Not a Hoax! Not a Dream!

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a podcast dies! The comics: Fantastic Four 51 (1966), and Fantastic Four: Full Circle (2022). Episode art from Fantastic Four 51 by Jack Kirby and company Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/notadreampod⁠⁠ Website: ⁠brainstuffing.com ⁠ Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Further reading & references: Hand of Fire: The Comics Art of Jack Kirby by Charles Hatfield True Believer: The Rise and Fall of Stan Lee by Abraham Riesman Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics by Tom Scioli I Am Stan: A Graphic Biography of the Legendary Stan Lee by Tom Scioli How Lee took credit for "This Man This Monster" by Chris Tolworthy The Myth of Superman by Umberto Eco American Comics, Literary Theory, and Religion by A. David Lewis Death, Disability, and the Superhero: The Silver Age and Beyond by Jose Alaniz Thanks to NowThis Nerd for their video "How to Kill Dopplegangers" Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips: All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), Spider-Man (1981 - 1982), Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends (1981 - 1983), Jack Kirby on Entertainment Tonight (1982), and Earthwatch with Robert Knight featuring Jack Kirby & Stan Lee on Kirby's 70th birthday (1987). Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Yes, it would have been nice if I made the 6th episode an episode on the Sinister Six. Yes, it is bothering me. CW: brief mentions of suicide and AIDS Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Episode Art from the cover of Amazing Spider-Man 337, by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson. Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), and Madame Web (2024). Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. Merry Christmas! My present to you: this episode. It's, uh, not holiday themed, really, except maybe in a It's A Wonderful Life kinda way as there's a story about retrospection and redemption. The comics: Amazing Spider-Man 4 (1963), Amazing Spider-Man 217 & 218 (1981), and Marvel Two-In-One 86 (1981). Episode art by Steve Ditko, from Spider-Man 4. Further reading & references: All of the Marvels by Douglas Wolk (talks about how early Spider-Man villains are corrupt father figures to Peter) Mysterious Travelers: Steve Ditko and the Search for a New Liberal Identity by Zack Kruse (yes, yes, I'm aware that Ditko was an Ayn Rand fan (ugh), but I don't go into it because this book muddles the popular conception of how this influenced his work) Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips: All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), Spider-Man (1981 - 1982), and Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends (1981 - 1983).  Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. It's the Season 3 Premiere! Whoo! Season 1 I found my voice. Season 2 was hopefully a solid sophomore showing. Season 3...well now it's going to get weird...like superhero psychiatrist / therapist named after a biblical figure who has hair related super strength weird. The comics: Incredible Hulk 141 (1971), Incredible Hulks 610 (2010), and Immortal Hulk 15 (2019). Episode art by Alex Ross, from the cover of Immortal Hulk 15. Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips: All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), The Incredible Hulk (1978), and Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013).  Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. In the Season 2 Finale we cover a character who heroically sacrificed himself in a comic 50 years ago, but is back in 2023. The comics: Silver Surfer 5 (1969), and Silver Surfer Ghost Light 2 (2023). Episode art from Silver Surfer 5 by John Buscema & Sal Buscema, and from the cover of Silver Surfer Ghost Light 5 by Taurin Clarke. Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips: All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), and Silver Surfer: The Animated Series (1998).  Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Featuring the Gotham Outsiders: A Batman Bookclub. Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. How does a character hated by a large part of the fandom in the 80s resurrect into a beloved character in the new millennium? Join us and find out! The comics: Batman 408 (the one where Jason steals tires from the Batmobile), Batman 427 (A Death in the Family), and Batman 638 (Under the Red Hood).  CW: brief mention of HIV, discussion of murder Episode Art reproduced from DC comics material. Further reading: https://www.cbr.com/barbara-gordon-killing-joke-oracle/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/559268/batman-readers-voted-to-kill-robin https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/watch-former-batman-writer-jim-starlin-tells-us-how-robin-almost-died-of-aids Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips: All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), and Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010).  Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Featuring the Snack King Joe Koloski. Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. Who watches the Watcher? We do! And man that guy is weird. We have thoughts. The comics: Fantastic Four 13, Original Sin 1, and Fantastic Four: Reckoning War Alpha 1. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), The Incredible Hulk (1966), Fantastic Four (1967), and The Super Hero Squad Show (2011). Episode Art from Fantastic Four 13, by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

The title says it all! Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Episode Art from the cover of Marvel and DC Presents The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans #1, by Walter Simonson. Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Don't google it! Just...listen to the episode. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Mastodon: @bookybookman@retro.pizza Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Episode Art from the cover of Quasar 17, by Mike Manley. Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Guest featuring the SJW Comic Book Club! Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And…gets better. The Dark Phoenix is lauded as one of the best X-Men arcs, that ends with the death of Jean Grey. But that isn't the end of the story. One could say a story doesn't end until it ends in our hearts, or even that it doesn't end until three people record a podcast about it and I set it to publish tomorrow. The comics: X-Men #100 (1976), X-Men #137 (1980), and Fantastic Four #286 (1986). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), the Konami X-Men Arcade Game (1992), and the Feb 10, 2022 episode of Hot Ones with Sebastian Stan. Episode art by Dave Cockrum and Danny Crespi. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And…gets better. Hey, remember the Comet? That guy from the clip in the Season 2 trailer? Well this episode is about that guy! Tune in for all the fun, all the adventure, and all the wacky cooky nonsense! CW: Attempted firearm violence by police, violence against police and zeppelins Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), the Konami X-Men Arcade Game (1992), and the Feb 10, 2022 episode of Hot Ones with Sebastian Stan. Episode art from Pep Comics #2 (1940), by maybe Jack Cole. Comet character design by Jack Cole. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Guest featuring Dr. Gordon Schmidt and Dr. Sy Islam, authors of Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU! Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And…gets better. What're the chances two best friends both end up frozen in a block of ice for 50+ years? How easy is it to shower with a metal arm? Better golden age sidekick: Bucky or Robin? Find out probably none of this in this episode! The comics: Captain America Comics #1, Avengers #4, and Captain America v5 #11. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), the Konami X-Men Arcade Game (1992), and the Feb 10, 2022 episode of Hot Ones with Sebastian Stan. Episode art by Steve Epting, Michael Lark, Jack Kirby, Alex Schomburg, and Joe Simon. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Guest featuring the Checkered Past podcast! Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And…gets better. It's the Season 2 premiere! So what better character to start us back up then the dude who kicked off the Silver Age of comics? Flash is the fastest man on Earth, but can he outrun his destiny? Find out! The comics: Showcase #4 (1956), Crisis on Infinite Earths #8 (1985), and Final Crisis #4 (2008). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), the Konami X-Men Arcade Game (1992), The Flash (2014 - ), and Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021). Episode Art from Crisis on Infinite Earths #8, by George Perez. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And…gets better. It's the thrilling Season 1 Finale! The Scarlet Witch is powerful enough to change reality at times, but can she stop writers from constantly ruining her life? Let's find out! The comics: Vision and the Scarlet Witch #4 (1982), Uncanny Avengers #14 (2013), and Scarlet Witch vol. 2 #4 (2016). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), and the Konami X-Men Arcade Game (1992). Episode Art from Scarlet Witch vol. 2 #1, by David Aja. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Featuring James White. Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And…gets better. Last time we covered the first death and return of Professor X. This time, we do the same for his ideological foil. The comics: X-Men #4 (1964), X-Men #63 (1969), and Fantastic Four #102 (1970). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-Man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989), and the Konami X-Men Arcade Game (1992). Episode Art from X-Men #111, by John Byrne, Terry Austin, and Mary Titus. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Featuring Cameron Guile as Cameron Guile, and the Xavier School radio ad narrator. Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And…gets better. In this special episode, we look at the comic book that inspired the podcast's name. It's the first time Professor X dies and comes back, but it won't be the last! The comics: X-Men #1 (1963), X-Men #42 (1968), and X-Men #65 (1970). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), WandaVision (2021), and X-Men: Pryde of the X-Men (1989). Episode Art from X-Men #42, by Sal Buscema and Sam Rosen. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. Supergirl sacrifices herself to save multiple Earths from destruction, in perhaps the most epic story yet covered on the podcast (or at least the most complicated). But is this truly the end for Kara Zor-El? Listen and find out! The comics: Action Comics #252 (1959), Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 (1985), and Supergirl Vol. 4 #75 (2002). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), and WandaVision (2021). Episode Art from Crisis on Infinite Earths #7, by George Perez. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. Today's character is Dr. Barbara "Bobbi" Morse, aka Mockingbird! I promise it'll be a good one, or at least as good as the other ones. The comics: Strange Tales #8 (1971), Avengers West Coast #100 (1993), and New Avengers: The Reunion #3 (2009). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), Doom Patrol (2019 - ), and WandaVision (2021). Episode Art from Mockingbird #1, by Joelle Jones. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. I've heard some people say that Batman wasn't really Batman until there was a Robin. That's how I feel about Alfred Pennyworth. The mythos isn't complete without him. Join us as we talk about his first appearance, death, and return to life in the Silver Age. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), and Doom Patrol (2019 - ). Episode Art by Alex Ross. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. Some have called him the most powerful Green Lantern of all, others have called him the heart of the Corps. Others don't call him "him" at all. Today's character is Mogo! Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), and Doom Patrol (2019 - ). Episode Art from Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #8, by Ethan Van Sciver and Jason Wright. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a Hoax, Not a Dream, it's another bonus episode! Title says it all folks! Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Episode Art from the cover of Dr. Strange Vol. 2 #62, by Steve Leialoha. Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. This time we have a story featuring Blade! His mentor Jamal Afari taught him the foundations of vampire hunting, but when Jamal is turned into a vamp himself, Blade is forced to kill the man. But years later, Afari returns...brought back to unlife by...Dracula?! The comics: Marvel Preview #3, and Blade vol. 4 #10 - #12. Thank you to Jessica Plummer and Bookriot.com for "A BRIEF HISTORY OF VAMPIRES IN COMICS" Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), and Doom Patrol (2019 - ). Episode Art from the cover of Blade vol. 2 #2, by Bart Sears, Raymond Kryssing, and Michael Atiyeh. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a Hoax, Not a Dream, it's another bonus episode! Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art from the cover of Onslaught Reborn #2 by Rob Liefeld. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Featuring Joe Koloski. Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. This time we have a story of mythological proportions as we discuss Marvel Comic's Thor! The comics: Journey into Mystery #83, Thor vol. 2 #85, and Thor vol. 3 #1. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), and Doom Patrol (2019 - ). Episode Art by Jack Kirby. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a Hoax, Not a Dream, ahead of our Thor episode next week, here's a bonus episode about another time Thor met his end and was reborn. Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art from the cover of Onslaught: Marvel Universe. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. It's Spider-Woman's turn! Not only does she do what a spider can, she also does tons of stuff that a spider can't, like ghosting around, and time travel things. The comics: Marvel Spotlight #32, Spider-Woman #50, and Avengers #241. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Justice League (2001 - 2004), and Doom Patrol (2019 - ). Episode Art by Greg Land. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. This time we're talking about Maya Lopez, aka Echo, aka Ronin, aka Phoenix! The comics: Daredevil vol. 2 #11, Moon Knight vol. 6 #9, and Daredevil Annual vol. 4 #1. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art from the cover of Daredevil vol. 2 #10 by Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, and David Mack. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

CW: Brief mention of suicide. Not a Hoax, Not a Dream, this is a bonus episode about another time Spider-Man seemed to die, but didn't, and a Spider-Man villain seemed to be Spider-Man, but wasn't. Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art from the cover of the Amazing Spider-Man #293, by Mike Zeck and Bob McCloud. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Featuring James White. Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. On this amazing, spectacular, sensational episode, we're talking about none other than Marvel's wall-crawling web-slinging wonder Spider-Man! The comics: Amazing Fantasy #15, The Amazing Spider-Man #700, and Superior Spider-Man #30. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art from the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #700, by MR Garcin. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. Hawkeye is our guy this time. Just in time for the character's streaming series premiere, let's look at his first appearance, his death, and his return in the pages of the books! The comics: Tales of Suspense #57, Avengers #502, and New Avengers #26. Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art by David Aja. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. This time, we're talking Eternals. By the name, you might think they'd be disqualified from this podcast, but...nope. They're not entirely eternal...sometimes they take breaks. The comics: The Eternals #1 (1976), Avengers Vol. 8 #4 (2018), and Eternals Vol. 5 #1 (2021). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art by John Romita Jr. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Guest featuring: Cameron Guile, as Cameron Guile and General Zod. Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. This time, we're tackling the superhero who started it all: Superman! You'll believe a man can fly...and you'll also believe he can be punched into a solar coma, take a nap, and come back later. The comics: Action Comics #1 (1938), Superman Vol. 2 #75 (1993), and Action Comics #689 (1993). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), Superman (1978), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art reproduced from DC comics material. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).

Not a hoax, not a dream...in this episode, a character dies! And...gets better. On this inaugural episode, that character is the original Human Torch! The comic books: Marvel Comics #1 (1939), Fantastic Four Annual #4 (1966), and Avengers West Coast #50 (1989). Twitter: @notadreampod Instagram: @notahoaxpod Email: notahoaxpod@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/notadreampod Music: Big Boi Pants by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com - used with Creative Commons license Sound clips from All-Star Superman (2011), Justice League Unlimited (2004 - 2006), Batman Beyond (1999 - 2001), X-Men: The Animated Series (1992 - 1997), The Dark Knight (2008), Spider-man (2002), The Transformers: The Movie (1986), and Justice League (2001 - 2004). Episode Art reproduced from the cover of Marvels #1 (1994) by Alex Ross. Clips and art used for purposes of research and criticism (Fair Use).