
It has finally arrived. The Batman is in theaters and it is time to give our first reactions. There is a lot to unpack from the latest live-action Batman film, so over the next few weeks, we will be discussing the film at length.
This week we are taking a look at the immediate reactions we had to the film. Was the wait worth it in the end? Did it live up to the hype? We also discuss some of the things we wish were slightly different while spending a lot more time praising various different scenes, characterizations, and the overall tone of the film.
Join Dustin, Scott, BJ, Hannan, and special guest Theo as they discuss their first reactions to The Batman. And if you haven’t seen the film yet, what are you waiting for?
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In this episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and Adil pick up after nearly a month away! No worries, nothing bad happened. The hosts dive into why the large gap between episodes and then catch up on all of the DC film, TV, and video game news goodness that happened since Episode 253.
Tune as Scott and Adil talk about that new Batman: Arkham Shadows game, which is set to take place within the Arkham video game universe.  If you haven’t seen the trailer, check it out below!
 

Scott and Adil also talk about the lackluster reception of Joker and Punchline. They ask each other, does Joker really need a moll anymore, or he is better as a solo act?
Other topics include that new Superman suit controversy that James Gunn shared on Threads, that new Joker: Folie a Deux trailer, and the recently announced Batman: Resurrection novel, which is set to take place directly after the events of Tim Burton’s Batman (1989).
Question: Do *you* think Joker needs a moll, or is he better as a loner villain?
Let us know! Join our Discord and tell us your answer in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.

Episode 254: Arkham Shadows, Catch-up on News & Where’d We Go!?



 
 
Waak, waaak, Bat-fans!
In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, hosts Scott and BJ dive into everything Oswald Cobblepot! Naturally, they kick things off with that explosive, dark, and gripping teaser trailer for MAX’s The Penguin show. If you haven’t seen the teaser trailer yet, watch it here:
 

 
This episode also covers that tidbit about The Penguin show Colin Farrell dished on a recent interview, which you can find here.
Lastly, Scott and BJ explore the comic book history of everyone’s favorite feathered felon. Starting with Penguin’s depiction in the Golden Age, they discuss a crash-course into the evolution of the murderous crime boss and club owner that Oswald Cobblepot is today, including Penguin’s recent appearances in Tom King’s The Penguin comic book series.
Unrelated to Penguin, Scott and BJ do touch upon that WonderCon McFarlane Toys news, namely those amazing-looking Batman Forever action figures.
Question: What Are Your Favorite Penguin-Centric Stories?
Let us know! Join our Discord and divulge your answer in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.

Episode 253: All About The Penguin



 
With the Oscars moment between Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, and Arnold Schwarzenegger lighting up Batman and comic book social media a week ago, it begs a certain question from us at TheBatmanUniverse.net. With so many Batman films hitting theaters over the last few decades, how many nominations and Oscar wins has the Batman franchise earned?
Join hosts Scott and BJ as they look at each live-action film in the Batman franchise fared at their respective Academy Awards events. Learn about some of the surprise upsets, the competition certain Bat-films were up against, and how The Dark Knight (quite literally) changed the landscape of the Academy Awards forever! It’s a fun episode that any Batman film fan doesn’t want to miss.
Other topics include The Batman Part II release date delay, and the LEAKED villains list rumored to appear in Batman: Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime.
Question: Which Batman movie do you think should have been nominated for more Oscars, and which film do you think deserved another win?
Let us know! Join our Discord and tell us your answer in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.

Episode 252: How Has Batman Fared at The Oscars?



 
Released in 1987, Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli is arguably one of the most famous Batman stories ever printed. It has frequently been cited as a source of inspiration for films like Batman Begins and The Batman, as well as other media adaptations.
With the Joker: Year One storyline having just been released, TBU hosts Scott, BJ, and Adil revisit Batman: Year One, both the comic book and its cinematic adaptation from 2011.  They discuss likes and dislikes from the point, examining the narrative from a fresh perspective that can only be found on the TBU Podcast!
After listening to the episode, we have a question for you, our Bat-tastic audience!
Question: Do you consider Batman: Year One an essential storyline, and if so, where would it fall on your essential reading list?
Let us know! Join our Discord and divulge your answer in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.
 
Looking for commentary on Joker: Year One?
Check out the TBU Comic Podcast, or read our comic book reviews below:

* Review of Joker: Year One Part One
* Review of Joker: Year One Part Two
* Review of Joker: Year One Part Three


Episode 251: Revisiting the Batman: Year One Comic & Adaptation



 
It’s the 250th episode of The Batman Universe Podcast! What a milestone! In this episode’s forecast… a FREEEEEEEZE is coming! Hosts Scott and BJ get an important newsworthy item out of the way, and then the rest of this landmark episode is spent diving into Joel Schumacher’s Batman & Robin, a cinematic experience of the senses that ended a film franchise that began in 1989. Though a proposed sequel was immediately canceled after Batman & Robin‘s debut, this misfortune cleared the way for Christopher Nolan to come in with his own trilogy nearly 8 years later.
Ready your ice puns! Dress up in your finest purple gorilla suits. We’re about to subject ourselves (in Scott’s case, more than once) to a film that, over 25 years later, is getting a new lease on life. I mean, look at the glorious McFarlane Batman & Robin figures, OK?!
Bonus Reading
BJ had a great TBU Five Things Article that highlighted some of the finer points of Batman & Robin. Read TBU Five Things: The Good in Batman and Robin (1997).
Do you think Batman & Robin is still the worst Batman film ever?
Tell us about it! Join our Discord and let us know in our TBU Bat-fans channel, or drop us a line at TBU@TheBatmanUniverse.net. We’ll be happy to read your comment or question on air. As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe.

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