The Week In Geek… With Precinct1313
Welcome fellow agents of Precinct1313 to another episode of ‘The Week In Geek’ where we love to share our favourite Comic Book, Video-Game and Cult Movie news for your perusal and pleasure.
NES Mini Launches, And Instantly Sells Out…

In This Case N.E.S. Obviously Stands For ‘Non Existent Store-Wide!’
Nintendo’s classic grey box made a comeback this week with the release of the NES Classic Edition, a cute mini version of their hit 80’s home games console, replete with 30 built in games and a reproduction of the original controller… and instantly sold out worldwide!
Demand has been extremely high for the retro beast and Nintendo manufacturers are currently producing more as we write this post, though for some fans the wait might be too long, as the titchy console (which retails for £50 here in the UK) has been selling for ridiculous amounts on E-Bay, with people paying 4 to 5 times the RRP. Luckily us Precinct1313 dwellers are SEGA fans, and already have our mini Megadrive (known as the Genesis in the US) console… which actually comes with 80 games built in!
We Can ‘Harley’ Wait For Ms Quinn’s Solo Movie…
The Clown Princess of Crime, Harley Quinn, was a huge hit this year at the box office as an integral part of DC’s ridiculously fun Suicide Squad movie, in fact Margot Robbie’s performance was so highly rated that DC and Warner Bros almost instantly announced her own solo movie would be coming ‘at some point.’

“But Of Course I get My Own Movie, I Mean If It’s Good Enough For Wonder Woman, Right?”
Well technically not solo, as DC are lining up a veritable cadre of female comic book characters to star alongside the Mischievous Minx of Mayhem, as we reported some time back, possibly including such luminary legends as Batgirl, Black Canary and Poison Ivy. To help cement the fact that the movie will hopefully begin production soon, it’s been announced that scripting duties have been given to Christina Hodson. Hodson is known for her highly sought after screenplays that include soon to be filming, female led Sci-Fi actioner ‘The Eden Project’ and psychological thriller ‘Shut In’.
(Update: It’s now been confirmed by Suicide Squad director David Ayer that the scripting will be undertaken by Geneva Dworet-Robertson, and the movie will also star Catwoman and Poison Ivy, better known together as the ‘Gotham City Sirens’.)
Justice League Of America’s Full Line-Up Is An Eclectic Enigma…

This Is The Greatest Line Up Of JLA Members Since The Keith Giffen Classic 1980’s Series Justice League International
Not since the halcyon heroes of the 1980’s JLI has a roster for the world’s greatest Super-Team been so… damn cool! Justice League International has always been my favourite version of DC Comics’ beloved team of MetaHumans.
I much preferred the quirky line up of characters, Blue Beetle (the Ted Kord variant, not the current version) and Booster Gold were standouts in the team… essentially they were lovable Superhero screw ups, C-list at best, to begin with, but advanced through those ranks to A listers in a very short amount of time indeed, thanks to great writing, fantastic character arcs, and an endearing slapstick style humour.

Justice League International, The Greatest line Up Of Leaguers Since… Forever!
The new JLA line up includes some classic heroes you expect to be included, such as The Batman and Black Canary, but then throws caution to the wind with lesser knowns like The Ray and former villain Killer Frost! Definitely the most intriguing and exciting addition is ‘The Main Man’ himself, Lobo, back to his original arse-kicking alien bounty hunter self, after ditching the (rather terrible) New 52 version. Justice League of America Rebirth will be available in February 2017, brought to you by those ceaseless creators of cosmic comic book craft; Steve Orlando and Ivan Reis.
Why not join us again next time friends, for more Week In Geek!
Posted on November 15, 2016, in Comics, Comics in film, Gaming, Other stuff... and tagged Batman, Black Canary, Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, Harley Quinn, JLA Rebirth, Justice League, Justice League International, Killer Frost, Lobo, NES, Nintendo, Suicide Squad, The Ray, The Week In Geek... With Precinct1313. Bookmark the permalink. 10 Comments.
I still haven’t got around to watching Suicide Squad, but I’d watch Harley Quinn on her own!
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Hi Madeleine, I heartily recommend Suicide Squad, It’s a ridiculously fun movie. Both Margot Robbie and Will Smith shine in the film, I also cannot wait for a solo Harley movie.
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I’ll give that one a go, definitely
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It’s takes me aback to see the Nintendo getting a second wind.. I loved the original one when I was a girl. I remember rushing through homework to play Super Mario Bros 😉
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Me too Christy, though I have always been more of a Sega fan to be honest, I always did adore the Legend of Zelda games though. 🙂
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I got a whole bunch of old games
I don’t know if they work
Thanks for visiting
As always Sheldon
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I liked the Suicide Squad especially Will Smith and the Aussie man who portrayed Diablo. My 7 year old grandson was made up to look like him for Halloween by my artistic daughter, his Mom. 🙂
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Suicide Squad was indeed fantastic, Will Smith was great as Deadshot, I also adored Jared Leto’s Joker and of Course the inimitable Harley Quinn . 🙂
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Yes, I have liked Margot since “Wolf on Wall Street.” 🙂
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