Our intrepid heroes invent a new bedroom maneuver. The Casefile: Batman 315-18. Current books: Catwoman, Batman, Batgirl, Batwoman, Red Hood & the Outlaws, Nightwing, Batman & Robin, & Dark Knight, all issue 6. The Character Spotlight shines upon Bane. Suggested topics of conversation include: keeping track of Riddle Me This questions, how one Batmans, Robin is dumb, and most-played songs in your iTunes.

The Band o' the Week is The Raconteurs, with their album "Broken Boy Soldiers"

Our intrepid heroes want hand grenades. The Casefile: Batman 313-14, Detective 486-7. Current books: Dark Knight 5, Catwoman 5, Batman 5, Red Hood 5, Detective 6, Nightwing 5. Cluemaster's Challenge once more rears its ugly head.

Suggested topics of conversation: everyone needs a Samwise; cat invasion; Ghost Rider's PR agent; colored contacts; and whiny reviewers.

The Band o' the Week is Bruce Springsteen, with his Greatest Hits.

Our intrepid heroes want some Batman footie pajamas. Current comics: Batman & Robin 5, Batwoman 5, Catwoman 5, Detective Comics 5, Batman Inc: Leviathan Strikes, Batgirl 5, and Dark Knight 4. The Casefile: Batman 311-12 and Detective Comics 484-5. Also, there's a new segment of prognostication.

Suggested topics of conversation: Batman hates dogs, the Spirit of Paperwork, DC's new logo, the 1st round of DC's New 52 cancellations, and cold remedies.

The Band o' the Week is Lupe Fiasco, with his album "Lasers"

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