Book of Interest: Gotham City Sirens: Trigger Happy

I can't believe I didn't know that Gotham City Sirens was back with two miniseries and the first one, Trigger Happy by Leah Williams and Matteo Lolli which was published two years ago. I loved reading the original Gotham City Sirens comic book series which like so many other really good comics was cancelled for the New 52. The New 52 turned out to be a complete waste because it ruined so many characters and their stories while also removing or erasing other characters. Somehow I must have missed that the trio of Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn were back. It will be interesting to see how these three will stop all the chaos that new energy drink is causing.

I will be getting this as soon as possible along with the second miniseries, Unfit for Orbit.

Book: Gotham City Sirens: Trigger Happy by Leah Williams and Illustrations by Matteo Lolli

Description:

The bad girls of Gotham are at it again! The Gotham City Sirens — Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy — are back together for the first time in years, ready to dole out their own brand of “justice” as a new threat emerges in the place they call home!

A new energy drink has become all the rage in Gotham, thanks to a rather unorthodox marketing campaign! Caffeinated citizens are being pushed to riot for the chance to participate in “hunting” parties that involve herds of bio-mechanical beasts flooding the streets, putting civilians and the environment at risk. Thankfully, Catwoman, Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy are on the case! Together again as the Gotham City Sirens, they’re here to prove that sometimes the only way to stop bad is with even worse!

Join the rising-star team of Leah Williams and Matteo Lolli as they take the Sirens on a wild romp through their city, facing down everything from cowboy creeps to salacious internet streamers in the complete series, Gotham City Sirens #1-4!

Comic Book Wednesday: Catwoman: Lonely City

I'm bringing back my Comic Book Wednesday post but in a different way. Since I got so behind on reading my comics, I got rid of my pull list at my local comic book store. I still go there to get comics, I just don't have time to go ever week like I used to. Anyway, I'm going to use this new Comic Book Wednesday to highlight comics that I'm interested in reading whether in trade or single print.

A book that I want to read is Catwoman: Lonely City by Cliff Chiang. It's set in the future where surprisingly Catwoman was actually in prison but it's also a world where Batman, Nightwing and others have died (or perhaps murdered) during Fools' Night. According to the description, Catowman is looking pull off one last heist but will she be able to especially with Harvey Dent (a.k.a Two-Face) as the Mayor of Gotham. This just seems like a really interesting story.

Book: Catwoman: Lonely City by Cliff Chiang

Description:

In a world without Batman…will Selina Kyle’s old wounds tear Gotham City apart? Cliff Chiang writes and illustrates the ultimate Catwoman masterpiece!

Ten years ago, the massacre known as Fools’ Night claimed the lives of Batman, the Joker, Nightwing, and Commissioner Gordon…and sent Selina Kyle, the Catwoman, to prison.

A decade later, Gotham has grown up—it’s put away costumed heroism and villainy as childish things. The new Gotham is cleaner, safer…and a lot less free, under the watchful eye of Mayor Harvey Dent and his Batcops. It’s into this new city that Selina Kyle returns, a changed woman…with her mind on that one last big score: the secrets hidden inside the Batcave! She doesn’t need the money—she just needs to know…who is “Orpheus”?

Visionary creator Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman, Paper Girls) writes, draws, colors, and letters the story of a world without Batman, where one woman’s wounds threaten to tear apart an entire city! It’s an unmissable artistic statement that will change the way you see Gotham’s heroes and villains forever!

Art of the Day: Catwoman

Artwork: Catwoman #19 variant cover by Ian McDonald

Currently Reading for Tackle Your TBR Read-a-Thon book #6: Batman Returns

I know it's been a while but yes, I'm finally back to reading. I'm going to put Star Wars: Fatal Alliance by Sean Williams to the side. Because despite how good it is, for some reason I have yet to finish it. What I'm going to do is read it from the beginning again since it's been quite some time since I've read it. Anyway, until then I'm going to start reading the novelization of one of my favorite Christmas movies Batman Returns by Craig Shaw Gardner.

I love reading novelizations because the story usually gets a chance to be expanded on and you get a little more insight into the characters. I bought the Batman Returns novelization several years ago after I read the novelization for the Batman movie which was also written by Craig Shaw Gardner. Anyway, I can't wait to get started reading this.

Book: Batman Returns by Craig Shaw Gardner

Description:

Batman versus the criminal element. In Gotham City, evil never sleep not even for Christmas.

Today, a new danger is born—in the guise of a villainous figure with an umbrella full of savage tricks. He's the Penguin and he's out to take over the city. And he has an ally, she's sinuous and mysterious. And she's got nine ways of evading death. She's Catwoman. This time, Batman faces the showdown of his life.

Art of the Day: Batman and Catwoman

Artwork: Batman and Catwoman by Sherry (shrylia)

Art of the Day: Catwoman

Artwork: Batman Killing Time #1 variant cover by Alex Garner

Most Memorable Scene: Selina Kyle Transforms into Catwoman

Good Morning (or whatever time you're reading this) and Happy Holiday!

I thought I'd post a clip from one of my favorite Christmas movies, Batman Returns. The only thing I can think of when I see this scene is poor Selina Kyle. This mousy woman made the classic mistake of telling Maximillian "Max" Shreck, who was doing something deceitful and unscrupulous that she unintentionally uncovered his secret. Selina just stumbled upon his crooked business while doing her job, she wasn't planning on telling anyone (even though he should have been turned in) but he couldn't take that chance, so he tried to kill her.

In a way, he did. She may have survived falling out of a high-rise building but not without sustaining a head injury that altered her personality. She was no longer a scared mousy little woman but a more confident (if not slightly deranged) woman. A Catwoman so to speak, inside and out. Oh don't worry about Selina, she got her revenge on Max Shreck in the end.

I'm not sure what the moral of the story is, maybe don't wait until you nearly die falling out of a high-rise building to be the person you really want to be. I don't know, Happy Holidays!

Art of the Day: Catwoman (The Batman)

Artwork: Catwoman by Kath Lobo

Art of the Day: Catwoman

Artwork: Catwomen by kinjamin-art

Weekend Film: The Batman

Nothing beats the craziness of the Gotham TV series but I think The Batman might be a close second at least based on the trailer. As much as I'm interested in seeing this movie, I do wish Batman wasn't always the most overly promoted character. There are so many other DC Comics characters that I don't get why the same characters are constantly focused on. However, with that said, I do plan to see this movie. I hope it'll be good.


The Batman

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano, John Turturro, Andy Serkis, Peter Sarsgaard and more

Director: Matt Reeves

Writers: Matt Reeves and Peter Craig

Description:

When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.

Batman Returns' 29th Anniversary

Batman Returns was released 29 years ago in theaters on June 19, 1992. The movie was directed by Tim Burton and it's one of my favorite superhero and Christmas movies. As much as I like the first Batman movie, I love Batman Returns so much more. This dark, gothic, sexy yet fun holiday movie follows Batman as he tries to stop Catwoman and the Penguin. I thought Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin were equally fantastic in their roles.

Each interpretation of the characters were perfect for this movie because the Penguin is usually shown in other media as a sophisticated high society criminal but for this movie he was transformed into a sewer dweller who was once born into wealth. He was sort of disgusting and was at times more animal than man but this take on the character really worked for the movie. As for Selina Kyle, in this movie she went from being a shy mousey woman who after nearly being killed, transformed into someone who is confident and fearless. I do wish there was a third Michael Keaton Batman movie that centered the return of Catwoman, I really wanted to see them reunite. But I guess that's what comic books are for.

On a side note, I always found it interesting that both Batman and Batman Returns movies directly led to the creation of one of my favorite shows, Batman: The animated series which premiered on September 5, 1992.

Art of the Day: Batman and Catwoman

Artwork: Batman & Catwoman #1 variant cover by Jen Bartel

Fashion Meets Comics: Catwoman's Costume

Need a little fitness Monday Motivation, why not let your favorite comic book character's costume inspire your fitness clothes. As much as I love bright colors, I decided to go with Catwoman's black costume.

Exercising and working out can sometimes require a bit of motivation and I figure wearing something you like is a great incentive.

Artwork: Catwoman #21 variant cover by Ian MacDonald

I always felt like the various black versions of Catwoman's costume were perfectly suited for someone who tends to live in the shadows while attempting several heists. This inspired me to create two Catwoman fitness outfits. The first outfit includes a jacket, tank top and capri leggings and the second pairs a long sleeve top with tights all in Selina's signature color.

Hopefully, this Fashion Meets Comics inspires you to create a workout look of your favorite character. Perhaps it'll motivate you to workout or at least give you a chance to go searching for some cool comic book costumes. 

Art of the Day: Catwoman

Artwork: Catwoman #20 cover by Joëlle Jones

Art of the Day: Catwoman...and Batman

Artwork: Catwoman by Chris Samnee with color by George Caltsoudas

Fashion Meets Comics and Fandom: Five Favorite Coats

I'm all about the warm summer weather and clothes but once it starts to cool down and become chilly, I'm totally focused on fall and winter clothes especially coats. I love looking at all the different styles and colors. I'm always getting inspired by looks and I also can't help noticing when a character is wearing a really nice coat as well. So, I decided to focus on some of my favorites. Since there are so many characters with great coats I narrowed this post down to five, however, I will create a few more Favorite Coats post for all the other characters. But for now here are some of my favorite coats.


Double Breasted Trench Coat

Billy Johnson (Run)

I haven't finished watching Run yet so I'm not quite sure what the real reason is for Billy Johnson running away from his life and withdrawing all of his money from the bank. However, in the few episodes I've watched he does have this really nice trench coat. Usually this coat style can be rather structured, but I like that he kept it more casual and that he paired it with a striped hoodie.

Art of the Day: Catwoman

Artwork: Catwoman by Des Taylor

This makes me think that Selina is wondering if she should stay in or go out into the rain to steal from some of her high profile targets. Or she just got back from a successful heist and is taking a quiet moment to enjoy it.

Art of the Day: Catwoman and Batman

Artwork: Catwoman and Batman by Lee Weeks

Art of the Day: Batman and Catwoman (The Dark Knight Rises)

Artwork: I Guess We're Both Sucker... by JawZ270589 (Yosua Adi)

Art of the Day: Catwoman (Batman Returns)

Artwork: Catwoman by Tula Lotay