From the bottom of my heart,
Feb 132012
Feb 042012
Some time ago I brought to you the Joker’s first appearance of in the YOUNG JUSTICE series. Back then I said (and I reaffirm what I said) that though Mr. Brent Spiner (Data from Star Trek The Next Generation) is no Mark Hamill, I don’t doubt he has the talent to fill in the shoes of the Clown Prince of Crime’s voice. Part of the problem in that first appearance was that the script wrote for Joker in that particular episode was poorly conceived, but…
…Anyways, given that the series can be better written, I want to say that Mr. Spiner also needs to work a little bit on entonation and purpose of the voice (kind of understanding what makes Joker tic). And above all, he has to WORK ON THE LAUGHTER.
Joker’s laughter’s is just chilling. When you hear him laugh, you should know nothing good is coming from this clown. Yes, he is charming, but he is also scary. His laughter will make you soil your pants… I have an example here and though I have to admit that my friend LORDJAZOR’s dubbing sounds like Hamill (his talent with the Joker voice), the whole point of the comparison is to show what a little change in mood and purpose of the voice actor can do to the presence of a character on the screen. JUST…LISTEN…
THIS IS MR. BRENT SPINER’S RENDITION of JOKER
And theSAME PASSAGE, but DUBBED BY LORDJAZOR.
NOW…..Which one sounds better? I know the answer, do you? I’m sure Mr. Spiner has time to get it right.
Other posts I’ve made regarding LORDJAZOR’S Joker can be found HERE, HERE and HERE .
And a million thanks to LORDJAZOR for dubbing this for the fans ( and it helped me since I was dying to write this little note). You can hear more of LORDJAZOR’s voice magic on his YouTube channel HERE
Feb 022012
In the past I have said that I’m not impressed by the British theatrical version of JOKER in BATMAN LIVE, but the more videos I see, the more curious I become as how well, do comic book characters (as iconic as the Clown himself, or Scarecrow, or Two Face) can translate to the theatrical media.
Here they don’t have the benefit of the CGI tricks or the stunts double-action scene editing. This is all live, so the margin for error is greater and the physical demands are much more… well, demanding. I’ve collected a few videos from YouTube that i would like to share, and you guys let me hear what you think
Just click on the windows below to see a summary of BATMAN LIVE!
I THINK THIS IDEA IS GAINING INTO ME… AND DON”T THIS HARLEY LOOKS A LOT LIKE HER SUICIDE SQUAD COUNTERPART??
Feb 022012
A few months ago, I reported that catching on the success of Arkham City, WB was launching a new video game bringing Batman against some of his most deadly foes in a one and one-on-one combat situations. Among them, Batman will face Joker once more. Well, the app is available now through your iTunes account to download to your iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. This is the game DC’s Ian Settler’s report on DC BLOG:
I was worried I’d never see daylight again. That’s seriously a concern I had while playing Batman: Arkham City over the holidays this year. We all love comics (obviously) and we all love video games, so the amazing combination of Batman and brutality that was Arkham City had a lot of us spending quite a bit of time sitting inside with our game consoles. This week I’m happy to bring good news for those of you looking to expand the Arkham City experience and possibly breathe some fresh air at the same time. Batman: Arkham City Lockdown is an app available now exclusively for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. What’s that, you ask? Take a look:
“Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that the Batman: Arkham City Lockdown App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App store. The App brings the Batman: Arkham City franchise, one of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling videogame releases of 2011, to the App Store for the first time featuring stunning graphics and original combat gameplay created exclusively for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
“Developed by NetherRealm Studios, creators of Mortal Kombat, Batman: Arkham City Lockdown features several of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, including The Joker, Two-Face and Solomon Grundy, as well as i0S-exclusive character Deathstroke, and engages players in one-on-one combat as they seek justice in a variety of Arkham City environments.”
So not only does this game give me Deathstroke(!) and Solomon Grundy but also all-new environments and the ability to take it with me wherever I want to go? I’m going to stop typing this All Access right now and download the App. Seriously. I’ll see you all next week. Go play Batman: Arkham City Lockdown. Deathstroke!!!
(YOU CAN ALL SEE A JOKER VIDEO FROM THE ACTUAL GAME IN MY PREVIOUS POST, JUST FOLLOW THE LINK ABOVE)
Pics:
Feb 022012
The world of comic book art is saddened by the sudden death of Brazilian Artist AL RIO. His death, ruled out a suicide, puts an end to a prolific and promising career of an artist that dealt in many aspects of comic book art as he worked with all major publishers, and also as erotic and pin-up artist. His pencils and inks will be dearly missed.
He had contributed some Joker images to the fandom that I would like to share with you all now.
FOR MORE WONDERFUL SAMPLES OF HIS ART, PLEASE VISIT HIS SITE AT: AL RIO ART
Jan 282012
Hija guys,
I know from my previous post about DC Direct’s new Joker figures for 2012 everybody has been waiting for a date for these figure’s release. Well, WAIT NO MORE for the ARKHAM CITY JOKER TITAN and the new JOKER BLACK AND WHITE have a release date. Here is the latest information from their DC DIRECT RELEASE CATALOG this month
- ARKHAM CITY JOKER TITAN to be released NOVEMBER 2012
- It’ll be part of the ARKHAM CITY SERIES 3 ACTION FIGURES along with Mr. Fries, and DLX KILLER CROC figures
More images here:
- BLACK AND WHITE JOKER BY BRIAN BOLLAND to be released SEPTEMBER 2012
- Based on the cover of LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #50 by Brian Bolland
More Pics Here:
Jan 182012
I know that I’m a little behind posting on this blog, but I’m preparing some new departments, revamping the museum, writing some and then keeping my full time veterinary job and personal matters….WHEEW! I wish I could juggle all these better, but fear not…
Here are the regular art posts again!!
This one I really don’t remember when I got it, but it was posted in COMIC ART FANS. The pencils are rendered by Spanish artist OSCAR JIMENEZ (Flash, JLA and Chronicles of Wormwood: the Last Battle among others) and colors are by Rafael Sandoval. I personally like the piece because it presents a Joker doing what he likes most: PLAYING WITH HIS TOYS.
Instead of presenting a psychotic Joker shedding blood around him, Jimenez presents the playful side of Joker. The Clown is somehow being able to turn Batman and Robin against each other and he is rejoicing on it. The Clown Prince of Crime is the ringmaster, great puppeteer tweaking, twisting, and manipulating the world to his demented whim, just to rejoice on the chaos it creates….this is Joker’s essence.
I personally love the theme, and the coloring definitely helps create the mood. Now, with any more delay…JOKER WITH BATMAN AND ROBIN
It was probably inspired by this BOB KANE piece of art:
Jan 182012
Hey Jokerholics.
I know many of you are waiting to see what new things are going to be done with Harley in the 2-issue story arc that should reveal her new origin according to the New 52 creed of revamping old classics. Though I have not been impressed by much of the 52 launch, this peeks my curiosity. I always wanted to see Harley reinvented, refreshed. She is no longer the BTAS cute innocent henchman of the Clown Prince of Crime. She is dangerous, lethal, and ruthless as the man she claims to love. Let’s see if they can keep up the pace with this lady Clown and finally give the character the treatment she deserves.
Now friends, enjoy the preview of some art along with some hints of things to come. This appeared on the back of BIRDS OF PREY #5, CATWOMAN #5 and other 52 titles. I personally like how they have treated Joker in the flashback scenes. Can’t wait to see these in color…
“Brilliant, driven people are already a little crazy.” laughs SUICIDE SQUAD writer Adam Glass. “What we do with Harley Quinn is show the tipping point.” THE HUNG FOR HARLEY QUINN is a two-part meat grinder in SUICIDE SQUAD #6 and #7. Revealing among other things–the origin of Harley Quinn.
“Dr. Harleen Quinzel is a brilliant psychiatrist –the best in the world– and she’s going to prove it by being the shrink who ‘breaks’ the Joker. At least, that was her plan,” says Glass. “What we see is how it all went terribly wrong, it’s a personal story. Harley’s early life, what shaped her as an adult and, ultimately, what’s the one thing the Joker does that breaks her to his will.”
While this is very much a Harley story, the Squad doesn’t take a back seat to anyone.” Glass continues. “Along the why King Shark has been acting so strange, the identity of the two female members (familiar faces to New 52 fans) and how Savant — who “died” in issue #1 could possibly be on the team. And will we learn the truth behind Harley’s bone-white skin? “Yeah…, finished Glass, “but remember I can only promise you a good story, not a happy ending.”
Click on the thumbnails for more preview art
Jan 182012
That is what I found out as I was reading SUICIDE SQUAD #04 and #05 (yeah, I know I’m a little behind in my reading) and have to say that though I was not impressed with the ‘new’ Harley, this looks promising. This new Harley is nothing like its BTAS or comic book counterpart (though the one on Batman #663 was pretty close), because that one though obviously in love with her pudding, willing to go the extra mile for him, was never so…RUTHLESS.
This Harley can kill with ease…something that comes in handy when your boyfriend is a psychotic mass murderer like the Joker. More than once, she has shown that she can take whomever stands on her way, but how far is she REALLY willing to go? That is the question that I think would define Harley in future issues as the new story arc stared in issue #4 with Harley’s realization that Joker might be dead. And we finally have a taste of what Harley is capable of in issue #5 when she is the brains behind the riot. It really doesn’t matter that that many people die as long as it serves her purpose of providing a smoke screen for her escape.
The look in her eyes is foretelling…and you can almost taste the irony in her words:
“Focus, yeah…Cosider me VERY focused right now.”
She is indeed focused, but no longer on the mission at hand but the news of Joker’s death, and you can see her interest shifting. She needs to find the truth about Joker’s whereabout. I personally don’t like the idea of DC Editors keeping these two coming at each other again and again, but I can understand the boost in sales when they do. Everybody loved the BTAS Harley, always by her Joker and exploring this relationship, but on the lights of the new 52 reboot Harley is quite differnt and more interesting as a character. I like her taking the initiative in the nearly-sex scene between her and Deadshot. She obviously has eyes for other men rather than just her pudding, and I’m glad to see that explored.
And we finally have a taste of what Harley is capable of in issue #5 when she is the brains behind the riot. It really doesn’t matter that that many people die as long as it serves her purpose of providing a smoke screen for her escape. Oh, and look how she puts a smile on everybody’s faces as her trademark. Can’t wait for issue #6…..
Jan 082012
Babies have an incredible appeal. If you don’t believe me, how many times have you stopped to look and googoo daa babies out there? Well, with that in mind, what if you combined a cute babie with a murderous psychopath? But of course…
A CUTE MURDEROUS PSYCHOPATH!!
and that is exactly what the people at WOLRDBOX has done with with the JOKER figure LAKOR BABY. Weird concept and I admit, the whole thing is kind of creepy, but … Just look at him and tell me he’s not also cute (in a twisted way)!
Scheduled to ship on March 2012 from WORLDBOX, here is what the action figure includes:
WORLDBOX 1/6 Joker action figure Lakor Baby, a new brand “Worldbox” from Japan (Retail $89)
- 1/6 Scale baby body, 150mm tall (about 5.85 in tall)
- come with 2 headsculpt, Baby headsculpt and Make up Headsculpt
- Grey Suit, white shirt
- 2 underware
- Joker mask
- red lipstick, Blush
- Plastic made “wooden” toy guy x 2
- Carry bay