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THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN (Plus! DK III: The Master Race)
Episode 819th September 2026 • Lighting the Bat-Signal: A Batman Fan Journey • Flat Squirrel Productions
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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Mike Sangregorio shine a light on Frank Miller's controversial (and misunderstood?) sequel to DKR, the 2001-2002 miniseries THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN.

They consider Miller's frenetic, experimental approach, the impact of 9/11, Batman's minimal presence, the treatment of Silver Age Justice League characters, and more.

PLUS! Anthony and guest Perry Constantine (Superhero Cinephiles) revisit the later sequel DK III: THE MASTER RACE (by Miller, Brian Azzarello, & Andy Kubert), along with THE LAST CRUSADE (by Miller, Azzarello, & John Romita Jr.) and THE GOLDEN CHILD (by Miller & Rafael Grampá).

Happy Batman Day!

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Lighting the Bat-Signal is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Theme music by Kill Me Kate.

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