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In this installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax and I discuss chapters 21-25. Join us as we talk about Bat-buns, the lost potential of a Batman/Penguin friendship, and the reverse engineering skills of the Red Triangle Circus Gang. The post Episode 27: Book 3: Part 5 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

In this installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax and I discuss chapters 16-20. Join us as we talk about Muhammad Shreck, how to dispose of stuffed animals, and why you shouldn’t trust coffee made by Selina. The post Episode 26: Book 3: Part 4 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

In this third installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax and I discuss chapters 11-15. Join us as we talk about such topics as the havoc wreaked upon sewer grates by the TMNT, Penguin’s “hand” puppet, and poop metaphors. The post Episode 25: Book 3: Part 3 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

In this second installment of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ Pax (I Read Movies Podcast)  and I discuss chapters 6-10. Join us as we talk about such topics as the meaning of “Tannenbaum,” how many Gothamites Batman eviscerated with his Ben-Hur Batmobile, and the time constraints that novelization authors face. The post Episode 24: Book 3: Part 2 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

We’re starting book three! Join me and Pax (I Read Movies Podcast) as we discuss the first five chapters of the novelization of ‘Batman Returns,’ including topics such as: fun facts about emperor penguins, Batman’s hypothetical meeting with the CEO of McDonald’s to market his brand, and what the GCPD can and cannot handle. (Do you think the fact that Penguin spent so much of his life in a sewer has left him immune to COVID-19?) The post Episode 23: Book 3: Part 1 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Join me, Chris (The Professor Frenzy Show/Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon Podcast/Bat-Books for Beginners), and Jon & Maggie (Married with Comics) as we gingerly make our way past the sensitive subject matter in this 2-volume comic book adaptation of Vachss’ novel. The post Episode 22: Holy Crossover, Batman Part 2 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Before we delve into ‘Batman Returns’ by Craig Shaw Gardner, we must first properly sendoff ‘Batman: The Ultimate Evil’ by Andrew Vachss. And I have just the crew for the job! Join Cat (Gothamites Anonymous Podcast), Chris (The Professor Frenzy Show/Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon Podcast/Bat-Books for Beginners), Jon & Maggie (Married with Comics) and myself as we read through the first of the two-volume comic book adaptation of Vachss’ novel. The post Episode 21: Holy Crossover, Batman Part 1 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 20, we finally finish up Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Huzzah! About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 20: Book 2: Part 10 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 18, we look at chapter 17 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. To make up for covering only one chapter this episode, I have also included an old Superman radio show featuring Batman, called “Batman’s Great Mystery.” Other Information https://www.stopthetraffik.org/stopapp/ https://traffickcam.com/about About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 19: Book 2: Part 9 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 18, we look at chapters 15 and 16 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she makes bad puns about cheap food, is at a loss for words, and directs a whole cast of guest stars in Restinpiece Theatre!   RESTINPIECE Theater Guest Stars: Professor Alan as “Rhama Bgyn” Dustin as “Batman” Kristatos as “Bhatt Po” Special thanks also to Paxton of the “I Read Movies Podcast” for providing the voice of “Alfred” earlier in the chapter!   Other Information https://www.stopthetraffik.org/stopapp/ https://traffickcam.com/about   About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 18: Book 2: Part 8 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 17, we look at chapters 13 and 14 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she confuses her Knight Riders, worries about the tabloid fodder possible if Bruce Wayne gets caught asking about sex tours, and totally forgets to do Fun Facts for either chapter.   RESTINPIECE Theater Guest Stars: Ian   Podcast recommendations: “The Arkham Sessions” – with Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian Ward “Nocturnal Transmissions” – with Kristin Holland   About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 17: Book 2: Part 7 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 16, we look at chapters 11 and 12 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she tackles her biggest Restinpiece Theatre to date, chats with Chris about chapter 11, and discusses the plausibility of Debra putting Batman in his place. RESTINPIECE Theater Guest Stars: Chris as Batman Ken as the Narrator About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 16: Book 2: Part 6 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 15, I take a step back from the book. What do I do instead? Have a chat with Mr. Andrew Vachss himself. Join me for my first-ever interview with a Batman creator (and, according to the man himself, Mr. Vachss’ first-ever podcast interview)! The Wayne Foundation About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 15: Book 2: Interview Special appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 14, we look at chapters 9 and 10 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne, Jon, and Maggie as we marvel at the most g*ddamn extra hide-a-key in the world, discuss social theory as it relates to criminology, and geek out about a variety of things.   Podcast recommendations: “Wine and Crime” – with Kenyan, Lucy, and Amanda “Married with Comics” – with Jon and Maggie   About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 14: Book 2: Part 5 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 13, we look at chapters seven and eight of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she envisions Alfred making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for Batman, wonders what it would be like to train with Bruce Wayne, and requests a picture of Bruce and Alfred sitting together on a couch. Podcast recommendations: “Gothamites Anonymous” – with Layne and Cat “Nocturnal Transmissions” – with Kristin Holland About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 13: Book 2: Part 4 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 12, we look at chapters five and six of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she gets correspondence from the author, has her first guest star on RestInPiece Theater, and speculates her future as an elevator-entombed skeleton unearthed by geocachers. Podcast recommendations: “I Read Movies” – with Paxton Holley “Superman and Batman” – with Michael Bradley About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 12: Book 2: Part 3 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In episode 11, we look at chapters 3 and 4 of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she knocks the dust off her microphone after a brief hiatus, tries out a couple of new accents in Restinpiece Theatre (to dubious success), and incorporates a lengthy censorship bleep. Podcast recommendations: “The Professor Frenzy Show” – with Gerry and Chris “The Arkham Sessions” – with Dr. Andrea Letamendi and Brian About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 11: Book 2 Part 2 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! In this episode, we begin our second book: Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss. Join Layne as she marvels at the badassery of the author, is wowed along with Owen Wilson, and has her head-canon adjusted as to what Matt Murdock might sound like in a Manhattan courtroom. Podcast recommendations for this show: “I Read Movies” by Paxton Holley “Married with Comics w/ Jon and Maggie” by Jon and Maggie About the Author: Andrew Vachss The post Episode 10: Book 2 Part 1 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites! We have come to the end of our coverage of book #1, and we are celebrating this feat with special commentary episode of the 1989 Batman. Join Layne and her friends Zach, Jeeg, Nate, and Diann as they talk over each other, make stupid jokes, and otherwise have a great time watching this fun movie! This episode contains explicit language. Sorry! We got excited and the filters came off. Next Episode: The first two chapters of Batman: The Ultimate Evil by Andrew Vachss About the Author: Craig Shaw Gardner Mr. Gardner’s WordPress The post Episode 9: Batman (1989) Commentary appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Greetings, Gothamites. In this episode, we wrap up the 1989 novelization of Batman, written by Craig Shaw Gardner as we cover chapters 18 and 19. Join Layne as she talks a bit about recurring dreams, gives Dent a hearty “I told you so,” and comes up with some band name ideas. Next Episode: Movie commentary and the announcement of the next book. Podcast recommendations for this show: Non-Batman-Related: “Monsters Among Us” by Derek Hayes Batman-Related: “Gothamites Anonymous” by Layne and Cat About the Author: Craig Shaw Gardner Mr. Gardner’s WordPress The post Episode 8: Book 1 Part 8 appeared first on The Batman Universe.