Legends of the Batman

More excitement, more thrills, more pages! That's what's up when Michael Kaiser and Michael Bradley look at the Batman story from DETECTIVE COMICS #29.... where an arch criminal sets out to eliminate the only thing standing in the way of his dastardly plans: The Batman! Our hero faces his most dangerous foe yet when "The Batman Meets Doctor Death!"

The guys are back with a look at DETECTIVE COMICS #35... and not only that, but the issue also sees the return of writer Bill Finger! Batman's co-creator returns in style pitting our hero against Hindus, Mongols and death traps galore -- all while trying to unravel the mystery of a ruby idol's curse!

This week, Michael Bradley and Michael Kaiser take a break from their normal monthly coverage format to look back at their first completed year, going over the pros and cons, the ups and downs, the lefts and rights of all the Batman material released in 1939. And at the end of the show, the two give their votes for the bests and worsts of the year!

This episode, your hosts Michael Kaiser and Michael Bradley dive into 1940 with a look at the Batman story from DETECTIVE COMICS #36. The year kicks off in style as a mysterious fog and a dying man's last words lead the Batman to uncover a mystery and into the clutches of a dastardly new villain: Professor Hugo Strange! Plus, the strip gets a new editor, a new inker and the guys read listener mail!

"Guess who just got back today... them wild-eyed boys that had been away. Haven't changed, haven't much to say. But man, I still think them cats are crazy." That's right, folks! Michael Kaiser and Michael Bradley are back with a brand new episode! After catching up on why they left, where they've been and all the news that's happened in the interim, the guys dive into DETECTIVE COMICS #44, which find the Batman and Robin crossing paths with giants and elves as they enter "The Land Behind the Light!"