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Batman: The Dark Knight Falls (Episode 278)
The Dark Knight Returns celebration concludes.
Ryan Hoss returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Four, "The Dark Knight Falls".
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Batman: Hunt The Dark Knight (Episode 277)
The Dark Knight Returns celebration continues.
Comic book writer and artist Clay McCormack returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Three, “Hunt The Dark Knight”.
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Batman: Dark Knight Triumphant (Episode 276)
The Dark Knight Returns celebration continues.
Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Two, "Dark Knight Triumphant".
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (Episode 275)
Celebrating 40 years of The Dark Knight Returns.
Bill Ramey from Batman-on-film join the show to take a deep dive into the first book of the miniseries.
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New Batman in April (Episode 274)
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in April 2026.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-Absolute Scarecrow's debut in Absolute Batman #19
-A surprise Batman/Wonder Woman team up
Plus, our favorite issues of the month, questions from listeners, and where in the world is Eric Holzmann? Buckle up!
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Batman and the Classics (Episode 273)
In this episode, author Michael D. Conrad joins the show to discuss his new book, "Batman and the Classics".
Hear him highlight:
-Connecting classic literature to Batman stories
-How the book was developed
-The inclusion of The LEGO Batman Movie
Plus, we talk his favorite Batman story, writer, and artist.
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A Bullet for Bullock (Episode 272)
In this episode, Tim Rooney returns to the show to discuss the story found within Detective Comics #651, "A Bullet for Bullock".
Hear us bring up:
-The Batman: The Animated Series episode
-The team of Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan
-Bullock and Batman's relationship
Plus, comparing single-issue stories to arcs.
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New Batman in March (Episode 271)
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in March 2026.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-Poison Ivy in Absolute Batman
-Ultraman and Owlman in World's Finest
Plus, our favorite issues of the month and a couple of listener questions.
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Batman v Superman General Mills Comics (Episode 270)
In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Batman v Superman" by diving into the General Mills comics released in 2016.
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Batman & Robin: Year One with Alex Segura (Episode 269)
In this episode, writer Alex Segura returns to discuss the Mark Waid and Chris Samnee story "Batman & Robin: Year One".
We also talk about Alex's new Daredevil novel, "Enemy of my Enemy".
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New Batman in February (Episode 268)
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in February 2026.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-The finale of Batman and Robin.
-The surprising issue of World's Finest
Plus, our favorite issues of the month and a couple of listener questions.
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Batman Chat with Clay McCormack (Episode 267)
Comic writer and artist Clay McCormack returns to the show for a wide-spanning conversation on all things Batman.
We talk:
-Batman '89
-Batman Beyond
-Curse of the White Knight
-Absolute Editions
Plus, Kelley Jones, Sean Murphy, Punisher Armory, Marvel, and sooo much more.
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New Batman in January (Episode 266)
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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Batman '66 Writer Jeff Parker (Episode 265)
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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Batman '66: Main Title (Episode 264)
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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The Garden of Death (Episode 263)
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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New Batman in December (Episode 262)
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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Batman/Santa Claus - Silent Knight (Episode 261)
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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Batman TMNT III (Episode 260)
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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Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (Episode 259)
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.
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New Batman in November (Episode 258)
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.
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The Riddler: Year One (Episode 257)
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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Steve Englehart Returns (Episode 256)
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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New Batman in October (Episode 255)
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.
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Batman: Revolution with John Jackson Miller (Episode 254)
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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First Time Reading The Long Halloween (Episode 253)
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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Full Moon (Episode 252)
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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Batman in September (Episode 251)
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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Favorite Joker Stories (Episode 250)
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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Episode 249: Lovers & Madmen
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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Episode 248: Going Sane
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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Episode 247: Batman in August
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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Episode 246: The World
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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Episode 245: 24/7
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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Episode 243: Batman Absolute Editions
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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Episode 242: Dark Knight Over Metropolis
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.
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Episode 241: Batman in June
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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Tom King Returns (Episode 240)
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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Episode 239: Batman Forever Comic Adaptation
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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