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3 Most Anticipated Books: December 8, 2010

Every week, we make a pull list. That pull list contains everything that comes out in Gotham books, but I'm not going to lie, I don't look forward to reading all of them. There are, however, books that I don't want to miss at all.

Here are my top three books that I'm looking forward to the week of December 8, 2010.

"Knights of Tomorrow!"

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"Knights of Tomorrow!"
Holy Gothamites, this week on the Brave and the Bold, we talk about one of our favorite episodes, "Knights of Tomorrow!". A lot of references are made in this episode, and we try to help, but most likely didn't catch everything. Sit back and enjoy!
Pre-Show RecapThe Question Character DiscussionApokolips Discussion
Title Music
Episode Discussion/Damian Wayne Discussion/Comics Discussion
Wrap Up
**Batman Created by Bob Kane**

Gotham, Inc.: The Brave and the Bold-"Cry Freedom Fighters!"

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"Cry Freedom Fighters!"
Hello Gothamites, ;
On this week's episode, Hunter and William discuss Batman: The Brave and the Bold's episode "Cry Freedom Fighters!" So, sit back and enjoy listening to us talk about on of our favorite shows!
Introduction
Pre-Episode Description and Recap-Recap-Background of Blue Beetle and Stargirl-Discussion
Welcome!
Episode Description and Recap-Recap-Discussion of episode
**sing-a-long**
*Batman created by Bob Kane*

Batman: Out of Context

It's back! In this installment, Batman tells us what he ate for dinner.

Gotham Central #104: "Game On!!!"

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"Game On!!!"


Hello Gothamites,

On this week's episode, Tim and Hunter talk at length about all of this week's books, DC's 75th Anniversary CD, deals this week, and Hunter shares a little too much when it comes to a discussion on Batman, Inc. #1. All this and answers to your questions!

Will Hunter be able to not favor Grant Morrison's writing?

Will Tim mispronounce title's name?

Will either of our heroes be able to make it through the pull list alive?

Stay tuned to find out!

Gotham Central #103: Tim's On His Detective

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"Tim's On His Detective"
Hello Gothamites,
On this week's (late) episode, Tim and Hunter discuss all things Gotham including the (official) return of Bruce Wayne, as well as the return of Cassandra Cain! We talk in depth about Return of Bruce Wayne, and the over-use of butt shots in Birds of Prey. Gotham books are getting to a new status quo, and it feels oh, so right!
Reviews:
Return of Bruce Wayne #6Titans #29Knight & Squire #2Birds of Prey #6Batgirl #15Red Robin #17
Pull List:
Tiny Titans #34Azrael #14Batman: The Return (One Shot)Batman #704Batman Beyond #6 (of 6)-DelayedBatman, Inc. #1Batman: Streets of Gotham #17Brightest Day #14DC Comics Presents: Batman #2DC Universe Legacies #7 (of 10)Justice League of America #51Superman/Batman #78Batman: The Brave and the Bold: The Fearsome Fang Strikes Again! (TPB)Gotham City Stories #3: The Joker StatueJLA Trophy Room: Modern Utility Belt ;-Batman Created By Bob Kane-

Gotham, Inc.: The Brave and the Bold-"The Plague of the Prototypes"

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Hello Gothamites, ;
On this week's episode, Hunter and William discuss Batman: The Brave and the Bold's latest episode "The Plague of the Prototypes"! So, sit back and enjoy listening to us talk about on of our favorite shows!
Pre-Episode Description and Recap-William's Description-Hunter's Recap-Background of G.I. Robot

Gotham, Inc.-Gotham Central #102

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Hello Gothamites,

Tim and Hunter are back to attack all of this week's books, and tell you what's to come! Also, a lengthy, in depth conversation of the importance of Batman & Robin #15. Also, the guys fight back at some criticism of the issue. All in all, a great week of comics, so join us, won't you?

Gotham, Inc.-Gotham Central #101

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Hello Gothamites,

More pages! New Format! New Host! The Gotham Central Podcast now features both the Reviews and Pull List! So check it out!

Gotham Central-Episode #100

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Hello Gothamites,
This is our 100th episode! YAY! Justin and Hunter are joined by extra special guest, Bryan Q. Miller to catch up on several books that we've missed, and what we're looking forward to in the future!

This Week's Comics: What Are You Looking Forward To?

So, we've got a bunch of different comics coming out this week (TODAY!), so we wanted to take this time to say what we are looking forward to the most from this week's Gotham books.

My (Hunter) picks:

Batman & Robin #15
DCU Halloween Special
Superman/Batman #77

But what are you guys looking forward to? Tell us in the comments!

Gotham, Inc. What Does It Mean?

Well, if you pay attention to the comics, it should pretty much make sense. We'll be taking the concept of Batman, Inc., and applying it to the podcast. I'll let your mind soak on that one for just a minute...

I'm still withholding details, but our 100th episode is coming up next and everything will be clear, but I guarantee you, things are changing. Stay tuned, the best is yet to come!

NYCC: DC Universe Panel

..and we're back! After an extended hiatus, the crew here at Gotham Central are getting up to date on all of the Batman books, returning from New York Comic Con, and bringing along a few treats with them.

There wasn't a lot of Batman news given at the con, but at the DC Universe panel, there were a few nice tidbits given on some of the upcoming storylines in the Batman books, and embedded after the jump are a few videos from the panel. We've got some great pics from the convention, but those are still to follow, but check out the videos for details about the future of Batman in DC Comics.

Gotham Central-Pull List #43

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Hello Gothamites,

In our 99th episode, Hunter is on his iPhone, Justin isn't, but they both talk about all this week's books!

Also featuring Esham the Bat-Pug!

This week's books are:

Batman: Streets of Gotham #16
Justice League: Generation Lost #10
Justice League of America #45
Superman/Batman #76
World's Greatest Super-Herores TPB

Gotham Central-Reviews #42

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Hello Gothamites,

In our 98th episode, Hunter pretty much breaks down and tells you that he hated some of the books this week! Also, a short review of Batman: The Brave and the Bold for Wii!

This week's books are:

DCU Legacies #5
Brightest Day #10
Azrael #12
Batman Beyond #4 (of 6)
Birds of Prey #5

Gotham Central-Pull List #42

azrael, batman, batman beyond, comics, comic books,birds of prey #5, tiny titans
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Hello Gothamites,

In our 97th episode, Justin and Hunter tackle all the books in Gotham this week.

This week's books are:

Azrael #12
Batman Beyond #4 (of 6)
Birds of Prey #5
Brightest Day #10
Tiny Titans #32

Varient Covers WOW!

Check out this amazing varient covers! We've got Neal Adams’ Batman: Odyssey #4 sketch variant, Ryan Sook’s Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #5 cover, and Shane Davis’ Bruce Wayne: The Road Home covers. Thanks Source!

Preview: Cover to Batman: Dark Knight #2

Huminahuminahuminahuminahumina..ahem, I mean...check out this cover to David Finch's Batman: Dark Knight #2 from The Source!!! Huminahuminahuminahuminahumina!

Gotham Central-Reviews #41

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Hello Gothamites,

In our 96th Episode, Commissioner Vactor and Hunter Montoya review all of the Gotham books that were released on September 9, 2010.

This week's books are:

Batman #703
Batgirl #14
Batman & Robin #14
Neal Adams' Batman: Odyssey #3 (of 6)
Red Robin #16

Preview: Batman Beyond #4

The Killer revealed! The mystery behind the new Catwoman. It's all here folks! Or, at least it will be on 9/15!



















Source: The Source

Gotham Central-Reviews #40

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Hello Gothamites,
In our 94th Episode, Commissioner Vactor and Hunter Montoya team up to fight all of this week's books!
This week's books are:
Batman: Confidential #48Red Hood: Lost Days #4 (of 6)Secret Six #25Brightest Day #9

Gotham Central-Pull List #41

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Hello Gothamites,
In our 95th Episode, Commissioner Vactor and Hunter Montoya take a look at all of the books scheduled to be released on September 9, 2010!
This week's books are:
Batgirl #14Batman #703Batman & Robin #14Neal Adams' Batman: Odyssey #3 (of 6)Red Robin #16Red Robin: Collision TPBJustice League: Team History HC

The 13 Worst Batman Costumes of 2010

Hello Gothamites,

After intense research scouring the deep, dark corners of the Internet, I have uncovered the dark side of Halloween costumes. Listed below are the highlights low lights of the available Batman related Halloween costumes of 2010. I don't want to take this time to lampoon kids, so the majority of these are adult themed, which adds a whole different level of weird to these costumes.

1. The Cowl: For  a mere $3.60 from Halloween Costumes 4 U, you too can look like a psychopath! With what looks like paper mache wrapped with a black, this fine Halloween mask will most likely not have be able to protect your identity from the criminal element, because, if you're anything like this model, the mask won't even line up properly with your face.

Autographed Variant - Batgirl #1

Autographed Variant - Batgirl #1, originally uploaded by Gotham Central Podcast.

Finally got this beautiful autographed variant by Bryan Q. Miller framed. It took me long enough!

Batman in Action

Batman in Action, originally uploaded by Gotham Central Podcast.

The makers of this toy really must not have caught on to what was going on here. I am also ashamed of those that went to the trouble to figure out what's going on here. LOL

Happy Meal Batman

Happy Meal Batman, originally uploaded by Gotham Central Podcast.

Batman: the Brave and the Bold action figure from the recent McDonald's Happy Meal promotion. Any of you guys grab any? Let us know what you got!

New Team for Batman and Robin

A while ago, DC announced that Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason of Green Lantern Corps fame would be the new ongoing team for Batman and Robin. Finally, we are given a preview of what's to come. Check it out!

Source: The Source

Preview: Batman Odyssey #3

Thus continues Neil Adam's mini-series with Odyssey #3. Chcck it out thanks to The Source!

Preview: Batman #14

It's Batgirl and Supergirl vs. Draculas! Yay! More vampires. But it's Batgirl and Supergirl, so it's ok.




















Source: The Source

Preview: Justice Leauge International?

Well, here's a cryptic cover. Iain Sattler, Senior Story Editor at DC says there are TWO hints in it. Can you figure it out?

Gotham Central-Pull List #40

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Hello Gothamites,

In our 93rd episode, Commissioner Vactor Returns #4 (of 6) comes in this week! We always talk to you about all the Gotham items coming in stores this week, but what's that!? TWO BATMEN!? AWWWWW HERE IT GOES!!!!

This Week's Books Are:

Batman Confidential #48
Brightest Day #9
Red Hood: Lost Days #4 (of 6)
Secret Six #25
Batman: Cacophony TPB
Superman/Batman: Night and Day HC
Tiny Titans: The First Rule of Pet Club... TPB
Batman Black and White: Arkham Asylum

Panel of the Week: August 25, 2010

Panel of The Week features the single panel that stands out head and shoulders above all other panels. The panel of the week is based on great art, strong determination, intense action, bravery, and above all else, exemplify the qualities of a super hero. The Panel of the Week exemplifies the character at hand, and that's arguably the most important aspect of all. So without further ado, the panel of the week is...

Superman/Batman #75: Writer/Artist - David Finch

Set in the future, Connor Kent (Superman) and Damian Wayne (Batman) discuss their reasons for stepping into the roles of their mentors.

Hit the jump for the runners up!

Gotham Central-Reviews #39

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Hello Gothamites

In our 92nd episode, Commissioner Vactor Returns #4 (of 6) comes in this week, so GET USED TO IT!! Some interesting (and not so interesting) things came out this week, so let's get to it!

This weeks books are:

Batman #702
Outsiders #32
Detective Comics #868
Gotham City Sirens #15
Justice League of America #48
Superman/Batman #75
Time Masters: Vanishing Point #2 (of 6)

Batman: Arkham City Art

The September issue of Playstation Official Magazine, UK is sporting a very nice cover featuring new art for the upcoming game Batman: Arkham City. The cover previews a redesign of Harley Quinn's outfit as well as additional pictures inside the magazine. Check it out!!


Source: GFest

November Batman News

DC's The Source has posted new information to inform us on the changes coming to Batman in November. Here's what The Source has to say:

"Bruce Wayne be returning to a new set of Batman duds, but his first sidekick, Dick Grayson, will continue to fight crime on the streets of Gotham as Batman, and under the banner of 'Batman Inc.'"

As for the rest of the titles, Batman and Robin will continue the adventures of Dick and Damien, While Batman Inc., and Batman: Dark Knight will follow Bruce Wayne. Here's what editor Mike Marts had to say on the subject:

“Just as readers were getting comfortable with the idea of former sidekick Dick Grayson playing the role of Batman, along comes Bruce Wayne’s triumphant return to the Cape and Cowl. Is Gotham City ready for two Batmen? Is the world? And who’s to say the fun will end there?”

Superman/Batman: Apocalypse Trailer

Here's the first official trailer for Superman/Batman: Apocalypse!!! Looks amazing!!

Con News

With Baltimore Comic Con and Fan Expo wrapping up this weekend, DC has thrown a whirlwind of news tidbits at us. I've posted three links to the articles that should hold interest to you. I will tease these few things:

1. Ongoing Batman Beyond series

2. “I’m going to give away a little secret: [Dick] was going to go back to Nightwing pretty quick, but that reaction that we’ve seen kept him in the costume longer -- and will see him there in the future. He’s not coming out anytime soon just because Bruce Wayne is coming back,” DiDio said.

3. What about “Gotham Central?” Sattler said DC is “working on something that will fill that niche.”

Click the links for all the stories!

BCC: DC Nation
Fan Expo: DC Universe
Fan Expo: DC Nation

Preview: Knight and Squire and JLA

Here's a preview of Knight and Squire #1 thanks to DC's The Source! Click the link for all preview art.

And here's a preview image of JLA #50 by Ethan Van Sciver!

Batman: Out of Context

Start your morning off right with Batman: Out of Context! In this edition.. I'm speechless.

Batman #2, 1940

Tony Daniel on Batman

Wednesday afternoon, The Source posted some preview art and some quotes from Tony Daniel about his return to Batman. Check out the extremely graphic preview sketch below:

Tony Daniel says a few words on his upcoming Batman run after the break.

Batman: Out of Context

Start your morning off right with Batman: Out of Context! In this edition, Batman breaks into a penthouse!

Detective Comics #42, 1940