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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · 4d

It's my 17th wedding anniversary, so Amber and I are going to do something we both will really enjoy: The Catsbury Park Cat Convention. So. Many. Cats!

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 6d

BatChat returns to the 3 runs it's reading in order: No Man's Land, Morrison and Injustice: comicsxf.com/2025/10/09/b...

BatChat With Matt & Will: One of the Oldest Jokes - COMICSXF

Our reading of No Man's Land, the Grant Morrison run and Injustice: Gods Among Us each reach milestones in this week's episode.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 12d

Tim Drake confronts crooked cops and learns to drive a stick in Batman #2:
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Tim Drake gets his time in the sun, and behind the wheel, in DC's Batman #2 - COMICSXF

A run-in with an abusive cop leads Tim Drake into a really rough night in Batman #2 by Matt Fraction and Jorge Jimenez.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 13d

BatChat celebrates the return of Gotham Academy with a look at 3 stories about the youth of Gotham comicsxf.com/2025/10/02/b...

BatChat With Matt & Will: Youth of Gotham Unite - COMICSXF

With Gotham Academy back on comic shop shelves, this week BatChat reads three stories of the youth of Gotham City.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 20d

This week's BatChat podcast celebrates the 20th anniversary of Batman Begins. Wait, 20? (Website turns to dust.) comicsxf.com/2025/09/25/b...

BatChat With Matt & Will: Batman Begins At 20 - COMICSXF

BatChat celebrates the 20th anniversary of Batman Begins reading the movie adaptation and two stories that were collected with it.

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · 24d

What movie do you consider "perfect"?

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · 24d

This is my bag now. Nothing to see here.

A black cat sits on a reusable grocery bag and looks towards the camera, but not into it

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · 25d

Happy #BatmanDay to all who celebrate. Some year, I will return to the ways of my ancestors and celebrate as they did: sacrificing a clown to Barbatos, the Bat Demon of Gotham.

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · 25d

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · 25d

I am super proud of my wife, who took part in, and helped with the logistics on, this tremendous undertaking.

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160-mile march for democracy arrives in Washington from Philadelphia

Over the span of 14 days, nearly 200 people marched from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., in defense of democracy.

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · 25d

I love the annual Market of the Macabre at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philly. But it would be even better if it weren't 80+ degrees and everyone was in black.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 26d

@mattlaz1013.bsky.social and Will Nevin gird themselves for the final arc of Batman: Dark Patterns with issue #10
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The end begins with a Child of Fire in Batman: Dark Patterns #10 - COMICSXF

Still recovering from the wounds he received, Batman is unable to stop the crimes of a new villain, the Child of Fire.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 27d

In honor of Deadpool/Batman, this week's BatChat podcast ranks 3 past Batman/Marvel team-ups comicsxf.com/2025/09/18/b...

BatChat With Matt & Will: The Marvel-ous Adventures of Batman - COMICSXF

To tie in with the release of Deadpool/Batman, this week's BatChat features three other Batman crossovers with Marvel Comics.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 29d

Are you ready for Batman Day? Did you put up your tree? Did you leave out cookies for Batman and carrots for the Robins? Have you been listening to Christmas in Gotham by Run-DMC?
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Celebrate Batman Day by remembering that ComicsXF covers a lot of Batman stuff - COMICSXF

On Sept. 20, fans around the world will gather for Batman Day 2025, celebrating their love of DC’s Caped Crusader.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · 29d

NEW TCXFIP: We chat with @zackquaintance.bsky.social about his Kickstarter for Macabre Valley comicsxf.com/2025/09/16/t... PLUS: 2025's best comics and movies!

The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 368: Zack Quaintance talks Macabre Valley #1 - COMICSXF

TCXFIP all-star Zack Quaintance returns to the show to talk about his new Kickstarter for Macabre Valley #1, a Texas-sized horror tale.

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · Sep 15

Yes! Enjoyed it quite a bit

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · Sep 15

Trying to think of weekly themes for this year's Halloween Horror October daily watches.

Modern B Movie Badness
Werewolves (I always do werewolves)
Second Movies in Franchises
Horror musicals (I don't know if there are enough, but I want to watch Anna and the Apocalypse)

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 15

On the first of two new CXF Interview Podcasts this week, we release the 2nd part of @mattlaz1013.bsky.social's @flamecon.bsky.social interviews with @iamhandaxe.bsky.social @terryblas.bsky.social & @renstrapp.com comicsxf.com/2025/09/15/t...

The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 367: Matt Goes to Flame Con 2025, Part II - COMICSXF

In the second half of Matt Lazorwitz's Flame Con interviews, he chats with Ren Strapp, Terry Blas and Leah Williams.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 12

The Trek Talks team gets caught up on Strange New Worlds with "Four and a Half Vulcans" and "Terrarium" comicsxf.com/2025/09/12/v...

Vulcans Galore & Ortegas A-Gorn in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' "Four and Half Vulcans" and "Terrarium" - COMICSXF

A race-swapping serum turns four crew into Vulcans in “Four And A Half Vulcans" & Ortegas gets stranded on a desolate moon in “Terrarium”

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 12

Bruce's friends look a little ... different ... in Absolute Batman #12:
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The Arkhams come home to roost in Absolute Batman #12 - COMICSXF

Bruce Wayne has made it back to Gotham after escaping Ark M. And while the city is still there, it has changed for Bruce.

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 11

In this episode of BatChat, Damian Wayne is brat. We're still calling things "brat," right? comicsxf.com/2025/09/11/b...

BatChat With Matt & Will: Damian Wayne Was Horrible (w/ Sam Hopper) - COMICSXF

Early in his existence, Damian Wayne was a brat and just the worst. This week, we're reading three stories where he is, indeed, horrible

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ComicsXF @comicsxf.com · Sep 9

In a special two-part TCXFIP event, @mattlaz1013.bsky.social went to @flamecon.bsky.social and recorded interviews with (in Part I) @sinagrace.bsky.social, Bradley Clayton, @meakoopa.bsky.social and Nic and Kevin from @geeksout.bsky.social
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The CXF Interview Podcast Episode 366: Matt Goes to Flame Con 2025, Part I - COMICSXF

Matt Lazorwitz went to Flame Con and recorded interviews with Sina Grace, Bradley Clayton, Anthony Oliveira, Nic Gitau and Kevin Gilligan.

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · Sep 7

My wife is taking part in the first half of this two weeks.march from Philly to DC. Check out the Livestream to support these incredible people!

Here's the livestream for the We Are America march. Check it out, like and share!
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LIVE Major March to OUST Trump's UNCONSTITUTIONAL Regime Kicks Off in PA |Lights On w/Jessica Denson

YouTube video by Jessica Denson

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sesame Street crossover: Cookie Monster as Jaws

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Matt Lazorwitz @mattlaz1013.bsky.social · Sep 7

Do you put Sweetums in a shark costume to play the shark?

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