Hong Kong BATMAN Comic Books

Super Happy Fun Time! Here's an assortment of some wacky BATMAN BOOTLEG Comic books from Hong Kong. I say "bootleg" because I don't think they got publishing rights from DC Comics. The artwork is totally crazy & done in a very Manga-type style. I'm not sure what year they came out but I have to guess 1960's or at least 1970's. I say that because the monster on the 1st cover reminds me of Jack Kirby's art. Plus, is that Ultraman on one of the covers? Weird! I also like that they ripped-off Superman, ha ha! Either way I totally love the graphics!

Video: HOT TOYS - TV News Story - The Dark Knight Movie Figures

Here's an interesting video of a Foreign TV News Story about the HOT TOYS Doll & Action Figure Company. It shows a lot of great shots of The Dark Knight Tumbler Batmobile Toy with the Batman Figure. Also included are the Joker Action Figure ( Heath Ledger, Version 2 with Rolling Eyes & Policeman Uniform ). Plus they cover some of their other movie properties very briefly. That list includes: Terminator Salvation, Watchmen, Ironman, The Godfather, & many more! But really the main part of the story seems to be Batman!

*NEW* Batman -The Dark Knight - TV Interview in HONG KONG

This Cable TV interview took place in Hong Kong, one of the cities which the movie was filmed at. The interview of Christian Bale and Maggie Gyllenhaal appeared on July 13, 2008. It's pretty interesting to see "foreign press" & I'm also wondering why "Rachel Dawes" was there. I don't think she had any scenes in Hong Kong so that's kinda weird. But, it's always nice to see her, enjoy.

The DARK KNIGHT Batman 2 Movie: New Photos of Filming in Hong Kong

Here's some news photos from the current stint of filming in Hong Kong. Apparrently the Hong Kong people went totally crazy when they saw Christain Bale as Batman. I heard a report that one day over 500 people went to a set to watch the film being made. Personally I think the 2nd movie, The Dark Knight, is gonna be a HUGE hit, way bigger than Batman Begins was...I can't wait!

VIDEO: Batman THE DARK KNIGHT Press Conference in Hong Kong

Here's the official Hong Kong News Press Conference for THE DARK KNIGHT ( Batman 2 ) movie. Warner Bros is currently filming in Hong Kong. The Dark Knight film stars Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Morgan Freeman. It will be in theaters on July 18, 2008.

Strange Unlicensed BOOTLEG Vintage Batman & Robin Toys

One of the most unusual Batman items I like to find while on the hunt are unlicensed "Bootleg Toys". I mean, they are usually not done very well & are always extremely weird. Plus, they make nice "filler" for display. Here's a few examples: The 1st pic is a Vintage 1970's Batman & Robin Motorcycle Bat-Cycle Toy from Italy. I actually love the detailing of this item. It's alot nicer than most other cheesy bootlegs. The 2nd picture is from the 70's also & is a photo taken at some county fair of a Batman Carnaval Game. I guess you throw a bean bag or ball into his mouth to win a prize, looks like hours & hours of fun! The 3rd pic has got to be the weirdest one. It's a pull toy Bat-Phone & Batmobile combo. It reminds me alot of the Classic Fisher Price Pull Toy. This would be great for display just because it's so wacky!! The last photo is an unopened package of Batman Fireworks that I think were made in Hong Kong. I love the vintage style graphics & the face on Batman is kinda funny. I also like how the word "Batman" is written in a chinese-style font...cool!

The Dark Knight in China & Hong Kong!!

Greetings Good Citizens. Batman is all over the world these days. The top photo shows Batman in China with some Chinese guards, too funny! The 2nd photo was taken by a loyal BAT-BLOG reader who said he saw this in a shopping mall in Hong Kong, ha ha! Thanks for sending the cool pic! Anyone with cool pictures or photos please send them to share! Be sure to CHECK THE BAT-BLOG ARCHIVES for many more funny humor photos of Batman!