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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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 comics into audio formats and delve deep into the current comic series Batman: The Long Halloween - Last Halloween. Coy wraps up with some riveting comic book recommendations you won't want to miss. 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 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

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

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

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

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 redefined Batman's rogues gallery and continue to influence the Dark Knight's mythology decades later. © & ™ DC. Listen to DC HIGH VOLUME: BATMAN: https://lnk.to/DCHighVolume Learn more at: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Subscribe to DC: https://www.youtube.com/@dcofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.dc.com/highvolume Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This stunning conclusion to The Long Halloween answers all its mysteries! Who is Holiday? What motivates the killer? And who will be the last victim? Plus, Two-Face and Batman meet in their first battle ever as Gotham City transforms from a mere rat’s nest of gangsters into a deadly haunt for costumed criminals. This episode is based on Batman: The Long Halloween #13 (Oct. 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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