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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.

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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Oct 18, 2021

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

The Penguin attempts to outwit Batman and Robin in an attempt to steal a valuable artifact. Meanwhile, Rupert Thorne is visited by the ghost of Hugo Strange.

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"Power Bat-Records" on the "To The Batpoles" Podcast

Oct 16, 2021

https://tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/170-power-bat-records

This week I was honored to be a guest on the excellent "To The Batpoles" Podcast hosted by Tim and Paul.  We discussed the two volumes of Batman audio adventures on Power Records, which I have previously reviewed on this podcast. 

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Oct 11, 2021

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

Professor Hugo Strange has learned the Batman’s secret identity and intends to auction that secret to the highest bidder. Robin is called in to investigate Bruce’s strange behavior.

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Oct 4, 2021

PUBLISHING DATE: August 1977
CREDITS: Steve Englehart (story) Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin (art)

Seeking to cure himself of his wounds from his battle with Dr. Phosphorus, Bruce Wayne seeks medical attention at an exclusive clinic, but he soon discovers that it’s a front for one of Batman’s oldest and deadliest...