August 22nd, 2003
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After over a year I've decided to have another go at seeing if I can keep GOTHAM WEEKLY NEWS updated on a regular basis. Despite the appearence of several other Batman sites that carry news items, and news sites that carry Batman items, no-one seems to have taken up the challenge of producing a news source devoted to just the Dark Knight and his companions - in all their various forms.
Before deciding to try this again. I made a few key decisions:
So if you've stumbled across this re-launch issue. let me know what you think. - Alan J. Porter
IN THIS ISSUE
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COMICS SHIPPING NEXT WEEK (August 27th)
BATMAN #618
Written by Jeph Loeb; art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott
Williams
After the shocking revelations of last issue, Batman faces the battle of his life! But
given the betrayals he's discovered, can Batman possibly fight the one person whom he
cannot—and will not—fight? Was this the master plan all along? Or are there
still more twists to come? One thing is for sure: you can't miss this issue! - 32pg.
| Color | $2.25
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #44
Written by Scott Beatty and Jill Thompson; art by Dave Ross,
John Floyd and Thompson; cover by Brian Bolland
You may think you know the truth about the death of Jason Todd...but you're wrong! As
events in the present force Bruce Wayne to look into the past, some of the actions and
events surrounding the demise of the second Robin become clearer. Plus, in the
black-and-white backup, "The Best of Gotham"—a guide to Gotham City
nightlife by Jill Thompson (DEATH: AT DEATH'S DOOR)! - 40pg. | Color
| $2.75
BATMAN: TENSES #1Written by Joe
Casey; art by Cully Hamner and Dexter Vines; cover by Hamner
Writer Joe Casey (WILDCATS VERSION 3.0) joins artists Cully Hamner (RED) and Dexter Vines
(Uncanny X-Men) to bring you one of the creepiest Batman tales ever told! A serial killer
stalks the streets of Gotham! As if that's not bad enough, the Dark Knight must figure out
how to stop a madman who can see into the future! -
32pg. | Color | 1 of 2 | Prestige Format |
$6.95
JLA #85
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom
Nguyen
The Martian Manhunter's red-hot "Trial By Fire" continues here! The world's
villains are on the verge of mass suicide, and Firestorm has just been attacked in the
JLA's own backyard. If the Justice League doesn't figure out who's behind the chaos soon,
they'll be the next victims! - 32pg. | Color | $2.25
SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II
Written and illustrated by John Byrne; cover by Byrne
Collecting the first sequel to John Byrne's SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS! Imagine if
Superman and Batman aged normally from their debuts in 1938 and 1939! How would their
legacies be passed on to future generations of heroes? With appearances by Wonder Woman,
Flash, Green Lantern, the JSA, the Spectre, Batgirl, Blackhawk, Deadman, Cyborg, and
others, this volume has twists at nearly every turn! - ELSEWORLDS | 200pg.
| Softcover | Color | $19.95
3rd Season of Justice League On The Way?
The Comics Continuum reports that even before the second series of Justice League hits the airwaves (due to start on October 4th), the Cartoon Network has already agreed to a third series being produced. Note this has yet to be confirmed by anyone at Cartoon Network. There is also a rumor that a Justice League animated movie may also be slated for production, with a possible theatrical release.
JUSTICE LEAGUE (Cartoon Network)
SUPER FRIENDS (Boomerang)
SUPERMAN/BATMAN ADVENTURES (Boomerang)
TEEN TITANS (Cartoon Network)
A British BATMAN?
According to the Dark Horizons web-site, British actor Hugh Dancy is in talks with director Chris Nolan with a view to donning cape and cowl in the much anticipated "BATMAN 5". Dancy is perhaps best known for his work in "Black Hawk Down" and will be playing Sir Galahad in the currently filming "King Arthur" due for release next year.
Sharon Stone in CATWOMAN ?
Acccording to the Hollywood Reporter, Sharon Stone has been offered the role of "Laurel" the lead villian in the upcoming Catwoman movie. Halle Berry has already signed on as the titular lead. The movie is expected to start filming next month in Vancouver.
TV's HUNTRESS Joins Blade ?
According to Variety the producers of the planned thrird installment of the Blade franchise are talking to Ashley Scott about a possible role opposite star Wesley Snipes. Scott is familar to Batfans for her role as THE HUNTRESS in the recent short lived Birds Of Prey TV series.
SPX - Small Press Expo - Bethesda MD - Sept 5th to 7th
Although primarily a meeting ploace for Small Press publishers the annual SPX Expo also attacts some mainstream creators. Among this year's registered attendees are FRANK MILLER and TERRY MOORE. And the GWN team (i.e. me) will be there on the Sunday at least.
BALTIMORE COMIC-CON - Baltimore Convention Center - Sept 20th to 21st
The Baltimore show continues to grow each year with more visitors and more guests. Confirmed attendees this year include: JIM LEE (Saturday only), GREG RUCKA, BRIAN STELFREEZE.
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