Oct 282011
 

My good friend LORDJAZOR posted this picture in his Facebook profile and I just found it incredibly beautiful.  To me, this is the Joker in all it’s glory. He doesn’t say who the artist is, but this is a great photo-manipulation. Thanks LordJazor for posting this magnificent picture and sorry that I took the liberty of posting it here.  I provided a link to LORDJAZOR’s CHANNEL below. Now enjoythe picture.

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To visit LorJazor’s site and hear some of his great voice acting work go HERE!
Original Pic @ DCPLANET.COM

 

Oct 282011
 

Remember there was a rumor in the internet that Joker died in Arkham City?  Well,  was kind enough to upload the actual footage to clarify any confusion the rumors might have arised. Don’t forget to thank for posting the video.

Now to the gruesome truth about the Joker’s death.  For those who can’t wait to finish the game and see it with their own eyes. Original video posted by XCVii007r1.   Let me know what you think I and thank them for the uploads as well

REST IN PEACE JOKER… You might be dead in Arkham City, but you’re still live and kickin’ in DC Universe. Long live the Joker!

I strongly recommend you guys also watch the full credits at the end of the game.  What you’d hear will make you smile….a little…(sigh).  Joker’s last message before he died. Wonder who did he sent it to, hm…  I took the liberty of postinging it here.  Click on the video below

Oct 262011
 

thekillingjokeposterToday my good friend Candiss Gandy sent me this note directly from LEGION OF GOTHAM  about a recent Mark Hamill Tweet.

Aparently, even though Mr. Hamill has said goodbye to the Joker after so many years of voicing his character that he finalized gloriously with his participation in ARKHAM ASYLUM and ARKHAM CITY, he has formalized his interest in COMING BACK to voice his iconic villain IF THEY DO AN ADAPTATION OF THE KILLING JOKE!

Here is a copy of the actual TWEET:

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I’d come back for THAT! Spread the word! Campaign for #TheKillingJoke!! RT: @Cha_Luz #DC lets see #TheKillingJoke Mark said hed voice Joker
Friend Editors and Writers at DC COMICS and especially MR. BRUCE TIMM:
 With the upcoming 25th anniversary of the KILLING JOKE and Mr. Mark Hamill willing to come back JUST TO VOICE THAT STORY, I think you’ll have a winner here (and a no brainer).  THE KILLING JOKE became a classic the moment it was printed in the late 1980’s, and if you could revamp  UNDER THE RED HOOD and BATMAN YEAR ONE that became great success in their animated remakes, I’m possitive you can do an amazing job making THE KILLING JOKE into a direct to DVD movie.  You got the winning team.
Jokerholics of the world:
Lets unite to promote this project.  For the longest time I’ve dreamed of a ‘modenized’ version of THE KILLING JOKE on video and this might be the push that DC need to make this project reality.   I’d say we all make a united front to promote the making of the animated movie with Mr. Hamill once more at the helm of a character he knows so well and he has made a classic.

(Original news appeared in LEGIONS OF GOTHAM HERE!)

Oct 182011
 

WB Interactive revealed more images from ARKHAM CITY and one of them is terrifying.  I’m talking about an almost totally ‘decaying’ Joker ready to pull the trigger and finish up his enemy (I’m assuming Batman). Here’s the pic:

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 For original report and more pics visit COMIC VINE HERE!

Oct 182011
 

Today is the much anticipated release of ARKHAM CITY and I cannot wait to pick up my copy so I can check it out.  They have said so many wonderful things about the DELUXE EDITION and sincerely, I expect no less.  We’ll see…and promise to report when I get my copy.

In the meantime, I have found this beautiful ARKHAM ASYLUM JOKER action figure from SQUARE ENIX that is just to die for.  I have one of the regular action figures and the one from ARKHAM CITY and they are quite cool, but this one…well, look at that detail…and just DROOOOL!

BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM PLAY ARTS KAI JOKER

  • Manufacturer:  SQUARE ENIX
  • Series:  PLAY ARTS KAI
  • Release date: October 13, 2012 (Asia), February 29, 2012 (US)
  • Retail  price: Approx $60-75 (~5800 yen) Though its been sold for hundreds in Ebay
  • The Joker makes his way into the Square-Enix Play Arts Kai line! Fully detailed action figure with exquisite details to attention in a display box! Welcome to Arkham Asylum, Batman. From the critically acclaimed Rocksteady Studios’ game Batman: Arkham Asylum. Joker is out to drive Bats crazy!
    It’s a madhouse… and the lunatics are running the asylum. Only one person could accomplish this huge feat of riling up Arkham, and his name is the Joker! Take home this super-detailed and articulated Joker Arkham Asylum Play Arts Kai Action Figure that stands approximately 8 3/4-inches tall and comes in a displayable window box. The Joker Play Arts Kai figure features over 26 points of articulation with interchageable hands and weapons from the game! The unsurpassed quality of the paint application and texture is to die for, and a must for all Batman and Joker fans!

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Oct 172011
 

When I got the Arkham City Joker/Robin set from Walmart, I also found, hidden on the back of a few boxes the LEGACY DARK KNIGHT BATMAN and POLICE GUARD JOKER WAVE TWO.  Had to make a decision, so Arkham City Joker left with me while this Joker had to wait a litte before joining the ranksof the JOKER’S FUNHOUSE: A MUSEUM.  Anyways, wanted to share a few of the pictures I took of it so you could enjoy it.

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Oct 162011
 

In one of my little excursions to Walmart, I was surprised to see the LEGACY EDITION ARKHAM CITY JOKER and ROBIN set for sale.  This is a collector’s set including the ARKHAM CITY Joker and the hooded version of Robin.  Here are some pics of the figures in question. This one will be added to the JOKER’S FUNHOUSE SOON!

LEGACY EDITION ARKHAM CITY JOKER and ROBIN SET

  • Retail Price $22.95  (Other places in the internet have been selling this set as high as $32.95)

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Oct 142011
 

These are this month’s Joker solicitations from the Previews Catalog. Remember that orders go through your local comic book shop.

Absolute Batman: Dark Victory

  • Jeph Loeb (w), Tim Sale (a, c)
  • Advance Solicitation
  • On sale May 23, 2012
  • 408 pages, 8.25 in x 12.5 in. , FC
  • $99.00
  • Presenting classic tale collected from Dark Victory #0-13, continues the story of the LONG HALLOWEEN.It is early in Batman’s crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all beginning Gotham protectors.  Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham city suddently finds itself being run by lawless freaks such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city’s greatest defender.  He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday.  Batman’s previous investigation of Holiday’s killings revealed more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday’s crimes this time? and how many will die before Batman learns the truth.

THE DC UNIVERSE BY ALAN MOORE HC

  • Alan Moore (w)
  • Art by Jim Aparo, Brian Bolland, Paris Cullins, George Freeman, Dave Gibbons, Klaus Janson, Kevin O’neill, Joe Orlando, George Perez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Rick Veitch, Al Williamson, Bill Willingham, Jim Baikie and Michael Lopez.  Cover by Brian Bolland
  • On sale February 2012
  • 304 pages FC
  • $39.00
  • The work fo Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta, The League for Extraordinary Gentlemen) during the 1980s is a benchmark for great stories with fresh approaches to iconic characters.  Collected in this volume are all of Moore’s Superman and Batman stories including:  Action Comics #583, Batman Annual #11, Batman the Killing Joke, DC Comics Presents #85, Detective Comics #549-550, Green Lantern # 118, the Omega Men #26-27, Secret Origins #10, Superman #423, Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annuals #2 and 3, Superman Annual #11, and Vigilante #17-18, plus Voodoo #1-4, Deathblow: By Blows #1-3 and more!

COLLECTED EDITIONS:

Batman RIP TPB

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  • Grant Morrison (w), Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea (a), Alex Ross Cover
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 224 pages , FC
  • $14.99

Arkham Asylum TP

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  • Grant Morrison (w), Dave McKean (a, c)
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 212 pages, FC
  • $17.99

Batman : The Dark Knight Returns TP

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  • Frank Miller (w), Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley (a), cover Frank Miller
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 224 pages FC
  • $14.99

Batman the Killing Joke

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  • Alan Moore, Brian Bolland (w), Brian Bolland (a), Cover Brian Bolland
  • On sale December 7, 2012
  • 64 pages, FC
  • $17.99

Batman Arkham City: Series 1 Action Figures

  • On sale, December 21, 2011
  • Batman
  • Robin: Tim Drake
  • Harley Quinn: Has taken to the front lines to personally fulfill the Joker’s sickest wishes of mischief and mayhem and she’s not going to let anyone get on her way–least of all Batman.
  • $ TBD

DC CHESS COLLECTION

  • Batman: White King (#1) $16.00
  • Robin: White Bishop (#2) $16.00
  • Joker: Black King (#3) $16.00
  • Commissioner Gordon: White Pawn (#4) $16.00
  • DC Superhero Chess Figure Collector Magazine brings your favorite DC Comics characters in a stunning chess-piece collection complete with a 16 page magazine providing detail on the character as well as instructions on how the piece operates on the chess board!.  Each official figurine is cast in a metallic resin and individually hand painted.Get your collection started this month with the four first figures.
  • TAKE A CLOSE UP TO THE JOKER BLACK KING IN THE JOKER’S FUNHOUSE: A MUSEUM

Graphitti: ARKHAM ASYLUM T-SHIRTS

  • Arkham City Joker T-shirt
Oct 132011
 

I just find this picture hilarious. Don’t know the author, but if any of you do, please email the name to me as I have to thank him/her for making me laugh my ass off (and give proper credit to the photographer). Now…ever wondered what Batman and the Joker do in their spare time?

They are destined to do this….forever…and then… maybe NOT!

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Oct 052011
 

Checking on this week’s DC releases, I was thrilled to see they had a little preview of the upcoming graphic novel BATMAN: NOEL by JOKER artist LEE BERMEJO.  The graphic novel is due in November.  Here is the sneak peek published by DC this week. And if you had any doubt there was going to be any Joker on this one…check the last page of the preview. This preview came from RED LANTERNS #2:

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