The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

It’s episode 120 of the DCAU Review and the hosts are still reviewing the OG DCAU show with  Batman: The Animated Series  episode “Terror in the Sky” which officially ends the Man-Bat/Langstrom saga. Cal and Liam discuss some similar plot beats to “On Leather Wings”, how this episode uses music animation and plot to create a  truly memorable action scene, attention to detail within the designs, th...

Bonus Episode 9 is upon us and that means another review of the latest offering from  Batman: The Adventures Continue  miniseries. This week the Good Brothers will be reviewing “Red Son Rising Part 1 & 2” which deals with the untold story of Jason Todd Robin and how he came to be. The hosts discuss the entire story, where they may have diverged from the original DC continuity, a spec...

The Good Brothers take a break from all of the sci-fi man-beasts for a good old-fashioned revenge tale. The culmination to the Batman/Ninja plot comes to an end as the hosts cover “Day of the Samurai”, the follow up to the Kyodai Ken saga that started in “Night of the Ninja.” The hosts discuss a variety including the sepia-toned bookends of the Wayne/Ken story, inconsistent animation that leads to...

The unofficial Creature Feature month continues on the DCAU Review as the Good Brothers continue their month of Batman: The Animated Series  coverage. This week our hosts review “Moon of the Wolf” which is based on a 1970s Neal Adams era Batman comic of the same title. Unfortunately for the hosts the comic seems to have been a bit more interesting as they quickly learn, due partly in fact to the r...

Hard to believe we are already kicking off the month of August, but the calendar never lies, so the Good Brothers are kicking off the month with a return to where It all began, with  Batman: The Animated Series episode “Tyger, Tyger.” The hosts discuss the H.G. Wells novel on which the episode is loosely inspired, the unsettling feelings one host has from some of the character designs,  a soundtra...

The month of July draws to a close with one last review of an episode of  Static Shock.  This week’s appropriately titled episode “Static in Africa” finds Virgil Hawkins taking a trip to Ghana where he runs into another local superhero and his adversary.  The Good Brothers discuss Anansi’s folklore origins, as well as his connection to another DCAU hero. The hosts also discuss some...

As promised, the Good Brothers return with another Bonus Episode, this time with a review of the latest issue of  Batman: The Adventures Continue, issue number 4, chapters 7 and 8, titled “The Darker Knight Part I & II.” Cal and Liam break down the lastest digital-first issue talking about the introduction of Azrael/Jean Paul Valley to the DCAU, possible origins for the mysterious “Mr. Wi...

It’s episode 115 of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are once again reviewing a season 3 episode of  Static Shock , with this week’s being “Gear” which marks the series premiere of Richie Foley’s alter ego of the same name. This week the hosts talk Static’s character growth, Richie’s least annoying appearance to date, Ebon’s voice influencing a John Mulaney stand-up bit and the inconsist...

Have you ever wanted to hear the Good Brothers discuss the NBA career accomplishments of Shaquille O’Neal? Well, you are in luck because this week’s episode reviews the Season 2 Static Shock episode “Static Shaq” where “Big Aristotle” makes his DCAU debut. The hosts talk about grading seasons 1 and 2 on a curve, the animation looking a little bit like a Robert Smigel cartoon, similarities to the S...

We’re halfway through the year and the Good Brothers are ready to start another month with reviews of  Static Shock , starting with the season 3 premiere episode “Hard as Nail” featuring the second team-up between Virgil and the Dark Knight! The hosts discuss the thought behind having the Caped Crusader return for another season premiere episode, one voice performance that left them wanting a...

The Good Brothers wrap up the year month of June with a review of  Superman: The Animated Series  episode “Obsession” which features the return of Toyman to the city of Metropolis. Cal and Liam discuss the haunting nature of the DCAU’s Toyman, weigh in on just how you are supposed to pronounce “Lana”, pose the question of Giant Mechanical Duck v Giant Mechanical Kangaroo, and revisit Jimmy “Horndo...

Bonus Episode 7 is here and it’s time to review two more chapters from  Batman: The Adventures Continue , wrapping up with Part III, and Part IV of “Mentors” which is issue number 3 of the miniseries. Cal and Liam discuss the excitement of getting a few of the new DC Direct figures and a physical copy of Issue #1 in-hand, a breakdown of both parts of the comic, a return to the nitpicking corn...

As the Good Brothers continue their June reviews of the Man of Steel they come upon one of the series-defining episodes of  Superman; The Animated Series when Lobo makes his first animated appearance ever in the DCAU in the episodes “The Main Man Part 1 & 2.” Cal and Liam discuss how monumental it was at the time for this adult character that started out as a riff on 90’s gritty comics to appe...

Episode 110 is here and the Good Brothers continue the month of June with the Man of Tomorrow as they review  Superman: The Animated Series  episode “My Girl” which features the debut of the all-grown-up Lana Lang. Cal and Liam discuss a plot which leaves it very much open to interpretation as to whether or not Lex Luthor could have feelings after all. Also, the hosts talk about a guest vocal perf...

A new month means the Good Brothers kickoff another series review, as they return to the bright blue skies of Metropolis and  Superman: The Animated Series. This week the hosts are reviewing the origins of the Parasite with the season 1 episode “Feeding Time.” Cal and Liam discuss a plot that’s fun but not without a few holes, stunning visuals with some horror-esque undertones, yet another case fo...

Wrapping up another month’s worth of  Batman Beyond,  the Good Brothers tackle one final episode entitled “Eyewitness”, where the relationship between the new Batman and the old Batgirl comes to a head. Cal and Liam discuss just how much enjoyment can come from an episode when the tension has been spoiled, more love for the Mad Stan character, why this episode may have deserved to have b...

It’s another Bonus Episode, just in time for your Monday morning! Cal & Liam review “Mentors Part 1 & 2” which is Issue 2, Chapter 3 & 4 of Batman: The Adventures Continue  comic series. The hosts discuss the highlights from each chapter, the exciting Easter Eggs from previous Batman episodes, changes to the artwork since the original pages were shown, the advantages of a digital...

It’s Episode 107 of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are covering one of their favorite episodes in all of the DC Animated Universe, the  Batman Beyond  episode “Terry’s Friend Dates a Robot.” Discussions include the absolute absurd plot co-written by a DCAU legend including how a high school would allow a brand new mystery student on campus without any sort of questioning, one line...

Initially slated to be a single-review episode, Cal & Liam called an audible and decided to bring forth a Giant-Size Double Feature on this week’s DCAU Review, tackling both Batman Beyond  episodes “Revenant” and “Babel.” Truly a tale of two episodes as both feature returning villains, the Good Brothers discuss the shortcomings of another Willie Watt centric episode, a lackluster culminat...

Continuing their month of  Batman Beyond  reviews, the Good Brothers discuss the episode “Mind Games” which has a few connections to other DCAU shows as well as nods to other comic universes. The hosts discuss in detail the mid-episode battle versus the end battle, the unclear nature of some of the villains’ powers, a soundtrack that impresses and the most visually striking scene of the...

A new month means a new series for discussion and the Good Brothers are returning to the future with  a review of the Batman Beyond  episode “Rats.” The hosts poke some serious holes in the plot and discuss Dana’s potential undiagnosed low self-esteem issues. They also continue their case for why #DanaDeservesBetter and once again make an appeal for the full  Beyond  soundtrack...

Wrapping up their month of  Justice League Unlimited  coverage, the Good Brothers review the Booster Gold tale “The Greatest Story Never Told” from JLU season one. Some fun factoids as to the original intended character for this story are shared while discussing how effective the writing team turns around an unlikeable character, two surprising familiar names cast as supporting characters, and why...

The Good Brothers are back as they continue reviewing episodes of  Justice League Unlimited  with this week’s episode “For the Man Who Has Everything.” Our hosts discuss the original comic written by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons on which the episode is based, why this episode was the perfect follow up to the pilot that expanded the Justice League roster, Eric Roberts perfect portrayal of the slimy...

Surprise! It’s another DCAU Review bonus episode as Cal & Liam drop a special review of the first two chapters of Batman: The Adventures Continue titled “Hardware Part 1 & 2.” Join the brothers as they give a quick review of the origins of the series and those contributing to the series, the accompanying action figure line from DC Direct, their shared excitement about new stories from the...

After last week’s historic 100th episode, the Good Brothers return, picking up right where “Starcrossed” ended, reviewing the very first episode of Justice League Unlimited  titled “Initiation.” Joining the hosts this week for the very first time is special correspondent James Strecker from the Watchtower Database. Join the hosts as they delve into how the start of JLU influenced James and the oth...