Another month has ended, which means Peter Verra is back to discuss all of the new Batman comics released.

We break down:

-The next chapter of Hush 2

-Detective Comics #1097

-The return of Batman and Robin: Year One

Plus, smoking meats, crossover comics, what's coming next month, and Eric Holzmann.

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In this episode, legendary Batman writer Steve Englehart joins the show to highlight some of his memorable issues of Detective Comics, also collectively known as "Strange Apparitions".

Hear us discuss:

-His favorite Batman story

-Why Dark Detective he refers to as Dark Detective II

-Behind the scenes stories about writing his Detective Comics run

-Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin

Plus, Steve talks about the Dark Detective sequel(s) that weren't published.

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In this episode, Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another discussion on new Batman comics, this time released in April.

Hear us highlight:

-Jeph Loeb crushing it with two Batman books a month (Batman #159, and The Last Halloween #7)

-The first All In crossover event in World's Finest and Justice League Unlimited

-What weapon of choice Eric Holzmann uses to fight Kaiju in Tokyo

Plus, Absolute Batman #7, another exciting chapter in Batman: Dark Patterns, and we pick our favorite book of the month.

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In this episode, writer Mark Russell returns to the show to talk about his latest complete Batman project, Dark Age.

Hear us discuss:

-Mark's approach to Batman's allies

-Working real events into the story

-How he approached including the Joker

Plus, what book he's working on next!

You can buy Batman: Dark Age HERE.

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In this episode, artist Jon Sommariva returns to the show for a fun conversation on his latest book "Multiversus: Collision Detected".

Hear us discuss:

-how long of a process it was from conception to release

-the characters Jon was most excited to draw

-easter egg revelations

Plus, the secrets behind that much-discussed Bugs Bunny/Basic Instinct scene!

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King of the Frolickers Peter R. Verra returns to the show for another wrap up of new Batman comics, this time released in March.

Hear us discuss:

-The final issue of the Black Label story "Full Moon"

-Mark Waid's excellent stories in multiple titles

-Pete's specific thoughts on "Absolute Batman"

Plus, all of the praise for Jeph Loeb as he continues "The Last Halloween", and how he kicked off the first chapter of "Hush 2".

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In the episode, Ryan Hoss returns for a long, in-depth discussion on the character Hush.

Here us discuss:

-The character's debut story

-Hush Returns

-Heart of Hush

-Hush Money

-House of Hush

Plus, who we think is the definitive Hush writer and artist, our favorite Hush story, and our favorite moments.

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In this episode, writer of Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye, Dan Chichester, joins the show.

Hear us discuss:

-The origins of the crossover

-Dan working with Dennis O'Neil

-Highlights from creating the book

Plus, Dan's favorite Batman story...or, stories...

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In this episode, Eric Carter returns to the show to discuss when The Man Without Fear meets The Dark Knight, in the Marvel/DC mashup "Daredevil/Batman: Eye for an Eye".

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In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another monthly wrap up of new Batman comics.

Hear us talk:

-The last issue of Chip Zdarsky's Batman run

-The flawlessness of Dark Patterns and Batman and Robin: Year One

-A surprise in this month's issue of The Last Halloween

Plus, we give our opinion on Batman #1 coming in September.

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