The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast

Continuing their stay in Gotham City, the Good Brothers review another episode of  Batman: The Animated Series.  This week's episode, aptly titled "Mad As A Hatter", introduces the Mad Hatter to the DCAU. The guys discuss the awkward real-world present-day societal implications of the obsessive Jervis Tech, a missed opportunity for some whimsical character designs, the excellent voice work from th...

The Good Brothers continue in  Batman: The Animated Series  with this week's episode entitled "Appointment In Crime Alley", an episode that again moves outside the norm for themes of a Saturday morning cartoon. Gentrification and classism are the main focus of this week's theme and the brothers discuss the relevancy of the plot even in today's day and age. Further topics include the consistency of...

Episode 52 of the DCAU Review has the Good Brothers returning to where it all started with a return to  Batman: The Animated Series . This week's episode entitled 'The Clock King" puts the brothers at odds on the soundtrack but agreeing on the good-natured fun of the episode as a whole. They also discuss the rare all-daylight episode, some 1950's inspired plot points and an Easter Egg featuring a...

The Good Brothers put a bow on their Elseworlds of Batman month on this week's episode. All month, the guys have been celebrating the 80th anniversary of The Dark Knight by reviewing various incarnations of Batman in animated form. This week they wrap up with the pilot episode of the 2013 3D-animated show  Beware The Batman.  Topics include Alfred as more than Batman's chef, the series c...

The silver episode of the DCAU Review continues the Good Brothers' exploration of the Elseworlds of Batman, as they celebrate Batman's 80th birthday. This week they're covering Batman: Under The Red Hood,  the 2010 DVD release that adapts the  Under The Hood  storyline from the comics. The guys talk about having the comic writer adapting his own story into animated form and whether...

The Good Brothers continue their celebration of The Dark Knight's 80th birthday, with a dive into some Elseworlds stories within DC animation. This week the guys cover  The Batman's  episode entitled "Bat In The Belfry" and have plenty to discuss around an entirely new Batman universe. Topics include a rather heated discussion on animation style, the somewhat controversial Joker interpre...

The Good Brothers are celebrating The Dark Knight's 80th birthday all month long, with a look into some Batman Elseworlds stories within DC animation. First up is a look at  Batman: The Brave and The Bold's  second season episode entitled "The Power of Shazam!" Cal and Liam talk the release of the Shazam! movie by discussing #MyCaptainMarvel aka Billy Batson's character history, a convol...

It's finally here! Episode 47 of the DCAU Review has the Good Brothers discussing the newly released feature-length movie from WB Animation, Justice League vs The Fatal Five. Get a full review from Cal and The DCAU Review Twitter Guru, including plot break down, discussion of thoughts going into the viewing and after. Plus Liam floats a potential connection to Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker, l...

The 46th edition of the DCAU Review is an all-time DCAU classic. In this week's review of "The Savage Time" the Good Brothers discuss the difficulty of balancing a three-part episode, an unforgettable theme song, Vandal Savage vs. other DCAU Big Baddies, Superman's uselessness, and some surprising NFL stats from one of the episode's voice actors. All of this and a preview of next week's review of...

On the 45th edition of the DCAU Review, the Good Brothers are going a little supernatural with the Justice League episode entitled "A Knight Of Shadows" with Jack Kirby's creation, The Demon Etrigan. Cal and Liam talk the lack of a backstory for the main protagonists, some very Kirby-influenced animation sequences, a few major plot holes, and what may be Carl Lumbly's best performance as Martian M...

This week brings the 44th edition of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are discussing "Legends", one of their favorite episodes of  Justice League . The guys discuss the Justice Guild as an homage to the Justice Society, the role of sacrifice as an important part of making an effective superhero, cartoons giving you goosebumps and a surprising member of this week's voice cast. Check out this w...

The 43rd edition of the DCAU Review has the boys discussing the DCAU's first incarnation of the Legion of Doom in the episode "Injustice For All." Your hosts, Cal & Liam talk digital animation vs. traditional animation, compare the voice casting for supervillain Gorillas and revel in the return of everyone's favorite Clown Prince of Crime. Plus, the Good Brothers give you their full scorecards...

Episode 42 of the DCAU Review marks the return of the villainous Inque to the futuristic Gotham City.  This week's episode is entitled "Disappearing Inque" and finds the Good Brothers Cal and Liam discussing one of the best scenes in Batman Beyond history, which scene got Liam banned from watching the series as a child, and a lackluster voice performance from one of the most celebrated actors...

The DCAU Review continues its stay in the futuristic Gotham City of  Batman Beyond  with their 41st episode. This week another of Terry's infamous Rogues Gallery is introduced, and he's wearing a morph suit! That's right the Good Brothers talk all things Spellbinder, including his mysterious spellbinding technology and his gripe as an underpaid teacher. But that's not all as Cal & Li...

Episode 40 of the DCAU Review keeps the Good Brothers in futuristic Gotham City, This week's episode is entitled "The Winning Edge." Cal and Liam discuss the effectiveness of dealing with teens and drug use, discuss how #DanaDeservesBetter, the lack of intrigue with the villain and Will Friedle's Batman voice. Plus a full scorecard and some follow up on our controversial 38th Episode ! Also, tune...

The Good Brothers go back to the future on episode 39 of the DCAU Review, returning to discuss more of  Batman Beyond  in its' 20th anniversary year. Liam notes similarities of Terry's problems balancing his social life with Batman with those of Peter Parker and Spider-Man's, as well as a similar dynamic between Terry and Bruce when it comes to blonde burglars. The guys also talk a misse...

Episode 38 marks the return of the Scarecrow to Batman: The Animated Series , however, it's not one worthy of celebrating according to the Good Brothers. Cal & Liam hold nothing back when it comes to dissecting this episode's choice for plot including the ridiculousness of Scarecrow's scheme, lazy animation choices, fluttering mustaches and questionable voice acting from one of the series' top...

It's the 37th episode of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers are talking about "Vendetta" which just so happens to be the series debut of one Killer Croc. The brothers talk about the decision to withhold the villain's identity, Batman's unfortunate "Tick chin", a lack of a true Croc theme and Liam gets to talk a little pro-wrestling. A full scorecard and more on our  Twitter Almost Got 'Im  card...

Episode 36 of the DCAU Review reviews a landmark episode in the history of not only the DCAU, but also DC Comics as a whole. "Joker's Favor", features the debut of the character that would birth a worldwide phenomenon known as Harley Quinn. The Good Brothers talk a little Harley history, Mark Hamill finding his groove as the Joker, how not to animate a combover and Batman's weird laugh. As always,...

It's the one year anniversary of the DCAU Review and the Good Brothers review "Feat of Clay" featuring the series debut of Clayface. Cal & Liam break down the various real-world themes of addiction and Hollywood's rigid focus on personal appearance. Plus discussion around some of the most memorable scenes in  Batman: The Animated Series lore, Ron Pearlman's unforgettable performance as Clayfac...

In their final episode of 2018, the Good Brothers return to where it all began, with a review of the  Batman: The Animated Series  episode "Prophecy of Doom." Topics discussed include some wonky animation, the Silver-Age story feel, and when it's okay to cast an over-the-top villain voice. Plus the return of Liam's #CapeMovement corner, and an intense discussion around just why Bruce Wayne wears t...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the DCAU Review! Your hosts, Cal & Liam have a special gift for you this week, a trip to another dimension in the DCAU Multiverse, also known as an Elseworlds tale! In this week's episode, the Good Brothers are searching for the Christmas Spirit and delve into the Silver Age world of  Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode entitled "Invasion of The...

This week on the DCAU Review, the good brothers celebrate the upcoming release of the Worlds of DC film "Aquaman" with a review of the Justice League episode "The Enemy Below." This episode revolves around a struggle between the King of Atlantis and his brother for the right to be the leader of the underwater kingdom. Liam and Cal discuss the layered plot complete with discussions on Hamlet, the L...

Episode 31 of the DCAU Review picks up right where the Good Brothers left off with the second Justice League story entitled "In Blackest Night." With a strong focus on the inner workings of the Green Lantern Corps, this episode turns out to be less than memorable for our hosts.  This leads the boys to talk about some interesting topics including Red Foreman from That 70's Show, how they may have d...

After taking the Thanksgiving week off, the Good Brothers return with their 30th episode of the DCAU Review and for their 30th episode, they discuss the very first episode of Justice League entitled "Secret Origins." They talk about their personal memories they have of the exciting debut of the world's greatest superhero team,  Daly-Superman vs. Newbern-Superman, and their first thoughts on the di...