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.
"NAME THAT EPISODE!"
(I leave a clue, you figure out what episode it's from. Simple enough? Great! Enjoy!)
351. The first time (in order of debt date) that Harvey Dent is seen.
Answer: _____________
352. The episode in the Mr. Freeze saga that follows SUB-ZERO.
Answer: _____________
353. Batman in Malaysia.
Answer: _____________
354. The Joker borrows the Mad Hatter's technology.
Answer: _____________
355. Heather Locklear provides a voice.
Answer: _____________
356. The last new episode from BTAS to debut.
Answer: _____________
357. Rupert Thorne appears in PART ONE, but not PART TWO. Name the episode.
Answer: _____________
358. Somehow, 101 cents brought Batman to think of Police Headquarters.
Answer: _____________
359. Salvatore's only appearance, aside from MASK OF THE PHANTASM.
Answer: _____________
360. Wormwood is a character in this episode.
Answer: _____________
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AND THESE ARE OUR FINAL ANSWERS (to the trivia)
Answer to #351: ON LEATHER WINGS
Answer to #352: COLD COMFORT
Answer to #353: THE DEMON'S QUEST (Pt. 1)
Answer to #354: MAKE 'EM LAUGH
Answer to #355: PROPHECY OF DOOM
Answer to #356: MAD LOVE
Answer to #357: SHADOW OF THE BAT (Pt. 2)
Answer to #358: WHAT IS REALITY?
Answer to #359: BEWARE THE CREEPER
Answer to #360: THE CAPE AND COWL CONSPIRACY
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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:
1) Look carefully at the scenes of THE CAT AND THE CLAW (Pt. 1) where Catwoman is crawling through the air ducts. Just how big ARE these ducts? At one point they look like they're about three feet high, and at another time it's just an inch above Catwoman's head as she's
crawling through; which is it?
CONTRIBUTED BY OTHERS:
Rien.
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MERCHANDISING: WHERE THE REAL BAT-CASH IS MADE
(by anyone who wishes to contribute)
Come on...contribute...come ONNNN....
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COMIC REVIEWS
(BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES by Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton)
(BATMAN BEYOND by Tim "TWO-FACE" Leighton)
(SUPERMAN ADVENTURES by Dick Grayson)
BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES
ISSUES: "Notes" (#28)
WRITTEN BY: Scott Peterson
PENCILLED BY: Tim Levins
INKED BY: Terry Beatty
ISSUED: July 5, 2000 (Cover date, Sept 2000)
RATING (out of 5): ****
The Riddler returns! Boo-yah! That's twice in 18 months in this series; it makes me wonder how Templeton and Peterson can write intricate, inventive Riddler stories so easily while the animated series writers haven't been able to since 1994. That said,
I was doubly pleased that this issue involved him.
The art, as usual, was superb. It was a lot more colourful than usual, in this issue - but the Riddler is a colourful guy. The fact that he is squatting in one of the Joker's hideouts just added to the colourful theme. My favourite panel has got to be
the top of page 4, with Batman and Robin on the waterfront. A close second is where Batman manages to escape the Riddler's trap on Page 7 - soaked to the bone with a gruff look on his face. Levins and Beatty ROCK.
I loved the story, too. The musical theme was an interesting touch - especially the fact that the musician was sending other riddles of his own. Was it just me, or was Batman's mind a little bit off in this issue? I mean, we know he's a really smart guy and
all, but I find it ironic that the Riddler believes he is "the only man that can come close to matching [his] intellect"; Batman did virtually nothing in this issue. As always, it's Robin or Nightwing that figure out most of the riddles; it's been the case in nearly every Riddler
story in animated history that I can remember. Maybe it's a kid thing. I dunno. It's just cute to see those "lesser than Batman" one-up him at nearly every turn in this issue.
I loved this issue. It was fabulous! If the animated series ever starts up production again, I'd love to see both GOTHAM ADVENTURES Riddler stories - both Ty's and Scott's - adapted onto the screen. They're that good!
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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.
BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #29
August 2nd
Synopsis: Batman has been poisoned mysteriously and has only six hours to live, and it's up to Robin to figure out exactly how and why this has happened. The search for an antidote leads the Boy Wonder to Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, but will these baddest of bad girls come to his aid?
Cover:
http://www.dccomics.com/directcurrents/comics/
Aug2/covers/down/dBMGACv29.jpg
FOLLOWING MONTH: .
Synopsis: The villain formerly known as Terminal has been cured of his evil persona, but his
former gang of Jokerz will stop at nothing to turn him back to his criminal self. Can Batman
keep him on the straight and narrow?
Cover: Unavailable
SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #48
???
Synopsis: Unavailable
Cover: Unavailable
FOLLWOING MONTH:
Synopsis: Unavailable
Cover: Unavailable
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