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Welcome to another “on the road” edition of GWN. Once again
coming to you from the mile-high city of
As I haven’t had too much time to put this week’s issue
together it’s a little on the short side. Back to our normal fuller coverage
next week.
Have a good week.
Alan J. Porter
Millersville
MD 21108
E-mail: [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE OF
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This Week In Bat-History
Comics Shipping Next Week
Comics News
TV Show Schedules
TV News
Movie News
Meet The Bat-Team
On-Line Happenings
Fanzines & Fan-Clubs
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THIS WEEK IN BAT-HISTORY
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- One of my all time
favorite Bat artists, Norm Breyfogle celebrates his birthday on February 27th.
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Mark Evanier, GWN reader and writer of the classic Batman
tribute comic Fanboy #5, celebrates his birthday on 2nd March
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COMICS SHIPPING NEXT WEEK (March 1st)
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BATGIRL #2
Written by Kelley Puckett and Scott Peterson; art and cover
by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella.
THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #20
Written by Devin Grayson, Scott Beatty and Ian Edginton; art
by Yvel Guichet, Dean Zachary, Mshindo, Hector Collazo, Phyllis Novin and Bob
Almond, cover by Guichet and Sowd.
The hip metahumans of Relative Heroes cross paths with
Catwoman as the Weinbergs' road trip takes them through
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #129
Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Sergio Cariello and Matt
Ryan; painted cover by Hugh Fleming.
Part 3 of a 5-part story revealing how Batman and Green
Arrow Oliver Queen first met. Minister Skave has enlisted the help of a
super-soldier named Haim and orders him to roll out his secret weapon. Can
Green Arrow withstand this latest plan to put him six feet under? Meanwhile,
from the comfort of the Batcave, Bruce Wayne and Alfred plan the Dark Knight's
next move to keep Oliver Queen alive. (32 pages, $1.99)
BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #24
Written by Scott Peterson; art by Tim Levins and Terry
Beatty; cover by Bob Smith and Beatty.
Batman and Batgirl must track down the missing Nightwing and
Robin, who are being held by a villain who has outwitted them both. Batman can
track the heroes down, but will he follow their footsteps right into a trap?
This issue also features Killer Croc. (32 pages, $1.99)
JLA #40
Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Howard Porter
and John Dell.
Grant Morrison's ultimate JLA story continues with Part 5 of
the six-part "World War Three," as the ultimate danger to mankind and
the universe itself - Mageddon, the Anti-Sun, the Warbringer - is finally
revealed. While Animal Man and Steel race to find a solution to the conflict,
the hosts of Heaven gather before a special envoy and the Flash returns from
the edge of reality with help for the stricken Earth. Will even the ultimate
sacrifice of a Leaguer be enough to prevent the Apocalypse of Mageddon? At long
last, is all hope lost? Or does the Justice League have a surprise up its
collective sleep? (32 pages, $1.99)
REALWORLDS: BATMAN
Written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski; art and
cover by Marshall Rogers and John Cebollero.
Realworlds. The first of a series of specials set in our
super-heroless world follows a 37-year-old whose idolizing of the 1960s Batman
TV show takes a dark turn when the new, darker Batman movie hits theaters in
1989. (48 pages, $5.95)
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COMICS NEWS
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LAND SIGNS EXCLUSIVE
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New NIGHTWING artist Greg land has signed a one year
exclusive contract with DC Comics.
LATE SHIPPING
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DC has announced the following changes to the shipping
schedules:
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Batman: Black & White tradepaperback has been delayed a
week and will now be in stores on March 8th.
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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 9.00am (ET) Saturdays on the KidsWB!
2/26/00 (10:30 am) -- "Rebirth – Part 1"
2/26/00 (11:30 am) -- "Rebirth – Part 2"
2/28/00 (4:30 pm) -- "Spellbound"
3/03/00 (4:30 pm) -- "Terry's Friend Dates a
Robot"
3/04/00 (9:00 am) -- "Last Resort" - NEW EPISODE
3/06/00 (4:30 pm) -- "Ascension"
3/10/00 (4:30 pm) -- "Bloodsport"
3/11/00 (9:00 am) -- "Armory" – NEW EPISODE
From Brian Davis comes news that Batman Beyond is airing in
the UK on ITV every Sunday at 9.25am (starting January 2nd). In the UK the show
has been renamed 'Batman of the Future'.
In Canada Batman Beyond can be found on YTV airing at 2.30pm
Saturdays and Sundays.
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
2/26/00 (8:00 am) -- "Sins of the Father"
2/29/00 (4:30 pm) -- "Lock-Up"
3/01/00 (4:30 pm) -- "Cold Comfort"
3/08/00 (4:30 pm) -- "Growing Pains"
3/11/00 (8:00 am) -- "Animal Act"
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 Adventures can be found on YTV at
12 noon ( 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
In Belgium The New Batman Adventures is shown on Saturday
mornings on the cable channel VT4
In Italy The New Batman Adventures are now on Canale 5 every
Saturday and Sunday at 11.00am
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.
Carl Pickles wrote to say that Batman is now on the Cartoon
Network, Europe every day at the new time of 8.30pm UK Time.
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.
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.
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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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ON-LINE HAPPENINGS
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CATCH UP ON THE GOTHAM GAZETTE FAN-FICS
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Since the GOTHAM GAZETTE web-site went into hiatus I’ve had
several e-mails from GWN readers asking where they can find the excellent
fanfic stories we used to run. Well writer Lee Barnett now has them posted on
his own website at http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/budgie
so click on by and check them out.
NEW BATMAN DISCUSSION LIST
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BATSIGNAL a new Batman on-line discussion group has been launched at http://www.onelist.com/community/BatSignal
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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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
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Millersville
MD 21108
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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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