Batman By The Numbers: The Batman/Superman Movie: World's Finest (1997)

There’s arguably no superhero in existence that has been
reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman. 
No matter how many times he’s been rebooted, audiences are always
willing to come back to Gotham City’s greatest defender. 
With so much Bat content out there, there’s plenty to dissect,
analyze, and of course, rank!  This podcast is dedicated to
a surgical evaluation of Batman’s history, with a focus on
ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other
classic Bat themes and characters.


Join hosts Daniel Cohen, Pop Break’s former
Film Editor, and Kris Ingersoll, co-host of the Media/Lit
podcast, as they bring on several guests every month to
share their passion for the one and only Dark Knight. 
From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left
unturned.  Bottom-line: If you’re a Batman fan, this is
required listening.


It's the beginning of a new year, which also means the beginning
of this year’s theme on the Batman by the Numbers podcast;
World’s Finest.  Yes, this year we celebrate the other big
DC superhero, the one and only Man of Steel, Superman!  As
this year will not only bring a new DC Universe to film, but
another massive Superman film from James Gunn, so we got to give
everyone’s favorite Kryptonian his due.


As this is a Batman podcast though, we’ll also be focusing on how
Batman and Superman work, or don’t work together.  As we all
know, they have differing philosophies on how to fight crime and
corruption.  In kicking off this year’s theme, we dug up a
gem from the late 90s that explores this theme rather well; The
Batman/Superman Movie, otherwise known as the three-episode arc
entitled “World’s Finest.”  


This first meeting of the animated series versions of Batman and
Superman gives us everything; The Joker.  Lex Luthor. 
Conflict between the heroes.  Harley Quinn.  Giant
robots.  What else do you need?


Daniel and Kris are joined once again by podcasting director of
the pop break, Alex Marcus, as they dive into every detail
imaginable with this movie, including the eternal question every
DC fan has asked?  Who comes out on top – Batman or
Superman.


If you’re in need of not only a Batman animated series throwback,
but a Superman one as well, this is the episode for you.


Also…find out why Alex Marcus has a childhood grudge with this
movie that still hasn’t healed!