The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

It's another review from the Good Brothers, continuing their stay in the future of Neo-Gotham with the Batman Beyond episode "Sentries of The Last Cosmos." But perhaps to get to the future, the hosts may want to return to a galaxy far, far away...with this episode there are plenty of references to a certain George Lucas created IP from everything including screen wipes, robes and lightning shootin...

Surprise! It's your boys, Cal & Liam dropping a new bonus episode discussing the latest Batman: Caped Crusader news, Hear the Good Brothers' talk about the addition of series head writer, seasoned comic book author and creator Ed Brubaker. Hear about his connections to the DCAU, his thoughts on joining the Caped Crusader team, as well as some of his experience in writing some of the more under...

The Good Brothers are kicking off their 2022 reviews by returning back to the future and picking up where they left off in the Batman Beyond watch order with the episode "April Moon." While the episode may not have a lot to remember when it comes to nostalgia for the hosts, they sure have a lot to say about the plot after this watch. Listen as they struggle to figure out where certain aspects of t...

It's finally here! The Good Brothers bring you their review of the Justice League Infinity finale from issue seven as they chronicle the culmination of the entire "Mirror Crack'd" saga. Hear their thoughts on what may be the last we hear from the JLI (for a awhile) and how they felt about the issue's heavy focus on story, fan service and redemption for characters, both good and bad. Plus a break d...

Happy New Year from the Good Brothers of the DCAU Review! Before leaving the year 2021 behind for good, the hosts take one final look at the year and recap their top 5 highest ranked episodes as well as their lowest ranked episodes of 2021. Hear which reviews will stick with Cal and Liam for better or worse in a year of unmatched success for the podcast which included an all-time number of streams...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Good Brothers of the DCAU Review. Cal and Liam are taking the week off from standard episodes and will return in 2022 with brand new DCAU reviews. However, before we bid adieu to 2021, the hosts leave you with a parting gift in the form of a commentary/watch-along for the Justice League Season Two episode "Comfort and Joy."  The hosts do their best...

This time of year is known to be the season of light, so why not shine a big ol' spotlight on one of the original seven Justice League members? As the title would suggest, the Good Brothers discuss all things Shayera Hol of Thanagar for her appearances in season one of JL. From her first appearance in "Secret Origins" all the way up through the season one finale "The Savage Time", the hosts highli...

'Tis the season finale for Batman The Adventures Continue as the Good Brothers wrap up their coverage with a Giant-Sized bonus episode discussing not only "Mayor Mayhem Part III" but also the Mister Freeze/Robin story from the DC Holiday Special "'Tis The Season To Be Freezin'." Hear the hosts thoughts on the finale to the Mayor Mayfield saga, including the heavily featured Mister Wing's return al...

The Good Brothers are back with another season one review of Justice League, this week covering "Metamorphosis" Parts One and Two. Coincidentally Metamorpho made his debut nearly 56 years to the day, in Brave and the Bold Number 57 on December 10th, 1965. This fun coincidence allowed Cal and Liam delve into the rich history of Ramona Fradon, one of the co-creators and trailblazers for women in com...

It's a new month and that means a new issue of Justice League Infinity! And *that* means a new Bonus Episode of the DCAU Review! Cal and Liam break down the penultimate edition of JL Infinity and discuss all of the HUGE story revelations from writers James Tucker & JM DeMatteis! They also discuss their own theories for how the League can combat their newly revealed foe, whether or not there co...

Wrapping up 2021, the Good Brothers are reviewing Justice League episodes all month, kicking off with the Season One episode "War World Part 1 & II." The hosts talk memories of having this on video tape to where the plot lets the rest of the episode down and the intricacies of the brutal fights throughout both parts. Also discussed is why Green Lantern and Hawkgirl are made to look like gullib...

The Good Brothers wrap up their abbreviated stay in Dakota with their final Static Shock review of 2021 and it's another monumental crossover episode, this time featuring the Justice League in the two part episode "A League of Their Own." Hear the hosts break down the Home Alone style plot of part one and the horror film elements of part two. Plus they discuss foreshadowing of Brainiac's plans tha...

It's our 3rd annual Black Friday Spectacular and we are continuing to relive our childhoods with a nostalgic trip through our favorite DCAU Video Games! Hear the Good Brothers highlight seven of the DCAU games they played endlessly while growing up, their favorite and least favorite features and memorable momtents across a decade's worth of consoles. After they run through each game they narrow it...

The Good Brothers are back, continuing with their month of Static Shock reviews, this week with the return of two of their favorite recurring characters in Rubberband Man and Ebon and their latest obsession, Carmen Dillo. With a plot that focuses on Static's jealousy and suspicion of Rubberband Man's reform and Ebon trying his best to convince him that no one will ever believe he's changed, Cal an...

After last week's exciting culmination of spoooooky season, this week brings the Good Brothers back to the DCAU and to Dakota with Static Shock and this week's episode "Grounded." Director James Tucker pens a series departure where the big bad isn't your typical Bang Baby of the week. Instead, Static finds himself face to face with a living amoeba and a subplot that has Frieda at war with the scho...

Wrapping up a full weekend of content, the Good Brothers end it with a review of issue 6 of Batman The Adventures Continue. In the issue the mysterious motivations behind the malicious Mayor Mayfield begin to be revealed and who is behind his recent streak of bravery. Hear the hosts discuss the plot and where they feel like this could be going for the exciting final issue and plenty of talk about...

Even though we've turned the calendar page, the Good Brothers are still in a spoooooooky mood as they wrap up All Hallows Eve with a review of Batman: The Long Halloween Part 2. Hear the hosts discuss the focus of Harvey Dent's descent into madness and Catwoman's starring role, continually saving Batman's bacon. Plus hear just where the plot veers off from the comic book and whether they agreed wi...

The Good Brothers are here with the first of three new podcasts this week, this one detailing Justice League Infinity #5 which takes place immediately after the events of Justice League Unlimited. The hosts discuss more incredible artwork from series artists Ethen Beavers and Nick Filardi, the writing team's choice to devote a full issue to a pair of Supermen punching fascists, and Liam floats an...

It's the spooooooooooookiest weekend of the year and to celebrate, the Good Brothers are taking a trip around the Multiverse for a two part extravaganza reviewing both parts of Batman: The Long Halloween. This week the hosts discuss Part One, which adapts the first four issues of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's iconic maxi-series focusing on Batman, Harvey Dent and Jim Gordon taking on the biggest crime...

Cal and Liam are joined by Special Correspondent, artist extraordinaire George Caltsoudas this week to review the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Blind As A Bat." And while you may night be familiar with George's name, true Batman fans are aware of the amazing work he's done for Bottleneck Gallery's series of BTAS inspired prints and posters. Not only does George review and give his own score...

Cal and Liam are here with a surprise bonus episode to discuss the details of the Batman: Caped Crusader featurette shown at the 2021 DC Fandome, which revealed that Bruce Timm will be joined by fellow DCAU Legend James Tucker in the production of the series. The Good Brothers share their reaction to Mr. Timm's comments that this series will be "more Batman: The Animated Series than Batman: The An...

In a month where the hits don't seem to stop coming, The Good Brothers are here again to bring you another Batman: The Animated Series review with this week's discussion of "Shadow Of The Bat Part I & II." With two parts to discuss, Cal & Liam delve heavily into the plot and talk about why this truly is a masterpiece episode deserving of praise, even though it features the tired trope of i...

So much content from The Good Brothers this week that you likely have barely had time to consume it all. This episode features a review of issue 4 of the J.M. DeMatteis and James Tucker helmed Justice League Unlimited follow up titled Justice League Infinity. The hosts discuss similarities between this episode and "Hereafter," the story behind this month's controversial cover,  whether the bi...

Liam and Cal drop their second of three new podcasts on your feed this week with a standard review of the classic and tentpole Batman: The Animated Series episode "Harley & Ivy." Hear the Good Brothers discuss everything from Harley Quinn's aversion to needles, to the reveal of her and Joker's tumultuous relationship, to why Batman didn't properly plan for taking on Poison Ivy. Plus a breakdow...

Cal and Liam are back again with a review of the latest review of Batman The Adventures Continue: Season Two. Issue 5 of the series entitled "Mayor Mayhem Part I" features a flashback to Batman's year one dealing with a corrupt, power hungry Gotham socialite turned politician who ruled Gotham with a brutal police force designed to carry out his corrupt bidding. Unfortunately for the Dark Knight he...