The Batman Book Club

In this episode, Trey Jackson returns to talk the highly-influential Batman story, The Man Who Falls. Hear us discuss: -The many ways it inspired Batman Begins -Dennis O'Neil's rich writing -Links to Batman history -Cheeseburgers -The Lion King Plus, we reveal our favorite parts, panels, and if we'd like to see it adapted in animation. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  ...

In this episode, Joe Fornarotto returns to the show to talk more Batman vs. Joker from The New 52, with Endgame. Hear us discuss: -DC keeping the story under wraps -Scott Snyder's evolving Batman world -Greg Capullo's merciless final battle art Plus, random tangents of other comics, Batman movies, and more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman B...

It's the end of the month, which means another wrap up of new Batman comics released with our favorite Italian Peter R. Verra. Hear us discuss: -A good issue in Batman -Bane fighting dinosaurs -BTAS Scarecrow -Kowalski name drops Plus, we pick our favorite issue and answer a listener question! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:...

In this episode, Chris Clow returns to the show for a tale like no other, as we rock, roll, and dissect the DC event "Dark Nights Metal". Hear us: -Explain how it works as a Batman story -The way Scott Snyder builds on his Batman run -Greg Capullo's standout art -How Metal measures up to other DC events Plus, discover how Zoolander (yes, that Zoolander) pops up in our discussion. Rate and Review t...

In this episode, Macho Minnesotan Garret Grev returns with a wild card. We open the prose book "The Further Adventures of Batman", and discuss the first short story, "Death of the Dreammaster". 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 Garret on X: @Garre...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra from Straight Outta Gotham returns for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics. Here us talk: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Returning to Gotham By Gaslight -The Penguin's penultimate issue Plus, our favorite story of the month and a listener question! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Cl...

In honor of the 35th anniversary of Batman, Ryan Hoss returns to the show to discuss the official novelization based on the movie. Hear us highlight: -Scenes in the novel that were cut for the movie -Changes in dialogue -Who was renamed "Lawrence" for the movie Plus, we name our favorite parts of the book, and what we wish made it to the film. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHear...

Going big for Episode 200, as Sean Murphy joins the show and makes a unique pick for our Batman discussion. 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 Sean on Instagram: @seangordonmurphy . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club  YouTube  Channel. Support the S...

Another month comes to an end, which means Peter Verra returns for a wrap up of new Batman comics. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The final issue of the Black Label story First Knight -Our favorite issues of the month Plus, we briefly talk about Jeph Loeb's The Last Halloween announcement, and tease about big ol' Episode 200. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spoti...

In this episode, writer Alex Segura returns to the show to talk the praised Batman story, Venom. Hear us discuss: -The tight writing of Dennis O'Neil -How this is a tough Batman story to read -A writer's perspective on creating a specific scene Plus, we briefly discuss Alex's new Dick Tracy series. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club...

In this episode, Bill Ramey from batman-on-film returns for a deep dive into the Batman archives, looking at the debut of the Clown Prince of Crime in Batman #1. Hear them discuss: -The creation of The Joker -How the story stands the test of time -The many influences it had on The Dark Knight -Our favorite panels And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Fol...

Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another conversation on new Batman comics, this time released in April. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Our differing opinions on The Bat-Man: First Knight -A defense of Batman: Dark Age -Our favorite issues of the month And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Fo...

Flip the manhole cover, grab a pizza, and skateboard to the sewers as Andy DiGenova from Holy Batcast returns to the show for a cowabunga celebration. We high kick our way into another gushing conversation when Gotham reunites with NYC in the sequel story, Batman/ TMNT II. Hear us discuss: -How this story seamlessly follows the first book -The incredible art of Freddie E. Williams II -The balancin...

In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to the show to talk the Batman/Superman novel Enemies & Allies. Hear us discuss: -How the 1950s era fits the story -If this is more a Batman or Superman story -The focus on characterization throughout the story -Why Katie gets a shoutout And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batm...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another monthly discussion of new Batman comics, this time released in March. Hear us discuss: -New series First Knight and Dark Age -The most surprising issue of the month -Our favorite issues -Listener question And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book...

In this episode, writer Mark Russell joins the show to talk about his new book, Batman: Dark Age. Hear us discuss: -The origins of the book -If there are connections to his Superman: Space Age -Mark's favorite Batman story -Which characters are and aren't appearing And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Fo...

In this episode, artist Anthony Marques joins the show to talk about his work in the comic series Batman: The Audio Adventures. Here us talk: -His development in the series -Character designs -The process of just one comic book page -Easter eggs in the book And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The...

In this episode, Peter Verra returns for a discussion on the new Batman comics released in February. Hear us review: -The Joker: Year One arc that was released in the Batman title -How Black Label Batman continues its hot streak with the finale of Christian Ward's "City of Madness" -If World's Finest stuck the landing in its revisit to Kingdom Come Plus, our favorite issue of the month, and a list...

In this episode, writer Matthew Manning returns to the show to discuss his latest Batman book, The Multiverse of the Dark Knight. We discuss: -The origins of the book -Some of the deep pulls included -Batman comic adventures of our youth and more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on...

If the title doesn't seem familiar, you know the cover. Jay Yaws returns to the show to talk the story found inside Batman #321, Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker. Hear us discuss: -Len Wein's classic, fun story -The great characterizations of everyone included -How this feels like an episode of Batman: The Animated Series -The iconic cover And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iH...

In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to discuss the infamous 1987 comic book story, Batman: Year Two. Hear us discuss: - The changing of the artists - Its impression on Mask of the Phantasm - Fearing the reaper - Batman working with Joe Chill - Batman using a gun And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Fo...

In this episode, Peter Verra returns for a recap of the new Batman comics released in January. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics - The return of The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries - The Kingdom Come sequel playing out in World's Finest -The final chapter of “The Winning Card" from Tom King and Mitch Gerads Plus: our favorite issues of the month! Rate and Review the Show: ...

In this episode, Justin Kowalski returns with top hat and an umbrella to talk about Oswald Cobblepot in the story Penguin Triumphant. Here us chat about: -90s villain one-shots -Burgess Meredith -Danny DeVito -Norm Breyfogle and more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Justin on X: @JustinMKowalski . Foll...

In this episode, friend from the north Reno Dee joins the show to talk Batman: Nosferatu, a unique, atmospheric Elseworlds tale. Hear us discuss: -The setup for this book - The other Elseworlds stories it’s connected to - Movie influences -If Pat Hingle and Wilford Brimley had a baby And more! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X:...

Peter R. Verra returns for another episode discussing new Batman comics, this time released in December. Hear us highlight: -The strengths of DC's Black Label books -Santa Claus teaming up with Batman -Kowalski books -DC releasing the issue where Jason Todd lives Plus we pick our favorite book of the month! Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman B...