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GOTHAM
WEEKLY NEWS #104
Friday 5th
October 1999
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WELCOME
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BATMAN - MAN OF THE CENTURY!!
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COMIC BUYERS GUIDE announce the results of its
"Favorite Character Of the Century" poll in #1356. And the clear
winner was BATMAN. In fact the Dark Knight came ahead in all three voting
categories.
He received 21% of the votes from CBG subscribers, 23.3%
of the Comics Professionals votes and 23.7% from comics fans.
1999 ALFRED AWARDS
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Voting for the 1999 ALFRED AWARDS is under way. If you
didn't get the e-mail with the list of categories, please let me know and I'll
send you a copy. Thanks to those people who've already cast their vote. And
please feel free to forward it to any other "on-line" Batfans that
you know.
For GWN readers in the UK, have a safe and happy Bonfire
Night.
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
TV Show Schedules
On-Line Happenings
Batman Fanzines
Meet The Bat-Team
In The Stores
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COMICS SHIPPING NEXT WEEK (November10th)
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AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #60
Written by Dennis O'Neil; art and cover by Roger Robinson
and James Pascoe.
Azrael and the new Batgirl confront the Joker in the
streets of "No Man's Land!" Tying in to the climactic events of
recent issues of the Batman titles, this battle could be a crucial turning
point in the revival of Gotham City, but is the foe they face the true Clown
Prince of Crime? (32 pages, $2.25)
BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #93
Written by Greg Rucka; art by Paul Ryan and Bill
Sienkiewicz; cover by Dale Eaglesham and Danny Miki.
Batman gathers his Forces for the final battle to redeem
"No Man's Land" in "Assembly Redux." As various powers in
what once was Gotham City prepare for total war, the mysterious benefactor
behind the possible reconstruction of Gotham is revealed, leading to darker
days ahead for the Batman and his city. (32 pages, $1.99)
COMICS NEWS
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VOTE FOR NEW "MILLENIUM" EDITIONS ON-LINE
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DC has announced that fans can now vote for future
"Millenium" reprint editions on its website at http://www.dccomics.com
. Each month a list of 5 issues will be nominated.
Among this months is
Detective Comics #395. "The legendary collaboration
of writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal Adams on the Dark Knight began with
this 1970 issue's haunting story 'Secret of the Waiting Graves'."
The winning selection from this first batch of choices
will be announced online November 19 and the first "reader's choice"
reprint will ship in March 2000.
BATMAN MOVIE SERIAL ELSEWORLDS
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Bob Layton and Dick Giordano the creators of this years
"Batman: Dark Knight Of The Round Table" Elseworlds are currently
working on a new Batman Elseworlds entitled 'Hollywood Knight.' It's set in the
1940s and revolves around the making of the Batman Saturday matinee
serials.
Layton told The Comics Wire that "I will be writing
and legendary Batman illustrator Dick Giordano will pencil and ink. The
three-part story will appear in 'The Legends of the Dark Knight' title. No
specific issue numbers have been assigned as of this moment," Layton
continued. "The story revolves around the actor/producer of Gotham
Pictures who plays Batman in the serials. After a clash with the mob and a
corrupt studio exec, the actor is shot, execution-style, and left for dead.
However, he miraculously survives ... but awakens with no memory other than
being ... The Batman. "Believing that he IS the Caped Crusader, he begins
a path of vengeance through Tinseltown's Underworld that leads him to
Hollywood's most elite movie exec ... Jack 'The Joker' Napier
LATE SHIPPING
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DC Comics have announced the following changes to
shipping dates:
- Batman: The Chalice hardcover is now scheduled for a
Dec. 1 release.
- NIGHTWING #39 will now ship on 11/24/99
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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!
11/05/99 (4:00 pm) -- "Earth Mover"
11/06/99 (9:00 am) -- "Once Burned" NEW EPISODE
11/08/99 (4:30 pm) -- "Disappearing Inque"
11/10/99 (4:30 pm) -- "Meltdown"
11/12/99 (4:30 pm) -- "Hidden Agenda"
11/13/99 (9:00 am) -- "Hooked Up" 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
11/08/99 (4:00 pm) -- "The Demon Within"
11/09/99 (4:00 pm) -- "Love is a Croc"
11/11/99 (4:00 pm) -- "Judgment Day"
11/12/99 (4:00 pm) -- "The Demon Reborn"
(Superman episode featuring Batman & Ra's al Ghul)
11/13/99 (8:00 am) -- "Mad Love"
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 11/8 - (Season 2/show 20) "Dizzonner the
Penguin" - The Penguin
Tue 11/9 - (2/21) "The Devil's Fingers" -
Chandell
Wed 11/10 - (2/22) "The Dead Ringers" -
Chandell
Thu 11/11 - (2/23) "The Impractical Joker" -
Joker
Fri 11/12 - (2/24) "The Joker's Provokers" -
Joker
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.
ON-LINE HAPPENINGS
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WEB SITE CHANGES
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The excellent BATMAN: DEFENDER OF GOTHAM has moved to a
new location at http://www.fandom.com/batman/
A new BATMAN GALLERY site has just opened at
http://homes.acmecity.com/batman/darkknight/174/
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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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
IN THE STORES
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NEW WB CATALOG AVAILABLE
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The Warner Bros. store Christmas catalog is now
available. The theme this year is "Gifts For Your Super Heroes" with
an emphasis on the DC characters. The catalog'' cover is a "World's
Finest" image and inside you'll find around 60 pieces of Batman
merchandise.
NO MAN'S LAND NOVELIZATION
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Pocket Books will publish two versions of the BATMAN: NO
MAN'S LAND novelization. The first, a hardcover novelization by award-winning
suspense novelist and DETECTIVE COMICS writer Greg Rucka, takes a hard and
gritty look at the ruins of Gotham City for fans of both the series and crime
fiction in general.
The BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND Junior Novelization by veteran
BATMAN writer Alan Grant available from Pocket Books, which is suited for
younger readers. Both books will be in stores in January 2000.
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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 ever collected between
two covers.
160 Pages
294 Photographs
6000 Items Listed
8 1/2" x 11" - Soft Cover.
ISBN 0-7643-0683-9
$30.00
With over 6000 items listed, this is the most
comprehensive guide to Batman comics and collectibles ever assembled between
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.
As a special offer to GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS subscribers, you
can order a signed copy from the author.
Send a check / money order for $30.00* (US Dollars),
along with your mailing address to:
Alan J. Porter
Batman Guide
PO Box 527
Millersville
MD 21108
* US orders postage free.
* MD residents please add 5% sales tax.
* Overseas orders add $5.00
Unsigned copies can be ordered via Credit Card from
either http://www.BarnesAndNoble.com or http://www.Borders.com
Sample pages can be found on the web at
http://members.aol.com/gothamajp/book.htm
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THE LATEST ISSUE OF GOTHAM GAZETTE is now available.
Issue #33 can be found at
http://members.aol.com/gothamajp
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 )
GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS is a FOREST COMICS Publication.
FOREST COMICS is (c) and TM - Alan J. Porter (1994 - 1999)
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