Bat Lessons: Batman History

We uncover the origins of the Batman Character Mr. Freeze Buy a sticker or leave a tip: http://batlessons.com/support Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons)  TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) The Batcave Companion by Michael Eury & Michael Kronenberg: https://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=570 American Comic Book Chr...

Brian watches Batman '66 for the first time starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Alex reads us in on what William Dozier, Bob Kane, Lorenzo Semple Jr., and more said about the debut of the show. We also chat about Pop Art, Camp Humor, and the social moment that led to the show. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons...

Who is Bat-Mite, and how did he come to be? What impact will he have on the DCU? All that and more, on this episode of Bat Lessons! Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Youtube ( ht...

This episode we're diving deep on the silver age iteration of the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, as well as introducing Brian to some more modern-to-silver age connections. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons...

Ace The Bat Hound, Krypto, Rex The Wonder Dog, and more. When DC dove into dog sidekicks. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@BatLessonsClips )...

This time we're talking about the Comics Code Authority, Crime Comics, Fredric Wertham, and what it all meant for Batman. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Youtube ( https://ww...

Diving deep on the recent Amazon Prime Cartoon!  Like we said in the episode, check out  @SerumLake   for way more tons of thoughtful analysis on the show. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website! https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons )  TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips...

Finally giving Scarecrow the justice he deserves! Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@BatLessonsClips ) Awesome essay on Scarecrow As Toxin Del...

Idea on a Monday, Researched on Tuesday, Scheduled @capedjoel to guest on Wednesday, Recorded on Thursday, Edited on Friday, Uploaded on Saturday, Released on Sunday: This is our episode On Solomon Grundy Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons ( https://w...

This is the replay from a livestream we recently had covering all the mistakes we made and all the feedback we got in the second year of Bat Lessons Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support   Our Website! https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons )  TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips ( ht...

Few know about the first appearance of the Dark Knight in cinema. Fewer still know just how much of an impact it had on the batman universe. The Batman 1943 Serial is the genesis of the Batcave and of Alfred. Join us as we dive deep on the history and story of this important moment in the story of Batman. https://www.amazon.com/Continued-Next-Week-History-Picture/dp/0806106336/ https://en.wikipedi...

On this very special edition of Bat Edition, we drive cross country and learn the history of Six Flags and Batman: The Ride and Mr. Freeze. Then, after spending a day at Six Flags St. Louis we give you our thoughts on the rides and their theming. Check out the video of us experiencing the park! https://youtu.be/qIpUlm53G2k   Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons...

Few supporting characters appear more in Batman stories than Alfred Pennyworth. Across comics, tv shows, movies and more, Alfred always stands by Batman's side. You probably know him as the loyal, skilled, and caring father figure that shaped Bruce into who he would become. But few know the story behind his creation. On this episode of bat lessons we uncover his early history in comics and newspap...

On this guestless edition of Bat Lessons, we cover the first appearance of Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Then we fall down the rabbit hole on Lewis Carroll, and the creation of Alice in Wonderland. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https:...

Very special guest Sasha from Casually comics comes along for a chat about the malevolent Mad Hatter and crack photographer Vicki Vale! Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Youtub...

We're joined by special guest Jameson from A Comic Book A Day  to go over the first appearance of the duke of duplicity, Two Face!! Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Youtube (...

We're joined by special guest Sal from ComicPOP to go over the first appearance of the pompous waddling master of foul play, the Penguin! Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Yout...

Brian and Alex Discuss Clayface in person! A brief overview of various iterations of clayface, and a read of the very first appearance of Clayface. A fun episode! Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons )...

On This Bonus Episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Jennifer Conary joining us! We discuss Dickens (to contextualize episode 20 and Batman: Noel) and victorian genre fiction in the vein of Batman. You don't want to miss it!  Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat...

On this very special Christmas episode, we cover a retelling of "A Christmas Carol" that has become a modern classic in its own right: Batman Noel. In standard Bat Lessons fashion we go way too deep, and cover the history of the original novella and bring in a Charles Dickens expert to school us. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www....

Batman tracks down the infamous serial killer: Jack the Ripper! Brian and Alex continue their Victorian era arc, chatting about the history behind the murderer. We also cover the acclaimed graphic novel "Gotham by Gaslight" where Batman crosses his path. Finally, we cover the story of the creation of the comic book itself. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.c...

We travel back to Victorian England to take a look at the terror of London, Spring-Heeled Jack! Who is this mysterious figure, and did they inspire Batman? Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Les...

The Golden Age Catwoman: was she always an integral part of the Batman Universe? We learn together about her introduction and how the character evolved with time. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons )...

Today we cover Alex's favorite single issue of Batman: Detective Comics 567. "The Night Of Thanks, But No Thanks!" by Harlan Ellison. This is a great comic with a unique backstory! Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube....

Was the Joker plagiarized? Brian and Alex dive deep on possible inspirations for the clown prince of crime. Stickers!! https://batlessons.com/support Our Website: https://batlessons.com   Threads ( https://www.threads.net/@batlessons ) TikTok ( https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons ) Bat Lessons Clips on Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/...