The Batman Universe

  In 1988, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, and John Higgins would release a one-shot graphic novel that would change the Batman landscape forever. Batman: The Killing Joke was the superstar team-up that solidified Batman’s relationship with the Joker, and it changed the dynamic between Joker and the rest of the Rogues Gallery going forward. Not a book or movie has released since that feature...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 9 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #147 and Batman & Robin #9. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing Annual 2024, Harley Quinn Annual 2024, Poison Ivy #22, Birds of Prey #9, Red Hood: The Hill #4, Outsiders #7, Batman/Dylan Dog #3, The Boy Wonder #1. Will there be a Rumble of the R...

  In this TBU Specials episode, Ian does a recap of C2E2 2024, running through the various comic artists and writers he met. A special focus, of course, on the Batman writers, artists, letterers, and editors, as well as a short shoutout to some fan projects in the area! As always, you can find all of our past episodes  here  at the The Batman Universe. We’re also available on Facebook, Twitte...

    In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , hosts Scott and Adil pick up after nearly a month away! No worries, nothing bad happened. The hosts dive into why the large gap between episodes and then catch up on all of the DC film, TV, and video game news goodness that happened since Episode 253 . Tune as Scott and Adil talk about that new Batman: Arkham Shadows game, which is set...

  Steph (@SMozVO) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 8 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Detective Comics #1084. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #113, World’s Finest #26, Catwoman #64, Batman: Off World #4, The Brave and the Bold #12, The Penguin #9, Wonder Woman #8 (backup only) . What new merch MUST one of our hosts obtain, and what old comic series MUST our othe...

  In Batgirl to Oracle episode 245, birthday wishes, job updates, and finding a scapegoat, all in the first 7 minutes! After that, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #8. Listener emails and my literature (and smut) recommendations also appear. The post Episode 245 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Steph (@SMozVO) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 7 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #146 and Batman and Robin #8. Greater Gotham covers Birds of Prey #8, The Bat-Man: First Knight #2, Batman/Dylan Dog #2, Red Hood: The Hill #3, and Outsiders #6. How is Bruce Wayne holding up in Blackgate? Do we learn the truth of Flatline’s sister? These questions...

  In this TBU Specials episode, The Batman Universe’s editor-in-chief Theo sits down to talk with writer/artist Juni Ba (and his pet cat) about the upcoming DC Black label mini-series, The Boy Wonder , which focuses on Damian Wayne and his relationship with his three brothers, Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and Tim Drake. During their conversation, they speak about the motivation for this ne...

    Waak, waaak, Bat-fans! In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , hosts Scott and BJ dive into everything Oswald Cobblepot! Naturally, they kick things off with that explosive, dark, and gripping teaser trailer for MAX’s The Penguin show. If you haven’t seen the teaser trailer yet, watch it here:     This episode also covers that tidbit about...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life), and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 6 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Review: Detective Comics #1083. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #112, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #25, Catwoman #63, Batman: Echoes #2, Harley Quinn #38, The Penguin #8, Batman: Dark Age #1, Batman: Brave and the Bold #11 . Who goes below the line in review...

  With the Oscars moment between Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger lighting up Batman and comic book social media a week ago, it begs a certain question from us at TheBatmanUniverse.net. With so many Batman films hitting theaters over the last few decades, how many nominations and Oscar wins has the Batman franchise earned? Join hosts Scott and BJ as they look at each li...

  New and newer! After catching up on some listener emails, I review Birds of Prey volume 5 issues 6-7 and then weed through the smut to give my literature recommendations. The post Episode 244 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16 Episode 5 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Detective Comics #1082, Batman #145, and Batman and Robin #7. Greater Gotham covers Batman: The Brave and the Bold #10, The Penguin #7, Poison Ivy #20, Birds of Prey #7, The Bat-Man: First Knight #1, Outsiders #5, Batman/Dylan Dog #1 . Who has the craziest plan in Gotha...

  Released in 1987, Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli is arguably one of the most famous Batman stories ever printed. It has frequently been cited as a source of inspiration for films like Batman Begins and  The Batman , as well as other media adaptations. With the Joker: Year One storyline having just been released, TBU hosts Scott, BJ, and Adil revisit Batman: Year One...

  **Trigger Warning: Discussions of suicide, abuse, rape, sexual assault, grooming** Guest-starring: Donovan Morgan Grant! The world burns as they kiss. Multiple tears are shed. They break up and they get back together. These are the couples we hate to love. The post Episode 243: Shipper Special #12 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16, Episode 4 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #143 and #144, Batman and Robin #6. Greater Gotham covers Batman: City of Madness #3, Red Hood: The Hill #1, Outsiders #4, Nightwing #111, Wonder Woman #6 backup . What do our intrepid hosts thing the lasting pieces of Joker: Year One will be? W...

  It’s the 250th episode of The Batman Universe Podcast ! What a milestone! In this episode’s forecast… a FREEEEEEEZE is coming! Hosts Scott and BJ get an important newsworthy item out of the way, and then the rest of this landmark episode is spent diving into Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin , a cinematic experience of the senses that ended a film franchise that b...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16, Episode 3 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman and Robin Annual 2024 and Batman #142. Greater Gotham covers How To Lose A Guy Gardner In 10 Days, Batman: Off-World #3, DC Power 2024, Poison Ivy #19, Red Hood: The Hill #0, Trinity Special #1 . Why are two of these titles in Greater Gotham (it...

    In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, host Scott chats with artist and special guest Ian Miller (not to be confused with TBU Comic Podcast cohost and staff writer Ian Miller ). Ian is one of the creators of Batman Enigma , a fan comic that gained much acclaim and notoriety, as it picked up story threads left over from Batman Returns , as well as rumored castings for the unm...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16, Episode 2 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman and Robin #5 and Detective Comics #1081. Greater Gotham covers Outsiders #3, Nightwing #110, World’s Finest #23, Catwoman #61, Brave and the Bold #9, Penguin #6, Wonder Woman #5 (backup only) . How many anime and manga references can Steph fit i...

  *SPOILERS* Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Calling all Spidey-fans, as Donovan and I discuss the 2023 PS5 game “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” After the break, we review Birds of Prey volume 5 #5. Listener emails and our literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 242 appeared first on The Batman Universe .

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , hosts Scott and Adil look back on Batman: Mask of the Phantasm , a movie that, when it originally debuted, received little fanfare. Thirty years later, it’s considered a classic and arguably one of the best Batman movies ever! For its 30th anniversary, Scott and Adil revisit the film, noting details about its production, as well as high...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 16, Episode 1 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast, our first episode of the new year! Reviews: Detective Comics #1080, and Batman #141. Greater Gotham covers Brave and the Bold #8, Penguin #5, Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #6, Poison Ivy #18, Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #1, Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #...

    In this special episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott is joined by Lou Tambone, editor of The Man Who Laughs: Exploring the Clown Prince of Crime . Co-edited by Rich Handley, this anthology of essays from Lou and Rich digs deep into unique themes and elements of everyone’s favorite arch-villainous Ace of Knaves across 80 years of history. It’s both a fantastic rea...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 15, Episode 24 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast, our final episode of the year! Reviews: Detective Comics #1079, and Batman and Robin #4. Greater Gotham covers Titans: Beast World Tour – Gotham, Batman #428 Faux-simile, Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham #2, Batman: City of Madness #2, Outsiders #2, Batman/San...