Bat Lessons on Youtube

On the we talk about the history of Batman, the characters, the creators, and the stories. ()

On the we read and review a different Batman book each month. ()

On the we share clips from the History and Book Club channels. ()

Youtube Playlists

History Episodes

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 ...

August 8, 2025

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 ...

May 10, 2025

In our discussion of Absolute Batman #6 we cover the epic finale of the Zoo and learn about the fate of black mask Stickers!

March 29, 2025

Ace The Bat Hound, Krypto, Rex The Wonder Dog, and more. When DC dove into dog sidekicks. Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy ...

March 21, 2025

In our discussion of Absolute Batman #5, we cover the Zoo, the new bat signal, whats next for Bruce and Sionis. Don't miss it!

February 17, 2025

This time we're covering all the rules in the Comics Code, and what it meant for Batman! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our ...

February 9, 2025

This time we're talking about the Comics Code Authority, Crime Comics, Fredric Wertham, and what it all meant for Batman.

February 2, 2025

We discuss Absolute Batman #4, how we liked it, and where we think it will go next! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Threads ...

January 9, 2025

We discuss Absolute Batman #3, how we liked it, and where we think it will go next! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Threads ...

December 20, 2024

Diving deep on the recent Amazon Prime Cartoon! Like we said in the episode, check out @SerumLake for way more tons of ...

December 10, 2024

We discuss Absolute Batman #2, how we liked it, and where we think it will go next! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Threads ...

November 15, 2024

Finally giving Scarecrow the justice he deserves! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our Website! https://batlessons.com Threads ...

October 28, 2024

This is a re-release of our fourth ever episode, this time in full video. We speak with Marc Tyler Nobleman about his quest to get ...

October 20, 2024

We discuss Absolute Batman #1, how we liked it, and where we think it will go next! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Threads ...

October 15, 2024

Idea on a Monday, Researched on Tuesday, Scheduled @capedjoel to guest on Wednesday, Recorded on Thursday, Edited on ...

September 22, 2024

Something a little it different than normal, Alex explains Absolute Batman and DC All In to Brian, who has never read modern ...

August 25, 2024

Tune in live to chat with us and hear us talk about all the corrections and feedback we've gotten from YOU the listeners! Stickers!

August 19, 2024

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 ...

August 12, 2024

We've finally arrived at Six Flags St. Louis! Join us in this second part of our Bat Lessons Road trip as we experience Batman: The ...

July 9, 2024

On this very special 2 part edition of Bat Lessons, we drive cross country and learn the history of Six Flags and Batman: The Ride.

July 5, 2024

Few supporting characters appear more in Batman stories than Alfred Pennyworth. Across comics, tv shows, movies and more, ...

June 16, 2024

On this edition of Bat Lessons, we cover the first appearance of Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Then we fall down the rabbit hole ...

May 18, 2024

Very special guest Sasha from @CasuallyComics comes along for a chat about the malevolent Mad Hatter and crack ...

April 15, 2024

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 ...

March 18, 2024

We're joined by special guest Sal from ComicPOP to go over the first appearance of the pompous waddling master of foul play, ...

February 19, 2024

Brian and Alex Discuss Clayface in person! A brief overview of various iterations of clayface, and a read of the very first ...

January 15, 2024

On This Bonus Episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Jennifer Conary joining us! We discuss Dickens (to contextualize episode 20 ...

December 22, 2023

On this very special Christmas episode, we cover a retelling of “A Christmas Carol” that has become a modern classic in its own ...

December 18, 2023

Batman tracks down the infamous serial killer: Jack the Ripper! Brian and Alex continue their Victorian era arc, chatting about the ...

November 20, 2023

We travel back to Victorian England to take a look at the terror of London, Spring-Heeled Jack! Who is this mysterious figure, and ...

October 16, 2023

The Golden Age Catwoman: was she always an integral part of the Batman Universe? We learn together about her introduction ...

September 18, 2023

Today we cover Alex's favorite single issue of Batman: Detective Comics 567. "The Night Of Thanks, But No Thanks!" by Harlan ...

August 21, 2023

Was the Joker plagiarized? Brian and Alex dive deep on possible inspirations for the clown prince of crime. The Shadow Reprint ...

July 17, 2023

A full tour of Alex's Comic Library! Follow along as he bears his shame about all the books he hasn't read. Subscribe at ...

July 12, 2023

We're joined by special guest Steve Shives to take a look at the first batch of comic book covers featuring Batman. Steve Shives ...

June 22, 2023

The clown prince of crime, THE JOKER! We cover what the creators said about his inception, some of the inspirations, and the first ...

May 15, 2023

Introducing the Boy Wonder. Interview with Jerry Robinson (https://www.tcj.com/jerry-robinson-been-there-done-that/) Interview ...

April 17, 2023

Brian goes a little too deep covering more origin stories for Batman. Everything from 1989 to 2022 and some awful Golden age ...

March 20, 2023

A look back on the first year of Bat Lessons. We read letters and comments from listeners, set the record straight on some errors, ...

February 20, 2023

A quick survey of every single retelling of the Batman origin, from 1939 to 1989. DC Universe Infinite ...

January 17, 2023

We continue the conversation on the Matt Reeves directed Batman movie starring Robert Pattinson. The Batman Blu-Ray ...

December 22, 2022

We dive deep on the Matt Reeves directed Robert Pattinson starring batman movie. The Batman Blu-Ray ...

November 23, 2022

All things spooky and creepy golden age Batman! Including a lengthy segment on Dracula, the origins of World's Finest, and the ...

October 25, 2022

We discuss Gardner Fox, Shelly Moldoff, The Utility Belt, Batarang, Bat-Plane and more! Gardner Fox (Wikipedia) ...

September 24, 2022

Alex and Brian talk about inspirations for Batman, the creation of Batman, and credit for that creation. Then we read Detective ...

July 18, 2022

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?

June 20, 2022

Brian and Alex introduce themselves, and talk about what the show is going to be. Why bother talking about the history of Batman ...

May 16, 2022

Book Club Episodes

Absolute Batman #10 by Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder, going deeper on the experiments in Ark M! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy ...

August 14, 2025

Absolute Batman #9 by Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder, starting the Bane arc! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our Website!

July 23, 2025

Absolute Batman #8 by Marcos Martin and Scott Snyder, rounding out the Mr. Freeze arc! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our ...

July 8, 2025

Absolute Batman #7 by Marcos Martin and Scott Snyder, this time with Mr. Freeze! Stickers! https://py.pl/14GJNy Our Website!

April 21, 2025

Clips Episodes

We chat Fredric Wertham's book Seduction of the Innocent Clip From Episode 33 of Bat Lessons https://youtu.be/o5D6PdFML70 ...

May 6, 2025