The Batman Book Club
A podcast exploring The Dark Knight library.
Episodes
In this episode, Chris Clow returns to the show for a tale like no other, as we rock, roll, and dissect the DC event "Dark Nights Metal".
Hear us:
-Explain how it works as a Batman story
-The way Scott Snyder builds on his Batman run
-Greg Capullo's standout art
-How Metal measures up to other DC events
Plus, discover how Zoolander (yes, that Zoolander) pops up in our discussion.
In this episode, Macho Minnesotan Garret Grev returns with a wild card. We open the prose book "The Further Adventures of Batman", and discuss the first short story, "Death of the Dreammaster".
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In this episode, Peter R. Verra from Straight Outta Gotham returns for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics.
Here us talk:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-Returning to Gotham By Gaslight
-The Penguin's penultimate issue
Plus, our favorite story of the month and a listener question!
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In honor of the 35th anniversary of Batman, Ryan Hoss returns to the show to discuss the official novelization based on the movie.
Hear us highlight:
-Scenes in the novel that were cut for the movie
-Changes in dialogue
-Who was renamed "Lawrence" for the movie
Plus, we name our favorite parts of the book, and what we wish made it to the film.
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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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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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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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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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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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