Jun 012012
 

For those of you Jokerholics waiting for the next Joker-related trinket, I bring you the June Previews Catalog update for marchandise available in August/September 2012.  Please contact your local comic shop for ordering any of the items in this report. Items release date are not engraved on stone so check with your local shop.

BOOKS:

BATMAN ARKHAM CITY TPB

  •  On sale:   September 12, 2012
  • Written by Paul Dini,
  • Art: Carlos D’Anda, Dustin Nguyen, Ben Herrera, Ted Naifehm and Derek Fridolfs
  • Video Game Cover
  • Now in TPB format–the epic strory bridging the smash hit video games:  Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.  Collects 5 issues miniseries including 5 digital-first chapters
  • 168 pages. FC. $16.99 US

 

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #5

  • On sale:  August 8, 2012
  • Writer:  Derek Fridofs
  • Art: Juan Jose Ryp
  • New digital-first adventures! The origin of the Arkham City characters Hammer and Sickle.  What is their connection to Hush?
  • 40 pages, FC, $ 2.99 US

 

Getting Ready for Halloween?

GOTHAM GIRLS: HARLEY QUINN COSTUME

  • Become the Joker’s main squeeze, Harley Quinn, this Halloween with the Gotham Girls: Harley Quinn costume!
  • Available in X-small, small and medium
  • STK 470080 (8847)  (C:1-1-4)
  • XS-Med (888102XS)- Costume $55.00

 

HARLEY QUINN:  SECRET WISHES COSTUME

  • Join Batman’s rogues gallery this Halloween with the Harley Quinn:  Secret Wishes Costume.
  • Available in XS, Small, and Medium
  • STK 470074 (8847) (C:1-1-4)
  • XS-Med (888687XS) Costume   $55.00

 

BATMAN ROGUES:  THE  JOKER STANDARD COSTUME

  •  Become the Clown Prince of Crime this Halloween witht he Batman Rogues: Joker Standard Costume
  • (STK 470068) (8847) (C: 1-1-4)
  • Penguin costume also available
  • Joker-Penguin (880812) Costume…$64.00

 

BATMAN ROGUES:  THE JOKER DELUXE MASK

  • The Joker is one of Batman’s most-feared foes, and this latex mask allows anywone to become the Clown Prince of Crime.  Featuring a design based on the character’s appearance in comics, the Joker Deluxe Latex Mask is certain to me th e most talked about costume of your next party
  • Price:  $54.99

 

THE JOKER: CANE COSTUME REPLICA

  • Complete your Joker costume this Halloween with this replica f the cane the Joker carries
  • Riddler cane and Penguin umbrella also available.
  • (STK470065) (8847/30831)
  • Prince:  $9.99

 

OTHER MERCHANDISE

MIXO DC KOOKY KANS

  • Combine the look and nostalgia of tin lunch boxes of the 1960’s and 1970’s along with the fun of your favorite action figures.  In short, these 8 1/2 inches tall tin treasures are a friendly reminder of the good old days and the innocencce and joy of beign a kid.  Choose from four of your favorite DC comics– Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, the Joker, Robin and Wonder Woman
  • Price:  $10.00

 

 BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE BRIAN BOLLAND JOKER

  •  On sale September 5, 2012
  • From Brian Bolland, the artist behind the definitive Joker tale BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE, comes the latest entry in the acclaimed BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE series.  Using this monochromatic tones with the synonymous with the line, this statue is a much-anticipated tribute to the Clown Prince of Crime
  • Statue measures 9in H x 4.75 in W x 6.25 in D
  • Price:  $ 79.99 (Allocations May Occur)

 

ARKHAM CITY ACTION FIGURES WAVE 3

  • On sale September 19, 2012
  • Based on the hit video game Arkham City
  • Prices varies depending on seller but range from $19.99 to $25.99

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Mar 302012
 

Hey Jokerholics,

There is some cute Joker merchandise coming to your local comic shops from Diamond’s PREVIEW Catalog:  Here is a quick list….have paper and pen ready…

BATMAN: ARKHAM UNHINGED #3

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  • Release date: June 13, 2012
  • Spinoff series from ARKHAM CITY game.  Originally presented on digital format, now all issues are being collected in printed form. Issue #3 from the series tells about Penguin and Joker’s gang war. Collects digital issues 7, 8, and 9
  • For Previews, see my posts on digital issues Arkham Unhinged # 8, Arkham Unhinged #9
  • Features art by Simon Coleby (Judge Dredd)
  • 32 pages, FC
  • Price:  $2.99

 

PLAYARTS ACTION FIGURES Wave 2: ARMORED BATMAN and HARLEY QUINN

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  • Release date: July 2012
  • Based on the action video game ARKHAM CITY
  • PlayArts Kai ARMORED BATMAN measures 9.5 inches tall
  • PlayArts Kai HARLEY QUINN measures 8.5 inches tall
  • Packaged in a window box
  • For more pictures see my post on PLAYARTS HARLEY QUINN
  • Suggested Price:  $59.99

 

DC CHESS FIGURING COLLECTION MAGAZINE SPECIAL #1:  BATMAN AND JOKER

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  • Release date:  June 2012
  • Made by Eaglemoss
  • Based on Frank Miller’s  BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS
  • Hand painted metallic resin resembles original comic book art
  • Comes with 20-page magazine that explores Frank Miller’s books
  • Price:  $38.00

 

KOTOBUKIYA:  BATMAN–HUNT THE DARK KNIGHT ARTFX STATUE

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  • Release date:  September, 2012
  • Based on Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS story by KOTOBUKIYA Studios
  • Intricately detailed to special attention to the Batman’s powerful musculature, the rumpled clothing of the evil clown, the furious expression on the dark hero’s face, and of course the Joker’s maniacal laughter.  Tries to resemble Frank Miller’s art.
  • Sculpted by Junnosuke Abe
  • Statue measures: about 12 inches tall (1/6 th scale)
  • See the 2012 Toy Fair post I wrote and another pic HERE
  • Price : $129.99

 

Christopher Nolan’s BATMAN:  THE ART AND MAKING OF A DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY

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  • Release date:  July, 2012
  • Tells the complete behind-the-scene story of BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
  • Based on in-depth interviews with Nolan, his co-writers, cast and crew.
  • Showcases lavish production art and previously unpublished photography.
  • 304 pages, 9 1/4in x 12 7/8in, Hardcover with Dust Jacket
  • Price:  $40.00

 

Batman Movies 2013 Calendar

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  • Release date:  June 2012
  • Wall Calendar
  • Probably will have some nice Ledger pics in here
  • Measures 9.5 x 14 inches
  • Price:  $16.99