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  After going through my favorites from 2023 in several categories, I do a full review of Birds of Prey vol. 5 #4. Listener emails, anime watchlist, literature recommendations, and a reminder to “be kind” also appear. The post Episode 241: 14th Anniversary appeared first on The Batman Universe .

    In this episode of The Batman Universe podcast , Scott interviews Robert E. Eliot, author of Nolanverse: Exploring the Greatest Illusion in Movie History . This unauthorized new analysis of The Dark Knight Rises digs deep into key scenes from the film, as well as common motifs, themes, and ideas from Director Christopher Nolan’s filmography. Listen as Scott and Robert touch upo...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 15, Episode 23 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Detective Comics #1078, and Batman #140. Greater Gotham covers Harley Quinn #34, Brave and the Bold #7, Penguin #4, Batman Beyond: Neo-Gothic #5, Batman 89: Echoes #1, Poison Ivy #17, Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight #1, Wayne Family Adventures Episo...

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , cohosts Scott & BJ cover all of the Bat-tastic updates in the last few weeks. The two break-down that Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Worlds: Part One (2024) trailer that just released (did you know it’s part one of THREE??). They also run through the latest Superman: Legacy casting updates! After losing out to Robert Pattinson f...

  Steph (@SMozVO) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 15 Episode 22 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Detective Comics #1077 and Batman and Robin #3. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #108, Outsiders #1, Batman: Off -World #1, Catwoman #59, Wonder Woman #3, Wayne Family Adventures Episodes 110-111, “Don’t be Mad” and “Haley” . What mysterious story has taken over Detective Comic...

    “The Lies and Betrayals of One, Geraldo Chute.” After I recap what happened in Teaticket in October, I review the “Fresh Blood” storyline that ran through Robin #132-133 and Batgirl #58-59. After the break, I review Birds of Prey volume 5 #3. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy” and my literature recommendations (and some non-recommendations) also appear...

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , hosts BJ and Adil dive into the recent, albeit controversial , announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav that more WB games in the future will be live-service rather than traditional story-based single-player games. You can read more about it here . They also breakdown a few minor DCU updates, namely that Superman: Legacy is s...

    Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 15, Episode 21 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman/Catwoman: Gotham War: Scorched Earth, Detective Comics #1076, and Batman #139. Greater Gotham covers Spirit World #6, Poison Ivy #16, The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #12, Wayne Family Adventures Episodes 108-109, “There Can Only...

  In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , Scott and BJ celebrate the career of Richard Moll, who famously voiced Two-Face and the Batcomputer in Batman: The Animated Series , Scorpion in Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Norman in Mighty Max , and Abomination in The Incredible Hulk , among many other TV and film roles. Friends star Matthew Perry also passed away this week...

  Guest-starring Joshua Lapin-Bertone! We made it! We finally finish “War Games” by covering the epilogue and “War Crimes!” Alone, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #2. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. Like this podcast? Please like, share, and subscribe.  Join our Discord  to discuss hot t...

  Steph (@SMozVO) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 15, Episode 20 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Catwoman #58, Batman/Catwoman: Gotham War: Red Hood #2, and Detective Comics #1075. Greater Gotham covers Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #1, Nightwing #107, World’s Finest #20, White Knight: Generation Joker #6, The Brave and the Bold #6, The Penguin #3, Batman Beyond:...

  A final recap of New York Comic Con 2023 is the subject of this TBU Specials Episode. In this special episode simulcasted with our sister site at The Comic Book Spot, TBU editor-in-chief Theo reports in and provides a final recap of this past Saturday’s events at New York Comic Con. As always, you can find all of our past episodes here at the The Batman Universe. We’re also available...

  In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , hosts Scott and BJ get into the spooky season spirit with a spotlight discussion on Batman’s most fear-inducing enemy: The Scarecrow! Listen as they share their favorite costume designs, Scarecrow storylines, and actors who have lent their faces and voices to portray the character. It’s a fun walk down memory lane as the cohosts c...

  In this TBU Specials episode in coordination with our sister site, The Comic Book Spot, TBU editor-in-chief Theo reports in and provides a recap of days 1 and 2 of New York Comic Con. As always, you can find all of our past episodes here at the The Batman Universe. We’re also available on Facebook, Twitter (X), Instagram, and now on Threads. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebatmanunive...

  Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), bring you Season 15, Episode 19 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Batman #138 and Batman and Robin #2. Greater Gotham covers Poison Ivy #15, Birds of Prey #2, The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #11, Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun, Wayne Family Adventures Episodes 104-105, “Mask Off” and “Trivia Night”. What short s...

  In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott, BJ, and Adil discuss the latest DCU movie updates, namely the upcoming 7-episode Creature Commandos animated series. They also discuss the Marc Tyler Nobleman controversy ( read the AP News article here ) and the disappointment that students in Georgia won’t be able to learn more about the life of Batman co-crea...

Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller), sadly absent Steph, bring you Season 15, Episode 18 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Reviews: Catwoman #57, Batman/Catwoman: Gotham War – Red Hood #1, and Detective Comics #1074. Greater Gotham covers Nightwing #106, Gargoyle of Gotham #1, White Knight: Generation Joker #5, The Brave and the Bold #5, The Penguin #2, Spirit World #5, Wayne Fa...

  What happens in Falmouth, DOES NOT stay in Falmouth! After I give my “Falmouth Report,” I review Birds of Prey #74-75 (2004). After the break, I read an interview our very own Donovan Morgan Grant conducted with Kelly Thompson, then review her Birds of Prey volume 5 #1. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy” and my literature recommendations also appear. Find Batgirl to Orac...

Steph (@SMozVO), Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller) bring you Season 15 episode 17 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! Review: Knight Terrors: Night’s End, Gotham War: Battle Lines, Batman #137, and Batman and Robin #1. Greater Gotham covers G’nort’s Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, Catwoman: Uncovered, Poison Ivy #14, Birds of Prey #1, The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #10, B...

  In this TBU Specials episode, TBU editor-in-chief Theo sits down and chats with writer/artist Christian Ward on his upcoming Black Label mini-series, Batman: City of Madness , which releases on October 10, 2023 at comic shops everywhere. During their conversation, they speak about Christian’s motivation for the story and what fans can expect when they pick up the first issue. And we p...

In today’s episode of The Batman Universe podcast, Scott and BJ are joined by Pat Grimes from Wires Don’t Talk . The three cover a wide variety of topics, starting with the heartbreaking news that Arleen Sorkin, the inspiration of and original voice for Harley Quinn, passed away. Her iconic performance set an unbeatable bar, as well as created a template for other iterations of Harley Quinn to fol...

  Guest-starring Joshua Lapin-Bertone! The gift that keeps on giving: “War Games Act III: Endgame” ! “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. Find Batgirl to Oracle wherever you find your favorite podcasts. You can find all previous episodes here at The Batman Universe .   The post Episode 237 appeared first on The Batman Un...

Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) and Ian (@ibmmiller) bring you Season 15 episode 16 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! In this episode, they review: Knight Terrors #4 and Knight Terrors: Detective Comics #2. Greater Gotham covers Knight Terrors: Nightwing #2, Catwoman #2, Punchline #2, Harley Quinn #2, Angel Breaker #2. Non-Knight Terrors issues include The Penguin #1, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #...

    This week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast is jam-packed with Batman & DCU goodness. Join hosts Scott, Adil, and BJ as they discuss their favorite and least-favorite Batman adaptations, the Gal Gadot / Wonder Woman 3 non-starter news, Blue Beetle early reactions, and that fan-fueled Glenn Howerton Superman: Legacy rumor. Courtesy of FAN EXPO Chicago, this week’s episode o...

    Steph (@Steph) and Theo (@BatmanFan_4Life) bring you Season 15, Episode 15 of The Batman Universe Comic Podcast! That’s right. Ian’s away. It’s time to play. Don’t worry. We promise it’s not another Tom Taylorcast. In this episode we review: Knight Terrors #3 and Knight Terrors: Batman #2. Greater Gotham covers Knight Terrors: Ravager #2, The Joker #2, P...