It’s the start of a new year again, and so, as we do every year, it’s time to look at some new visions of Batman in a handful of Elseworlds. We’ve got a pulpy adventure of Batman and Superman, the Bat-pirate Leatherwing sailing the seven seas and an issue of the Batman Chronicles anthology with…
Tony Thornley, Dr. Anna Peppard and John Bush join Dan and Matt to talk about the best comics of 2025, along with picks for best writer, best artist, best publisher and hopes for 2026.
It’s the end of the year, and at the beginning of 2025, the ComicsXF team set some new year’s resolutions. So how did we do with our resolutions from 2025?
Happy holidays to all! As is our tradition, and as we aren’t going to run out any time soon, the week of Christmas we read three stories of the holidays in Gotham. One is a little holiday kinda-noir from Bat legends Denny O’Neil and Frank Miller, one is a perplexing animated series style Brave and…
The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 381: Nick Cagnetti talks Oni Press' Spirit of the Shadows Nick Cagnetti joins the show to talk about his upcoming Oni Press comic Spirit of the Shadows. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible and at ComicsXF.com, where new…
A wounded Bat-Man investigates the forces of crime in Gotham, trying to get closer to the villains who are wreaking havoc on the city. Investigating the chaos is Lois Lane, and where Lois goes, are Clark Kent and a certain red-cape wearing hero far behind? The Bat-Man: Second Knight #2 is written by Dan Jurgens,…
You walk down a set of stairs hidden behind a clock. You enter a large cavern. And there you see all manner of things. A large computer. A car like no other. Cases displaying costumes. And trophies. You have entered the Batcave, and this week we’re reading three stories featuring the first appearances of those…
The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 380: Kenny Porter and Mike Becker talk The New Space Age Kenny Porter and Mike Becker join the show to talk about their new Mad Cave Studios series The New Space Age. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible…
In this corner, we have Gotham’s new Dark Knight, the Batman! And in this corner, we have the man who wants to break him, Bane! Only one is coming out of this fight on two legs. Absolute Batman #14 is written by Scott Snyder, drawn by Nick Dragotta, colored by Frank Martin and lettered by…
You can start out as a Robin, but eventually you have to grow up, right? Well, maybe not Tim Drake, who’s Robin again, but there was a period where he wasn’t. And Dick Grayson and Jason Todd have left the Robin identity behind long ago. This week, Sam Hopper joins us again to talk about…
The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 379: J.M. Brandt talks Horror Not Hate Writer J.M. Brandt joins the show to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter for Horror Not Hate, an anti-fascist, anti-hate anthology of horror comics and art supporting LGBTQIA+ and Immigrant rights. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud,…
There’s a new criminal power in Gotham. The Minotaur has quietly been taking over the rackets, and Batman hasn’t even noticed until now, and it might be too late to stop him. Batman #4 is written by Matt Fraction, drawn by Jorge Jimenez, colored by Tomeu Morey and lettered by Clayton Cowles. Will Nevin: I…
Barbara Gordon was introduced to add some flair to the final season of Batman, to try to buoy the sagging ratings on the show. And while she didn’t save that series, she has become the iconic Batgirl of the comics, a character who has had a long career in various identities. This week, friend of…
The ComicsXF Interview Podcast · The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 378: Joey Esposito & Gavin Smith talk MMPR: Zord Quest Joey Esposito and Gavin Smith join the show to talk about Zord Quest, a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers one-shot from BOOM Studios. You can listen to The ComicsXF Interview Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Audible…
It’s time for our annual tradition here at BatChat, up there with cranberry sauce from a can, stuffing that’s a little too dry and avoiding conversations about politics with your red baseball cap wearing relatives: it’s all ages Thanksgiving. Three stories of Batman for the whole family come in some very different flavors this year:…