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Bruce Timm will be involved with "The Killing Joke" animated adaptation.

"Batman: Bad Blood" producer James Tucker revealed the animated adaptation of "The Killing Joke" has the potential to be rated R during a Friday night panel at New York Comic Con. CBR has reached out for comment.

When asked about the shift from adaptations of comics to original features, Tucker said, “At first we were pretty much told that’s what we were going to do." He mentioned that, of the three annual films, one tends to be an adaptation, with the next being “Killing Joke.” "They said we could make it an R" for "Killing Joke," Tucker said, quickly adding, "[I'm] not saying that’s what it will be, but we’ll see.”

Following the panel, reports began to surface stating that he had announced the film would receive an R-rating. Tucker took to Twitter to clarify, writing,

Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland, "The Killing Joke" is one of the most iconic and acclaimed Joker stories, along with one of the most controversial, primarily stemming from its depiction of brutal violence against Barbara Gordon. In "The Killing Joke," Joker shoots Gordon and leaves her paralyzed. It's been commonly interpreted, though not specifically stated on the page, that the character was also raped. Earlier this year, DC Comics debuted a "Batgirl" variant cover using imagery inspired by "The Killing Joke," quickly drawing vocal criticism. The cover was later pulled at the request of its artist, Rafael Abuquerque.

The latest in the long-running series of direct-to-home release, DC Comics-based animated feature, "Batman: The Killing Joke" is expected for release sometime next year.

Source : CBR

Following Mattel and DC Entertainment's presentation at New York Comic Con, the second and third episodes of "DC Super Hero Girls."

The second episode, "Roomies," shows Diana's culture shock as she attempts to figure out how she'll survive being roommates with someone who appears to be her polar opposite: Harley Quinn.

Announced earlier this year, DC Super Hero Girls will see DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. collaborate with Mattel, Random House Children’s Books and LEGO. Mattel will create a toy line that will launch in 2016, featuring a line of action figures and fashion dolls featuring "strong, athletic bodies that stand on their own in heroic poses," according to the announcement. Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, will act as publishing partner for the franchise, releasing a series of books about the DC Super Hero Girls starting in spring 2016. LEGO will produce building sets based in the "DC Super Hero Girls" world.

Source : CBR

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For those of you who enjoy vintage comic books , I will be adding over 100 Comic Books this weekend,  I have always  been a fan of collecting vintage things and will start posting my finds this weekend.

One of my finds was  " The Joker " Comic Books  Series 1, 1thru 9,  from DC Comics. This series was publish in 1975.

The condition of the books varies from  GD (2.0) to VG ( 4.0),  All  of the books has wear and tear due to the age of the book,  such as Spine Creases, Scuffing, Soiling, Moisture, pages are yellowish,and some denting and foxing. However the pages are intact the book lays flat and yes its a good find, at least for the read. The books will go up for sale on Oct-10-15, so come back and check it out...

Book 1 - Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano;

Book 2.- Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez;

Book 3.- CreeperCover by Dick Giordano. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Last Ha Ha." l

Book 4 - Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "A Gold Star for the Joker." Starring the Joker, Green Arrow [Oliver Queen.

Book 5 - Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Joker Goes 'Wilde'

Book 6 - Cover by Ernie Chan. "Sherlock Stalks the Joker!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell.

Book 7 - First 30-cent issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Luthor - You're Driving Me Sane!," script by Elliot S! Maggin.

Book 8 - Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Featuring: 17 page Joker story "The Scarecrow's Fearsome Face-Off!" 

Book 9 - Final issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "The Cat and the Clown!

James Cameron and Dark Horse Comics have announced a partnership to expand the world of "Avatar" in comics as part of a 10-year licensing deal.

While Cameron was unable to attend the New York Comic Con panel where the announcement was made, the director recorded a video explaining  that the comics will cover "the time before, during, and after the events of the original 'Avatar' film."

The highest-grossing film of all time, with a global box office haul of $2.788 billion, "Avatar" is set in in the mid-22nd century, where humanity, having depleted Earth's natural resources, begins to mine the distant forested moon Pandora, threatening the indigenous Na'vi. To safely explore Pandora, whose atmosphere is poisonous to humans, scientists develop Na'vi-human hybrids called "avatars."

Sam Worthington stars as Jake Sully, a paraplegic former Marine who replaces his deceased twin as an operator of one, and gains the trust of the N'avi, becoming embroiled in a fight to save Pandora from mining.

Cameron has announced plans to produce three "Avatar" sequels, filmed simultaneously, with the first targeted for release in 2017. The subsequent installments would arrive in 2018 and 2019.

A themed area called "Pandora -- The World of 'Avatar'" is also being constructed in Disney's Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida. 

Source : CBR

Frank Miller's first "Dark Knight III" cover shared a look at the legendary creator's take on Superman and the Atom. Now, with the release of his limited-edition wraparound variant, we get to see the title character, poised and ready for bloody action.

Unveiled this morning by DC Comics, the cover is a 1:100 variant for "Dark Knight III: The Master Race" #1, colored by Alex Sinclair.

Debuting Nov. 25, the miniseries is written by Miller and Brian Azzarello, and illustrated by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson, Each issue will include a minicomic that focuses on a differentcharacter in the world of the Dark Knight, drawn by various artists. Miller himself will pencil "Dark Knight Universe Presents: The Atom" #1.

The release of Miller's Superman illustration was met Monday by a mix of confusion and criticism. However, "Astro City" writer Kurt Busiek mounted a convincing argument in support the cover, insisting, "Frank’s drawing it the way he wants the idea of this raw, crude, powerful idea to come across, not the way Neal or Curt or anyone else drew. ... He’s powerful, ugly, Eastwood-mad, with Kirby fists and a noticeable dick. This isn’t by mistake, it’s not lack of control."

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