Batman Knightcast

Put on a happy face! On this Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin bring the epic Englehart and Rogers Batman saga to its dramatic conclusion with DETECTIVE COMICS #475 and #476. These issues tell the infamous "Laughing Fish" story that pits the Dark Knight Detective against the Clown Prince of Crime in one of his all-time nuttiest capers. Plus, Bruce's relationship with Silver St. Cloud and Batman's trouble with Boss Thorne reach their...er, sorta dramatic resolution. Also, hear the fellas discuss the latest movie news and trailers to come out of the DC FAN-DOME media event, as well as listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPo

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly continue their examination of the fan favorite run of Steve Englehart, Marshall Rogers, and Terry Austin on DETECTIVE COMICS #473 and #474. First, Batman and Robin pursue the Penguin. Then, the Caped Crusader finds himself in the crosshairs of the redesigned Deadshot, while Bruce Wayne finds his secret double life in the crosshairs of his lover, Silver St. Cloud. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/

On this special Sunday edition of Batman Knightcast, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin pay tribute to legendary Batman writer and editor Dennis O'Neil, reflecting on how his tenure(s) on the Dark Knight Detective shaped the character's legacy and their own fandom. Then, the boys deliver a dramatic (eh?) reading of the prose story "Death Strikes at Midnight and Three" by O'Neil with illustrations by Marshall Rogers, originally published in DC SPECIAL SERIES #15. Then, Chris and Ryan discuss the rumor of Michael Keaton's return to the role of Batman on film, the passing of BATMAN FOREVER and BATMAN & ROBIN director Joel Schumacher, and respond to last episode's listener feedback. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This episode brought to you by InStockTrades. This week’s selections: BATMAN: TALES OF THE DEMON TALES OF THE BATMAN: STEV

On this episode of Batman Knightcast, Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly journey back to the beginning of an historic era for the Caped Crusader. Come along as they review the first two Batman stories by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams, originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #395 and #397. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-f

It's Part 1 of THE OVERLOOKED DARK KNIGHTCAST crossover/team-up/event thing! On this special episode, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin welcome their fellow Batman fans and podcast hosts Michael Bailey and Andrew Leyland from The Overlooked Dark Knight Podcast. Join them as they discuss the all-time classic story from BATMAN #234 featuring the return of Two-Face by the legendary creative team of Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams. This crossover/team-up/event thing will continue on an upcoming episode of The Overlooked Dark Knight! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts S

The New Look Batman Knightcast continues as Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review DETECTIVE COMICS #471 and #472. In the aftermath of his battle with Doctor Phosphorous (DoPho from now on), the Dark Knight Detective seeks medical treatment at an exclusive facility...and walks right into the trap of an evil mad scientist thought to be dead for years! The Steve Englehart era kicks into high gear when penciller Marshall Rogers and inker Terry Austin jump on board. Are you ready to join them? Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTu

Batman Knightcast Phase 2 kicks into action when Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review DETECTIVE COMICS #469 and #470. A radioactive madman is poisoning Gotham City, and the Dark Knight Detective must stop him in a two-part story written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Walt Simonson. Hear that? It's the crazy sound of Ryan and Chris finding their joy! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PO

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin respond to the listener feedback left on Batman Knightcast episodes 21 through 24. Then, an important announcement about the future of this podcast (he said, ominously)! Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/f

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review BATMAN #413, a fill-in issue by a creative team that would've been far, far better than the last one; and then DETECTIVE COMICS #580, the first installment of yet another Two-Face two-parter. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Support BATMAN KNIGHTCAST and the FIRE AND WATER PO

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin discuss BATMAN #412, the final installment of the abysmal Max Allan Collins run. Then DETECTIVE COMICS #579 marks the series debut of legendary artist Norm Breyfogle. All things considered, it's a pretty good turning point for both titles. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly find the opposite of their joy with BATMAN #411, the second part of the latest Two-Face caper, because we can never have enough of those. Then finally DETECTIVE COMICS #578, the concluding chapter of "Batman Year Two". These are two very bad Batman comics, but the boys attempt to liven things up at the end by remembering the animated movie BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin return to discuss BATMAN #410, which sees the Dark Knight and his new partner Jason Todd go up against Two-Face. Then DETECTIVE COMICS #577, the third chapter of "Batman Year Two". Also, because this episode was recorded a long time ago, the boys make numerous references to the detective's "bat-a-wang". Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.app

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review two oddball love stories from BATMAN ANNUAL #11. First up is a story written by the legendary Alan Moore and drawn by George Freeman that finds Clayface III unhappy with his marriage, and jealous of a certain Dark Knight. Then, Norm Breyfogle makes his Batman debut in a story by Max Allan Collins that sees the Penguin promising to give up his criminal ways for the love of his woman, but the Caped Crusader has his doubts. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/u

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly continue to chronicle the Dark Knight's sophomore year in DETECTIVE COMICS #576. It's part two of "Batman: Year Two" featuring the series' new artist Todd McFarlane. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Dann

Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review BATMAN #409, continuing the post-Crisis origin Jason Todd, the second Boy Wonder. Then, listener feedback from part 1 of "Batman Year Two". If none of that sounds very interesting to you, stay for the song at the end. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from the Batman and

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review DETECTIVE COMICS #575, the first part of "Batman: Year Two" and the final issue penciled by Alan Davis. Plus listener feedback on last episode's much-beloved Batman #408. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtr

Beginning a bold, possibly disastrous era in the life of the Dynamic Duo! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin dive headfirst into BATMAN #408, the first part of "The New Adventures" of Batman, and the first appearance of the all-new, all-streetwise Jason Todd. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from the Batman and

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly review DETECTIVE COMICS #574 by the team of Mike W. Barr and Alan Davis! Clips of Batman's past are revealed as Robin's life hangs in the balance, but don't worry, Robin will be fine. Nothing bad will ever happen to him. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from the Batman and Bat

Batman Year One concludes! Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin review Batman #407, the final chapter in the landmark retelling of the Dark Knight's origin. Plus, listener feedback from previous episodes. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Adam West. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from the Batman and B

Chris Franklin and Ryan Daly try not to flip their lids over the Mad Hatter's crazy continuity and this mad cap tale from DETECTIVE COMICS #573. Also, listener feedback from last episode. Let us know what you think! Leave a comment or send an email to: RDalyPodcast@gmail.com or supermatespodcast@gmail.com. Like the BATMAN KNIGHTCAST Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/BatmanKnightcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Subscribe to BATMAN KNIGHTCAST on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/batman-knightcast/id1178232405?mt=2 Or subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-fire-and-water-podcast/id463855630 Music from the Batman and Batman Returns original motion picture soundtracks by Danny Elfma