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DC’s Ian Sattler talks ARKHAM CITY LOCKDOWN

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Feb 022012

A few months ago, I reported that catching on the success of Arkham City, WB was launching a new video game bringing Batman against some of his most deadly foes in a one and one-on-one combat situations. Among them, Batman will face Joker once more. Well, the app is available now through your iTunes account to download to your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. This is the game DC’s Ian Settler’s report on DC BLOG:

I was worried I’d never see daylight again. That’s seriously a concern I had while playing Batman: Arkham City over the holidays this year. We all love comics (obviously) and we all love video games, so the amazing combination of Batman and brutality that was Arkham City had a lot of us spending quite a bit of time sitting inside with our game consoles. This week I’m happy to bring good news for those of you looking to expand the Arkham City experience and possibly breathe some fresh air at the same time. Batman: Arkham City Lockdown is an app available now exclusively for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. What’s that, you ask? Take a look:

“Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that the Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App store. The App brings the Batman: Arkham City franchise, one of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling videogame releases of 2011, to the App Store for the first time featuring stunning graphics and original combat gameplay created exclusively for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

“Developed by NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat, Batman: Arkham City Lockdown features several of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, including The Joker, Two-Face and Solomon Grundy, as well as i0S-exclusive character Deathstroke, and engages players in one-on-one combat as they seek justice in a variety of Arkham City environments.”

So not only does this game give me Deathstroke(!) and Solomon Grundy but also all-new environments and the ability to take it with me wherever I want to go? I’m going to stop typing this All Access right now and download the App. Seriously. I’ll see you all next week. Go play Batman: Arkham City Lockdown. Deathstroke!!!

(YOU CAN ALL SEE A JOKER VIDEO FROM THE ACTUAL GAME IN MY PREVIOUS POST, JUST FOLLOW THE LINK ABOVE)

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DC Direct Announces New Arkham City Figure Series

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Jan 282012

DC Direct announced the release of 2 new action figure series and one deluxe figure series based on the acclaimed game ARKHAM CITY. The new figures include the BEAUTIFUL JOKER TITAN Deluxe, Mr. Freeze Deluxe and a Killer Croc Deluxe along with regular figures like Hush, Catwoman, Batman in Detective Mode, Riddler, Clown thug, Ra’s Al Ghul, Azrael, and a Mad Hatter. Here are the scans for your enjoyment

ARKHAM CITY ACTION FIGURES SERIES TWO. Release date: APRIL 2012

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ARKHAM CITY ACTION FIGURES SERIES 3: Release date SEPETEMBER 2012

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ARKHAM CITH DELUX EDITION ACTION FIGURES: Release date NOVEMBER 2012

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ARKHAM CITY DELUXE ACTION FIGURES: Release date NOVEMBER 2012

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New art and previews from SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and #7

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Jan 182012

Hey Jokerholics.

I know many of you are waiting to see what new things are going to be done with Harley in the 2-issue story arc that should reveal her new origin according to the New 52 creed of revamping old classics. Though I have not been impressed by much of the 52 launch, this peeks my curiosity. I always wanted to see Harley reinvented, refreshed. She is no longer the BTAS cute innocent henchman of the Clown Prince of Crime. She is dangerous, lethal, and ruthless as the man she claims to love. Let’s see if they can keep up the pace with this lady Clown and finally give the character the treatment she deserves.

Now friends, enjoy the preview of some art along with some hints of things to come. This appeared on the back of BIRDS OF PREY #5, CATWOMAN #5 and other 52 titles. I personally like how they have treated Joker in the flashback scenes. Can’t wait to see these in color…

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“Brilliant, driven people are already a little crazy.” laughs SUICIDE SQUAD writer Adam Glass. “What we do with Harley Quinn is show the tipping point.” THE HUNG FOR HARLEY QUINN is a two-part meat grinder in SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and #7. Revealing among other things–the origin of Harley Quinn.

“Dr. Harleen Quinzel is a brilliant psychiatrist –the best in the world– and she’s going to prove it by being the shrink who ‘breaks’ the Joker. At least, that was her plan,” says Glass. “What we see is how it all went terribly wrong, it’s a personal story. Harley’s early life, what shaped her as an adult and, ultimately, what’s the one thing the Joker does that breaks her to his will.”

While this is very much a Harley story, the Squad doesn’t take a back seat to anyone.” Glass continues. “Along the why King Shark has been acting so strange, the identity of the two female members (familiar faces to New 52 fans) and how Savant — who “died” in issue #1 could possibly be on the team. And will we learn the truth behind Harley’s bone-white skin? “Yeah…, finished Glass, “but remember I can only promise you a good story, not a happy ending.”

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This is not your regular Harley… SUICIDE SQUAD Previews Issues #4 and #5

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Jan 182012

That is what I found out as I was reading SUICIDE SQUAD #04 and #05 (yeah, I know I’m a little behind in my reading) and have to say that though I was not impressed with the ‘new’ Harley, this looks promising. This new Harley is nothing like its BTAS or comic book counterpart (though the one on Batman #663 was pretty close), because that one though obviously in love with her pudding, willing to go the extra mile for him, was never so…RUTHLESS.

This Harley can kill with ease…something that comes in handy when your boyfriend is a psychotic mass murderer like the Joker. More than once, she has shown that she can take whomever stands on her way, but how far is she REALLY willing to go? That is the question that I think would define Harley in future issues as the new story arc stared in issue #4 with Harley’s realization that Joker might be dead. And we finally have a taste of what Harley is capable of in issue #5 when she is the brains behind the riot. It really doesn’t matter that that many people die as long as it serves her purpose of providing a smoke screen for her escape.

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The look in her eyes is foretelling…and you can almost taste the irony in her words:

“Focus, yeah…Cosider me VERY focused right now.”

She is indeed focused, but no longer on the mission at hand but the news of Joker’s death, and you can see her interest shifting. She needs to find the truth about Joker’s whereabout. I personally don’t like the idea of DC Editors keeping these two coming at each other again and again, but I can understand the boost in sales when they do. Everybody loved the BTAS Harley, always by her Joker and exploring this relationship, but on the lights of the new 52 reboot Harley is quite differnt and more interesting as a character. I like her taking the initiative in the nearly-sex scene between her and Deadshot. She obviously has eyes for other men rather than just her pudding, and I’m glad to see that explored.

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And we finally have a taste of what Harley is capable of in issue #5 when she is the brains behind the riot. It really doesn’t matter that that many people die as long as it serves her purpose of providing a smoke screen for her escape. Oh, and look how she puts a smile on everybody’s faces as her trademark. Can’t wait for issue #6…..

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Baby Joker from Worldbox

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Jan 082012

Babies have an incredible appeal. If you don’t believe me, how many times have you stopped to look and googoo daa babies out there? Well, with that in mind, what if you combined a cute babie with a murderous psychopath? But of course…

A CUTE MURDEROUS PSYCHOPATH!!

and that is exactly what the people at WOLRDBOX has done with with the JOKER figure LAKOR BABY. Weird concept and I admit, the whole thing is kind of creepy, but … Just look at him and tell me he’s not also cute (in a twisted way)!

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Scheduled to ship on March 2012 from WORLDBOX, here is what the action figure includes:

WORLDBOX 1/6 Joker action figure Lakor Baby, a new brand “Worldbox” from Japan (Retail $89)

1/6 Scale baby body, 150mm tall (about 5.85 in tall)
come with 2 headsculpt, Baby headsculpt and Make up Headsculpt
Grey Suit, white shirt
2 underware
Joker mask
red lipstick, Blush
Plastic made “wooden” toy guy x 2
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New art from BATMAN EARTH ONE revealed

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Jan 062012

Again, our friends at CBR have teased us with art from upcoming projects. After so long a wait, we finally have a chance to enjoy some art from GEOFF JOHNS nd GARY FRANK’S graphic novel: BATMAN EARTH ONE due on May this year. Much is the anticipation for this project whose intention as explained by CBR news team “The original concept of the line was to create a series of books following the European tradition of releasing serialized chapters of a story in graphic novel form”.

This is what Geoff Johns told CBR about the project: “The size of the books, gives us an ability to really dive into these characters and explore them, especially Bruce Wayne. When we meet him and who he is and where he goes, is going to be something that is a bit different from what people are used to.”

I personally read the first graphic novel of this series SUPERMAN EARTH ONE and not being a Superman fan myself, I found the story very well written and quite entertaining. Even felt that it had ended too soon. I just wanted…more. Geoff Johns is a well known writer, having given life to most of the new DC Universe with stories like GL’s BLACKEST NIGHT and his current reinvention of AQUAMAN for tne new 52, so I anticipate his take on an iconic character like Bruce Wayne/Batman to be as refreshing. Gary Frank provides the pencils and they do not disappoint. This might be along his best work yet.

For a preview, I took the liberty of bringing the images from CBR’s report on the graphic novel, but provide a link to the original article. In the meantime, enjoy some very dramatic GARY FRANK art from BATMAN EARTH ONE:

(Original report appeared in CBR here)

NEW ART FROM “DEATH BY DESIGN” REVEALED

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Jan 052012

Hey gang,

DC BLOGS have been nice enough to get us a page of finished interior art as well as the creative process from CHIP KIDD’s graphic novel DEATH BY DESIGN. The GN is due in May 2, but here you can start enjoying Kidd’s Joker art. This is what CBR says:

Set during the construction and development of Gotham City and influenced by architectural design of the 1930s, the graphic novel showcases the process of building not only a city, but also a hero and a villain. Now, via its blog, The Source, DC has revealed a first look at the steps of Dave Tayor’s artistic process from sketches to finished artwork.

The generous guys at DC BLOGS even included the creative process for the creation of this particular piece of comic art. Please click on the thumbnails to enjoy

Pictures courtesy of DC ‘THE SOURCE’ and CBR

Tango with Evil Commission

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Jan 012012

Hey Jokerholics.

I just was browsing for some research for the JOKER MUSEUM and accidentally found this Joker-Harley kit….and my jaw dropped. It’s Alex Ross’ famous TANGO WITH EVIL! The statue is a commission made in 2007 and the artist is Erick Sosa. It was posted by HERE BE MONSTERS at www.statueforum.com. It is just amazing and don’t know if there are any kits available for sale but if there are…I need to get myself one so if anyone is selling, please contact me to talk some business.

In the meantime, look at the amazing work on this piece…

WHAT IS DC WAITING TO ISSUE AN OFFICIAL STATUE LIKE THIS????

Mo’ Joker in ARKHAM UNHINGED #9

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Dec 222011

The plot thickens in issue #9 of BATMAN UNHINGED, the digital miniseries that seals the gap between Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. In this issue, Joker celebrates his ‘insane parade’, to which Pengy had been invited in issue #8 only to be humiliated tonight. Batman is watching from above, and Joker’s parade quickly turns to a fourth of July, when the Clown sets off the ‘fireworks’. And when you mess with Peguin…you are about to get a very bloody surprise. Here are a few scans from the issue, but to enjoy it fully, go to COMIXOLOGY and download it for only $0.99 an issue into your device.

Joker Appears in Arkham Unhinged Issue #8

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Dec 122011

Because I could not get enough Arkham City, I’m reading the digital Arkham Unhinged and so far I have to say that it serveswell to close the gap that seems to exist between the two games ARKHAM ASYLUM and ARKHAM CITY. The storylines are not precisely strong at times, but if you are just searching to get some questions answered regarding why the things are the way they are in ARKAHAM CITY and are willing to let go of the details, the series is quite fun. And it was time Joker showed up in the series, even if it is in the means of a flashback.

Here’s the premise: In issue #7 Penguin has lost a shipment of wine thanks to the Joker and the Batman, but one crate is saved. When brought back, Penguin orders the crate to be destroy but one of his goons takes one of the bottles and drinks from it, revealing it was laced with a strong acid. Issue #8 is about Penguin telling the story of how things were before ARKHAM CITY when he and Joker were friends. The story starts on the day Penguin opened the ICEBERG LOUNGE and how Joker humiliated him that day. Here are some pics of the issue in question:

I would give this series 3.5/5 smiles

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