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Remembering the Looney Tunes DC Superheroes Happy Meal toys

 Over the years, fast food chain McDonald’s has given away countless toys via the ever popular dining choice, the Happy Meal. From Super Mario and Minecraft, to Barbie and Scooby-Doo, the Happy Meal has offered up a plastic plaything to appeal to youngsters and those who are young at heart. One of the best sets of Happy Meal toys was given…

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What is the Batman vs. Predator trilogy?

 The Batman vs. Predator trilogy is a collection of stories featuring the Caped Crusader and the alien lifeforms known as Predators. Published as a joint association by DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics, the stories first hit comic book shelves in 1991, 1995, and 1997. The first story in the trilogy is Batman vs. Predator. This three-issue story…

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Every Scarface episode of Batman: The Animated Series

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

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Newsletter #5: Behind the curtain

 Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the It’s A Stampede! newsletter. If you’ve been following along since the first edition you’ll be aware this has been an eclectic journey so far. Over the last few editions there has been a discussion on Michael; a few words about the importance of magazines; and a…

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Best order to read Batman: The Animated Series comics

 In October 1992, shortly after Batman: The Animated Series hit TV screens, a tie-in comic hit newsstands. The book – The Batman Adventures – offered up four-colour adventures for readers of all ages, with stories told in a similar fashion to how they appeared on television. The comic proved to be a hit with readers and ran for 36…

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Why didn’t Jason Todd appear in Batman: The Animated Series?

 When Batman: The Animated Series debuted on television screens back in 1992, one thing was pretty clear: Batman mostly worked alone. Other than a few infrequent appearances from crime-fighting partner, Robin, the Dark Knight was largely a solo player. The reason Robin only appeared sporadically to begin with was because the series wanted to showcase Batman as…

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Is the horror movie Obsession suitable for a teen?

 This month, supernatural horror movie, Obsession lands in cinemas. The film – from director Curry Barker – stars Michael Johnston, Cooper Tomlinson, Andy Richter, Darin Toonder, and Anthony Pavone and tells the story of a man who makes a wish he later comes to regret. Describing the film, Focus Features said: “After breaking the mysterious ‘One Wish…

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The best episodes of Tales from the Crypt

 From 1989 until 1996, horror anthology series, Tales from the Crypt scared and entertained audiences with its macabre mix of tantalising tales and spellbinding stories. Taking inspiration from various twisted tales plucked from the pages of EC Comics, the show offered up a creepy collection of horror instalments filled with blood, gore, and adult content. Due to…

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List of every Batman: The Animated Series villain

 In 1992, Batman: The Animated Series hit television screens and introduced a whole new generation to the Batman mythology. From Bruce Wayne and Alfred Pennyworth to Crime Alley and the Batcave, the series covered all corners of Batman’s world, including the sinister side of Gotham City – its villains! Throughout the entire run of the show, Batman: The Animated Series featured…

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