The Batman Universe

  The gang is back with Season 18 Episode 14 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This week, we cover Weeks 4, 5, and 6 of Batman: Bad Seeds . This episode covers Batwoman #7 , Detective Comics #1113 , Catwoman #91 , Nightwing #142 , Harley Quinn #66 , and  Poison Ivy #48 . As Batman take on Vandal Savage and his poisoned airships, the Bat-Family and Harley tackle individual issues across Go...

  After giving a brief recap of my Saturday at Baltimore Comic Con, I review Barbara Gordon: Breakout #5. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 277 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In Season 14 Episode 15 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review the new animated adaptation of Knightfall! How does it compare to the comics and other adaptations? What new and fresh ideas and approaches does it bring to the story? (We also reference previous episodes https://thebatmanuniverse.net/batman-universe-podcast-season-14-episode-8/ and https://th...

  In Season 14 Episode 14 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) compare the 1988 storyline Fables by Denny O’Neil and the 2025-26 storyline Arcadia by Gabriel Hardman – both featuring Batman, Green Arrow, and the Question! How do these different characters stack up against each other? What is the purpose of putting them together in these two stories?...

  In Season 14 Episode 13 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33), inspired by the new Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie, are looking at historic crossovers of Batman with Spider-Man, The Hulk, and The Punisher! Covering the comics DC and Marvel Present: Batman vs. Hulk, Batman/Punisher – Lake of Fire, Punisher/Batman – Deadly Knights, Spider-Man/Batman &...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 13 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. Adam and Ian are back as well. This week, we cover Weeks 2 and 3 of Batman: Bad Seeds. This episode covers Batman #13 and Batgirl #23 , which constitutes Week 2 and Bad Seeds – Gotham Central #1 , which covers Week 3 of Bad Seeds. Everyone is looking for someone apparently. Batman is looking for Va...

  In Season 14 Episode 12 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review this summer’s DC movie, Supergirl (2026)! Is it one of the worst DC movies of all time? How does it compare to the Tom King/Bilquis Evely Woman of Tomorrow comic? For our Bat-Family: What do you think could have made Supergirl more successful at the box office? Drop us a line at  TBU@The...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 12 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. And for this episode, they’re not alone. This episode, Ian Miller returns from The Batman Universe Podcast along with TBU comic book reviewer Adam. Together, they kick off discussion of the newest Gotham City event — Batman: Bad Seeds. Mayor Pamela Isley has given up on Gotham and has decided to tu...

  After speaking about my experience in the Falmouth Road Race, I review the 2007 “Whitewater” story appearing in Birds of Prey #104-108. After the break, I review Barbara Gordon: Breakout #4. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 276 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 11 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, they review Absolute Batman #23. The Absolute Universe’s Scarecrow is driving Bruce Wayne insane, so much so that he won’t listen to his friends or his or mother. Can anyone bring him back from the brink before it’s too late? Who do you think is the most dangerous “r...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 10 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, they review Detective Comics #1111 and Batman #12. We now know the story behind Prion’s death. Does it really matter to our crew? And Verity Pennyworth is making herself comfortable in stately Pennyworth Manor. Do Bruce and Damian feel the same? How about Steph and Theo? And the debat...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 9 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, they review Detective Comics #1110, Batman #11, and Absolute Batman #22. Another layer of Prion’s story has been revealed. But does it answer any questions? What is the Ojo’s issue with Dr. Zeller, or is there. And the Robins really has their sights set on Batman, especially Jaso...

  In Season 14 Episode 11 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) are talking about Batman: The Knight by Chip Zdarsky and Carmine di Giandomenico. What is this very overlooked story? How does it connect to Batman Begins? Is it worth it despite Chip Zdarsky’s uneven history on the Batman title? For our Bat-Family: What skill and teacher for Batman are you mos...

  Another one-issue show! After I speak about my time in Italia, my experience with the reality show “Summer House,” and my opinions on Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” I review Barbara Gordon: Breakout #3. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, listener emails, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 275 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 8 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, they review Batman #10 and Absolute Batman #21. Bruce Wayne and Jack Grimm finally meet and it’s quite a doozy. What are our hosts’ thoughts on the interaction. Plus, get their thoughts on Babs’ final message to the family before being taking into custody by Vandal Savage a...

  A quick one before I jet off to Italia! After I talk about my new motorcycle-life, I review Barbara Gordon: Breakout #2. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Batgirl to Oracle Podcast: Episode 274 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In Season 14 Episode 10 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) compare two tales of Batman in World War 2 – Howard Chaykin’s Batman: Dark Allegiances, and Dan Jurgens and Mike Perkins’s Bat-Man: First and Second Knight! For our Bat-Family: What do you think is most interesting about a Batman who begins his career during World War 2? Drop us a l...

  In Season 14 Episode 9 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) are talking about Batman: The Cult by Jim Starlin and Bernie Wrightson. What is this often overlooked tale of Batman and Robin vs Deacon Blackfire? Is it just a copy of The Dark Knight Returns? All this and more! For our Bat-Family: What story do you think is most connected to The Cult? Drop us a line...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 7 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, they review Batman #9 and Absolute Batman #20. How can Scarecrow be more scary than the Joker in the Absolute Universe? Why would Babs set herself up to be captured by the GCPD? Listen in and find our thoughts. After that, they give you one big segment of Greater Gotham to catch everyone up....

  In Season 14 Episode 8 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) are getting ready for the new Lego Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight video game by talking about two Lego Batman movies – 2019’s Lego Batman: Family Matters, and 2017’s The Lego Batman Movie! What Easter Eggs do we love in these films? How does each one comment on each other and the...

  Guest-starring Professor Carolyn Cocca! After (ever so briefly) discussing “Maul: Shadow Lord,” “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” and Camilla from Vergil’s “Aeneid” and her comparison to Captain Marvel, we review the 2007 Birds of Prey storyline “Blood and Circuits” from issues #100-103. After the break we quickly look at Batman vol. 4 #9 and...

    In Season 14 Episode 7 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) are talking about Batman crossing over with tokusatsu (NOT tonkatsu, fried pork cutlets) stories, with 2017’s Justice League/Power Rangers by Tom Taylor and Stephen Byrne, and 2025’s Immortal Legend Batman by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Erica D’Urso, Dan Mora, and Daniel Bayliss!...

  A new location for recording? After a brief intro to explain the circumstances, I review the 2006 storyline “Headhunt” found in Birds of Prey 96-99. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 272 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 6 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, they review Detective Comics #1108 and Absolute Batman #19. How do they feel about the Robins of the Absolute Universe? Is it odd that they are all wards of Jack Grimm, aka The Joker? Listen in and find our thoughts. After that, they give you one big segment of Greater Gotham to catch everyo...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 5 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, they review Detective Comics #1107 and Batman #8. How do they feel about Ollie and Dinah being in Gotham and the whole “controversy” of Dinah beating Bruce in boxing? Also, how do they feel about there being no follow up to the Bruce/Joker interaction in Batman #7? Listen in and...