Comics From The Multiverse (DC Comics Podcast)

Episode 498: Absolute Batman Goes Full Batman

·1 hr 47 min·5 clips

Bruce Wayne deletes an unheard message from his mother and declares 'I'm Batman,' sealing his tragic commitment.

The episode opens with Peter and Matt introducing the week's comic lineup, including Absolute Batman issue 18, Absolute Green Lantern issue 12, Action Comics 1096, Green Lantern Corps issue 14, and Supergirl issue 11. They briefly mention Patreon voting and a humorous anecdote about a listener submitting only Captain Marvel for a top characters list. The conversation shifts to Friday the 13th, with Matt discussing watching Jason Lives and other slasher films like Madman and The Prowler. The hosts then transition to the weekly comic rankings, revealing Absolute Batman as number one, followed by X-Men United, Transformers, Action Comics, and Absolute Green Lantern. They dive into Absolute Batman issue 18, analyzing Scott Snyder's writing and the plot where Bruce Wayne is rejected by friends like Harvey Dent and decides to delete a message from his mother, fully committing to being Batman. The discussion highlights themes of tragedy and social commentary, with Poison Ivy as a neutral figure and Grimm representing oppressive forces. Next, they review Absolute Green Lantern issue 12, focusing on Hector Hammond's annoying villainy and Jo Mullein reclaiming her ring-powered abilities, ending with Tomar Ray's cliffhanger about killing Mogo. Action Comics 1096 is covered, noting Mark Waid's story where Superboy experiences time anomalies and meets Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter, and Mary Marvel. Green Lantern Corps issue 14 is summarized, with Guy Gardner gaining followers due to entity visions and John Stewart bonding with a yellow entity on Korugar. The episode maintains a casual, interview-style format between the two hosts, blending detailed comic analysis with personal anecdotes and humor.

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