Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub

WE'RE BACK! In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, as a little holiday treat, we're finally sharing the recording of our Flame Con 2023 Panel, Can't Spell Robin Without Bi. (Credit to Jadzia Axelrod for that amazing title.) We are joined by writer of Blue Beetle, JOSH TRUJILLO, GLAAD nominated writer, BEN "BEE" KAHN, and comics reviewer, SHIRI SONDHEIMER! Filling in for TJ are bat-cademic, BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH, and author, DAVID R. SLAYTON!  Josh: @losthiskeysman; joshtrujillo.com  Ben: @BenTheKahn; @ProgHorrorPod; benkahncomics.com  Shiri: @SWSondheimer David: @drslayton; davidrslayton.com  Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler Edited by: Chris Ceary and TJ Finecey  Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2023 with creators from the issue: Josh Trujillo, Bruka Jones, Rye Hickman, Ariana Maher, and Tom Peyer. We discuss their stories from the anthology, "Anniversary," "Hey, Stranger," “Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story,” and more, including “A Tribute to Rachel Pollack.”  Josh: @losthiskeysman; joshtrujillo.com Bruka: @BrukaJones; linktr.ee/brukajones Rye: @RyeHickman; ryehickman.com Ariana: @CommentAiry; airy.bsky.social; arianamaher.com Tom: @tompeyer; comicsahoy.com Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss The DC Book of Pride: A Celebration of DC's LGBTQIA+ Characters with the author herself, JADZIA AXELROD! We talk about the concept behind the book, the research process, what characters made the cut (and some who didn't), etc. We also touch on Jadzia's contribution to the DC Pride 2023 anthology and her upcoming Hawkgirl series.  Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2023 with creators from the issue: A.L. Kaplan, Andrew Drilon, Hayden Sherman, and Marissa Louise. We discuss their stories from the anthology, "Love's Lightning Heart: A Multiversity Story," "Subspace Transmission,” and "Lost & Found: A Spirit World Story."  Alan: @alkcomics; alkcomics.com Andrew: @andrewdrilon; lnk.bio/comicbooker Hayden: @Cleanlined; haydenshermanart.com Marissa: @marissadraws; marissadraws.tumblr.com Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we shine a spotlight on extremely talented creator, C.S. PACAT! Cat writes Jon Kent Superman and Nightwing stories for DC Comics, as well as Fence for BOOM! Studios, and novels such as Captive Prince and Dark Rise. They also are known for creating the character of Ash, Jon Kent's very own "Catwoman," in Lazarus Planet; AKA, TJ ships it... Order Fence: Redemption #1 (Pride Exclusive) HERE to donate all proceeds to The Trevor Project. Cat: @cspacat; cspacat.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss the anthology issue, DC Pride 2023. From "Love's Lightning Heart: A Multiversity Story" to "Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story," we cover every story in this monumental collection. Expanding our JLQ, we have returning guests: GLAAD-nominated writer and editor, GREG LOCKARD, and comics reviewer, SHIRI SONDHEIMER! Greg: @greglockard; readliebestrasse.com Shiri: @SWSondheimer; swsondheimer.com Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we shine a spotlight on extremely talented creator, A.L. KAPLAN! Alan is known for creating Circuit Breaker/Julien Jourdain, DC's first major transmasculine superhero. He does amazing covers featuring queer superheroes like Jon Kent Superman, Harley Quinn, Dreamer, and more. Most recently, Alan also has a story in the DC Pride 2023 anthology. Alan: @alkcomics; alkcomics.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we present the second half of the 2023 GO Awards, an interactive awards show that reflects on some of our favorite books we've covered so far. You voted, and we listened! Now you get to listen to some of our favorite returning guests announce the winners of the following categories: MOST TOXIC BATMAN (Jadzia Axelrod), BEST HEROINE (Shiri Sondheimer), BEST OVERALL BOOK (Kent Mudle), and BEST VILLAIN (Ben "Bee" Kahn)!  Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com Shiri: @SWSondheimer Kent: @kentmudle; BERET  Ben: @BenTheKahn; benkahncomics.com Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-sixth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss the second half of the massive Batman Eternal. Joining us on this two-parter to dissect this beast are a couple of our favorite returning guests: bat-cademics, STEVEN LEYVA and BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH! Why was Eternal such a formative book for Chris? Why has TJ changed his opinion on a certain ship? Let's find out...  Steven: @sdleyva Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we present the first half of the 2023 GO Awards, an interactive awards show that reflects on some of our favorite books we've covered so far. You voted, and we listened! Now you get to listen to some of our favorite returning guests announce the winners of the following categories: BEST ROBIN (Lauren R. O'Connor), BEST MOMENT (Sarwat Chadda), GAYEST BOOK (Mark Perez), and BEST SHIP (Marcus To)!  Lauren: @lroconn15; Robin and the Making of American Adolescence Sarwat: @sarwatchadda; Adventures of Sik Aziz Mark: @iameldiablito; @Broaxium Marcus: @marcusto; marcusto.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In the TWENTY-FIFTH episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss the first half of the massive Batman Eternal. Joining us this landmark episode to dissect this beast are a couple of our favorite returning guests: bat-cademics, STEVEN LEYVA and BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH! Why was Eternal such a formative book for Chris? Why has TJ changed his opinion on a certain ship? Let's find out...  Steven: @sdleyva Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special second episode of Gotham Outsiders: Academy, join Professor Chris as they use the lens of Batman to examine gender. Welcome back to GO Academy!   Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler and RedProductions (This is a sound effect from the Epic Stock Media Explainer Video SFX sound library.) Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-fourth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: Dark Victory by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. We are joined by returning guest and season director of Batman: The Telltale Series and Batman: The Enemy Within, KENT MUDLE! Let us tell you, dear listener, of the classic tale of Janice Porter...  Kent: @kentmudle; BERET Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: The Better Cut, we discuss the Batman: The Animated Series episode, "Harley and Ivy." Joining us is host of the Slayerfest 98 and My Bloody Judy podcasts, IAN CARLOS! We talk Harlivy, bazookas, and why some people might just possibly hate men.  Ian: @ianxcarlos; @slayerfestx98; @MyBloodyJudy Chris: @themythofpsyche; @ThirstyOnToon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss James Gunn's first DC slate announcement. Joining us to dissect this film and TV news is host of Talking Comics podcast, Assistant managing editor at JoBlo.com, and returning guest, STEVE SEIGH! We talk every new project revealed for Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, as well as The Batman Part II, and more. Damian? Damian!!  Steve: @dead_anchoress; @talkingcomics Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we interview artist of Red Robin, Batman: Urban Legends' "Jason Todd: Cheer," and more, MARCUS TO! While we reflect on Marcus' time working on Red Robin and Batman: Urban Legends, we also talk about his relationship with fandom, Betsy Braddock and Rachel Summers slow-burning into a canon queer couple throughout his Excalibur run over at Marvel, and of course... the long-beloved relationship between Tim Drake and Conner Kent. TimKon rights! Marcus: @marcusto; marcusto.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-third episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Red Robin: The Grail/Collision by Chris Yost, Ramon Bachs, and Marcus To. We are joined by author of the Adam Binder novels and more, DAVID R. SLAYTON! We discuss Tim Drake and his mental health, his reunion with no homo bestie Conner Kent, and much more.  David: @drslayton; davidrslayton.com Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we interview writer of Hulking & Wiccan, Batman: Urban Legends, Batman: The Enemy Within, and more, JOSH TRUJILLO! We talk about Josh's currently-releasing BLUE BEETLE: GRADUATION DAY, DC's Round Robin competition, TimKon, Bluepulse, and other Bat-things.  Josh: @losthiskeysman; joshtrujillo.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we remember the brilliant talent that was Kevin Conroy. We are joined by writer of Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, DC Pride 2022, the upcoming DC Book of Pride, and more, JADZIA AXELROD! We share our favorite Batman performances of Kevin's, reflect on his "Finding Batman" story from DC Pride 2022, and reveal what stories we're personally revisiting in the wake of his passing.  Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we have a crossover with Talking Comics and Thirsty on Toon! Only Batman: Wayne Family Adventures Season 1 could cross the streams and bring about the podpocalypse and returning guests: BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH and STEVE SEIGH! Join us in our best Halloween costumes as we talk about our favorite WEBTOON. Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon Steve: @dead_anchoress; @talkingcomics Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music by: Nick Oyler Edited by: Bronwyn and Steve  Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, Chris introduces their new miniseries: Gotham Outsiders Academy! Join Professor Chris as they explain a different topic in psychology, gender, or sexuality through the lens of Batman every episode. Your first lesson at GO Academy is: ASEXUALITY!  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler and RedProductions (This is a sound effect from the Epic Stock Media Explainer Video SFX sound library.) Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate Batman Day 2022 by sharing the recording of our Flame Con 2022 Panel, Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Panel. We are joined by writer of Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, JADZIA AXELROD, GLAAD nominated writer, BEN "BEE" KAHN, and columnist for DCComics.com, ALEX JAFFE! Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com  Ben: @BenTheKahn; @ProgHorrorPod; benkahncomics.com Alex: @AlexJaffe; @InsertCredit Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler Edited by: TJ Finecey Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss the gayest book DC Comics has published so far, Galaxy: The Prettiest Star. We are joined by the creators behind Galaxy, writer JADZIA AXELROD and artist JESS TAYLOR!  Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com  Jess: @deuxdel; jesstaylorarts.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss the YA novel Harley Quinn: Reckoning with the author herself, RACHAEL ALLEN! We talk Harley's origins, feminism, women in science, bisexuality, and more!  Rachael: @rachael_allen; rachaelallenwrites.blogspot.com/p/books.html  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

BREAKING NEWS! Gotham Outsiders will be at Flame Con 2022! We will be hosting Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Panel on Saturday, August 20th from 3:15 to 4:15 in Panel Room B. Joining us will be our very own JLQ members: Jadzia Axelrod, Ben "Bee" Kahn, and Alex Jaffe! We will all also be featured at a Special Signing immediately after the panel from 4:30-5:30 at table Pub 1 in the exhibit hall where we will have limited GO prints and pins as giveaways. Come say hello! And for the less good news, the Batgirl movie has been cancelled, and HBO Max seems to be self imploding...  Flame Con panel info: flamecon2022.sched.com/event/17VAc/gotham-outsiders-a-batman-panel?fbclid=IwAR2uWm50sXe_Zm-UqY-1VtdIAQ8cEeU5tf7i4ux39b-_MahbVpqnRvNwyCs  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2022 with creators from the issue: Danny Lore and Ivan Cohen. We discuss their story, Kid Quick: "Are You Ready for This?" as well as their new miniseries spinning out of the anthology, Multiversity: Teen Justice!  Danny: @weredawgz; dannylore.com Ivan: @ivanmcohen; ivanmcohen.com Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2022 with creators from the issue: Alyssa Wong, Jadzia Axelrod, W. Scott Forbes, Lynne Yoshii, and Ariana Maher. We discuss their stories from the anthology, including Alysia Yeoh: "Up at Bat," Aquaman: "A World Kept Just for Me," and more!  Alyssa: @crashwong; crashwong.net Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com Scott: @ScottForbes; wscottforbes.com Lynne: @ProtokittyArt; lynneyoshii.com Ariana: @CommentAiry; arianamaher.com Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2022 with creators from the issue: Marissa Louise, Enrica Eren Angiolini, and Greg Lockard. We discuss their stories from the anthology, including Nubia: "Confessions," Batwoman: "Bat's in the Cradle," Tim Drake: "Special Delivery," The Ray: "Public Display of Electromagnetism," and more!  Greg: @greglockard; readliebestrasse.com Eren: @ErenAngiolini; enricaangiolini.com Marissa: @marissadraws; marissadraws.tumblr.com Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders RHD Morris Home: rhd.org/morrishome Attic Youth Center: atticyouthcenter.org William Way LGBT Community Center: waygay.org Sparkle & Sea: ulule.com/sparkleandsea & twitter.com/Sparkleseazine Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we celebrate DC Pride 2022 with creators from the issue: Ro Stein and Ted Brandt. We discuss their groundbreaking story, Connor Hawke: "Think of Me," and asexual representation.  Ted: @ten_bandits; brandtandstein.com Ro: @RoStein404; brandtandstein.com Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: DrakeWatch, we discuss the DC Pride: Tim Drake Special #1 by Meghan Fitzmartin, Belen Ortega, and Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque. We are joined once again by writer of Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, JADZIA AXELROD, and columnist for DCComics.com, ALEX JAFFE! But that's not all! Swinging into our JLQ lineup is also host of the Panel To Panel Podcast, JAMES PORTIS! James: @jamesCportis3; @ptop_podcast Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com Alex: @AlexJaffe; @InsertCredit Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we discuss the sophomore anthology issue, DC Pride 2022. From Superman: "Super Pride" to "Kevin Conroy: Finding Batman," we cover every story in this monumental collection. Expanding our JLQ, we have returning guests: GLAAD nominated writer, BEN "BEE" KAHN, and one of the hosts of the Pink Milk Podcast, MARK PEREZ! Ben: @BenTheKahn; @ProgHorrorPod; benkahncomics.com Mark: @iameldiablito; @ServingPinkMilk; @AmidalaHelps Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we continue our Pride month with Aquaman: The Becoming by Brandon Thomas and Diego Olortegui. Joining us to discuss Jackson Hyde's journey from Aqualad to AquaMAN is award-winning YA author and comics geek, JULIAN WINTERS!  Julian: @julianw_writes; julianwinters.com  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we dive into our first book of Pride month 2022, Superman: Son of Kal-El by Tom Taylor and John Timms. Since this book has one of our new fictional OTPs, Jon/Jay, we decided to bring on one of our favorite real-life OTPs to talk about it: returning guests, BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH and STEVE SEIGH!  Bronwyn: @shinybabyb; @thirstyontoon Steve: @dead_anchoress; @talkingcomics Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: DrakeWatch, we had to reunite our JLQ to geek out over the latest update in Tim Drake's queer journey, this time from WEBTOON's Batman: Wayne Family Adventures' "Better and Brighter." We are joined once again by writer of Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, JADZIA AXELROD, and columnist for DCComics.com, ALEX JAFFE! Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com Alex: @AlexJaffe; @InsertCredit Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-second episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: The Imposter by Mattson Tomlin, Andrea Sorrentino, and Jordie Bellaire. We are joined by host of Talking Comics podcast and Assistant managing editor at JoBlo.com, STEVE SEIGH!  If you're eager for more Matt Reeves' The Batman content, this book might help hold you over. Steve: @dead_anchoress; @talkingcomics Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we interview the letterer of Joker, Catwoman, Batman: Last Knight on Earth, and more, TOM NAPOLITANO! You'll leave this discussion with a greater appreciation for Tom's work and wiggly tails in general.  Tom: @TENapolitano; tomnapolitano.com Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler  Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss the Batman: The Enemy Within video game with returning guest and season director of Batman: The Telltale Series and Batman: The Enemy Within, KENT MUDLE! Just how gay is this game? Very, very gay. Kent: @kentmudle on Twitter; BERET Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we FINALLY discuss The Batman movie, and it was worth the wait. Joining us are returning guests: prize-winning poet and bat-cademic, STEVEN LEYVA, and one of the hosts of the Pink Milk Podcast, MARK PEREZ! Steven: @sdleyva Mark: @iameldiablito; @ServingPinkMilk Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler (Michael Giacchino's theme) Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we geek out over the recently announced lineup for DC Pride 2022. From Jadzia Axelrod's Galaxy: The Prettiest Star and Alysia Yeoh stories, to Devin Grayson's Superman/Jon Kent story, to the Meghan Fitzmartin Tim Drake Special... Outsiders, we are feasting today!  Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twenty-first episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. We are joined by writer of Secret Identity, Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall and more, and Senior VP of Sales and Marketing at Oni Press, ALEX SEGURA! We talk Star Wars, Riverdale, and how this classic book holds up in 2022. Alex: @alex_segura Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In the twentieth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: Under the Red Hood by Judd Winick, Doug Mahnke, Shane Davis, Eric Battle, and Paul Lee. We are joined by comics reviewer, SHIRI SONDHEIMER! Shiri helps us examine all angles of Jason Todd, and we do mean all. Shiri: @SWSondheimer Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: DrakeWatch, we reunite our JLQ to discuss Tim Drake's latest outing in Batman: Urban Legends #10 with writer of DC's upcoming Galaxy: The Prettiest Star, JADZIA AXELROD, and columnist for DCComics.com, ALEX JAFFE! Jadzia: @planetx; jadziaaxelrod.com Alex: @AlexJaffe; @InsertCredit Chris: @themythofpsyche; @talkingcomics TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we recruit from all corners of the DC fandom to discuss TimKon. We are joined by big TimKon shipper, THOMAS ESMORE, and returning guest and TikTok sketch creator, PANDA REDD! DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before Jon Kent's Superman came out of the closet. Panda: @ThePandaRedd Thomas: @ThomasEsmore Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music: Nick Oyler Edited by: Chris Ceary Logo: Aliza Layne

In the nineteenth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batgirl Vol. 1: Batgirl of Burnside by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr. We are joined by the writer of comics, novels, and video games such as Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, Unstoppable Wasp: Built on Hope, and Marvel's Spider-Man, SAM MAGGS! Sam: @SamMaggs; linktr.ee/sammaggs Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders, we interview two of the creative team members behind WEBTOON's Batman: Wayne Family Adventures, MARIA LI and SUSAN CHENG! We talk fan theories, batfamily favorites, and queer WEBTOONs. Stick around for a sneak preview of Chris' upcoming podcast, THIRSTY ON TOON...  Maria: @rowannox Susan: @scheng_ Chris: @themythofpsyche; @thirstyontoon TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we interview the first woman to write an ongoing Batman title, Gotham Knights, Nightwing, and more, DEVIN GRAYSON! We discuss fandom, Dick Grayson, and Devin's reflection on her DC Comics journey. Devin: @Gothamette Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: The Better Cut, we discuss the incredibly campy Batman & Robin movie. Joining us is author of the Young Adult novel Surrender Your Sons and more, ADAM SASS! We talk ice puns, Poison Ivy in drag, and how this movie could be gayer.  Adam: @TheAdamSass; linktr.ee/theadamsass Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In the eighteenth episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we discuss Batman: R.I.P. by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. Joining us is writer, podcaster, and World's Foremost Batmanologist, CHRIS SIMS! Also stick around for ASK ALEX!, our new segment with DCcomics.com columnist, ALEX JAFFE! Sims: @theisb Alex: @AlexJaffe Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate Jon Kent, the new Superman, coming out as bisexual. Join just the two of us as we reflect on Super Sons metaphors, Tom Taylor as an ally, and where we go from here...  Chris: @themythofpsyche; @talkingcomics TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we geek out over the recently released Webtoon, Batman: Wayne Family Adventures. Joining us is brilliant scientist, defender of critical thinking, and guest host of Talking Comics, BRONWYN KELLY-SEIGH! Is this webcomic everything Chris has ever wanted? You probably know the answer... Bronwyn: @shinybabyb Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne

In this special episode of Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub, we celebrate Batman Day AND the one year anniversary of our podcast. Joining us to discuss the Robins are author of Robin and the Making of American Adolescence, DR. LAUREN R. O'CONNOR, and host of Pop Culture Happy Hour and author of The Caped Crusade, GLEN WELDON!  Lauren: @lroconn15 Glen: @ghweldon Chris: @themythofpsyche TJ: @troyfin2 Gotham Outsiders: @GothamOutsiders Music and edited by: Nick Oyler Logo: Aliza Layne