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Issue 31
Tenderness on the Block

August 13, 2008
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"Batman: The Ace of Detectives" a finalist in the Best Audio Drama Short Form category of the 2007 Parsec Awards!

 



Winner of 2006 Pendy for Best Villain in a Pendant Production
Adam Bell as The Joker

Winner of 2006 Pendy for Best Supporting Actor in
"Batman: The Ace of Detectives"

Adam Bell as The Joker


Winner of 2007 Pendy for Best Lead Actor in a Pendant Production
Seth Adam Sher as Batman in "Batman: The Ace of Detectives"

Winner of 2007 Pendy for Best Hero in a Pendant Production
Seth Adam Sher as Batman in "Batman: The Ace of Detectives"

Winner of 2007 Pendy for Best Villain in a Pendant Production
Adam Bell as The Joker in "Batman: The Ace of Detectives"

Winner of 2007 Pendy for Best Supporting Actor in
"Batman: The Ace of Detectives"

Adam Bell as The Joker



ABOUT "BATMAN: THE ACE OF DETECTIVES":

"Batman: The Ace of Detectives" is an ongoing monthly serial adventure based on the modern incarnation of the character in DC Comics.

For a large part of my (youth-ier?) youth, I resented Batman. No, really. I did, because a childhood friend of mine was a Batman fan and I was a Superman fan and we'd always argue about who would win if the two had a fight. We never really got anywhere, but come on: it's no competition. Superman wins. Easy.

So you're probably thinking what the hell I'm doing writing a Batman audio play. As I grew older, I started to love Batman. He's a fantastic character.

How'd I get this job? Jeff was super-kind enough to read a near-complete draft of a fan script that I'm still working on (after all this time!); my take on the origins of Superman, why he does what he does, that sort of thing. He said it was pretty impressive. I said I know it is. He said drop the egotistic attitude. I said stupid-people-say-what very fast. He said what. True story.

Actually, no. The truth is I started crying with joy and rolled around on the floor like a baby. This is before he gave me the job. I won't tell you what I did after.

If there's anything I'm most proud of about this project, it's that I hit the jackpot with casting the roles. I never dreamed that such talented people would play in this show. So when you listen to the fantastic final product of "The Ace of Detectives", all thanks go to them. They deserve it.

When writing this show, my absolute goal is to teach Batman and his alter ego Bruce Wayne some very important lessons. Not about life in general or anything like that, but about the reason why he began this quest to cleanse Gotham city of crime and corruption. His parents were killed in front of his eyes and as he grew, he swore to turn fear on those who prey on the fearful. Right? Right. And he's done this for ten years as far as this audio play is concerned.

So, the question we will be addressing is: What has Batman changed in this time?

The answer, whatever that may be (I'm not sayin' nuthin'), is exactly the direction this audio play is heading and it's my hope that it'll be interesting and fun for you all.

Have a good one,

Sertan Saral
Writer, "Batman: The Ace of Detectives"

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THE CAST OF "BATMAN: THE ACE OF DETECTIVES":

Anthony Anderson Actor: The Clock King
Steve Anderson Actor: Steeljacket
David Ault Actor: Hugo Strange
Kristen Bays Actor: Orca the Whalewoman, Summer Gleason
Adam Bell Actor: The Joker
Matt Bowerman Actor: Dr. Jeremiah Arkham
Chris Brittain Actor: The Penguin
Jerry Crawford Actor: The Ratcatcher
M. Sieiro Garcia Actor: Renee Montoya
Jason Hackett Actor: Harvey Dent/Two-Face
Cristie J Actor: Harley Quinn
Sue Jenkins Actor: Fright
David Johansson Actor: The Cavalier
Tim Kelby Actor: The Ten-Eyed Man
Andrey Kuznetsov Actor: Mr. Zsasz
Jovian Lab Actor: Harvey Bullock
David Alexander McDonald Actor: Mr. Freeze
Alicia Laine Matheson Actor: Kate Kane
Micheal McCaskill Actor: Edward Nigma/The Riddler, Firefly, Darkseid
Pete Milan Writer, director, actor: James Gordon
John Moon Actor: The Baffler
Marleigh Norton Actor: Whisper A'Daire, Barbara Gordon/Oracle
Ara Pelodi Actor: Misty, Tweedledee and Tweedledum
Mike Perschon Actor: Maxie Zeus
Elizabeth Rast Actor: Poison Ivy
Lexy Rawle Actor: Selina Kyle/Catwoman
James Rossi Actor: Jason Todd
Sertan Saral Writer
Robert Savot Actor: The Spook
Chris Seligmiller Actor: Dick Grayson/Nightwing
Rob Shalda Actor: Black Spider
Seth Adam Sher Actor: Bruce Wayne/Batman
Tom Stitzer Actor: Alfred Pennyworth
Scott Vinnacombe Actor: Tim Drake/Robin
Maria Vu Actor: The Mouse
Philip Weber Actor: DeSaad

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Issue 30 - Vindicatum 5
"In The Ranks of Death"

(Jul 16, 2008)
(28mins 09secs)
Supergirl sees things in a new light as Catwoman tries to atone for her actions.The heroes can barely hold back the tide, the kids are in danger, and the Joker makes his move!


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PAST EPISODES


Issue 1 - "Creeping"
(Feb 8, 2006)
(11mins 2secs)
Batman's stunning return to radio drama!

A Bizarro Superman clone appears in Gotham and it's up to Batman to stop him before he tears the city apart. Bruce has dinner with one Miss Selina Kyle, Penguin conspires to sell weapons on the black market, and a retired Jim Gordon can't seem to leave the past behind.

Featuring a special appearance by Superman!


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Issue 2 - "Breakout"
(Mar 15, 2006)
(14mins 5secs)
The Riddler's got love on his mind as a dead man with a grin turns up in Gotham River. Harley Quinn's on a mission and Batman may have new competition... from Catwoman!


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Issue 3 - "Hobson's Choice"
(Apr 12, 2006)
(12mins 5secs)
Joker and Harley are on the run, with Riddler and Dr. Terry as hostages, but can the Dark Knight find them before one of the hostages pays the ultimate price?


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Issue 4 - "Hostage"
(May 17, 2006)
(12mins 49secs)
Batman grows frustrated with his lack of access to crime scenes since Gordon retired, as Joker and Harley move Riddler and Dr. Terry to a new, hidden location. And just what is Selina hiding from Bruce, and why?


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Issue 5 - "The Riddle and the Joke"
(Jun 14, 2006)
(16mins 27secs)
Joker uses Dr. Terry as leverage to get what he wants, Catwoman does some snooping in Arkham, and Batman's search for Joker's hostage leads him to... a riddle.


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Issue 6 - "Enigma"
(Jul 12, 2006)
(16mins 40secs)
Riddler tries to help Dr. Terry escape the Joker's clutches, but she has other plans as Batman and Catwoman hit a major snag in their relationship over issues of trust. And just who is the better detective?


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Issue 7 - "Unmasked and Unconscious"
(Aug 16, 2006)
(19mins 14secs)
Harley puts Riddler in his place, Joker raids the Gotham PD and leaves a special surprise for Batman, and someone learns Bruce's secret!


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Issue 8 - "The New Dynamic Duo"
(Sep 13, 2006)
(14mins 34secs)
Gordon and Robin delve into the Joker's motives, which leads in a surprise visit to the home of a certain feline fatale. Gordon develops a theory as Robin goes on a secret-revealing spree and Bruce fights to recover from the Joker venom!


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Issue 9 - "Doubled Resolve"
(Oct 11, 2006)
(14mins 29secs)
Bruce is back on his feet and back on the Joker's tail. Alfred figures out what the Joker's motives are as Batman, Robin and Gordon set out on a search for the Clown Prince. Catwoman's determined to beat them to it, but that decision may cost her her life.


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Issue 10 - "The Punchline"
(Nov 15, 2006)
(14mins 58secs)
The Joker and Harley's plan for the Riddler and Dr. Terry reaches a crescendo and Catwoman's life is in Alfred's hands! Batman finally catches up to the Joker in the sewers under Gotham, but not everyone will survive the night!


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Issue 11 - "Epilogue the First"
(Dec 6, 2006)
(15mins 22secs)
Bruce Wayne is missing! Dick Grayson comes to town to look into the disappearance, and his investigation takes him all across Gotham City. Does Catwoman know more than she's letting on? And what has become of Dr. Terry?


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Issue 12 - "Nightwing"
(Jan 17, 2007)
(11mins 07secs)
Nightwing pays a friendly visit to Oswald Cobblepot and learns some key information. Joker grieves for Harley, Bruce awakens and... just what has he been up to? And what is Wayne Enterprises' newest acquisition?


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Imperium 2
Issue 13
- "Resistance"
(Feb 14, 2007)
(12mins 09secs)
Commissioner Gordon and Detective Montoya try to lead innocents to safety, but that's easier said than done with all the parademon-induced destruction. Batman has a plan to get the parademons off of earth, but it's going to require help from a friend, the breaking of several laws and the assistance of someone he doesn't trust.



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Imperium 5
Issue 14
- "Quid Pro Quo"
(Mar 14, 2007)
(17mins 39secs)
Catwoman gets an offer from Lex Luthor that may be too good to pass up. Deep under Gotham, Gordon and Montoya try to lead people to safety but find evil lurking in the darkness of the tunnels. On Themyscira, Superman and Wonder Woman battle the parademons, but the outcome looks grim. Batman and Steel finish the modifications to the mother box, which may be just the break they needed.


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Imperium 8
Issue 15
- "Have Fun Storming the Castle"
(Apr 11, 2007)
(28mins 52secs)
Twelve people stand between Darkseid and armageddon. Circe and Dr. Psycho prove their worth, Catwoman and Dr. Anderson find just what the others needed, Robin takes control and holds off the Parademons with help from Steel and Ferdinand while Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and Supergirl head into the main chamber to confront Darkseid himself!


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Issue 16 - "One Down"
(May 16, 2007)
(21mins 07secs)
Batman, Robin and Nightwing wage war on the Arkham escapees, and find a little extra help where they least expect it. Zsasz shows up, looking to add to his tally, Selina says her goodbyes and Bruce learns the hard way that he's only human.


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Issue 17 - "Another Goodbye"
(Jun 13, 2007)
(17mins 02secs)
Mr. Freeze and The Penguin make a decision on whose ranks to bolster, Nightwing heads back to Bludhaven and Steeljacket presents a new problem for the dark knight!


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Issue 18 - "Sacrifical Lambs"
(Jul 11, 2007)
(22mins 12secs)
Batman and Gordon clash over jurisdiction as three of Gotham's finest go missing. Meanwhile, deep within the walls of Blackgate prison, nefarious plans are afoot at the hands of one Hugo Strange!


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Issue 19 - "Opening Act"
(Aug 15, 2007)
(31mins 43secs)
What's Misty to do when Joker is less than impressed with her new army? Turn them all loose on him, that's what! Batman learns to let Robin handle some things on his own, which results in a curious discovery about Tim that leaves Bruce unsettled.


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Issue 20 - "Safe Places"
(Sep 12, 2007)
(28mins 13secs)
Tim puts his new abilities to the test as Firefly sets Wayne Enterprises ablaze. Cracks begin to show in Batman's armor and Dr. Hugo Strange takes a very special trip... to the Batcave.


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Issue 21 - "Priorities"
(Oct 17, 2007)
(26mins 08secs)
Misty's troops give themselves a name, but the Joker has had more than enough of their shenanigans and the Gotham Gives Back benefit is his chance for revenge. Meanwhile, Dr. Strange has helped himself to the secrets of the Batcave, and Batman, for better or worse, is going to find him.


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Issue 22 - "Enough"
(Nov 14, 2007)
(25mins 46secs)
It's the opening salvo of the villain war, and Gotham may pay the price! Strange gets a hold on Batman, Robin steps up and Commissioner Gordon is determined to stop the war no matter what it takes.


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Issue 23 - "Folie a Deux"
(Dec 5, 2007)
(35mins 40secs)
Alfred goes undercover as Robin searches for help. Joker has a gift for an old friend as Misty steps up the villain war, which may cause dissension in the ranks. And come along as Professor Strange takes a trip... into the mind of Batman.


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Issue 24 - "Righteous Kill"
(Jan 16, 2008)
(31mins 26secs)
Dissent creeps into the ranks of the Ruling Class as Strange continues to manipulate Batman... but to what end? The Misfits make a power play, but Detective Montoya is ready to shut them down cold.


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Issue 25 - "Catharsis"
(Feb 13, 2008)
(34mins 10secs)
Determined to find Kate, Montoya will go through whoever she has to in search of information. Mr. Freeze gets a mysterious call, Misty strikes, and Professor Strange pushes Batman past the breaking point.


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Issue 26 - "Darkness and My Sidearm"
(Mar 12, 2008)
(31mins 53secs)
Batman's snapped, is armed to the teeth and is determined to stop the villain war! Gordon and Montoya get unexpected
visitors and someone makes a return to Gotham!


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Issue 27 - "Breaking the Habit"
(Apr 16, 2008)
(44mins 09secs)
The villain war rages to its conclusion! Gordon and Montoya try to hold the fort, Robin has had more than enough and Catwoman tries to reason with Bruce, but he may be too far gone. And with Blackgate and Arkham in ruins, just what is a bat to do with all those villains?


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Issue 28 - "In the Dark"
(May 14, 2008)
(30mins 00secs)
It's late night in Gotham City, and a certain caped hero makes a surprise appearance on the radio. Listen carefully to everything that's said and solve the mystery live on the air... Batman will.


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Issue 29 - Vindicatum 1
"Paved With Good Intentions"

(June 11, 2008)
(30mins 27secs)
Wonder Girl and Supergirl seek out assistance in the form of Nightwing, Superman and Steel. This necessitates a stop by the Batcave, where Batman's secret is revealed. Just what has become of the villains on Apokolips, and who will heed their message?


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