The Batman Book Club

The Batman Book Club

A podcast exploring The Dark Knight library.

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June 10, 2024 50 mins

Going big for Episode 200, as Sean Murphy joins the show and makes a unique pick for our Batman discussion.

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Another month comes to an end, which means Peter Verra returns for a wrap up of new Batman comics.

Hear us discuss:

-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics

-The final issue of the Black Label story First Knight

-Our favorite issues of the month

Plus, we briefly talk about Jeph Loeb's The Last Halloween announcement, and tease about big ol' Episode 200.

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May 20, 2024 54 mins

In this episode, writer Alex Segura returns to the show to talk the praised Batman story, Venom.

Hear us discuss:

-The tight writing of Dennis O'Neil

-How this is a tough Batman story to read

-A writer's perspective on creating a specific scene

Plus, we briefly discuss Alex's new Dick Tracy series.

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May 10, 2024 57 mins

In this episode, Bill Ramey from batman-on-film returns for a deep dive into the Batman archives, looking at the debut of the Clown Prince of Crime in Batman #1.

Hear them discuss:

-The creation of The Joker

-How the story stands the test of time

-The many influences it had on The Dark Knight

-Our favorite panels

And more!

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April 30, 2024 64 mins

Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another conversation on new Batman comics, this time released in April.

Hear us discuss:

-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics

-Our differing opinions on The Bat-Man: First Knight

-A defense of Batman: Dark Age

-Our favorite issues of the month

And more!

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April 25, 2024 85 mins

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 ...

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April 11, 2024 87 mins

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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March 31, 2024 67 mins

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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March 26, 2024 48 mins

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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February 29, 2024 61 mins

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!

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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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February 14, 2024 67 mins

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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February 7, 2024 88 mins

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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January 31, 2024 56 mins

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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January 19, 2024 70 mins

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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January 12, 2024 90 mins

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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December 31, 2023 63 mins

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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December 22, 2023 65 mins

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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December 15, 2023 103 mins

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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