Batman Books: The Dark Knight in Prose

  Greetings, Gothamites!  In the Dark Knight in Prose: Episode 38, Layne and Professor Alan look at… The post Ep 38: Forensic Files of Batman – Part 7 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

  Greetings, Gothamites!  (sorry for the loooong hiatus!) In The Dark Knight in Prose: episode 37, Layne… The post Ep 37: Forensic Files of Batman – Part 6 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 35, we look at chapters “The Joker and the Profiler” (the profiler really… The post The Forensic Files of Batman Part 5 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 35, we look at chapters “Spiral Striations,” “Blowback,” and “Cause of Death.” Happy… The post The Forensic Files of Batman Part 4 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 34, Professor Alan joins us as we look at chapters “Bagged and Tagged,”… The post The Forensic Files of Batman Part 3 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 33, we have our second case of technical difficulty. I’m not saying that… The post The Forensic Files of Batman Part 2 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 32, we welcome not only a new book, but a new guest co-host!… The post The Forensic Files of Batman Part 1 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 30, we finish Batman Returns! Join Layne and Paxton as we watch Batman… The post Episode 31: Batman Returns (1992) Commentary appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 30, we finish Batman Returns! Join Layne and Paxton as we compliment Oswald… The post Episode 30: Book 3: Part 8 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 29, we look at chapters 31-35 of Batman Returns. Join Layne and Paxton… The post Episode 29: Book 3: Part 7 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In this installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,' Pax and I discuss chapters #26-30.… The post Episode 28: Book 3: Part 6 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

In this installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax and I discuss chapters 21-25. Join us… The post Episode 27: Book 3: Part 5 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

In this installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax and I discuss chapters 16-20. Join us… The post Episode 26: Book 3: Part 4 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

In this third installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax and I discuss chapters 11-15. Join us as we talk about such topics as the havoc wreaked upon sewer grates by the TMNT, Penguin’s “hand” puppet, and poop metaphors.

In this second installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax (I Read Movies Podcast)  and I discuss chapters 6-10. Join us as we talk about such topics as the meaning of “Tannenbaum,” how many Gothamites Batman eviscerated with his Ben-Hur Batmobile, and the time constraints that novelization authors face.

We’re starting book three! Join me and Pax (I Read Movies Podcast) as we discuss the first five chapters of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ including topics such as: fun facts about emperor penguins, Batman’s hypothetical meeting with the CEO of McDonald’s to market his brand, and what the GCPD can and cannot handle. (Do […]

Join me, Chris (The Professor Frenzy Show/Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon Podcast/Bat-Books for Beginners), and Jon & Maggie (Married with Comics) as we gingerly make our way past the sensitive subject matter in this 2-volume comic book adaptation of Vachss’ novel.

Before we delve into ‘Batman Returns’ by Craig Shaw Gardner, we must first properly sendoff ‘Batman: The Ultimate Evil’ by Andrew Vachss. And I have just the crew for the job! Join Cat (Gothamites Anonymous Podcast), Chris (The Professor Frenzy Show/Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon Podcast/Bat-Books for Beginners), Jon & Maggie (Married with Comics) […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 20, we finally finish up Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Huzzah! About the Author: Andrew Vachss

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 18, we look at chapter 17 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. To make up for covering only one chapter this episode, I have also included an old Superman radio show featuring Batman, called “Batman’s Great Mystery.” Other Information https://www.stopthetraffik.org/stopapp/ https://traffickcam.com/about About the Author: Andrew Vachss

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 18, we look at chapters 15 and 16 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she makes bad puns about cheap food, is at a loss for words, and directs a whole cast of guest stars in Restinpiece Theatre!   RESTINPIECE Theater Guest Stars: Professor Alan as […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 17, we look at chapters 13 and 14 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she confuses her Knight Riders, worries about the tabloid fodder possible if Bruce Wayne gets caught asking about sex tours, and totally forgets to do Fun Facts for either chapter.   RESTINPIECE […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 16, we look at chapters 11 and 12 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she tackles her biggest Restinpiece Theatre to date, chats with Chris about chapter 11, and discusses the plausibility of Debra putting Batman in his place. RESTINPIECE Theater Guest Stars: Chris as Batman […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 15, I take a step back from the book. What do I do instead? Have a chat with Mr. Andrew Vachss himself. Join me for my first-ever interview with a Batman creator (and, according to the man himself, Mr. Vachss’ first-ever podcast interview)! The Wayne Foundation About the Author: Andrew Vachss

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 14, we look at chapters 9 and 10 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne, Jon, and Maggie as we marvel at the most g*ddamn extra hide-a-key in the world, discuss social theory as it relates to criminology, and geek out about a variety of things.   Podcast […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 13, we look at chapters seven and eight of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she envisions Alfred making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for Batman, wonders what it would be like to train with Bruce Wayne, and requests a picture of Bruce and Alfred sitting […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 12, we look at chapters five and six of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she gets correspondence from the author, has her first guest star on RestInPiece Theater, and speculates her future as an elevator-entombed skeleton unearthed by geocachers. Podcast recommendations: “I Read Movies” – with […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 11, we look at chapters 3 and 4 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she knocks the dust off her microphone after a brief hiatus, tries out a couple of new accents in Restinpiece Theatre (to dubious success), and incorporates a lengthy censorship bleep. Podcast recommendations: […]

Greetings, Gothamites! In this episode, we begin our second book: Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she marvels at the badassery of the author, is wowed along with Owen Wilson, and has her head-canon adjusted as to what Matt Murdock might sound like in a Manhattan courtroom. Podcast recommendations for this […]

Greetings, Gothamites! We have come to the end of our coverage of book #1, and we are celebrating this feat with special commentary episode of the 1989 Batman. Join Layne and her friends Zach, Jeeg, Nate, and Diann as they talk over each other, make stupid jokes, and otherwise have a great time watching this […]

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, we wrap up the 1989 novelization of Batman, written by Craig Shaw Gardner as we cover chapters 18 and 19. Join Layne as she talks a bit about recurring dreams, gives Dent a hearty “I told you so,” and comes up with some band name ideas. Next Episode: Movie commentary […]

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, we discuss chapters 16 and 17 of the novelization of ’89 Batman, penned by Craig Shaw Gardner. Join Layne as she is inspired by Tolkien, is staggered by Batman’s body count, and listens to spring peepers.   Next Episode: Chapters 18-19 … The End of the Book!   Podcast recommendations […]

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, Layne rambles about newspapers, is aghast at Bruce for passively taking a bullet, and imagines Batman in a Volkswagen Beetle. This episode covers chapters 13, 14, and 15. Next Episode: Episode 07 – Batman (novelization) chapters 16-17 Podcast Recommendations for This Show: Non-Batman-Related: Monsters Among Us – by Derek Hayes […]

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, Layne continues the discussion on the novelization of the 1989 Batman movie and tries a Batman-esque voice modulator with dubious success. This episode covers chapters 11-12.   Next Episode: Episode 06 – Batman (novelization) chapters 13, 14, 15   Podcast Recommendations for This Show: Non-Batman-Related: Wine and Crime – by […]

Greetings, Gothamites! Join Layne and Jeeg as they discuss chapters 9-10 of the 1989 novelization of Tim Burton’s Batman.   Podcast Recommendations: The Professor Frenzy Show – by Chris and Gerry Bat-Books for Beginners – by Chris and Gerry   Contact info: darkknightprose@gmail.com Twitter @BatmanBooks_DKP

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, Layne discusses chapters 6-8.   About the author: http://www.craigshawgardner.com/published.htm https://craigshawgardner.wordpress.com/   Podcast recommendations for this show: Non-Batman-Related: “Alice Isn’t Dead” by Nightvale Presents Batman-Related: “Gotham TV Podcast” by John and Derek

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, Layne continues the discussion on the novelization of the 1989 Batman movie. This episode covers chapters 3-5.   About the author: http://www.craigshawgardner.com/published.htm https://craigshawgardner.wordpress.com/   Podcast recommendations for this show: Non-Batman-Related: “Defenders TV Podcast” by John, Derek, and Chris Batman-Related: “Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon Podcast” by Stella

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, I take the show on the road and record with a guest co-host! We learn a little about Craig Shaw Gardner, the author of the novelization of the 1989 Batman movie. http://www.craigshawgardner.com/published.htm https://craigshawgardner.wordpress.com/ Podcast recommendations for this show:  (a repeat from the last episode, but this time I have promos […]

Greetings, Gothamites! This episode provides an introduction to myself and to the show. Additionally, the announcement for the first book we’ll be reading is included in the show. Podcast recommendations for this show: Batman-Related: Superman and Batman by Michael Bradley Non-Batman-Related: Is This Adulting? by Steven Pappas and Chris Grimmett