Podcasts about The Dark Knight Returns

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in May 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -More of Absolute Scarecrow in Absolute Batman #20 -The ending chapter of Hush 2: Part 1 Plus, our favorite issues of the month, questions from listeners, and Eric Holzmann in CATS. 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 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.

The Dark Knight Returns celebration concludes. Ryan Hoss returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Four, "The Dark Knight Falls". 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 Ryan Hoss on Twitter: @smb_ryan. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. 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.

The Dark Knight Returns celebration continues. Comic book writer and artist Clay McCormack returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Three, “Hunt The Dark Knight”. 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. 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.

The Dark Knight Returns celebration continues. Paul Hermann from The Comic Binge returns to the show to discuss and dissect Book Two, "Dark Knight Triumphant". 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 Paul on X: @Hermann22 Subscribe to The Comic Binge on YouTube here. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. 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.

Celebrating 40 years of The Dark Knight Returns. Bill Ramey from Batman-on-film join the show to take a deep dive into the first book of the miniseries. 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 Bill on X: @BATMANONFILM. Subscribe to The Batman Book Club YouTube Channel. Support the Show Through Patreon: patreon.com/thebatmanbc. Support the Show with Merchandise from TeePublic. 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.

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in April 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Absolute Scarecrow's debut in Absolute Batman #19 -A surprise Batman/Wonder Woman team up Plus, our favorite issues of the month, questions from listeners, and where in the world is Eric Holzmann? Buckle up! 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.

For the book's 40th anniversary, Don and Harry discuss their thoughts on the iconic Frank Miller Batman opus, and more relevantly, its long lasting legacy and future! To write in, e-mail at qnoanswers@gmail.com!

CinemaCon 2026 brings us news and footage from all the major studios most of which we are not allowed to see. We're talking Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day plus trailers for The Mandalorian vs Groglet, Street Fighter & Godzilla Minus Zero, massive layoffs over at Disney and more! Also as mentioned up top everything at BigSandwich.co is now avaliable on Patreon!New bonuses now available on Patreon! Check out new options for early access, ad-free episodes and exclusive shows every week. Including a new video for The Dark Knight Returns and full movie commentary for Cloverfield! All available on bigsandwich.co and now also patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesPLEASE be aware timecodes may shift due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start02:55 patreon.com/mrsundaymovies07:34 Cinema Con Sony Reveals15:24 LOTR: Hunt for Gollum Cast Announced20:00 More Warner Bros Reveals23:56 Wonder Woman Casting Maybe25:00 Disney's Cinema Con Reveals26:45 The Mandalorian vs Groglet Final Trailer29:16 Avengers: Doomsday Cinema Con Trailer31:22 Big Disney Lay-offs38:07 James vs School Apps40:31 Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer44:51 Street Fighter Movie Trailer48:22 Lee Cronin's The Mummy Review01:03:33 Lee Cronin's The Mummy Spoiler Segment01:10:28 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:21:12 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boys are back in town. For their fifth and final season, we talk the first two episodes. Plus we review The Drama, the somewhat controversial A24 film starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. And of course there's the news of the week including a shift in direction for Avatar 5 & 6, the surprising ratings for the Disney Plus She-Hulk series, the return of Luke Cage and Iron Fist for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3, an announcement for Extraction 3 and the first trailer for the MCU Special Presentation, The Punisher: One Last Kill. Thanks for listeningNew bonus booque clubbe episode for The Dark Knight Returns out now! Including fully edited video version PLUS entire backcatalogue including ad-free feeds and early access on https://bigsandwich.co/Is James allowed to have parallel thoughts? Vote here: https://forms.gle/jMZh6e55nkdEszPx6PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start05:05 Avatar Films in Trouble13:38 Metal Gear Solid Movie18:54 Best MCU Disney Show Reveal24:03 Returning Characters in Daredevil S325:58 Extraction 3 Announced28:13 The Punisher: One Last Kill Trailer31:43 The Boys Final Season (so far) Spoiler Review45:26 The Drama Movie Review51:05 The Drama Spoiler Segment01:02:09 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read Cont.01:06:00 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Tim Rooney returns to the show to discuss the story found within Detective Comics #651, "A Bullet for Bullock". Hear us bring up: -The Batman: The Animated Series episode -The team of Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan -Bullock and Batman's relationship Plus, comparing single-issue stories to arcs. 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 Tim on Instagram: @thisistimrooney. 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.

When Frank Miller wrote and drew The Dark Knight Returns in 1986, he didn't just reimagine Batman—he detonated the character and rebuilt him inside a grim, dystopian Gotham City. This installment of our “1986: A Landmark Year in Comics” series revisits Miller's bold reinvention of Gotham's protector. On the pod, we recount the buzz in the mid-'80s when Miller took on one of DC Comics' flagship characters, the editorial freedom he was given with TDKR, and the immediate fan and critical reaction to the story. We also debate the controversy surrounding inker Klaus Janson's work on the book, as well as the endless array of TDKR homages (and rip-offs) seen over the years—including the recent Absolute Batman. And we tackle the big question: Is The Dark Knight Returns the greatest Batman story ever told… or just the most influential?

Okay, it's time to press pause on your life and press play on this week's episode. Klaus Janson is an icon. He's worked in comics for over fifty years, radically shaping characters like Daredevil and Batman, while working alongside other comic book greats such as Frank Miller, Dick Giordano, Gene Colan, Dennis O'Neil, Grant Morrison, Bill Sienkiewicz, Brian Michael Bendis, and many, many more. He's worked within the medium from multiple angles as penciler, inker, colorist, writer, and teacher. By thriving through comics, he's also collected a million stories to tell. We got a few out of him today. We're honored to have Klaus Janson join us for our 350th episode, especially during a time that sees his first North American art exhibit on display at the Philippe Labaune Gallery in New York City. You have until April 11th to witness more than one hundred Klaus Janson pieces, reflecting a lifetime of dedication to our favorite art form. If you're looking to extend the 40th anniversary celebrations of The Dark Knight Returns, a book that continues to shape the entire industry and a few others as well, then you owe yourself a trip. Klaus Janson takes us all the way back to his time before comics, and how two unique jobs prepared him for his life at the drawing board. We discuss his collaboration with Frank Miller on Daredevil and The Dark Knight Returns, a few of the projects he's proud of that don't necessarily get the most attention, and how comics have shaped him as a person. Also, we spend this episode's introduction discussing our recent excursion to WonderCon in Anaheim, California. With multiple conventions fighting for your attention this weekend, we consider what WonderCon offers that other gatherings don't, as well as some of the comic book news revealed across multiple panels. Absolute Crisis? Please say Thank You to Klaus Janson by following his Instagram. This Week's Sponsors Everyone loves to talk and debate about comics, but few people get to see what it's actually like behind the scenes. Now, IDW Publishing is changing that with the launch of IDW Studios. The first monthly show is CreatorxCreator, a free-flowing, fun and honest chat between two comic book creators as they discuss their craft, process, inspiration, and what life is really like as a creative. The second monthly show, Superlatives, brings IDW's knowledgeable and spirited editors head-to-head to debate each of these categories, with another editor stepping in as the moderator to pick the winner once the pros have made their arguments. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Ethan Young on Demon Run Follow the Pop Culture Maven on YouTube Comic Book Club: My Boyfriend is a Bear at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 2/1 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: Paying For It on 4/26 at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. 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.

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Jim Shooter in a career spanning biography.  Travel thru his life as he discusses the Ant-Man Wasp controversy, the dead Korvac saga sequel, oversaw Roger Stern create Monica Rambeaux, improving access to opportunities in the comics industry to African-American, Asian and female creators like Denys Cown, Ron Wilson, Larry Hama and Louise Simonson, how both Star Wars and the Superman film reinvigorated Marvel in 1978, ending the editor-writer arrangement of Marvel's 1970s, overseeing Walt Simonson's Thor, overseeing the genesis of Epic Illustrated with Rick Marschall and Archie Goodwin, explaining the death  of the Marvel Black and White Magazines, the business discussions between Stan Lee, Jim Shooter & Jim Galton in the early 1980s, the creation of Dazzler, starting the royalty incentive plan at Marvel,  his assessment of Paul Levitz, contributing to the growth of the early direct market as Marvel's Editor-in-Chief via Phil Seuling & Chuck Rozanski, bringing Graphic Novels to Marvel with Jim Starlin, overseeing Chris Claremont's X-Men, the inside to Marvel's legal issues with Jack Kirby over original art, the terms of the Steve Gerber - Howard the Duck settlement, the creation of Contest of Champions with Bill Mantlo, the departures of some 1970s Marvel creators for DC Comics in the early 1980s including Wolfman, Colan, Moench, Chaykin, Ploog & Roy Thomas, Secret Wars w/ Mike Zeck & the black Spider-Man suit, wrote or edited the Marvel DC comic crossovers & the dead Avengers/JLA story,  the original Kirby Spider-Man proposal to Marvel, fond memories of Mark Gruenwald, oversaw John Byrne on X-Men, Captain America & Fantastic Four, genesis of the Marvel Universe handbook, the corporate situation that led to his different managerial temperament in the later half of his reign, how Dark Knight Returns begat the Fall of the Mutants. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand.  #XMen #Marvel #Jim Shooter #Avengers #StanLee© 2021 Comic Book HistoriansSupport the show

In this episode, Peter R. Verra returns for another wrap-up discussion of new Batman comics released in March 2026. Hear us discuss: -Legacy titles Batman and Detective Comics -Poison Ivy in Absolute Batman -Ultraman and Owlman in 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.

Coarse Language: Listener Discretion is AdvisedMeanwhile… the Rolled Spine bros do their first recording together of this year as Mr. Fixit & Illegal Machine join Frank to look back at one of the most important graphic novels ever... and it's a peachy keen Batman comic book, too!We Think You're Special!We Think You're Special!Hashtag us as #RSPDCSFriend us on FacebookEmail us at rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us as a group @rolledspine, or individually as Diabolu Frank & Illegal Machine. Fixit don't tweet.If the main DC Bloodlines blog isn't your thing, try the umbrella Rolled Spine Podcasts.Batman, Robin, The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley, DC Animation, DC Comics, DC Special, DC Special Podcast

This week, we're back for the 500th time and finally talk about Batman: The Dark Knight Returns! Daredevil season 2 has officially debuted, and we tackle a bunch of listener questions!https://www.editorsnotecomics.comhttps://www.patreon.com/editorsnotecomicsPop Culture News 6:10Weird Comics Facts 22:55Sports Report 25:05Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 1 31:10Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 41:20Mailbag 01:09:55

In this episode, Eric Carter from The Fire Rises podcast returns to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Batman v Superman" by diving into the General Mills comics released in 2016. 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 Fire Rises on Instagram:@tfrbatpod. 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.

In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Desirée Proctor (writer – Fanbase Press' Nuclear Power, Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: Michonne, Peacock's Lopez vs. Lopez), Janet Joyce Holden (writer – Origins of Blood, Carousel), Kraig Rasmussen (graphic novelist – Sojourners, Technopolis), and Justin Peniston (writer - Hunter Black, Sonic Prime, The POPSKL Podcast Group) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) in light of the groundbreaking comic book miniseries' 40th anniversary, with topics including how the book explores the concept of legendary figures, what it reveals about the character of Bruce Wayne/Batman, how the story plays differently in contrast to today's political atmosphere, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Batman: The Dark Knight Returns abound in this panel discussion!)

Our hosts return to the Podcave to watch Legends of the Dark Knight, one of the most stylistically unique episodes in the DCAU.Alex and Will dive into how the episode brings both the 1950s-era Batman and the Dark Knight Returns version of the character into animated continuity, breaking down the many nods, references, and Easter eggs the showrunners packed into this fan-favourite story.Will also pitches a live-action TV series inspired by the episode's concept, an anthology show hosted by Alfred, giving us live-action adaptations of some of the greatest Batman comic stories ever told.Plus, Firefly returns! Along with a questionable business model involving setting fires in order to get paid enough to buy fuel to set more fires...expect plenty of fire puns.Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/batmantaspod ThreadHeads 20% Off: https://www.threadheads.com/BATMANTASPOD87466Buy Our Merch: https://www.bleakworld.store/category/btas-podcast-collaborationOutbreaks Issue 4 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/outbreaks-1-4-an-ongoing-zombie-anthology-seriesMobster Mash 1-2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/mobster-mash-1-2-classic-movie-monsters-as-mobsters Join Our Discord - https://discord.com/invite/bQF76V3nUs TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.tiktok.com/@batmantaspod?_t=8zn1yhsgnfz&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/@batmantaspod Follow the Pod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/batmantaspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Pod on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/BatmanTASPod Follow the Pod on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/batmantaspod1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Will's Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.patreon.com/willrobson Speech Comics Website⁠ - https://www.speechcomics.com/ Will's WhatNot Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.whatnot.com/user/speechcomics

Klaus Janson, artist and inker extraordinaire, is the guest this week in Episode #736. This month, New York's Philippe Labaune Gallery is presenting a career-spanning exhibition of artwork by Eisner and Harvey Award-winning artist Klaus Janson, one of the most influential figures in American comic art and a defining force in the medium for more than five decades. Known for his iconic Batman and Daredevil art, Janson is one of the most important and influential comic artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. We talk about his excellent artwork and storytelling, including the Dark Knight Returns and Daredevil. To see some of the pieces in the exhibit, go to this link after you listen to our fun conversation. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Wayne's Comics Podcast Archive Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future! At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today.

Thsi week, we discuss DC going MAD, Evil Ernie reprints, more G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero compendiums, Dark Knight Returns turns 40, TMNT hits #300, JLA/Avengers back in print, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Sex Criminals, Lanterns, and Paramount Skydance beats Netflix. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler. 

In this episode, writer Alex Segura returns to discuss the Mark Waid and Chris Samnee story "Batman & Robin: Year One". We also talk about Alex's new Daredevil novel, "Enemy of my Enemy". 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 Alex on Instagram: @alexsegurajr. Visit Alex's website: alexsegura.com. Pre-order Daredevil: Enemy of My Enemy HERE and 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.

Today on Word Balloon, we're celebrating a milestone in comics history — the 40th anniversary of The Dark Knight Returns , with the man whose inks helped define its look, Klaus Janson. When Frank Miller reinvented Batman in 1986, it wasn't just the writing and pencils that shocked the comics world. Janson's bold, expressive inks were a huge part of the book's gritty atmosphere, giving Miller's pages that raw, noir intensity that made Dark Knight feel unlike anything else on the stands. The result became one of the most influential graphic novels ever published . A book that reshaped how Batman was portrayed across comics, animation, and film. Klaus had already made his mark in the industry before Dark Knight, particularly with his legendary run on Daredevil, where he and Frank Miller forged one of the great creator pairings in comics. But Janson's career stretches far beyond those landmark collaborations.In this conversation, Klaus talks about working with some of the medium's most dynamic artists — John Romita Jr., John Buscema, Sal Buscema, and Bill Sienkiewicz, and how his inking approach adapts to very different drawing styles while still bringing his own storytelling instincts to the page.

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.

As the current NBA starts to wind down soon, we honor it in our main topic by debating our starting 5 NBA team of all-time!Pop Culture Headlines includes ‘The Dark Knight Returns' Batman graphic novel turns 40; Many are following lovable Punch the monkey's story on social media; AMC theaters is refusing to screen an AI-generated short and “micro-episodes” are becoming more popular on social media!Have a drink with us and listen weekly for pop culture talk, nerdy debates, personal insults & questionable jokes on your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Vurbl, Goodpods, Podvine & more! Watch us on our YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@convincingidiots?si=SWpsPG0wUhBwr-UkShow info can be found on our website: https://convincingidiots.wordpress.com/Find show links on our Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/ConvincingIdiotsEmail us at ConvincingIdiots@gmail.com. Main Podcast Page:https://open.spotify.com/show/6reEtw2dnPBsoAwu6ANYIxYouTube Music Channel:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxinIkXJOlSnvTMpiZo86x0kjPUqI3VBe&si=V9Z2XYXkWSQDfA-tEnjoying the show? Consider becoming a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ConvincingIdiots Show merch store here:https://www.teepublic.com/stores/convincing-idiots?ref_id=33680Come be dumb with us! Listen and subscribe!

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.

¿Listos para ponerse al día con lo más grande del mundo geek? En este episodio de La Cueva del Nerd repasamos las noticias que están sacudiendo al cine, los cómics y los videojuegos. Arrancamos con la lamentable noticia del fallecimiento de Robert Duvall, leyenda viva del cine clásico y figura clave del Nuevo Hollywood. Recordamos su legado, su impacto en la cultura pop y por qué su nombre seguirá siendo referente obligado para generaciones de cinéfilos. También analizamos qué está pasando en Warner Bros. tras las declaraciones de Ted Sarandos, CEO de Netflix, quien señaló que James Cameron forma parte de una supuesta campaña de desinformación relacionada con un acuerdo que involucra a Paramount. ¿Guerra en Hollywood? Te contamos el contexto y lo que podría significar para la industria. En el terreno gamer, bomba total: Phil Spencer deja Xbox, marcando una sacudida histórica en Microsoft Gaming. ¿Qué viene para la marca verde? Lo discutimos a fondo. En cine y animación, Kristen Bell se une a Sonic the Hedgehog 4 como la voz de Amy Rose, mientras que Venom tendrá película animada dirigida por creativos vinculados a Final Destination. ¿Expansión total del universo arácnido? En cómics, se viene un terremoto con Avengers: Armageddon, evento que promete cambiar el rostro de los Héroes Más Poderosos de Marvel Comics. Y como si fuera poco, Jay y Silent Bob llegan oficialmente al Universo Marvel en un crossover escrito por Kevin Smith. Sí, esto es real. Además, celebramos los 40 años de Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, obra maestra de Frank Miller que redefinió al Caballero Oscuro y cambió la historia del cómic moderno. Y ojo: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2 adelanta su fecha de estreno, moviendo el calendario cinematográfico. Recuerda seguirnos en redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/lacuevadelnerd Para comentarios, escríbenos a contacto@lacuevadelnerd.com Visita http://lacuevadelnerd.com para más noticias y reseñas.

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.

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.

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

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

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).  

The Fantastic Four take on Planet of the Apes in new series. Black Panther gets an anniversary one-shot. DC to publish Dark Knight Returns facsimile editions.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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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.