History of the Batman

Your Dark Knight Archivist LOVES Halloween! Whether or not you're staying at home binging Stranger Things 2 or out Trick or Treating with the little Batman fans in your life, there's plenty of Batman comics to enjoy this holiday season! Listen in as Londyn candidly discusses some of her favorite reads from different eras of the Dark Knight! Also, Londyn talks about this weekend's Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con, her bat-tastic panels and all other Batman activities at the biggest comic con in LA!

Your Dark Knight Archivist is back from her summer hiatus with new episodes! Londyn talks with prolific writer Chuck Dixon! Dixon has contributed so much to the Batman mythos, starting with Tim Drake's solo publication "Robin" to his run on Detective Comics introducing the character Stephanie Brown! Dixon also gives amazing insight into the creation of The Man Who Broke the Bat - Bane (my favorite!!) - and the crafting of the epic saga "Batman: Knightfall". Chuck Dixon helped make the modern Batman family foundation what it is today in current comics and other visual media. Produced/Recorded by Kevin Campbell Logo Design by Kris Wimberly: https://mkt.com/OptikNourishment Buy HOTB Merch!: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/history-of-the-batman?ref_id=3880&ref_type=aff Become a Gothamite and follow History of the Batman!: Instagram.com/HistoryoftheBatman Twitter.com/HistoftheBatman Facebook.com/HistoryoftheBatman YouTube.com/HistoryoftheBatman  Peace, love and Batman!  

Your Dark Knight archivist Londyn is back with brand new shows! What better way to return than speaking with legendary Marvel and DC Comics writer Steve Englehart! Englehart during the Bronze Age of DC Comics brought the dark back in dark knight, inspiring films such as Tim Burton's Batman (1989), many episodes in 1990's "Batman: The Animated Series" and issuing in the modern Batman stories we enjoy today. Listen in as Englehart discusses his work on Marvel's The Avengers, DC's Justice  League of America and experiences with artists like Marshall Rogers and Walt Simonson on their 8 issue arc now dubbed "Batman: Strange Apparitions". Englehart wrote THE essential Batman story, so learn more about this exciting history of The Batman!  Produced/Recorded by Kevin Campbell Logo Design by Kris Wimberly: https://mkt.com/OptikNourishment Buy HOTB Merch!: http://shrsl.com/?homh Become a Gothamite and follow History of the Batman!: Instagram.com/HistoryoftheBatman Twitter.com/HistoftheBatman Facebook.com/HistoryoftheBatman YouTube.com/HistoryoftheBatman Peace, love and Batman!

Your Dark Knight archivist Londyn and co-host Mason Booker dive into the recent trailer for Zack Snyder's DCEU film 'Justice League' set to hit theaters November 17! Listen in to hear Londyn's analysis of the newest look at our cinematic Justice League, from character developments and design to plot points to overall tone, Batman's place as leader of the metahuman team and how Snyder's League will set up the rest of the extended universe. Have questions about what you saw in the trailer? We have (most of lol) the answers! Check it out on this latest episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Your Dark Knight archivist Londyn, co-host Mason Booker and Shadow Adam discuss (with TONS of spoilers, listeners beware!) "The LEGO Batman Movie" directed by Chris McKay, which was released in theaters nationwide February 10! Listen in as we talk about the major Bat themes, the fun Easter eggs, how many villains popped up in Gotham City (SO many) and overall how the film beautifully celebrated the almost 78 Years in Batman's mythology! Tune in to see how many Batarangs out of 10 Londyn gives the latest Batman centric film in this week's episode! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Everything is AWESOME this week because your host Londyn and co-host/producer Mason Booker are joined by the one and only Chris McKay, director of Warner Bros. latest Batman cinematic film "The LEGO Batman Movie" out this Friday, February 10th! Londyn chats with Chris about his first memories of Batman from the tv show Super Friends to Frank Miller's 'Batman: The Dark Knight Return', how he became involved with projects such as Robot Chicken and Moral Orel and his time spent on directing both 2014's 'The LEGO Movie' and 2017's 'The LEGO Batman Movie'! Listen in as Chris tells us what were his inspirations for creating the Batman mythology we see in the film, Londyn's promising film debut in the future LEGO universe and why 'The LEGO Batman Movie' is fun for both young and old Batman fans! All on this exciting episode presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork This weeks guest: Chris McKay!!! TW: @buddboetticher Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

This week Londyn and co-host / producer Mason Booker sit in the Meltdown Comics podcast studio on the rainiest of days with the co-host of DC All Access Jason Inman! We discuss Jason's comic book upbringings, why Nightwing is his favorite character, how he became part of projects like YouTube's Screen Junkies, theorize about actually happened to Scott Eastwood in 'Suicide Squad' and most importantly, his new all ages comic book series 'Jupiter Jet'! Listen in to learn more about Jason's first comic series, the inspirations for this unique world blended with Sci-fi and history and how you can support this creator own series by checking out their Kickstarter at JupiterJetComic.com! Tune in for this episode and more and always support the arts and the whole comic book community! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork This weeks guest: Jason Inman @Jawiin Kickstarter at JupiterJetComic.com Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Happy New Year Gothamites! Your host Londyn and co-host Mason Booker kick off 2017 by talking with actor Loren Lester, known for his big and small screen roles including the voice of Dick Grayson / Robin / Nightwing in the animated television shows 'Batman: The Animated Series' and 'The New Batman Adventures'! Listen in as we discuss his journey into becoming the voice of one of the most beloved characters in the Batman mythos, his favorite memories and episodes from being Grayson in the animated series and why he loves the fan favorite Nightwing so much! Start off the new year with this fun interview with us and stay with us for more bat-tastic guests and sessions in the future on History of the Batman with Londyn! presented by Meltdown Comics and Collectibles! This Week's Guest: Loren Lester http://www.lorenlester.com TW: @ActorLL Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Your Dark Knight archivist Londyn was invited to moderate a Q & A with the creative teams of DC Rebirth's 'Batgirl', Hope Larson and 'Batgirl and the Birds of Prey', Julie and Shawna Benson for Batgirl Day 2016 at The Perky Nerd in Burbank, California! Listen in as Londyn and the powerful female creative teams discuss Batgirl turning 50 years old this upcoming January, approaching these strong female characters and their legacy for the new DC Rebirth series and if Batman and his mythology will cross over into these new adventures in future story arcs. Let the celebration of Barbara Gordon's Batgirl's 50th anniversary begin with this fun interview, more will come as we enter 2017! Listen to it all right here on History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! TW: histofthebatman IG: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker

Your Dark Knight archivist Londyn hosted the panel "Wonder Woman 75: A Retrospect of an Icon" at this past October's Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con! The WONDERful panelists included Susan Eisenberg (voice of Wonder Woman: Justice League, Justice League Unlimited), Cat Staggs (artist, Wonder Woman), Shannon Farnon (original voice of Wonder Woman: 1970's and 1980's Super Friends cartoons), Christie Marston (granddaughter to William Marston, creator of Wonder Woman), Albert Ching (Managing Editor of ComicBookResources.com) and Marc Andreyko (Wonder Woman '77)! Please listen in as we discuss Wonder Woman's evolution in comics, television, video games and now film over the last 75 years and why this icon continues to be a brilliant representation of female empowerment and equality for young girls and women all over the world. T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker

Your Dark Knight Archivist Londyn sits with the DC Comics' powerhouse creative team of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti on her panel "For the Love of Harley Quinn" at Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con this past Halloween weekend! Listen in as we discuss Amanda and Jimmy's highly successful run on the 'Harley Quinn' centric comics, the true inspiration for Harley Quinn's Gang of Harleys, what's next in her Little Black Book, the shift in Harley's controversial relationship with The Joker, their thoughts on Margot Robbie's Quinn in the DCEU's Suicide Squad and overall why Harley Quinn is one of the most popular characters in the DC Universe today! Rev up your Harley puddins and join us this week to learn more about Harley Quinn and the History of the Batman, podcast presented by Meltdown Comics and Collectibles!   T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker      

Londyn and co-host / producer Mason Booker talk with Athena Finger about her grandfather's incredible and important contributions to crafting the Bat-Man character with co-creator Bob Kane in 1939, the controversial history and journey of Bill Finger receiving recognition by DC Comics for co-creating this pop culture icon and what future projects are in store to continue celebrating Mr. Finger's work not just for the Batman mythos but also for the DC Universe. Without Bill Finger's changes to the original design of Kane's Bat-Man, to developing mythology such as the Batcave and the Batmobile, to writing his thrilling adventures, we wouldn't have the Dark Knight we all know and love today. Listen in to Batman history at its finest and a special Thanksgiving surprise on this week's episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! presented by Meltdown Comics and Collectibles! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

This week Londyn sits with legendary writer Grant Morrison during his Heavy Metal Magazine signing inside of Meltdown Comics and Collectibles and talk all things Batman! Morrison discusses his current position as editor-in-chief of the long-running Heavy Metal publication, his start into the Batman mythos with the critically acclaimed graphic novel 'Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth' and the inspirations and backstory to how his now famous Batman comic book run came to be! Listen in to hear Grant Morrison say what path he really wanted to take the Damian Wayne character, how he views The Dark Knight's 77 years in DC Comics as a whole and what's next for him in the Batman world. Follow Us! INSTAGRAM: @historyofthebatman TWITTER: @histofthebatman FACEBOOK: @HistoryofTheBatman TUMBLR: @historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Listen in to this live panel where Londyn is joined by actors Tara Strong (Raven, Teen Titans and Teen Titans GO!, Harley Quinn, Batman: Arkham City, Arkham Knight), Scott Menville (Robin, Teen Titans and Teen Titans GO!), Hynden Walch (Harley Quinn in The Batman and Batman: Assault on Arkham, Starfire on Teen Titans and Teen Titans GO!), Greg Cipes (Beast Boy on Teen Titans and Teen Titans GO!), Phil LaMarr (Green Lantern/Jon Stewart on Justice League and Justice League Unlimited, Aquaman/Arthur Curry on Young Justice DC, Aquaman and Green Lantern on Injustice Gods Among Us) and Kevin Conroy (Batman, Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Batman Arkham, Batman: The Killing Joke, Justice League Action) as they discuss their past and present roles bringing to life some of the most iconic characters in the DC Animated Universe from television, film and video games. You don't want to miss one of the most talked about moments from this year's LA Comic Con! All right here on this amazing episode of History of the Batman with Londyn presented by Meltdown Comics! Guest: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Phil LaMarr, Hynden Walch, Greg Cipes,Scott Menville On Twitter: Kevin Conroy: @realkevinconroy Tara Strong: @tarastrong Phil LaMarr: @phillamarr Hynden Walch: @HyndenIsHere Greg Cipes: @GregCipes Scott Menville: @scottmenville T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! Twitter @histofthebatman Instagram@historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Your host Londyn sits with THE voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy on panel at Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con to discuss his 25 years of bringing to life of the Dark Knight in animated television, film and video games! In front of hundreds of Batman fans on a Sunday morning, Londyn talks to her favorite Batman Kevin Conroy about his beginnings before becoming the Batman, how he shaped his Batman for the 1990s television show 'Batman: The Animated Series' and overall his experience working with actors such as Mark Hamill (voice of The Joker) and writers like Paul Dini and the passion he has for our celebrated hero. All fans new and old of Batman will want to hear this panel discussion, so listen in to this fascinating look inside the voice of Batman. All right here on History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Guest: Kevin Conroy Twitter: @RealKevinConroy www.realkevinconroy.com T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! Twitter @histofthebatman Instagram@historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Londyn and Mason sit down in the middle of the LA comic con in order to tell it like it is, dish about upcoming events at the con, their panels, and their hopes and dreams. It's not too late: Listen up to it all on this exciting new episode of History of the Batman with Londy presented by Meltdown Comics. T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! Twitter @histofthebatman Instagram@historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

This week we are joined by iconic graphic designer and Batman writer Chip Kidd from New York Comic Con! Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker discuss with Chip his journey into becoming one of the most recognized modern book jacket designers, his long time fandom of Batman and how he became part of the Dark Knight's celebrated history with his book "Bat-Manga! The Secret History of Batman in Japan", exploring the lost art of the Batman Manga during the 1960s. Listen in to this riveting interview as we talk all about Batman with Chip Kidd and the importance of the character's visual evolution and design over the last 77 years. Listen to it all right here on History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Guest: Chip Kidd Twitter: @ChipKidd www.ChipKidd.com T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! Twitter @histofthebatman Instagram@historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

This week's special guest is writer and producer Adam Glass, writer of television's Supernatural, Criminal Minds and DC Comics' Suicide Squad (Vol 4) of The New 52! Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker sit down with Adam Glass inside Meltdown Comics' Podcast Studio and discuss his life long love of comic books, how he became involved with bringing Task Force X back to life in the DC Comics Reboot The New 52 in 2011 and his own spin on the fan favorite character Harley Quinn. Listen in as we talk with Adam about him writing Suicide Squad, it's undeniable influence on David Ayer's 2016 live action film and the refreshing changes of Harley Quinn's origin story and relationship with The Joker. Listen to it all right here on this incredible History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics. Guest: Adam Glass Twitter: @AdamGlass44 T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Follow Us! Twitter @histofthebatman Instagram@historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Londyn and co-host Mason review the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank, California and give a lucky Bat-fan a chance to win a pair of tickets to experience this tour! Thanks to Warner Bros., we were able to go behind-the-scenes for a revealing look at how the magic of Hollywood is made. Londyn, Mason and Shadow Adam explored working sets and soundstages, and experienced the newest "DC Universe: The Exhibit, featuring the Greatest Super Heroes and Super-Villains!" Which pays homage to the origins of DC Comics, including all seven Super Heroes of the Justice League. Listen in to hear our discussion about the DC Comics exhibit, the Batman 75th anniversary Batcave filled with Batmobiles and learn how to enter to win a free pair of tickets to experience the tour yourself! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Twitter@histofthebatman Instagram@historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

This week Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker are joined by the WONDERful Susan Eisenberg, who has voiced the DC Comics icon Wonder Woman in the DCAU television and film projects such as 'Justice League', 'Justice League Unlimited', 'Superman / Batman: Apocalypse' and 'Justice League: Doom'! We sit down with Susan to discuss her incredible body of work voicing the Amazonian Princess for the last 15 years, her experience as a prominent voice actress and address the popular WonderBat relationship in the Justice League animated universe. Join us and help celebrate Susan Eisenberg's role of bringing to life Wonder Woman, who is celebrating her 75th anniversary with DC Comics on this wondrous episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Guest:Susan Eisenberg http://susaneisenbergvoice.com/ Twitter@susaneisenberg1 Instagram@susaneisenberg21 T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Twitter@histofthebatman Instagram@historyofthebatman Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

With the rumored casting of Zendaya as Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man's Marvel Cinematic Universe and the split responses across the web, this week Londyn, co-host Mason Booker and guest Shadow Adam discuss the role of diversity in comic books and comic book media. From real life castings such as Will Smith's Deadshot in the latest DCEU film 'Suicide Squad' to hypothetical diversity and cultural changes such as Batman not being portrayed by a Caucasian male, we tackle the question of whether or not our favorite characters' personas in this mythology would change if their ethnicity changed as well. Join us this week for a thought provoking talk as we ask ourselves when it comes to diversity in this media, is life imitating art or is the art just reflecting our true society? All on this super deep episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics!   T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Warning! Explicit! While Batman's mythos beautifully comes to life through the colors in his DC Comics tales, some of the best stories of The Dark Knight have been told in the seemingly simple yet complex black and white palette. In this week's episode, Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker highlight 5 memorable stories across Volumes 1 through 4 of the highly acclaimed anthology series, Batman: Black and White with some of the most amazing creative teams. We will discuss how these particular tales represent the diversity of Batman's rogues gallery and the man behind the cape and the cowl all in stark yet brilliantly crafted illustration. Listen up to this amazing episode of the History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

After the cancellation of the Batman 1966 live action television series, DC Comics wanted to bring Batman comics back to its gothic roots Bob Kane and Bill Finger created in 1939, issuing in the Bronze Age of Comics in the 1970s. One of the essential tales in this era is Dennis O'Neil's "Tales of the Demon", introducing Ra's al Ghul and Talia al Ghul. On this week's episode, Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker dive into this story arc in 'Batman' and 'Detective Comics' from 1971 to 1972 introducing the Demon's Head and the Daughter of the Demon, the relationship established between Bruce and Talia (Mason's #TeamTalia!) and how these stories returning the Dark Detective define the Batman of this decade. Join us on this fun journey with our hero in the groundbreaking 1970s! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

David Ayer's DCEU film 'Suicide Squad' is now in theaters and Londyn, co-host / engineer Mason Booker and Shadow Adam finally went to see Task Force X on the big screen! This week the trio discuss how 'Suicide Squad' translates from comic books to film, some of the most notable moments, the various character developments and the Batman's role within this movie and in the future DCEU. Listen up all right here on the latest exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Warning Explicit Content!!! Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's now iconic graphic novel 'Batman: The Killing Joke' is the newest DC Animated Original Film. On this week's episode, Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker discuss the film's prequel for Barbara Gordon, the controversial relationship established between Batman and Batgirl and if the animation holds up to Moore's classic story and Bolland's illustrations. Listen up on this Bat-tastic episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics. T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com  

Warnign Explicitcontent! This Friday, David Ayer's DCEU live action film Suicide Squad finally hits IMAX theaters! To get you ready to see the worst heroes ever on the big screen, Londyn and co-host Mason Booker have a SUPER episode introducing this new cast ensemble in Suicide Squad 101 fashion! Learn about the comic book creation, origin and role of each major player within the Suicide Squad and the DC Universe, their status in current comics and what we can expect to see in this highly anticipated film! Tune in to learn about Task Force X and the latest with both History of the Batman and Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

Gothamites! History of the Batman with Londyn has reached 50 bat-tastic episodes! To celebrate, Londyn and co-host / producer and engineer Mason Booker name 50 Batman stories that every bat-fan should know! The Dark Knight has been in countless tales throughout the character's 77 years in DC Comics. If you want a list of Caped Crusader tales from 1939 to today, whether you're a lifetime fan or just starting to read comics, this is the show for you! Myself and Meltdown Comics are thrilled how far the podcast has come and reaching 50 episodes is a milestone! We're continuing on strong and we hope you all will be along for the ride! Listen in to this fun podcast filled with fifty Batman stories in record time! All on this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

When 'Legends of the Dark Knight' debuted in 1989, it was already a historic book being the first Batman 'solo' publication since 'Batman' in over four decades. The first volume running from 1989 to 2007 with over 200 issues brought amazing creative teams to illustrate different aspects of the Batman and the mental and physical struggle he faces protecting Gotham. On this week's episode, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein we will discuss a few of the most memorable arcs within the first volume of this DC Comics series. We'll take a look how these 'early, unknown' and some re-written tales from LOTDK not only demonstrate the hero Batman represents, but also the influences it had on future Batman comics and other visual media. This show also marks the last time Adam Silverstein will be the regular co-host on 'History of the Batman with Londyn!' His presence has been an anchor to me and his guidance on the show has been amazing. The show would not be what it is today without his many contributions and I am eternally grateful to him for his patience and expertise. We all wish him well on his journey to Switzerland with his family. So tune into this fun and heartwarming episode! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and The Great Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

Most if not all Batman comic book fans have heard of the Red Hood and the man under the mask being Jason Todd. But some may not have known his story before he became this anti-hero, as Robin the Boy Wonder. In this week's episode, Londyn and co-host and producer / engineer Mason Booker will talk about Jason Todd's debut, road to becoming the 2nd Boy Wonder after Dick Grayson, both his Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis origin stories and his tragic and historic death within the pages of "Batman: A Death in the Family". You can't fully understand the man behind the Red Hood until you learn about his youth as Batman's crime fighting sidekick. So listen in to this week's show as we relive Todd's early years and pivotal moments in the Dark Knight's past! All on this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

In most DC Comics media, Batman isn't known without his Batmobile or even the Bat Cave. But something that seems special to just his comic book stories are the trophies that stay within the Dark Knight's underground cavern. Even before the 'Bat cave' existed, Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder had a 'Hall of Trophies' in Wayne Manor, collected items from past adventures that reflected their triumphs over injustice. In this week's episode, myself and my co-host / producer and engineer Mason Booker dive into a brief history of Batman's trophies and their evolution in comic books. From the mechanical T-Rex to the Giant Penny, these items have become just as important within Batman's mythology as his other gadgets, juxtaposing the normalcy of a bat's cave to the whimsical world that the Caped Crusader inhabits with every story over the last 77 years. Listen to it all on this Bat-tastic episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics!   Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

This week Londyn and guest host / producer and engineer Mason Booker are joined by a VERY special guest, the ultra amazing Paul Levitz who definitively schools Mason on why Catwoman really is a better match for Batman than Talia Al Ghul. Levitz has been part of DC Comics for 40+ years and has worn many hats within the publication company. From editor assistant for Batman publications during the 'Dark Detective' era in the 1970s to holding the position of President and publisher of DC Comics in the early 2000s to writing the ultimate DC Comics' history in "75 Years Of DC Comics: The Art Of Modern Mythmaking"! Levitz is a legend within the company, working with and writing for seemingly every creative talent and DC character. If we celebrate Batman's 77 year history with every episode, Paul Levitz is the perfect guest to talk to about the ins and outs of DC Comics right here on History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

On May 14, 2016, comic book illustrator and writer Darwyn Cooke passed away at the age of 53. Cooke's animated and boundless panels brought life to every figure and story, making him one of the most respected artists who have drawn the Dark Knight. In this episode, Londyn and guest host Mason Booker discuss Cooke's career over the last 2 decades, his contributions to the Batman mythos in animated television, comic books and film and his most celebrated works in DC Comics. The best way to remember this beloved talent is to relive his work, so join us as we commemorate the life and art of Darwyn Cooke. All on this insightful episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com  

After two months since Zack Snyder's film 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' starring Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Londyn, this week's awesome host and producer / engineer Mason Booker and guest Shadow Adam finally dive into a SPOILER FILLED review! I discuss major comic book influences, DC Comics Easter Eggs and everything in between breaking down this DCEU film and what's to come in this future cinematic universe. All on this exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics!   Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

This week Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein are joined by the brilliant photographer Clay Enos! Beginning with Zack Snyder's film Watchmen, Enos has created the posters and promotional pictures for DCEU live action films such as 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', 'Wonder Woman' and 'Suicide Squad'! Enos dives into his inspirations, creative processes and experiences being THE photographer to DC Comics' superheroes, so listen in and discover great behind the scenes stories about capturing on film our newest cinematic Batman! All on this weeks exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com  

This week is very musical, for Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein are joined in the Meltdown Comics' podcast room by Christopher Drake! Christopher has composed several Batman and DC Comics scores for animated original films such as "Batman: Under the Red Hood", "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part One", "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part Two", and video games such as "Batman: Arkham Origins"! Listen in to Drake discuss the creative process behind making the music to some of the most critically acclaimed Batman animated films and how he has brought to life our celebrated hero over the past decade through brooding melodies. All right here on the latest episode of History of the Batman with Londyn presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

This week Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein are joined by comic book writer and all around Batman fan Gabe Soria! A life long friend of Meltdown Comics, Soria discusses his history of reading comics and their major impact in his life and breaking into the DC Comics industry. Soria also gives us insight into creating the tales in publications such as Batman Adventures and Batman '66, showing that the campy television series is just as significant to Batman's history as any other interpretation. Aspiring writers and artists, fans of 1960s Batman culture and all around Bat fans should tune in to this fun talk with on of DC Comics' great modern writers! All on this week's exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Batman rogue Poison Ivy's debut in comic books. On this week's episode Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein discuss a brief history of Ivy's role within the DC Universe for the last 5 decades and highlight 10 essential stories that showcase her evolution in comics, television and film. Listen in to learn why this character has been enticing old and new readers with her dangerous passion for Mother Nature for 50 years! Check it out right here on History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #Poisonivy #batman #londyn #adam #historyofthebatman #podcast #episode40 #meltdown #meltdowncomics #comics #top10

"Batman The Animated Podcast" host Justin Michael joins Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein this week to talk about the 1990s classic television show "Batman: The Animated Series"! We highlight Paul Dini and Eric Radomski's episode "Almost Got 'Im", the many villains showcased and overall discuss how these members of the infamous rogues' gallery illustrate this animated series' depth in storytelling, themes and defining the character of the Batman. Listen to Justin and Londyn nerd out and share nostalgia about their favorite Batman series and be sure to check out Justin's amazing podcast "Batman The Animated Podcast" on iTunes! And listen right now to this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #Londyn #justinmichael #btaspodcast #historyofthebatman #meltdown #meltdowncomics #episode39 #batman #joker #penguin #killercrock #poisonivy

With the announcement of legendary Batman voice cast Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill voicing Batman and Joker in the 2016 animated film adaptation of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's 1988 one shot graphic novel "Batman: The Killing Joke", Londyn and her co-host Adam Silverstein go in depth and discuss why this comic remains an iconic story within the Batman mythos today. "The Killing Joke" still stands as perhaps the best origin story for The Joker, contains one of the most tragic moments in DC Comics history with the shooting and paralyzation of Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl and presents a brilliant underlying tale of the ultimate battle between good and evil within the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. Listen in and learn why "Batman: The Killing Joke" is my personal favorite Batman graphic novel and a triumph in the comic book medium. Listen as we talk all about it on this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #batman #joker #historyofthebatman #killingjoke #podcast #londyn #adam #meltdowncomics #meltdown #comics #episode038

In anticipation for Zack Snyder’s newest DC Comics live action film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” hitting theaters this month on March 25, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein in a 3 episode series discuss a history of highlighted stories about the many team ups, battles and everything in between of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight! In this episode, we conclude our look with modern tales of team ups and fights between Superman and Batman rounded out with the prequel comics for "Batman v Superman". We also discuss stories involving Wonder Woman and their formation as The Trinity and Lex Luthor and his many agendas to take down both his arch nemesis and the Caped Crusader. Each story can give us insight to these pivotal characters what we will watch on the big screen this Friday. So listen in to wrap up a full history of these titans of DC Comics and Londyn's thoughts on what we may see in this ultimate battle between the Son of Krypton and the Bat of Gotham! All on this exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #historyofthebatman #londyn #adam #meltdown #comics #meltdowncomics #superman #batman #podcast #episode37

In anticipation for Zack Snyder's newest DC Comics live action film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" hitting theaters this month on March 25, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein in a 3 episode series discuss a history of highlighted stories about the many team ups, battles and everything in between of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight! In this episode, we arrive at Post-Crisis continuity in the mid 1980s where the dynamic between Batman and Superman is built on mistrust, misunderstandings and the inevitable fight for the greater good. While we talk about some of the most memorable fights between Superman and Batman, we also mention tales that illustrate the bond that was established in their early years as World's Finest. If you want to know some of the comics that will influence "Batman v Superman", tune in to this week's show to get ready for the film! Check it out in this weeks titanic episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #historyofthebatman #londyn #londynandadam #histofthebatman #batman #superman #episode036 #batmanvsuperman #meltdown #meltdowncomics

In anticipation for Zack Snyder's newest DC Comics live action film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" hitting theaters this month on March 25, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein in a 3 episode series discuss a history of highlighted stories about the many team ups, battles and everything in between of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight! In this episode, we talk about the early years of Batman and Superman tales within the World's Finest Comics publication and their regular team ups from the 1940s to the 1970s. Before the battles they were best friends in these Golden and Silver Age comic books. So dive in to the start of a heroic friendship! All in this exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #historyofthebatman #histofthebatman #Londyn #LondynandAdam #episode035 #batman #superman #batmanvsuperman

No matter what got you into enjoying Batman, from reading comics, watching the film franchises, playing the video games or all of the above, any fan should know how this amazing character came to be in DC Comics. This week Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein are joined by Matt Kennedy, a world-renown fine art curator, author of Pop Sequentialism and the host of the Meltdown Comics podcast "Pod Sequentialism with Matt Kennedy" to discuss the history and undeniable controversy around the creation of the characters Batman, Robin the Boy Wonder and The Joker in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Kennedy also provides new historical evidence from his private collection that showcases concept panels and pages of the Joker by Jerry Robinson prior to his debut in Batman #1 in Spring of 1940. We dive into the first Batman team of Bob Kane, Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson, each of their testimonies of how these classically iconic comic book figures came to be and the incredible saga of receiving rightful credit over the last 75 years. Check it out in this amazing episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.

Meltdown Comics presents History of the Batman with Londyn! - Episode # 33: Batman's Many Deaths in DC Comics It's a common practice in comic book tales that a character dies and then, by some miracle, is resurrected. Looking at Batman's incredible 76 year history, many of the Batman Family members have died and come back to life, sometimes even by surprising the audience. In recent New 52 comics, Bruce Wayne's Batman apparently died alongside the Joker and now another is the Dark Knight of Gotham City. But this isn't the first or even second time that Batman has died in DC Comics. In this week's podcast, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein will look at ten different times our hero has died or has seemingly died in comic books in the last 76 years of Pre-New 52 continuity. The Batman represents the ultimate human, with peak physical and mental capacities yet he still has emotions and flaws. This list will demonstrate that even this dark vigilante cannot hide forever from his own humanity or from the glooming shadow of the Grim Reaper. Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.

Meltdown Presents: History of the Batman with Londyn! #032: Batman Psychology 101 with Dr. Andrea Letamendi The character of Batman and his mythology is one of the most complex and exciting in all of fiction. This week Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein sit with clinical psychologist and Batman fan Dr. Andrea Letamendi, host of the "Batman: The Animated Series" podcast "The Arkham Sessions"! In a discussion that highlights comic book and other DC Comics visual media stories, we approach classic characters such as The Joker, Jason Todd and Two-Face and analyze their relationships with Batman and what it means as a whole within the Batman universe. We also tackle questions such as if Bruce Wayne's vigilante crusade is not only healthy but seen as for the greater good of the citizens of Gotham. Join us as we dive into the intense mind of the Dark Knight! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.

Meltdown Presents: History of the Batman with Londyn! #031: Writing DC's Animated Movie Universe - An Interview with Heath Corson Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein start off the new year by chatting with Heath Corson, producer and writer of the DC Animated Original Movies "Justice League: War", "Justice League: Throne of Atlantis", "Batman: Assault on Arkham", "Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts" and "Batman: Unlimited: Monster Mayhem"! We talk with Corson about his uplifting journey from comic book fan to DC Comics writer and the experiences and challenges adapting some of the most popular comic characters of the DC Universe to animated film. Corson also discusses his current work on the 6 issue mini-series 'Bizarro' with artist Gustavo Duarte, the trade paper back hitting comic book shelves February 4! Produced by Adam Silverstein and Aristotle Acevedo Engineered by Aristotle Acevedo Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

Meltdown Presents: History of the Batman with Londyn! #030: Backup Batmans (and Londyn LIVE!) Billionaire Playboy Philanthropist Bruce Wayne's alter ego is that of the Batman since his debut in Detective Comics (Vol 1) 27 back in 1939. But throughout his 76 years in DC Comics, other characters within the DC Universe have taken up the mantle of the cape and the cowl mostly in Bruce Wayne's absence. In this episode, my co-host Adam Silverstein and I discuss the several figures in Batman comics that have been Batman and what each uniquely brought to the persona. We're also joined by VOIS agent Pat Culley who gives us a full demonstration of the (free) VOIS app allowing History of the Batman to be broadcast live and take callers live on the air for the first time ever! If you missed it two weeks ago, listen now! And get the VOIS app to be notified of broadcasts in the future that YOU can call into and be LIVE with Londyn! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.

Meltdown Presents: History of The Batman with Londyn! #029:10 Stories Every Puddin' Should Know: A Harley Quinn Retrospect There are many reasons why fans love Harley Quinn. It isn't just because she is a classic beauty, nor her intense and at times comical approach to being madly in love. When Paul Dini and Bruce Timm created this character for 1992's episode "Joker's Favor" for the television show 'Batman: The Animated Series', their one shot cameo became an overnight sensation. With audiences' eyes glued to the small screen, Harley, in her own unique way, teaches about friendship, love and insanity in the DC Universe.There is no wonder why she ultimately became part of Batman's comic book canon. In this week's episode, "10 Stories Every Puddin' Must Know: A Harley Quinn Retrospect", my co-host Adam Silverstein, engineer Mason Booker and I discuss some of the most memorable tales of Ms. Quinn on television, in comic books and video games. We break down why she became one of DC Comics' most beloved psychotic characters. From today's New 52 status to fans awaiting her big screen debut in 2016's "Suicide Squad", just as our hero the Batman has evolved over the past 75+ years, so has this flirtatiously fierce femme fatale over the last two decades. Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.

Meltdown Comics History of the Batman Ep 28 - When World's Finest Meet: When Henry Cavill's Clark Kent and Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne met for the first time in the latest trailer for Zack Snyder's live action film "Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice", there was tremendous tension between these two titans of the DC Universe. However, this animosity was not present when Superman and Batman first teamed up way back in 1941. In fact, their initial decades long relationship in comic books centered on friendship and a common purpose of fighting for the greater good. In this week's episode, my co-host Adam Silverstein and I highlight and dissect the new 3 minute trailer for the March 25, 2016 film and discuss several instances when the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel meet in various media over the last 75+ years! Before the world sees who will win the fight between Batman v Superman, we're going to look at how the World's Finest began! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.

Meltdown Presents: History of The Batman with Londyn! #027: 5 Essential Batman Inter-Company Crossovers In his 76 year history, Batman has teamed up with not just the greatest heroes in DC Comics, but also figures from other publications and universes. Next Nerd Wednesday, December 9, DC Comics and IDW Publishing will release issue 1 of the crossover mini series Batman / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, created by writer James Tynion IV and illustrator Freddie Williams II! With these pop culture icons teaming up, what better time to discuss some of the greatest past crossover stories with the Dark Knight! In this episode, your co-hosts Londyn and Adam dive into a brief history of the inter company crossover, 5 of the most thrilling Batman crossovers and what these tales tell us about the character we celebrate each week on this podcast! Listen in to see if your favorite crossover made the cut and who Londyn and Adam would like to see in future crossover comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.

Meltdown Presents: History of The Batman with Londyn! #026: Frank Miller's Dark Knight Universe - Preparation for DKIII: The Master Race On November 25, writers Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello's newly anticipated Batman story arc, "Dark Knight III: The Master Race," will hit comic book stands with issue #1. This will be the concluding book to Miller's 1986 tale "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns" and the 2001/2002 sequel "Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again". With over 70 alternate covers for issue #1 and the excitement over the rotating creative team of Klaus Janson, Andy Kubert and Jim Lee, 'The Master Race' is set to be one of the most celebrated Batman books in recent memory. In this week's episode, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein, along with guests Mason Booker and Shadow Adam, get you ready for this huge event! They discuss Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" impact on the Batman mythos and the American comic book, the sequel "Dark Knight Strikes Again" and what to expect in the wrap up of this classic series! Whether you've read Miller's Batman before or you're new to these comics, this is the best time to catch up before DK3 is released! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com.