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Post by All Star Batman on Mar 17, 2007 17:20:21 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #833 Written by Paul Dini Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher Cover by Simone Bianchi Zatanna guest-stars in Part 1 of a 2-part tale of magic, murder and madness by Paul Dini! When her former assistant is killed in a dangerous trick gone wrong, the Maid of Magic turns to Batman to uncover the real circumstances behind the young woman’s death, leading them to a confrontation with the mysterious illusionist Ivar Loxias — and an ultimately terrifying revelation. On sale June 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by False Face on Mar 31, 2007 15:36:04 GMT -5
I can't wait for the Harley Quinn issue this Wednesday!!!! Quinn is always hilarious and I can't think of a Dini story with her that wasn't enjoyable. Sometimes, I feel sorry for the Dark Knight lol  |
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Post by arkhaminmate on Apr 2, 2007 22:13:05 GMT -5
Excellent, I've been waiting for the Harley issue
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Post by False Face on Apr 4, 2007 17:03:12 GMT -5
Detective Comics #831 was great! Harley Quinn was enjoyable when she fought, and seeing Scarface and the new girl in more action was good too. I like the exploding Scarface dolls now, and the new Ventriloquist knows how to make an escape. Great job, Paul!  |
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Post by All Star Batman on Apr 16, 2007 16:45:47 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #834 Written by Paul Dini; Art by Don Kramer and Wayne Faucher; Cover by Simone Bianchi The stunning conclusion, building on last issue's shocking revelations! As Batman is brutally tortured in an inescapable deathtrap, the mortally wounded Zatanna is unable to speak the magic words to save them both! Meanwhile, the mad magician known as Loxias embarks on his farewell performance, intending to kill hundreds of spectators in the grand finale! Batman | 32pg. | Color | $ 2.99 US On Sale July 4, 2007 |
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Post by False Face on Apr 17, 2007 14:37:47 GMT -5
Is it me, or are these covers just phenomenal! I like the skeletons; very well done.
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Post by All Star Batman on Jul 16, 2007 16:10:12 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #837 Written by Paul Dini Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher Cover by Simone Bianchi This special issue of DETECTIVE COMICS features two of Gotham’s recently reformed rogues: Harley Quinn and the Riddler! Readers who have enjoyed Harley’s role in COUNTDOWN will take special pleasure in this story as they learn how she became involved in the Amazonian Women’s Help Center. On sale October 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by batmaster on Jul 20, 2007 8:25:46 GMT -5
DETECTIVE COMICS #837 Written by Paul Dini Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher Cover by Simone Bianchi This special issue of DETECTIVE COMICS features two of Gotham’s recently reformed rogues: Harley Quinn and the Riddler! Readers who have enjoyed Harley’s role in COUNTDOWN will take special pleasure in this story as they learn how she became involved in the Amazonian Women’s Help Center. On sale October 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US OMG, the riddler again, atlast! |
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Post by All Star Batman on Aug 11, 2007 11:49:56 GMT -5
 WW: CHICAGO - DUSTIN NGUYEN TO JOIN DC's 'DETECTIVE' AGENCY
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Artist Dustin Nguyen will make a return trek to Gotham City in early 2008. Nguyen, who one drew at five-issue Batman arc for writer Judd Winick in 2004 and who is currently the midst of drawing the cape and the cowl for writer Alan Burnett on Superman/Batman, will take over the penciling duties on Paul Dini’s Detective Comics early in 2008.
Though the artist tells Newsarama he has been designated the “regular” penciler, though no set length of his run has been determined, and this time around (“third time will be the charm”) he thinks this time around he has the confidence to do the best work he’s capable of…
“Overall, I was happy with my last Batman arc,” said Nguyen, “but I felt I was really still indecisive on a lot of my execution as far as styling and rendering. I was also still trying to find own Batman/Gotham look and feel. Over the past three years though, I've really been polishing up and figuring out what I want, I think I'm almost there.
Asked if there were any inherent differences in how he will approach Detective as opposed to Batman, the artist says the storytelling style of his writer will be the ‘X-factor’.
Said Nguyen: “I think the best way for me to approach any book would be how the story is set up, so it really it's just up to Paul [Dini]. I've always felt that, aesthetically, Detective was more storytelling, pace driven (something in between Batman and Gotham Central) and a little more reserved on the splash/spreads and POW/WHAM stuff (not that I wouldn't, love to draw that stuff, but as you know… with my Wildcats training, I’m prepared for both [laughs]) I know that's probably entirely untrue, but I set those parameters for myself to differentiate the two books.
"I'd have to say Paul Dini's tone and direction influenced my take on Batman long ago. Growing up, I took in more of Batman thru the animated series than I did from comics. I got to familiarize most of the rogues thru the animation alone. I had no idea who Poison Ivy was until the animated series."
But fast-forward to the now, and Nguyen is a fan of Dini’s Detective, even before he got this new assignment…
“Yeah, and as a reader and fan alone, I’m loving that he's using characters I like. I like the short self contained arcs as well. Really fun for me, since I have a hard time following books for long.”
And from his artist’s eye?
“The stories are looking great, and I think the few different artists that's filled each brought their own to the book also. I was super jealous when Benitez got to draw Ivy.”
What about characters he’s looking forward to drawing?
Nguyen: “Totally looking forward to maybe getting Mr. Freeze in there; everything about that character is fascinating to me. The look, the history, the voice (okay, you can’t hear it in comics... but I can try to illustrate Paul's words creepily enough). Oh yeah, and if possible… Poison Ivy of course. Oh wait…Clayface too.”
Finally, Nguyen wanted to remind fans that for a sneak peek at his Batman, they can check out his current Superman/Batman run…” and I’ve also completed a short story with Paul Dini for this year's DC Halloween Special. It's my first work with him and it's got Zatanna!”
“And for tons of sketches and stuff - people who know me call it the ‘Batman Blog’, but its really just my homepage, your can visit www.duss005.com .
“Sorry, had to plug that!” |
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Post by BruceBatman on Aug 19, 2007 1:23:26 GMT -5
Man, these covers have to be some of the best I've ever seen!
They're great!
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Post by HUSH on Aug 20, 2007 0:54:51 GMT -5
Cool! I have grown to like the artist who's working with Dini now, but this guy ought to bring something special and distinctive to the title. I'll be looking forward to his art with Dini's stories. |
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Post by All Star Batman on Oct 15, 2007 16:31:03 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #840 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen Fan favorite artist Dustin Nguyen (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) joins Paul Dini on DETECTIVE COMICS as new regular penciler! Still haunted by the specter of Ra's Al Ghul, Batman returns to Gotham to face a new threat in the form of The Globe, a map-obsessed mastermind who charts his crimes with deadly accuracy. On sale January 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by False Face on Oct 15, 2007 17:57:36 GMT -5
The cover looks great!
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Post by /\/\att on Oct 16, 2007 6:31:47 GMT -5
You guys might remember back in 2006 Dustin loaned out some art to LOG for our forum banner. He's a great guy.  |
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Post by False Face on Oct 16, 2007 13:40:55 GMT -5
It's great to see that; Joker and Harley look great, even if they look slightly "kiddy".
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Post by All Star Batman on Nov 19, 2007 17:32:07 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #841 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen Scarface and the new Ventriloquist make their deadly return to DETECTIVE COMICS in a story destined to surprise readers! Plus, Zatanna guest-stars in this special tale! On sale February 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by False Face on Nov 21, 2007 15:53:30 GMT -5
I love the new Ventriloquist and Scarface duo. |
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Post by batmaster on Nov 22, 2007 9:27:21 GMT -5
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Post by trashsmasher on Dec 20, 2007 9:38:24 GMT -5
Dini's Tec issues have been awesome so far! Buy the 2 tpbs.
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Post by All Star Batman on Dec 21, 2007 15:54:18 GMT -5
Dini's Tec issues have been awesome so far! Buy the 2 tpbs. Already have. |
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Post by All Star Batman on Jan 22, 2008 18:00:12 GMT -5
DETECTIVE COMICS #843
Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Nguyen
A member of Gotham's underground threatens the livelihood of the DCU's resident magician, Zatanna! That is, until Batman decides to lend Zatanna a hand. Plus, an appearance by Scarface and the origin of the new Ventriloquist!
Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US
On Sale April 2, 2008
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Post by All Star Batman on Feb 19, 2008 17:46:38 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #844 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen Batman and Zatanna struggle against the combined threat of Scarface and the new Ventriloquist as the villains attempt to take out an entire Gotham crime family. Plus, more on the origin of the Ventriloquist! On sale May 7 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by All Star Batman on Mar 17, 2008 16:55:24 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #845 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen A killer stalks the city, taxing the wits of Batman, the Riddler and every other detective in Gotham. The Dark Knight's quest to unravel the truth behind the seemingly unrelated murders is complicated by the surprise return of a fan-favorite character. What sinister secret lies at the bottom of the gruesome murders plaguing Gotham City? On sale June 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by All Star Batman on Apr 14, 2008 16:58:35 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #846 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen A “Batman: R.I.P.” issue — and part 1 of the 5-part story “The Return of Hush!” Readers who were surprised by Catwoman’s return last month haven’t see anything yet as Hush makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? This epic story kicks off the countdown to DETECTIVE #850! On sale July 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by snooch2dnooch on Apr 14, 2008 19:08:44 GMT -5
these covers are really terrific. i wish his interiors were as good
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Post by All Star Batman on May 19, 2008 16:48:45 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #847 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen A “Batman: R.I.P.” tie-in! Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman’s life? And what part does Catwoman play in Hush’s plans? On sale August 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US |
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Post by All Star Batman on Jun 17, 2008 13:50:37 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #848 Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen A "Batman: R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" Part 3 of 5! To save the sanity of a kidnapped child, Batman must confront the Scarecrow! But their battle is just a part of Hush's plot against Batman and Bruce Wayne, setting the stage for the most shocking surprise ending of the year! Guest-starring Catwoman! Batman | 32pg. | Color | $2.99 US On Sale September 3, 2008 |
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Post by All Star Batman on Jul 21, 2008 16:33:33 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #849 Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen A “Batman R.I.P.” tie-in! In this penultimate chapter of the 5-part arc “Heart of Hush,” Batman tears his way through Gotham City’s underworld to reach his dangerous adversary. But after the Dark Knight learns what his childhood friend-turned-villain is really after, will Batman be able to survive what Hush plans next? The lives of both Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliot come full circle in this story of beginnings and brutal endings! On sale October 1 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US  BATMAN: PRIVATE CASEBOOK HC Written by Paul Dini and Peter Milligan Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen Collecting DETECTIVE COMICS #840-845, plus a story from the INFINITE HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, this hard-hitting new BATMAN volume pits The Dark Knight and guest-star Zatanna against the new Ventriloquist and still-the-same Scarface, as well as Talia al Ghul, The Riddler and more. Advance-solicited; on sale December 17 • 160 pg, FC, $19.99 US |
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Post by All Star Batman on Aug 21, 2008 19:29:56 GMT -5
 DETECTIVE COMICS #850 Written by Paul Dini; Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; Cover by Dustin Nguyen A "Batman R.I.P." tie-in! "Heart of Hush" concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman's life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret! Batman | 48pg. | Color | $3.99 US On Sale November 5, 2008 |
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