Wayne Manor Memoirs

Welcome, Bat-Fanatics, to 1961, a transitionary period where the morality of the 50s is beginning to mingle with the sexual revolution. This is the setting of Howard Chaykin & Dan Brereton's Batgirl & Robin: Thrillkiller, a noir tale of corruption and murder in the dark heart of Gotham City. In the middle of it all is detective Bruce Wayne. Holy Twisted Continuity! Joe and Kendall dive into this Elseworld's story lauded for its art and atmosphere to find out what happens when Barbra becomes the only bat-game in town and the Joker becomes… a woman?! So carefully manicure your 5 o'clock shadow, seductively unbutton your blouse until you've made everyone uncomfortable, and earn your reputation as a madcap heiress because this one had some potential, Bat-Fanatics, but boy does it fall apart quick! Plot Pandemonium: Batgirl and Robin: Thrillkiller #1-3

Happy New Year Bat-Fanatics! Welcome to another OUTRAGEOUS (and long overdue) episode of "Being Brave & Staying Bold," a bonus show from Wayne Manor Memoirs! It's finally time for Joe and Kendall to discuss the musical masterpiece that is Mayhem of the Music Meister! Neil Patrick Harris joins as the Music Meister with Grey DeLisle as the Black Canary. Joe even added samples of all of the songs. Holy production value Bat-Fanatics! We hope you enjoy.

Next up? The final episode of Season 1 and our Season 1 Wrap-Up

Bat-Fanatics, and welcome to the inaugural episode of Season 3! Another 50 episodes of Batman (or Batman adjacent) content is heading your way. And to start it off? A divisive Batman film for Joe & Kendall: Batman Returns! OF COURSE Joe and Kendall disagree about this film. Besides, they were agreeing too much anyway. This sort of deep emotional conflict really sells premium podcasts, so, you know, we gotta ape that every once in a while. Anyway, it's time to shine the bat-flashlight on this corner of the Bat-Mythos to discover its monstrous penguins, vinyl clad catwomen, and pinstriped evil businessmen. Oh boy, do your hosts have A LOT to say about this holiday themed film, plus a smattering of critical reviews and a utility belt full of comparisons to Batman '66. So spew some gross black bile, install new batteries in your remote control batarang, and load those penguin missile launchers for we stand on a great threshold… of Season 3! Plot Pandemonium: Batman Returns

Rocking a major rogue can only mean one thing Bat-Fanatics! The end of Season 2 has arrived. This time we shine our light on the prince of the puzzlers, the king of conundrums: The Riddler! After Kendall's frigid fight with Mr. Freeze (formerly Mr. Zero) in Season 1, it's Joe's turn to resist the Riddler's ruse. We explore the 2 golden age issues of the Riddler before he disappears for 17 years only to reappear right before the release of Batman 66. Once Bat-Mania takes hold, we get rapid-fire appearances throughout the rest of the 60s. Does Frank Gorshin play a major role in the Riddler's revival? Even within these 8 issues we see the Riddler rise as a master of deceit and cunning only to crumble into a corny criminal with a compulsion for riddles. So much squandered potential! So settle in Bat-Fanatics and prepare to have the following dastardly riddles answered for you!

Why is a honeysuckle like the letter A?

Which city never runs out of food?

Where do you find a heavy wagon and a furnace?

Infinite Origins: Detective Comics vol. 1 #140 & #142

Silver Age Shenanigans: Batman vol.1 #171 and #179; Detective Comics vol.1 #362, #364, #373, & #377

Outside The Panel: Batman '66 (S1 Ep 1-2, 11-12, 23-24, 31-32; S2 Ep 45-46; S3 Ep 2); Batman: The Movie

Welcome to the penultimate episode of Season 2, Bat-Fanatics, and thank you for hanging out with us for another rotation around the sun. To celebrate our galactic trek, Joe & Kendall dive into one of the oddest crossovers in comic history: Batman vs Predator. Penned by Dave Gibbons (of Watchmen art fame) and pencilled by Andy Kubert, Batman vs Predator proves to be a shockingly competent crossover. Not interested in the simple cash grab of combining two properties, Gibbons has taken the time to craft a story that feels true to the Bat-Mythos and the lineage of Predator 1 & 2. Even better, the dichotomy of humans vs predator makes it easy to root for Batman while still enjoying the Predator's rule of cool. Buckle-in, Bat-Fanatics, for some beautifully illustrated boxing, the Predator's own war on Gotham crime, and a special Bat-suit only the 90s could love in this crossover that's well worth the read.

Plot Pandemonium: Batman vs. Predator vol.1 #1 - 3

Welcome Bat-Fanatics to our first attempt at covering an influential Batman creator, and what a creator we've chosen! Back in one of our very first emails, Jose mentioned that Jim Aparo was his Batman artist. So, Joe and Kendall hit the books to learn all they could about Mr. Aparo! Turns out, there is a lot to learn. From the origins of a newspaper ad designer, to starting comics at Charlton, to finally an entire career at DC drawing a myriad of characters: Aparo is an artistic pillar from an era largely unknown to your hosts. And how do they capitalize on this opportunity? By using it to cover Aparo's self-admitted favorite book, the Brave and the Bold. That's right, we're talking more Bat team-ups than you can shake a batarang at! So prepare to hear some of the zaniest Batman stories we've ever talked about, drawn with some of the most engaging and dramatic art we've never seen. And best yet? The Origami Man!

Background Bat-File: Jim AparoInside the Panel: The Brave & the Bold vol. 1 #98, 111, 120, 124, 178, 200

Welcome back to another OUTRAGEOUS episode of "Being Brave & Staying Bold," a bonus show from Wayne Manor Memoirs! As Joe & Kendall approach the end of season 1, we cover the final Kirby-esque episode of season 1, When OMAC Attacks! Then we follow it with some Batman Inception as Psycho Pirate feeds on the emotions of the captured Outsiders in Inside the Outsiders!

Next up? A whole episode dedicated to the Mayhem of the Music Meister!

This episode covers season 1, episodes 23 & 25: When OMAC Attacks! & Insider the Outsiders!

Welcome, Bat-Fanatics, to another Booster-ific episode of the Booster Gold Gazette! I mean . . . uh . . . Wayne Manor Memoirs. This time Joe and Kendall delve into the (definitely not corporately sponsored) exploits of Booster Gold, the greatest hero you've never heard of! Oh, you've heard of him? Well . . . you aren't supposed to. His incompetence is merely a mask for foes to underestimate him, for Booster Gold is the one true protector of the timesteam and multiverse! No, really . . . he is! This episode focuses specifically on Booster Gold's time as champion of the time stream in the late 2000s. So prepare yourself for paradoxical shenanigans, sassy security robots, and the return of Ted Kord Blue Beetle (kind of) as we go back to the past to talk about DC's future!?

Background Bat-File: Michael Jon CarterInfinite Origins: Booster Gold vol. 1 #1Continuity Crisis: Booster Gold vol. 2 #1-6

Once again the delightful Megan joins Joe & Kendall to delve into Batman '66. Our focus? Victor Buono & his portrayal of King Tut! Easily the most successful of the "made for TV villains," King Tut is the only villain outside the Big Four to appear in every season of the show. In fact, King Tut might be a shining ray of outstanding in the otherwise mediocre Season 3. We discuss Buono and his career, then give you a quick overview of ALL of Tut's appearances in Batman '66… except "pretend Tut" in Dr. Cassandra. Those villains don't count…

If that wasn't enough, we also cover all of Tut's in-continuity comic appearances to date. And holy surprise quality, they turn out to be really enjoyable reads! So, Bat-Fanatics, get your royal apothecary to prepare some abu raubu simbu tu, ask Ms. Cleo Patrick for your daily lazy-susan of vitamins, and convince Batman to do some outrageous dancing for you as we delve into the majesty of Victor Buono.

Background Bat-File: King Tut; Victor BuonoOutside the Panel: Batman '66 (S1 Ep 27-28; S2 Ep 7-8,53-54; S3 Ep 6 & 23); Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, Batman vs. Two-Face; Batman:The Brave & the BoldInside the Panel: Batman Confidential vol. 1 #26-28; Harley Quinn vol. 3 #38-39; Year of the Villain: The Riddler; Batman '66 vol. 1 + Tie-Ins

Welcome Bat-Fanatics to the inaugural episode of Meetings at the Manor, our interview show! Each episode we invite a creator from nerd culture to Stately Wayne Manor to discuss their projects, career, and... anything else!

This episode welcomes Sophie Campbell, current writer and artist on IDW's ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. We discuss her creator owned series (Wet Moon & Shadoweyes), her career, her time at Image, her experience with the turtles, and finally how the comics industry might become more inclusive. Thank you Sophie for being our first guest!

Since this was our first attempt, the audio quality is a little rough but hopefully it will improve with practice!

You can find Sophie Campbell's work:

• Twitter - https://twitter.com/mooncalfe1
• Deviant Art - https://www.deviantart.com/mooncalfe
• Shadoweyes Tumblr - https://shadoweyescomic.tumblr.com/