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GOTHAM
WEEKLY NEWS #101
Friday
15th October1999
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WELCOME
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Welcome to the 1st edition of GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS from its
new server. Thanks to all of you who took the time to reregister.
Our move to a new server will also mean a new home for
GOTHAM GAZETTE and the BATMAN GUIDE UPDATES. Watch for more news on this in
upcoming issues of GWN.
NO ROOM !
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I've finally run out of room to store all my Batman and
comics related stuff. So I'll be clearing some space by selling off a variety
of comics (not just Bat titles) and even some Batman stuff on eBay over the
next few months. Look out for items under the seller ID [email protected] .
IN NYC
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I'll be in New York next week and hope to get some time
to swing by the DC offices and get a chance to catch up on all the latest Bat
news.
Have a great week.
Alan J. Porter
PO Box 527
Millersville
MD 21108
USA
New e-mail: [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE OF GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS:
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Comics Shipping Next Week
Comics News
Comics Sales Charts
TV Show Schedules
TV News
On-Line Happenings
Batman Fanzines
Meet The Bat-Team
On The Newsstands
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COMICS SHIPPING NEXT WEEK (October 20th)
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BATMAN #572
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Damion Scott and John Floyd;
cover by John Cassaday
On the streets of "No Man's Land," Two-Face
attacks James Gordon in part one of the two-part "Jurisprudence!"
With Renee Montoya and her family already his prisoners, Two-Face abducts Jim
Gordon from his home. Meanwhile, Batman disrupts Penguin's secret negotiations
with a mysterious figure representing an interest outside of Gotham. (32 pages,
$1.99).
BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #1
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Tim Sale.
The follow-up to Batman: The Long Halloween reunites
writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale in an exciting 13-issue maxiseries. Set in
the aftermath of The Long Halloween, Batman finds Gotham City caught in the
middle of a battle between what's left of the Falcone mob and freakish villains
such as the Joker, Mr. Freeze and Catwoman. Meanwhile, the serial killer named
Holiday seems to have returned to a life of crime, but who is committing
Holiday's murders this time? (48 pages, $4.95)
THE TITANS #10
Written by Devin Grayson; art and cover by Mark
Buckingham and Wade VonGrawbadger.
Changeling and Deathstroke guest-star as Tartarus
(introduced in Secret Origins of Super-Villains 80-Page Giant #1) attacks the
H.I.V.E. In part one of a three-part story, the newly formed super-villain team
of Tartarus takes on the H.I.V.E., with the Titans caught in the middle. (32
pages, $2.50)
YOUNG JUSTICE #15
Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and
Lary Stucker.
A school tragedy has a surprising affect on Arrowette.
When the school counselor -- the only person who gave Arrowette any semblance
of normalcy -- is murdered, the young heroine is completely unhinged. How far
will the new, dark Arrowette go to avenge the counselor's death? And will the
other members of Young Justice be able to keep her from making a choice she can
never take back? (32 pages, $2.50)
COMICS NEWS
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NML NOVEL PREVIEW
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The Batman: No Man's Land novelization, written by Greg
(Detective Comics) Rucka. Will be previewed in a special 8-page excerpt from
the upcoming novel from Pocket Books added to December's Detective Comics #741.
Already solicited as an extra-length, 40-page issue, the excerpt brings
Detective #741 to a total of 48 pages with no increase to its already announced
cover price.
According to DC, "Narrated by Oracle from her
bunker, the novel documents the fall of Gotham City and the shifting of power
within the city from a patchwork criminal network back towards the forces of
'the Bat'. Batman: No Man's Land marks the first comics novelization by Rucka,
the author of acclaimed crime novels Finder, Keeper, and Smoker."
"Greg Rucka is a rare talent," said Charles
Kochman, Editor - Licensed Publishing for DC Comics/MAD Magazine and editor of
this novelization. "Not only is he an excellent comic book writer, but he
is one of the best crime novelists around, which is why he was asked to write
this hardcover novel. Rather than do a straight issue-for-issue novelization,
Greg expanded upon the No Man's Land storyline, making his adaptation work
first and foremost as a novel. Comics fans won't be disappointed, nor will
readers approaching this material for the first time."
LATE SHIPPING
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DC Comics has announced the following changes to shipping
dates:
BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #10 originally
scheduled to be in stores on 11/24/99 will now ship on 12/1/99.
COMICS SALES CHARTS
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BATMAN related titles achieved the following positions in
the Direct Market sales charts for issues cover dated NOVEMBER1999.
(Source: Wizard #100 & Comics
International #112)
3 - JLA #35 (up 2)
82,700 copies ordered.
Less than 65,000 copies ordered
26 - Batman #571 (down 7)
Less than 50,000 copies ordered
30 - Detective #738 (down 7)
40 - Legends Of The Dark Knight #123 (down 3)
41 - Shadow Of The Bat #91 (down 1)
43 - Nightwing #37 (up 2)
57 - JLA 80 Page Giant #2 ( down 29)
57 - Batman: Day Of Judgement (NEW)
Less than 40,000 copies ordered.
64 - JLA: Superpower (NEW)
69 - Batman & Superman: World's Finest #8 (down 3)
82 - Young Justice #14 (down 4)
83 - Robin #70 (down 5)
88 - Batman/Tarzan #1 (NEW)
94 - Catwoman #73 (down 5)
Below 100 (Less than 30,000 copies ordered)
Azrael #58
Birds Of Prey #11
Batman Beyond #3
Batman: Gotham Adventures #18
The average chart position for the 9 regular Batman
titles for November 1999 was 51.
The ACP for the Bat titles so far this year are Jan: 61,
Feb: 68, Mar 54, Apr 54, May 56, June 50, July 55, August 48, September 51,
October 48,
The Day Of Judgement event helped depress most DC comics
sales this month as the DoJ comics filled occupied positions 15, and 18 thru 21
hitting the sales of the regular DC books..
TV SHOW SCHEDULES
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BATMAN BEYOND
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The second season of the new futuristic look at the world
of the new Dark Knight premiers soon at 9.00am (ET) Saturdays on the KidsWB!
10/15/99 (4:30 pm) -- "The Winning Edge"
10/16/99 (9:00 am) -- #19 - "Hidden
Agenda" - NEW EPISODE
Synopsis: Fellow high school student "Max"
(Maxine) learns that Terry is Batman, when he saves her from the threat of a
vengeful Joker
10/18/99 (4:00 pm) - "Gotham Golem"
10/22/99 (4:30 pm) - "Ascension"
10/23/99 (9:00 am) - "Bloodsport" (NEW EPISODE)
In Canada Batman Beyond can be found on YTV airing at
2.30pm Saturdays and Sundays.
NEW BATMAN / SUPERMAN ADVENTURES
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The new season of Batman/ Superman Adventures is now on
the WB Network Scheduled times are posted as Monday through Friday at 4:00 and
4:30pm; NOTE ADDITIONAL EPISODE now on Saturdays at 8:00, and 8:30am Eastern
and Pacific Time on the Kids' WB! ... But DON'T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR LOCAL
LISTINGS FOR EXACT TIMES IN YOUR AREA
10/16/99 (8:00 am) -- "Mad Love"
10/18/99 (4:30 pm) - "Joker's Millions"
10/19/99 (4:30 pm) - "Critters"
10/20/99 (4:00 pm) - "Mudslide"
10/21/99 (4:30 pm) - "The Terrible Trio"
10/22/99 (4:30 pm) - "Old Wounds"
NOTE: Shows #1 - 85 are the classic "Batman: The
Animated Series" style. Shows #86 onwards are the "New
Adventures" style.
In Canada The New Batman / Superman Adventures can be
found on YTV at 7.30 am ( all time zones). For a weekly schedule check out
http://www.ytv.com
The Irish TV station RTE2 broadcasts The New Batman
Adventures on Tuesdays around 5pm and on Fridays at 5.30pm
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
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The Cartoon Network is running selected episodes airing
Monday through Friday at 6.00 pm Eastern & Pacific time.
From Brian Davis comes news that Batman is back on the
Cartoon Network, Europe every day at 7pm UK Time.
In Italy Batman: The Animated Series shows on Italia Uno
at 2.00pm (Alternating with The Simpsons !)
SUPER-FRIENDS
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On the Cartoon Network (USA)
SUNDAY 1:00-2:00 am & 1:00-2:00 pm
Several GWN readers have also reported that showing at
4.30pm (EST) weekdays are a variety of Super-Hero related cartoons including
episodes of SUPERFRIENDS and the old 1970's vintage BATMAN shows.
BATMAN - 1960s TV SHOW
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The Canadian cable channel Space! is showing selected episodes from the
classic Adam West TV show. At 1.30pm (EDT) Monday thru Friday.
Mon 10/18 - (season 2/show 05) "Shoot a Crooked
Arrow" - The Archer
Tue 10/19 - (2/06) "Walk Straight & Narrow"
- The Archer
Wed 10/20 - (2/07) "Greatest Mother of All" -
Ma Parker
Thu 10/21 - (2/08) "Ma Parker" - Ma Parker
Fri 10/22 - (2/09) "The Spell of Tut" - King
Tut
The European satellite channel "Trouble" also
airs the 1960's show at 7am and 11am every morning.
In Italy the classic series can be found on daily on
"Canal Jimmy" (a satellite network dedicated to cult films &
television) at 10.15 A.M.
TV NEWS
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"BATMAN" ON THAT 70s SHOW
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Watch out for a strange Batman appearance on the
Halloween episode of "That 70s Show," as foreign exchange student Fez
begs his friends to go trick or treating with him dressed in a replica Adam
West style bat-costume. The Halloween episode of That '70s Show, airs Tuesday,
Oct. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ET on Fox.
MOVIE NEWS
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ANIMATED DVD
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The excellent Dark Justice website
(http://www.mania.com.au/~grahark/darkjustice/) reports that we can expect a
bumper crop of animated Batman treats on DVD in February next year. Apparently
titles scheduled for release include:
- Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
- Batman: Sub-Zero
- World's Finest
- Batman Beyond: Rebirth
ON-LINE HAPPENINGS
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BATMAN RELATED E-MAIL NEWSLETTERS
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Batman Animated Newsletter - Tim Leighton
([email protected])
Claw Marks: The Catwoman Fan Club Newsletter - Lynx
Delirium
Batman UK - Monthly Newsletter - Brian Davis
(http://members.aol.com/BDavis2613/mailer.html)
BATMAN FANZINES
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BATMAN TOY & COLLECTORS PRICE GUIDE
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A must for any serious Batman collector. To find out more
either check out the web-site (http://www.btcpg.com ) or e-mail editor John
Mack [email protected]. -AVAILABLE NOW the "All Batmobile" issue.
UNOFFICIAL BATMAN ANIMATED FAN-CLUB
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The club will consist of a fanzine - 'a fan made
magazine'
with news, reviews, artwork and basically all that we can
stuff in related
to Batman, Batman Beyond and Bruce Timm's amazing
artwork. The club is non-profit making (ie - you only pay for paper and ink
costs) based in the UK but USA members are welcome too. If you would like more
information please send your name, address, phone number and e-mail to
[email protected]
MEET THE BAT-TEAM
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NOVI MI - October 23-24
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Guests for the Motor City Comic Con
(http://motorcityconventions.com )on Oct. 23-24 at the Novi Expo Center will
include DEVIN GRAYSON, JOHN OSTRANDER and MARK WAID.
COLUMBUS OH - November 27-28
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The Mid-Ohio-Con (http://www.midohioncon.com )celebrates
its 20th Anniversary this year at the Adam's Mark Hotel. Guests include TERRY
BEATTY, DAN BRERETON, MARK WAID and TONY ISABELLA
ON THE NEWSSTANDS
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TV GUIDE Oct 9-15
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This week's TV Guide has an excellent three page article
on BATMAN BEYOND.
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HOW TO ORDER OUR NEW BATMAN BOOK
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"THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN COLLECTORS GUIDE" by Alan J. Porter
The most comprehensive guide to Batman comics and collectibles
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294 Photographs
6000 Items Listed
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ISBN 0-7643-0683-9
$30.00
With over 6000 items listed, this is the most
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two covers. Nearly 300 photographs accompany the informative articles and price
guide listings. Highlights include a comics section which lists every comic
book in which Batman has appeared from his debut in 1939 to the end of 1997, plus
a figures section which lists all of the various Batman action figures.
Covering everything from Artwork to Videos, and price ranges from 15c to
$150,000, this book is a must for any Batfan.
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Batman Guide
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MD 21108
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THE LATEST ISSUE OF GOTHAM GAZETTE is now available.
Issue #33 can be found at
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This month:
* Art Gallery - Batgirl in the spotlight
* Alfred Awards for 1998
* Comics -NML The Missing Chapter.
* Comics Shipping In July & August.
* Classic Comic Revisited - BATMAN Movie Adaptations .
* Fan Fiction - Highlander / Batman cross-over continues.
* Movies - "Year One", "World's
Finest" or "The Joker" ?
* Quiz Page - BATMAN: The Movie
* Trivia Page -More Elseworlds Batmen discovered
* TV - Full Episode Guide to Batman Beyond Season 1 .
Plus an Archive section containing the best Fan-Fiction
from past issues.
- THE COLLECTORS GUIDE updates can be found at
http://members.aol.com/gothamajp/guide.htm
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Sources used in compiling GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS
- DC Comics
On-Line Newsletter (http://www.dccomics.com/newsletter.html )
- Diamond Previews
(http://www.diamondcomics.com )
- WB Animation Web
Page (http://www.wbanimation.com)
- Space ! Weekly
Schedules Web Page (http://205.250.106.39/schedule/ )
- Comics Continuum
(http://comicscontinuum.com/index.htm)
- Newsrama
(http://www.anotheruniverse.com/newsarama/index.html)
- WB Cartoon
Episode Schedules (http://www.toonzone.net/brian/index.html )
- Comics2Film
(http://www.comics2film.com )
- Dark Horizons
(http://www.darkhorizons.com/news.htm )
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