BAT 77 - The 70's Batman Podcast

The Impossible Escape (Brave & Bold #112) w/Jim Beard

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1974 CREDITS: Bob Haney (story), Jim Aparo (art) After an attack at the Gotham Museum, Batman travels to Egypt to investigate the secret of a hidden tomb, where the secret of immortality is to be found.  Meanwhile, the escape artist known as Mr. Miracle accompanies a German doctor on an expedition to find the hidden tomb.   Joining JB is returning guest Jim Beard, author and editor of “Gotham City 14 Miles: 14 Essays on Why the 1960s Batman TV Series Matters” and t...

Riddler on the Rampage (Batman #279)

PUBLISHING DATE: September 1976 CREDITS: David V Reed (story), Ernie Chan and Tex Blaisdell (art) The Riddler escapes from prison and attempts to out-riddle Batman and Robin once again.  Also in this episode, JB shares his recent adventures in viral video-making and Adam West Batman cosplaying.   Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected].  

Riddles and Rockets! (Super Friends #4)

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1977 CREDITS: E. Nelson Bridwell (story) Ramona Fradon & Bob Smith (art) The Super Friends are challenged by the Riddler to solve his clues in order to prevent the crimes perpetrated by himself and a new costumed criminal known as Skyrocket. Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected].      

Fugitive From The Stars (World’s Finest #211)

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story); Dick Dillin & Joe Giella (art) Batman and Superman are tasked by alien invaders to hunt a fugitive or else they will destroy the Earth. 

Warrior in a Wheelchair (Brave and the Bold #100)

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1972 CREDITS: Bob Haney (story), Jim Aparo (art) The podcast returns for monthly episodes summarizing and reviewing the 1970s Batman books.   The Batman is taken down but not out by a sniper’s bullet.  The wheelchair-bound masked detective enlists Robin, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Black Canary to assist him with taking down a major drug ring in Gotham City.   Follow the podcast on Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected]  

AUDIO DRAMA - "This One'll Kill You Batman" (Batman #260)

Inspired by the Power Records audio dramas of the 1970s, JB performs the main feature from the 100-Page issue, Batman #260 (February 1975), complete with sound effects and background music.  Look for the video with accompanying comic panels to be posted soon on JB's YouTube channel.  Story by Denny O'Neil, art by Irv Novick & Dick Giordano, and edited by Julius Schwartz. 

If a Man Be Made of Clay (Detective #479)

PUBLISHING DATE: October 1978 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Marshall Rogers and Dick Giordano (art) On the final episode of the podcast, we conclude the Clayface III story arc as JB finishes his journey through the comics of the 1970s. Thanks for listening, and always remember to keep both hands on the Bat Rope. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].

The Coming of Clayface III (Detective #478)

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1978 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Marshall Rogers & Dick Giordano (art) Still reeling from losing Silver, the Batman takes his anger out on the criminal underworld. Meanwhile, a new and even deadlier Clayface terrorizes Gotham City. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at [email protected].

The Sign of the Joker (Detective #476)

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1978 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story) Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) Batman races against time to stop the Joker, but is he too late to save Bruce’s relationship with Silver? Meanwhile, the ghost of Hugo Strange enacts its revenge on Boss Thorne. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].

The Laughing Fish (Detective #475)

PUBLISHING DATE: February 1978 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) The Joker poisons all the fish in the country in a mad scheme to trademark his image. Meanwhile, the Batman is threatened by both Thorne’s campaign to outlaw his activities and by Silver discovering his true identity. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].  

The Deadshot Ricochet (Detective #474)

PUBLISHING DATE: December 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) An old enemy escapes from prison and seeks revenge against the Batman. Silver St. Cloud begins to suspect Bruce Wayne is Batman. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Malay Penguin (Detective #473)

PUBLISHING DATE: November 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin (art) The Penguin attempts to outwit Batman and Robin in an attempt to steal a valuable artifact. Meanwhile, Rupert Thorne is visited by the ghost of Hugo Strange. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].  

"Power Bat-Records" on the "To The Batpoles" Podcast

https://tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/170-power-bat-records This week I was honored to be a guest on the excellent "To The Batpoles" Podcast hosted by Tim and Paul.  We discussed the two volumes of Batman audio adventures on Power Records, which I have previously reviewed on this podcast.  You can listen to our discussion by clicking the above link.     

I Am The Batman (Detective #472)

PUBLISHING DATE: September 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) Professor Hugo Strange has learned the Batman’s secret identity and intends to auction that secret to the highest bidder. Robin is called in to investigate Bruce’s strange behavior. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Dead Yet Live! (Detective #471)

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story) Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin (art) Seeking to cure himself of his wounds from his battle with Dr. Phosphorus, Bruce Wayne seeks medical attention at an exclusive clinic, but he soon discovers that it’s a front for one of Batman’s oldest and deadliest enemies. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].  

The Master Plan of Dr. Phosphorus (Detective #470)

PUBLISHING DATE: June 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englelhart (story), Walt Simonson (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks) While Batman hunts for Dr. Phosphorus, the Gotham City Council, led by crime boss Rupert Thorne, votes to outlaw the masked vigilante’s activities. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

By Death's Eerie Light (Detective #469)

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Walt Simonson (pencils), Al Milgrom (inker), Jerry Serpe (Colorist) A new foe, Dr. Phosphorus, has poisoned the Gotham Reservoir to enact revenge on the city. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

There is No Hope in Crime Alley (Detective #457)

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1976 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story) Dick Giordano (art) On the anniversary of his parents’ murder, the Batman returns to the scene of the crime for his annual visit to a woman who took him in that fateful night. But will she become the latest victim of violence in Crime Alley? Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Bedlam Beneath the Big Top! (Detective #448)

PUBLISHING DATE: June 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Ernie Chan and Dick Giordano (art) Still wanted by the law for first-degree murder, the Batman finds a scant lead which brings him to a traveling circus where he hopes to find the evidence he needs to prove his innocence. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]  

Enter the Creeper (Detective #447)

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Ernie Chan & Dick Giordano (art) Batman attempts to prove his innocence for the murders of Ra’s Al Ghul and Talia, but the Creeper vows to bring him to justice. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].

Slaughter in Silver (Detective #426)

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Aparo (art) Still wanted by the law for the murder of Talia and Ra’s Al Ghul, the Batman must divert his attention to a new mystery as the skeletal remains of a murder victim is discovered inside a statue of the Caped Crusader.  

Break-In at the Big House (Detective #445)

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Apart (art) Framed for a murder he swears he didn’t commit, the Batman breaks into prison to confront Ra’s Al Ghul about his involvement in the frame-up. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Facebook. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Bat Murderer (Detective #444)

PUBLISHING DATE: January 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Aparo (art) Batman is wanted by the police for the cold-blooded murder of Talia Al Ghul. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]    

Riddler on the Move (Batman #263)

PUBLISHING DATE: MAY 1975 CREDITS: DENNY O’NEIL (story), Ernie Chua & Dick Giordano (art) The Riddler returns to once again confound the Dark Knight with his perplexing clues and puzzling traps. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Scarecrow's Trail of Fear (Batman #262)

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1975 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Ernie Chua and Dick Giordano (art) The Scarecrow returns with a new fear-inducing device to combat the Caped Crusader as they both search for stolen loot in an abandoned amusement park. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].  

This One'll Kill You, Batman! (Batman #260) w/Ken Holtzhouser

PUBLISHING DATE: February 1975 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Joker doses Batman with a chemical which causes him to laugh himself to death within 72 hours. The Dark Knight races against time to find the antidote. This week’s returning guest, Ken Holtzhouser, is the creator of the indie comic book, The Quick and the Dad. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Night of the Shadow (Batman #259) w/Jim Beard

PUBLISHING DATE: December 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Batman confronts his childhood trauma caused by an incident of gun violence that happened before his parents’ death. The Shadow sets the stage for a confrontation 25 years in the making. This week’s special guest, Jim Beard, is an author of pulp fiction and comic/sci-fi tie-in short stories. He edited the fan-favorite collections of essays, “Gotham City - 14 Miles” and is currently workin...

Threat of the Two-Headed Coin (Batman #258)

PUBLISHING DATE: October 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Insurrectionists break Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum so that the madman can help in their plan to hold the U.S.Capitol hostage. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Hail Emperor Penguin (Batman #257)

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story) Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Penguin kidnaps a young monarch of a small country and plans to install himself as its new emperor. Batman and Robin are aided by an unexpected ally to thwart the villain’s plans. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected].

Catwoman's Circus Caper (Batman #256) w/Lauren Faits

PUBLISHING DATE: June 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Robin investigates a murder at a traveling circus, and the Catwoman becomes his primary suspect. However, the Batman believes she has other motives for infiltrating the circus. Joining JB on this episode is Lauren Faits, formerly the blogger known as Geek Girl Chicago and co-host of the podcast She-Ra - Progressive of Power. She currently co-hosts The Bebop Beat, a re-watch podcast for the anime ...

Moon of the Wolf (Batman #255)

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1974 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (art) An old enemy manipulates a young man suffering from Lycanthropy into becoming a lethal weapon against the Batman. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Night of the Stalker (Detective #439)

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1974 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (script), Vin & Sal Amendola (plot & pencils), Dick Giordano (inks) The Batman relentlessly pursues a gang of bank robbers who murdered a young boy's parents as they made their getaway. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitterl Email the podcast at [email protected]

"Who Knows What Evil...?" (Batman #253)

PUBLISHING DATE: November 1973 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) A counterfeit bust leads Batman to a remote Arizona town and a meeting with the mysterious vigilante known as The Shadow. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at [email protected]    

Deathmask! (Detective #437)

PUBLISHING DATE: November 1973 CREDITS: Archie Goodwin (story), Jim Aparo (art) Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at [email protected]  

The Joker's Five-Way Revenge (Batman #251)

PUBLISHING DATE: September 1973 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Neal Adams (art) In this special episode, we celebrate the Joker’s return to comics in his Bronze Age debut. Featuring a “Special Edition” of JB’s audio drama of the story - complete with music and sound effects, followed by a panel discussion of this story and its impact on comics and pop culture with special guests Gordon Dymowski and Eric Garneau. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77po...

A Spooktacular Special (Detective #434 & #435, Batman #252)

Review and discussion of "The Spook That Stalked Batman" (Detective #434, April 1973), "The Spook Strikes Again" (Detective #435, July 1973), and "The Spook's Master Stroke" (Batman #252, October 1973) CREDITS: Frank Robbins (story), Irv Novick (art) Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Bruce Wayne Murder Case (Batman #245)

PUBLISHING DATE: October 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (art) A political candidate accuses his opponent of murdering Bruce Wayne for his withdrawal of support for his mayoral campaign. Gordon calls the Batman to investigate. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Demon Lives Again (Batman #244) w/Jon Clarke

PUBLISHING DATE: September 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (art) Batman pursues a resurrected Ra’s Al Ghul and his daughter Talia from the snowy Alps to a final confrontation in the desert sands. Returning guest Jon Clarke is the co-host of Caffeinated Comics, a comics/pop culture podcast on the Radio Misfits Podcast Network Follow BAT 77 on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

The Lazarus Pit (Batman #243)

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Neal Adams and Dick Giordano (art) Batman travels to Switzerland for a final confrontation with Ra’s Al Ghul but is surprised to find him dead. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Bruce Wayne - Rest in Peace! (Batman #242)

PUBLISHING DATE: June 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Bruce Wayne fakes his own death so that he, as Batman, can begin his personal war against the mad evil genius Ra’s Al Ghul. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]  

Silent Night, Deadly Night! (Batman #239)

PUBLISHING DATE: February 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) On Christmas Eve, several storefront Santas have been attacked and robbed, and the Batman vows to bring the criminal to justice. Have a happy and safe holiday season. The podcast will return in the new year. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]    

The Most Dangerous Twenty Miles in Gotham City (Detective #423)

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1972 CREDITS: Frank Robbins (story), Bob Brown & Dick Giordano (art) Batman assists the police with protecting the life of a Soviet spy from a fringe group determined to assassinate him before he is exchanged for a captured American spy. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at [email protected]

At Dawn Dies Mary MacGuffin (Batman #241)

PUBLISHING DATE: May 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Batman races against time to save a woman being held hostage by a murderous spymaster. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]  

Highway to Nowhere (Detective #422)

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Bob Brown & Dick Giordano (art) Batman investigates the disappearances of big-rig trucks along a west coast highway. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]  

Blind Justice ... Blind Fear (Detective #421)

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1972 CREDITS Frank Robbins (story & art) A prison riot endangers the life of an inmate due to be released on parole. The Batman breaks in to the prison to diffuse the situation. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Vengeance for a Dead Man (Batman #240)

PUBLISHING DATE: March 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) A body without a brain is discovered, and the Batman believes that the mysterious Ra’s Al Ghul is somehow involved in the murder. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]  

Forecast for Tonight ... Murder! (Detective #420)

PUBLISHING DATE: February 1972 CREDITS: Frank Robbins (story and art) A diamond merchant is marked for death by his business partner - who’s come back from the dead! Can the Dark Knight stop this mysterious nemesis? Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at [email protected]

Secret of the Slaying Statues (Detective #419)

PUBLISHING DATE: January 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) A body is found at the bottom of the Gotham East River. It was weighted down by several golden statues of the Batman. Is it a frame-up, or a warning? Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at [email protected]  

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"...And Be A Villain" (Detective #418)

PUBLISHING DATE: December 1971 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Batman investigates why a weird costumed hero known as “The Creeper” has been destroying drug manufacturing factories in Gotham City. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at [email protected]