In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate Jon Kent, the new Superman, coming out as bisexual. Join just the two of us as we reflect on Super Sons metaphors, Tom Taylor as an ally, and where we go from here... Chris: @themythofpsyche; @talkingcomics TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we geek out over the recently released Webtoon, Batman: Wayne Family Adventures . Joining us is brilliant scientist, defender of critical thinking, and guest host of Talking Comics, BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH! Is this webcomic everything Chris has ever wanted? You probably know the answer... Bronwyn: @shinybabyb Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate Batman Day AND the one year anniversary of our podcast. Joining us to discuss the Robins are author of Robin and the Making of American Adolescence , DR. LAUREN R. O'CONNOR, and host of Pop Culture Happy Hour and author of The Caped Crusade , GLEN WELDON! Lauren: @lroconn15 Glen: @ghweldon Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In the seventeenth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: The Black Glove by Grant Morrison, with illustrations from J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel, and Ryan Benjamin. Joining us is artist and Grant Morrison super-fan, JACK INGRAM! Jack: @JackIngram95; linktr.ee/jackingram Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we interview writer of Batman: Urban Legends , Future State: Robin Eternal , and Detective Comics , MEGHAN FITZMARTIN! We discuss Meghan's work for DC Comics, Tim Drake coming out, and more. Meghan: @megfitz89 Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we examine toxicity in fandom in general, but also specifically touch on both the DC and Marvel fandoms (and by extension, the Snyder sub-fandom). Joining us is editorial lead at Atom Insider and features editor at Screen Rant, ALISHA GRAUSO! Alisha: @AlishaGrauso Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate Tim Drake's sexuality journey explored in Batman: Urban Legends #6 . Reuniting our very own JLQ, we have returning guests: columnist for DCComics.com, ALEX JAFFE, and writer of DC's upcoming Galaxy: The Prettiest Star , JADZIA AXELROD! Alex: @AlexJaffe; @InsertCredit Jadzia: @planetx Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: The Better Cut, we discuss the animated film, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm . Joining us is one of the hosts of the amazing Pink Milk Podcast, MARK PEREZ! Expect many Star Wars jokes and talking Batman, queerly. Mark: @iameldiablito; @ServingPinkMilk Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In the sixteenth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. Joining us from the TikTok side of DC comics fandom is The Guy Behind: Alfred call the Guy, PANDA REDD! Panda: @ThePandaRedd Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we interview illustrator and co-creator of Gotham Academy , KARL KERSCHL! Just how intentional were the queer themes? Did Killer Croc do the dirty with Olive's mom?! We're asking the hard-hitting questions! Karl: @karlkerschl Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate DC Pride #1 with creators from the issue: Steve Orlando, Luciano Vecchio, Ariana Maher, and Enrica Eren Angiolini. Steve: @thesteveorlando (Twitter), @the.steve.orlando (Insta) Luciano: @LucianoVecchio (Twitter), @lucianovecchioart (Insta) Ariana: @CommentAiry Eren: @ErenAngiolini Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss DC Pride #1 (and "Sum of Our Parts" Part 1 from Batman: Urban Legends #4 ) with two returning guests: columnist for DCComics.com, ALEX JAFFE, and writer of DC's upcoming Galaxy: The Prettiest Star , JADZIA AXELROD! Alex: @AlexJaffe; @InsertCredit Jadzia: @planetx Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate DC Pride #1 with creators from the issue: Danny Lore, Marissa Louise, Ro Stein, Ted Brandt, and Skylar Patridge. Danny: @weredawgz Marissa: @marissadraws Ro: @RoStein404 Ted: @ten_bandits Skylar: @SkyePatridge Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne
In the fifteenth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Gotham Academy Vol. 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy by Becky Cloonan, Brenden Fletcher, and Karl Kerschl. Joining us is comics writer of Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds , Buffy the Vampire Slayer , and more, JEREMY LAMBERT! Jeremy: @Jeremy_Lambert (Twitter), @jeremyfranklambert (Insta) Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy: The Beginning from DC's Love is a Battlefield anthology. We are joined by returning guest and Harley Quinn philosopher, JOCELYN HILL, and Poison Ivy enthusiast, DEBORAH EMBURY! Jocelyn: @sylveonquartz (Twitter), @mayorjocie (Insta) Deborah: @darthdeborah (TikTok) Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In the fourteenth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III with comics writer, artist, and author of DC's upcoming GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR , JADZIA AXELROD! We talk werewolves, outdated queer portrayals, and just how bad of a girlfriend Kate Kane really is. Jadzia: @planetx Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, TJ is put on trial for his blasphemous statements against Superman. Parsec Award-winning podcast host & returning guest, CHRISTOPHER MORSE, joins us for this intervention. We discuss The Man of Steel by John Byrne, Son of Superman by Peter J. Tomasi, CW's Superman & Lois , & more! Christopher: @ChrisXMorse Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza...
In the thirteenth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Super Sons Vol. 1: When I Grow Up by Peter J. Tomasi with writer of books, comics, and TV, SARWAT CHADDA! We explore Damian's Arab heritage, how Talia al Ghul has been portrayed in recent years, and a queer reading of Super Sons ! Sarwat: @sarwatchadda on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: The Better Cut, we assemble with guests both old and new to battle Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Joining us is host of Pop Culture Happy Hour and author of The Caped Crusade , GLEN WELDON! Prize-winning poet and bat-cademic, STEVEN LEYVA, also returns! You've never heard us; not us united. Glen: @ghweldon Steven: @sdleyva Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In the twelfth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by James Tynion IV with professor at the University of Baltimore and author of Adaptations in the Franchise Era , KYLE MEIKLE! Enjoy a bowl of turtle stew with us; find out which Bat-family members we're shipping with turtles and how fanfiction fits into this one. Kyle: @kylemeikle on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders M...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman Forever with the GLAAD nominated writer of Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling , ANTHONY OLIVEIRA! We talk bat-nipples, Jim Carrey's iconic performance as Riddler, and what we would do to make the movie better-- The Better Cut, if you will. Anthony: @meakoopa on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In the eleventh episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga Vol. 1 by Jiro Kuwata with illustrator of the Eisner Nominated comic PRINCELESS , EMILY MARTIN! We talk Lord Death Man's yoga hobby, one scary gorilla, and how badly TJ wants to get-get with Go-Go. Emily: @megamoth on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate Grant Morrison's coming out by discussing some of their queerest works, Wonder Woman: Earth One , The Invisibles , Doom Patrol , Supergods , and more! Joining us once again are BEN "BEE" KAHN and ALICIA WHITLEY! Ben: @BenTheKahn on Twitter Alicia: @AliciaWhitley on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders on Twitter and Instagram Music and edited by: Nick Oyl...
In the TENTH episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: The Court of Owls Saga by Scott Snyder with professor at the University of Baltimore, poet, bat-cademic, and returning guest, STEVEN LEYVA! Celebrate this milestone episode with us, as we discuss one of the most iconic modern Batman stories, relish in the cult-y goodness, and remember Harper Row's existence. Steven: @sdleyva on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @Got...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman fandom and queerness with DC Comics columnist and trivia master, ALEX JAFFE! Alex explains the origin of his legendary DC Universe TimKon article , Chris defends her asexual Batman headcanon, and more! Alex: @AlexJaffe and @InsertCredit on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders on Twitter and Instagram Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne...
In the ninth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss The Caped Crusade: Rise of Nerd Culture by Glen Weldon with professor at the University of Baltimore, poet, and bat-cademic, STEVEN LEYVA! We look at the entire Batman franchise history, examine how nerd culture has responded to it (specifically queer fans), and ponder the question... is there a one, "true" Batman? Steven: @sdleyva on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @Goth...
In the eighth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham by Tom King with stand up comic, actor, and writer, GIANMARCO SORESI! Join us as we criticize billionaire superheroes, figure out the difference between Duke and Luke, and discuss just what exactly it means to be Gotham. Gianmarco: @GianmarcoSoresi on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders on Twitter and Instagram Music and edited by:...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: The Telltale Series video game with season director and returning guest, KENT MUDLE! Chris and TJ compare their gameplay choices, while Kent reveals why Penguin is so hot, the Joker is bisexual, and Bruce is a canonical bottom. Kent: @kentmudle on Twitter; BERET Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders on Twitter and Instagram Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Lo...
In the seventh episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb with season director of Batman: The Telltale Series and Batman: The Enemy Within , KENT MUDLE! Join us as we solve some riddles, including just what the hell this ending actually meant. Kent: @kentmudle on Twitter; BERET Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders on Twitter and Instagram Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza L...
In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Harley Quinn : Seasons 1 & 2 with bestselling author of Dread Nation , Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage , and more, JUSTINA IRELAND! We reveal how much we ship Harlivy, adore King Shark, and just how cute Damian is in this amazing show. Justina: @JustinaIreland on Twitter Chris: @themythofpsyche on Twitter TJ: @troyfin2 on Twitter Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders on Twitter and Instagram Music and edit...
