Gotham Confidential: "Gotham Reborn"

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On this episode of Gotham Confidential, "Gotham Reborn", Hunter and Justin speak about their opinions on the Batman Reborn "series" that has taken place in the DC Universe.

Batman's Favorite Search Engine

Ever wonder what Batman's search engine of choice is? Well thanks to twitter user Armstrong28 you no longer need to ponder. WaBAM!

Gotham Central Reviews #2-November 25, 2009

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November 25, 2009

This week, Hunter and Justin discuss and review the following issues:

Arkham Reborn #2 of 3

Detective Comics #859

Gotham City Sirens #6

The Web #3

World's Finest #2 of 4

Also, a very special discussion on Azrael and Blackest Night.

Remember email gothampodcast@gmail.com with all your reviews, and thoughts on our opinions!

Gotham Central Pull List #1 November 25, 2009

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We discuss the Gotham books for the week of November 25, 2009

Arkham Reborn #2 of 3

Batman: The Brave and the Bold #11

Detecive Comics #859

Gotham City Sirens #6

World's Finest #2 of 4

All information and descriptions come from http://www.dccomics.com. All opinions are ours.

Batman: The Brave And The Bold "Inside The Outsiders"

Newsarama has posted a special preview for Friday's episode of Batman: The Brave And The Bold, so head on over there and check this video out!

B:TBATB has been doing a lot of great things lately, and if you are a Batman fan and not checking out this series, then I just have a couple of things to tell you.

Friday: 7:30pm/6:30pm CST
Saturday: 8:30pm/7:30pm CST

Both on Cartoon Network.

source: Newsarama

Bat in the Sun's Batman: Legends

This is a fan film that I definitely wish was real. They stick a lot of continuity in to this fan fiction trailer, but by God, if the real studios ever put a reference to Death in the Family like these guys do, I will jump and down. Amazing job, Bat in the Sun!

Source: Bat in the Sun's Twitter

This Week In Gotham Books

Happy New Comic Book Day!

Hey guys, sorry I didn't get this up Monday, I've kinda had my plate full this week, but here are the Bat-Books for Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

Arkham Reborn #1 (of 3)

Batman #692

Batman: Monsters (Trade)

Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10

Batman: The Killing Joke (New Printing)

Detective Comics #858

Gotham City Sirens #5

World's Finest #1 (of 4)

So, there you have it, the books of Gotham City. GO GET THEM!

Source: DC Comics

Willem Defoe as Batman? Holy Green Goblin!

Apparently, when the 1989 Batman movie was in casting, Willem Defoe was one of the options to play the Caped Crusader. I'm not sure exactly how this would have worked out, but Defoe's prior work has proved that he has the ability to go dark enough to be able to pull off the persona of The Dark Knight, but I'm not quite sure how his Bruce Wayne would have felt.

This bit of news that broke from MTV Splash Page early on Tuesday definitely appears to be odd when you first hear about it, but when you sit down to think, he might have done a fantastic job.

Either way, Willem Defoe as Batman is a Hell of a lot better than Nic Cage as Superman, so thank God for that.

Source: MTV Splash Page

DCU Preview: Batman/Doc Savage Special #1

Here is a special preview page of the Batman/Doc Savage Special.

Writer: Brian Azarello

Artist: Phil Noto.

Now, I don't know what they are trying to do here, but this is clearly someone in a Batsuit firing two guns, and, as we know, Batman doesn't use guns. Draw your own conclusions and tell us what you think in the comments section.

Source: DCU: The Source

Trade of The Month: The Long Halloween

A costumed hero learning he can trust no one.

A serial killer using the holidays to mark his handiwork.

A crime lord trying to hold onto a crumbling empire.

A city beset by gangsters, becoming a haven for freaks.

An honest district attorney hiding a terrible secret.

A dark woman tempting the Dark Knight detective.

and a friendship that would be shattered forever.

These are the pieces of the murder mystery:

THE LONG HALLOWEEN.

Originally published in individual issue form over the course of a 13 month period spanning from 1996 to 1997 and then later collected into paperback in 1998, hardcover in 1999 and an absolute edition in 2007, Batman: The Long Halloween is a classic film noir tale of the crime families of gotham, Harvey Dent's transformation into the villain Two Face and also a thrilling murder mystery revolving around a killer who does his dirty work only on holidays.

The story is set a little bit after Batman: Year One, the Frank Miller miniseries that chronicled the character's modern origin and just happens to be my favorite Frank Miller Batman story. We see Gotham as a place being torn apart by various Mafia families while also seeing the rise of a cornucopia of super villains like The Joker, The Mad Hatter, Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, and Solomon Grundy which some see as a response to Batman's appearance in Gotham. This is such a great time in the history of the Batman, that pure and almost innocent period which is portrayed so well in both Batman Begins and Batman: Year One.

This was my second go around with The Long Halloween and just like the maiden voyage I embarked on several years ago, I could not put it down. This has got to be one of the most engaging and engrossing stories i've ever read. From the opening page to the last panel, Jeph Loeb is at his best here in the gritty world of Gotham City. He weaves a tight and cohesive narrative that rewards those who love a good mystery. The killer's identity is a mystery until the very end with twist after twist leaving you anxious and compelling you to turn the page and find out what happens next.

At the center of the story is the relationship between Commissioner Jim Gordon, Batman, and district attorney Harvey Dent. Of course those familiar with last summer's mega successful film The Dark Knight will be familiar with this territory as this story was one of the models the film took after.

The Long Halloween is the perfect story for Batman (The Bruce Wayne version, sorry Dick) and it also showcases what I enjoy most about the character. Nothing suits the world's greatest detective more than murder mystery. Why so many writers have either forgotten or chosen to ignore this fact is beyond my comprehension. In this tale, Jeph Loeb is able to magnificently flow from character to character and give us insight into the complexities of each while also showcasing what makes each dramatis personae unique. Much like another Leob/Sale team-up (Superman For All Seasons) you get a great revelation about Batman and you see his feelings for his city and the people that surround him.

I was not a big fan of Tim Sale's art when I first read this story. Oh how the times have changed. It was really fun going back and revisiting this because since my initial viewing Tim Sale has gone on to become one of my favorite artists in the industry and this might be his Mona Lisa. Every page and every panel is just a visual treat (No tricks here folks) and I love his character designs and splash pages in particular.

Overall, Batman: The Long Halloween is a captivating mystery with complex character interactions and relationships enhanced by Tim Sales gorgeous artwork and I can not recommend it enough to you. If you loved Batman Begins and The Dark Knight you will absolutely love Batman: The Long Halloween. I believe in Batman. I believe in Gotham City. And after reading Batman: The Long Halloween you will believe in Jeph Leob and Tim Sale.

Written by: Justin Vactor

Buy It:

Absolute Edition

Trade Paperback