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Here you will find our rambalings on all area's of Batman, interviews and speical features!

JL: CRISIS ON TWO EARTHS REVIEW

We review Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths.

BATMAN OF ZUR-EN-ARRH

We take a look at the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh from Batman #113.

GREG RUCKA INTERVIEW

Gotham Knights Online - Interview with Greg Rucka.

BTS: MUSIC MEISTER

A behind the scenens look at The Music Meister.

REVIEW: SB: PE

We review Superman / Batman: Public Enemies.

J.H. WILLIAMS III INTERVIEW

Gotham Knights Online - Interview with J.H. Wiilams III

REVIEW - BATMAN: AA

We review the most eagarly anticipated game this year!

BATMAN CRIME JAZZ

Composers talk crime jazz for Batman

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JH WILLIAMS III!!!

Posted by Cory Friday 4 September 2009

Knight has got a exclusive interview with Detective Comics artist JH Williams III.


Enjoy!

1) How long is your run on Detective Comics?

The plan is for me to do 12 or so issues. These probably won't be consecutive, we may need another artist to step in for a few issues.

2) Was it easy drawing Batwoman, or an experiance where you needed to keep drawing untill you got the right figure?
No, I didn't find it problematic to draw her at all. She has enough unique characteristics that make it a simple thing to figure out. Body language though, is always a bit tricky no matter what character you are drawing. Because you want to make sure things look right or as right as you can make them. Sometimes drawings come out beautiful with very little effort, other times, drawings come out not so good no matter how much you try to work it out. Being an artist, you have good days and bad days.

3) What are you planning to do after your run on Detective Comics?
I'm not sure at the moment. There are lot of possibilities and opportunities, but I need to figure out what the right thing for me will be. I have some ideas but not sure where I want to focus my energy. I've got awhile yet on Batwoman, so I have plenty of time to think about it.

4) After Elegy is Detective Comics going to tie into other series such as Azrael, Batgirl, and Batman?
We're not likely to do that sort of thing anytime soon. Our second arc will focus on Batwoman's origins. The thing of it is that the plan for my 12 twelve issues is to comprise an overall larger story arc to be told even though it has 3 arcs. These feed into each other to form a greater whole.

5) Is Greg planning something big for Batwoman or is he just going to keep focusing on her origin?
I'm not sure I understand your question. We are telling the story of Batwoman and all that means for the character. Beyond that, I don't see anything else that matters. It's her story, no one else needs to be in it.

6) How was it like teaming up with somebody like Greg Rucka?
Greg is a great partner in this venture. I feel like he and I make a good team. Our perspectives seem to mesh well and I think that shows on the page. And I hope to work with him on other things beyond Batwoman.

7) Is the Question co-feature supposed to tie-into Detective Comics. If it does would you be planning to do the artwork?
At this point I don't think there are plans for the two stories to cross. If they do so at some time down the road, that will likely be after my commitments.

8) Is Greg planning to introduce new characters. If so are you having a good time designing them?
There may be some new characters showing up later, don't know for sure yet. But we really need to worry about focusing on what we've already come up with. There is a lot of story to be told with the cast we've already got. So there isn't any real designing to speak of beyond what people will be seeing in the upcoming issues that have already been completed.

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This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. 4th to 17th Oct, including Batman: Knightfall Pt11.
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GKO: PODCAST #42

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. 20th Sept to 3rd Oct, including Batman: Knightfall Pt10.
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GKO: PODCAST #41

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. 13th to Sept 20th, including Batman: Knightfall Pt9.
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GKO: PODCAST #40

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. Aug 30th to Sept 12th, including Batman: Knightfall Pt8.
14-09-10

GKO: PODCAST #39

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. Aug 23rd to Aug 29th, including Batman: Knightfall Pt7.
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GKO: PODCAST #38

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. Aug 9th to Aug 22nd, including Batman: Knightfall Pt6.
24-08-10

GKO: PODCAST #37

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. Aug 2nd to Aug 8th, including Batman: Knightfall Pt5.
03-08-10

GKO: PODCAST #36

This week we have a new host and review Batman: Under the Red Hood along with all the news from the week.
03-08-10

GKO: PODCAST #35

This is our SDCC '10 coverage special covering all the news from July 19th to July 25th.
26-07-10

GKO: PODCAST #34

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. July 12th to July 18th, including Batman: Knightfall Pt2.
19-07-10

GKO: PODCAST #33

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. July 5th to July 11th, including Batman: Knightfall Pt1.
12-07-10

GKO: PODCAST #32

This week we interview writer Judd Winick about the Red Hood.
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GKO: PODCAST #31

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. June 14th to June 20th.
21-06-10

GKO: PODCAST #30

This week we cover the amazing release of Batman #700. June 7th to June 13th.
14-06-10

GKO: PODCAST #29

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. May 31st to June 6th.
7-06-10

GKO: PODCAST #28

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. May 24th to May 30th.
31-05-10

GKO: PODCAST #27

This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. May 10th to May 23rd.
24-05-10

GKO: PODCAST #26

We return for a quick April round table episode.
10-05-10

GKO: PODCAST #25

This week is our 25th Anniversary episode including a new co-host.
21-03-10

GKO: PODCAST #24

This week we interview with artist Lee Garbett to talk about his current run on Batgirl
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