History Of The Batman

With the rumored casting of Zendaya as Mary Jane Watson in the Spider-Man's Marvel Cinematic Universe and the split responses across the web, this week Londyn, co-host Mason Booker and guest Shadow Adam discuss the role of diversity in comic books and comic book media. From real life castings such as Will Smith's Deadshot in the latest DCEU film 'Suicide Squad' to hypothetical diversity and cultural changes such as Batman not being portrayed by a Caucasian male, we tackle the question of whether or not our favorite characters' personas in this mythology would change if their ethnicity changed as well. Join us this week for a thought provoking talk as we ask ourselves when it comes to diversity in this media, is life imitating art or is the art just reflecting our true society? All on this super deep episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics!   T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker

Warning! Explicit! While Batman's mythos beautifully comes to life through the colors in his DC Comics tales, some of the best stories of The Dark Knight have been told in the seemingly simple yet complex black and white palette. In this week's episode, Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker highlight 5 memorable stories across Volumes 1 through 4 of the highly acclaimed anthology series, Batman: Black and White with some of the most amazing creative teams. We will discuss how these particular tales represent the diversity of Batman's rogues gallery and the man behind the cape and the cowl all in stark yet brilliantly crafted illustration. Listen up to this amazing episode of the History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

After the cancellation of the Batman 1966 live action television series, DC Comics wanted to bring Batman comics back to its gothic roots Bob Kane and Bill Finger created in 1939, issuing in the Bronze Age of Comics in the 1970s. One of the essential tales in this era is Dennis O'Neil's "Tales of the Demon", introducing Ra's al Ghul and Talia al Ghul. On this week's episode, Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker dive into this story arc in 'Batman' and 'Detective Comics' from 1971 to 1972 introducing the Demon's Head and the Daughter of the Demon, the relationship established between Bruce and Talia (Mason's #TeamTalia!) and how these stories returning the Dark Detective define the Batman of this decade. Join us on this fun journey with our hero in the groundbreaking 1970s! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

David Ayer's DCEU film 'Suicide Squad' is now in theaters and Londyn, co-host / engineer Mason Booker and Shadow Adam finally went to see Task Force X on the big screen! This week the trio discuss how 'Suicide Squad' translates from comic books to film, some of the most notable moments, the various character developments and the Batman's role within this movie and in the future DCEU. Listen up all right here on the latest exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC

Warning Explicit Content!!! Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's now iconic graphic novel 'Batman: The Killing Joke' is the newest DC Animated Original Film. On this week's episode, Londyn and co-host / engineer Mason Booker discuss the film's prequel for Barbara Gordon, the controversial relationship established between Batman and Batgirl and if the animation holds up to Moore's classic story and Bolland's illustrations. Listen up on this Bat-tastic episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics. T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com  

Warnign Explicitcontent! This Friday, David Ayer's DCEU live action film Suicide Squad finally hits IMAX theaters! To get you ready to see the worst heroes ever on the big screen, Londyn and co-host Mason Booker have a SUPER episode introducing this new cast ensemble in Suicide Squad 101 fashion! Learn about the comic book creation, origin and role of each major player within the Suicide Squad and the DC Universe, their status in current comics and what we can expect to see in this highly anticipated film! Tune in to learn about Task Force X and the latest with both History of the Batman and Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

Gothamites! History of the Batman with Londyn has reached 50 bat-tastic episodes! To celebrate, Londyn and co-host / producer and engineer Mason Booker name 50 Batman stories that every bat-fan should know! The Dark Knight has been in countless tales throughout the character's 77 years in DC Comics. If you want a list of Caped Crusader tales from 1939 to today, whether you're a lifetime fan or just starting to read comics, this is the show for you! Myself and Meltdown Comics are thrilled how far the podcast has come and reaching 50 episodes is a milestone! We're continuing on strong and we hope you all will be along for the ride! Listen in to this fun podcast filled with fifty Batman stories in record time! All on this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

When 'Legends of the Dark Knight' debuted in 1989, it was already a historic book being the first Batman 'solo' publication since 'Batman' in over four decades. The first volume running from 1989 to 2007 with over 200 issues brought amazing creative teams to illustrate different aspects of the Batman and the mental and physical struggle he faces protecting Gotham. On this week's episode, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein we will discuss a few of the most memorable arcs within the first volume of this DC Comics series. We'll take a look how these 'early, unknown' and some re-written tales from LOTDK not only demonstrate the hero Batman represents, but also the influences it had on future Batman comics and other visual media. This show also marks the last time Adam Silverstein will be the regular co-host on 'History of the Batman with Londyn!' His presence has been an anchor to me and his guidance on the show has been amazing. The show would not be what it is today without his many contributions and I am ete

Most if not all Batman comic book fans have heard of the Red Hood and the man under the mask being Jason Todd. But some may not have known his story before he became this anti-hero, as Robin the Boy Wonder. In this week's episode, Londyn and co-host and producer / engineer Mason Booker will talk about Jason Todd's debut, road to becoming the 2nd Boy Wonder after Dick Grayson, both his Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis origin stories and his tragic and historic death within the pages of "Batman: A Death in the Family". You can't fully understand the man behind the Red Hood until you learn about his youth as Batman's crime fighting sidekick. So listen in to this week's show as we relive Todd's early years and pivotal moments in the Dark Knight's past! All on this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! T-shirts: https://www.teepublic.com/user/meltdownnetwork Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by

In most DC Comics media, Batman isn't known without his Batmobile or even the Bat Cave. But something that seems special to just his comic book stories are the trophies that stay within the Dark Knight's underground cavern. Even before the 'Bat cave' existed, Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder had a 'Hall of Trophies' in Wayne Manor, collected items from past adventures that reflected their triumphs over injustice. In this week's episode, myself and my co-host / producer and engineer Mason Booker dive into a brief history of Batman's trophies and their evolution in comic books. From the mechanical T-Rex to the Giant Penny, these items have become just as important within Batman's mythology as his other gadgets, juxtaposing the normalcy of a bat's cave to the whimsical world that the Caped Crusader inhabits with every story over the last 77 years. Listen to it all on this Bat-tastic episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics!   Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engi

This week Londyn and guest host / producer and engineer Mason Booker are joined by a VERY special guest, the ultra amazing Paul Levitz who definitively schools Mason on why Catwoman really is a better match for Batman than Talia Al Ghul. Levitz has been part of DC Comics for 40+ years and has worn many hats within the publication company. From editor assistant for Batman publications during the 'Dark Detective' era in the 1970s to holding the position of President and publisher of DC Comics in the early 2000s to writing the ultimate DC Comics' history in "75 Years Of DC Comics: The Art Of Modern Mythmaking"! Levitz is a legend within the company, working with and writing for seemingly every creative talent and DC character. If we celebrate Batman's 77 year history with every episode, Paul Levitz is the perfect guest to talk to about the ins and outs of DC Comics right here on History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason

On May 14, 2016, comic book illustrator and writer Darwyn Cooke passed away at the age of 53. Cooke's animated and boundless panels brought life to every figure and story, making him one of the most respected artists who have drawn the Dark Knight. In this episode, Londyn and guest host Mason Booker discuss Cooke's career over the last 2 decades, his contributions to the Batman mythos in animated television, comic books and film and his most celebrated works in DC Comics. The best way to remember this beloved talent is to relive his work, so join us as we commemorate the life and art of Darwyn Cooke. All on this insightful episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com  

After two months since Zack Snyder's film 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' starring Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Londyn, this week's awesome host and producer / engineer Mason Booker and guest Shadow Adam finally dive into a SPOILER FILLED review! I discuss major comic book influences, DC Comics Easter Eggs and everything in between breaking down this DCEU film and what's to come in this future cinematic universe. All on this exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics!   Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

This week Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein are joined by the brilliant photographer Clay Enos! Beginning with Zack Snyder's film Watchmen, Enos has created the posters and promotional pictures for DCEU live action films such as 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', 'Wonder Woman' and 'Suicide Squad'! Enos dives into his inspirations, creative processes and experiences being THE photographer to DC Comics' superheroes, so listen in and discover great behind the scenes stories about capturing on film our newest cinematic Batman! All on this weeks exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com  

This week is very musical, for Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein are joined in the Meltdown Comics' podcast room by Christopher Drake! Christopher has composed several Batman and DC Comics scores for animated original films such as "Batman: Under the Red Hood", "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part One", "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns: Part Two", and video games such as "Batman: Arkham Origins"! Listen in to Drake discuss the creative process behind making the music to some of the most critically acclaimed Batman animated films and how he has brought to life our celebrated hero over the past decade through brooding melodies. All right here on the latest episode of History of the Batman with Londyn presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

This week Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein are joined by comic book writer and all around Batman fan Gabe Soria! A life long friend of Meltdown Comics, Soria discusses his history of reading comics and their major impact in his life and breaking into the DC Comics industry. Soria also gives us insight into creating the tales in publications such as Batman Adventures and Batman '66, showing that the campy television series is just as significant to Batman's history as any other interpretation. Aspiring writers and artists, fans of 1960s Batman culture and all around Bat fans should tune in to this fun talk with on of DC Comics' great modern writers! All on this week's exciting episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com

2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Batman rogue Poison Ivy's debut in comic books. On this week's episode Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein discuss a brief history of Ivy's role within the DC Universe for the last 5 decades and highlight 10 essential stories that showcase her evolution in comics, television and film. Listen in to learn why this character has been enticing old and new readers with her dangerous passion for Mother Nature for 50 years! Check it out right here on History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #Poisonivy #batman #londyn #adam #historyofthebatman #podcast #episode40 #meltdown #meltdowncomics #comics #top10

"Batman The Animated Podcast" host Justin Michael joins Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein this week to talk about the 1990s classic television show "Batman: The Animated Series"! We highlight Paul Dini and Eric Radomski's episode "Almost Got 'Im", the many villains showcased and overall discuss how these members of the infamous rogues' gallery illustrate this animated series' depth in storytelling, themes and defining the character of the Batman. Listen to Justin and Londyn nerd out and share nostalgia about their favorite Batman series and be sure to check out Justin's amazing podcast "Batman The Animated Podcast" on iTunes! And listen right now to this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered by Mason Booker Theme music by ROYALTYFREEMUSIC Logo design by Hannah Nance Partlow, hannahnance.com #Londyn #justinmichael #btaspodcast #historyofthebatman #meltdown #meltdowncomics #episode39 #batman #joker #penguin #k

With the announcement of legendary Batman voice cast Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill voicing Batman and Joker in the 2016 animated film adaptation of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's 1988 one shot graphic novel "Batman: The Killing Joke", Londyn and her co-host Adam Silverstein go in depth and discuss why this comic remains an iconic story within the Batman mythos today. "The Killing Joke" still stands as perhaps the best origin story for The Joker, contains one of the most tragic moments in DC Comics history with the shooting and paralyzation of Barbara Gordon aka Batgirl and presents a brilliant underlying tale of the ultimate battle between good and evil within the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. Listen in and learn why "Batman: The Killing Joke" is my personal favorite Batman graphic novel and a triumph in the comic book medium. Listen as we talk all about it on this episode of History of the Batman with Londyn! Presented by Meltdown Comics! Produced by Mason Booker and Adam Silverstein. Engineered

In anticipation for Zack Snyder’s newest DC Comics live action film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” hitting theaters this month on March 25, Londyn and co-host Adam Silverstein in a 3 episode series discuss a history of highlighted stories about the many team ups, battles and everything in between of the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight! In this episode, we conclude our look with modern tales of team ups and fights between Superman and Batman rounded out with the prequel comics for "Batman v Superman". We also discuss stories involving Wonder Woman and their formation as The Trinity and Lex Luthor and his many agendas to take down both his arch nemesis and the Caped Crusader. Each story can give us insight to these pivotal characters what we will watch on the big screen this Friday. So listen in to wrap up a full history of these titans of DC Comics and Londyn's thoughts on what we may see in this ultimate battle between the Son of Krypton and the Bat of Gotham! All on this exciting episode of History of