//podcastplus.net/feed/bat-77-the-70s-batman-podcast~fd45c934 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. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:49:37 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/The_Curious_Case_of_the_Catwomans_Coincidences_Batman_266.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: August 1975 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story) Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Catwoman escapes from a prison transport and returns to Gotham in her classic attire to commit a heist of valuable jewels.   Follow the podcast on Facebook . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com   Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:21:07 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/The_Curious_Case_of_the_Catwomans_Coincidences_Batman_266.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/The_Impossible_Escape_Brave__Bold_112_w_Jim_Beard.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: May 1974 CREDITS: Bob Haney (story), Jim Aparo (art) After an attack at the Gotham Museum, Batman travels to Egypt to investigate the secret of a hidden tomb, where the secret of immortality is to be found.  Meanwhile, the escape artist known as Mr. Miracle accompanies a German doctor on an expedition to find the hidden tomb.   Joining JB is returning guest Jim Beard, author and editor of “Gotham City 14 Miles: 14 Essays on Why the 1960s Batman TV Series Matters” and the three volume collection, “The Subterranean Blue Grotto Essays on Batman ’66”.  He currently co-hosts “The Doctor’s Beard” Podcast where he watches all of Classic Doctor Who from the beginning with co-host John S. Drew (“The Batcave Podcast”) Follow the podcast on Facebook . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com .  Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:49:46 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/The_Impossible_Escape_Brave__Bold_112_w_Jim_Beard.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Riddler_on_the_Rampage_Batman_279.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: September 1976 CREDITS: David V Reed (story), Ernie Chan and Tex Blaisdell (art) The Riddler escapes from prison and attempts to out-riddle Batman and Robin once again.  Also in this episode, JB shares his recent adventures in viral video-making and Adam West Batman cosplaying.   Follow the podcast on Facebook . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com .   Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:32:28 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Riddler_on_the_Rampage_Batman_279.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Riddles_and_Rockets_The_Super_Friends_4.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: April 1977 CREDITS: E. Nelson Bridwell (story) Ramona Fradon & Bob Smith (art) The Super Friends are challenged by the Riddler to solve his clues in order to prevent the crimes perpetrated by himself and a new costumed criminal known as Skyrocket. Follow the podcast on Facebook . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com .       Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:34:26 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Riddles_and_Rockets_The_Super_Friends_4.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Fugitive_From_The_Stars_Worlds_Finest_211.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: May 1972 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story); Dick Dillin & Joe Giella (art) Batman and Superman are tasked by alien invaders to hunt a fugitive or else they will destroy the Earth.  Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:54:36 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Fugitive_From_The_Stars_Worlds_Finest_211.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Warrior_in_a_Wheelchair_Brave__Bold_100.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: March 1972 CREDITS: Bob Haney (story), Jim Aparo (art) The podcast returns for monthly episodes summarizing and reviewing the 1970s Batman books.   The Batman is taken down but not out by a sniper’s bullet.  The wheelchair-bound masked detective enlists Robin, Green Lantern, Green Arrow and Black Canary to assist him with taking down a major drug ring in Gotham City.   Follow the podcast on Facebook . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com   Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:09:22 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Warrior_in_a_Wheelchair_Brave__Bold_100.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/This_Onell_Kill_You_Batman_Batman_260_w_Ken_Holtzhouser.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: February 1975 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Joker doses Batman with a chemical which causes him to laugh himself to death within 72 hours. The Dark Knight races against time to find the antidote. This week’s returning guest, Ken Holtzhouser, is the creator of the indie comic book, The Quick and the Dad . Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com Sun, 20 Jun 2021 18:51:34 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/This_Onell_Kill_You_Batman_Batman_260_w_Ken_Holtzhouser.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/The_Night_of_the_Shadow_Batman_259_w_Jim_Beard.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: December 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Batman confronts his childhood trauma caused by an incident of gun violence that happened before his parents’ death. The Shadow sets the stage for a confrontation 25 years in the making. This week’s special guest, Jim Beard , is an author of pulp fiction and comic/sci-fi tie-in short stories. He edited the fan-favorite collections of essays, “Gotham City - 14 Miles” and is currently working on re-releasing and completing his series of fan-submitted reviews of the ’66 Batman television series. Follow the BAT 77 Podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com Mon, 07 Jun 2021 04:06:27 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/The_Night_of_the_Shadow_Batman_259_w_Jim_Beard.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Threat_of_the_Two-Headed_Coin_Batman_258.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: October 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story), Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) Insurrectionists break Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum so that the madman can help in their plan to hold the U.S.Capitol hostage. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter . Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com Mon, 24 May 2021 04:46:57 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Threat_of_the_Two-Headed_Coin_Batman_258.mp3?dest-id=778356 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Hail_Emperor_Penguin_Batman_257.mp3?dest-id=778356 PUBLISHING DATE: August 1974 CREDITS: Denny O’Neil (story) Irv Novick & Dick Giordano (art) The Penguin kidnaps a young monarch of a small country and plans to install himself as its new emperor. Batman and Robin are aided by an unexpected ally to thwart the villain’s plans. Follow the podcast on Facebook and Twitter. Email the podcast at bat77podcast@gmail.com . Mon, 17 May 2021 02:36:16 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bat77/Hail_Emperor_Penguin_Batman_257.mp3?dest-id=778356