HeyJaredLighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey
Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey) answers the call of the Bat-Signal with an ongoing podcast series exploring Batman!
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THE DARK KNIGHTS RETURNS at 40 (opens the original)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Shawn Hendricks ( Fat Moose Comics ) shine a light on Frank Miller's seminal Batman story THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS in its 40th anniversary year. They consider the book's legacy, impact on their personal fandoms, sociopolitical commentary, Rocky parallels, place within the wider Dark Knight Saga, and more. Anthony & Shawn also discuss the two-part animated film adaptation (released in 2012 and 2013) directed by Jay Oliva & starring Peter Weller as Bruce Wayne. Keep t
Batman: YEAR ONE & TWO in Comics & Animation (opens the original)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore ( Always Hold On To Smallville ) shine a light on the seminal BATMAN: YEAR ONE from Frank Miller & Dave Mazzucchelli — along with its follow-up, BATMAN: YEAR TWO by Mike W. Barr, Alan Davis, & Todd McFarlane. Anthony & Zach also compare notes on the 2011 animated adaptation of Year One and the classic 1993 film BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM, which seemingly borrowed key story elements from Year Two. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content a
Batman: H2SH by Loeb & Lee (PLUS! Gotham Knights & Dini Sequels) (opens the original)
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma ( Kill Me Kate ) shine a light H2SH Part One from BATMAN #158-163 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee. They discuss Hush's scheme to pit Bruce against his allies — by engineering a situation whereby Batman chooses to save the Joker's life — along with the book's delays, debatable character choices, and promised conclusion in the future. PLUS! Anthony & Ralph examine the extended "Hush Saga," including the villain's earlier return appearances in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS
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