Gotham by Geeks : A Batman podcast

To honor the recent passing of comic book writer and editor, science fiction writer, screenwriter, and television writer and producer Gerry Conway Russ, Hassan & Darrell pick some of their favorite DC comics by Conway. This podcast is sponsored by  Discount Comic Book Services patreon.com/Taylor_Network

Welcome to the first episode of Bang Babies A Milestone Podcast. What is Milestone? It is a comic company founded in 1993 by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, Derek T. Dingle and Christopher Priest. It was created because of the lack of representation for people of color in American comics. Your hosts for this show are Darrell Taylor, Gil Colon, Julian Lytle & Hassan T they start from the beginning discussing the first four ongoing titles that started it off  Hardware, Blood Syndicate, Icon and Static.  This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services  https://www.dcbservice.com/

We dig into the comic goodness that is Batman and Robin Year One by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee but before that we talk about an important Gofundme for creator Tom Teney and also potential implications of the Paramount Skydance publishing arm and what it could mean for Warner bros and DC comics  We are sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services 

We put a spotlight on Deathstroke is the alias of Slade Joseph Wilson, a mercenary and former U.S. Army soldier who gains enhanced physical and mental abilities from an experimental super-soldier serum by taking a look back on some of the different mini series hes had throughout the years starting with the first one by comic legend Marv Wolfman to the present including another comic legends Christopher Priest, Rob Liefield, Kyle Higgins, Joshua Williamson & most recent Tony Fleecs This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services https://www.dcbservice.com/ Join our patreon patreon.com/Taylor_Network    

To celebrate the The 40th Anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns we are taking a look back on this influential series by Frank Miller, Lynn Varley, and Klaus Janson that redefined Batman for years to come. This episode is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services   Join us on patreon.com/Taylor_Network  

They said it could not be done but we did it. In this episode we talk about the movie that stars Shaquille O'Neal as John Henry Irons and his alter-ego Steel, Annabeth Gish as his wheelchair-using partner Susan Sparks, and Judd Nelson as their rival Nathaniel Burke. Plus we share our thoughts on the Lanterns trailer the series created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King for HBO, based on the DC Comics Green Lantern characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart.

Darrell & Hassan continue their celebration of Black History Month and it all leads to Milestone comics with the focus for this episode is the most bad ass & diverse team in comics The Blood Syndicate  created by Dwayne McDuffie, Ivan Velez Jr. and Denys Cowan. And they couldn't have this discussion without having pop culture critic and cartoonist Julian Lytle.  The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services Join our Patreon  

We continue our DC character spotlight by shining it on the Emerald Warrior John Stewart one of our favorite Green Lanterns. Joining us to do this is special guest Gil Colon.  Green Lantern vol 2 issue 186 by Len Wein & Dave Gibbons Green Lantern vol 2 issue 187 by Paul Kupperberg & Willingham  Join our patreon at The TaylorNetwork of Podcasts This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services

We celebrate Black History Month with a  character Spotlight on  DC's favorite engineer John Henry Irons AKA Steel by discussing the run on Steel  by creator legends Christopher Priest and Denys Cowan Join our patreon Follow us on Instagram This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services   

In our spotlight episode for Zatanna Zatara, the Mistress of Magic, a character with long standing connections to the dc universe by discussing two mini series that highlight the character: Zatanna: Bring Down The House by writer Mariko Tamaki and artist Javier Rodríguez ZATANNA (2025-) #1 Written and drawn by Jamal Campbell This Podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Service  Join our Patreon Follow us on instagram 

We are continuing our look at the current bat line and for this episode our focus is  on Batgirl by Tate Brombal with art by Takeshi Miyazawa & Isaac Goodhart   issues 1-14 Catwoman by Torunn Gronbekk with art by Fabiana Mascolo, Marianna Ignazzi, Patricio Delpeche, Danilo Beyruth  issues 70-82 Join our Patreon Follow us on instagram THe podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services    

In this episode Hassan Darrell & Russ play catch up on Batman line of books starting with Batman by Matt Fraction , Tomeu Morey & Jorge Jimenez : Detective Comics by Tom Taylor, Mikel Janin & Lee Garbett: Nightwing by Dan Watters & Dexter Soy instagram Join our patreon  This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services 

We catch up on recent DC comics news including March comic solicits, Man of Tomorrow casting news & the first Supergirl teaser.  Join our Patreon  Instagram This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services  

Peter, Darrell & Hassan are wrapping up their look back at their favorite DC Comics published in 1985, with a spotlight on books published between October-December Join our patreon Follow us on Instagram This podcast is sponsored by https://www.dcbservice.com/

Is Batman a loner or a teamplayer?  In this episode we answer this question by taken a look at the Cape Crusaders long crime fighting history. Check out the episode & see what side of the debate you fall on.  Join our Patreon Follow us on instagram  https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.wordpress.com/ We are sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services

To celebrate the 85th anniversary of the JSA we discuss the first year of the JSA  From writer Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Robin & Batman) and artist Diego Olortegui, Rafael De Latorre & Gavin Guidry  We are sponsored by Discount Comicbook services  Instagram Join our Patreon taylornetworkofpodcasts.wordpress.com

We take a look back on the beginnings of the most volatile Robin in the DC universe Jason Todd. We look at his pre & post crisis origins in the globe trotting adventure by Doug Moench, Gene Colan & Don Newton   The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Service Join our patreon https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.wordpress.com/    

Absolute Batman #1-6 writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, and featuring special guest artist Gabriel Walta This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Service Join our patreon Follow us on instagram

Peter, Darrell & Hassan continue their look back at their favorite DC Comics published in 1985, with a spotlight on books published between July -September. This podcast is sponsored by https://www.dcbservice.com/ Join our patreon Follow us on instagram

We take a look back at the popular Superman The Animated Series with Superman voiced by Tim Daly Lois Lane voiced by Dana Delany & Lex Luthor voiced by Clancy Brown. We focus on the first three episodes that set off the series titled The Last Son Of Krypton. This podcast is sponsored by https://www.dcbservice.com/ Join us on patreon follow us on instagram

We talk about the new Batman relaunch by Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction and superstar artist Jorge Jiménez along with some talk about the bat books over the years and some of the creators and artists that we enjoyed growing up. This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Service Join our patreon Follow us on instagram   

Its time for another DC comics spotlight episode: They fight evil with the aid of rings that grant them a variety of extraordinary powers, all of which come from imagination, fearlessness, and the electromagnetic spectrum of emotional willpower. Its the Green Lanterns. We talk about all things Green Lanterns including our favorite supporting characters, villains and more This podcast is sponsored by https://www.dcbservice.com/ Join us on patreon follow us on instagram 

Sasha Bordeaux was created by Greg Rucka and Shawn Martinbrough, and first appeared in Detective Comics #751(2000) and with the introduction of the character in the hit HBO Series Peacemaker we thought it would be fun to talk about the characters first appearance and some of the DC comics events she is connected to. Join our patreon Follow us on instagram  

Hassan & Darrell are joined by Russell Latham to talk about the first four episodes of the hit series created by James Gunn starring John Cena who plays the jingoistic mercenary Peacemaker along with Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Frank Grillo, and Robert Patrick.  This podcast is sponsored by https://www.dcbservice.com/  Up to 50% off pre-order, mail order comics, trade paperbacks and collectibles from DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, Boom! and more. https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.wordpress.com Join us on Patreon where you get access to all the podcast episodes first and it helps uskeeps the lights on. https://www.patreon.com/posts/dc-all-stars-ep-137294613

Darrell, Peter Rios & Hassan rank all the live action Superman films from the 1978 hit film Superman starring Christopher Reeve directed by Richard Donner to the most recent hit Superman 2025 starring David Coranswet diracted by James Gunn.  The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

We continue our look back on New Teen Titans Vol 1 by Marv Wolfman and George Perez with a discussion on issues 13 to 15, featuring the Doom Patrol & Brotherhood of Evil. The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

We cover some classic but weird Batman comics with Batman Vol 1 #197, featuring Batgirl vs Catwoman, and #226, featuring the introduction of the Ten-Eyed Man! The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

Darrell Taylor & Hassan T are joined by Russell Latham spoiler filled talk about Superman is a  written and directed by James Gunn produced by DC Studios and the next  reboot of the Superman film series after Zack Snyder.  David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced.  The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social  

We are taking a look back at the comic story that inspired the James Gunn Superman film. All Star Superman is the award winning comic written by Grant Morrison, drawn by Frank Quitely, and digitally inked by Jamie Grant. We discuss some of origins of how it came about along with why the story still such a moving & poignant story to so many comic fans. We are covering issues 1-6 in this episode. The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/

Join us as we cover the last arc in the Chip Zdarsky run with issues Batman 153-156 with art by Jorge Jimenez, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Tony S. Daniel & Tomeu Morey The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

Peter, Darrell & Hassan continue their look back at their favorite DC Comics published in 1985, with a spotlight on books published between April to June: Legion of Substitute Heroes Special 1, All-Star Squadron 47, Infinity Inc 16, Batman 386, Green Lantern 191, Red Tornado 2, Legion of Super-Heroes 14, Superman Annual 11 and DC Comic Presents 85 The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/

 Darrell, Peter and Hassan are back and they discuss recent DC Comics reads including Justice League Unlimited by Mark Waid & Dan Mora, New Gods by Ram V & Evan Cagle, Green Lantern Corps by Jeremy Adams, Morgan Hampton, & Fernando Pasasrin, Plastic Man No More by Christopher Cantwell, Alex Lins, and Jacob Edgar & the Earth-Prime limited series by several creators focusing on the CW Universe. The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

In this episode we discuss the final arc in the award winning run that includes Nightwing #114-118. by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas, Plus sharing our thoughts on the Superman official trailer  The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.wordpress.com/

Summer of Superman! Darrell and Hassan discuss the Summer of Superman Special which launches the next era of Superman books by Mark Waid, Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Jorge Jimenez, Belen Ortega, and Dan Mora.

Sorry for the long hiatus we have some announcements for the pod along with our thoughts on the recent Superman Legacy footage and Lanterns tv news

We are joined by creator Dan Watters to talk about his current run on DC's Nightwing with art by Dexter Soy plus his upcoming Batman: Dark Patterns with artist Hayden Sherman as well as his work on the Destro mini series coming out of the Energon Universe.

Darrell, Hassan & Russ continue their discussion on  the current state of the Batline of books starting with Harley Quinn Vol 4 44 Elizabeth Torque, Dave McCaig  Titans Vol 4 16 John Layman, Pete Woods  Catwoman Vol 5 69 Torunn Grønbekk, Fabiana Mascolo Batman and Robin Vol 3 14 Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Javi Fernandez Batgirl Vol 6 1 Tate Brombal, Takeshi Miyazawa Detective Comics Vol 1 1090 Tom Taylor, Mikel Janín The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

We are joined by creator Torunn Grønbekk to talk about her run on The Catwoman series. Torunn shares some of her plans for Selina Kyle along with some of the inspirations she pulled from.  

Darrell, Hassan & Russ discuss the current state of the Batline of books starting with  Batman #153-4   Chip Zdarsky, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Jorge Jimenez Poison Ivy #26-7 G. Willow Wilson, Marcio Takara Birds of prey #14-5 Kelly Thompson, Sami Basri  Nightwing #119 Dan Watters, Dexter Soy The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services the home for comics at a discounted price https://www.dcbservice.com/ https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

We wrap up our discussion on the Penguin miniseries developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name, starring Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz & Deirdre O'Connell https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/ https://bsky.app/profile/darrelltaylor.bsky.social

While Darrell is on assignment, Hassan and Russ discuss Batman: Dark Age issues 1-3 and the start of the new DC Elseworld's books; Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter 1-3, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age 1-5, and DC vs Vampires: World War V #1 Mark Russell, Mike Allred, Jay Kristoff, Tirso, Tom Taylor, Riccardo Federici, Andy Diggle, Leandro Fernandez, Matthew Rosenberg, Otto Schmidt.

Darrell, Hassan & Russ cover the first issue of Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder , Nick Dragotta & Frank Martin which sets off the Absolute Universe.  https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/ https://x.com/ByGotham  

The guys do a spoiler review for the first two episodes of The Penguin series developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO. Based on the DC Comics character Penguin, it is a spin-off from the film The Batman.    "After Hours" is the series premiere of the American crime drama television miniseries The Penguin, a spin-off from the film The Batman. The episode was written by series creator Lauren LeFranc, and directed by executive producer Craig Zobel.  "Inside Man" is the second episode of the American crime drama television miniseries The Penguin, a spin-off from the film The Batman. The episode was written by co-executive producer Erika L. Johnson, and directed by executive producer Craig Zobel.  

We continue over coverage of Batman the Caped Crusader developed by Bruce Timm, and produced by Bad Robot Productions, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Studios. "The Night of the Hunters", "The Stress of Her Regard" and "Night Ride" https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/

We finish our look back on the Tim Burton Batman cinematic universe with the film that started it all. Directed by Tim Burton, it is the first installment of Warner Bros.' initial Batman film series. The film was produced by Jon Peters and Peter Guber and stars Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl, Pat Hingle, Billy Dee Williams, Michael Gough, and Jack Palance. https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network

Batman: The Caped Crusader is finally here produced by  Bruce Timm, JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves and Ed Brubaker to name a few with stories also written by Greg Rucka   and produced by Bad Robot Productions,  Darrell, Russ & Hassan do a spoiler review of episodes 1-3 "In Treacherous Waters" "....And Be a Villain" "Kiss of the Catwoman" https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network instagram https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/ Twitter https://x.com/ByGotham

Along with the latest Batman-centric news including  premiere dates for The Penguin series,  Batman The Caped crusader plus discussing the Titans tv  series that aired on Max, We also  catch up on Batman comic series by Chip Zdarsky, Jorge Jiménez, Jorge Corona with issues 139-145 & Nightwing 109-113 by Tom Taylor , Michael Conrad, Sami Basri ,Stephen Byrne, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Bruno Redondo  &  Howard Porter https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network Follow us on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/ Twitter: https://x.com/ByGotham

Hassan & Darrell journey back to Gotham to review the first issue of Dan Jurgens & Mike Perkins The Bat-Man: First Knight plus issues 4-7 of Tom King's Penguin series drawn by Stevan Subic & Rafael De Latorre https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/ Twitter: https://x.com/ByGotham  

Darrell, Hassan & Russ finish the Dark Knights of Steel created by Tom Taylor and Yasmine Putri. . Set in an alternate universe, the series is a high fantasy reimagining of the DC Universe starring Superman , Batman & Wonder Woman.  https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gothambygeeks/ Twitter https://x.com/ByGotham

In our reverse rewatch of the 1989–1997 Batman series we are now down to the second installment Batman Returns starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle, and Michael Murphy. https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network