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Deadpool/Batman #1 Wraparound Variant Cover

Artwork by Greg Capullo

Coming this September!

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GOTHAM CITY (BATMAN) by Danny Earls

On Sale INFO!

Danny’s work is outstanding, and you can see how hyper-detailed and precise he is in his linework and pencil roughs, which he frequently shares on social media. Featuring many, many Easter eggs and some truly inspire architectural work, Danny’s print is the ultimate ode to Gotham and the city’s protector, Batman!

Danny’s print will be available on Friday (6/20) @ 12PM ET on our homepage, Bottleneckgallery.com!

Gotham City by Danny Earls

Screen print

36 x 18 inches

Hand-numbered edition of 200

$60

Gotham City by Danny Earls

Screen print

36 x 18 inches

Hand-numbered edition of 200

$60

Gotham City - Framed Acrylic Diorama by Danny Earls

Archival pigment on four separate layers of acrylic panel

Framed & ready to hang

24 x 12 inches

Digital numbered COA issued by Verisart

Limited edition of 50

$150

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Looney Tunes: Collector's Vault Vol. 1 Blu-Ray Set Review

Looney Tunes Collector's Vault: Volume 1 is the first volume in a new series of Looney Tunes releases from Warner Archive. The first disc has 25 shorts, 22 of which have been newly restored. Disc 2 features another 25 cartoon that are making their HD debut. These shorts have appeared on DVD but not Blu-Ray. You'll find character favorites, such as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Tweety, Sylvester, Foghorn Leghorn and more – including the first appearances of Speedy Gonzales , Pepe LePew and Daffy Duck.

Although these Looney Tunes HD releases have been a hodgepodge from WB's extensive library, the great news is that with 50 shorts, you'll definitely find more than enough fun to keep a smile on your face. With the stream app Max removing these old Looney Tunes from their library, this is the perfect way for fans to enjoy these cartoons at home on again.

DISC ONE: NEW TO DISC BARS AND STRIPES FOREVER (1939) BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (1934) A DAY AT THE ZOO (1939) THE DIXIE FRYER (1960) DOUBLE OR MUTTON (was on LTCC V. 4) EACH DAWN I CROW (1949) EASY PECKIN’S (1953) FEATHER DUSTED (1955) FOX IN A FIX (1951) GOOD NIGHT ELMER (1940) THE GOOFY GOPHERS (1947) I'D LOVE TO TAKE ORDERS FROM YOU (1936) KIDDIES KITTY, A (1955) LET IT BE ME (1936) OF FOX AND HOUNDS (1940) QUACKODILE TEARS (1962) READY, WOOLEN AND ABLE (1960) ROBIN HOOD MAKES GOOD (1939) SQUAWKIN' HAWK, THE (1942) TERRIER-STRICKEN (1952) TWEET AND LOVELY (1959) TWEETY'S CIRCUS (1955) TWO'S A CROWD (1950) WILD ABOUT HURRY (1959) ZIP 'N SNORT (1961)

DISC TWO: NEW TO BLU-RAY/HD AIN’T SHE TWEET (1952) BANTY RAIDS (1963) BIRTH OF A NOTION (1947) BYE BYE BLUEBEARD (1949) CAT-TAILS FOR TWO (1953) DAFFY DILLY (1948) DAFFY DUCK AND EGGHEAD (1938) GEE WHIZ-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z (1956) GONZALES’ TAMALES (1957) HARE CONDITIONED (1945) HARE TRIGGER (1945) HARE TRIMMED (1953) HORTON HATCHES THE EGG (1942) LITTLE BOY BOO (1954) MUCH ADO ABOUT NUTTING (1953) ODOR-ABLE KITTY (1945) PAST PERFUMANCE (1955) PORKY’S DUCK HUNT (1937) RABBIT PUNCH (1948) RED RIDING HOODWINKED (1955) RHAPSODY RABBIT (1946) SNOW BUSINESS (1953) TOM TURK AND DAFFY (1944) TWO CROWS FROM TACOS (1956) ZOOM AND BORED (1957)

VIDEO QUALITY 📽️ :  B 

With the 1080p resolution and 1.37:1 aspect ratio, this is definitely the best I’ve ever seen these animated shorts. Even if you have a handful of these on DVD, the upgrade in color and clarity is worth the price IMO. As I've mentioned before, it’s always a fine line Warner Bros. has to toe while restoring these older animated classics. Although scrubbing the video is somewhat necessary to present these cartoons in high definition, WB still has to make sure not to wash away the original film grain. A lot of people complain when too much film grain is washed away, but for me, it’s never a big deal. I always look for clarity and popping colors. Overall Warner Bros. has done another fine job with these shorts.

AUDIO QUALITY 🔈 : B+ 

The DTS-HD Master Audio is solid for a simple 2.0 mono presentation. Both music, sound effects and dialogue are clear and compliment the picture nicely. 

EXTRAS 📀 :  F

The only real drawback to this collection is the lack of extras. No digital download, no booklets and the only disc extras are a very small dash of shorts.

OVERALL GRADE: B+   

It amazes me that these cartoons are both timeless and fun for children of all ages ... even if some of us are technically adults. The replay value of all these discs are extremely high for me. I still love throwing these classic cartoons in my Blu-Ray player in the mornings and reliving my childhood. I highly recommend this set, my only request is for Warner Bros. to start including digital downloads for these type of releases in the future.

You can purchase this release at Amazon.

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CATWOMAN by Phantom City Creative - On Sale INFO!

Tomorrow, Phantom City Creative return with the purr-fect print for their pop culture portrait series!

PCC’s portrait series offers a unique look at the characters that define our favorite films and have left a lasting impression on pop culture. Batman Returns’ depiction of Catwoman is both unhinged and unforgettable, and PCC have taken the time and care to create a portrait that serves as a loving ode to Michelle and Selina from Tim Burton’s wild sequel.

PCC’s print will be available on Thursday (6/5) @ 12PM ET, on our homepage, Bottleneckgallery.com! 

Catwoman by Phantom City Creative Screen print  24 x 36 inches Hand-numbered edition of 150 $65

Catwoman - Variant by Phantom City Creative Screen print  24 x 36 inches Hand-numbered edition of 85 $75

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Marvel & DC's next comic crossover: Deadpool & Batman

Check the covers for the 1st issue! Top issue artwork by Greg Capullo and bottom by Dan Mora.

Read the full story at EW.

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BATCAVE (Batman: The Animated Series) by John Calmette - On Sale INFO!

Bottleneck Gallery is excited to announce their first collaboration with John Calmette, one of the immensely talented background painters from the original series. The wild fusion of dark backgrounds and art-deco aesthetic led to one of the most unique looking animated shows of all time, and John’s excellent work has amazed us for decades. John’s print takes us directly into the Batcave with slick renditions of Batman, Robin, the Batmobile, and many of the other Batcave decorations present in the show.

John’s Batman print leaps into our online store on Friday (5/16) @ 12PM EST at Bottleneckgallery.com!

Batcave by John Calmette

Fine art giclee

36 x 18 inches

Hand-numbered edition of 150

$50

Batcave - Multi-Layer Acrylic by John Calmette

Archival pigment on multiple layers of acrylic panel

3-Layer

36 x 18 inches

Digital numbered COA issued by Verisart

Limited edition of 50

$150

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Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League 4K UHD Review

Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League 4K UHD is the sequel to Batman Ninja, the Batman family has returned to the present to discover that Japan has disappeared, and a giant island, Hinomoto, is now in the sky over Gotham City. At the top sit the Yakuza, a group of superpowered individuals who reign without honor or humanity and look suspiciously like the Justice League. Now, it's up to Batman and his allies to save Gotham. 

The first Batman Ninja film was a pleasant surprise. Gorgeous artwork was the backbone of the unusual, animated movie. Seven years later Warner Bros. has gone back to the well to try to recapture the same animated magic. There are several members from the Bat-family here, including Nightwing, Robin, Red Robin and Red Hood as well as members of the Justice League, including Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash and Aquaman.

The first thing I noticed was the artwork itself, which to me looks like it was drawn on a cement tabletop with a bad ballpoint pen. It definitely pales in comparison to the amazing look of the original film. Another problem is the uneven mix of computer animated backgrounds and animated cells in the foreground. At times, the characters look like puppets and very unlifelike (yeah, I know this is cartoon). I did, however, dig the way they introduce the Justice League characters à la a classic video game (see below). 

Although the premise seems vast, it is elemental and draws mostly from older storylines from the comic book world. On the plus side; there are some cool action sequences and subtle humor throughout. 

VIDEO QUALITY 📽️ :  A-

Animation always shines the best on the UHD format, even with the uneven look here, but don't expect the same beautiful animated look of the original.

Codec: HEVC / H.265 Resolution: Upscaled 4K (2160p) HDR: Dolby Vision Aspect ratio: 1.78:1 Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1

AUDIO QUALITY 🔈 : A-

Very nice but not exceptional audio here. The english dub here is fine and the sound effects and music work well.

English: Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps) Japanese: Dolby Digital 5.1 (448 kbps)

EXTRAS 📀 :  B-

I always bump up or down a letter grade based on an included or excluded digital copy. Fortunately Warner Bros. includes a digital code here for Movies Anywhere. Two features are also available on this single disc release: "Bringing the League to Japan" and "Anime Action Choreographing the Fights".

OVERALL GRADE: C

This movie is somewhat of a disappointment when looking side to side to the original Batman Ninja. It's a downgrade as far as artwork, story and overall fun are concerned, but it's not a total flop either ... just par for the course.

Batman Ninja vs Yakuza League is now available on 4K UHD Blu-Ray. The direct Amazon link is here.

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RIP Val Kilmer - Batman Forever

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Looney Tunes Super Stars: Porky & Friends DVD Review

This is a rerelease from Warner Bros. which was originally came out on DVD back in 2012. These 18 Looney Toons shorts have been remastered and spotlight Porky and include such classics like "Tom Turk and Daffy", and "Wagon Heels". Porky’s one of WB's marque characters, probably most known for his catchphrase, "That’s all folks!" These shorts were made between 1944 and 1969 and each have a runtime between 6 and 7 minutes. Most, but not all features Porky Pig with a couple of Merrie Melodies round out this release.

Looney Tunes are one of America's greatest entertainment treasures, funny music and voice acting accent amazing animation that is truly enjoyable for fans of all ages. To think that I'm still laughing at these shorts over 50 years later is remarkable. With the short timeframes of 6 to 7 minutes, you'll almost never be bored and can enjoy multiple episodes in a very short amount of time.

Shorts included in this set:

1. Tom Turk and Daffy (1944) 7 minutes 2. Wagon Heels (1945) 7 minutes 3. Mouse Menace (1946) 7 minutes 4. One Meat Brawl (1947) 7minutes 5. Curtain Razor (1949) 7 minutes 6. The Pest That Came to Dinner (1948) 7 minutes 7. Riff Raffy Daffy (1948) 7 minutes 8. Boobs in the Woods (1950) 7 minutes 9. Dog Collared (1950) 7 minutes 10. Thumb Fun (1952) 7 minutes 11. Fool Coverage (1952) 7 minutes 12. Corn on the Cop (1965) 6 minutes 13. Corn Plastered (1951) 7 minutes 14. Gone Batty (1954) 7 minutes 15. Ant Pasted (1953) 7 minutes 16. Dog Gone People (1960) 6 minutes 17. Bunny and Claude: We Rob Carrot Patches (1968) 6 minutes 18. The Great Carrot Train Robbery (1969) 7 minutes

VIDEO QUALITY 📽️ :  C

It's a shame this wasn't rereleased on blu-ray in HD. Animation really shines on HD format. Here you'll find every short in NTSC standard definition and all are just average in terms of picture quality.

AUDIO QUALITY 🔈 : C

Don't expect anything out of the ordinary here. Every short is in mono which is what you would anticipate considering when these cartoons were originally produced.

EXTRAS 📀 :  F

There are zero extras here. No digital downloads or even one of those token documentaries.

OVERALL GRADE: C

Although these are still fantastic cartoons there is nothing special here. Warner Bros. needs to keep on releasing the old Looney Tunes, but in the HD format only. Fortunately, the cheap asking price makes this release appealing enough to snatch up.

Looney Tunes Super Stars: Porky & Friends is available now and can be purchased at Amazon.

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BATMAN FOREVER by Matt Ferguson - On Sale INFO!

Riddle me this, how can you get the Batmobile in your living room? Simple, pick up our latest print from Matt Ferguson for 1995’s Batman Forever!

Matt’s ongoing Batman and Batmobile series continues, and this time, he’s got Seal’s Kiss from a Rose blaring out of the Bat-stereo. Batman Forever is a visually spectacular movie combining a colorful cast, and a bonkers plot that while divisive, is undoubtedly entertaining. Matt’s Batmobile series focuses on Bruce’s incredible rides from throughout Batman’s history, and he’s added a ton of fun details and Easter eggs from both the film and general Ferguson lore. 

Matt’s print will be available on Friday (3/21) @ 12PM ET on our homepage, Bottleneckgallery.com! 

Batman Forever by Matt Ferguson Screen print 36 x 24 inches Hand-numbered edition of 275 $60

Batman Forever - GID Variant by Matt Ferguson Screen print with glow-in-the-dark ink layer 36 x 24 inches Hand-numbered edition of 175 $70

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BATMAN BEYOND by Tom Walker - On Sale INFO!

Batman Beyond remains one of the most interesting and successful futurifications of a comic book hero to date. Tom’s print welcomes us to Neo-Gotham and its slick cast of baddies, alongside Terry, Old Man Bruce, and Ace. Tom showcases the incredible design aesthetic of the show, including Terry’s iconic Batman outfit!

Tom's print will be available on Wednesday (3/12) @ 12PM ET on our homepage, Bottleneckgallery.com!

Batman Beyond by Tom Walker

Fine art giclee

36 x 24 inches

Hand-numbered edition of 200

$50

Batman Beyond - Variant by Tom Walker

Fine art giclee

36 x 24 inches

Hand-numbered edition of 75

$60

Batman Beyond - Rainbow Foil Variant by Tom Walker

UV archival giclee on Rainbow Holographic Foil paper

36 x 24 inches

Hand-numbered edition of 75

$70

Batman Beyond - Acrylic Panel Print by Tom Walker

Archival pigment on 4mm thick acrylic panel

36 x 24 inches

Digital numbered COA issued by Verisart

Limited edition of 35

$125

Batman Beyond - Variant Acrylic Panel Print by Tom Walker

Archival pigment on 4mm thick acrylic panel

36 x 24 inches

Digital numbered COA issued by Verisart

Limited edition of 35

$125

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Batman & Robin - 1/6th scale Mr. Freeze Collectible Figure

(Deluxe Version)

Dr. Victor Fries is a scientist who dedicates his research to finding a cure for his wife Nora's disease. However, an experimental accident changed his body so he could only live in freezing temperatures. To survive, he created a special suit that maintained his body at the right temperature and became Mr. Freeze. In order to continue his research for Nora's cure, Mr. Freeze created a device called the "freezing engine," which is so powerful that it could freeze Gotham.

Hot Toys is excited to bring the meticulously detailed 1/6th scale Mr. Freeze collectible figure to fans. The reflective and metallic finish on the armor certainly elevates the collectible to the next level.

Expertly crafted based on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s portrayal of Mr. Freeze in the movie, the figure features a newly developed head sculpt with ice-blue skin and realistic skin texture. Mr. Freeze’s specialized suit is faithfully recreated with a black and silver striped under-suit and layered armor pieces on top. Meanwhile, the armor is meticulously plated with metallic finishes and includes translucent and iridescent color parts on the upper arms, chest, thighs, and calves to enhance the futuristic aesthetic and add an extra sense of coldness for the figure. Additionally, LED-lighted design is featured on the armor, the detachable helmet, and his Freeze gun with an attachable freeze beam accessory, allowing fans to display him in dynamic ways.

The Deluxe Version exclusively includes newly developed glider wings with metallic finish and a frozen environment-themed diorama figure base.

Reserve your Mr. Freeze figure now to bring the screen to life alongside your Batman and Robin display.

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The Penguin: Season 1 [4K UHD] Review

When it was announced that there was a spinoff series in the works based on the recent Dark Knight film, THE BATMAN, I was immediately skeptical. The idea of a Batman inspired series, without any appearances by Caped Crusader himself, did not sound that inviting. Additionally, outside the makeup artist's work of converting Colin Farrell into the Bat-villain, I really wasn't even that enamored with this version of the Penguin (after watching THE BATMAN). Fast forward to actually sitting down and watching the premiere episode of THE PENGUIN titled, 'After Hours'. Right off the bat there is a surprising moment and "boom", it has my attention.

Michael Zegen (Alberto Falcone) and Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb)

Watching Oz snake his way to top of Gotham's underworld takes many unpredictable turns. In his way to fame and fortune is Sofia Falcone, who is effectively portrayed by Cristin Milioti. Many comic book fans will remember Sofia playing a major role in the classic story arc, Batman: The Long Halloween. Although Cristin Milioti is much easier on the eyes than Tim Sale's vision of her in the comic book pages of The Long Halloween, her toughness and grit are still evident.

Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb) with Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone)

Also in the mix here is an odd kind of father and son relationship (or mentor and mentee) between Oz and Victor Aguilar (portrayed by Rhenzy Feliz). Victor is probably the most likable character in this series. Although several characters evolve in the 8-episode series, the only character I actively cheered for was Vic. 

Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar)

The most bizarre and troubling relationship has to be the mother and son one. Francis Cobb (Deirdre O'Connell) is The Penguin's mom, and Oz goes through great lengths to win his mother's favor. His past and current relationship shaped Oz into the person he has become. 

Deirdre O'Connell (Francis Cobb) with Ryder Allen (Young Oz)

Primary writer Lauren LeFranc weaves together a number of fascinating characters and plot points that were truly gripping, with an ending that will punch a hole in your chest and rip out your heart.

Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar) & Colin Farrell (The Penguin)

Season 1 Episode Guide

Episode 1 - After Hours 

Episode 2 - Inside Man 

Episode 3 - Bliss 

Episode 4 - Cent'Anni 

Episode 5 - Homecoming 

Episode 6 - Gold Summit 

Episode 7 - Top Hat 

Episode 8 - A Great or Little Thing 

Extras

Inside Gotham 1-8

Introducing The Penguin

The Origin of Oz

Welcome to Gotham

Gotham Re-Envisioned

Becoming The Penguin

Who Is the Hangman: Portrait of Sofia Falcone

Hearts of the Penguin

A tale of Two Gothams

Victor Aguilar: The Making of a Henchman

VIDEO QUALITY 📽️ :  A 

Codec: HEVC / H.265 Resolution: Native 4K (2160p) HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10 Aspect ratio: 2.00:1 Original aspect ratio: 2.00:1

AUDIO QUALITY 🔈 : A

English: Dolby Atmos English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)

EXTRAS 📀 :  C

Although there are 17 five-minute shorts exploring the series and how they created it, the lack of digital code for mobile devices is always a huge letdown.  

OVERALL GRADE: A-

THE PENGUIN was the surprise hit of 2024. It is well acted, shot and written. Colin Farrell sits atop the apex of this incredibly solid cast and Lauren LeFranc's scripts are far more interesting than the last Caped Crusader film, THE BATMAN. Although the violence is sometime excessive, THE PENGUIN has enough heart and surprises to keep the viewer at home glued to their seat.

THE PENGUIN will be available on March 18, 2025.

You can preorder your copy at Amazon now.

Colin Farrell (The Penguin)

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Batman : Hush 2 Variant cover by J. Scott Campbell

Coming March 26, 2025!

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Pattinson Says THE BATMAN To Begin Film At The End Of 2025

Speaking in a recent interview with Deadline, Robert Pattinson says THE BATMAN 2 is due to start filming at the end of this calendar year. No details were given on the story but Pattinson says, "it's cool".

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BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES & WOLVERINE PRINTS by Pablo Olivera: On Sale INFO!

This Valentine’s Day, Pablo Olivera doesn’t pick sides, and instead shows love to both Marvel and DC with two new prints!

Pablo’s print for everybody’s bub, Wolverine, is a sharp portrait that shows Logan’s incredible character design and his feral nature. Getting up close and personal with Weapon X is often a mistake except in the case of Pablo’s viciously cool portrait. Bottleneck Gallery has also turned Pablo’s image into a flip lenticular, making it the perfect print for Wolvie fans.

On the flipside, Pablo’s Batman: The Animated Series print puts a spotlight on Paul Dini and Bruce Timm’s art deco Gotham and its spectacular characters. Pablo’s print features Batman and one of the best iterations of his rogues’ gallery, all hanging heavy above Batman as he stands proud atop Gotham, aka his city. 

All of Pablo’s prints will be available for purchase on Friday (2/14) @ 12PM ET on Bottleneckgallery.com!

Batman: The Animated Series by Pablo Olivera Fine art giclee 18 x 36 inches Hand-numbered edition of 150 $50

Batman: The Animated Series - Rainbow Foil Variant by Pablo Olivera Archival pigment on Rainbow Foil paper 18 x 36 inches Hand-numbered edition of 100 $70

Batman: The Animated Series - Silver Foil Variant by Pablo Olivera Archival pigment on Silver Foil paper 18 x 36 inches Hand-numbered edition of 100 $70

Batman: The Animated Series - Acrylic Panel Print by Pablo Olivera Archival pigment on 4mm thick acrylic panel 18 x 36 inches Digital numbered COA Limited edition of 35 $100

Wolverine - 3D Flip Lenticular by Pablo Olivera 1mm PET with Flip Effect 10 x 10 inches Digital numbered COA Limited edition of 100 $35

Wolverine - Aluminum Print by Pablo Olivera Archival pigment on 2mm thick aluminum panel 10 x 10 inches Digital numbered COA Limited edition of 50 $40

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CATWOMAN (BATMAN RETURNS) by Robert Laskey

On sale info!

Tomorrow, Robert Laskey takes us to Burton’s Gotham with the purr-fect debut print.

Hailing from Minnesota, Robert’s stylized, painterly illustrations have sunk their teeth deep into us. Bottleneck Gallery is excited to present Robert’s first release with the company, a charming and slick portrait of Catwoman from 1992’s Batman Returns. Robert’s portraits are full of life, and his Selina Kyle is lovingly filled with delicate details that bring out the uniqueness of Batman Returns’ costume work and overall design.

Bottleneck Gallery is also excited to offer Robert’s Selina portrait as a Multi-Layer Acrylic print! Robert's portraits already have so much depth, and these Multi-Layer Acrylics help spotlight that, while making the whole piece multi-dimensional.

Robert’s prints will be available for purchase on Tuesday (2/4) @ 12PM ET on Bottleneckgallery.com!

Catwoman by Robert Laskey

11 color screen print

24 x 36 inches

Hand-numbered edition of 150

$60

Catwoman - Acrylic Panel Print by Robert Laskey

Archival pigment on 4mm thick acrylic panel

24 x 36 inches

Numbered digital COA

Limited edition of 30

$125

Catwoman - Multi-Layer Acrylic Panel by Robert Laskey

Archival pigment on multiple layers of acrylic panel

3-Layer

24 x 36 inches

Numbered digital COA

Limited edition of 30

$175