The Batman Book Club
A podcast exploring The Dark Knight library.
Episodes
It's Joker month!
In honor of Batman's arch nemesis turning 85 this year, we are exploring some Joker-focused stories this month.
Here, friend Domenic Iannicca from the Beyond The Bat Signal podcast returns to the show to discuss a unique tale found in the Legends of the Dark Knight title, "Going Sane".
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Another month has ended, so it's time for Peter R. Verra to return and discuss new Batman comics.
Hear us break down new comics in August, including:
-Landmark issue #1100 of Detective Comics
-The consistency of Dark Patterns and Batman & Robin: Year One
-Holzmann
Plus, Pete has a proposal for James Gunn.
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In this episode, Skol captain Garret Grev returns to the show so we can travel globally, talking the anthology book Batman: The World.
Hear us as we:
-discuss the book in general
-pick two stories to dissect
-agree and/or disagree on those stories
Plus, favorites parts, panels, and if we'd like to see it adapted in animation.
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In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to discuss a highly-memorable Batman comic cover, and the not-talked-about-so-much story within, from Gotham Knights #32 titled "24/7".
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Peter Verra returns to the show to talk all new Batman comics released in July.
Hear us give our thoughts on:
-The next chapter of Hush 2
-Flawless series Dark Patterns and Batman and Robin: Year One
-The latest chapter of The Last Halloween
Plus, Peter's barometer of comparison, our favorite issues, and a lot of time spent talking about a legend.
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In this episode, Chris Clow returns to the show to discuss and celebrate Batman comics in the Absolute format.
Hear us pick our Top 3, and honorable mention, and what we'd love to see DC print next.
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In this episode, Carlos Demen returns to the show and brings with him another Batman/Superman story, with the 3-issue crossover "Dark Knight Over Metropolis".
Hear us discuss:
-The different storytellers involved
-Being a concise story amongst three different books
-Batman and Superman working as allies
-Nods to Batman '89
Plus, how this story measures up against other Batman/Superman comics.
Another monthly wrap-up episode with Peter R. Verra! We're talking:
-Batman and Robin, Robin and Batman, and Batman and Robin!
-The insanely good Dark Patterns
-Bane's introduction in Absolute Batman (and how it measures up to other Bane intros)
Plus, Batman and Friends, our favorite issue, and some comic news!
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On this episode, Tom King returns to the show to dive into more of his Batman work.
We talk:
-Origins of Batman/Elmer Fudd
-The influence of Killing Time
-The terrifying Joker found in The Winning Card
Plus, Riddler, Batman/Catwoman, The Penguin, and if he has more Batman up his sleeve.
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In this episode, Ryan Hoss returns to celebrate 30 years of Batman Forever. We take a look back at the comic book adaptation, discussing:
-Dennis O'Neil's story adaptation, and the differences from the movie
-The exceptional art
-What we wish from the comic was in the movie
And more!
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In this episode, writer Scott Beatty returns to the show to celebrate 20 years of the Batman Begins comic adaptation.
Hear us discuss:
-How he got the gig
-His health scare while working on the book
-The surprising parts of the script that were hardest to adapt
And more!
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Another month has ended, which means Peter Verra is back to discuss all of the new Batman comics released.
We break down:
-The next chapter of Hush 2
-Detective Comics #1097
-The return of Batman and Robin: Year One
Plus, smoking meats, crossover comics, what's coming next month, and Eric Holzmann.
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In this episode, legendary Batman writer Steve Englehart joins the show to highlight some of his memorable issues of Detective Comics, also collectively known as "Strange Apparitions".
Hear us discuss:
-His favorite Batman story
-Why Dark Detective he refers to as Dark Detective II
-Behind the scenes stories about writing his Detective Comics run
-Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin
Plus, Steve talks about the Dark Detective sequel(s)...
In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another discussion on new Batman comics, this time released in April.
Hear us highlight:
-Jeph Loeb crushing it with two Batman books a month (Batman #159, and The Last Halloween #7)
-The first All In crossover event in World's Finest and Justice League Unlimited
-What weapon of choice Eric Holzmann uses to fight Kaiju in Tokyo
Plus, Absolute Batman ...
In this episode, writer Mark Russell returns to the show to talk about his latest complete Batman project, Dark Age.
Hear us discuss:
-Mark's approach to Batman's allies
-Working real events into the story
-How he approached including the Joker
Plus, what book he's working on next!
You can buy Batman: Dark Age HERE.
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In this episode, artist Jon Sommariva returns to the show for a fun conversation on his latest book "Multiversus: Collision Detected".
Hear us discuss:
-how long of a process it was from conception to release
-the characters Jon was most excited to draw
-easter egg revelations
Plus, the secrets behind that much-discussed Bugs Bunny/Basic Instinct scene!
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King of the Frolickers Peter R. Verra returns to the show for another wrap up of new Batman comics, this time released in March.
Hear us discuss:
-The final issue of the Black Label story "Full Moon"
-Mark Waid's excellent stories in multiple titles
-Pete's specific thoughts on "Absolute Batman"
Plus, all of the praise for Jeph Loeb as he continues "The Last Halloween", and how he kicked off the first chapter of "Hush 2".
In the episode, Ryan Hoss returns for a long, in-depth discussion on the character Hush.
Here us discuss:
-The character's debut story
-Hush Returns
-Heart of Hush
-Hush Money
-House of Hush
Plus, who we think is the definitive Hush writer and artist, our favorite Hush story, and our favorite moments.
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In this episode, writer of Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye, Dan Chichester, joins the show.
Hear us discuss:
-The origins of the crossover
-Dan working with Dennis O'Neil
-Highlights from creating the book
Plus, Dan's favorite Batman story...or, stories...
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In this episode, Eric Carter returns to the show to discuss when The Man Without Fear meets The Dark Knight, in the Marvel/DC mashup "Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye".
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