Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey

Host Anthony Desiato (Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Journey) answers the call of the Bat-Signal with an ongoing podcast series exploring Batman! Lighting the Bat-Signal is an examination of Gotham City’s Dark Knight across time and media, with deep dives into the creative visions, character elements, eras, and individual stories that have shaped the Caped Crusader since 1939. New episodes monthly.

Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey, a arts show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Batman: YEAR ONE & TWO in Comics & Animation

  Aug 12, 20262h 19m

  Host Anthony Desiato and guest Zach Moore ( Always Hold On To Smallville ) shine a light on the seminal BATMAN: YEAR ONE from Frank Miller & Dave Mazzucchelli — along with its follow-up, BATMAN: YEAR TWO by Mike W. Barr, Alan Davis, & Todd McFarlane. Anthony & Zach also compare notes on the 2011 animated adaptation of Year One and the classic 1993 film BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM, which seemingly borrowed key story elements from Year Two. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato ! Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite: FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons . Theme music by Kill Me Kate . Mentioned in this episode: Aw Yeah Comics Fat Moose Comics Pop Break Rick Reason

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  Episode #5

  Batman: H2SH by Loeb & Lee (PLUS! Gotham Knights & Dini Sequels)

  Jul 15, 20262h 8m

  Host Anthony Desiato and guest Ralph Puma ( Kill Me Kate ) shine a light H2SH Part One from BATMAN #158-163 by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee. They discuss Hush's scheme to pit Bruce against his allies — by engineering a situation whereby Batman chooses to save the Joker's life — along with the book's delays, debatable character choices, and promised conclusion in the future. PLUS! Anthony & Ralph examine the extended "Hush Saga," including the villain's earlier return appearances in BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS by A.J. Lieberman & Al Barrionuevo and in DETECTIVE COMICS & BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM by Paul Dini & Dustin Nguyen. Features additional audio clips by JJ Hodges ( For Comic Junkies )! Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato ! Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite: FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons . Theme music by Kill Me Kate . Mentioned in this episode: Fat Moose Comics Rick Reason Aw Yeah Comics Always Hold On To Smallville Pop Break

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  Episode #3

  BATMAN BEGINS

  May 20, 20261h 55mS0

  <p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Rob O'Connor (All Star Superfan Podcast) shine a light on the 2005 film BATMAN BEGINS, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, which made an outsized impact on the character and superhero movie genre. </p><p>They discuss how the film shaped them as younger Batman fans; the scope of the origin story told — well beyond the typical moment of Bruce with his slain parents in the alley; key themes of fear & falling; direct comic book influences on Nolan, including the relatively obscure short story "The Man Who Falls" from 1989; and the choice & utilization of Ra's al Ghul & Scarecrow as the primary antagonists.</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive pod...

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  Episode #3

  BATMAN BEGINS

  May 20, 20261h 55m

  Host&nbsp;Anthony&nbsp;Desiato&nbsp;and&nbsp;guest&nbsp;Rob&nbsp;O'Connor&nbsp;( All&nbsp;Star&nbsp;Superfan&nbsp;Podcast )&nbsp;shine&nbsp;a&nbsp;light&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;2005&nbsp;film&nbsp;BATMAN&nbsp;BEGINS,&nbsp;directed&nbsp;by&nbsp;Christopher&nbsp;Nolan&nbsp;and&nbsp;starring&nbsp;Christian&nbsp;Bale,&nbsp;which&nbsp;made&nbsp;an&nbsp;outsized&nbsp;impact&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;character&nbsp;and&nbsp;superhero&nbsp;movie&nbsp;genre.&nbsp; They&nbsp;discuss&nbsp;how&nbsp;the&nbsp;film&nbsp;shaped&nbsp;them&nbsp;as&nbsp;younger&nbsp;Batman&nbsp;fans;&nbsp;the&nbsp;scope&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;origin&nbsp;story&nbsp;told&nbsp;—&nbsp;well&nbsp;beyond&nbsp;the&nbsp;typical&nbsp;moment&nbsp;of&nbsp;Bruce&nbsp;with&nbsp;his&nbsp;slain&nbsp;parents&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;alley;&nbsp;key&nbsp;themes&nbsp;of&nbsp;fear&nbsp;&&nbsp;falling;&nbsp;direct&nbsp;comic&nbsp;book&nbsp;influences&nbsp;on&nbsp;Nolan,&nbsp;including&nbsp;the&nbsp;relatively&nbsp;obscure&nbsp;short&nbsp;story&nbsp;"The&nbsp;Man&nbsp;Who&nbsp;Falls"&nbsp;from&nbsp;1989;&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;choice&nbsp;&&nbsp;utilization&nbsp;of&nbsp;Ra's&nbsp;al&nbsp;Ghul&nbsp;&&nbsp;Scarecrow&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;primary&nbsp;antagonists. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato ! Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. Join the conversation on the social media channels for parent podcast Digging for Kryptonite: FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan Group FACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepod INSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepod TWITTER: @diggingforkrpod BLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.social EMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.com WEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons . Theme music by Kill Me Kate . Mentioned in this episode: Aw Yeah Comics Fat Moose Comics Drunken Avenger Always Hold On To Smallville

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  Episode #2

  Batman: NO MAN'S LAND

  Apr 22, 20261h 38mS0

  <p>Host Anthony Desiato and guest Lance Laster (Always Hold On To Arrow) shine a light on the 1999 storyline "No Man's Land," in which an earthquake-ravaged Gotham City is cut off from the rest of the nation.</p><p>They discuss the event's innovative approach to assigning creative teams; emphasis on character — rather than plot — in what is ultimately a morality play; rich development of the Batman & Gordon partnership; and moral complexity of Gotham's heroes & villains as they vie for territory in the NML.</p><p>Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato!</p><p>Visi...

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