The Batman Book Club

We visit the world of "The Batman". Trey Jackson returns to the show to discuss and dissect the dark, disturbing, and sad story, "The Riddler: Year One". 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...

In this episode, legendary Batman writer Steve Englehart returns to talk all about the process of creating the Batman sequel series, "Dark Detective". 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 . Check out Steve's website: steveenglehart.com . Subscribe t...

Another month has wrapped, which means it’s time for Peter Verra to return to the show and wrap up a month of new Batman comics. Hear us talk the latest issues released in October, including: -The grand finales to Batman: The Last Halloween and Batman and Robin: Year One -The next chapter of the new Batman run -Absolute Batman: Annual 2025 Plus, our favorite issue of the month, Batman and Friends,...

In this episode, author John Jackson Miller returns to talk about his next novel "Batman: Revolution". Hear us discuss: -reaction to last year's "Batman: Resurrection" -who we can expect in this story -the approach to writing this book in comparison to last Plus, this is a spoiler-free discussion! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow Th...

In this episode, I welcome back pals Peter R. Verra and Andy Luca so we can get a fresh perspective on someone who has just read Batman: The Long Halloween for the very first time. Did this someone love it? Hate it? Find it OK? Also, were the nods to The Godfather noticed? Spoiler alert: YES. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: ...

Kicking off the spooky season, Bill Ramey returns to the show so we can howl at the moon and talk the Black Label horror story, Batman: Full Moon. 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 Club  You...

Another month has ended, which means it's time to wrap it up. Peter Verra returns to talk new Batman comics released in September. Hear us discuss: -The new era beginning in Batman #1 -The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1 -The continued excellence of Dark Patterns and Batman & Robin: Year One Plus, Pete's comments on Absolute Batman, where H2USH, and our favorite issue of the month. Rate and Review t...

In honor of Joker's 85th anniversary, here's an episode all about the Clown Prince of Crime! Justin Kowalski returns to discuss and rank our favorite Joker stories, and how the best say something about the character, Batman, and their relationship. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club o...

Joker month continues! Peter R. Verra returns to the show to discuss an intriguing Joker origin tale found in the pages of Batman: Confidential, "Lovers & Madmen". Hear us dissect: -this origin story -the strengths and weaknesses -if it elevates the Batman-Joker relationship Also, our favorite parts, panels, and if it should be adapted in animation. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  | ...

It's Joker month! In honor of Batman's arch nemesis turning 85 this year, we are exploring some Joker-focused stories this month. Here, friend Domenic Iannicca from the Beyond The Bat Signal podcast returns to the show to discuss a unique tale found in the Legends of the Dark Knight title, "Going Sane". Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book...

Another month has ended, so it's time for Peter R. Verra to return and discuss new Batman comics. Hear us break down new comics in August, including: -Landmark issue #1100 of Detective Comics -The consistency of Dark Patterns and Batman & Robin: Year One -Holzmann Plus, Pete has a proposal for James Gunn. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Boo...

In this episode, Skol captain Garret Grev returns to the show so we can travel globally, talking the anthology book Batman: The World. Hear us as we: -discuss the book in general -pick two stories to dissect -agree and/or disagree on those stories Plus, favorites parts, panels, and if we'd like to see it adapted in animation. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon...

In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to discuss a highly-memorable Batman comic cover, and the not-talked-about-so-much story within, from Gotham Knights #32 titled "24/7". 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 X: @JaYaws. Subscribe to The Batman B...

Peter Verra returns to the show to talk all new Batman comics released in July. Hear us give our thoughts on: -The next chapter of Hush 2 -Flawless series Dark Patterns and Batman and Robin: Year One -The latest chapter of The Last Halloween Plus, Peter's barometer of comparison, our favorite issues, and a lot of time spent talking about a legend. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  i...

In this episode, Chris Clow returns to the show to discuss and celebrate Batman comics in the Absolute format. Hear us pick our Top 3, and honorable mention, and what we'd love to see DC print next. 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 Comic Bing...

In this episode, Carlos Demen returns to the show and brings with him another Batman/Superman story, with the 3-issue crossover "Dark Knight Over Metropolis". Hear us discuss: -The different storytellers involved -Being a concise story amongst three different books -Batman and Superman working as allies -Nods to Batman '89 Plus, how this story measures up against other Batman/Superman comics. Rate...

Another monthly wrap-up episode with Peter R. Verra! We're talking: -Batman and Robin, Robin and Batman, and Batman and Robin! -The insanely good Dark Patterns -Bane's introduction in Absolute Batman (and how it measures up to other Bane intros) Plus, Batman and Friends, our favorite issue, and some comic news! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batm...

On this episode, Tom King returns to the show to dive into more of his Batman work. We talk: -Origins of Batman/Elmer Fudd -The influence of Killing Time -The terrifying Joker found in The Winning Card Plus, Riddler, Batman/Catwoman, The Penguin, and if he has more Batman up his sleeve. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @theb...

In this episode, Ryan Hoss returns to celebrate 30 years of Batman Forever. We take a look back at the comic book adaptation, discussing: -Dennis O'Neil's story adaptation, and the differences from the movie -The exceptional art -What we wish from the comic was in the movie And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatm...

In this episode, writer Scott Beatty returns to the show to celebrate 20 years of the Batman Begins comic adaptation. Hear us discuss: -How he got the gig -His health scare while working on the book -The surprising parts of the script that were hardest to adapt And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow...

Another month has ended, which means Peter Verra is back to discuss all of the new Batman comics released. We break down: -The next chapter of Hush 2 -Detective Comics #1097 -The return of Batman and Robin: Year One Plus, smoking meats, crossover comics, what's coming next month, and Eric Holzmann. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club...

In this episode, legendary Batman writer Steve Englehart joins the show to highlight some of his memorable issues of Detective Comics, also collectively known as "Strange Apparitions". Hear us discuss: -His favorite Batman story -Why Dark Detective he refers to as Dark Detective II -Behind the scenes stories about writing his Detective Comics run -Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin Plus, Steve talks...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another discussion on new Batman comics, this time released in April. Hear us highlight: -Jeph Loeb crushing it with two Batman books a month (Batman #159, and The Last Halloween #7) -The first All In crossover event in World's Finest and Justice League Unlimited -What weapon of choice Eric Holzmann uses to fight Ka...

In this episode, writer Mark Russell returns to the show to talk about his latest complete Batman project, Dark Age. Hear us discuss: -Mark's approach to Batman's allies -Working real events into the story -How he approached including the Joker Plus, what book he's working on next! You can buy Batman: Dark Age HERE . Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow Th...

In this episode, artist Jon Sommariva returns to the show for a fun conversation on his latest book "Multiversus: Collision Detected". Hear us discuss: -how long of a process it was from conception to release -the characters Jon was most excited to draw -easter egg revelations Plus, the secrets behind that much-discussed Bugs Bunny/Basic Instinct scene! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify...