Our intrepid heroes wonder if Batman yelling at a suicidal is the best method of discouragement. The Casefile: Batman 309-10. Current books: Batman 4, Batman & Robin 4, Batgirl 4, Batwoman 4, Red Hood & the Outlaws 4, Nightwing 4, Detective Comics 4. We reveal our (and your) picks for best and worst of the Bat-universe for 2011.

Suggested topics of conversation include Batwoman's o-face, criminals who mean well, the chances of DC's relaunch success continuing, and kidnapped butlers.

The Band o' the Week is Bowling for Soup, with "A Hangover You Don't Deserve"

Our intrepid heroes watch 1997's Batman & Robin so you don't have to; although, being a commentary, you may want to watch along. It's directed by Joel Schumacher and stars George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Alicia Silverstone.

(This version has no film audio; if you'd like to listen without watching, download the other version of this episode.)

Our intrepid heroes watch 1997's Batman & Robin so you don't have to; although, being a commentary, you may want to watch along. It's directed by Joel Schumacher and stars George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Alicia Silverstone.

(If you're going to listen while watching the film yourself, download the version with no film audio.)

Our intrepid heroes are stunned at how not crappy some of these comics are. The Casefile: Batman 305-9. Current comics: Batman 3, Red Hood & the Outlaws 3, Dark Knight 3, Catwoman 3, Nightwing 3. Batman takes on Vincent van Gogh in the Beat Down.

Suggested topics of conversation: Christmas movies, DC's New 52 cancellation dead pool, Uncanny X-Force, and time-lapse construction photography.

The Band o' the Week is The Black Keys, with their album "El Camino"

Our intrepid heroes are dumbstruck at the outstanding quality of the Casefile. Current comics: Batman & Robin 3, Batgirl 3, Batwoman 3, Dark Knight 2, Detective Comics 3. The Casefile: Batman 301-4. Cluemaster's Challenge once again rears its ugly head.

Suggested talking points: David Reed's reign of terror, traveling methods, and bad acid trips.

The Band o' the Week is Pistol Annies, with their album "Hell on Heels"

(The audio is a little wonky in places; sorry.)

With 1 intrepid hero again MIA, Jonathan is joined by brave sidekick Eric to discuss Batman: Arkham City. It's a vidja game!

The music is "These Days," by the Black Keys

Our intrepid heroes reach a milestone...IN THE FUTURE! Current comics: Batman 2, Batman & Robin 2, Catwoman 2, Nightwing 2, Red Hood 2, Detective Comics 2, Batgirl 2. The Casefile: Batman 299-300 and Detective Comics 482-3. The Countdown: Top 5 DC relaunch comics.

Suggested topics of conversation include lemonade vs. tea; comic creators need to quit whining; how to pronounce Bachalo; ideal housing; and filthy, filthy comic book sex.

The Band o' the Week is Coldplay, with Live 2003

Our intrepid heroes are distracted by the cereals of the world. The Casefile: Detective Comics 480-1 & Batman 297-8. Current comics: Batman 1, Red Hood & the Outlaws 1, Batwoman 1, Bat-Wing 1, Nightwing 1, Dark Knight 1. Batman takes on the naval might of Cap'n Crunch. Suggested topics of conversation: the digital comics revolution(?); possible new podcasts; what will Apple do; and Batman's attempted murder felonies.

The Band o' the Week is Def Lepperd with their greatest hits collection "Rock of Ages"

Our intrepid heroes learn some new words as a brave new (52) world dawns. The Casefile: Batman 295-6, Detective Comics 478-9. Current books: DC Retroactive Batman, Gates of Gotham, Detective Comics 1, Batman & Robin 1, Batgirl 1. The character spotlight shines on Mr. Freeze (he didn't drop out of evil medical school so you can call him doctor, mister). Suggested talking points: solving politics, childhood daredevilism, vacation, Batman is a jerk, and WORDS!

The Band o' the Week is Aerosmith, with their album "Rockin' the Joint"

The DC relaunch poll blinded our intrepid heroes with science! The Casefile: Batman 293-4, Detective Comics 476-7, and Batman Family 13. Current comics: Detective Comics 881, Red Robin 26, Batman 713, Batgirl 24, Dark Knight 5, Gotham City Sirens 25, Batman Inc 8, Batman & Robin 26, and Birds of Prey 15. Rob tries to cheat in Cluemaster's Challenge. Suggested talking points include: old timey boxing, crazy baby faces, music for old people, and why coloring sucks.

The Band o' the Week is REM, with their album "Automatic for the People"