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

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 collaborators, and the exciting future of audio adaptations in the comic space. 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 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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 creatives alike. 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 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