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April 26, 2026

Newsletter #3: Long live movie and sci-fi magazines

Print media is in a precarious place. Publishers are struggling and some mighty magazines are either doing their best to keep going or are falling by the wayside. What isn’t helping is that retail is struggling too. Shops that once stocked rows upon rows of magazines have either closed or have seen a significant decline…

April 26, 2026

Which are the best and worst looking episodes of Batman: The Animated Series?

When Batman: The Animated Series went into production at the beginning of the 1990s, Warner Bros. hired multiple animation studios to animate the show. Some of these studios handled a significant number of episodes, while others animated only a few. But whether the studios animated two episodes or twenty-two episodes, the important thing was to remain consistent.…

April 26, 2026

Seven opinions about Batman: The Animated Series

Opinions are ten-a-penny – everyone has them and are happy to share them at their own convenience. This of course includes me, who is always ready to share opinions about Batman: The Animated Series. Why? Because Batman: The Animated Series is the greatest Batman show of all time and it is always worth talking about endlessly (whether you…

April 25, 2026

Twenty-five characters who originated on Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated is often cited as one of the best incarnations of the Batman mythology. The series features great animation, superb character designs, and compelling writing, and continually tops polls and opinion pieces about the greatest versions of Batman ever made. Across the series’ 109-episode run, Batman: The Animated Series served up some truly brilliant episodes and…

April 24, 2026

How many Batman: One Bad Day books are there?

In 2022, DC Comics published a series of Batman comic books centred specifically around iconic villains. The series – which ran under the banner title ‘One Bad Day‘ – was designed to tell a collection of stand-alone tales, showcasing villains from Batman’s rogues’ gallery, including the likes of Penguin, Riddler, and Clayface. Written and illustrated…

April 24, 2026

The Rocky movies in order

In 1976, the underdog sports drama, Rocky made its debut in cinemas. Directed by John G. Avildsen, and written and starring Sylvester Stallone, the movie followed the story of Rocky Balboa, an Italian-American southpaw boxer who becomes a success story. Upon release, Rocky became a huge hit with critics and audiences alike. It received ten…

April 23, 2026

The best episodes of The Batman

Between 2004 and 2008, Warner Bros. Animation produced a five-season animated show called The Batman. The series ran for 65 episodes, featured numerous iconic Bat-villains, and spawned a movie: The Batman vs. Dracula (2005). While not quite as popular as Batman: The Animated Series (1992 – 1998), The Batman built up a loyal fanbase. It also produced a number of great episodes…

April 23, 2026

Newsletter #2: Michael

Hello and welcome to the second edition of the It’s A Stampede! Newsletter. In this edition I want to talk a little bit about the Michael Jackson bio-pic which is now playing in cinemas. Those who read the weekly editions of Movie Reviews 2026 will know yesterday I reviewed Michael, and you’ll be aware I awarded the film a score…

April 22, 2026

What is Batman: The Mud Pack?

Beginning in issue #604 of Detective Comics and running through to issue #607, The Mud Pack is a four-part Batman story, focusing on a group of villains each known as Clayface. The story – written by Alan Grant and illustrated by Norm Breyfogle – was first published in 1989, and sees Basil Karlo (Clayface I), Matt Hagen (Clayface II),…

April 22, 2026

Every Clayface episode of Batman: The Animated Series

In 1992, legendary cartoon show, Batman: The Animated Series made its debut. The series, based on the DC Comics character of the same name, followed the story of Batman and his ongoing battle for justice in Gotham City. Upon making its debut, Batman: The Animated Series was deemed a hit with audiences and quickly became must-see television. Critics loved…