NML Crossing, Episode 073 - Batman Chronicles #17 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Seventy-Three

Batman Chronicles #17 (Summer, 1999)
"Little Bat Lost"
"Turn On, Tune In, Freak Out"
"Identity Crisis"
Writers - Scott Beatty, Dafydd Wyn, Chris Renaud
Pencils - Pascal Alixe, Eduardo Barreto, Graham Nolan
Inks - Wayne Faucher, Bill Sienkiewicz
Colors - Rob Schwager, Ian Laughlin (or) Pam Rambo, Noelle Giddings
Letters - Willie Schubert, John Costanza
Edits - Vincenzo, Gorfinkel, Illidge, Carlin, O'Neil
Cover Price: $2.95

A trio of tales to continue fleshing out No Man's Land. Today we're going to invade an unaligned neighborhood to make some Bat-tots, broadcast some Public Access Television, and finally figure out Batman's secret identity! It's a good time as always on this Mark of Cain-Eve!

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NML Crossing, Episode 072 - Young Justice Special #1 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Seventy-Two

Young Justice Special/Young Justice in No Man’s Land #1 (July, 1999)
“Road Trip”
Writer - Chuck Dixon
Pencils - Andy Kuhn
Inks - Chris Ivy
Colors - Digital Chameleon
Letters - Comicraft
Edits - Illidge, Berganza
Cover Price: $3.95

Batman might've banned Robin from re-entering No Man's Land... buuuuuut, he didn't say anything about Young Justice! LOOPHOLE! Today we're hangin' out with the Jr. JLA as they beat up a sub and salad, and Kon-El gets aroused a bunch. It's a bit of a sticky wicket... you'll almost think I'm making it up as I go!

Plus: A wonderful NMaiLbag!

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NML Crossing, Episode 071 - Azrael: Agent of the Bat #55 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Seventy-One

Azrael: Agent of the Bat #55 (August, 1999)
“Misery Dance”
Writer - Denny O’Neil
Pencils - Roger Robinson
Inks - James Pascoe
Colors - Rob Ro & Alex Bleyaert
Letters - Ken Bruzenak
Edits - Williams & Carlin
Cover Price: $2.25

Wrapping up our epic Death Dancer storyline... with surgical precision! Also, our man in the headsock proves to be an ideal medical assistant for Leslie Thompkins' MASH unit.

Plus: A contentious AZ YOU LIKE IT letters page, and a lot of fun in our own NMaiLbag!

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NML Crossing, Episode 070 - Azrael: Agent of the Bat #54 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Seventy

Azrael: Agent of the Bat #54 (July, 1999)
“Step Into The Light”
Writer - Denny O’Neil
Pencils - Roger Robinson
Inks - James Pascoe
Colors - Rob Ro & Alex Bleyaert
Letters - Ken Bruzenak
Edits - Williams & Carlin
Cover Price: $2.25

Dancing our troubles away with JPV! Today's episode takes our headsocked hero into the Clocktower where he shares an odd, awkward, and almost disturbing flirtation with a... thirsty... Babs Gordon. Also, a bunch of people in alleys get their throats slashed by a Skull-Headed Lord of the Dance! It's an issue so weird, you'll probably think I'm making it up!

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NML Crossing, Episode 069 - Batman #566 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Sixty-Nine

Batman #566 (June, 1999)
“The Visitor”
Writer - Kelley Puckett
Pencils - Jon Bogdanove
Inks - Eduardo Barreto
Colors - Richard & Tanya Horie
Letters - Willie Schubert & John Costanza
Edits - Illidge, Gorfinkel, O’Neil
Cover Price: $1.99

In which a strange visitor arrives in Gotham City to try his hand at saving the place... only to find out that he might just be completely out of his element. Superman puts a band-aid on a broken bone and expects it to set!

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NML Crossing, Episode 068 - Batman: Shadow of the Bat #87 (1999)

NML Crossing Episode Sixty-Eight

Batman: Shadow of the Bat #87 (July, 1999)
“Claim Jumping, Part Two”
Writer - Greg Rucka
Pencils - Mike Deodato
Inks - Wayne Faucher
Colors - Roberta Tewes & Wildstorm FX
Letters - Willie Schubert
Edits - Illidge, Gorfinkel, O’Neil
Cover Price: $1.99

It's past midnight, and by golly all hell's breaking loose in Bat-Land! Two-Face, The Penguin, and the GCPD claim jump all over the place, while our hero takes a well-deserved (and non-consensual) nap!

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NML Crossing, Episode 067 - Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #119 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Sixty-Seven

Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #119 (July, 1999)
“Claim Jumping, Part 1”
Writer - Greg Rucka
Pencils - Mike Deodato
Inks - Wayne Faucher
Colors - Roberta Tewes & WildStorm FX
Letters - Willie Schubert
Edits - Illidge, Gorfinkel, O’Neil
Cover Price: $1.99

Following our recent dips into the one-n-dones, Azrael-land, and Anthologyville... we get a "return to form" in No Man's Land storytelling. A couple of gang-leaders are looking to expand their turf... and, if they gotta break a few bats to do so, so be it! We also bear witness to another big ol' dollop of Gordon family drama. It's definitely a fun one!

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NML Crossing, Episode 066 - Batman Chronicles #16 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Sixty-Six

Batman Chronicles #16 (Spring, 1999)
“Two Down”
“The Comforts of Home”
“Harold”
Writers - Greg Rucka, Scott Beatty, Denny O'Neil
Pencils - Jason Pearson, Damion Scott, Chris Renaud
Inks - Cam Smith, Wayne Faucher, Sal Buscema
Colors - Digital Chameleon, Ian Laughlin
Letters - Rick Parker, Clem Robins
Edits - Vincenzo, Gorfinkel, Illidge, Carlin, O’Neil
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We're back in Anthology Land, and we're kicking off that other Renee and Harvey partnership!  We also meet a couple of No Man's Landers who happen across a supervillain hideout, and find out a bit about Handy Harold!

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NML Crossing, Episode 065 - Azrael: Agent of the Bat #53 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Sixty-Five

Azrael: Agent of the Bat #53 (June, 1999)
“Jellybean Deathtrap”
Writer - Denny O’Neil
Pencils - Roger Robinson
Inks - James Pascoe
Colors  Rob Ro & Alex Bleyaert
Letters - Ken Bruzenak
Edits - L.A. Williams & Mike Carlin
Cover Price: $2.25

In which our titular hero is given his orders to ixnay the Nick Scratch hunt, and instead focus his attention on taking down... the Joker? What could possibly go wrong?

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NML Crossing, Episode 064 - Azrael: Agent of the Bat #52 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Sixty-Four

Azrael: Agent of the Bat #52 (May, 1999)
“Devil Down Below”
Script - Denny O’Neil
Pencils - Roger Robinson
Inks - James Pascoe
Colors - Rob Ro & Alex Bleyart
Letters - Ken Bruzenak
Edits - Berrios & Carlin
Cover Price: $2.25

It took us awhile... but we're finally back in Azrael-land! Today, our man in the headsock stows away on Nick Scratch's WWII tugboat in order to enter No Man's Land. Along the way, he befriends an old lady who is searching for her runaway daughter... and, hoo boy, their reunion is one you don't want to miss!

Plus: A rather deep NMaiLbag... which, err, gets kind of dark.

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NML Crossing, Episode 063 - Detective Comics #733 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Sixty-Three

Detective Comics #733 (June, 1999)
“Shades of Grey”
Writer - Bob Gale
Pencils - Phil Winslade
Inks - Phil Winslade & Sal Buscema
Letters - Ellie DeVille
Colors - Pam Rambo & Wildstorm FX
Edits - Illidge, Gorfinkel, O’Neil
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Wrapping up our dip into the one-n-dones with a story wherein our hero must summon the wisdom of Solomon, and learn how to properly wear his Bat-shirt!

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NML Crossing, Episode 062 - Batman: Shadow of the Bat #86 (1999)

NML Crossing, Episode Sixty-Two

Batman: Shadow of the Bat #86 (June, 1999)
“Home Sweet Home”
Writer - Lisa Klink
Art - Guy Davis
Colors - Pam Rambo
Letters - John Costanza
Edits - Illidge, Gorfinkel, O’Neil
Cover Price: $1.99

No Man's Land remains in One-Off Land, as we engage in a bit of world building.  This time out, we meet up with the last holdout of a doomed Gotham neighborhood as he tries to protect his homestead.

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