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This week’s issue of GWN is a mobile one. I’m putting it
together as I travel from
As always, have a great week
Alan J. Porter
Millersville
MD 21108
E-mail: [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE OF
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Comics Shipping Next Week
TV Show Schedules
Movie News
On The Newsstands
Meet The Bat-Team
On-Line Happenings
Fanzines & Fan-Clubs
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COMICS SHIPPING NEXT WEEK (May 24th)
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BATMAN #579
Written by Larry Hama; art by
Scott McDaniel and Karl Story; cover by McDaniel.
Part 1 of a 2-part story introducing a new villainess: Orca.
Like the killer whale that is her namesake, Orca is a deadly denizen of the
deep, and she's surfaced in
BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #8
Written by Jeph
Loeb; art and cover by Tim Sale.
A night at the circus introduces the Dark Knight to a new
ally as the maxiseries continues. It's the story
readers have been waiting for as Bruce Wayne attends a night at the circus and
a certain 10-year-old boy enters his life. But, if the Joker blows up
JLA #43
Written by Mark Waid;
art and cover by Howard Porter and Drew Geraci.
The beginning a 4-part story that sees the League trim its
ranks; rebuild its shattered Watchtower; and face a villain that has managed --
on occasion -- to beat Batman: Ra's al Ghul. What is Ra's' plan? And who's left
in the League to face him in the post-Mageddon era?
The answers unfold in "
NIGHTWING #45
Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Greg Land and José Marzan Jr.; cover by Land and Karl Story.
The four-part "The Hunt for Oracle" crossover with
Birds of Prey begins. Blockbuster needs to get to
ROBIN #78
Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover
by Pete Woods and Jesse Delperdang.
Tim gets a crash course -- emphasis on "crash" --
on the history of Dhabar, his roommate's war-torn
homeland -- when the escaped demon Arrakhat comes calling, with Rahfi as his
target. Plus, Tim strikes out on an unexpected field of battle and only Alfred
can help him; and a surprise guest takes a bow on the last page. (32 pages,
$1.99)
SILVER AGE: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1
Written by Bob Haney; art by Kevin Maguire and Mark Farmer;
cover by Jim Aparo and Bill Sienkiewicz.
A wacky tale starring Batman, Green
Arrow, Black Canary (all in villainous bodies) and the Metal Men. Doc
Magnus and company are chasing after Felix Faust and Catwoman, unaware that
they're really attacking Green Arrow and Black Canary. And when Batman
(actually the Penguin) orders the Robotic Rescuers to blow the town to
smithereens in pursuit of the "villains," Gold, Merc,
Lead, Doc, and Tina don't know what to think. (32 pages, $2.50)
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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
In Holland Batman Beyond is shown on RTL4 at
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 Adventures can be found on YTV at
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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Batman is back on the Cartoon Network. Unannounced CN has
started running episodes of BTAS in order at weeknights at 6.00 pm ET and
Saturdays at 11.00am.
Batman the Animated Series is on Cartoon Network in
Australia from April 3rd at 7.00am and 5.00pm weekdays.
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.
In Holland Adam West and crew can be found on RTL4 at 12.50
on Wednesday afternoons.
In Germany the show can be found on a local Berlin station
each Saturday of 8.00 - 8,25 o'clock. And Sundays from 7.30 - 7.55 o'clock
In the UK the classic show will be shown on Granada Plus at
8:30am every day from Monday 17th April, with double-bills on Saturdays at 6pm
from Saturday 22nd April.
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MOVIE NEWS
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BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER
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The Comics2Film newsletter reports that promotional artwork
for the direct-to-video feature Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker was recently
spotted by attendees of the E3 video-game expo in Los Angeles. The Dark
Horizons website http://www.darkhorizons.com/ currently has a snapshot of the poster on
display. The movie is due out October of this year.
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ON THE NEWSSTAND
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IN THE PRESS
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Entertainment Weekly's May 19, 2000
issue features an "A" review of the Batman Beyond: Spellbound video.
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MEET THE BAT-TEAM
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NOVI MI – May 19-21
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The MOTOR CITY COMIC CON (www.motorcityconventions.com)
will be held on the wekend of May 19th to
21st at the Novi Expo Center. Guests include DAN BRERETON, SHELDON
MOLDOFF and GREG RUCKA
NEW ORLEANS – May 26-28
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The BIG EASY COMIC-CON (www.bigeasycon.com) takes
place over Memorial Day weekend at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel.
Guests include YVONNE CRAIG and TONY ISABELLA
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, IRV NOVICK, JULIE SCHWARTZ
and SHELDON MOLDOFF.
CHARLOTTE NC June 16-18
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This years HEROES CONVENTION (www.heroesonline.com)
is being held at the Charlotte Convention Center between June 16th
and 18th . Guests include: DICK GIORDANO, CARMINE INFANTINO, JULIUS
SCHWARTZ, BRIAN STELFREEZE and MARK WAID.
SAN DIEGO CA – July 20-23
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COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL (www.comic-con.org) will be
held in at the San Diego convention center between July 20th and 23rd.
Guests confirmed so far include JEPH LOEB and TIM SALE.
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ON-LINE HAPPENINGS
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NEW BATMAN ON-LINE ADVENTURES
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On Monday 5/8 OnStar and its
marketing partner DC Comics along with its sister division, Warner Bros.
Online, both divisions of Warner Bros., launch live today "The Batman
Challenge" at www.onstar.com and www.warnerbros.com in continuation of
their fully integrated marketing campaign featuring the Batmobile
enhanced with OnStar's safety, security and
information services.
"The Batman Challenge" is a series of three Web
adventures designed to take viewers on an interactive adventure through Gotham
City with the Caped Crusader, while highlighting OnStar's
many features. Future adventures will feature other Batman villains and will
debut in June and July.
As a reward for helping Batman foil the Joker's latest
attack, each Web adventure will end with a chance to enter a sweepstakes with a
grand prize package featuring a VIP trip to Warner Bros. Studios in Los
Angeles, an original framed animation cell from the award-winning
"Batman" television series and a $500 gift certificate to any Warner
Bros. Studio Store. Viewers are automatically entered into the drawing after
answering four questions related to the monthly challenge.
Along with the grand prize winner, 10 first prize winners
will take home an original framed Batman animation cel
and a Batman coffee table book; 20 second prize winners will receive a $500
gift certificate to any Warner Bros. Studio Store; and 50 third place winners
will enjoy a Batman coffee table book.
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.eGroups.com/group/BatSignal
Or subscribe direct by sending an e-mail to [email protected]
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
http://clawmarks.homepage.com/main.html
Batman UK - Monthly Newsletter – Brian Davis (www.batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk/batmanuk/)
Batman:
Defender Of Gotham weekly update – Dave Carroll (http://www.fandom.com/batman )
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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.)
KNIGHTHOOD OF THE BAT
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The Knighthood Of The Bat is an online ICQ based fan club
which, through the use of ICQ members can contact each other and share in their
common interest of Batman. Check it out
at the excellent Batman: Defender Of Gotham website at www.fandom.com/batman
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
UNOFFICIAL BATMAN ANIMATED FAN-CLUB
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This club began in September and consists of a quarterly 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 mmore 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.
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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 )
- 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)
- Comics2Film (http://www.comics2film.com )
- Dark Horizons
(http://www.darkhorizons.com/news.htm )
GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS is a FOREST COMICS Publication.
FOREST COMICS and GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS are (c) and TM - Alan J. Porter (1994 - 2000)
"GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS", "GOTHAM GAZETTE - The
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Comics.
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