Taking a brief respite from the vintage issues, I review Batgirl vol. 6 #1 and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #15. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, anime watchlist, and my literature recommendations also appear. Full Version https://thebatmanuniverse.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/BTO-E252S.mp3 The post Episode 252 appeared first on The Batman Universe.…

Go vote! In this episode I review Batgirl #63-64 (2005) and Birds of Prey vol. 5 #14. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 251 appeared first on The Batman Universe.Av The Batman Universe

After briefly speaking about my time in NYC and at Baltimore Comic Con, I review Batgirl #60-62 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #13 and look at a “quickie.” Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 250 appeared first on The Batman Universe.…

Batgirl to Oracle episode 249 is live. After some brief news about what’s coming to DC Comics in November 2024, I review Birds of Prey #84-85 from 2005. Following the break, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #12. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 249 appeared first on The Batman U…

The first episode in Maryland! After some life updates, I do a “quickie” with Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 before doing a full review of Birds of Prey #81-83 from 2005. After the break, I look at Birds of Prey vol. 5 #11. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 248 appeared first…

In this episode I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #10. Listener emails, Stella’s Dungeon of Smut, and my literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 247 appeared first on The Batman Universe.Av The Batman Universe

*SPOILERS ABOUND* Guest-starring Professor Carolyn Cocca! Star Wars (The Bad Batch and Tales of the Empire), X-Men ’97, and Commencement speakers, and that’s just the first 30 minutes! We also review the 2004 Birds of Prey storyline “Hero Hunters” found in #76-80. After the break, we review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #9. Stella’s Dungeon of Smut and our …

In Batgirl to Oracle episode 245, birthday wishes, job updates, and finding a scapegoat, all in the first 7 minutes! After that, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #8. Listener emails and my literature (and smut) recommendations also appear. The post Episode 245 appeared first on The Batman Universe.Av The Batman Universe

New and newer! After catching up on some listener emails, I review Birds of Prey volume 5 issues 6-7 and then weed through the smut to give my literature recommendations. The post Episode 244 appeared first on The Batman Universe.Av The Batman Universe

**Trigger Warning: Discussions of suicide, abuse, rape, sexual assault, grooming** Guest-starring: Donovan Morgan Grant! The world burns as they kiss. Multiple tears are shed. They break up and they get back together. These are the couples we hate to love. The post Episode 243: Shipper Special #12 appeared first on The Batman Universe.…

*SPOILERS* Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Calling all Spidey-fans, as Donovan and I discuss the 2023 PS5 game “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” After the break, we review Birds of Prey volume 5 #5. Listener emails and our literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 242 appeared first on The Batman Universe.…

After going through my favorites from 2023 in several categories, I do a full review of Birds of Prey vol. 5 #4. Listener emails, anime watchlist, literature recommendations, and a reminder to “be kind” also appear. The post Episode 241: 14th Anniversary appeared first on The Batman Universe.Av The Batman Universe

“The Lies and Betrayals of One, Geraldo Chute.” After I recap what happened in Teaticket in October, I review the “Fresh Blood” storyline that ran through Robin #132-133 and Batgirl #58-59. After the break, I review Birds of Prey volume 5 #3. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy” and my literature recommendations (and some non-recommendations)…

Guest-starring Joshua Lapin-Bertone! We made it! We finally finish “War Games” by covering the epilogue and “War Crimes!” Alone, I review Birds of Prey vol. 5 #2. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. Like this podcast? Please like, share, and subscribe. Join our Discord to discuss …

What happens in Falmouth, DOES NOT stay in Falmouth! After I give my “Falmouth Report,” I review Birds of Prey #74-75 (2004). After the break, I read an interview our very own Donovan Morgan Grant conducted with Kelly Thompson, then review her Birds of Prey volume 5 #1. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy” and my literature recommendations al…

Guest-starring Joshua Lapin-Bertone! The gift that keeps on giving: “War Games Act III: Endgame”! “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. Find Batgirl to Oracle wherever you find your favorite podcasts. You can find all previous episodes here at The Batman Universe. The post Episode 2…

*Trigger Warning: Discussions on torture, rape, and violence against Black bodies* Guest-starring Joshua Lapin Bertone! The summer blockbuster continues: “War Games Act II: Tides!” “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 236 appeared first on The Batman Universe.…

Batgirl to Oracle episode #235 comes to you from HeroesCon 2023 in Charlotte, NC, where I had the distinct honor and pleasure to meet and interview Karen Whitfield, “The Bronze Age Batgirl.” Listen to our conversation (one of many!) here! Find past episodes of Batgirl to Oracle and all of the podcasts of the Batman Universe Podcast Network wherever…

Guest-starring Joshua Lapin Bertone! The summer blockbuster begins here: “War Games Act I: Outbreak!” After the break, I talk about Heroes Con 2023 (including how I made a scene in the lobby of the Westin), cover some modern “quickies” including “Nightwing” and “Titans,” and do a full review of Batgirls #19. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Jo…

Guest-starring Shayna from Earth II! “We’re all lubed up on our end!” What does that even mean??? Listen as we cover the 2004 Birds of Prey story “Between Dark and Dawn” (#69-73). After the break, we review Batgirls #18. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 233 app…

*Trigger Warning: Discussions on gun violence, gun safety, and gun control.* Guest-starring Ian Miller! MARIJUANA! Which Bat-Family member would take a hit? Listen and find out! Ian and I cover Stephanie Brown’s extended tenure as Robin in Robin #126-128 (2004) as well as her appearances in Batgirl #53-54 (2004). After the break, we review Batgirls…

Gotham Knights, the TV show? What the heck is that?! Nightwing “quickies” from 2004 and Birds of Prey #68 (2004) are the main events. After the break, I look at more Nightwing “quickies” (modern) and Batgirls #16! “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear. Also, PERIODS! The post Episode…

A “no frills” episode this time out. I review Batgirl #51-52 (2004) and Batgirls #15, along with a quick look at some modern “quickies” featuring Nightwing. Listener emails, “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” and literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 230 appeared first on The Batman Universe.…

Guest-starring Shagalicious! After discussing his burgeoning foot-modeling career, Shag and I review the 2004 Birds of Prey storyline “Sensei and Student” (#62-67). After the break, I’m on my own and review Batgirls #14. Listener emails, “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” and literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 229 app…

After going through my favorites from 2022 in several categories, I race through some vintage “quickies,” all from Detective Comics. In the second half of the episode, I do full reviews of the Batgirls 2022 Annual and Batgirls #13. Listener emails and literature recommendations also appear. The post Episode 228: 13th Anniversary appeared first on T…

*Trigger Warning: discussions on sexual assault and rape* After going through some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #90-93 (2004) but spending SOME time on THAT SCENE in #93, I do a full review of Batgirl #49-50 (2004). In the second half of the episode, I go through modern “quickies,” including Batman #129, Urban Legends #21, and Nightwing …

Another episode, another FIRING! WHEN WILL IT END?! After sharing about my time in Massachusetts with the Bamboozler, Harry Right Round Chute (traumatic, to say the least), I go through some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #88-89 (2004), and then do a full review of Birds of Prey Secret Files 2003 and Birds of Prey #60-61 (2003-2004). In th…

Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Guess who’s getting FIRED! After a short discussion on perceived race in literature, Donovan and I go through some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #86-87 (2003), and then do a full review of Batgirl #45-48 (2003). In the second half of the episode, I respond to some listener emails and cover some modern …

Guest-starring Dr. Jennifer Swartz-Levine! Power Girl and Diet Cola? Say what? Find out what THAT’S all about, plus a short discussion on the scrapped “Batgirl” film and a full review of Gail Simone’s first run on Birds of Prey in 2003 (issues #56-59). In the second half of the episode, I respond to some listener emails, cover some “quickies,” incl…

I talk about my experience in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria before covering some vintage “quickies,” including Nightwing #80-85 (2003) and doing full reviews of Batgirl #41-44 (2003). After the break, I look at some modern “quickies,” including Nightwing #93-94, and review Batgirlsss #8. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emai…

Pride mixed with BETRAYAL! I talk about my experience on the new Busch Gardens roller coaster “Pantheon” before diving right into the comics where I review Birds of Prey #53-55 (2003). After the break, I do some modern “quickies” including Batman: Urban Legends #16, DC Pride 2022, and DC Pride: Tim Drake Special #1 before my full review of Batgirls…

Bad words. Saucy images. Lost boys. Burn victims. NYC. After all that, I review Batgirl #37-40 (2003). In the second half of the episode, I look at Nightwing #92 and then do a full review of Batgirls #6. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, anime watchlist, and literature recommendations also appear in the episode. The post …

I launch right into pre-joy joys and some vintage “quickies” before doing a full review of Birds of Prey #50-52 (2003). In the second half of the episode, I read through a series of Devin Grayson Tweets in response to my questions before quickly looking at Batman: Urban Legends #14 and Nightwing #91, then doing a full review of Batgirls #5. “Shag’s…

After speaking about how I’m dragging myself out of the pit of despair, my brief thoughts on “The Batman,” and what it’s like to play Resident Evil 5, I look at two vintage “quickies” and review Batgirl #34-36 from 2003. In the second half of the episode, I look at some modern “quickies,” Nightwing #90, and Batgirls #4. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Co…

After speaking about my experience on Hoth, I mean in NYC, I review the 2002-2003 mini-series “Batman: Family.” In the second half of the episode, I look at Nightwing #89 and Batgirls #3. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, and literature recommendations also appear in the episode. The post Episode 218 appeared first on The…

Join Donovan Morgan Grant and me as we count down our top five favorite romantic couples from video games. Does one of us cheat? Do both of us? Is there yelling? Tune in and find out! The post Episode 217: Shipper Special #11 appeared first on The Batman Universe.Av The Batman Universe

Guest-starring Tom Panarese! Tom and I talk about our history with the writer Terry Moore before we review his story in Birds of Prey #47-49 (2002). In the second half, we go through Nightwing #88 before doing a full review of Batgirls #2. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” listener emails, my anime watchlist and literature recommendations…

Guest-starring Harrison/Harry/Harold Chute! Join us as we go through our top five favorite Studio Ghibli/Hayao Miyazaki films and the influences they have had on us. The post Episode 215: Studio Ghibli Special appeared first on The Batman Universe.Av The Batman Universe

(Spoilers for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Young Justice”) Guest-starring Prof. Carolyn Cocca! After talking about 2021, we chat about the recent Spider-Man film, “Young Justice,” and how well female-specific derogatory terms have aged. Before the break, we review DC First: Batgirl/Joker from 2002 and one listener email. In the second half, we go…

Guest-starring my first Anglican Priest! After a brief catch-up, Father Sean and I look at Batgirl #30-32 from 2002 and discuss the Roman History scenes throughout the story. I later elaborate on my experience seeing “Six” the Broadway Musical and read through an interview with Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad on their upcoming Batgirls series b…

After getting flustered by naked Nightwing and talking about the upcoming “Robins” title, I look at vintage quickies from Green Arrow and Nightwing (#71-75) from 2002-2003. Modern quickies include Batman #115, Batman: Urban Legends #8, and Nightwing #85. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy” and my literature recommendations also appear. The p…

Guest-starring everyone’s favorite Shagalicious! After some warm-up banter and the announcement of the upcoming “Batgirls” title in December, Shag and I review Birds of Prey #44-46 from 2002. Modern quickies include Batman: Fear State Alpha #1, Batman #112-113, Batman: Urban Legends #7, Joker #7, and Nightwing #84. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort…

After briefly discussing the official casting of Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon, I do a vintage quickie and review Batgirl #26 and #28, and Birds of Prey #42-43, all from 2002. Modern quickies include Batman #111, Batman: Urban Legends #6, and Nightwing #83. “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” the anime watchlist, and literature recommendat…

Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! The untimely passing of Robson Rocha, “Black Widow”, Gail Simone’s recent tweets on New52, “Batgirl” casting news, and the Batgirl redesign are all topics Don and I cover in the first hour. Plus, modern quickies including Batman #110, Nightwing #82, and Batman: Urban Legends #5. Before the break, we recap the 20…

Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Don and I discuss the sex controversy surrounding Batman in the tv show “Harley Quinn,” Batgirls in The Joker #4, and the new Batgirl costume being designed, all before the main event. We spend the bulk of the episode discussing Batgirl #25 (2002). Later, Don and I look at some modern “quickies” including Batman…

*EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING* Guest-starring Harold/Harry Chute! A thorough discussion on the 2021 game “Resident Evil Village.” What genre of game is this? How is Ethan Winters as a character and protagonist? Were those plot twists successful? How do the settings, the Lords, and the ending work together to create a unique Resident Evil game? What is …

Guest-starring Donovan Morgan Grant! Hidden Tribes, “Shag’s Mac and Cheese of Comfort and Joy,” anime watchlist, and literature recommendations, all in the first hour! Plus, modern quickies including Batman #108 and Nightwing #80. Before the break, we recap the 2002 story “Batman: Bruce Wayne Murderer.” After the break, Donovan and I review and dis…

After simultaneously wishing my former beloved Donovan a “Happy Birthday” and calling him out for his betrayal of Cassandra Cain, I do several “quickies” including Batman: Gotham Knights, Nightwing, and Robin before focusing on Batgirl #22-23 (2002). In the second half, I speak about…heroic artichokes? Yes, indeed! After telling THAT story, I go th…

Content warning: A short discussion on the use of rape/sexual assault in media. RIP Gaius Julius Caesar! After having a heavy talk ending with a question, I do several “quickies” including “Turning Points,” “Detective Comics,” and “Batman: Gotham Knights” before focusing on Batman: Gotham Knights #12. Alert!!! Nightwing Nooditay! In the second half…

Guest-starring Jacob and Shai/Asha/Petunia Sawyer! Happy Black History Month! After introducing my guests and talking about their comic history, we devote the majority of the first part of the episode on the 2001 limited series “Batman: Orpheus Rising.” In the second half, I, alone, do some “Modern Quickies” including recent Batman issues, but most…