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AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 352: Batman enters the SkyBox Metal Universe with Upper Deck’s Grant Sandground

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AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 352: Batman enters the SkyBox Metal Universe with Upper Deck’s Grant Sandground

Dave and Chris recap the week in comics, plus Upper Deck VP of Product Development Grant Sandground talks new Batman trading cards coming mid-November 2025!

This week, we’re joined by Upper Deck VP of Product Development Grant Sandground, who breaks down how Batman is soaring into the SkyBox Metal Universe. From precious metal gems to glow-in-the-dark Riddler cards and autographs from comic legends like Paul Dini and Gail Simone, Sandground gives us an insider look at how Upper Deck is reshaping DC’s trading card future, and what’s coming next for collectors.

Plus, we share our favorite comics of the week, favorite moments, and more from across the world of comics!

You can stream the AIPT Comics podcast below or find it on Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

AIPT Comics Podcast Best Books of the Week:

Dave:

  1. Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren)
  2. Barbaric: The Black Knight (Michael Moreci, Gui Balbi)

Chris:​​

  1. Nights #16 (Wyatt Kennedy, Luigi Formisano)
  2. Cult of The Lamb: Schism Special #1 (Alex Paknadel, Troy Little)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Chris:  Absolute Batman Annual #1 (Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren) 

AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 352 featuring a panel from absolute batman annual #1

Dave: Robowolf #2 (Jake Smith)

AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 352: featuring a panel of robowolf #2

In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loves Stephanie Han’s Amazing X-Men #2 variant cover while Chirs get get over Erica Henderson’s Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1. Check out both below!

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