Episode Summary

NEW NUMBER ONE! On this episode of The Corner Box, host John Barber is joined by Eisner-nominee, Dave Baker, and Editor-Extraordinaire, Chase Marotz, to kick off SEASON 2! The gang talks about all things Batman: Knightfall, Bane’s misunderstood character, Bruce Wayne’s broken back, when different characters try being Batman, and how Batman comics have evolved since the 90s. Also, David Hedgecock gets lost in the mountains, Chase makes an enemy, and John gives away his Batman: Knightfall collection because they aren't Near Mint (typical).

Timestamp Segments

• [01:00] How to pronounce Chase Marotz.
• [01:55] Chase’s re-reading of Batman: Knightfall.
• [03:28] What happened to Batman: Knightquest?
• [05:51] Batman: Knightfall vs Spider-Man Clone Saga.
• [08:04] Batman in the 90s.
• [09:09] Knightfall in a nutshell.
• [11:13] The genius of Bane.
• [14:47] What does Wayne Tech do?
• [16:12] The prelude to Knightfall.
• [19:56] How to pronounce character names.
• [22:07] Knightfall.
• [24:14] Bruce Wayne gives away the role of Batman.
• [32:32] What you’ll find in an issue of Batman.
• [34:00] KnightsEnd.
• [35:28] Jean-Paul Valley brings down crime.
• [38:52] Who writes the different eras?
• [40:51] What does Knightfall mean?
• [44:19] Chase wants to do steroids.
• [45:30] Chase hates Robin.
• [48:02] Where are the other superheroes?

Notable Quotes

• “It rhymes with shorts.”
• “Spiderman would still be married if Batman’s back hadn’t gotten broken.”
• “It’s brightest for the One More Day after the Knight has fallen.”
• “Real Batman has pheromones.”
• “The ultimate strategic maneuver: hallway.”
• “So many of Batman’s problems could be solved, even, by The Flash.”

Relevant Links

Buy David's New Book!
Miss Mina and the Midnight Guardians

John is helping PugW take over the comic world!
Pug Worldwide

Chase Marotz Rocks!
The Gruesome Details

Dave Baker Makes Books!
Hey! Dave Baker!

Catch up on Batman: Knightfall!
Batman: Knightfall

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