From The Soundtracks: "Kiss From A Rose"-Seal

Batman movies have had an interesting relationship with popular music over the years. 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.

Though this segment focuses mostly on the bizarre, I wanted to take tonight to post and discuss one of my favorite songs from any Batman soundtrack, "Kiss From A Rose" by Seal. I love this song with a fiery passion, but let's be honest.. in a Batman movie? It's definitely a weird choice, but the video and the song are both incredible.

Check out the Batman Forever version of this video below.

Suggested Reading: Hunter's Pull List

Gotham Central-Pull List #32

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Hello Gothamites,
In The Return of Commissioner Vactor on this Pull List episode, the guys talk about all the books coming out in Gotham books this week!

This Week's Books Are:

Batman & Robin #13
Batman Confidential #46
Batman: Odyssey #1 (of 6)
Brightest Day #5
Red Hood: Lost Days #2 (of 6)
Red Robin #14
Secret Six #23
Blackest Night HC

Birds of Prey: Original Opening

I don't remember watching Birds of Prey as it aired back in 2002, but over the Fourth of July weekend, I spent my time watching the show on DVD, and one of my main issues with the show was the hilarious opening sequence with the song "Remedy". There's nothing wrong with the song, it just made it seem like a really sensitive show that was about girls bonding as opposed to the ass-kicking-DC women show that it should have felt like.

Well, thanks to friend of the show, Bryan Q. Miller, I learned that this song wasn't the original series opener, and that there were clearance issues concerning the DVD release. And I've gotta say, the original series opener is so much better and appropriate for the show's feel, and it's a shame that we don't get what the creators intended.

Here is the original opening of the show, a song called "I'd Start a Revolution" by Aimee Allen.



Also, something else that is left out of the DVD release is the finale fight scene set to "All The Things She Said" by t.A.T.u., so check out the original finale fight below.

Batman 3 Script Finished

According to the esteemed Mr. Christopher Nolan, via an interview with the Coventry Telegraph, the third Nolan-Batman movie script has been completed. Nolan himself has stated he keeps his mind firmly planted in one movie at a time, so until Inception is released on July 16th, don't expect too much Batman 3 news. He did however state he is very excited about the story he and his brother Jonathan have in stored. At this point in the Batman process, if Christopher Nolan says he's excited, we should all be excited too.

Source: Coventry Telegraph

Puffy AmiYumi Comes to NYCC!! (sort of)

Rockin' Japanese pop group, Puffy AmiYumi comes to the Far East to East Showcase (FETES) which is put on in conjunction with New York Comic Con and the New York Anime Festival.

FETES takes places at Irving Plaza on Sunday, October 10, the day that NYCC comes to a close. So for anyone who is attending that likes the pop sound of the east, tickets are on sale for $22 in advance and $25 at the door.

If you are unfamiliar with Puffy AmiYumi, one thing that they have done may resonate with anyone who is a DC Animation fan. The theme song for the animated adventures of the Teen Titans.

Gotham Comes to New York!

Hey Gothamites,

In case you didn't already know, we are going to be at New York Comic Con! Both Justin and myself have gotten press passes, although it's just looking like I'm going to be there as of this moment. Also, site contributor, Tim, will be in attendance as well, so look for the Gotham Central Podcast to be all over New York Comic Con like butter on toast!

We definitely want to set some meet ups with you guys, so be on the lookout for get togethers that we schedule, and remember.. Batman the Brave and the Bold comes out shortly before NYCC, so some gaming might be in order!

Cover of the Week: July 4th, 2010

This week in Gotham, we saw team ups, a glimpse into the future, Sirens, books for kids, hardcovers, and one shots, and after putting all of our data in the electronic cover analyzer (hardcovers do not meet the criteria) we have come to a solution of the best cover that Gotham City has ever seen this week. And although each cover was great, only one could stand head and shoulders above the rest. The Cover of the Week is none other than...

Batman Beyond #1 (of 6) Variant

This variant cover for the first issue of the most recent series about the Dark Knight of the future is from superstar artist J. H. Williams III and features an elderly Bruce Wayne in the background while Terry McGinnis gets surrounded by techno waves of digital bliss.

That's our cover of the week, but what was your favorite?

First Look at Supergirl

I know this is technically more "Superman" than "Batman," but take a look at this article from TV Guide Online about Summer Glau as Supergirl in Superman/Batman: Apocalypse! The article includes our first look at the animation style and guess what?! She has Michael Turner eyebrows!! And if you don't know what I mean by that, shame on you comic fan. Shame. On. You.

Happy Fourth!!

Source: TV Guide

Gotham Central-Reviews #31

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Hello Gothamites,
Crazy Quilt: Year One concludes as our hero discusses all the book that came out for the week of June 30, 2010. In addition to books, Hunter Montoya theorizes about what is delaying Batman & Robin!
This week's books are:
Batman Beyond #1 (of 6) ;Gotham City Sirens #13

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