The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

It's officially spooooooky season, but don't be afraid, the Good Brothers are here with more Batman: The Animated Series reviews for the month of October. Kicking things off with what one of the hosts dubs "Fans of the Fast & Furious franchise's favorite episode," the hosts tackle "The Mechanic." Hear Liam and Cal discuss theories on just how many of the Bat-vehicles that Earl is responsible f...

As we come to the end of September, the Good Brothers wrap up their Elseworlds month with a trip to the universe of "Murakanime", better known as the classic series Teen Titans. The hosts cover the pilot episode "Final Exam" with a review of everything from the "Slade" vs "Deathstroke" name game, the hybrid of Tex Avery, Anime and more that makes up the show's unique animation style, the character...

Liam and Cal are back with yet another Bonus Episode reviewing Batman The Adventures Continue Season 2 Issue Number 4. With this story titled "The Muscle" we are introduced to a new character to the Batman mythos, a shadowy mercenary with enhanced strength and a deadly delivery for Renee Montoya. The Good Brothers discuss the dynamic shift of Montoya going from working alongside Batman in P.O.V. t...

Week three of the Good Brothers' annual Elseworlds month continues, and this week it's a trip to the video game universe of the popular Arkham series with a look at the direct to video movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham. Although the title makes it seem like a Batman film, the movie actually heavily focuses on everybody's favorite government Task Force X aka "Some kind of Suicide Squad." Hear the ho...

Not as celebrated as the big round numbers, but a milestone nonetheless as the 175th edition of the DCAU Review comes at you in this month of Elseworlds tales, taking a look around the DC Animated Multiverse. This week the Good Brothers return to James Tucker's Batman: The Brave and The Bold series with a review of one of the most loved and celebrated episodes, "Chill of The Night!" Not only does...

Another month means another new issue of the Justice League Unlimited follow-up comic Justice League Infinity is out and the Good Brothers are here to give you a full recap of issue number three of the series. With threads headed in multiple issues for the first two issues, issue three begins to see a few of those threads converge, while offering a few new off shoots to tease one giant convergence...

The month of September is upon us and not only are the Pumpkin Lattes spicy, but so is the focus of our Elseworld's theme month. With a focus on various villains across the multiverse, the Good Brothers kick things off with a review of the Green Lantern: The Animated Series episode "In Love and War..." which focuses on the introduction of the Star Sapphires to this universe. The hosts break down a...

As discussed on last week's episode, the Good Brothers are trying out a different kind of review this week, as they change things up from the standard episode/scorecard format to highlight a single character in the DCAU. With this month being all Batman Beyond episodes, the fellas thought it would be poignant to talk about arguably, the Future Knight's greatest adversary Derek Powers aka Blight. H...

Things get a little too 2020 in this fictional world of Gotham as a terrorist organization threatens to spread a highly contagious virus across the world in this week's review of the Batman Beyond episode "Plague." Hear the Good Brothers talk the return of The Stalker in his final non-cameo appearance in the DCAU but this time as an ally of the Dark Knight searching for False Face, a villain with...

Continuing with the month of August, the Good Brothers proceed with their Batman Beyond reviews, this week being the final hurdle between excuses as to why they haven't reviewed The Zeta Project yet with his introduction in the aptly titled episode "Zeta." Hear the hosts talk why they have a hard time relating or feeling any emotion for a robot with the head that looks like the True Religion logo,...

Cal and Liam are back with another review of Batman The Adventures Continue this week it's the Batgirl/Huntress centric issue number 3 entitled "The Hunter of The Hunted." Hear the Good Brothers discuss a plot that veers away from the standard Batman storyline and spends some time with Batgirl, The Huntress and the return of The Jazzman! Along the way, continuity takes a bit of a backseat and the...

Welcome to August and a trip back to the future streets of Gotham City as Cal and Liam return to reviewing Batman Beyond for the month and kick things off with the classic episode "The Eggbaby." As an Emmy Award-winning episode, the Good Brothers talk about the level of expectation set for the episode and whether it meets it, why the tone of the episode works, despite being a departure for the nor...

The next issue of Justice League Infinity, the comic follow-up to Justice League Unlimited is here and the Good Brothers have their review. Hear the breakdown of the comic plot involving a trio of storylines featuring Superman, Overman and Martian Manhunter and some of the unique and beautiful artwork and the effective use of splash pages throughout the comic. Plus hear why Cal and Liam appreciate...

A fifth Saturday in the month means a trip around the Multiverse as the Good Brothers review an episode from the very popular Young Justice series, titled "Schooled." Hear the hosts discuss a plot that sees a more comic-faithful version of the android Amazo and why Superman playing the role of a deadbeat Dad just feels...alien. Stunning visuals abound with alternate motorcycle costumes for the her...

With just two weeks left in the month of July the Good Brothers soldier on through their continued reviews of Superman: The Animated Series with this week's review of "Warrior Queen." Hear the hosts discuss the comic origins of Maxima, the episode's confusing lead that's played as a redemptive anti-hero in theory, but felt like a bit of a let down to the hosts as they dissect the plot. Also hear v...

Two kids, an active volcano and Metallo...what could go wrong? The Good Brothers are rolling through the month of July with another review of Superman: The Animated Series and this week they're reviewing "Action Figures." The hosts talk about the return of the Metallo theme and how it so perfectly melds into the rest of the soundtrack, a well known 80s movie legend making another small voice cameo...

It's been a busy week here at the DCAU Review but we're not stopping as we bring you our third episode of the week, this one is standard fare however, discussing the Superman: The Animated Series episode "The Prometheon." The Good Brothers discuss an episode that's light on dialogue and action and with a plot that compares to classic monster films. Hear discussions on some not-so subtle commentary...

If you haven't gotten enough DCAU Review content yet this week, well you're in luck because not only are the Good Brothers releasing a standard episode this week, they've released a pair of Bonus Episodes as well! This second bonus episode is the recap and review of issue number two of Batman The Adventures Continue: Season Two which features part two of the introduction of the Court of Owls to th...

After several months of anticipation, the most exciting week in the DCAU community in recent memory is here and the Good Brothers have plenty of content to act as a companion for two new DCAU tie-in comics. This episode kicks off monthly reviews of Justice League Infinity, which pairs JLU writer and J.M DeMatteis with DCAU Legend, Director/Writer/Producer/Storyboard Artist James Tucker as writers...

The temperatures are soaring and so is the Man of Steel as the Good Brothers return to Metropolis for the month of July with more reviews of Superman: The Animated Series . Their first critique this month is of the episode "Two's A Crowd" which features the second appearance of Rudy Jones aka The Parasite on the show. Join the hosts as they discuss a plot that sees several plot points lifted from...

The Good Brothers are wrapping up the month of June and their latest stay in Dakota with a monumental crossover episode of Static Shock that not only features the Man of Steel but also provides a direct sequel to an episode of Superman: The Animated Series with this week's episode entitled "Toys In The Hood." The hosts discuss the oddity of this being one of two episodes of Static not featured on...

Despite some slight audio issues with the recording, the Good Brothers are back for their third week of Static Shock reviews, with this week's discussion of the Season One episode "Tantrum." The hosts discuss a plot that deals heavily with Virgil coping with the feelings that come from losing a loved one and how running away from those feelings can often times cause long term mental health effects...

The month of June continues with another review of Static Shock by the Good Brothers, this week reviewing the follow up to the Rubberband Man's origin tale "Bent Out of Shape." Hear the hosts discuss an episode that was animated by a pair of production studios leading to some lackluster visuals, more music with an absence of lyrics and the introduction of a pair of characters that are neither vill...

We've been waiting nearly 6 months for this day, but it's finally here as Batman The Adventures Continue: Season Two arrives on digital platforms and in comic book stores. Hear the Good Brothers' discuss the plot that introduces the Court of Owls to the DCAU and features murders, potential nods to tie-in comics Batman & Robin Adventures and Batman: Gotham Adventures, Justice League Unlimited c...

The Good Brothers are back and they're feeling electric to start the month of June as they return to covering more of Static Shock for its' entirety. The boys kick off the month with a Double Feature as they review both "The New Kid" and "Junior" which are episodes that delve a little more into the overarching baddie Edwin Alva's nefarious schemes in season one of t...