Shawn and Paul shut down Gabriel’s Horn and the Wayne Family Gardens, but come join us for the last hurrah! We talk about our favorites from our 3-year Reunion party and hear about what you Bat-Cousins had to say about yours! We are also bowing to listener demand, and announce the subject of our next show, coming later in 2025. Thank you all for your support and for helping clean up after the raucous guests at the Reunion. We love our Bat-Cousins! Paul and Shawn Have a question or comment? Looki...
Dec 04, 2024
In this penultimate episode, Shawn and Paul cover the last issue of the Dollar Detective Starring the Batman Family! But we are not quite done! For our finale next month, we are going to do a retrospective of the entire series. And for that, we want as much Bat-Cousin participation as possible! So, we want YOU all to write to us (by November 20, 2024) and tell us your: Favorite All-New Story (other than #13 if that is your favorite) Favorite Reprint Story Favorite Writer Favorite Artist Favorite...
Nov 06, 2024
Hold on to your shoes, bat-cousins! This month, we have another first-time podcaster (and our Patreon supporter), Brian Ciufo, join us at the Reunion! Dick and Jennifer go for a moonlight swim, Babs stares down a crime boss, and Bruce deals with a new threat to his secret identity! Black Lightning must deal with a troubled family, but we do get the return of Mr. Kool! (ish.) Have some day-old snacks and enjoy the Reunion! This month's Bat Family History links for Charles Nicholas: https://en.wik...
Oct 02, 2024
Noted comic book and movie historian, venerated podcaster, and Mr. Kool himself, Rob Kelly takes a break from his cabin in the Poconos to bring vegetarian hot dogs to the Reunion this month! We get a real super villain, truckers, and our favorite phone booth to go with that noted member of the Batman Family – Red Tornado! But we have a good time doing it – come get in on the fun! This month's Bat Family History links for Joe Giella: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Giella http://www.mikesamazin...
Sep 04, 2024
This month Paul and Shawn welcome Andrew Leyland, host of the Overlooked Dark Knight and The Amazing Spider-Man from the Beginning, to the Reunion. We get the return of Man-Bat to the pages of Detective, as well as a “real” super villain as the Penguin takes on Robin! We get a tense bridge stand-off in a Tale of Gotham City, but the big headline for this issue is the 2-part Batman/Batgirl team up – will the Dominoed Daredoll ever be the same again? Stop by and try the grilled corn on the cob and...
Aug 07, 2024
Let’s all give a big Bat Family welcome to the entertainment at this month’s Reunion – our favorite Bat-DJ Matthew Davis! In his podcast debut, Matthew talks with Shawn and Paul about Detective Comics #491, where we get a lot of basketball, a dark turn in Batgirl’s story, and Jason Bard! Oh, and Maxie Zeus – can’t win ‘em all, I guess. Enjoy some cold cuts and lemonade! This month's Bat Family History links for Marty Pasko: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Pasko http://www.mikesamazingworld....
Jul 03, 2024
We’re packed at the Wayne Family Gardens this month, as Siskoid makes his debut on the show along with our first three-time guest, Brett Young! We’ve got plenty to talk about as Batman’s “Vengeance Vow” ends, just as Black Lightning begins his run in the book! Batgirl infiltrates a dance studio, while Robin solves a campus mystery. Come on down and join us for some Twinkies! This month's Bat Family History links for Bob Smith: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/main/features/creator.php?creatorid=...
Jun 05, 2024
1970s computers have taken over the Reunion this month – get your apple pie before the AI does! At least we get to welcome back podcasting all-star, Chris Franklin, to the Reunion. Thank goodness he is here to help us get over the terrible treatment of Batgirl by Robin this issue! We also get 2 Batman stories, an Alfred adventure, and see Commissioner Gordon go up against rioting prisoners! Have a seat by the fire pit – you may not like what happens in this issue, but we will have fun talking ab...
May 01, 2024
Holy Bat-Pod! This month, J. David Weter drops by the Reunion to visit with the Batman Family! Batman is mistaken for a murderer, Robin solves a mystery, and Batgirl finds herself in the middle of a gang war! But we also get Elongated Man stuffed into a tire at a racetrack, and a Tale of Gotham City (on the subway)! Hang on to your apple pie! This month's Bat Family History links for Mike W. Barr: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=104 https://en.wikipedia.org/...
Apr 03, 2024
Bat-Cousin Martin Gray flies over the Atlantic to join Paul and Shawn at this month’s Reunion! He is rewarded with “odd” tales of Batman trapped in a watertight apartment, Robin visiting Germany, and Batgirl forgetting about her re-election campaign! Throw in Roy Raymond and The Odd Man, and you have quite a buffet! Settle in for some mince pie and enjoy the stories and conversation! This month's Bat Family History links for Don Newton (also check out our Gallery for photos of Don dressed as Cap...
Mar 06, 2024
This month, join Shawn, Paul, and special guest (and first-time podcaster) Dan Dougherty at Wayne Family Gardens! We discover whether Maxie Zeus really has god-like powers and how the Sea Devils connect to the Human Target! We get the return of ads to Detective Comics, and see Alfred take on a home invasion at the Wayne penthouse! The Scarecrow comes by Hudson U to strike fear into Robin, while Batgirl faces Killer Moth! Stop on by and enjoy the conversation and the apple pie! This month's Bat F...
Feb 07, 2024
Happy New Year! Unfortunately, our reunion hits a somber note, as Ward Hill Terry (Stop Calling Him Frank!) joins Shawn and Paul to mourn the loss of Aunt Kathy. But we do get some crack detective work by Robin, if not by the HUPD. Witness an amazing balancing act by Jason Bard in the return of Man-Bat to these pages! After a dessert of leftover Christmas cookies, we also see a foreign national burglarize Barbara’s apartment! And alas, we get the last chapter of the Demon’s Eternity Book saga! S...
Jan 03, 2024
Happy Holidays! Shawn and Paul welcome Brett Young back to the Reunion! Denny O’Neil is the author of 2 VERY different Batman stories this month! We get the debut of Jack C. Harris on Batgirl and Robin! The Demon thinks he has bested Baron Tyme, while the Human Target wonders Just Who is Floyd Fenderman Anyway? You be the judge of the stories as well as the pumpkin pies! This month's Bat Family History links for Bob Oksner: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=25...
Dec 06, 2023
Captain Entropy drops by this month to talk about the 40th Anniversary Issue of Detective Comics! He schools Shawn and Paul on military fashion while we discuss Batgirl’s date! The Demon returns to Castle Branek and we see the debut of the Human Target as a member of the Batman Family! Robin finally shows Dave Corby who’s boss, but best of all we get a kangaroo race at the Reunion! Join us for the family fun! This month's Bat Family History links for Dick Dillin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Di...
Nov 01, 2023
Bat-Mite finally makes his appearance at the Reunion! As usual, he’s not much help, but you can help Paul and Shawn welcome real-life relative Todd Serenbetz back to BFR as we discuss Detective #482. We see the conclusion of Batgirl’s trip to China, Batman taking on a giant gorilla, and the debut of The Demon with art by Michael Golden! Oh, and Robin gets to fly the Whirly-Bat! Come on by and grab a seat at the picnic table! This month's Bat Family History – who is Juan Ortiz? How many of them a...
Oct 04, 2023
This month, join Shawn, Paul, and special guest Chris Franklin at the revamped Wayne Family Gardens! We move over to Detective Comics and share some corned beef on rye and carrot cake as we get Marshall Rogers, Jim Starlin, and Don Newton (twice!) on art in this issue. The PI firm of Bard and Langstrom gets off the ground, and Babs visits China! Robin battles the Raven (no, not that one!) as Batman rides the rails (literally) and then comes face to face with a nemesis from his father’s past! You...
Sep 06, 2023
We’ve been saying for almost 2 years that Batman Family saved Detective Comics from the DC Implosion – now it’s time to see how! Check out our new promo to see what’s in store for the Batman Family Reunion the first Wednesday of every month! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? E-MAIL: batmanfamilyreunion@gmail.com Follow Batman Family Reunion on Twitter: @batfamreunion This podcast is a proud member of the FI...
Aug 24, 2023
Fire and Water Network All-Star Max Romero stops by the Reunion this month and helps Shawn and Paul make sense of the LAST ISSUE of Batman Family! We get Ragman, Elongated Man, and a big hero moment for Red Tornado! Man-Bat gets a new job and the Huntress lounges in her bathrobe! Another artistic tour de force by Michael Golden (on 2 stories!) helps soften the blow of the imminent DC Implosion! Join us for some fried chicken and melted ice cream cake at the Wayne Family Gardens! This month's Bat...
Aug 02, 2023
This month, Shawn and Paul welcome our Bat Cousin Brett Young to the Reunion. He has a lot to say about the menu, and along the way we get another cool Bronze Age Batman story and a bad (very) day for Robin! Kirk and Francine have a talk and the Huntress inches closer to solving her mystery. Have a Clark Bar! This month's Bat Family History links for Danny Bulanadi: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=891 http://www.bulanadiart.com/ http://www.internationalhero....
Jul 05, 2023
This month, we welcome Bill Bere of The Bat-Pod to the Reunion! He picked a doozy, as the table is set for 5 stories this month! The Huntress begins her solo strip with a barbeque (of Gotham), Lori dumps Dick, Babs slaps a Senator, and Kirk is wistful for his glory days! Oh yeah, and Batman swims through sewer water, earning Shawn’s respect forever! Come join the fun and have some strawberry shortcake! Check out Bill at https://www.thebatpod.com/1794492 This month's Bat Family History links for ...
Jun 07, 2023
This month, we welcome our Bat-Cousin, and another Batman Family letterhack, Martin Maenza, to the Reunion! The Huntress meets her Uncle Bruce and the rest of the Bat Family! Man-Bat meets the Demon! Bat-Cousin Shawn’s apple pie wins an award (4th place)! But the big news is that Batman Family is now a DOLLAR COMIC! We bite off the tasty morsels of stories, as Batman and Robin team up to save Lori, the Bat-Ladies take on Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Madame Zodiac, and we await the arrival of Baby-B...
May 03, 2023
A special episode with the Co-Creator of the Huntress! That’s right, Paul Levitz drops by the Reunion! Enjoy snacking on the Dunkin’ Donuts as we talk about his career, the evolution of the Huntress character, and a lot of other tasty morsels along the way. Many thanks to Dan Greenfield of https://13thdimension.com/ for helping us arrange this interview. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? E-MAIL: batmanfamil...
Apr 24, 2023
Shawn and Paul are sitting alone at the picnic table this month but hoo-boy! What an issue to discuss! We get Robin, Batgirl, Bat-Girl, Commissioner Gordon, Cold-Shoulder Lori, strange video equipment, father-daughter teasing, a color-blind villain, and plenty of hamburgers – all in the first story! Man-Bat shares billing (and the reward) with Jason Bard (who also eats a burger) in our second story as they save Francine from the Shotgun Sniper! Shed a tear as Shawn shares a tale of heartbreak ov...
Apr 05, 2023
This month we have two all-star relatives at the reunion! A big Bat-hello to Bat-Cousin Craig Boldman, a comics professional for many years who actually had a letter printed in Batman Family #12! Listen to the segment on the Batmail Family Special Delivery from this issue, as we discuss how the other readers of the day dissect his plan to rename Robin as Robin Hood! You should check out his website and then take a look at all his comics credits! Thanks to listener Doug Vandiver for pointing us h...
Mar 01, 2023
This month, Bat-Cousin Paul Wildenberger brings his spicy salsa to the reunion to talk about Batman Family #14! A crazy virus melts Batwoman and threatens Batgirl & Robin, but that doesn’t stop the Boy Wonder from another great Batarang trick! Meanwhile Man-Bat gets a shock from his neighbor, and we learn a little more about who is knocking on Francine’s door. All this and more great food and company at this month’s BFR! This month's Bat Family History links for Don Heck: https://en.wikipedi...
Feb 01, 2023
This month at the Wayne Family Gardens, Shawn and Paul welcome 2 guests - Tim Price and Dan Greenfield - to discuss Batman Family #13. It takes this Quirky Quartet to discuss the 4 fabulous chapters of this epic story! Just like Robin, we all bare our souls and declare our love for Batgirl (as well as the art of Don Newton and Marshall Rogers), while enjoying Tim’s Seven-Layer Jello! Hopefully all our listeners aren’t asleep, like Babs… This month's Bat Family History links for Marshall Rogers: ...
Jan 04, 2023
Oh yeah! Bat-Cousin Ward Hill Terry drops by with his 2 kinds of Buttermilk Biscuits to talk about Batman Family #12. We not only get to see Batgirl hit her head on the dashboard of an airplane, but Man-Bat is menaced by a flashlight! All while Robin is doing trick Batarang shots! And listen to the Bat Family History segment for a special surprise guest star from the Network! Terry's band’s latest release! https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/say-it-aint-so-santa For the Holidays, check out ...
Dec 07, 2022
Get ready for some Bangers and Mash! Shawn and Paul are thrilled to have Batty Uncle Martin Gray join the Reunion this month! Not only do we get a wedding, but the first ALL NEW issue of Batman Family also gives us a Team-Up (ish?) between Commissioner Gordon and Alfred, and the start of Man-Bat’s feature! Join us for the picnic and help us down this onion flavored ice cream! Don't forget to check out our Gallery Post this month to see both of us at the Baltimore Comic-Con! This month's Bat Fami...
Nov 02, 2022
This month, Shawn and Paul welcome a real-life relative to the Reunion! Todd Serenbetz stops by the Wayne Family Gardens to pitch some horseshoes and talk about Batman Family #10. Yes, Kathy Kane is back, but we also get Uncle George Grayson and Fred Lloyd! Who? You’ll have to listen to find out, but don’t miss out on Cousin Todd’s pizza! This month's Bat Family History links for John Calnan: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=499 https://www.nerdteam30.com/cre...
Oct 05, 2022
Shawn and Paul are thrilled to welcome our Bat-Cousin Dan Greenfield of The 13th Dimension to the Reunion, mostly because of the dishes he brought! (You will have to listen to find out what they were!) This month we get to discuss the conclusion of the Joker’s Daughter Saga, the return of Blockbuster, and another charming Golden Age Alfred tale. Join us for the hijinks but whatever you do, be careful that you don’t let your mom give your comics away to Dan! This month's Bat Family History Links ...
Sep 07, 2022
