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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 on
21 Jan 2026 · 9 min
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
S1 · E42 · 14 Jan 2026 · 26 min
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
S1 · E41 · 7 Jan 2026 · 29 min
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:…
S1 · E40 · 31 Dec 2025 · 42 min
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:…
S1 · E39 · 24 Dec 2025 · 33 min
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:…
S1 · E38 · 17 Dec 2025 · 25 min
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:…
S1 · E37 · 10 Dec 2025 · 30 min
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…
S1 · E36 · 3 Dec 2025 · 32 min
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:…
S1 · E35 · 26 Nov 2025 · 28 min
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…
S1 · E34 · 19 Nov 2025 · 29 min
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
S1 · E33 · 12 Nov 2025 · 39 min
Before Dick Grayson can don the Robin costume as Batman's partner, he must pass a final challenge: elude Batman for an entire night within the confines of Gotham City. But his game of hide-and-seek becomes deadly when the Boy Wonder stops what appears to be a simple mugging and inadvertently intercepts key information. Now he's the target of a ruthless mob boss, his deadly gang of thugs, the GCPD and, of course, Batman himself, who races to find his young ward before it's too late.This episode is based on Batman Chronicles: The Gauntlet (Jul. 1997), comic story and art by Bruce Canwell and…
S1 · E32 · 5 Nov 2025 · 28 min
After a routine patrol goes terribly wrong, Bruce Wayne is now haunted by a specter that refuses to be banished. The bat-like entity drags Bruce through a series of visions, from the heart of their shared origin... to the fight for their uncertain future. This episode is based on Batman: Ego (Aug. 2000), written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke. © & ™ 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
S1 · E31 · 29 Oct 2025 · 29 min
A story set early in Batman's career explores the psychological pressures that drive the Dark Knight as he must face his own inner demons.This episode is based on Batman: Ego (Aug. 2000), written and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke. © & ™ 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
S1 · 23 Oct 2025 · 55 min
In the final set of interviews, host Coy Jandreau sits down with Rob Levin, the Group Editor overseeing all things Gotham to explore the role of a group editor, Batman’s ever-evolving legacy, and the collaborative alchemy behind your favorite comics. Coy also speaks with Fred Greenhalgh, director and co-writer of DC High Volume: Batman, who shares his unique approach to immersive audio storytelling, how the power of sound reimagined Gotham, and the ways his team adapted classic Batman tales for the new medium. Together, they reflect on the inspiration behind the series, the synergy between…
S1 · E30 · 22 Oct 2025 · 44 min
The epic conclusion to the Batman masterpiece Dark Victory! What connection does the Hangman have to Harvey Dent, a.k.a. Two-Face, and can the murders be stopped before the most horrifying killing of them all takes place? This time Batman is no longer alone in his quest for justice, as a young, wide-eyed Robin joins him and the Dynamic Duo is born! This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #13 (Nov. 2000), 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…
S1 · E29 · 15 Oct 2025 · 22 min
Formerly the district attorney, now a coin-flipping criminal, Two-Face is out for blood after last chapter’s shocking turn of events. Will it ever be possible to discover the true identity of the Hangman? And how does Dick Grayson fit into all this? This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #12 (Sep. 2000), 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
S1 · E28 · 8 Oct 2025 · 22 min
In the heat of the summer, Batman confronts the plant-controlling Poison Ivy as she makes her move. But will it be against Two-Face or the Falcones? Plus, Dick Grayson gets closer to finding his parents’ killer, and the Hangman strikes again! This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #11 (Aug. 2000), 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
S1 · E27 · 1 Oct 2025 · 18 min
In a city divided by eccentric, costumed criminals and notorious gangsters, can there be justice for anyone? As Batman searches for Harvey Dent, the subzero Super-Villain Mr. Freeze unexpectedly enters the picture. Plus, while the Hangman’s noose tightens around Gotham City, Dick Grayson makes a startling discovery! This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #10 (Jul. 2000), 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…
S1 · 25 Sep 2025 · 49 min
Join host Coy Jandreau as he sits down with legendary DC Comics Art Director & Editor of the Batman: Dark Victory comic series Mark Chiarello and Supervising Sound Designer Jonathon Roberts. They delve into the evolution of Batman, the creative process behind iconic stories like Dark Victory, and the unique challenges of translating Gotham City into an audio-visual experience. Enjoy insights into the nuances of storytelling, the impact left by artists like Tim Sale, and the meticulous work behind the scenes in sound design. This episode is a must-listen for Batman enthusiasts and aspiring…
S1 · E26 · 24 Sep 2025 · 21 min
The final act begins with a Father’s Day look at two heroes—Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson—whose lives were forever changed by the murders of their parents. Two people years apart in age but linked in devastating parallel experiences—what unfolds are the stories of Batman and Robin’s first nights as orphans in Wayne Manor. This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #9 (Jun. 2000), 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…
S1 · E25 · 17 Sep 2025 · 20 min
Bruce Wayne attends a night at the circus, a night that changes his entire life when a certain young boy named Dick Grayson experiences a tragedy that sets him on a collision course with the Dark Knight. But if The Joker blows up Gotham City, will any of it matter? This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #8 (May. 2000), 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
S1 · E24 · 10 Sep 2025 · 26 min
It may be April Fools’, but things are getting very serious in Gotham City! The Calendar Man sets out to prove he’s nobody’s fool. Where has he been since breaking out of Arkham Asylum, and why is the answer bad news for Batman? This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #7 (Apr. 2000), 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
S1 · E23 · 3 Sep 2025 · 21 min
Following the previous chapter’s stunning surprise ending, things are heating up in Gotham City’s underworld, and The Penguin wouldn’t have it any other way. With his hands tied by the Hangman case, can Batman stop the fowl felon from starting a gang war? This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #6 (Mar. 2000), 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
S1 · 28 Aug 2025 · 56 min
Join host Coy Jandreau in this month's companion episode of DC High Volume: Batman, where we delve into the intricate and layered psyche of Sofia Falcone with actress Cristina Rosato. Rosato discusses her approach to embodying the character in Batman: The Long Halloween and Batman: Dark Victory and shares her journey in voicing the nuanced villain. Later, Coy sits down with DC editor Arianna Turturro to discuss her editing process on Batman books like Poison Ivy and Batman: Dark Patterns, as well as her personal connections to the Batman lore. They explore the challenges and joys of adapting…
S1 · E22 · 27 Aug 2025 · 22 min
It’s Valentine’s Day in Gotham City, and murder can’t be far behind. Secrets are revealed and decisions are made that will affect Batman, Catwoman, Jim Gordon, and Gotham’s new district attorney, Janice Porter, for the rest of their lives! This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #5 (Feb. 2000), 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
S1 · E21 · 20 Aug 2025 · 24 min
Where is Two-Face? Missing since Halloween, is he responsible for the Dark Victory murders? Batman must find him—and that means confronting the undead brute Solomon Grundy! This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #4 (Jan. 2000), 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
S1 · E20 · 13 Aug 2025 · 25 min
What do you want for Christmas? If you’re living in Gotham City, you’ll only get one choice if Scarecrow has his way: a nasty little toy called “the fear doll.” New nightmares are unleashed on Batman as he faces one of his most dangerous foes! This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #3 (Dec. 1999), 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
S1 · E19 · 6 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Only one person survived a murder attempt by the Holiday killer. Was that just an accident, or does the man in question—The Riddler—know the solution to the puzzling mystery? Batman needs answers before another victim falls! This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #2 (Nov. 1999), 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
S1 · 31 Jul 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
In this giant-sized companion episode of DC High Volume: Batman, host Coy Jandreau welcomes Marcella Lentz-Pope, the voice of Gilda Dent, to explore her take on Harvey's devoted wife and the complex depths she found in her journey. Then, Adam O'Byrne joins to discuss bringing the tragic transformation of Harvey Dent to Two-Face to life, from idealistic district attorney to the coin-flipping villain, and the human throughline he found across both. Finally, Coy sits down with legendary writer Jeph Loeb to dive deep into the creation of The Long Halloween and Dark Victory, stories that…
S1 · E18 · 30 Jul 2025 · 49 min
Gotham City is caught in the middle of a battle between what’s left of the Falcone mob and bizarre Super-Villains such as The Joker, Catwoman, and the genius cryogenic scientist turned subzero criminal Mr. Freeze. Plus, the serial killer named Holiday seems to have returned to action, but who is committing Holiday’s murders this time? This episode is based on Batman: Dark Victory #0 (Sep. 1999) and Batman: Dark Victory #1 (Oct. 1999), written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Tim Sale. © & ™ DC. Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolume Learn more at:…
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.
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