The Batman Book Club
A podcast exploring The Dark Knight library.
Episodes
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in January 2026.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-The double dose of Absolute Batman
-The penultimate issue of Batman and Robin
Plus, our favorite issues of the month and plenty of Holzmann talk.
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In this episode, Batman '66 main writer Jeff Parker joins the show to talk all about the celebratory comic book series.
Hear us talk:
-Jeff's favorite Batman story
-How Batman '66 came about
-How he brought in villains from the show and not on the show into the world
And more!
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In this episode, Trey Jackson returns to help us celebrate 60 years of the BATMAN TV series by diving into a story from the BATMAN ’66 comic series, “Main Title”.
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In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to help us celebrate 60 years of the BATMAN TV series by diving into a story from the BATMAN '66 comic series, "The Garden of Death".
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In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in December 2025.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-The Absolute Joker origin story
-Batman showing up in a Green Lantern story
Plus, our thoughts on Batman comics this year, and our favorite issues of the month.
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For this year's Christmas episode, I welcome back jolly ol' saint Garret Grev to discuss the crossover story full of the holiday spirit, in "Batman/Santa Claus - Silent Knight".
Hear us talk:
-Norse mythology
-This version of Santa
-How Batman welcomes other members of the DC Universe
Plus, I sprinkle in Christmas questions throughout.
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Andy DiGenova from Holy Batcast returns to the show to discuss this final chapter of crossover awesomeness, "Batman/TMNT III".
Hear us discuss:
-The wild inspiration for the story
-The incomparable art of Freddie E. Williams II
-Our initial reactions to the first issue
Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and everything Batman and Ninja Turtles.
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In this episode, I welcome Benjamin David from the Above and Batman Beyond podcast to discuss the 25th anniversary of the "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" comic adaptation.
We dive in on:
-The comic blending the censored and unrated versions of the movie
-More context on the flashback change
-If this is a worthy adaptation
Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and Benjamin's upcoming documentary on Batman Beyond.
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in November.
Hear us discuss:
-The final issue of Dark Patterns
-How Tom Taylor is getting everything right on Detective Comics
-The DC K.O. tie-in Knightfight
Plus, Pete's thoughts on the latest issue of Absolute Batman, the next chapter of Hush 2, our favorite issues of the month, and more.
We visit the world of "The Batman". Trey Jackson returns to the show to discuss and dissect the dark, disturbing, and sad story, "The Riddler: Year One".
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In this episode, legendary Batman writer Steve Englehart returns to talk all about the process of creating the Batman sequel series, "Dark Detective".
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Another month has wrapped, which means it’s time for Peter Verra to return to the show and wrap up a month of new Batman comics.
Hear us talk the latest issues released in October, including:
-The grand finales to Batman: The Last Halloween and Batman and Robin: Year One
-The next chapter of the new Batman run
-Absolute Batman: Annual 2025
Plus, our favorite issue of the month, Batman and Friends, and Holzyfans.
In this episode, author John Jackson Miller returns to talk about his next novel "Batman: Revolution".
Hear us discuss:
-reaction to last year's "Batman: Resurrection"
-who we can expect in this story
-the approach to writing this book in comparison to last
Plus, this is a spoiler-free discussion!
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In this episode, I welcome back pals Peter R. Verra and Andy Luca so we can get a fresh perspective on someone who has just read Batman: The Long Halloween for the very first time.
Did this someone love it? Hate it? Find it OK?
Also, were the nods to The Godfather noticed? Spoiler alert: YES.
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Kicking off the spooky season, Bill Ramey returns to the show so we can howl at the moon and talk the Black Label horror story, Batman: Full Moon.
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Another month has ended, which means it's time to wrap it up. Peter Verra returns to talk new Batman comics released in September.
Hear us discuss:
-The new era beginning in Batman #1
-The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1
-The continued excellence of Dark Patterns and Batman & Robin: Year One
Plus, Pete's comments on Absolute Batman, where H2USH, and our favorite issue of the month.
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In honor of Joker's 85th anniversary, here's an episode all about the Clown Prince of Crime!
Justin Kowalski returns to discuss and rank our favorite Joker stories, and how the best say something about the character, Batman, and their relationship.
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Joker month continues!
Peter R. Verra returns to the show to discuss an intriguing Joker origin tale found in the pages of Batman: Confidential, "Lovers & Madmen".
Hear us dissect:
-this origin story
-the strengths and weaknesses
-if it elevates the Batman-Joker relationship
Also, our favorite parts, panels, and if it should be adapted in animation.
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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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