The film’s huge success at opening weekend suggests ‘superhero fatigue’ was never the real problem.
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This Joker is supported by a slew of recognisable Batman villains, such as the Riddler, Mr Freeze and Poison Ivy.
Blue Beetle’s emphasis on the power of family is being touted by its creators as the film’s standout feature.
It’s Keaton’s razor-edged, comedic darkness that allows the film to gather emotional depth.
Many comics are now more representative of the people who actually read them but it’s clear there’s room for more diversity when it comes to our superheroes.
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