Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The New Frontier and Batman Vs. Two-Face



One of my all-time DC Comics’ graphic novel mini-series was written and drawn by the late Darwyn Cooke.
  
Warner Bros. presents the ‘Justice League The New Frontier Commemorative Edition’ just in time for the new Justice league movie.

The Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Combo Pack includes the previously released animated adaptation and a whole lot of new extras.

The story involves the introduction of the Justice League and its members in their first adventure straight out of the Silver Age of comic books.

Darwyn Cooke had the uncanny ability to embody the story with a nostalgic 1950s/1960s’ feel complemented by a contemporary story structure.  I encourage you to seek out the mini-series and give it a read and then watch the animated version.  

Both are wonderful examples of their respective genres.

Included with the Combo Pack are special commemorative extras such as a look at the career and life of Darwyn Cooke, a Justice League history featurette, an examination at the villains who fought the Justice League, an homage to The New Frontier, a commentary and a special sneak peek at an upcoming DC animated film.

“Holy nostalgia, Batman!”

Veteran Batman TV series actors lend their voices to the new ‘Batman Vs. Two-Face’ Blur-ray/DVD/Digital Combo Pack.

The late Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar and William Shatner, as the voice of Two-Face, deliver the “Biff! Bang! And Pows!” of the original Batman TV series in animated form.

It’s superhero kitsch magnified as the Batman and Robin witness the birth of Two-Face and in turn face-off with The Joker, The Penguin and The Riddler with the assist of Catwoman.
What is the notorious Two-Face up to and how do the arch nemesis of Batman figure into the game?

The Dynamic Duo faces one of their most baffling and dangerous cases to date.
 Tune in for the action, adventure, danger, fisticuffs and cornball crime-fighting in Warner Bros.’ latest DC Comics animated release.
 
‘Hole extras, Batman!  Look all the cool stuff you get with the movie!”

Several Burt Ward featurettes, a Julie Newmar lesson on inspiration and an Adam West tribute are also included.