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Welcome to another week’s round up of news from the world of
the Bat.
Highlight of the week for me is the re-launch of COMICOLOGY
with two excellent Batman related interviews and a terrific ROBIN cover by
Bruce Timm. Check it out at your local comics store.
Next Friday I’ll be in
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
Comics News
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 (June 7th)
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OOPS – I’m sorry there is no detailed listing of comics
shipping next week. I appear to have either misfiled or accidentally deleted my
copy of the June solicitations from DC. Normal service will be resumed next
month.
In the mean time here’s a listing of the titles shipping
next week.
BATGIRL #5
BATMAN:
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132
BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON SC
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COMICS NEWS
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ALEX ROSS & PAUL DINI TO DEBUT 'BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME'
LITHOGRAPH AT WARNER BROS. STUDIO STORE PRIOR TO JUNE 17 SOTHEBY'S AUCTION
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Renowned comic book artist Alex Ross will debut a
limited-edition lithograph from the award-winning tabloid BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME
at the Warner Bros. Studio Store Gallery at
Selected pieces of original art, to be auctioned at
Sotheby's on June 17 will be on display at the Warner Bros. Studio Store in
A preview of the Lithograph can be found at http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0005/31/rossbat.htm
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Chuck Dixon recently told The Comic Continuum website
(http://www.comicscontinuum.com ) that he will co-write DC Comics' Robin #87-90
with Scott Beatty in a story that will introduce a "mystery" new
character.
"He's a Scott Beatty creation and we've been talking
about him for two years now,"
GRAHAM NOLAN “M.D.”
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Former ALFRED AWARD winner and regular DETECTIVE penciller
Graham Nolan will be taking over the art chores on the daily syndicated comic
strip “Rex Morgan M.D.” starting on June 19th.
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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
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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Batman is back on the Cartoon Network. Unannounced CN has
started running episodes of BTAS in order at weeknights at
Batman the Animated Series is on Cartoon Network in
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
The European satellite channel "Trouble" also airs
the 1960's show at
In
In Holland Adam West and crew can be found on RTL4 at 12.50
on Wednesday afternoons.
In
In the
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MOVIE NEWS
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ORDER THE SCRIPT BEFORE SEEING THE MOVIE
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Comics2Film reports that fans eager for the Batman Beyond:
Return of the Joker feature will be able to order the script before the movie
comes out. Amazon.com is now taking orders for the official screenplay by Paul
Dini, which is set to ship September 1. The movie itself is not due out until
October of this year.
BATMAN 5 ON THE WAY ?
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JettD60’s excellent BATMAN-5 web site
(http://jettd60.tripod.com/) reports this week that “It seems that Darren
Aronofsky will be the director for the next (BATMAN) film. And it will indeed
be an adaptation of (the) BATMAN: YEAR ONE (story line ). Even though a variety
of scripts and approaches were looked at “Year One” has long led the pack.
Anyway, it seems that Aronofsky has gone as far as to be looking into possible
casting. Josh Hartnett ( from THE FACULTY) is a named mentioned to be in
consideration for the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. Also, Vin Diesel and Norman
Reedus are names associated with young versions of Victor Fries and The Joker
respectively. It seems that the film may take the approach that was being
considered for the now-canned BRUCE WAYNE TV series; where we will be
introduced to characters who will later become Mr. Freeze, The Joker, Harvey
Dent/Two-Face, etc.” JettD60 goes on to quote the Ain’t-It-Cool news website
(http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/ )as reporting that “Aronofsky and WB, have
looked into the hiring of a composer for the films score and construction and
technical crews. This indicates that WB is ready to move forward with the
film.”
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ON THE NEWSSTANDS
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COMICOLOGY Vol 2 No 1
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The re-launched Comicology magazine kicks off with extensive
interviews with BRUCE TIMM and JEPH LOEB alongside a look at the 60 Year
History of The Boy Wonder. All behind an exclusive ROBIN cover by Bruce Timm.
COMICS INTERNATIONAL #120
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The May 2000 issue of the UK’s Comics International sports a
Frank Miller Dark Knight cover and includes industry reaction to the news of
the upcoming Dark Knight sequel.
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MEET THE BAT-TEAM
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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 23.
BATMAN: DARK VICTORY creators JEPH LOEB and TIM SALE are among the
featured guests. Other Bat related guests registered include: DICK AYERS, JIM
BALENT, AL BIGLEY, DAN BRERETON, YVONNE CRAIG, PAUL DINI, EVAN DORKIN, MARK
EVANIER and MARK WAID.
Your humble GWN editor will also be stalking the halls of
the con.
FASHION VALLEY CA – July 21st (?)
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MARK HAMILL will be signing editions of the new JOKER MAQUETTE
at the Fashion Valley WB Store on July 21st. Call 619-233-3058
for
more details.
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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.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 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 most comprehensive guide to Batman comics and
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294 Photographs
6000 Items Listed
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$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
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Sources used in compiling GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS
- DC Comics On-Line
Newsletter (http://www.dccomics.com/newsletter.html )
- 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 )
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