Gotham Podcast: Bryan Q. Miller One-Shot

Hello Gothamites,

Bryan Q. Miller of comic book writing fame sits down with the two guys that record this podcast. Bryan talks about his experiences with the DC Relaunch, the final issues of his Batgirl run, what some of his future plans are, and his debut as a pop music superstar.

Gotham Central #118

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Gotham Central #118 AKA "DOOMSDAY"

Here's the episode where we whine for 40 minutes about Post-Flashpoint DCU! YAY! Also, we talk Gotham City Sirens and Detective Comics, and mention the books for June 1, 2011, but who cares about that!?

This is a sort of special episode, so there are no listener questions or segments where we talk about what we read or bought. That's right! 100% moaning! WOOO!

Come hate with us!

Gotham Central #115

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Hello GOTHAMITES, and welcome back to the Gotham Central Podcast!

This week, Hunter and Tim talk  all things Batman, including what we purchased, the comics we read, answered a listener question, and Tim's Boston Comic Con experience! Also! Be sure to stick around for the Pull List where we talk about everything that will becoming out NEXT week!

WELCOME!: Contact us: www.gothampodcast.com, gothampodcast@gmail.com, twitter.com/gothampodcast, facebook.com/gothampodcast, gothampodcast.tumblr.com,

Gotham Central #111

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Hello GOTHAMITES, and welcome to the Gotham Central Podcast!

This week COMICS! and some other stuff! It's all the Bat-books of the week!

WELCOME!: Contact us: www.gothampodcast.com, gothampodcast@gmail.com, twitter.com/gothampodcast, facebook.com/gothampodcast, gothampodcast.tumblr.com,

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!

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

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

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?

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?”

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!

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.

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.

Preview: Batman #702

Thanks to DC's The Source, we're given a sneak peak at the "lost chapter" in Bruce's life between R.I.P. and Final Crisis. I have to say, Tony Daniel draws a pretty awesome Flash. Take a look!

First Look: Yanick Paquette's Batman, Inc.

Well, let the good times roll! Or continue to roll in this case. Our friend, DC's The Source, has released Yanick Paquette's first cover to the new series BATMAN, INC from writer Grant Morrison. The title kicks off in November along with BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT. Take a look at the cover!

The Return of Bruce Wayne #4: Preview

Early Tuesday afternoon, DC's The Source blog posted a few preview pages from Grant Morrison's upcoming Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #4. Listed below are a couple of the pages showcasing the art of Georges Jeanty.

I have not had too much experience with Mr. Jeanty's work, but these preview pages certainly have me salivating for Wednesday's Return of Bruce Wayne