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Batman Family Reunion

74 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratings

All are welcome at this reunion! Join hosts Paul Kien and Shawn M. Myers as they discuss the Bronze Age classic comic, The Batman Family! We promise that the fried chicken is great, but the stories are even better!

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Batman Family Reunion #490 – Earthquakes, Dance Moves, and Black Lightning!

June 05, 2024 17:03 - 1 Byte

We’re packed at the Wayne Family Gardens this month, as Siskoid makes his debut on the show along with our first three-time guest, Brett Young! We’ve got plenty to talk about as Batman’s “Vengeance Vow” ends, just as Black Lightning begins his run in the book!  Batgirl infiltrates a dance studio, while Robin solves a campus mystery.  Come on down and join us for some Twinkies! This month's Bat Family History links for Bob Smith: http://www.mikesamaz...

Batman Family Reunion #489 – Crisis on Multiple Computers, Bogus Butlers, and An Out of Character Robin!

May 01, 2024 17:03 - 1 Byte

1970s computers have taken over the Reunion this month – get your apple pie before the AI does! At least we get to welcome back podcasting all-star, Chris Franklin, to the Reunion.  Thank goodness he is here to help us get over the terrible treatment of Batgirl by Robin this issue! We also get 2 Batman stories, an Alfred adventure, and see Commissioner Gordon go up against rioting prisoners! Have a seat by the fire pit – you may not like what happens ...

Batman Family Reunion #488 – Spooky Switches and Vanishing Cars!

April 03, 2024 17:03 - 1 Byte

Holy Bat-Pod! This month, J. David Weter drops by the Reunion to visit with the Batman Family!  Batman is mistaken for a murderer, Robin solves a mystery, and Batgirl finds herself in the middle of a gang war! But we also get Elongated Man stuffed into a tire at a racetrack, and a Tale of Gotham City (on the subway)!  Hang on to your apple pie! This month's Bat Family History links for Mike W. Barr: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/cr...

Batman Family Reunion #487 – Sergius, Roy Raymond, and The Odd Man!

March 06, 2024 17:03 - 1 Byte

Bat-Cousin Martin Gray flies over the Atlantic to join Paul and Shawn at this month’s Reunion! He is rewarded with “odd” tales of Batman trapped in a watertight apartment, Robin visiting Germany, and Batgirl forgetting about her re-election campaign! Throw in Roy Raymond and The Odd Man, and you have quite a buffet!  Settle in for some mince pie and enjoy the stories and conversation! This month's Bat Family History links for Don Newton (also check o...

Batman Family Reunion #486 – Skeletons, Sea Devils, and Stamp Collections!

February 07, 2024 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month, join Shawn, Paul, and special guest (and first-time podcaster) Dan Dougherty at Wayne Family Gardens!  We discover whether Maxie Zeus really has god-like powers and how the Sea Devils connect to the Human Target!  We get the return of ads to Detective Comics, and see Alfred take on a home invasion at the Wayne penthouse!  The Scarecrow comes by Hudson U to strike fear into Robin, while Batgirl faces Killer Moth!  Stop on by and enjoy the c...

Batman Family Reunion #485 – The Vengeance Vow!

January 03, 2024 17:03 - 1 Byte

Happy New Year! Unfortunately, our reunion hits a somber note, as Ward Hill Terry (Stop Calling Him Frank!) joins Shawn and Paul to mourn the loss of Aunt Kathy.   But we do get some crack detective work by Robin, if not by the HUPD.  Witness an amazing balancing act by Jason Bard in the return of Man-Bat to these pages!  After a dessert of leftover Christmas cookies, we also see a foreign national burglarize Barbara’s apartment! And alas, we get the ...

Batman Family Reunion #484 – Purple Pants, Flying Graysons, and the Galileo Solution!

December 06, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

Happy Holidays!  Shawn and Paul welcome Brett Young back to the Reunion!  Denny O’Neil is the author of 2 VERY different Batman stories this month! We get the debut of Jack C. Harris on Batgirl and Robin! The Demon thinks he has bested Baron Tyme, while the Human Target wonders Just Who is Floyd Fenderman Anyway?  You be the judge of the stories as well as the pumpkin pies! This month's Bat Family History links for Bob Oksner: http://www.mikesamazin...

Batman Family Reunion #483 – The Curse of Crime Alley!

November 01, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

Captain Entropy drops by this month to talk about the 40th Anniversary Issue of Detective Comics!  He schools Shawn and Paul on military fashion while we discuss Batgirl’s date! The Demon returns to Castle Branek and we see the debut of the Human Target as a member of the Batman Family!  Robin finally shows Dave Corby who’s boss, but best of all we get a kangaroo race at the Reunion!  Join us for the family fun! This month's Bat Family History links ...

Batman Family Reunion #482 – A Gorilla, a Demon, and a Mite!

October 04, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

Bat-Mite finally makes his appearance at the Reunion!  As usual, he’s not much help, but you can help Paul and Shawn welcome real-life relative Todd Serenbetz back to BFR as we discuss Detective #482. We see the conclusion of Batgirl’s trip to China, Batman taking on a giant gorilla, and the debut of The Demon with art by Michael Golden! Oh, and Robin gets to fly the Whirly-Bat! Come on by and grab a seat at the picnic table! This month's Bat Family ...

Batman Family Reunion #481 – Batman Family Saves Detective Comics!

September 06, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month, join Shawn, Paul, and special guest Chris Franklin at the revamped Wayne Family Gardens!  We move over to Detective Comics and share some corned beef on rye and carrot cake as we get Marshall Rogers, Jim Starlin, and Don Newton (twice!) on art in this issue. The PI firm of Bard and Langstrom gets off the ground, and Babs visits China!  Robin battles the Raven (no, not that one!) as Batman rides the rails (literally) and then comes face to ...

Batman Family Reunion – Move to Detective Promo!

August 24, 2023 17:02 - 1 Byte

We’ve been saying for almost 2 years that Batman Family saved Detective Comics from the DC Implosion – now it’s time to see how! Check out our new promo to see what’s in store for the Batman Family Reunion the first Wednesday of every month! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?  Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow Batman Family Reunion on Twitter: @ba...

Batman Family Reunion #20 – Guest Stars Galore!

August 02, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

Fire and Water Network All-Star Max Romero stops by the Reunion this month and helps Shawn and Paul make sense of the LAST ISSUE of Batman Family!  We get Ragman, Elongated Man, and a big hero moment for Red Tornado! Man-Bat gets a new job and the Huntress lounges in her bathrobe!  Another artistic tour de force by Michael Golden (on 2 stories!) helps soften the blow of the imminent DC Implosion!  Join us for some fried chicken and melted ice cream ca...

Batman Family Reunion #19 – Killer Bats and Earth-Shaking Crimes!

July 05, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month, Shawn and Paul welcome our Bat Cousin Brett Young to the Reunion.  He has a lot to say about the menu, and along the way we get another cool Bronze Age Batman story and a bad (very) day for Robin! Kirk and Francine have a talk and the Huntress inches closer to solving her mystery.  Have a Clark Bar! This month's Bat Family History links for Danny Bulanadi: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=891 http://w...

Batman Family Reunion #18 – Art Smuggling, Sewer Water, and the Pentagon!

June 07, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month, we welcome Bill Bere of The Bat-Pod to the Reunion! He picked a doozy, as the table is set for 5 stories this month! The Huntress begins her solo strip with a barbeque (of Gotham), Lori dumps Dick, Babs slaps a Senator, and Kirk is wistful for his glory days! Oh yeah, and Batman swims through sewer water, earning Shawn’s respect forever! Come join the fun and have some strawberry shortcake! Check out Bill at https://www.thebatpod.com/1794...

Batman Family Reunion #17 – Scars, Zodiacs, and Demon Babies!

May 03, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month, we welcome our Bat-Cousin, and another Batman Family letterhack, Martin Maenza, to the Reunion!  The Huntress meets her Uncle Bruce and the rest of the Bat Family!  Man-Bat meets the Demon!  Bat-Cousin Shawn’s apple pie wins an award (4th place)!  But the big news is that Batman Family is now a DOLLAR COMIC!  We bite off the tasty morsels of stories, as Batman and Robin team up to save Lori, the Bat-Ladies take on Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and...

Batman Family Reunion Special - Paul Levitz!

April 24, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

A special episode with the Co-Creator of the Huntress!  That’s right, Paul Levitz drops by the Reunion! Enjoy snacking on the Dunkin’ Donuts as we talk about his career, the evolution of the Huntress character, and a lot of other tasty morsels along the way. Many thanks to Dan Greenfield of https://13thdimension.com/ for helping us arrange this interview. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?  Have a specific issue you love and...

Batman Family Reunion #16 – Hamburgers, an Unnamed Villain, and a Green Boot!

April 05, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

Shawn and Paul are sitting alone at the picnic table this month but hoo-boy! What an issue to discuss! We get Robin, Batgirl, Bat-Girl, Commissioner Gordon, Cold-Shoulder Lori, strange video equipment, father-daughter teasing, a color-blind villain, and plenty of hamburgers – all in the first story!  Man-Bat shares billing (and the reward) with Jason Bard (who also eats a burger) in our second story as they save Francine from the Shotgun Sniper! Shed ...

Batman Family Reunion #15 – Finding the Batcave and The Shotgun Sniper!

March 01, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month we have two all-star relatives at the reunion! A big Bat-hello to Bat-Cousin Craig Boldman, a comics professional for many years who actually had a letter printed in Batman Family #12!  Listen to the segment on the Batmail Family Special Delivery from this issue, as we discuss how the other readers of the day dissect his plan to rename Robin as Robin Hood!  You should check out his website and then take a look at all his comics credits!  T...

Batman Family Reunion #14 - Plastic Suits and Crazy Neighbors!

February 01, 2023 12:28 - 1 Byte

This month, Bat-Cousin Paul Wildenberger brings his spicy salsa to the reunion to talk about Batman Family #14!  A crazy virus melts Batwoman and threatens Batgirl & Robin, but that doesn’t stop the Boy Wonder from another great Batarang trick! Meanwhile Man-Bat gets a shock from his neighbor, and we learn a little more about who is knocking on Francine’s door.  All this and more great food and company at this month’s BFR! This month's Bat Family His...

Batman Family Reunion #13 - The TNT Trio Takes on The Outsider!

January 04, 2023 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month at the Wayne Family Gardens, Shawn and Paul welcome 2 guests - Tim Price and Dan Greenfield - to discuss Batman Family #13.  It takes this Quirky Quartet to discuss the 4 fabulous chapters of this epic story! Just like Robin, we all bare our souls and declare our love for Batgirl (as well as the art of Don Newton and Marshall Rogers), while enjoying Tim’s Seven-Layer Jello!  Hopefully all our listeners aren’t asleep, like Babs… This month'...

Batman Family Reunion #12 - Batgirl’s Brother, Robin’s Term Paper, and a Jaguar in Central Park!

December 07, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

Oh yeah! Bat-Cousin Ward Hill Terry drops by with his 2 kinds of Buttermilk Biscuits to talk about Batman Family #12.   We not only get to see Batgirl hit her head on the dashboard of an airplane, but Man-Bat is menaced by a flashlight!  All while Robin is doing trick Batarang shots!  And listen to the Bat Family History segment for a special surprise guest star from the Network! Terry's band’s latest release! https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/albu...

Batman Family Reunion #11 – The Wedding of Batgirl and Robin Hits a Snafu!

November 02, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

Get ready for some Bangers and Mash! Shawn and Paul are thrilled to have Batty Uncle Martin Gray join the Reunion this month!  Not only do we get a wedding, but the first ALL NEW issue of Batman Family also gives us a Team-Up (ish?) between Commissioner Gordon and Alfred, and the start of Man-Bat’s feature!  Join us for the picnic and help us down this onion flavored ice cream! Don't forget to check out our Gallery Post this month to see both of us a...

Batman Family Reunion #10 – The Return of Batwoman! And the SECOND Boy Wonder???

October 05, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

This month, Shawn and Paul welcome a real-life relative to the Reunion!  Todd Serenbetz stops by the Wayne Family Gardens to pitch some horseshoes and talk about Batman Family #10.  Yes, Kathy Kane is back, but we also get Uncle George Grayson and Fred Lloyd!  Who? You’ll have to listen to find out, but don’t miss out on Cousin Todd’s pizza! This month's Bat Family History links for John Calnan: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creato...

Batman Family Reunion #9 – Devilish Daughters from the 13th Dimension!

September 07, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

Shawn and Paul are thrilled to welcome our Bat-Cousin Dan Greenfield of The 13th Dimension to the Reunion, mostly because of the dishes he brought! (You will have to listen to find out what they were!) This month we get to discuss the conclusion of the Joker’s Daughter Saga, the return of Blockbuster, and another charming Golden Age Alfred tale.  Join us for the hijinks but whatever you do, be careful that you don’t let your mom give your comics away ...

Batman Family Reunion Special - Bob Rozakis!

September 02, 2022 17:01 - 1 Byte

Surprise! A bonus Batman Family Reunion this month as Bat-Cousins Paul and Shawn are joined by the Answer Man himself, Bob Rozakis!  The creator of The Joker’s Daughter, Titans West and ‘Mazing Man stops by the picnic table to talk about his career and writing The Batman Family! Don’t forget to check out his blog at http://bobrozakis.blogspot.com/ And thanks, Bob! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?  Have a specific issue yo...

Batman Family Reunion #8 – Catgirl Takes Robin for a Spin!

August 03, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

Shawn is still dizzy from doing cartwheels with Robin, so Paul is able to sneak the rest of the pumpkin pie. Come join us as Catgirl shows up to harass Robin in his first full length adventure!  We also revisit Batgirl’s Last Case and see Batwoman “Spin” on a Sprang Fan! This month's Bat Family History Links for Charles Paris: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=230 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Paris Plus...

Batman Family Reunion - Summer 2022 Promo!

August 01, 2022 17:01 - 1 Byte

We’ve entered the Rozakis era of Batman Family, and Bat-Cousins Shawn and Paul have a new promo to make sure we are all ready for it!  Please join us the first Wednesday of every month for good food and even better Bronze Age Brilliance!  Here’s a new promo to celebrate the occasion! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?  Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? E-MAIL: [email protected] F...

Batman Family Reunion #7 – Fencing, Broken Trophies, and Shawn’s First Comic Book!

July 06, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

Watch out!  Cousin Paul is driving the chariot but Cousin Shawn is about to shoot him with a bow and arrow!  What brought on this epic battle?  Well, get your sports equipment out for this month’s Batman Family Reunion to find out!  We read through Batman Family #7, which is a VERY SPECIAL ISSUE for Shawn – his FIRST EVER COMIC BOOK!! This month's Bat Family History Links for Elliot S! Maggin: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator....

Batman Family Reunion #6 - BFR Salutes the Bicentennial!

June 01, 2022 17:04 - 1 Byte

This month, we pull out all the stops for our special Bicentennial Reunion!  Shawn and Paul are decked out in Red, White, & Blue, and we welcome an unexpected guest - the Joker's Daughter!  See her first appearance, Batgirl wrassle some bison, and the Mad Hatter get foiled by a hatpin! This month's Bat Family History Links: http://www.mikesamazingworld.com/mikes/features/creator.php?creatorid=310 https://www.comics.org/creator/3119/ https://league...

Batman Family Reunion #5 - A Princess, A Vagabond, and A Hound!

May 04, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

At the Reunion this month, you can see Shawn and Paul try a double back flip - not a pretty sight!  But stick around for the goulash and the discussion about Batman Family #5, which has a great Batgirl-Robin team-up, the somewhat silly debut of the Signalman, and the first appearance of Ace, the Bat-Hound! This month's Bat Family History Links: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Stan_Kaye?so=search https://kleinletters.com/Blog/more-about-stanley-kaye/ Ha...

Batman Family Reunion Episode #4 - Merry (Very) Christmas!

April 06, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

Happy Holidays!  Robin and Batgirl are spending them apart, but you can join Paul Kien and Shawn M. Myers as they take you on a sleigh ride through Batman Family #4!   We have 2 new tales starring Batgirl and Robin, the first appearance of Fatman, and an extra-length epic guest starring the Elongated Man! But most importantly, we have a special guest star - Chris Franklin! He drops in to talk about one of his favorite holiday stories (but we are most...

Batman Family Reunion Episode #3

March 02, 2022 17:03 - 1 Byte

Who invited the dinosaur to the picnic??  Paul Kien and Shawn M. Myers are running for their lives, but not too busy to discuss Batman Family #3!  This issue brings us a great new story with art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez (PBHN)!  But there are 3 more stories as well, including a golden age classic starring "Batman of the Year 3000"! Join us for the stories, the extra features, and Shawn's homemade apple pie! Have a question or comment? Looking for mo...

Batman Family Reunion #2

February 02, 2022 17:05 - 1 Byte

We're back!  Paul Kien and Shawn M. Myers are your guides through the all-reprint Batman Family #2! See Batman take a header into a swamp! See Robin ride in a sidecar!  See Shawn eat too much corn on the cob! Come on by and join the party as we review 4 great stories with Batgirl, Robin, Cluemaster, and Mystery Man! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?  Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? E-MAIL: ...

Batman Family Reunion - Episode 1

January 05, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

The first episode of the Batman Family Reunion is here!  Paul Kien and Shawn M. Myers are your guides through the first Batgirl/Robin team-up, the debut of Man-Bat, 2 other stories, and some surprises along the way.  So grab your copy of 1975's Batman Family #1 or download it to your iPad, and grab a seat at our picnic table and enjoy the potato salad and the company of the rest of your Bat-Kinfolk! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great ...

Batman Family Reunion - Coming in January!

December 08, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute - 1 Byte

Coming 0n January 5th to the Fire and Water Podcast Network — The Batman Family Reunion! Get ready to join your hosts Shawn M. Myers and Paul Kien as they take you through one of their favorite Bronze Age comic series – The Batman Family! Starring Batgirl & Robin and other members of the Batman Family, the series reintroduced Batwoman, gave us the Joker’s Daughter and the Man-Bat/Jason Bard detective team, and put Alfred through the ringer again as th...

Batman Knightcast 37: BATMAN #253 and #259

April 02, 2021 17:01 - 2 hours - 1 Byte

Continuing from yesterday's episode of FW Presents, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Shadow's print debut. On this episode of Batman Knightcast, the fellas showcase BATMAN #253 and #259, both of which guest star The Shadow. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Batma...

Batman Knightcast 36: DETECTIVE COMICS #407 and BATMAN #454

March 12, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin wrap up the two continuing story arcs they've covered since the beginning of the year. First, Batman's dizzying confrontation with the Man-Bat reaches new heights of craziness and excitement in DETECTIVE COMICS #407. Then, the Riddler's deadly game reaches its fiery, diabolical conclusion in the third part of "Dark Knight, Dark City" from BATMAN #454. Let us know what you think! Leave...

Batman Knightcast 35: DETECTIVE COMICS #402 and BATMAN #453

February 05, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

A new episode of Batman Knightcast: NOW WITH WINGS! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin continue to chronicle two different trilogies starring the Caped Crusader and some of his deadliest rogues. First, in DETECTIVE COMICS #402, Batman encounters Doctor Langstrom again, whose monstrous transformation into the Man-Bat will bring him right into Batman's home. In BATMAN #453, The Riddler doubles down on the evil, endangering more babies and now dogs, too. What'...

Batman Knightcast 34: DETECTIVE COMICS #400 and BATMAN #452

January 08, 2021 17:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Riddle me this! When is the Batman more Man than Bat? On the first Batman Knightcast episode of 2021, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin take on the opening chapters of two different fan-favorite trilogies. First, the Dark Knight's first encounter with the Man-Bat in DETECTIVE COMICS #400. Then, the Riddler challenges Batman like never before in "Dark Knight, Dark City" from BATMAN #452. All that, plus listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what ...

Batman Knightcast 33: Christmas with the Batman

December 04, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Batman Knightcast kicks off the holiday season with two seasonal adventures of the Caped Crusader. Warm up you singing voice as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin follow Batman's unusual night of Christmas caroling with the cops in "The Silent Night of the Batman" originally from BATMAN #219. Then, when the year is at its darkest, the holiday spirit shines brightest; this it is, with Batman and Robin, and why the light and joy of the Boy Wonder is ever-impo...

Batman Knightcast 32: DETECTIVE COMICS #617 and BATMAN #321

November 06, 2020 17:01 - 2 hours - 1 Byte

80 years ago, DC Comics created a throwaway villain called The Joker, who has hardly been heard of or talked about until this episode of Batman Knightcast. Now Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin plum the depths of comic book obscurity to find two tales featuring the so-called Clown Prince of Crime. First up is DETECTIVE COMICS #617, the single issue that launched Ryan's comic collecting habit three decades ago. Then, BATMAN #321, which celebrates the Joker'...

Batman Knightcast 31: Detective Comics #475 and #476

September 04, 2020 17:01 - 2 hours - 1 Byte

Put on a happy face! On this Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin bring the epic Englehart and Rogers Batman saga to its dramatic conclusion with DETECTIVE COMICS #475 and #476. These issues tell the infamous "Laughing Fish" story that pits the Dark Knight Detective against the Clown Prince of Crime in one of his all-time nuttiest capers. Plus, Bruce's relationship with Silver St. Cloud and Batman's trouble with Boss Thorne reach their...er...

Batman Knightcast 30: DETECTIVE COMICS #473 and #474

August 07, 2020 17:01 - 2 hours - 1 Byte

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly continue their examination of the fan favorite run of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin on DETECTIVE COMICS #473 and #474. First, Batman and Robin pursue the Penguin. Then, the Caped Crusader finds himself in the crosshairs of the redesigned Deadshot, while Bruce Wayne finds his secret double life in the crosshairs of his lover, Silver St. Cloud. Let us know what you ...

Batman Knightcast 29: Death Strikes at Midnight and Three

July 05, 2020 17:01 - 2 hours - 1 Byte

On this special Sunday edition of Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin pay tribute to legendary Batman writer and editor Dennis O'Neil, reflecting on how his tenure(s) on the Dark Knight Detective shaped the character's legacy and their own fandom. Then, the boys deliver a dramatic (eh?) reading of the prose story "Death Strikes at Midnight and Three" by O'Neil with illustrations by Marshall Rogers, originally published in DC SPECIAL SERIES...

Batman Knightcast 28: DETECTIVE COMICS #395 and #397

June 05, 2020 06:31 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly journey back to the beginning of an historic era for the Caped Crusader. Come along as they review the first two Batman stories by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams, originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #395 and #397. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Like the BATMAN KNI...

Batman Knightcast 27: BATMAN #234

May 01, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

It's Part 1 of THE OVERLOOKED DARK KNIGHTCAST crossover/team-up/event thing! On this special episode, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin welcome their fellow Batman fans and podcast hosts Michael Bailey and Andrew Leyland from The Overlooked Dark Knight Podcast. Join them as they discuss the all-time classic story from BATMAN #234 featuring the return of Two-Face by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams. This crossover/team-up/event t...

Batman Knightcast 26: DETECTIVE COMICS #471 and #472

April 03, 2020 17:01 - 2 hours - 1 Byte

The New Look Batman Knightcast continues as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review DETECTIVE COMICS #471 and #472. In the aftermath of his battle with Doctor Phosphorous (DoPho from now on), the Dark Knight Detective seeks medical treatment at an exclusive facility...and walks right into the trap of an evil mad scientist thought to be dead for years! The Steve Englehart era kicks into high gear when penciller Marshall Rogers and inker Terry Austin jump o...

Batman Knightcast 25: DETECTIVE COMICS #469 and #470

March 02, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Batman Knightcast Phase 2 kicks into action when Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review DETECTIVE COMICS #469 and #470. A radioactive madman is poisoning Gotham City, and the Dark Knight Detective must stop him in a two-part story written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Walt Simonson. Hear that? It's the crazy sound of Ryan and Chris finding their joy! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: [email protected] or super...

Batman Knightcast Feedback Special

February 03, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 1 Byte

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin respond to the listener feedback left on Batman Knightcast episodes 21 through 24. Then, an important announcement about the future of this podcast (he said, ominously)! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AN...

Batman Knightcast 24: BATMAN #413 and DETECTIVE COMICS #580

September 06, 2019 17:01 - 1 hour - 1 Byte

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review BATMAN #413, a fill-in issue by a creative team that would've been far, far better than the last one; and then DETECTIVE COMICS #580, the first installment of yet another Two-Face two-parter. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is ...

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