Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma ( Kill Me Kate ) shine a light on the original HUSH storyline — from BATMAN #608-619 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee — which introduced Bruce Wayne's childhood friend Tommy Elliot as the titular villain clad in bandages & a trench coat. They relive the excitement of the story's release, examine its legacy and value almost 25 years later, question whether th...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor ( All Star Superfan Podcast ) shine a light on the 2005 film BATMAN BEGINS, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, which made an outsized impact on the character...

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster ( Always Hold On To Arrow ) shine a light on the 1999 storyline "No Man's Land," in which an earthquake-ravaged Gotham City is cut off from the rest of the nation. They discuss the event's innovative approach to assigning creative teams; emphasis on character — rather than plot — in what is ultimately a morality play; rich development of the Batman &...

Host Anthony Desiato begins a new fan journey in the series premiere of Lighting the Bat-Signal! In a wide-ranging conversation with comic book artist V Ken Marion (Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker, Nightwing, & more), the duo shine a light on their respective Batman fan origins. Anthony & Ken share their first experiences with Batman, highlight the stories across media that most shaped their...

Host Anthony Desiato proudly introduces his forthcoming podcast series LIGHTING THE BAT-SIGNAL: A BATMAN FAN JOURNEY, which will examine Gotham City's Dark Knight across time and media — with analysis of the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped Batman since 1939. Lighting the Bat-Signal premieres on March 19, 2026! Subscribe now to automatically recei...