Gotham by Geeks : A Batman podcast

Hey Geeks! In this episode of Gotham by Geeks, Darrell Taylor, Hassan T, and Peter Rios are discussing these books and breaking down the massive creative teams for the highly anticipated DC Next Level initiative launching throughout 2026. We also pick our favorite and least favorite from the lineup! Here is the quick-reference cheat sheet for the titles and the incredible talent we are covering on this episode: Batwoman (2026): Written by Greg Rucka, art by DaNi, colors by Matt Hollingsworth The Fury of Firestorm (2026): Written by Jeff Lemire, art by Rafael De Latorre, colors by Marcelo Maiolo The Deadman (2026): Written by W. Maxwell Prince, art by Martín Morazzo, colors by Chris O'Halloran Zatanna (2026): Written, illustrated, and colored by Jamal Campbell Lobo (2026): Written by Skottie Young, art by Jorge Corona, colors by Jean-François Beaulieu Deathstroke: The Terminator (2026): Written by Tony Fleecs, art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, colors by Ivan Plascencia Next Level: One Shot (Deadshot) (2026): Written by Gerry Duggan, art by Fernando Blanco, colors by Jordie Bellaire Barbara Gordon: Breakout (2026): Written by Mariko Tamaki, art by Amancay Nahuelpan, colors by Tamra Bonvillain Tune in as we dive deep into what these massive creative shakeups mean for the future of the DC Universe! This episode is proudly brought to you by our sponsor, Discount Comic Book Services. Want to support the network, unlock exclusive perks, and get episodes posted earlier? Join our Patreon at patreon.com. For more episodes and updates across the family of podcasts, visit our official website at wordpress.com. Don't forget to connect with our community online! Join the discussion in our Gotham by Geeks Facebook Group , and follow us for more comic updates on the Gotham by Geeks Instagram and Gotham by Geeks Threads profiles!

Welcome to Gotham by Geeks, your ultimate DC Comics podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the dark corners of the DC Universe with a packed lineup of comic reviews, major creative shake-ups, and massive television news. Here is what we are breaking down this week: Swamp Thing: Green Hell – We review the terrifying DC Black Label book. We look at the stellar work from the core creative team: writer Jeff Lemire, artist Doug Mahnke, colorist David Baron, and letterer Steve Wands. The "Year of Wonder" Begins – DC Comics kicks off a brand-new era with Wonder Woman #41, titled "You Are Here". We unpack the massive announcement of the incoming rotating creative teams celebrating her 85th anniversary. We'll discuss Louise Simonson and artist Cian Tormey launching the initiative with a four-issue arc, followed immediately by writer Stephanie Williams and artist Elena Casagrande taking over for a six-issue run! Poison Ivy TV Series in the Works? – Huge news on the Hollywood front! The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc is reportedly in talks to produce a live-action Poison Ivy television series for HBO. We share our thoughts on what her gritty, grounded style could bring to Gotham's favorite eco-terrorist. Subscribe & Follow! Where to Listen: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music   Connect With the Geeks: X (Twitter): @GothamByGeeks Instagram: @GothamByGeeks Threads: @GothamByGeeks Facebook: Gotham by Geeks Podcast Official Website: https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.wordpress.com/ Enjoyed the episode? Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other DC fans find the show!

"Welcome back to Gotham by Geeks: A DC Podcast! Today, we are diving right back into our coverage of the Lanterns TV series—originally crafted by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and friend of the show, Tom King. In this episode, we break down Episode 6: 'Bad Optics,' written by Justin Britt-Gibson and Damon Lindelof, and directed by Stephen Williams! Let's get into it!" Look, if your comic habit is outgrowing your budget, our sponsor Discount Comic Book Service is an absolute game-changer. They slice prices on all your pre-orders, trade paperbacks, and hardcovers so you never have to pay full retail again. https://www.dcbservice.com/

"Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and a mystery that keeps getting darker. Welcome back to our coverage of HBO's Lanterns, brought to life by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. Today, we are tackling a double dose of DC goodness as we break down Episodes 4 and 5, 'The Weenie' and 'Lights Out.' Grab your rings, because we're diving in right now." "'The Weenie' marks the exact midpoint of this DC Universe detective story. For this fourth episode, director Geeta Vasant Patel teamed up with producer and writer Breannah Gibson to shift the case into high gear. "Moving into episode five of the DCU's Lanterns, titled 'Lights Out.' This one was directed by Geeta Vasant Patel and penned by co-executive producer Justin Britt-Gibson." "This episode of the podcast is brought to you by our friends over at the Discount Comic Book Service." https://www.dcbservice.com/

Welcome to Gotham by Geeks! We celebrate the vast world of DC Comics across comic books, animation, television, and film.In this episode, Darrell, Hassan, and Russ dive into Batman issues #1–12 by the incredible creative team of Matt Fraction and Jorge Jiménez with guest artist Ryan Sook. This superstar duo relaunches Batman for a brand-new era, delivering a fresh take on the Caped Crusader that serves as the perfect jumping-on point for long-time readers and new fans alike! In This Episode: The New Era: Breaking down Matt Fraction's unique narrative approach to the Dark Knight. The Visuals: Reviewing Jorge Jiménez's dynamic, modern artwork and character designs.Issues 1-12 Review: A deep-dive discussion on the story arcs, major character moments, and what this relaunch means for Gotham.🔌 Sponsored By:This episode is brought to you by Discount Comic Book Service (DCBS). Save big on your monthly comic orders, graphic novels, and collected editions by visiting their website. https://www.dcbservice.com/ We couldn't do this without you. If you'd like to support the podcast, please consider joining our Patreon, leaving a review on your listening app, or sharing the show with someone who might enjoy it. https://www.patreon.com/cw/Taylor_Network

"OutKast" is the third episode of the American superhero television series Lanterns, set in the DC Universe. The episode was written by co-executive producer Vanessa Baden Kelly, and directed by Stephen Williams This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services 

Lanterns Darrell, Hassan & Russ are back to talk about the second episode of Lanterns titled Trust Fall written by co-executive producer Vanessa Baden Kelly and series co-creator Chris Mundy, and directed by executive producer James Hawes. This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services https://www.dcbservice.com/

Darrell, Russ and Hassan of The Lantern Corps gather together to light the way for the Pilot episode of The Lanterns tv show created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King for HBO, with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre respectively star as the Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services https://www.dcbservice.com/

With the return of Batman The Caped Crusader with season two we talk about the first two episodes titled "Brute Force" & "Rocket's Red Glare"  The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services https://www.dcbservice.com/

Darrell, Russ & Hassan discuss the DC  related announcements coming out of San Diego Comic Con such as DC Comics dominated the Eisner Awards, Batman of Two Worlds by writer Matt Fraction/Javi Fernández & writer Scott Snyder/Nick Derington, Horror themed Jonah Hex mini series by Michael Walsh, A Demon book by writer/artist James Harren, a new Static series by Cody Ziglar and Diego Olortegui and a new Vixen series by Stephanie Williams and Khary Randolph,  new Steel ongoing series written by Morgan Hampton along with some Absolute Universe news. they also discussed the Lantern panel plus the Clayface trailer released during the con. Also some colections that the guys are picking up and some what are they reading currently.