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The best order to watch the DC Animated Universe

 On September 5th 1992, Batman: The Animated Series made its television debut, introducing the world to a new take on the Caped Crusader via one of the best-loved TV shows of all-time. But it wasn’t just a new series that arrived that day, it was also the beginning of an animated universe – the DC Animated Universe. From Batman:…

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Batman: The Animated Series TV show and movies in order

 You’re a fan of Batman: The Animated Series and you’ve tracked down all the episodes on a streaming service. This is good news. In addition to all of the episodes, this streaming service also includes the three Batman: The Animated Series movies: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993), Batman: Subzero (1998), and Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003). This is even better news. Problem is,…

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In focus: ‘Batman Collected’ book by Chip Kidd

 Written by Chip Kidd, and featuring over 490 images by photographer Geoff Spear, Batman Collected is a stunning coffee table book focusing on Batman memorabilia. Published by Titan Books in 1996, Batman Collected covers multiple decades of Dark Knight merchandise, starting with the 1940s and running through to the 1990s. In essence, the book acts as a historic documentary, showcasing a…

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In focus: ‘Batman Animated’ book by Paul Dini and Chip Kidd

 Published in 1998, Batman Animated is a beautiful coffee table book which focuses on the phenomenally successful television show, Batman: The Animated Series. The book tells the story of the show’s development, from its inception, through to its broadcast, and features a stunning collection of artwork, including storyboards, character designs, and more. In this post, I am taking…

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The G. Willow Wilson Poison Ivy books in order

 In 2023, DC Comics began publishing a series of trade paperbacks featuring Poison Ivy. The books collected together issues from Ivy’s solo comic book series, written by G. Willow Wilson. Each volume of Poison Ivy contained a collection of issues from the popular comic, making it easy for readers to dive in and follow along.…

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Every Poison Ivy episode of Batman: The Animated Series

 In 1992, Batman: The Animated Series made its debut. The cartoon show, 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, the series was deemed a hit with audiences and quickly became must-see television. Critics loved the smart…

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Villains who only appeared once in Batman: The Animated Series

 If you’re a fan of the excellent televisual gem that is Batman: The Animated Series (and who isn’t?), then you will know that alongside the fantastic animation and the superb writing, the show also featured some of the best villains committed to the small screen. From The Joker and Poison Ivy, to Ra’s Al Ghul and Scarface and the Ventriloquist, Batman: The Animated Series packed…

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Brian Blessed movies in order

 In 1962, British actor Brian Blessed appeared in the war drama, The Valiant. From here he appeared in The Christmas Tree and Till Death Us Do Part, before taking on roles in The Trojan Women, and The Great Alfred. As the decades moved on, Blessed played the part of Prince Vultan in legendary sci-fi film…

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The Hunger Games movies in order

 In 2012, dystopian sci-fi action movie, The Hunger Games made its debut. Based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins, the movie followed the story of Katniss Everdeen – a young woman who competes in an elaborate televised fight to the death. Upon release, The Hunger Games proved popular with audiences and…

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