The second part of the animated adaptation of the beloved comic, The Long Halloween, arrives on Blu-Ray this week and it’s very worth picking up. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part 2 Directed By: Chris Palmer Written By: Tim Sheridan Starring: Jensen Ackles, Josh Duhamel, Naya Rivera Release Date: Digital available now, Blu-Ray on August 10, […]
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- 8/9/2021
- by Jordan Maison
- Cinelinx
Features the voices of: Jensen Ackles, Billy Burke, Josh Duhamel, Troy Baker, Naya Rivera, David Dastmalchian | Written by Tim Sheridan | Directed by Chris Palmer
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two picks up almost immediately after the teaser at the end of Part One. Bruce Wayne is under the spell of Poison Ivy and Batman nowhere to be found. At least until Catwoman intervenes.
But even as he’s recovering from three months under her influence other problems are plaguing a crime ravaged Gotham City. District Attorney Harvey Dent is being pushed to the edge by his job and the toll it’s taking on his marriage. And the continuing spree of The Holiday Killer has pushed Carmine Falcone to make some dangerous alliances with the likes of Poison Ivy and The Mad Hatter (John Dimaggio). That does not sit well with his daughter Sofia.
Returning director Chris Palmer (Superman: Man...
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two picks up almost immediately after the teaser at the end of Part One. Bruce Wayne is under the spell of Poison Ivy and Batman nowhere to be found. At least until Catwoman intervenes.
But even as he’s recovering from three months under her influence other problems are plaguing a crime ravaged Gotham City. District Attorney Harvey Dent is being pushed to the edge by his job and the toll it’s taking on his marriage. And the continuing spree of The Holiday Killer has pushed Carmine Falcone to make some dangerous alliances with the likes of Poison Ivy and The Mad Hatter (John Dimaggio). That does not sit well with his daughter Sofia.
Returning director Chris Palmer (Superman: Man...
- 8/6/2021
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
For this writer, it has been really cool to see actor David Dastmalchian’s career take off ever since we saw him portray one of Joker’s henchmen in The Dark Knight. Since then, he’s appeared in the Ant-Man films and several of Denis Villeneuve’s previous projects (Prisoners and Blade Runner 2049), he’s co-starred in several television series, and genre fans should recognize Dastmalchian from his work in films like Sushi Girl and The Belko Experiment. David even thrilled horror fans everywhere with his portrayal of Dr. Fearless, his vampiric host of the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, earlier this year. And as if all of that wasn’t enough, Dastmalchian is celebrating his latest role in The Suicide Squad as well as his vocal work in both parts of Batman: The Long Halloween and Villeneuve’s upcoming Dune adaptation as well.
Daily Dead recently had the opportunity to...
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- 8/4/2021
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two is the unmissable DC animation, following up the story of Part One, based on the classic comic, and you could win a copy on Blu-Ray!
Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two continues as the Holiday Killer is still at large and, with Bruce Wayne under the spell of the venomous Poison Ivy, Batman is nowhere to be found. Liberated by an unlikely ally, Bruce quickly uncovers the real culprit: Poison Ivy’s employer Carmine Falcone. The Roman, his ranks decimated by Holiday and his business spinning out of control, has been forced to bring on less desirable partners – Gotham City’s rogues’ gallery. In the meantime, Harvey Dent is confronting battles on two fronts: attempting to end the mob war while also dealing with a strained marriage. And, after an...
Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two continues as the Holiday Killer is still at large and, with Bruce Wayne under the spell of the venomous Poison Ivy, Batman is nowhere to be found. Liberated by an unlikely ally, Bruce quickly uncovers the real culprit: Poison Ivy’s employer Carmine Falcone. The Roman, his ranks decimated by Holiday and his business spinning out of control, has been forced to bring on less desirable partners – Gotham City’s rogues’ gallery. In the meantime, Harvey Dent is confronting battles on two fronts: attempting to end the mob war while also dealing with a strained marriage. And, after an...
- 8/3/2021
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sofia Falcone comes to her father’s aide in Gotham City, but Carmine Falcone already has new, unlikely partners to escalate his plans in an all-new clip from Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting July 27, and on Blu-ray beginning August 10.
A new Falcone arrives in Gotham City as Sofia Falcone, daughter of mob boss Carmine “the Roman” Falcone, comes to her father’s aide – only to discover Carmine is recruiting a new breed of criminal to help with his plan. Laila Berzins (Genshin Impact) and Titus Welliver (Bosch) voice Sofia and Carmine, respectively. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the all-new feature-length Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two arrives on Digital starting July 27, 2021, and Blu-ray on August 10, 2021.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital starting July 27, and on Blu-ray beginning August 10.
A new Falcone arrives in Gotham City as Sofia Falcone, daughter of mob boss Carmine “the Roman” Falcone, comes to her father’s aide – only to discover Carmine is recruiting a new breed of criminal to help with his plan. Laila Berzins (Genshin Impact) and Titus Welliver (Bosch) voice Sofia and Carmine, respectively. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the all-new feature-length Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two arrives on Digital starting July 27, 2021, and Blu-ray on August 10, 2021.
- 7/15/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
(Superhero Bits is a collection of stories, updates, and videos about anything and everything inspired by the comics of Marvel, DC, and more. For comic book movies, TV shows, merchandise, events, and whatever catches our eye, this is the place to find anything that falls through the cracks.) In this edition of Superhero Bits: Lea […]
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- 7/9/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
DC Announces Batman: The Long Halloween Special, Available 10/12: "A quarter-century has passed since the release of the Eisner Award-winning Batman: The Long Halloween from the creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. On October 12, 2021, Loeb and Sale return to continue their story and show that some secrets never stay buried in Batman: The Long Halloween Special.
"Twenty-five years ago, Tim Sale and I set out to tell a mystery tale of how Gotham City went from crime to freaks,” said Jeph Loeb. “The result was Batman: The Long Halloween. We're thrilled to be back at DC revisiting some of our favorite characters all the while revealing that you may not know the whole story..."
Join the team for the return of the Batman Halloween specials and a mystery that could destroy Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Two-Face, and…well, that would be telling, wouldn’t it?
Batman: The...
"Twenty-five years ago, Tim Sale and I set out to tell a mystery tale of how Gotham City went from crime to freaks,” said Jeph Loeb. “The result was Batman: The Long Halloween. We're thrilled to be back at DC revisiting some of our favorite characters all the while revealing that you may not know the whole story..."
Join the team for the return of the Batman Halloween specials and a mystery that could destroy Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Two-Face, and…well, that would be telling, wouldn’t it?
Batman: The...
- 7/8/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Here’s Kev with a video review of Batman: The Long Halloween Pt. 1, which is out now on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital from DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Also check out our written review right here.
It’s a dark time in Gotham City. Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, the city is rife with crime and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror…and body bags. Batman, Lieutenant Gordon and D.A. Harvey Dent race against the calendar as it advances toward the next ill-fated holiday. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins a twisted chain of events that will forever change the Dark Knight.
Directed by Chris Palmer, Batman: The Long Halloween Pt. 1 features the voices of Jensen Ackles, Billy Burke, Josh Duhamel,...
It’s a dark time in Gotham City. Held hostage by the powerful Falcone crime family, the city is rife with crime and corruption. Adding to the chaos is the mysterious Holiday killer, who has been targeting the underworld and leaving a trail of terror…and body bags. Batman, Lieutenant Gordon and D.A. Harvey Dent race against the calendar as it advances toward the next ill-fated holiday. Based on the critically acclaimed graphic novel, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One begins a twisted chain of events that will forever change the Dark Knight.
Directed by Chris Palmer, Batman: The Long Halloween Pt. 1 features the voices of Jensen Ackles, Billy Burke, Josh Duhamel,...
- 6/29/2021
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Among the many suspects with motive and opportunity to be the Holiday Killer is Alberto Falcone, the calculating son of mob boss Carmine “The Roman” Falcone. Jack Quaid provides the voice of Alberto.
The suspects nearly outnumber the victims of the Holiday Killer – and it’s up to Batman, Police Captain James Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent to decipher the clues and find the true criminal mastermind in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One.
Warner Animation recently released four new images of the various potential murderers from Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital and Blu-ray on June 22, 2021.
The crimefighters are forced to enlist the help of a criminal – Calendar Man – to help understand the clues and discover the identity of the Holiday Killer in Batman: The Long Halloween,...
The suspects nearly outnumber the victims of the Holiday Killer – and it’s up to Batman, Police Captain James Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent to decipher the clues and find the true criminal mastermind in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One.
Warner Animation recently released four new images of the various potential murderers from Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC, the feature-length animated Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on Digital and Blu-ray on June 22, 2021.
The crimefighters are forced to enlist the help of a criminal – Calendar Man – to help understand the clues and discover the identity of the Holiday Killer in Batman: The Long Halloween,...
- 5/28/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Welcome to the latest installment of Trailer Park, our semi-regular look at the latest trailers to hit the interwebs. This edition features a gaggle of trailers for forthcoming movies, including The Lockdown Hauntings, The Boys From County Hell, Daughter of the Wolf, Great White, Pipeline and more!
The Lockdown Hauntings
During a global lockdown the streets are empty, free from activity of humans, it is not just nature that takes advantage of this unprecedented time. Spirits are free to roam, some with evil intent and one, a notorious serial killer, is back from the dead. Can the paranormal experts and detectives piece together how to prevent more young women, isolated and alone during lockdown, from becoming another victim of The Lockdown Hauntings?
The Lockdown Hauntings will be released on 3rd May on digital platforms.
Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1
Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale,...
The Lockdown Hauntings
During a global lockdown the streets are empty, free from activity of humans, it is not just nature that takes advantage of this unprecedented time. Spirits are free to roam, some with evil intent and one, a notorious serial killer, is back from the dead. Can the paranormal experts and detectives piece together how to prevent more young women, isolated and alone during lockdown, from becoming another victim of The Lockdown Hauntings?
The Lockdown Hauntings will be released on 3rd May on digital platforms.
Batman: The Long Halloween Part 1
Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale,...
- 4/23/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
“The Boys” star Jack Quaid has been cast in another high-profile Amazon Prime Video series, the anthology “Solos,” TheWrap has learned exclusively.
Quaid — who stars as good guy Hughie Campbell on the streaming service’s hit superhero series, which is currently in production on its third season — has joined the cast of “Solos” in a mysterious role, lending his voice to a character who will appear in one of the show’s seven episodes.
Additional details about Quaid’s role and the plot of the new installment are being kept under wraps, much like everything else having to do with “Solos.” The character-driven show also stars Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens and Constance Wu.
Created by David Weil, the seven-part anthology series “explores the strange, beautiful, heart-breaking, hilarious, wondrous truths of what it means to be human,” per Amazon. “The series...
Quaid — who stars as good guy Hughie Campbell on the streaming service’s hit superhero series, which is currently in production on its third season — has joined the cast of “Solos” in a mysterious role, lending his voice to a character who will appear in one of the show’s seven episodes.
Additional details about Quaid’s role and the plot of the new installment are being kept under wraps, much like everything else having to do with “Solos.” The character-driven show also stars Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Helen Mirren, Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie, Dan Stevens and Constance Wu.
Created by David Weil, the seven-part anthology series “explores the strange, beautiful, heart-breaking, hilarious, wondrous truths of what it means to be human,” per Amazon. “The series...
- 4/20/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
DC Comics' "The Long Halloween" is now a full-length animated feature, starring Jensen Ackles, Naya Rivera, Josh Duhamel, Billy Burke, Titus Welliver, David Dastmalchian, Troy Baker, Amy Landecker, Julie Nathanson, Jack Quaid, Fred Tatasciore, Alastair Duncan, Frances Callier, Greg Chun, Gary Leroi Gray and Jim Pirri, available as a digital release June 22, 2021:
"...Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, 'Batman: The Long Halloween', Part One begins as a brutal murder on Halloween prompts Gotham’s young vigilante, the 'Batman', to form a pact with the city’s only two uncorrupt lawmen 'Police Captain James Gordan' and 'District Attorney Harvey Dent' in order to take down 'The Roman', head of the notorious and powerful 'Falcone Crime Family'. But when more deaths occur on 'Thanksgiving' and 'Christmas', it becomes clear that, instead of ordinary gang violence, they’re also dealing with a killer – the identity of whom,...
"...Inspired by the iconic mid-1990s DC story from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, 'Batman: The Long Halloween', Part One begins as a brutal murder on Halloween prompts Gotham’s young vigilante, the 'Batman', to form a pact with the city’s only two uncorrupt lawmen 'Police Captain James Gordan' and 'District Attorney Harvey Dent' in order to take down 'The Roman', head of the notorious and powerful 'Falcone Crime Family'. But when more deaths occur on 'Thanksgiving' and 'Christmas', it becomes clear that, instead of ordinary gang violence, they’re also dealing with a killer – the identity of whom,...
- 4/12/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Burbank, CA – Atrocious serial killings on holidays in Gotham send The World’s Greatest Detective into action – confronting both organized crime and a mysterious murderer – in Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One, the next entry in the popular series of the DC Universe Movies. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the feature-length animated film – which will be accompanied by the latest DC Showcase animated short, The Losers – is set for release on Digital and Blu-ray on June 22, 2021.
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on Blu-ray (USA $29.98 Srp; Canada $39.99 Srp) as well as on Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack at a later date in 2022 as a combined presentation of the film with Batman: The Long Halloween,...
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on Blu-ray (USA $29.98 Srp; Canada $39.99 Srp) as well as on Digital. The Blu-ray features a Blu-ray disc with the film in hi-definition and a digital version of the movie. Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack at a later date in 2022 as a combined presentation of the film with Batman: The Long Halloween,...
- 4/8/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
The first part in the upcoming animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween is launching this Summer, and our first look has arrived! The Long Halloween is one of the most popular Batman comic stories around, and a personal favorite of mine as well. As such, I’ve very much been looking forward to DC Animation’s […]
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- 4/8/2021
- by Jordan Maison
- Cinelinx
Want to see the first trailer for DC Comics’ animated Batman: The Long Halloween movie? How many views did the new Black Widow trailer get in 24 hours? What is Wyatt Russell‘s favorite meme about John Walker? What Fantastic Four comic has gone up in value thanks to Loki? What new evidence has surfaced that […]
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- 4/7/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
What is believed to be Naya Rivera‘s final role has been revealed. The late actress will voice the character Selina Kyle in the animated movie Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One. Rivera tragically died last summer while boating on Lake Piru in California with her four-year-old son on July 8. She went missing under the […]
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- 4/2/2021
- by Sarah Huffman
- Uinterview
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One has set its voice cast and fans of Supernatural are bound to be happy with who is leading the way as Batman. Jensen Ackles will be providing the voice of the Caped Crusader in Warner Bros. Animation's adaptation of the popular and beloved comic. Jensen is no stranger to DC Comics and Gotham as he also voiced Red Hood in 2010's…...
- 4/1/2021
- by Gaius Bolling
- JoBlo.com
Who is among the voice cast for Batman: The Long Halloween? How much does it cost to stay in Tony Stark‘s cabin from Avengers: Endgame? Who is the next speedster coming to The Flash this season? Has Invincible already been renewed for a second season? How long is this week’s episode of The Falcon and […]
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- 4/1/2021
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Late “Glee” star Naya Rivera is voicing the role of Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) in the upcoming animated DC movie “Batman: The Long Halloween,” based on the hit graphic novel. Rivera finished recording her role before she passed away last July.
“Supernatural” veteran Jensen Ackles is voicing Bruce Wayne/Batman in the animated film. Ackles previously voiced Jason Todd aka the Red Hood in 2010’s “Batman: Under the Red Hood.” The animated film is due to be released this spring.
“Batman: The Long Halloween” was written by Jeph Loeb with art by Time Sale and ran for 13 issues in the Batman books from 1996-97. The story centered on Batman, early in his crime-fighting career, and a killer known as Holiday who terrorized Gotham City and struck once a month. The story went on to inspire Christopher Nolan, who drew heavily from the story in his “Dark Knight” trilogy. Matt Reeves...
“Supernatural” veteran Jensen Ackles is voicing Bruce Wayne/Batman in the animated film. Ackles previously voiced Jason Todd aka the Red Hood in 2010’s “Batman: Under the Red Hood.” The animated film is due to be released this spring.
“Batman: The Long Halloween” was written by Jeph Loeb with art by Time Sale and ran for 13 issues in the Batman books from 1996-97. The story centered on Batman, early in his crime-fighting career, and a killer known as Holiday who terrorized Gotham City and struck once a month. The story went on to inspire Christopher Nolan, who drew heavily from the story in his “Dark Knight” trilogy. Matt Reeves...
- 3/31/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
A time-honored Batman tale is coming to the screen with the animated Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One. Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles leads the cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne after previously voicing Jason Todd/Red Hood in 2010’s Batman: Under the Red Hood.
Among the ensemble voice cast is Naya Rivera, the late Glee star who died in July. Rivera completed her voice work as Catwoman/Selina Kyle for The Long Halloween, which will be a two-part project, with Part One expected to bow this spring or summer.
Other stars include Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian ...
Among the ensemble voice cast is Naya Rivera, the late Glee star who died in July. Rivera completed her voice work as Catwoman/Selina Kyle for The Long Halloween, which will be a two-part project, with Part One expected to bow this spring or summer.
Other stars include Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian ...
- 3/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
A time-honored Batman tale is coming to the screen with the animated Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One. Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles leads the cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne after previously voicing Jason Todd/Red Hood in 2010’s Batman: Under the Red Hood.
Among the ensemble voice cast is Naya Rivera, the late Glee star who died in July. Rivera completed her voice work as Catwoman/Selina Kyle for The Long Halloween, which will be a two-part project, with Part One expected to bow this spring or summer.
Other stars include Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian ...
Among the ensemble voice cast is Naya Rivera, the late Glee star who died in July. Rivera completed her voice work as Catwoman/Selina Kyle for The Long Halloween, which will be a two-part project, with Part One expected to bow this spring or summer.
Other stars include Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian ...
- 3/31/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sneak Peek more new footage from "Gotham" Season 4, based on DC Comics' "Batman: The Long Halloween", focusing on the characters 'James Gordon' and 'Bruce Wayne' aka 'Batman', debuting September 21, 2017 on Fox:
"Batman: The Long Halloween" is a 13-issue comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale, published in 1996 and 1997, set during Batman's early days of crime fighting.
"In 'The Long Halloween' a killer named 'Holiday, who murders people on holidays, one each month, is investigated by 'District Attorney Harvey Dent' and 'Captain James Gordon'.
"'Batman' races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month, while attempting to stop the crime war between two of Gotham's most powerful families, 'Maroni' and 'Falcone'.
"The story also reintroduces the villain 'Calendar Man', who knows the true identity of the Holiday killer and gives Batman...
"Batman: The Long Halloween" is a 13-issue comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb and illustrated by Tim Sale, published in 1996 and 1997, set during Batman's early days of crime fighting.
"In 'The Long Halloween' a killer named 'Holiday, who murders people on holidays, one each month, is investigated by 'District Attorney Harvey Dent' and 'Captain James Gordon'.
"'Batman' races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month, while attempting to stop the crime war between two of Gotham's most powerful families, 'Maroni' and 'Falcone'.
"The story also reintroduces the villain 'Calendar Man', who knows the true identity of the Holiday killer and gives Batman...
- 9/6/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Knowing that Gotham is already set to mine the seemingly infinite well that is the Batman mythos even further by adding the likes of Professor Pyg to its roster this season, it comes as no surprise that other characters originating in the comics will be appearing as well. And while the focus of today’s conversation may not ring a bell with the average Joe, the more avid lovers of the source material among you will probably know who we’re talking about.
Not long ago, it was revealed that none other than Crystal Reed had been cast in the role of Sofia Falcone, a character featured in Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s masterworks, Batman: The Long Halloween and Dark Victory. And having already established that the former will serve as heavy inspiration for the first half of season 4, it seems only natural that she be included.
Interestingly enough,...
Not long ago, it was revealed that none other than Crystal Reed had been cast in the role of Sofia Falcone, a character featured in Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s masterworks, Batman: The Long Halloween and Dark Victory. And having already established that the former will serve as heavy inspiration for the first half of season 4, it seems only natural that she be included.
Interestingly enough,...
- 8/16/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
For a group of con men and a descendant of Van Helsing, robbing Dracula's castle could be the score they need to be set for life, but things get complicated when vampires stand in their way of a big payday in Stephan Franck's graphic novel series Silver. With Dark Planet Comics launching a Kickstarter campaign for Silver Volume 3, we had the chance to catch up with Franck for our latest Q&A feature to discuss the influences of Bram Stoker's Dracula on his work, what readers can expect to see in Volume 3, and much more.
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us today, Stephan. When and how did you first come up with the idea for Silver?
Stephan Franck: It’s my pleasure, thank you for having me. Two of my greatest fascinations in story have always been vampires and conmen, and this notion...
Thanks for taking the time to answer some questions for us today, Stephan. When and how did you first come up with the idea for Silver?
Stephan Franck: It’s my pleasure, thank you for having me. Two of my greatest fascinations in story have always been vampires and conmen, and this notion...
- 7/11/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Welcome back to another week of the good/bad featuring Gotham. Will this week have more good now that it seems Cobblepot will be recruiting some of the Gotham's Rouges Gallery, or will we get another story line to add to the mix? Read on to find out:
Photo Courtesy of Fox.
Good: The Rouges Gallery -- I've always enjoyed when a number of enemies team-up for a common goal. Whether it was in the comics, or even Batman 66, team-ups are always awesome. I am glad they brought Mr. Freeze back into the scene. I thought that the Victor Fries story line was another that fell victim to being rushed, so I am glad that he has been brought back. Firefly is returning as well, so that will leave her, Penguin, Ivy, and Freeze going against The Riddler. I also like the fact that they keep using the term...
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Good: The Rouges Gallery -- I've always enjoyed when a number of enemies team-up for a common goal. Whether it was in the comics, or even Batman 66, team-ups are always awesome. I am glad they brought Mr. Freeze back into the scene. I thought that the Victor Fries story line was another that fell victim to being rushed, so I am glad that he has been brought back. Firefly is returning as well, so that will leave her, Penguin, Ivy, and Freeze going against The Riddler. I also like the fact that they keep using the term...
- 5/9/2017
- by Mark Cook
- LRMonline.com
Written by Jeph Loeb | Art by Tim Sale | Colorist Gregory Wright | Published by DC Comics
Synopis: Taking place during Batman’s early days of crime fighting, this new edition of the classic mystery tells the story of a mysterious killer who murders his prey only on holidays. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month. A mystery that has the reader continually guessing the identity of the killer, this story also ties into the events that transform Harvey Dent into Batman’s deadly enemy, Two-Face.
My Background:
Some may stop reading right now but I have not read a lot of Batman comics. I have read nearly all of Sndyer’s run along with everything Rebirth, but some of his most iconic stories I have yet to fully read in their entirety.
Synopis: Taking place during Batman’s early days of crime fighting, this new edition of the classic mystery tells the story of a mysterious killer who murders his prey only on holidays. Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month. A mystery that has the reader continually guessing the identity of the killer, this story also ties into the events that transform Harvey Dent into Batman’s deadly enemy, Two-Face.
My Background:
Some may stop reading right now but I have not read a lot of Batman comics. I have read nearly all of Sndyer’s run along with everything Rebirth, but some of his most iconic stories I have yet to fully read in their entirety.
- 5/2/2017
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
While Warner Bros. circulating surveys in order to gauge interest in which DC Comics properties they should adapt to animated films in the future is nothing new, they certainly are exciting to ponder over whenever they leak. And thanks to Film Buff Online, we have much to geek out over today, especially if you’re a fan of either Watchmen or Batman.
I guess we’ll talk about Watchmen first since nothing has been heard on that front outside of comics in quite some time. According to the report, such an adaptation could be the first in a series of animated movies, although we’re guessing such a thing would be contingent on the success of the first. Immediately, my mind shifts toward the various Before Watchmen miniseries that DC released several years ago, each of which could be mined for a string of flicks, but as the screenshot of...
I guess we’ll talk about Watchmen first since nothing has been heard on that front outside of comics in quite some time. According to the report, such an adaptation could be the first in a series of animated movies, although we’re guessing such a thing would be contingent on the success of the first. Immediately, my mind shifts toward the various Before Watchmen miniseries that DC released several years ago, each of which could be mined for a string of flicks, but as the screenshot of...
- 4/13/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Photo Courtesy of Fox.
Gordon – The episode opens with Carmine Falcone having dinner with Mario and Lee, discussing the Barnes situation as the conversation turns toward if there is a cure for the Tetch blood. Lee informs him that fits of rage and strength are all that have been seen and that there is not yet a cure. As they are leaving, the car the group was going to leave in explodes! Gordon arrives at the scene and Carmine tells him that he has one day to figure out who was behind the explosion before he takes matters into his own hands. As Gordon and Harvey are searching for the suspect who blew up the car they find that Carmine isn’t the target, but Mario is! Bruce comes to suspect that Mario is involved in the same type of business his father was in. Carmine denies the accusation. Mario...
Gordon – The episode opens with Carmine Falcone having dinner with Mario and Lee, discussing the Barnes situation as the conversation turns toward if there is a cure for the Tetch blood. Lee informs him that fits of rage and strength are all that have been seen and that there is not yet a cure. As they are leaving, the car the group was going to leave in explodes! Gordon arrives at the scene and Carmine tells him that he has one day to figure out who was behind the explosion before he takes matters into his own hands. As Gordon and Harvey are searching for the suspect who blew up the car they find that Carmine isn’t the target, but Mario is! Bruce comes to suspect that Mario is involved in the same type of business his father was in. Carmine denies the accusation. Mario...
- 11/22/2016
- by Mark Cook
- LRMonline.com
Minor Spoilers: The Top 6 Characters “Gotham” Should Introduce in Season 3
Author – Mark Cook
I am going to preface by saying that there are minor “Gotham: Season 2” Spoilers in case any readers have not had the chance to watch it yet.
If you are a fan of Batman’s Rogues Gallery, then “Gotham: Season 2”, was an enjoyable experience. Executive Producer Danny Cannon, and Creator Bruno Heller, introduced the audience to characters including, Mr. Freeze, Firefly, Hugo Strange, Azrael, and continued to develop The Riddler, and Penguin. There were even nods to Basil Karlo and Waylon Jones. While the creators have mixed staying true to the source material with some characters and creating their own backgrounds for others, they have done a wonderful job in giving life to numerous characters who would more than likely not make it to the big-screen, while providing further development to the well-known villains.
At the conclusion of Season 2, Hugo Strange is arrested, Penguin is working towards reestablishing himself, Nygma is still in Arkham, Fish Mooney and the rest of the Indian Hill “creations” are on the loose, and The Court of Owls are seemingly going to take matters into their own hands. With the focus of Season 3 possibly involving the reemergence of Fish and The Court of Owls, I have put together a list of the top 6 characters “Gotham” should introduce next season:
6. Harvey Dent / Two-Face
I know, Harvey Dent is already in “Gotham”. Nicholas D'Agosto does an excellent job portraying a young Harvey Dent. I would like to see the writers give him more screen time, possibly displaying subtle details to Harvey’s “other” side. The character is still years away from actually becoming Two-Face, but by providing D’Agosto with more screen time, he could help Bruce, Alfred, Lucius, and Gordon tackle The Court of Owls. During this time, seeing Harvey have moments of anger would be great foreshadowing for D’Agosto’s upstanding depiction of the character.
5. Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter
Dr. Jervis Tetch was first introduced in Batman #49 in 1948. Also known as the Mad Hatter, he is a character who can be easily overlooked, but could also offer an interesting story arc, whether it was simply one episode, or as a reoccurring character. The Court of Owls could hire the doctor in order to create mind-controlling devices for any major figure who could possibly thwart their takeover. Focusing on Hatter’s obsessive, and psychotic, characteristics could help ground his character in the world of “Gotham”.
4. Julian Day – The Calendar Man
Julian Day’s initial appearance was in Detective Comics #259 in September, 1958. Day can also be seen as a subordinate character, but could create an interesting, long-term story to follow. The Calendar Man is known for playing an important role in Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s beloved Batman: The Long Halloween series. Adapting the aspects of The Calendar Man striking on holidays could be a great nod to Loeb and Sale’s series as well as create an intriguing, long-term dynamic for fans to follow. Possibly having Day strike around actual holidays corresponding with when the shows air could create some anticipation as well.
3. Roman Sionis – Black Mask
The next three individuals on the list could provide interesting antagonists for a developing Bruce Wayne character. Roman Sionis’ father, Richard, was portrayed in Season 1 - Episode 8, “The Mask”, played by Todd Stashwick. Bringing Roman into the fold would be interesting seeing as he always had a hatred for Bruce Wayne prior to his hatred for Batman. He also loses his legacy in the comics, which could play off of Episode 8 with the outcome of his father. He could be portrayed as a vengeful character trying to fill his father’s role while blaming Bruce all the while.
2. Alberto Falcone
Alberto was another major character used in Loeb and Sale’s, Batman: The Long Halloween. Even if there is a little age difference between Bruce and Alberto, “Gotham” has shown that such details don’t hold them back from their ultimate vision. Alberto’s inclusion could be used in different ways. The writers could use him as a “friend” of Bruce’s who eventually takes a different path. They could also use him as a young Falcone wanting to carry on the family name, or start his own path due to being the “outcast” of the family, as seen in The Long Halloween. This could shift some of the focus back to the “freaks vs. mafia” type conflict depicted in some of the comics. A smaller sub-plot they could use would be Selina’s eventual realization that she is connected / related to the Falcone family.
1. Tommy Elliot – Hush
Season 1 - Episode 8, “The Mask”, also contained a brief appearance from Bruce’s childhood friend, Tommy Elliot at Anders Preparatory Academy. During the episode, Tommy is seen somewhat bullying Bruce concerning the death of his parents. Alfred drives Bruce to Tommy’s house, where Bruce subsequently beats Tommy up, honoring the Wayne Family. Season 3 could come back to the relationship, possibly making them friends due to Tommy apologizing. This could later lead to a unique plot twist by fueling Tommy’s eventual hatred for the Wayne family, and his change to Hush.
Do you agree with the characters on the list? Is there anyone left off? Leave your thoughts in the comments section. Thanks for reading!
Author – Mark Cook
I am going to preface by saying that there are minor “Gotham: Season 2” Spoilers in case any readers have not had the chance to watch it yet.
If you are a fan of Batman’s Rogues Gallery, then “Gotham: Season 2”, was an enjoyable experience. Executive Producer Danny Cannon, and Creator Bruno Heller, introduced the audience to characters including, Mr. Freeze, Firefly, Hugo Strange, Azrael, and continued to develop The Riddler, and Penguin. There were even nods to Basil Karlo and Waylon Jones. While the creators have mixed staying true to the source material with some characters and creating their own backgrounds for others, they have done a wonderful job in giving life to numerous characters who would more than likely not make it to the big-screen, while providing further development to the well-known villains.
At the conclusion of Season 2, Hugo Strange is arrested, Penguin is working towards reestablishing himself, Nygma is still in Arkham, Fish Mooney and the rest of the Indian Hill “creations” are on the loose, and The Court of Owls are seemingly going to take matters into their own hands. With the focus of Season 3 possibly involving the reemergence of Fish and The Court of Owls, I have put together a list of the top 6 characters “Gotham” should introduce next season:
6. Harvey Dent / Two-Face
I know, Harvey Dent is already in “Gotham”. Nicholas D'Agosto does an excellent job portraying a young Harvey Dent. I would like to see the writers give him more screen time, possibly displaying subtle details to Harvey’s “other” side. The character is still years away from actually becoming Two-Face, but by providing D’Agosto with more screen time, he could help Bruce, Alfred, Lucius, and Gordon tackle The Court of Owls. During this time, seeing Harvey have moments of anger would be great foreshadowing for D’Agosto’s upstanding depiction of the character.
5. Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter
Dr. Jervis Tetch was first introduced in Batman #49 in 1948. Also known as the Mad Hatter, he is a character who can be easily overlooked, but could also offer an interesting story arc, whether it was simply one episode, or as a reoccurring character. The Court of Owls could hire the doctor in order to create mind-controlling devices for any major figure who could possibly thwart their takeover. Focusing on Hatter’s obsessive, and psychotic, characteristics could help ground his character in the world of “Gotham”.
4. Julian Day – The Calendar Man
Julian Day’s initial appearance was in Detective Comics #259 in September, 1958. Day can also be seen as a subordinate character, but could create an interesting, long-term story to follow. The Calendar Man is known for playing an important role in Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s beloved Batman: The Long Halloween series. Adapting the aspects of The Calendar Man striking on holidays could be a great nod to Loeb and Sale’s series as well as create an intriguing, long-term dynamic for fans to follow. Possibly having Day strike around actual holidays corresponding with when the shows air could create some anticipation as well.
3. Roman Sionis – Black Mask
The next three individuals on the list could provide interesting antagonists for a developing Bruce Wayne character. Roman Sionis’ father, Richard, was portrayed in Season 1 - Episode 8, “The Mask”, played by Todd Stashwick. Bringing Roman into the fold would be interesting seeing as he always had a hatred for Bruce Wayne prior to his hatred for Batman. He also loses his legacy in the comics, which could play off of Episode 8 with the outcome of his father. He could be portrayed as a vengeful character trying to fill his father’s role while blaming Bruce all the while.
2. Alberto Falcone
Alberto was another major character used in Loeb and Sale’s, Batman: The Long Halloween. Even if there is a little age difference between Bruce and Alberto, “Gotham” has shown that such details don’t hold them back from their ultimate vision. Alberto’s inclusion could be used in different ways. The writers could use him as a “friend” of Bruce’s who eventually takes a different path. They could also use him as a young Falcone wanting to carry on the family name, or start his own path due to being the “outcast” of the family, as seen in The Long Halloween. This could shift some of the focus back to the “freaks vs. mafia” type conflict depicted in some of the comics. A smaller sub-plot they could use would be Selina’s eventual realization that she is connected / related to the Falcone family.
1. Tommy Elliot – Hush
Season 1 - Episode 8, “The Mask”, also contained a brief appearance from Bruce’s childhood friend, Tommy Elliot at Anders Preparatory Academy. During the episode, Tommy is seen somewhat bullying Bruce concerning the death of his parents. Alfred drives Bruce to Tommy’s house, where Bruce subsequently beats Tommy up, honoring the Wayne Family. Season 3 could come back to the relationship, possibly making them friends due to Tommy apologizing. This could later lead to a unique plot twist by fueling Tommy’s eventual hatred for the Wayne family, and his change to Hush.
Do you agree with the characters on the list? Is there anyone left off? Leave your thoughts in the comments section. Thanks for reading!
- 6/14/2016
- by Mark Cook
- LRMonline.com
DC Entertainment today announced that the next chapter in Frank Miller’s heralded Dark Knight storyline, The Dark Knight III: The Master Race (Dkiii) will be available tomorrow, November 25, in comic shops and online retailers everywhere. This eight-issue limited series is the sequel to the 1986 classic The Dark Knight Returns and the follow up to The Dark Knight Strikes Again, published in 2001.
Reviewed by IGN.com as “A masterful return” and NY Daily News as “vital reading,” this newest installment comes to life courtesy of an all-star lineup of creative talent: Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Joker, Batman, Wonder Woman) joins Miller as co-writer, Andy Kubert (Action Comics, Batman, Detective Comics) provides art, along with Frank Miller’s longtime inking partner Klaus Janson (Superman, The Dark Knight Returns), reuniting with Frank for the first time in 30 years.
Dark Knight III: The Master Race explores Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in unusual roles...
Reviewed by IGN.com as “A masterful return” and NY Daily News as “vital reading,” this newest installment comes to life courtesy of an all-star lineup of creative talent: Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Joker, Batman, Wonder Woman) joins Miller as co-writer, Andy Kubert (Action Comics, Batman, Detective Comics) provides art, along with Frank Miller’s longtime inking partner Klaus Janson (Superman, The Dark Knight Returns), reuniting with Frank for the first time in 30 years.
Dark Knight III: The Master Race explores Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in unusual roles...
- 11/24/2015
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Batman: The Long Halloween #1-13 (1996-97)
Written by Jeph Loeb
Penciled by Tim Sale
Inked by Tim Sale
Colored by Gregory Wright
Published by DC Comics
Not only does Batman boast one of the greatest rogues’ galleries in all of comics, his villains have become so iconic that his rogues’ gallery rivals that of Andrew Jackson’s, Axl Rose’s, and that of the 1978 New York Yankees. The villains that torment the Dark Knight are so impressive that any one of them can carry a compelling story by themselves. However, something as monumental as the heavy hitters like Joker, Catwoman, Penguin, and eventually Two-Face all coming together during the events of The Long Halloween is only a small part of that story’s overall success. There are so many things that make The Long Halloween the seminal Batman story that it becomes impossible to try and isolate one specific facet...
Written by Jeph Loeb
Penciled by Tim Sale
Inked by Tim Sale
Colored by Gregory Wright
Published by DC Comics
Not only does Batman boast one of the greatest rogues’ galleries in all of comics, his villains have become so iconic that his rogues’ gallery rivals that of Andrew Jackson’s, Axl Rose’s, and that of the 1978 New York Yankees. The villains that torment the Dark Knight are so impressive that any one of them can carry a compelling story by themselves. However, something as monumental as the heavy hitters like Joker, Catwoman, Penguin, and eventually Two-Face all coming together during the events of The Long Halloween is only a small part of that story’s overall success. There are so many things that make The Long Halloween the seminal Batman story that it becomes impossible to try and isolate one specific facet...
- 7/28/2015
- by Andrew Doscas
- SoundOnSight
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