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‘No thought given to the human being’: Ben Affleck says he hated his ‘horrendous’ Batman suit • Apr. 18, 2025, 8:39 AM ET (The Guardian)
Con Artists Scamming London Tourists Meet Their Match: Batman and Robin • Apr. 11, 2025, 9:26 AM ET (New York Times)
Val Kilmer death: Top Gun and Batman actor die at di age of 65 • Apr. 2, 2025, 11:13 PM ET (BBC)
Val Kilmer: Top Gun, Batman and The Doors actor dies aged 65 • Apr. 2, 2025, 10:23 AM ET (BBC)
'Peacemaker' Season 2 Casts Batman Villain • Mar. 27, 2025, 12:25 AM ET (Newsweek)

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