Batman Knightcast

Before you see the new SUPERGIRL movie, tune in to the latest episode of Batman Knightcast! It doesn't have anything to do with Supergirl, but you should listen to it anyway. Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly discuss the second part of the Black Mask saga in Detective Comics #553, and then the continuing adventures of the Dynamic Duo in Batman & Robin Year One #8. Have a question or comment? Lookin...

Batman Knightcast is back, which you should have figured out if you're reading this and/or listening to the episode! First, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin unearth the opening chapter of the macabre saga of Black Mask in Batman #386. Then they continue the story of the Dynamic Duo's earliest adventures in Batman & Robin Year One #7.  Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content...

What's a Batman comic without Batman? No, this isn't one of the Riddler's puzzles. It's the latest episode of Batman Knightcast! Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly welcome special guest Sean Ross for a most unusual tale of the Dark Knight. Join the Trinamic Trio as they discuss the illustrated prose story "To See the Batman" from Batman Chronicles #10. After that, Chris and Ryan respond to listener feed...

This is it, Bat-Fans! The last nine and a half years have been building to this, the fiftieth episode of Batman Knightcast! Join Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin as they discuss an all-time classic tale, "To Kill a Legend" from Detective Comics #500. Then the Dynamic Duo's saga continues in Batman & Robin Year One #6. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on ou...

Holy square numbers, listeners, Batman Knightcast is back!  Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly are back to Knightcast their coverage of the Poison Ivy story in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #43. Then, it's the Dark Knight's first tussle with Clayface in Batman & Robin Year One #5.  Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://firea...

The Bat-Signal is lit. Time for an all new episode of Batman Knightcast! This time, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin crush on Poison Ivy in the first of a two-part story in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #42. After that, the guys continue their coverage of Batman and Robin's first year together in Batman & Robin Year One #4.  Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Lea...

Batman roasting on an open fire; Knightcast nipping at your ears... The dynamic hosting duo of Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly have brought special guest Captain Entropy to help them cover a classic* Christmas comic. Join the Trinamic Trio as they discuss Legends of the Dark Knight #79 written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Steve Yeowell and Dick Giordano. After that, Chris and Ryan respond t...

Give thanks today for a brand new episode of Batman Knightcast! The Dynamic Duo of Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly continue their coverage of Batman's first encounter with Clayface III in Detective Comics #479, as well as the Dark Knight and Boy Wonder's earliest adventures against the forces of General Grimaldi and his chameleonic henchman (spoiler: it's also Clayface) in Batman & Robin Year One...

The Dynamic Duo is back! No, not Waxman and Professor Payne; it's Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly with a new episode of Batman Knightcast! This time the guys continue the stories from last issue starting with the origin of Clayface III in Detective Comics #478. Then, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson face the terrible threat of... Child Protective Services in Batman & Robin Year One #2. Have a questio...

Something old, something new, one cape yellow, one cape blue. Batman Knightcast returns, and once again Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review two tales of the Dynamic Duo. In Detective Comics #477, Marshall Rogers bookends a classic tale by Len Wein and Neal Adams. Then, Mark Waid (him again!) and Chris Samnee spin a new take on an old story, the Boy Wonder's earliest adventures in Batman & Robi...

Batman Knightcast is so done with Superman now that the movie is out (and great, btw), so Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly return to the usual Knightcast format, reviewing two classic tales of the Dark Knight. First up is "The Batman Nobody Knows" by Frank Robbins and Dick Giordano, originally published in Batman #250. Then "There is No Hope in Crime Alley" Denny O'Neil and Giordano from Detective Com...

This is it! Batman Knightcast's five-part celebration of the Batman/Superman bromance concludes as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin gush over Batman Superman World's Finest #5 with special guest Michael Bailey. Will night fall on the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel? Which hero is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop the dread Devil Nezha? And which guest character is low-key the MVP of this...

Batman Knightcast's shameless attempt to capitalize on the Superman hype reaches its penultimate episode when Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly discuss Batman Superman World's Finest #4. This time, the Dynamic Hosting Duo welcome Supergirl blogger Doctor Anj to join the chat, thus fulfilling the Fire and Water Podcast Network's monthly obligation to have Anj on one of our shows. Will Batman and Superma...

Same Bat-time, indeed! Batman Knightcast is back again, and this time Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin are joined by Waiting for Doom's Paul Hix. Why? Because the Doom Patrol brings the ruckus in Batman Superman World's Finest #3. Also, Robin and Supergirl meet Ancient China's super team. And there's probably something going on with Batman and Superman too. All that, and the Knightcasters subject Paul...

Faster than a speeding bullet, Batman Knightcast returns to cover the next adventure of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective. This time, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly are joined by fellow Fire and Water Network podcaster Paul Kien. Learn what happens to Superman on the operating table. Discover the mysterious and deadly new villain opposing the heroes. And what's up with Robin and Supergi...

Batman Knightcast is back just in time for this summer's SUPERMAN movie. Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin jump on the hype train with new episodes covering the comic book adventures of the Caped Crusader... and in this case, the Last Son of Krypton, as well. On this episode, Ryan and Chris cover the first issue of Mark Waid and Dan Mora's Batman Superman World's Finest from 2022. What dire threat coul...

This summer, Batman Knightcast returns with the weekly release of five all-new episodes! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin ride the hype train for the new film SUPERMAN by covering the first arc in the modern BATMAN SUPERMAN WORLD'S FINEST comic. And they'll be joined along the way by some very exciting guests. Get ready! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our...

Continuing from yesterday's episode of FW Presents, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Shadow's print debut. On this episode of Batman Knightcast, the fellas showcase BATMAN #253 and #259, both of which guest star The Shadow. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHT...

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin wrap up the two continuing story arcs they've covered since the beginning of the year. First, Batman's dizzying confrontation with the Man-Bat reaches new heights of craziness and excitement in DETECTIVE COMICS #407. Then, the Riddler's deadly game reaches its fiery, diabolical conclusion in the third part of "Dark Knight, Dark Cit...

A new episode of Batman Knightcast: NOW WITH WINGS! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin continue to chronicle two different trilogies starring the Caped Crusader and some of his deadliest rogues. First, in DETECTIVE COMICS #402, Batman encounters Doctor Langstrom again, whose monstrous transformation into the Man-Bat will bring him right into Batman's home. In BATMAN #453, The Riddler doubles d...

Riddle me this! When is the Batman more Man than Bat? On the first Batman Knightcast episode of 2021, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin take on the opening chapters of two different fan-favorite trilogies. First, the Dark Knight's first encounter with the Man-Bat in DETECTIVE COMICS #400. Then, the Riddler challenges Batman like never before in "Dark Knight, Dark City" from BATMAN #452. All that,...

Batman Knightcast kicks off the holiday season with two seasonal adventures of the Caped Crusader. Warm up you singing voice as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin follow Batman's unusual night of Christmas caroling with the cops in "The Silent Night of the Batman" originally from BATMAN #219. Then, when the year is at its darkest, the holiday spirit shines brightest; this it is, with Batman and Rob...

80 years ago, DC Comics created a throwaway villain called The Joker, who has hardly been heard of or talked about until this episode of Batman Knightcast. Now Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin plum the depths of comic book obscurity to find two tales featuring the so-called Clown Prince of Crime. First up is DETECTIVE COMICS #617, the single issue that launched Ryan's comic collecting h...

Put on a happy face! On this Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin bring the epic Englehart and Rogers Batman saga to its dramatic conclusion with DETECTIVE COMICS #475 and #476. These issues tell the infamous "Laughing Fish" story that pits the Dark Knight Detective against the Clown Prince of Crime in one of his all-time nuttiest capers. Plus, Bruce's relationship with Silver St. Cloud...

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly continue their examination of the fan favorite run of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin on DETECTIVE COMICS #473 and #474. First, Batman and Robin pursue the Penguin. Then, the Caped Crusader finds himself in the crosshairs of the redesigned Deadshot, while Bruce Wayne finds his secret double life&nb...