Today's Batman #48 continued the Superheavy story arc and brought about another round of exciting developments. We've got a recap of the big events and an interview with writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo.

Warning: this article contains full spoilers for Batman #48!

The issue began with a "reset" Joker talking to our "reset" Bruce Wayne on a familiar park bench. Throughout their conversation, Joker constantly hints at his tendency for violence and his past self, and just when you think he's going to do something crazy, he remains calm, transitioning his violent talk into a harmless figure of speech. Eventually, something he says sparks a fire within Bruce, and with the help of a loud noise off in the distance, the Joker disappears.

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Unmanned drones have already been used to pull teeth, and in the future will be used to deliver packages, but a group of students from the University of Oslo in Norway had a more modest goal in mind: setting a world record.

Appropriately named the Megakopter, the multicopter drone claimed its Guinness World Records title for "Heaviest payload lifted by a remote-controlled multicopter" after lifting 134lbs and 7.6 oz (61kg). According to GWR, in order for the feat to count, the lowest part of the lifted payload needed to be at least 1m (3.3ft) off the ground for at least 30 seconds.

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Capcom's Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbados' Treasure is coming to the Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow.

Zack and Wiki is an adventure puzzler that pleasantly surprised fans when it first released on the Nintendo Wii in 2007. The game follows Zack—a little pirate—and his best buddy, Wiki, as they journey through various island lands.

IGN reviewed Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbados' Treasure in 2007, giving it a 9.0, and praising the point-and-click adventure for its clever and rewarding puzzles. Zack and Wiki also boasts lasting replay value, as some stages can be finished in multiple ways, and there's always room for improving your score.

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Sony and Marvel's upcoming Spider-Man reboot will open in theaters on July 7, 2017.

The film, which stars Tom Holland as the web-slinging hero, was originally supposed to release on July 28, but Sony Pictures has opted to push its release forward by two weeks. In its place, the studio will be debuting its new Jumanji film, which has been moved from its prior release date of December 25, 2016.

Sony's Spider-Man reboot is being directed by John Watts and produced in partnership with Marvel Studios. In fact, Holland will be making his big screen debut as Spidey later this year in Captain America: Civil War. While the film's directors have remained tight-lipped on how Spider-Man will be entering the fray, details regarding his MCU debut may have leaked.

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DC Films offered a sneak peek at its upcoming Green Lantern Corps film during last night's Dawn of the Justice League special on The CW.

Green Lantern Corps won't open in theaters until 2020, so the clip is essentially a teaser that highlights the hero's importance in the overall DC Cinematic Universe. Give it a look below.

Along with this first look at Green Lantern Corps, DC Films' half-hour special also unveiled the first footage of Wonder Woman, as well as a brand-new trailer for Suicide Squad, which you can check out below.

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Disney announced today that they've pushed the release of Star Wars -- Episode VIII from its original May 26, 2017, slot to December 15, 2017.

The studio put a positive spin on the postponement, citing how Star Wars: The Force Awakens (which was also originally slated for a May debut) opened to record-smashing success in December.

The Episode VIII release date change announcement comes on the heels of a rumor that the Rian Johnson-directed sequel was getting a rewrite.

The rumor claimed that new characters in Episode VIII were getting their roles diminished in favor of Force Awakens breakouts and returning heroes Rey, Finn, and Poe Dameron. The report also claimed that shooting would be delayed a month, but Disney's press release today said Episode VIII is currently in pre-production and will begin principal photography in London next month.

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UPDATE 1/20/16 12:3pm PT: A representative from Warner Bros. has confirmed the Mortal Kombat X enhanced online beta will be available for PS4 and Xbox One only. It was not specified if a full release of the enhanced online would come to the PC version of the game.

NetherRealm Studios has confirmed Mortal Kombat XL and Kombat Pack 2 will be available for consoles only.

“Mortal Kombat XL and Kombat Pack 2 will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One only,” NetherRealm’s Community Specialist Tyler Lansdown said on Test Your Might’s forums. Needless to say, PC users who purchased Mortal Kombat X have voiced disappointment in the forum thread.

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The Uncharted Collection at its Lowest Price in Months

If you still don't the Uncharted Collection, it's only $32 today. That's the cheapest is been since November. If you never finished Drake's Deception back on PS3, or have yet to see any of these classic PS3 games in 1080p, I highly recommend snapping it up.

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Last night, the DC Films Presents: Dawn of the Justice League special aired on The CW revealing behind the scenes info and extended footage from Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice including a peek at the first meeting of the DC Trinity. Take a look at the BvS tease below:

Hosted by Nerd-King Kevin Smith and DC's Geoff Johns, the special featured interviews with Zach Snyder, Ben Affleck, and Henry Cavill as well as Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher about the challenges Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg will face in the DC Cinematic Universe.

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The orange zinnia plant, which is part of NASA's plant growth system on board the International Space Station, is finally flowering.

Yes, there are other life forms in space! #SpaceFlower #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/BJFWvQXmBB

— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) January 16, 2016

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