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It's the penultimate episode of BAT MARCH season 2 and this week we're discussing the DC animated film Batman: Under The Red Hood. Is this the first time in 3 years and 200+ episodes that we have ever been on time to record? Are Jake's dark secrets darker than anyone else's? Does Jake F. Abraham Lincoln survive in another universe and disarm John Wilkes Booth? Are we slowly seeing Cody's mental health decline with each episode? Are the watering holes in West Virginia actually Lazarus Pits? Is Joker's voice agreeable in this movie? Who is our favorite Robin? Is Tim Drake the sleepiest baby of the Robins? Is there a correlation between how erect Jake is and how many Joe Pesci's he gives anything? Did DC ask the fans to vote to kill Jason Todd? Does Batman beat the shit out of Red Hood? Is Cody going to train his son to take Jake out? Is the Bat-Family too big?  Does all of Bat March focus on Robin in some capacity this time around? Is The Dark Knight Returns Robin the weakest of the Robins? Can criminals be reformed? Does Batman prove that once you commit a felony that's all you are? Does the O in OMAC stand for Orphan? Is Cody's sanity tied to the amount of magic in the world? Does John DiMaggio make a good Joker? Is Creed making a comeback? Does Red Hood's mask say MAGA on it? Would Bill Hader make a good live action Joker? Find out the answer to these questions and more on our third episode of Bat March! Check out our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ComicsandChronic⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.comicsandchronic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New episodes every THURSDAY Follow us on social media! Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : @comicsnchronic YouTube: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ⁠⁠ E-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.com Cody Twitter: @Cody_Cannon Instagram: @walaka_cannon TikTok: @codywalakacannon Jake Instagram: @jakefhaha Anthony Instagram // Twitter // TikTok : ⁠⁠@mrtonynacho⁠⁠ YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy

The Demon's Quest Part 1   When Robin is mysteriously abducted from his college campus, Batman begins a fruitless search…until he is astounded by the sudden appearance in the Batcave of Ra's Al Ghul.  Ra's quickly reveals that his daughter, Talia, has been abducted under circumstances similar to Robin's, suggesting that the same persons are responsible.  So begins an uneasy truce between the Batman and ‘The Demon'.   The Demon's Quest Part 2   After learning the secret of Ra's al Ghul's immortality, Batman and Robin escape from a death trap and follow the only clue they have to stop Ra's plans – the world ‘Orpheus'.  After discovering the ‘Orpheus' is Ra's private satellite that will orbit over the Sahara, the duo travel to Demon's desert stronghold.  There, Batman learns that the satellite is actually a weapon which will explosively destroy all the Lazarus Pits simultaneously, throughout the world, changing the eco-system and returning Earth to is original natural state.   ​ Fire From Olympus   Believing himself to be the reincarnation of the Greek God Zeus, mad shipping magnate Maxie Zeus hijacks an experimental electron cannon.  Mounting the weapon atop his penthouse, Maxie plans to rain ‘lightning bolts' down on the wicked mortals of Gotham City.   Read My Lips   Gotham Police are baffled by a series of crimes executed with clockwork-like precision.  Batman investigates and discovers that the crimes are planned by a mob boss known as Scarface.  He traces Scarface to his lair – a deserted mannequin warehouse – and discovers, to his astonishment, that the crime czar is a wooden dummy, manipulated by a mild-mannered man called the Ventriloquist mortals of Gotham City.   Opening Credits; Introduction (2.49); Episode One:  Demon's Quest Part 1 & 2 (24.06); Episode Two:  Fire From Olympus (50.47); Episode Three:  Read My Lips (1:01.32); Favourite Episode (1:18.07); I End Credits (1:30.32); Closing Credits (1:32.16)   Opening Credits– Donde Esta Santa Clause by Augie Roos.  Taken from the album Maybe This Christmas Too.  Copyright 1958 Ragtime Music   Closing Credits:  Do You Hear What I Hear/You Really Got Me by Bobby Lloyd and the Skeltons.  Taken from the album A Christmas Party at Eddie G.  Copyright 1996. Strikin' It Rich Records.  ​ Original Music copyrighted 2020 Dan Hughes Music and the Literary License Podcast.    All rights reserved.  Used by Kind Permission.   All songs available through Amazon Music.

This week we talk all about superpowered chemicals and drugs in the DC Universe! From venom to Lazarus Pits to Miraclo to Velocity 9 and beyond - send your questions! Intro Music by Aaron Barry Find more great podcasts like this on Brain Freeze To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On Twitter On Facebook  On Instagram On our Website Or check out our new store for merch And our Patreon!

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are reckless! Bruce Wayne decides to break out of jail when he learns that Derek Powers has stole his company and family fortune in Batman: Beyond The White Knight #1. Batman continues his mission on foot to get EMP to Blackgate while the gangs of Gotham chase after him in Batman: One Dark Knight #2. Ras Ah Ghul decides to turn himself and Talia in to FBI Agent Detective Chase on a few conditions including making a public speech. Deathstroke shoots Ras Al Ghul in the head after Ras announces the gift of the Lazarus Pits to the world in Shadow War: Alpha #1. Jennifer Reece seeks out Alec Holland's daughter to help bring back Levi in The Swamp Thing #11. Jackson is angry that Arthur is working with Black Manta and pays a visit to Ocean Master to torture information out of him in Aquamen #2. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:05 DC News 0:13:42 Batman: Beyond The White Knight #1 0:20:56 Batman: One Dark Knight #2 0:25:24 Shadow War: Alpha #1 0:29:56 The Swamp Thing #11 0:34:47 Aquamen #2 0:39:38 The Flash S8 Ep10 – Reckless 0:48:51 DMZ S1 Ep2 – Advent 1:00:40 Show Close   Links Batman: Beyond The White Knight #1 Batman: One Dark Knight #2 Shadow War: Alpha #1 The Swamp Thing #11 Aquamen #2 Stormwatch #37 (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn Want to Donate to the Show or Sponsor our Comics Talk for this week? No problem! Just click on the donate button below! If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

We have DC Comics for you and a bunch at that!  Seven DC Comic Books to be exact, plus two mail sections and the usual nonsense!  Don't forget to check out our TGIF Ep 396 episode for even more of this week's books and also our Patreon for our exclusive spotlight episode featuring Wonder Girl #7 & Superman & Robin Special #1 That's over 6 hours of podcasting this week!   Show Links: Patreon  (patreon.com/weirdscience) to support us and get tons more shows! This Week's Patreon Spotlight: Wonder Girl #7 & Superman & Robin Special #1 Manga Podcast - Weird Science Manga Podcast  Marvel Podcast - Weird Science Marvel Comics Podcast  Youtube Channel - Weird Science Comics  Instagram - instagram.com/weirdsciencecomic   Time Stamps: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:10:57 - Detective Comics #1050 0:46:15 - Action Comics #1039 1:11:51 - Justice League #71 1:31:40 - Mail #1 1:43:09 - DC vs. Vampires #4 2:03:28 - Task Force Z #4 2:20:00 - Mail #2 2:29:42 - Robin #10 2:47:19 - Teen Titans Academy #11

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Welcome to another episode of I AM THE NIGHT, a podcast dedicated to breaking down every episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Each week, the wonderful Steve J Ray (reviewer at DC Comics News, as well as Editor-in-Chief of our sister site Dark Knight News) and a guest will sit down and dive cowl first into an episode of the greatest animated series of all time. In this episode, Steve is joined by fellow DCN and DKN writer, and his son, Adam Ray to talk about the 60th and 61st episodes of season one of Batman: TAS, the two-parter entitled "The Demon's Quest". So sit back, put on your cape and cowl, and prepare yourself for a journey into the darkness! Episode Synopsis Part 1 - When Robin is mysteriously abducted from his college campus, Batman begins a fruitless search... until he is astounded by the sudden appearance in the Batcave of Ra's al Ghul. Ra's quickly reveals that his daughter, Talia, has been abducted under circumstances similar to Robin's, suggesting that the same people are responsible. So begins an uneasy truce between Batman and 'The Demon'. Part 2 - After freeing Talia from her father's clutches and escaping from an avalanche, Batman and Robin follow the only clue they have – the word 'Orpheus'. After discovering that 'Orpheus' is Ra's private satellite that will orbit over the Sahara, the duo travel to the Demon's desert stronghold. There, Batman learns that the satellite is actually a weapon which will explosively destroy all the Lazarus Pits simultaneously throughout the world, destroying all the life that exists. NOTE: This is a direct adaptation of "Daughter of the Demon" from Batman #232, June 1971, and "The Demon Lives Again" from Batman #244, September 1972, both by Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams. Steve J Ray: www.twitter.com/el_steevo Adam Ray: www.twitter.com/IzzetTinkerer "I Am The Night" Theme by David B. (www.twitter.com/DavidBMusic21) Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Play, and if you like what you hear, please give us a 5-star rating and review! Follow us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DCComicsNews Twitter: www.twitter.com/DCComicsNews Instagram: www.instagram.com/DCComicsNews Tumblr: www.tumblr.com/DCComicsNews Website: www.dccomicsnews.com Special Guest: Adam Ray.

Joe Corallo and Eric Breen join Wes to talk about the introduction of classic Batman villain Ra's al Ghul. Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams introduce the villainous leader of the League of Shadows in Batman #232. It as almost a full year before Batman readers see Bruce Wayne and Ra's al Ghul face-off again in Batman #242. Ra's isn't the only memorable introduction, readers also meet Talia al Ghul and the infamous Lazarus Pits. There's also a fun running joke concerning longtime Batman character Matches Malone, who appears to die early in the story but keeps reappearing. Comic book readers consider Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams' Rascal Ghul Saga must read material in the annals of comic book history.    YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/ThinkingCritical   Support Thinking Critical at Ko-fi. Monthly subscriptions receive bonus content and early access to some channel content. Ko-fi.com/thinkingcritical Thank you for supporting the channel!

André rises from the Lazarus Pit a little more insane than the last time as he returns to Gotham City to spin a tale of Ra's Al Ghul! Little is known of the early years of the nearly immortal Ra's, but it is accepted that he has lived for many centuries due to the Lazarus Pits' mysterious brews that restore his youth. A brilliant master of strategy and organization, Ra's al Ghul's goal is to save the Earth from ecological devastation by destroying most of its population. He recognizes Batman as both a worthy foe and a possible ally—except that Batman cannot accept his dystopian worldview. Batman also shares a love-hate relationship with Ra's daughter, the beautiful Talia. Ghul commands a legion of followers dedicated to bringing his version of an earthly paradise to fruition and they along with him will stop at nothing to achieve their goals!

Topic: Batman Tutorial   We’re moving on from Gundam, and in to… The Batman!  This is the first of what will be coming in the next year of Focused Topics, as where previously, we had been broad in discussion about Anime, Manga, Star Trek, and such, we’ll be diving in to more focused parts of geek culture, namely the heroes, villains, and key elements of certain media.  Batman being one of the most ubiquitous comic book heroes in almost all media from Comics, to TV, to movies, and even anime and music, I figured this was a good place to start.   Tutorial   DC vs Marvel Continuity Marvel’s continuity is never explicitly mentioned or referenced, since Marvel deliberately doesn’t mention when events occur.  In most cases, Events in Marvel happened a few years ago usually.   DC continuity is often the Story.  Namely that it has changed, reshaped, and modified the continuity endlessly over time.  There’s been numerous major events that reshape the world and universe of DC to the point that it’s hard to talk about some characters, events, or even stories properly without rationalizing if they happened before certain events or not.  This doesn’t make DC hard to follow, but rather makes it more difficult to be invested in long running stories, as the universe could up-end everything a few years later in a big event.  Check out this video on DC Continuity  https://www.youtube.com/embed/wunNa04W0sE   Batman More about characters than individual plot/stories. First appeared in Detective Comics #27, 1939.   Bruce Wayne (Batman) Classic well known character. Caped Crusader Dark Knight World’s Greatest Detective Watched his parents get killed after coming out of a theatre(Sometimes movie theatre). Devoted his life to stopping crime after the event. Decided on Bat-theme as he discovered the now Batcave as a child and was afraid of the bats in the cave(Depending on Story) Doesn’t kill. No Super-Human Powers Depending on story, studied or well educated in: Criminology Software Engineering and/or Computer Engineering Chemistry Biology Physics Psychology Master of Various martial arts Acrobat Considered the world’s greatest detective Consider to be in Peak physical form for man in his age. Some stories he’s in his mid to late 20s, or as old as his early 40s. Fights for what’s right for the city, outside of the law. Will not take a life Equipment: Batsuit Built using Kevlar and various cloth based armors Symbol on chest is often hardest part of the suit, (Intentional) Mask includes radio for ease of communication Bracers/gloves have unique Fins/Blade catching spikes Utility belt (Numerous gadgets) Grapple Hook Cape can be used for stealth and gliding in the air. Batmobile Various incarnations of cars Later version have gadgets and tools Some don’t look like cars Various Planes, Boats, Submarines, or motorcycles have been used in the past. Doesn’t use Guns Thought to be a Psychopath by some people. Alfred is his trusted butler, right hand man when it comes to managing and assisting batman. Lucius Fox: trusted advisor, inventor, business manager, and associate to Bruce Wayne/Batman Previously Played by Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, Kevin Conroy   Alternative Versions Terry McGinnis : Batman Beyond(Batman of the Future) Gotham 40 years after Batman, Bruce Wayne has retired Terry (17 Years Old) takes up Bruce Wayne's old, but very high tech, Batsuit Cloak Integrated wings Integrated bat tool Enhance Strength & Durability Some returning villains, some new ones.     Robins: All incarnations of Robin are often depicted being an element of Batman character. All Robins have worn a Red, Yellow, Green, and Black costume, symbolized by the letter “R” on left breast.   Dick Grayson First Robin Former acrobat, parents died during high-wire event in a circus. Bruce offers for Dick to become his ward, and eventually Robin In most cases, people talking about Robin are talking about this incarnation Considered the next to inherit the Batman Role He did on the one occasion Batman died Became new hero called “Nightwing” when he became disillusioned with Batman’s Ideals Represents the peak physical conditions of Batman Is equally smart and morally just.   Jason Todd Second Robin Discovered by Batman as Jason was stealing the Batmobile’s tires. Initially a ‘Rebel’ Robin, not wanting to conform to society and often going against orders. Batman makes him a Robin, despite lack of physical conditioning, as he feared Jason would turn to a life of crime afterwards. Character actually died in Comics due to a fan vote. First death of a robin/side kick. Character was later revived through various means, but comes back resenting Bruce Wayne Becomes the anti-hero/villain “Red Hood” Represents the psychopathic tendencies of Batman   Tim Drake Third Robin Tim deduced that Batman and Robin was Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson due to Dick’s acrobatic skills. He offers/convinces Batman to allow him to become Robin because Batman has gotten more violent and reckless without a Robin Later becomes the Red Robin after Dick Grayson becomes Batman During Batman’s Death, he tried to prove that Batman was still alive. Only man behind Batman to have Ra’s al Ghul to be addressed as “Detective”. Represents the intelligence and detective skills of Batman   Stephanie Brown Fourth Robin First Female Robin, former Girl Friend of Tim Drake, former vigilante. Took over the role when Time resigned for a period of time. She was fired by Batman for not following orders. She was apparently killed when she attempted to orchestrate one of Batman’s plans for a gang war Her death was faked by a doctor, trying to protect her, but also trying to prove a point to Batman and other kids so that they wouldn’t become Robin ever again. She’s often not thought of as a true Robin as she only had the role for a short time.   Damian Wayne Fifth Robin, Current Damian is the son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul via. Talia gives Damian to Bruce when she must go in to hiding.  Upon Batman’s Death, Dick Grayson becomes Batman and promotes Damian to Robin Typically Batman is brooding and Robin is more innocent/fun, the roles were reversed somewhat during Dick’s run as Batman, with Damian being more hard edge After Bruce Wayne returned, Damian continued as Robin Much more bleeding edge and hardcore than even Batman Represents the violent and morally blurring aspects of Batman     Other Allies: Commissioner James Gordon Head of Police in Gotham Ally of Batman, often giving direction and insight to Batman Often seen as Trusting Batman fully, though in later incarnations, questioning the vigilante nature of Batman. Shares same belief/feelings about protecting Gotham and ridding it of Crime element.     Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) Initially Created for the Batman TV show with Adam West, but migrated to the comics upon her popularity. Daughter of Police Commissioner James Gordon, she initially worked as the Head Librarian for Gotham Library system, thought to be one of the largest Libraries in the world. Became Batgirl by accident after foiling plan, but eventually became an ally of Batman In the graphic novel, Killing Joke, Joke shoot Barbara Gordon in the spine, causing her to become paralyzed from the waist down This is carried over in to the mainline comics, where she is no longer Batgirl, but instead becomes a mysterious information broker known as ‘Oracle’. As Oracle, she helps Batman deal with information and computer warfare. She also starts her own organization called “Birds of Prey” as an all female super hero troop to fight off other crimes. Due to reality bending incidents, she eventually regains her mobility and becomes Batgirl once again.       Villains Joker #1 Batman Villain Clown Prince of Crime He is presented as a criminal mastermind with a twisted sense of humor No real Origin Story ever established Multiple interpretations on the character: Mafia/Criminal Organization Boss Psychopath Chaotic Lunatic Jokester Previously played by Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, and Mark Hammil Harley Quinn Another character that started in the Animated TV show, translated to Comic Former Psychologist at Arkham Asylum, fell in love with Joker Often portrayed as just as lunatic as Joker   Penguin Oswald Cobbelpott Former Criminal and super villain, used themed umbrella Now operated semi-legitimate organizations for his criminal enterprise One of few villains Batman allows, seeing him as useful information   Riddler Edward Nigma Super level genius Hell bent on proving that he smarter than everyone else, including Batman   Catwoman Selina Kyle Master theme with cat theme One of Batman’s many lovers Another person Batman allows as a former love interest and occasional ally.   Two-Face Harvey Dent Former Gotham District Attorney, he had acid splashed in his face and went crazy because of it. Crime center around the flip of a coin and two opposing sides/choices   Mr. Freeze Dr Victor Fries Former Scientist who was researching Cryogenics for his wife who was suffering from a terminal illness An Accident forced him to have to wear a cold suit. His powers/crimes revolve around Ice   Bane The man that Broke Batman A genius level criminal mind who is addicted to a drug known as venom, turns his body in to something similar to the Hulk Known previously for breaking Batman’s back and putting him out of commission for a period of time   Poison Ivy Pamela Isley Former Biochemist and Botanist who is an eco-terrorist. Her powers revolve around poisons and manipulating plants Occasionally teams up with villains Catwoman and Harley Quinn   Ra’s al Ghul Name translates to “Head of the Ghoul” Eco-Terrorist bent on returning the world to a natural balance Over 700 years old His life is extended via the Lazarus Pits, wells of restoring water/liquid that can even restore life in to people and turn them young.  Talia al Ghul Daughter to Ra’s al Ghul and mother to Damian Wayne Frequent love partner to Batman Almost always around her father or his activities, rarely acts outside of his interests   Scarecrow Jonathan Crane Former Arkham Asylum Psychologist He is known for his scarecrow like look Master of Fear through gasses and toxin he releases to cause hysteria     Homework Dark Knight Batman: Under the Red Hood Batman: Year One Batman: Bad Blood    

It's a sneak preview of our new Patreon exclusive monthly comic reviews. This month we take a look at Joker: Endgame. Which stories are worthy of inclusion, and which should have been dropped? Listen to Anthony & Doc's review now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Preview for non-Patrons, future episodes will be available to Patrons $3 and up Each month will feature a trade paperback, along with a review of the story and artwork, and whether or not it’s a recommended read Joker: Endgame Collects Batman 35-40, Arkham Manor Endgame, Batgirl Endgame, Batman Annual 3, Detective Comics Endgame, and Gotham Academy Endgame Batman: Endgame is primary story, with tie-ins and adjacent stories in the trade as well Main story written by Scott Snyder, with art by Greg Capullo, ink by Danny Miki, colors by FCO Plascencia, and lettering by Steve Wands Joker has returned after “Death of the Family” storyline – starts off by infecting the Justice League with toxin that causes them to attack Batman – he has contingency plans for each of them, but they take their toll on him – after subduing the League, Bruce goes to Arkham for clues, but is surprised by guard Eric Border, who turns out to be the Joker in disguise – he paralyzes Bruce and leaves Bruce wakes up in the Batcave, where Alfred and his daughter Julia reveal the Joker has infected the city with Joker Venom, which spreads through laughter – and there’s no known antidote Meanwhile, Joker attacks Jim Gordon with an axe, and reveals he knows Bruce Wayne is Batman Batman then discovers the Joker has a regenerative virus within his body, similar to the Lazarus Pits, making him basically immortal, and also discovers the new Joker Venom is the inversion of that virus – whatever is keeping Joker alive will kill Gotham City Batman heads to Arkham to find information on the virus, and finds the doctor, Paul Dekker, who discovered it – Dr. Dekker calls the compound Dionesium, and says somehow Joker has it in his spine Batman goes to confront the Court of Owls about this, but they don’t care if Gotham burns, as they’ll simply rebuild from the ashes – while he battles one of the Talons, the Joker breaks into the Batcave, chops off Alfred’s hand, and steals trophies from the cave Batman gathers his allies, and a few enemies like Bane, Penguin, Ivy, Clayface, Scarecrow, Killer Croc, and Mr. Freeze, to help him battle through the Joker’s mob so he can extract the fluid from Joker’s spine to revers the effects of the Venom Batman fights his way to Joker, only to be subdued by an ear-piercing scream – Joker tears off his mask to reveal Dick Grayson – meanwhile, Bruce has discovered a hidden cache of Dionesium under Gotham – Joker shows up, and they battle After a bloody fight, the cave collapses on top of both of them, and both are believed to be dead – but Julia was able to get the Dionesium sample that Bruce sent her, and she synthesized a cure for the Venom, so Gotham was saved Review – enjoyed the story, although the notion that Batman always has a contingency plan for everything that he can draw up at a moment’s notice is tiring Capullo’s artwork is engaging and incredibly detailed, and enhanced by Miki’s inkwork FCO Plascencia’s colors are bold, like the use of different palates for different locations Substories Mini-story spread throughout – written by James Tynion IV with different artists in each chapter Tells the story of Mahreen Zaheer, a doctor at Arkham who’s grabbed by five inmates, each of whom has a story involving the Joker “Saved” by Tynion and Graham Nolan, where a woman believed the Joker turned her family into robots, and she was only able to save them by killing them and pulling the chip out of their heads “Heart” drawn by Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx Batman Annual #3 by James Tynion IV, pencils/inks by Roge Antonio, colors by Nick Filardi, and lettering by Steve Wands – tells story of Tommy Blackcrow, who wrote an expose on the Joker, calling him lonely – Joker takes this to heart, and decides to become Tommy’s new “best friend”, killing anyone else who gets close to Tommy – he ends up committing himself to Arkham, where his only friend is Eric Border… Loved the story, notsomuch the artwork – made Joker look like a doof because he always smiles without a lower lip Arkham Manor: Endgame by Frank Tieri – tells the story of an attack on Arkham Asylum through the POV of a worker there, Stone, who is relaying this to Det. Harvey Bullock after the fact Detective Comics: Endgame – story by Brian Buccellato, tells story of Lonnie Machin, a kid who’s an expert hacker – trying to find a way to save his mom during the Venom attack – works with the Bat-family to rescue her Gotham Academy: Endgame – several writers, much more kid-friendly – several kids holed up at Gotham Academy tell each other ghost stories, each somehow related back to the Joker – enjoyed this one quite a bit, because aside from Joker aspect, it felt very real that kids would be telling ghost stories during a scary time Batgirl: Endgame – written by Cameron Stewart & Brenden Fletcher, with art by Bengal – wordless story about how Babs is rescuing people trapped in the Burnside neighborhood – I always enjoy wordless comics, because it asks so much of the artist, and only the really good ones can pull it off Final review: Main story – Story 7/10, Art 8/10; Side tales: Story 6/10, Art 6/10 (avg.) Next month’s review – Locke & Key: "Welcome to Lovecraft" References: The Maxx episode - Anthony (25:10) Hawkeye episode - Anthony (35:05) Smokey & the Bandit (NSFW)- Anthony (35:55) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublicDiscord

We cover the second Robin, JASON TODD, at the request of Patron Ariel! How did he go from being Dick Grayson 2.0 to one of the angriest members of the Bat-family? Doc unveils one of his most inventive treatment methods yet, plus we finally get an answer to the age-old question of how the Joker got away! (No reason why Batman smells, though.) Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Doc wrote a guest column for Adventures in Poor Taste She-Hulk & Moon Knight shows on Disney+ Shoutout to Drop Anchor Background (7:18) Jason Todd created by Gerry Conway & Don Newton in Batman #357 (March 1983) Jason was the second Robin, after Dick Grayson left to become Nightwing Originally the son of circus acrobats who were killed by a criminal, he was adopted by Bruce Wayne in the pre-Crisis continuity Post-Crisis, he was revamped to be an orphan attempting to steal the tires off the Batmobile Batman takes him in as protege to prevent him from becoming a criminal A Death in the Family – Jason is searching for his biological mother, but she’s blackmailed by Joker to draw him out – Joker beats Jason and blows up the warehouse, and Jason dies This was voted on by fans, as Jason was not a popular character among the fanbase Years later, revealed that when Superboy-Prime altered reality, it brought Jason back to life, although he suffered amnesia – Talia al Ghul takes him in and used a Lazarus Pit to restore his health, although it affected his mind Begins to plot his revenge on both Batman and the Joker – Joker for killing him, and Batman for not being able to save him Becomes Gotham crime lord known as the Red Hood – beats Joker within an inch of his life, but spares him to use against Batman Confronts Batman and wants to know why he never killed Joker – gives Bruce ultimatum: kill me, or I kill Joker – Bruce disarms Jason, and Joker escapes Becomes an anti-hero with no qualms about killing villains, and ends up in Arkham, where he kills dozens of inmates before escaping New 52 – revamped origin again, revealing that Joker was responsible for his parents’ deaths – now he heads up the Outlaws, a group of anti-heroes looking for redemption Rebirth – once again Batman takes him in, but realizes he’s too violent – he becomes Red Hood after his resurrection, which places him at odds with Bruce – creates new Outlaws group with Bizarro and Artemis Issues (16:00) Revenge oriented – both against Joker and Batman Forced into Robin mantle by Batman - dyed his hair like Dick, and was told he became Robin to keep him out of trouble - always living in Dick's shadow (23:50) Troubled youth led to life of crime – also potential BPD and depression – led to suicidal thoughts (34:30) Insanity as a result of Lazarus Pits (40:14) Break (45:40) Plugs for Cult of Domesticity & Popcorn Psychology Treatment (46:35) In-universe Out of universe (50:31) Skit (62:09) Ending References: Anthony's guest appearance on Into the Knight (3:36) Lonely Island - "On a Boat" (6:46) "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" - Doc (08:24) Talia al Ghul episode - Anthony (11:32) Ra's al Ghul episode - Anthony (12:24) Joker episode - Anthony (17:30) Chris Rock - O.J. Simpson routine - Anthony/Doc (22:38) TV Tropes - Replacement Goldfish - Anthony (25:30) Jeremy Whitley - Anthony (71:10) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublic

Third time's a charm - we finally get around to analyzing Ra's al Ghul! Anthony & Doc discuss the value of legacy, reference Hamilton for a second week in a row, and Ra's turns into Grampa Simpson on the couch. Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background Created by Julius Schwartz, Dennis O'Neill, and Neal Adams in Batman #232 (June 1971) Name translates from Arabic to "the Demon's Head" or "Head of the Ghoul" Born 600 years ago in the Arabian peninsula to a tribe of nomads - became a doctor who discovered Lazarus Pits which physically rejuvenate the user, but take a mental toll Over centuries, he becomes a genius and capable fighter, but comes to hate humanity because of their destruction of the environment - becomes an eco-terrorist whose goal is to eliminate much of the world's population through a virus Deduces Batman's secret identity and determines he is the most suitable heir to his empire, so he creates a trap to kidnap Robin and test Bruce Daughter Talia was also used as part of the trap - she falls in love with Bruce, and he reciprocates her feelings - they have on-again/off-again relationship that culminates in the birth of a son, Damian Ra's is integral part of the Tower of Babel story, where he discovers Batman's contingency plans for Justice League and uses them with stunning efficiency - steals corpses of Thomas & Martha Wayne to keep Bruce distracted Death and the Maidens - pits daughter vs. daughter - he manipulates Talia and another daughter, Nyssa, into turning on Batman - Nyssa stabs Ra's and Batman cremates the body Resurrection - Ra's spirit wants to return to a physical body and plans to use grandson Damian - his father, the Sensei, dies fighting Batman, so he wants the body of another son, the White Ghost, Dusan - Ra's succeeds, but Dusan dies - Batman battles Ra's, and has him imprisoned in Arkham New 52 - head of the League of Assassins, and plans to create super-humans inside the bodies of sperm whales - steals the body of Damian Wayne to use for his own nefarious purposes, but Batman recovers his son's corpse Issues (14:07) Insanity as a result of Lazarus Pits Betrayal of everyone he's ever worked with has left him alone (22:34) Nostalgia bias (30:55) Treatment (35:26) In-universe Out of universe Skit (43:00) Ending References: "Finally, the Rock has come back..." - Anthony - 0:35 Batman - "Where does he get those wonderful toys?" - Anthony - 6:31 Geek History Lesson - Anthony - 14:02 Energizer Bunny - Anthony - 16:54 "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" - Anthony - 34:58 Hamilton - "The World Was Wide Enough" - Doc - 42:34 Hamilton - "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" - Anthony - 42:44 iTunes: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreon

This week the Legends are over-matched against Mollus, Black Lightning thrives in the absence of Tobias and Arrow goes hunting for Lazarus Pits.

In this week’s issue we talk immortality in the DC Universe. We discuss the difference between those who can't die and those who can live forever. From Maltusians to Earth’s Mightiest Mortal Shazam! We run the gamut of your favourite forever living heroes and villains. But first we talk about all the latest and greatest in DC news! We get our first image of Bizzaro Boy, new details revealed about Damon Lindelof's Watchmen TV series, and Harley Quinn is getting an "adult" animated series. All this and more on a podcast that won't die and in an episode that feels like it lives forever... Intro music by Aaron Barry   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill) News and Notes   Justice League cinematographer hopes for Director’s Cut https://www.cbr.com/justice-league-cinematographer-snyder-director-cut/ Justice League petition https://www.change.org/p/warner-bros-zack-snyder-s-director-s-and-tom-holkenborg-s-score-for-home-release-e90fef07-11c6-4a9a-9ae8-375c7717dafa Shazam hires Thor and Aquaman stunt coordinator http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/25/shazam-stunt-coordinator-thor-ragnarok-aquaman/ Bizzaro Boy tweet https://www.newsarama.com/37473-meet-bizarro-boy-from-superman-s-patrick-gleason.html Watchmen TV show http://www.slashfilm.com/new-watchmen-tv-show-details-revealed-by-damon-lindelof/ WB games looking for new blood for new DC game https://www.cinemablend.com/games/1730259/wb-games-is-hiring-for-a-new-dc-project Harley Quinn animated series https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/21/16685598/harley-quinn-animated-adult-series-dc-warner-bros-streaming-service-batman Jackie Chan animated show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Chan_Adventures Zack Snyder hangs with Deathstroke https://batman-news.com/2017/11/25/zack-snyder-deathstroke-justice-league-set-photo/ Tom King debuts new Batman villain http://boundingintocomics.com/2017/11/28/tom-king-will-introduce-new-batman-villain/ Blue Beetle gets cancelled https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/11/20/blue-beetle-confirmed-cancelled-dc-february-solicitations/ American Gods actor John Stewart https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-corps-ricky-whittle-john-stewart/ Suicide Squad director regrets not making Joker main villain https://batman-news.com/2017/11/27/suicide-squad-david-ayer-regret-joker-villain/ Justice League animated reunion http://comicbook.com/dc/2017/11/22/justice-league-cartoon-reunion/   Immortality Maltusians Guardians, Krona, Dark Stars, Blackest Night http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Maltus http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Guardians_of_the_Universe_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Krona_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Zamarons http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Controllers http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Darkstars http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Blackest_Night Captain Marvel, Black Adam http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/William_Batson_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Teth-Adam_(New_Earth) Immortal Man, Vandal Savage http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Klarn_Arg_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Vandar_Adg_(New_Earth) Immortal Men series http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Immortal_Men_(Prime_Earth) http://www.dccomics.com/comics/the-immortal-men-2017/the-immortal-men-1 Resurrection Man http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mitchell_Shelley_(New_Earth) Don’t all comicbook characters have immortality? http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Immortality http://www.mtv.com/news/2622016/10-comic-book-characters-who-just-cant-die/ What separates an “immortal” like the Guardians, Vandal Savage, and the Wizard (Shazam) from beings like the New Gods, or the Specter? Is there a difference? Why is it that some “immortals” can be killed (the Guardians, Ra’s al Guhl, etc.) and some can’t (Vandal Savage, Phantom Stranger, etc.)? The Wizard Shazam http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Jebediah_of_Canaan_(New_Earth) Rock of Eternity http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Rock_of_Eternity The Specter http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aztar_(New_Earth) Phantom Stranger http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Phantom_Stranger_(New_Earth) Spear of Destiny http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Spear_of_Destiny The Question http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Charles_Victor_Szasz_(New_Earth) What character would you take immortality away from? What character would you grant death to? Kill Superman permanently http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman Kill Mr Freeze permanently http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Victor_Fries_(New_Earth) Take immortality from Superman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/DC_One_Million Grant death to the Hawks http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Carter_Hall_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Shiera_Sanders_(New_Earth) Lois Lane, the Joker Beyond, Return of Barry Allen http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Lois_Lane_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Beyond:_Return_of_the_Joker_(Movie) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Beyond:_Return_of_the_Joker:_The_Official_Comics_Adaptation http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/The_Flash:_The_Return_of_Barry_Allen Does a superhero get to retire? Where do they go? Watchmen, the Keene Act http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Watchmen http://watchmen.wikia.com/wiki/Watchmen_Wiki http://watchmen.wikia.com/wiki/Keene_Act Starman (Ted Knight), the Mist http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Theodore_Knight_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mist_(New_Earth) Dark Knight Returns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman:_The_Dark_Knight_Returns Secret World Chronicles http://secretworldchronicle.com/ Ra’s Al Guhl Most attractive version is Gotham TV version http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ra%27s_al_Ghul_(New_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ra%27s_al_Ghul_(DCAU) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ra%27s_al_Ghul_(Nolanverse) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ra%27s_al_Ghul_(Arrow) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ra%27s_al_Ghul_(Gotham) Favorite Immortal - Vandal Savage Favorite path to immortality - The Hawks, Resurrection Man, Lazarus Pits http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Lazarus_Pit  

Invisible men and phantasms and Batman, oh my! Martin Pasko (Batman story editor and writer) returns to chat turning a second string DC villain into an emotionally driven character, why he’s most proud of his work on Mask of the Phantasm and his brief stint on the BTAS comic book spin-off Batman Adventures. I also chat with Andrew Grissom (Funny or Die, Buzzfeed) about why See No Evil stuck with him over the years, Lazarus Pits and what happens when Mr. Freeze hooks up with Madame Web. Sponsored by Deadbeat Dads! Rate + Subscribe on iTunes. Updates on Twitter at @BTASpodcast and @heyjustin.  Donate at www.patreon.com/btaspodcast.

How did Bruce Wayne design, create, and construct the Batcave alone? How did he put all of the Technology and Intricate details into that gigantic lair alone? He had to have construction workers right? … were they trusted to keep the secret? Of course not! They had to die! lol This week Leonce Hall (@lehall504) joins the eclectik discussion podcast #EDP we'll discuss the Dark Knight, the logistics behind the batcave as well as his villains, his world famous Sidekick the Boy Wonder and much more! The Fifth and the Top 5 segments are back as well, fun to be had by all, give it a listen, comment, Facebook it, Retweet it … enjoy #appreciation The First Day of School, looking back on what I use to do the day before and the first day of grade school Bruce Wayne, the construction of the batcave and the subsequent murders lol … I'm breaking down how this could've possibly happened Special Guest @lehall504 – Bruce Wayne, did he kill all of the Blue Collar workers in Gotham? Top Villains NOT named Joker, What's with Robin? Arkham City Video Game, and a ton more concerning The Dark Knight Leonce Hall vs. The Fifth – Featuring an F, Marry, Kill My Top 5 and The Outro – This episode's Top 5: Top 5 Sports Video Games Why the show is random – Here are some of the things mentioned on today's show Bally Sneakers, Sickles, Hip Sway, Lazy Susans, Hollywood Shuffle, Enemas, Bo Jackson, Lazarus Pits, Birmingham Alabama, Saints Suspension, Grambling State University, Popeye's Chicken, Stoney Jackson, Fruit Booty, Nipples Support this podcast

In this episode the guys review Constantine, a perfectly serviceable film that was sadly ruined by a humanoid block of wood posing as an actor. Also, Tony doesn't have a clue about Lazarus Pits and Albert blows out his voice screaming about it. Download it now! (if your eardrums can take it) Links: Lazarus Pit Top Ten Episodes We probably talked about other stuff that I could link to, but I didn't write it down, and it is my birthday today, and frankly you could just Google it anyway, so there. My wife got me a spare Nintendo 64 controller and Super Mario 64 for my birthday, and I'm going to go and play a 20 year old video game with her now. After five years of married life this is what you do for fun instead of having sex, unless MasterChef or Mythbusters is on, in which case you watch MasterChef.or Mythbusters. Preferably Mythbusters.

On this week's episode we bring Ali back from the dead. Only problem is... he's a baby. We left him in the Lazarus Pits a little too long and it ended badly. We are still here to talk to you about the comics of the week and the huge weekend opening for Guardians of the Galaxy. It's the Nine Panel Weekly Comic Book Podcast Presented by The Fallout Shelter in Highland Park, NJ! Show Notes: Hinterkind #10 (00:18:36) Alex + Ada #8 (00:23:20) Grayson #2 (00:31:50) Original Sin #3.4 (00:37:00) Genius #1 (00:41:05) Moon Knight #6 (00:48:59) Recommendations of the Week: Rocket Raccoon #2 (00:52:19) The Woods #4 (00:59:58)

Special guest Mat Dillon, a longtime Batman fan, come in to discuss many things, including the science behind the Lazarus Pits. Also introducing Chris Dillon ("Lemme Get"), a semi-regular member.

March roars in like a lion and out like seminoma. In this 8th episode of the EPIC PIEcast, the boys talk about hot nurses, drugs and Nelson’s balls, but when Lucas Siegel of Newsarama shows up, talk turns to a spoiler-heavy discussion of all things Batman – specifically the death of a Robin. They chat about the state of DC Comics and even how Warner Bros. is fumbling the comic book movie ball. Will DC Comics implode? How stupid are the Lazarus Pits as a plot device? Will Schaffer become Nelson’s “crusher brownie” dealer? All these questions and more are discussed, debated and ridiculed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.