BAT 77 - The 70's Batman Podcast

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1976 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story) Dick Giordano (art) On the anniversary of his parents' murder, the Batman returns to the scene of the crime for his annual visit to a woman who took him in that fateful night. But will she become the latest victim of violence in Crime Alley? Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: June 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Ernie Chan and Dick Giordano (art) Still wanted by the law for first-degree murder, the Batman finds a scant lead which brings him to a traveling circus where he hopes to find the evidence he needs to prove his innocence. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com  

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Ernie Chan & Dick Giordano (art) Batman attempts to prove his innocence for the murders of Ra's Al Ghul and Talia, but the Creeper vows to bring him to justice. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com .

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Aparo (art) Still wanted by the law for the murder of Talia and Ra's Al Ghul, the Batman must divert his attention to a new mystery as the skeletal remains of a murder victim is discovered inside a statue of the Caped Crusader.  

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Apart (art) Framed for a murder he swears he didn't commit, the Batman breaks into prison to confront Ra's Al Ghul about his involvement in the frame-up. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Facebook . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: January 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Aparo (art) Batman is wanted by the police for the cold-blooded murder of Talia Al Ghul. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com    

PUBLISHING DATE: MAY 1975 CREDITS: DENNY O'NEIL (story), Ernie Chua & Dick Giordano (art) The Riddler returns to once again confound the Dark Knight with his perplexing clues and puzzling traps. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1975 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Ernie Chua and Dick Giordano (art) The Scarecrow returns with a new fear-inducing device to combat the Caped Crusader as they both search for stolen loot in an abandoned amusement park. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com .  

PUBLISHING DATE: February 1975 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Joker doses Batman with a chemical which causes him to laugh himself to death within 72 hours. The Dark Knight races against time to find the antidote. This week's returning guest, Ken Holtzhouser, is the creator of the indie comic book, The Quick and the Dad . Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twit...

PUBLISHING DATE: December 1974 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Batman confronts his childhood trauma caused by an incident of gun violence that happened before his parents' death. The Shadow sets the stage for a confrontation 25 years in the making. This week's special guest, Jim Beard , is an author of pulp fiction and comic/sci-fi tie-in short stories. He edit...

PUBLISHING DATE: October 1974 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Insurrectionists break Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum so that the madman can help in their plan to hold the U.S.Capitol hostage. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1974 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story) Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Penguin kidnaps a young monarch of a small country and plans to install himself as its new emperor. Batman and Robin are aided by an unexpected ally to thwart the villain's plans. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com .

PUBLISHING DATE: June 1974 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Robin investigates a murder at a traveling circus, and the Catwoman becomes his primary suspect. However, the Batman believes she has other motives for infiltrating the circus. Joining JB on this episode is Lauren Faits, formerly the blogger known as Geek Girl Chicago and co-host of the podcast She-Ra - Prog...

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1974 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (art) An old enemy manipulates a young man suffering from Lycanthropy into becoming a lethal weapon against the Batman. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1974 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (script), Vin & Sal Amendola (plot & pencils), Dick Giordano (inks) The Batman relentlessly pursues a gang of bank robbers who murdered a young boy's parents as they made their getaway. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter l Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: November 1973 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) A counterfeit bust leads Batman to a remote Arizona town and a meeting with the mysterious vigilante known as The Shadow. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com    

PUBLISHING DATE: November 1973 CREDITS: Archie Goodwin (story), Jim Aparo (art) Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com  

PUBLISHING DATE: September 1973 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Neal Adams (art) In this special episode, we celebrate the Joker's return to comics in his Bronze Age debut. Featuring a "Special Edition" of JB's audio drama of the story - complete with music and sound effects, followed by a panel discussion of this story and its impact on comics and pop culture with special guests Gordon Dymowski an...

Review and discussion of "The Spook That Stalked Batman" (Detective #434, April 1973), "The Spook Strikes Again" (Detective #435, July 1973), and "The Spook's Master Stroke" (Batman #252, October 1973) CREDITS: Frank Robbins (story), Irv Novick (art) Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: October 1972 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (art) A political candidate accuses his opponent of murdering Bruce Wayne for his withdrawal of support for his mayoral campaign. Gordon calls the Batman to investigate. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: September 1972 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (art) Batman pursues a resurrected Ra's Al Ghul and his daughter Talia from the snowy Alps to a final confrontation in the desert sands. Returning guest Jon Clarke is the co-host of Caffeinated Comics , a comics/pop culture podcast on the Radio Misfits Podcast Network Follow BAT 77 on Facebook and Twitter . E...

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1972 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Neal Adams and Dick Giordano (art) Batman travels to Switzerland for a final confrontation with Ra's Al Ghul but is surprised to find him dead. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com

PUBLISHING DATE: June 1972 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Bruce Wayne fakes his own death so that he, as Batman, can begin his personal war against the mad evil genius Ra's Al Ghul. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com  

PUBLISHING DATE: February 1972 CREDITS: Denny O'Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) On Christmas Eve, several storefront Santas have been attacked and robbed, and the Batman vows to bring the criminal to justice. Have a happy and safe holiday season. The podcast will return in the new year. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com    

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1972 CREDITS: Frank Robbins (story), Bob Brown & Dick Giordano (art) Batman assists the police with protecting the life of a Soviet spy from a fringe group determined to assassinate him before he is exchanged for a captured American spy. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com