The Batman Book Club

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The Batman Book Club episodes

October 20 Batman: Dark Victory (First Time Reading)
In this episode, we continue exploring major Batman stories with a first time reader. Here, the chosen story is "Dark Victory".
Hear guest Andy Luca and I discuss:
-first impressions
-how it works as a sequel to "The Long Halloween"
-standout moments
Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and what to look into next.
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Transition Music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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1 hr 57 min
October 09 Batman: The Long Halloween w/ Tim Sheridan and Chris Palmer (Episode 289)
In this episode, I celebrate "Batman: The Long Halloween" in multiple ways. First, the 30th anniversary of the comic, and then the 5th anniversary of the animated movie(s).
I can't do this alone, so I brought aboard two exemplary guests. First, the writer of the animated movie(s) Tim Sheridan. Plus, the director of the movie(s), Chris Palmer.
Strap in and hear us cover EVERYTHING about "Batman: The Long Halloween".
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Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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1 hr 55 min
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.
Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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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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Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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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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Transition Music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake.
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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.
Outro Music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika.

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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