The Overlooked Dark Knight

This time out Andy and Mike discuss Larry Hama's run on Batman!

This time out Andy and Mike choose from the many, many, MANY Bat trade paperback collections to curate the Ultimate Bat Library! Come for the choices, stay for the Nightwing talk at the end!

This time out Andy and Mike present the first of an irregular side show where the guys talk about Batman movies and television shows that (probably) everybody as watched. This time out they talk about THE FLASH, because Mike felt he had to watch it and Andy is a good friend and didn't want him to suffer alone.

This time out Andy and Mike stick to their mandate again and talk about Batman #336. For about 30 minutes. Then it kind of turns into a stream of tangents that are entertaining. They promise.

This time out Andy and Mike take part in this year's JLMay crossover, which is all about the 2007 BRAVE AND THE BOLD series. The guys are kicking this event off by talking about BRAVE AND THE BOLD #1, which featured a team-up between Batman and Green Lantern. For grins, they also look at BRAVE AND THE BOLD #134 from the original run of the series which was definitely a comic book story that took place over 17 pages. Then, for some reason, they talk about the MCU. It's a fun episode and be sure to check the show notes at the website for links to the other podcasts that are part of JLMay 2023!

This time out Andy and Mike finish their look at the One Year Later storyline FACE THE FACE. Hear Andy and Mike talk about the things that didn't work for them about the resolution of the story. Thrill to them discussing things they liked about it! Marvel at their discussion about DC Comics during the DiDio administration! This episode has it all! Well...it has most of it all. It has some. THIS EPISODE HAS SOME!

This time out Andy and Mike continue to shock and surprise by continuing to stick to their mandate by looking the first four parts of an overlooked Batman storyline. Eventually. They spend the first half of the episode catching up on DC movie news, which will either date the episode horribly or serve as a neat time capsule. Only time will tell. Then they talk about the first four chapters of Face the Face, the Batman storyline that was part of the whole One Year Later thing.

This time out Andy and Mike continue to stick to their mandate by looking at a truly overlooked Batman comic! BATMAN #362 features a fantastic Riddler story, but it also features art by Don Newton. Andy is very keen on Don Newton's artwork and that's why he chose this particular book. That's it. That's the episode description.

This time out Andy and Mike actually stick to their mandate...for once...and even brought along a guest. Writer Jim Beard joins the guys and even suggested the book they cover, which is BATMAN #252! Listen to all three of these Batman fans talk about The Spook and Alfred and Json Bard and Robin and even Danny Kaye!

This time out Andy and Mike throw their mandate out the window...again...to yak over BATMAN THE MOVIE! It's a commentary...with a few bouts of silence because the guys start watching the movie instead to talking over it. But it's fun. Promise.

This time out Andy and Mike throw their mandate out the window and just talk about a whole bunch of things. Topics include how mainstream audiences can make or break a comic book film, Mike coming back to the Superman books, Mike and Andy's current state as comic book readers, asking if the single issue is dying as a vessel to tell comic book stories, Grant Morrison, and so much more!

This time out Andy and Mike finish their two-part look at Batman Year One. Not the Frank Miller fueled story. No, no, no! They are looking at the first year of Batman's publication history by talking about Detective Comics issue 35 to 38 and Batman issue 1! They also talk about a bunch of other things in fun tangents that will amuse and delight. Or something.

This time out Andy and Mike begin a two-part look at Batman Year One. Not the Frank Miller fueled story. No, no, no! They are looking at the first year of Batman's publication history by talking about Detective Comics issue 27 to 34!

This time out Andy and Mike take a look at the 2010 one shot BATMAN HIDDEN TREASURES. This special features a (until then) never-before published story by Bernie Wrightson with scripting by Ron Marz. Andy and Mike talk about that and the reprint of SWAMP THING issue 7 as well as going off on a few tangents about SUPERMAN AND LOIS, Alan Moore, and other fun topics!

This time out Andy and Mike devote another special episode to to a legendary comic book creator that passed away recently. Neal Adams revolutionized Batman as a character in the early seventies and became the template that is still followed to this day. Andy and Mike look at two Adams drawn Batman stories. One is the first appearance of a character that has a name that causes arguments in regards to how it is pronounced. The other has Batman fighting a werewolf. Not exactly overlooked, but the guys are making an exception for Neal.

This time out Andy and Mike devote an episode to the late, great George Perez by looking at a story that is the opposite of Overlooked. A LONELY PLACE OF DYING was the introduction of the (technically) third iteration of Robin, the Boy Wonder and Perez was involved with that story. Andy and Mike take a good look at that story and chat about what Perez meant to them. NOTE: This episode was recorded before George Perez' passing and was originally intended to be a celebration, not a wake. So, if it sounds a little off at the beginning, that's why.

This time out Andy and Mike take a look at the trade paperback collection BATMAN: EGO AND OTHER TAILS. After a conversation revolving around Andy's thoughts on the recent film THE BATMAN they talk about the Darwyn Cooke stories BATMAN: EGO, SELINA'S BIG SCORE, and several one shots, all either written, drawn, or both by Darwyn Cooke.

This time out Andy and Mike conclude their informal series of episodes where they talk about the times Batman crossed over with a character or property from another fictional universe. This time out they look at the time Batman fought the Punisher in PUNISHER/BATMAN: DEADLY KNIGHTS! During the episode they dicuss their thoughts on the Punisher as a character, their favorite stories, how the Batman keeps owning him in hand-to-hand combat and so much more. It was keen!

This time out Andy and Mike continue their informal series of episodes where they talk about the times Batman crossed over with a character or property from another fictional universe. This time out they look at the time Batman fought the Predator in the aptly titled BATMAN VERSUS PREDATOR! During the episode they talk about the comics, the movies, and go on several tangents. It's keen.

This time out Andy and Mike continue their informal series of episodes where they talk about the times Batman crossed over with a character or property from another fictional universe. This time out they look at that time in 1994 when two creators with previous experiences with the Dark Knight produced something that can definitely be called a comic book. That's right. Andy and Mike are talking about SPAWN-BATMAN!

This time out Andy and Mike continue their informal series of episodes where they talk about the times Batman crossed over with a character or property from another fictional universe. This time out they look at the time the Dark Knight Detective and the future Boy Wonder teamed up with the Sentinel of Liberty and the future Winter Soldier! That's right...Andy and Mike are discussing BATMAN/CAPTAIN AMERICA!

This time out Andy and Mike begin an informal series of episodes where they talk about the times Batman crossed over with a character or property from another fictional universe. First up is DC Special Series #27, or as it is more commonly known BATMAN VS THE INCREDIBLE HULK!

Andy and Mike pick out a handful of Batman stories that they feel are overlooked. And then they talk about them. It's like they're finally fulfilling the mandate of the show or something.

Andy and Mike finish their coverage of the first two Elseworlds/Imaginary stories SUPERMAN AND BATMAN GENERATIONS. This time out they cover the final two issues where the guys talk about Byrne homaging himself, Byrne homaging himself again, Knightwing's first night out, the Phantom Zone villains giving Superman the business, and the reason Superman is a terrible friend, espcially when it comes to keeping a secret from him for decades!

Andy and Mike continue their coverage of the first two Elseworlds/Imaginary stories SUPERMAN AND BATMAN GENERATIONS. This time out they cover the first two issues of the second series which feature the JSA and Superman fighting giant Nazi robots, the births of Lois Lane and Wonder Woman's daughters, the final fate of the soul of Dick Grayson, and Superman being a terrible husband!

Andy and Mike continue their coverage of the first two Elseworlds/Imaginary stories SUPERMAN AND BATMAN GENERATIONS. This time out they cover the final two issues of the first series, which feature the return of Superman's arch enemy, the death of a hero, the fall and rise of another, Superman in jail, and a tale of the past!

Andy and Mike begin their first episode covering the Elseworlds/Imaginary story SUPERMAN AND BATMAN GENERATIONS. This time out they cover the first two issues, which feature Golden Age Superman and Batman, the Luthor/Joker team, Bat-Mite and Mxyzptlk deciding who has the better hero, the death of Robin, and the rebirth of Batman!

Andy and Mike conclude (for reals this time) their coverage of the Batman: Under The Hood trade paperback by yakking over the animated version of the story! The commentary starts as soon as the episode so does, so be sure to synch up with the movie!

Andy and Mike conclude their coverage of the Batman: Under The Hood trade paperback by looking at Batman issues 649, 650, and Annual 25! Batman and Red Hood and The Joker have a final showdown with the Joker's life on the line. Plus, we learn how Jason was able to come back and it does not make a lick of sense. Plus, your feedback!

Andy and Mike continue their coverage of the Batman: Under The Hood trade paperback by looking at Batman issues 646-648! Red Hood makes some serious moves against Black Mask and the rest of the Gotham underworld. We learn a bit more about Jason's time as Robin and boy do we get a great cliffhanger ending.

Andy and Mike continue their coverage of the Batman: Under The Hood trade paperback by looking at Batman issues 639-641 and issue 645! The mystery of the new Red Hood deepens and Batman just doesn't want to believe what's going on right in front of him. He's kind of a jerk to fellow heroes Zatanna and Green Arrow, but there are bigger reasons for that. There's also a team-up with Superman, a sub-plot with the vigilante named Onyx, and a retelling of Jason's Post Crisis origins.

Andy and Mike begin their coverage of the Batman: Under The Hood trade paperback by looking at Batman issues 635-638! Spoiler warning...Jason Todd is back from the dead. Plus, Mister Freeze, Black Mask, Amazo, and Nightwing!

Andy and Mike spend their 50th episode talking over two episodes of the Batman '66 episode The Bookworm Turns and While Gotham City Burns. Why? Because The Bookworm is awesome, that's why!

Andy and Mike spend the whole episode reading listener emails and taking questions from the Facebook page. Andy and Mike totally planned it this way. This was always supposed to be a feedback episode. This is not a last minute change because Mike screwed up. Promise.

Andy and Mike finish their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with Batman #430, final thoughts on Starlin's time with the Dark Knight and a whole bunch of listener feedback!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with the second part of their talk on the controversial storyline A Death in the Family!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with the first part of their talk on the controversial storyline A Death in the Family!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with Batman issues 424 and 425!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with Batman: The Cult issues 3 and 4! CONTENT WARNING: EXTREME POLITICAL DISCUSSION AHEAD!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with Batman: The Cult issues 1 and 2! CONTENT WARNING: EXTREME POLITICAL DISCUSSION AHEAD!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with Batman issues 421, 422, and 423!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with the second two parts of another series within a series. This time out they discuss the final two chapters of Ten Nights of the Beast!

Andy and Mike continue their series within a series...Starlin's Batman...with the first two parts of another series within a series. This time out they discuss the first two chapters of Ten Nights of the Beast!

Andy and Mike spend about an hour talking about Denny O'Neil.

Andy and Mike kick off their new series within a series...Starlin's Batman! Over the next few months, the guys are going to go through Jim Starlin's run on Batman. This time out they discuss Batman issues 414, 415, and (to a lesser extent) 416! Plus...feedback!

Andy and Mike welcome Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin of Batman: Knightcast to finish out the crossover between the two shows! Their subject? The Joker's Five Way Revenge! Yeah. We know. This is hardly an overlooked Batman story. It was fun to cover though and that should be what matters, right? Hello? Is this thing on?

Andy and Mike continue their celebration of Batman's 80th birthday by coming up with the issues of Detective Comics they would include in a "Best Of" collection.

Andy and Mike continue their celebration of Batman's 80th birthday by looking at the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT five part story GRIMM.

Andy and Mike continue their celebration of Batman's 80th birthday by looking at the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT three part story BLADES.

Andy and Mike continue their celebration of Batman's 80th birthday by looking at the origins of the original Batwoman and Bat-Girl!

Andy and Mike continue their celebration of Batman's 80th birthday by looking at BATMAN: SON OF THE DEMON!