In this episode, Peter Verra has a summer frolic back to the show for a wrap up discussion on new Batman comics released in July. Hear us talk: - The Knight Terrors event, and how Batman plays an important role - Generation Joker #3 - Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #10 - The Audio Adventures finale and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Pet...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 160
In this episode, Ryan Hoss returns to the show to help celebrate 15 years of The Dark Knight, by analyzing the film's novelization. Hear us talk about the strengths of Dennis O'Neil being the writer, how the book provides a great expansion of the world, what portions of the novel we are glad didn't translate to the big screen and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: ...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 159
In this episode, Peter Verra frolics back to the show for another monthly recap of new Batman comics, this time in June. Hear us talk: legacy titles BATMAN and DETECTIVE COMICS their differing opinions of the BRAVE AND THE BOLD book how GENERATION JOKER continues to operate at a high level of storytelling The unique issue of RIDDLER: YEAR ONE and our favorite issue of the month Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc ....
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 158
In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to the show for a discussion on the latest entry in the White Knight universe (aka Murphyverse), Beyond The White Knight. Hear us talk about the many characters and plot lines from the story, Sean Murphy's strengths in storytelling, and even a message the creator sent to be read on this episode. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 157
In this episode, Justin Kowalski returns for a revisit of Geoff Johns' Earth-shattering event, Flashpoint. Hear us dissect this fast-paced Barry Allen story, Andy Kubert's art, the impact of Thomas Wayne's Batman, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Justin on Twitter: @JustinMKowalski . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Sup...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 156
In this episode, Garret Grev returns to the show to dip into the third issue of John Byrne's The Man of Steel limited series, One Night in Gotham. Hear us dissect the first meeting of Batman and Superman in the post-Crisis era, how Byrne zones in on perfect character moments, the stylish debut of Magpie, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow ...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 155
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns to the show for another monthly breakdown of new Batman comics. Hear us talk legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, the Batman & Joker: Deadly Duo finale, new books Generation Joker and Brave and the Bold, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeteIllustrated . Follow Straight...
May 31, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 154
The coin has been flipped, and it's come up heads. Justin Kowalski returns to the show to highlight the Two-Face origin story found in Batman: Annual #14, The Eye of the Beholder. Hear us talk the issue's influences on other Two-Face stories, elements it includes from older Two-Face stories, the iconic Neal Adams cover, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @theba...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 153
In this episode, Bill Ramey returns to the show for a deep pull in the Batman library with Detective Comics #241, The Rainbow Batman. Hear us break down why Batman changes his wardrobe in the story, how this issue feels different than others from the 1950s, how it relates to toys in the 1990s, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Bill on Twi...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 152
In this episode, co-writers Katana Collins and Clay McCormack come aboard to talk the next chapter in the Batman: White Knight universe, Generation Joker. Hear them discuss how the story came about, their collaboration, finding the right artist, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Katana on Instagram: @katanacollins . Follow Clay on Instagr...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 151
In this episode, Peter Verra returns for our monthly recaps of new Batman comics. We discuss legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, the penultimate issue of Batman & Joker: Deadly Duo, Batman & Scooby-Doo, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeteIllustrated . Follow Straight Outta Gotham on Twitter: @Straight_...
Apr 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 150
In this episode, Batpals Justin Kowalski and Garret Grev return to the show for a celebration of Batman artists. Hear us talk the results of the latest Bracket Challenge, our favorite Batman artists, what listeners of the show said, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Justin on Twitter: @JustinMKowalski . Follow Garret on Twitter: @GarretWA...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 149
In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to the show for a discussion on the standalone story, The Chalice. Hear us dissect the highs and lows of the story, the surprising amount of characters included, the unique art style, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Javi on Twitter: @JaviTru Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Suppor...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 148
In this episode, Peter Verra from Straight Outta Gotham returns to the show for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics. Hear us talk legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries, One Bad Day: Ra's al Ghul, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeteIllustrated . Follow Straight Outta Got...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 147
In this episode, writer extraordinaire Tim Sheridan returns to the show to dissect the unique story Batman: Creature of the Night. Hear them break down Kurt Busiek's story, the art of the late John Paul Leon, and the interpretations of this tale's Batman. Plus, obviously, we bring up The Long Halloween. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Tim on Twit...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 146
Before the animated movie releases, Robert Reineke returns to the show to talk Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham. Hear him give a crash course lesson on H.P. Lovecraft, the writer's influence on the Dark Knight, the fun inclusion of many characters, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Robert on Twitter: @SwampThingsPod . Subscribe to The...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 145
In this episode, there's twice the guest energy with Tim Rooney and Preston Willis joining the show, talking the Two-Face story Two-Timer. Hear us break down a return to the Batman: The Animated Series world, how the Joker fits into this tale, the magic of Paul Dini, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Tim on Twitter: @ThisIsTimRooney . Fol...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 144
In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to the show to break down a popular 3-issue series from the 1980s, The Untold Legend of The Batman. Hear us talk similarities and differences to Batman's origin, Jim Aparo's outstanding art, Len Wein's underappreciated writing, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Jay on Twitter: @JaYaws . Subscribe to The B...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 143
In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to the show for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics. Hear us break down legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, Sean Murphy's finale to Beyond the White Knight, the outstanding Clayface issue, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeteIl...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 142
Ryan Hoss returns to the show so we can break down The Batman Adventures 5-issue story, The Lost Years. Hear us discuss the story itself, the evolution of Dick Grayson, and if the story did as promised in bridging the gap between Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Ryan Hoss on Twitter: @smb_...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 141
In this episode, JJ Hodges returns to the show to talk a highly regarded origin story, Batman: Mad Love. Hear us discuss Harley Quinn’s journey from doctor to henchwoman, Batman’s crucial involvement, how the story compares to the animated episode, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow JJ on Twitter: @ForComicJunkies . Subscribe to The Batman...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 140
In this episode, Carlos Demen from The Nerd Room podcast returns to the show to analyze one of Tim Sale's earliest Batman works, Blades. Hear us break down Sale's Gotham City, this iteration of the Cavalier, Batman's look, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Carlos on Twitter: @CdnCapedCrusadr . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Cha...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 139
In this episode, Peter Verra returns once again to wrap up the new Batman comics released in January. Hear us break down the legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, the Bane and Catwoman One Bad Day issues, if Fortress sticks the landing, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeteIllustrated . Subscribe to The Batman Boo...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 138
In this episode, writer Tom King joins the show to talk his long, epic Batman run. Hear us discuss his origins on the title, how Bane got involved, revelations of the BatCat wedding, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Tom on Twitter: @TomKingTK Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 137
In this episode, Austin Rodriguez joins the show to break down a standout story in Tom King's Batman run, I Am Bane. Hear us highlight Bane's destruction, the Batburger, Dante's Inferno, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Austin on Twitter: @AROD720 . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patr...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 136
In this episode, Michael Kronenberg returns to the show to break down, as best we can, Tom King's Batman run. Hear us discuss BatCat, King's use of Bane, Flashpoint Batman, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Michael on Twitter: @MWKronenberg . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 135
In the final episode of 2022, Peter R. Verra returns to the show for another monthly recap of new Batman comics released in December. Hear the highs, the lows, and our favorites from the year. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on Twitter: @PeteIllustrated . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: p...
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 134
In this episode, Peter Verra returns to the show and brings his Christmas spirit to shed some light on the hard-to-find Batman holiday tale "Wanted: Santa Claus - Dead or Alive!". Hear us break down Dennis O'Neil's story, Frank Miller's Batman art, Telly Zavalas, Amy Grant, Home Alone, Mariah Carey, and so much more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Foll...
Dec 20, 2022•55 min•Ep. 134
In this episode, Bill Ramey from Batman-on-film returns to the show to discuss how Batman begins in his debut issue found in Detective Comics #27. Hear us discuss the history of DC up to this point, the "Bat-Man" showing up for the first time, and the big twist found in The Case of the Chemical Syndicate. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Bill on T...
Dec 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 132
On this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to the show for another jam-packed conversation of new Batman comics released in November. Hear us talk the legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics, the great series Batman: Fortress, how The Audio Adventures continues to surprise us, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 131
