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! (Mwuhahaha!) 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.
This is just more potpurri for ya'll. Enjoy!
476. Which of the following villains has yet to have his/her
animated origin shown in an episode?
A: Ra's Al Ghul
B: The Joker
C: Harley Quinn
D: The Penguin
E: Catwoman
477. Which of the following characters has not had a
"LOST YEARS" tale written about him or her (by "LOST YEARS", I mean a
story explaining any changes in their character between the "old style" and
"new style" designs).
A: Nightwing
B: The Scarecrow
C: Catwoman
D: Batgirl
E: The Penguin
A: ...has a father nicknamed "shifty"
B: ...knew Jason Todd in high school
C: ...once had a run-in with Ra's Al Ghul
D: ...has never had a rematch with Two-Face
E: ...is under 12 years old
A: ...shares the same blood-relation with Commissioner Gordon
that she does in the comics
B: ...was once voiced by Melissa Joan Hart
C: ...is still haunted by the Scarecrow in her old age
D: ...had a fling with both Bruce and Dick
E: ...donated blood to the bloodbank to save Nora Fries
A: ...has appeared in more than one story
B: ...has appeared in an episode which also featured the voice of Barry Bostwick
C: ...is over the age of 30
D: ...dyes her hair according to each season
E: ...once worked on a movie with Matt Hagen
A: ...once blew up the Janus Movie Theatre
B: ...did pyrotechnics on a movie featuring Matt Hagen
C: ...has an ex-girlfriend named Cassandra
D: ...lost an Arkham Asylum duel to Mr. Freeze
E: ...is well known for his barbequeing talents
A: ...should really be spelled "Edward Nigma"
B: ...has been referred to as "Eddie Questionmarks" before
C: ...currently wears a toupe
D: ...is voiced by Mark Hamill
E: ...is a raging lunatic
A: ...met Superman twice
B: ...has yet to appear in the pages of BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES
C: ...has bled onscreen
D: ...has appeared in more BTAS/STAS/BEYOND episodes than Talia
E: ...all of the above
A: ...weighs less than Bane
B: ...is a private detective
C: ...has appeared in more than one BTAS episode set around the Christmas season
D: ...dislikes Two-Face extra much because he is damaging the "goodness" of
their shared first
name
E: ...was forced to play football by his dad in his youth (though this scene was delted
from the episode "P.O.V.")
A: ...once took on Ace of the Royal Flush Gang
B: ...has been referred to as both "Scooby" and "Snoopy"
C: ...is a great dane
D: ...all of the above
E: ...none of the above
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AND THESE ARE OUR FINAL ANSWERS (to the trivia)
Answer to #476: D
Answer to #477: B, E
Answer to #478: A, D
Answer to #479: C, D
Answer to #480: B, C
Answer to #481: A
Answer to #482: B
Answer to #483: E
Answer to #484: A, C, E
Answer to #485: D
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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, STAS and BEYOND countless times. If
you have anything to contribute, feel free to do so! Enjoy!
CONTRIBUTED BY STAFF:
1) You know how Robin is kidnapped by the Joker in the flashback sequence of "RETURN
OF THE JOKER"? Apparently he was missing for "three agonizing weeks".
OK, but as Alfred mentioned in the BTAS episode GROWING PAINS, Batman kept a tracking
device in his belt. Now, it IS possible Batman got rid of the tracking device to being
with or the Joker found it and discarded it, but I dunno...(in the scenes where Robin's on
the electrocution table you can't see his belt, so maybe...)
2) Also, did you notice the big Joker playing card hang from
the ceiling of the Joker's "house" at Arkham in the flashback? That's probably
the same one that can later be seen in the Batcave all throughout the BATMAN BEYOND TV
series.
CONTRIBUTED BY OTHERS:
(by "Jonathan Weisberg")
1) In "Animal Act" when Batman and Nightwing are attacked by the mind-controlled
circus performers, the sword swallower pulls a big sword out of his throat. Cute,
but illogical. What does he do, just keep sharp metallic objects in his throat for good
luck? Anyway, as the sword is coming out, there is a loud metal-against-metal
"sheathing" sound effect. He's pulling the sword out of his throat!
Shouldn't that sound indicate that he just cut himself open? Maybe he's got more
swords inside.
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MERCHANDISING: WHERE THE REAL BAT-CASH IS MADE
(by anyone???)
Anyone? Hellooooo? Olly olly ox 'n' free?
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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
ISSUE: "When in Rome" (#34)
WRITTEN BY: Scott Peterson
PENCILS: Tim Levins
INKS: Terry Beatty
ISSUED: January 3, 2001 (Cover date Apr 2001)
RATING: ***1/2 (out of 5 stars)
Though I've never been a huge fan of Maxie Zeus, I've always
found that his stories in the animated continuity have provided a fun, light-heaerted
counterpoint to the darker stories on the series. But, just because they're fun,
that doesn't mean they are STUPID stories, either. Hardly. This was a
perfectly written tale with cute puns and an original criminal plot that kept me going
from cover to cover.
Maxie Zeus is definately the modern-day reincarnation of good
ol' King Tut from the 1960's series. He's absolutely insane, believing himself to be
an ancient diety and, therefore, being invincible to anything us lowly mortals can throw
at him. The idea of his gimmicky identity being threatened by a Roman-themed
amusement park being built in Gotham was a great touch; only something this silly, this
trivial would upset a god like Zeus.
Speaking of the god motif, I loved the panels and the pacing
where one of Zeus' kidnapped lackeys confronts him about his reasons for recreating a
ROMAN civilization since he's a GREEK god. I was thinking the same thing; I was very
happy that Peterson didn't overlook this potential blooper but, instead, addressed it head
on. (Then again, the Roman gods were direct rip-offs of the Greek originals, so I
guess that this would work either way...)
The art was terrific as always; Levins and Beatty repeatedly
outdo themselves. I also loved the little things Peterson throws into the issue, like Dick
and Tim fighting in the Batcave, Zeus being his cheesy self, playing the violin as his
civilization crumbles (sadly, this fits into his character!), and Dick playing solitaire
on the Batcomputer while Zeus remains at large - obviously, this case isn't of that high
priority. That was great humour between the lines -
erm, panels.
Another terrific issue! I can't wait for more!
;-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 and BATMAN BEYOND. 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 (or higher) 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 BEYOND #17
January 31st
Snyopsis: A former classmate comes back looking for revenge after being brushed off by
Dana. But Batman Terry McGinnis won't let one hair of Dana's head be harmed, even if it
means being swamped by rats.
Cover: http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0010/17/BB17.jpg
FOLLOWING MONTH:
February 28th
Written by Hilary Bader, art by Craig Rousseau and Rob Leigh, cover by Brian
Stelfreeze.With the Stalker's help, Blight returns to terrorize Future Gotham.
Cover: http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0011/14/BB18.jpg
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