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A bi-weekly podcast that takes an in-depth look into the seminal series created by Roy Thomas, Rich Buckler, and Jerry Ordway! Hosted by Billy D, A.K.A. Doc Strange and rotating guests! Segments will be - discussion of the issue, feedback, and more! Join

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    A World on Fire Special; JSApril 2025! w/Ross!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 41:54


    Hey there All Stars! I was invited to participate in the fantastic event known as JSApril! I asked my good buddy Ross (Stop! Lets Team Up podcast) along to talk about a really cool Bronze Age reprint comic called Wanted! The World's Most Dangerous Villains! It has three fun stories in it but Ross and I are only covering two of them (Starman and Wildcat). But we have a great time discussing it. If you'd like to leave any feedback for this episode, you can reach out to me on Twitter @allsquadron and you can find Ross on Bluesky @jsa4e.bsky.social and on his podcast Stop! Lets Team Up on any podcast app and Youtube! Thanks for listening!P.S. Definitely listen to the promo at the end of the show, as it contains the other blogs and podcasts that are participating in the event! or you can go to fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapril/ for the list of participants!

    A World on Fire; Christmas Special 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 58:32


    Hey everybody! Let's all get in the mood for holiday season! Me Christmas himself, Mart Gray is here with me, and suggested a wonderful Christmas comic to talk about this year! We dive into Shazam 11 (1973), and cover the fabulous Christmas story, plus we even talk a bit about the other two stories, and Christmas in general. As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @allsquadron or on the show's FB page! You can (and should!) follow Mart on social media @martgray and check his blog, Too Dangerous for a Girl at dangermart.blog (he reviews new comics every week)! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for listening!

    A World on Fire; Season 3! Justice League of America 100-102, 1972

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 97:52


    Hey, it's been a while! Life has gotten extremely busy, but I had some time to sit down and talk with my good buddy Ross (Stop! Let's Team Up podcast), about a legendary crossover between the JLA and the JSA, plus The Seven Soldiers of Victory! It's a huge story and spans many different time periods, so you'd better be ready to travel the cosmos with this one! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show's Twitter account @allsquadron or on the FB page. You can find Ross on social media @JSA4E and by searching any podcast app for Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening!

    A World on Fire; Season 3! DC Comics Presents 62, 1983 "Born on the 4th of July"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 43:49


    Hey there, all stars! Welcome back! It's been too long since our Christmas episode, but we're back with a super fun comic starring Superman and the Freedom Fighters! Ross from the Stop! Let's Team Up podcast joins me, as we discuss this fun comic from the early 1980s! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire an All-Star Squadron Podcast). You can find Ross on most podcast apps at Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire! Christmas Special, 2023! w/ Mart Gray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 49:14


    Hey there, all you elves! A special episode here to close out the year, and bring some holiday cheer! My good friend, Mart Gray is here, as he's the biggest fan of the holiday and holiday themed comics I know of, so he's back and we're talking Golden Age Christmas comics! This fun story is a feel good romp, as the Dynamic Duo straighten out a wayward youth. Will Batman and Robin stop a scheming mobster on Christmas Eve? Listen in to find out! As usual, if you would like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire; an All-Star Squadron Podcast). You can find mart on most social media platforms @MartGray and definitely check out his blog, Too Dangerous for a Girl! Thanks for listening, and Marry Christmas and Happy New Year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! Kingdom Come 4, 1996 w/ Mart, Sean, and Ross! Season Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 100:06


    Hey there Elseworld'ers! Well, it's time for the final installment of Kingdom Come! As you can see in the show note/description, this is our season finale, and the gang is all here (minus Terry)! We've arrived at the final battleground, and there's no turning back. It's Superman vs Captain Marvel, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! Kingdom Come 3, 1996 "Up in the Sky" w/ Mart Gray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 76:39


    Hey there, Elseworlder's! Mart Gray is here with me, and we are here to set the table for the grand finale! We see the growing rift between Superman and Wonder Woman, the Gulag and it's inherent problems, and McCay and the Spectre contemplate things, then warn the Justice League of the impending doom. But is it too late? If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can dos so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page. You can find Mart on social media @Martgray and on his wonderful blog Too Dangerous for a Girl! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! Kingdom Come 2, 1996 "Truth and Justice" w/ Ross!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 68:57


    Hey there, Elseworlder's! It's time for the second installment of the series. Ross from Stop! Let's Team Up is joining me, and we deep dive into this fantastic issue. The justice League has reformed after years of retirement, and this is a good thing, right? Meanwhile, Lex Luthor and his cabal of villains have a plan to seize back power from the superheroes, but what of Batman and his band of warriors? If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show Twitter @Allsquadron or on the FB page. You can find Ross on social media and any podcast app at Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire! Season 2; Kingdom Come 1, 1996 "Strange Visitor" w/ Sean Ross!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 71:40


    Hey there all you Elseworld'ers! We are beginning a new series of episodes, and Sean is here with me to kick it all off! One of the most beloved stories from the 1990s is our focus, starting right now with issue 1! The way this is going to work is one friend will join me per episode/issue, and then all four of us will join together as a super team to cover the epic conclusion (issue 4). But we must start at the beginning, and Sean and I are here to give it our best shot. If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page. You can find Sean on Twitter @sean42az and on the Pulp 2 Pixel podcast network as well! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! The Flash 173, 1967 "Downward Flight of the Flashes!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 71:17


    Hey everybody! My pal Mart Gray is back here with me, and we've got another (and final) Flash story we're covering from the Flash of Two Worlds hardcover! We've had a great time covering these fun stories, and this one is no exception. Barry is not only joined by Jay, but Wally West as well! But, can all three of them defeat the Golden Man from Vorvan? We talk about this villain's uncanny resemblance to a certain Marvel cosmic character, Barry still keeping secrets from Iris (now his wife), and how Wally sometimes resembles Jimmy Olsen! All of this and more, as we wrap up our Flash coverage. If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @allsquadron or to the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire; an All Star Squadron podcast). You can find Mart on most social media sites @martgray and definitely check out his wonderful blog Too Dangerous for a Girl! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! Green Lantern 45, 1966 "Prince Peril's Power Play!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 52:33


    Hey there, Lanterns! It's time for more Green Lantern! On this finale episode of GL coverage, WardHillTerry and I talk about this crazy story involving a Princess on a man hunt, Doiby Dickles falls in love, and apparently the story is connected to Infinity Inc., some twenty years later! We also try our best to do an accurate Doiby accent, but we'll let you be the judge if we pulled it off. Seriously, though, Alan and Hal really have their hands full as this menace from another world is one tough customer! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page. You can find Terry on Twitter @wardhillterry on definitely check out his band, Stop Calling Me Frank! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! The Flash 170, 1967 "The See-Nothing Spells of Abr Kadabra!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 65:06


    Hey there, all stars! It's time for another Earth 1/Earth 2 crossover! My good buddy Mart Gray is back, and we're covering the penultimate issue of Flash from my hardcover that' we've been making our way through. So, we have one more issue aft this, and one more GL story to cover (with WardHillTerry), and then it's on to our big four part finale! But, this episode is here now, and Mart and I have a blast talking about this one, especially since this was my first experience with Abra Kadabra! Plus we get three JSA'ers in this story to help combat the super science from the 64th century! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page. You can find Mart on Twitter as well @Martgray or on his blog Too Dangerous for a Girl. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! Green Lantern 61, 1968 "Thoroughly Modern Mayhem!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 73:34


    Hey there all you Earth hopping travelers! My buddy WardHillTerry is back, and he and I have a super fun comic to talk about. This incredible comic book stars both Alan Scott and Hal Jordan! The cover is slightly over the top, but make no mistake, Alan Scott makes a huge m mistake and it's up to Hal to help him make it right! Terry and I wax the car of Gil Kane a lot in this episode, so if you're not a Kane fan, you may want to skip this one (just kidding, listen in)! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can send it through email to Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page. You can find Terry on Twitter @wardhillterry and definitely check out his band Stop Calling Me Frank (@stop_frank)! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! The Flash 151, 1965 "Invader from the Dark Dimension!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 55:22


    Hey there all you speedsters! Mart is back, and he and I have our track shoes on and are running at you with another adventure starring Barry Allen and Jay Garrick! The Shade has found a way to travel between Earths, and this spells trouble for the speedy duo! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! Showcase 97, 1978 "The Origin of Power Girl"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 60:38


    Hey there, Earth 2 friends! Please welcome back to the show, Sean Ross! It's been a while since he was on the show, but he's joined me to talk about a very fun character in Power Girl! We deep dive into the history this DC lady, plus even some more recent appearances. It was a blast to have Sean back, and we hope you have just as much fun with this episode! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire; an All Star Squadron Podcast). You can find Sean on Twitter @Sean42AZ and on the Pulp 2 Pixel podcast Network. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire; Season 2! Justice League of America 46 and 47, 1966! "The Anti Matter Man"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 54:46


    Hey there all you antimatter aficionados! It's time for another awesome Earth 1/Earth 2 crossover! My pal Ross (Stop! Lets Team Up!) is back with me to cover this crazy two part story! There's something amiss with the space between these two Earths, and not even the power of the Spectre can stop it. But maybe Ray Palmer can? Join us for this wild story! If you want to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire podcast). You can find Ross on Twitter @jsa4e and on his podcast Stop Lets Team Up! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire, Season 2! Justice League of America 29 and 30, 1964 "Crisis on Earth 3!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 64:42


    Hey there all you criminals! Another episode has hit the airwaves, and it's a doozy! Ross (Stop! Let's Team Up!) joins me, and we cover this incredibly important story involving a new Earth and super villain team! Gardner Fox was really on fire with this story, as Ross and I point out. The fact that we get three super teams in this story is great, and don't sleep on the art by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs, either! So, please join us for this fun episode! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the shows FB page (just search A World on Fire; an All-Star Squadron podcast). You can find Ross on Twitter @jse4e and on other social media platforms under the show account Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire Season 2! The Flash 129, 1962 "Double Danger on Earth!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 72:08


    Hey there all you Scarlet Speedsters! Mart Gray is back, and he and I sat down to talk about a fantastic story from the Silver Age of DC comics, with Flash 129! This team up with Jay Garrick and Barry Allen is really fun, and we get Captain Cold and The Trickster as antagonists for the speedy duo! Plus, there's a predicament on Earth 2 that has brought Jay to Earth 1, and if they cannot defeat the villains, and find a solution, Earth 2 is doomed to destruction! Great work by Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, and company. So join us on this wild journey! As usual, you can send any feedback for the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @allsquadron or on the FB page as well. You can find Mart on Twitter @martgray or on his fabulous blog Too Dangerous for a Girl! Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire Season 2! Green Lantern 40, 1965 "Secret Origin of the Guardians!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 67:32


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! In an effort to cover more Earth 1/Earth 2 crossovers, my buddy WardHillTerry is here, and we are covering a super fun Green Lantern comic from the Silver Age! We are covering issue number forty, which is significant for a few reasons. The biggest one being it's the first appearance of Krona! Plus we get the origin of the Guardians of the Universe. An action packed issue awaits, so dive right in! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can send an email to Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron. You can find Terry on Twitter @wardhillterry! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire! Season 2! The Flash 137, 1963 Vengeance of the Immortal Villain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 59:34


    Hey there, Flashers! Oh, wait, I mean, friends! In this episode, Ross and I tackle a very important issue of The Flash. Not only is it a cool crossover between Earth 1 and Earth 2 characters, but it gives us the revival of the JSA as well! They'd been on a hiatus for quite sometime, but it takes a villain like Vandal Savage to bring them back together (thanks to Barry and Jay, of course). And if that's not enough, we had our own cheering section in the background for this recording (OK, they were cheering on people in a 10k, but hey, one can dream)! So join us, as we join the fleet-footed heroes on this adventure. As usual, if you want to leave any feedback you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @AllSquadron or on the shows FB page (just search A World on Fire podcast). You can find Ross on Twitter and other social media sites @JSA4E and definitely give a follow for his podcasts, as he covers some really fun material like Starman, The Legion of Super Heroes, and more! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire, Season 2! Justice League of America 37 and 38, 1965 "Crisis on Earth -A!" w/ Mart Gray!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 75:59


    Hey there, Crisis kids! It's time for another episode of the show! Mart has stopped by and we'll be taking a look at another early crossover between Earth 1 and Earth 2's mightiest heroes! Well, maybe the Justice League shows up for a panel or two. Shenanigans are afoot with Johnny Thunder and his Thunderbolt jump from Earth 2 to Earth 1, and the madness ensues! We also see the Lawless League of Earth A! Who are they and do they shave? All this and more, so join us for a ton of laughs and comic book fun! If you want to leave any feedback you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire podcast). You can find mart on Twitter @martgray and at his blog Too Dangerous for a Girl (dangermart.blog). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire! Season 2, Freedom Fighters 13-15, plus Cancelled Comic Cavalcade 2, 1978!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 91:47


    Hey there, FF'ers! Well, the time has arrived for us to finish off our coverage of the Freedom Fighters! The book was cancelled after issue 15, but there was another story completed that wound up in another book. Ross, Terry and I will attempt to relay all the kooky aspects of these books, and our thoughts overall on the team/book. We get aliens, a carnival, plus two guest stars as well! So join us for this final chapter of our coverage.  As usual you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show's Twitter account @Allsquadron or on the FB page (just search A World on Fire podcast). You can find Ross on Twitter @JSA4e and his podcast Stop! Let's Team Up! Terry is on Twitter 2wardhillterry and check out his band, Stop Calling me Frank! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire, Season 2! Justice League of America 21 and 22, 1963 "Crisis on Earth One and Two!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 91:13


    Hey there, leaguers! The show is back with another action packed episode! Mart Gray joins me for this seminal story! Believe it or not, this was a first time read for me, and I enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm with a long time fan like Mart. As we mentioned, this was a fill in episode, but don't worry, we'll finish off Freedom Fighters soon enough. For those that don't know, this was the very first team up between these two super groups, and the level of shenanigans in this one by Gardner Fox is outstanding. As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the show you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search for A World on Fire). You can find Mart on Twitter @martgray and on his blog Too Dangerous for a Girl! Thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire, Season 2! Steel the Indestructible Man 5 and Cancelled Comic Cavalcade 2, 1978!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 75:31


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! My pal Mart Gray is back with me, and we're here to finish off our coverage of Steel! Not only do we cover issue five, but all the story that was intended for issue six, but the title (along with a plethora of others!) was cancelled, and that's how we got Cancelled Comic Cavalcade! This little series seemed to not be able to get going in the right direction, but Mart and I have fun with it all the same.  If you want to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsqquadron or on the show's FB page. You can find Mart on Twitter @martgray and on his (awesome) blog Dangermart.blog!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire Season 2! DC Special 29, 1977 "The Untold Origin of the JSA!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 78:44


    Hey there, JSA'ers! It's time for a very special edition of the show! Join Ross and I, as we welcome a new guest to the show! WardHillTerry is here, and he brings a wealth of knowledge, and a huge admiration for Earth 2 and all it's glory! The three of us dive into this comic and profess our love for the creative team, and Terry also gives us his Earth 2 comics origin story! It's the formation of the JSA and then vs Nazis and the Valkyries! So don't miss out on this landmark episode.  As usual, you can contact the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire). You can find Terry on Twitter @WardHillTerry and Ross is @JSA4E and his podcast, Stop! Let's Team Up. And don't forget to look for his new podcast (Opal City Confidential!) all things Starman! Terry also has some side projects, like a band (click here for the link to the band camp page, here for Spotify, and here for the FB page!). Thanks for listening.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire Season 2! Freedom Fighters 10-12, 1977/8 “Trial of Doll Man”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 63:32


    We are back! After our holiday hiatus, the show is picking right back up where it left off, with our coverage of the Freedom Fighters! In this episode, Ross (@JSA4E) and I cover three more big issues and they are packed with action! Doll Man is in big trouble, and it looks as if he's had it. Phantom Lady, Uncle Sam, and the Human Bomb can't avoid trouble, and the Ray gets shot! Plus, we get another Golden Age character that joins the team!  As usual, you can contact the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire). You can find Ross on Twitter @JSA4E and on his podcast Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire! Season 2, All Star Comics 60 and 61, 1976 "Vulcan: Son of Fire!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 68:48


    Alright, Earth 2 crew! Get ready for two more issues of All Star Comics! Join Ross, Mart and I, as we travel to an alternate Earth, and watch the JSA and Super Squad battle a new foe. Where did this guy come from? What are his powers? Will Power Girl ever stop razzing Wildcat (let's hope not!). Plus, peril for Dr. Fate, and something brewing for Hawkman. All this and more.  If you want to leave any feedback for the show, you can send an email to Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @AllSquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire; an All-Star Squadron podcast). You can find mart on Twitter @MartGray and on his blog Dangermart.blog and you can find Ross on Twitter @JSA4E and on his podcast Stop! Let's Team Up! on all the usual podcast apps. Thanks for listening!   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire! Season 2, Steel the Indestructible Man 3 and 4, 1978

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 77:37


    Hey there, all you indestructible listeners out there! I've finally corralled Mart, and we're back in the saddle, covering two more issues of Steel! These two issues are split into two parts each, and are a lot of fun! Mart shows his love and affection for Gloria and Kathy, while I mispronounce names and laugh a lot (ok, as usual). We're only one more episode away from finishing this one off, so definitely tune in! As usual, if you want to leaver any feedback you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the show's FB page (just search A WORLD ON FIRE). You can find mart on Twitter @MartGray or on his blog, Too Dangerous for a Girl (Dangermart.blog). Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire! Season 2, Freedom Fighters 7-9, 1977!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 76:17


    Hey there, Freedom Fighters! Welcome to another installment of our continuing coverage of this fun title! Ross (@JSA4E) and I cover another triple dose of these issues, and they are a blast. They contain some really cool homages and we get the return of a villain thought dead (again). Miniature JLA'ers, an evil elf, and a murder! Join us for all the excitement! If you'd like to send any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @AllSquadron or on the FB page (just search A World on Fire; an All-Star Squadron podcast). You can find Ross on Twitter @JSA4E or on his podcast Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire Season 2! All Star Comics 58 and 59, 1976! "The Super Squad!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 77:29


    Finally! We are back and better than ever! Join us for this romp on Earth 2, as we pick up with the continuation of All Star Comics from the Golden Age. Sean and Ross join me and we discuss these two issues, along with our thoughts on a few more things that may or may not be relevant! The books have a solid creative team, and we heap tons of praise on them for sure. As usual, you can contact the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @Allsquadron or on the Fb page. You can find Sean on twitter @Sean42AZ (and on th Pulp 2 Pixel Network or the Bat-Pod), and Ross is on Twitter @JSA4E (and his show is Stop! Let's Team Up!). Thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire Season 2! Freedom Fighters 4-6, 1976!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 69:54


    Hey there, All Stars! We're back with another episode and this time, Ross is here and we cover three more fun issues of the Freedom Fighters! We get a two-part story featuring Wonder Woman, and then a story with some crazy wizards that summon a demon! Meanwhile, the team tries to figure out the strange, new powers they seem to have gained. Plus, they continue to try and integrate here on Earth 1! All this and a feedback segment as well (thank you to those who sent in email)! If you'd like to leave any feedback, please reach out to the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show's Twitter handle @AllSquadron or on the FB page. You can find Sean on Twitter @Sean42AZ and Ross is @JSA4E (Sean is on the Pulp to Pixel Network and Ross is Stop! Let's Team Up!). Thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire, Season 2!, Freedom Fighters 1-3, 1976

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 75:36


    Hey there, it's time for Freedom Fighters to get some love! Join Ross and I as we dive into the first three issues of this fun series from 1976! Our heroes from Earth X arrive on Earth 1, and immediately face a stiff challenge in, the Silver Ghost! If you'd like to leave any feedback, please reach out to the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show's Twitter handle @AllSquadron or on the FB page (just search for A World on Fire; an All-Star Squadron podcast)! You can find Ross on Twitter @JSA4E and his comic book podcast is Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    A World on Fire, Season 2! Steel the Indestructible Man 1 and 2, 1978

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 80:09


    Welcome to our season two debut! Join Mart Gray and I, as we dive headfirst into Steel the Indestructible Man issues one and two! This short-lived series by Gerry Conway and company, is a lot of fun, and really adds a lot to the WWII era for DC comics! Get ready, as we explore this character and his other iterations as well!  As usual, you can contact the show with any feedback through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or on Twitter @AllSquadron and you can find Mart on Twitter as well @MartGray and definitely check out his blog Dangermart.blog! Thanks for listening in!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Bonus Episode! All-Star Comics 80 Page Giant, 1999! "Thunderstruck!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 40:26


    Hey there, All Stars! We decided to send out a bonus episode until we get rolling with Season two of A World on Fire! This one was a listener suggestion (Thanks, JJ!), so we checked it out and loved it! Ross and I had a great time covering this story (only the All-Star Squadron story), but definitely check the entire book out, as it's solid! Four members of the team must battle...Thor? Yes, really!  As usual, you can send any feedback to the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @AllSquadron or on the FB page (just search A World on Fire). You can find Ross on Twitter @JSA4E Sean is @SeanAZ42 and Mart is @MartGray (and look for our first episode of season 2 in two weeks!). Thanks for listening and all the support!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 41, All-Star Squadron 66 and 67, 1987 Season 1 Finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 105:43


    Hey there, All Stars! As you've noticed from the episode description, this is our big finale! But, it's the end of season 1! You'l hear us explain where the show is heading in the near future, and we announce our intentions for Season 2! PLUS- as usual, we explore the last two issues of All-Star Squadron, as Roy sends us off with a spotlight on the Tarantula, then a retelling of a Golden Age story! So, join Mart, Sean, Ross and I, as we tackle these two final issues, and send season one off with a bang! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @AllSquadron or on the FB page. You can find the guys on Twitter as well @MartGray @Sean42AZ and @Jsa4E (and definitely check out Mart's blog Dangermart.blog also Sean on the Pulp2Pixel Network and Ross on Stop! Let's Team Up! Thanks for listening, supporting, and sending in comments on the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 40, All-Star Squadron 64 and 65, 1986 "See You in the Funny Papers" and "The Origin of Johnny Quick"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 66:59


    Hey there, All Stars! Welcome to the penultimate chapter of the house that Roy built! In this exciting show, you'll get a crazy Golden Age story adapted by Roy and the crew, then we'll dive into the origin of our favorite speedster, Johnny Quick! These two comics were a blast to talk about, and Sean and I had a good time with them.  As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron and you can find Sean @Sean42AZ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 39, All-Star Squadron 62 and 63 "Shining Knight" and "Robotman"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 84:18


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! Join Mart Gray and I, as we tackle two more spotlight issues from Roy the Boy and company. In this one we see The Shining Knight and Robotman each get the single issue treatment, and it's a blast. So, join us as we're counting down to the end of the series with these issues.  As usual, you can contact the show with any feedback through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on twitter @AllSquadron and you can find Mart @MartGray or on his blog, Dangermart.blog! Thanks for listening in and all the support!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 38, All-Star Squadron 60-61, 1986 “The End of the Beginning” and “Origin of Liberty Belle”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 70:15


    Hey there, All Stars! The show is back with more action than ever before! Join Sean Ross and I, as we close out the Mekanique story line, then move on to the fantastic origin of Liberty Belle! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 37, All-Star Squadron 57-59, "Kaleidoscope, Crisis, and Mekanique!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 69:59


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for more action, as Mart and I are bringing you three awesome issues in this episode. First up, we get a quick interlude about some more fallout from Crisis! Then, we'll get the first two parts (of three) involving the new character, Mekanique! The team must battle her and Robotman, as the two have formed a mechanical bond!  As usual, you can leave feedback for the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron (Mart can be found @MartGray or at his blog Dangermart.blog)! As always thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 36, All-Star Squadron 55 and 56, 1986 "Crisis at Canaveral!" and "The Sinister Secret of the Sixth Sense!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 66:29


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! Join me and Sean Ross, as we attempt to slowly wrap up the Crisis crossovers in this book! The first issue deals with it head on, and the second issue...well, sorta doesn't, but we'll endeavor to explain! We do get the Seven Soldiers of Victory, though, and that is cool! As usual, you can contact the show through email, at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the shows Twitter handle @AllSquadron (Sean can be found @Sean42AZ), or on the FB page! Thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 35, All-Star Squadron 53 and 54, 1986 "Worlds in Turmoil" and "Crisis Comes to 1942!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 79:09


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for two more issues! We have another couple of parts involving the Monster Society of Evil or Society of Oom, if you please! Take a journey with Mart Grey and I as we prepare you for the red sky chronicles! We see the return of Firebrand, Superman, super buttocks, and the worm turns! As usual, you can leave feedback for the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @AllSquadron (Mart is @MartGrey). You can read the reviews of DC comics at Mart's blog at Dangermart.blog! Thanks as always for listening in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 34, All-Star Squadron 51 and 52, 1985 "VS The Monster Society of Evil" and "From Fear to Eternity!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 72:54


    Hey there, All Stars! The show is back with another episode! Sean Ross is here and we talk two more issues of All-Star Squadron, and they are wild. First up, we get a confrontation between some of the team and the Monster Society of Evil! Then, the story takes a swerve and it leads to the big red cheese, as Shazam returns! Crisis is really ramping up, and the team is battling to survive! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @AllSquadron (you can find Sean on Twitter @Sean42AZ and on the Pulp to Pixel Network and the Batpod)! As always, thank you for listening in and supporting the show!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 33, All-Star Squadron 50, 1985 " Crisis Crossover!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 93:29


    Hey there, All Stars! Well, it's the big one! Issue number fifty, and the Crisis! Join me, and my All-Star buddies, Mart Gray and Sean Ross, as we tackle this oversized issue. Roy had his hands full as he tied in an issue from All Star Comics (13, from 1942, which we talk about as well), to this mayhem filled issue. We see Rockets, Goose-steppers, a lack of oxygen knock out a ghost(...well, forget that part), a wedding, a war bonds drive, and the return of Uncle Sam and the freedom fighters! SO much action you won't believe it. And the most Herculean effort isn't by the creative team, but our own Sean Ross, as he attempts to stop the tears of both myself and Mart! Promo - JSA Presents! As usual, if you'd like to contact the show, you can send it to Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show account on Twitter @AllSquadron (I'm @Billyd_licious Mart is @MartGray and Sean is @Sean42AZ). Thanks for listening in as always. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 32, All-Star Squadron 48 and 49, 1985 "Camelot 1942" and "Death Sword at Sunrise"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 68:09


    Hey there, All Stars! Welcome to another great episode of the show! This time around, Mart and I will tackle a really fun two part story that brings the return of the Shining Knight! He's been gone for quite some time now, but he's back. But, is he friend or foe! Plus the return of a certain green skinned villain as well!  As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show via email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show's Twitter account @Allsquadron and you can find Mart on Twitter @MartGray and check out his blog at Dangermart.blog (he reviews all sorts of comics there on a weekly basis)! Thanks for listening in! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 31, All-Star Squadron 47 (1985) and Secret Origins 31 (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 74:36


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! This time around I'm joined by a new guest cohost! Ross Aiken (Stop! Let's Team Up Podcast), is here with me, and we're going to tackle two issues in this one. First up, is another solid issue of All-Star Squadron that shows us the origin of Dr. Fate! Then we'll tackle an issue of Secret Origins that covers the JSA! Some fantastic content between these two books, so get ready! As usual, you can send any feedback to Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron or to the FB page. You can find Ross on twitter @Jsa4E (and I'm @Billyd_licious).  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 30, All-Star Squadron 45 and 46, 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 68:51


    Hey there, All Stars! It's time for another episode! This time around, I'm joined by Sean Ross! The two of us will talk about a two-part story starring Liberty Belle, and the return of Baron Blitzkrieg! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 29, All-Star Squadron 44 (1985) and Secret Origins 1 (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 73:45


    hey there All Stars! It's time for another installment of the show! This is a fun one and we're throwing a curveball at you! Not only do Mart and myself cover a great issue of All-Star Squadron, but we also cover the origin of the Golden Age Superman in Secret Origins 1! The All-Stars story features two brand new villains, and they mean business! Plus, a dirty secret from Firebrand's family tree crops up. Then, in our second story, we see Roy Thomas at his best, as he continues his love letter to the Golden Age with a retelling of Superman's beginnings. The art is a feast for the eyes!  As usual, you can send any feedback to the show through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show's Twitter handle @AllSquadron (I'm @Biilyd_licious) and you can find Mart on twitter @Martgray and his blog Dangermart.blog (and don't forget our other partner, @Sean42AZ)! Thanks for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 28, All-Star Squadron 41-43, 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 65:58


    Hey there All Stars! It's time for another awesome episode of the show! This time, I'm joined by Sean Ross, as we discuss one of his all time favorite characters, Starman! These three issues give us not only his awesome origin, but some great villains, dissension in the ranks of the team, and some very good food for thought about how the Japanese Americans were treated at the time.  As usual, you can send any feedback for the show to Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @Allsquadron (I'm @Billyd_licious). You can find Sean on Twitter @Sean42AZ or on the Batpod and the Pulp2Pixel Network! Thanks for listening in and supporting the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 27, All-Star Squadron 38-40, 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 82:55


    Hey there All Stars! It's time for another episode of the show! In this oversized edition, I'll be joined by friend of the show, Martin Gray! He's going to help me tackle a huge story that covers some real life events that happened during WWII, right here in the states (but of course, with a comic book twist). The All-Star Squadron and a couple of JSA'ers are up against a seething racist, and his band of miscreants! Can they stop this madman or will he use his mysterious power to convert even more people to follow him?  As usual, you can email the show with any feedback at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show's Twitter account @AllSquadron or to me @Billyd_licious and you can find Martin @MartGray (and definitely check out his blog Dangermart.blog)! And as always, thanks for listening and interacting with the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 26, All-Star Squadron 36 and 37, 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 55:37


    Hey there all stars! The show is back after a short hiatus, and this one is worth the wait! As if being on Earth 2 isn't wild enough, the JSA gets a visit from none other than Captain Marvel in this story! That's right, the big red cheese is here, but why is he working for Adolph Hitler??? The team wants answers, but they'll have to deal with him, plus Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel junior as well! All this plus my buddy Sean Ross (@Sean42AZ on Twitter) steps in to cohost! As usual, you can email the show at Aworldonfirepodcast@Gmail.com or by reaching out on Twitter @AllSquadron or to me directly @Billyd_licious (email works best but any way is greatly appreciated). As always, thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

    Episode 25, All-Star Squadron Annual 3, 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 144:58


    Hey there All Stars, welcome to another exciting episode! This time around we've got an over-sized Annual and boy, is it a doozy! In this story, Rascally Roy adds some tricky retcons to fill in some gaps for unexplained goings-on up until now. As usual, he does a good job, with not only some humorous bits, but a ton of action as well! We also go over some feedback, and talk about upcoming content as well, so stay tuned! As usual, you can leave feedback for the show at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the account on Twitter @AllSquadron (or @Billyd_licious and @darklongbox). And as always, thank for listening and supporting our efforts! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stephen-strange02/message

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