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)

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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