The Brave and the Bold

0 The Brave and the Bold “The influence of each human being on others in this life is a kind of immortality.” – John Adams Compiled and Edited by John Schwirian Cover Art by Bob McLeod Acknowledgments Jim Aparo, Art Baltazar, Tony Bedard, Franco, Rob Kelly, Chris Khalaf, Denny O'Neil, Steve Skeates, Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo. The Aquaman Chronicles #18 is published by John Schwirian. 700 Mayton Court, Bel Air, Maryland, 21014. [email protected] First Printing. May 2009. Printed in the USA. All material printed here-in is for historical purposes and for literary criticism and review. It is not designed to plagiarize or otherwise infringe on the rights of any copyrighted material contained herein. Aquaman, Batman, and related characters are TM and c 2009 by DC Comics. Miss Bikini Luv, Thane of Bagarth, Stern Wheeler, Wander, and the Phantom are TM and c 2009 by the current copyright holders. All legal inquiries should be made to the publisher, John Schwirian. 1i 1…On the Other Hand… and Aquamail Words of wisdom by ye olde editor. 2…Current Events Recent Aqua-sightings. 10…Collectibles Corner The latest in action figures and more. 18…The New Brave and the Bold and Beyond An Interview with Mark Waid 22…Talking to Tony Bedard... Tony Bedard on Aquaman, Batman and the Outsiders, and more. 26…You Say Goodbye, While I Say Hello Farewell Justice League Classified, Justice League Unlimited, and Teen Titans Go! Hello Tiny Titans, DC Super Friends and Batman: Brave and the Bold. by John Schwirian 30…TV Guide Smallville update and the new ―Brave and the Bold‖ cartoon 34…Jim Aparo – His Life and Career by John Schwirian with help from Steve Skeates and Denny O'Neil. 52…Bob Haney – Marching to a Different Drummer by John Schwirian. 56…Steve Says… Steve Skeates talks about the ―lost‖ Aquaman annual.. 58…Aquatic Ramblings Russell Burbage on Aquaman’s greatest JLA stories. 64…Into the Aquaverse Richard Duncan reviews Teen Titans: Year One and the “Lost” Titans Annual. 72…The Syndicated Daily Batman Newspaper Strip Rob Kelly explores two adventures guest starring Aquaman. 76…Of Sea Kings and Dark Knights The non-JLA team-ups of Aquaman and Batman by John Schwirian. 80…Bring On the Aquafoes John Schwirian takes you on a guided tour of Arkham Asylum. 84…Collectibles Corner II John Schwirian tries to play the OverPower Card Game. 91…The Atom Age John Schwirian reviews Adventure Comics #113-116. ii2 Could it be true? Are the rumors of his death greatly exaggerated? Will Aquaman return as a Black Lantern? Or is he already back as implied by the last issue of Final Crisis? Does anybody really know? I don’t know about you, but I really hate wandering through the days of limbo that occur between revivals of the Aquaman series. Never knowing where he will appear next, in which costume, in flashback or current continuity… Well, you get the idea. He gets dropped into books right out of the John, blue, often acting out of character, and usually with no connection to where his It was great to have a version of my lost series left off at the last cancellation. issue article without all those typos that were Comic Book Marketplace And so, we the Aquaman fans, have to in the version be satisfied with teases and false promises. finally see print! Great too, having my former I refuse to believe the plethora of Internet bossman do up a cover for that lost issue! rumors stating everything from Geoff Johns And, getting Chris Khalaf to review my Marine to Grant Morrison will be writing his new Marauder stanza was a truly nice touch, a nifty series. Until Dan Didio or Paul Levitz tells capper to the proceedings, especially me in person what DC’s next move is, I will considering that he apparently liked that story remain the Doubting Thomas. far more than I did! Do please pass along to Chris my appreciation for his kind words! However, that does not mean that I am not trying to pry that information out of the Only found one mistake (within the whole Powers-That-Be. I will continue to haunt as book!) so far (and it's hardly any big deal) -- many comic conventions as possible and attributing the inking on “The Explanation” to will pursue my inside contacts to see what Jim himself! That ish was done while Jim was information they can leak or accidentally quite ill and needed assistance; the original spill. credits on that story read "inked by an inker," In the meantime, I have an interview due to the fact that the inker, one Frank lined up with the one and only Ramona Giacoia, was under contract to Marvel at that Fradon and I am working with Phil Jimenez juncture and therefore wasn't supposed to be and many other artists on a tribute to Neal doing work over at DC! But, all in all, though Pozner. Hopefully, I will continue to amaze I'm obviously not someone who can be totally and surprise you with the many projects I objective about this particular issue of the have in the works. Chronicles, I nonetheless want it known that I Oh, and please take a moment and fill view this baby as being a definite fun time to out the enclosed survey so that I can be had by all (and then some!)! continue to provide the very best in Aquaman history for you. Furthermoreover, all my best, – John Steve! 10 by John Schwirian When last we spoke, the series 52 had J. Michael Straczynski as the new author. I ended, Aquaman (Arthur Curry/King Orin) had believe nothing until I hold the new book in my ―died,‖ and we were launched into the new hands. weekly series Countdown. Aquaman: Sword of Still, Aquaman and family have not been Atlantis was cancelled and we were left with the completely invisible all this time, and Grant new Aquaman – Arthur Joseph Curry (whom I Morrison has delivered a glimmer of hope in affectionately call Artie Joe), who may or may Final Crisis. So while we patiently wait for the not be Orin’s cousin or his clone, and who may return of our favorite come series here is a quick or may not be in possession of his predecessor’s rundown on all of the appearances of Aquaman memories. and his friends and foes in the last year and a In a false sense of hope, I looked to the All- half. New Booster Gold believing that the series was dropping hints of another relaunch of an Wizard MagazineNames Aquaman series. Looks like I was wrong and the 200 Greatest Aquaman is doomed to cameos and flashback Characters of All Time appearances. It appears that the powers-that-be at DC are As part of the celebration of their unsure as to what to do with Aquaman. I once 200th issue, Wizard Magazine heard Dan Didio say that he wished he knew counted off a list of 200 comic how to make Aquaman sell. I fear it will be a book characters that their staff while before Aquaman returns to big scene in felt ―transcended their original the DC universe. As any long-time Aquaman concepts …[and still] resonate in fan will tell you, this is not the first time 2008.‖ As the introduction Aquaman was banished into obscurity, and it states: ―In some cases, we’ve probably won’t be the last. followed their stories for decades; Don’t believe me? Then look others made only a single, but at the interview with Judd Winick spectacular, impression.‖ in Wizard Magazine #199 (May It is unclear how, if at all, the 200 2008). While discussing the characters they chose are ranked launching of the new Titans title, in the order they appear, but I interviewer Jeremy Brown asked was pleasantly surprised to ―from what we have been hearing, discover that Aquaman made the Aqualad/Tempest will not be list – and in a complimentary featured in the book. Why not?‖ manner to boot! Still, he did not Winick replied, ―I’m gonna take the warrant an accompanying fifth on Tempest. Sometimes illustration like many other silence says more. Capice?‖ As characters did. Oh well, we further evidence, Winick briefly should be glad for whatever remarked on Garth’s absence from recognition he can get these days! the team in Titans #2 (July 2008). Internet rumors abound about a relaunch for Aquaman and friends. Some report that Geoff Johns will write a new series following Final Crisis with Ethan The Titans worry over Van Sciver (Van Sciver has denied the absence of ―Garth‖ in this). Other rumors identify Brian Titans #2. The readers share their concerns. Azzarello (writer of 100 Bullets) or 21 Arthur Joseph Curry - The Sword of Atlantis AQUA-SIGHTINGS TIMELINE Artie Joe is mentioned in Green October 2007 Arrow/Black Canary #4 (March 2008) and is Superman #666 seen briefly in Superman #666 (October 2007), the Justice League Wedding Special (November November 2007 2007) and in Shadowpact #24 (June 2008). And Green Arrow Black Canary Wedding while we should be happy that Artie Joe got a Special JLA Classified #42-46 cover appearance and full guest-star treatment Justice League of America #13 (accompanied by Aquagirl and King Shark) in Justice League Wedding Special Superman/Batman #45 (March 2008), the story Superman Confidential #6 was a complete disappointment as Artie Joe was Teen Titans #51 completely out of character and his conflict with Superman and Batman over a kryptonite meteor December 2007 Countdown #18 Infinite Halloween Special #1 JLA Classified #43 Superman Batman #41 Superman Confidential #7 Left: Artie Joe, King Teen Titans #52 Shark, and Lorena protest the removal of deep sea kryptonite in Superman January 2008 Batman #45 Countdown #15 JLA Classified #44 Below: Arthur Joseph Superman Batman #43 introduces himself to a trio Teen Titans #53 of bewitching Kelpies.

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