Join Dean and Alex as they follow a comic book character from inception to the present day, highlighting highs and lows and the character's cultural impact.
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Check out the new comic podcast Talking Back with Through the Ages host Dean Manness and his brother Tim Hobbs Manness. If you like this episode check out the others by following the link below! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-back/id1478662095
If the absence of Through the Ages episodes has left a comic podcast sized hole in your heart try Talking Back with brothers Tim Hobbs Manness and Dean Manness. They talk about comics, video games, movies and more. Click the link below to go to Talking Back now and find an episode on All Star Superman, or just click the next episode to listen right here! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-back/id1478662095
With Through the Ages season 1 ending for the summer Alex and Dean bring back their comedy podcast 1stLast. They watch both the pilot and finale episodes of a TV series and use this revolutionary way of watching television for the basis of a discussion. They start with the show which had a divisive finale, Game of Thrones. If you are looking for more Through the Ages, season 2 will return in the fall. For now, we hope you enjoy this change of pace.
Dean drops in for a quick announcement about the upcoming episodes.
Alex and Dean are back and tackling a new character. Join the guys as they deep dive into Josephine from the Brubaker and Phillips comic Fatale. Listen as the two struggle to put their finger on exactly what the comic is trying to say about the Noir genre.
The guys wrap up the journey on Batman by running down their top Batman comics, movies, characters and creators. Join them as they say goodbye to Batman and prepare to move onto another character.
This week Alex and Dean tackle the Batman animated movies by discussing five films (Lego Batman, Batman Ninja, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, Batman: Year One, Batman and Harley Quinn).
Another day, another Through the Ages episode. The guys double up this week to bring you an extra episode! Dean's brother Tim joins the podcast to discuss the polarizing Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Listen to find out who loves it and who doesn't.
Say goodbye to the pre-Flashpoint Batman and say hello to the New 52 Batman. Alex and Dean cover the entirety of Scott Snyder's incredible run on the character during his time in the New 52.
Alex and Dean are not done with Batman just yet, but since their deep dive into the Dark Knight is coming to a close soon, it is time to select the next character. The guys get Patrick Hess to help them select a character from the 64 submissions they received from listeners. Who will the next Through the Ages character be?
After two weeks of movie episodes, Alex and Dean get back into comics. This week they finish off Grant Morrison's epic seven year run on Batman, focusing on Batman Incorporated.
Before they get back into comics, the guys get one of their favorite guests Patrick Hess on the show to finish up the Nolan trilogy.
Alex and Dean are joined by Creighton Blinn to talk about Christopher Nolan's second Batman film The Dark Knight. Tune in to hear them discuss the arrogance of Harvey Dent, the anarchy of Joker and the symbolism of Batman.
Alex and Dean finally record the Quick Take on Frank Miller's Dark Knight Strikes Again, his follow up to the 1986 Dark Knight Returns. They also cover the next book on the schedule, which is Neil Gaiman and Andy Kubert's comic, Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? A comic book that exist as the final story of Batman.
Alex and Dean are travelling through the 2000s and they have reach Grant Morrison's epic run. Join the guys as they gush over Batman and Son, Black Glove and Batman RIP. Morrison pulls a ton of 50s, 60s and 70s comic themes into his run, which means the guys have a great time reminiscing about the comics they have previously covered. Enjoy!
After feeling a little Batman fatigue, Alex and Dean are rejuvenated by the Batman comics of the mid 2000s. They discuss the Dark Knights emotional and intellectual journey through Under the Red Hood, Face the Face and The Man Who Laughs.
Alex and Dean are joined again by Ryan Dyck, this time to talk about one of the best Batman movies of all time; Christopher Nolan's first Batman film, Batman Begins. The guys discuss the movie's themes of guilt and fear along with Ra's al Ghul's fatherly presence and Christian Bale's fantastic performance. Check it out!
Alex and Dean have made it to another decade of comics. Join them as they struggle through the early offerings of the 2000's with Hush, Bruce Wayne: Murderer and Bruce Wayne: Fugitive.
The guys are back with another movie episode and another special guest. Join Alex, Dean and Ryan as they talk about the universally hated film Batman and Robin. Is it possible they like it more than Batman Forever? Only one way to find out.
Through the Ages is back with another comic book episode! Join the guys for another "10 things you need to know" episode, this time focusing on the story arc No Man's Land.
Alex and Dean cap off the year by discussing all the comic book movies of 2018. Listen as they discuss Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Aquaman and more!
Here comes another movie episode of Through the Ages! Alex and Dean are joined by Josh Rector to talk about the first Joel Shumacher Batman film, starring Jim Carrey, Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman and Chris O'Donnell.
The guys talk about Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's run on Batman. It begins with three halloween specials and eventually spins off into a year long arc with a follow-up sequel. Alex and Dean try out a new structure for the show, separating the best comic from the rest. Which comic will be the best? Listen to find out as they discuss The Long Halloween, Dark Victory and Haunted Knight.
Alex and Dean dig back into the comics this week and try out a new show format to tackle the year long Batman crossover event Knightfall. Listen to find out the 10 things you need to know about the time Batman broke his back and passed on the cape and cowl to Jean-Paul Valley.
The guys are back from their week off with a Mailbag episode. They discuss a number of fan comments from twitter, Facebook and Gmail while Alex tries to lure a mouse out of his wall.
We made it! It's the guys final episode covering Batman: The Animated Series. They are joined by Dean's brother Tim, to talk about the episode Almost Got 'Im. Hope you have enjoyed the ride!
Another day another Through the Ages podcast on Batman: The Animated Series. Today the guys are joined by former Nothing But Comics Podcast co-host Patrick Hess, to talk about Joker's Favor. Listen to find out which one of the hosts tries a Mark Hamill Joker voice.
The guys are join by returning guest Creighton Blinn to talk about Heart of Ice, one of the best Batman: The Animated Series episodes ever! Remember to check out our other episodes on Batman: The Animated Series. Let us know what your favorite episode of the animated series is.
For the second episode of our Batman: The Animated Series week, the guys are joined by another Nothing But Comics alumnus, Josh Rector, to talk about the two part Two-Face episode. Fitting that this episode is released on a Two-sday. Enjoy!
Are you ready to start Batman: The Animated Series week? Each day this week, Through the Ages will be releasing a new podcast focusing on a different episode from the series. The guys start off the week by talking about the theatrically released Mask of the Phantasm. There are plenty of great episodes to come this week, with a number of fantastic guest appearances. You will not want to miss a moment.
This week, the guys continue talking about their love for The Legends of the Dark Knight. They discuss the story arcs Venom, Faces and Sanctum as they make their way to the mid '90s of Batman comics.
Dean and Alex discuss The Last Arkham, the first arc of Batman: Shadow of the Bat, written by Alan Grant and drawn by Norm Breyfogle. This is the first ever Through the Ages Fan Choice episode where you, the listener, gets to choose what we talk about. If you have a Batman story you want us to cover, contact us at throughtheagespod@gmail.com or on social media.
It is time for a Through the Ages movie episode! The guys sit down with fellow Nothing But Comics colleague, Creighton Blinn, to discuss Tim Burton's second Batman film, Batman Returns. Did Burton improve on the 1989 smash hit Batman, or fall short? Only one way to find out!
The guys pop in for a Quick Take episode on the Batman Returns Trailer before discussing the movie in full on Wednesday.
The guys begin their quest through Batman comics of the '90s. They start with Gothic, the next arc in the Legends of the Dark Knight by Grant Morrison. They then move onto a few stories featuring Ra's al Ghul and close the show out reading a user review. Enjoy! Comics Covered:GothicBride of the Demon (54:45)Birth of the Demon
You have heard the Quick Take on the end of Jason Todd as Robin, now listen to a Quick Take on the beginning of Tim Drake as the Boy Wonder. The guys sit down for a short discussion on A Lonely Place of Dying. Find out how Batman learned to live with the death of Jason and eventually pass on the mantle of Robin to another teenager.
It's time for a Through The Ages movie episode! Dean and Alex are joined by the former co-host of the Nothing But Comics Podcast, Patrick Hess, to talk about the 1989 Tim Burton Batman movie. They discuss the huge cultural impact the movie had at the time and examine just how good the movie really is. Do they think Keaton is the best Batman? Or Nicholson is the best Joker? Only one way to find out!
What is this? Could it be? Three Through The Ages episodes in one week? That's right! We have another bonus episode to close out the week. Back in the day, Alex and Dean had a podcast affiliated with the Nothing But Comics website with cohost Patrick Hess. In Episode 70, they discussed Grant Morrison's Arkham Asylum in great detail. For your listening pleasure we threw that episode in our feed to close out the '80s on Batman. Enjoy!
This week's episode of Through the Ages is packed with fantastic Batman comics from the Modern Age. The guys close off the '80s (aside from a bonus episode coming soon) by discussing three important comics. They lead things off with the controversial comic The Killing Joke. Followed by the first arc in the Legends of the Dark Knight series titled Shaman. Finally, they discuss the first ever "Elseworld" comic Gotham By Gaslight. You do not want to miss this episode!
Time for another Through The Ages Quick Take. For this week's Bonus Episode the guys take a few minutes to discuss Batman: A Death In The Family. If you are unfamiliar with the story, it is a pivotal Batman comic from the 1980s where the Joker kills Robin (Jason Todd). Press play to hear what we think about it!
We made it to the Modern Age of Batman comics! This week Alex and Dean talk about two of the most influencial Batman comics in history. Listen to find out which classic Frank Miller bookend Batman story the guys prefer, The Dark Knight Returns or Year One. Comics Covered:The Dark Knight ReturnsYear OneYear Two
BONUS EPISODE! Welcome to the first Through The Ages: Quick Take. Alex and Dean share a few quick thoughts on the Jimmy Olsen article called "Truth To Power". The article appears in the beginning of The Dark Knight Returns collection. It sets the stage for the world that the comic takes place in. This bonus content will prepare you for this week's episode. Enjoy!
It's time for part 2 of Batman '70s comics. After Denny O'Neil returned Batman to his roots, Bob Haney, Frank Robins and David Vern Reed continued telling the tales of the Dark Knight. Alex and Dean discuss a few interesting issues from the '70s before digging into one of the Comics Covered:Detective Comics #439 “Night of the Stalker” (1974) Batman #250 “The Batman Nobody Knows” (1973) Brave and the Bold vol 1 #124 “Small War of the Super Rifles” (1976)Batman #291-294 “Where Were You on the Night Batman Was Killed?” (1977) Detective Comics #469-#479 “Strange Apparitions” (1977)
This week the guys focus on Denny O'Neil, the man that turned Batman around forever. This is where the Batman you know today began. Have a listen to find out about the first Talia Al Ghul and Ra's Al Ghul stories. Plus, the infamous and incredible "Joker's Five-Way Revenge" story by O'Neil and Neal Adams. Comics Covered:Detective Comics #411 (1971) Batman #232 (1971) Batman #235 (1971) Batman #240 (1972)Batman #242(1972) Batman #243 (1972) Batman #244 (1972) Batman #251 (1973)Detective Comics #457 (1976)
BAM! POW! ZAP! Alex and Dean discuss the campy and ridiculous Batman '66 show. Listen to Alex express his love for the show and Dean try to figure out how it even exists. Episodes covered: Season 1: Joker is Wild/Batman is RiledSeason 2: An Egg Grows in Gotham/The Yegg Foes in GothamSeason 3: Enter Batgirl/Exit PenguinThe Movie (1966)
Alex and Dean travel through Batman's rollercoaster ride of the '60s comics. They track the declining sales in the early '60s, through the Batman makeover in the mid '60s, then finally the late '60s when the comics match the tone of the show. If you want to know about Zebra Batman, Baby Batman and Mummy Batman just hit play! Comics covered:Detective Comics #275 (1960) Batman #133 (1960) Batman #139 (1961) Batman #147 (1962) Batman #156 (1963) Detective Comics #320(1963)Detective Comics #327(1964) Detective Comics #328 (1964) Batman #171 (1965) Detective Comics #345 (1965)Batman #181 (1966) Detective Comics #351 (1966)Batman #189 (1967)Detective Comics #359 (1967) Batman #217 (1969)
Dean and Alex are back to Batman comics for this episode. They take a look at a number of comics from the '50s. Join the guys as they watch Batman transform into a sci-fi superhero as the Bat Family is expanded around him. Comics coverd in this episode: Batman #59 (1950)Batman #62 (1950)Detective Comics #168 (1951)Detective Comics #215 (1955)Batman #92 (1955)Detective Comics #233 (1956)Detective Comics #235 (1956)Detective Comics #241 (1957)World’s Finest #89 (1957)Batman #113 (1958)Batman #114 (1958)Detective Comics #259 (1958)Detective Comics #267 (1958)Batman #121(1959)
Did you know in 1943 there was a Batman serial played weekly in the theater? It was not good, yet Columbia Pictures came back in 1949 to give it another go and it was even worse. Join Dean and Alex as they try to pull something good out of these serials, but mainly discuss why they don't work.
Alex and Dean launch a new podcast about comic book characters. In this inaugural episode the guys begin the long journey analyzing Batman, one of the most popular comic book characters of all time. They begin with the character's first appearance in Detective Comics #27 and track The Dark Knight through the Golden Age of comics. Some of the comics covered in this episode: Detective Comics #27Detective Comics #29Detective Comics #31Detective Comics #33Detective Comics #36 Detective Comics #38 Batman #1 Detective Comics #40 World's Finest Comics #3 Detective Comics #58 Detective Comics #66 Batman #16 Detective Comics #140
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