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Hosted by JB Anderton, a child of the 1970s and life-long Batfan. This podcast looks back at the many incarnations of the Batman in the 1970s, including an in-depth look at DC's Batman and Detective Comics as well as his adventures on Saturday morning cartoons and Power Records stories, in order to discover what aspects of the character we know and love originated during the Bronze Age.
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MWC stands for Married with Cybertron, as Jon M Wilson joins the Schaefer-Hames on their journey through the IDW Phase 2 Transformers comics. On this episode, we cover issues 12 of RID and MTMTE. The Lost Light Crew battles a group of rogue Decepticons and fights to save the lives of some of their own, while back on Cybertron, Megatron's return is …
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Ryan Daly from the Fire and Water Podcast network mentioned in passing that we should watch the cartoon, Bluey for a Married Watching Cartoons. Ryan was right! Join, Ryan, Maggie, and I as we talk about 3 episodes of what could be the best show of any medium currently running.
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It's #JLMay once again! This time around, podcasts from all over the 'sphere have gotten together to cover 2007-8's The Brave and The Bold #15, featuring two characters that Maggie and Jon have never covered before and only know all that much about one of them. So, in true Brave and the Bold style. #JLMay2023 #JLMay Follow the Event with all of the…
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Inspired by the Power Records audio dramas of the 1970s, JB performs the main feature from the 100-Page issue, Batman #260 (February 1975), complete with sound effects and background music. Look for the video with accompanying comic panels to be posted soon on JB's YouTube channel. Story by Denny O'Neil, art by Irv Novick & Dick Giordano, and edite…
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Minisode alert! It's Married with College time again as Maggie helps Jon with one of his Library classes as they review Dear Fahrenheit 451 by Annie Spence and write love letters and breakup letters to some of their favorite (and not so favorite) books and other media, including The Magician's Nephew, The Magicians, Bullet Train, Atlas Shrugged, An…
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The summer side project continues into the late fall, as Jon, Layne, and Clinton cover the last part of book one of book one. You read that right. Tolkein broke up his books into books, and so does Dragonlance. You gonna tell us that Tolkein was wrong? I don't think so! The heroes face Onyx, the black dragon in a final battle, the gods come back to…
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The Summer of Dragonlance draws to an end but we have more book to cover! Join Jon, Jon, and Layne as we continue through chapters 17 and 18 of Dragons of Autumm Twilight. Then stick around as Jon interviews Ben Riggs, author of Slaying the Dragon: A Secret History of Dungeons and Dragons as they discuss Weis and Hickman's time at TSR as well as so…
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The Summer of Dragonlance continues as Layne, Jon, and Jon discuss chapters 13-16 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight! With discussions of the logistics of hauling around a giant wicker dragon, unintential dark humor while describing a scene where a character gets bathed in acid, and complex relations between people and gods reduced to the poem "Footprin…
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Summer side project continues as Jon, Jon, and Clinton take on chapters 9-12 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight! This episode has everything! Really bad puns by one Jon and Clinton threatening to drive the other Jon out of his mind? Yep! Misuse of the word "Thee" in the text coming close to finishing the job? Oh yes! Jon literally moved to tears while r…
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The whole gang is here! The two Jons, Clinton, and Layne cover Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Chapters 5-8, as well as an exerpt from the AD&D Module, Dragons of Mystery. The companions survive near drowning and flying arrows only to fall headfirst into combat with creatures from beyond their experience. Will the quest be over before it begins? Sent f…
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The Summer of Dragonlance continues, as my friends join me for a discussion of one of my lifelong favorites, The Dragonlance Chronicles! Layne and Clinton join me for a discussion of chapters 1 and 2 and a readthrough/discussion of 3 of Dragons of Autumn Twilight! Check out Clinton's stuff: http://coffeeandcomicspodcast.blogspot.com/ Check out Layn…
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Inacurrately Titled Summer Side Project Alert! Jon M Wilson, Clinton Robison, and eventually Layne from Batman Books: A Dark Knight in Prose podcast join me for a deep dive into one of Jon's childhood favorites. (The use of the word "Daily" is for alliterative purposes and will not imply the rate of release!)…
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Maggie helps Jon with one of his librarian classes as they discuss mystery books and TV shows before she reads him an Encyclopedia Brown mystery! Can Jon match wits with the world's smartest 10 year old? Can you? Download it now! Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 Mystery Book Talk: 3:00 Encyclopedia Brown and The Case of the Electric Clock: 27:30 Books menti…
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New episode! Join Maggie and Jon as they read through and review issues 7 and 8 of IDW's More Than Meets the Eye comics series. We meet the DJD who is scary as hell, and their leader Tarn, who could be the nastiest Decepticon in the series. We talk about the ramifications of eons-long warfare, good and evil in terms of the same, and the occasionall…
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PUBLISHING DATE: October 1978 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Marshall Rogers and Dick Giordano (art) On the final episode of the podcast, we conclude the Clayface III story arc as JB finishes his journey through the comics of the 1970s. Thanks for listening, and always remember to keep both hands on the Bat Rope. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twit…
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Spoon! Maggie brings the Tick vs Pineapple Pokopo to the episode and to help us out with it, Ryan Daley from The Fire and Water Podcast Network stops by. We call him Speak, because that is what he does! Grab your surfboard and shark repellant and your taste for pineapple dishes as we discuss 90s ennui, the fallacy of the undistributed middle, monke…
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PUBLISHING DATE: August 1978 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Marshall Rogers & Dick Giordano (art) Still reeling from losing Silver, the Batman takes his anger out on the criminal underworld. Meanwhile, a new and even deadlier Clayface terrorizes Gotham City. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com.…
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PUBLISHING DATE: April 1978 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story) Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) Batman races against time to stop the Joker, but is he too late to save Bruce’s relationship with Silver? Meanwhile, the ghost of Hugo Strange enacts its revenge on Boss Thorne. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77po…
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PUBLISHING DATE: February 1978 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) The Joker poisons all the fish in the country in a mad scheme to trademark his image. Meanwhile, the Batman is threatened by both Thorne’s campaign to outlaw his activities and by Silver discovering his true identity. Follow the podcast on Facebo…
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It's Halloween and that means Mephisto is up to his old tricks again, forcing us and 3 other podcasts to mix it up. This time around, Al Sedano from Resurrections: An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast joins us to cover the most unlikely crossover that you will ever love: My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise. Join us as we cover the epi…
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PUBLISHING DATE: December 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) An old enemy escapes from prison and seeks revenge against the Batman. Silver St. Cloud begins to suspect Bruce Wayne is Batman. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com…
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PUBLISHING DATE: November 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin (art) The Penguin attempts to outwit Batman and Robin in an attempt to steal a valuable artifact. Meanwhile, Rupert Thorne is visited by the ghost of Hugo Strange. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com.…
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PUBLISHING DATE: September 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art) Professor Hugo Strange has learned the Batman’s secret identity and intends to auction that secret to the highest bidder. Robin is called in to investigate Bruce’s strange behavior. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast a…
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PUBLISHING DATE: August 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story) Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin (art) Seeking to cure himself of his wounds from his battle with Dr. Phosphorus, Bruce Wayne seeks medical attention at an exclusive clinic, but he soon discovers that it’s a front for one of Batman’s oldest and deadliest enemies. Follow the podcast on Face…
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PUBLISHING DATE: June 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englelhart (story), Walt Simonson (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks) While Batman hunts for Dr. Phosphorus, the Gotham City Council, led by crime boss Rupert Thorne, votes to outlaw the masked vigilante’s activities. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com…
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PUBLISHING DATE: May 1977 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Walt Simonson (pencils), Al Milgrom (inker), Jerry Serpe (Colorist) A new foe, Dr. Phosphorus, has poisoned the Gotham Reservoir to enact revenge on the city. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com…
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PUBLISHING DATE: March 1976 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story) Dick Giordano (art) On the anniversary of his parents’ murder, the Batman returns to the scene of the crime for his annual visit to a woman who took him in that fateful night. But will she become the latest victim of violence in Crime Alley? Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email …
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PUBLISHING DATE: June 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Ernie Chan and Dick Giordano (art) Still wanted by the law for first-degree murder, the Batman finds a scant lead which brings him to a traveling circus where he hopes to find the evidence he needs to prove his innocence. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podc…
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PUBLISHING DATE: May 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Ernie Chan & Dick Giordano (art) Batman attempts to prove his innocence for the murders of Ra’s Al Ghul and Talia, but the Creeper vows to bring him to justice. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com.…
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PUBLISHING DATE: April 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Aparo (art) Still wanted by the law for the murder of Talia and Ra’s Al Ghul, the Batman must divert his attention to a new mystery as the skeletal remains of a murder victim is discovered inside a statue of the Caped Crusader.By JB Anderton
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PUBLISHING DATE: March 1975 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Jim Apart (art) Framed for a murder he swears he didn’t commit, the Batman breaks into prison to confront Ra’s Al Ghul about his involvement in the frame-up. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Facebook. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.comBy JB Anderton
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PUBLISHING DATE: April 1975 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Ernie Chua and Dick Giordano (art) The Scarecrow returns with a new fear-inducing device to combat the Caped Crusader as they both search for stolen loot in an abandoned amusement park. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com.…
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PUBLISHING DATE: February 1975 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Joker doses Batman with a chemical which causes him to laugh himself to death within 72 hours. The Dark Knight races against time to find the antidote. This week’s returning guest, Ken Holtzhouser, is the creator of the indie comic book, The Quick and…
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PUBLISHING DATE: December 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Batman confronts his childhood trauma caused by an incident of gun violence that happened before his parents’ death. The Shadow sets the stage for a confrontation 25 years in the making. This week’s special guest, Jim Beard, is an author of pulp ficti…
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PUBLISHING DATE: October 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Insurrectionists break Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum so that the madman can help in their plan to hold the U.S.Capitol hostage. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com…
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PUBLISHING DATE: August 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story) Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Penguin kidnaps a young monarch of a small country and plans to install himself as its new emperor. Batman and Robin are aided by an unexpected ally to thwart the villain’s plans. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podc…
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PUBLISHING DATE: June 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Robin investigates a murder at a traveling circus, and the Catwoman becomes his primary suspect. However, the Batman believes she has other motives for infiltrating the circus. Joining JB on this episode is Lauren Faits, formerly the blogger known as Geek Gir…
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PUBLISHING DATE: April 1974 CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Neal Adams & Dick Giordano (art) An old enemy manipulates a young man suffering from Lycanthropy into becoming a lethal weapon against the Batman. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.comBy JB Anderton
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PUBLISHING DATE: March 1974 CREDITS: Steve Englehart (script), Vin & Sal Amendola (plot & pencils), Dick Giordano (inks) The Batman relentlessly pursues a gang of bank robbers who murdered a young boy's parents as they made their getaway. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitterl Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com…
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