Podcasts about Gotham City

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On episode 157 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by founder and podcast host at InSession Film JD Duran and Editor-In-Chief of InSession Film Dave Giannini discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, The Dark Knight (2008). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. In what might be the single most important film of the 21st century for blockbuster filmmaking, The Dark Knight turned Christopher Nolan into the legend, iconic filmmaker he is today, creating a comic book, action packed crime thriller that elevated the entire genre, creating a film that audiences would obsess over for decades to come; the definitive comic book movie. With an all-time performance from the late Heath Ledger, Nolan upped the stakes of this second Batman film to be more about the fight to save soul of Gotham City, and gain hope in the future beyond the capes and clowns, and created a epic masterpiece. Ryan, Jay, JD, and Dave break down their thoughts on the film, the action set pieces, the battles for Gotham with our flawed heroes, Ledger's iconic Joker, the special effects work on Two-Face, the legacy of this film and why it's (more or less) aged so well. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 2h53m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, Inception. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

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CAPÍTULO #405… Esta semana nos trasladamos a los barrios más bajos y sucios de Gotham City para revisitar los primeros años del Murciélago. Hablaremos de Batman: Patrones Oscuros, la exitosa serie de Dan Watters con Hayden Sherman que ha sido descrita como la mejor representación del justiciero de las últimas décadas. Además, nos toca un repaso extenso con toda la actualidad, donde además de anunciaros las Firmas para la Feria del Libro, comentamos varias producciones audiovisuales como The Boys, el especial de Punisher o la película del Mandaloriano. Y por supuesto, toca una buena lluvia de bombas cargadas de las mejores novedades. Hoy os reseñamos propuestas como lo nuevo de Paco Roca, el indie del año con Escape, el Hulk de Donny Cates, rescates como Wonder Woman Tierra Muerta o la Supergirl de Tom King, mandangón de Masters del Universo y muchísimo más. Gracias por estar al otro lado agentes ¡Nos oímos! NOTICIAS [00:03:58] Próxima visita de Víctor Santos Todos nuestros horarios y firmas en la Feria del Libro de Madrid Madrid celebra Halloween con el festival Madhorror Nominados a los Premios Eisner 2026 Ganadores de los Premios del Cómic Barcelona 2026 Paco Roca denuncia el plagio con Inteligencia Artificial en un cartel municipal Sigue la reestructuración profunda de Marvel Comics Marvel crea su propio universo de terror con Midnight Tom King y Walta se reencuentran en Six Of Us Mark Waid y Chris Samnee vuelven para la secuela de Batman y Robin: Año Uno Moztros presenta múltiples licencias nuevas X-Men ´97 regresa en julio y ya tiene el tráiler de su nueva temporada Reaccionamos a Spider Noir Comentamos el Especial de Punisher One Last Kill Nuestras reacciones a la película de Mandaloriano y Grogu Comentamos el final de The Boys Próximos avances editoriales NOVEDADES Y RELECTURAS [01:34:14] 100 % Supergirl: La Mujer del Mañana Aventuras de Supergirl DC Finest Supergirl Supergirl: Feliz Retorno Superman: Hijo Rojo Wonder Woman: Tierra Muerta Guerras y Dragones Spiderman '94 The Bugle Call - Canción de guerra Hulk de Donny Cates Todo termina esta noche El Diario del Yeti Allí Donde Vas Escape Escape: El Arte de la Guerra El viaje He-man y los Masters del Universo - los Minicómics Dead Romans Vatican City BATMAN: PATRONES OSCUROS [03:42:01] En esta ocasión revisamos una de las historias más impactantes del hombre murciélago de las últimas décadas, Dan Watters y la estrella emergente Hayden Sherman nos arrastran a los primeros años de actividad de Batman, con tres siniestros casos que podrán a prueba sus habilidades detectivescas y que desentierran el lado más horroroso de Gotham. Una propuesta que ha dado mucho que hablar desde su lanzamiento, ya no solo por su edición, si no por haber revivido el mejor espíritu de la antigua cabecera de Legends of The Dark Knight. CORREO DEL AGENTE [05:49:33] Leemos todos vuestros mensajes dejados en las redes y nuestra sección de la voz de los Agentes de Hydra, ¡Habla pueblo Habla! ¡Muchas gracias por escucharnos y todo vuestro apoyo y participación! Nuestro PODCAST ya está en el CANAL SECUNDARIO ¡Inflate a contenido comiquero aquí! https://www.youtube.com/@tomosygrapaspodcast Tomos y grapas es un medio de comunicación transmedia, disfruta de nuestros contenidos también en nuestra web, YouTube y redes sociales. VISITA TAMBIÉN NUESTRA LIBRERÍA En la Plaza de Bami 34 de Madrid o nuestra TIENDA ONLINE con el mejor servicio y atención tiendatomosygrapas.com

Liam and Cal aboutta make a name for themselves here as they take a trip around the multiverse to visit a Cajun version of Killer Croc in a review of The Batman's season two episode entitled "Swamped." Killer Croc takes a page out of the No Man's Land/Matt Reeves' The Batman playbook in looking to turn Gotham City into his own personal flood zone, and Batman must work to stop a much more physically formidable opponent. The hosts discuss a rather straightforward plot, some fun visuals include a very different looking Croc than what the DCAU did, why Batman hates pet crocodiles, and Ron Perlman doing a Cajun accent. All of this and a preview of next month's theme celebrating the Girl of Steel's return to the big screen on this week's DCAU Review Elseworld's review!Please Consider Supporting the Podcast:Become a monthly or one time supporter of the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠buymeacoffee.com/DCAUReview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the pod on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and please consider leaving us a 5-star review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the pod by picking up some merch at our shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dcaureview.myspreadshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us: Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DCAUReview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DCAUReview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Final Scores:Plot: Cal: 5/10 – Liam: 5/10Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 7/10Music: Cal: 6/10 – Liam: 5/10Voice Acting: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10 Bonus Point: NoneFinal Tally: Cal: 25/40 – Liam: 23/40

There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.If you're a Batman aficionado or a curious newcomer, you're likely asking: What makes the latest "Absolute Batman" series so compelling? How does this reimagined universe differ from the classic Gotham stories we know, and why does it matter now? In this episode, Dan had to take some time this month for his wedding and honeymoon, so Pop Break Director of Podcasting Alex Marcus has returned to his old cohost chair, and he and Kris welcome the fantastic Justin DeVoe aka @reallifelobo for an in depth discussion of Absolute Batman Vol 1: The Zoo. Together, they uncover the innovative storytelling, character redesigns, and the fresh take on familiar characters — all crafted with love for the mythos and a desire to push boundaries. From the towering, terrifying new Batman to the gritty, real-world Gotham, this series offers a bold twist on a beloved universe. They explore how the creative team balances fresh storytelling with respect for tradition, reimagining heroes and villains alike. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of comics, this is the future of Batman that deserves your attention, so let Kris, Alex, and Justin be your guide!

Time to Get Up with the moment of truth! As the Thunder look to French Fry the phenom - does Wemby have enough left in the tank to force a game seven? (0:00) Meanwhile - back in Gotham City - the Knicks await - we'll tell you why immortality lies on the other side of four more wins for this group! (14:30) Plus - as the calendar ticks toward June, you'll hear the quarterback offer his reaction to his star crossed receiver getting set to fly Eagles fly out of Philadelphia! (24:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dark Knight pits Batman against the Joker, a criminal mastermind whose campaign of chaos threatens to tear Gotham City apart.Follow:SSC on InstagramTim on LetterboxdTay on Letterboxd

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Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz delivers a full key breakdown of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the ambitious new open-world action game from TT Games and Warner Bros. Games.Released May 22, 2026, this fourth major LEGO Batman title blends classic LEGO charm with Arkham-inspired combat, deep stealth mechanics, character progression, and full Gotham City traversal using grappling hooks, cape gliding, Batmobile, and Batcycle. Players explore a massive LEGO Gotham filled with dynamic crimes, iconic locations like Wayne Tower, Arkham Asylum, and the Batcave.Analytic Dreamz covers the game's “definitive Batman story” spanning multiple eras, the focused launch roster including Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and more, plus 100+ collectible Batsuits. The discussion also examines strong launch performance, 97% positive Steam reviews, Metacritic scores around 84-85, and how it compares to past LEGO Batman games.Tune in for in-depth analysis on gameplay systems, DLC plans, reception, and why critics are calling it the highest-rated LEGO title yet.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode we're taking a look through the highlights from DC Comics August 2026 solicitations, including Absolute Universe, a Gotham City crossover and much more.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

On episode 155 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by podcaster, film critic Bob Goochman discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Batman Begins (2005). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. In the summer of 2005, Warner Brothers took the risk of handing over the world of Batman to Christopher Nolan, hoping he could revive a franchise that leaned too much into the cheesy nature of the Schumacher era, and had run the character into a bit of a joke on the big screen. With Nolan at the helm, he created a comic book film set in a world not too different than ours, and allowed for us to go on an emotional, action packed journey not just with the Caped Crusader, but with his real identity, Bruce Wayne. In doing this, Nolan delivered a massively entertaining blockbuster that would elevate his status to another level than what he was before, and showed he could handle such a monumental task; thus he never stopped making films of this size again. Ryan, Jay, and the Gooch break down their thoughts on the film, why the Batman property got stuck, Nolan's vision and version of Gotham City, how scary the film is at times, the use of mostly unknown villains at the time, the acting of Christian Bale and Katie Homes, and that epic reveal of the Joker card at the end of the film, signaling something grand is on its way. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 1h49m. The guys will be back next week to continue their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his next film, The Prestige. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

At last we complete our look at Alan Moore‘s Swamp Thing run, looking at Swampy’s battle with Gotham City, his seeming death, and his travels through space. Along the way, Tim and Kumar have totally different takes on a certain issue, and Tim finds a fact about it that scandalizes Kumar. Join us as we traverse The Saga of the Swamp Thing issues 51-64! What are those folks on Rann saying? Brought to you by: Checkered Past podcast Our supporters on Patreon

Riddle me this... what happens when Gotham's poorest kid tries to solve the city's richest orphan? This week on 2 Geeks and a Microphone, we are diving headfirst into the shadows of Gotham City with our review of Batman Revolution by John Jackson Miller! We break down how this incredible novel explores the earliest days of Batman's career through a grounded, character-driven lens. From the tragic, pattern-obsessed upbringing of Norman Pinkus to a surprising spotlight on classic B-list rogues like Killer Moth, this book is packed with deep-cut lore and unexpected connections that completely reshape the Gotham hierarchy. Live Bearded: Keep your beard looking legendary! Whether you're hunting down comic back-issues or editing the next episode, take care of your beard with the best all-natural grooming products. Click our affiliate link to support the show: livebearded.com/2geeks Support our independent projects over on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/2geeks

Steve's Birthday Month keeps rolling with a 90s animated classic, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.Cam Maitland and Tim Covey join us to talk gothic atmosphere, tragic romance, and why this movie understands Batman better than most live action adaptations. We break down the animation, the mystery, the voice performances, and the emotional weight behind the Phantasm story.Episode 230 of Hey, Did You See This One?Please remember to like, comment, subscribe and click that notification bell for all our updates! It really helps us out!Starring: Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner & Abe VigodaDirected By: Eric Radomski & Bruce TimmSynopsis: In this animated feature set in the 1940s, the troubled yet heroic Batman (Kevin Conroy) is pitted against a mysterious figure who is rubbing out Gotham City's most dangerous criminals, and who many believe is the caped crusader himself. Batman's alter ego, millionaire Bruce Wayne, is about to get married to the lovely Andrea Beaumont (Dana Delany), who helps him recover from his need to avenge his parents' murder -- meaning that his crime-fighting days may be numbered.Watch LIVE on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/heydidyouseethisone ) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@HeyDidYouSeeThisOne ) every Thursday at 8 PM ESTWE HAVE MERCH - https://www.redbubble.com/people/HDYSTMerch/shop?asc=u & http://tee.pub/lic/GdSYxr8bhtY Website: https://www.ufpodcasts.com/hdysto Audio version of the show: Spotify - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heydidyouseethisone Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-did-you-see-this-one/id1712934175YouTube Audio Podcast - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD6BOSx2RcKuP4TogMPKXRMCxqfh5k9IU&si=umIaVrghJdJEu2ARA MEMBER OF THE UNITED FEDERATION OF PODCASTSCheck us out online at: https://www.ufpodcasts.com/Main Intro & outro videos created by Steve Waters & Jason R PhillipsMain Intro and Outro Themes created by Joshua Howard - remixes by Jacob Hiltz & Jake ThurgoodLogo created by Jeff RobinsonWebsite by: https://www.facebook.com/worldmindinfoDirector Of Interstitials - Alex GowAdditional Intro and Outro song written and performed by Windom Earle – please follow at: (https://www.youtube.com/@windomearle)We use White Bat Audio for our pre-show– a user that creates DMCA free music for podcasters and YouTubers. Please follow at: (https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteBatAudio)Chapters:00:00 - Intro04:48 - Brief Synopsis09:41 - Brief Histories18:31 - Production Talk31:35 - The BODY Of The Episode03:04:28 - The Home Alone Of It All, Final Thoughts & Reviews03:17:11 - Plugs03:24:00 - Outro#heydidyouseethisone #BatmanMaskOfThePhantasm #Batman #90sAnimation #MoviePodcast

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's May, which means it's time for the AIPT Movies podcast's “Mayhem” series! Where we cover movies that kick ass in the literal sense! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and guest Tony Sedani discuss Robert Rodriguez's shockingly accurate depiction of life as a traveling musician, 1995's Desperado! One of the best "walking away from an explosion" shots in movie history! An incredible opening scene! Action yoga! A 90s cell phone! A sudden ponytail! Family drama! An unfortunate case of mistaken identity! Mismatched shoes! Lots of slow motion! Tons of squibs and environmental destruction! Surprisingly loyal bandmates! Guitar case Miniguns! The biggest hand cannon you've ever seen! Shadow-based mystical powers and guns that appear from nowhere! Music from Los Lobos! A shocking explanation for disgusting public toilets! A cast that includes Quentin Tarantino playing a creep, Cheech Marin, Steve Buscemi, Danny Trejo dialing a phone with a knife, the original El Mariachi Carlos Gallardo, Salma Hayek causing car accidents, and Antonio Banderas being effortlessly cool! All this and more in a classic action movie with kinetic direction and visual storytelling from Robert Rodriguez that tells the story of an artist who must learn to work his magic in a completely different medium: death! In addition, Tony shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Homecoming, Brian De Palma's Phantom of the Paradise, 2021's Mortal Kombat, and Robert Rodriguez's El Mariachi, while Alex does the same for the documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, the Netflix survival thriller Apex, Bob Odenkirk's Normal, and Over Your Dead Body! You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends! The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris and Tim Gardiner, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from two filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. This episode's guest, Tony Sedani, can be found on Instagram @tsedani and information on Tony and Alex's upcoming comic book can be found on Instagram @overforce_x_hellrazors. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod. Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Chosen by Chris, Heat arrived in 1995 as Michael Mann's grand, granite-jawed crime epic: a nearly three-hour Los Angeles thriller with the emotional temperature of a fridge full of loaded handguns. Produced by Mann and Art Linson, the film brought together Al Pacino and Robert De Niro on-screen for the first time, backed by a frankly ridiculous ensemble including Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd, Amy Brenneman, Wes Studi, Mykelti Williamson and Ted Levine. With a reported budget of around $60 million, this was not some cosy little cops-and-robbers caper; it was prestige crime cinema wearing an expensive suit and staring silently out over the freeway.Mann shot Heat across Los Angeles with an obsessive eye for real streets, glass towers, night skies and urban loneliness, giving the city the feel of a living, humming machine. The production became famous for its realism, its meticulous preparation and its muscular sense of place, while the film went on to earn strong reviews, solid box office returns and a lasting reputation as one of the defining American crime films of the 1990s. Its influence can still be felt in modern heist films, police thrillers and brooding men looking meaningfully at skylines.Trailer Guy Plot SynopsisIn a city where every streetlight hides a secret, one master thief lives by a code: never get attached to anything you cannot walk away from in thirty seconds flat.But when a relentless detective begins closing in, two men on opposite sides of the law discover they may understand each other better than anyone else ever could. One hunts. One runs. Both are trapped by the lives they chose.This winter, Los Angeles becomes a battlefield of loyalty, obsession, coffee, suits, guns, and the sort of emotional repression that can only be solved by staring across a table like two divorced panthers.Fun FactsHeat was adapted from ideas Michael Mann had explored years earlier in his 1989 TV film L.A. Takedown.The character Neil McCauley was inspired by a real criminal pursued by Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson.Despite both appearing in The Godfather Part II, Pacino and De Niro did not share scenes in that film, making Heat their first proper on-screen pairing.The famous diner conversation was shot with multiple cameras to capture both actors' performances naturally.The film's long runtime meant its original VHS release had to be split across two tapes, which feels deeply appropriate for a film this committed to being massive.Dante Spinotti's cinematography uses natural and practical lighting to give the film its cool, metallic Los Angeles atmosphere.Kate Mantilini, the restaurant used for the iconic meeting scene, later closed in 2014.Christopher Nolan has cited Heat as an influence on his approach to Gotham City in The Dark Knight.The film's weapon handling and shootout sequences are often praised for their realism and have become a benchmark for crime-action filmmaking.MUSICCheckout the parody music from the show on Spotify ⁠here⁠.Support the ShowIf you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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We begin to see the patterns as we journey into the past to explore Batman: Dark Patterns, the DC Comics limited comic book series and new collection by Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman. Set early in Batman's career, this series dives deep into the horrors lurking within Gotham City, told across four interconnected stories.  You can follow us on Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comicsdiscourse114?_r=1&_t=ZT-91jpy3DIireFacebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 and X: https://x.com/comicsdiscourse?s=21 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms.

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There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.In our continuing yearlong theme for the Eras of Batman, we enter one of the most divisive eras of them all…THE SCHUMACHER ERAThe Batman franchise has seen many iterations, but few are as polarizing as the films helmed by director Joel Schumacher in the 1990s: Batman Forever and Batman & Robin. If you've ever wondered about the legacy of these films, or if you've found yourself laughing at their campy charm, you're not alone. In this episode, we'll delve into the Schumacher era of Batman, examining its initial reception, the nostalgic reassessment it has undergone, and why it remains a beloved topic among fans today. After that, they run down the top ten most iconic 90s costumes and gear from these two films!Joining Kris and Daniel to break it all down, we have both hosts of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast, Aaron and Josh Sarnecky!

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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) shine a light on the 1999 storyline "No Man's Land," in which an earthquake-ravaged Gotham City is cut off from the rest of the nation.They discuss the event's innovative approach to assigning creative teams; emphasis on character — rather than plot — in what is ultimately a morality play; rich development of the Batman & Gordon partnership; and moral complexity of Gotham's heroes & villains as they vie for territory in the NML.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.Mentioned in this episode:Drunken AvengerAlways Hold On To SmallvilleFat Moose ComicsAw Yeah Comics

Geoff Arbuckle makes a long awaited return to discuss The Bookworm. This episode features the great Roddy McDowall and also a heck of an opening hook showcasing Commissioner Gordon being assassinated! All that and more with this crazy story that features our first celebrity window cameo! Another week, another set of factoids and weird stats that I hope you are enjoying in this retrospective look back at 60’s Batman as it turns 60 years old. Follow Geoff on social media @avenger1340 & @filmseizure -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return next week as Robert Warnock takes on The Riddler! TECHNICAL INFORMATIONVocalsBrandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom)Geoff – Blue Yeti (Recorded with Zoom) Post ProductionNCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 82 minutes

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?

This month, listener and first-time (sort of) podcaster John Steib joins Paul to discuss the 1976 one-shot, Super-Heroes vs. Super Gorillas! Our heroes battle the Gorilla Boss of Gotham City, King Krypton, and of course, Gorilla Grodd! Plus, we have the final installment of “Catch Ya Later, Calculator” with Shawn M. Myers! Grab some bananas off the tree and join in the fun! This month's instocktrades.com selections: https://www.instocktrades.com/products/dec237191/jlape-the-complete-collection-tp https://www.instocktrades.com/products/mar257222/dc-finest-science-fiction-the-gorilla-world-tp https://www.instocktrades.com/products/jan240988/planet-of-the-apes-adv-epic-collect-vol-01-og-marvel-yrs-tp All about gorillas and comics: https://comicsalliance.com/history-gorillas-comic-books/ https://twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=98_54&products_id=1839&zenid=fjmtuiic6js978jnq12nljdfk7 Have a question or comment? Have a specific issue you love and want to talk to us about it? Have a favorite issue and want to be a guest? E-mail us at dcspecialcast@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/dcspecialcast.bsky.social *NEW* Follow the Monthly Planet on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/themonthlyplanet.bsky.social Subscribe to DC SpecialCast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-specialcast/id1781264740 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: http://feeds.feedburner.com/dcspecialcast Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Fire & Water website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts "Cloud Dancer " Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.In our continuing yearlong theme for the Eras of Batman, we enter one of the most popular eras of them all…THE ANIMATED SERIESAs the animated series is so beloved, we couldn't just do a run of the mill retrospective – we had to go big.  We're doing an Animated Series draft.Joining Kris and Daniel on this venture are all Draft alumni, including Editor-in-Chief of the Pop Break, Bill Bodkin.  Rounding out the draft participants, we have both hosts of the Anniversary Brothers Podcast, Aaron and Josh Sarnecky, and making his return, a draft regular on the Batman by the Numbers Podcast, the co-host of Media/Lit with Kris, Randy Allain!All the details and categories are explained in the podcast, but simply put, we're drafting episodes.If the animated series is your favorite corner of Batman lore, this is the episode you've been waiting for. 

Thomas Oakland proudly presents Forever War, a thrilling Batman audio adventure and an independent sequel to Gotham Audio Theatre's acclaimed stories Fathers & Sons and The Gray Man of Gotham. Featuring the voice talents of Michael Corley, Mike Carners, Jack Savage, Louise Porter and many more! Immerse yourself in the world of the Dark Knight in this tantalizing tale of suspense!This podcast episode features content created or published by Gotham Audio Theatre, TorpedoBeatz and others.TorpedoBeatz - Gotham Audio Theatre ThemeChapter I - New Hope at City HallChapter II - Preparation at BatcaveChapter III - Celebration at the Gotham Royal HotelChapter IV - Debriefing at the Gotham Clock TowerChapter V - Betrayal at the THOMAS ClusterChapter VI - Chaos at Gotham City

Host Anthony Desiato begins a new fan journey in the series premiere of Lighting the Bat-Signal! In a wide-ranging conversation with comic book artist V Ken Marion (Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker, Nightwing, & more), the duo shine a light on their respective Batman fan origins.Anthony & Ken share their first experiences with Batman, highlight the stories across media that most shaped their view of the character, and reveal what resonates most about the world of Gotham City.Get in on the ground floor of this all-new monthly podcast series!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.

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The Cassandra Cain Podcast is here to talk about Cassandra Cain returning back home to Gotham City.  But before Cass has the chance to catch up with her Bat Family, she is having issues with her blood family....and her blood.  Yes, her blood is sentient or it is something she can weaponize.  Jaya and the Jade Tiger, who is her brother, Tenji, are alongside her to try and face the Blood Master for some answers.   Please contact us at feathersandfoes@gmail.com We would like to know your thoughts on the issue.  Oh, let us know if you read the Kids Are All Fight DC KO tie in!!!!

Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable! Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City — but Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman's life will never ever be the same.News 7:33Batwoman: Elegy 18:15Back Matter Matters 1:09:58The Pull-List 1:19:00Linktr.ee/tradewaitersFollow Us!

There's arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.  No matter how many times he's been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City's greatest defender.  With so much Bat content out there, there's plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman's history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break's former Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight.  From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.  Bottom-line: If you're a Batman fan, this is required listening.The Eras of Batman continue with a couple movies we've discussed on this podcast multiple times, but any reason for us to discuss these two gems again is an opportunity we're going to take.The Tim Burton Era.The Bat crew get together to discuss all things Batman 1989 and Batman Returns, the era that catapulted Batman into an official pop culture behemoth for years to come. Joining us on this Burton journey is newcomer to the Batcave, Matt Farley, and making his return, but his first non-Draft episode, Kris' co-host from Media/Lit, Randy Allain!  And yes, Partyman is obviously discussed.The four go through their thoughts and reflections on both these movies.  Plenty of praise, some nitpicks, but a fun discussion, nonetheless.  If you love these movies, you'll love the in-depth discussion on both these films.  We also praise why Michael Keaton is such a great Batman!BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!With the Burton Era, we heard the term “Bat Mania” thrown around all the time, and that resulted in plenty of BAT MERCHANDISE.  That's right, we're ranking the BEST BURTON ERA BATMAN MERCHANDISE.  In one of our most unpredictable rankings ever, we cover an eclectic mix of merchandise:  Toys.  T-shirt.  Video Game.  Trading Cards.  And yes…the cereal.If you have nostalgia for this era of Batman, this is required listening!

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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.

Wie sähe Gotham City heute aus, wenn Batman über seine Krankenkasse einen Therapieplatz vermittelt bekommen hätte? Hat die RAF Airbnb erfunden? Und wieso nimmt Johann Sebastian Bach seine Podcasts nur remote auf? Achtung: Es wird empfohlen, sich beim Hören dieser Folge die Nasenlöcher zuzukleben und durch den Mund zu atmen.Besuche Giulia und Chris auf Instagram: @giuliabeckerdasoriginal und @chris.sommerHier findest du alle Infos und Rabatte unserer Werbepartner: linktr.ee/drinniesUnser Intro stammt von Sam Wilkes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Film Seizure is vengeance as the guys travel to Gotham City to dissect Matt Reeves' 2022 superhero masterpiece The Batman. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

This week, we react to Jason Momoa's Lobo look, review Harley Quinn x Elvira #4 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2026, break down Magic: The Gathering's Lorwyn Eclipse (and that investor suit chatter), then go long on Absolute Batman Vol. 1—the smash that's redefining DC's 2026 strategy. RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 2026 Writer: Saladin Ahmed Artist: Federico Vicentini Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 28, 2026 RAPID RESPONDERS! SPIDER-MAN shows new speedster RAPID around the friendly neighborhood! Rapid has A LOT to learn about the super-hero game! But the training wheels come off when SCREWBALL live streams death and destruction across NYC! Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link   HARLEY QUINN x ELVIRA #4 Writer: Amanda Conner/Jimmy Palmiotti Artist: Juan Samu/Amanda Conner Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment/DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 28, 2026 With things getting too hot to handle back in Brooklyn, Elvira and Harley abscond to the cooler climes of Transylvania to crash with one of Elvira's best buddies in his tastefully appointed castle. But despite their reputation as old-school hedonists, the Count's already-invited guests don't much care for this pair of interlopers - and they've got some decidedly medieval ideas for how to deal with party crashers! Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link   Lorwyn Eclipsed (Magic Set) Release Date: January 23, 2026 Explore the forever day and eternal night of Lorwyn Eclipsed and you may find one of 500 serialized versions of Bitterbloom Bearer, illustrated by beloved artist Rebecca Guay in a special borderless showcase treatment. Available only in Collector Boosters. Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link TRADE PAPERBACK DISCUSSION   ABSOLUTE BATMAN VOLUME 1: The Zoo Writer: Scot Snyder Artist: Nick Dragotta Publisher: DC Comics Bruce Wayne comes from nothing. He's not the scion of a wealthy empire in Gotham City, he's the son of a public school teacher who he experienced the unimaginable horror of random gun violence as a child, changing the trajectory of his life forever. With no limitless resources, no billions to fund him, no mansion, and no butler to care for him, Bruce has shaped himself into an entirely different breed of Batman, one that is equal parts brain and brawn, who exists exclusively in the grittiest and most underserved parts of Gotham with no high society mask to fall back on. Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires 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.

This week, we react to Jason Momoa's Lobo look, review Harley Quinn x Elvira #4 and Amazing Spider-Man Annual 2026, break down Magic: The Gathering's Lorwyn Eclipse (and that investor suit chatter), then go long on Absolute Batman Vol. 1—the smash that's redefining DC's 2026 strategy. RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) REVIEWS AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 2026 Writer: Saladin Ahmed Artist: Federico Vicentini Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 28, 2026 RAPID RESPONDERS! SPIDER-MAN shows new speedster RAPID around the friendly neighborhood! Rapid has A LOT to learn about the super-hero game! But the training wheels come off when SCREWBALL live streams death and destruction across NYC! Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link HARLEY QUINN x ELVIRA #4 Writer: Amanda Conner/Jimmy Palmiotti Artist: Juan Samu/Amanda Conner Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment/DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: January 28, 2026 With things getting too hot to handle back in Brooklyn, Elvira and Harley abscond to the cooler climes of Transylvania to crash with one of Elvira's best buddies in his tastefully appointed castle. But despite their reputation as old-school hedonists, the Count's already-invited guests don't much care for this pair of interlopers - and they've got some decidedly medieval ideas for how to deal with party crashers! Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link Lorwyn Eclipsed (Magic Set) Release Date: January 23, 2026 Explore the forever day and eternal night of Lorwyn Eclipsed and you may find one of 500 serialized versions of Bitterbloom Bearer, illustrated by beloved artist Rebecca Guay in a special borderless showcase treatment. Available only in Collector Boosters. Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link TRADE PAPERBACK DISCUSSION ABSOLUTE BATMAN VOLUME 1: The Zoo Writer: Scot Snyder Artist: Nick Dragotta Publisher: DC Comics Bruce Wayne comes from nothing. He's not the scion of a wealthy empire in Gotham City, he's the son of a public school teacher who he experienced the unimaginable horror of random gun violence as a child, changing the trajectory of his life forever. With no limitless resources, no billions to fund him, no mansion, and no butler to care for him, Bruce has shaped himself into an entirely different breed of Batman, one that is equal parts brain and brawn, who exists exclusively in the grittiest and most underserved parts of Gotham with no high society mask to fall back on. Purchase via our Amazon affiliate link At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching requires 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.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep55 – Black Widow Strikes Again The Black Widow uses her cerebrum short-circuiting device to rob bank after bank in Gotham City. Batman and Robin soon catch up with her, but actually capturing the villainess proves harder than expected. Despite her nerve paralyzer spray, and two remote-control dummies that try to throw […] The post BatChums Episode 91 – Black Widow Strikes Again appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on the Major Issues Podcast, the hosts take a deep dive into Absolute Batman, breaking down what makes this new take on the Dark Knight tick. From its creative approach and thematic focus to how it reinterprets Bruce Wayne, Gotham City, and the core pillars of Batman mythology, nothing is taken at face value. Join us why this dissects what works, what challenges expectations, and how Absolute Batman fits into the larger goals of the Absolute Universe. Is this a bold evolution of Batman or a remix that pushes too far? The hosts dig into the details to find out. 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

Host Anthony Desiato proudly introduces his forthcoming podcast series LIGHTING THE BAT-SIGNAL: A BATMAN FAN JOURNEY, which will examine Gotham City's Dark Knight across time and media — with analysis of the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped Batman since 1939.Lighting the Bat-Signal premieres in March 2026. Subscribe now to automatically receive new episodes when they become available!Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite:FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.comLighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.

Send us a textHappy New Year everybody! It's 2026, what a time to be a rugged, individually minded person. Tonight we have a lot to cover including the Venezuela regime change and what could be behind it all. Will New York City soon resemble Gotham City under the new communist Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani? Also, we have a great, hand written feedback letter from a long time listener. Finally, we will discuss the outlook planning and growth for the show in 2026.SUPPORT THE SHOWBuy Me A Coffee http://buymeacoffee.com/DangerousinfopodcastSubscribeStar http://bit.ly/42Y0qM8Super Chat Tip https://bit.ly/42W7iZHBuzzsprout https://bit.ly/3m50hFTPaypal http://bit.ly/3Gv3ZjpPatreon http://bit.ly/3G3Visit our affiliate, GrubTerra to get 20% off your next order of pet treats: https://bit.ly/436YLVZSupport the show using Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/dangerousinfopodcast SMART is the acronym that was created by technocrats that have setup the "internet of things" that will eventually enslave humanity to their needs. Support the showLeave Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/DangerousInfoWebsite https://www.dangerousinfopodcast.com/Discord chatroom: https://discord.gg/8feGHQQmwgEmail the show dangerousinfopodcast@protonmail.comJoin mailing list http://bit.ly/3Kku5Yt GrubTerra Pet Treats https://bit.ly/436YLVZ Watch LiveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DANGEROUSINFOPODCASTRumble https://bit.ly/4q1Mg7Z Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/dangerousinfopodcastPilled.net https://pilled.net/profile/144176Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DangerousInfoPodcast/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dangerousinfo/Twitter https://twitter.com/jaymz_jesseYouTube https://bit.ly/436VExnFacebook https://bit.ly/4gZbjVa Send stuff: Jesse Jaymz, PO Box 541, Clarkston, MI 48347

Ben and I continue our annual tradition of recapping the best comics of the year with a special 2025 farewell episode, recorded live from Gotham City limit comic shop. We answer some fan mail questions, and talk about the comics, creators, and trends that made this a great year for comic fans, and the things we're excited about for 2026. Some of Ben's comic picks:Sisterhood: A Hyde Street StoryCheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice LeagueAbsolute BatmanOrdained Arcadia Exquisite CorpsesSkinbreakerOur Soot Stained HeartRed VectorAmerican CaperWatch the video version of this episode, HERELINKS: Buy Short Box merch like hats & shirts: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Support the showREACH OUT!

Welcome to Word Balloon, the podcast that dives deep into the art and craft behind the comics you love. In today's festive yet fierce chapter of the DC Universe, we're exploring one of the most delightfully unexpected team-ups in comics history. Imagine the Dark Knight of Gotham City — brooding on rooftops, stalking shadows… now pair him with a man in a red suit who slides down chimneys and actually trained him once. Batman and Santa Claus together, facing supernatural forces, holiday horror, and the kind of mythic storytelling only a master like Jeff Parker can deliver. In this episode, Jeff — writer of Batman/Santa Claus: Silent Knight and its winter sequel — joins us to talk about his new weekly DC Comics series, how Santa fits into the DC Universe, the lore behind their partnership, and why this strange yet wonderful story is resonating with fans this holiday season. So strap in for ghosts, gods, demons, and yuletide myth — because this isn't just Christmas with the Caped Crusader… it's Silent Knight, and it's one wild ride. 

Molly is having a party so she's invited over the usual gang – Carl, Eleanor, Tony Ravioli and… the Joker! Batman's nemesis!! And he's not a great guy, what with all the crimes he's committed in Gotham City. Is Molly making the right call here?Should you judge people because of who they're friends with?Thanks to Violet for this quirky conundrum. 

This episode was recorded at Gotham City Limit comic shop, last month, where superstar comic-cover-artist, Aaron Bartling was celebrating the release of his Final Boss shop exclusive variant. Aaron was kind enough to chat with me about his life and career, working in the Death metal scene with bands like Impending Doom, his creative process and favorite tools of the trade, advice for new artists, and discussed the cover that put him on the map: TMNT: Last Ronin Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube, here Enter in this month's giveaway contest, to win a copy of Aaron Bartling's exclusive variant of Final Boss #1: HERELINKS: Buy official Short Box Merch: HEREJoin our Patreon Community, and get access to bonus episodes, free comics, and other rewards! Try a FREE 7-day trial: HERETake your comic shopping experience to the limit, by shopping online at Gotham City Limit!The Schiller Kessler Group  We read Fan Mail, send us some! Buy your tickets for Collective Con 2026, Northeast Florida's largest pop culture convention: HERE Proudly sponsored by Gotham City Limit!Proudly sponsored by Collective Con!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showREACH OUT!

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesThe potential sale of Warner Bros Discovery has been a hot topic in recent weeks, but no one could have predicted the escalation and heightened stakes the bidding war has reached as Paramount CEO David Ellison announced a hostile takeover bid to the tune of $108.4 billion in response to what he described as Netflix's inferior $82.7 billion deal; a deal that seemed like an all but assured thing just days ago. It's been an uncharacteristically long time since James Gunn has given us a headline, but we may still be a day late and dollar short, as on Sunday the DC Studios head released a 10 second first look at Supergirl via social media, with the promise of the teaser trailer later in the week; which many have speculated to mean Thursday… Thanks, James! Also concerning DC: Four years after leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe behind, Scarlett Johansson seems headed for Gotham City, with the actress in final negotiations to join The Batman Part II. Details about Johansson's potential role are being closely guarded, though speculation has already run rampant about which iconic Batman character she might portray, though being a new love interest for Bruce Wayne in some capacity is a popular guess in the wake of unconfirmed reports that Zoe Kravitz might not reprise her role in the sequel.More than seven years after its original theatrical run, Marvel Studios is bringing Avengers: Endgame, the second-highest-grossing film of all time, back to theaters September 25, 2026 just months before Avengers: Doomsday later that December. While it's still unknown how long the Russos Brothers' last MCU contribution will be back to the big screen, the placement between the releases of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July and Doomsday in December, has fueled industry insider speculation suggesting the new Avengers film will act as a direct sequel to Endgame rather than closely following the events of Phases 4 through 6.HBO has revealed that the third season of Euphoria will begin streaming in April of 2026. This comes more than four years after Season 2 finished in February 2022.Hulu has renewed the Glen Powell led sports comedy series Chad Powers for a second season.20th Century Studios announced The Simpsons Movie 2 has been delayed from July 23, 2027 to September 3, 2027. Paramount and Blumhouse are reviving the Paranormal Activity franchise and bringing on James Wan to produce a new feature film in the franchise according to the Hollywood Reporter. Variety and CNN have revealed the star-studded lineup for the 23rd season of Actors on Actors. Some of the participants include Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Dwayne Johnson, Julia Roberts, and Ariana Grande. Sony Pictures has tapped Bad Boys For Life writer Chris Bremner to pen a new Men In Black film. Although plot details are not public, sources tell Deadline that when the script is complete, original series star Will Smith will be the first to read it in hopes that he will return to the franchise in some capacity. Prime Video has released the first trailer for the final season of The Boys. The show has an updated release date of April 8, 2026, which will see the release of two episodes. Episodes will then drop weekly, leading to the series finale on May 20th. Five Nights at Freddy's 2 opened to $109 million dollars worldwide over the weekend, a strong opening for the franchise. Additionally, last weekend's champion Zootopia 2 is nearing the one billion dollar mark with  $915 million dollars worldwide so far. Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join the upcoming Tomb Raider series for Prime Video. Sophie Turner is set to star as Lara Croft, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on as writer and executive producer.