Guest-starring Carolyn Cocca! After some discussions on “Star Wars: Rebels”, Carolyn and I delve into the future of Batgirl in the comics and the silent departure of Hope Larson as the writer on the series. We then discuss and review the first three issues of the 1999 Birds of Prey ongoing series. Carolyn responds to some listener feedback, and we then continue our reviews with the series finale Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #22 and Batgirl #75/23. Chris gives his Batman Adventures review, I present my Anime Watchlist, and Carolyn and I finish the episode with some literature recommendations.

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Part 11 of 12 of JLMay 2018!

I cover Silver Age: Showcase #1 from the 2000 “Silver Age” storyline. Be sure to catch the other parts from these shows:

Silver Age Secret Files & Origins #1 at Fire and Water

Silver Age #1 at Justice’s First Dawn

Silver Age: Justice League of America #1 at Coffee and Comics

Silver Age: Challengers of the Unknown #1 at Relatively Geeky Presents

Silver Age: Teen Titans #1 at Super-Mates

Silver Age: Dial H for Hero #1 at Idol Head of Diabolu

Silver Age: Flash #1 at The Longbox Crusade

Silver Age: Doom Patrol #1 at Waiting for Doom

Silver Age: The Brave and the Bold #1 at Comic Reflections

Silver Age: Green Lantern #1 at The Lanterncast

Silver Age: Showcase #1 at Batgirl to Oracle

Silver Age 80-Page Giant #1 at Chris and Reggie’s Cosmic Treadmill

After the JLMay coverage, I run through some recaps of Babs’ appearances throughout “Aftershock” and “Road to No Man’s Land,” and discuss whether the storylines could work without her. After some discussions on the British “Avengers” and “Carousel,” I do full reviews of Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #21 and Batgirl #22. Chris Karnes gives his Batman Adventures review, and I end the episode with my anime watch list and literature recommendations.

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Guest-starring Tom Panarese! After hearing about Tom’s experience at Richmond Comic Con and contemplating authenticity in writing, Tom and I discuss and review the 1998/1999 JLA/Titans. Following some listener feedback, Tom and I continue our reviews with Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #20 and Batgirl #21. Chris gives his Batman Adventures review, I present my Anime Watchlist, and Tom and I finish the episode with some literature recommendations.

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Guest-starring Tom Panarese! After some discussion including the latest “Batgirl” movie news and comics as a place for political criticism, Tom and I recap some JLA issues (and a Wonder Woman issue) before spending most of our time talking about JLA Secret Files and Origins #2. Following some listener feedback, Tom and I continue our reviews with Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #19 and Batgirl #20. Chris gives his Batman Adventures review, I present my Anime Watchlist, and Tom and I finish the episode with some literature recommendations.

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An episode 853 centuries in the making! Join Michael Bailey and me as we cover the 1998 DC crossover event DC One Million! After we discuss the “Justice League” film, Brian Michael Bendis on Superman, and Shag, we go through the main storyline and several tie-ins to DC One Million. After Michael leaves, I cover Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #18 and Batgirl #71/19 as well as some listener feedback. Finally, Chris gives his Batman Adventures review, and Anime Watchlist and my literature recommendations finish up the episode.

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Join Donovan Morgan Grant and I as we lead you through this year’s Shipper Special devoted to the amazing, spectacular and sensational Spider-Man! After considering various incarnations from comics, television, and film, Donovan and I select our top five romantic moments in the history of Spider-Man, give context to the stories and explain why they are worthwhile.

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(Vintage comics) Recap episode. After raging against coffee, talking about what gifts I received for Christmas, and giving my brief thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I go through five issues of Nightwing from 1998-1999, and one issue of Robin from 1998, where Barbara appears but doesn’t necessarily have an impact on the story. I give a full review of Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #17 and Batgirl #70/18. Chris gives his Batman Adventures review, and before my literature recommendations I introduce the new segment, “Anime Watchlist.”

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Part 2 of BTO’s 8th Anniversary! Like the first part, I am joined by Donovan Morgan Grant and Joshua Lapin-Bertone. This time around we are watching and commenting on the 2017 film “The Lego Batman Movie”. Barbara Gordon’s first big screen role! Will the dilophosaurus make a surprise appearance? Wait and see!

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Holy Eighth Anniversary, Batgirl! Holy 150 episodes, Commissioner!

Donovan Morgan Grant and Joshua Lapin-Bertone join me as we recap the year and update what is happening in Donovan’s tummy! We then cover the 1998 crossover “Brotherhood of the Fist” which includes Green Arrow #134-135, Detective Comics #723, Robin #55, and Nightwing #23. We also cover and discuss Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #16 and Batgirl #69/17. After a short discussion on the purpose of standalone stories, or if they even exist anymore, Chris gives his Batman Adventures review, Josh brings a really weird Shipper Spotlight, and we wrap up the episode with our literature recommendations!

Be sure to write in and let us know what you think Donovan should call his dilophosaurus baby!

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I take the opportunity of having a solo episode to discuss what I have been up to, movies I have seen, and the current state of the nation. I also review Birds of Prey: Batgirl #1 from 1998 and only briefly talk about Nightwing #22, also from 1998. After addressing some sizable listener questions, I then review Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #15 and Batgirl #16/68. Chris gives us his Batman Adventure review, and I finish the episode with my literature recommendations and some Star Wars talk.

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