Bros Foes and Heroes

On this week's episode of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we shine the spotlight on one of DC's most underappreciated (and occasionally ridiculous) characters—Booster Gold!Originally created in 1986 by Dan Jurgens, Booster is a disgraced 25th-century football star turned time-traveling hero who stole his gear from a museum and headed back to the 21st century to get rich and famous. But in this week's issue, we dive into the 52 Pick-Up arc by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz to uncover how Booster became something more—maybe even one of DC's greatest unseen heroes.From the Royal Flush Gang to Skeets the robot sidekick, Guy Gardner's bowl cut, and multiple multiverse-saving missions, this episode has it all. Oh—and yes, there's time travel, egos, and someone possibly punching Jonah Hex.It's time to enjoy: Booster Gold!#BoosterGold #DCComics #BrosFoesHeroes #ComicBookHistory #GeoffJohns #JusticeLeagueInternational #BlueBeetle #TimeTravel #SuperheroPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we swing into another Batman classic! When a ship full of criminals crashes onto a remote island, Batman and Robin go full jungle survival mode to bring justice to the “Sinister Eight.” From improvised traps to Batman crafting weapons out of vines, this story has almost everything. It's time to enjoy Batman: “The Jungle Batman!” Batman Issue #72 (DC Comics, 1953) "The Jungle Batman!" Writer: David Vern Reed Penciler(s): Bob Kane & Lew Sayre Schwartz Inker: Charles Paris Letterer: Pat Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes… Zach and Mike swing into the gloriously weird world of Spidey Super Stories! We're digging into five delightfully bizarre issues from the '70s (#3, 7, 11, 13, & 24) From the buzzing chaos of Dr. Fly, to the surprisingly threatening babysitting skills of The Sitter, to the drama-loving Showstopper — it's a rogue's gallery that only Spidey Super Stories could deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we dive into another classic Silver Age adventure! When Batman unexpectedly becomes heir to a mysterious castle, he and Robin find themselves unraveling a 400-year-old mystery. With missing gold, sea monsters, and Robin playing the bagpipes, this story truly has it all.. It's time to enjoy Batman: "The Lord of Batmanor" Detective Comics Issue #198 (DC Comics, 1953) Batman: "The Lord of Batmanor" Writer(s): Leigh Brackett & Edmond Hamilton Penciler: Dick Sprang Inker(s): Gene McDonald & Charles Paris Letterer: Pat Gordon Editor: Jack Schiff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's issue of the show, It's Bros, Foes, and Heroes Easter Special. Zach first presents Mike with a tale of a not so friendly Easter Bunny, from Unexpected Issue 202. Then we welcome in Captain Carrot and his Zoo Crew as they discover the secret of Easter Bunny Island. It's a bunch of silliness that you don't want to miss. Unexpected Issue #202 (DC Comics, 1980) Hopping Down The Bunny Trail Writer: Michael Uslan Pencilers: Tenny Henson Inker: Tenny Henson Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew Issue #5 (DC Comics, 1982) The Secret of Easter Bunny Island Writer: Roy Thomas Penciler: Scott Shaw Inker: Chad Grothkopf Colorist: Tom Ziuko Letterer; Janice Chiang Editor: Dave Manak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Zach and Mike take a look at two different Golden Age comic book villains. It's a look into the ridiculous with these baddies as they breakdown Reefer King and Crow! Dynamic Comics Issue #16 (1945, Harry A. Chesler Publishing) Black Hood Comics Issue #14 (1945, MLJ Comics) Pep Comics Issue #32 (1942, MLJ Comics) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we dive into another classic Silver Age adventure! Batman and Robin are forced to stay underwater for days to escape certain doom. How can the Dynamic Duo fight crime from beneath the sea, you ask? Don't worry—Zach and Mike are here to break it all down as they bring you the thrilling tale of "The Voyage of the First Batmarine!" Batman Issue #86 (DC Comics, 1954) The Voyage of the First Batmarine! Writer: Edmond Hamilton Penciler: Dick Sprang Inker: Charles Paris Letterer: Pat Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, Zach and Mike dive into the origins of Wonder Woman. We start by exploring the life of her creator, William Moulton Marston, before jumping into some of her early adventures. From Magic Girdles to Milk Rackets, we cover it all as we dive deep into the Wonder Woman mythos. Stories discussed include All-Star Comics #8 (Dec-Jan, 1941-1942, DC Comics) and Sensation Comics #1, #7, and #9 (1942, DC Comics). Written by: William Moulton Marston Art by: Harry G. Peter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Batman and Robin have to fill in for Chief Man of Bats and Little Raven. Zach and Mike take a look at Batman--Indian Chief! Batman Issue #86 (DC Comics, 1954) Batman--Indian Chief! Writer: Ed Herron Penciler: Sheldon Moldoff Inker: Stan Kaye Letterer: Pat Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at the time Batman and Robin were tasked with training a Batman for a fictional South American country. It's another ridiculous golden age tale with, Ride Bat-Hombre Ride! Batman Issue #56 (DC Comics, 1949) "Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride!" Writer: David Vern Reed Penciler: Dick Sprang Inker: Charles Paris Editor: Whitney Ellsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Jimmy Olsen learns of a mystic prophecy that could give him powers unknown to any man. The catch is he needs Superman's tears to get them. It's time for Zach and Mike take a look at Superman's Saddest Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's more Golden Age greats in this week's issue of the show. Zach and Mike take a look at two Fox Features characters that debuted the same year. It's a fantastic fanatical feline edition of the show as the guys tackle, Jaguar Man and the Purple Tigress! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Superman works to make life easier by setting up strongmen from history with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. How could that possibly go wrong? Zach and Mike take a look at Superman and his Super-Rivals. Action Comics Issue #279 (DC Comics, 1961) Superman: "The Super-Rivals!" Writer: Robert Bernstein Penciler: John Forte Inker: John Forte Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at a Golden Age Hero. We travel back to 1946 and take a look at the hero so great he disappeared after two comic book appearances. Grab some Nehi Cola and your gumdrops as we dive into, The Mad Hatter! The Mad Hatter, Issues #1-2 (O.W. Comics 1946) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superboy Issue #85 (DC Comics, 1960) "The Impossible Mission!" Writer: Jerry Siegel Penciler: George Papp Inker: George Papp Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue we take a look at the final two seasons in Superman for All Seasons. Zach and Mike take a look at the last two issues (Fall and Winter) of the 1998 Story from the same creative team behind Batman: A Long Halloween. So sit back and enjoy a tale of a young Superman finding himself. Superman for All Seasons, Issues #3-4, Fall and Winter (DC Comics, 1998) Writer: Jeph Loeb Penciler: Tim Sale Inker: Tim Sale Colorist: Bjarne Hansen Letterer: Richard Starkings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, Issue #56 (DC Comics, 1965) "Lois Lane's Super Gamble" Writer: Jerry Siegel Penciler: Kurt Schaffenberger Inker: Kurt Schaffenberger Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue we take a look at the first to seasons in Superman for All Seasons. Zach and Mike take a look at the first two issues (Spring and Summer) of the 1998 Story from the same creative team behind Batman: A Long Halloween. So sit back and enjoy a tale of a young Superman finding himself. Superman for All Seasons, Issues #1-2, Spring and Summer (DC Comics, 1998) Writer: Jeph Loeb Penciler: Tim Sale Inker: Tim Sale Colorist: Bjarne Hansen Letterer: Richard Starkings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fantastic Four Issue #5 (Marvel Comics, 1962) "Prisoners of Doctor Doom!" Writer: Stan Lee Penciler: Jack Kirby Inker: Joe Sinnott Colorist: Stan Goldberg Letterer: Artie Simek Editor: Stan Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue we take a look at the first time the Fantastic Four run amuck of Galactus. Zach and Mike cover Fantastic Four Issues #48 - #50 from 1966. Fantastic Four (Marvel Comics, 1966) Writer: Stan Lee Penciler: Jack Kirby Inker: Joe Sinnott Letterer: Artie Simek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Batman Issue 96 (DC Comics, 1955) "Batman's College Days" Writer: Bill Finger Penciler: Sheldon Moldoff Inker: Charles Paris Letterer: Pat Gordon Editor: Whitney Ellsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's February, which means love is in the air. It also means that it's time for Zach and Mike to dive back into some fun and ridiculous romance comics from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Sit down, grab some chocolate, and let's learn if a mermaid can find love in this week's issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane Issue 59 (DC Comics, 1960) "Superman and Batman's Joke on Lois Lane!" Penciler: Curt Swan Inker: George Klein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week sees us cover the final book in our you decide series, 1993's Scarlett from DC Comics. Zach and Mike take a look at issue one of this comic that is all the early 90's Vampire fun you could ask for. Scarlett Issue 1 (1993, DC Comics) "Blood of Innocence" Writer(s): Tom Joyner & Keith Wilson Penciler: Jim Fern Inker: Jim Fern Colorist: Daniel Vozzo Letterer: John Costanza Editor: Archie Goodwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane Issue 20 (DC Comics, 1960) "Superman's Flight from Lois Lane! Writer: Jerry Siegel Penciler: Kurt Schaffenberger Inker: Kurt Schaffenberger Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week sees us cover the second book in our you decide series, 1988's COPS from DC Comics. Zach and Mike take a look at issue one of the comic based off of a Cartoon Series of the same name. So sit back, strap in and prepare for COPS, Fighting Crime in a Future Time. COPS Issue 1 (1988, DC Comics) "Bad Vibes" Writer: Doug Moench Penciler: Pat Broderick Inker: Pablo Marcos Colorist: Gene D'Angelo Letterer: John Costanza Editor: Andrew Helfer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World's Finest Issue #146 (DC Comics, 1964) "Batman, Son of Krypton" Writer: Edmond Hamilton Penciler: Curt Swan Inker: Sheldon Moldoff Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superman's Girlfriend Louis Lane Issue #73 (DC Comics, 1967) "The Dummy and the Damsel!" Writer: Leo Dorfman Penciler: Kurt Schaffenberger Inker: Kurt Schaffenberger Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guardians Of The Galaxy Issue 1 (Marvel Comics, 1990) "But Are They Ready For...Taserface!" Writer: Jim Valentino Penciler: Jim Valentino Inker: Steve Montano Colorist: Evelyn Stein Letterer: Ken Lopez Editor: Craig Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode Zach and Mike take a look back at all the comics we covered in 2024. We break down the good and the bad as well as pass out a few awards to our favorite and least favorite books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue of World's Finest Wednesday, Zach and Mike look at the very first appearance of the X-Men. X-Men Issue 1 (Marvel Comics, 1963) "X-Men" Writer: Stan Lee Penciler: Jack Kirby Inker: Paul Reinman Letterer: Sam Rosen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a look back at all the holiday cheer a five and dime store can provide. Travel back to 1954 and enjoy your Christmas as Zach and Mike tell you all about when "Santa Comes To The Big Top" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks issue, Zach and Mike cover the last four issues of Do A Powerbomb! Do A Powerbomb! (Image Comics, 2022-2023) Creator, Writer, Illustrator: Daniel Warren Johnson Colorist: Mike Spicer Letterer: Rus Wooton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks issue, Zach and Mike cover the first three issues of Do A Powerbomb! Do A Powerbomb! (Image Comics, 2022-2023) Creator, Writer, Illustrator: Daniel Warren Johnson Colorist: Mike Spicer Letterer: Rus Wooton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks issue, Zach and Mike cover the final four issues of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (DC Comics, 2021-2022) Writer: Tom King Penciler: Bilquis Evely Inker: Bilquis Evely Colorist: Mat Lopes Letterer: Clayton Cowles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue of World's Finest Wednesday, Zach and Mike look at Thor's origin and introduction into the Marvel Universe. Journey Into Mystery Issue 83 (Marvel Comics, 1962) "The Mighty Thor and the Stone Men from Saturn!" Writer(s): Stan Lee & Larry Lieber Penciler: Jack Kirby Inker: Joe Sinnott Colorist: Stan Goldberg Letterer: Artie Simek Editor: Stan Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks issue, Zach and Mike cover the first four issues of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (DC Comics, 2021-2022) Writer: Tom King Penciler: Bilquis Evely Inker: Bilquis Evely Colorist: Mat Lopes Letterer: Clayton Cowles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this weeks issue, Zach and Mike cover some of Swamp Thing's history before diving into the first story arc of Alan Moore's run on Sage of the Swamp Thing. Swamp Thing Created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson Saga of the Swamp Thing, Issues No. 21 thru No. 24 (DC Comics, 1984) Writer: Alan Moore Penciler: Steve Bissette Inker: John Totleben Colorist: Tatjana Wood Letterer: John Costanza Editor: Len Wein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue of World's Finest Wednesday, Zach and Mike look at that time Batman and Robin competed against Superman in a battle of good deeds. All for the right for their city to host the World Electronics Convention. "When Gotham City Challenged Metropolis" World's Finest Issue 76 (DC Comics, 1955) Superman and Batman: "When Gotham City Challenged Metropolis" Writer: Edmond Hamilton Penciler: Curt Swan Inker: Stan Kaye Editor: Jack Schiff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue, We take a look at the New DC "Absolute Universe" as Zach and Mike cover the first issue of Absolute Batman. Then we keep with our slightly spooky theme for the month of October with some ridiculous Golden Age horror comics. Absolute Batman: "The Zoo, Part One of Five" (2024, DC Comics) Writer: Scott Snyder Penciler: Nick Dragotta Inker: Nick Dragotta Colorist: Frank Martin Letterer: Clayton Cowles "Graves, Ghost Hunter" Crown Comics Issue 1 (1945, McCombs Publishing) "Nightmare Mansion" Haunted Thrills Issue 3 (1952, Ajax-Farrell) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue of World's Finest Wednesday, Zach and Mike look at that time Batman and Robin along with Superman had to save Humpty Dumpty and solve: "The Case of the Mother Goose Mystery" World's Finest Issue 83 (DC Comics, 1956) Superman and Batman: "The Case of the Mother Goose Mystery" Writer - Bill Finger Penciler - Dick Sprang Inker - Stan Kaye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's issue, We start our look at some horror comics for the month of October. Zach and Mike take a journey to a Wisconsin town where Something is Killing the Children! Something is Killing the Children Vol. 1 (2019, Boom Studios) (Collects Issues 1-5) Writer - James Tynion IV Artist - Werther Dell'Edera Colorist - Miquel Muerto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices