The Batman Universe

  In episode 264 of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ dive into the first two episodes of HBO MAX’s hit new series inspired by Matt Reeves’ 2022 film, The Batman . Featuring Colin Farrell’s breakout role of the Penguin (Oswald Cobb) as the titular lead, The Penguin series expands upon the criminal underbelly of Gotham City almost immediately after the end of Th...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 16 episode 18 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode we review Detective Comics #1089, the last issue of Ram V’s run. Who wins the final battle between Batman and the Orgham Queen (here’s a hint, it’s the hero)? Does Ram V end his run on better footing than when it began. Does he answer the many questions left to be answered....

  Greetings, Gothamites!  In the Dark Knight in Prose: Episode 38, Layne and Professor Alan look at chapters “A Puzzle of 206 Pieces” and “Written in Blood.” Happy reading! (knock-knock) Housekeeping! You can contact me via email at darkknightprose@gmail.com or BatmanBooksPodcast on Instagram.  Guest co-host for this book is Professor Alan, who can be found on Twitter...

  After briefly speaking about my time in NYC and at Baltimore Comic Con, I review Batgirl #60-62 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #13 and look at a “quickie.” Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 250 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In episode 263 of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ return to wrap up their discussion on Batman: Caped Crusader . Just like their coverage of the first half of Batman: Caped Crusader season 1 in TBU episode 261 , the discussion starts with a spoiler-free overview of the season as a whole. After their overview, Scott and BJ move into spoiler territory, diving into the themes,...

  Steph and Theo are back with Season 16 episode 17 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast. This episode we review Batman #152 and Batman and Robin #13, the last issue of the Joshua Williamson run. Does Bane cross the line in his quest for revenge against? Does Joshua Williamson end his run in a way that leave fans happy. Listen in and find out our thoughts. Books Covered In Season 16 Episode 1...

  In episode 262 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott interviews Pitof, director of the Halle Berry-led Catwoman film. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic 2004 film, and this episode looks back at how the film’s reception has changed and evolved over the last 20 years. When it was originally released, the Catwoman movie was among the early films in the post-00s superhero...

  Jaymee, Steph, and Theo bring you The Batman Universe Comic Podcast: Season 16 Episode 16. In this episode they review Detective Comics #1088, the penultimate issue of Ram V’s run. What happens when Batman comes face-to-face with the Orgham Queen. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #117, Batman / Superman: World’s Finest #30, the entire issue of Wonder Woman #12, Gotham City Sirens...

  Batgirl to Oracle episode 249 is live. After some brief news about what’s coming to DC Comics in November 2024, I review Birds of Prey #84-85 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #12. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 249 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

In episode 261 of The Batman Universe Podcast, your bat-tastic hosts Scott and BJ talk Batman: Caped Crusader , which dropped on Prime on August 1st, 2024. The episode starts with an overall impression of the show as Scott and BJ share their spoiler-free thoughts about the characterization, art style, and story so far. For those who have already seen the first 5 episodes, Scott and BJ dive deep in...

  Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you The Batman Universe Comic Podcast: Season 16 Episode 15! Reviews: Batman #151 and Batman and Robin #12. Greater Gotham covers  Red Hood: The Hill #6, Birds of Prey #12, The Boy Wonder #4, Gotham City Sirens #1-2, Absolute Power: Task Force VII #4, Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age #3, Death in the Family: Robin Lives #2, DC vs. V...

  In episode 260 of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ revisit the 1966 phenomenon that was Batman: The Movie , starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Burgess Meredith, Lee Meriwether, Frank Gorshin, Caesar Romero, and Alan Napier. The two have fun talking about their favorite moments, the strange, sometimes subversive humor, the only ending where Batman kinda, sorta loses, and more. The...

  Greetings, Gothamites!  (sorry for the loooong hiatus!) In The Dark Knight in Prose: episode 37, Layne and Professor Alan look at chapters “Two Much Evidence” and “Finger Furrows.” Happy reading! (knock-knock) Housekeeping! You can contact me via email at darkknightprose@gmail.com or BatmanBooksPodcast on Instagram.  Guest co-host for this book is Professor Alan, who...

    The first episode in Maryland! After some life updates, I do a “quickie” with Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 before doing a full review of Birds of Prey #81-83 from 2005. After the break, I look at Birds of Prey vol. 5 #11. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 248 appeared first on The Batman Uni...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Jaymee, and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 14 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Review: Detective Comics #1087. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #116, World’s Finest #29, Wonder Woman #11 backup only, Catwoman #67, Batman: Dark Age #4, Wayne Family Adventures chapters 121-122. What is All-In, and are our hosts All-In? Can Joker’s Daughter top the las...

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ revisit The Dark Knight Returns , the 4-issue miniseries that changed comics forever.  The two cover some background information about the book, of how characters like the Carrie Kelly Robin came to be, as well as analyze some of the more memorable moments in the work. From the return of Two-Face and the Joker to the Mutant...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Jaymee, Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 13 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #150 and Batman and Robin #11. Greater Gotham covers Poison Ivy #24, Birds of Prey #11, The Boy Wonder #3, Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #2, Batman 89: Echoes #3, Death in the Family – Robin Lives #1, Outsiders #9,...

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ look back at Batman (1989) and its legacy, graphic novel adaptation, and subsequent Bat-mania that, arguably, made Batman more popular than ever before. Tune in as they talk about favorite film moments, the casting, that iconic Prince soundtrack, and more. For more Batman (1989) goodness, check out some of our previous episo...

  Jaymee, Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 12 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #149 and Detective Comics #1086. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #115, World’s Finest #28, Wonder Woman #10 backup only, Catwoman #66, Harley Quinn #41, The Brave and the Bold #14, The Penguin #11, Wayne Family Adventures Mini Episode #3 “Super Friends”...

  In this episode I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #10. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 247 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In episode #257 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott has the pleasure of chatting about Warner Bros animation with Lila Martinez, whose career boasts work on celebrated prime time series and movies such as The Simpsons, American Dad, Harley Quinn, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match , and much more. Most recently, Lila has served as director on several episodes of the critically acclaimed Ba...

  Jaymee, Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 11 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #148 and Batman & Robin #10. Greater Gotham covers Poison Ivy #23, Birds of Prey #10, The Boy Wonder #2, Red Hood: The Hill #5, Outsiders #8, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1, Wayne Family Adventures Mini Episodes 1 and 2, “B...

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott is joined by Rob from Comic Book Chronicles. The two talk about the Comic Book Chronicles channel, how Rob got into comics, favorite incarnations of Batman, the current Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez Batman run, and DC’s “Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors of Batman.” Listeners can watch Comic Book Chronicles’ reviews acro...

  The Batman Universe Comic Podcast Season 16 Episode 10 is now live wherever you get your favorite podcasts. This week, Ian’s away, so Steph and Theo are left alone to play. After the news, this episode’s full review covers Detective Comics #1085. What do Steph and Theo think about the Joker’s return to Gotham and what does Selina have to do with it? In Greater Gotham, we c...

  *SPOILERS ABOUND* Guest-starring Professor Carolyn Cocca! Star Wars (The Bad Batch and Tales of the Empire), X-Men ’97, and Commencement speakers, and that’s just the first 30 minutes! We also review the 2004 Birds of Prey storyline “Hero Hunters” found in #76-80. After the break, we review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #9. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and our literature re...