The Batman Book Club Ryan Lower

Another month comes to an end, which means Peter Verra returns for a wrap up of new Batman comics.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-The final issue of the Black Label story First Knight
-Our favorite issues of the month
Plus, we briefly talk about Jeph Loeb's The Last Halloween announcement, and tease about big ol' Episode 200.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.

In this episode, writer Alex Segura returns to the show to talk the praised Batman story, Venom.
Hear us discuss:
-The tight writing of Dennis O'Neil
-How this is a tough Batman story to read
-A writer's perspective on creating a specific scene
Plus, we briefly discuss Alex's new Dick Tracy series.
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
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In this episode, Bill Ramey from batman-on-film returns for a deep dive into the Batman archives, looking at the debut of the Clown Prince of Crime in Batman #1.
Hear them discuss:
-The creation of The Joker
-How the story stands the test of time
-The many influences it had on The Dark Knight
-Our favorite panels
And more!
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
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Peter R. Verra from the Straight Outta Gotham podcast returns for another conversation on new Batman comics, this time released in April.
Hear us discuss:
-Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics
-Our differing opinions on The Bat-Man: First Knight
-A defense of Batman: Dark Age
-Our favorite issues of the month
And more!
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
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Flip the manhole cover, grab a pizza, and skateboard to the sewers as Andy DiGenova from Holy Batcast returns to the show for a cowabunga celebration. We high kick our way into another gushing conversation when Gotham reunites with NYC in the sequel story, Batman/ TMNT II.Hear us discuss:
-How this story seamlessly follows the first book
-The incredible art of Freddie E. Williams II
-The balancing act of characters
-Our favorite parts and panels
And more!
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In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to the show to talk the Batman/Superman novel Enemies & Allies.
Hear us discuss:
-How the 1950s era fits the story
-If this is more a Batman or Superman story
-The focus on characterization throughout the story
-Why Katie gets a shoutout
And more!
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Transition Music: "The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake.
Outro Music: "Overdrive", by Matrika.