Joker month continues!
Peter R. Verra returns to the show to discuss an intriguing Joker origin tale found in the pages of Batman: Confidential, "Lovers & Madmen".
Hear us dissect:
-this origin story
-the strengths and weaknesses
-if it elevates the Batman-Joker relationship
Also, our favorite parts, panels, and if it should be adapted in animation.
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Episode 248: Going Sane
It's Joker month!
In honor of Batman's arch nemesis turning 85 this year, we are exploring some Joker-focused stories this month.
Here, friend Domenic Iannicca from the Beyond The Bat Signal podcast returns to the show to discuss a unique tale found in the Legends of the Dark Knight title, "Going Sane".
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Episode 247: Batman in August
Another month has ended, so it's time for Peter R. Verra to return and discuss new Batman comics.
Hear us break down new comics in August, including:
-Landmark issue #1100 of Detective Comics
-The consistency of Dark Patterns and Batman & Robin: Year One
-Holzmann
Plus, Pete has a proposal for James Gunn.
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Episode 246: The World
In this episode, Skol captain Garret Grev returns to the show so we can travel globally, talking the anthology book Batman: The World.
Hear us as we:
-discuss the book in general
-pick two stories to dissect
-agree and/or disagree on those stories
Plus, favorites parts, panels, and if we'd like to see it adapted in animation.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
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Episode 245: 24/7
In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to discuss a highly-memorable Batman comic cover, and the not-talked-about-so-much story within, from Gotham Knights #32 titled "24/7".
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