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GKO: MADHOUSE
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
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REVIEW - BATMAN: AA
We review the most eagarly anticipated game this year!
BATMAN CRIME JAZZ
Composers talk crime jazz for Batman
Alright here it is the solicitations for October, start saving now cause there is a lot of them:
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by CLIFF RICHARDS
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME kicks off here as Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne rush to quash a damaging news item that could threaten the secret identities of the entire Bat-family! And as if that weren’t enough to occupy their time, their father figure, Bruce Wayne, has returned...
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME: RED ROBIN #1
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by RAMON BACHS & JOHN LUCAS
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
Master detective Tim Drake takes center stage in this one-shot as the one person who continued to have faith that Bruce Wayne was alive. But now that Tim’s belief is proven accurate, how will that affect the important changes about to bombard the life of Red Robin?
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 6 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME: BATGIRL #1
Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER
Art by PERE PEREZ
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
Batgirl no more? Is Stephanie Brown’s brief tenure as Batgirl in jeopardy now that Bruce Wayne has returned? Or will Bruce’s homecoming mean bigger and better things for Gotham City’s premier heroine?
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 13 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME: OUTSIDERS #1
Written by MIKE BARR
Art by TBD
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
Bruce Wayne’s former team of heroes star in this issue penned by longtime OUTSIDERS writer Mike Barr. How will everybody react to the return of their former leader? Featuring Black Lightning, Owlman, Metamorpho and more!
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 13 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME: CATWOMAN #1
Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS
Art by PETER NGUYEN
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
The last time Selina Kyle saw Bruce Wayne, she was lying in a hospital bed, her life having just been saved by the man she loved. Can Catwoman handle Bruce’s return after having mourned his death?
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 20 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME: COMMISSIONER GORDON #1
Written by ADAM BEECHEN
Art by SZYMON KUDRANSKI
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
For several months now, Commissioner Jim Gordon has known he’s been working alongside a “different” Batman. But with Bruce Wayne now returned, what will that mean for the future of Gotham City and their own crime fighting chemistry?
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 20 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME: ORACLE #1
Written by MARC ANDREYKO
Art by AGUSTIN PADILLA
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
Barbara Gordon and Bruce Wayne have long been allies and friends, acting as Gotham City’s primary defenders. Their reunion is sure to have lasting effects on Barbara’s role as Oracle and the other Birds of Prey.
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 27 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME: RA’S AL GHUL #1
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Art by TBD
Cover by SHANE DAVIS
When Ra’s al Ghul first heard that Bruce Wayne had died, he refused to believe it. Now The Demon’s Head is proven right as his longtime arch enemy returns and the villain’s master plan can continue in earnest...
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 27 • 32 pg, FC $2.99 US
BATMAN: THE RETURN #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
1:25 Variant cover by TBD
1:200 Variant cover by TBD
The event of the year is here! Bruce Wayne made his long journey back through the timestream in RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE, Dick Grayson and Damian uncovered important secrets in BATMAN & ROBIN, Gotham City’s bravest heroes made their mark in BRUCE WAYNE – THE ROAD HOME...and now it’s time for BATMAN to return! What happens to Dick Grayson now that the “real” Batman is back? How will Bruce Wayne handle a reunion with his son, Damian? This special one-shot bridges two exciting eras of The Dark Knight and sets up a surprising new status quo that’s just on the horizon.
Featuring the talents of Batman mastermind Grant Morrison and superstar artist David Finch providing interior art, this issue is a can’t-miss for comics fans!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
ONE-SHOT • On sale OCTOBER 27 • 56 pg, FC $4.99 US
KNIGHT & SQUIRE #1
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Art by JIMMY BROXTON
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
1:10 Variant cover by BILLY TUCCI
Just as Gotham City has Batman and Robin, London has Knight and Squire – the British heroes and frequent allies of The Dark Knight! In a secret bar within the city where peace is kept magically, heroes and villains gather to enjoy a pint and talk about their day. But what happens when the magical barriers that disallow fighting are dropped and a building full of heroes and villains confront each other all at once? Knight and Squire have to keep the peace and save both friend and foe in this 6-issue miniseries from hot writer Paul Cornell (ACTION COMICS, Captain Britain and MI:13) and up-and-coming artist Jimmy Broxton (THE UNWRITTEN).
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale OCTOBER 13 • 1 of 6 • 32 pg, FC
$2.99 US
BATMAN: ODYSSEY #4
Written by NEAL ADAMS
Art and cover by NEAL ADAMS
1:25 Black and white variant cover by NEAL ADAMS
The fourth chapter of Neal Adams’ epic Batman tale sees Bruce Wayne confronted with a terrible moment that harks back to his origin. Will this shocking episode derail Batman from his Odyssey? Guest-starring Aquaman, Deadman, Talia and Man-Bat!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale OCTOBER 6 • 4 of 12 • 40 pg, FC
$3.99 US
BATMAN: HIDDEN TREASURES #1
Written by RON MARZ and LEN WEIN
Art by BERNIE WRIGHTSON & KEVIN NOWLAN
Cover by BERNIE WRIGHTSON
At long last, the legendary “lost” Bernie Wrightson story starring The Dark Knight comes to life! Written by Ron Marz (GREEN LANTERN) and inked by Kevin Nowlan (SUPERMAN VS. ALIENS, Doctor Strange), this astonishing Batman/Solomon Grundy story features full-page illustrations on every page!
Also included in this can’t-miss issue is the newly colored, classic Bernie Wrightson/Len Wein Batman story “Night of the Bat,” which originally appeared in SWAMP THING #7! Both stories feature colors by acclaimed artist Alex Sinclair (BATMAN: HUSH, 52) and both present particularly startling looks at The Caped Crusader as only Wrightson could present!
On sale OCTOBER 6 • 56 pg, FC, $4.99 US
DETECTIVE COMICS #870
Written by DAVID HINE
Art by SCOTT MCDANIEL & ANDY OWENS
Cover by PETER NGUYEN
The battle lines have been drawn. The insane Impostor Joker will lead his army of Jokerz against the imposing Impostor Batman and his Guardian Bats – and the battleground will be the Gotham City World’s Fair. The only hope Gotham has is The Dark Knight himself, but can even Batman stop both Impostors before more blood is shed? All will be revealed, including the mystery behind the Impostors, in this shocking and horrifying conclusion to “Batman: Impostors”!
On sale OCTOBER 27 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
AZRAEL #13
Written by DAVID HINE
Art and cover by GUILLEM MARCH
“The Killer of Saints” part 4 of 4. What makes a man into a saint? As the killer creates his greatest martyr, Azrael learns the final secret, and it just may tip him over the edge into madness. Michael Lane is a crusader forever linked to Batman’s destiny...he is Azrael!
On sale OCTOBER 20 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #49
Written by JAMES PATRICK
Art by STEVE SCOTT and BOB PETRECCA
Cover by ANDY KUBERT
With a life hanging in the balance, the world’s greatest detective is put to the test! Just how fast can Batman deduce, profile and make his way from crime scene to killer? Don’t miss this special glimpse inside the mind of The Dark Knight!
On sale OCTOBER 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
RED HOOD: LOST DAYS #5
Written by JUDD WINICK
Art by JEREMY HAUN
Cover by BILLY TUCCI
With a terrorist attack set to send London into mayhem and countless lives held in the balance, Jason Todd is forced out of the shadows and must call upon all he has learned to prevent this disaster. Can this fallen hero embrace what he used to be – and stop this catastrophe?
On sale OCTOBER 6 • 5 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #77
Written by JOSH WILLIAMSON
Art and cover by ALE GARZA
Something evil is haunting Supergirl! But whatever's causing the disturbance is nothing compared to what she's about to run into in Gotham City when she seeks help from the new Robin, Damian. Can these two get along long enough to stop the nightmares plaguing Metropolis? Find out in this special Halloween issue!
On sale OCTOBER 20 * 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
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LISTEN TO THIS WEEKS PODCAST ONLINE COVERING NEWS, REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS WITH GUESTS FROM ALL BATMAN INDUSTRIES!
GKO: PODCAST #43
This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. 4th to 17th Oct, including Batman: Knightfall Pt11.
23-10-10
GKO: PODCAST #42
This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. 20th Sept to 3rd Oct, including Batman: Knightfall Pt10.
09-10-10
GKO: PODCAST #41
This week we cover the usual news in the Batman Universe. 13th to Sept 20th, including Batman: Knightfall Pt9.
14-09-10
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.
31-08-10
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 #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 #24
This week we interview with artist Lee Garbett to talk about his current run on Batgirl
01-03-10
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