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  • Batman gets arrested - because his utility belt is illegal

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    It's a sad day for crimefighting when Batman gets arrested. However, that's (almost) exactly what happened this week when the Caped Crusader - or rather someone emulating him - was pulled from the side of an office building and hauled down to the police station.

    Officers in Petoskey, Michigan were alerted to a figure on the roof of the 30ft office block at 01:00 local time and went to investigate.

    When they got there, they found a fat man in a superhero costume complete

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  • Batman Live to come to a venue near you

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    A new show based on the Batman story is set to tour the UK, beginning in Manchester in July 2011, it has been revealed.

    Batman Live is billed as a stage spectacular by creators DC Comics and is set to feature action, adventures and explosions.

    However, anyone hoping to see the Caped Crusader singing might be disappointed, as its creators were quick to point out it isn't a musical.

    Nick Court and Sam Heughen will alternate in playing Batman/Bruce Wayne, while

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  • Batman's Michael Gough loses battle with illness

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    Sad news for movie fans today - Batman actor Michael Gough has passed away at the age of 94.

    The veteran actor, who is perhaps best known for playing Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred Pennyworth, had been ill for the past year and died at home surrounded by his closest family.

    He had appeared in the Batman films since 1989, starring alongside actors including George Clooney in the lead role.

    However, superhero aficionados may not be aware that he had worked with director

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