A Batman podcast for the ward in us all! We cherry pick from 1939 to today discussing stories that created the mythos and compare it with current views of classic DC characters. John and Chris are doing the job no one asked for.
The New Look era continues when Alfred gets caught by the Tri-State Gang. Comics we talk about Detective Comics #328 - "Gotham Gang Line-Up!" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
While Chris is gone to look for Ryan, John discusses a Batman elseworlds story featuring Elmer Fudd. Comics we talk about Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 - "Pway for Me" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The New Look era begins with Detective Comics 327. Does "X" mark the spot when it comes to the generfication of Gotham Village? And why is everything Bruce Wayne's fault? Comics we talk about Detective Comics #327 - "Mystery of the Menecing Mask" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Batman 66’ arrives when John and Chris talk about Ma Parker (Shelly Winters) and her “boys”. Commissioner Gordon gives credit where it’s due, and all eyes are on “Legs” Parker. Batman we talk about Batman 66 S2E9 - “The Greatest Mother of Them All!” Batman 66 S2E10 - “Ma Parker” New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Bat-Roulette is introduced in this episode causing John and Chris to watch Batman Brave and the Bold. The logistics of time travel and walking statues are discussed. Batman we talk about Batman: BATB - "Time Out for Vengeance!" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
After a crisis, Batman and Superman meet for the first time again! A hunt for Magpie escalates when Batman grabs Bull by the horns. Meanwhile Superman is a showoff. John and Chris perform an experiment. Comics we talk about Man of Steel #3 - "One Night in Gotham City" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
The World's Finest and Robin. Batman and Superman go on a couples cruise to stop a jewel heist. Later the Joker and Lex Luthor form a LLC. Composite Superman competes in a World's Worst Costume Contest. Comics we talk about Superman #76 - "The Mightest Team in the World!" World's Finest #88 - "Superman's and Batman's Greatest Foes!" World's Finest #142 - "The Composite Superman!" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Silver Age Cavalcade Continues! We leap into Animal Man, before discussing Supergirl, and Green Lantern and finish the episode with the Doom Patrol. Chris develops an accent, Moon City is a guaranteed hit. Comics we talk about Strange Adventures #180 - "I was the Man with Animal Powers!" Action Comics #252 - "The Supergirl from Krypton!" Green Lantern #7 - The Day 100,000 People Vanish!" My Greatest Adventure #82 - "Three Against the Earth!" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
It's a Silver Age Character Cavalcade! We talk about The Flash, Superboy and the Legion of Superheros, Aquaman, and Adam Strange. Time travel, the Multiverse, radiation and more in this episode! Comics we talk about Showcase #4 - "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt!" Adventure Comics #247 - "The Legion of Super-Heroes!" Adventure Comics #247 - "Aquaman's Super Sea-Squad!" Showcase #17 - "The Planet and the Pendulum!" New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
“Robin Dies At Dawn!” Batman is again stranded on an alien world with no idea how he got there. The event leaves Batman unstable causing him to retire, and forces Robin to go it alone against The Gorilla Gang. Chris gives John a non-standardized test. Comics we talk about Batman #156 “Robin Dies At Dawn” Bonus Hardest Batman Quiz EVER New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
"Prisoners of Three Worlds!", An alien has come to Gotham and splits the Bat-Family apart! How will our heroes survive? Batwoman professes her love to Batman, while Bat-Girl and Robin go to Make Out creek. Comics we talk about Batman #153 - “Prisoners of Three Worlds” New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Despite the “help” of Bat-Mite, Batman and Robin continue to fight crime in Gotham. Later when a renegade scientist turns Batman into wittle Bat-Baby, it’s up to The Dynamic Duo to change him back. Finally it seems like everyone has a changing ray, when Batman confronts a gang who turn him into a monster. Can Robin, and Batwoman’s crime compact help? Comics we talk about Detective Comics 267 - “Batman Meets Bat-Mite” Batman 147 - “Batman Becomes Bat-Baby” Batman 162 - “The Batman Creature” New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Batman heads off on his own to become the Superman of Planet X! Later Batman is crowned king of an alien world by touching rockets with his opponent. And when the Midas Gang arrives to rob Gotham of its gold, it’s up to Bat-Hound the all American dog to save the day. Comics we talk about Batman 113 - “Batman The Superman of Planet X” Batman 125 - “King Batman The First” Batman 125 - “The Secret Life of Bat-Hound” New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
After the Joker pulls a boner, he makes his own utility belt to best our Dynamic Duo. Then in Detective Comics the first Batman is revealed causing Batman to reopen the Wayne Murder. Comics we talk about Batman 66 - “The Joker’s Comedy of Errors!” Batman 73 - “The Joker’s Utility Belt!” Detective Comics 235 - “The First Batman!” New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Origins all around! Batman comes face to face with his parents killer. Selina Kyle plays a game of cat and mouse. Detective Comics takes Batman and Robin back to school. Comics we talk about Batman 47 - “The Origin of The Batman!” Batman 62 - “The Secret Life of the Catwoman!” Detective Comics 168 - “The Man Behind the Red Hood” New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
We cast a narrow net in Batman 59. “The Man Who Replaced Batman!”, shows an early look at Deadshot. “The Forbidden Cellar!” gives us a bad trip. Finally “Batman in the Future!” shows us fashion that never came to be! Comics we talk about Batman 59 New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
We’ve almost dug ourselves out of the child endangering Golden Age to reach the child endangering Silver Age! We take a look at other characters from the period, Superman, Captain America, The Boy Commandos, and more! New episode every other Wednesday Comics we talk about Action Comics 1 All Star Comics 8 Captain America 1 More Fun Comics 73 Police Comics 1 Detective Comics 64 Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Episode Notes John and Chris finish Batman #1. "The Giants of Dr. Hugo Strange", brings us death from above. The Gotham Elite are robbed in "The Cat". A long stranding tradition is started when Robin is taken hostage in "The Joker Returns". New episode every other Wednesday Twitter Find out more on the Superstitious and Cowardly website. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Batman meekly faces off against spies in Detective Comics #37. In his first appearance, Robin goes for highest body count in Detective Comics #38. Batman #1 "The Joker" introduces a new villain, you'll never guess! New episode every other Wednesday Twitter: @SACBatpod Find out more at https://sacbatpod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
We’re talking Detective Comics 34, 35, and 36. Can The Faux Question help the Bat stop Almost Sinestro? Sin Fang plays coy with a stolen idol. Professor Strange becomes the Weather Wizard. Gas pellets, racism, G-Men and more! New episode every other Wednesday Twitter: @SACBatpod Find out more at https://sacbatpod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
John and Chris go over Detective Comics 32, and Detective Comics 33. Is Batman's silken rope enough to handle the Monk? Can our almost legendary figure stop Canadian Mounties from using death rays on the city? New episode every other Wednesday Twitter: @SACBatpod Find out more at https://sacbatpod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
John and Chris are talking about Detective Comics #30 and #31. In Detective Comics #30, Doctor Death returns with Jabah 2.0. Detective Comics #31, brings us werewolves in Paris, along with a monkey... look they're not all winners. At least we see a Batarang! New episode every other Wednesday Twitter: @SACBatpod Find out more at https://sacbatpod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
John and Chris are talking about Detective Comics #28 and #29. A dapper Jewel gang has come to town. Bruce answers a dating ad from Doctor Death. New episode every other Wednesday Twitter: @SACBatpod Find out more at https://sacbatpod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Bat Pod Begins! John and Chris have come together to talk about Batman from the beginning. In Detective Comics #27, a man named Lambert is dead, and guinea pigs are being killed in mass! It is up to the BAT-man to sort of investigate. New episode every other Wednesday Twitter: @SACBatpod Find out more at https://sacbatpod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.