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Sorry about the lack of GWN last week. With my new job and
upcoming relocation across the
As always, have a great week.
Alan J. Porter
Millersville
MD 21108
E-mail: ajp@toad.net
IN THIS ISSUE OF
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This week in Bat History
Comics Shipping This Week
Comics News – Nightwing Art Changes
TV Show Schedules - French TV added
TV News – Talia’s Return
Movie News – Dini & Miller talk
In The Stores – Bat Mite statue
On The Newsstands – Batman Arrested !
Meet The Bat-Team .
On-Line Happenings - New Bat writer on-line
Fanzines & Fan-Clubs
Order The BATMAN Collectors Guide
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THIS WEEK IN BAT HISTORY
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Batman co-creator, the late Bob Kane, was born on
The first Batman newspaper strip appeared in papers dated
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COMICS SHIPPING THIS WEEK (October 25th)
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BATMAN #584
Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story; cover by McDaniel.
A documentary film crew plans to get to the bottom of the
man or myth, as they hit the streets of
CATWOMAN #87
Written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel, art by N. Steven Harris and Wayne Faucher.
A tale from Catwoman's past finds Selina journeying south of the border --- where she discovers a shocking crime that strikes at the very heart of who she is. (32 pages, $2.25)
GHOST - BATGIRL #3
By Mike Kennedy and Ryan Benjamin, cover by Benjamin.
Ghost has two unnerving encounters. The first is with Carver -- one of Two-Face's murdered henchmen who has been resurrected by the crime lord Greymater -- who provides Ghost with a frightening glimpse at what it's like to really be dead. The second is with Batgirl, whose life prior to donning the cape may have been even bleaker and more disturbing than Ghost's own. Meanwhile, having located her missing friend, the wheelchair-bound Barbara Gordon must wrestle with the consequences of returning the girl to her parents. But has exposure to Greymater's Resurrection Engine left the girl more undead than alive? All this and a battle with Towering Chris, too. Co-published with DC Comics. (32 pages, $2.99)
ROBIN: YEAR ONE #1
Written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty, art by cover by Javier Pulido and Robert Campanella.
The first year of Dick Grayson as Robin is explored as faces some of Batman's deadliest foes - all while struggling with being a normal teenager and a ward to the rich and well-known Bruce Wayne. (48 pages, $4.95)
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COMICS NEWS
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ANOTHER GENERATION ON THE WAY ?
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In a posting on his AOL folder creator John Byrne said that he plans on working on a sequel to his Superman & Batman: Generations - An Imaginary Tale for DC Comics. "Contracts are yet to be signed, but it looks like this is a definite 'go,'" Byrne said. "Look for it some time toward the middle of 2001."
NIGHTWING ART CHANGES
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Comics Newsrama (www.fandom.com/comics) reports that Nightwing readers upset at the news penciler Greg Land would be leaving the title for an exclusive position with CrossGen Comics might take solace in the fact they’ve still got a number of Land-drawn issues to enjoy. Despite leaving for CG in January 2001, Land’s last issue of Nightwing won’t be until issue #57 in May of 2001.
According to DC, tentatively scheduled to pencil issues #58 and #59 will be Mike Lily and Rick Leonardi, respectively, and then the title gets a new regular penciler in Trevor (GL: Circle of Fire) McCarthy with August’s issue #60.
LATE SHIPPING
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DC has announced the following changes to shipping schedules:
- BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #13 will now ship 11/1/00 instead of 10/18/00
- BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER will now ship 12/13/00 instead of 10/25/00
- BATMAN: HARVEST BREED Hardcover Graphic Novel will now ship 11/29/00 instead of 11/15/00
- JLA/WITCHBLADE will now ship on 11/1/00 instead of 10/4/00
- NIGHTWING 80-PAGE GIANT #1 will now ship 11/1/00 instead of 10/25/00
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TV SHOW SCHEDULES
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BATMAN BEYOND
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The third season of the new futuristic look at the world of the new Dark Knight is underway at 11:00 am (ET) Saturdays on the KidsWB!
10/21/00 (11:00 am) - "Out of the Past" - NEW EPISODE
From Brian Davis comes news that Batman Beyond is airing in the UK on ITV every Sunday at 9.25am (starting January 2nd). In the UK the show has been renamed 'Batman of the Future.' Brian has also noted that the UK episodes have some definite edits when compared to the versions of the shows shown in the US and Ireland.
Cartoon Network in the UK is showing "Batman of the Future" every night at 9:30 with a repeat one hour later on Cartoon Network+.
In Canada Batman Beyond can be found on YTV airing at 2.30pm Saturdays and Sundays.
In Belgium Batman Beyond shown on Sunday mornings on the cable channel VT4
In Holland Batman Beyond is shown on RTL4 at 9.05am every Sunday.
In Germany Batman Beyond can be found on the channel Pro Sieben at 10.15 am and like the UK it is known as “Batman Of The Future.”
It also appears the show runs under that title in Panama as well.
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The New Batman Adventures are not currently being shown on KidsWB!
In Canada The New Batman Adventures can be found on YTV at 12 noon ( all time zones). For a weekly schedule check out http://www.ytv.com
The Irish TV station RTE2 broadcasts The New Batman Adventures on Tuesdays around 5pm and on Fridays at 5.30pm
In Belgium The New Batman Adventures is shown on Saturday mornings on the cable channel VT4
In Italy The New Batman Adventures are now on Canale 5 every Saturday and Sunday at 11.00am
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
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Batman is back on the Cartoon Network. Unannounced CN has started running episodes of BTAS in order at weeknights at 6.30 pm ET and Saturdays at 11.00am.
Batman the Animated Series is on Cartoon Network in Australia from April 3rd at 7.00am and 5.00pm weekdays.
NEW - In France Batman : The Animated Series is on the Cartoon Network every day of the week starting at 00:05 pm
SUPER-FRIENDS
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On the Cartoon Network (USA)
SUNDAY 1:00-2:00 am & 1:00-2:00 pm
Several GWN readers have also reported that showing at 4.30pm (EST) weekdays are a variety of Super-Hero related cartoons including episodes of SUPERFRIENDS and the old 1970's vintage BATMAN shows.
BATMAN - 1960s TV SHOW
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NEW – In France - Batman (1966) with Adam West on AB1 on Saturdays and sundays 8:50 am and mondays at 11:55 am and 6:15 pm,tuesdays, wednesdays, thursdays, fridays at 11:50am and 6:15 pm (thanks to Stephane)
The Canadian cable channel Space! is showing selected episodes from the classic Adam West TV show. At 1.30pm (EDT) Monday thru Friday.
The European satellite channel "Trouble" also airs the 1960's show at 7am and 11am every morning.
In Italy the classic series can be found on daily on "Canal Jimmy" (a satellite network dedicated to cult films & television) at 10.15 A.M.
In Holland Adam West and crew can be found on RTL4 at 12.50 on Wednesday afternoons.
In Germany the show can be found on a local Berlin station each Saturday of 8.00 - 8,25 o'clock. And Sundays from 7.30 - 7.55 o'clock
In the UK the classic show will be shown on Granada Plus at 8:30am every day from Monday 17th April, with double-bills on Saturdays at 6pm from Saturday 22nd April.
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TV NEWS
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TALIA’S RETURN
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A new episode of BATMAN BEYOND will air thie Saturady featuring the return of Bruce Wayne’s one true love, Talia – Daughter of Ra’s Al Ghul.
BB TIME CHANGE
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On November 4th Batman Beyond will move to the 8:00am time slot on Kids WB!
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MOVIE NEWS
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DINI SPEAKS ABOUT BB:ROTJ DELAY
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The Comics2Film newsletter reports that “Paul Dini recently talked to Ain't It Cool News about the much-discussed reworking of Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. As was reported last week, the animated feature has been bumped from its originally scheduled October release to a later December release. Many sources at many websites (including Comics2Film and GWN) have reported that the delay is to allow Warner Bros. to re-edit the movie to tone down the violence.
“In his conversation with AICN, Dini confirmed that the reports were accurate and the movie is being reworked to curb the violence. Dini recently viewed the reworked version, which, according to the article, has been primarily handled by Bruce Timm. Dini told AICN that the new version still works and is said to be pleased with the new version. Quoting the article: "At one point [Dini] said that a part of him kinda wished they'd written it that way from the beginning."
“The article goes into the specifics of what is actually being cut. AICN also reports that Warner is paying attention to their online campaign, and is considering the possibility of releasing two versions of the film. However, no definitive decision has been reached at this point.”
MILLER TALKS “YEAR ONE”
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Fabio2’s Batcave website (http://homepages.go.com/~fabio2_batcave/main2.html) reports that
Frank Miller has finally commented a little about his upcoming work on BATMAN: YEAR ONE, alongside writer/director Darren Aronofsky
"'Darren and I had a lot of fun working together on the
RONIN movie project,'
Miller said. 'We make a good team, I think... Darren in particular wanted to
make YEAR ONE.'
Despite the praise the choice of him as scripter has gotten among fans, Miller warned of possible disappointments ahead. 'The movie business is wild. There's so much money involved, and so many people, that anything can happen. Maybe Darren and I will set the world on fire. Maybe our script will wind up sitting next to all the other could-have-beens that litter the shelves of studio execs. I'm certain we can do a good job -- but anybody who isn't financing his own movie himself is foolish to predict his fate -- or his involvement in it.'
Miller concluded 'I expect to have a lot of fun with YEAR ONE,' he said. 'From the get go, I see many things that need changing -- but ultimately even if the movie gets made, mine will only be one of many voices calling the shots. I'll bring my very best efforts to the script. I won't write a single line I don't believe in.'"
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IN THE STORES
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BAT-MITE STATUE
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Following this week’s arrival of the Bat-Mite soft toy in stores, DC has announced the release of a Baite-Mite statue in May 2001. The statue is described as follows:
The Silver Age's most troublesome imp comes to life in this fully painted statue standing 5" tall on a Bat-emblem base. Comes in a 4-color box packaging. ($49.95, ships on May 9.)
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ON THE NEWSSTANDS
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HOLY SQUAD CAR! `BATMAN' IS ARRESTED
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By Mark Shuman
From the Chicago Tribune:
September 27, 2000
For once, police nabbed a caped crusader on the wrong side of the law.
Carpentersville police received a report of a man dressed as Batman who was disrupting traffic as the afternoon rush hour began Monday near Main and Washington Streets. A friend of the man was videotaping the antics, police said.
"People were honking," said Jim Wolfram, who was outside painting a soon-to-open boutique near the intersection. "I guess he scared a couple of people, but basically this was a kid goofing around."
Police identified Batman as Rey Swain, 19, of the 100 block of South Washington Street. Witnesses said police told him to stop his performance and left.
The police later learned that Swain was wanted by Kane County authorities on an outstanding warrant for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. He was arrested at his home.
Swain posted 10 percent of his $2,000 bond and was assigned an Oct. 18 court date, police said.
( Posted on Ed Brubaker’s Delphi forum - http://www.delphi.com/edbrubaker )
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MEET THE BAT-TEAM
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DETROIT MI – October 21 & 22
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The MOTOR CITY COMIC-CON (www.motorcityconventions.com )takes place on October 21st and 22nd at the Novi Expo Center. Guests include GREG RUCKA and BRIAN STEELFREEZE
BALTIMORE MD – October 29
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The first BALTIMORE COMIC-CON is being held at Towson Shearton hotel on October 29th. Guests include: MARK WAID.
COLUMBUS OH – November 25 & 26
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This year’s Mid-Ohio-Con will be November 25 and 26 at the new Hilton Columbus Hotel, located within the exciting Easton Town Center. Show hours will be Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Advance ticket sales and updated show information can be accessed through the show's web site http://www.midohiocon.com. Confirmed guests include: YVONNE CRAIG
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ON-LINE HAPPENINGS
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NEW BAT WRITER ON-LINE
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New Catwoman and Batman writer Ed Brubaker has his own active on-line community at http://www.delphi.com/edbrubaker
BATMAN BEYOND WEB-SITE LINKS TO MOVIE
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In anticipation of the upcoming BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER movie, the Batman Beyond website (www.batmanbeyond.com) has added interactive features that include a 10-minute "Return of the Joker" preview Webcast, a soundtrack sampler, a clip from the music video, interactive arcade games, character biographies, weekly contests and sweepstakes for chances to win great prizes, questions for the creators, chat events and much more.
GOTHAM GIRLS
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The latest “webisode” of GOTHAM GIRLS is up and running at http://www.gothamgirls.com . It features Catwoman.
BATMAN COMIC BOOK APPEARENCES
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The listing of all Batman Comic Book Appearances from 1939 to present is now available at http://www.magpage.com/~demes/batapps.htm. Any corrections / additions can be sent to Jim Demes at demes@magpage.com
CATCH UP ON THE GOTHAM GAZETTE FAN-FICS
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Since the GOTHAM GAZETTE web-site went into hiatus I’ve had several e-mails from GWN readers asking where they can find the excellent fanfic stories we used to run. Well writer Lee Barnett now has them posted on his own website at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/budgie so click on by and check them out.
NEW BATMAN DISCUSSION LIST
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BATSIGNAL a new Batman on-line discussion group has been launched at
http://www.eGroups.com/group/BatSignal
Or subscribe direct by sending an e-mail to BatSignal-subscribe@egroups.com
BATMAN RELATED E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS
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Batman Animated Newsletter - Tim Leighton (juno@dccnet.com. )
Claw Marks: The Catwoman Fan Club Newsletter - Lynx Delirium
http://clawmarks.homepage.com/main.html
Batman UK - Monthly Newsletter – Brian Davis (www.batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk/batmanuk/)
Batman: Defender Of Gotham weekly update – Dave Carroll (http://www.fandom.com/batman )
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BATMAN FANZINES & FAN-CLUBS
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(Know of any Batman related Fan-clubs that aren't listed ? Send me an e-mail at ajp@toad.net with details. When contacting any of these clubs please mention GWN.)
KNIGHTHOOD OF THE BAT
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The Knighthood Of The Bat is an online ICQ based fan club which, through the use of ICQ members can contact each other and share in their common interest of Batman. Check it out at the excellent Batman: Defender Of Gotham website at www.fandom.com/batman
BATMAN TOY & COLLECTORS PRICE GUIDE
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Editor John Mack has announced that he has suspended publication of the BATMAN TOY & COLLECTORS GUIDE. .
GREEN HORNET & BATMAN FAN & COLLECTORS CLUB
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$10 a year for a bi-monthly newsletter. Contact J. Washington III, 321 Gracie Road . Chesapeake VA 23325
HARLEY QUINN FAN CLUB
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Based in San Diego. For more info contact Mike at 4574 Mercurio St. San Diego CA 92130
UNOFFICIAL BATMAN ANIMATED FAN-CLUB
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This club began in September and consists of a quarterly 30 page newsletter which is mailed out - 'a fan made magazine' with news, reviews, guides, artwork and basically all that we can stuff in related to Batman, Batman Beyond and Bruce Timm's amazing artwork. The club is non-profit making (i.e. - you only pay for paper and printing costs) and it's made by fans for fans. Based in the UK but USA and other members are always welcome. If you would like more information on how to join please e-mail - brian@batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk or for more info see website at http://www.batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk/club/
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Sources used in compiling GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS
- DC Comics On-Line Newsletter (http://www.dccomics.com/newsletter.html )
- Comics Continuum (http://comicscontinuum.com/index.htm)
- Newsrama (http://www.fandom.com/comics )
- Comics2Film (http://www.comics2film.com )
- Dark Horizons (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news.htm )
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