OTHER COMICS
-The Comic Continuum now has the March solicitations for DC, uncluding the
BATMAN and SUPERMAN titles, as well as alot of cover pics! To check 'em out,
use this link:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/9912/14/index.htm
-At the Comic Book Resources BATMAN message board, there's a post up with
Rucka's comments toward ENDGAME:3 and the Epilogue. To check it out, follow
the URL...
http://www.comicbookresources.com/
boards/articles.cgi?artid=4538&board=2
-Want to know more about Metropolis's Urban Renewal? Check out this
ANOTHERUNIVWERSE.COM Superman article:
http://www.anotheruniverse.com/comics/
features/superman2k121799.html
-Along with THE BANNER, new villains next year will include Whisper D'Aire
('TEC) and Samsara (GOTHAM KNIGHTS).
-The Huntress is a major player in issues #63 and 64 of AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE
BAT.
-Man-Bat returns in ROBIN #76.
-Alex Toth (inspiration behind BTAS) will be providing the cover to the
BATMAN: BLACK & WHITE softcover slated for a March release.
-Paul Ryan (Fantastic Four, GREEN LANTERN) will be one of the regular
alternating artists on
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS. Paul Ryan is slated to alternate with NML's Dale
Eaglesham.
-REALWORDS: BATMAN will hit the shelves in March, followed by REALWORLDS:
SUPERMAN, REALWORLDS: WONDER WOMAN, REALWORDS: JLA. The REALWORLDS projects
take DCU Super-hero and throws them into 'real-life' surroundings and
situations.
-The Joker and Harley take action against Lex Luthor in ACTION COMICS #765.
-Remember that SUPERMAN/BUGS BUNNY 4 issue crossover slated for summer of
1999? Yeah, well there was some difficulty but it's back on track for a May
2000 release.
MOVIES
-BRUCE WAYNE: The Television Show? Sources have told the Comics Continuum that
WB is interesting in doing a pilot about Bruce when he is 18 and training
around the world. For more on this somewhat bizarre (but cool) news, go to
this link:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/9911/30/index.htm
-It seems that the proposed live-action BRUCE WAYNE show has a writer. The
writer slated for the series is THE IRON GIANT screenwriter Tim McCanlies.
This show looks ever more possible that it could actually happen, and sooner
then expected as well! For the latest news update (Thursday) go to this link:
http://www.anotheruniverse.com/buzz/index.asp?x_date=12/2/99#7274
Here's another link with some info:
http://www.aint-it-cool-news.com/display.cgi?id=4806
(Thanks to THX1138 for supplying that!)
-Fans of the new animated TV hit will not want to miss this cutting-edge
collection, which includes the premier movie Rebirth and four exciting bonus
episodes, Golem, The Winning Edge, Dead Man’s Hand and Meltdown. The
collection is armed with futuristic Bat-technology, dazzling effects and a
youthful Bat attitude! This is on DVD. Due out December 21.
TOYS, BOOKS, AND OTHER MERCHANDISE
-A review of the NO MAN'S LAND novelization by Greg Rucka has hit Psycomic and
the novel looks great! Read the review yourself:
http://www.psycomic.com/articles/current/sjnomansland_19991211.shtml
-With anticipation of the novel BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND being released in
January, DC Comics online has given NML it's own section. It includes
information on both the hardcover novel, and the Youger Readers version, as
well as excerpts. Follow the URL given:
http://www.dccomics.com/features/nmlbk/nmlbk.htm
-In January, Burger King & Batman Beyond will team up for four weeks of
action figures and kids meals. Once BK is done with Pokemon toys, they will
start a four month promotional Batman Beyond Kids' Meal pack. These will
include all-new action figures made spefically for the fast food franchise.
Go to
http://www.burgerking.com for
details.
-The SUPERMAN video game for Playstation will be out in the first quarter of
2000.
-The first issue of the Sega Dreamcast magazine says a Batman Beyond video
game is due out in 2000.
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THE ROAD THROUGH NO MAN'S LAND
(by Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton)
Yes, I know this isn't really an animated topic,
but I thought, hey, it's Batman's 60th anniversary, and this is the big event
that celebrates it, so I should have a section dedicated to this year-long
crossover. Besides, so far it's been excellent in every issue. We have this
section split up into two parts - the first saying what has already happened,
the second previewing what's to come. Enjoy!
UP UNTIL NOW...
JANUARY - APRIL: For synopses of what happened in the first four months
of NO MAN'S LAND, go see Issues #26 and #27 of "Batman: The Animated
Newsletter". Follow this link:
http://www.toonzone.net/wbc/newsletters/btan
JULY: For synopses of the many things that
happened in the month that all of the other major players in Gotham broke back
into the city, see of "Batman: The Animated
Newsletter".
Follow this link:
http://www.toonzone.net/wbc/newsletters/btan
NOVEMBER: For synopses of the issues
dealing with the wrapping of of many important tales and the revelation of the
mysterious benefactor, see of "Batman: The Animated
Newsletter". Follow this link:
http://www.toonzone.net/wbc/newsletters/btan
DECEMBER: Helicopters fly into Gotham on November
29 - day 333 of NML - bringing the bare necessities and joy for the
forthcoming Christmas season. LexCorp, Wayne Enterprises, Star Labs, and
the US Government come together (some grudgingly) to rebuild Gotham.
Gordon is reinstated as Police Commissioner; Montoya is given a promotion by
Essen with regards to her dealings with Two-Face; Bullock and Hardback are
joined by a number of volunteers to police Gotham City, with more coming by
the New Year. Petit grows even more barbaric; Huntress remains in his
camp just to keep him in check. Batman hunts for the Joker, and goes to
Penguin, Ivy, Ventriloquist, and Two-Face for answers; no one lends him a
hand. On Christmas Eve, when all the "good guys" (the cops,
the Bat-squad, and Leslie) are having Christmas dinner, Petit's camp is
attacked by the Joker. He finally makes his move.
Installment #2. Billy Petit is dead. The Joker draws him out
of his lair, offing many of Petit's own men; Petit kills Foley (who's like his
right-hand-man) and is then shot by the Joker. The Joker is attacking the
stronghold to kidnap the children inside; Huntress stands in the way, and the
Joker shoots her once, twice, and thrice. To be continued.
That's 75 issues of NML so far. For a complete
list, e-mail us.
WHAT'S TO COME...
-December: Batman and all his allies unleash a no-holds-barred war on the
Joker, the final fight to reclaim No Man's Land.
-ONE OF THE MAJOR HEROES WILL DIE BEFORE "NO MAN'S LAND" ENDS. (This
is in Detective Comics #741). TWO OTHER "NAMED" CHARACTERS WILL ALSO
BE KILLED.
-See below for more.
AS FOR THE OTHER HEROES:
-Azrael faces off against the Joker AGAIN in AZRAEL #61 - guest-starring
Batgirl.
-Tim Drake's father breaks into NML to retrieve his son from the ghastly
warzone - in December.
AND AS FOR THE REMAINING VILLAINS...
-Lex Luthor, the mysterious benefactor, continues his scheme to rebuild Gotham
in his image; he and Mercy will be around throughout "Endgame".
-Catwoman faces Mercy Graves in December.
-During Gotham's Christmas season, just as NML draws to a close, the Joker
returns to once and for all destroy Gotham and all of its citizens.
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FEATURED BAT-SITE FOR THIS ISSUE
*MASSIVE WORLD'S FINEST WEBSITE UPDATE*
There have been alot of changes at BATMAN,
SUPEREMAN, & BEYOND: THE WORDS FINEST. For one thing, it is now frames
capable and non-frames capable. Expect two unenhanced versions of the site to
go up soon as well, seeing how the site is graphic based and heavy. There have
been a lot of new additions:
A new COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION Chat Room
(URL at the site)
The additions of reviews, sounds, more news links,
misc. links, & much more!
Plus a tonne of more updates, which can be viewed
in the ALL-NEW Updates section. The biggest update is the combination of
BATMAN: THE ANIMATED HOMEPAGE and WORLD'S FINEST. The site is much bigger and
has alot more variety then before. This site has almost everything for a
BATAMN/SUPERMAN/BEYOND, or even a comic or animation fan. There have been new
updates almost daily so check back often!
http://welcome.to/worldsfinest
Note: The Christmas Chat on Dec. 23rd @8pm (ET)
and the New Year's Chat on Dec. 31st @ 8pm will be held in the BATMAN/SUPERMAN
chat room of WORLD'S FINEST! Don't be late!
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