DCU | My Site - Part 14

GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTORS NOW ON PS3 STORE

Feb 132012

jokerz2 Hey Jokerholics,

The new Batman game of GOTHAM CITY IMPOSTORS has been posted in SONY PS3 STORE and is ready for download. The game is priced at $14.95 but you can download a free demo. The Full Access Key is what costs money to buy so you can play the whole levels.

One word of caution: I bought my copy and I’m having technical difficulties with my installation. The specialists at PS3 Store told me it could be a corrupted file so be careful with the download. It does not affect any other function of the PS3 console, but the game freezes and don’t start. I’ll let you know when I fix the problem and keep you all posted.

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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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.”

Click on the thumbnails for more preview art

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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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.

DC’s March 2012 Solicitations with a High probablity of Joker

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Dec 122011

Joker will always be news here at the JOKER’S LAIR and he most likeky will make appearances in these March issues from DC Comics. Most are confirmed. Now please update your wish lists.

BATGIRL #7
Written by GAIL SIMONE
Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES
On sale MARCH 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
One dark, tragic night, The Joker shattered the life of Barbara Gordon in the landmark story BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE. In this issue, see a side of that story that has never before been told, as BATGIRL faces the demons of her past! And if that’s not enough, a deadly new gentleman killer, Grotesque, stalks the streets of Gotham City!

SUICIDE SQUAD #7
Written by ADAM GLASS
Art by CLAYTON HENRY
Cover by IVAN REIS and EBER FERREIRA
On sale MARCH 14 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+
Hunted through the streets of Gotham City, her former teammates on the Suicide Squad in relentless pursuit – Harley Quinn is out of friends, out of luck and out of time. Will Harley find The Joker before the Squad finds her? Place your bets, people: It’s Harley Quinn vs. the Suicide Squad! Plus: Harley’s origin revealed – it ain’t pretty!

BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN DELUXE EDITION HC
Written by CHIP KIDD
Art and cover by DAVE TAYLOR
On sale MAY 30 • 112 pg, 6.75” x 10.25”, FC, $24.99 US
In this new, original graphic novel from superstar writer/designer Chip Kidd and artist Dave Taylor, Gotham City is undergoing one of the most expansive construction booms in its history. The most prestigious architects from across the globe have buildings in various phases of completion all over town. As chairman of the Gotham Landmarks Commission, Bruce Wayne has been a key part of this boom, which signals a golden age of architectural ingenuity for the city. And then, the explosions begin.
All manner of design-related malfunctions – faulty crane calculations, sturdy materials suddenly collapsing, software glitches, walkways giving way and more – cause casualties across the city. This bizarre string of seemingly random catastrophes threatens to bring down the whole construction industry. Fingers are pointed as Batman must somehow solve the problem and find whoever is behind it all.

BATMAN: NO MAN’S LAND VOL. 2 TP NEW EDITION
Written by GREG RUCKA, KELLEY PUCKETT, CHUCK DIXON, DENNIS O’NEIL, JOHN OSTRANDER, LARRY HAMA and others
Art by MIKE DEODATO JR., DAMION SCOTT, SCOTT BEATTY, ROGER ROBINSON, SCOTT McDANIEL, DAN JURGENS, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, JIM BALENT, RICK BURCHETT and others
Cover by ALEX MALEEV
On sale APRIL 11 • 512 pg, FC, $29.99 US
In this second NO MAN’S LAND collection, Batman and his allies continue their fight to save Gotham City in its darkest hour. Assuming a new persona as Batgirl, the Huntress joins forces with Barbara Gordon, while Nightwing tries to help the city’s remaining citizens. But is this a fight Batman cannot hope to win? This massive volume collects BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #119-121, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #87 and 88, BATMAN #567 and 568, DETECTIVE COMICS #734 and 735, YOUNG JUSTICE IN NO MAN’S LAND #1, ROBIN #67, AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #56, BATMAN CHRONICLES #17, NIGHTWING #35-37 and CATWOMAN #72-74, including chapters never previously reprinted.

BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL VOL. 1 TP NEW EDITION
Written by CHUCK DIXON, DOUG MOENCH and ALAN GRANT
Art by GRAHAM NOLAN, EDUARDO BARRETO, JIM APARO, NORM BREYFOGLE, JIM BALENT, TOM MANDRAKE, KLAUS JANSON, BRET BLEVINS, MIKE MANLEY, RICK BURCHETT and others
Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR.
On sale APRIL 25 • 640 pg, FC, $29.99 US
In the first installment of this classic storyline, the Dark Knight’s greatest enemies have all simultaneously escaped from Arkham Asylum and are preying on Gotham City. With his city under siege, Batman pushes his body to the limit as he takes on The Joker, the Mad Hatter, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, The Riddler and the Scarecrow. But things get much worse when Bane, the man behind all the madness, confronts an exhausted Batman – and breaks his back.
This massive first KNIGHTFALL volume collects BATMAN: VENGEANCE OF BANE SPECIAL #1, BATMAN #491-500, DETECTIVE COMICS #659-660, SHOWCASE ‘93 #7 and 8 and BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #17-18, including chapters never previously reprinted.

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS: DIVISION

Written by PETER CALLOWAY; Art by ANDRES GUINALDO and JEREMY HAUN; Cover by GUILLEM MARCH

On Sale March 7, 2012 160pg, Color, Softcover, $14.99 US

In these stories from issues #20-26, The Joker is back in Arkham Asylum and Harley Quinn breaks back in with him – but is she there to stand by him or destroy him? Either way, Poison Ivy and Catwoman must put aside their tumultuous past to help their wayward friend. Guest-starring Clayface and Batman!

FLASHPOINT: THE WORLD OF FLASHPOINT FEATURING BATMAN

Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO, J.T. KRUL, JIMMY PALMIOTTI and PETER MILLIGAN; Art by EDUARDO RISSO, MIKEL JANIN, JOE BENNETT, GEORGE PEREZ, FERNANDO BLANCO, SCOTT KOBLISH and JOHN DELL; Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
On Sale March 14, 2012 Color 272pg. Softcover $17.99 US

Don’t miss this Batman volume collecting BATMAN: KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1-3, DEADMAN AND THE FLYING GRAYSONS #1- 3, DEATHSTROKE AND THE CURSE OF THE RAVAGER #1-3 and SECRET SEVEN #1-3. Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an elseworld. This is Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It’s a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war – but where are Earth’s Greatest Heroes to stop it?

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

Joker’s VGA Awards Acceptance Speech…Brilliant!

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Dec 112011

As it is expected of video gaming (as it has happened in animation well) the creators of games can play around with the characters, even make it possible for them to accept awards in shows like this. I had a picture, but my friend Candiss Gandy was kind enough to forward me the video of the whole acceptance speech Joker made at the VGA. It is just fulled of zanny fun. Please enjoy this funny video (and look at what Joker is holding in his hands. Special thanks to reddmhjlh for posting this videos on YouTube :

Could they really be thinking of making an ARKHAM WORLD? And now that Joker is dead…who should be the main baddie in this new project? I don’t know. Maybe Joker is pulling our legs, but he might have a son really soon that might be as crazy as he was if Harley is in charge or his ‘education’. Who knows…something tells me this might be leading to the JOKERZ….

Time to check all the clues left in ARKHAM CITY about what’s going to be going on next… As a bonus, I’m including a video of Joker’s nomination for the VGAs

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