Episodes
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New Batman in October (Episode 291)
In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to talk new Batman comics released in October. Hear us discuss: -The Bad Seeds event spreading throughout Gotham -How Mark Waid and Chris Samnee can't miss in Batman and Robin: Year One - Dynamic Duos -Absolute Batman...
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Batman: Dark Victory (First Time Reading)
In this episode, we continue exploring major Batman stories with a first time reader. Here, the chosen story is "Dark Victory". Hear guest Andy Luca and I discuss: -first impressions -how it works as a sequel to "The Long Halloween" -standout moments Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and what to...
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Batman: The Long Halloween w/ Tim Sheridan and Chris Palmer (Episode 289)
In this episode, I celebrate "Batman: The Long Halloween" in multiple ways. First, the 30th anniversary of the comic, and then the 5th anniversary of the animated movie(s). I can't do this alone, so I brought aboard two exemplary guests. First, the writer of the animated movie(s) Tim Sheridan....
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New Batman in September (Episode 288)
Peter R. Verra returns to the show to discuss new Batman comics released in September. Hear us break down: -Bad Seeds running wild in Batman comics -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Classic Batman found in Dynamic Duo: Year One #2 Plus, Sonic, Holzmann's Jeep journal, listener…
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Batman: Knightfall with Jeremy Adams (Episode 287)
In this episode, writer Jeremy Adams joins the show to talk about writing the new animated movie, "Batman: Knightfall". Hear us dive into: -the origins of the animated movie -adapting moments from the comic -his favorite moments from the original story Plus, when he first saw the completed movie,...
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New Batman in August (Episode 286)
After a summer break, Peter Verra returns to the show to discuss the new Batman comics released in August. Hear us break down: -The new Pennyworth in the pages of Batman -Clayface popping up in Absolute Batman -Batman & Robin: Year One: Dynamic Duos Plus, what we were up to this summer, the...
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New 52 Batman (Episode 285)
Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to the show to discuss the "New 52 Batman" run from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo. Hear us highlight: -Court of Owls -the Joker -Zero Year -how Superheavy isn't better than its reputation Plus, we pick our favorite arcs, covers, issues, and why this...
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Daniel Dockery's Batman Book: I Am The Night (Episode 284)
In this episode, writer Daniel Dockery comes aboard to discuss all things Batman: The Animated Series for his upcoming book, "I Am The Night: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series". Hear us bring up: -The origins of the book -Interviews included -Highlighted episodes...
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Batman vs. the Fearsome Foursome (Episode 283)
In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to help us celebrate 60 years of "Batman: The Movie" by discussing the official novelization, "Batman vs. the Fearsome Foursome". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman…
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Batman with Matt Wagner (Episode 282)
In this episode, legendary comic book writer and artist Matt Wagner joins the show. Hear us discuss: -Batman and the Monster Men -Batman and the Mad Monk -the nods to Year One Plus, Matt's favorite Batman story, thoughts on his work, and what stands out to him in these beloved stories. Rate and...
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Batman: Blink with Tim Sheridan (Episode 281)
The writer extraordinaire himself, Tim Sheridan, returns to the show for a lovely discussion. Hear us talk: -Tim's new comic miniseries, "Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate" -Having lunch in Chicago -"Blink" and "Don't Blink" Plus, some talk about "The Long Halloween", Lyan Rower, and…
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Sean Murphy Returns (Episode 280)
A real treat this episode, as writer/artist Sean Murphy returns. We discuss a number of topics, including: -His upcoming series, "The Last Driver" -The Absolute Edition of Batman: White Knight -What's next in the White Knight universe Plus, Sean at conventions, other Sean Murphys, Joker's 4-foot...
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New Batman in May (Episode 279)
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in May 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -More of Absolute Scarecrow in Absolute Batman #20 -The ending chapter of Hush 2: Part 1 Plus, our favorite issues of the...
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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". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:...
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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”. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The...
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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". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book...
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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. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc.…
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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". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:...
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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...
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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. Rate and Review the…
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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…
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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! Rate and Review the...
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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”. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman…
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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". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on...
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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". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on...
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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...
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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…
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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. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on...
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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…
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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. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify |...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The...
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Episode 244: Batman in July
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...
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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. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:...
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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...