May 172012
 

dcuniverseonline_jokerwallpaperStaff writer for CBR, Steve Sunu has shared an interested piece of information for all Mark Hamill fans and Jokerholics of the world.  In a news post he reported:

 

Still craving Mark Hamill’s trademark Joker stylings after finishing “Batman: Arkham City?” Have no fear — “DC Universe Online” has everything covered. The Massively Multiplayer Online game based on the DC Comics universe has announced a new downloadable content pack entitled “The Last Laugh,” which sees Hamill reprise his role as the Clown Prince of Crime. Joining Hamill is Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn, who voiced the character for the entirety of “Batman: The Animated Series,” and Adam Baldwin as Superman, reprising his role in both “DCU Online” and “Superman/Doomsday.”

Here is the official press release:

The battle between heroes and villains inDC Universe™ Online (DCUO) continues as Sony Online Entertainment LLC(SOE) today announced that The Last Laugh,  the fourth downloadable content (DLC) pack for DCUO, will be available in June for download on the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Last Laugh will pit players against each other in high-intensity multiplayer brawls, feature an all-new weapon, and introduce new Light-Powered Legends PvP characters.

“We created this DLC purely for the players that like to take the fight to each other in DCUO’s amazing PvP combat,” said Jens Andersen, creative director on DC Universe Online. “Our community has continuously asked for more multiplayer action in DCUO, and we wanted to deliver content that fully meets their expectations and pushes PvP to another level. The Last Laugh is the first DLC that we’ve created that focuses almost entirely on player versus player battles, and it adds an exciting new element as some of DC’s greatest heroes and villains join to fight alongside you. Players will have even more opportunities to prove to the world whether heroes or villains will be triumphant.”

The Last Laugh will include an all-new weapon, hours of multiplayer gameplay in the Safe Houses and Headquarters, and new Legends PvP characters:

  • The Shield – Players can unleash this vicious new weapon to bash their opponents, or hurl it to take them down from a distance.
  • Safe House Battles – No one is safe now that heroes and villains can invade each other’s Safe Houses in these four on four battles.Headquarter Battles – In this two-part crusade, 16 players – eight heroes and eight villains – will face off for the ultimate player reward. At the request of Superman, heroes must take over the Hall of Doom, while villains, egged on by The Joker, will breach the Watchtower in order to create chaos.
    • Graviton Technology Recovery – Players will be tasked with unscrambling teleporter codes that The Joker has mixed into fragments. Located at the Watchtower or Hall of Doom, players must retrieve eight code fragments to successfully rebuild useable teleporter codes.
    • The Rescue – Heroes must rescue hostages, while Villains will be freeing arrested criminals from opposing Safe Houses.
    • Bomb Disposal – Thanks to The Joker, the encryption on the Email terminals has changed and can only be bypassed by the robot he provided. Players must gain control of the robot and either upload the data to their HQ or add new encryption to keep their enemies and The Joker away from it.
  • Legends Characters – Combat illuminates with the introduction of the first light-powered Legends for multiplayer combat. Players will soon have access to Kilowog, a Green Lantern, and Amon Sur, a member of the Sinestro Corps.

DCUO’s The Last Laugh DLC pack will be accessible for free for the game’s Legendary members and available for purchase for Free and Premium players via the PlayStation®Network in-game Marketplace, and on the PC via the DCUniverseOnline.com website.

DCUO is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about DCUO, visit www.DCUniverseOnline.com.

About DC Universe Online Lex Luthor has traveled back through time with news of a dire future: While the heroes and villains spent years battling amongst themselves, Brainiac has been feeding on their powers, building strength to return to Earth and destroy humanity. To change the future, Lex has come back to set off a device that bestows super powers to thousands of every-day citizens and give humanity a fighting chance. Can Brainiac be stopped, or is this another nefarious Lex Luthor plot?

For the first time, players and fans will be able to enter the DC Universe as an active force for good or evil. A massively multiplayer experience, DC Universe Online delivers unparalleled high-energy, physics-powered combat that brings the player’s extraordinary powers to life.

DC Universe Online was created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee, and set within a world created by famous DC writers including Geoff Johns and Marv Wolfman.

Rated T for Teen with Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence, DC Universe Online is available for PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. DCUO Legendary access will be available for a $14.99 monthly fee.

Here are some screen shots of the downloadable material as provided by CBR

Dec 052011
 

For those out there searching frantically for more Joker statues, search no more.  2012 promises to be a good year for Joker collectors as many goodies are going to be available. I have been able to gather a summary of the new Joker statues to be released in 2012 so you can make your wish list as to which ones you would like to get and which ones you want to put in the trash (let’s admit it…not all Joker statues are made the same and though we are all Jokerholics, there are some statues that are just not at our standards).  Anyways, that would be for you to decide as these nice statues are coming our way:

  1. SIDESHOW JOKER PREMIERE STATUE AND SIDESHOW EXCLUSIVE VARIANT
    • This one actually, I have posted before when I reported Sideshow’s previews at SDCC this year and a later update on the figure.  The good thing is that I was able to get a hold of some pics of the variant version this time.  The statue, to be released late in the second quarter of 2012, captures the Clown Prince of Crime in approximately 1:4 scale, with an intricate real fabric costume that features a fully lined topcoat with pose-able tails. The figures is extremely detailed, a characteristic that has set Sideshow ahead of its competitors. This is a real work of art.
    • Price $349.99   (If ordered through Sideshow site which offers a Flex payment plan for those interested)

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    • The Sideshow Exclusive variant sports a slightly different pose and a hat. ( But I personally prefer the pose in the regular Premium edition.  The malicious look fits Joker well).

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2.  BLACK AND WHITE: LOTD #50 JOKER STATUE

    •  This would be the third version of the Clown Prince of Crime under this collection.  The honor goes to Brian Bolland’s representation of the Joker as he drew it on the cover of Legends of the Dark Knight #50.  The release date is still to be determined, but the sculpture has already being showcased on NYCC (and I didn’t see it at SDCC)
    • Photo courtesy of Toys News International
    • No releasedate at present time

 

3.  JUST US LEAGUE OF STUPID HEROES JOKER STATUE series 2

    • Ok, I don’t really know where this one comes from, don’t even remember seeing a series one, but what the heck…it is another Joker sculpture coming out next year.  This series will include a Batman and Robin sculptures as well, and I don’t know you guys, but this Joker reminds me too much of the version of the Clown Prince made by MAD magazine.   Maybe I’m seeing things.
    • Produced by DC DIRECT and expected to be released on September 2012
    • Photo courtesy of Toys News International

4.  DC UNIVERSE JOKER AND HARLEY STATUES (sold individually)

    • I had also reported on this one so just a brief reminder:
    • Release date: Joker available  December 2011, Harley will be available Early 2012 (February?)
    • Based on the art of Jim Lee
    • Price $59.99-75.00 (depending where you buy it)
    • Joker:  Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 7.6″ high x 5.25″ wide x 2.5″ deep, this statue is packaged in a 4-color box.
    • Harley:  Hand-painted, cold-cast in porcelain and measuring approximately 7.1″ high x 4.5″ wide x 3.75″ deep, this statue is packaged in a 4-color box.

NOW TAKE A LOOK AT THE 2012 JOKER ACTION FIGURES HERE!

Oct 032011
 

Hey Jokerholic friends…

Probably old news for many of you, but for the others who have not heard, DC DIRECT is releasing a brand new Joker statue based on the DC Universe Online Series.  The statue is based in a design by Jim Lee and is available by  preorder.  Here is the info:

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE JOKE STATUE

  •  Hand Painted Cold Cast Porcelain statue
  • Dimensions: 7.6 inches high x 5.5 inches wide x 2.5 inches deep
  • Publisher:  DC COMICS ( in conjunction with Alter Ego)
  • Release date:  November 16, 2011
  • Available through preorder through PREVIEWS or your local Comic Book Shop
  • Limited Edition and packaged in a 4 color box
  • Retail Price: $ 90

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And don’t forget Joker’s favorite henchwoman from the same series:

  • DC Universe Online Harley Quinn Figure
  • Producer:  DC COMICS
  • Release date:  February 10, 2012

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