Batman Begins' sequel: The Dark Knight (Merged) - Page 11

Chuck Mayer · 06-08-2006, 09:34 PM

If I had a dream list for Bat-villains (or see Nick's post):

Philip Seymour Hoffman - Penguin (or Scarface

)
Paul Bettany - The Joker
Clive Owen - Two-Face

I might check out the MTV movie awards just to see that. Nice touch. As much as I despise MTV, they usually get stuff like that right (presenters, gags, etc). Good for Bale to get some love.

Patrick Sun · 06-08-2006, 10:42 PM

It's the first award of the night, so you don't have to slog through much, except for a spoof on Mission Impossible 3 at the start of the show.

Justin Bauer · 06-09-2006, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Mayer

Neil,
Depends on your taste, or why you are interested? None of us can even agree totally.

For starters, I do recommend Batman: Black and White (two volumes total). A bunch of short stories with no continuity to live up to. There are some great stoires in there, along with some great art.

Batman: Year One is fantastic, the gold standard, really.

The Dark Knight Returns is probably amongst the greatest stories ever told in the medium, but it's not your standard Batman story. But it's EPIC and then some.

Most fans love Batman: The Long Halloween and it's sequel, Dark Victory. I like them myself.

Batman: The Killing Joke is stunningly drawn, and a pretty good tale regardless.

I am a huge fan of the World's Finest mini-series from the early 90's (written by Gibbons, drawn by Rude). It's the very essence of Superman and Batman. Also beautiful to look at.

Amazon should have some folks top ten lists for you to peruse. Read the descriptions, and pick what you like.

I am longtime Batman fan, but never read the comics as a kid. My start was the tv series...I was in for a shock in '89 at the difference.

Anyway, BB got me hooked on the character again and I immediately left the theater and headed to the Borders next door and picked up YEAR ONE.

Since then, I have picked up YEAR ONE, HUSH, THE LONG HALLOWEEN, DARK VICTORY, ARKHAM ASYLUM (serious House/earth) and THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS.

I finally got around to ordering THE KILLING JOKE last week and received it today, used, for $24.

The copy I got was a thin edition that has the Joker on the cover holding a camera to his face. Did I get the entire story or just a volume of it? I have not read it yet, but it seems to be just to small to be the entire story.

Sam Favate · 06-09-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin Bauer

I finally got around to ordering THE KILLING JOKE last week and received it today, used, for $24. The copy I got was a thin edition that has the Joker on the cover holding a camera to his face. Did I get the entire story or just a volume of it? I have not read it yet, but it seems to be just to small to be the entire story.

That is the whole story. The Killing Joke was published as a square-bound one-shot title in 1988.

todd s · 06-09-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrick Sun

On the MTV Movie Awards, Christian Bale won the Best Hero category, and he sort of rambled on in his normal English accent (kinda thick, actually) in his acceptance speech, and he did assure the audience that there were be more Batman movies (and was appreciative of the audiences taking to the rebirth of Batman on celluloid). He probably does get a kick out of playing Batman/Bruce Wayne in the movies. (and yes, it was cool to have been presented the award by the cast of Superman Returns (Routh, Bosworth, Spacey).

That was great. And to add. He also thanked Warner for bringing dignity back to Batman...(ie-no bat nipples).

BrettGallman · 06-10-2006, 04:17 AM

You can also find The Killing Joke in the Collected Tales of Alan Moore. Not only does it have that, but it also has a really excellent Superman story: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?

In terms of the monthly comics, Legends of the Dark Knight is pretty good for anyone who doesn't want to worry about continuity.

Chris Atkins · 07-12-2006, 09:58 PM

Anyone read any new news on BB2?

Chuck Mayer · 07-12-2006, 11:30 PM

No. But Nolan is polishing up The Prestige, and once that is released (this year), I imagine script work, casting, etc will begin in earnest.

nickGreenwood · 07-20-2006, 11:40 AM

I hope this is just a rumor, but apparently Heath Ledger has been signed to play The Joker. LatinoReview.com is reporting this.

I hope this is just early and not true, while I like Heath Ledger I just don't feel he's right for The Joker. I have my heart set on Bettany, though because I have my heart set on him it probably won't happen.

Brad M · 07-20-2006, 11:47 AM

Hmmm. Well, not my first choice or someone I even thought of. I'm gonna need some time with this rumor.

Here's another site that's reporting it as well:
http://www.filmwad.com/heath-ledger-...er--712-p.html

Michael:M · 07-20-2006, 12:15 PM

Just read about the Ledger rumor. Count me as initially liking it. Ledger has the acting chops, the energy, and the screen presence to do it. I'm willing - for now - to put some trust in Nolan's writing and casting choices. And to give Ledger and those involved a left-handed compliment, it could be much, much worse.

If this is true, I'm glad they're going for a younger Joker; I like the idea of Joker and Batman starting their careers at roughly the same time, and like the story ideas it opens up for both to make mistakes and get to know each other and their own "business."