The Batman Book Club

In this episode, legendary comic book writer and artist Matt Wagner joins the show. Hear us discuss: -Batman and the Monster Men -Batman and the Mad Monk -the nods to Year One Plus, Matt's favorite Batman story, thoughts on his work, and what stands out to him in these beloved stories. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @theba...

The writer extraordinaire himself, Tim Sheridan, returns to the show for a lovely discussion. Hear us talk: -Tim's new comic miniseries, "Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate" -Having lunch in Chicago -"Blink" and "Don't Blink" Plus, some talk about "The Long Halloween", Lyan Rower, and more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio...

A real treat this episode, as writer/artist Sean Murphy returns. We discuss a number of topics, including: -His upcoming series, "The Last Driver" -The Absolute Edition of Batman: White Knight -What's next in the White Knight universe Plus, Sean at conventions, other Sean Murphys, Joker's 4-foot gun, and more. "The Last Driver" releases in comic shops in August, with Final Orde...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in May 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -More of Absolute Scarecrow in Absolute Batman #20 -The ending chapter of Hush 2: Part 1 Plus, our favorite issues of the month, questions from listeners, and Eric Holzmann in CATS. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify...

The Dark Knight Returns celebration concludes. Ryan Hoss returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Four, "The Dark Knight Falls". Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE . Follow Ryan Hoss on Twitte...

The Dark Knight Returns celebration continues. Comic book writer and artist Clay McCormack returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Three, “Hunt The Dark Knight”. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE . Fo...

The Dark Knight Returns celebration continues. Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Two, "Dark Knight Triumphant". Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Paul on X: @Hermann22 Subscribe to The Comi...

Celebrating 40 years of The Dark Knight Returns. Bill Ramey from Batman-on-film join the show to take a deep dive into the first book of the miniseries. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Bill on X:  @BATMANONFILM . Subscribe to The Batman Book Clu...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in April 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Absolute Scarecrow's debut in Absolute Batman #19 -A surprise Batman/Wonder Woman team up Plus, our favorite issues of the month, questions from listeners, and where in the world is Eric Holzmann? Buckle up! Rate and Review...

In this episode, author Michael D. Conrad joins the show to discuss his new book, "Batman and the Classics". Hear him highlight: -Connecting classic literature to Batman stories -How the book was developed -The inclusion of The LEGO Batman Movie Plus, we talk his favorite Batman story, writer, and artist. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The...

In this episode, Tim Rooney returns to the show to discuss the story found within Detective Comics #651, "A Bullet for Bullock". Hear us bring up: -The Batman: The Animated Series episode -The team of Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan -Bullock and Batman's relationship Plus, comparing single-issue stories to arcs. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in March 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Poison Ivy in Absolute Batman -Ultraman and Owlman in World's Finest Plus, our favorite issues of the month and a couple of listener questions. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow...

In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Batman v Superman" by diving into the General Mills comics released in 2016. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Fire Rises on Insta...

In this episode, writer Alex Segura returns to discuss the Mark Waid and Chris Samnee story "Batman & Robin: Year One". We also talk about Alex's new Daredevil novel, "Enemy of my Enemy". Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Th...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in February 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The finale of Batman and Robin. -The surprising issue of World's Finest Plus, our favorite issues of the month and a couple of listener questions. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon F...

Comic writer and artist Clay McCormack returns to the show for a wide-spanning conversation on all things Batman. We talk: -Batman '89 -Batman Beyond -Curse of the White Knight -Absolute Editions Plus, Kelley Jones, Sean Murphy, Punisher Armory, Marvel, and sooo much more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follo...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in January 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The double dose of Absolute Batman -The penultimate issue of Batman and Robin Plus, our favorite issues of the month and plenty of Holzmann talk. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Fol...

In this episode, Batman '66 main writer Jeff Parker joins the show to talk all about the celebratory comic book series. Hear us talk: -Jeff's favorite Batman story -How Batman '66 came about -How he brought in villains from the show and not on the show into the world And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . F...

In this episode, Trey Jackson returns to help us celebrate 60 years of the BATMAN TV series by diving into a story from the BATMAN ’66 comic series, “Main Title”. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE . Follow Tr...

In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to help us celebrate 60 years of the BATMAN TV series by diving into a story from the BATMAN '66 comic series, "The Garden of Death". Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Jay on Instagram: @jayaws . Subscrib...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in December 2025. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The Absolute Joker origin story -Batman showing up in a Green Lantern story Plus, our thoughts on Batman comics this year, and our favorite issues of the month. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradi...

For this year's Christmas episode, I welcome back jolly ol' saint Garret Grev to discuss the crossover story full of the holiday spirit, in "Batman/Santa Claus - Silent Knight". Hear us talk: -Norse mythology -This version of Santa -How Batman welcomes other members of the DC Universe Plus, I sprinkle in Christmas questions throughout. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHe...

Andy DiGenova from Holy Batcast returns to the show to discuss this final chapter of crossover awesomeness, "Batman/TMNT III". Hear us discuss: -The wild inspiration for the story -The incomparable art of Freddie E. Williams II -Our initial reactions to the first issue Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and everything Batman and Ninja Turtles. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify...

In this episode, I welcome Benjamin David from the Above and Batman Beyond podcast to discuss the 25th anniversary of the "Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker" comic adaptation. We dive in on: -The comic blending the censored and unrated versions of the movie -More context on the flashback change -If this is a worthy adaptation Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and Benjamin's upcoming doc...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in November. Hear us discuss: -The final issue of Dark Patterns -How Tom Taylor is getting everything right on Detective Comics -The DC K.O. tie-in Knightfight Plus, Pete's thoughts on the latest issue of Absolute Batman, the next chapter of Hush 2, our favorite issues of the month, and more. Rate...