x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Bat Lessons: Batman History

Covering characters, stories, writers, artists, movie directors, business, politics and more. Everything in and around Batman. We start at the very begining, and work our way chronoligcally through 80 years of Batman.

history animation & manga

All Episodes

51:46

36: Bat-Mite

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2025/08/08

Who is Bat-Mite, and how did he come to be? What impact will he have on the DCU? All that and more, on this episode of Bat Lessons! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) James Gunn (https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-dc-movie-character-green-light/) Superman 30 (https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/superman-1939-1986-30/c37a790d-36c3-4cd7-b8c2-91b229ada2ef/c ) Three

en

49:20

35: Zur-En-Arrh

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2025/05/11

This episode we're diving deep on the silver age iteration of the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, as well as introducing Brian to some more modern-to-silver age connections. Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) Batman of Zur-En-Arrh (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman_of_Zur-En-Arrh) Francis Herron (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_Herron) Dick Sprang

en

42:28

34: Ace The Bat-Hound

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2025/03/22

Ace The Bat Hound, Krypto, Rex The Wonder Dog, and more. When DC dove into dog sidekicks. Stickers!! https://py.pl/5lkIFsSutdO Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) Balto (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balto) Phantom's Devil (https://phantomwiki.org/index.php/Devil) Ace The Wonder Dog (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ace_the_Wonder_Dog) Rin Tin Tin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rin_Tin_Tin) American Comic Book

en

01:35:10

33: Comics Code Authority

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2025/02/09

This time we’re talking about the Comics Code Authority, Crime Comics, Fredric Wertham, and what it all meant for Batman. Stickers!! https://py.pl/5lkIFsSutdO Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) Seducing The Innocent (Tiley) https://muse.jhu.edu/article/490073 The Ten-Cent Plague (Hajdu) https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780312428235/thetencentplague/ Seal Of Approval (Nyberg)

en

01:20:02

32: Caped Crusader

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/12/10

Diving deep on the recent Amazon Prime Cartoon! Like we said in the episode, check out @SerumLake for way more tons of thoughtful analysis on the show. Stickers!! https://py.pl/5lkIFsSutdO Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) Bat Lessons (https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons) Bat Lessons Clips (https://www.youtube.com/@BatLessonsClips) Podcast Artwork by Sergio R. M. Duarte

en

41:25

31: Scarecrow

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/10/28

Finally giving Scarecrow the justice he deserves! Stickers!! https://py.pl/5lkIFsSutdO Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) Awesome essay on Scarecrow As Toxin Delivery (https://youtu.be/5dLC8BkkyXA) Awesome essay on Scarecrow As Henchman (https://youtu.be/cz2Ck17KLQk) Japanese Scarecrows (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxiOdrVreSQ) Political Cartoons

en

48:25

30: Solomon Grundy

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/09/22

Idea on a Monday, Researched on Tuesday, Scheduled @capedjoel to guest on Wednesday, Recorded on Thursday, Edited on Friday, Uploaded on Saturday, Released on Sunday: This is our episode On Solomon Grundy Stickers!! https://py.pl/5lkIFsSutdO Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) CapedJoel! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRp-mJRQBZyA_1w7D-UiqZg) Nursery Rhyme

en

01:11:59

29: Corrections and Feedback Livestream

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/08/22

This is the replay from a livestream we recently had covering all the mistakes we made and all the feedback we got in the second year of Bat Lessons

en

01:18:54

28: Batman 1943

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/08/16

Few know about the first appearance of the Dark Knight in cinema. Fewer still know just how much of an impact it had on the batman universe. The Batman 1943 Serial is the genesis of the Batcave and of Alfred. Join us as we dive deep on the history and story of this important moment in the story of Batman. https://www.amazon.com/Continued-Next-Week-History-Picture/dp/0806106336/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internment_of_Japanese_Americans https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozawa_v._United_States

en

01:05:45

27: Batman: The Ride

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/07/09

On this very special edition of Bat Edition, we drive cross country and learn the history of Six Flags and Batman: The Ride and Mr. Freeze. Then, after spending a day at Six Flags St. Louis we give you our thoughts on the rides and their theming. Check out the video of us experiencing the park! https://youtu.be/qIpUlm53G2k Threads (https://www.threads.net/@batlessons) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@batlessons) Bat Lessons on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@batlessons) Bat Lessons Clips on

en

01:01:04

26: The Untold Story Behind Batman's Butler

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/06/16

Few supporting characters appear more in Batman stories than Alfred Pennyworth. Across comics, tv shows, movies and more, Alfred always stands by Batman's side. You probably know him as the loyal, skilled, and caring father figure that shaped Bruce into who he would become. But few know the story behind his creation. On this episode of bat lessons we uncover his early history in comics and newspaper strips and then discover the surprising way Alfred is inspired by the same source material as archer,

en

55:57

25: Batman Falls Down The Rabbit Hole - Tweedledee &...

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/05/18

On this guestless edition of Bat Lessons, we cover the first appearance of Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Then we fall down the rabbit hole on Lewis Carroll, and the creation of Alice in Wonderland. Detective Comics 74 (DCU Infinite) Don Cameron (wikipedia) Lewis Carroll (wikipedia) Annotated Alice (amazon) Enantiomorphs (wikipedia) Thalidomide (wikipedia) Head on over to https://batlessons.com for all things Bat Lessons. Send us a letter or voice recording, find us on threads, read

en

57:58

24: Two First Appearances ft CasuallyComics!

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/04/15

Very special guest Sasha from Casually comics comes along for a chat about the malevolent Mad Hatter and crack photographer Vicki Vale! 75 Years of Batman (Kindle) Mad as a Hatter (Wikipedia) Mad Gasser of Mattoon (Wikipedia) Creators of the Super Heroes (Amazon) Torchy Blane (Wikipedia) Casually Comics (Youtube) Head on over to https://batlessons.com for all things Bat Lessons. Send us a letter or voice recording, find us on threads, read full transcripts and find show notes.

en

01:36:28

23: How Two-Face Began

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/03/18

We’re joined by special guest Jameson from A Comic Book A Day to go over the first appearance of the duke of duplicity, Two Face!! Geroge Russous (Blog Post) Detective #66 (DC Universe Infinite) Batman: The Complete History (Amazon) Creators of the Super Heroes (Amazon) History of Comics (Amazon) The Shadow: Face of Doom (Amazon) The Bat Strikes Again (Amazon) Head on over to https://batlessons.com for all things Bat Lessons. Send us a letter or voice recording, find us on

en

01:10:19

22: Penguin

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/02/19

We’re joined by special guest Sal from ComicPOP to go over the first appearance of the pompous waddling master of foul play, the Penguin! Detective Comics #58 (DCU Infinite) Creators of the Super Heroes (Amazon) Steranko History of Comics (Amazon) Jerry Robinsion: Ambassador Of Comics (Amazon) ComicPOP (YouTube) Head on over to https://batlessons.com for all things Bat Lessons. Send us a letter or voice recording, find us on mastodon or youtube, read full transcripts and find

en

38:52

21: Clayface

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2024/01/15

Brian and Alex Discuss Clayface in person! A brief overview of various iterations of clayface, and a read of the very first appearance of Clayface. A fun episode! Silver Age Origin: Detective Comics #304 (DCU Infinite) Clayface Hero: Detective Comics Rebirth (Amazon) Batman Beyond: Disappearing Inque (wiki) Lon Chaney: The Phantom of the Opera (wiki) Lon Chaney: The Wolf Man (IMDB) New 52 Origin: Dark Knight #24 (DCU Infinite) First Appearance: Detective Comics #40 (DCU

en

01:27:27

Bonus: Dickens, Genre Fiction, and Batman With Dr....

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2023/12/22

On This Bonus Episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Jennifer Conary joining us! We discuss Dickens (to contextualize episode 20 and Batman: Noel) and victorian genre fiction in the vein of Batman. You don't want to miss it! Dr. Jennifer Conary Reynolds Reimagned A Christmas Carol Head on over to https://batlessons.com for all things Bat Lessons. Send us a letter or voice recording, find us on mastodon or youtube, read full transcripts and find show notes. Podcast Artwork by Sergio R. M

en

01:39:15

20: Scrooge in Gotham: Batman Noel

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2023/12/18

On this very special Christmas episode, we cover a retelling of “A Christmas Carol” that has become a modern classic in its own right: Batman Noel. In standard Bat Lessons fashion we go way too deep, and cover the history of the original novella and bring in a Charles Dickens expert to school us. Dr. Jennifer Conary Reynolds Reimagned A Christmas Carol Lee Bermejo Interview Batman Noel Head on over to https://batlessons.com for all things Bat Lessons. Send us a letter or voice

en

01:50:25

19: Gotham By Gaslight

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2023/11/20

Batman tracks down the infamous serial killer: Jack the Ripper! Brian and Alex continue their Victorian era arc, chatting about the history behind the murderer. We also cover the acclaimed graphic novel “Gotham by Gaslight” where Batman crosses his path. Finally, we cover the story of the creation of the comic book itself. Gotham By Gaslight (Paperback) The Enduring Mystery of Jack The Ripper (Video) Mike Mignola Interview (Video) Mike Mignola’s Genius For Simplification (Video) Batman

en

01:36:03

18: Spring-Heeled Jack

Bat Lessons: Batman History ·

2023/10/16

We travel back to Victorian England to take a look at the terror of London, Spring-Heeled Jack! Who is this mysterious figure, and did they inspire Batman? Institute of Fiscal Studies Report Mike Dash on the Two-Penny Hangover 5 Reasons Why The Victorian Era Was Utter Insanity (Video) Gruesome Victorian Medicine (Video) History and Sewage: The Great Stink (Video) The Strange World Of Ghost Hunting (Video) Destroying Artifacts for Profit Is Nothing New (Video) The Great Moon Hoax

en

38 results

Similar Podcasts

Today In History with The Retrospectors

The Retrospectors

جنود خلدهم التاريخ

ALSUMOOD PODCAST

Variety Hour

Mechanical Music Radio

Historias de Terror PR

HISTORIAS DE TERROR PR

Film History - Daily

Inception Point Ai