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         GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS #154

         Friday June 22nd 2001

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Hi folks –

 

A fairly quiet week this week on the Bat news front. However here’s a special something, a chance to own a unique piece of Bat art and help charity at the same time:

 

BATMAN POSTER ART FROM COMICS 2000 FESTIVAL

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Now being offered on eBay original black and white line art by new 2000AD artist Simon Gurr that was used in the poster programme for the UK's Official Comics Festival in April 2000 and shows Batman swinging over Bristol city centre.

 

The original line art is 30cm x 40 cm and an invaluable addition to any Bats collection.

 

Money raised by this sale goes to ChildLine, UK registered charity No. 1003758

You can view the art abd make a bid at

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1158484327

 

(Thanks to Kev Sutherland for letting us know about this special auction.)

 

And talking of eBay don’t forget to check out our own on-going auctions that include some Bat related items from my collection. You can find them on eBay under the SellerID forestcomics.

 

Alan J. Porter

PO Box 3523

Ramona

CA 92065

USA

 

E-mail: gothamajp@home.com

http://www.gothamweeklynews.com

 

IN THIS ISSUE OF GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS:

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Comics Shipping This Week – In stores June 27th

Comics News – Miller is It.

TV Show Schedules

TV News – Justice League Preview

In The Stores – Ace The Bathound

Meet The Bat-Team  - San Diego approaches

On-Line Happenings

Fanzines & Fan-Clubs

Order The BATMAN Collectors Guide (Back in Stock)

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COMICS SHIPPING THIS WEEK ( June 27th )

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BATMAN BEYOND #22

Written by Hilary Barta; art by Rick Burchett and Dan Davis; cover by Brian Stelfreeze

The conclusion to "In Blackest Day," guest-starring the Justice League Unlimited! Batman and the JLU battle the strange new threat called Blacklight for the life and power of JLU member Green Lantern! (32Pg $1.99)

 

BATMAN #592

Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story; cover by McDaniel

It's the conclusion to "Shot Through the Heart," but who's to blame? A high-flying showdown between Batman, Zeiss and Deadshot brings everything colliding to a violent finale. Before it's through, someone is going down! (32 Pgs, $2.25)

 

BIRDS OF PREY #32

Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Michael McDonnell and Rodney Ramos; cover by Phil Noto

Black Canary finds herself head over heels in love, and in a mess of danger to boot! One of Batman's oldest foes wants her hand in marriage (and no, we don't mean Bane), but Canary isn't a girl who's gonna get tied down to a world-class murderer! Meanwhile, Oracle calls in reinforcements for a preemptive strike, but does Canary really want it? (32Pgs $2.50)

 

GREEN ARROW #5

Written by Kevin Smith; art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks; painted cover by Matt Wagner

"Quiver" continues, guest-starring BATMAN! The Dark Knight is determined to get to the bottom of Ollie's "resurrection." But physical tests can only teach him so much, so Batman ultimately must resort to the metaphysical…the realm of Etrigan, the Demon! (32Pgs $2.50)

 

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COMICS NEWS

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FRANK MILLER IS ‘IT”

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Congratulations to writer / artist Frank Miller who gets a mention in the latest Entertainment Weekly “It” list for his work on the upcoming “Dark Knight Strikes Back.”

 

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TV SHOW SCHEDULES

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BATMAN 1960s SHOW

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The Sci-Fi Channel is once again running special days with continuous blocks of the classic 1960s Batman TV show staring Adam West.

 

Next block will be shown on Monday July 23rd.

(Thanks to Terry Stead for the information).

 

BATMAN BEYOND

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Kids' WB! has announced a revamping of its schedules, effective Monday May 14th and including the elimination of one Batman Beyond episode.

Batman Beyond will now be shown at 3:00pm only, Monday to Thursday.

 

 

NEW BATMAN / SUPERMAN ADVENTURES

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While Cartoon Network continues to run the Superman episodes at 6:30pm Tuesday through Friday, the BATMAN episodes are currently on hold. Current rumors are that it may return as part of the fall schedule.

 

BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES

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In Canada, YTV airs Batman: The Animated Series at 3:30 AM EDT, Monday

 through Friday. Check out schedules on http://www.ytv.ca  (Patrick Furlong) 

 

UPDATES NEEDED

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Are any of the BATMAN TV SHOWS running in your area / country.

 

BATMAN BEYOND, NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES, BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SUPER-FRIENDS or the classic  BATMAN - 1960s TV SHOW.

 

 If so send me an e-mail (gothamajp@home.com) with the show times and I’ll list them here for all your fellow batfans.

 

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TV NEWS

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JUSTICE LEAGUE PREVIEW

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Warner Bros. Animation's Rich Fogel recently told The Comics Continuum web-site that fans will get a first look at Cartoon Network's Justice League animated series at the upcoming Comic-Con International in San Diego. (See “Meet The Bat Team” below for more information.)

"We're just starting to plan the Justice League panel now, and although we probably won't have a finished episode, we'll definitely have some eye-popping visuals to share," Fogel told The Continuum.

"We're all very excited about having a chance to give some of our most devoted fans a sneak peek at what's coming up on Justice League."

The date and time of the Justice League panel has not been released yet.

 

BATMAN TO RETURN TO CARTOON NETWORK

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The World’s Finest news site has received hints that Batman may return to the Cartoon Network schedule fir the fall line up as a lead in to the new Justice League series.

 

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IN THE STORES

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DC RELEASE ACE

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DC Direct, the merchandise division of DC Comics has announced a soft toy featuring Batman’s dog – Ace The Bathound. Based on the masked hound who used to accompany the Silver Age Batman on his crimefighting rounds, Ace the Bathound, masked to preserve his secret identity, features a removable cloth cape, has a wire inside for posing, and is as cuddly as they come Priced at  $14.95, Ace is scheduled to arrive in stores on Jan. 23. 2002

 

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MEET THE BAT-TEAM

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SAN DIEGO – CA. July 19-22

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This year’s Comic Con International (www.comic-con.org) takes place at the San Diego Convention Center between July 19th and 22nd. The largest US convention features lots of guests and attending professionals. Among this year’s attendees are: NEAL ADAMS, JIM BALENT, DAN BRERETON, RICK BURCHETT, YVONNE CRAIG, EVAN DORKIN, MARK EVANIER, DAVE GIBBONS, PAUL GULACY, GENE HA, JOE LANSDALE,JEP LOEB, GREG RUCKA, JULIUS SCHWARTZ, PAUL STORRIE, BRUCE TIMM, MARK WAID and BERNIE WRIGHTSON.

Plus your humble GWN editor will be walking the floor, so stop me and say “Hi.”

 

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ON-LINE HAPPENINGS

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GOTHAM GIRLS SECOND SEASON

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The hit official internet site Gotham Girls is gearing up for a new season of webisodes featuring Gotham's baddest (and best) girls around. The premiere episode of the second season is already up, written by Paul Dini himself. To check out the site and the new webisode, go to Gotham Girls dotcom.

 

BATMAN COMIC BOOK APPEARENCES

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The listing of all Batman Comic Book Appearances from 1939 to present is now available at http://www.magpage.com/~demes/batapps.htm. Any corrections / additions can be sent to Jim Demes at demes@magpage.com

 

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.

 

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 BatSignal-subscribe@egroups.com

 

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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  with details. When contacting any of these clubs please mention GWN.)

 

BATMAN: THE ANIMATED NEWSLETTER

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Started in 1998, this newsletter dedicated to the animated aspect of Batman, has been making and breaking news.  The newsletter has a weekly/bi-weekly schedule, and contains news, schedules, links, editorials, and a lot more for the animated Batman-fan. To check out back issues of this newsletter, go to http://www.toonzone.net/news/btan and  to subscribe, simple email juno@dccnet.com and put 'Subscribe' in the subject line.

 

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

 

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 - brian@batmanuk.freeserve.co.uk 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 with your mailing address to:

 

Alan J. Porter

Batman Guide

PO Box 3523

Ramona

CA 92065

 

* US orders postage free.

* CA residents please add 7 1/2% 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 

 

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Sources used in compiling GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS

 

Ain’t It Cool News (http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/ )

Bat Signal newsletter

Comics2Film (http://www.comics2film.com/ )

Comic Buyers Guide

Comics Continuum (http://comicscontinuum.com/index.htm )

Comics International

Comic Shop News

Dark Horizons (http://www.darkhorizons.com/news.htm )

Joker Inc Newsletter (http://jokerinc.action-figure.net )

Previews

Wizard: The Comics Magazine

World’s Finest News (http://wf.toonzone.net/wfnews/ )

 

GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS is a FOREST COMICS Publication.

 

FOREST COMICS and GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS are (c) and TM  - Alan J. Porter (1994 - 2001)

 

"GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS", "GOTHAM GAZETTE - The BATMAN Magazine On the Web" and "THE UNAUTHORIZED BATMAN COLLECTORS GUIDE" are not affiliated to, or endorsed by, either Warner Bros. or DC Comics.

BATMAN and all related characters and indicia are acknowledged as Trademark and copyright DC Comics Inc..

 

BATMAN created by Bob Kane & Bill Finger

 

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