The Black Casebook

The Bat goes noir. This week, we're delving into one of the most iconic and tragic Batman stories ever created: Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's The Long Halloween. We explore the historical roots, artistic method, and psychological fatalism of the book, situating it alongside L.A. Confidential and Fargo as one of the great '90s neo-noirs. You can find The Black Casebook on Twitter @blackcasebook and Inst...

Just a little old-fashioned speculatin' on where Matt Reeves and co. could go with their Batman sequel, now that it's been officially announced. Will the Court of Owls be unveiled as the power behind the throne in Gotham City? Have the scars left by Chris O'Donnell healed enough to bring Robin into this universe? Let's find out. You can find The Black Casebook on Twitter @blackcasebook and Instagr...

Time to give Matt Reeves his flowers. This week, we're diving into the characters, themes, and cinematic style of The Batman (2022), which might be the Caped Crusader's finest live-action outing.  ALSO: You can listen to my interview with Collective Action Comics about the politics of Batman by joining the CAC Discord server here . You can find The Black Casebook on Twitter @blackcasebook and...

Hey, you gotta start somewhere. One of the most controversial and challenging stories in the Dark Knight's canon, Arkham Asylum is also one of the most important. Batman's all-time bad trip is a different kind of Year One, a skeleton key of ideas that can unlock new meanings in every other Batman story. You can find The Black Casebook on Twitter @blackcasebook and Instagram @blackcasebookpod , and...