Podcasts about The Dark Knight Returns

This week on Collecting Weekly, we're breaking down the newly revealed Hot Toys DKR Superman, inspired by The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. This version captures the older, government-aligned Man of Steel with his broader build, darker suit tones, and the unmistakable “S” shield design from Miller's iconic art style. We'll dive into the portrait sculpt, body proportions, suit texture, articulation, and whether Hot Toys successfully translated that exaggerated comic aesthetic into sixth scale form. How does he pair with DKR Batman? Is this a must-have for comic collectors, or does the stylized look limit shelf versatility? We're discussing pros, cons, pricing expectations, and display potential. #HotToys #Superman #DKR #DarkKnightReturns #FrankMiller #DCComics #SixthScale #SixthScaleFigures #ActionFigures #CollectingWeekly #CWLive #FigureCollectors #toynews Want to support our show? Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/collectingweekly​== Channel Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU01yk5tPw_JMZ6Tc8rs09w/join Buy a shirt here: https://bit.ly/3wVXAHh Want to chat with us outside of the show? Check us out on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3seiNsv If you like our video podcast and want to hear our full library of audio releases check us out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uL64iE

In this episode we discuss the dramatic bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros. Discovery and what it means for Superman's future, the official confirmation of the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger and its implications for the DCU, Zack Snyder's 10th anniversary retrospective where he reveals his entire DC saga was always a Superman story, a special island-wide theatrical event celebrating "Superman: The Movie" in the Caribbean, a newly reconstructed deleted scene from "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace," the limited edition ECCC exclusive Clark Kent Funko POP! limited to just 1,500 pieces, Hot Toys' stunning new Superman figure inspired by "The Dark Knight Returns" in honor of its 40th anniversary, your favorite animated version of Perry White, and much more.

Another episode of the Men Who Look Bad In Spandex, another reason to thank the Lord that this isn't a visual medium (not yet, anyways....heehee). Steve & Max, Max & Steve...take you, the faithful listener, on a journey through sound. Specifically, the sounds of Steve telling you like it is when it came to Charlie Sheen freakin' out. There's also segments on how they create all those TV shows that seem to be all the same, but different. NCIS...we're looking at you. Same thing happens with movies, btw. We get a bit nostalgic as well with cons, the way they could make 2 movies about the same thing, but one would be the cheap rip off. We get into the history of the X-Men, how art imitates life, especially concerning current events, and the 40th anniversary of the Dark Knight Returns...plus more! Thanks for listening.

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in February 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The finale of Batman and Robin. -The surprising issue of World's Finest Plus, our favorite issues of the month and a couple of listener questions. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE. Follow Peter on X: @PeteIllustrated. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake. Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's one of the biggest news weeks of the year as ComicsPRO explodes with announcements, reveals, and long-term publishing plans from every major publisher in the industry. We're breaking it all down in a super-sized news segment that covers the headlines shaping 2026 and beyond. Marvel dropped its May 2026 solicitations, teased the beginning of the end in Avengers: Armageddon, confirmed Hulk War for 2027, revealed Infernal Hulk vs. the X-Men, and somehow still found time for Knull vs. Hela, a Spider-Man and Iron Man team-up, and Doctor Doom taking over OREO. Yes, really. Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you can sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon! NEWS Marvel Solicitations May 2026 Infernal Hulk declares war on the X-Men in explosive issue #7 reveal - EXCLUSIVE Marvel reveals a Spider-Man and Iron Man team up coming in issue #6 Marvel teases “With Great Power…” as “Armageddon Assembles” this June Ultron crashes Wiccan and Hulkling's anniversary in Marvel's explosive Pride special Marvel teases 'The origin of the end' starts in 'Avengers: Armageddon' #1 It's Knull vs. Hela in 'Hel on Earth' Marvel Comics event JULY: Queen in Black! Doctor Doom takes over OREO in wild final Marvel Comics cookie collab Marvel announces new series 'X-Men: Outback' revisiting the iconic Outback Era Hulk War is coming: Marvel confirms Infernal Hulk finale in 2027 IDW is taking Godzilla back to 1954 and making it absolutely terrifying 'Star Trek' #1 launches a bold new era as IDW unveils massive 60th anniversary comic plans 'TMNT' #300 unleashes a massive new era, blind bag covers, and new 'Last Ronin' DC Solicits May 2026 DC Is going all-in on 'The Dark Knight Returns' for its 40th anniversary all year long DC and Sonic reunite for ‘Metal Legion' this May 2026 DC unveils major 2026 publishing plans at ComicsPro: Vertigo, new Absolute titles, and more Zorro and Tarzan are storming back to comics and we've got the exclusive first look Gail Simone is entering the Spawn universe with a brutal new 'She-Spawn' series New Image sci-fi series 'If Destruction Be Our Lot' features robo Abraham Lincoln finding purpose Skybound announces ‘DC Silver Age Covers and Stories' Artist Edition M.A.S.K. joins the Energon Universe in explosive new series from Dan Watters and Pye Parr Robert Kirkman returns to superheroes with 'Terminal' joined by Kubert, Finch, and Arthur Adams James Tynion IV takes on white supremacy and Norse gods in brutal new 9-part horror, 'Odin' 'The Cutting Garden' explores companionship, legacy, and sacrifice Ghost Machine just revealed 'The Unbelievables' and its first massive crossover EXCLUSIVE: Zack Kaplan unleashes three new Dark Horse series in 2026 Skateboarding is outlawed in new series 'Skate Ali' out June 2026 Jonathan Hickman's ‘Three Worlds/Three Moons' comes to Dark Horse this July Archie is going compact with new Oni Press collections starting in September 2026 'Ben 10' returns to comics this May with a new series from the original creators Oni Press unleashes 'Super Mondo Mega Mutts' #1 this July Oni Press announces Joe Palmer's dystopian thriller 'Destination Kill' #1 Our Top Books of the Week: Dave: Absolute Batman #17  (Scott Snyder, Eric Canete) Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Alex:​​ Exquisite Corpses #10 (Jordie Bellaire, Marianna Ignazzi) Dungeons of Doom #2 (PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON & BENJAMIN PERCY) Standout KAPOW moment of the week: Alex: Uncanny X-Men #24 (Gail Simone, David Marquez) Dave: Ultimate Spider-Man #24 (March Checchetto, Hickman) TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK Alex: Infernal Hulk #4 (Phillip KJ, Nic Klein) & Absolute Wonder Woman #17 (K Thompson, H Sherman) Dave: The Peril of the Brutal Dark #1 (Chris Condon, Jacob Phillips) but also Hulk Smash Everything #3 JUDGING BY THE COVER JR. Dave: Predator: Bloodshed #1 (Dan Panosian Virgin Cover) Alex: Power Fantasy #16 (Morgan Beem variant)

The Winter Olympics are heating up. Lord of the Rings is taking over theaters. And we're giving away Comic-Con, musical, and movie tickets LIVE. Welcome to Friday Live from Mostly Superheroes — your weekly pop culture + community update featuring the biggest events in Saint Louis, major movie re-releases, HBO deep dives, and interactive prize giveaways. This week: • 2026 Winter Olympics medal race update • The Dark Knight returning to Alamo Drafthouse • Lord of the Rings Extended Cut Marathon • 2 Rivers Comic-Con tickets • Beetlejuice The Musical • Glen Powell's new film review • HBO's The Pitt & A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms • Team Jakey mental health events • Weekly live prize wheel winners We're live across platforms every Friday — and we ship prizes worldwide.

Donde celebramos los 40 años de la obra maestra de Frank Miller The Dark Knight Returns, hablamos de las series Wonder Man y Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, el especial The Muppet Show y el nuevo cómic Bleeding Hearts.

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss this week's THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU trailer and if it is going to change Star Wars as we move into this post Kathleen Kennedy era. They also discuss Steven Soderbergh opening up about THE HUNT FOR BEN SOLO, the rumors that Chloe Zhao is being courted by Tom Cruise to direct Mission Impossible 9, the 40th anniversary of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and their spoiler review of KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Ep 5! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #marvel #gameofthrones #starwars #mandalorian #grogu #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 1:41 New MANDO AND GROGU Discussion - Will it Change Star Wars? 16:07 Steven Soderbergh Talks Hunt for Ben Solo Frustration 22:46 RUMOR: Chloe Zhao Being Courted by Tom Cruise for MI 9 30:12 The Dark Knight Returns 40th Anniversary Discussion 41:35 KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Ep 5 Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy and Jamie finally review the 2013 animated adaptation of Frank Miller's landmark Batman story, The Dark Knight Returns. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon   Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn   Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com

On this episode of Movie Goodness, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Batman: The Dark Knight. The 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller and Klaus Janson, with color by Lynn Varley, and published by DC Comics. It tells an alternative story of Bruce Wayne who, at 55 years old, returns from a decade of retirement to fight crime while facing opposition from the Gotham City police force and the United States government. The story also features the return of classic foes Two-Face and the Joker, and culminates in a confrontation with Superman, who is now a pawn of the government. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

En amerikansk præsident der lægger sig ud med den halve verden. Politisoldater der sættes ind mod befolkningen. En skurk det hænger sig selv i cellen. Lyder det bekendt? Det handler dog ikke om Trump, ICE-agenter eller Jeffrey Epstein men om Frank Miller og Dave Gibbons serie ‘Give Me Liberty', en noget overset satire over USA fra 1990. Det er historien om individet, den fattige sorte Martha Washington, der sætter sig op mod den korrumperede overmagt og udsættes for overgreb, ydmygelser og hjernevask og må finde indre moralsk styrke for at overvinde uretfærdigheden. Miller og Gibbons tilbage til flere gange til karakteren med vekslende udbytte, et højdepunkt er Kirby-hyldesten er ‘Happy Birthday, Martha Washington' som også diskuteres i episoden. Radio Rackham kigger i dette afsnit nærmere på dette umage kærlighedsbarn lavet af to af skaberne bag ‘The Dark Knight Returns' og ‘Watchmen', er den værd at læse mere end 35 år siden den udkom? Lyt med når vi dissekerer værket, analyserer temaer, identificerer det særligt Frank Millerske, studerer Dave Gibbons' fortælleteknik, finder referencerer til alt fra Julius Cæsar til Clockwork Orange og vurderer, om det har noget at sige i den tid vi lever i i dag.

Comic writer and artist Clay McCormack returns to the show for a wide-spanning conversation on all things Batman. We talk: -Batman '89 -Batman Beyond -Curse of the White Knight -Absolute Editions Plus, Kelley Jones, Sean Murphy, Punisher Armory, Marvel, and sooo much more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE. Follow Clay on Instagram: @cmccormack414. Purchase Clay's book "Bloody Hel" HERE. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake. Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns with a full breakdown of the groundbreaking story that redefined Batman for a generation. Join us as we revisit Frank Miller's dystopian vision of an aging Bruce Wayne coming out of retirement, unpack the political and cultural commentary embedded in its pages, and examine how the series reshaped superhero storytelling in the years that followed. From its influence on modern comics and film to its lasting impact on Batman's characterization, this is a deep dive into one of the most important graphic novels ever published. Please leave us a review on iTunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters. Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise. All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy! ComicBook Clique on Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree

Sewer Mutant is back and we're delving into the pre-history of the Dark Age of Comic Books with a look at Alack Sinner by Carlos Sampayo and José Muñoz. First published in Europe in 1975, this private detective/noir series laid the groundwork for Frank Miller's Sin City and practically every other modern crime comic from 100 Bullets to Criminal.

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in January 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The double dose of Absolute Batman -The penultimate issue of Batman and Robin Plus, our favorite issues of the month and plenty of Holzmann talk. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE. Follow Peter on X: @PeteIllustrated. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake. Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Jim Shooter in a career spanning biography.  Travel thru his youth as Mort Weisinger's 14- year-old apprentice created the  rogue's gallery of the Legion of Superheroes, Princess Projectra, #KarateKid,  Ferro Lad's death & intended race,  drew layouts with his scripts for DC artists Gil Kane, Wally Wood, and Neal Adams, Captain Action teaching him Toy-Comics synergy, DC's first drug addiction and rehab comic story, Parasite for Superman, wrote the first Superman-Flash race, Mort Weisinger's abusive behavior, his short 1969 stay at Marvel Comics, his odd run-ins at the YMCA presented in Hulk Magazine 23 1980, working for an ad agency in the early 1970s, worked at DC Comics again under Julius Schwartz.   Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  #DCComics #Weisinger #Schwartz #JimShooter© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in December 2025. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -The Absolute Joker origin story -Batman showing up in a Green Lantern story Plus, our thoughts on Batman comics this year, and our favorite issues of the month. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE. Follow Peter on X: @PeteIllustrated. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns”, by Christopher Drake. Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Check out Cam's latest novel / audio drama here! Somehow, this French indie movie is both the best James Bond movie and best Batman / Catwoman movie ever made. In this episode, we're investigating the endless, delirious style of Reflection of a Dead Diamond. Topics include: the art of rug pull revelations, how to balance realism and surrealism, and the enduring cultural influence of Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns. LINKS: Patreon, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com

In Episode 2 of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown explores how comic books made the leap from pulp entertainment to serious storytelling. The episode traces the long road from the restrictions of the Comics Code and the rise of underground comix to the British invasion of the 1980s and the landmark releases that changed everything.Along the way, it looks at the forces that shaped the medium, from political satire and counterculture to literary ambition and creative risk. The story leads up to the arrival of books like Watchmen, The Dark Knight Returns and Maus, and the legacy that followed in film, television and modern graphic fiction.A thoughtful, accessible deep dive into the moment comics truly grew up, told with the usual mix of research, atmosphere and Geektown warmth.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke and Nathan dive into Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Deluxe Edition, the 2013 animated film that unites both parts of the iconic adaptation into one epic feature. From Bruce Wayne's reluctant return to the cowl, to brutal showdowns with Two-Face, the Joker, and a climactic face-off with Superman, the guys break down why this story remains one of Batman's most defining chapters. Tune in as they explore the film's themes, artistry, voice cast, and legacy within the Dark Knight's cinematic history.

Phillip and Eric are back from their Thanksgiving hiatus to break down one of the hottest comics of the year, Absolute Batman by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, one of the flagship titles of DC's Absolute line. They discuss Snyder's reimagining of billionaire Bruce Wayne as an angry and brutal middle-class engineer, the series influences from Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Year One, and Cynthia Erivo's tweets about black American culture.

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in November. Hear us discuss: -The final issue of Dark Patterns -How Tom Taylor is getting everything right on Detective Comics -The DC K.O. tie-in Knightfight Plus, Pete's thoughts on the latest issue of Absolute Batman, the next chapter of Hush 2, our favorite issues of the month, and more. Rate and Review the Show: Apple | Spotify | iHeartradio | Amazon Follow The Batman Book Club on X: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club on Instagram: @thebatmanbc. Follow The Batman Book Club Facebook page HERE. Follow Trey Jackson on X: @treyjackson619. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. Transition music: “The Dark Knight Returns", by Christopher Drake. Outro music: “Overdrive”, by Matrika. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

EPISODE 338 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Dark Knight Returns style! We go over the 2020(ish) mini series The Last Ronin. This takes place in a bleak future version of our world, where only one turtle is still alive, and he is fighting to avenge his fallen brothers and father.  It was a hit story and mostly very well received by fans! There is a very clear influence from Frank Miller's mid-1980s Batman story The Dark Knight Returns, but it's still very much a TMNT story, albeit one in the "mature, violent" category. Kevin Eastman collaborated on this, using an outline he and Peter Laird had done in 1987 as a starting point. Along with writer Tom Waltz and a cadre of brilliant arists (Esau and Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop as well as Kevin Eastman), they craft a dark post-apocalyptic (not technically, but it feels like a fallen world) landscape. We visit most of the main cast of Turtles lore (in the comics) one way or the other.  Despite all the harshness and sad turns, it's very fun! In Loose Screws, we talk about Batman: Dark Patterns, which Kevin loves (and Will has not read).  

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While in comics circles the most well known alternate future for Batman is The Dark Knight Returns, in the public consciousness, that title has to be held by Batman Beyond. Three seasons of young Terry McGinnis and crotchety old Bruce Wayne in the DCAU, plus appearances on Justice League Unlimited, left a mark for this particular iteration of Batman. This week, with Terry returning to comics in Batman/Static: Beyond, we do our first episode focused on stories featuring Terry McGinnis; two are animated series tie-ins, and one is an arc from the series that followed that continuity in a more traditional DC style. Commissioner of Fear (Batman Beyond V.2 # 13) Terry's Mom Dates a Splicer (Batman Beyond V.2 # 24) 10,000 Clowns (Batman Beyond Unlimited # 1-13) Check out our current ranking list at www.comicsxf.com/batchat-rankings/ Thanks to Geri Nonnewitz for our podcast logo Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/batchatwithmattandwill

Episode 265 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast is a review of Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. Tom Clark and Phil Lindsey take a deep dive into the groundbreaking 1986 graphic novel that redefined Batman and reshaped the entire superhero genre. From its gritty storytelling and bold art style to its lasting influence on modern films like Batman v Superman, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Batman: The Animated Series, this episode explores why Miller's vision remains one of the most important works in comic book history. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boinkstudios Appreciate the content? Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/tomclark Visit us at: https://boinkstudios.com Follow the 6M Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/6mpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/6mpodcast/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/boinkstudios.bsky.social Listen to Boink Studios' Podcasts: Tom Clark's Main Event: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-clarks-main-event/id910362334 Bare Mode: A Podcast Review of The Bear: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bare-mode-a-podcast-review-of-the-bear/id1828513020 Two Nations Under Ted: A Ted Lasso Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-nations-under-ted-a-ted-lasso-podcast/id16938703   © Boink Studios 2025

Geekscape favorite Cooper Barnes returns to the show for the first time since hanging up the Captain Man cowl on Nickelodeon's 'Danger Force'! But has he gone full Bruce Wayne in Dark Knight Returns and hidden himself away from society? Exactly the opposite! Cooper appears in the new Nic Cage Western 'Gunslingers', which has just hit Netflix! And you can also see Cooper on this week's hilarious St. Denis Medical on NBC! Through all of this, he still makes time to drop by and talk comics and superheroes with Geekscape, so let's enjoy the time together! You can also subscribe to the Geekscape podcast on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3H27uMH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3BVrnkW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Miller is regarded as one of the most influential and awarded creators. He began his career in comics in the late 1970s, first gaining notoriety as the artist, and later writer, of Daredevil for Marvel Comics. Next, came the science-fiction samurai drama Ronin, followed by the groundbreaking Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One with artist David Mazzuchelli. Following these seminal works, Miller fulfilled a lifelong dream by doing an all-out crime series, Sin City, which spawned two blockbuster films that he co-directed with Robert Rodriguez. Miller's multi-award-winning graphic novel 300 was also adapted into a highly successful film by Zack Snyder. His upcoming memoir, Push the Wall: My Life, Writing, Drawing, and the Art of Storytelling, is now available for pre-order.This episode is brought to you by: Eight Sleep Pod Cover 5 sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: EightSleep.com/Tim (use code TIM to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra.)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Timestamps:[00:00:00] Start.[00:02:14] Aristotle's definition of happiness: Devotion to excellence.[00:03:02] Tools of the trade: Blackwing pencils, India ink, liquid frisket.[00:04:45] Sin City‘s physical creation at “twice up” size.[00:08:06] The toothbrush spatter technique.[00:09:24] Channeling impatience, anger, and violence into dramatic creative work.[00:10:33] What Jack Kirby knew about making comics competitive with cinema's spectacle.[00:11:56] Will Eisner and The Spirit‘s influence on the US market where writer-artist duality is rare.[00:13:33] How Jack Kirby blasted apart the panel grid (and a young Frank's mind).[00:15:49] Push the wall and defy the code.[00:19:54] The ruthless mentorship of Neal Adams.[00:24:57] The genesis of the Elektra amd Daredevil “soap opera.”[00:27:56] Story structure: Start late, end early.[00:29:10] Trusting the muse over rigid methodology.[00:31:15] European invasion: Moebius and Forbidden Planet.[00:32:52] Japanese influence: Lone Wolf and Cub‘s impact.[00:34:30] Cultural differences in depicting violence and motion.[00:36:38] Ronin: Shameless imitation and rebirth.[00:37:28] How does Frank know if something is working (or not working)?[00:39:27] The critical reception of Ronin as a “broken nose.”[00:42:37] The ruthless structure of The Dark Knight Returns.[00:43:40] Mutual elevation with “smartest fan” Alan Moore.[00:48:26] Robert Rodriguez: Angel of goodwill and generosity.[00:49:28] Sin City film: Co-directing and the Director's Guild sacrifice.[00:50:31] Working as a “two-headed beast” with Rodriguez.[00:55:27] Favorite films.[00:58:19] Books and ancient history inspiring 300.[00:59:00] Hollywood lessons: The importance of working with the right people.[01:01:13] The partnership and guidance of Silenn Thomas.[01:02:01] The clarity and creative rejuvenation of getting sober from alcohol.[01:04:48] Advice for aspiring comic artists: Story, story, story.[01:06:20] Learning to draw: Bridgman and Loomis books.[01:08:07] Perspective as a mathematical trick and lie.[01:11:00] Dick Giordano's advice: Lay in blacks first.[01:13:52] Sin City workflow innovation: Batch processing stages.[01:15:48] Dark Horse Comics and creative freedom.[01:17:29] Economy of line work and elegant minimalism.[01:20:46] On collaborating with Bill Sienkiewicz on Elektra.[01:25:20] Billboard wisdom: “Ask every question,” and “Why?”[01:27:08] Challenging pathological conformity.[01:27:39] Parting thoughts and where to find Frank's work.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Haman returns to participate in the 2nd installment of his "book club" with Bob. Last time, they reviewed The Dark Knight Returns, while this time they review The Man Who Was Thursday, a classic philosophical thriller.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.The link for the 2025 ExPat Money Summit.GK Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday.This episode's sponsor, The Swan Brothers.Dave Smith's Part of the Problem episode 1306.The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

In a new type of crossover episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy provide an in-depth analysis of Frank Miller's classic graphic novel, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. They also relate Miller's depiction to other treatments of the world's greatest detective.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this conversation.This episode's sponsor, The Swan Brothers.Links to old Batman clips (one and two). The YouTube version of the animated Dark Knight Returns (Part I and Part II).The HamanNature substack.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Parts 1 & 2 of The Dark Knight Returns are revisited!The Dark Knight Returns I & II Spoiler Review @ 1:50The Dark Knight Returns I & II Rating @1:02:25Text Us Your ThoughtsHosts:Daniel Grant (Bluesky & Instagram)Ben Sit (Instagram)Show:@TDFSpoiled on Instagram, Threads, TikTok & YouTubeSubscribe & Follow HERE

In this episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and Squeaks sit down with middle school teacher Mark Daumier, who's using comic books to revolutionize how kids engage with reading. Mark shares how he turned his love of comics into a classroom staple, building a library of over 14,000 comics and using them to teach visual literacy, historical events, and critical thinking. Plus, the Geek Freaks crew breaks down everything from the new King of the Hill revival and Vision series casting to the cancellation of EA's Black Panther game and the Switch 2 release. If you're a fan of comics, games, or how pop culture shapes education, this one's for you. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00:00 Introduction and Patreon shoutouts 00:00:45 Guest Preview: Mark Daumier's comic-based classroom 00:02:09 Comfort Games: Mass Effect, Space Marine, and Animal Crossing 00:04:01 King of the Hill revival and modern updates to the cast 00:08:24 Marvel Vision Series: Jocasta's debut and Ultron's return 00:12:12 EA cancels Black Panther game, industry layoffs discussed 00:20:34 Pokemon Legends Z-A and Switch 2 impressions 00:26:35 Full breakdown of the Switch 2's hardware, internet issues, and accessory talk 00:31:09 Upcoming Switch 2 games and gimmicky features 00:33:00 Assassin's Creed Shadows and Cyberpunk on Switch 00:33:16 Interview: Mark Daumier on comic books in the classroom 00:35:50 Comic book reading comprehension and visual learning 00:38:01 Mark's early comic fandom and Spider-Man subscription 00:43:44 Teaching narrative structures and novel writing with comics 00:47:12 Star Wars and pop culture in student assignments 00:50:03 Comic fandoms, MCU popularity, and Thunderbolts in class 00:59:19 Advice for teachers: meeting students where they are 01:01:10 Watchlist: Ironheart, The Bear, Squid Game Season 3 01:02:33 Movie Talk: Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, 28 Years Later 01:04:22 Pixar's Leo and the debate around Disney originals 01:06:13 F1 with Brad Pitt and Megan 2.0 reactions 01:07:42 Recommendations of the Week: Warhammer Darktide and Marvel's Darth Vader (2020) Key Takeaways: Comics help bridge the gap for students who struggle with traditional reading. Mark Daumier uses over 14,000 comics in his curriculum, including creative assignments like comic-style reports. Comics like Watchmen and Dark Knight Returns are powerful but carefully used depending on student maturity. Star Wars, Captain America, and Spider-Man continue to resonate with students. The Vision series and Jocasta casting hint at deeper Marvel storytelling on the horizon. EA's canceled Black Panther game reflects broader industry issues. The Switch 2 launches with improvements but raises concerns about internet requirements. Original stories from Disney and Pixar are in demand more than retellings. Memorable Quotes: “If you read 20–25 comic books, that's the same as reading a novel.” — Mark Daumier “Comics help kids visualize what they're reading. That unlocks everything else.” — Mark Daumier “I was like, can I teach in your class now?” — Frank Lourence “Nintendo throws stuff at the wall to see what sticks. Sometimes they reinvent the industry.” — Squeaks Call to Action: Love what you heard? Subscribe to Geek Freaks on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review. Share this episode with the hashtag #GeekFreaksPod to join the conversation. Links and Resources: Visit https://GeekFreaksPodcast.com for all the latest news, episode archives, and updates from the Geek Freaks Network. Follow Us: Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Patreon: Geek Freaks on Patreon Listener Questions: Got a favorite comic you think would be perfect for a classroom? Want to share what game helps you unwind after a long day? Send us your thoughts on social or through our website, and we might feature them in a future episode. Apple Podcast Tags: comics in education, comic book teaching, King of the Hill revival, MCU Vision series, Jocasta, Marvel casting news, Nintendo Switch 2, Pokémon Legends Z-A, EA game cancellations, Star Wars comics, Darth Vader, Warhammer 40K, geek culture podcast, classroom learning, pop culture in schools

We take a look at a movie based on a Comic that showed what an old batman would be like.  We decided to take a look at both parts in this one episode.   Come hear how we feel about The Dark Knight Returns animated film and how it holds up in 2025.  Grab your Batarang and join us as we discuss our favorite Cape Crusader.  Starring Mike Albertin, Kenneth Sanity, and Joe Butler. Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. 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In 2005, filmmaker Christopher Nolan was about to become mainstream with the first movie in his superhero trilogy. Meanwhile, a group of developers in Derby were working on a video game tie-in for said movie that wouldn't turn out to be quite as popular. We're taking a look at an action adventure game that was neither a precursor to a game based on The Dark Knight, nor The Dark Knight Returns. We're talking Batman Begins.On this episode of Stealth Boom Boom, we chat a little bit about trailers that feature Batman smiling, Trailer Voice Man, and Phoenix International. We also look at how important it was for this to be an interactive version of the movie in almost every way, as well as a cavalcade of celebs: a disinterested Morgan Freeman, a bloodthirsty Cillian Murphy, anbemused Michael Caine, and a Christian Bale that thinks all this video game stuff is a complete waste of time.Here are some of the things you're gonna hear us chat about in our review: the first glimpses of many things that would become staples in the Arkham games; instilling fear in your enemies by interacting with very specific parts of the environment; goons dropping their guns when they're scared; the optic cable from Splinter Cell; an exceptionally violent inverted takedown; familiar punching and kicking, as performed by a more acrobatic, yet less fluid Batman; the weird context-sensitive special move thing; NO BATARANG BUSINESS; climbing things with 70% arm and 30% leg; bonus Game Boy Advance opinions; a lack of yellow paint; training in the Himalayas; driving the tumbler around Gotham like it's a Burnout game; dingy rooms illuminated by beams of light coming through blinds; restrictions vs limitations; being rewarded(?) with clips from the film in between levels; odd differences in the narrative; Gary Oldman's absence; and a lockpicking minigame that's the same every single time.After all that, we take you through what some of the critics were saying about the game around the time it came out, and then we give you our final verdicts on whether Batman Begins is a Pass, a Play, or an Espionage Explosion.For those who would like to play along at home, we'll be discussing, reviewing and dissecting Deus Ex on the next episode of Stealth Boom Boom.IMPORTANT LINKS TO THINGS

Craig sits down with Mike Hutchinson of Planet Smasher Games and talks about the creative process behind his new miniatures game, Space Gits. We also discuss a new version of A Billion Suns and his RPG, The Crawling Chaos.Space Gits, Gaslands, Billion Suns, Hobgoblin, The Crawling Chaos, Daily Rituals by Mason Curry, The Infinite Game - Simon Syneck, Bushido, Vampire: The Masquerade, The Dunwich Horror, Tour de Lovecraft: The Tales -- Kenneth Hite, Bluebeard's Bride, Everyone is John, For the Queen, Nosferatu, The Witch, Swamp Thing, V for Vendetta, Watchmen, Dark Knight Returns, Maus, Citizen Sleeper, Scum and Villainy, Blades in the Dark************************************⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the show for as little as $1 a month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Add this to the end of your link on DriveThruRPG to support the show: ?affiliate_id=1044145For example ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/397612/Court-of-Blades--Scandal-Forged-in-the-Dark?affiliate_id=1044145⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our live-streaming content on ⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't miss our RPG Actual Plays, tutorials, and gaming content on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to an excellent board game ⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Go to the Writer's Room for ⁠⁠7th Sea Adventures!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the great games from ⁠⁠A Couple of Drakes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Tales of the Manticore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on BlueSky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dive deep into the shadows of Gotham as Geek History Lesson embarks on a gripping journey through Batman's Dark Age—spanning from 1985 to 2000. This era redefined the Caped Crusader, courtesy of visionary creators like Frank Miller, whose "The Dark Knight Returns" brought a gritty realism to Bruce Wayne's world. Alongside Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke," which delved into the twisted psyche of the Joker, and Grant Morrison's innovative narratives in "Arkham Asylum," these stories sculpted a darker, more complex Batman. This period ushered in a renaissance of the Dark Knight, transforming him into a symbol of vigilante justice steeped in moral ambiguity, setting the stage for Batman's evolution for years to come. Time to listen to Batman's Dark Age!Listen to Batman The Golden Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-batman-the-golden-age--50775746Listen to Batman the Silver Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/383-batman-the-silver-age--50775415Listen to Batman the Bronze Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/446-batman-the-bronze-age-1970-1985--52438219Listen to Batman the Dark Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/494-batman-the-dark-age-1985-2000--58894962For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!

In 2024, we published 58 Comic Book Couples Counseling episodes. However, that was not the total Comic Book Couples Counseling experience. Over on our Patreon, we published an additional 61 episodes, including our Married to Singlesseries, where we talk with comic book creators about their favorite single issues. In 2025, we'll make these a regular thing, starting with Tyler Crook this week, diving deep into his cherished Mage: The Hero Discovered #6. Crook has appeared on the podcast multiple times, mostly exploring his exceptional Dark Horse Comics series, The Lonesome Hunters (links to those episodes below). He's a passionate, enthusiastic champion of this medium, and that devotion began at a very young age thanks to books like Mage: The Hero Discovered. We enjoyed this conversation with Crook about this comic so much that we've decided to drop it into the main podcast feed to entice some of you over to the CBCC Patreon, which we consider one of the most welcoming, loving comic book communities on the internet. Published by Comico in March of 1985, Mage: The Hero Discovered #6 landed just as the industry shifted. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 arrived the year before, while Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns were just on the horizon. Comics were ready to celebrate themselves as thematically rich, adult entertainment. NOT. KIDS. STUFF. Mage: The Hero Discovered #6 was written and illustrated by Matt Wagner and features additional inks by Sam Kieth. The series follows Kevin Matchstick, who is basically a stand-in for Wagner, as he tumbles into a fantasy adventure where each obstacle represents some issue or situation from his own life. Be warned, our conversation with Tyler Crook spoils the entirety of the sixth issue, as well as some critical plot points from the rest of the series. Although, knowledge of those plot points won't ruin your overall reading experience if you decide to read after you've listened to the episode. We make the Comic Book Couples Counseling Patreon as cheap as we can. Our "Smitten Kitten" level costs only a dollar and gives you access to all the Patreon episodes. Our "Dearly Beloved" tier is $5, which grants you access to our Slack community. For the month of January, we're donating all proceeds made by our Patron to BINC (The Book Industry Charitable Foundation). They're helping all the bookstores and comic book shops affected by the LA Wildfires, and Bookshop.org matches all donations up to $10,000. If you would prefer to support another charity aiding in the wake of the LA Wildfires, here are a few that we'd recommend: The Red Cross Wildfire Disaster Relief LA Food Banks Assisting After Fires The LAFD Foundation World Central Kitchen Help provides fresh meals to communities in need in California The California Community Foundation Pasadena Humane Helps with Animal Rescue and Care Baby2Baby Provides Essential items such as diapers, food, formula, and hygiene products for children and families in Los Angeles. At least three comic creators lost their homes to the fires. Click on their names below to find their GoFundMe pages: David Booher Steven T. Seagle Andrew Robinson Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Tyler Crook on The Lonesome Hunters Tyler Crook on The Lonesome Hunters: Chapter One Patreon Exclusive: Daniel Warren Johnson on The 'Nam #9 Patreon Exclusive: Jason Ayers on The Uncanny X-Men #183 Patreon Exclusive: Christian Ward on Arkham Asylum Patreon Exclusive: John Harris Dunning on Spider-Woman #50 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 1/26 at 5:00 PM for Speed Racer, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

It's the 50th regular episode of the podcast, and to celebrate, we're finally doing a deep dive on a comic that helped ushered in the Iron Age and still stands as one of its most enduring accomplishments: Frank Miller's Batman: The Dark Knight (better known in collected form as The Dark Knight Returns), aided and abetted by inker Klaus Janson, colorist Lynn Varley, and letterer John Costanza. But after 39 years of attention from the comics industry and mainstream media alike, is there anything left to say about arguably the most celebrated Batman comic ever published? Rather than try to reduce this landmark comic to a tidy message or thesis about “what it means,” we embrace the glorious messiness of DKR. By examining all the complexities and contradictions of the series, we try to foster an honest and true appreciation of this landmark work. Thanks to everyone who's listened to us over the past two years and 50 episodes. There's a lot more great stuff to come. You can help us out in our endeavors by pledging support at patreon.com/ironageofcomics

Ten years after an aging Batman retired, Gotham City has sunk deeper into decadence and lawlessness. Now, when his city needs him most, the Dark Knight returns in a blaze of glory. Joined by Carrie Kelly, a teenaged Robin, Batman takes to the streets to end the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city. And after facing off against his two greatest enemies, the Joker and Two-Face, for the final time, Batman finds himself in mortal combat with his former ally, Superman.  News 4:20 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 10:18 Back Matter Matters 1:16:33 The Pull-List 1:24:52 Kraven: The Hunter Review 1:38:48 Linktr.ee/tradewaiters Follow Us!

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“They're Gonna Tell Stories About Us One Day, Kid.” - Oz Cobb   Welcome to episode 214! Infinity Bros Isaac, Robbie and Mark are back, chatting about live action remakes, how James Gunn is running the DCU, and giving a season SPOILER review of The Penguin! Isaac doesn't like the direction Hollywood is going with all the remakes, Robbie geeks out about the future of 'The Batman' lore expanding, and Mark yearns for the Dark Knight Returns! Make sure you've watched the episodes, it's a SPOILER review!   Join us for a fantastic, fun-filled conversation!   CONTENT WARNING: Some swears   Check out the Infinity Bros Patreon for EXCLUSIVE content, including unedited episodes, exclusive podcasts, and more!   Want to connect with the Infinity Bros Universe? Click this link --> https://linktr.ee/infinitybros   Want some FREE Magic: The Gathering cards and/or to connect with Infinity Bro Robbie on Drip? Check out this link --> https://join.dripshop.live/TheInfinityBros   Hear our in depth thoughts on the first 4 episodes of 'The Penguin' on episode 211 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Listen to our thoughts on the whole season of 'Agatha All Along' on episode 213 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our latest Magic Monthly episode with the Casual Commander Revival Podcast, where we discuss what isn't okay at the Commander table in episode 208 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Listen to our Deadpool and Wolverine SPOILER review on episode 205 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Hear our thoughts on Marvel Studios Hall H announcements and presentation, as well as the casting of Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom on episode 204 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our season review of The Acolyte on episode 203 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Check out our review of X-Men '97 on episode 198 of the Infinity Bros Podcast HERE!   Get some delicious coffee or tea from Many Worlds Tavern here, and get 10% off by using code THEINFINITYBROS!   Order your favorite character's Funko Pop at Entertainment Earth here, and get 10% off by using code INFINITY!   Check out all of RIPT Apparel's awesome t-shirt designs here!   Cover Art Artist: Jack Baumert (@Jack_baumertart on Instagram)

Legends of the Dark Knight sees kids talking about Batman from the Golden Age to The Dark Knight Returns.

In Episode 344, we spotlight the incredible new Hot Toys figure of Batman from The Dark Knight Returns. Experience the gritty, older version of the Caped Crusader, captured with stunning detail and true to the iconic Frank Miller design. Join us as we dive into the features that make this figure a must-have for DC fans and collectors alike. Don't miss this epic reveal of a legendary Batman! #HotToys #TheDarkKnightReturns #batmancollectibles Shop with our friends! Use Code "CW" https://www.collectorzown.com/ Want to support our show? Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/collectingweekly​== Channel Memberships: https://bit.ly/2SHjsHm Buy a shirt here: https://bit.ly/3wVXAHh Want to chat with us outside of the show? Check us out on Facebook! https://bit.ly/3seiNsv If you like our video podcast and want to hear our full library of audio releases check us out on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3uL64iE

The Dark Knight Returns is often mentioned as one of the greatest Batman stories ever and there's a great reason for that! To celebrate Batman Day we decided to delve deep into this wonderful, visceral, gloriously gruesome story. Even if you're not a Batman fan you're still going to want to check this one out!

With Joker: Folie à Deux rolling into theaters next, the time seems right to dive into Batman's most famous nemesis, the Joker, with a trio of stories highlighting different, pre-Dark Knight Returns iterations of the Clown Prince of Crime! First up is “The Man Who Wrote the Joker's Jokes” from 1951's Batman #67, in which everyone's favorite mass murderer seeks a gag writer! Then, in 1976's The Joker #7, a scientific accident gifts the Joker with Lex Luthor's intellect, and Luthor with the Joker's madness! Last but not least, we switch gears with 1978's “The Laughing Fish” and “Sign of the Joker,” from Detective Comics #475-476, featuring one of the Ace of Knaves' most bizarre schemes yet! Can the Grand Mogul of Mountebanks win the day against Batman, Lex Luthor, and the Gotham City Copyright Commission? And do these stories have what it takes to win over the crowd at that Ha-Hacienda known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode:   ·       “With no legs, the frog becomes deaf!” ·       The Origin of The Comics Canon! ·       Bruce Willis goofs on Curt ·       Detective Comics #473: The Malay Penguin ·       Rebel Ridge ·       Batman and Bill ·       The Immortal Hulk Vol. 1: All Weather Turns to Storm ·       Please consider making a donation to The Hero Initiative   Join us in two weeks as we get ready for spooky season with a look at Tatsuki Fujimoto's popular manga Chainsaw Man! Until then:Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook, Bluesky or The Platform Formerly Known as Twitter! And as always, thanks for listening!

Guess who's back. Back again. It's Batman! Batman: Caped Crusader has debuted on Amazon Prime and we'll review the first two episodes. Also, we have the latest news coming out of STVL. And we are learning more details about Starfleet Academy. And Doctor Who wants to be part of the Star Trek universe. We'll explain.All that and more on Trekcast.News:The Orville season 4 coming?https://www.cinemablend.com/streaming-news/the-orville-scott-grimes-reportedly-dropped-huge-update-season-4https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-orville-season-4-production-start-january-2025-official-podcast/More details on Starfleet Academyhttps://trekmovie.com/2024/07/31/sdcc-starfleet-academy-will-be-new-format-for-star-trek-with-holly-hunter-as-very-different-captain/Star Trek and Doctor Who crossover?https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/russell-t-davies-doctor-who-star-trek-crossover-newsupdate/New Star Trek Lowerdecks comic bookhttps://www.space.com/star-trek-lower-decks-comic-series-fall-previewBatman: Caped Crusader is an American animated television series based on the DC Comics character Batman. The series is developed by Bruce Timm, and produced by Bad Robot Productions, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Studios. Premiered on August 1, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video, the show offers a noir-inspired reimagining of the Batman mythos, focusing on a young Bruce Wayne during the early stages of his crime-fighting career in Gotham City, drawing inspiration from Batman stories of the 1940s and 1960s.Trekcast is a fan-made Star Trek podcast. We talk about all things sci-fi, nerdy/geeky, from Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and everything else. If you love dad jokes, saving dogs and bears you'll love Trekcast.Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support. TVDrama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dive deep into the shadows of Gotham as Geek History Lesson embarks on a gripping journey through Batman's Dark Age—spanning from 1985 to 2000. This era redefined the Caped Crusader, courtesy of visionary creators like Frank Miller, whose "The Dark Knight Returns" brought a gritty realism to Bruce Wayne's world. Alongside Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke," which delved into the twisted psyche of the Joker, and Grant Morrison's innovative narratives in "Arkham Asylum," these stories sculpted a darker, more complex Batman. This period ushered in a renaissance of the Dark Knight, transforming him into a symbol of vigilante justice steeped in moral ambiguity, setting the stage for Batman's evolution for years to come. Time to listen to Batman's Dark Age!For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonTwitter: https://twitter.com/GHLPodcastFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://twitter.com/Ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://twitter.com/Jawiin or https://www.jasoninman.com/Thanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!