BAT 77 - The 70's Batman Podcast

Dec 05 2024 120 ep. 43 mins 208
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Hosted by JB Anderton, a child of the 1970s and life-long Batfan. This podcast looks back at the many incarnations of the Batman in the 1970s, including an in-depth look at DC's Batman and Detective Comics as well as his adventures on Saturday morning cartoons and Power Records stories, in order to discover what aspects of the character we know and love originated during the Bronze Age.

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Red Water, Crimson Death (Brave & Bold #93)

Nov 08 2024 31 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: January 1971 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Neal Adams (art) While on a much needed vacation, the Batman finds himself at a haunted Irish castle where he must rescue a young boy from certain death. Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Heart of a Vampire (Detective #455)

Oct 06 2024 36 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: January 1976 CREDITS: Elliot S! Maggin (story), Mike Grell (art) At an abandoned mansion, the Batman and Alfred fight for their lives against a living vampire.

The Joker’s Playground of Peril (Batman #286)

Sep 11 2024 35 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: April 1977 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Bob Wiacek (art) The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and infiltrates a charity carnival in order to get revenge on both his defense attorney from his last trial and the Caped Crusader.

Disco of Death (Brave & Bold #151)

Aug 18 2024 39 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: June 1979 CREDITS: Bob Haney (story), Jim Aparo (art) Batman and The Flash investigate a series of bizarre deaths tied to a discotheque. But are the deaths caused by the mob or by an avenging phantom dancer? Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected]

There’ll Be A Cold Time In The Old Town Tonight (Batman #308)

Jul 17 2024 41 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: February 1979 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), John Calnan & Dick Giordano (art) Mr. Freeze conducts his freezing experiments on wealthy Gothamites in order to perfect the process and grant his female assistant the gift of immortality. Meanwhile, a reformed Selena Kyle wishes to form a business partnership with Bruce Wayne. Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the pod

Killer's Roulette (Detective Comics #426)

Jun 21 2024 33 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: August 1972 CREDITS: Frank Robbins (story & art) Batman investigates a series of apparent suicides of affluent men in Gotham’s society, however he soon puts his own life at stake in order to bring the real killer to justice. Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected].

Saga of the Super Sons (World’s Finest #215)

May 18 2024 42 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: January 1973 CREDITS: Bob Haney (story) Dick Dillon & Henry Scarpelli (art) In this “imaginary story”, the teenage sons of Batman and Superman take on an extortion racket at a nearby city, however their adventure is secretly a test of their skills and abilities that has been set up by their fathers. Follow the podcast on Facebook Email the podcast at bat77pod

The Curious Case of the Catwoman’s Coincidences (Batman #266)

Apr 26 2024 39 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: August 1975 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story) Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Catwoman escapes from a prison transport and returns to Gotham in her classic attire to commit a heist of valuable jewels. Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Impossible Escape (Brave & Bold #112) w/Jim Beard

Mar 24 2024 108 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: May 1974 CREDITS: Bob Haney (story), Jim Aparo (art) After an attack at the Gotham Museum, Batman travels to Egypt to investigate the secret of a hidden tomb, where the secret of immortality is to be found. Meanwhile, the escape artist known as Mr. Miracle accompanies a German doctor on an expedition to find the hidden tomb. Joining JB is returning guest Jim Bear

Riddler on the Rampage (Batman #279)

Feb 29 2024 44 mins  
PUBLISHING DATE: September 1976 CREDITS: David V Reed (story), Ernie Chan and Tex Blaisdell (art) The Riddler escapes from prison and attempts to out-riddle Batman and Robin once again. Also in this episode, JB shares his recent adventures in viral video-making and Adam West Batman cosplaying. Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected].