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Hosted by JB Anderton, a child of the 1970s and life-long Batfan. This podcast looks back at the many incarnations of the Batman in the 1970s, including an in-depth look at DC's Batman and Detective Comics as well as his adventures on Saturday morning cartoons and Power Records stories, in order to discover what aspects of the character we know and love originated during the Bronze Age.

Nov 22, 2021

PUBLISHING DATE: October 1978
CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Marshall Rogers and Dick Giordano (art)

On the final episode of the podcast, we conclude the Clayface III story arc as JB finishes his journey through the comics of the 1970s. Thanks for listening, and always remember to keep both hands on the Bat Rope.

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Nov 15, 2021

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1978
CREDITS: Len Wein (story), Marshall Rogers & Dick Giordano (art)

Still reeling from losing Silver, the Batman takes his anger out on the criminal underworld. Meanwhile, a new and even deadlier Clayface terrorizes Gotham City.

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Nov 8, 2021

PUBLISHING DATE: April 1978
CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story) Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art)

Batman races against time to stop the Joker, but is he too late to save Bruce’s relationship with Silver? Meanwhile, the ghost of Hugo Strange enacts its revenge on Boss Thorne.

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Nov 1, 2021

PUBLISHING DATE: February 1978
CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art)

The Joker poisons all the fish in the country in a mad scheme to trademark his image. Meanwhile, the Batman is threatened by both Thorne’s campaign to outlaw his activities and by Silver discovering his true...


Oct 25, 2021

PUBLISHING DATE: December 1977
CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story), Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin (art)

An old enemy escapes from prison and seeks revenge against the Batman. Silver St. Cloud begins to suspect Bruce Wayne is Batman.

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