Batman: The Killing Joke - Chapter 1

A brief message from the showrunners of DC High Volume: Batman, followed by a night out with Batman and Catwoman.This episode is based on the story Date Knight from Solo #1 (2004), written by Darwyn Cooke and illustrated by Tim Sale. © & ™ DC.Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolumeLearn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recovering from the horrific violence inflicted by The Joker, Barbara Gordon refuses to give up, forming a new identity and forging a new path to become the master cyber-sleuth Oracle.This episode is based on The Batman Chronicles #5 (May 1996), written by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, with artwork by Brian Stelfreeze and Karl Story, © & ™ DC.Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolumeLearn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before The Joker became the Clown Prince of Crime, he was just the sort of person the Dark Knight has dedicated his life to protecting—a common man. What happened to transform this average citizen into the greatest evil ever known? And can Batman finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links these two iconic foes before it leads to its fatal conclusion?This episode is based on Batman: The Killing Joke (Jul. 1988), written by Alan Moore with artwork by Brian Bolland. © & ™ DC.Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolumeLearn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freed once again from Arkham Asylum, The Joker is out to prove that anyone can be pushed past their breaking point to madness with just one bad day. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant daughter Barbara to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archenemy before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends.This episode is based on Batman: The Killing Joke (Jul. 1988), written by Alan Moore with artwork by Brian Bolland. © & ™ DC.Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolumeLearn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thrilling conclusion of Nightwing: Year One! Alfred's been captured by Killer Croc, and only Dick Grayson can save him. When the dust settles, Nightwing must deal with the one man who may not want him around: his former partner, Batman! This episode is based on Nightwing #106 (Mar. 2005), written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with artwork by Scott McDaniel, and Hot Pursuit based on the story from Batman: Urban Legends #23 (2023), written by Kenny Porter and illustrated by Simone Di Meo. © & ™ DC. Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolumeLearn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dick Grayson and Jason Todd are hitting the town for the first time together! The former Robin and the newly appointed Robin are running the gauntlet in Gotham City, 5eft to track down Two-Face and discover who's gunned down the Batman!This episode is based on Nightwing #105 (Mar. 2005), written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with artwork by Scott McDaniel, and Metamorphosis based on the story from Batman: Black and White #1 (2020), written by G. Willow Wilson and illustrated by Greg Smallwood. © & ™ DC.Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolumeLearn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The newly christened Nightwing hits the streets for the first time! But it'll take a night of crime-fighting against Gotham City’s worst—including The Joker—to win Batgirl over. Plus, Nightwing's first encounter with the new Robin: Jason Todd!This episode is based on Nightwing #104 (Feb. 2005), written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with artwork by Scott McDaniel, and Clay based on the story from Batman: Black and White #6 (2013), written and illustrated by Cliff Chiang. © & ™ DC.Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolumeLearn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dick Grayson has been fired from being Robin and has struck out on his own, directionless. But Dick's about to receive a visit from Deadman! What connection does the ghostly, body-hopping hero Deadman have to the circus where Dick grew up? This episode is based on Nightwing #103 (Feb. 2005), written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with artwork by Scott McDaniel, and The Fool's Journey based on the story from Batman: Black and White #4 (2021) written by Becky Cloonan with artwork by Terry Dodson. © & ™ DC. Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolume Learn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether as Clark Kent or Superman, the Man of Steel is always there for a friend… especially when it’s one half of the Dynamic Duo. After being fired by Batman, the former Robin seeks direction and understanding under the bright lights of Metropolis. But the Man of Steel may not have time to help Dick after a team of mad bombers threatens to blow up his city! This episode is based on Nightwing #102 (Jan. 2005), written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with artwork by Scott McDaniel, and Don't Know Where, Don't Know When based on the story from Batman: Black and White #1 (2013) , written by Chip Kidd with artwork by Michael Cho. © & ™ DC. Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolume Learn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before Dick Grayson can get on with life, he must look back at his early years, starting with his last caper as the Dark Knight's partner Robin, the Boy Wonder! This episode is based on Nightwing #101 (Jan. 2005), written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with artwork by Scott McDaniel, and Long Day based on the story from Batman: Black and White #4 (2014), written and illustrated by Dustin Nguyen. © & ™ DC. Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolume Learn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices