The sad fact is, DC comics has only one truly popular film character, and it’s Batman. This is not to say that recent efforts involving Superman or Green Lantern weren’t fun or enjoyable. It’s just that Batman consistently sets the bar high, despite a few stumbles. So let’s talk about the Batman films, not so much a review as just a “what worked and didn’t” look. And for clarification, I’m only doing the only-theatrical movies, so no films of the series, nor the animated series film (I already covered that one).

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I’m not here to undersell the storytelling in comics. I love the well-written stuff like Watchmen or Sandman. But one thing I do love from comics is the action, and that’s why I’m writing this article. This is my personal analysis of the best fighters in superhero comics. Now, keep in mind, the opinions stated are my own, and if you disagree, I welcome your comments (so long as it’s civil). Secondly, this is not a countdown. Thirdly, I’m going to attempt to figure out real-world martial arts that may actually be in use here. And finally, if your favorite superhero isn’t here, it doesn’t mean they’re not a good fighter, I just think these are the ones who have a legitimate style to it.

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This time, we have the game tie-in to the Green Lantern movie starring Ryan Reynolds. But can I believe it? It’s fun?!

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Last month, we took you to the Sony Online Entertainment studio in Austin, TX to get a good, long look at their upcoming action-MMO, DC Universe Online. When the original November release date was pushed to “spring 2011″ at the eleventh hour, it left many interested players wondering when they could get their hands on the game (outside of beta). Now, thanks to an IGN interview with Game Director Chris Cao, we have a date to satisfy you; and what a satisfying date it is. Read the full story

You may have heard that Marvel is going to kill Spider-Man. Except that they aren’t. We know that by now, right? Its all a sham, a way to boost sales. Things will return to the status quo eventually, everybody will have a good laugh and they’ll forget all about it. So why do they keep doing things like this? And why do we keep buying them? Read the full story

Actually, we can’t really call it Batman 3 anymore. Christopher Nolan, in an interview with HeroComplex, has stated that the third of his Batman movies will be called The Dark Knight Rises. Other things to rise from this news: fanboy hype and Internet speculation. Read the full story

We get a mini-tour of Oa in two new pieces of Green Lantern concept art. Read the full story

We now know who is going to be directing Superman. Zack Snyder, the visual mastermind behind 300 and Watchmen is going to bring the last son of Krypton to the big screen. So, is this super news or will this prove to be Superman’s cinematic Kryptonite? Read the full story

Lindsey was on her game when she announced a trailer for DC Universe Online, a new MMO with a set release date of November 2. Well, now we have some great screenshots, too! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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The good folks over at Warner Bros. Interactive have been kind enough to give us just a couple minutes of the upcoming Wii title.   Read the full story