BATMAN: THE ANIMATED TRIVIA
(by Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton)
This is one of my favourite sections, where I get to boggle the minds of all our readers! *EVIL LAUGH* This trivia is all animated-related in some form, and can deal with ANY aspect of the show or comics based on the show. Remember, answer the questions
WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE ANIMATED CONTINUITY. Now have fun - let's see how well you do! Answers are provided below.
Entitled: "ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS YOU NEVER WOULD HAVE CONCIEVED ASKING"
286. Which Bat-villain's first name (in their secret identity) is the same as one of the headlining actors that has appeared in one of the four mainstream Bat-films?
A: The Joker
B: The Ventriloquist/Scarface
C: The Scarecrow
D: Mr. Freeze
E: Killer Croc
287. Where was the first story featuring the team-up between Batman and Superman seen (according to date of their original release)?
A: "WORLD'S FINEST"
B: "THE BATMAN/SUPERMAN MOVIE"
C: Batman Adventures #25
D: Batman & Robin Adventures #25
E: "KNIGHT TIME"
288. In this first story of Batman and Superman's "partnership", what were the featured villains?
A: The Joker, Lex Luthor
B: Lex Luthor, Maxie Zeus
C: The Penguin, Brainiac
D: Ra's Al Ghul, Lex Luthor
E: Clayface, Parasite
289. What is the only episode in which one of the Riddler's riddles consisted of letters from newspapers and magazines cut and pasted on a piece of paper in lieu of writing with a pen?
A: "IF YOU'RE SO SMART, WHY AREN'T YOU RICH?"
B: "WHAT IS REALITY?"
C: "RIDDLER'S REFORM"
D: "TRIAL"
E: "JUDGEMENT DAY"
290. Before deciding upon the name "Harley Quinn", what was one of Dini's original names for his creation?
A: Mrs. Joker
B: The Jester
C: Columbine
D: The Klown Princess of KKKrime
E: She was never meant to be a big-time character, so she originally never had a name
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AND THESE ARE OUR FINAL ANSWERS (to the trivia)
Answer to #286: B
Answer to #287: C
Answer to #288: B
Answer to #289: D
Answer to #290: C
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LITTLE FACTS AND BLOOPERS
(by Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton)
Here is a section that just points out various little facts and bloopers that we have noticed while watching BTAS and STAS countless times. If you have anything to contribute, feel free to do so! Enjoy!
CONTRIBUTED BY STAFF:
Alas, we here at the newsletter were unable to spot any new little facts OR bloopers over the past week. For that, we apologize. Really.
CONTRIBUTED BY OTHERS:
(by "Christina Sarron")
1) In THE LAST RESORT, toward the end when Sean is holding the Boss of the Ranch over the ledge, Batman tells him it's his chance to be a hero and Sean replies that he only went along with "it" because he wanted a chance to kill the Ranch Boss. Go along with what?
Batman shouldn't know about going along with anything, Sean's deal was with Terry. I am sure they didn't want to imply that Sean knows who Terry is.
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MERCHANDISING: WHERE THE REAL BAT-CASH IS MADE
(by anyone who cares to contribute)
Come on, contribute! Someone! Please? :-)
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COMIC REVIEWS
(BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES by Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton)
(BATMAN BEYOND by Tim Wan)
(SUPERMAN ADVENTURES by Dick Grayson)
BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES
ISSUES: "Missed Connections" (#24)
WRITTEN BY: Scott Peterson
PENCILLED BY: Terry Levins
INKED BY: Terry Beatty
ISSUED: March 1, 2000 (cover date, May 2000)
RATING (out of 5): ***1/2
It seems like Peterson is finally getting a grasp on this title. When he started nine issues ago, he had a few stand-out issues, but they alternated with a number of very poor ones. Recently these said poor ones have been upgraded to "good", and occasional
great issue still remains. He's not the same as Templeton, but he's getting closer and closer. Either way, the title is still a great read.
I'm growing accustomed to Peterson's splash on page one - it's a great way to introduce the story. The story itself is very simple, but a good one. Robin and Nightwing are captured by an unknown individual while attempting to save a fellow Gothamite; even Killer Croc
gets trapped.
When Batman and Batgirl investigate, the story finally begins to take shape. Catwoman - a total surprise to me - shows up and gives us all the details. Her last meeting with Batman, way back in Issue #4 (great issue, too - go pick it up) resulted in a big change in her
relationship with him; she had become a lot darker, more violent, and even more distant from the object of her affections. Here, she tries to make ammends - by trapping Batman so he and she can have their long-overdue conversation. Of course, Catwoman doesn't get her wish, and of
course, she gets away; Batgirl's conversation with Batman on the final page is quite enlightening, though. Does Batman still have SOME feelings for her, deep down inside?
And that's not all! There are many other little things to notice in here. Levins and Beatty are a terrific team, as always...the shading used when Robin and Nightwing are trapped is terrific, the colours used during the bridge sequence were terrific, and Batman and
Catwoman's chase through Gotham was superb. Sure, the dialogue lacked during that sequence, making this issue a rather quick read, but I still really enjoyed it.
It's nice to see Dick dating other people now - it'd be interesting to see an issue dedicated to this, and how Barbara would react. I see that Batgirl's "scar" under her right eye (that I pointed out in my review of ) is still present, too. I
DID notice, however, that Catwoman's ghostly complexion was absent - she's gone back to having a nice peachy skin-tone now. But why the change? I also wish that Killer Croc got to do a bit more than just be brainless, tough, and mean - but hey, I'm not complaining. His inclusion was
kinda fun.
Overall, a great issue. I can't wait until the double-sized issue next month!
;-Y
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COMIC SCHEDULES & COVERING THE BASICS
This section gives a little bit more in-depth look into each monthly issue of BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES, BATMAN BEYOND, and SUPERMAN ADVENTURES. Below each comic listing is a link to the cover of that comic. TALK ABOUT SERVICE!
The price for any of these issues, unless otherwise posted, is $1.99 in the US and...grrrrr...a whopping $3.25 in Canada. (Both our editors and many subscribers are Canadian, hence the "grrr".)
If we are unsure of the exact date of when an issue is being released, just check out "DIRECT CURRENTS" at
http://www.dccomics.com for details.
FOLLOWING MONTH:
Synopsis: Everyone from the CIA and the FBI to the local Gotham mobs (Russian, Italian, Jamaican, Chinese) are in search of Kristov...and they're willing to kill to get it. Batman doesn't know what Kristov is, but he's not going to let anyone kill - or die - for it. Here is the cover:
Cover:
http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0002/22/
BatmanGothAdventCvr26.jpg
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #44
April 12th
Synopsis: Unavailable
Cover: Unavailable
FOLLWOING MONTH:
Synopsis: Unavailable
Cover: Unavailable
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