DC High Volume: Batman

New episodes every Wednesday! Bringing essential DC comic stories to life off the page and into the audio space — DC High Volume: Batman begins with the four-part adaptation of Year One. After traveling the world for over a decade, Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City to find crime and corruption running rampant in the place he once called home. Knowing Gotham needs a hero, Bruce dons the cape and cowl for the first time becoming the Batman. If Batman and new allies Lieutenant Jim Gordon & District Attorney Harvey Dent succeed in removing the criminal heads of Gotham, who will replace them? A new face of villainy may appear leading to a Long Halloween of costumed criminals…    An official adaptation of the comics Batman: Year One by writer Frank Miller and artist David Mazzucchelli, and Batman: The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale. Listen to DC High Volume: Batman every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the shadows of Gotham City as Bruce Wayne’s transformation into the Dark Knight begins. Returning home for the first time in years, Bruce combats his own demons while struggling to topple the corrupt political system infesting his city. Meanwhile, young police lieutenant Jim Gordon arrives in Gotham with a similar mission in mind. This episode is based on Batman #404 (Feb. 1987) written by Frank Miller with artwork by David Mazzucchelli. © & ™ 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

Bruce Wayne decides on a haunting guise perfect for instilling fear in the criminals he plans on taking down as the Batman. But it looks like his campaign against crime may be too effective, as Gotham City’s corrupt officials order Lieutenant Jim Gordon and the police to take the Dark Knight down. This episode is based on Batman #405 (Mar. 1987) written by Frank Miller with artwork by David Mazzucchelli. © & ™ 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

Batman’s pinned down by the Gotham City police in a crumbling building with nowhere to run! It’ll take his arsenal of skills to get out of this one while proving he’s on the side of justice—but how can he, when they’re gunning so heavily for him? Meanwhile, the rot in Gotham is infecting Lieutenant Jim Gordon’s personal life. Plus, Catwoman leaps onto the scene to make a name for herself. This episode is based on Batman #406 (Apr. 1987) written by Frank Miller with artwork by David Mazzucchelli. © & ™ 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

Lieutenant Jim Gordon has been learning his way on the streets of Gotham City, almost in step with Batman. But just as the two finally start to see eye to eye, Gotham’s criminal underworld has other plans for Gordon and Batman. Can they work together for the greater good of the city? This episode is based on Batman #407 (May. 1987) written by Frank Miller with artwork by David Mazzucchelli. © & ™ 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

Catwoman, The Joker, Poison Ivy, The Riddler—any one of these Super-Villains may prove to be the mysterious serial killer known as Holiday, a murderer who kills according to the calendar. Still early in his crime-fighting career, Batman must hone his detective skills to uncover the culprit’s identity before they kill again! This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #1 (Oct. 1996) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

In this first companion episode of DC High Volume: Batman, host Coy Jandreau sits down with the voice of Batman, Jason Spisak, to discuss portraying the Dark Knight, finding the character’s voice, and more. Then, Coy is joined by Mike Pallotta — DC Creative Director, Animation & Audio Content and Executive Producer for DC on this audio series — to talk about directly adapting Batman: Year One and Batman: The Long Halloween for audio, and working with the cast and crew to create the immersive sound of Gotham City. © & ™ 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

Following the horrors of Halloween, Thanksgiving proves to be no haven for the guilty as another group of criminals falls prey to the mysterious serial killer nicknamed Holiday. Hot on the trail of an assassin targeting District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman finds his path blocked in the Gotham City sewers by the undead brute Solomon Grundy! This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #2 (Nov. 1996) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

The mob and a madman calling himself Calendar Man take center stage as Christmas nears, meaning the Holiday killer will strike at any moment! But what part does The Joker play in the mayhem? Could he be more connected to Holiday than Batman originally believed? This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #3 (Dec. 1996) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

The new year ushers in all-new horror! In the aftermath of December’s tale of yuletide terror, serial killer Holiday has made Gotham City their stomping grounds, and The Joker, enraged and jealous, decides to take matters into his own hands! This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #4 (Jan. 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

The search for the elusive killer Holiday continues as Captain Jim Gordon and Harvey Dent pay a visit to Wayne Manor. Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle go on a date for Valentine’s Day, but the plant-controlling temptress Poison Ivy makes an entrance to steal away Gotham City’s most eligible bachelor. This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #5 (Feb. 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

In this companion episode of DC High Volume: Batman, host Coy Jandreau is joined by Jay Paulson, the voice of Jim Gordon, to discuss playing the hero cop of Gotham City, bringing the iconic character to life, and more. Next, Coy sits down with composer Sam Ewing to discuss crafting the music for the audio series, finding the themes for characters like Catwoman and The Joker, and his Eureka moments. © & ™ 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

Poison Ivy has ensnared Bruce Wayne with her charms, but Selina Kyle is hardly the type to step aside when romance is at risk! It’s Catwoman to the rescue as the feline plans a most daring attack…on St. Patrick’s Day. This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #6 (Mar. 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

Everyone’s dying to uncover the identity of the serial killer called Holiday. But who could solve Gotham City’s greatest question better than The Riddler? Told from the split points of view of Batman and The Riddler, this chapter pits the Super Hero and Super-Villain against one another in a race to save lives! This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #7 (Apr. 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

The brilliant psychiatrist turned psychopath Scarecrow lures Batman into a devious trap, exposing the Dark Knight to his phobia-inducing fear gas. Able to escape but still under Scarecrow’s influence, Bruce Wayne finds himself hunted by Captain Gordon and his squad! This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #8 (May 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

It’s Father’s Day, and Bruce Wayne witnesses a family secret laid bare before a grand jury! Meanwhile, the serial killer known as Holiday bestows a present on crime lord Sal Maroni, driving him to shocking action. Also, Scarecrow and the mind-controlling menace Mad Hatter find an unlikely father figure in Carmine Falcone… This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #9 (June 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

On Independence Day, master of fear Scarecrow and the mind-controlling menace Mad Hatter turn Gotham City upside down. Ready to oppose them are Batman and Catwoman—but Selina Kyle has her own agenda: seducing the Dark Knight away from his duty and into her reckless and daring lifestyle. Meanwhile, Holiday’s rampage continues! This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #10 (July 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

In this companion episode of DC High Volume: Batman, host Coy Jandreau is joined by Reba Buhr, the voice of Catwoman, to share her insights into the feline anti-hero, the complex motivations of Selina Kyle, and how her personal journey influenced her performance. Next, Coy chats with Roshan Singh Sambhi, the lead producer, co-writer, and assistant director of the series. Roshan delves into his audio storytelling journey, the creative process behind adapting classic Batman stories for audio, and the indie sensibility that brings Gotham City to life. 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

It’s a Roman holiday as crime boss Carmine Falcone celebrates his birthday. But once again, the mysterious Holiday strikes, leaving only questions and a trail of death. Also, Sal “the Boss” Maroni takes the stand, beginning the evolution of one of the most destructive Super-Villains in Gotham City’s history—Two-Face! This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #11 (Aug. 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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

In this penultimate chapter of The Long Halloween, Harvey Dent has disappeared! As the manhunt for the missing district attorney begins, how do the undead brute Solomon Grundy and the Holiday killer figure into the creation of one of Batman’s deadliest and most tragic foes? This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #12 (Sep. 1997) written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ 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