Quote: Harley Quinn and Batman

Harley: There's one thing I gotta know. Why'd you stay with me all day, risking your butt for someone who's never given you anything but trouble?

Batman: I know what it's like to try and rebuild a life. I had a bad day too. Once.

Harley: Nice guys like you shouldn't have bad days.

~ Harley Quinn and Batman, Batman: The Animated Series season 3 episode 6: Harley's Holiday

Batman: The Animated Series is another show I haven't re-watched in a long time. I do remember this episode rather well because after Harley Quinn was released from Arkham Asylum, she truly had a terrible day. From a misunderstanding about the dress she bought to being accused of kidnapping, it was a lot. And not to mention, she ended up right back in Arkham. But Batman did surprise Harley by giving her the dress she had bought earlier.

(Batman: The Animated Series season 3 episode 6: Harley's Holiday)

Christmas Countdown Day #4: Christmas with the Joker (Batman: The Animated Series)

I couldn't have a Christmas Countdown and not include a clip from the Batman: The Animated Series episode Christmas with the Joker. I can't believe Robin really thought the Joker would just go into hiding or lie low. Their quiet evening didn't last long but at least the rest of the villains and crooks in Gotham decided not to do anything.

Fandom Friday: Random Fandom Thoughts #27: Project Runway, Kevin Conroy and Buck, Connor and Kameron

Happy Friday! I can't believe it's already the end of the week, time is moving along way too fast. Anyway, here are some of my fandom thoughts. What are yours?

- I've been rewatching Project Runway and I'm currently on the 10th season and after rewatching all of these seasons back-to-back, there were so many times where I didn't understand the judges decisions. Something else I also noticed is that the judges were never consistent with their judging. They would love something one minute then hate it the next or call it polished and sophisticated then calling it cheap. There were some really cute and well made clothes that they didn't like throughout those seasons I've rewatched so far. I feel like they were looking at the clothes through their editorial (Nina Garcia) or designer (Michael Kors) lens instead of seeing it from a potential customer's point of view. Because there were a lot of looks that would have easily sold out in stores but they dismissed them for various reasons.

One of my favorite looks was by Bryce Black during the ninth season seventh episode Can't We Just All Get Along?, where he designed a pair of black and white pattern shorts and an orange top (which I highlighted in the picture below). Although his look was part of the winning Team Chaos collection, they didn't like his outfit because they felt it was not as sophisticated as the other pieces that were in the collection. But it was sophisticated but with a cute and casual feel and I thought it was a perfect look for summer. The only thing that was missing was a cute tote bag or purse.

(models wearing the Team Chaos collection    Project Runway season 9 episode 7: Can't We Just All Get Along?)

Happy Monday, the Fourth Day of the Month! (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

Happy Monday, Fourth Day of the Month (formerly known as the 4th of July)!

I'm not feeling the holiday spirit which is why I'm not celebrating Independence Day or the 4th of July. Because what is there to celebrate? It's become meaningless especially with the steady and continuous loss of our rights. That doesn't seem like something to celebrate, does it? That certainly doesn't feel like independence to me. This is a sentiment, I've seen expressed a lot online. And many are saying they are going to do some of the following instead of celebrating:

- Boycotting the holiday
- Wearing either green or black to lament the loss of our rights
- Going to protest around the country
- Going to go on a monetary strike (by not buying anything today, tomorrow and even longer)

Since I'm celebrating Monday, the Fourth Day of the Month, I created a Geeky Holiday List to celebrate. It features the fourth episode of each season of several shows. I couldn't list all the shows in Labels, so scroll through and see if it's something on here you might want to watch.

Art of the Day: Catwoman

Artwork: Catwomen by kinjamin-art

Super Bowl Geeky Holiday TV List

I know Super Bowl Sunday is seen as the ultimate sporting event/holiday but I have absolutely no interest in watching the game. In the past, I would go to Super Bowl parties mainly to hang out with my friends. But then I realized aside from being with my friends the game was so boring. Ever since then, I would either hang out with like minded non-football friends and I do something fun with them or spend the day by myself doing whatever I wanted.

So, for my fellow non-football fans, I decided to create a geeky football list of shows to watch. I may not like football but I can enjoy it when it's on a show. Whether you watch any of the shows on my list or watch something else, don't forget the snacks.


Batman: The Animated Series

Season 1 Episode 19: Fear of Victory

Description:

While investigating a mysterious series of athlete panic attacks during games, Robin is exposed to the fear toxin of The Scarecrow.

Comic Book Wednesday: Batman Adventures: Batgirl: A League of Her Own

Something I miss about pre-Covid life is going to the comic book store and I miss my Comic Book Wednesday post. I might not be able to go to the comic book store but I can bring back my CBW post by posting new and old comic books that I want to read like this Batgirl anthology.

Batman Adventures: Batgirl: A League of Her Own is a must read for me. I love the Batman: The Animated Series and the follow up series The New Batman Adventures ;and the Batgirl featured on both of those shows is one of my favorite versions of the character. I can't wait to get this and read it, especially since the book features several Batgirl stories that tie-in to the BTAS and TNBA universe.

Book: Batman Adventures: Batgirl: A League of Her Own by written and illustrated by various writers and artists

Description:

Batgirl takes on Gotham City's toughest villains including Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in these timeless, all-ages stories set in the world of the seminal Batman: The Animated Series!

In these previously uncollected stories inspired by the hit Batman: The Animated Series, Batgirl swings across the rooftops of Gotham City alongside Batman, Nightwing, and Robin to battle the likes of Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Ra's al Ghul. She even finds time to team up with her father, Commissioner Gordon, to catch two escaped convicts.

These stories are written and illustrated by top Batman: The Animated Series and Batman Adventures talent, including Paul Dini, Ty Templeton, and Rick Burchett, along with a cover by Batman: The Animated Series co-creator Bruce Timm! Collects the all-ages Batgirl Adventures #1 and Batman: Gotham Adventures #8-9, #22, and 38!

Art of the Day: Batman

Artwork: Batman by Matt Ferguson

Toy Corner: Harley Quinn Action Figure (The New Batman adventures)

When I go to the comic book store, if I have enough time, I like to look around the collectibles section to see what I can find. I don't know if you remember but back in May, I mentioned that I found 1998 The New Batman Adventures Harley Quinn action figure. As soon as I saw it, I had to get this action figure. I love that her pet hyenas Bud and Lou were included.

This was such a great find, I only paid around $30 (thanks to my membership discount) for it which is awesome for something that's pretty much mint condition. I just think this is really cool, Harley Quinn in her original costume with her two dangerous yet adorable to her pets.

Anyone else found any cool yet affordable collectibles, I would love to know what they are?

Happy New Year's Eve! (+ a Geeky TV/Movie List)

It's New Year's Eve and despite a slightly grumpy start to the day, I'm really looking forward to the new year. I hope we will all have a wonderful and amazing 2020. This is my first time posting a New Year's Eve geeky list and I wanted to include as many New Year's Eve shows and movies that I could think of. I know there are more but these were the only ones I could think of for now which means I'll have more to post for next year.

However, there's one movie on my list, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi that's not even remotely connected to NYE. But it has the feeling of "out with the old and in with the new" with the Rebels destroying the Empire and bring about the beginning of something new. Not to mention the galaxy wide celebration that happened afterwards. If that's not the spirit of New Year's Eve then I don't know what is.

As 2019 comes to an end, I can't thank all of you enough who have visited my blog. I hope to bring you even more book reviews and geeky topics for 2020. With that said, I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year's Eve, can't wait to see what's in store for us next year. Take care everyone and have fun celebrating.


Absolutely Fabulous

Season 3 episode 2: Happy New Year

Description:

Edina finds her New Year's Eve plans ruined by the sudden arrival of Patsy's acid-tongued sister, Jackie.

Happy Winter Solstice! (+ a Geeky Winter TV/Movie List)

I wish everyone a happy and wonderful Winter Solstice. No matter how, when or where you celebrate the beginning of winter make sure you're having fun. In case you don't feel like going out, here's a geeky list of winter themed TV shows and movies to watch while you're bundled up warm and cozy on the sofa.


Gilmore Girls

Season 2 episode 10: "The Bracebridge Dinner"

Poison Ivy Week: Art of the Day: Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy

Artwork: Batman: Harley and Ivy issue #1 cover by Bruce Timm

I can't believe I have this book sitting on my shelf and I haven't read it yet. I think I'll add it to my summer reading list.

April Fools' Day: Harley Quinn - Batman: The Animated Series Marathon

To celebrate the Queen of Fools, I thought it would be fun to have a Harley Quinn: Batman: The Animated Series episode marathon. She might have only been featured in 14 episodes (listed below) but whether Harley is a main character or featured in a few minor scenes she's still fun to watch. Such as her first appearance in the Joker's Favor, her disturbing backstory in Mad Love, her joining up with Poison Ivy in Harley and Ivy and a big misunderstanding that leads to a chase in Harley's Holiday.

If this marathon is not enough Harley Quinn for you, there's also her big screen debut in Suicide Squad you could watch as well.

DVD Pick: Batman: The Animated Series (Blu-ray)

In my recent Comic Book Wednesday post, I mentioned how I was trying to find the Blu-ray edition of Batman: The Animated Series. And as you can see, I found it. I love that it includes three mini Funkos of Batman, Harley Quinn and the Joker. It arrived in the mail today and now I can't wait to watch at least an episode or two. I really want to see how good the episodes look remastered.

I had ordered it Wednesday afternoon, after I did a search and found out that Target had some in stock. I'm sure other stores are probably starting to get more back in but I just wanted to let you know where I found mine in case there is anyone still looking for one.

Fandom Friday: My Thoughts on Poison Ivy's First Episode of Batman: The Animated Series

With the upcoming release of the Blu-ray edition of Batman: The Animated Series, it made me think about not only how clear the newly remastered series is going to look but also about how Dr. Pamela Isley a.k.a. Poison Ivy was first introduced on the show. Her first episode was "Pretty Poison" (season 1 episode 5) where she was seeking revenge against District Attorney Harvey Dent for his involvement in getting Stonegate Penitentiary built on the land where rare wild roses grew.

This scientist had a diabolical plan which included pretending to date Harvey and on the night Bruce Wayne was meeting the couple for dinner at a restaurant, she put her plan into motion. She left the restaurant early but not before giving Harvey a passionate kiss. It wasn't long after she left that Harvey passed out into his dessert of Chocolate Mousse. He had to be taken to the hospital where Bruce found out that his friend had been poisoned. The problem grew from there because there was no antidote.

At first, Bruce didn't suspect Pamela but things started to add up leaving Batman to investigate where he found out her motive. And during his investigation, he found out that the only cure for the fast acting poison had to be derived from the rare wild roses that unfortunately were destroyed. He also found out the she also intends to go after Bruce Wayne because his Wayne Foundation help fund the prison but she didn't get to take her revenge until the episode "Eternal Youth".

This episode clearly showed how much Poison Ivy values plants over people. She was willing to kill Harvey Dent for his part in the extinction of rare flowers. She has taken her love and interest in plants to a whole new level because she considers murdering people for their crimes against nature. At the end of the episode, she was placed in Stonegate prison which I thought was a mistake she should have been in Arkham Asylum because she has mental health problems that would not be helped in prison. Following this episode, she would eventually end up in Arkham after each crime she committed.

I think Batman: The Animated Series is one of the best adaptations of the Batman universe and introduced a lot of new fans to many of these characters such as Poison Ivy who is one of my favorite characters that's been around as of now for 52 years.

Art of the Day: Catwoman

Artwork: Catwoman by Edward Batkins

Fandom Friday: Girls' Night Out (The New Batman Adventures Animated Series)

Happy Friday!

I wanted to create a new column for my blog, Fandom Friday where I can post anything on my mind that's fandom related. The first post goes to an episode of The New Batman Adventures animated series.

Batman: The Animated Series and the follow up series The New Batman Adventures are pretty much considered to be a classic and there are so many episodes that are my favorite to watch. But there is one episode I wish had turned into a spin off series. Girls' Night Out was the 7th episode from the revamped The New Batman Adventures and this episode had Batgirl and Supergirl (who was from the Superman: The Animated Series) teaming up to stop Livewire who teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. The deadly trio were terrorizing Gotham city and it had these two heroes to have to come up with a plan in order to put a stop to their crimes.

It was a fun action-packed crossover between the two animated series. This episode was great, it was all girl power, heroes vs. villains. This was the beginnings of a friendship between these two which I wished carried over to the Justice League/JL Unlimited animated series. On JL/JLU, I always felt like Kara could have benefited from having Barbara show up every now and then on a few episodes.

I was a kid when I watched Girls' Night Out, I still remember geeking out when I saw it because it's not like when Batgirl teamed up with Catwoman in the finale episode of Batman: The Animated Series, this episode had the female version of The World's Finest in one episode. I really wished this episode had turned into a spin off series for Batgirl and Supergirl, it would have been so cool because both would have been the main characters instead of the supportive characters they were on their respective animated series.

Book of Interest: Batman & Robin Adventures vol #1

I still love watching Batman: The Animated Series and I'm sure other fans do as well. It was a great show. Over the years I've only read a few of the Batman Adventures comic books and now that the series has been republished I'm now able to read them all. I already have volume #1 and I'm working on getting the remainder volumes #2-4.

With that said why did I just find out that they also started republishing Batman & Robin Adventures? I will be getting this as well, this make me happy to be a fan.

Book: Batman & Robin Adventures volume #1 (issues #1-10) by Paul Dini with art by Ty Templeton and Rick Burchett

Description:

The adventure continues in this follow-up to the four-time Emmy Award-winning Batman: The Animated Series! Join Batman, Robin and Batgirl as they fight crime against the deadliest, craziest villains Gotham City has to offer. The dynamic duo takes on the likes of Two-Face, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, the Riddler, Penguin, the Joker and more as the streets of Gotham get darker and wilder.

Happy Christmas Eve! (+ Some Geeky Christmas Shows to Watch)

Happy Christmas Eve, if you're anything like me and still need to wrap gifts (or buy a few last minute gifts). Don't get stressed out. Whether you're with family and friends or by yourself, have fun wrapping gifts. To make the most of it why not play Christmas music or watch some of your favorite Christmas movies or TV shows. Lay out snacks, bake cookies or do whatever it is that will make you relax and enjoy the moment.

Need a little bit of geeky inspiration for Christmas shows and movie to watch, here are just a small selection of some my favorites:


Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Season 2 episode 9: Season Greedings
Season 3 episode 11: Home is Where the Hurt Is
Season 4 episode 11: 'Twas the Night Before Mxymas

Art of the Day: Alfred Pennyworth

Artwork: Alfred Pennyworth by Phil Cho

I like this, it's a very fashionable look for Alfred.

Looks like the artist may have been inspired by Alfred from the Batman: The Animated Series version, who was voiced by the late Efrem Zimbalist Jr.. Coincidentally, the BTAS Alfred is one of favorites.

I have so many favorite Alfreds, however there is only one that I don't like and that's the one on the Gotham TV series played by Sean Pertwee. It's bad enough that he's rude and sketchy but to have him hit Selina in the face that pretty much cemented this version as the WORST Alfred Pennyworth ever.

Alfred was never crass, slimy or unsophisticated but the Gotham version seems to wallow in being as despicable as possible. Why would the show's creative team create such an awful version of Alfred?