Robin

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Look, we all know James Franco is a weird guy. He has practically made a career out of being a weird guy. But it's still sort of astonishingly strange how the actor and director came together with a group of friends (at least, they seem to be friends) to mash up the famous dinner scene from Beetlejuice with Batman. The video is part of Franco's "Making a Scene" series on Aol Originals, where Franco and pals spin a wheel twice, two movie titles come up, and they have to throw them together. They've all been quirky and funny, but this one is probably the oddest of the bunch.

This installment of The Arkham Sessions covers the final acts of "Robin's Reckoning," the highly-acclaimed two-part episode of Batman: The Animated Series, which explores the story of how Dick Grayson becomes Batman's sidekick. As we learned from Part 1, Bruce refuses to allow Dick to become involved in the case of Tony Zucco, the man who murdered Dick's family. For reasons unstated, Batman is determined to be the one to take Zucco down, causing a rift between Robin and himself. Despite Batman's efforts, it is Robin who captures Zucco. In the emotional conclusion, Robin is faced with a decision that could change his life forever.

Figures Toy Company's been furnishing Batman '66 collectors into MEGO-style 8" figures with plenty of characters over the past several months, but they're not stopping at in-box accessories when it comes to the always-prepared Dynamic Duo. A comprehensive 25-piece "crime fighting accessory pack" is coming soon that will outfit Batman and Robin with much of what's seen in the Batman

We know, we know -- we post a lot of Batman-themed cosplay around here, but how could we resist this Caped Crusader and his cute little Boy Wonder?