The Batman Book Club
A podcast exploring The Dark Knight library.
Episodes
Flip the manhole cover, grab a pizza, and skateboard to the sewers as Andy DiGenova from Holy Batcast returns to the show for a cowabunga celebration. We high kick our way into another gushing conversation when Gotham reunites with NYC in the sequel story, Batman/ TMNT II. Hear us discuss:
-How this story seamlessly follows the first book
-The incredible art of Freddie E. Williams II
-The balancing act of characters
-Our favorite ...
In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to the show to talk the Batman/Superman novel Enemies & Allies.
Hear us discuss:
-How the 1950s era fits the story
-If this is more a Batman or Superman story
-The focus on characterization throughout the story
-Why Katie gets a shoutout
And more!
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In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another monthly discussion of new Batman comics, this time released in March.
Hear us discuss:
-New series First Knight and Dark Age
-The most surprising issue of the month
-Our favorite issues
-Listener question
And more!
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In this episode, writer Mark Russell joins the show to talk about his new book, Batman: Dark Age.
Hear us discuss:
-The origins of the book
-If there are connections to his Superman: Space Age
-Mark's favorite Batman story
-Which characters are and aren't appearing
And more!
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In this episode, artist Anthony Marques joins the show to talk about his work in the comic series Batman: The Audio Adventures.
Here us talk:
-His development in the series
-Character designs
-The process of just one comic book page
-Easter eggs in the book
And more!
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In this episode, Peter Verra returns for a discussion on the new Batman comics released in February.
Hear us review:
-The Joker: Year One arc that was released in the Batman title
-How Black Label Batman continues its hot streak with the finale of Christian Ward's "City of Madness"
-If World's Finest stuck the landing in its revisit to Kingdom Come
Plus, our favorite issue of the month, and a listener question!
In this episode, writer Matthew Manning returns to the show to discuss his latest Batman book, The Multiverse of the Dark Knight.
We discuss:
-The origins of the book
-Some of the deep pulls included
-Batman comic adventures of our youth
and more!
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If the title doesn't seem familiar, you know the cover.
Jay Yaws returns to the show to talk the story found inside Batman #321, Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker.
Hear us discuss:
-Len Wein's classic, fun story
-The great characterizations of everyone included
-How this feels like an episode of Batman: The Animated Series
-The iconic cover
And more!
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In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to discuss the infamous 1987 comic book story, Batman: Year Two.
Hear us discuss:
- The changing of the artists
- Its impression on Mask of the Phantasm
- Fearing the reaper
- Batman working with Joe Chill
- Batman using a gun
And more!
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In this episode, Peter Verra returns for a recap of the new Batman comics released in January.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-The return of The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries
-The Kingdom Come sequel playing out in World's Finest
-The final chapter of “The Winning Card" from Tom King and Mitch Gerads
Plus: our favorite issues of the month!
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In this episode, Justin Kowalski returns with top hat and an umbrella to talk about Oswald Cobblepot in the story Penguin Triumphant.
Here us chat about:
-90s villain one-shots
-Burgess Meredith
-Danny DeVito
-Norm Breyfogle
and more!
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In this episode, friend from the north Reno Dee joins the show to talk Batman: Nosferatu, a unique, atmospheric Elseworlds tale.
Hear us discuss:
-The setup for this book
-The other Elseworlds stories it’s connected to
-Movie influences
-If Pat Hingle and Wilford Brimley had a baby
And more!
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Peter R. Verra returns for another episode discussing new Batman comics, this time released in December.
Hear us highlight:
-The strengths of DC's Black Label books
-Santa Claus teaming up with Batman
-Kowalski books
-DC releasing the issue where Jason Todd lives
Plus we pick our favorite book of the month!
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In this episode, Mr. Minnesota returns for a jolly discussion on a holiday tale, A Christmas Riddle.
Hear us discuss:
-Paul Dini's superb storytelling
-How Ty Templeton makes an established look all his own
-The Peregrinator's Club
-blink-182
-Condiment King
And more.
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In honor of Mask of the Phantasm's 30th anniversary, Ryan Hoss returns to the show to talk about the movie's novelization and comic adaptation.
Hear us discuss:
-Dialogue differences from the movie
-Added scenes not found in the movie
-Leslie Thompkins
-Dick Grayson
and most importantly, the legend of Burton Earny.
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In this episode, Peter Verra returns for another monthly wrap up show, this time talking the new Batman comics released in November.
Hear us discuss:
-The big arc launching in Batman
-The two issues of Detective Comics released
-The debut of the new Batman '89 series, Echoes
Plus, Peter's favorite segment, Batman and Friends.
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It's the One Bad Month Finale!
We finish a busy month taking a look at the last book of the One Bad Day series, focusing on Ra's al Ghul. Joining me is Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge, and we take a deep dive into this book's story, art, overall impression and more. Plus, a ranking of all the books covered this month!
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One Bad Month continues!
We continue taking a look at the recent One Bad Day series, one book at a time. Joining me is Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge, as we take a deep dive into Part 7: Clayface.
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One Bad Month continues!
We continue taking a look at the recent One Bad Day series, one book at a time. Joining me is Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge, as we take a deep dive into Part 6: Catwoman.
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One Bad Month continues!
We continue taking a look at the recent One Bad Day series, one book at a time. Joining me is Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge, as we take a deep dive into Part 5: Bane.
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