“As long as there’s a Batman…..there will be an Owlman. His true dark reflection.”
While I’ve often listed Black Manta as one of the most wicked villains in the DC Universe, Owlman, Thomas Wayne, Jr., might be one of the few villains to match him. Owlman is Batman of Earth 3 (at least in this instance). He teams up with the Alfred Pennyworth of his world to not only murder his parents and his younger brother, Bruce, but to also take out the Grayson family in order to drive Richard Grayson to him so that he will become his sidekick, Talon. Using fear, Owlman takes control of Gotham City and the Crime Syndicate, Earth 3’s evil version of the Justice League.
This Owlman figure, a Gold Label exclusive from Walmart, looks great. I picked him up on clearance for around thirteen bucks, and I can only assume that he hit the clearance shelves because casual fans don’t recognize the character. That’s a good thing for me, as Owlman’s complete lack of accessories makes thirteen dollars a much more desirable price point. Owlman comes with nothing other than the standard DC figure stand and a collector card.
I really like the details in this figure. The paint apps are a bit sloppy at times, but look very nice overall. The blue in his suit really pops and his helmet looks wonderful. I love Owlman’s utility belt and his “feathered” cape. His gloves look great as well. He’s also about a half inch taller than most of the other McFarlane DC Multiverse figures, which is pretty cool. Overall, the details work extremely well with this figure.
He features the standard McFarlane points of articulation and is only hindered at the neck and shoulders. His pauldrons prevent his arms from lifting up all of the way. Also, I noticed that the way this figure is packaged, the pauldron on his right shoulder is forced up slightly higher than the left one. His cape is soft plastic and can be lifted in one piece. Other than the lack of accessories, this figure is a fine addition to the McFarlane lineup.
Thanks for reading my post. Do you have this Owlman figure? Let me know what you think about him in the comments section.
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