Podcast Episodes
36: Bat-Mite
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!
35: Zur-En-Arrh
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!
34: Ace The Bat-Hound
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)
33: Comics Code Authority
This time we’re talking about the Comics Code Authority, Crime Comics, Fredric Wertham, and what it all meant for Batman.
32: Caped Crusader
Diving deep on the recent Amazon Prime Cartoon!
31: Scarecrow
Finally giving Scarecrow the justice he deserves!
30: Solomon Grundy
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
29: Corrections and Feedback Livestream
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
28: Batman 1943
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...
27: Batman: The Ride
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....
26: The Untold Story Behind Batman's Butler
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...
25: Batman Falls Down The Rabbit Hole - Tweedledee & Tweedledum
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.
24: Two First Appearances ft CasuallyComics!
Very special guest Sasha from Casually comics comes along for a chat about the malevolent Mad Hatter and crack photographer Vicki Vale!
23: How Two-Face Began
We’re joined by special guest Jameson from A Comic Book A Day
22: Penguin
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!
21: Clayface
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!
20: Bonus: Dickens, Genre Fiction, and Batman With Dr. Jennifer Conary
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!
20: Scrooge in Gotham: Batman Noel
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...
19: Gotham By Gaslight
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...
18: Spring-Heeled Jack
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?
17: Catwoman
The Golden Age Catwoman: was she always an integral part of the Batman Universe? We learn together about her introduction and how the character evolved with time.
16: When Batman Wasn’t Needed
Today we cover Alex's favorite single issue of Batman: Detective Comics 567. "The Night Of Thanks, But No Thanks!" by Harlan Ellison. This is a great comic with a unique backstory!
15: The Grim Joker
Was the Joker plagiarized? Brian and Alex dive deep on possible inspirations for the clown prince of crime.
14: Steve Shives Judges By The Cover
We're joined by special guest Steve Shives to take a look at the first batch of comic book covers featuring Batman.
11: Origin Part 2
Brian goes a little too deep covering more origin stories for Batman. Everything from 1989 to 2022 and some awful Golden age stories to boot.
10: Corrections & Feedback
A look back on the first year of Bat Lessons. We read letters and comments from listeners, set the record straight on some errors, and delve into some hallmark Bat Lessons tidbits.
09: Origin Part 1
A quick survey of every single retelling of the Batman origin, from 1939 to 1989.
08: The Batman (2022) Part 2
We continue the conversation on the Matt Reeves directed Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson.
07: The Batman (2022) Part 1
We dive deep on the Matt Reeves directed Robert Pattinson starring batman movie.
06: Halloween
All things spooky and creepy golden age Batman! Including a lengthy segment on Dracula, the origins of World’s Finest, and the first appearance of the Scarecrow
05: Batarang
We discuss Gardner Fox, Shelly Moldoff, The Utility Belt, Batarang, Bat-Plane and more!
04: Marc Tyler Nobleman
This month we’re talking to . Marc is the author of 86 books ranging from colorful and funny children's fiction about chupacabras to incredibly moving all ages non-fiction about reconciliation after World War 2. Marc dedicated years of his life to...
03: Creation Of Batman
Alex and Brian talk about inspirations for Batman, the creation of Batman, and credit for that creation. Then we read Detective Comics #27 together and talk about inspiration for that story specifically.
02: The Road To Batman
This month we discuss all of the history that leads up to Batman’s creation. What’s a Comic? When was the first Comic created? Where did superheroes come from? Join us as we set the stage for Batman’s inception.
01: How Big Is Batman?
Brian and Alex introduce themselves, and talk about what the show is going to be. Why bother talking about the history of Batman? And how much are we signing up for? Clearly the topic is big… but how big?
00: Trailer
Stay tuned for the first episode of Bat Lessons, The Batman History Podcast. Trailer Voice Over by