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Issue 113 – Batman Roundtable

Intro Background for each panelist Ben Stover Background First memories of Batman What makes Batman such a compelling character? (10:18) How realistic is his response to the trauma? (17:16) Family dynamics (from kids to mentors) (29:00)…

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Issue 112 – Batman’s Relationships

Intro 3rd Anniversary – first episode came out March 7, 2018 First episode of BatMarch – more exciting episodes to come Background Batman & Commissioner Gordon (6:54) Gordon gives Batman cover in GCPD – Batman is Jim’s work spouse Both…

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Issue 111 – Mojo

Intro Last chance for Batman voice clips – email by 2/28 Background (2:05) Mojo created by Ann Nocenti and Arthur Adams in Longshot #3 (Nov. 1985) Residents of what became the Mojoverse were driven mad by energy waves from our world – turned…

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Issue 110 – Superman: Red Son

Intro Email us voice recordings of your thoughts on Batman & what he means to you for upcoming episode – Background (1:13) Superman: Red Son, written by Mark Millar with artwork by Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Walden Wong, Killian…

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Issue 109 – Levana Blackburn

Intro Shoutout to Ms. Yarbrough’s class – listened to episode on Xavier/Magneto Email us voice recordings of your thoughts on Batman & what he means to you for upcoming episode – Background (4:54) Levana Blackburn created by Marissa Meyer,…

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Issue 108 – Phillip Kennedy Johnson

Intro Reminder to email voice clips to for Batman episode Background  How PKJ got started in writing Last Sons of America What was impetus for story Commentary on white America Jackie & Julian – Jackie ever the “older brother”,…

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Issue 107 – Catwoman

 Issue 107 – Catwoman Intro Email us voice recordings of your thoughts on Batman & what he means to you for upcoming episode – Background (2:50) Catwoman, Selina Kyle, created by Bill Finger & Bob Kane in Batman #1 (Spring…

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Issue 106 – Clones

 Issue 106 – Clones Intro President level slot open in Patreon – $10/mo gets you pick of episodes and characters Background Spider-Man Clone Saga Jean Grey/Madelyne Pryor (17:08) Superman/Bizarro/Kon-El (25:03) Jamie Madrox (35:26)…

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Issue 105 – WandaVision

Intro WW84 review Background (03:30) Scarlet Witch, Wanda Maximoff created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in The X-Men #4 (March 1964) Vision created by Roy Thomas, Stan Lee, and John Buscema in Avengers 57 (Oct. 1968) Both were villains originally…

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Issue 104 – Maxwell Lord

Intro Welcome back for Season 5  Describe changes to show New website Patrons now guest on trade paperback reviews Ariel’s column – Some Of Its Parts Background (03:52) Maxwell Lord created by Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis, and Kevin…

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