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A podcast exploring The Dark Knight library.
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Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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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Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
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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Transition Music: "Hush", by Kula Shaker.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
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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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
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!
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
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!
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
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!
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
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.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
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.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
In another festive episode, Justin Kowalski returns to hitch a ride with the Joker in the Detective Comics #826 story, "Slayride".
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
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.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
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.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Holy Jekyll and Hyde!
Jay Yaws returns to the show in campy fashion, as we return to the world of Batman '66, and the debut of Two-Face, with the comic "The Lost Episode".
Hear us discuss:
-The original outline written at the time of the show
-Len Wein's great script
-The marvelous art of José Luis García-López
-How Two-Face could (or couldn't) fit in this universe
Plus, we pick our favorite parts and panels!
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Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.