Just finished reading my copy of BATMAN #35 and my heart jumped out of my chest and I smiled widely . After almost two years of absence guess who’s back in town ( I’ll probably should recommend Jokerholics to re-read Batman 13-17 to refresh your memory of past events….who knows what’s in store for Gotham now…..). Here is a preview:
Hey guys, and you thought the Joker could not sing…
In a tribute to Hank Williams’s COLD, COLD HEART, the Joker sings this little song in Arkham Origins (well kinda…it’s really a video montage of scenes from the game, but the song is cool…). Thanks to our friends of Batman Arkham Videos for the nice video post. Now enjoy the video…
( See more game related videos at BATMAN ARKHAM VIDEOS in YOUTUBE)
Just got my Previews this month and to my surprise I see my dream come true… (I had mentioned this in a post about a similar statue, but a private commission. See post HERE).
A Joker and Harley Quinn statue based on the Alex Ross design from the Harley Quinn graphic novel….AWESOOOOME!. It is ready to order from your local comic book shop or toy stores online (ENTERTAINMENT EARTH, BIG BAD TOY STORY, and others). Prices range between $199.99 and $249.99. Since it is limited to 5200 I already put my order. Here is a pic of what it will look like…
Everybody remembers the great classic of Alex Ross (know to some as TANGO WITH EVIL) where the classic Joker and Harley are depicted in a black background as in the middle of a dance.
Now artist Thor Mangila has taken a new interpretation on the timeless classic. What if the same painting was made using the current NEW52 Joker and Harley? Wonder no more and enjoy this work of art. Nicely done in my opinion…
Also from PLAY ARTS comes a new line of figures called DC VARIANTS and basically they are re-imagining of some of DC’s heroes and villains. In this series, with a release date to be determined, Joker and Harley Quinn steal the show with this stylized version of their DC Counterparts. To me they look a little ANIME…don’t you think? (Thanks to TOYARK for the pictures)
This one comes a little late so sorry for not posting sooner but PLAY ARTS announced in the TOY FAIR 2014 earlier this year their new ARKHAM ORIGINS JOKER FIGURE. Like their previous Joker versions, this one will come with uncanny detail from the videogame, great craftsmanship (that has always categorized PLAY ARTS) and a number of accessories including additional hands and weapons as well as another head sculpt. Release date to be determined at press time, but I will be putting this one on my wish list for sure… Here is a preview of the figure to delight your eyes.
DC Collectibles has announced the release of new action figures based on the BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES and NEW BATMAN ADVENTURE SERIES. The figures are totally new based on original designs by Bruce Timm, and from the looks of the preview…they look awesome. I especially like the more detailed designs and Joker’s more menacing stance is incredible (when compared with the more cartoony version of the original action figures released in the 90’s)
The figures include Two-Face, Joker, Poison Ivy, Robin and Mr. Freeze and are being released in two waves. Joker , Poison Ivy and Robin will be released by the end of the year. Here is a preview:
(Pictures courtesy of MTV NEWS and for more pictures of the rest of the collection, see original article HERE)
WB confirmed that the latest DC animated movie BATMAN: ASSAULT ON ARKHAM will be released on AUGUST 12, 2014 and will come in Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD. The company has also revealed the contents of the Blu-ray Combo:
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, Batman: Assault on Arkham is directed by Jay Oliva (Man of Steel, Justice League: War) and Ethan Spaulding (Son of Batman) from a script written by Heath Corson (Justice League: War). Sam Register (Beware the Batman, Teen Titans Go!), Benjamin Melniker (The Dark Knight Rises) and Michael Uslan (The Dark Knight Rises) serve as executive producers. James Tucker (Son of Batman) is Supervising Producer. Batman: Assault on Arkham has tons of exciting enhanced content.
The Blu-ray Combo Pack will include:
- Arkham Analyzed: The Secrets Behind the Asylum – This is the documentary that traces the strange, demonic history of the location where horror is mixed with the extremities of the criminally insane. A place where Batman must keep his watchful gaze, to insure that what goes in does not come out …. ever.
- The Joker’s Queen: Harley Quinn – If The Joker were to have a girlfriend, what would she be like? This featurette covers the story of the deviancy and often provocative side to The Joker’s greatest ally, Harley Quinn.
- An advance look into the next DC animated feature film with the creators and cast.
- Four episodes from the DC Comics Vault.
(Original WB press release at CBR. Read the full report HERE)
DC Collectibles, the company that had brought us a plethora of beautiful creations on the BLACK AND WHITE statue series, focus their attention once more on the Clown Prince of Crime and use him for inspiration of their next statue.
In time for DC’s 75th year Anniversary the statue is based on the designs by comic book artist Dick Sprang. The sculpture is scheduled to be released later on this year (possibly fall) and at current price of these figures, it will probably sell for about $69.99. Here is the unfinished preview:
Remember that special ops team Amanda Waller put together to do special suicide mission for the government? Well, imagine now that in the ARKHAM VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE.
Yep…you get the idea This time the Joker (the story obviously happens before the clown’s demise) has set a dirty bomb in Gotham and it’s up to Batman and the Suicide Squad to put an end to the Clown’s maniacal plans. That is the main story line in DC’s new animated original movie BATMAN : ASSAULT IN ARKHAM to debut sometime in the fall of this year in both Blu Ray and Digital format. Love the interpretation of some of the Suicide Squad characters in this AKHAMVERSE And the animation is quite impressive reminiscent of the dark style of the ARKHAM franchise
It will feature the recognizable voice of KEVIN CONROY as Batman along with Tara Strong, Neal McDonough, Hayden Walch (and from the sounds of it, Troy Baker might be voicing Joker once more,,,yus!)
And here is the animated clip circulating on the internet:
(Thanks to FATMOVIEGUY and ZERGNET for the trailer, though a version is available at YouTube as well)
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