The Batman Book Club

Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another conversation on new Batman comics, this time released in April. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Our differing opinions on The Bat-Man: First Knight -A defense of Batman: Dark Age -Our favorite issues of the month 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: @PeteIllustrated. Follow Straight Outta Gotham on X: @Straight_O_G. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

Flip the manhole cover, grab a pizza, and skateboard to the sewers as Andy DiGenova from Holy Batcast returns to the show for a cowabunga celebration. We high kick our way into another gushing conversation when Gotham reunites with NYC in the sequel story, Batman/ TMNT II. Hear us discuss: -How this story seamlessly follows the first book -The incredible art of Freddie E. Williams II -The balancing act of characters -Our favorite parts and panels 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 Andy on X: @AndyDiGenova. Follow Holy Batcast on Instagram: @holybatcast. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Visit the Freddie E. Williams online store: freddieart.com

In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to the show to talk the Batman/Superman novel Enemies & Allies. Hear us discuss: -How the 1950s era fits the story -If this is more a Batman or Superman story -The focus on characterization throughout the story -Why Katie gets a shoutout 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 The Fire Rises on X: @TFRBatPod. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another monthly discussion of new Batman comics, this time released in March. Hear us discuss: -New series First Knight and Dark Age -The most surprising issue of the month -Our favorite issues -Listener question 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: @PeteIllustrated. Follow Straight Outta Gotham on X: @Straight_O_G. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, writer Mark Russell joins the show to talk about his new book, Batman: Dark Age. Hear us discuss: -The origins of the book -If there are connections to his Superman: Space Age -Mark's favorite Batman story -Which characters are and aren't appearing 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 Mark on BlueSky | Instagram : @manruss Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, artist Anthony Marques joins the show to talk about his work in the comic series Batman: The Audio Adventures. Here us talk: -His development in the series -Character designs -The process of just one comic book page -Easter eggs in the book 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 Anthony on Instagram: @anthonymarquesart. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, Peter Verra returns for a discussion on the new Batman comics released in February. Hear us review: -The Joker: Year One arc that was released in the Batman title -How Black Label Batman continues its hot streak with the finale of Christian Ward's "City of Madness" -If World's Finest stuck the landing in its revisit to Kingdom Come Plus, our favorite issue of the month, and a listener question! 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: @PeteIllustrated. Follow Straight Outta Gotham on X: @Straight_O_G. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, writer Matthew Manning returns to the show to discuss his latest Batman book, The Multiverse of the Dark Knight. We discuss: -The origins of the book -Some of the deep pulls included -Batman comic adventures of our youth 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 Matt on: BlueSky and Instagram. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

If the title doesn't seem familiar, you know the cover. Jay Yaws returns to the show to talk the story found inside Batman #321, Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker. Hear us discuss: -Len Wein's classic, fun story -The great characterizations of everyone included -How this feels like an episode of Batman: The Animated Series -The iconic cover 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 Jay on X: @JaYaws. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to discuss the infamous 1987 comic book story, Batman: Year Two. Hear us discuss: - The changing of the artists - Its impression on Mask of the Phantasm - Fearing the reaper - Batman working with Joe Chill - Batman using a gun 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 Javi on X: @JaviTru. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, Peter Verra returns for a recap of the new Batman comics released in January. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The return of The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries -The Kingdom Come sequel playing out in World's Finest -The final chapter of “The Winning Card" from Tom King and Mitch Gerads Plus: our favorite issues of the month! 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: @PeteIllustrated. Follow Straight Outta Gotham on Twitter: @Straight_O_G. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, Justin Kowalski returns with top hat and an umbrella to talk about Oswald Cobblepot in the story Penguin Triumphant. Here us chat about: -90s villain one-shots -Burgess Meredith -Danny DeVito -Norm Breyfogle and more! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow Justin on X: @JustinMKowalski. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, friend from the north Reno Dee joins the show to talk Batman: Nosferatu, a unique, atmospheric Elseworlds tale. Hear us discuss: -The setup for this book -The other Elseworlds stories it’s connected to -Movie influences -If Pat Hingle and Wilford Brimley had a baby 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. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

Peter R. Verra returns for another episode discussing new Batman comics, this time released in December. Hear us highlight: -The strengths of DC's Black Label books -Santa Claus teaming up with Batman -Kowalski books -DC releasing the issue where Jason Todd lives Plus we pick our favorite book of the month! 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: @PeteIllustrated. Follow Straight Outta Gotham on Twitter: @Straight_O_G. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, Mr. Minnesota returns for a jolly discussion on a holiday tale, A Christmas Riddle. Hear us discuss: -Paul Dini's superb storytelling -How Ty Templeton makes an established look all his own -The Peregrinator's Club -blink-182 -Condiment King 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 Garret on X: @GarretWATO. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "Jingle Bells", by Shirley Walker, Lolita Ritmanis & Michael McCuistion Outro Music: "Can't You Just Play Along?", by Christopher Drake.

In honor of Mask of the Phantasm's 30th anniversary, Ryan Hoss returns to the show to talk about the movie's novelization and comic adaptation. Hear us discuss: -Dialogue differences from the movie -Added scenes not found in the movie -Leslie Thompkins -Dick Grayson and most importantly, the legend of Burton Earny. 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: @smb_ryan. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic.

In this episode, Peter Verra returns for another monthly wrap up show, this time talking the new Batman comics released in November. Hear us discuss: -The big arc launching in Batman -The two issues of Detective Comics released -The debut of the new Batman '89 series, Echoes Plus, Peter's favorite segment, Batman and Friends. 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_O_G. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

It's the One Bad Month Finale! We finish a busy month taking a look at the last book of the One Bad Day series, focusing on Ra's al Ghul. Joining me is Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge, and we take a deep dive into this book's story, art, overall impression and more. Plus, a ranking of all the books covered this month! 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 Paul on Twitter: @Hermann22. Subscribe to The Comic Binge on YouTube. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

One Bad Month continues! We continue taking a look at the recent One Bad Day series, one book at a time. Joining me is Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge, as we take a deep dive into Part 7: Clayface. 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 Paul on Twitter: @Hermann22. Subscribe to The Comic Binge on YouTube. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

One Bad Month continues! We continue taking a look at the recent One Bad Day series, one book at a time. Joining me is Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge, as we take a deep dive into Part 6: Catwoman. 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 Paul on Twitter: @Hermann22. Subscribe to The Comic Binge on YouTube. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.