YEAR OF THE BAT Part Three: The Court of Owls (2011)

JAN 23, 2026158 MIN
Geeksplained Podcast

YEAR OF THE BAT Part Three: The Court of Owls (2011)

JAN 23, 2026158 MIN

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<p></p><p>THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE!</p><p><br></p><p>We have finally arrived! Join the Book Club Bois as they discuss the opening chapter of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s BATMAN!</p><p><br></p><p>“Beware the Court of Owls…”</p><p><br></p><p>Everyone in Gotham knows the old nursery rhyme. And for Bruce Wayne’s entire life, that’s all it was. But when a string of mysterious murders dating back decades point to a conspiracy at the heart of his city, everything Batman knows will be turned upside down. What is the Court of Owls? How long have they been in Gotham? And whose head will their Talon be sent for next? Bruce must learn the answer to these questions and more before Gotham’s greatest secret comes back to haunt him!</p><p><br></p><p>Covers Batman (2011) #1-7 by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00:40 Intro &amp; Whatcha Doin’?</p><p>00:19:00 Book Club Begins</p><p>01:43:47 Break</p><p>01:45:30 Mailbag</p><p>02:22:54 Patreon Shout-Outs &amp; Wrap-Up</p><p><br></p><p>Support us on Patreon!</p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained"><u>https://www.patreon.com/c/geeksplained</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our Patrons:</p><p>“Kooky” Kenneth from Norway</p><p>“Queen” Quinn</p><p>“Keen” Kyle Still</p><p>“Auspicious” Alberto Figueredo</p><p>“Absolute” AJ Kincaid</p><p>“Crafty” Collins Saucier</p><p>“Majestic” Mulletoverlord</p><p>“Dastardly” Dylan Hall</p><p>“Valiant” Vera Tee</p><p>“Dancin” Daniiboii</p><p>“Wild” Wally West</p><p>“Gentle” Gianni Palumbo</p><p>“Magical” Michael Cox</p><p>“Capricious” Crimzin</p><p>“Astonishing” Adam Stringfellow</p><p>“Gorgeous” George Alexander</p><p>“Fancy” Fabled Assassin</p><p>“Bold” Bryan Barclay</p><p>“Amazing” Andrew Schoenfelder</p><p>“Terrific” Tom Trainor</p><p>“Awesome” Andrew Goldberg</p><p>“Extreme” Ed</p><p>L the Kaleidoscope Man</p><p><br></p><p>Geeksplained Merch:</p><p>https://www.teepublic.com/user/geeksplained</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us!</p><p>Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geeksplained.bsky.social</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en</p><p><br></p><p>Send us your questions for the Geeksplained Mailbag!</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]"><u>[email protected]</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Check out THE VOLNERABLE - where voice actor, mental health advocate, and human Kennedy Hibbert is on a mission to show that mental health struggles do not isolate us, but rather connect us all! She dives deep with other voice actors, creatives, and mental health professionals who have been where you’ve been as they share their own personal stories of trial and triumph. Together, we will foster real conversations based on understanding, support each other as human beings, and prove that ‘vo’lnerability is something to be proud of!</p><p><a href="https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable"><u>https://www.kennedyhibbert.com/thevolnerable</u></a> </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@TheVOlnerable</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>MALCOLM IS IN A BOOK! Friend of the show Nacho Teso is releasing an english translation of his self-published essay MILES MORALES: ACROSS THE SPIDER-MYTH. This self-published essay centers on the character of Miles Morales and explores not only his history within the panels, but also his impact on the Spider-Man legend, as well as how these themes are addressed in <em>Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</em>. Malcolm provided the afterword for this new edition of the book, and it is SENSATIONAL! Check it out when it drops December 16th!</p><p><a href="https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/"><u>https://nachoteso.com/miles-morales-across-the-spider-myth-english-release/</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p>Music Sampled:</p><p>“Alive” by Warbly Jets</p><p><br></p>