World's Finest True Believers

In this episode, Chris welcomes Ray from the “Fans Without Borders”, “DCTV Squadcast”, and “The FliteCast” podcasts to look at one of his favorite comic books, “Cosmic Odyssey”.  Jim Starlin and Mike Mignola craft a tale where the universe’s greatest heroes must form an alliance with their deadliest enemy in order to stop a force that threatens to destroy all of existence!  Since time immemorial, the forces of New Genesis and Apokolips have stood at odds for control over the universe. Nothing less than the threat of total cosmic destruction could forge an alliance between Highfather and Darkseid...but that time has come.  Metron has at last unlocked the secret of the mysterious Anti-Life Equation, the very meaning of life itself...throwing the fate of the entire universe into question. The only chance for salvation is a hastily assembled team of the universe's greatest heroes, consisting of Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, Starfire, Orion and others...operating under the joint supervision of Highfather and Darkseid. **Reminder: WFTB joins the "Geek Ultimate Alliance" network effective June 3rd.  Search and subscribe to the "Geek Ultimate Alliance" on your pod catcher of choice right now so you are ready for the next new episode.** Ray on Twitter: @TheFliteCast Fans Without Borders on Twitter: @borderlessfans DCTV Squadcast: @DCTVSquadcast Fans Without Borders: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/fanswithoutborders Marvel Squadcast: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/dctvsquadcast The Flitecast: http://www.theflitecast.com WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

You might have seen the news on Twitter that World’s Finest True Believers is joining the network, “Geek Ultimate Alliance”.  I know you all have some questions like: “When will this move happen?”, “What changes are coming to WFTB as a result?”, and “How can you subscribe to the network?” to name a few.  I am joined by the Travis from the “GeekVerse Podcast” who is the one who approached me about joining their new network.  We will be answering these questions and more to get you ready for the big move.  Please subscribe to “Geek Ultimate Alliance” right now by searching for it in your podcatcher of choice so you can be ready when we go live the week of June 1. Here is the schedule for the rest of the month: Week of May 18th: New episode (last new episode on the current feed) Week of May 25th: No new episode June 3rd: New episode on Geek Alliance Network (make sure to subscribe to Geek Ultimate Alliance) Geek Ultimate Alliance: @GUAPodNetwork Travis on Twitter: @TravisBSnell GeekVerse on Twitter: @GeekVerseCast GeekVerse: https://geekverse.ca WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Jeff, who is the public relations manager for the “Spoiler Country” podcast, and creator & co-writer of “The Nightmare Patrol” comic book, to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs, “The Sandman: Season of Mists”. Prolific writer Neil Gaiman who is accompanied by an outstanding group of artists, continues telling the tale of his most famous character, “Dream”, who in this story must atone for a grave mistake he made a long time ago.  Ten thousand years ago, Dream condemned a woman who loved him to Hell. Now the other members of his immortal family, The Endless, have convinced the Dream King that this was an injustice. To make it right, he must return to Hell to rescue his banished love -- and Hell's ruler, the fallen angel Lucifer, has already sworn to destroy him. Jeff on Twitter: @jhaasinterviews Spoiler Country Podcast on Twitter: @spoiler_country Spoiler Country Podcast: http://scpod.net/tag/spoiler-country/ The Nightmare Patrol on ComiXology: https://bit.ly/2KSutxL WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Ryan from “The Batman Book Club” podcast to discuss one of his favorite Marvel graphic novels: “Spider-Man: Blue”.  The dynamic duo of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale explores a critical time in Peter Parker’s life where his “Parker Luck” almost cost him from falling in love with the girl of his dreams, Gwen Stacy.  “It's about remembering someone so important to me. I was going to spend the rest of my life with her." What Peter Parker didn't know was that meant Gwen Stacy would only get to spend the rest of her life with him. This is the story of how they fell in love. Or more appropriately, how they almost didn't fall in love. Welcome to Spider-Man's life. Bad before good. It's kind of amazing.  So to get the girl of his dreams, he'll have to run the gauntlet of the Green Goblin, the Rhino, two Vultures and a mysterious man in the shadows controlling it all. Join the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale in the story about Peter Parker's first love, Gwen Stacy. Highlighted by the introduction of Mary Jane Watson, it is a critical moment in Spider-Man's life when everything was just coming together - only to fall apart. Ryan on Twitter: @ lower_ryan The Batman Book Club on Twitter: @thebatmanbc WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Earth-2 Chris from “DC Comics Squadcast” to discuss one of his favorite graphic novels: “Superman: Speeding Bullets”.  J.M. DeMatteis and Eduardo Barreto craft an Elseworld’s tale that shows what happens when a shifting wind current took the Last Son of Krypton’s rocket to Gotham City instead of Smallville.  When Doctor Wayne and Mrs. Wayne find a baby (Kal-El) in some kind of rocket, they take him up and raise him as their own. They name him Bruce and teach him respect for all people. Regardless of social class or race.  One night, Thomas and Martha are gunned down by a mugger. It is at that moment, Bruce discovers his superpowers, but he is too late to save his parents.  As Bruce struggles to understand his new abilities, his city needs a hero to rise and protect it.  Bruce has to decide what type of protector he will be, a vigilante that will use fear or a hero that will inspire hope. Chris on Twitter: @revrim DC Comics Squadcast on Twitter: @DCSquadcast DC Comics Squadcast: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/dccomicssquadcast WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Brent from “Fans Without Borders” and “Marvel Squadcast” to look at one of his favorite comic books, “Invincible” by exploring the first 13 issues of the celebrated series.  Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley create a new superhero coming of age story that plays with the common superhero themes and plot devices, turning them on their heads!  Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. The only major difference being that his dad is the most powerful superhero on the planet! And, Mark seems to be inheriting his father's powers! See Mark thwart super-villains, alien invasions and all sorts of craziness, as he gets the hang of all this “super-heroing stuff”. Brent on Twitter: @brentacPrime Fans Without Borders on Twitter: @borderlessfans Marvel Squadcast on Twitter: @MarvelSquadcast Fans Without Borders: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/fanswithoutborders Marvel Squadcast: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/marvelsquadcast/ WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Travis from the Superheroes Discussions (SD) podcast to look at one of his favorite comic book arcs, “Injustice: Gods Among Us - Year 1”.  Tom Taylor and a team of amazing artists create an epic prequal to the video game phenomenon that shows us what happens when the hero who was a beacon of hope, falls from grace!  Superman is Earth’s greatest hero.  However, when the Man of Steel can’t protect the thing he holds most dear, he decides to stop trying to save the world—and start ruling it.  Now, the Last Son of Krypton is enforcing peace on Earth by any means necessary. Only one man stands between Superman and absolute power: Batman.  The Dark Knight will use any method at his disposal to stop his former friend from reshaping the world in his shattered image.  Travis on Twitter: @Travis_156 Superhero Discussions (SD): https://anchor.fm/travis-hynes WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Jordan from the "DC Comics Squadcast" to look at one of his favorite creator-owned comics, “Deadly Class” by exploring the first volume entitled, “Reagan Youth”.  Rick Remender and Wesley Craig introduce us to a school and it’s students that are just killer!  It's 1987. Marcus Lopez hates school. His grades suck. The jocks are hassling his friends. He can't focus in class. But the jocks are the children of Joseph Stalin's top assassin, the teachers are members of an ancient league of assassins, the class he's failing is "Dismemberment 101," and his crush has a double-digit body count. Welcome to the most brutal high school on earth, where the world's top crime families send the next generation of assassins to be trained. Murder is an art. Killing is a craft. At Kings Dominion School for the Deadly Arts, the dagger in your back isn't always metaphorical. Jordan on Twitter: @jordanfunky DC Comics Squadcast on Twitter: @DCSquadcast DC Comics Squadcast: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/dccomicssquadcast WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Joe from the, “Comic Book Rundown” podcast to continue delving into the Locke and Key series (just in time since the new Netflix series just dropped) by looking at the 2nd volume, “Locke & Key: Head Games”.  Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez lead us further down the rabbit hole as the mystery about the Locke family, the keys, and Dodge/Zack deepens.  Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father's murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, little suspecting Zack's dark secret. Open your mind-- the head games are just getting started! Revisit Joe's and my conversation on Locke & Key Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft (Episode 9) Joe on Twitter: @um_actually_ The Comic Book Rundown on Twitter: @ComicRundown The Comic Book Rundown: http://comicbookrundown.fireside.fm WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Patrick to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs, “The Judas Contract” from The New Teen Titans.  Back in the eighties, The New Teen Titans became DC’s most popular title and a huge sales success led by the creative juggernauts of Marv Wolfman and George Pérez. The series reached its greatest heights with the Judas Contract storyline—a multipart epic that played on comics readers’ expectations and offered shocking revelations and surprising twists at every turn. From the retirement of Robin and Kid Flash, to the birth of Nightwing and the introduction of Jericho, to the ultimate betrayal of a Titan, “The Judas Contract” kept readers positively riveted during its initial run, and still has fans talking today. Patrick on Twitter: @dcufanfam WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Tim from the “Please Rewind: The RF4RM Retro Movie Show” and the “Anything Goes Podcast” to discuss another one of his favorite graphic novels, “Dark Night: A True Batman Story”.  This is a Batman story like no other—the harrowing and eloquent autobiographical tale of writer Paul Dini’s courageous struggle to overcome a desperate situation with Eduardo Risso providing his outstanding artwork to bring Dini's story to life.  The Caped Crusader has been the all-abiding icon of justice and authority for generations. But in this surprising original graphic novel, we see Batman in a new light—as the savior who helps a discouraged man recover from a brutal attack that left him unable to face the world. In the 1990s, legendary writer Paul Dini had a flourishing career writing the hugely popular Batman: The Animated Series and Tiny Toon Adventures. Walking home one evening, he was jumped and viciously beaten within an inch of his life. His recovery process was arduous, hampered by the imagined antics of the villains he was writing for television including the Joker, Harley Quinn and the Penguin. But despite how bleak his circumstances were, or perhaps because of it, Dini also always imagined the Batman at his side, chivvying him along during his darkest moments. Tim on Twitter: @TimothyRooney2 Please Rewind: The RF4RM Retro Movie Show: http://pleaserewindrf4rm.libsyn.com Please Rewind: The RF4RM Retro Movie Show on Twitter: @RewindRF4RM The Anything Goes Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAnythingGoesPodcast/ WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris will close out 2019 by taking your burning questions that you wanted his opinion on. From what are his favorite Saturday morning cartoons to what 3 characters would get a tattoo and what would that tattoo be, he answers all the hard-hitting questions you posed to him. This is a really fun episode and thank you to all the listeners who wrote in. WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Greg from The Super Civil Servants Podcast to discuss another one of his favorite comic book story arcs, “House of M”.  Brian Michael Bendis and Oliver Coipel created a story that not only shook the very foundations of the X-Men family, but also the entire Marvel Universe.  The Marvel event of the decade is here! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: and nothing will ever be the same again? Well, this time believe it, buster! Nothing will ever be the same again! Greg on Twitter: @Thebatdaddy52 Super Civil Servants Podcast on Twitter: @scspodcast1 WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Spencer to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs, “Flashpoint”.  Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert developed a story that completely re-shaped the entire DC Universe in a way that had not been seen since Crisis on Infinite Earths.  Not a dream, not an imaginary story, not an Elseworld. This is a Flash Fact: When Barry Allen wakes at his desk, he discovers the world has changed. Family is alive, loved ones are strangers, and close friends are different, gone or worse. It's a world on the brink of a cataclysmic war—but where are Earth's Greatest Heroes to stop it? It's a place where America's last hope is Cyborg, who hopes to gather the forces of The Outsider, The Secret 7, Shazam!, Citizen Cold and other new and familiar-yet altered faces! It's a world that could be running out of time, if The Flash can't find the villain who altered the timeline. Thank you to Feedspot for selecting this podcast as #3 on their “Top 10 Graphic Novel Podcasts”.  Check out the other podcasts that made the list following this link. Spencer on Twitter: @SKPearlman WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Scott from The Suicide Squadcast podcast to discuss one of his favorite graphic novels, “The Fade Out”.  Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips craft an outstanding noir tale perfectly set in late-1940s Hollywood about a noir film stuck in endless reshoots.  A writer plagued by nightmares from the war.  A movie’s starlet’s suspicious death.  Her replacement’s suspicious past.  And a mogul and his security chief willing to do anything to keep the cameras rolling, as the Red Scare and the blacklist begin to tear the town apart. Scott on Twitter: @ScottDC27 The Suicide Squadcast on Twitter: @SuicideSquadcst The Suicide Squadcast Website: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/suicidesquadcast WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Lisa from the I Love That Movie podcast to discuss one of her favorite graphic novels, “Batman: Arkham Asylum”.  Grant Morrison and David McKean craft a dark and psychological tale that many fans of Morrison and Batman consider one of the best.  The inmates of Arkham Asylum have taken over Gotham's detention center for the criminally insane on April Fool's Day, demanding Batman in exchange for their hostages. Accepting their demented challenge, Batman is forced to endure the personal hells of the Joker, Scarecrow, Two-Face and many other sworn enemies in order to save the innocents and retake the prison. During his run through this absurd gauntlet, the Dark Knight's must face down both his most dangerous foes and his inner demons. Lisa on Twitter: @AyaLisaCosplay I Love that Movie on Twitter: @ILTMpodcast I Love that Movie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilovethatmoviepodcast/ WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes David from the DC on Screen podcast and the Star Trek Universe podcast to revisit the comic book arc, “Superman: For Tomorrow” by Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee.  David and I share our first impressions reading the story when it originally came out from 2004-2005 and discuss if our feelings have changed after re-reading it 14 years later.  A cataclysmic event has struck the Earth. Millions of people have vanished without a trace. No one is left unaffected; not even Superman! But after a year, Superman is left with many questions. For a hero who tries to have all the answers, it's torture. And, just as the action heats up and the stakes are raised, one huge question emerges: Just how far is Superman willing to go "For Tomorrow?"  David on Twitter: @davidcroberson DC on Screen Podcast on Twitter: @DConSCREEN DC on Screen Podcast: http://www.dconscreen.com Star Trek Universe Podcast on Twitter: @startrekucast Star Trek Universe Podcast: https://startrekucast.tumblr.com WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Ryan to discuss one of his favorite graphic novels, “Batman: Noël”.  Loosely inspired by Charles Dickens' immortal classic, "A Christmas Carol", "Batman: Noël" features different interpretations of The Dark Knight, along with his enemies and allies, in different eras.  Along the way, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is. Members of Batman's supporting cast enact roles analogous to those from "A Christmas Carol", with Robin, Catwoman, Superman, The Joker and more playing roles that will be familiar to anyone who knows Dickens' original holiday tale. Ryan on Twitter: @lower_ryan WFTB on Twitter: @FinestBelievers WFTB Email: worldsfinesttruebelievers@gmail.com Chris on Twitter: @ChrisBalga

In this episode, Chris welcomes Darrell from the PG Spoilers podcast to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs (and our first Marvel book), “X-Men: X-Cutioner’s Song”.  This is the first major X-Men crossover event after the infamous “X-Odus” that saw such creators like Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane leave Marvel to form Image Comics. When Cyclops and Phoenix are kidnapped - and a former leader of one of the X-teams seemingly assassinates Professor X - the X-Men, X-Factor and X-Force go to war...with each other! Unbeknownst to them, this has all been orchestrated by one of their major villains to seek vengeance against Apocalypse by pitting him against a new villain Stryfe.  Can all the X-teams put aside their differences in time to not only find the truth behind this plot, but also save the life of their mentor. PG Spoilers Website: http://provengamer.com/category/podcasts/pgspoilers/PG Spoilers Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pg-spoilers-proven-gamer/id526114239

In this episode, Chris welcomes Joe from the Comic Book Rundown podcast to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs which is the first volume of a storied run, “Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft”.  Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez tell a sprawling tale of magic and family, legacy and grief, good and evil.  This first volume introduces us to the Locke family and Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them.... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all! **(Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss a sexual assault that occurs in “Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft” to one of the characters which may be a trigger for survivors of sexual assault.)** Joe on Twitter: @um_actually_The Comic Book Rundown on Twitter: @ComicRundownThe Comic Book Rundown: http://comicbookrundown.fireside.fm

In this episode, Chris welcomes Ty to discuss one of his favorite graphic novels “All-Star Superman”.  Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely tell what many consider to be one of the greatest Superman stories of all time.  Following a mission to the surface of the sun, the Man of Steel finds that his invulnerable body has been pushed beyond its limits.  An inexorable countdown has begun, and the Man of Steel is realizing the real possibility that he may die.  Faced with this knowledge, the Last Son of Krypton embarks on his final and greatest adventure: preparing his adopted home world for a future without a Superman. Ty on Twitter: @Ty_Anders

In this episode, Chris welcomes Greg from The Super Civil Servants Podcast to discuss one of his favorite comic book story arcs which some consider to be one of the most controversial from the Pre-Flashpoint Era, “Identity Crisis”.  Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales craft a dramatic story that fundamentally reshaped how we look at the members of the Justice League of America. It’s been said super-heroes keep secret identities to protect their loved ones.  When one of the family members of the Justice League is killed, the fraternity of champions begins scouring the country for clues and suspects. A small group of the team secretly pursues a suspect that they believe is the only one who could have done this. However, this group and suspect are forever linked to an event in their past which led to a devastating decision that these heroes have kept secret until now.  When it’s discovered, the ramifications will forever change the world of the DC heroes and villains forever. **Trigger Warning: In this episode we discuss a sexual assault that occurs in Identity Crisis to one of the characters which may be a trigger for survivors of sexual assault** Greg on Twitter: @Thebatdaddy52Super Civil Servants Podcast on Twitter: @scspodcast1

In this episode, Chris welcomes back Jordan from DC Comics Squadcast to bring Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's epic Court of Owls saga to its conclusion by exploring the final two arcs of the story: "Night of the Owls" and "The City of Owls".  For over a century, the Court of Owls has ruled Gotham City in secret - their reach inescapable and their power unstoppable until they battled the Batman.  As evil spreads across Gotham City, Batman's allies, including Red Robin, Batwing, Robin, Batgirl, the Birds of Prey, Nightwing, and even Catwoman find themselves in a battle coming from all sides. The Court of Owls have shown their hand, and it's up to the collective effort of these heroes, some more unlikely than others, in this sprawling tale of corruption and violence.  As Batman and his allies battle against the Talons to save Gotham City, a dark secret is revealed that will shake Bruce Wayne to question significant events from his past. Jordan on Twitter: @jordanfunkyDC Comics Squadcast on Twitter: @DCSquadcastDC Comics Squadcast: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/dccomicssquadcast 

In this episode, Chris welcomes Tim from the "Anything Goes Podcast" and "Please Rewind: RF4RM Retro Movie Show" to discuss one of his favorite graphic novels, "Batman: The Long Halloween".  Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale tell an epic story that takes place during Batman's early days of crime fighting.  A murderer is loose in Gotham, killing only on holidays.  Working with District Attorney Harvey Dent and Lieutenant James Gordon, Batman races against the calendar as he tries to discover who Holiday is before he claims his next victim each month. Tim on Twitter: @TimothyRooney2The Anything Goes Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAnythingGoesPodcast/Please Rewind: The RF4RM Retro Movie Show: http://pleaserewindrf4rm.libsyn.comPlease Rewind: The RF4RM Retro Movie Show on Twitter: @RewindRF4RM 

In this episode, Chris welcomes Lisa from the "I Love that Movie" podcast to discuss one of her favorite comic book arcs, "Batman & Robin Eternal".  Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Tony S. Daniel lead a team of all-star writers and artists to craft a story that not only explores why Batman needs Robin, but also delves into one of Batman's greatest sins and regrets.  This story introduces a new dangerous villain that will shake the foundation of the Batman and Robin partnership. Lisa on Twitter: @AyaLisaCosplayI Love that Movie on Twitter: @ILTMpodcastI Love that Movie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilovethatmoviepodcast/

In this episode, Chris welcomes Earth-22 Chris from DC Comics Squadcast to discuss one of his favorite graphic novels: "Kingdom Come".  From the amazing lifelike artistry that Alex Ross showcases to the superb writing of Mark Waid we look at it all (including TONS of Easter eggs).  We explore why it is considered one of the best Elseworld tales and why we keep coming back to it's message of, "What does it mean to be a hero?" Chris on Twitter: @revrimDC Comics Squadcast on Twitter: @DCSquadcastDC Comics Squadcast: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/dccomicssquadcast 

In this episode, Chris welcomes his first guest, Jordan from the DC Comics Squadcast to discuss one of his favorite comic book arcs: Batman – The Court of Owls.  We gush over Scott Snyder’s writing and Greg Capullo’s art as we dive deep into the first volume of their storied New 52 run on the Dark Knight.  This is part 1 of a 3-part series where Chris and Jordan will explore each part of the Court of Owls Saga. Jordan on Twitter: @jordanfunkyDC Comics Squadcast on Twitter: @DCSquadcastDC Comics Squadcast: https://www.suicidesquadcast.com/dccomicssquadcast

In this episode, I will discuss why I am starting this podcast, what it will be about, and how you can be a guest on an episode of the podcast.