The Batman Universe

The Batman is the gift that keeps on giving for the TBU Podcast. This week we have a special guest join Scott to give reactions to The Batman soundtrack. Pat Grimes from Wires Don’t Talk is a music producer and gives his insight on what went into creating the soundtrack for the film. In addition to giving reactions to The Batman soundtrack, the two also dive deep into the themes around the v...

It’s all about the new TV series in this latest episode, as Dane and Tim give their full review of the first 3 episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi, discuss the first few episodes of Stranger Things season 4, and the reveal trailer of the upcoming Gotham Knights CW series! The post Episode 239 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

The CW canceled one Batman Universe show in 2022 and gave a series order to another. And while the new show isn’t coming until 2023, that doesn’t mean the marketing for the show hasn’t already begun. The CW released the first look of Gotham Knights with a teaser and the podcast has a reaction. The new show is already having some issues amongst Bat-Fans. Could it be because they h...

The Batman has been released on home video and with the release brings a number of special features showcasing the making of the film. Between the making of the film, the casting of the key roles, and the inspiration behind so many different elements, the special features are full of interesting facts. As the crew dives into the special features, one thing is very evident; Matt Reeves is a big Bat...

Bad words. Saucy images. Lost boys. Burn victims. NYC. After all that, I review Batgirl #37-40 (2003). In the second half of the episode, I look at Nightwing #92 and then do a full review of Batgirls #6. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, anime watchlist, and literature recommendations also appear in the episode. The post Episode 221 appeared first on The Batman Universe...

Steph (@SMozVO) and Ian (@ibmmiller) bring you Season 14, episode 10 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Shadow War Zone #1, Deathstroke Inc #9, Robin #14, and Detective Comics #1060, the crossover event SHADOW WAR draws ever closer to its ending! Greater Gotham covers Batman Beyond the White Knight #3, Batman Fortress #1, Harley Quinn #15, Task Force Z #8, Batman/Superman World’s Fines...

In this latest episode, Dane and Tim celebrate the 20th anniversary of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, discuss the sequel to The Batman getting announced, and the recently released footage of the Gotham Knights videogame. The post Episode 238 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

The latest episode of the TBU Podcast sees the return of TBU Ranks with the second part of the Riddler group. This time around, the TBU Podcast crew rated all of the voice actors to determine the top animated Riddler. There are twenty-one voice actors who have voiced Riddler, starting back in 1968 and going all the way to 2019 with the last voice actor to represent the Riddler. This includes all a...

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 32, we welcome not only a new book, but a new guest co-host! Join Layne and Professor Alan as we discuss #QuarterDoom, archival conditions in the Batcave, and destroying all evil (good luck with that)! You can purchase this title by heading over to Amazon . The post The Forensic Files of Batman Part 1 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

This week’s episode catches up on a variety of news from the past month, including discussions about the cancellation of Batwoman and the release of the demo for Gotham Knights. On top of that, we have an exclusive interview with the Carver twins about their time working in The Batman. The first topic is one that most of our hosts could see coming with the cancellation of Batwoman. The serie...

Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller) bring you Season 14 episode 9 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #123, the crossover event SHADOW WAR continues! Greater Gotham covers Batgirls #6, Batman Urban Legends #15, Future State Gotham #13, I Am Batman #9, Batman Killing Time #3, Task Force Z #7, Batman Beyond Neo Year #2, Jurassic League #1. What shadows ar...

We’re back! After a little bit of a hiatus, Dane and Tim are back with a new episode to celebrate ten years of the podcast, as well as review Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and the final issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin! The post Episode 237 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

Earlier this year, it was revealed that after The Batman would release in theaters, a highly detailed book would release focusing on the production behind the film. Fast forward to April, and Abrams Books has officially released The Art of The Batman book and it is time to discuss. As fans of how things come to be, Batman, and behind the scenes information of the film production, this new book is...

Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller) bring you Season 14 episode 8 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Deathstroke, Inc. #8, Robin #13, and Detective Comics #1059, the crossover event SHADOW WAR continues! Greater Gotham covers Dark Knights of Steel #6, Nightwing #91, Batman: The Knight #4 (say Di Giandomenico’s name), Catwoman #42, Robins #6, Catwoman: Lonely...

I launch right into pre-joy joys and some vintage “quickies” before doing a full review of Birds of Prey #50-52 (2003). In the second half of the episode, I read through a series of Devin Grayson Tweets in response to my questions before quickly looking at Batman: Urban Legends #14 and Nightwing #91, then doing a full review of Batgirls #5.  “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,”...

It has been a little while since we talked about something other than The Batman. There were a few news items that didn’t go unnoticed, yet did go undiscussed. So this episode is talking about the release dates for the upcoming DC films being adjusted, the future of the live-action films, and a focus on a report regarding the future of DC Entertainment underneath the new corporate structure...

In this episode, Rob and Jay discuss the 1996 mega-crossover event at DC Comics, The Final Night. They discuss the entire event through the lenses of one issue, Robin #35. Gotham City has been covered in darkness and miles of snow like the rest of the world. While Batman, the rest of the Justice League, and others are trying to save the world, Tim has returned to protect Gotham one final night. Sp...

Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller) bring you Season 14 episode 7 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Shadow War: Alpha #1 and Batman #122, the beginning of the crossover event SHADOW WAR! Greater Gotham covers Batman: Beyond the White Knight #1, Batman: One Dark Knight #2, Batman: Killing Time #2, Batman Beyond: Neo-Year #1, Earth-Prime #1: Batwoman, Batman 8...

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 30, we finish Batman Returns! Join Layne and Paxton as we watch Batman Returns in its entirety! The post Episode 31: Batman Returns (1992) Commentary appeared first on The Batman Universe .

The latest episode of the TBU Podcast starts a new ongoing series planned for the future called TBU Ranks. This new series will take a look at various different elements within the Batman Universe and systematically rank them to determine the best of the bunch. We kick off the new series with a timely look at the top live-action Riddler. We start out the episode explaining how we come to the concl...

In this jammed-packed episode, Dane and Tim are back to discuss the newly released deleted scene from The Batman featuring the Joker! They also talk about the news of the GCPD TV show becoming an Arkham series, Paul Dano writing a Riddler prequel comic, catching up on the IDW Ninja Turtle comics, review the first episode of the Halo TV series, and Tim recaps his trip to Vegas for 311 Day 2022! The...

Critic reviews of films were once considered a thing that mattered when it came to movie audiences deciding on whether or not they would make the trip to see a movie. Now, there is a score associated with a tomato that may or may not do the same thing. But what did the critic reviews for The Batman do? Years ago, critic reviews were a small group of newspaper journalists that reviewed films and ga...

After speaking about how I’m dragging myself out of the pit of despair, my brief thoughts on “The Batman,” and what it’s like to play Resident Evil 5, I look at two vintage “quickies” and review Batgirl #34-36 from 2003. In the second half of the episode, I look at some modern “quickies,” Nightwing #90, and Batgirls #4.  “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Com...

Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller) bring you Season 14 episode 6 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Detective Comics #1057 and #1058, the conclusion to Shadows of the Bat and House of Gotham! Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #90, Catwoman #41, Batman: The Knight #3, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #1, Robins #5, Task Force Z #6, Harley Quinn #13 – Shado...

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 30, we finish Batman Returns! Join Layne and Paxton as we compliment Oswald on his trivia knowledge, discuss the limitations of a cat-o’-nine-tails, and wonder “who the hell is Larry?” The post Episode 30: Book 3: Part 8 appeared first on The Batman Universe .