The Batman Book Club

Feb 27 2025 228 ep. 75 mins 130
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A podcast exploring The Dark Knight library.

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Episode 228: Batman in February

Feb 27 2025 57 mins  
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. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartrad

Episode 227: Digital Justice

Feb 19 2025 78 mins  
In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to the show to "celebrate" the 35th Anniversary of an infamous Batman story that has a lot of opinions, "Digital Justice". Hear us discuss: -Instant criticisms of the story -Highlights (yes, there are some) -How this book influenced future Batman media Plus, a giveaway is coming so follow on the socials! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spoti

Episode 226: Robin Dies at Dawn

Feb 09 2025 76 mins  
In this episode, Bill Ramey returns to discuss a classic, albeit interesting, story from Batman #156, "Robin Dies at Dawn". Hear us talk: -This story being highlighted in Grant Morrison's run -How this issue stood out at the time of its release -Ace Plus, our favorite parts, panels, and how The Brave and the Bold was the perfect series to adapt this story. Rate and Review the Show:

Episode 225: Batman in January

Jan 30 2025 57 mins  
Peter Verra returns for another discussion on all of the new Batman comics released this month. Hear us talk: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -How Dark Patterns is starting off hot -Batman and Robin: Year One continues to soar Plus, "It's Been a While", Aquaman, Pete's tombstone, and more! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman

Episode 224: Birth of the Demon

Jan 19 2025 88 mins  
In this episode, Tim Rooney returns and brings along the origin story of Ra's al Ghul, "Batman: Birth of the Demon". Hear us discuss: -The engaging story written by Dennis O'Neil -Norm Breyfogle's incredible (best?) art -The pre-Black Label magazine format Plus, Austin Powers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more! Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon F

Episode 223: First Knight

Jan 09 2025 94 mins  
In this episode, Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge returns to the show to talk a new Batman story set in the 1930s, The Bat-Man: First Knight. Hear us discuss: -The importance of the setting -The gritty art style -How the book leans into historical accuracy Plus, we pick our favorite parts and panels. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batma

Episode 222: Batman in December

Dec 30 2024 75 mins  
Happy New Year! Peter R. Verra returns for the final show of 2024, looking back on all of the new Batman comics released in December. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The new series Dark Patterns -Our different views on Absolute Batman Plus, we gets nuts over how nuts Gargoyle of Gotham #3 is, we talk rebranding, and pick our favorite issue of the month.

Episode 221: Slayride

Dec 22 2024 66 mins  
In another festive episode, Justin Kowalski returns to hitch a ride with the Joker in the Detective Comics #826 story, "Slayride". Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow Justin on X: @JustinMKowalski. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Chan

Episode 220: A Christmas Peril!

Dec 13 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, Minnesota's own Santa Claus, Garret Grev, returns for a festive discussion, talking about the holiday story found in Batman #27, "A Christmas Peril!" Hear us talk about: -A Christmas Carol -Michael Caine -Minnesota kidnappers (approve or disapprove?) Plus, why Amy Grant is the true Queen of Christmas. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon

Episode 219: Batman in November

Nov 29 2024 72 mins  
In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another monthly wrap-up episode, this time talking all of the new Batman comics released in November. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow Peter on X: @PeteIllustrat