The Batman Book Club
Episodes
Episode 71: Damned
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emmet Davis from the Let's Go! network joins the show to break down and interpret Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo's Batman horror sto...
Episode 70: Prey
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to the show to dive into one of the greatest Batman stories to come out of the Legends of the Dark Knight title...
Episode 69: Batman 1989 Adaptation
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast needs an enema! Justin Kowalski and Ryan Hoss returns to the show to discuss, praise, criticize and go wild over the Batman 1989 comic b...
Episode 68: Batman in July
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast makes his monthly return to the show to break down all of the Batman comics from J...
Episode 67: The Cult
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Wayne Manor study opens its doors to Carlos Demen from The Nerd Room podcast, to break down and discuss a dark, disturbing Batman...
Episode 66: Ego
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, the Wayne Manor study opens its doors to first-time guest Micah Ramey from Coloneh Broadcasting to break down and discuss the highly-...
Episode 65: Batman by Manapul and Buccellato
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the library opens its doors to Matt Richey from the Let's Go! comic show to break down the Detective Comics run from the dynamic duo ...
Episode 64: Q&A Number Five
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it's another double dose of Ryan as the Hoss returns to help answer some more listener questions. Hear the Ryans share their thoughts...
Episode 63: Batman in June
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to the show to continue the monthly wrap-up of Batman comics. Comics discu...
Episode 62: Sins of the Father
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, it's a double dose of vitamin R as Ryan welcomes Ryan Hoss back to the show to break down their first-time read of the Batman Telltal...
Episode 61: Earth One Vol. 3
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Garret Grev can't get enough of the Batman library and returns to discuss the third volume of Batman: Earth One. Listen as we discuss...
Episode 60: Kingdom Come
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this giant-sized episode, Mr. Minnesota himself, Garret Grev, returns to the show to break down the highly-regarded, epic comic book story from Mar...
Episode 59: The Joker's Five-Way Revenge
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the library opens up and welcomes back the EIC of Batman-on-film, Bill "Jett" Ramey. Bill and I break down and discuss one of the gre...
Episode 58: Batman in May
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast comes out of his VIP room in The Batman Book Club study to look back and discuss t...
Episode 57: The Killing Joke
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this oversized episode, the library opens up for fellow batbros Peter Verra and Justin Kowalski so they can discuss all things The Killing Joke. He...
Episode 56 - Death of the Family
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan opens up the library to Joe Fornarotto as they break down and dissect Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's Joker tale Death of the Fa...
Episode 55: A Lonely Place of Dying
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan opens up the library once again to Rob Myers from the Robin: Everyone Loves The Drake podcast. R & R talk about R in the seminal...
Episode 54: Strange Apparitions
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jay Yaws returns to the show to discuss one of the greatest runs in Batman comics, Strange Apparitions. Rate and Review the Show HERE...
Episode 53: Batman in April
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for the monthly venture into Batman comics. We talk about the biggest rele...
Episode 52: Batman and Robin: Batman Reborn
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the library opens its doors for the third head of the Vigilante 1939 beast, Nick Zednik, to discuss Grant Morrison's first arc in his...
Episode 51: Detective Comics 725 & 726
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the library opens its doors to welcome the Batman & Robin of the Vigilante 1939 podcast, Nicholas and Nikko Caruso. The duo suit up t...
Episode 50: Favorite Batman Stories
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this celebratory episode, Peter Verra, Garret Grev, and Ryan Hoss return to the show for a fun discussion listing everyone's 10 favorite Batman sto...
Episode 49: Batman in March
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to the show to begin a new monthly episode to cover Batman's most recent m...
Episode 48: Curse of the White Knight
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris Balga from the World's Finest True Believers podcast returns to the show to dissect Sean Murphy's highly-anticipated sequel, Cu...
Episode 47: White Knight
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric Carter returns to the show and chooses a modern-day classic to break down in Batman: White Knight. Rate and Review the Show HERE...
Episode 46: Contagion
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve J. Ray from Fantastic Universes journeys from across the pond to explore the 90's event that seems all too relatable today, Bat...
Episode 45: Future State Batman Part II
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this crossover episode, them Straight Outta Gotham boys return to the show to continue our discussion on Future State Batman, dissecting the final ...
Episode 44: Batman: Universe
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Justin Kowalski from Let's Go! returns after a long hiatus. Hear us talk about him catching up in the VIP ranks and Batman '89 before...
Episode 43: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Peter Verra returns and reclaims his VIP position on the show. The OG and Ryan also discuss and interpret the heavy Neil Gaiman and A...
Episode 42: Earth One Vol. 2
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Minnesota's finest Garret Grev returns to the show to discuss Volume 2 of Batman: Earth One. Hear them debate and discuss the expansi...
Episode 41: Future State Batman
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this crossover episode, the OGs from the Straight Outta Gotham Podcast, Peter Verra and Eric Holzmann, return to discuss DC's 2-month event Future ...
Episode 40: R.I.P.
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Javi Trujillo returns to the show and is ready to dig deep into the depths of Grant Morrison's mind to interpret his epic story Batma...
Episode 39: The Man Who Laughs
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan welcomes back Tim Rooney from the Anything Goes and Please Rewind podcasts, to analyze an updated retelling of the Batman/Joker ...
Episode 38: Interview with Scott Beatty
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Ryan interviews acclaimed writer Scott Beatty, the man behind great DC books such as Gotham Knights, Joker: Last Laugh, and t...
Episode 37: Batman/Punisher Crossovers
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this extra-large episode, Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge podcast journeys across the street from Marvel and brings with him the two Marvel-DC cr...
Episode 36: Noël
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas! How else do you celebrate the holiday than with Batman's Christmas Carol, aka Lee Bermejo's exceptional Batman: Noël? JJ Hodges from...
Episode 35: Gothic
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Robert Reineke from the Swamp Things podcast brings his endless knowledge to the show to teach us all about the hidden works found in...
Episode 34: Batman: Detective No. 27
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bill "Jett" Ramey from Batman-on-film returns to the show to discuss the Elseworlds story Batman: Detective No. 27. Rate and Review ...
Episode 33: Hush
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan welcomes back Chris Balga from the World's Finest True Believers podcast to break down a Batman favorite, Hush. Hear them discuss BatCat, Lee's u...
Episode 32: Q&A IV
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hoss, from Batman-on-film and the BEST website covering the Super Mario Bros. movie, returns to the show to answer some listener questions in the...
Episode 31: Jon Sommariva Interview
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The big finale! Turtles week wraps up as Garret Grev joins me to interview Jon Sommariva, the artist behind Batman/TMNT Adventures! Hear us discuss Jo...
Episode 30: Matthew Manning Interview
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cowabunga dudes! Continuing Turtles week, I sit down with Matthew Manning, the writer behind the comic book series Batman/TMNT Adventures! He shares h...
Episode 29: Batman/TMNT Adventures
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Turtle power! Raphael Ryan unites with Minnesota's Michelangelo, Garret Grev, to share their love for the charming, fun comic series Batman/TMNT Adven...
Episode 28: The Joker War
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with the Joker week is another epic story that recently wrapped. Batbrother Pete Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to th...
Episode 27: Three Jokers
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off Joker Week with one of the biggest blockbuster comic series in recent memory. Rob Myers returns to the show to help gush and dissect Batma...
Episode 26: Madness
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Halloween celebration continues with returning guest, and professional podcaster, Peter Verra, as we discuss the classic Jeph Loeb/ Tim Sale story...
Episode 25: Li'l Gotham #1
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Garret Grev returns to the show and joins the Five-Timers club. He also shrinks us to fun-size to talk about a charming, delightful H...
Episode 24: Red Rain
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Justin Kowalski helps us creep along this spooky season with one of Batman's darkest tales, Red Rain. Hear us go deep into the art of...
Episode 23: The Brave and the Bold #93
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kicking off a month of spooky Batman stories, Ryan Hoss returns to the show with a haunting tale found in The Brave and the Bold #93. Listen as we dis...
Episode 22: The Black Glove
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Justin Kowalski from the Let's Go! Comic Show returns to help solve the mystery behind the Club of Heroes in Grant Morrison's fun 3-i...
Episode 21: Gates of Gotham
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan welcomes Eric Carter to the show to discuss the double meaning behind the title of the Batman book Gates of Gotham. Rate and R...
Episode 20: Year Three
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan welcomes Javi Trujillo to the show to share their nostalgic love for the underrated gem Year Three. Rate and Review The Batman...
Episode 19: Q&A III
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan welcomes back Batbros Justin Kowalski and Garret Grev to answer some wide-ranging listener questions! Rate and Review The Batman Book Club HERE ...
Episode 18: Arkham Asylum
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan welcomes back Eric Holzmann so they can try and understand what the hell is going on in Grant Morrison's trippy classic Batman s...
Episode 17: Child of Dreams
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, the Ryans finally reunite, as The Batman Book Club's #1 fan, Ryan Hoss, joins the show to discuss the underrated Batman story Child o...
Episode 16: The Penguin Affair
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Jersey Pete from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns to the show to discuss a forgotten gem, The Penguin Affair. Listen and enj...
Episode 15: Earth One Vol. 1
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Mr. Minnesota makes his triumphant return to the show and has picked a doozy of a tale to discuss: Vol. 1 of the Geoff Johns and Gary...
Episode 14: Q&A II
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan welcomes back two friends of the show, Pete Verra from the STRAIGHT OUTTA GOTHAM podcast and Justin Kowalski from the LET'S GO! COMIC SHOW, to an...
Episode 13: The Mud Pack
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes Jay Yaws from Comics Now so they can double gush about Norm Breyfogle and his uniquely ambitious art in the 1989 Clayfa...
Episode 12: Venom
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes Tim Rooney from the Anything Goes and RF4RM Rewind podcasts to thoroughly explore the late Dennis O'Neil's Batman story...
Episode 11: Batman Forever
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes back Rob Myers from the ROBIN: EVERYONE LOVES THE DRAKE podcast to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Batman Forever in ...
Episode 10: The Court of Owls Pt. 2
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan and Kevin Gallagher from the EVERYTHING IS AWESOME podcast conclude their gushy conversation on Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's ...
Episode 9: The Court of Owls Pt. 1
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes Kevin Gallagher from the EVERYTHING IS AWESOME podcast to break down Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's haunting Batman st...
Episode 8: Q&A
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes back Peter Verra and Garret Grev to answer a few listener questions, from Batman comic recommendations, to our thoughts...
Episode 7: Year 100
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes Bill "Jett" Ramey from BATMAN-ON-FILM to discuss the underrated, and under appreciated, Batman: Year 100. Follow The Ba...
Episode 6: The Black Mirror
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes Chris Balga from the World's Finest True Believers podcast to discuss Scott Snyder's instant classic noir story Batman:...
Episode 5: Thrillkiller
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ryan welcomes Justin Kowalski from the Let's Go! Comic Show podcast to break down the Batman Elseworlds tale Thrillkiller. Follow ...
Episode 4: Batman and Son
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan welcomes Rob Meyers to discuss the introduction of Damian Wayne in Grant Morrison's Batman and Son. Follow The Batman Book Club ...
Episode 3: Dark Victory
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan welcomes Garret Grev to dissect the sequel to The Long Halloween, Dark Victory. Follow The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @theb...
Episode 2: The Long Halloween
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan welcomes Eric Holzmann to celebrate Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's noir classic, The Long Halloween. Follow The Batman Book Club on Tw...
Episode 1: Year One
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode, host Ryan Lower welcomes guest Peter Verra to break down the classic comic book story Batman: Year One. Follow The Batman Boo...