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

Gotham Central-Pull List #39

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Hello Gothamites,

In our 91st episode, Commissioner Vactor Returns #3 (of 6) comes in this week, so GET USED TO IT!! Some interesting (and not so interesting) things coming out this week, so let's get to it!

This weeks books are:

Batman #702
Batman: Brave and the Bold #20
Detective Comics #868
Gotham City Sirens #15 (Incorrect Solicitation)
Justice League of America #48
Superman/Batman #75
Teen Titans #86 (75th Anniversary Variant)
Time Masters: Vanishing Point #2 (of 6)
Batman: Bat & The Beast TPB ($8.76 at Amazon)
DC Comics Library, Vol. 2: Batman-The Annuals Hardcover ($26.99 at Amazon)
Superman/Batman: Night and Day Hardcover ($13.49 at Amazon)
Blackest Night: Black Lantern Batman AF
Blackest Night: Black Lantern Deadman AF

Outsiders #32 Preview

DC's The Source has released preview art of Outsiders #32 by Dan Didio and Philip Tan out 8/25. Check out the link for the rest of the preview art!

Details Emerge About 'Young Justice'

New details have arisen about the animated series Young Justice. And Spinoff Online has brought it to the masses.

I highly recommend you read the rest of the article, but here is a small snippet:

The cartoon’s Robin and Kid Flash are definitely Dick Grayson and Wally West, not Tim Drake and Bart Allen. “We went through and made the decision fairly early on that this was going to be a young DC universe,” Weisman said, “that Superman will have only shown up ten years ago, put on the cape ten years ago, Batman would have only put on the cape nine years ago, that the heroes haven’t been around that long, and once you’ve made that decision, then the idea of starting with Dick Grayson and Wally West, the original side kicks, they’re still young …”

The world of Young Justice is part of DC’s multiverse. “… We’re set on Earth 16,” Vietti said, “so we’re actually a part of the DC Universe – you know they have 52 earths now and we’re Earth 16, so we’re part of the multiverse, and the comic book that’s based on the show is going to be in continuity.”

Batman: Out of Context

Start your morning off right with Batman: Out of Context! In today's installment, Bruce Wayne is sick of you judging him!

Detective Comics #42, 1940

Batman: Out of Context

Wrap up your Monday with this kickin' edition of Batman: Out of Context!

Batman #2, 1940

You know you're in trouble when Batman has a bone to kick with you..

Panel of the Week: August 18, 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. This week's comics didn't feature a lot of heroics, but there were some panels that exemplified the character at hand, and that's arguably the most important aspect of all. So without further ado, the panel of the week is...

Justice Society of America #42: 

Mark Bagley/Norm Rapmund (Art), James Robinson (Writer)

Faced with certain doom at the hands of a possessed Alan Scott, Batman (Dick Grayson) lets cooler heads prevail and takes control of the situation by standing firm as leader, and commanding the troops into battle.

Check out the runners up right after the jump..

Getting Your Friends Into Graphic Novels

Recently, I was approached by a friend of mine who wanted to get into reading Batman graphic novels, but didn't know a good place to start. I immediately jumped on the opportunity to help my friend and here is what I discovered:

1. Follow the time line from an early point
2. Continuity matters
   
3. Avoid cosmic stories
   
4. Unless impossible, ignore stories that include characters outside the Bat-Family
5. Seminal stories that mean a lot to the industry mean little to a new reader
6. A new Batman reader is going to like anything that has Batman in it, so don't worry about giving something you might consider to be a little less quality than some of the cherished stories.

I'll break everything down.

Gotham Central-Reviews #38

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Hello Gothamites,

Crazy Quilt is riding s-o-l-o this week, but that won't stop the reviews!

This weeks books are:

DCU Legacies #4
Justice Society of America #42
Brightest Day #8
Azrael #11
Batman: Streets of Gotham #15
Batman: Beyond #3 of 6

Batman: Out of Context

Start your day off right with Batman: Out of Context! In this edition, we get a couple of dicks and a brat!

New York World's Fair Comics, 1940

From The Soundtracks: U2-"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me"

Batman movies have had an interesting relationship with popular music over the years. Prior to Chris Nolan's entrance in to Gotham City, Batman soundtracks have had a mix of some of the best and most bizarre musical selections for any films, let alone films featuring The Dark Knight.


Over the years, I've collected every single soundtrack for a Batman film, and this week's edition stands out as one of my favorites. From the same era that brought you Zoo TV, U2 put their mark on Gotham City with a strong lead song from Batman Forever. 

Batman: Out of Context

End your work week on the right note, with Batman: Out of Context! Tonight's edition is very special and features one of the most awesome Batman panels from the early days of his career..

New York World's Fair Comics, 1940

But wait, there's more.. A very special bonus edition of Batman: Out of Context directly after the jump!

Batman Variant Covers

It's Friday, aren't you excited? Enjoy these fun Batman variant covers thanks to DC's The Source!

Ryan Sook’s Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #5

A Happy Birthday from Batman

So today is the birthday of a good friend of mine (HI DAMON!) and in my quest to send him something Batman-esque for his birthday, I found this fun video! Enjoy!

Batman "Steals" a Taco

Okay, so this video below has been making it's rounds across the Internet, and although it may seem like Batman is robbing a Taco Bell, there are some key things that people are neglecting about this event. And Gothamites, you can see those details after the jump.

Batman: Out of Context

Start your morning off right with some totally random Batman!

Batman #2, 1940

Robin Mash-Up

This is clearly Jason's Robin. Tim would never do this. The poster lies!

Source: Comic Book Resources

Batman: Out of Context

Start your day off right with a little bit of Batman. In this installment, Batman helps someone gain their lost sleep.

Batman #2 (1940)

Gotham Central-Pull List #38

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Hello Gothamites,

The Vactor Knight Returns in this stupendous episode of thrills, chills, and milk getting spilled!

Azrael #11
Batman Beyond #3
Batman: Streets of Gotham #15
Brightest Day #8
Tiny Titans #31
DC Universes Legacies #4
DC Heroes: Batgirl Wall Scroll
Batman: Under The Red Hood DVD w/Statue
Batman Returns Prop Replica
Gotham City Stories Part 2: Catwoman
DC Cover Print: All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder

Batman: Out of Context

Start your morning off right with another installment of Batman: Out of Context! In the edition, hair works like a helmet!

Batman #2 (1940)

Return of Bruce Wayne: A Wish List

With the impending return of Bruce Wayne and everything that’s going to shake up Gotham and the DCU in the process, I have a few things that I want to see happen. This is not a list of who Bruce needs to square off against or what threat needs to be handled, this is a list of how Bruce and the Bat-Family in general will be received one they are all reunited. Granted, I don’t expect to have this list fulfilled to completion, but these are things that I would like to see get more attention than just a panel or two. They mostly deal with the relationships between Bruce and his team.

Coolest November Solication Covers

I love new solicitation day. The hints of what's to come...the cool covers...I love it all. Every month, I take a look at the new covers and go "WOW THAT'S AWESOME!!" Today, here are the three Batman related covers that just made my eyes pop.

Titans #29. Deathstroke versus Batman (Dick Grayson). Classic showdown of epicness.

White Lantern Batman?

Alright, Brightest Day, you've got my attention. Let's see what you have to offer in November.

Alright, alright.. just don't make this a Black Lantern Batman situation, okay? You can check out the Brightest Day November Solicitations here.

Deals From Another World: Batgirl Nick & Dents

Are you guys missing Cassandra Cain as much as I am? Well, there's no news about her returning, as far as I know, but the fine people at Things From Another World have some great Batgirl books in their Nick & Dent section for an insanely high discount. 50% off on each!

Batgirl: Fists of Fury TPB-$7.47

Check the jump for more deals.

Batman: Out of Context

Get your day started off right with Batman: Out of Context this panel from Batman #2!

What's Batman doing with a pitchfork!? (Batman #2, 1940)

Preorder News: Things From Another World

Hi guys, just checked through a bunch of stuff over at Things From Another World and I saw a couple of preorders set for a really good deal, so check them out below!

Bruce Wayne: The Road Home-$3.24

Batman: Out of Context

In this installment of Batman: Out of Context, Batman goes bowling with thugs.

Batman #2 (1942)

Suggested Reading: August 18, 2010

We here at the Gotham Central Podcast do not JUST read Gotham Books, oh no! We read a variety of comics from Boom! Image, and *gasp* even Marvel! It's true.. it's true..

So check out just some of the books after the jump that we'll be reading this week.

Spotted: Bret Hart

Randomly in pop culture, we will spot celebrities, sports stars, musicians, and people from all walks of life sporting their love for The Dark Knight, and apparently WWE Superstar Bret Hart is no exception.

More Details on Batman: Hidden Treasures

On Thursday, DC's The Source gave us a few more details on the upcoming  Batman: Hidden Treasures, and the details might excite you. Breathing life into the Ron Marz conceived story will be none other than industry legends Kevin Nowlan as writer and Bernie Wrightson on art duties.


DC also provided us with a couple of panels that we'll see in this upcoming book, which you can check out below!

By the way, if you guys want to color these images and email us here with your visions, we'd love to see what you guys have to offer!

More details after the jump.

Gotham Central-Reviews #37

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Hello Gothamites,

Joining Crazy Quilt this week is none other than Calendar Man himself, Brian "Mosedogg" Moseley! Brian joins us this week to talk about all the recent Gotham news as well as help out reviewing all of this week's books!

This week's books are:

Batgirl #13
Birds of Prey #4

Panel of The Week: August 11, 2010

In an attempt to bring more content to the site, we are instating Panel of The Week which 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.

There are some standards that we have to set in, however. For example, the panel must exist on its own, meaning that it cannot be separated into multiple panels to get its point across. Also, splash pages, two pages spreads, and title pages are automatically removed from qualification, but that's pretty much it, so without further ado, the panel of the week is:

Batgirl #14: Pere Perez (Artist) Bryan Q. Miller (Writer)

In the midst of a mirror match fight with Clayface, Stephanie Brown shows all the qualities of a true hero, proving further that she indeed deserves the mantle of Batgirl. Risking her own life to stop crime, bring Clayface to justice, and saving everyone in the vicinity earns her the panel of the week.

Check out the runners up directly after the jump.