic exploits in comics. The character has appeared in several other mediums - notably in the 60's live action TV Series with Adam West as the titular character, to the famed "Batman: The Animated Series" voiced by Kevin Conroy, and of course the multiple feature films like Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Trilogy, where big profile stars like Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck have donned the cape and cowl of Gotham City's Dark Knight vigilante. Him getting the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star is a long overdue honor that fans of the Caped Crusader will be happy to witness happen next year!

Happy 80 Years of Batman! Detective Comics #27 was released this day

Today officially marks the 80th Anniversary of The Batman's debut - as he appeared in the pages of Detective Comics #27 - which has a publication release date of May 1939 yet was out on the streets on March 30, 1939. Since appearing as "The Bat Man", the alter ego of Bruce Wayne has gone through several adventures and an evolution through the years - from an established Caped Crusader to becoming the Dark Knight Detective who upholds his mission to avenge the death of his parents by fighting injustice and swearing never to become like the cowardly and superstitious criminals he fights every day of his life.

Detective Comics #1000 was also released this week - so you should go out and get a copy to join in the celebration! DC  is also holding a special commemoration at Wonder Con and participating comic shops to honor our favorite Dark Knight! Happy 80 years to The Batman!

Batman: The Long Halloween reported to be next DC Universe Original Movie project

Those who have been enjoying DC Entertainment's highly successful "DC Universe Original Movie" line-up of animated films may be getting one of the most critically acclaimed graphic novel adaptations very soon, as a two-part animated movie adaptation of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's "Batman: The Long Halloween".

According to a report by Revenge of the Fans, the 1996 graphic novel series that follows Batman's alliance with Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent - all while facing the criminal underworld while seeing the rise of the first supervillains and the murders orchestrated by the mysterious serial killer known only as "Holiday" - who attacks major players and criminals on key holidays like Halloween and New Year's Eve.

No release date or other details have been released on the possible "Batman: The Long Halloween" adaptation, but expect "Batman Hush" to hit this year in time for Batman's 80th Anniversary.