The Batman Book Club

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The Batman Book Club episodes

September 30 New Batman in September (Episode 288)
Peter R. Verra returns to the show to discuss new Batman comics released in September.
Hear us break down:
-Bad Seeds running wild in Batman comics
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-Classic Batman found in Dynamic Duo: Year One #2
Plus, Sonic, Holzmann's Jeep journal, listener questions, and more!
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Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake.
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43 min
September 08 Batman: Knightfall with Jeremy Adams (Episode 287)
In this episode, writer Jeremy Adams joins the show to talk about writing the new animated movie, "Batman: Knightfall".
Hear us dive into:
-the origins of the animated movie
-adapting moments from the comic
-his favorite moments from the original story
Plus, when he first saw the completed movie, what's coming up, his favorite Batman story, and more.
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1 hr 1 min
August 31 New Batman in August (Episode 286)
After a summer break, Peter Verra returns to the show to discuss the new Batman comics released in August.
Hear us break down:
-The new Pennyworth in the pages of Batman
-Clayface popping up in Absolute Batman
-Batman & Robin: Year One: Dynamic Duos
Plus, what we were up to this summer, the Holzmann cooking show, and listener questions.
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Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake.
Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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1 hr 5 min
August 21 New 52 Batman (Episode 285)
Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to the show to discuss the "New 52 Batman" run from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.
Hear us highlight:
-Court of Owls
-the Joker
-Zero Year
-how Superheavy isn't better than its reputation
Plus, we pick our favorite arcs, covers, issues, and why this run stands out in Batman's comic book history.
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1 hr 32 min
August 04 Daniel Dockery's Batman Book: I Am The Night (Episode 284)
In this episode, writer Daniel Dockery comes aboard to discuss all things Batman: The Animated Series for his upcoming book, "I Am The Night: The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series".
Hear us bring up:
-The origins of the book
-Interviews included
-Highlighted episodes
-Cartoons of the 90s
Plus, Daniel's favorite episode of the series, his favorite Batman story, and if there is more Batman writing in his future.
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Transition Music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake.
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1 hr 6 min
July 20 Batman vs. the Fearsome Foursome (Episode 283)
In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to help us celebrate 60 years of "Batman: The Movie" by discussing the official novelization, "Batman vs. the Fearsome Foursome".
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Transition Music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake.
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1 hr
July 10 Batman with Matt Wagner (Episode 282)
In this episode, legendary comic book writer and artist Matt Wagner joins the show.
Hear us discuss:
-Batman and the Monster Men
-Batman and the Mad Monk
-the nods to Year One
Plus, Matt's favorite Batman story, thoughts on his work, and what stands out to him in these beloved stories.
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Outro Music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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1 hr 11 min
June 19 Batman: Blink with Tim Sheridan (Episode 281)
The writer extraordinaire himself, Tim Sheridan, returns to the show for a lovely discussion.
Hear us talk:
-Tim's new comic miniseries, "Masters of the Universe: The Wings of Fate"
-Having lunch in Chicago
-"Blink" and "Don't Blink"
Plus, some talk about "The Long Halloween", Lyan Rower, and more!
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

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1 hr 29 min
June 09 Sean Murphy Returns (Episode 280)
A real treat this episode, as writer/artist Sean Murphy returns.
We discuss a number of topics, including:
-His upcoming series, "The Last Driver"
-The Absolute Edition of Batman: White Knight
-What's next in the White Knight universe
Plus, Sean at conventions, other Sean Murphys, Joker's 4-foot gun, and more.
"The Last Driver" releases in comic shops in August, with Final Order Cutoff in June, so get to your shops and order now! Check out the description here.
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Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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1 hr 8 min
May 31 New Batman in May (Episode 279)
In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in May 2026.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-More of Absolute Scarecrow in Absolute Batman #20
-The ending chapter of Hush 2: Part 1
Plus, our favorite issues of the month, questions from listeners, and Eric Holzmann in CATS.
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Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake.
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53 min