Batman and Robin are fighting crime in the real world!



https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/11/police-deliver-vengeance-on-gamblers-while-disguised-as-batman-and-robin

Two police offers in London used Batman and Robin costumes to allow them to get close to illegal gambling operators plying their nefarious trade on Westminster Bridge.






Batman has a long history of fighting against illegal gambling.



Captain Canuck is back and fighting against Trump and Musk in a comic with a cover that features a blank speech bubble to be filled in as you please.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadas-1970s-superhero-captain-canuck-has-resurgence-thanks-trump-2025-04-09




Alliance Entertainment looks likely to acquire all of Diamond Comics Distributors.

https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/04/14/diamond-goes-to-alliance-dc-announces-immortal-legend-batman-marvel-kills-the-immortal-thor-comic-book-club-news-for-april-14-2025

The process to auction off the bankrupt Diamond's assets has been a bit of a saga. Other companies claimed they had won the rights to buy Diamond. Diamond didn't seem to want Alliance to get it, but as the dust settles it seems likely Alliance will take over all of Diamonds various parts. But there may still be a twist or two in the tale to come. April 25th is the settlement date.


— Gunwallace

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