Behind the Panel

Comics made him a star, but television made Batman a legend! Episode two of our audio documentary series examines how the 60's TV series made him a pop culture icon and punchline, delve into some wild behind the scenes details, and even dispel a few urban legends about the beloved show. We also look at how the next-gen Bat-TV shows like Birds of Prey and Gotham have added to the mythos. Featuring interviews with Burt Ward, Julie Newmar, Bob Garcia, David Mazouz, Camren Bicondova, Robin Lord Taylor, Erin Richards, Brenton Thwaites, Athena Finger, Michael Uslan and Marv Wolfman. Holy History, Bat-fans! Download this podcast now!

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Since his first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics #27, Batman has cast a massive shadow over pop culture. We'll revisit the history of the character, from his pulp noir beginnings to his breakthrough moments on TV and in film that made him a global superstar.

Our first episode looks at the comics, and the legendary artists and writers who built the Batman mythos. Featuring interviews with Neal Adams, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Steve Englehart, Joe Giella, Becky Cloonan, Jim Starlin and more! 

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The final chapter of our 4-part special celebrating the history of Vertigo Comics. Vertigo was firing on all cylinders as it entered the 21st century, with popular series like Fables, DMZ and Sweet Tooth capturing readers' imaginations. More hits were on the horizon, but so were the warning signs that trouble was fast approaching. Featuring interviews with: Karen Berger, Pia Guerra, Mark Buckingham, Jeff Lemire, Brian Wood, Andy Diggle.

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Part 3 of our 4-part special celebrating the history of Vertigo Comics. By 1996, Vertigo Comics was firing on all cylinders. A new wave of wildly original comics stood ready to push the envelope and blow people’s minds. Featuring interviews with Jill Thompson, Karen Berger, Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Paul Levitz, Axel Alonso, Brian Azzarello, Will Dennis and Pia Guerra.

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The story of Vertigo Comics continues with part 2 of our 4-part special. In this episode, we speak with Neil Gaiman, Karen Berger, Colleen Doran, and Jill Thompson about the rise of The Sandman, one of Vertigo's most successful titles, plus more early Vertigo tales from Grant Morrison.

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Our inaugural episode kicks off a 4-part special dedicated to the history of Vertigo Comics - the imprint that expanded the appetites of comic book fans into genres such as horror, fantasy and crime drama. In this episode, we discuss how Karen Berger and a group of British writers helped chart a new course for comics. Featuring interviews with Karen Berger, Paul Levitz, Garth Ennis, Jamie Delano and Grant Morrison. 

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SYFY WIRE’s Behind the Panel podcast kicks off with a 4-part series celebrating the 25th anniversary of Vertigo Comics - the imprint that expanded the appetites of comic book fans beyond traditional superhero fare into genres such as horror, fantasy and crime drama. Hosted by SYFY WIRE's Mike Avila, featuring interviews with Neil Gaiman, Colleen Doran, Garth Ennis, Jill Thompson, Brian Azzarello and many more.

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