This Batman article contains spoilers.
Tim Burton’s original vision for Gotham City and the Dark Knight are returning to the forefront of the DC Universe in more ways than one this year. Not only is Michael Keaton back in the cape and cowl for The Flash movie, which is currently filming in the UK for a late 2022 release, but DC is also releasing a sequel comic to Batman ’89 this week. No, this isn’t Batman Returns but a brand new continuation of the Burtonverse from Batman ’89‘s original screenwriter Sam Hamm and artist Joe Quinones that “pulls on a number of threads left dangling” by Burton, all while recreating the singular look and feel of the movies, down to Keaton’s iconic Batsuit and Batmobile as well as all of the cool gadgets and Gothic architecture.
This six-issue miniseries is a big deal — not just for fans of the...
Tim Burton’s original vision for Gotham City and the Dark Knight are returning to the forefront of the DC Universe in more ways than one this year. Not only is Michael Keaton back in the cape and cowl for The Flash movie, which is currently filming in the UK for a late 2022 release, but DC is also releasing a sequel comic to Batman ’89 this week. No, this isn’t Batman Returns but a brand new continuation of the Burtonverse from Batman ’89‘s original screenwriter Sam Hamm and artist Joe Quinones that “pulls on a number of threads left dangling” by Burton, all while recreating the singular look and feel of the movies, down to Keaton’s iconic Batsuit and Batmobile as well as all of the cool gadgets and Gothic architecture.
This six-issue miniseries is a big deal — not just for fans of the...
- 8/10/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The Batman Burtonverse is coming back in a big way. Not only is Warner Bros. bringing back Michael Keaton as Batman in the upcoming Flash movie but DC Comics is set to publish a 6-issue limited series that explores what happened next after Tim Burton’s first Gotham City outing rolled credits.
Batman ’89 brings together the movie’s original screenwriter, Sam Hamm, with artist Joe Quinones, who has been tied to a revival of the Burtonverse in the comics for quite some time. Quinones previously pitched a similar miniseries to DC, at the time to be written by Kate Leth (Hellcat). While the idea was rejected, Quinones’ designs for a comic book sequel to Batman have received tons of praise from fans in the years since. It’s no surprise, then, that the idea stuck at DC, and that we’ll finally get to see Quinones’ take on the Burtonverse.
Batman ’89 brings together the movie’s original screenwriter, Sam Hamm, with artist Joe Quinones, who has been tied to a revival of the Burtonverse in the comics for quite some time. Quinones previously pitched a similar miniseries to DC, at the time to be written by Kate Leth (Hellcat). While the idea was rejected, Quinones’ designs for a comic book sequel to Batman have received tons of praise from fans in the years since. It’s no surprise, then, that the idea stuck at DC, and that we’ll finally get to see Quinones’ take on the Burtonverse.
- 5/26/2021
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
CW: Sexual harassment, grooming
This week saw a wave of sexual misconduct allegations against men of varying positions in the comic book industry. The first came from artist Aviva Artzy, followed up by artist and writer Kate Leth, with support from the wife of the late Darwyn Cooke, Marsha Cooke, and convention organizer Andrea Demonakos, accusing Cameron Stewart of grooming underage girls. Grooming is when an older person establishes a relationship with a usually underage one, with the intention of developing a sexual relationship in the future. As a result of this, Stewart, the one time Batgirl co-writer and Seaguy artist, was let go from a previously unannounced DC project and had a variant cover for Image’s Ice Cream Man canceled.
Later, former Dark Horse editor Brendan Wright was accused by former colleague Bekah Caden of an extended campaign of sexual harassment and stalking. Wright left Dark Horse in...
This week saw a wave of sexual misconduct allegations against men of varying positions in the comic book industry. The first came from artist Aviva Artzy, followed up by artist and writer Kate Leth, with support from the wife of the late Darwyn Cooke, Marsha Cooke, and convention organizer Andrea Demonakos, accusing Cameron Stewart of grooming underage girls. Grooming is when an older person establishes a relationship with a usually underage one, with the intention of developing a sexual relationship in the future. As a result of this, Stewart, the one time Batgirl co-writer and Seaguy artist, was let go from a previously unannounced DC project and had a variant cover for Image’s Ice Cream Man canceled.
Later, former Dark Horse editor Brendan Wright was accused by former colleague Bekah Caden of an extended campaign of sexual harassment and stalking. Wright left Dark Horse in...
- 6/23/2020
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
Kirsten Howard Jul 19, 2019
Sweet baby Jesus and the orphans, the Cats movie trailer is a thing of horror.
2019 has been quite the year for big-screen CG gambles. First, the internet had to process Will Smith's as the Genie in Disney's live-action Aladdin remake, then Sonic suddenly had human teeth. On top of all that, when the admittedly visually impressive The Lion King was subsequently released, fans of the original animated classic struggled to comprehend why. An existential crisis of CG tire fire proportions has been burning relentlessly online over the last six months, and last night, the backdraft hit.
The trailer for Universal's Cats - an adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about a series of cat people who slowly introduce themselves until one of them ascends to a higher plane with the hope of being reborn - dropped a day early in what can only...
Sweet baby Jesus and the orphans, the Cats movie trailer is a thing of horror.
2019 has been quite the year for big-screen CG gambles. First, the internet had to process Will Smith's as the Genie in Disney's live-action Aladdin remake, then Sonic suddenly had human teeth. On top of all that, when the admittedly visually impressive The Lion King was subsequently released, fans of the original animated classic struggled to comprehend why. An existential crisis of CG tire fire proportions has been burning relentlessly online over the last six months, and last night, the backdraft hit.
The trailer for Universal's Cats - an adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about a series of cat people who slowly introduce themselves until one of them ascends to a higher plane with the hope of being reborn - dropped a day early in what can only...
- 7/19/2019
- Den of Geek
Continuity is a bitch.
For example, how old is Patsy Walker? She first appeared as a teenager in 1944’s Miss America Magazine #2, which would make her an octogenarian in 2018. If we use her in-universe high school graduation date — 1964, after twenty years of high school — she’d still be in her early seventies.
Even the superhero version of Patsy should be in at least middle age, given that she was on the Defenders in the mid-’70s. Admittedly, she’s been dead at least once, which might have provided some rejuvenation — but, still, there’s no reason she should be running around like a crazy Millennial when she’s clearly Greatest Generation.
But Marvel Comics has a powerful interest in keeping Patsy Walker as a property they can exploit, and they know well that the Wednesday Crowd doesn’t buy comics about old ladies. [1] And there are creators with inexplicable fondness...
For example, how old is Patsy Walker? She first appeared as a teenager in 1944’s Miss America Magazine #2, which would make her an octogenarian in 2018. If we use her in-universe high school graduation date — 1964, after twenty years of high school — she’d still be in her early seventies.
Even the superhero version of Patsy should be in at least middle age, given that she was on the Defenders in the mid-’70s. Admittedly, she’s been dead at least once, which might have provided some rejuvenation — but, still, there’s no reason she should be running around like a crazy Millennial when she’s clearly Greatest Generation.
But Marvel Comics has a powerful interest in keeping Patsy Walker as a property they can exploit, and they know well that the Wednesday Crowd doesn’t buy comics about old ladies. [1] And there are creators with inexplicable fondness...
- 5/24/2018
- by Andrew Wheeler
- Comicmix.com
Today's Comics Corner, like every week, is packed with cool horror/sci-fi comics. Starting off this comic party is a look at two covers for 30 Days of Night #2. We also have a look at Doomsday Clock #3, plus a peek at Jughead vs. Betty in Jughead: The Hunger #3, the final issue of Judge Dredd: The Blessed Earth, Black Magick #10, The Hellblazer #18, Monstress #13, and preview pages from Regression #6 and Redneck #9.
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30 Days of Night #2: "The town of Barrow, Alaska is rocked by a brutal murder, but it’s only a precursor to the horrors to come… the reimagining of 30 Days of Night continues in an all-new and all-horrifying direction!
Available: January 2018
Diamond Code: NOV170541
Creators:
Steve Niles (Author) • Piotr Kowalski (Artist, Cover Artist) • Ben Templesmith (Cover Artist) • Brad Simpson (Colorist)
Imprint: Idw
Page Count: 32
Color: Fc
Categories: 30 Days of Night, 30 Days of Night: Ongoing (2017)
Tags: Ben Templesmith, Horror Comics, Piotr Kowalski,...
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30 Days of Night #2: "The town of Barrow, Alaska is rocked by a brutal murder, but it’s only a precursor to the horrors to come… the reimagining of 30 Days of Night continues in an all-new and all-horrifying direction!
Available: January 2018
Diamond Code: NOV170541
Creators:
Steve Niles (Author) • Piotr Kowalski (Artist, Cover Artist) • Ben Templesmith (Cover Artist) • Brad Simpson (Colorist)
Imprint: Idw
Page Count: 32
Color: Fc
Categories: 30 Days of Night, 30 Days of Night: Ongoing (2017)
Tags: Ben Templesmith, Horror Comics, Piotr Kowalski,...
- 1/24/2018
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Director: Marisa Stotter; Featuring: Karen Berger, Gail Simone, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Jenette Kahn, Becky Cloonan, Colleen Doran, Wendi Pini, Kate Leth, Raina Telgemeier, Marjorie Liu, Louise Simonson, Heidi MacDonald; Running time: 110 mins
The issues faced by women in comics are perennial but have been particularly visible in recent years - whether it is in terms of people speaking out about poor treatment, creators and fans saying appalling things or, on better days, representation and inclusion actually improving in the industry.
There's a whole lot to say on the matter, and today (December 9) director Marisa Stotter's documentary She Makes Comics has arrived to have its say.
The film has done a fantastic job of representing the new and old guard of comics, with interviewees including Jenette Kahn, Louise Simonson, Colleen Doran, Wendi Pini, Kate Leth, Becky Cloonan, Raina Telgemeier, Marjorie Liu, journalist Heidi MacDonald and many more.
Particularly spotlighted are...
The issues faced by women in comics are perennial but have been particularly visible in recent years - whether it is in terms of people speaking out about poor treatment, creators and fans saying appalling things or, on better days, representation and inclusion actually improving in the industry.
There's a whole lot to say on the matter, and today (December 9) director Marisa Stotter's documentary She Makes Comics has arrived to have its say.
The film has done a fantastic job of representing the new and old guard of comics, with interviewees including Jenette Kahn, Louise Simonson, Colleen Doran, Wendi Pini, Kate Leth, Becky Cloonan, Raina Telgemeier, Marjorie Liu, journalist Heidi MacDonald and many more.
Particularly spotlighted are...
- 12/9/2014
- Digital Spy
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