Task Force X

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We are back with The Ledgermain parts 3 and 4. Which is also the conclusion to the Mystery of The Atom... We're looking at issues 61 and 62 of Suicide Squad... Batman, Superman, and Aquaman find out the truth about the death of Ray Palmer... and as the team's name implies... someone dies..... Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

After a couple of month delay due to life, Task Force X returns. With The Mystery of The Atom... well, ok, it's actually The Ledgermain parts 1 and 2. Join us as we look at issues 59 and 60 of Suicide Squad... Batman, Superman, and Aquaman find out that The Wall knew about Ray's death before hand and our heroes have some questions. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

appy New Year Squadmates! Task Force X returns for the new year with a look at Suicide Squad 58. This month The Squad dips heavily in to the line wide crossover... The War of the Gods. In addition, we also look at the Squads involvement in War of the Gods issue 3. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Task Force X is back with Issues 55 - 57 of Suicide Squad. The final three parts of The Dragons Horde! Join as this thrilling epic reaches its conclusion! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

After a brief hiatus, Task Force X Returns. This month, we look at the first two issues of The Dragon's Hoard. Issues 53 and 54 of Suicide Squad. The squad takes on a new mission. Plus we learn a bit more about The Atom! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

After a brief hiatus, Task Force X Returns. This month, we look at the first two issues of The Dragon's Hoard. Issues 53 and 54 of Suicide Squad. The squad takes on a new mission. Plus we learn a bit more about The Atom! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

This month we look at two more personal stories. First we deal with Deadshot and his lost luggage as Floyd has to fight... Deadshot. then we catch up on Dr. Light, as he attempts to return to the fold. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

A double sized Suicide Squad! Episode 50! The Squad rescues.... Rick Flag's... son! Join us as Amanda assembles a team to rescue the son of a founding member of The Suicide Squad. And get some more of that Brave and the old that I love so much! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

This month we get a double shot of Suicide Squad. Issues 48 and 49. This month Barbara takes on The Thinker 2. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Hey dear listeners. Just a brief Christmas message and update on the Headcast Network... Plus a couple of Christmas songs. Merry Christmas from the entire Headcast Network family of shows. See you in 2024.

I know it's a been a month or two since you've heard from me, but reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Brother Head is still here. And this mini episode hopefully explains why. Head Speaks and my other shows are returning to the airwaves soon!

After a couple of month delay, Task Force X is back. After Checkmate ending, I needed a couple of months to clear my head... That's the story I'm sticking to. LOL But this month, we look at Suicide Squad issue 47. This month it's Raven vs Kobra... To the DEATH! That's right, someone doesn't walk away. How does the rest of the team fare? Take a listen and see. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

This month, the end of Checkmate! At least this incarnation. The last three issues of Checkmate 31, 32, and 33 are covered this episode! Take a listen and let us know what you think of Checkmate as a whole and especially this final story arc. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

First in Checkmate 30, Winston and Lionel, continue their battle against Bishop, while Checkmate if falling apart! And more on Harry Stien's situation. And then over in Suicide Squad 46, the Squad continues it's battle against Hayoth!. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Due to live, things are a little behind on the Headcast Network. Listen in to find out why.

In Checkmate 29, Winston and Lionel, go undercover to meet up with Cypher! And over in Suicide Squad, it's the Squad vs Hayoth!. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

The Phoenix Gambit is over! Now join me as we look at Checkmate 28 where Harry deals with the consequences of freeing Jacques Reynard, plus John Reed tangles with Flowers... And over in Suicide Squad, we take a bit of a break in the action, as we look at Captain Boomerangs upbringing, as he proves that you can't go home again... well, you can, but it might not be all that much fun. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

The conclusion of The Phoenix Gambit! Join me as I look at the concluding issues of the reformation of the Suicide Squad! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

A bit of a delay, but Task Force X is back... with two issues of Suicide Squad! Last episode the Squad was disbanded... This month, well, either the squad needs to be brought back or they need to cancel the book... A year after last issue, Waller is free to raise the Squad! With Special Guest Star... Batman! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

This month, I'm looking at both Checkmate 27 and Suicide Squad 39. In Checkmate, Harry goes on a mission to rescue his kids.... As tragedy ensues... Over in Suicide Squad, the Squad is disbanded as Amanda Waller makes a tough desision to stop the LOA! And something I didn't note during the podcast, but both issues end with an arrest... Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

After a lenghty delay, I finally return to look at both Checkmate 26 and Suicide Squad 38. Harry Stein's kids get kidnapped which forces him take action. Over in Suicide Squad, Ben Turner must answer for his actiosn over the past issues. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Tim Price has beat a retreat from the Headcast Studios, so this month I look at Checkmate 25 and Suicide Squad 37 alone. We get the final reveal of Bishop and then we deal with the aftermath of the Apokolips story and set up some future story lines. Podcasts played this episode: Four Million Years Later Rod Pod Strangers in Paradise Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Tim Price has returned once again to talk about Checkmate 24 and Suicide Squad 36. The penultimate issue of the Bishop reveal and the final issue of Apocalypse Now! And in between episodes, I do another Character Profile. This episode I look at Sarge Steel. Our Character Profile is at thirty-five minutes in and Suicide Squad 36 starts at thirty-eight minutes. Podcasts played this episode: The Batgirl Cassandra Kane podcast Required Reading Star Bright Project Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

We're back from the JLMay 2020 crossover. This month, I am joined by special guest (and hopefully recurring guest) Tim Price. Tim and I look at Checkmate 23 and Suicide Squad 35. And in between episodes, I do another Character Profile. This episode I look at Valentina Vostok. Podcasts played this episode: Retrospect of the 80s Justice League International The Batgirl Cassandra Kane podcast Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

This month, we skip our normal comics, as we join in with the 2020 JLMay cross-over! This month, my good friend Derek W.C. from the Fanholes Network joins me, as we look at the 6 issue series... Villains United! Join us as we look this series over and see if it's worth the hype. Podcasts played this episode: JLMay 2020 Fanholes Podcast Fire and Water Network. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

After a six month hiatus, TASK FORCE X is back! Sorry for the delay, hopefully, I can avoid that in the future. First up this month, we look at Checkmate 22 as we look at the second part of One Wet and Wild Knight. Then at 39 minutes in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's Poison Ivy! Then at about one hour and five minutes in, I look at Suicide Squad 34 as Duchess aka Lashina, and her team invades APOKOLIPS, as Bronze Tiger, looks for a rescue team! Podcasts played this episode: DC OCD Knightcast Rodpod And Zero Hour Strikes Who’s Who Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Hey dear listeners. Sorry for the delay, but due to personal issues, the entire Headcast Network is on a temporary break...

This month we take a look at Checkmate 21 with the return of Bishop! Then at 30 minutes and 45 seconds in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's The Force of July's Silent Majority! Then at about 34 minutes and 50 seconds in, I look at Suicide Squad 33 as The Duchess kidnaps the team for her own personal mission! Podcasts played this episode: Zero Hour Waiting for Doom MASHCast Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Hey Dear Listeners... Brother Head has officially joined Patreon.... listen in for more information. http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork

We're back once again. First up this month, we look at Checkmate 20 as we finish our Knight in Moscow story. Then at 36 minutes in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's The Force of July's Major Victory! Then at about 42 minutes in, I look at Suicide Squad 32 as the team resuces an American citzen from Iran.... well, he's an American citizen now.... plus The Duchess prepares her mission! Podcasts played this episode: Zero Hour Strikes Fanholes DC OCD Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

After the Suicide Squad Commentary and the Blackest Night, we're back with our normally scheduled broadcast. First up this month, we look at Checkmate 19 with a Knight in Moscow. Then at 33 and half minutes in, we bring back the Character Profile of Shrike. After that, I look at Suicide Squad 31 and personal files! Podcasts played this episode: Rod Pod Waiting For Doom Zero Hour Strikes Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

So, we're taking another month off from our regular books, to shine a light on The Darkest Night. Me and my podcasts join the JLMay 2019 event as we look at the Darkest Night cross over. This month, we look at three books. Suicide Squad 67 Secret Six 17 at Forty minutes in Secret Six 18 at One Hour, Five minutes in Join us as The Suicide Squad and the Secret Six team fights... Zombies... Check out the full story on these other podcasts: And while you're at it, check out the other shows involved in the crossover... BN #0 - The Podcast of Oa - also GL #43 BN #1 - Chris and Reggies Cosmic Treadmill BN #2 - The Idol Head of Dablou - also GL #44 BN #3 - The Fire and Water Podcast Then listen to Task Force X and The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour BN #4 - Head Speaks BN #5 - Coffee and Comics Podcast BN #6 - Longbox Crusade BN #7 and #8 - The LanternCast - also GL #52 Promos this episode The LanternCast Waiting for Doom Justices First Dawn --- The Fire and Water Podcast The Idol Head of Diablou Coffee and Comics Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

So, now that we're finished with The Janus Directive, we're going to take a month off and watch a movie. This month, I'm watching the Extended Cut of the Suicide Squad movie. BUT, I'm not sitting through this alone. I've suckered... errr I mean, I got, Robert Myers from Everyone Loves The Drake, to sit down with me and watch this movie. And since I'm addicted to podcasting, we recorded our thoughts... So listen in and watch a movie with us. And when you're done, let me know what you think. Do you agree with me and Robert? Do you think we're crazy? E-mail me and let me know. Then when you're done e-mailing me, check out Robert's show at https://thebatmanuniverse.net/category/podcast/reltdp/ (Everyone Loves The Drake). Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

We finally finish up The Janus Directive with the final installments. First up, we look at Firestorm 87 which occurs between the pages of Suicide Squad 30. Well, I say we look at Firestorm, but it's like four pages of the book. Then 15 minutes in, we look at the final chapter which took place in Captain Atom 30. Listen in as I butcher Rafael Kayanan's name then talk about the issue. Finally at 31 minutes in to the show, since I've finished the Janus Directive and have some time, I take a look at The Brave and Bold issue 38. Podcasts played this episode: Fire and Water Podcast Silver and Gold Podcast G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

So, once again, due to life, I'm delayed once again. But this time, I decided to release a special episode looking at the past year of the Headcast Network and what's upcoming on the Network. Tune in and take a listen.

Hey gang... Sorry about this, but due to life, I need to take a break on releasing episodes... I explain this episode. Thanks.

I'm alone again this month as I cover the next two parts of the Janus Directive. First up, I talk about Checkmate 18, entitled Knight Fight. Sarge Steel takes control of the intelligence agencies (courtesy of the President of the United States) as the war against Kobra continues. Then half an hour in, I pull out Suicide Squad 30 for the penultimate issue of The Janus Directive. Strap in as the conclusion comes hurtling at us.... Podcasts played this episode: Silver and Gold Podcast Fire and Water Podcast Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com And let us know what you think.

Parts 7 and 8 of The Janus Directive (as the title implies. First up, I welcome mystery guest, the Irresponsible Sh.. I mean the Irredeemable Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast, to talk about Firestorm 86. Then at One Hour and 12 minutes in, Shag's lawyers have negotiated for his release, so I move on to Suicide Squad 29, the next part of The Janus Directive. Podcasts played this episode: Fire and Water Podcast Who's Who Podcast From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com Visit our guest at: http://http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Also, the Firestorm Fan page that we talk about: http://firestormfan.com/2010/03/08/elemental-firestorm-promotional-efforts/ and http://firestormfan.com/images/firestorm86preview.pdf Be sure to check out Shag's shows and website. And let us know what you think. Would love to hear what you think about me counting Ninjas.

The next two parts of The Janus Directive. First up, Checkmate 17 where Eiling sends his dog Major Force to attack Koning Industries, while Black Thorn, Checkmate Knight Gary Washington, and Valentina Vostok go after... The Wall! Then at 30 minutes in, we jump in to Manhunter 14 for Part 6 of the Janus Directive. Podcasts played this episode: Firestarter Married with Comics Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

We continue our look at The Janus Directive with the next two parts. First up, we look at Checkmate 16 were Eiling sends his dog Major Force to attack Koning Industries, while Black Thorn, Checkmate Knight Gary Washington, and Valentina Vostok go after... The Wall! Then at 30 minutes in, we jump in to Suicide Squad 28 for Part 4 of the Janus Directive. Podcasts played this episode: DC OCD Done in One Wonder Show Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

This month we begin our several month look at The Janus Directive. First up, we look at Checkmate 15 where we meet the villain Bishop and areintroduced to The Janus Directive. Then at 29 minutes and 50 seconds in, we jump in to Suicide Squad 27 for Part 2 of the Janus Directive. Also, for more thoughts on Checkmate 15, check out The Longbox Crusade Episode 14 from back on Feb 22 2018, where, Pat, Jarrod, Delvin and Jason had me join them to talk about this issue. Had a great time there. Podcasts played this episode: It Came From Syndication Done In One Wonder Show Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

First up this month, I present ot you Justice League America 27. Amanda visits the JLA headquarters and attempts to help deprogram The Blue Beetle. Then at 41 minutes, in Suicide Squad 26, Amanda returns home to Belle Reve to deal with the insanity there. And Rick Flag infiltrates Jotunheim to deal with Rustam and the Jihad. Podcasts played this episode: JLI Longbox Crusade Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

On Episode 36 of Task Force X we start out with a special issue of Checkmate. Issue 14, we get a character spotlight issue on Blackthorn. Blackthorn's apartment is robbed and she has to track the thieves down to re-aquire a very special object... Then at 33 minutes in, we get the return of The Character Profile. This time out, we look at Punch and Jewlee, from current issues of The Suicide Squad. Then at 40 minutes, in we get the conclusion of both the Squad's mission and their trial. Podcasts played this episode: Waiting For Doom Who’s Who Head Speaks Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

Back to a regular episode (for now), Episode 35 of Task Force X. First up we look at Checkmate 13, where Harry Stein goes to a Caribbean resort for a vacation with his kids... Nothing bad can happen there, can it? Then at thiry minutes in, we turn our heads towards Suicide Squad 24, where Amanda, and in turn the Squad are on trial. And where, may you ask is our beloved team? They're still on their resuce mission in Africa. Join us to see how this all shakes out.... Podcasts played this episode: Comics With Normies Head Speaks It All Comes Back To Superman Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

This month we turn the tables and get a double dose of Suicide Squad. First up is issue 22, which happens to be the first issue of Suicide Squad I bought (as I talk about on the show). Then at 36 minutes in, we look at issue 23.... An unoffical Invasion! tie in, but the first appearance of a certain technobased character..... Join us. Invasion Quantum Leap Podcast Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

No Suicide Squad this month, as we look at the Invasion as it crosses with Checkmate. The Invasion was a crossover that DC did, with alien invaders looking at taking over the Earth and doing something about the rising metahuman population. I touch breifly on the series, but for a more in depth look check out my Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour podcast (episodes 8-10). But these two issues we have the aliens and their interaction with our Checkmate team. The second issue start at about half an hour in. Promos played this episode: Everybody Loves The Drake Who’s Who 2018 Krypton Podcast Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

Greetings Squadmates. We're back after a several month hiatus. This time we look at Checkmate 10, where Claymore leads an attack on Checkmate HQ. Then in Suicide Squad 21, Amanda's problems with Tolliver and Cray begin to heat up! Is Rick Flag the answer or a bigger problem? Stay tuned and find out. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

Greetings Squadmates. On this episode of Task Force X, we look at Checkmate 9 where we are introduced to a new bad guy Claymore. Then at 29 minutes in, we look at Suicide Squad 20, with the return of a classic Flash villian, Mirror Master. Or is it? The Mirror Master died back during the Crisis on Infinite Earths, so who is this new Mirror Master? Listen in and find out. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

This month we have a double dose of Checkmate. To get us on some what of where I want us, I'm looking at issues 7 and 8 of Checkmate. Join us for this double Checkmate episode! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

Hopefully we're back on to a regular schedule (knock on wood) and I bring you the final two issues of Deadshot. Join us as we finish our look in to the past of the deadly assassin. Come, take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com