Well, that just made my day. Truly, Batman is NOT nothing without his utility belt.
Well said Bart, well said.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
"Batman Is NOT Nothing Without His Utility Belt" - Bart Simpson
I watched The Simpson's 22nd episode of its 21st season titled 'The Bob Next Door' awhile ago, and I was surprised when I saw what Bart wrote on the black board.
Well, that just made my day. Truly, Batman is NOT nothing without his utility belt.
Well said Bart, well said.
Well, that just made my day. Truly, Batman is NOT nothing without his utility belt.
Well said Bart, well said.
Batman Titles this November
DC has released the November solicitations for its "Batman" titles. Below are the list of the main Bat-titles which are also part of the current continuity (Tie-ins and titles which are out of continuity are not included):
BATMAN, INC. #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:200 Sketch variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Grant Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on the Batman titles with this exciting, new ongoing series! Featuring art by the remarkable Yanick Paquette (SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER), BATMAN, INC. marks the next stage of evolution for The Dark Knight. This can’t-miss series will star not just Bruce Wayne as Batman, but also a huge number of guest-stars! Don’t miss out on this all-new start to a stunning direction for Batman!
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1
Written by DAVID FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
1:200 Sketch variant cover by DAVID FINCH
Comics superstar David Finch takes full creative control (both writing and illustrating!) on this brand-new Batman monthly series! Joined by the best of the best – Scott Williams – on inks, this new series is sure to be on everyone’s must-read pile! Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the 6-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne’s childhood friends…and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman’s life!
BATMAN #704
Written by TONY DANIEL
Art and cover by TONY DANIEL
Welcome back Tony Daniel as regular writer/artist on BATMAN!
When an aging but wealthy technology developer comes to Gotham with his beautiful daughter, it turns out he’s in search of a joint project with WayneTech. DNA tracking is the name of his game, and there are others interested in his proposal. But when the developer goes missing, Batman finds that his tracks stop in the city’s violent Chinatown neighborhood, where a new deadly Triad gang has taken root. Guest-starring I-Ching!
DETECTIVE COMICS #871
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JOCK
Co-feature art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Up-and-coming writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and acclaimed artist Jock (THE LOSERS) make their debut as the new ONGOING creative team of DETECTIVE COMICS!
In “The Black Mirror” part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman’s detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City’s oldest evils.
BATMAN & ROBIN #17
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON & MARK IRWIN
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
From the pages of the best-selling BRIGHTEST DAY and GREEN LANTERN CORPS comes the new regular creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason! Kicking off the action is “Dark Knight, White Knight” part 1 of 3, as Bruce Wayne returns from the dead, and Gotham City finds itself locked in the grip of chaos! Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne come face-to-face with what could possibly be the strangest Bat Villain yet. Who is the White Knight, and why is he hell-bent on making Gotham City into Heaven on Earth?
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #17
Written by PAUL DINI
Co-feature written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
Co-feature art by TBD
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
With Bruce Wayne soon to return to Gotham City, the secret past lives of his parents Thomas and Martha have come back to haunt the family legacy! What bizarre experience in their past is connected to the horrible plan that Tommy Elliot has set in motion? Find out here in part 2 of the 5-part sequel to the best-selling “Heart of Hush”!
Guess Dustin Nguyen will work both on Streets of Gotham and Batgirl, now that's a relief. That Batman and Robin #17 cover above looks like Frazer Irving's work doesn't it? Anyway, See DC's full 'Batman' November solicitation HERE.
BATMAN, INC. #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art and cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY KUBERT
1:200 Sketch variant cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
Grant Morrison continues his earth-shattering run on the Batman titles with this exciting, new ongoing series! Featuring art by the remarkable Yanick Paquette (SEVEN SOLDIERS: BULLETEER), BATMAN, INC. marks the next stage of evolution for The Dark Knight. This can’t-miss series will star not just Bruce Wayne as Batman, but also a huge number of guest-stars! Don’t miss out on this all-new start to a stunning direction for Batman!
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1
Written by DAVID FINCH
Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by ANDY CLARKE
1:200 Sketch variant cover by DAVID FINCH
Comics superstar David Finch takes full creative control (both writing and illustrating!) on this brand-new Batman monthly series! Joined by the best of the best – Scott Williams – on inks, this new series is sure to be on everyone’s must-read pile! Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the 6-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne’s childhood friends…and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman’s life!
BATMAN #704
Written by TONY DANIEL
Art and cover by TONY DANIEL
Welcome back Tony Daniel as regular writer/artist on BATMAN!
When an aging but wealthy technology developer comes to Gotham with his beautiful daughter, it turns out he’s in search of a joint project with WayneTech. DNA tracking is the name of his game, and there are others interested in his proposal. But when the developer goes missing, Batman finds that his tracks stop in the city’s violent Chinatown neighborhood, where a new deadly Triad gang has taken root. Guest-starring I-Ching!
DETECTIVE COMICS #871
Written by SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by JOCK
Co-feature art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA
Up-and-coming writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and acclaimed artist Jock (THE LOSERS) make their debut as the new ONGOING creative team of DETECTIVE COMICS!
In “The Black Mirror” part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman’s detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City’s oldest evils.
BATMAN & ROBIN #17
Written by PETER J. TOMASI
Art by PATRICK GLEASON & MARK IRWIN
Cover by PATRICK GLEASON
1:10 Variant cover by GENE HA
From the pages of the best-selling BRIGHTEST DAY and GREEN LANTERN CORPS comes the new regular creative team of writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Patrick Gleason! Kicking off the action is “Dark Knight, White Knight” part 1 of 3, as Bruce Wayne returns from the dead, and Gotham City finds itself locked in the grip of chaos! Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne come face-to-face with what could possibly be the strangest Bat Villain yet. Who is the White Knight, and why is he hell-bent on making Gotham City into Heaven on Earth?
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #17
Written by PAUL DINI
Co-feature written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by DUSTIN NGUYEN & DEREK FRIDOLFS
Co-feature art by TBD
Cover by DUSTIN NGUYEN
With Bruce Wayne soon to return to Gotham City, the secret past lives of his parents Thomas and Martha have come back to haunt the family legacy! What bizarre experience in their past is connected to the horrible plan that Tommy Elliot has set in motion? Find out here in part 2 of the 5-part sequel to the best-selling “Heart of Hush”!
Guess Dustin Nguyen will work both on Streets of Gotham and Batgirl, now that's a relief. That Batman and Robin #17 cover above looks like Frazer Irving's work doesn't it? Anyway, See DC's full 'Batman' November solicitation HERE.
Monday, August 16, 2010
White Lantern Batman
What The!!!
Take a look at the cover of Brightest Day #13 made by David Finch featuring a White Lantern Batman.
Looks like another crap from that crap title (Brightest Day). I used to read this one but stopped at Issue #3...well, because...its full of crap. period.
Just like a good friend of mine told me "Brightest Day which supposed to be bright, doesn't look bright afterall".
Take a look at the cover of Brightest Day #13 made by David Finch featuring a White Lantern Batman.
Looks like another crap from that crap title (Brightest Day). I used to read this one but stopped at Issue #3...well, because...its full of crap. period.
Just like a good friend of mine told me "Brightest Day which supposed to be bright, doesn't look bright afterall".
Friday, August 13, 2010
Dustin Nguyen leaves Batman for Batgirl
Yup! You heard the title right. DC announced that Dustin Nguyen, artist of Batman: Streets of Gotham will leave the said title to be the regular artist for Batgirl starting this November with its 15th issue. The move pairs him with series writer Bryan Q. Miller.
Dustin:
“This is definitely going to be an exciting venture for me, besides the outline Bryan has for us, I’m just plain excited to be drawing Batgirl,” Nguyen said. “This latest incarnation of her has lots of the aesthetics of the original Babs that I love and some new ones. It’ll take me some getting used to drawing a female in horns, but I’m looking forward to putting away the “mean and moody” for a while and kick in the ‘fun and sexy.’”
Below is Dustin's first Batgirl cover.
What's the reason behind the move? That we don't know. Now, the question is: Who will take over the art duty for Streets of Gotham? I looked at DC's website and saw that the last featured issue for Streets of Gotham is #16 which is on sale on September, but it also says there that Dustin is still the artist on this issue, which contradicts this announcement if he'll move as the regular artist for Batgirl this November. Anyways, I hope whoever replaced Dustin in Streets of Gotham is as good as him.
Until then.
Dustin:
“This is definitely going to be an exciting venture for me, besides the outline Bryan has for us, I’m just plain excited to be drawing Batgirl,” Nguyen said. “This latest incarnation of her has lots of the aesthetics of the original Babs that I love and some new ones. It’ll take me some getting used to drawing a female in horns, but I’m looking forward to putting away the “mean and moody” for a while and kick in the ‘fun and sexy.’”
Below is Dustin's first Batgirl cover.
What's the reason behind the move? That we don't know. Now, the question is: Who will take over the art duty for Streets of Gotham? I looked at DC's website and saw that the last featured issue for Streets of Gotham is #16 which is on sale on September, but it also says there that Dustin is still the artist on this issue, which contradicts this announcement if he'll move as the regular artist for Batgirl this November. Anyways, I hope whoever replaced Dustin in Streets of Gotham is as good as him.
Until then.
Batman 702 Preview
BATMAN #702
Title: BATMAN'S LAST CASE
Part: 2
Writer: GRANT MORRISON
Artist: TONY DANIEL
From DC:
Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel continue their captivating untold tale of Bruce Wayne and his adventures between BATMAN R.I.P. and FINAL CRISIS. Discover the shocking secrets that point toward THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE that we couldn’t show you until now.
See more images HERE
BATMAN #702 hits on August 25
Thursday, August 12, 2010
More Game Infos For Batman: Arkham City
One of my previous post revealed some leaked game infos about Batman: Arkham City, but why stopped there when there’s more?
- Sharp took credit for getting the Joker situation under control
- Sharp used that incident to help win the election
- He then declares Blackgate and Arkham unfit
- Sharp buys off a portion of the slums of Gotham
- He walls off the area, calls it Arkham City
- Sharp contracts a mercenary group named Tyger into defending the walls
- Prisoners given one rule: “Don’t try to escape”
- Penalty is death
- Prisoners free to do anything besides that within
- People who look into Hugo Strange disappear
- A year has taken place
- Two-Face is admitted into Arkham City
- Two-Face realizes he needs to make a move to assert himself in the prison so that
he won’t be eaten alive
- He captures Catwoman, thinking that a public execution would help out his situation
- Devs. want a highly detailed city
- Can use gadgets while fighting
- Example of this: Putting explosive gel on the back of an enemy
- A lot of the super villains have formed gangs, have control of different areas in
the city
- Devs hoping to use more of the “forensics” angle from the first title, incorporate
puzzles in them that will get more complex as you progress
- Most of the key gadgets unlocked late in the original are immediately available,
but it seems it hasn’t been confirmed that all of them will
- Explosive gel, line launcher confirmed to be available by default
- Interrogations instead of Riddler maps now
- Press a button and Batman will taunt enemies
- Optional sidestories for some characters, including Zsasz
- New costume for Harley
- Broadcast analyzer: Mainly used so that Batman can listen to a message from the
Joker
- There are several broadcasts Bats can listen to, including the GCPD dispatch and
Gotham FM
- Orcacle is missing
- Because of this, Alfred is the one in Bruce’s ear
- Rocksteady not talking about multiplayer plans yet
Batman: ARKHAM CITY will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC next fall.
- Sharp took credit for getting the Joker situation under control
- Sharp used that incident to help win the election
- He then declares Blackgate and Arkham unfit
- Sharp buys off a portion of the slums of Gotham
- He walls off the area, calls it Arkham City
- Sharp contracts a mercenary group named Tyger into defending the walls
- Prisoners given one rule: “Don’t try to escape”
- Penalty is death
- Prisoners free to do anything besides that within
- People who look into Hugo Strange disappear
- A year has taken place
- Two-Face is admitted into Arkham City
- Two-Face realizes he needs to make a move to assert himself in the prison so that
he won’t be eaten alive
- He captures Catwoman, thinking that a public execution would help out his situation
- Devs. want a highly detailed city
- Can use gadgets while fighting
- Example of this: Putting explosive gel on the back of an enemy
- A lot of the super villains have formed gangs, have control of different areas in
the city
- Devs hoping to use more of the “forensics” angle from the first title, incorporate
puzzles in them that will get more complex as you progress
- Most of the key gadgets unlocked late in the original are immediately available,
but it seems it hasn’t been confirmed that all of them will
- Explosive gel, line launcher confirmed to be available by default
- Interrogations instead of Riddler maps now
- Press a button and Batman will taunt enemies
- Optional sidestories for some characters, including Zsasz
- New costume for Harley
- Broadcast analyzer: Mainly used so that Batman can listen to a message from the
Joker
- There are several broadcasts Bats can listen to, including the GCPD dispatch and
Gotham FM
- Orcacle is missing
- Because of this, Alfred is the one in Bruce’s ear
- Rocksteady not talking about multiplayer plans yet
Batman: ARKHAM CITY will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC next fall.
Chaykin On Batman And Catwoman
DC announced a one-shot tale about Batman and Catwoman (teaming up against the villain Cavalier) coming this November by writer/artist Howard Chaykin.
From DC:
This November, writer/artist Howard Chaykin presents a one-shot tale of the Cavalier. You remember him, right? The Z-lister with the swords? How’d someone like that manage to frame the femme fatale known as Catwoman for a string of burglaries? Doubly impressive? Framing rich playboy Bruce Wayne for cleaning out the Wayne Enterprises vault.
Impressive, indeed. But once Catwoman and Batman are on his tail, the Cavalier will learn that frame-ups like that cut both ways, as both Catwoman and Batman begin to track the rogue in this unique one-shot, written and drawn by the legendary Chaykin.
From DC:
This November, writer/artist Howard Chaykin presents a one-shot tale of the Cavalier. You remember him, right? The Z-lister with the swords? How’d someone like that manage to frame the femme fatale known as Catwoman for a string of burglaries? Doubly impressive? Framing rich playboy Bruce Wayne for cleaning out the Wayne Enterprises vault.
Impressive, indeed. But once Catwoman and Batman are on his tail, the Cavalier will learn that frame-ups like that cut both ways, as both Catwoman and Batman begin to track the rogue in this unique one-shot, written and drawn by the legendary Chaykin.
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