In episode 283 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) take a look at the first half of Matt Fraction (and artists David Aja, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Lieber, and Javier Pullido, etc) on Hawkeye! Why Hawkeye? Because in just one month, Matt Fraction is taking over the main Batman book with artist Jorge Jimenez, and we want to know what we’re likely to get! What did we think? Should you read it? (Yes!) For our Bat-Family: What do we think is likely to see in Fracti...
Aug 12, 2025•51 min
In episode 282 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review the brand new Superman film starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan! What did we think? Should you go see it? (Yes!) And what was our favorite part! For our Bat-Family: What do YOU think about Superman (2025)? Drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net . As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe on the streaming platform of your preference. It’s a great way to show your s...
Jul 20, 2025•57 min
In episode 281 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review DC’s three Retroactive Comics published in 2011 for Batman – the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s! By legendary writers Len Wein, Mike Barr, and Alan Grant, and including art by the stellar Norm Breyfogle, these three books looked back at DC’s history just before the n52 wiped it away for five years. Are they worth reading? What should you expect from them? For our Bat-Family: If DC were to do Retroactive stories fo...
Jul 09, 2025•38 min
In episode 280 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review two comics in which Batman explores the mysteries of Ancient Egypt! The Elseworlds tale by Doug Moench and Barry Kitson – Batman: Book of the Dead pairs well with The Ankh by Chuck Dixon and John Van Fleet! What is it like when Batman finds mummies and ancient tombs and curses? And is there a surprise connection to the 2012 blockbuster 2012? For our Bat-Family: What would be the most interesting crossover b...
Jun 24, 2025
In episode 279 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review the Batman: Knightfall 3 hour radio drama by Dirk Maggs for the BBC! What is it? When did it happen? Is it worth listening to? For our Bat-Family: Is there any part of the Knightfall comics arc that you think really should be deleted in an adaptation? Drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net . As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe on the streaming platform of your prefere...
Jun 09, 2025•43 min
In episode 278 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review four comics in which Batman and the King Arthur mythos collide! From 1946, Batman #36, World’s Finest #162 (1966), Batman: Dark Knight of the Round Table #1-2 (Elseworld) (1998), and ending with Batman: The Chalice (1999)! Which of these tales of knights and magic would we recommend? For our Bat-Family: What would you like to see from a Batman and King Arthur story? Drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.n...
May 29, 2025•35 min
In episode 277 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) review the new audio drama podcast, DC High Volume: Batman – Year One. Who is this adaptation for? How does it compare to the comic and the 2010s animated adaptation? For our Bat-Family: What Batman comics would you like to see adapted by DC High Volume? Drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net . As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe on the streaming platform of your preference....
May 11, 2025•39 min
In episode 276 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Ian (@ibmmiller) and BJ (@bjshea33) decided to try to honor Val Kilmer after his recent passing with a discussion of his performance as Batman in Batman Forever (1994). Join us as we look at the highs, the lows, and the Schumachers of this (in our opinion) underrated Batman film! For our Bat-Family: Which Batman Timeline is Your Favorite? Drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net . As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subsc...
Apr 22, 2025•43 min
In the TBU Podcast Episode 275, your host, Scott, is joined by Collin Colsher, a former TBU contributor and the founder of The Batman Chronology Project . By its own definition, “The Batman Chronology Project is a study of serialized storytelling in superhero comics. More specifically, it tracks the continuity of DC Comics via the lens of Batman by plotting his appearances into detailed timelines.” For new readers or old, casual Batman fans or hardcore Bat-veterans, The Batman Chronology Project...
Apr 11, 2025•51 min
In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, your hosts, Scott and BJ, walk through a history of all of the times Batman retired. Depending on what sites you read, many lists and articles include times where Batman technically… *ahem* died . We talk about a couple of those times, but in our eyes, they don’t care. Death and retirement are not the same. Batman Retired Storylines Covered: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) You can listen to our past episode on this storyline in Episode 259: R...
Mar 21, 2025•48 min
Two episodes ago, your daring hosts, Scott and BJ, watched the 1943 Batman serial from Columbia Pictures . In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott and BJ watched the 15-episode sequel serial from 1949. In Batman and Robin , a new cast dons the crime-fighting outfits of the Dynamic Duo, and viewers are treated to appearances from supporting players like Commissioner Gordon (who was absent in the first serial), Vicki Vale, and Alfred Pennyworth. They’re also up against an orig...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott is once again joined by Rob from Comic Book Chronicles. The two chat about Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s canon-altering “The Court of Owls” storyline that first appeared in the revamped Batman #1 (from the New 52 era). It’s been nearly 14 years since the debut of the Court of Owls. After a smashing success, it wasn’t long before the court was adapted into TV shows, video games, and other media. The court was also expanded, growing into a wo...
Feb 24, 2025•49 min
In Episode 271 of The Batman Universe Podcast, cohosts Scott and BJ take a trip back in time to Batman’s FIRST live-action debut. No, we’re not talking Adam West. We’re going back further, talking about Batman and Robin as portrayed by Lewis Wilson and Douglas Croft in the 1943 Columbia Pictures’ 15-part serial simply known as Batman . Did you know that the Batman serial introduced TWO major developments to the Batman canon? Along with covering how this 1943 serial changed Batman comics forever,...
Feb 03, 2025•54 min
Hosts BJ and Scott return to The Batman Universe Podcast after the holidays, primed and ready to talk about this year’s upcoming major Bat-events, including the arrival of Hush 2 from superstars Jeph Loeb, Jim Lee, Alex Sinclair, Scott Williams, and Richard Starkings. For those who haven’t heard, the creative team behind the original Batman: Hush storyline are returning to the main Batman title for a follow-up story that will begin in Batman #158 . Fans can plan to pick up this new 12-issue stor...
Jan 16, 2025•52 min
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ talk about their favorite Batman moments from 2024, as well as new Bat-related books and media to look forward to in 2025. It’s a celebration of the best of Batman, along with a few nods to other comic books and video games that came out this past year. Along with the annual recap, the two discuss the announcement of the new Mike Flanagan-helmed Clayface movie, which you can read more about here . They also make mention of the At...
Dec 22, 2024•49 min
In episode 268 of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ wrap up their discussion of The Penguin series on HBO Max. This episode covers a discussion on the following The Penguin episodes: The Penguin Episode 5: Homecoming The Penguin Episode 6: Gold Summit The Penguin Episode 7: Top Hat The Penguin Episode 8: Great or Little Thing Scott and BJ talk about character arcs, favorite moments, least favorite moments, unexpected surprises, heartbreaking deaths (spoiler!), and whether or not th...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In episode 267 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott is joined by Rob from Comic Book Chronicles. With the absolute smash success of Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s Absolute Batman , the two give their thoughts on Absolute Batman #1 , as well as other Batman Elseworld tales. For those who haven’t picked up the first or second issue of Absolute Batman , it’s part of DC’s new Absolute Universe, which includes Absolute Superman and Absolute Wonder Woman in the lineup. Scott and Rob talk about the ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In episode 266 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott and BJ get back to talking about HBO’s hit new series, The Penguin ! If you haven’t listened to their take on the first two episodes, you can check out The Penguin Episodes 1 &2 . For those who listened to the previous TBU podcast episode on The Penguin , they may remember that BJ and Scott disagreed. Whereas BJ was more favorable of The Penguin , Scott was middle-of-the-road on it. Does that trend continue, now that we’ve seen more of Sof...
Nov 10, 2024•44 min
In episode 265 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott is joined by Eisner & Ringo-nominated Letterer Clayton Cowles, whose creativity has graced the pages of Batman , Absolute Batman , Penguin , X-Men , The Amazing Spider-Man , and literally thousands of other comic books. The two talk about Clayton Cowles’ career, his journey toward comics, and what it means to be a letterer in the industry today. It’s an insightful and informative conversation, one that offers behind-the-scenes details of w...
Oct 19, 2024•43 min
In episode 264 of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ dive into the first two episodes of HBO MAX’s hit new series inspired by Matt Reeves’ 2022 film, The Batman . Featuring Colin Farrell’s breakout role of the Penguin (Oswald Cobb) as the titular lead, The Penguin series expands upon the criminal underbelly of Gotham City almost immediately after the end of The Batman film. Carmine Falcone is dead, half of Gotham has been destroyed by the Riddler, and mobsters fight for power. Did S...
Oct 06, 2024•43 min
In episode 263 of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ return to wrap up their discussion on Batman: Caped Crusader . Just like their coverage of the first half of Batman: Caped Crusader season 1 in TBU episode 261 , the discussion starts with a spoiler-free overview of the season as a whole. After their overview, Scott and BJ move into spoiler territory, diving into the themes, plots, characterizations, and ideas behind each of the remaining 5 episodes. Topics range from a mutual lov...
Sep 21, 2024•56 min
In episode 262 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott interviews Pitof, director of the Halle Berry-led Catwoman film. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic 2004 film, and this episode looks back at how the film’s reception has changed and evolved over the last 20 years. When it was originally released, the Catwoman movie was among the early films in the post-00s superhero film boom. At the time, it was critically panned, but as the superhero film market has expanded and a new audien...
Sep 03, 2024•51 min
In episode 261 of The Batman Universe Podcast, your bat-tastic hosts Scott and BJ talk Batman: Caped Crusader , which dropped on Prime on August 1st, 2024. The episode starts with an overall impression of the show as Scott and BJ share their spoiler-free thoughts about the characterization, art style, and story so far. For those who have already seen the first 5 episodes, Scott and BJ dive deep into each episode’s storyline, discussing characterizations of the cold and calculating Penguin (voice...
Aug 23, 2024•58 min
In episode 260 of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ revisit the 1966 phenomenon that was Batman: The Movie , starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Burgess Meredith, Lee Meriwether, Frank Gorshin, Caesar Romero, and Alan Napier. The two have fun talking about their favorite moments, the strange, sometimes subversive humor, the only ending where Batman kinda, sorta loses, and more. The two also talk about YET ANOTHER trailer for The Penguin starring Colin Farrell, Clancy Brown, and Cristin ...
Aug 03, 2024•51 min
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ revisit The Dark Knight Returns , the 4-issue miniseries that changed comics forever. The two cover some background information about the book, of how characters like the Carrie Kelly Robin came to be, as well as analyze some of the more memorable moments in the work. From the return of Two-Face and the Joker to the Mutant Gang and that final battle with Superman, The Dark Knight Returns is iconic, groundbreaking, and one of thos...
Jul 21, 2024•56 min
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ look back at Batman (1989) and its legacy, graphic novel adaptation, and subsequent Bat-mania that, arguably, made Batman more popular than ever before. Tune in as they talk about favorite film moments, the casting, that iconic Prince soundtrack, and more. For more Batman (1989) goodness, check out some of our previous episodes, including an interview with Batman Movement Double Carl Newman and interview with Executive Producer M...
Jul 05, 2024•51 min
In episode #257 of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott has the pleasure of chatting about Warner Bros animation with Lila Martinez, whose career boasts work on celebrated prime time series and movies such as The Simpsons, American Dad, Harley Quinn, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match , and much more. Most recently, Lila has served as director on several episodes of the critically acclaimed Batwheels show currently airing on MAX and Cartoon Network. Tune in as Scott and Lila discuss what goes into ...
Jun 18, 2024•42 min
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott is joined by Rob from Comic Book Chronicles. The two talk about the Comic Book Chronicles channel, how Rob got into comics, favorite incarnations of Batman, the current Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jimenez Batman run, and DC’s “Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors of Batman.” Listeners can watch Comic Book Chronicles’ reviews across the following social media platforms: TikTok: @comicbookchronicles Instagram: @comicbookchroniclesrob YouTube: @ComicBookChronic...
Jun 10, 2024
In 1988, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland, and John Higgins would release a one-shot graphic novel that would change the Batman landscape forever. Batman: The Killing Joke was the superstar team-up that solidified Batman’s relationship with the Joker, and it changed the dynamic between Joker and the rest of the Rogues Gallery going forward. Not a book or movie has released since that features the Joker and doesn’t take a cue or two from The Killing Joke . Since its release, it has never gone out of pri...
May 25, 2024
In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast , hosts Scott and Adil pick up after nearly a month away! No worries, nothing bad happened. The hosts dive into why the large gap between episodes and then catch up on all of the DC film, TV, and video game news goodness that happened since Episode 253 . Tune as Scott and Adil talk about that new Batman: Arkham Shadows game, which is set to take place within the Arkham video game universe. If you haven’t seen the trailer, check it out below! Scott a...
May 09, 2024•47 min
