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    Batman at 80 (Part 1): Comics – Featuring Neal Adams, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Steve Englehart, Joe Giella, Becky Cloonan and Jim Starlin

    enMarch 29, 2019
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    About this Episode

    Since his first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics #27, Batman has cast a massive shadow over pop culture. We'll revisit the history of the character, from his pulp noir beginnings to his breakthrough moments on TV and in film that made him a global superstar.

    Our first episode looks at the comics, and the legendary artists and writers who built the Batman mythos. Featuring interviews with Neal Adams, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, Steve Englehart, Joe Giella, Becky Cloonan, Jim Starlin and more! 

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