The Batman Book Club

In this episode, Justin Kowalski returns for a revisit of Geoff Johns' Earth-shattering event, Flashpoint. Hear us dissect this fast-paced Barry Allen story, Andy Kubert's art, the impact of Thomas Wayne's Batman, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @theb...

In this episode, Garret Grev returns to the show to dip into the third issue of John Byrne's The Man of Steel limited series, One Night in Gotham. Hear us dissect the first meeting of Batman and Superman in the post-Crisis era, how Byrne zones in on perfect character moments, the stylish debut of Magpie, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The B...

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns to the show for another monthly breakdown of new Batman comics. Hear us talk legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, the Batman & Joker: Deadly Duo finale, new books Generation Joker and Brave and the Bold, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The B...

The coin has been flipped, and it's come up heads. Justin Kowalski returns to the show to highlight the Two-Face origin story found in Batman: Annual #14, The Eye of the Beholder. Hear us talk the issue's influences on other Two-Face stories, elements it includes from older Two-Face stories, the iconic Neal Adams cover, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Ama...

In this episode, Bill Ramey returns to the show for a deep pull in the Batman library with Detective Comics #241, The Rainbow Batman. Hear us break down why Batman changes his wardrobe in the story, how this issue feels different than others from the 1950s, how it relates to toys in the 1990s, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book...

In this episode, co-writers Katana Collins and Clay McCormack come aboard to talk the next chapter in the Batman: White Knight universe, Generation Joker. Hear them discuss how the story came about, their collaboration, finding the right artist, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batma...

In this episode, Peter Verra returns for our monthly recaps of new Batman comics. We discuss legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, the penultimate issue of Batman & Joker: Deadly Duo, Batman & Scooby-Doo, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatma...

In this episode, Batpals Justin Kowalski and Garret Grev return to the show for a celebration of Batman artists. Hear us talk the results of the latest Bracket Challenge, our favorite Batman artists, what listeners of the show said, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club o...

In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to the show for a discussion on the standalone story, The Chalice. Hear us dissect the highs and lows of the story, the surprising amount of characters included, the unique art style, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagra...

In this episode, Peter Verra from Straight Outta Gotham returns to the show for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics. Hear us talk legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries, One Bad Day: Ra's al Ghul, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book...

In this episode, writer extraordinaire Tim Sheridan returns to the show to dissect the unique story Batman: Creature of the Night. Hear them break down Kurt Busiek's story, the art of the late John Paul Leon, and the interpretations of this tale's Batman. Plus, obviously, we bring up The Long Halloween. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book...

Before the animated movie releases, Robert Reineke returns to the show to talk Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham. Hear him give a crash course lesson on H.P. Lovecraft, the writer's influence on the Dark Knight, the fun inclusion of many characters, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Th...

In this episode, there's twice the guest energy with Tim Rooney and Preston Willis joining the show, talking the Two-Face story Two-Timer. Hear us break down a return to the Batman: The Animated Series world, how the Joker fits into this tale, the magic of Paul Dini, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatma...

In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to the show to break down a popular 3-issue series from the 1980s, The Untold Legend of The Batman. Hear us talk similarities and differences to Batman's origin, Jim Aparo's outstanding art, Len Wein's underappreciated writing, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc ....

In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to the show for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics. Hear us break down legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, Sean Murphy's finale to Beyond the White Knight, the outstanding Clayface issue, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitte...

Ryan Hoss returns to the show so we can break down The Batman Adventures 5-issue story, The Lost Years. Hear us discuss the story itself, the evolution of Dick Grayson, and if the story did as promised in bridging the gap between Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:...

In this episode, JJ Hodges returns to the show to talk a highly regarded origin story, Batman: Mad Love. Hear us discuss Harley Quinn’s journey from doctor to henchwoman, Batman’s crucial involvement, how the story compares to the animated episode, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Ba...

In this episode, Carlos Demen from The Nerd Room podcast returns to the show to analyze one of Tim Sale's earliest Batman works, Blades. Hear us break down Sale's Gotham City, this iteration of the Cavalier, Batman's look, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagra...

In this episode, Peter Verra returns once again to wrap up the new Batman comics released in January. Hear us break down the legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, the Bane and Catwoman One Bad Day issues, if Fortress sticks the landing, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Bo...

In this episode, writer Tom King joins the show to talk his long, epic Batman run. Hear us discuss his origins on the title, how Bane got involved, revelations of the BatCat wedding, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Tom on Twitter...

In this episode, Austin Rodriguez joins the show to break down a standout story in Tom King's Batman run, I Am Bane. Hear us highlight Bane's destruction, the Batburger, Dante's Inferno, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Austin on...

In this episode, Michael Kronenberg returns to the show to break down, as best we can, Tom King's Batman run. Hear us discuss BatCat, King's use of Bane, Flashpoint Batman, and more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Michael on Twitter:  @MW...

In the final episode of 2022, Peter R. Verra returns to the show for another monthly recap of new Batman comics released in December. Hear the highs, the lows, and our favorites from the year. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter:  @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:  @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on Twitt...

In this episode, Peter Verra returns to the show and brings his Christmas spirit to shed some light on the hard-to-find Batman holiday tale "Wanted: Santa Claus - Dead or Alive!". Hear us break down Dennis O'Neil's story, Frank Miller's Batman art, Telly Zavalas, Amy Grant, Home Alone, Mariah Carey, and so much more. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon...

In this episode, Bill Ramey from Batman-on-film returns to the show to discuss how Batman begins in his debut issue found in Detective Comics #27. Hear us discuss the history of DC up to this point, the "Bat-Man" showing up for the first time, and the big twist found in The Case of the Chemical Syndicate. Rate and Review the Show:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  iHeartradio  |  Amazon Follow The Batman Boo...