Another month has ended, which means it's time to wrap it up. Peter Verra returns to talk new Batman comics released in September. Hear us discuss: -The new era beginning in Batman #1 -The Bat-Man: Second Knight #1 -The continued excellence of Dark Patterns and Batman & Robin: Year One Plus, Pete's comments on Absolute Batman, where H2USH, and our favorite issue of the month. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Fol...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 251
In honor of Joker's 85th anniversary, here's an episode all about the Clown Prince of Crime! Justin Kowalski returns to discuss and rank our favorite Joker stories, and how the best say something about the character, Batman, and their relationship. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Justin on X: @JustinMKowalski . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube...
Sep 23, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 250
Joker month continues! Peter R. Verra returns to the show to discuss an intriguing Joker origin tale found in the pages of Batman: Confidential, "Lovers & Madmen". Hear us dissect: -this origin story -the strengths and weaknesses -if it elevates the Batman-Joker relationship Also, our favorite parts, panels, and if it should be adapted in animation. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on...
Sep 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 248
It's Joker month! In honor of Batman's arch nemesis turning 85 this year, we are exploring some Joker-focused stories this month. Here, friend Domenic Iannicca from the Beyond The Bat Signal podcast returns to the show to discuss a unique tale found in the Legends of the Dark Knight title, "Going Sane". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Domenic on X: @Pu...
Sep 09, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 247
Another month has ended, so it's time for Peter R. Verra to return and discuss new Batman comics. Hear us break down new comics in August, including: -Landmark issue #1100 of Detective Comics -The consistency of Dark Patterns and Batman & Robin: Year One -Holzmann Plus, Pete has a proposal for James Gunn. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on X:...
Aug 31, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 246
In this episode, Skol captain Garret Grev returns to the show so we can travel globally, talking the anthology book Batman: The World. Hear us as we: -discuss the book in general -pick two stories to dissect -agree and/or disagree on those stories Plus, favorites parts, panels, and if we'd like to see it adapted in animation. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . F...
Aug 29, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 245
In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to discuss a highly-memorable Batman comic cover, and the not-talked-about-so-much story within, from Gotham Knights #32 titled "24/7". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Jay on X: @JaYaws. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc . Support the Show with ...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 244
Peter Verra returns to the show to talk all new Batman comics released in July. Hear us give our thoughts on: -The next chapter of Hush 2 -Flawless series Dark Patterns and Batman and Robin: Year One -The latest chapter of The Last Halloween Plus, Peter's barometer of comparison, our favorite issues, and a lot of time spent talking about a legend. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Insta...
Aug 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 243
In this episode, Chris Clow returns to the show to discuss and celebrate Batman comics in the Absolute format. Hear us pick our Top 3, and honorable mention, and what we'd love to see DC print next. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Comic Binge on YouTube here . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patr...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 242
In this episode, Carlos Demen returns to the show and brings with him another Batman/Superman story, with the 3-issue crossover "Dark Knight Over Metropolis". Hear us discuss: -The different storytellers involved -Being a concise story amongst three different books -Batman and Superman working as allies -Nods to Batman '89 Plus, how this story measures up against other Batman/Superman comics. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @theb...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 241
Another monthly wrap-up episode with Peter R. Verra! We're talking: -Batman and Robin, Robin and Batman, and Batman and Robin! -The insanely good Dark Patterns -Bane's introduction in Absolute Batman (and how it measures up to other Bane intros) Plus, Batman and Friends, our favorite issue, and some comic news! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on ...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 240
On this episode, Tom King returns to the show to dive into more of his Batman work. We talk: -Origins of Batman/Elmer Fudd -The influence of Killing Time -The terrifying Joker found in The Winning Card Plus, Riddler, Batman/Catwoman, The Penguin, and if he has more Batman up his sleeve. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Tom on Instagram: @tomking_tk . Su...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 239
In this episode, Ryan Hoss returns to celebrate 30 years of Batman Forever. We take a look back at the comic book adaptation, discussing: -Dennis O'Neil's story adaptation, and the differences from the movie -The exceptional art -What we wish from the comic was in the movie And more! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Ryan Hoss on Twitter: @smb_ryan . Sub...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 238
In this episode, writer Scott Beatty returns to the show to celebrate 20 years of the Batman Begins comic adaptation. Hear us discuss: -How he got the gig -His health scare while working on the book -The surprising parts of the script that were hardest to adapt And more! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Check out Scott's blog: scottbeatty.blogspot.com . Subscr...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 237
Another month has ended, which means Peter Verra is back to discuss all of the new Batman comics released. We break down: -The next chapter of Hush 2 -Detective Comics #1097 -The return of Batman and Robin: Year One Plus, smoking meats, crossover comics, what's coming next month, and Eric Holzmann. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on X: @PeteIllus...
May 31, 2025•56 min•Ep. 236
In this episode, legendary Batman writer Steve Englehart joins the show to highlight some of his memorable issues of Detective Comics, also collectively known as "Strange Apparitions". Hear us discuss: -His favorite Batman story -Why Dark Detective he refers to as Dark Detective II -Behind the scenes stories about writing his Detective Comics run -Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin Plus, Steve talks about the Dark Detective sequel(s) that weren't published. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotif...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 235
In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another discussion on new Batman comics, this time released in April. Hear us highlight: -Jeph Loeb crushing it with two Batman books a month (Batman #159, and The Last Halloween #7) -The first All In crossover event in World's Finest and Justice League Unlimited -What weapon of choice Eric Holzmann uses to fight Kaiju in Tokyo Plus, Absolute Batman #7, another exciting chapter in Batman: Dark Patterns, and we pic...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 234
In this episode, writer Mark Russell returns to the show to talk about his latest complete Batman project, Dark Age. Hear us discuss: -Mark's approach to Batman's allies -Working real events into the story -How he approached including the Joker Plus, what book he's working on next! You can buy Batman: Dark Age HERE . Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Mar...
Apr 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 233
In this episode, artist Jon Sommariva returns to the show for a fun conversation on his latest book "Multiversus: Collision Detected". Hear us discuss: -how long of a process it was from conception to release -the characters Jon was most excited to draw -easter egg revelations Plus, the secrets behind that much-discussed Bugs Bunny/Basic Instinct scene! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 232
King of the Frolickers Peter R. Verra returns to the show for another wrap up of new Batman comics, this time released in March. Hear us discuss: -The final issue of the Black Label story "Full Moon" -Mark Waid's excellent stories in multiple titles -Pete's specific thoughts on "Absolute Batman" Plus, all of the praise for Jeph Loeb as he continues "The Last Halloween", and how he kicked off the first chapter of "Hush 2". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow Th...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 231
In the episode, Ryan Hoss returns for a long, in-depth discussion on the character Hush. Here us discuss: -The character's debut story -Hush Returns -Heart of Hush -Hush Money -House of Hush Plus, who we think is the definitive Hush writer and artist, our favorite Hush story, and our favorite moments. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Ryan Hoss on X: @sm...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 230
In this episode, writer of Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye, Dan Chichester, joins the show. Hear us discuss: -The origins of the crossover -Dan working with Dennis O'Neil -Highlights from creating the book Plus, Dan's favorite Batman story...or, stories... Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Dan on X: @dgchichester . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouT...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 229
In this episode, Eric Carter returns to the show to discuss when The Man Without Fear meets The Dark Knight, in the Marvel/DC mashup "Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Fire Rises on X: @TFRBatPod . Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc . Support ...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 228
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics. Hear us talk: -The last issue of Chip Zdarsky's Batman run -The flawlessness of Dark Patterns and Batman and Robin: Year One -A surprise in this month's issue of The Last Halloween Plus, we give our opinion on Batman #1 coming in September. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc ...
Feb 28, 2025•57 min•Ep. 227
In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to the show to "celebrate" the 35th Anniversary of an infamous Batman story that has a lot of opinions, "Digital Justice". Hear us discuss: -Instant criticisms of the story -Highlights (yes, there are some) -How this book influenced future Batman media Plus, a giveaway is coming so follow on the socials! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram:...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 226
In this episode, Bill Ramey returns to discuss a classic, albeit interesting, story from Batman #156, "Robin Dies at Dawn". Hear us talk: -This story being highlighted in Grant Morrison's run -How this issue stood out at the time of its release -Ace Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and how The Brave and the Bold was the perfect series to adapt this story. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 225
Peter Verra returns for another discussion on all of the new Batman comics released this month. Hear us talk: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -How Dark Patterns is starting off hot -Batman and Robin: Year One continues to soar Plus, "It's Been a While", Aquaman, Pete's tombstone, and more! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Peter on X: @PeteIll...
Jan 31, 2025•57 min•Ep. 224
In this episode, Tim Rooney returns and brings along the origin story of Ra's al Ghul, "Batman: Birth of the Demon". Hear us discuss: -The engaging story written by Dennis O'Neil -Norm Breyfogle's incredible (best?) art -The pre-Black Label magazine format Plus, Austin Powers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Tim ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 223
In this episode, Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge returns to the show to talk a new Batman story set in the 1930s, The Bat-Man: First Knight. Hear us discuss: -The importance of the setting -The gritty art style -How the book leans into historical accuracy Plus, we pick our favorite parts and panels. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc . Follow Paul on X: @Hermann...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 222
Happy New Year! Peter R. Verra returns for the final show of 2024, looking back on all of the new Batman comics released in December. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The new series Dark Patterns -Our different views on Absolute Batman Plus, we gets nuts over how nuts Gargoyle of Gotham #3 is, we talk rebranding, and pick our favorite issue of the month. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc . F...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 221
