The last sequel of 1989 Batman apparently brought a new version of the Riddler to Tim Burton Batman timeline, but this exciting development may also have caused a continuity issue that will need to be clarified. 2024 novel by John Jackson Miller Batman: Resurrection takes place between the events of 1989 Batman and 1992 Batman Returnsand the novel not only combines characters and stories from both films, but also introduces new characters to the Burton universe. Resurrection also takes place in the same timeline as Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones Batman ’89 and Batman ’89: Echoes comics. In addition to…
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George Lucas’s dark Star Wars TV shows and movies from the 1980s prove that the franchise has always appealed to a wide range of viewers. For decades, the Star Wars franchise has grown well beyond its initial status as a game-changing epic science-fantasy film series. With two main continuities, a prequel and sequel trilogy of films, and a plethora of non-film properties, Star Wars has become a massive transmedia franchise whose stories often tackle dark and complex subject matter, but it’s easy to lose sight of its original target audience. The Star Wars Franchise remained relatively strong even in the…
The Empire’s deadly TIE Bombers may have made their live-action debut in The Empire Strikes Backbut its first appearance in Star Wars the franchise was actually two years before the film. TIE Bombers are the Galactic Empire’s preferred bombardment ships, with a vast payload of explosive ordnance and extremely accurate long-range targeting systems, making up for their lack of maneuverability and armor. TIE Bombers are almost as iconic as TIE Fighters and TIE Interceptors, and certainly as feared as their faster counterparts. TIE bombers were featured prominently in of the Empire marketing, with some poster designs featuring huge squadrons of…
The Star Wars The franchise’s first seemingly Force-sensitive clone trooper debuted years earlier Star Wars: The Bad Batch introduced Omega, and the time seems right to bring this one-time character back. Republic clone troopers are among these Star Wars Galaxy’s most formidable soldiers, with their secret true goal is to earn the trust of the Jedi and betray them, facilitating Palpatine’s autocratic coup. Despite this, clone troopers have proven time and time again that they possess free will. The bad batch Proved that a clone trooper could even be Force-sensitive. The Clone Wars: Defenders of the Lost Templeby Justin Acklin…
The Jedi and Sith have a wide variety of Force powers in the Star Wars Franchise, with many being extremely dangerous. The Star Wars Saga films show only a small portion of the Force’s true potential, but the extent of their destructive potential is hinted at by Darth Vader in A new hopeWith the Dark Lord stating that the Force’s power far surpasses that of the Death Star’s planet-destroying superweapon. Over both of these Star Wars The main timelines of the franchise – the original Legends universe and the modern canon – the Force has been shown to have seemingly…
Grand Admiral Thrawn is a great villain in both Star Wars franchise continuities and although he is best known for his leadership within the Galactic Empire, he also has a fascinating history that precedes his Imperial service. Thrawn debuted in the original Star Wars Continuity of the legends, serving as one of the main antagonists of Timothy Zahn’s story played trilogy of novels. Thrawn quickly established himself as a favorite villain among Star Wars readers, then he would, unsurprisingly, play major roles in other Legends-era properties, such as Timothy Zahn’s 2006 novel, Outbound flight. After soft reset of Star Wars…
A notable retcon of Cassian Andor’s backstory is included in Andor season 1, but this continuity change stands apart from most retcons in the Disney era of Star Wars. Andor stands out from most Disney+ Star Wars shows, approaching the established Star Wars myths and characters with a surprising amount of respect and maturity. The first season of the series explores the titular Cassian Andor as he joins a rebel cell and transforms into the character introduced in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. About that, Andor it also explores the broader concepts of totalitarian oppression and the nature of…
Decades after the 1989 release Batmanan initial complaint about Batman’s costume was subtly resolved. After its release, 1989 Batman it immediately became a classic, remaining a favorite among viewers even after being succeeded by a plethora of new actors and continuities – but it was, infamously, the subject of controversy before its release. The casting of Michael Keaton as Batman (known primarily as a comedic actor) and the announcement of Tim Burton (also known for comedies) as director led potential viewers to fear that the film would not take its source material seriously. These fears also extended to Batman’s costume…
A Line of Dialogue From Joker Apparently Creates a Plot Hole in 1989 Batmanbut there may be an easy solution. The game changer Batman was a commercial, cultural, and critical success in 1989, forever altering the superhero genre and establishing Batman as one of DC’s most bankable characters. While the film remains a beloved classic, it is of course not without its flaws, although new material defines its continuity – such as the Batman ’89 2024 comics and novel by John Jackson Miller Batman: Resurrection – retroactively corrected some of them. An apparent failure in 1989 Batman involves Bruce Wayne’s…
An easy-to-miss podracer easter egg in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones is one of many connections between the movies and the non-film materials of the Star Wars Legends continuation. Although the modern Star Wars Canon is the current canon of the franchise, Legends (formerly called the Expanded Universe) was the official canon of the franchise from 1977 to 2014, with some of the canon. Star Wars Movies included direct connections to Legends-era materials. This is especially prevalent in the prequel trilogy. The planet Coruscant featured prominently throughout the prequels, and while early concepts of an Ecumenopolis…