Aug 192012
 

Also in November some (previously only) Digital comics featuring the Clown Prince of Crime go to print. (As if we didn’t already have enough clown….Hey I’m not complaining.  The more, the merrier!)

BATMAN ARKHAM CITY:  ENDGAME

I read the whole story and I give it my two thumbs up.  The art is kind of sloppy and the same time somewhat Sienckiewiczesque…weird combination and a nice try. I think it is a great way to end the story started in the videogames

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You can see a preview of this issue in my past post HERE

 

BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #2

This one I also read completely and in my opinion, more could have been done with the story.  It left me asking for a little more development, and improved characterizations, and the art looks in my opinion, really unfinished and  amateurish.

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“Crisis in Identity”

  • Cover by:  Ben Templesmith
  • Written by:  B. Clay Moore
  • Art by:  Ben Templesmith

 The Joker has a nefarious plan that involves brainwashing the wealthy and elite of Gotham City and convincing them they’re Batman–to murderous effect!

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Aug 192012
 

Following the upcoming Joker return to BATMAN, I bring to you DC Comic’s November issues that tie in to the whole story arc: 

FEAST YOUR EYES, JOKERHOLICS!!

 

 

Cover to Catwoman #14

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 Cover to Suicide Squad #14

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Cover to Batman and Robin #14

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AND DON’T FORGET NIGHTWING #14 EVENTS WILL LEAD INTO THE “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” STORY ARC TOO!!!

Aug 172012
 

coverbatman14-2When I read this, I didn’t know what to make of it.  So those pics out there (and that you can see in one of my previous posts) not the final product?  Of course no…they are probably a marketing gimmick to keep the fans speculating in the hopes that it will increase the sales.  Who knows, but DC?  ME…I will wait for the final product and then emit the final verdict (after all I was not too fond of the face peeling at the beggining, until I imagined the possibilities). I just want to bring you the point of view from everybody involved with the Joker reboot.

Now the turn goes to Greg Capullo himself who was upset with the leakage of (supposed) images from BATMAN #14 and BATGIRL #14.  Listen to him…

Apparently, though, fan-favorite Batman artist Greg Capullo wasn’t particularly happy with even that much leaking, and took to his Twitter page to vent his frustration and to promise fans a more memorable, terrifying vision of The Joker when his interpretation of the character, appearing in the Scott Snyder-written Batman book, appears in the context of the story.

 

 

Says Capullo:

“As careful as I’ve been to save revealing our new Joker, the powers that be have let it out ahead if our book. Stay tuned fir MY pics.

“In my younger days, I’d have punched several holes in the walls of my office by now. Rest assured, I will give you terror when I draw him.

“When I draw it, THAT will be it.

“Try not to look at it. Wait for ours if you can.

“The more I’ve thought about the Joker leak, the more I began thinking that it may have been for the best. The fact is, the way Scott and I.. will give you the Joker may have been too much for some with out this diluted sample hitting the web. DC, rightly so, had concerns about- Our images and story. Perhaps they leaked this intentionally to test the waters or to acclimate your minds to what is coming from us.

“Team Batman knows how to do one thing. Destroy. So, even if you do see the leak, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Trust me.

“I’m still not going to reveal my sketches. I won’t let this incident blow the whole works. Be patient. Terror is heading your way.”

 

(Original Source: Report by Russ Burlingame for ComicBook.com)

Aug 172012
 

I found this incredible piece of art in BLOODYDISGUSTING.COM (Besides their namesake, this site is dedicated to movies, comics, music and videogame industry), and felt like I had to share it with you guys.

It’s made with LENTICULAR LEGOS which is the first time I hear about them (I am one of the few that has never played with legos until now), but apparently this pieces, once assembled allow you to have two simultaneous images made, each one visible depending on the angle you move the whole mosaic.

This one is an image of Batman that slowly transforms into his nemesis the Joker and the artist is ARTHUR GUGICK  and you can enjoy more of his art HERE. Don’t forget to watch the video underneath to enjoy the magic of this art:

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Batman Joker LEGO Mosaic by Arthur Gugick

(Picture courtesy of BloodyDisgusting.com and video courtesy of the ARTHUR GUGICK CHANNEL)

Aug 172012
 

Jock is going to be the back up artist for the Joker story arc in Batman #13-16 and he tweeted this image to BLEEDING COOL who were nice enough to share it with the world.  Million thanks to COMICS XAMINER.COM for sharing this pic

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Aug 172012
 

The covers for the November issues of BATMAN #14 and BATGIRL #14 have been circulating for the last few days, allowing for a little tease for the fans of the Clown Prince of Crime.  While many people thought that DC was trying to bring Joker to his TDK look, the images show something different entirely…and the one for Batgirl makes me wonder if he has some unfinished business in mind with Barbara Gordon after The Killing Joke.  Anyways…Here are the previews:

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BATMAN #14: Joker  ia getting ready for business…

 

 

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BATGIRL #14 : Who ever said that Joker was not a romantic?

(Pics courtesy of ComicBookMovies.com. Thanks friends!)

 

Aug 122012
 

Yeah, I thought I was going to be done with all the Joker-related video gaming from Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and Harley’s Revenge, but then I have seen the trailer for the new downloadable material to play in DCU Online.  I never got into that one (though I have to admit I bought the game for all the “extra goodies” that came with it, but I don’t see myself paying monthly  to play online, especially these days.  Just don’t have the time ;ike I used to…then THE LAST LAUGH CAME BY…

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It’s the Joker’s return to the DCUO, and hearing Mark Hamill voicing my favorite villain once more, just made me smile.  For those of you that need a reason to start playing  DCUO, or just want to enjoy another Hamill masterpiece.  I bring to you the IGN trailer. Have fun with this one

MAN! NOW I REALLY WANT TO PLAY THIS FREAKING GAME!!!!

THE “LAST LAUGH” HAS BEEN AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD SINCE JUNE 19, 2012

(Orginal video courtesy of IGN)

Aug 082012
 

Yep, Converse brand, who has a long time relationship with DC Comics and have thrown down a new line line of sneakers based on Batman and his rogue galleries.  You have of course Batman and Bane models, but also a Harley  and Joker models.  Some of these are being advertised in selected comic book titles.  Here is a view of the sneaker and you can order them through JOURNEYS or ENTERTHEIRWORL.COM:

CONVERSE ALL STAR SERIES ($59.99)

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Other sneakers in the collection:

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And then do not forget the previous sneakers in their Converse DC Chuck Taylor Joker collection ($59.99):

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And the now rare (and rather expensive) Limited Soles Men’s The Joker Court Sneaker ($97-$197 even more through Ebay…up to $297.00)

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Aug 052012
 

detectivecomics12For those of you that are not following comics, I remind you that Joker will be coming back to Gotham and the DC Universe this next October.  I knew they would do something in BATMAN #0, to tease the fans a little of what was to come, but was not expecting the back story on this month’s DETECTIVE COMICS #12… It seems Joker is not only ready to rock and roll, but that our good old Lieutenant Bullock has develop a perverted sense of humor…didn’t see THAT one coming.  Bullock never hit me as a joker…no pun intended.

For you I will share the pages of back story, you guys let me know what you think.  Personally, I will wait until I see what they have in store for my clown.  It’s not the first time I’ve been disappointed by those pesky DC editors:

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Aug 052012
 

Surfing on the cyberwaves of Deviantart, I stumbled into this nice piece of art and felt compelled to share it with ya’ll. Blame it on my Joker-centric OCD!!

TITLE:  THE SMILE IN THE MIRROR

ARTISTETHAN GRAHAM PEACOCK (aka Elfsar)

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DESCRIPTION: (By the artist)

This was a commission by a psychology major who was very particular about what they wanted. This version of the Joker is taking a bit from both the comics and the Dark Knight film. I have been working on this off and on for about a year and it represents an interesting point in time with my art where I am starting to blend traditional methods with digital. Although the final print would be considered digital, a lot of the drawing process was completed using traditional methods and then working further on the piece digitally using Adobe Photoshop. So it was difficult to put this in a particular category. I would like to call it “Tradigital’ if there was such a thing.
Mixed Media -Colored Conte, Tria Markers, Pantone pens, pencil crayon and then worked further with Adobe Photoshop CS5