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IN MEMORIAM
This issue of GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS is respectfully dedicated
to the memory of GIL KANE. Although not an artist normally associated with
Batman, he did draw a few tales of the Dark Knight. But whatever his
contribution to the legacy of our favorite hero, he was one of the true greats
of the comics field and his distinctive style will be missed.
Alan J. Porter
Millersville
MD 21108
New e-mail: [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE OF
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This Week In bat-History
Comics Shipping Next Week
TV Show Schedules
Movie News
On The Newsstands
On-Line Happenings
Fanzines & Fan-Clubs
Meet The Bat-Team
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THIS WEEK IN BAT HISTORY
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Bruce Timm, one of the main creative forces behind the
Batman animated series, celebrates his birthday on February 6th.
Batman’s co-creator BILL FINGER was born on
The celebrated BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT RETURNS first shipped on
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COMICS SHIPPING NEXT WEEK (February 9th)
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AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #63
Written
by Dennis O'Neil, art and cover by Roger Robinson and James Pascoe.
The Huntress guest-stars in the midst of
DETECTIVE COMICS #743
Written by Greg Rucka, art by Shawn Martinbrough and Steve
Mitchell, cover by Dave Johnson.
A new logo, new trade dress and new cover artist (Dave
Johnson) debut as things heat up in the newly rebuilt
NIGHTWING #42
Written
by Chuck Dixon, art by Greg Land, Pat Zircher and Drew Geraci, cover by Land
and Geraci.
Nite-wing reaches new heights of madness as he takes his
personal battle against Chief Redhorn's enemies to new lows. Meanwhile, on the
job front, Dick is no closer to a position on the Bludhaven PD - and he's
peeved. So when Nightwing and Nite-wing finally cross paths again, the
repercussions are explosive. (32 pages, $1.99)
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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 is underway at
From Brian Davis comes news that Batman Beyond is airing in
the
In Canada Batman Beyond can be found on YTV airing at
In Belgium Batman Beyond shown on Sunday mornings on the
cable channel VT4
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
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
The Irish TV station RTE2 broadcasts The New Batman
Adventures on Tuesdays around
In Belgium The New Batman Adventures is shown on Saturday
mornings on the cable channel VT4
In
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES
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The Cartoon Network is running selected episodes airing
Monday through Friday at
Carl Pickles wrote to say that Batman is now on the Cartoon
Network,
SUPER-FRIENDS
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On the Cartoon Network (
SUNDAY
Several GWN readers have also reported that showing at
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
Mon 2/7 – (Season 3/ show 25) “Entrancing Dr. Cassandra” -
Dr. Cassandra
Tue 2/8 – (3/26) “Minerva Mayhem Millions” - Minerva
Wed 2/9 – (1/01) “Hi Diddle Riddle” – The Riddler
Thu 2/10 – (1/02) “Smack in the Middle” – The Riddler
Fri 2/11 – (1/03) “Fine Feathered Finks” – The Penguin
The European satellite channel "Trouble" also airs
the 1960's show at
In
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MOVIE NEWS
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YEAR ONE OR DARK KNIGHT ?
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Harry Knowles of AIN’T-IT-COOL NEWS reports that rumored new
Batman director Darren Aronofsky, is a BATMAN and a FRANK MILLER fan. But he is
not too enthused with the idea of a BATMAN YEAR ONE film that may contains
training sequences and story dynamics that we’ve seen in nearly every “young
hero comes of age” movie over the last 30 years. Instead, it appears that
Darren is sold on the idea of shooting Frank Miller’s DARK KNIGHT saga instead.
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ON THE NEWSSTANDS
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AROUND THE PRESS
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The Washington Times' January 15 issue features BATGIRL #1
as one of "Three
Reasons to Buy a Comic Book in February".
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ON-LINE HAPPENINGS
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SPECIAL “ROBIN” EDITION OF THE TONY POLLS
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Tony Isabella has joined forces with Brian Samner-Lamken,
editor of the soon to be re-launched COMICOLOGY, to conduct a special poll to
celebrate Robin’s 60th anniversary.
Check out the questions and register your votes on at the Tony Poll web-site located at http://www.famousdesigns.com/wfcomics/tony/tonypoll.cgi?start and look out for the final results in COMICOLOGY #1 to be published in April.
WORLD'S FINEST TEAM NARROWLY WINS ON-LINE MILLENNIUM VOTING
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DC reports that the third round of online voting for DC
COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS has concluded, and the fans have made their choice
with WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #71 (the first of that title's classic teamings of
Superman and Batman) edging out SHOWCASE #6 (featuring the Jack Kirby-illustrated
first appearance of the Challengers of the Unknown) by fewer than 100 votes of
the
more than 6500 votes cast.
DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITION: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #71 will
arrive in
stores in June 2000 and will be solicited in Previews Volume
X, No. 4.
BATGIRL INTERVIEW
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The AnotherUnivesre.com Mania magazine has an interview with
Scott Peterson and Kelley Puckett on the new Batgirl series at http://anotheruniverse.com/comics/features/batgirl020400.html
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)
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BATMAN FANZINES & FAN-CLUBS
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(Know of any Batman related Fan-clubs that aren't listed ?
Send me an e-mail at [email protected] with details. When contacting any of these
clubs please mention GWN.)
BATMAN TOY & COLLECTORS PRICE GUIDE
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Editor John Mack has announced that he has suspended
publication of the BATMAN TOY & COLLECTORS GUIDE. .
GREEN HORNET & BATMAN FAN & COLLECTORS CLUB
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$10 a year for a bi-monthly newsletter. Contact J.
Washington III, 321 Gracie Road . Chesapeake VA 23325
HARLEY QUINN FAN CLUB
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Based in San Diego. For more info contact Mike at 4574
Mercurio St. San Diego CA 92130
LOYAL ORDER OF THE BAT
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Batman fan-club by mail discusses all versions of The
Batman. $14 per year for a bi-monthly newsletter. Contact T.J. Jones. 1401 St
Edwards Dr #157. Austin TX 78704
UNOFFICIAL BATMAN ANIMATED FAN-CLUB
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This club began in September and consists of a quartery 30
page newsletter which is mailed out - 'a fan made magazine' with news, reviews,
guides, 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
(i.e. - you only pay for paper and printing costs) and it's made by fans for
fans. Based in the UK but USA and other members are always welcome. If you
would like more information on how to join please e-mail -
[email protected] or for more info see website at
http://www.batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk/club/
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MEET THE BAT-TEAM
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ORLANDO FL - March 31st-April 2nd
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MEGA-CON 2000 (www.megaconvention.com) will be held at the
Orlando Expo Center between March 31st and April 2nd. Featured guests so far
include DICK AYERS, DICK GIORDANO and SHELDON MOLDOFF. Also attending will be
Batman Licensed products artist AL BIGLEY.
OAKLAND CA – April 7-9 2000
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WONDERCON (www.wondercon.com) will be
held at the Oakland Convention Center at 1001 Broadway in Oakland CA between
April 7th and 9th. Guests include FRANK MILLER and MARK
WAID.
NEW YORK NY – June 9-11 2000
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The “All Time Classic NY Comic Book Convention” (www.diamondcollectiblesny.com/atc)
will be held at the Westchester County Center between June 9th and
11th. Guests include CARMINE INFANTINO, JULIE SCHWARTZ and SHELDON
MOLDOFF.
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HOW TO ORDER OUR OWN 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
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Alan J. Porter
Batman Guide
PO Box 527
Millersville
MD 21108
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Unsigned copies can be ordered via Credit Card from either
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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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- Alan J. Porter (1994 - 2000)
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