Hype: Gotham Girls in Previews!

[PDStorrie]

Hey folks,

Just a little heads up to remind you that the first issue of Gotham Girls is in this month's Previews catalog (along with a feature article with a bit more info than the solicitation). Here's what DC had to say:

Just a quick heads up to mention a couple projects of mine that are in the latest issue of Previews.

The first, from DC, is the first issue of my Gotham Girls mini-series, inspired by the webtoons at gothamgirls.com. As DC describes it:

Gotham Girls #1
Written by Paul Storrie;
Art by Jennifer Graves and J. Bone;
Cover by Shane Glines
In stores August 14th. The women of the hit WB Online webtoon burst into the animated DC Universe in an action-packed mini-series!
Unable to resist a golden opportunity to fun her beloved lion preserve, Catwoman heists a vial of a mysterious formula for a shady company -- only to discover she's actually working for Poison Ivy and mallet-weilding sidekick Harley Quinn. That sets off an every-villain-for-herself chase across Gotham's rooftops -- and attracts the attention of both Batgirl and officer Renee Montoya, who reluctantly team up to join in the fray!

FC, 32 pg. (1 of 5) $2.25

Oh, and for those of you who are interested in following my other work as well, I've got a six page story in the Captain America: Red, White and Blue anthology that's also in Previews now. I had the great good fortune to have my tale illustrated by the exceedingly talented David Lloyd (of V for Vendetta fame). It's a hardcover with a slew of topflight creators, including: Alex Ross, Paul Dini, David Lloyd, Darko Macan, Bruce Timm, Bruce Jones, Paul Pope, Mike Deodato, Jr., Evan Dorkin, Brian Stelfreeze, Peter Kuper, Mark Waid, Frank Quietly and more! Plus: classic reprints by Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko and Frank Miller!

As you may have guessed, I'm "and more!"

PDS

[finster]

I was hoping Previews would have a sample of interior art to tide me over 'til August.
Oh well.

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by finster
I was hoping Previews would have a sample of interior art to tide me over 'til August.
Oh well.

Finster,

I have an interior page from issue one, but I don't know how to go about posting it here.

Forum folks?

PDS

[finster]

Somebody please help the man!

[Green-Ghost]

You can post it at my Yahoo-Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BatmanDarkTomorrow/?yguid=86043615) .
It is a comic-videogame site,but I make a exception(because I want to see this picture :D ).
If you want so,you can open a new album there :)

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Green-Ghost
You can post it at my Yahoo-Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BatmanDarkTomorrow/?yguid=86043615) .
It is a comic-videogame site,but I make a exception(because I want to see this picture :D ).
If you want so,you can open a new album there :)

Thanks, but I think I've got it licked. Here's the page:

http://members.aol.com/pstorrie/images/gothamgirls.jpg

Please note: We're aware that the Batgirl costume shown is from BTAS and not TNBA / GG. Long (and unimportant) story on how it happened. Don't worry, it's been corrected for the book itself.

PDS

[Sugar Daddy]

I can't wait to get this.

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Sugar Daddy
I can't wait to get this.

Just a quick heads up to mention I tweaked my original message and the art is now above. I figure this should trigger the announcement that goes out to people that something new has been posted in the thread.

PDS

[Bird Boy]

preview page...mmmmm.. *drools like Homer*

Wow..just..wow. I tried sharpening the pic a bit (to make the text a bit clearer)--but, it didn't wanna cooperate..I can read it anyway.

But, back on topic--holy crap. I know after this series is over, we'll all be saying "Thank you, may I have another?" :bosko:

-BB

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Bird Boy
preview page...mmmmm.. *drools like Homer*


Aaaauuuuuuuuuuuggggg


Wow..just..wow. I tried sharpening the pic a bit (to make the text a bit clearer)--but, it didn't wanna cooperate..I can read it anyway.


Sorry, I was trying to make it clear but not too huge.


But, back on topic--holy crap. I know after this series is over, we'll all be saying "Thank you, may I have another?" :bosko:


Thanks, BB. I sure hope so.

PDS

[Sugar Daddy]

Looks awesome!

[Green-Ghost]

Can´t wait for this mini :)
Poison Ivy :D :p

[Salvor]

Originally posted by PDStorrie
http://members.aol.com/pstorrie/images/gg%20page%20colors.jpg
Looks good! Very dynamic poses, nice shading... excellent job. And the dialogue sounds promising as well so I can't wait! :)

[finster]

Jennifer Graves looks like she is going to be right there with Ronnie Del Carmen as my favorite interpreter of the Bat-Animated universe.

[PDStorrie]

SD,

Looks awesome!

Wish I could take some credit for that, but I'll have to be content with just agreeing completely!


GG,



Can´t wait for this mini :)
Poison Ivy :D :p



I have mentioned before how cool Jenn's version of Ivy is, right?

Salvor,


Looks good! Very dynamic poses, nice shading... excellent job. And the dialogue sounds promising as well so I can't wait! :)


Yes, yes...and yes!

With a big 'thanks!' at the end.

Finster


Jennifer Graves looks like she is going to be right there with Ronnie Del Carmen as my favorite interpreter of the Bat-Animated universe.


Jenn's doing some amazing work and I think that the more you see, the more you'll like it!

PDS

[DisneyBoy]

Thanks for posting that page, Paul! (talk about an aliteration!)

(Warning...art-critiquing ahead!)

I'm still unsure about the art....while the shot of Batgirl in the air is nice, the other panels...seem to bend the figures a tad to much for my tastes. This much referred to "Timm-style" was a blend of curves and angles in the right places. While Miss Graves has the curves down pat (nice hair, by the way), the angles aren't there, leaving the characters looking slightly cartoony. The "button nose" could be sharper, for one thing, but I'm not complaining. This could have been pencilled by Staton or Rousseau! (gasp!) :eek:

I really hope you don't mind my comments. Always remember that my critiques do not outweigh my appreciation of this series! Gotham Girls is a treat I will always thank you guys for, Paul - don't forget that!

P.S. Actually, Batgirl's outfit in the above pic is a mix of the two: The gloves and boots are TNBA (yellow) while the suit and cape are B:TAS (grey and blue) ;) Do I know my stuff or what?

P.P.S. Just a suggestion/question: Since the sky in TNBA is often a sort of hellish-red shade, will it be that way in the series...?

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by DisneyBoy
Thanks for posting that page, Paul! (talk about an aliteration!)

D'nada.


(Warning...art-critiquing ahead!)


Keep in mind, although I may sing the praises of the art, I am but your humble scribe.


I'm still unsure about the art....while the shot of Batgirl in the air is nice, the other panels...seem to bend the figures a tad to much for my tastes. This much referred to "Timm-style" was a blend of curves and angles in the right places. While Miss Graves has the curves down pat (nice hair, by the way), the angles aren't there, leaving the characters looking slightly cartoony. The "button nose" could be sharper, for one thing, but I'm not complaining. This could have been pencilled by Staton or Rousseau! (gasp!) :eek:


Hey, now! I'm really lovin' Jenn's work on this but I'll go on record as saying I would work with Craig Rousseau again, animated project or not, in a New York minute! I think Craig's stuff is top notch. Never had the pleasure of working with Joe, but you don't manage to create an enduring career like his without having something going for ya.

As to whether the angles you seek will appear -- guess you'll just have to check out the rest of the book!


I really hope you don't mind my comments. Always remember that my critiques do not outweigh my appreciation of this series! Gotham Girls is a treat I will always thank you guys for, Paul - don't forget that!


Nah, I don't mind commentary. In fact, I appreciate it. Means that you care about this stuff. Besides, I always get a chance to rebut.

Also, when all is said an done, what we say here doesn't matter as much as what appears on the page and how it is received by the general audience. We'll begin to know, in August, what the final verdict will be!


P.S. Actually, Batgirl's outfit in the above pic is a mix of the two: The gloves and boots are TNBA (yellow) while the suit and cape are B:TAS (grey and blue) ;) Do I know my stuff or what?


You do! (We're aware of that too, but I just didn't want to get into a whole long thing in my previous message. )


P.P.S. Just a suggestion/question: Since the sky in TNBA is often a sort of hellish-red shade, will it be that way in the series...?

Can't really say. Those sorts of decisions are made by the ever-talented Color Goddess Trish and She Who Must Be Obeyed Joan!

PDS

[DisneyBoy]

Always great to chat with you! Have a happy face: :)

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by DisneyBoy
Always great to chat with you! Have a happy face: :)

Likewise! :)

(So, you going through Ally withdrawl yet?)

PDS

[DisneyBoy]

I just pm-ed you. But to answer your question: :(

[Sugar Daddy]

The art looks awesome, as I said above, but can someone write what the text is on the pages above? I can't really see, I guess finals are messing with me..


Thanks

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Sugar Daddy
The art looks awesome, as I said above, but can someone write what the text is on the pages above? I can't really see, I guess finals are messing with me..


Thanks

I edited the previous message to have a higher res version, but here it is again. Text should be more readable this time.

http://members.aol.com/pstorrie/images/gothamgirls.jpg

PDS

[Sugar Daddy]

Originally posted by PDStorrie


I edited the previous message to have a higher res version, but here it is again. Text should be more readable this time.

PDS

Thanks

Looks great!

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Sugar Daddy


Thanks

Looks great!

My pleasure!

Thanks for the kind words.

PDS

[Sugar Daddy]

I have a question..

I know this is called Gotham Girls and focuses on Batgirl, Catwoman and the rest, but the reference to Batman in the sample page makes me wonder: will Batman, Nightwing, etc. make any appearance at all?

[DisneyBoy]

I think Paul would prefer to keep such things as surprises ;)

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Sugar Daddy
I have a question..

I know this is called Gotham Girls and focuses on Batgirl, Catwoman and the rest, but the reference to Batman in the sample page makes me wonder: will Batman, Nightwing, etc. make any appearance at all?

Let's see -- my previous response to this question was:

I can neither confirm or deny such WILD accusations!

Guess I could also borrow a page from Kurt Busiek's book and say, "Wait and see."

Hmmm. Tell you what, define "appearance" for me.

PDS

[Sugar Daddy]

Originally posted by PDStorrie
."

Hmmm. Tell you what, define "appearance" for me.

PDS

Hehe..weeeeellll, in this context, are Batman, Nightwing, etc. visible in the series, be it them, their shadow, or their voice?

[Alexander]

Wow Batgirl looks great there! Much beter then in the usual GA comics.
I don't really mind color differences in her costumes. My idea is that she has much more then one costume anyway.

[Batgirl Beyond]

Wow! Looks great! I can't wait! :)

[Bobby Boy 101]

WOW WOW WOW!

My 2 favorite girls on the first preview page, and my favorite on the cover! What more could you ask for?

Hmm, The style is nice and is a VERY VERY NICE change from Levin's Catwoman and Batgirl. Like Like Like. Also would prefer more angles, but not a big deal. would also prefer the red sky, but not a big deal.

I actually like that Batgirl costume better that old or new school costumes! o well, it'll look great no mater what they do to it!

one question: why does the baggest gal in Gotham look scared of Babs? I get that she stole something and has to get away, but c'mon baby, give Batty that beat-down!!!!!!!
Hopefully they'll each hold their own in whatever knock-down drag-out fight they have with eachother or others!

WHOOO!!!!! GOOOD JOB PAUL AND JEN AND EVERYBODY!!!!!!

u have my utmost kudos

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Bobby Boy 101
WOW WOW WOW!

My 2 favorite girls on the first preview page, and my favorite on the cover! What more could you ask for?

Hmm, The style is nice and is a VERY VERY NICE change from Levin's Catwoman and Batgirl. Like Like Like. Also would prefer more angles, but not a big deal. would also prefer the red sky, but not a big deal.

I actually like that Batgirl costume better that old or new school costumes! o well, it'll look great no mater what they do to it!

one question: why does the baggest gal in Gotham look scared of Babs? I get that she stole something and has to get away, but c'mon baby, give Batty that beat-down!!!!!!!
Hopefully they'll each hold their own in whatever knock-down drag-out fight they have with eachother or others!

WHOOO!!!!! GOOOD JOB PAUL AND JEN AND EVERYBODY!!!!!!

u have my utmost kudos

BB,

Thanks!

Glad you're likin'. As for Selina looking scared -- I'm thinking she looks more dismayed. Y'know, there's nothing worse than having your foe prove more resourceful than you planned!

(If she were SCARED, then her eyes would be wider and angled up towards her nose rather than up towards her temples. At least that's my opinion.)

PDS

[DisneyBoy]

(If she were SCARED, then her eyes would be wider and angled up towards her nose rather than up towards her temples. At least that's my opinion.)


:eek: ....look out folks....this guy knows about art! I'm impressed! Seems you really do know your "animated/Timm-style"!!! I really am glad that this project is in the hands of people who looked so extensively to the source material for inspiration. At least we know this project won't fall off track, and that is such a comfort! I'm counting down the days and holding my breath.... :D

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by DisneyBoy
(If she were SCARED, then her eyes would be wider and angled up towards her nose rather than up towards her temples. At least that's my opinion.)


:eek: ....look out folks....this guy knows about art! I'm impressed! Seems you really do know your "animated/Timm-style"!!! I really am glad that this project is in the hands of people who looked so extensively to the source material for inspiration. At least we know this project won't fall off track, and that is such a comfort! I'm counting down the days and holding my breath.... :D

Heh.

Well, I do draw a bit myself, just not on the professional level.

Keep counting the days, but you might want to refrain from holding your breath. August 14th is still a ways away.

As a substitute, feel free to chant, "Gotta have my Gotham Girls!"

PDS

[Bobby Boy 101]

Paul---

thanx for the clearup about CW's eyes--she just looks dismayed. I can go with that.

great great great job again, I must say

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Bobby Boy 101
Paul---

thanx for the clearup about CW's eyes--she just looks dismayed. I can go with that.

great great great job again, I must say

BB,

Exasperated, even! (I mean Catwoman, of course!)

Hope that everyone enjoys the series when it hits the shelves.

PDS

[Bobby Boy 101]

i dont know if I'll be able to wait until august 14th!!!!!!!!!

i already feel as if Im gonna die!!!!!

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Bobby Boy 101
i dont know if I'll be able to wait until august 14th!!!!!!!!!

Just hang in there. It'll be August before ya know it.

i already feel as if Im gonna die!!!!!

C'mon, now -- nobody's gotta have their Gotham Girls THAT much!

Just take some deep, cleansing breaths, enjoy some of the nifty stuff currently on the shelves and know that Gotham Girls is on the way.

PDS

[Sugar Daddy]

Paul--

About my question from before, about whether Batman, Nightwing, etc. are visible in the series, or you see their shadow, or hear their voice..can you answer that or no?

Thanks

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Sugar Daddy
Paul--

About my question from before, about whether Batman, Nightwing, etc. are visible in the series, or you see their shadow, or hear their voice..can you answer that or no?

Thanks

SB,

Sorry, I'm probably being a bit too cagey on that point. You can expect to see a bit of the Gotham Guys, but definitely nothing major.

I will go on record as saying you won't hear their voices.

After all, it's a comic! You'll just have to be content to read 'em. :)

PDS

[Sugar Daddy]

Originally posted by PDStorrie


I will go on record as saying you won't hear their voices.

After all, it's a comic! You'll just have to be content to read 'em. :)



Lol. Good point. I probably should have phrased my question a little differently. Looking forward to the series..

[Bobby Boy 101]

lol, that was funny , Paul! :D

As for me, I really don't care whether Batman, Nightwing, etc.. show up in the books, b/c I say that if its the girls' books, let it be! ;) but a cameo or a shadow or something would be aight

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Sugar Daddy


Lol. Good point. I probably should have phrased my question a little differently. Looking forward to the series..

Heh. Couldn't help myself on that.

Glad you're looking forward to the series. As the end of the month draws nigh and Diamond orders are due, make sure to remind your retailer, "Gotta have my Gotham Girls!"

PDS

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Bobby Boy 101
lol, that was funny , Paul! :D

I try my humble best. :)

As for me, I really don't care whether Batman, Nightwing, etc.. show up in the books, b/c I say that if its the girls' books, let it be! ;) but a cameo or a shadow or something would be aight

Then I think you will be satisfied.

PDS

[Bobby Boy 101]

o believe me, I am already satisfied with that page, and I cant imagine how much the entire series is gonna satisfy me.

cant wait to see my favorite girls having cat fights!!!!!

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Bobby Boy 101
o believe me, I am already satisfied with that page, and I cant imagine how much the entire series is gonna satisfy me.

cant wait to see my favorite girls having cat fights!!!!!

Just don't expect a lot of hair-pulling and slapping! ;)

PDS

[Bobby Boy 101]

lol, I sure hope not dude :D

[Green-Ghost]

Which skin color will Ivy have?
The white from the TV show or the normal from the web cartoon and the Gotham Adventures #53 August cover(I love this cover :D )


Last week I have order the 5 issues at my local comic shop :D .

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Green-Ghost
Which skin color will Ivy have?
The white from the TV show or the normal from the web cartoon and the Gotham Adventures #53 August cover(I love this cover :D )


Last week I have order the 5 issues at my local comic shop :D .

Y'know, I haven't seen any colored pages with Ivy in 'em. I'm guessing she'll look as she does in the webtoon in terms of color scheme. After all, it's her altered body chemistry that makes her look that way!

PDS

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Green-Ghost
Which skin color will Ivy have?
The white from the TV show or the normal from the web cartoon and the Gotham Adventures #53 August cover(I love this cover :D )


Last week I have order the 5 issues at my local comic shop :D .

Y'know, I managed to contradict myself there, didn't I?

In the show, her white complexion is due to her altered body chemistry. In the webtoons (and cover), she's got regular skin tones.

I'll fall back on the first thing I said, which is that she'll probably look the way she does in the webisodes.

PDS

[BLACKHEART]

I had hopes she would have green skin.

[Bobby Boy 101]

I was hoping for white.


I think everyhting should be like the cartoon

but hey, its not a crime to take a few liberties, right?

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Bobby Boy 101
I was hoping for white.

I think everyhting should be like the cartoon

but hey, its not a crime to take a few liberties, right?

Well, they aren't really liberties if we're trying to match the Gotham Girls webtoons, are they? That's the immediate source of inspiration for the series, after all.

PDS

[BLACKHEART]

New Adv Ivy looked too much like an elf for my tastes. She looks better on the webtoons. Maybe because I don't have to look at her shoes.

[Green-Ghost]

I love Ivy with every skin color :D
Green,normal or white.
But my favoriet is green :)

[James Harvey]

Here's a shameless plug for Paul. A new article written by him is up at www.comicworldnews.com

http://www.comicworldnews.com/sg020602.html

Read it and enjoy!

[PDStorrie]

Originally posted by Jim Harvey
Here's a shameless plug for Paul. A new article written by him is up at www.comicworldnews.com

http://www.comicworldnews.com/sg020602.html

Read it and enjoy!

Thanks, Jim.

Yup, I'm doing a monthly column at Comic World News, titled Storrie Time. If you like the one from this month, check the archived issues for the previous columns.

PDS