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The creators of Scribblenauts have ceaselessly documented and cutely illustrated nearly everything in the known universe, so why not turn to the parallel worlds of DC Comics? Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure contains a number of heroes, villains and weirdos - that number being over 2,000.

Developer 5th Cell claims to have scrutinized every single superpower, series and universe in DC Comics history, all to serve the game's trick of summoning whatever or whoever the player commits to a magical notepad. Maxwell returns as jotting protagonist, joined this time by his twin sister Lily.

If Scribblenauts Unmasked doesn't have the best Batmans (Batmen?), it certainly has the most at 33 pairs of pointy ears in total, joined by an extravagant 130 Green Lanterns. That emerald grouping includes Mogo, a sentient planet with a lot of gravitational pull in the Green Lantern Corps.

Scribblenauts Unmasked is hinged on using adjectives and objects to complete "heroic feats," a bombastic term for puzzles procedurally generated from a dynamic list of DC characters, locations and potential tasks. Custom-built characters can also be thrown into the mix, though only DC's official figures get a written biography on the Batcomputer.

Scribblenauts Unmasked will be available on 3DS, Wii U and PC this fall.

Gallery: Scribblenauts Unmasked

JoystiqScribblenauts Unmasked amasses thousands of DC Comics characters originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-celldc-comicsnintendopcscribblenauts-unmaskedwarner-broswii-uWed, 15 May 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Batman Arkham Origins doesn't feature voice actor Kevin Conroy]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/report-batman-arkham-origins-doesnt-feature-voice-actor-kevin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/report-batman-arkham-origins-doesnt-feature-voice-actor-kevin/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/29/report-batman-arkham-origins-doesnt-feature-voice-actor-kevin/#comments Batman mainstay Kevin Conroy is reportedly not voicing the caped crusader in Arkham Origins. According to South African magazine NAG, Warner Bros. Montreal passed on Conroy, who played Batman in Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, as well as most of the hero's animated adventures across the last 20 years. NAG says the developer wanted another actor to portray Origins' younger version of the dark knight.

The report adds up with WBG Montreal's approach to the upcoming prequel. In a Game Informer interview, DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns explained Origins is about "Batman's initiation into that insane world" of the other Arkham games.

"It's called Arkham Origins and it really is the introduction of what Arkham means," Johns told Game Informer. "Arkham evokes a sense of insanity and chaos embodied in the twisted minds and colorful villains of the Batman universe. That had to start somewhere."

As revealed earlier this month, Batman: Arkham Origins swings onto retail shelves this year; the bat-time is October 25, and the bat-channels are PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC. Companion game Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate drops onto the Vita and 3DS on the same day.

JoystiqReport: Batman Arkham Origins doesn't feature voice actor Kevin Conroy originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-originsdc-comicskevin-conroymicrosoftnintendopcplaystationps3warner-broswarner-bros-interactivewarner-bros-montrealwii-uxboxMon, 29 Apr 2013 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Scribblenauts DC comics game in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/rumor-scribblenauts-dc-comics-game-in-development/#comments Rumor DC super hero Scribblenauts game in developmentScribblenauts Unlimited developer 5th Cell is reportedly working on a DC super hero entry in the write-em-up series, called Scribblenauts Unmasked. According to IGN sources, the game is currently mired in redesign and may even lose the Scribblenauts Unmasked moniker altogether, though the game is assuredly focused on the DC Comics license.

The original design called for a game where Max would embark on adventures to help out DC super heroes, but that may not be indicative of the final product. One scenario detailed includes Max trying to bypass a hungry Killer Croc to infiltrate Wayne Manor through the sewers below. Another anecdote provided presents Max with two seemingly identical police officers, yet one is the villain Clayface and must be discovered.

IGN's sources say the game announcement is due at this year's E3, with PC, Wii U and 3DS being listed as supported platforms.

JoystiqRumor: Scribblenauts DC comics game in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3ds5th-celldcdc-comicsnintendopcscribblenautsscribblenauts-unlimitedscribblenauts-unmaskedwarner-broswii-uThu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DC promises Injustice action figures among us this summer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/dc-promises-injustice-action-figures-among-us-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/dc-promises-injustice-action-figures-among-us-this-summer/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/25/dc-promises-injustice-action-figures-among-us-this-summer/#comments DC promises Injustice action figures among us this summerNetherRealm's interpretation of select DC comic heroes and villains in Injustice: Gods Among Us are being turned into action figures. Twelve different figures are coming in the first run, available only in pre-determined two-packs for $29.95 each.

Each figure stands 3.75 inches and has over 20 points of articulation. On May 31, the first two packs will ship: Wonder Woman vs Solomon Grundy and Green Arrow vs Deathstroke. The other packs - Superman vs Nightwing, Flash vs Raven, Aquaman vs Black Adam and Cyborg vs Harley Quinn - will have staggered releases, available this summer on through September.

With Batman conspicuously missing from the list of figures, we're left wondering if he's the action figure we want, but not the one we deserve.

JoystiqDC promises Injustice action figures among us this summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresdcdc-comicsinjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftNetherrealm-Studiosnintendoplaystationps3wii-uxboxThu, 25 Apr 2013 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Injustice: Gods Among Us fight tapes show off Bane, Harley Quinn]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/injustice-gods-among-us-fight-tapes-show-off-bane-harley-quinn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/injustice-gods-among-us-fight-tapes-show-off-bane-harley-quinn/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/08/injustice-gods-among-us-fight-tapes-show-off-bane-harley-quinn/#comments
NetherRealm Studios and DC Comics are hosting a series of popularity contests over on the official Injustice: Gods Among Us website, pitting heroes and villains against each other in a tournament-style bracket where fan votes determine the hypothetical outcome.

Sounds fun and everything, but what we're primarily interested in are the gameplay videos released once a winner has been determined, the first two of which can be found above and beyond the veil. We're not going to spoiler the outcome of either fight, obviously, but we will say that Bane's abilities look very reminiscent of Kabal's from Mortal Kombat, while Harley Quinn has more than a little bit of Mileena about her.

The next round of voting starts on February 11, so we're anticipating more videos in a couple weeks.

Continue reading Injustice: Gods Among Us fight tapes show off Bane, Harley Quinn

JoystiqInjustice: Gods Among Us fight tapes show off Bane, Harley Quinn originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Slade Wilson is a mercenary and assassin (and hater of teenagers) in the DC Comics world known as Deathstroke - and now he's the latest brawler to throw down in NetherRealm's Injustice: Gods Among Us. Keen observers will remember he also made an appearance in Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe.

Deathstroke likes guns and has a steel sword for close-quarter combos, evidenced in the video above. Plus, he's kinda got this whole Two-Face thing going on with his mask, but we're sure Batman accidentally punched him like eight times so he must know already.

JoystiqDeathstroke carves himself into the Injustice: Gods Among Us roster originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wondering what Nightwing and ... uh ... that Cyborg dude will play like in NetherRealms' next big game, Injustice: Gods Among Us? Well too bad! Er, rather, you can find out above. Sorry about making you feel bad.

JoystiqInjustice's two newest fighters pulverize (and get pulverized) in Comic-Con trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cyborgdc-comicsgameplayinjustice-gods-among-usmicrosoftnetherrealmNetherrealm-Studiosnighthawknintendoplaystationps3san-diego-comic-consan-diego-comic-con-2012sdcc-2012trailerwarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewarner-bros-interactive-entertainmentwbiewii-uxboxFri, 13 Jul 2012 11:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Rocksteady's next Batman game to be a Silver Age-based prequel]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/report-rocksteadys-next-batman-game-to-be-a-silver-age-based-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/report-rocksteadys-next-batman-game-to-be-a-silver-age-based-p/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/11/report-rocksteadys-next-batman-game-to-be-a-silver-age-based-p/#comments Report Rocksteady's next Batman game to be a Silver Agebased prequelRocksteady's next game could be yet another Batman adventure, albeit in a new timeline, Variety reports. According to unnamed sources speaking with the film industry publication, Rocksteady's currently at work on a "new, highly stylized" Bats prequel game "that revolves around Batman's first meeting with the Joker."

This new game - not expected until 2014 at least - is supposedly set in the Silver Age of comics. Warner Bros. has yet to confirm the news, and Rocksteady hasn't said a peep about any new projects since Arkham City wrapped last year. And as far as we know, no one's discovered any hidden rooms in Arkham City that reveal future games. Hey, it wouldn't be the first time!

JoystiqReport: Rocksteady's next Batman game to be a Silver Age-based prequel originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batmandc-comicsreportrocksteady-studiossilver-agevarietywarner-broswarner-bros-interactivewarner-bros-interactive-entertainmentWed, 11 Jul 2012 09:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Take a peek at 100 DLC items for Gotham City Impostors on XBLA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/take-a-peek-at-100-dlc-items-for-gotham-city-impostors-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/take-a-peek-at-100-dlc-items-for-gotham-city-impostors-on-xbla/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/07/take-a-peek-at-100-dlc-items-for-gotham-city-impostors-on-xbla/#comments We should have known from its title that Gotham City Impostors couldn't be trusted to operate entirely how it promised. The Xbox Live version isn't set to launch until tomorrow, but today more than 100 DLC items are available in the Xbox Marketplace, ranging from 80 to 320 MS Points. All of the items are cosmetic and won't affect gameplay in any way, Monolith tweeted, and all of them will be unlockable in the full game.

We assume it could have been worse -- getting access to optional DLC before a game launches is better than getting access to required, paid-for DLC months after a game launches. So really Gotham City Impostors isn't such a bad guy after all ... oh. We see what you did there, Monolith.

JoystiqTake a peek at 100 DLC items for Gotham City Impostors on XBLA originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dc-comicsDLCgotham-city-impostorsmicrosoftMonolithWarner-BrosxboxTue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Arkham action figure line includes Titan Joker, Killer Croc and the Bats]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/arkham-action-figure-line-includes-titan-joker-killer-croc-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/arkham-action-figure-line-includes-titan-joker-killer-croc-and/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/arkham-action-figure-line-includes-titan-joker-killer-croc-and/#comments DC Comics is releasing a new line of action figures based on the lead and supporting casts of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, though you'll have to wait a while to get your hands on them. The line is segregated into regular and "deluxe" figures; the five regular figures (Batman, Ra's Al Ghul, Azrael, a Clown Thug and The Penguin) will find their way to comic shops and toy stores this September.

Two of the deluxe figures, Mr. Freeze and Killer Croc, will launch this June, while Titan Joker -- everyone's least favorite part of Arkham Asylum -- won't be available until November.

Gallery: DC Comics Arkham Asylum/City action figures

JoystiqArkham action figure line includes Titan Joker, Killer Croc and the Bats originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figureaction-figuresazraelbatmanBatman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citydc-comicsjokekiller-crocras-al-ghulrocksteadyRocksteady-Studiosthe-penguinThu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WB Montreal focusing on great DC Comics games, 'forget the movies']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/09/wb-montreal-focusing-on-great-dc-comics-games-forget-the-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/09/wb-montreal-focusing-on-great-dc-comics-games-forget-the-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/09/wb-montreal-focusing-on-great-dc-comics-games-forget-the-movie/#comments The most successful games based on DC Comics properties, like, say, the two recent Batman games, aren't based on movies. Unsurprisingly, then, Warner Bros. sees no particular reason to cross-promote with DC games.

Warner Bros. Montreal executive producer Reid Schneider told Canadian Business that WB isn't pushing the studio to tie into movies. "No, we're not going in that direction," Schneider said. "It's really about make the game what it needs to be and forget the movies."

In fact, it's avoiding movie deadlines, he said, that helps the games become great. "If you look at the similarities between [Batman: Arkham Asylum and Neversoft's 1998 Spider-Man game], they weren't based on movies per se," Schneider said. "They were just taking that really rich fiction from the comic books and exploring the characters. It's not about hitting the movie date or some arbitrary date-it was giving the game the time it needs to be successful and really just concentrating on the quality of it." It's been successful enough that the games are getting their own tie-ins.

JoystiqWB Montreal focusing on great DC Comics games, 'forget the movies' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Batman-Arkham-Asylum-2Batman-Arkham-Citydc-comicsmicrosoftpcplaystationps3reid-schneiderWarner-Bros-Interactivewb-montrealxboxFri, 09 Dec 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment talks strategy, new Hobbit game and other upcoming titles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-talks-strategy-new-hobbi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-talks-strategy-new-hobbi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/warner-bros-interactive-entertainment-talks-strategy-new-hobbi/#comments The release of Batman: Arkham City this week marks a nice success for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, a division of the movie studio that started out with the less than popular The Matrix Online, and has slowly built up an empire that includes the Batman franchise, the Lego video games, and the Mortal Kombat series. The LA Times has a short profile of the company, and goes into detail on how it worked with studios like Traveller's Tales and Netherrealm to build up popular video game franchises that stand on their own even compared to the movie products.

That's not to say that the plan always works (remember the Green Lantern game?), but Warner Bros. seems to have built up a few solid properties independent of tie-in movies. The next, then, is apparently a Hobbit game -- the article says there will be a game based on Peter Jackson's movie sometime next year. The company will also release a Lego Batman sequel, and some other casual online games featuring Warner characters.

Oh, and there's one more: an unannounced game based on a different DC superhero. Has anyone else been J'onzzing for a Martian Manhunter escapade?

JoystiqWarner Bros. Interactive Entertainment talks strategy, new Hobbit game and other upcoming titles originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-citydc-comicslego-batmanman-of-steelmicrosoftpcplaystationps3supermanthe-hobbitwarner-bros-interactive-entertainmentxboxWed, 19 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The Man of Steel returns to video games ... on iOS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/the-man-of-steel-returns-to-video-games-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/the-man-of-steel-returns-to-video-games-on-ios/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/16/the-man-of-steel-returns-to-video-games-on-ios/#comments There's a lot going on in the DC Universe these days, what with the radically controversial reboot of all its franchises and the new Superman movie that's currently in production, so of course now is the perfect time to announce an iOS Superman title has nothing to do with any of that stuff.

IGN reports that veteran iOS publisher Chillingo and Denki Blocks! developer Tiger Games (No, not that Tiger) will bring the last son of Krypton to Apple's mobile operating system, heat-vision and arch-nemesis Lex Luthor in tow. Each level will pit Supes against various sets of challenges, with metals awarded at the completion of each level, ala Angry Birds. Little else is known at the moment, but here's hoping it turns out better than Superman 64.

JoystiqThe Man of Steel returns to video games ... on iOS originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chillingodcdc-comicsDC-universeiosipadiphoneman-of-steelmobilenew-52supermansuperman-iostiger-gamesSun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted novel arrives on Oct. 4, comic on Nov. 30]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/uncharted-novel-arrives-on-oct-4-comic-on-nov-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/uncharted-novel-arrives-on-oct-4-comic-on-nov-30/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/20/uncharted-novel-arrives-on-oct-4-comic-on-nov-30/#comments Nothing says "high-octane thriller" quite like "novelization." Del Rey books will publish the first Uncharted novelization, titled "Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth," this October. If you're not so much for diving into a full book, a more bite-sized adventure for Nathan Drake arrives in comic book form starting November 30 from DC Comics.

Neither work will specifically play into the events of this winter's third Uncharted game for the PlayStation 3, rather seeking to tell side stories in the harrowing life of series protagonist Nathan Drake. It seems that the comic will potentially have Drake heading to a fictional city in the planet's core, while the book sends Drake to ... umm ... New York City. And Egypt and stuff. But, you know, not a city in the center of the planet.

JoystiqUncharted novel arrives on Oct. 4, comic on Nov. 30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dc-comicsdel-rey-booksplaystationps3q4-2011release-dateuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionuncharted-the-fourth-labyrinthTue, 20 Sep 2011 20:10:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: 'Batman: Arkham City #1' prequel comic now available]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/11/psa-batman-arkham-city-1-prequel-comic-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/11/psa-batman-arkham-city-1-prequel-comic-now-available/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/11/psa-batman-arkham-city-1-prequel-comic-now-available/#commentsWriter Paul Dini tweets to remind us that the first issue of his Batman: Arkham City prequel comic is out today. The page-turner is conveniently available in digital format direct from DC Comics, or you can shuffle on down to the local comic shop and nab it for 3 bucks.

Initially set to be a six-parter, the miniseries appears to have been shaved down to five issues. Parts 2 and 3 are due next month, with the fourth issue slated for late July. The game will be released on October 18.

Dini, who first started ordering Batman around as a writer and producer for The Animated Series, also wrote the story lines for the two Rocksteady-developed games. He's assisted by Arkham City concept artist Carlos D'Anda, who drew all the pretty pictures for the new comic -- and colored them in too. Check out the full-size cover image of the first issue after the break.

Continue reading PSA: 'Batman: Arkham City #1' prequel comic now available

JoystiqPSA: 'Batman: Arkham City #1' prequel comic now available originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 May 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Naotome's site details the figure's composition, a careful combination of a PVC Shy Guy character mask, the body of DC Comics' Desaad and the hands of The Spirit, and a gatling gun composed of an Iron Man weapon and a Spawn weapon. The piece is currently up on eBay, fetching around $60 as of midday Friday EST, but it's also really sweet and one-of-a-kind, so you may wanna jump on that soon if Dark Shy Guy is for you.

JoystiqYou'll be way into this custom Shy Guy figure originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 May 2011 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might, beware -- holy crap! A bunch of missiles and fighter jets just flew right past me! I bet that if someone were watching my every action from an over-the-shoulder perspective on some sort of three-dimensional display unit, that would have looked really, really awesome!" -Green Lantern Vol. 2, #76, 1970

DC Comics and Warner Bros. Interactive have announced that Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters is now slated for a release on the 3DS, joining the standard DS and console versions. Additionally, the game -- which drops June 7 and ties into the events of the Green Lantern film (which hits theaters June 17) -- will feature a 3D option on PS3 and 360, provided you own the necessary accoutrements. We can only imagine how rad flying around and shooting stuff out of power rings is going to look in a stereoscopic context.

JoystiqGreen Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters will shine in 3D originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3dsdc-comicsdsgreen-lanterngreen-lantern-rise-of-the-manhuntersmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3warner-bros-interactiveWBIExboxThu, 24 Mar 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Telltale's first Fables episode due in Q1 2012]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/18/telltales-first-fables-episode-due-in-q1-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/18/telltales-first-fables-episode-due-in-q1-2012/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/18/telltales-first-fables-episode-due-in-q1-2012/#comments Telltale's adaptation of the Fables comic book series is expected to debut in the first quarter of 2012, the developer announced during a press event last night. Like The Walking Dead project, the Fables games are part of a mult-year, multi-title deal. At the event, Telltale SVP of marketing, Steve Allison, took special care to note that the developer would "pay homage to the comics as they are written" and that we would encounter more details at Comic-Con this summer.

Fables, created by Bill Willingham, follows various fictional characters, from folklore and fairy tales, that have been excommunicated from their realm and forced to live in New York City. Snow White, Pinocchio and the Three Bears are among the familiar characters depicted in the celebrated comic book series.

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Arkham Asylum and Arkham City (and Batman: The Animated Series!) writer Paul Dini is in charge of the comic, while Paul D'Anda, who did concept art for both games, will provide art for the monthly book. In addition, eight-page "digital-first" minicomics will link together each issue of the miniseries, allowing you to experience basically every minute of Batman's life between the first and second games. We look forward to the issue in which he's just sleeping, and Alfred takes the opportunity to do some Bat-laundry.

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Developer Sucker Punch and DC Comics are teaming up for an inFamous comic book that will bridge protagonist Cole McGrath's story from the first game to the sequel. The book will be written by William Harms, illustrated by Eric Nguyen, and will span six issues.

Following Cole's revelation at the end of the first game, the comic will explore his move from "Empire City" (a.k.a. NYC) to "New Marais" (you know: New Orleans) to battle creepy, mutant things and prepare for ... well, you should go ahead and finish the first game before reading the comics. It's really good, we promise.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comicDC-ComicsinfamousinFamous-2playstationps3Sucker-PunchMon, 20 Dec 2010 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Assassin's Creed: The Fall comic #2 out now]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/16/assassins-creed-the-fall-comic-2-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/16/assassins-creed-the-fall-comic-2-out-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/16/assassins-creed-the-fall-comic-2-out-now/#commentsGood news for fans of stabbing and comic books (a bigger audience than you might think): Assassin's Creed: The Fall issue two is now available in comic shops.

Lest you haven't been keeping up, The Fall tells the story of mustachioed assassin Nikolai Orelov, who operates during the Russian revolution. Look out -- he'll stab you right in your warm, furry hat.

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Gallery: DC Direct at New York Comic Con 2010

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BatmanBatman-Arkham-Asylumdc-comicsdc-directnew-york-comic-connew-york-comic-con-2010nyccnycc-2010Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[DC Universe Online screens get into a big fight]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/dc-universe-online-screens-get-into-a-big-fight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/dc-universe-online-screens-get-into-a-big-fight/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/dc-universe-online-screens-get-into-a-big-fight/#comments These new DC Universe Online shots feature all types of POWs, BLAMs and SMACKs as the fight spills across ... the universe. Unfortunately, there's just one giant ice ball.

Gallery: DC Universe Online (9/17/10)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dc-comicsdc-universeDC-Universe-Onlinepcplaystationps3soesony-online-entertainmentTue, 21 Sep 2010 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[This is the third Kane & Lynch comic cover]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/28/this-is-the-third-kane-and-lynch-comic-cover/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/28/this-is-the-third-kane-and-lynch-comic-cover/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/28/this-is-the-third-kane-and-lynch-comic-cover/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Yeah, that's right: This is what the third cover for the Kane & Lynch comic, coming this October from DC Comics' Wildstorm imprint, looks like. Got a problem with that? No? Good. Drawn by Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night) it can be seen in full after the break.

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During a DC Universe panel at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, DC Comics chief creative officer Geoff Johns revealed plans for a game adaptation of the .... less than well-known Suicide Squad. According to Comics Alliance, Johns revealed as much during a panel on the ever-expanding DC Universe, only saying that the game would be "hardcore violent." Comics Alliance believes it could be released alongside the film of the same name, currently in-production.

Unfortunately, Johns didn't give any further details, or even an idea of when we might hear more about it. Given that DC Comics HQ isn't too far from our offices, though, we might assemble a Suicide Squad of our own and head over to find out more. We've already said too much!

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Yesterday's DC Universe Online-centric Comic-Con panel included a whole cornucopia of surprises for attendees (and potential subscribers). For instance, TV and film star Mark Hamill was there, talking about his role as the nefarious, wide-grinned Joker. Also, everyone in the audience got beta keys, which seemed to please them to no end. Also, it was announced the game wouldn't require a PSN+ subscription to play on the PS3 on top of the standard MMO subscription fee, which was also met with rousing applause.

The biggest surprise came from comic writer Jim Lee, who announced that the game would drop on November 2. Sure, we knew it would come at some point during the 11th month, but not two days into it. Why, that's practically late October, if you really think about it.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dc-comicsdc-universe-onlinepcplaystationps3release-datesony-online-entertainmentSun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet & Clank comics coming September 8]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/24/ratchet-and-clank-comics-coming-september-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/24/ratchet-and-clank-comics-coming-september-8/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/24/ratchet-and-clank-comics-coming-september-8/#commentsFiled under: , ,

This will be the first year since the start of the Ratchet & Clank Future series that the franchise will be quiet on the PS3. Fans of Insomniac's space-venturing duo need not fret too much, though. DC Comics' WildStorm imprint is releasing a brand new Ratchet & Clank comic series this September, written by Insomniac's TJ Fixman.

The new series will follow the events of the last game, A Crack in Time, and should satiate fans' appetites for the series' continuation. The comic will be available in retail stores and on the PSP Digital Comics service.

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With all of the comic book news lately, you'd think Comic-Con was right around the ... oh. Well, Ubisoft has another comic book based on one of its properties ready to roll out at this week's event, this one based on the upcoming Driver: San Francisco. Unlike its Assassin's Creed book, which will just be shown and discussed at a panel, issue 0 of Driver will be given away at the booths of Ubisoft and DC Comics (under whose WildStorm imprint it's being published).

The series -- no word yet about its planned duration -- is being written by Stray Bullets scribe David Lapham and Illustrated by Greg Scott (Gotham Central). Its covers artist is Mark "Jock" Simpson, who's probably best known as co-creator of The Losers, a comic which was adapted into a motion picture released back in April. Jock will be signing copies of issue 0 tomorrow through Saturday. We've got the whens and wheres for you -- along with super-sized cover images, in case you can't make it -- just after the break.

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A major new player has been added to PSP's digital comics reader. DC Comics will begin distributing its comics via the PlayStation Store starting today, with an initial selection of over 80 comics priced from $0.99 to $2.99. Some of the offerings include: Batman: Hush, Green Lantern: Rebirth, God of War, Resistance, and Superman/Batman. A free 10-page preview of Superman #700 (pictured) will be available to download, as well.

In addition, Sony has updated the Digital Comics app to version 2.01, which adds a number of new features, such as the ability to delete comics directly from the app, and the ability to read right-to-left for Japanese manga titles. To download the update, go to the Digital Comics app from the XMB, hit triangle, and select "Version information."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dc-comicsdigital-comicsplaystationplaystation-storepsnpsppsp-digital-comicssupermanWed, 23 Jun 2010 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Maybe Nier comics will help us understand Nier]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/maybe-nier-comics-will-help-us-understand-nier/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/maybe-nier-comics-will-help-us-understand-nier/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/17/maybe-nier-comics-will-help-us-understand-nier/#commentsWant to understand what Nier's all about, you know, besides yelling at books? Square Enix is giving us all a chance to study the backstory of Cavia's action RPG, with a Nier comic series produced by DC's Wildstorm Studios. The three-part series will tell three separate, but overlapping, stories in the Nier universe before the game's April 27 release date.

In addition to introducing the main characters -- including Nier himself, his "disease-stricken" daughter, Yonah, a "conflicted" companion in Kaine, and the talking book "with an attitude," Grimoire Weiss -- the comics will reveal what caused the "Black Scrawl" disease and the cataclysmic event that led to the condition of the world (as it is in the game).

The Nier comics will be available on the Nier website, and through the Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Store. See the cover of the first issue after the break.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-rpgcaviacomicsdc-comicsMicrosoftniersquare-enixwildstormXbox-360Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Dante's Inferno comic descends into retail]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/dantes-inferno-comic-descends-into-retail/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/dantes-inferno-comic-descends-into-retail/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/09/dantes-inferno-comic-descends-into-retail/#commentsIn case you were wondering what Dante's Inferno would be like if it were made into a book, EA has just announced that the first issue of the Wildstorm comic book based on Visceral's upcoming action game has shipped to retailers. The first installment of the six-issue miniseries, for which the full cover art can be seen after the break, provides the background for Dante's demon-slayin': the murder of Beatrice, and Dante's subsequent trip into the abyss to rescue her soul.

If the concept is something you're into, and if the cover art captures your attention, why not swing by your local comic shop on the way to Hell?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dantes-infernodc-comicseaElectronic-ArtsMicrosoftwildstormXbox-360Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:15:00 EST<![CDATA[GameTrailers shows what it's like to be Batman's roommate in Home]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/gametrailers-shows-what-its-like-to-be-batmans-roommate-in-hom/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/gametrailers-shows-what-its-like-to-be-batmans-roommate-in-hom/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/gametrailers-shows-what-its-like-to-be-batmans-roommate-in-hom/#comments
In short, being Batman's roommate is kind of a sucky gig.

That's the feeling we came away with after watching GameTrailers' video preview (posted after the jump) of the Batcave Home space that's bundled with the PS3 version of Batman: Arkham Asylum. Seriously, he keeps all of his sweet toys in inaccessible display cases, he hangs all his vehicles precariously over the kitchen, and makes it so all the TVs in the place run footage of him beating up insane people.

We don't know how Robin put up with it for as long as he did.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batcavebatmanbatman-arkham-asylumdc-comicseidoshomerocksteady-studioswarner-brosThu, 27 Aug 2009 14:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Review: Batman: Arkham Asylum]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/review-batman-arkham-asylum/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/review-batman-arkham-asylum/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/21/review-batman-arkham-asylum/#comments Hyperbole can be venomous to a review's credibility. Any insightful merit which a video game critique may possess seemingly goes out the window as soon as the reviewer starts dropping bombs like "best game ever" or "literally mindblowing" or "it will birth you anew in its magnificence." Perhaps it is because we've all heard these phrases -- save for that last one -- so many times that they've lost their currency with us.

Rest assured, I'm not being hyperbolic when I say that Batman: Arkham Asylum is unquestionably the best licensed game I've ever played. At the end of the day, however, that's a fairly low hurdle to clear -- it better reflects the game's quality to say it's one of the best stealth-action games ever made, and easily the best video game 2009 has had to offer thus far.

Gallery: Batman: Arkham Asylum

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arkham-asylumbatmanbatman-arkham-asylumdcdc-comicseidosMicrosoftrocksteadyrocksteady-studiosXbox-360Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Wildstorm publishing Modern Warfare 2 comic mini-series (update)]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/16/wildstorm-publishing-modern-warfare-2-comic-mini-series/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/16/wildstorm-publishing-modern-warfare-2-comic-mini-series/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/16/wildstorm-publishing-modern-warfare-2-comic-mini-series/#comments
DC Comics subsidiary Wildstorm is about to add another notch to its "video game-to-comic book adaptation" belt, if such a thing weren't too preposterous to exist. The etching can be attributed to its upcoming illustrated stab at Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2 in a six-part comic mini-arc, which will be aptly titled Modern Warfare 2: Ghost.

David Lapham, writer and illustrator of the fantastic Stray Bullets series, will reprise these roles for the Ghost-ly comics. Robert Bowling revealed the first piece of Lapham's art on his Twitter yesterday (posted above), but has yet to announce a street date for the comic. Our prediction? Around the same time as the game. Our other prediction? All other comics that were supposed to come out in November will be delayed until Q1 2010.

Update: Bowling just sent over a friendly message expounding upon a few Modern Warfare 2: Ghost details. The cover art was actually done by Federico Dallocchio, who worked on WildStorm's Gears of War and StarCraft comic adaptations. The rest of the art is being handled by former Guardians of the Galaxy artist Kevin West. Lapham has been tasked with writing the actual story of the mini-series. Thanks for the details, Robert!

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Those DC Unlimited Ratchet & Clank figures we first told you about back in March have been dated for December release by Amazon, as relayed by Insomniac Games on Twitter. Four sets will be available on December 9: Ratchet & Clank; Armored Ratchet with Mr. Zurkon; Dr. Nefarious with Zoni; and Captain Quark with Scrunch.

Each set carries a price tag of $19.99, so they're not cheap. But, if they're anything like the rest of DC's collectible action figures, they won't be cheap looking or feeling, either. Oh, and did we mention that Clank transforms and attaches to Ratchet's back? Maybe they could even teach Michael Bay a thing or two about remaining faithful to your source material.

[Via VGBlogger]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>action-figuresamazoncollectiblesdc-comicsdc-unlimitedinsomniac-gamesratchet-and-clanksceasonyWed, 12 Aug 2009 22:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Batman: Arkham Asylum dev diary has English sensibilities]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/09/batman-arkham-asylum-dev-diary-has-english-sensibilities/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/09/batman-arkham-asylum-dev-diary-has-english-sensibilities/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/09/batman-arkham-asylum-dev-diary-has-english-sensibilities/#commentsHas your recent playthrough of the Batman: Arkham Asylum demo left you wondering exactly how the sausage got made? Lucky you -- Warner Bros. and Rocksteady recently released a behind-the-scenes look at the stealth-action superhero sim, which keen-eyed readers have probably already noticed is posted above.

The game's creators do a great job of explaining what makes the game so successful -- elements such as the intensive mocap work done to bring the animations to life, story contributions from DC's Paul Dini, and of course, Rocksteady's own "English sensibilities." We're pretty fond of our American sensibilities thankyouverymuch -- but if that's the secret ingredient that makes Arkham Asylum so rad, we guess we can't complain.

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Looking for some supplementary materials for Sony Online Entertainment's utterly adorable, free-to-play MMO Free Realms? You're in luck. DC Comics brand WildStorm and SOE are teaming up to publish a comic book series based on the popular online game. J.S. Lewis, the author of the Grey Griffins children's book series, will be penning the story, but let's be honest -- you won't be picking up the comics for the story.

No, we wager you'll purchase the comics because of the unlockable in-game items they'll contain. The first issue, which drops July 29, includes the "Spider Bite Sword." We imagine the following 11 issues will include equally enticing armaments. If you are interested in the story, you can check out a brief preview of Issue no. 1 right here.

[Via Massively]

JoystiqFree Realms comic coming July 29, includes in-game bonuses originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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EA announced today that it's collaborating with DC Comics and Wildstorm to create a comic mini-series based on its upcoming demon slay-'em-up, Dante's Inferno. The comic is to be written by Christos Gage, who has worked on X-Men, Spider-Man and ... Teenage Caveman. It will be illustrated by Diego Latorre, known for his work on The Incredible Hulk. The series is to span six issues with the first going on sale this December.

A preview issue of the comic will be distributed at the San Diego Comic-Con this week at the EA and DC booths. Also to be revealed at the Comic-Con: the first trailer for the Dante's Inferno animated feature.

With both a comic series and an animated feature on the way, Dante's Inferno is becoming quite the franchise. Frankly, we can't wait for the novelization.

JoystiqDante's Inferno spawns DC comic originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dc-comicseaelectronic-artsMicrosoftvisceral-gamesXbox-360Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[New Batman: Arkham Asylum dev diary gives Batman a terrible evening]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/02/new-batman-arkham-asylum-dev-diary-gives-batman-a-terrible-even/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/02/new-batman-arkham-asylum-dev-diary-gives-batman-a-terrible-even/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/02/new-batman-arkham-asylum-dev-diary-gives-batman-a-terrible-even/#commentsAs Rocksteady's Sefton Hill and Paul Dini eagerly explain in the video above, Batman: Arkham Asylum is a game about torturing Batman. Okay, okay, maybe not directly, but by way of Joker setting up a nasty ruse for Gotham's greatest hero at Arkham Asylum itself. Trapping Mr. Wayne inside with all of his most fearsome enemies, when he thought he was just stopping by to deposit a criminal, leaves him at the mercy of the now-in-control Joker.

From what we played of the game's campaign back at E3, we're not sure exactly how Eidos/Warner Bros. plan to keep the game's T-rating, as evidenced by the few gameplay snippets you see in the developer diary above. We are, however, surprisingly excited for the game's release in late August -- and glad we don't have to bring along Mom to buy us the game.

Gallery: Batman: Arkham Asylum

JoystiqNew Batman: Arkham Asylum dev diary gives Batman a terrible evening originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Why miss, you look awfully proud of yourself. Is it because you had the gumption to down a brumak or did you look down and realize that you were drawn by comic book icon Jim Lee? Just go on sitting inappropriately atop that beastie's noggin while you mull it over.

Calling Gears of War "visceral yet elegant," Lee will illustrate the cover for the #9 issue of DC's comic book adaptation, which launched in late 2008 under the company's Wildstorm imprint. The issue is said to introduce a new character to the story, who we'd guess is miss sassy pants up there. According to the publisher, the series has enjoyed success so far among comic book enthusiasts, with the first two issues completely selling through their initial printing. The Jim Lee-covered issue is expected to fill collectors' pull lists in July, while a second alternate cover by Epic's art director Chris Perna is promised as well. Now, climb down off that thing, you're making us nervous.

JoystiqJim Lee to illustrate Gears of War comic cover originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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