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The place of the comic in American history was never in question, but the rapid appreciation of comic book prices to art house levels offers some interesting insights into the public's perceptions of the superhero genre and the pecking order at the top.

Collectibles

Superman vs. Superman as vintage comics become a hot commodity

Two Superman comics are now locked in battle for comic book price supremacy, while also pushing all prices into the art domain. A birds-eye view of the data offers some fascinating insights into superhero hierarchy in a rapidly heating marketplace.

Automotive

Research reveals the public's Top 40 Movie Cars of all time

A research company in the United Kingdom has polled the British public to produce a list of the Top 40 Movie Cars of All-time. Here's the list, along with images, movie posters of the movies, plus links to all the logical places where you can get more information.

Virtual Reality

VR Dark Knight and noir horror highlight the week's biggest Oculus Rift and Vive releases

If you're looking for a PC-based VR game with a character you recognize , now's your chance. Batman: Arkham VR is available for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive starting today, along with stylized horror title Wilson's Heart on the Rift.

Batman: Arkham VR gives you a look from behind the mask

Virtual Reality

Batman Arkham VR comes to Oculus Rift and HTC Vive April 25

One of the draws of virtual reality is that you can do things you can't do in real life. If one of your fantasies is to find out what it's like to be Batman, look no further than Batman: Arkham VR. Formerly a Playstation VR exclusive, the title is coming to the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive on April 25.

Motorcycles

Batman's motorbike may end up in your living room

If you saw The Dark Knight or The Dark Knight Rises, then you no doubt remember the Batpod. Well, if you're a true fan (and a rich one), you'll soon have the chance to own it for yourself. One of the bikes that appeared in both films is heading for the auction block.

The Batman gauntlet, with its underside cover removed

Good Thinking

Batman gauntlet springs blades, shoots discs

Batman v Superman is due to hit theaters soon, and is so often the case with upcoming superhero movies, it's inspired German cyberweapons hobbyist Patrick Priebe to make something – a weaponized Batman gauntlet.

Good Thinking

Superhero fan creates DIY batarang

Fans of Batman will be familiar with the batarang, a bat-shaped throwing weapon that Mr. Wayne uses to subdue his foes. In the trailer for the new film Batman v Superman, he uses a variant that can be folded up when not in use. Patrick Priebe saw it, and decided to make one of his own.

Rocksteady hits highs and lows, in its final installment of the initial Batman: Arkham series

Games

Review - Batman: Arkham Knight (PS4)

The Batman: Arkham series did for superhero games what Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy did for superhero movies. Does Arkham Knight give this storyline the send-off it deserves?

Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Knight is suffering from a shaky launch on PC. Unfortunately, it's far too familiar a story

Games

The broken Batman – Arkham Knight on PC is merely a symptom of a bigger problem (updated)

Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Knight hit shelves today, but things are already going awry for some. PC users are reporting significant issues, with frequent audio glitches and stutters plaguing the open world adventure. Unfortunately, issues like this are far too common.