The Batman Universe

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 4 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. In this episode, the Dynamic Duo talk about their favorite comics of 2025. How do their favorites compare to yours?   Books Covered In Season 18 Episode 4 A whole bunch of titles from 2025 Get Even More DC Comics Goodness By Supporting Us On Patreon At The $5 Level This will get you access to Beyond...

  Broadway, motorcycles, and Resident Evil 9, oh my! After a recap of the past few weeks, I review the 2006 story “Progeny” in Birds of Prey #92-95. Listener feedback, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 271 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In Season 14 Episode 6 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) are inspired by the announcement of the second DC x Sonic crossover to examine the first, by Ian Flynn and Adam Bryce Thomas! How did the Sonic comic book creative team integrate the video game characters with out beloved DC characters? What other bits of Sonic crossover creation do we bring up? For o...

  In Season 14 Episode 5 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) read the JLA/Titans crossover The Technis Imperative by Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez! What causes our two titanic leagues to crash into each other? What similarities to today’s crossovers did we find? For our Bat-Family: What team crossover would you like to see in a similar miniseries, and wh...

  It’s been a minute, but Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 3 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. So what has been going on with the two of them the last month. Listen in and find out. This episode, however, Steph and Theo are going to do something a little different. Since we’ve missed out on the entire month of February, we going to give you one big segment of Gre...

  In Season 14 Episode 4 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) conclude the spy series sensation Grayson by Tim Seeley, Tom King, and Mikel Janin. Covering Grayson #12, Grayson Annual #2, Batman and Robin Eternal #2-3 and 19-20, Grayson #13-14, 16-20, Grayson Annual #3, Nightwing Rebirth #1, #26-28, we cover the CONTINUED inadequacies of current collection, the r...

  In Season 14 Episode 3 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) start the spy series spectacular Grayson by Tim Seeley, Tom King, and Mikel Janin. Covering Batman Inc vol 1 #4, Leviathan Strikes special, Batman Inc vol 2 #13, Nightwing #30, Secret Origins (2014) #8, Grayson #1-5, Grayson Annual #1, Grayson #6-8, DC Sneak Peek: Grayson, and Grayson #9-11, we cover...

  Guest-starring Tom Panarese! Join us as we look at the controversies, conflicts, and ethical dilemmas that is Nightwing Annual #2 (2007). Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, our literature recommendations, and some listener emails also appear. The post Episode 270 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 18 Episode 2 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode, Steph and Theo review Detective Comics #1105. As the Fear Virus continues to take hold of Batman, some of the greatest minds in the DC Universe come together to help find a cure. But will it be in time before the Lion’s plans for Gotham come to fruition? Listen in and find out. They cl...

  In Season 14, Episode 2 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) check out the Robin 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular , with stories from Marv Wolfman, Chuck Dixon, Tim Seeley/Tom King, and more! Which Robin stories stood out? Was it a worthwhile buy? For our Bat-Family: What Robin story would YOU pitch for an anthology like this?? Drop us a line at  TB...

  Guest-starring Shagalicious! After sharing our favorites of 2025 in several categories, Shag and I discuss the 2005-2006 DC Comics event “Infinite Crisis”…book club style! The post Episode 269 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In episode 291 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) rewatch Batman Returns (since it’s set at Christmas), and dive into their reactions to this classic! Who is more important – Christopher Walken, Penguin, or Catwoman? For our Bat-Family: If you were recommending Batman Returns to someone, what would the things you would highlight for them? Drop us...

  It’s 2026. And with the new year comes Season 18 Episode 1 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. With this new year comes a new era as the podcast comes to you on a YouTube page (yes, with video) and on all of your favorite audio platforms. With this episode, Steph and Theo comes to you from New Orleans, LA and Fan Expo New Orleans. They give their thoughts on their weekend at the ann...

  Season 17 Episode 23 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast live on all of your favorite platform. With this episode, we conclude our 17th season of the Comic Cast. This week, Steph and Theo tackle Detective Comics #1104. Jonathan Crane is still missing and the fear poison that has infected Batman appears to be taking more control over him. Can Batman overcome his lack of fear before The Lion...

  In episode 290 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) check out the DC Holiday Special from 2017 – from some really great talent, like Denny O’Neil, Steve Epting, Christopher Priest, Tom Grummet, Greg Rucka, Bilquis Evely, and many, many more! For our Bat-Family: What is your favorite Christmas/Winter season DC holiday story? Drop us a line at  TBU@T...

  (Contains some explicit language) Join me as I speak with Kelly Thompson about her Birds of Prey run. Who is her favorite Bird? Is Barbara really a murderer in the future? Is Batman a jerk? The post Episode 268: Interview with Kelly Thompson appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Season 17 Episode 22 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast live on all of your favorite platform. This week, the real (in our hearts and minds) Dynamic Duo are back together as Steph has returned from her time away. This episode, they tackle Batman #4 as well as Batman and Robin #28. The team also discuss the news of Phillip Kennedy Johnson leaving DC for an exclusive deal with Marvel. How d...

  Lots to catch you up on! Baltimore Comic Con, Aly and AJ, and Buffalo Bills! Afterwards I review Batgirl vol. 6 #12-14 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #26-28. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 267 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

    In episode 289 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) check out the various “Gauntlets” the five Robins have faced. Stories covered include: The Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet, Batman #424, Batman #455-457, Robin #126-128, Batman #657, and Robins #1-2. For our Bat-Family: What is your favorite Gauntlet? Drop us a line at  TBU@TheBatmanUnivers...

  Season 17 Episode 21 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast live on all of your favorite platform. This week, Theo holds down the fort as his partner-in-crime Steph recovers from a procedure. Theo tackles three title this episode — Batman #162 (the latest in the H2SH saga), Batman and Robin #27, and Detective Comics #1103. With the news of Phillip Kennedy Johnson leaving DC for an exclusive d...

  Guest-starring Sam Heath! Come for the review of the 2003 story  Arkham Asylum: Living Hell and stay for the discussions on the death penalty and the issues that plague US correctional facilities. The post Episode 266 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In episode 288 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) discuss the full season 2 of Peacemaker, written and directly primarily by James Gunn! What are our analyses of the many characters seen in this season? What about the controversial multiversal storyline? And, of course: For our Bat-Family: How do you think season 2 of Peacemaker compares to season 1? Drop us...

    Steph and Theo are back with Season 17 Episode 20 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast, live on all of your favorite platforms. After some news Steph and Theo review Detective Comics #1102 and Batman #3 . As Vandal Savage continues his quest to destroy Bruce and Tim in the public’s eyes, could a bystander be the key to bringing the evil police commissioner down.? Listen in and...

  In episode 287 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) read through three tales of the Batman universe meeting with the classic JSA member Wildcat! Batman/Wildcat, Catwoman/Wildcat, and Robin 80 Page Giant! Chuck Dixon, Beau Smith, Sergio Cariello, and Diego Barreto take on these brave and bold team ups – which is our favorite? Which would we like to see mo...

    Steph and Theo are back with Season 17 Episode 19 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast is live on all of your favorite platforms. After some news Steph and Theo review Batman and Robin #26 , the second part of “The Quiet Man” story arc. What are their thoughts on the issue? Do they see The Quiet Man as a formidable bad guy since he’s able to hold his own against the...