The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

New year, same Good Brothers! Cal & Liam kick off their 4th year of podcasting together with a return to Superman: The Animated Series  and a review of “Mxyzpixilated” which features the unforgettable debut of Mr. Mxyzptlk. The hosts talk a myriad of subjects including how to give scores for what is essentially a Superman Looney Toon, how this and “Heart of Ice” could have originated from the...

The final DCAU Review of 2020 is here and the Good Brothers are discussing one last week of  Static Shock  before turning the calendar page. This week the hosts discuss the first episode introducing Virgil to one of, if not the biggest of his baddies in Ebon in the season one episode “”The Breed.” Hear Cal and Liam talk about the visuals of a character with similar traits to Clayface, wh...

Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review! We are celebrating this week with our latest holiday-offering from the DCAU by sticking with our month of Static Shock  and reviewing the season two episode “Frozen Out” which keeps with the Static tradition of dealing with difficult, real-world issues while sprinkling in some fun and seasonal celebration. The Good Brothers discuss why this tends to be the...

Bonus Episode 15 is here and the Good Brothers decided to bring something new to the DCAU Review library! This week the hosts try their hands at a good old-fashioned commentary track to go along with the Batman: The Animated Series episode “Christmas with the Joker.” Rather than give a longer form review with a scorecard, Cal and Liam allow you to experience the action of the episode as if you wer...

Episode 136 of the DCAU Review is here and the Good Brothers are wrapping up 2020 with a trip to Dakota to spend the Holidays with Static Shock.  This week, they’re pulling overtime with a double feature of “Aftershock” and “They’re Playing My Song” from the first season. The hosts break down both episodes and discuss why it’s hard to appreciate the animation and visuals from this season, one...

Breaking from the norm (because what even  IS “ normal” in 2020 am I right?), the Good Brothers are extending their stay in Gotham City by an extra week, and joining them to provide insight along the way is the man that directed this week’s episode (amongst many other Batman: The Animated Series  classics), this week’s DCAU Review Special Correspondent, Mr. Kevin Altieri! Hear the hosts review “Of...

The Good Brothers are wrapping up the month of November with a review of  Batman: The Animated Series  episode “I Am The Night”, which tends to place high on most people’s “Best Of BTAS” lists. The hosts discuss a variety of topics including how this episode made it past standards and practices based on the very adult subject matter, why this episode wasn’t a favorite growing up, Batman in his fee...

Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review, and for the second straight year the Good Brothers are kicking off the start of the season with a bonus episode appropriately centered around action figures! Cal and Liam talk the entirety of the DCAU figures released by DC Direct/Collectibles as the final installment of their DC DirectRospective. Join the hosts as they take a deep dive through each series from...

Batman has to battle the Riddler in a trippy VR sequence in an attempt to rescue Commisioner Gordon on this week’s review of the  Batman: The Animated Series episode “What is Reality?” and the Good Brothers are up to the task. Cal and Liam go heavy on plot and visuals discussing yet another AKOM studios' gaffe-filled production that includes what one host believes is the worst mistake they’ve ever...

Continuing through the month of November, the Good Brothers review “Birds of A Feather” which focuses heavily on the psychology of the DCAU Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin. Cal and Liam discuss the layered story including the not so subtle commentary on classism, the difficulties faced returning to normalcy by those coming out of the criminal justice system, why this episode is unique when it com...

Cal and Liam return to where it all started with a review of one of the most famous and beloved episodes in  Batman: The Animated Series  lure, that being “Almost Got ‘Im.” Joining the Good Brothers as a special correspondent to breakdown this episode is best friend of the show, digital artist and colorist on the  Batman The Adventures Continue  comic series, Monica Kubina. Tune in to hear just ho...

Wrapping up the month of October, the Good Brothers elected to give the listeners a treat, with a much-requested review of the Young Justice  pilot episode “Independence Day.” Cal and Liam discuss their memories from the debut nearly 10 years ago, the Emmy award-winning designs and the unique character looks used for this series. The hosts also discuss various familiar voice actors used inclu...

The Good Brothers are back again with another  Justice League Unlimited  review, this week covering another pivotal episode in the Cadmus-arc. “Ultimatum” features a lot of tributes and homages to older DC Comics animation and Cal & Liam discuss those along with the tragic loose ends from this episode, Aquaman’s characterization being a reference for Jason Mamoa’s portrayal, and Andrea Romano...

the finale of  Batman The Adventures Continue  in all its’ glory! Join our hosts as they discuss the exciting conclusion to the “Red Son Rising” storyline, and whether or not they believe the  Adventures Continue  will and should continue or not! Plus a series review on favorite artwork from Ty Templeton and BFF of the show Monica Kubina, picking a favorite from the multitude o...

As the Good Brothers continue their latest month of Justice League Unlimited  reviews, they find themselves this week reviewing the season 1 episode entitled “Hawk and Dove.” The hosts discuss the focus on deepening the Wonder Woman character, how Bruce’s callous outlook could be rubbing off on her, some some insight given to the show by one of the JLU Godfathers, the overall look of the Annihilat...

This week’s episode continues a month of  Justice League Unlimited  reviews from the Good Brothers, covering the memorable “Kid Stuff.” The hosts compare the plot to previous episodes that were more kid-friendly and juxtapose this against the extremely heavy and adult themes featured in the Cadmus story-arc. Also discussed is the creepy Oedipus-like nature of the relationship between Morgan La Fey...

In their follow up to their first Bonus Episode honoring the legacy of DC Direct and highlighting some of their favorite action figure lines, the Good Brothers continue to review some of their favorites featuring lines that include some monumental storylines and first appearances, but also branch out beyond those found on the pages of comics to include TV, video games and other media. Plus the hos...

Kicking off October, the Good Brothers stay with  Justice League Unlimited,  this week covering one of the linchpin episodes for the entire series “Fearful Symmetry.” The hosts breakdown the normal four categories which leads them to discuss why this week feels a little light on action, how this episode solidifies the connection between  Superman: The Animated Series and this show, the dynamic of...

The final Saturday of September also wraps up the DCAU Review’s first ever Green Lantern month, and what better way to finish it than with the entire Green Lantern Corps featured on the  Justice League Unlimited  episode “The Return.” The Good Brothers discuss how they would’ve preferred the  plot of this one to be focused, what opportunities may have been hurt by the shorter episode run-time, the...

Week 3 of Green Lantern Month here at the DCAU Review sees the Good Brothers taking a trip to the  Elseworlds with a review of  2011’s  Green Lantern: The Animated Series  premiere episode “Beware My Power.” The hosts talk about some of the origins of this series including its’ tie in with a much-ballyhooed live-action film and why this show didn’t get the chance it deserved, i...

This week’s Bonus Episode picks up right where the Good Brothers left off in Episode 9, with their continuing coverage of the  Batman The Adventures Continue  digital-first series. The hosts talk all-things “Red Son Rising” Parts 3 & 4, including their pros and cons on the DCAU “Death in the Family” story, what they like and what they would’ve done differently, how this impacts the D...

Cal and Liam continue their month celebrating Green Lantern with  Justice League ‘s second season episode titled “Hearts and Minds” which reveals more about the DCAU’s GL Corps and about John Stewart’s past. The Good Brothers discuss a plot that may have been better served in another DCAU series, visuals that are sure to impress with additional discussion on the use of CGI with the standard digita...

As announced on last week’s episode, the Good Brothers are mixing things up for the month of September, reviewing a month of Green Lantern episodes featured all across DC animation in honor of the Green Lantern’s 80th anniversary. Kicking off the month, the hosts are covering the first appearance of the Green Lantern in the DCAU with  Superman: The Animated Series episode “In Brightest Day…” which...

The fifth Saturday of August 2020 gives the Good Brothers a chance at reviewing an  Elseworlds  tale from  Batman: The Brave and the Bold.  This week’s episode titled “Night of The Batmen!” reveals what would happen if Batmen was put on the injured list for a time and a few other heroes had to cover for him. Cal & Liam briefly recap the origins of this lighter take on Batma...

Cal and Liam are back with another Bonus Episode, this time they’re breaking up the normal comic reviews and instead of doing a retrospective on the 22-year legacy of DC Direct/DC Collectibles. In this first part, the Good Brothers highlight their favorite series based on specific artists’ work. From hyper-realism to exaggerated steroid-infused cartoons the hosts cover a vast array of styles and a...