I just wanted to drop in and tell you guys that there I wrote a review for Batman: The Brave and The Bold Season One (Part Two) over at Geeks of Doom. This DVD set features some awesome episodes like "Tales of The Dark Mite!" and "Mayhem of The Music Meister!", which are two of the most popular episodes from the entire series. All you have to do is click the picture below to check out my full thoughts.
The comic book series for Batman: The Brave in the Bold is getting rebooted as The All New Batman: the Brave and the Bold! SWEET! This news comes from DC's The Source Blog, where we get all sorts of official goodies, and is kinda of a surprise in a way. Little over a month ago, it was made know that Batman: The Brave and the Bold comic book's last appearance on store shelves would be this October, so it's a little strange to reboot the franchise at this point.
Either way, it's still great to see comics out there that are geared towards kids. The book is being helmed be veteran B:TBATB writer Sholly Fisch with artist Rick Burchett, and the book will also be featuring more "A-List" DC characters like Superman and Captain Marvel (aka SHAZAM!). The Source provided a preview of the first cover, which you can view below.
Thanks to the magic that is San Diego Comic Con, we've got some more Batman video game news coming your way! The first is a preview of Batman: The Brave and the Bold for the Nintendo DS. Check to see what IGN has to say over here.
Next, over at Comic Con Gamespot, we have some more information and a cool video about the Batman cast of characters in the game. The video particularly features some cool shots of the Batcave, clips of Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, and Arleen Sorkin in their respective roles, and some great action shots. Enjoy here!
We here at the Gotham Central Podcast love us some Batman: The Brave and the Bold! The show really does a fantastic job in combining comic book mythology for us comic fans, while also having an appeal and show design with the you in mind, and it just so happens that a brand new episode airs Friday night at 6:30 EST entitled "Gorillas in our Midst".
Last week, we were treated to the wonder that is "Chill of the Night", and although this episode doesn't seem like it will be on par with last week's episode, based on their track record this season, the creators behind the show will still give us treat through excitement and entertainment for all ages!
I know, typically, the "Back Issue Review" deals specifically with single issue comic books, but we'll be expanding that to all forms of media, so today, I will be covering Batman: The Brave and the Bold.
"Legends of the Dark Mite" starts with a short segment of Catman trying to sell a rare tiger to some criminals, when Batman comes to save the day with trusty sidekick, Ace the Bathound. That's right, Ace the Bathound. This episode starts off with a segment featuring Ace the Bathound treeing Catman so he is stuck, waiting for the authorities. Just take a second, drink that in.
Ready to continue? Good.
After featuring Ace the Bathound in the beginning, it comes as no surprise that the featured guest on this episode of Brave and The Bold features that other member of Batfamily, the imp from the 5th Dimension, Batmite. Batman runs in to Batman after a scuffle with some run of the mill criminals, and Batmite intervenes and makes things harder for Batman, just so Batman can prove how awesome he is.
Batmite ultimately shows himself and the fourth wall is completely broken when he describes himself as Batman's biggest fan. Batmite wants to prove how much he adores The Caped Crusader, but this ultimately ends as obsession and criticisms of Batmite's character after he changes Batman's appearance to forms ranging from the 60's Adam West Batman, described as "too campy", to Frank Miller's interpretation of Batman, described as "too psycho" (a hilarious nod to us hardcore Batman fans) as well as making Calendar Man in to a serious villain that has the ability to destroy Gotham.
After defeating Calendar Man's evil incarnations of villainous holiday icons, Batman shows his disdain for the crazed 5th Dimension Batmite, and Batmite goes off the wall and tries to destroy The Dark Knight.
Overall, this episode definitely has stuff for the kids, but mostly has easter eggs laid out for all of the hardcore Batman fans. It breaks the fourth wall by going to a 5th Dimension comic book convention and gives reasoning for the version of Batman we see in Batman: The Brave and The Bold, features members of the Batfamily that most don't either acknowledge or appreciate, but still uses them in a clever, humorous way. Out of all episodes of Batman: Brave and the Bold, this episode and The Super-Batman of Planet X are my favorites, and I definitely suggest giving this a watch.
And if anyone out there has not seen Zebraman, check it out as well, there are a lot of references to him, as well.
This episode of Batman: The Brave and The Bold starts normally enough, Batman disguised as Matches Malone partnering up with Dr. Magnus and The Metal Men facing off against some ruffian Space Criminals, when things go awry and Dr. Magnus blows their cover. A space fight ensues and our heroes come out on top!
Next up we see Batman and Green Arrow fighting even more space criminals, when a deflected shot (care of Batman saving Green Arrow's life) creates a wormhole and Batman is transported to the planet Zur En Arrh. After crash landing, our hero faces a criminal trying to make a young boy lose his parents over a family nick-nack, Batman saves the day, but after a scuffle, we see The Batman of Zur En Arrh, and his Bat-Radia! Ultimately, we see that The Batman of Zur En Arrh lives in a world much like the Metropolis of Earth and our Batman, Bruce Wayne of Earth, has gotten a gift of super powers from changing planets.
What's that? A Batman with super powers? That's right, he's your worst nightmare.
Overall, this is easily my favorite episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold, it's exciting to see the writers and producers experimenting with alternate dimensions, and specifically the Batman of Zur En Arrh, and it's absolutely amazing to see the possibility of Batman with super powers, I don't want to give too much away because I really want you to watch it, but there are some hilarious statements of Batman's opinions of Superpowers and Superman. It's priceless, absolutely priceless.
Guest stars Kevin Conroy, Clancy Brown, and Dana Delaney playing mirrors of their classic takes on Batman, Lex Luthor, and Lois Lane, respectfully, bring a much needed nod the fantastic DC animated shows of the 1990's while still completely understanding the mood of the Brave and The Bold.
Exciting, fun, and hilarious, The Super-Batman of Planet X gets the highest rating that I could ever image.
This week, we talk about a ridiculous amount of comic books that relate to Gotham City! As always, we give you the descriptions and creative teams of all the Gotham books!
, check it out as well, there are a lot of references to him, as well.
