New Promotional Spot For Premiere Of “Young Justice” Animated Series On Teletoon
A new promotional spot for the Young Justice animated series has been provided by Teletoon. Young Justice debuts on the Canadian network tonight, Friday, at 7:00pm (ET) as part of the Superfan Fridays programming block. Teletoon will also be the exclusive Canadian home for Young Justice. Further details for the Canadian debut of Young Justice can also be found below, including a series description. Click on the thumbnail below to view the promotional spot in the standard definition Quicktime format.
Young Justice
Premieres Friday, September 9 at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Airs Friday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
Being a teenager means proving yourself over and over – to peers, parents, teachers, mentors and ultimately, to yourself. But what if you were a teenage superhero? How much harder would it be to prove yourself in a world of super powers, super villains and super secrets? Would you be ready for life or death rites of passage? Would you be ready to join the ranks of the great heroes and prove you’re worthy of the Justice League? That’s exactly what Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Miss Martian and Artemis will find out as members of Young Justice.
Click here for September 2011 details for Young Justice on Teletoon.
The first season of Young Justice Oon Teletoon will consist of thirteen episodes, according to a representative from the network.
New episodes of Young Justice will debut Friday nights on the Teletoon Superfan Friday programming block, and will then re-air the following Sunday at 8:30am (ET). Young Justice will also air Saturdays at 1:00am (ET) as part of the Teletoon At Night programming block.
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Images, Video Clips, Description For Upcoming Episode Of Animated “Young Justice”
Cartoon Network has passed along the episode synopsis, two video clips, and a collection of images from the upcoming all-new Young Justice episode “Targets.” The new Young Justice episode is scheduled to air Friday, September 16th, 2010 at 6:30pm (ET) on Cartoon Network. Click on the thumbnails below to view the complete library of hi-res images and the Quicktime-format video clips, the first two thumbnails linking to the aforementioned Quicktime video clips. Please note the two video clips and episode logline were previously provided to The World’s Finest from Cartoon Network earlier this year. The official episode description is also provided below.
Images:
Young Justice – “Targets”
Friday, September 16th, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. on Cartoon Network
Synopsis: Red Arrows battle to prevent the League of Shadows from inciting a war pits him against the worlds most dangerous assassins and allies him with someone more dangerous still. Too bad Aqualad couldnt convince him to ask the Team for help.
Photo credit – Young Justice Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Young Justice and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and DC Comics.
The above content is also available at The World’s Finest Young Justice sub-site. Young Justice airs Fridays at 6:30pm (ET) on Cartoon Network. Stay tuned for further coverage on Young Justice here soon at The World’s Finest.
Additionally, Cartoon Network has re-released promotional content for the upcoming Batman: The Brave and The Bold episode “Scorn of the Star Sapphire!” The media for the episode, released in May 2011 when the episode was originally set to debut, can be found at here. Batman: The Brave and The Bold “Scorn of the Star Sapphire!” debuts September 16th, 2011 at 6:00pm (ET) on Cartoon Network.
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“Young Justice” Comic Series Consistent On Sales Charts, Shows Steady Performance
With seven issues in total, including the special #0 preview issue, the Young Justice comic series is not only a consistent performer in the comic book market place, but is also the highest selling All-Ages title from DC Comics. The title features stories that expand on the continuity of the hit Young Justice animated series, providing a closer look at the team and their world. The series debuted in January 2011 with a special #0 preview issue, with issue #1 following in February.
Young Justice sold nearly 11,000 copies with it’s #1 issue, one of the highest recorded debuts for an all-ages Johnny DC title. The title experienced standard attrition in the following months, as comic shops leveled their orders to meet the expectant demand. Not only did initial sales level out quickly, a rarity in the direct comic market, but they are also remaining consistent. However, sales for the title are expected to increase with issue #7, now on shelves, the debut of Young Justice series producer Greg Weisman as co-writer for the comic. Below are sales numbers for the first seven issues of the Young Justice DC Comics title, including the #0 preview issue.
Young Justice #0 (January 2011) – 9,412
Young Justice #1 (February 2011) – 10,777
Young Justice #2 (March 2011) – 9,612
Young Justice #3 (April 2011) – 9,407
Young Justice #4 (May 2011) – 9,729
Young Justice #5 (June 2011) – 8,988
Young Justice #6 (July 2011) – 8,642
The above numbers highlight a steady performance for the series, despite the slight decrease in units ordered month-to-month, indicating a loyal audience for the title. Please note the above numbers are for direct market sales only. Digital sales and newsstand sales are not included.
The next issue of Young Justice, issue #8, hits shelves next week on September 21st, 2011 for the cover price of $2.99US. Further details on this issue are available here.
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Teletoon Releases New Promotional Artwork From “Young Justice” Animated Series
A new promotional image for Young Justice has been made available by the Canadian network Teletoon. The Superboy-centric piece is available below, please click on the thumbnail for a closer look. Young Justice makes its long-awaited Canadian debut this Friday at 7:00pm (ET) on the Teletoon Superfan Friday programming block. Continue below for more.
Additional Young Justice content and artwork is available at the The World’s Finest Young Justice micro-site. Specific episode details for upcoming episodes of Young Justice slated to air on Teletoon can be found here.
New episodes of Young Justice will debut Friday nights at 7:00pm (ET) on the Teletoon Superfan Friday programming block, and will then re-air the following Sunday at 8:30am (ET). Young Justice will also air Saturdays at 1:00am (ET) as part of the Teletoon At Night programming block.
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today released a new press release for the upcoming Batman: Arkham City video game. Continue below for more. Batman: Arkham City will be available October 18th, 2011 in North America for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system.
12 ORIGINAL AND DISTINCTIVE TRACKS DRAW ON THE INFLUENCES OF BATMAN AND THE FORTHCOMING BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY VIDEOGAME
SPECIAL COLLECTORS EDITION OF THE GAME TO INCLUDE ALBUM DOWNLOAD
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WaterTower Music and DC Entertainment today announced Batman: Arkham City The Album will be released in conjunction with the highly anticipated forthcoming videogame Batman: Arkham City. Featuring 12 new original tracks by Daughtry, Panic! At The Disco, Coheed and Cambria, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and more (full track list below), Batman: Arkham City The Album will be released on October 4th, two weeks prior to the games North American release on October 18th. The Batman: Arkham City Collectors Edition of the game will include an album download along with additional bonus content.The artists featured on Batman: Arkham City The Album approached their contributions to the album with their own unique interpretations of the stories surrounding Batman. The result is an eclectic mix of dynamic, atmospheric songs for an album that will appeal to fans of both the artists and Batman: Arkham City. Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez said, I write in a very conceptual format with the stories that surround Coheed and Cambria, but Batman has a much larger, defined history and rules that go along with it. My goal was to find universal themes from Batmans existing history to help give the lyrics legs and dimension so that the song could live within that world.
Check out the track listing below:
1. Panic! At The Disco – Mercenary
2. Coheed and Cambria – Deranged
3. The Duke Spirit – Creature
4. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Shadow On The Run
5. Blaqk Audio – Afterdark
6. The Raveonettes – Oh, Stranger
7. (Crosses) – The Years
8. The Damned Things – Trophy Widow
9. Daughtry – Drown In You
10. The Boxer Rebellion – Losing You
11. Serj Tankian – Total Paranoia
*Bonus Collectors Edition track
12. A Place to Bury Strangers – In The Shadow
The highly anticipated videogame will step out of the shadows and onto store shelves for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security home for all of Gotham Citys thugs, gangsters and insane criminal master-minds. The sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.
Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamcity.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game and join the discussion on the recently launched community site at: http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com to participate in forums, read upcoming developer diaries and stay abreast of all the latest Batman: Arkham City news.
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About Rocksteady Studios Ltd
Rocksteady Studios is a multi-award winning videogame developer based in London, England. Located in a spacious, purpose built converted factory, with full motion capture and audio studio capabilities, Rocksteady is an energetic company formed by a core team of senior industry professionals. This creates an ideal balance of drive, talent, proven methods, experience and cutting edge technology to make AAA games. Now employing over 90 people, Rocksteady’s mission is to be a highly professional, efficient company whose purpose is to make great games, and have happy and healthy team members. This philosophy is the heart and soul of the company. Rocksteady received the coveted studio of the year award at the 2009 VGA awards.
Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill reprise their respective roles as Batman and Joker in Batman: Arkham City, the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum video game, along with Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini again penning the story.
Batman: Arkham City hits PlayStation3, Xbox 360, and Windows PC on October 18th, 2011. Click here to view the full-length Batman: Arkham City trailer. Stay tuned for further updates.
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“Batman: The Animated Series” Episode Schedule Details For The Hub September 2011
Schedule details have been provided by the The Hub for episodes of Batman: The Animated Series slated to air over the next two weeks. As originally reported, the acclaimed 1990s animated series is joining the network line-up beginning Tuesday, September 6th, 2011. Batman: The Animated Series will air Monday to Friday at 5:00pm (ET), 7:00pm (ET), and at 1:00am (ET) on The Hub. Further schedule details for Batman: The Animated Series can be fond below.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “On Leather Wings”
7:00pm “On Leather Wings”
1:00am “On Leather Wings”
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “The Cat and The Claw, Part One”
7:00pm “The Cat and The Claw, Part One”
1:00am “The Cat and The Claw, Part One”
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “The Cat and The Claw, Part Two”
7:00pm “The Cat and The Claw, Part Two”
1:00am “The Cat and The Claw, Part Two”
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “Feat of Clay, Part One”
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “Heart Of Ice”
7:00pm “Feat of Clay, Part Two”
1:00am “Heart of Ice”
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “Feat of Clay, Part Two”
7:00pm “Feat of Clay, Part One”
1:00am “Feat of Clay, Part One”
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “It’s Never Too Late”
7:00pm “Feat of Clay, Part Two”
1:00am “Feat of Clay, Part Two”
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “Joker’s Favor”
7:00pm “It’s Never Too Late”
1:00am “It’s Never Too Late”
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Batman: The Animated Series
5:00pm “Pretty Poison”
The Hub, a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc., features original programming as well as content from Discovery’s library of children’s educational programming; from Hasbro’s portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years; and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub lineup includes animated and live-action series, specials and game shows, along with a robust and engaging online presence. The Hub reaches approximately 60 million U.S. households.
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Interview With “Green Lantern: The Animated Series” Comic Book Artist Dario Brizuela
Artist Dario Brizuela, know for his work on the DC Comics series Justice League Unlimited and Batman: The Brave and The Bold, took time out of his busy schedule to discuss his upcoming stint as regular artist for the upcoming Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic title from DC Comics. The new Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic title debuts with a special #0 issue coming November 2011, featuring art by Brizuela with a script from Art Balazar and Franco. Continue below for more.
The World’s Finest: First off, care to remind readers of who you are and some of your past works, both for DC Comics and Marvel Comics?
Dario Brizuela: Sure, no problem! I started at DC / Wildstorm doing a back-up story called Nanobotz for the miniseries Robo Dojo. Afterwards, I found work on the Ben 10, JLU, and Super Friends comics. More recently I worked on the Batman: The Brave and the Bold comic and now Green Lantern: The Animated Series.
For Marvel I did licensing work on Spider-Man and Friends and The Super Hero Squad, along with the The Super Hero Squad comic strip for the Marvel website. I also provided art for the The Super Hero Squad Show Little Brow books, Iron Man: Armored Adventures books, Marvel Adventures The Avengers, Mini-Hulks strips and the The Super Hero Squad Show comic book.
WF: The new Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic book kicks off this November 2011. How did you get the assignment? Are you in it for the long-run? What are you looking forward to working on this comic?
DB: Well, I’m always in touch with the editors. I saw the promotional image of Green Lantern: The Animated Series in the Bruce Timm CGI-style – that was the only image I saw on the web – so there were not many samples out there. But I started to talk with the editors and told them if DC Comics is planning a comic book for the show to please keep me in mind.
So, one day I was sending some of my Transformers work to Ben Abernathy, and he told me that editor Kristy Quinn is looking for an artist for the new Green Lantern: The Animated Series book. So, I wrote her a line, did some samples and now I’m happy to be on the book.
And yes, I’m on it for the long run.
I’m looking have a lot of fun working on this comic! The characters are really important, and as an artist I have to be ready to draw everything the Green Lantern: The Animated Series writers want. Art Baltazar and Franco are awesome, and they have this limitless imagination!
WF: Have you seen any footage from the upcoming Green Lantern: The Animated Series? Any teases or spoilers you can drop on the fans?
DB: I have seen the short preview Cartoon Network released online, that was a good reference, but I also have many images the editor sent me – like character designs, backgrounds, vehicles – and it all looks fantastic!
WF: Does the CG animation in Green Lantern: The Animated Series bring any worry for you when it comes to adapting its style?
DB: Not really. I love Bruce Timm’s style and designs, and we follow that line very closely.
WF: How does working on the Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic differ from your past assignments with other DC Comics cartoon books?
DB: Well, for the first time I’m the regular artist! I’m incredibly happy! This is a new challenge, but I’ll be able to keep a great quality of work on the book every month!
Working on this book is like any other. I receive the script, I send layouts to the writers and editors and they tell me if they like it or if they want something changed. Then I do the pencil work and, if approved, I move on to the inks.
WF: Based on your past works, including Justice League Unlimited and Batman: The Brave and The Bold, you can really adapt to the art-styles of these different shows. How do you do that without losing your own unique style and touches?
DB: I think you can see my style in the storytelling. I try to do dynamic images and make sure the characters actually act. As for the designs, as I said before, I love Bruce Timm’s work and he’s a big influence on my own work. I also love animation, and that also provides some great inspiration.
WF: Any past comic book work that stick out as some of your favorite? Why?
DB: I really enjoy my work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was in charge of the pencils, inks and greytones when I worked on that comic, so it was really cool to have all of that control over the artwork. I also really enjoy my work on the animated Transformers comic for IDW. I only did the short stories, but I really liked the character designs.
But I think my all-time favorite is Justice League Unlimited issue #41. It was a great story and I got to draw Harley and the Joker in the Timm style!
WF: You also work outside the comic field, including work on animated series. How does working on an animated series differ from working on a comic book?
DB: My experience in animation was on a movie call El Arca (The Ark), made in Argentina. I worked on both storyboards and backgrounds. The experience was great! I think all the comic artist should have some work experience with an animation studio. It really changes how you approach, layout and draw a comic page. Plus, the team work is pretty amazing.
WF: You are also working on projects outside of the Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic book. Care to share on where else we can find you work?
DB: I’m working for Little Brown books doing story books of The Super Hero Squad Show. I’m also doing a Voltron graphic novel for Viz Media and also a prequel book based on an upcoming movie I can’t tell you about yet! Sorry!
About Voltron, I’m going to be signing some posters in the Viz media booth at the New York ComicCon. I’ll have my schedule up soon so you can stop by and say ‘hi!’
WF: Finally, to wrap this up, what can fans expect from the Green Lantern: The Animated Series comic hitting November 2011?
DB: Action! Adventure! Emotion! Lots of Aliens! You can find all this just in the issue zero, so be prepared for lots of adventure! We are working hard to have a cool book for the kids and for everyone who wants to enjoy Green Lantern!
Click here for a previous interview with Brizuela conducted by The World’s Finest. Additionally, click here for solicitation details for Green Lantern: The Animated Series #0, arriving November 2011 from DC Comics.
Based upon the DC Comics super hero, Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an all-new CG animated action series from Warner Bros Animation and overseen by world-renowned producer, artist and animator Bruce Timm. The series is set to debut on Cartoon Network during the 2011 – 2012 programming season.
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Teletoon Releases September 2011 Episode Schedule For Animated “Young Justice”
Teletoon has provided the following schedule details for episodes of the Young Justice animated series slated to air on the Canadian network during September 2011. Young Justice premieres on the Canadian network Friday, September 9th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET), as part of the network’s new Fall 2011 line-up, during the Superfan Friday programming block. Please note the episode details listed below are provided by Teletoon.
Friday, September 9th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET)- “Independence Day”
Robin, Speedy, Aqualad and Kid Flash are finally granted access to the headquarters of the Justice League. But when that access turns out to be little more than a glorified backstage pass, Speedy walks, and the other three sidekicks go on a mission of their own to discovery
Friday, September 16th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) “Fireworks”
Robin, Aqualad and Kid Flash are prisoners of Project Cadmus. Their only hope is for Superboy to help them break free
Friday, September 23rd, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) “Welcome to Happy Harbor”
After Speedy declines to join the new team, Robin, Aqualad and Kid Flash fear Young Justice is just a big jokewhile new member Miss Martian fears theres no room for her to be part of it. So when the four heroes and Superboy come up against Mister Twister, it looks like all their fears have just been realized
Friday, September 30th, 2011 at 7:00pm (ET) “Drop Zone”
On their first official assignment a covert recon mission to the Venom-producing island of Santa Prisca the team finds itself caught in a struggle between the deadly Bane and cult leader Kobra for possession of something far worse than they suspected.
New episodes of Young Justice will debut Friday nights at 7:00pm (ET) on the Teletoon Superfan Friday programming block, and will then re-air the following Sunday at 8:30am (ET). Young Justice will also air Saturdays at 1:00am (ET) as part of the Teletoon At Night programming block.
Additionally, for further details on the Young Justice animated series, please continue to the The World’s Finest Young Justice micro-site. The site features bios, episode and comic details, along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and more.
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New “Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories” Paperback Collection Release Now Available
The new Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories trade paperback release from DC Comics, collecting The Batman Adventures: Mad Love and a host of other The Batman Adventures comic stories, arrives in comic book stores today. The original hardcover edition of this title was released in May 2009. Official details on this new collection, along with a seven-page preview, can be found below.
BATMAN: MAD LOVE AND OTHER STORIES
Written by: Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Glen Murakami
Art by: Bruce Timm, Mike Parobeck, Matt Wagner, Dan DeCarlo, Klaus Janson and Glen Murakami
Cover by: Bruce Timm
Tales by two of the creators behind the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series TV series are collected for the first time in hardcover! The centerpiece of this fantastic collection is the Eisner Award-winning The Batman Adventures: Mad Love, the surprisingly dark origin of Harley Quinn, co-starring The Joker and Poison Ivy as well as Batman. Also included are tales by Dini, Timm and others that feature the Scarecrow, Ra’s al Ghul, Mr. Freeze, Batgirl and more, from The Batman Adventures Annual #1 – 2, and stories from the The Batman Adventures Holiday Special #1, Adventures in the DC Universe #3 and Batman: Black & White #1!
The cover price for the Batman: Mad Love and Other Stories trade paperback release is $17.99US.
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Large-Size Images Released From Upcoming “Batman: Year One” Animated Release
Four large-size images from Batman: Year One, the next installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line set for release on October 18th, 2011, have been made available from Warner Home Video. Please note that while the images are of large size, they are not in high-definition quality. Click on the thumbnail images before for a closer look at each image.
The above images are also available at the The World’s Finest Batman: Year One micro-site.
Details on the home video release of Batman: Year One, including a rundown of Blu-ray extras, can be found here, along with the official trailer. Warner Home Video is expected to cross-promote the release of Batman: Year One with Batman: Arkham City, the latest entry in the Batman videogame franchise from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, which is also scheduled for an October 18th, 2011 release.
A co-production of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, the direct-to-video Batman: Year One animated feature debuts October 18th, 2011 on Blu-ray, DVD, OnDemand and for Download from Warner Home Video. Stay tuned for further updates here soon at The Worlds Finest.
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Artist Christopher Jones Takes Closer Look, After-Thoughts On “Young Justice” Issue #7
Young Justice comic series artist Christopher Jones provides The World’s Finest with a closer look at Young Justice issue #7, the latest issue of the monthly series published by DC Comics. Below, Jones breaks down the issue, providing his thoughts and taking a looking closer at certain aspects of the issue. Click on the thumbnails for a closer look at each image. Young Justice #7 is now available both in print and digitally.
I’ve been really anxious for people to see this one, because this is the issue where you really start to get a sense of how vital a role the comic is going to play in fleshing out these characters and this world. It’s really exiting stuff if you’re a fan of the show.
Page #2: The “27 / Bludhaven” route information on the bus was my contribution. Bludhaven was a way of further indicating that Artemis isn’t in the nicest part of town, although this might not literally be Bludhaven. That’s just part of this bus’s route. The 27 is a reference to Detective Comics #27. It’s a number that I drop into anything Batman/Gotham related a lot.
Page #4: Here’s where we hint that Artemis has a sister who is actually Wonder Woman. No, wait…
Page #6: It was interesting finding ways to conceal the face of Artemis’ father. The way his head goes off the top of the panel on this page is something you’d never ordinarily do, but here it works. Note Artemis’ bare feet in panel one. Her boots are on the floor by her bed on page 04!
Page #7: I really liked this page. On a book like this you want to keep the art fairly simple and clean so you don’t want to go crazy with shadows on faces, but here was a great opportunity to use lighting not only for mood, but to give animation design faces a greater sense of weight and form in close-up than they might otherwise have.
Page #10: We went back and fourth a couple of times getting these thugs to look right. The script called for them to look big and tough – I guess so they looked like formidable opponents for Artemis rather than strung out punks who you might expect to be knocking over a low-end liquor store. But apparently my first pass on their ski-masks made them look to super-villain-y. I revised their masks to be even more rumpled and ill-fitting, and that seemed to make everyone happy. The thug with the shotgun was drawn to have bare arms, but a watchband got interpreted as a sleeve cuff and he ended up wearing a long sleeve undershirt in the finished art.
Page #13: I always wanted to do a spoof of the TV show cops set in Gotham. It would have consisted of an evening of following Gotham patrolmen around encountering stuff that was way over their head, or finding criminals tied up and left for them as Batman or some other Gotham hero is fleetingly spotted like a Bigfoot sighting.
Pages #14/15: The script called for a montage without panel orders. The motif of the arrows to help break up the layout was my idea. “No panel borders” is challenging enough when it’s just figures, but when you have to show a hit of a location or a scene to give those figures context, that’s tricky without creating panel boards of some kind. For those who enjoyed this spread, keep your eye out for similar sequences coming in issue #09!
Page #17: The sequence of Artemis climbing the tree was scripted as multiple panels, and I thought having multiple figures over a continuous background image opened up the visuals and gave the page more flow.
Pages #18/19: I didn’t get to do many full-page shots let along double page spreads during my days on The Batman Strikes, so epic shots like this are a treat. The challenge here was finding an angle on the action that reflected what was seen in the “Schooled” episode of the TV show, but also placed the characters to work with the order in which they were mentioned in the scripted dialog. This is the kind of thing that takes a lot of care when planning the artwork for a comic and isn’t that apparently when looking at the finished product!
Pages #20: Here we go. Lots of MONQI droids. By the end of issue #08, I’ve drawn enough of these guys to last me for a looong time! But you’ll have to check that out in a month’s time!
The World’s Finest would like to thank Christopher Jones for his participation and taking the time to do this special breakdown!
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Staying current with the latest developments in the DCAU is easy with World’s Finest Online. The site regularly updates its news section with announcements about new releases, upcoming projects, and special events. Fans can stay informed about voice cast reunions, special edition releases, and convention appearances related to the DCAU.
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World’s Finest Online features exclusive interviews with key figures behind the DCAU. Creators like Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett share their insights and experiences, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of these iconic shows and movies. These interviews provide valuable context and deepen the appreciation for the creative efforts that brought the DCAU to life.
World’s Finest Online Community Engagement and Fan Contributions
The site fosters a vibrant community of DCAU fans. Visitors can participate in forums, share fan art, and contribute to discussions about their favorite shows and characters. World’s Finest Online also highlights fan projects and provides a platform for fans to showcase their creativity and passion for the DCAU.
Comprehensive Episode Guides and Character Biographies
One of the standout features of dcanimated.com is its extensive episode guides. Each episode of the DCAU series is meticulously cataloged, with summaries, key moments, and notable quotes. Additionally, the site offers detailed biographies of major and minor characters, providing background information and character development insights.
World’s Finest Online boasts a rich collection of archival content, including video clips, image galleries, and soundtracks from various DCAU series and movies. The site also features special sections dedicated to unique aspects of the DCAU, such as iconic moments, crossover episodes, and thematic explorations.
Where to Watch the DCAU
World’s Finest Online provides information on where fans can watch their favorite DCAU series and movies. The site includes links to streaming platforms like HBO Max and details about physical media releases. This makes it easy for fans to enjoy the DCAU’s extensive content library.
World’s Finest Online is an essential resource for any fan of the DC Animated Universe. With its comprehensive coverage, exclusive content, and active community, the site continues to celebrate and preserve the legacy of the DCAU. Fans can rely on World’s Finest Online for accurate information, engaging content, and the latest updates in DC animated storytelling.
About the World’s Finest Online Creators
World’s Finest Online was created by dedicated fans of the DCAU. Their passion and commitment have made the site a trusted source of news and information. By providing detailed and engaging content, they have ensured that the DCAU’s legacy continues to thrive.