Readers of all ages can experience Batman's Gotham and its surroundings in uniquely different ways this summer with collected volume editions of four new Batman-related titles—Grayson, Batgirl, Batman: Arkham Knight, and Gotham Academy—and we have details on the summer releases in our latest round-up. Also included this time around are details and a look at the cover art for three upcoming Blue Underground Blu-ray/DVD releases: 1990: The Bronx Warriors, The New Barbarians, and Escape From the Bronx.
DC Comics' Batman Collected Editions: Press Release - "Whether you’re a lifelong or novice comic reader, a teen reader or a mystery lover, DC Comics is releasing a highly diverse lineup of Collected Editions this June that revolve around the world’s most popular Super-Hero, Batman, and are perfect for your summer reading lists!
For young readers 12 and up, GOTHAM ACADEMY VOL. 1 is a vibrant take on what it’s like to be a kid living in Gotham City. Set in the dark city’s most prestigious prep school, student Olive Silverlock explores a school full of mystery and is often visited by some weird rich guy named Bruce Wayne.
Teens 16 and up will also love the fresh new take on BATGIRL, as she moves over the bridge to Burnside, the hip part of Gotham, and starts her grad school career by day, while still taking care of the bad guys at night.
Co-written by celebrated novelist Tom King (A Once Crowded Sky), GRAYSON VOL. 1: AGENTS OF SPYRAL is perfect for fans of spy stories and thrillers. Dick (Nightwing) Grayson begins a new chapter in his life, going from costumed hero to globetrotting superspy as he joins a mysterious organization and finds more than his share of danger and intrigue.
Gamers and Super-Hero fans will also love the in-continuity prequel comic, BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT VOL. 1, written by acclaimed comic book writer Peter J. Tomasi (Batman and Robin), arriving just in time for the Batman: Arkham Knight video game.
GRAYSON VOL. 1: AGENTS OF SPYRAL (out June 9) – For fans of mystery and super-spy thrillers comes an exciting new chapter of Dick Grayson’s life. You may think you know Nightwing – but you don’t know Dick! He digs into the mysterious organization known as SPYRAL and learns more about his new partner, Helena Bertinelli.
BATGIRL VOL. 1: THE BATGIRL OF BURNSIDE (out June 16) – Hipsters can rejoice! Barbara Gordon has a new modern look from the boots up. She also has a new attitude, new adventures, and new location in Burnside, but the crime fighting remains!
BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT VOL. 1 (out June 16) – Don’t miss this in-continuity prequel comic set prior to the events of the brand-new video game Batman: Arkham Knight. The Joker is dead. Arkham City is closed. As a new day begins, Bruce Wayne finds himself in devastating pain, recovering from his injuries and questioning his role as Batman.
GOTHAM ACADEMY VOL. 1 (out June 23) – A kid-friendly, fun and vibrant take on Gotham City’s most prestigious prep school, where there are oddball teachers, juicy rumors, and a weirdo named Bruce Wayne."
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Blue Underground Releases: Due out on Blu-ray / DVD on June 30th from Blue Underground are three Enzo G. Castellari exploitation titles: 1990: The Bronx Warriors, The New Barbarians, and Escape From the Bronx:
1990: The Bronx Warriors:
Synopsis: "THE FIRST TO DIE WERE THE LUCKY ONES!
It's 1990 and the Bronx has officially been declared a "No Man's Land." The authorities have given up all attempts to restore law and order. When a beautiful young woman runs away from Manhattan into this wasteland of motorcycle gangs and marauding warriors, her corrupt father sends a ruthless mercenary to bring her back at all costs. But gang leader Trash has other plans, uniting the rival outlaws to wage an all-out guerilla war against their corporate oppressors.
Co-written and directed by Enzo G. Castellari (THE INGLORIOUS BASTARDS), this action-packed post-apocalyptic cult classic is a delirious mix of elements from THE WARRIORS and ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK. Starring Vic Morrow (TWILIGHT ZONE: THE MOVIE), Christopher Connelly (MANHATTAN BABY), Fred Williamson (VIGILANTE), and Mark Gregory (ESCAPE FROM THE BRONX), 1990: THE BRONX WARRIORS has been newly transferred in High Definition and includes exclusive new Extras created especially for this release!
Extras:
Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Enzo G. Castellari
Enzo G. Castellari and Fabrizio De Angelis In Conversation Part 1
Sourcing The Weaponry - Enzo G. Castellari visits the Italian Weapons Rental House of Paolo Ricci
Adventures In The Bronx - Interview with Actor/Stuntman Massimo Vanni
Theatrical Trailers
Poster & Still Gallery
Technical Specs:
Color
DTS-HD Mono, Dolby Digital Mono
English
English SDH, French, Spanish
2.35:1 / 16x9
1982
92 Mins
Rated R
Region Code: All"
The New Barbarians:
Synopsis: "DEALERS IN DEATH... EXTERMINATORS OF THE 21ST CENTURY!
It's the year 2019 and the world has been devastated by nuclear war. The few survivors try desperately to reach a distant land, only to be thwarted by brutal attacks from the fierce Templars and their leader One. When solitary warrior Scorpion rescues the beautiful Alma from the clutches of the Templars, they join Nadir and a ragtag group of survivors in a furious fight to the finish against the ruthless exterminators.
Timothy Brent (STREET LAW), Fred Williamson (FROM DUSK TILL DAWN), George Eastman (ANTHROPOPHAGUS), and Giovanni Frezza (THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY) star in this post-apocalyptic cult classic from co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari (THE BIG RACKET). Also known as WARRIORS OF THE WASTELAND, THE NEW BARBARIANS has been freshly transferred in High Definition and includes exclusive new Extras produced for this release!
Extras:
Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Enzo G. Castellari
Enzo G. Castellari and Fabrizio De Angelis In Conversation Part 2
Tales Of The Hammer - Interview with Star Fred Williamson
Theatrical Trailers
Poster & Still Gallery
Technical Specs:
Color
DTS-HD Mono, Dolby Digital Mono
English
English SDH, French, Spanish
2.35:1 / 16x9
1983
91 Mins
Rated R
Region Code: All"
Escape From the Bronx:
Synopsis: "THEY'RE BACK AND OUT FOR BLOOD!
The year is 2000 and the Bronx has been reduced to a decaying, desolate wasteland infested with swarms of vicious street gangs and outcast scavengers. When an imperialistic mega-corporation plans to rebuild the doomed "No Man's Land" into a perfect metropolis, they unleash their secret army of sadistic death squads to wipe out the few remaining inhabitants. But beneath the twisted rubble, fierce legions of resistance fighters arm themselves for the final onslaught - ready to die for their homeland. And ready to kill for it.
Co-writer/director Enzo G. Castellari (STREET LAW) and star Mark Gregory (THUNDER) return for this thrilling sequel to the post-apocalyptic cult classic 1990: THE BRONX WARRIORS. Also starring Henry Silva (ABOVE THE LAW), Timothy Brent (THE NEW BARBARIANS), Paolo Malco (THE HOUSE BY THE CEMETERY), and Antonio Sabato (SEVEN BLOOD-STAINED ORCHIDS), ESCAPE FROM THE BRONX is presented in a brand-new High Definition transfer along with exclusive Extras for the first time ever in North America!
Extras:
Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director Enzo G. Castellari
Enzo G. Castellari and Fabrizio De Angelis In Conversation Part 3
The Hunt For Trash - Interview with BRONX WARRIORS Superfan Lance Manley
Theatrical Trailers
Poster & Still Gallery
Technical Specs:
Color
DTS-HD Mono, Dolby Digital Mono
English
English SDH, French, Spanish
2.35:1 / 16x9
1983
89 Mins
Rated R
Region Code: All"
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