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Mondo Presents the Premiere Vinyl Pressing of THE BATMAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (9 March)

Mondo Presents the Premiere Vinyl Pressing of THE BATMAN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (9 March)

​​Mondo, in partnership with WaterTower Music, is proud to present Michael Giacchino’s absolutely brilliant score to Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated The Batman, ​​which stars Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne.

“Unmask the truth.”

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Limited Edition BATGIRL and THE FLY “Help Me!” T-Shirts from Local Boogeyman

Limited Edition BATGIRL and THE FLY "Help Me!" T-Shirts from Local Boogeyman

She’s so authoritative. So confident! The more you work with Batgirl, the more amazing she seems. How does she do it? Local Boogeyman disintegrated perfectly, but never reappeared. Where’s he gone? Into space… a stream of atoms… It’d be funny if life weren’t so sacred.

“Help me!”

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Examining Superhero Films Pre-The Avengers (2012)

Examining Superhero Films Pre-The Avengers (2012)

More superhero films now hit our cinema screens after the success of The Avengers (2012), and financially most of them make a killing. However, they are not without their detractors, pointing out how they are formulaic and lacking depth. But what about the superhero films before the post-2012 boom?

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

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Joker (2019, USA / Canada) Review

Joker (2019, USA / Canada) Review

There’s a very poignant line given by a therapist to character Arthur Fleck in the movie Joker that basically sums up its overall message: “Nobody gives a fuck about people like you.” The character of the Joker has been featured on screen four times previously, but this is the biggest change in dynamics than ever seen before. So too is the environments those previous incarnations have played in. This time around there’s no mention of superheroes or capes. This is the most grounded, gritty and most realistic take on the character and the city of Gotham ever.

“Put on a happy face.”

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Mondo Celebrates The Dark Knight With History-Spanning 80 YEARS OF BATMAN Gallery

Mondo Celebrates The Dark Knight With History-Spanning 80 YEARS OF BATMAN Gallery

The Dark Knight returns to Mondo Gallery this May with a brand new show eight decades in the making. Mondo Gallery’s 80 Years of Batman celebrates the history of the caped crusader, along with his allies and infamous rogues gallery of villains, with eighteen classic, iconic and fan-favorite Batman comic book cover images produced as screen printed posters. Opening night for 80 Years of Batman will be held Friday, 17 May, and the show will run through 25 May.

“For most of my life I’ve been enamored with Batman. His rogues. His world. His look. It’s just about as perfect as you can get.”

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Ripper (2016, UK) Review

Ripper (2016)

London 1888; the Jack the Ripper murders are gripping the nation and the people of Whitechapel are growing increasingly scared. Chief Inspector Abberline is struggling to figure out who the killer is, and with the added pressure from above to catch the murderer his demons begin to get the better of him. But there is someone out there who wants to help…watching…in the shadows…waiting to strike. Mixing Jack the Ripper and Batman is a formula I’ve been waiting for since reading the steampunk/superhero mash-up Gotham by Gaslight back in 1989.

“There are worse things out there than Jack the Ripper.”

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The Riddler: An Indelible Villain

The Riddler: An Indelible Villain

The Riddler just can’t help himself. Intent on showing off his intellectual superiority, he leaves riddles behind that once decoded, spell out the details of his criminal schemes.

“Outwitting Batman is my sole delight, my joy, my heaven on earth, my very… paradise!”

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Inside the Batcave with Keith Mayo

Inside the Batcave with Keith Mayo

One of the greatest things about being a fan of a cult classic television show, is meeting people that share your interest.

Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Keith Mayo, a twelve year drill sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, retired maximum security correctional officer, and all around stand up guy.

“My collection is small compared to most folks, but that’s because of its narrow focus. I only collect items tied directly to the [Batman] TV show and then only those that depict Adam West and Burt Ward.”

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Mr. Freeze: Cold as Ice

Mr. Freeze: Cold as Ice

If you’re the kind of person who always wants the air conditioning colder, you will enjoy hanging out with the charismatic Batman villain Mr. Freeze!

This criminal mastermind requires sub-zero temperatures to survive as a result of a gruesome industrial accident, for which he blames Batman.

“I wonder if Batman will welcome the air conditioning… Wild!”

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Cesar Romero’s Joker

Cesar Romero as 'The Joker'

Cesar Romero’s portrayal of The Joker as Batman’s greatest enemy was memorable to say the least.

Known for his sharp wit and malevolent laugh, The Joker was constantly escaping Arkham Asylum and a relentless threat to Gotham City.

“Have you heard this one? It’ll *kill* you, Batman!”

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Burgess Meredith’s Penguin

Burgess Meredith as 'The Penguin'

If there is one villain that is notorious in the Batman television series [and 1963 film], it’s The Penguin played by Burgess Meredith.

The Penguin was a master at keeping his motives a secret, and disguising criminal intentions through false enterprise.

“How was I to know they’d have a can of shark-repellent Batspray handy?”

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