Batman Knightcast

On this special Sunday edition of Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin pay tribute to legendary Batman writer and editor Dennis O'Neil, reflecting on how his tenure(s) on the Dark Knight Detective shaped the character's legacy and their own fandom. Then, the boys deliver a dramatic (eh?) reading of the prose story "Death Strikes at Midnight and Three" by O'Neil with illustrations b...

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly journey back to the beginning of an historic era for the Caped Crusader. Come along as they review the first two Batman stories by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams, originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #395 and #397. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email...

It's Part 1 of THE OVERLOOKED DARK KNIGHTCAST crossover/team-up/event thing! On this special episode, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin welcome their fellow Batman fans and podcast hosts Michael Bailey and Andrew Leyland from The Overlooked Dark Knight Podcast. Join them as they discuss the all-time classic story from BATMAN #234 featuring the return of Two-Face by the legendary creative team of D...

The New Look Batman Knightcast continues as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review DETECTIVE COMICS #471 and #472. In the aftermath of his battle with Doctor Phosphorous (DoPho from now on), the Dark Knight Detective seeks medical treatment at an exclusive facility...and walks right into the trap of an evil mad scientist thought to be dead for years! The Steve Englehart era kicks into high gear when...

Batman Knightcast Phase 2 kicks into action when Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review DETECTIVE COMICS #469 and #470. A radioactive madman is poisoning Gotham City, and the Dark Knight Detective must stop him in a two-part story written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Walt Simonson. Hear that? It's the crazy sound of Ryan and Chris finding their joy! Let us know what you think! Leave a commen...

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin respond to the listener feedback left on Batman Knightcast episodes 21 through 24. Then, an important announcement about the future of this podcast (he said, ominously)! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnigh...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review BATMAN #413, a fill-in issue by a creative team that would've been far, far better than the last one; and then DETECTIVE COMICS #580, the first installment of yet another Two-Face two-parter. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page a...

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin discuss BATMAN #412, the final installment of the abysmal Max Allan Collins run. Then DETECTIVE COMICS #579 marks the series debut of legendary artist Norm Breyfogle. All things considered, it's a pretty good turning point for both titles. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like t...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly find the opposite of their joy with BATMAN #411, the second part of the latest Two-Face caper, because we can never have enough of those. Then finally DETECTIVE COMICS #578, the concluding chapter of "Batman Year Two". These are two very bad Batman comics, but the boys attempt to liven things up at the end by remembering the animated movie BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM....

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin return to discuss BATMAN #410, which sees the Dark Knight and his new partner Jason Todd go up against Two-Face. Then DETECTIVE COMICS #577, the third chapter of "Batman Year Two". Also, because this episode was recorded a long time ago, the boys make numerous references to the detective's "bat-a-wang". Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email...

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review two oddball love stories from BATMAN ANNUAL #11. First up is a story written by the legendary Alan Moore and drawn by George Freeman that finds Clayface III unhappy with his marriage, and jealous of a certain Dark Knight. Then, Norm Breyfogle makes his Batman debut in a story by Max Allan Collins that sees the Penguin promising to give up his criminal ways for t...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly continue to chronicle the Dark Knight's sophomore year in DETECTIVE COMICS #576. It's part two of "Batman: Year Two" featuring the series' new artist Todd McFarlane. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnig...

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review BATMAN #409, continuing the post-Crisis origin Jason Todd, the second Boy Wonder. Then, listener feedback from part 1 of "Batman Year Two". If none of that sounds very interesting to you, stay for the song at the end. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review DETECTIVE COMICS #575, the first part of "Batman: Year Two" and the final issue penciled by Alan Davis. Plus listener feedback on last episode's much-beloved Batman #408. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Bat...

Beginning a bold, possibly disastrous era in the life of the Dynamic Duo! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin dive headfirst into BATMAN #408, the first part of "The New Adventures" of Batman, and the first appearance of the all-new, all-streetwise Jason Todd. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review DETECTIVE COMICS #574 by the team of Mike W. Barr and Alan Davis! Clips of Batman's past are revealed as Robin's life hangs in the balance, but don't worry, Robin will be fine. Nothing bad will ever happen to him. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIG...

Batman Year One concludes! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review Batman #407, the final chapter in the landmark retelling of the Dark Knight's origin. Plus, listener feedback from previous episodes. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Adam West. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Fa...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly try not to flip their lids over the Mad Hatter's crazy continuity and this mad cap tale from DETECTIVE COMICS #573. Also, listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/...

Batman Year One continues! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review Batman #406, the third chapter in the blockbuster reimagining of the Dark Knight's first year on the job. Plus, Free Comic Book Day talk as well as listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly celebrate the 50th anniversary of Detective Comics on its 80th anniversary by reviewing DETECTIVE COMICS #572, which sees Batman and Robin team up with other super sleuths like Slam Bradley, the Elongated Man, and even the legendary Sherlock Holmes. Plus, more than an hour of listener feedback, and it's like 60% sex worker talk. Let us know what you think! Leave a...

Batman Year One continues! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review Batman #405, the second chapter in the epic retelling of the Caped Crusader's origin story. Plus, listener feedback, and gifts from our wonderful listener(s). Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review DETECTIVE COMICS #571, in which the Dynamic Duo confront their fears and the villainous Scarecrow! Plus, listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podc...

Batman Year One begins! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review Batman #404, the first part of the groundbreaking reimagining of the Dark Knight's origin by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnig...

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review DETECTIVE COMICS #570, continuing the thrilling adventure by Mike W. Barr and Alan Davis! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST...

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review BATMAN #403, which continues the story of Tommy Carma, the imposter Batman. Also, listener feedback from episode 5. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FI...