On Earth -1, the story of Batman progresses, as usual, joining the Justice League and fighting for the safety of Earth from threats. On this Earth though, Superman starts using his power (not sure why) to kill those who stand in the way of the Justice League's mission. He even ends killing Lois (dark!), and Batman seeks to stop him. Superman manages to blow off Batman's kryptonite spear-wielding arm, resulting in Batman using is the dreaded backup plan: The Doomsday virus. Upon ingesting it, he regrows his arm and mutates into a monstrous Doomsday-like creature. As the Devastator, he manages to become the psychopathic monster required to kill Superman, but the virus actually spreads to the rest of the world, killing off humanity rapidly. It's at this time the Batman Who Laughs comes to Earth - 1 to induct him into the Dark Knights.
This figure is BIG and really heavy! He looks great though, with very decent articulation given his size and bulk. I appreciate the articulated jaw and the sheer monstrousness of his spikes and skin texture. He's a cool addition to the Dark Knights and I can't wait to get my hands on the Drowned for a completed group picture!
Sculpt/Paint: 3/3 I think they did an amazing job with this one. The skin textures ripped shorts, spikes and head sculpt are so good. They didn't need a ton of paint for this one, though I appreciate the touches like the radiating eyes and such. Probably my only nitpick is that the promotion images have the teeth and tongue painted whereas mine is not. It's minor but still kinda part of that whole rushed-production piece.
Articulation: 3/3 (30 points) He's bulky so will never have the full range of a standard figure in his scale, but he's still pretty decent. Very good ball swivel wrists and ankles allow some good stability despite the weight. The hips and arm range is also surprisingly good. no hip swivel though as usual though fairly decent range in the diaphragm joint.
Accessories: 1/1 Doesn't really come with much else aside from the stand and card. He doesn't really need anything else what with being a Doomsday virus'ed Batman.
Fun Factor: 2/3 I always enjoy having a large powerful figure, and considering I never really got into getting a Doomsday figure, this isn't a bad stand-in despite not being Doomsday per see. Add to that, he has a great design and really good balance despite his weight.
Verdict: 9/10 Worthy A really cool figure but I figure if you have a Doomsday you're happy with and don't want to collect the Dark Knights: Metal figures, this is an easy pass. If you don't though and/or want a sweet figure with a moveable jaw and good posing, this is for you!
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| Nice! |
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I like how original they've gone with
creating symbols for each of the Dark Knights |
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View from the back. Lots of detail and texture
even from the back! |
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Some height comparisons. Not too bad. Superman
in armor with big helmet wings comes at slightly taller |
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| Card and stand. Gonna need one for each foot! |
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| Rage face! |
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For once, the toe hinge was useful at creating
a pose and balancing the figure |
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| Doomsday Bruce vs. Infect Clark! |
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| Could he take them both?!! |
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