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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC Comics releases for the week of April 16, 2025. We have the end of Challengers of the Unknown as some questions are answered and more are raised. Similarly, Detective Comics reaches the end of its first arc for this era in a very satisfying ending that shows that even in the face of great temptation, Batman has lines he will not cross. Nightwing starts a new arc that brings some personal context to the power vacuum that currentkly exists in Bludhaven, while Batman looks to help Wonder Woman solve a murder on Themiscrya. New Gods, Zatanna and Titans all continue their current stroylines in compelling fashion with gorgeous art. Finally Absolute Flash gives us even more personality for the absolute Rogues and shows just how out of control Wally's power are. It's a great week of DC titles so join us to hear all about these books and more.

12 Days of Crusademas 2024 Day 08: Nightwing #1 Each year, the lads pick one lucky Crusader's Club member to join us in our festivities. This year's winner, Gene “The Podcast Machine” Hendricks joins the crew for Day 8 and takes the listeners on a tour of Bludhaven with Nightwing #1. Be sure to check out all the other Longbox Crusade shows at: www.LongboxCrusade.com Let us know what you think! Leave a comment by sending an email to: contact@longboxcrusade.com This podcast is a member of the Longbox Crusade Network: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusade Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusade Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusade Like the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusade Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4Lkhov Subscribe on APPLE PODCASTS at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2 Music Credits: 12 Days of Christmas (Instrumental) - Jingle Punks Oh Little Town of Bethlehem - E's Jammy Jams Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of the 12 Days of Crusademas 2024. #crusademas #crusademaswarrior #nightwing #dccomics  #dc #dcuniverse #dceu #batman #batmanfamily

Today we talk about Sandra Knight, Delilah Tyler, Stormy Knight, and Jennifer Knight who have all been a superhero known as the Phantom Lady! Today's mentioned & relevant media: -Police Comics (1941) #1-23 -Justice League of America (1960) #107-108 -Freedom Fighters (1976) -All-Star Squadron (1981) #2-4, 14, 25-27, 31-35, 41, 44, 50, Annual 2 -Wonder Woman (1942) #292-293 -Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) #5-11 -Action Comics (1938) #636-641 -The Flash (1987) #29 -Young All-Stars (1987) #30 -Starman (1988) #36-39 -Damage (1994) #6, 8, 11-12 -Starman (1994) #36, 44, 56, 61-63, 67, 69-73, 77 -JSA (1999) #42, 49-51, 73 -Superman/Batman (2003) #15 -Infinite Crisis (2005) #1 -Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Bludhaven (2006) #2-6 -Manhunter (2004) #23, 31-38 -Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters (2006) -Birds of Prey (1998) #110 -Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters (2007) -El Diablo (2008) #4-5 -Blackest Night (2009) #1, 4 -Batman: Streets of Gotham (2009) #10-13 -Freedom Fighters (2010) -Birds of Prey (2010) #14-15 -Phantom Lady and Doll Man (2012) -Human Bomb (2012) #4 -The Multiversity: Mastermen (2015) #1 (We didn't cover Sophia Becker, however--) -Convergence: Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters (2015) -Freedom Fighters (2018) (Again, Sophia--) -X-Force (2024) #1 -X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse (2024) #4 -Batman: Wayne Family Adventures volume 1 -The Boy Wonder (2024) #4 Thanks to Victoria Watkins for our icon! Support Capes and Japes by: Checking out our Patreon or donating to the Tip jar Find out more on the Capes and Japes website.

Nightwing News Ep #228: Fallen Grayson Part 3   Welcome back to Nightwing News!  In this episode Phil and Kristen review NEW issues Batman: The Brave and The Bold #14 featuring part 2 of the Nightwing/Deadman team-up, Titans #13 featuring the forces of Hell plotting against evil Raven and Nightwing #116 featuring Dick Grayson traveling to Nanda Parbat to get help from Deadman and a familiar face fills in as Nightwing in Bludhaven.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!     Nightwing News Links  → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/NightwingNews → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NightwingNewsPodcast → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

Jace and Ricky chat about the DC books for the week of July 17, 2024. Superman ties into Absolute Power in the best possible way and we get a look at how the event is impacting a lot of different characters. We return to the Dark Knights of Steel corner of the DC universe for the start of a very dark tale and Hellblazer continues his dark journey as well. Speaking of journeys Dick Grayson is in search of a cure for his inability to leap and that quest is taking him far from Bludhaven. Get our thoughts on all these books and more in this episode.

Josh and Leia welcome return guest, comedian Josh Staley for the most recent run of Nightwing! A delightful book with a lot of revelations about Dick Greyson, why Bludhaven is actually worse than Gotham and we all have a long overdue conversation about costumes vs street clothes. 

It's time to swim in the Deadpool and do the DEATHSTROKE! Some people would give their left eye for an episode like this. Those people probably need help just like Slade. Listen now! Intro - Jeremy Whitley Apologies for the delay Background (2:18) Deathstroke (Slade Wilson) created by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez in The New Teen Titans #2 (Dec. 1980) At 16, he lied about his age to join the Army during the Korean War, and later met his wife, Captain Adeline Kane - after they married, they had three children: Grant, Joseph, and Rose Subjected to an experiment where he was injected with a substance that drastically increased his healing, as well as giving him expanded use of his brain's capacity #BecauseComics Started working as a mercenary, keeping his business private from Adeline, until a criminal kidnapped Joe to blackmail Slade - although Slade killed the criminal, Joe's throat was sliced, destroying his vocal cords and rendering him mute - this angered Adeline, who shot Slade through the right eye Grant took a contract to kill the Teen Titans, but died after an experiment to give him superhuman abilities - Slade vowed vengeance on the Titans, blaming them for Grant's death, but was defeated The Judas Contract - Slade used Terra to infiltrate the Titans, then once he learned their identities and weaknesses, systematically went after each of the Titans - Joseph joined with Nightwing to possess his father, and after Terra died, Slade was captured After that, Slade occasionally worked alongside the Titans while still working as a merc - he was forced to mercy kill Joseph, who was a Titan known as Jericho and was possessed by the souls of Azarath Gave Adeline a blood transfusion which drove her insane, and she tried to kill all metahumans, blaming them for Jericho's death - when she requested a mercy kill, Slade refused but Starfire obliged, and he cut ties with the Titans Jericho possessed Slade right before his death, and used Slade's body to enact revenge on all the Titans - this led to Slade training Rose, his last remaining child, to kill Jericho, but his methods drove her insane Was responsible for the destruction of Bludhaven and killing over 100,000 people to mentally destroy Nightwing - he was defeated by Batman, Robin (Tim), and Nightwing New 52 - reboots Slade as a mercenary who lost his eye in a terrorist attack, and after his sons and wife were killed, he goes on a rampage to protect Rose Dies in Rebirth after being killed by Red Arrow Issues - Theme: Being too smart for your own good doesn't have to turn out this bad! (9:59) Kids: They're a handful, am I right? Intellectualization as an isolator  The definition of “Enough” (26:05) Break (35:58) Plugs for Sips Suds & Smokes and Frigay the 13th Treatment (37:57) In-universe - Give him a protection contract and make him honor it Out of universe - So many examples with real-life veterans (41:35) Skit (49:29) Hello Deathstroke, I'm Dr. Issues. -Hello, Doctor. *pause* This is unusual and I don't like it. Well, therapy or counseling isn't always meant to be fun, and lots of people hate going to the doctor, so -*interrupting* Not like that. I've been a wanted man for ages. You've seen patients like me in confined areas before. Yet you let me waltz in without a hint of security. No shackles, no guards, not even a warning. That doesn't make sense. I can only draw 2 conclusions. Either you are requesting my services, in which case you have no need for safety, or you have an unknown unknown, which uncharacteristically would put me at a disadvantage. I'm sure you've read my profile. -From the “exposure” you had a while back, sure. Very sloppy, and yet cleaned up as if it never happened. Your current information is modest on networks but still acclamatory. But I'm sure you are referencing my ability to infer that you are a pacifist and would never entrust my means. Very well. I will take this session at face value. Humanity is full of idiots, you're no different. That is quite the exposition and non sequitur simultaneously. I'll bite. What's wrong with humanity, and how does that affect you? -It's hard to act with perfection when you can't let morons know you are imperfect. I can exploit anyone I want. Sometimes it's pleasurable. It's certainly profitable. But I'm not above petty revenge. I've loved before. I hate even more. And yet, only one of those goes unrequited for long. No one will pity a mercenary.  You don't deserve pity. No one does. -*pause, genuine shock* Too Machiavellian of a phrase for a Hippocratic practitioner. Too quick of a process for the smartest man in the room. No one deserves pity. They deserve grace, honesty, and empathy, the ratios of which can be seen as enlightening, punishing, and rewarding, depending on the circumstances. The chase is beneath you. By your own account, I'M beneath you. So why bother? Money? Really? -If I have mastered the rules of a game, then I should be able to keep my own scoreboard at my whim. But I have other motivations, and yes, I will admit that they are just as basic as any other *ahem* family man. I don't pretend to be stereotypical in my reactions, but I mourn my losses, too. I feel like this is all a test of my wits. I have to prove to you I'm worthy of your time. You could have ended this…take of that what you will…at any point. Do you really think I have some sort of ace up my sleeve? -Unlike you, I don't use the colloquial “I feel” To substitute for “I think.” And yes, I think…haha, I KNOW you have me scouted. Anything less and you are a trusting fool. Try me. -I know you've encountered the Titans before. I created a diversion so they will be too busy searching for a fake battle hundreds of miles away. You are alone. Am I? -I know about your latest burner phone. All signals from this office are blocked. It's a brick, now. No bats will be in this belfry. Um…well… -Surely that can't be it, right? You have more to deliver to test my mettle? The archer? The Martian? The big blue buffoon?  Don't call me Shirley. -*Pause* You truly are an idiot like all of the rest. Cool, then you don't have to waste your energy on killing me. -You're not a mark. That's the only reason you're still breathing.  I'll take it! -As if you have a choice. Pathetic. *door opens as he's about to leave* Oh, and Mr. Wilson, I just wanted to let you know that you don't have to intimidate someone who is genuinely trying to help you. It makes you look like a casual jerk instead of a ruthless assassin. Amongst the government agencies, interstellar factions, extradimensional rulers, and plain ol' folks who want to see you suffer, I might be your only chance of living any semblance of a peaceful life. I'm risking my existence by talking to you and keeping my vow of confidentiality only if you mean what you just said, because I can have a clear conscience that you are a shrewd butthurt businessman rather than the essence of evil that those who conspire against you would want me to believe. I figured all of that out without anyone telling me a single word. So I may not be a queen on your chessboard, but I damn sure am NOT a pawn. -Do you *interrupting* Slade. -*pause* All you had to say was my name, and we could have avoided the banter. No contacts, please, unless I come to you. Now we have an agreement. Goodbye. Ending (54:49) Recommended reading: Judas Contract Next episodes: Storm, Wonder Woman, Shadowman Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network References: Teen Titans Go! 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Dick Grayson acaba de hacer 84 añazos desde su creación en Detective Comics #38 y este año hace ya 40 desde que debutó como Nightwing en Tales of the Teen Titans #44, pero vamos a crearnos en la etapa que ha supuesto toda una revelación y ha puesto los ojos del todo el mundo en el bueno de Dick. Repasamos en este programa la etapa que arrancaría saliendo de la pandemia en 2021 y que acaba de anunciar su último arco en los USA, a cargo de Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo y un buen puñado de artistas invitados. Pero es que además tenemos la suerte de contar con Bruno Redondo para que charle con nosotros de toda esta etapa, así que será mejor que no os lo perdáis La noche es caliente como el infierno. Todo se te pega. Una asquerosa habitación de un asqueroso barrio de una asquerosa ciudad. El aparato de aire acondicionado es un pedazo de chatarra que no podría enfriar ni una bebida aunque la metieras dentro. Parece el sitio perfecto para escuchar el podcast 328 de ELHDLT Selección musical: 🎶 Three Legged Dog, de Albert Castiglia 🎶 Bludhaven, de Thomas Ragsdale 🎶 Nightwing, de Mxnarch

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs learn about the Bad Man. Upon learning the Captain Syn's plan to lighten the load on his ship, Batman and Ione make their escape in Batman: Off-World #2. Trapped on Nth World, Kendra must find a way home in Hawkgirl #6. Mr. Terrific and his family assist the Boom in uncovering the identity of Doctor Elemental in Jay Garrick: The Flash #3. John Stewart must battle the Radiant Dead energy raging in his own body or become one of them in Green Lantern: War Journal #4. Batman and Superman are sent to prison and meet a familiar character in their prison cell who tells them an interesting story about Gog in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22. Catwoman gets entangled with the deadly Flamingo as she tries to steal an idol that requires a deadly sacrifice in Catwoman #60. Nightwing must save Bea from a watery death and learns the secret origin of Bludhaven in Nightwing #109. Superman recovers from his encounter last issue with the Chained, but immediately has to search for Marilyn Moonlight who is in danger from Pharm and Graff in Superman #9. The United States blames Wonder Woman for the murder of a soldier who committed suicide, while Wonder Woman spends the day with a boy who is dying of cancer in Wonder Woman #4. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:04 DC News 0:06:11 Batman: Off-World #2 0:10:30 Hawkgirl #6 0:14:33 Jay Garrick: The Flash #3 0:18:22 Green Lantern: War Journal #4 0:23:58 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22 0:27:44 Catwoman #60 0:30:12 Nightwing #109 0:38:17 Superman #9 0:41:58 Wonder Woman #4 0:50:32 Sweet Tooth S2 Ep4 – Bad Man 0:58:40 Show Close   Links Batman: Off-World #2 Hawkgirl #6 Jay Garrick: The Flash #3 Green Lantern: War Journal #4 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #22 Catwoman #60 Nightwing #109 Superman #9 Wonder Woman #4 The Kingdom #1 (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

Manny makes his return to the show to talk about LEAPING INTO THE LIGHT, the first arc of Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo's fan-favorite run on Nightwing. Following the end of the infamous Ric Grayson saga, these issues serve as a soft relaunch of the title, establishing a new status quo for the former Boy Wonder and introducing a character with massive ramifications for him - the mysterious new mayor of Bludhaven.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs come across tons of complications. The Joker's kids meet Scarface and then are on the run from the Jokerz gang in Batman: White Knight Presents - Generation Joker #2. Teth Adam and Black Adam split ways in Black Adam #12. AI rises in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #16. Cass and Steph have a parade as they face the assassins plaguing The Hill in Batgirls #19. Dario faces Noah, while Selina takes on Black Mask in Catwoman #56. Jimmy Olsen must save his girlfriend before she destroys the man of steel in Superman #5. A biological weapon has been stolen and is on the loose in Bludhaven in Nightwing #105. The Flash is dead, long live the Flash in Titans #2 because only you can prevent forest fires. Sweet Dreams are made of these in Wonder Woman #800. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:09 DC News 0:11:52 Batman: White Knight Presents - Generation Joker #2 0:15:54 Black Adam #12 0:23:58 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #16 0:28:50 Batgirls #19 0:32:52 Catwoman #56 0:40:36 Superman #5 0:46:13 Nightwing #105 0:51:36 Titans #2 0:56:55 Wonder Woman #800 1:07:22 Superman & Lois S3 Ep11 – Complications 1:18:50 Show Close   Links Batman: White Knight Presents - Generation Joker #2 Black Adam #12 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #16 Batgirls #19 Catwoman #56 Superman #5 Nightwing #105 Titans #2 Wonder Woman #800 Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 28th: We’ve got our thoughts on comics for the last week of June, including Starfinder Angels of the Drift #1, Creed The Next Round #1, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos #1, Spider-Man Animals Assemble, Nightwing Vol 3 Battle for Bludhaven’s Heart HC, and more! Then we talk about a few trailers... Read more » The post 421: Maztica or Bust appeared first on Rogues Gallery Comics + Games, Round Rock, TX.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs discuss the season premiere of The Flash! Superman decides David is too dangerous to keep his powers, while the The Key wants the power to travel the multiverse in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #11. Superman is woke from suspended animation only to be find by the aliens in Batman: Fortress #8. As Malik searches for Black Adam's ring, he becomes trapped in Mirror Master's death trap in Black Adam #7. Stargirl is rescued by the missing sidekicks in Stargirl: The Lost Children #3. Mary goes searching for Darla in The New Champion of Shazam #4. Bane tracks down a man selling venom in Batman - One Bad Day: Bane #1. Batgirl Cassie goes in search of Stephanie in Batgirls #14. Heartless releases all the prisoners from the Bludhaven prison in Nightwing #100. The One-Minute War continues as the speedsters search for answers in The Flash #791. Monkey Prince and Supergirl team up to not only stop the Ultra-Humanite, but deal with the Lazarus rain in Monkey Prince #10. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:15 DC News 0:07:02 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #11 0:13:24 Batman: Fortress #8 0:18:29 Black Adam #7 0:21:55 Stargirl: The Lost Children #3 0:26:14 The New Champion of Shazam #4 0:34:32 Batman - One Bad Day: Bane #1 0:41:28 Batgirls #14 0:46:48 Nightwing #100 0:51:33 The Flash #791 0:54:15 Monkey Prince #10 0:59:17 Lazarus Planet: Assault on Krypton #1 1:07:30 The Flash S9 Ep1 – Wednesday Ever After 1:17:32 Show Close   Links Batman/Superman: World's Finest #11 Batman: Fortress #8 Black Adam #7 Stargirl: The Lost Children #3 The New Champion of Shazam #4 Batman - One Bad Day: Bane #1 Batgirls #14 Nightwing #100 The Flash #791 Monkey Prince #10 Lazarus Planet: Assault on Krypton #1 Justice Society of America (2007-2011) #19 (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs get a case of space...Lazarus Island explodes...and Dark Crisis Ends! It's the final showdown between father and son as the Dynamic Duo fight in a final confrontation in Batman vs. Robin #4. Superman, Batman, and the Teen Titans go in search of the captured Boy Thunder and find him a captive of the Joker and the Key in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #10. Courtney and Emiko check out the Arrow Cave before taking a sea voyage in search of the lost sidekicks in Stargirl: The Lost Children #2. Things go sideways when the battle between Catwoman and Punchline begins in Catwoman #50. Tony Zucco, the murderer of Dick Grayson's parents, is released on bail and wants to rule Bludhaven with is daughter in Nightwing #99. Wally learns the truth about Mayor Wolfe in a final showdown with the Rogues in The Flash #789. Nightwing leads a fight against Deathstroke, while the Flashes and Dr. Light attempt to stabilize the Multiverse in Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:06 DC News 0:10:43 Batman vs. Robin #4 0:20:30 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #10 0:25:34 Stargirl: The Lost Children #2 0:34:00 Batman: Urban Legends #22 0:40:53 Catwoman #50 0:49:42 Nightwing #99 0:55:12 The Flash #789 1:00:05 Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 1:11:36 Doom Patrol S4 Ep4 – Casey Patrol 1:16:16 Show Close   Links Batman vs. Robin #4 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #10 Stargirl: The Lost Children #2 Batman: Urban Legends #22 Catwoman #50 Nightwing #99 The Flash #789 Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 Kingdom Come (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

Kora and Asami sitting in a tree... tryin' to stop a turf war! We talk the latest pop culture news, and review Batman - One Bad Day: Bane #1 and Nigtwing #100 from DC Comics, and Rodrigo shares his thoughts on The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://variety.com/2023/film/news/heavy-metal-magazine-ceo-matthew-medney-steps-down-1235491839 https://majorspoilers.com/2023/01/17/the-mandalorian-returns-march-1st/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/40000-of-comics-cards-stolen-from-canadian-comic-store/ REVIEWS STEPHEN BATMAN – ONE BAD DAY: BANE #1 Writer: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON Artist: HOWARD PORTER Publisher: DC COMICS Cover Price: $7.99 Release Date: January 17, 2023 A PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE DESTROYED BY VENOM! Bane broke the Bat—he's one of the only villains to ever truly vanquish the Dark Knight—but is that all he's ever accomplished? Decades from now, Bane is a washed-up wrestler reliving his glory days in the ring, defeating someone dressed like Batman every day. But when he discovers that there's a new source of Venom in the world, he'll do everything he can to shut down the facility it's coming from for good and make sure that no one takes the poison that ruined his life. An epic saga set throughout Bane's life, expanding on the hopes, dreams, regrets, and failures of one of DC's most legendary villains, brought to you by the iconic creative team of Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, The Flash) and Howard Porter (The Flash, Justice League). [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ISjQuk MATTHEW NIGHTWING #100 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Scott McDaniel/Rick Leonardi/Eddy Barrows/Javier Fernandez/Mikel Janin/Karl Story/Eber Ferreira, Caio Filipe Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date: January 18, 2023 Come join us with big smiles and even bigger celebrations as Nightwing hits its milestone issue #100! Cheer how far we've come by looking through the decades at what has made Nightwing a beloved hero. What better way to celebrate than with familiar friends and artists? Then, with Heartless creating a lair in the heart of Bludhaven to take Blockbuster's throne, Nightwing will follow suit, setting up a headquarters of his own...with the help of some friends who helped make him who he is now, of course! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3IRwWI9 RODRIGO THE SECRET HISTORY OF BLACK PUNK: RECORD ZERO Writer: Raeghan Bucanan Artist: Raeghan Bucanan Publisher: Silver Sprocket Comics Cover Price: $14.99 Release Date: February, 2023 The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero by Raeghan Buchanan is an illustrated roll-call for punk, post-punk, hardcore, no-wave, and experimental bands from ground zero ‘til now. A starting point for anyone curious, another reference for those who devour all genre-related things, or a cool artifact for anyone in the know. This book is part of an ongoing series that covers musicians like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Poly Styrene, Don Letts, Minority Threat, and many others. From LA to London, from the early 1900s till today, Buchanan examines and presents narratives to show how Black musicians shape (and are shaped by) the world we live in. Buchanan is an illustrator, writer, and musician born in Eerie, PA. After risking more than a decade of her life to drumming and singing in hardcore, post-punk, and power pop bands, she has returned to her first love: comics. Besides doing industry work-for-hire, she has most recently created self-published books Strange Glances and the POCtober Sketchbook. Buchanan's creative work centers on exploring different areas of Black heritage, such as rock ‘n' roll musical roots and general history, in social and political arenas and science fiction. [rating: 5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3CWufkD CONTACT Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Kora and Asami sitting in a tree... tryin' to stop a turf war! We talk the latest pop culture news, and review Batman - One Bad Day: Bane #1 and Nigtwing #100 from DC Comics, and Rodrigo shares his thoughts on The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) NEWS https://variety.com/2023/film/news/heavy-metal-magazine-ceo-matthew-medney-steps-down-1235491839 https://majorspoilers.com/2023/01/17/the-mandalorian-returns-march-1st/ https://bleedingcool.com/comics/40000-of-comics-cards-stolen-from-canadian-comic-store/ REVIEWS STEPHEN BATMAN – ONE BAD DAY: BANE #1 Writer: JOSHUA WILLIAMSON Artist: HOWARD PORTER Publisher: DC COMICS Cover Price: $7.99 Release Date: January 17, 2023 A PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE DESTROYED BY VENOM! Bane broke the Bat—he's one of the only villains to ever truly vanquish the Dark Knight—but is that all he's ever accomplished? Decades from now, Bane is a washed-up wrestler reliving his glory days in the ring, defeating someone dressed like Batman every day. But when he discovers that there's a new source of Venom in the world, he'll do everything he can to shut down the facility it's coming from for good and make sure that no one takes the poison that ruined his life. An epic saga set throughout Bane's life, expanding on the hopes, dreams, regrets, and failures of one of DC's most legendary villains, brought to you by the iconic creative team of Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, The Flash) and Howard Porter (The Flash, Justice League). [rating:5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3ISjQuk MATTHEW NIGHTWING #100 Writer: Tom Taylor Artist: Scott McDaniel/Rick Leonardi/Eddy Barrows/Javier Fernandez/Mikel Janin/Karl Story/Eber Ferreira, Caio Filipe Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $6.99 Release Date: January 18, 2023 Come join us with big smiles and even bigger celebrations as Nightwing hits its milestone issue #100! Cheer how far we've come by looking through the decades at what has made Nightwing a beloved hero. What better way to celebrate than with familiar friends and artists? Then, with Heartless creating a lair in the heart of Bludhaven to take Blockbuster's throne, Nightwing will follow suit, setting up a headquarters of his own...with the help of some friends who helped make him who he is now, of course! [rating:4/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3IRwWI9 RODRIGO THE SECRET HISTORY OF BLACK PUNK: RECORD ZERO Writer: Raeghan Bucanan Artist: Raeghan Bucanan Publisher: Silver Sprocket Comics Cover Price: $14.99 Release Date: February, 2023 The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero by Raeghan Buchanan is an illustrated roll-call for punk, post-punk, hardcore, no-wave, and experimental bands from ground zero ‘til now. A starting point for anyone curious, another reference for those who devour all genre-related things, or a cool artifact for anyone in the know. This book is part of an ongoing series that covers musicians like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Poly Styrene, Don Letts, Minority Threat, and many others. From LA to London, from the early 1900s till today, Buchanan examines and presents narratives to show how Black musicians shape (and are shaped by) the world we live in. Buchanan is an illustrator, writer, and musician born in Eerie, PA. After risking more than a decade of her life to drumming and singing in hardcore, post-punk, and power pop bands, she has returned to her first love: comics. Besides doing industry work-for-hire, she has most recently created self-published books Strange Glances and the POCtober Sketchbook. Buchanan's creative work centers on exploring different areas of Black heritage, such as rock ‘n' roll musical roots and general history, in social and political arenas and science fiction. [rating: 5/5] You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/3CWufkD CONTACT Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends!

Nightwing News Ep #169: Nightwing - Renegade Welcome back to Nightwing News!  In this episode Phil, Lilith and a sick Kristen review “Renegade” from Nightwing  #112-#117 (November 2005-April 2006) featuring Nightwing's time as Deathstroke's “Renegade”, the end of Bludhaven, and the road to Infinite Crisis. Guest starring Roy Harper, Superman, and Batman. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!   Nightwing News Links  → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/NightwingNews → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NightwingNewsPodcast → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics ==================

Welcome to the Multiverse Report, a weekly recap of your news across all the fandoms with Mike Gibson and Steve Haller!   Check us out at https://www.themultiversereport.com/   Also check out Heroes of the Disney Galaxy and our friends at Funky Town Comics and Vinyl   TMR Rundown: Bludhaven to Ego The Living Planet: Wakanda Forever, Yahya as Wonder Man and DC miscellany…    DC   WBD CEO David Zaslav confirms that Shazam Fury of the Gods, Blue Beetle, The Flash, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will all debut theatrically in 2023 HBO Max announced casting for Dead Boy Detective series   MARVEL Yahya Abdul Mateen II is in talks to star as Wonder Man Agatha: Coven of Chaos Casting:   All Eyes On Black Panther: Black Panther Wakanda Forever will NOT have a post credit scene Wakanda Forever: The Black Panther Podcast mini series debuts   COMICS Vault Comics announces new imprint Headshell   THIS WEEK AMS 13 Batgirls 12 Batman Incorporated 2 Batman vs Robin 3 Black Panther Unconquered 1 Captain America Sentinel of Liberty 6 Death of Superman 30th Anniversary 1 Do A Powerbomb 6 Fantastic Four 1 Flash The Fastest Man Alive 3 Gun Honey Blood For Blood 3 Lady Hel 3 Minor Threats 3 Ninja Funk 1 Spawn 335 Spider-Man 2 SW High Republic 2 Superman Son of Kal El 17 TMNT 134 Wolverine 27 WW 793   ONE SHOTS: A new audiobook version of The Silmarillion is being produced, and will be read by Andy Serkis. HBO Max's The Penguin series casts Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone Marvel Games announces new multi-game deal with EA Titans S4 debuted this week on HBOmax.    Subscribe:   Apple Podcasts, Spotify or search The Multiverse Report on your podcast app of choice!   ###   #TMR, #MCU, #DCEU, #StarWars, #Fandom, #LOTR

Nightwing News Ep #162: Nightwing #110 & #111 Welcome back to Nightwing News!  In this episode Phil and Kristen discuss Nightwing #110 & #111 (September-October 2005) featuring Dick Grayson's infiltration of the criminal underworld which takes him back to Bludhaven (and Robin), and into the sights of Black Mask and Deathstroke.  PLUS: discussion of Nightwing's appearance in Harley Quinn season 3 episode 9 and Dark Crisis On Infinite Earths #4. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!   Nightwing News Links  → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/NightwingNews → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NightwingNewsPodcast → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics ==================

Salve salve pessoal! Hoje a Corporação se reúne em Bludhaven para falar sobre um dos gibis mais hypados do ano: O Asa Noturna de Tom Taylor! Konema, Bruno, Rodz e Everton, recebem de um lado do ringue Gabriel Avila do NerdBunker, e do outro o Vini do 2quadrinhos, para discutir tudo sobre a mais nova fase de Dick Grayson! Falamos um pouco sobre o histórico do personagem, as influências da fase, o que vem por aí e discutimos a grande questão: é tudo isso mesmo? DESCUBRA! Bote sua máscara, faça um 4 com a mão e venha ouvir o cast! LINK PARA COMPRAR O GIBI: https://amzn.to/3jvTC2F #dc #asanoturna #nightwing #dickgrayson #panini #comics #hqs #2quadrinhos #nerdbunker #dcomics #batman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hqcorp/support

Nightwing News Ep #122: Nightwing #64 Welcome back to Nightwing News!  In this episode to celebrate the holiday season Phil and Kristen review Nightwing #64 (February 2002) featuring Christmas in Bludhaven. PLUS: a discussion of what's coming up in 2022 for the podcast. Show notes: Nightwing News Ep #122: Nightwing #64 Find all of our Social Media here: https://linktr.ee/capesandlunatics Find Kristen's book Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder here: https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Grayson-Boy-Wonder-Nightwing/dp/0786497882/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540958908&sr=8-1&keywords=dick+grayson+boy+wonder Follow Phil Perich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nightwingpdp Follow Nightwing News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NightwingNewsPodcast Follow Nightwing News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightwingNews Produced by: Capes and Lunatics Sidekicks Podcast Production Team: Phil Perich Support the Capes and Lunatics Podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/capesandlunatics

Heartless continues his attack on the homeless children of Bludhaven while Melinda Zucco is sworn in as mayor. Nightwing may need to rely on Barbara and Tim a lot more than he realized as he continues to fight for his city. You can find more comic book here: https://www.instagram.com/mannyreadscomics/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mannyreadscomics/message

In this episode of the worlds most boring DC Comics podcast we will be visiting Bludhaven to check in on Nightwing as well as heading back to Gotham to watch Batman and Ghostmaker as they do the dance! Another slow and sleepy podcast to hopefully bore you to sleep. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thegothamsleepcast/message

Nightwing News Ep #89: Nightwing #79 (NEW) & Nightwing #52 (2001) Phil and Kristen review new issue Nightwing #79 featuring part 2 of Dick Grayson’s return to Bludhaven and himself.  PLUS: a review of classic Nightwing #52 (February 2001) featuring an uneasy team-up between Nightwing and Catwoman and “Batman Dies”.  Show notes: Nightwing #79 (NEW) & Nightwing #52 (2001): Nightwing News Episode #89 Find all of our Social Media here: https://linktr.ee/capesandlunatics Find Kristen’s book Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder here: https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Grayson-Boy-Wonder-Nightwing/dp/0786497882/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540958908&sr=8-1&keywords=dick+grayson+boy+wonder Follow Phil Perich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nightwingpdp Follow Nightwing News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NightwingNewsPodcast Follow Nightwing News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightwingNews Produced by: http://www.southgatemediagroup.com Production Team: Phil Perich SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Order our book Pod Life: Podcaster Stories orderpodlife.smgpods.com When you shop at Amazon.com using this link, every dollar you spend supports our podcast network and doesn’t cost you a penny more. amazon.smgpods.com Hunt a Killer – Get 20% off on your first box with Coupon Code SOUTHGATE www.huntakiller.com Tweaked Audio Headphones – Get 30% off, Free Shipping, and a Lifetime Warranty with Coupon Code – SOUTHGATE www.tweakedaudio.com Support the Capes and Lunatics Podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/capesandlunatics Support the Southgate Media Group on Patreon www.patreon.com/SouthgateMediaGroup  

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are seeing things fall apart! Tim/Jace Fox comes home to an unwelcoming family in The Next Batman: Second Son #2. Martha Kent has some words in Superman: Red & Blue #2. Selena tries to track down Poison Ivy in Catwoman #30. Superman and Black Adam seek answers from Naomi in Justice League #60. Dick and Babs try to help the homeless while a new seriel killer is on the lose in Bludhaven in Nightwing #79. Diana seeks help from Thor to find the missing Asgardians in Wonder Woman #771. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:50 DC News 0:12:18 The Next Batman: Second Son #2 0:15:09 Superman: Red & Blue #2 0:21:24 Catwoman #30 0:25:25 Justice League #60 0:31:55 Nightwing #79 0:36:04 The Flash #769 0:38:47 Wonder Woman #771 0:45:42 Batwoman S2 Ep11 – Arrive Alive 0:53:38 Black Lightning S4 Ep8 – The Book of Ruin: Chapter Three: Things Fall Apart 0:56:02 Supergirl S6 Ep4 – Lost Souls 1:03:13 Show Close   Links The Next Batman: Second Son #2 Superman: Red & Blue #2 Catwoman #30 Justice League #60 Nightwing #79 The Flash #769 Wonder Woman #771 Naomi: Season One (Drew's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn Want to Donate to the Show or Sponsor our Comics Talk for this week? No problem! Just click on the donate button below! If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

Daniel is back at it again with a new twist on the infamous Arkham Knight and a few ideas for Bludhaven's favorite acrobat. #Batman #DCcomics

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs find that things are going a little Haywire. Blue Snowman is back along with a whole lot of other villains in Sensational Wonder Woman #11. Clark's true colors are revealed in Superman Red & Blue #1. Selena gets a visit from Detective Hadley in Catwoman #9. Barbara Gordon makes a surprise trip to Bludhaven in Nightwing #78. Black Adam teams up with the Justice League to take on an extra-ordinary villains. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Cletus's pick of the week, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:35 DC News 0:11:24 Sensational Wonder Woman #11 0:15:02 Superman Red & Blue #1 0:23:11 Catwoman #29 0:25:38 Nightwing #78 0:29:49 Justice League #59 0:38:18 Batwoman S2 Ep7 – It's Best You Stop Digging 0:41:52 Black Lighting S4 Ep6 – The Book of Ruin: Chapter Two: Theseus's Ship 0:51:22 Superman and Lois S1 Ep4 – Haywire 0:58:47 Flash S7 Ep3 – Mother 1:11:54 Show Close   Links Sensational Wonder Woman #11 Superman Red & Blue #1 Catwoman #29 Nightwing #78 Justice League #59 Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn Want to Donate to the Show or Sponsor our Comics Talk for this week? No problem! Just click on the donate button below! If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

Nightwing #16 Phil and Kristen review Nightwing #16 (January 1998) as Dick Grayson gets a new weapon in his war on crime. Show notes: Nightwing #16: Nightwing News Episode #77 Find all of our Social Media here: https://linktr.ee/capesandlunatics Find Kristen’s book Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder here: https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Grayson-Boy-Wonder-Nightwing/dp/0786497882/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540958908&sr=8-1&keywords=dick+grayson+boy+wonder Follow Phil Perich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nightwingpdp Follow Nightwing News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NightwingNewsPodcast Follow Nightwing News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightwingNews Produced by: http://www.southgatemediagroup.com Production Team: Phil Perich SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Order our book Pod Life: Podcaster Stories orderpodlife.smgpods.com When you shop at Amazon.com using this link, every dollar you spend supports our podcast network and doesn’t cost you a penny more. amazon.smgpods.com Hunt a Killer – Get 20% off on your first box with Coupon Code SOUTHGATE www.huntakiller.com Tweaked Audio Headphones – Get 30% off, Free Shipping, and a Lifetime Warranty with Coupon Code – SOUTHGATE www.tweakedaudio.com Support the Capes and Lunatics Podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/capesandlunatics

Nightwing #4 & #5  Phil and Kristen review Nightwing #4 & #5 (January-February 1997) featuring Nightwing’s early days in Bludhaven and a battle with new menace Lady Vic. Show notes: Nightwing #4 & #5: Nightwing News Episode #75 Find all of our Social Media here: https://linktr.ee/capesandlunatics Find Kristen’s book Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder here: https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Grayson-Boy-Wonder-Nightwing/dp/0786497882/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540958908&sr=8-1&keywords=dick+grayson+boy+wonder Follow Phil Perich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nightwingpdp Follow Nightwing News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/NightwingNewsPodcast Follow Nightwing News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightwingNews Produced by: http://www.southgatemediagroup.com Production Team: Phil Perich SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Order our book Pod Life: Podcaster Stories orderpodlife.smgpods.com When you shop at Amazon.com using this link, every dollar you spend supports our podcast network and doesn’t cost you a penny more. amazon.smgpods.com Hunt a Killer – Get 20% off on your first box with Coupon Code SOUTHGATE www.huntakiller.com Tweaked Audio Headphones – Get 30% off, Free Shipping, and a Lifetime Warranty with Coupon Code – SOUTHGATE www.tweakedaudio.com Support the Capes and Lunatics Podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/capesandlunatics

We go back to the Robin well, this time for Tim Drake! Just because he may be the smartest Robin doesn't make him the best - find out why! SHOW NOTES:  Issue 102 - Tim Drake Intro Shoutout to To Know Her is to Fear Her, the Spider-Woman podcast - cohosted by Rey from ITK Reminder of TeePublic sale Background (02:48) Tim Drake created by Marv Wolfman and Pat Broderick in Batman #436 (August 1989) The third Robin, young Tim Drake visited the circus the night the Graysons were killed - later deduced Batman & Robin’s identities, and decided to teach himself martial arts to follow in their footsteps Offered himself to Dick Grayson as a new Robin following the death of Jason Todd - Bruce initially hesitant, but puts Tim through rigorous training before giving him the costume When Bruce retires after Knightfall, Tim works alongside Jean-Paul Valley, but distrusts him and his methods, and helps Bruce reclaim the Batman mantle Began dating Stephanie Brown (Spoiler), and then forced to retire from being Robin after his father discovered his secret After Stephanie and his father were both killed, he moved to Bludhaven to get away from Gotham Battled both a resurrected Jason Todd and Damian Wayne for the Robin title When Bruce “dies” and Dick takes over, he makes Damian the new Robin, so Tim becomes Red Robin and looks for Bruce - when Bruce returns, Tim takes over the Teen Titans New 52 - backstory rewritten - he’s a young hacker who draws the wrath of the Penguin, so his family goes into witness protection, and he’s taken under Bruce Wayne’s tutelage, where he becomes Red Robin out of respect for the dead Jason Todd - once again serves as leader of the Titans Rebirth - retcons to original backstory Issues (6:26) Being “self-taught” in any area leads to unknown pitfalls Loss of multiple fathers (13:08) Sole dissenter against Bruce’s death - loyalty vs. what’s “right” (22:36) Break (34:11) Plugs for Into the Knight, Sips Suds & Smokes, and Gail Simone Treatment (35:58) In-universe - Shadow Alfred, learn from him on how to serve while remaining humble Out of universe - Big Brother/Big Sister mentor type programs to help adolescents (39:33) Skit (46:44) Ending (53:14) Recommended reading: Robin, the Chuck Dixon run - any point of the series works Next episodes: Luke Cage, Clones Plugs for social References: Ra’s al Ghul episode - Anthony Jason Todd episode - Anthony Dick Grayson episode - Anthony Azrael episode - Anthony Damian Wayne episode - Anthony Alfred episode - Anthony (39:17) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

Hitting Pavement is a young woman's journey from Bludhaven to Detroit with some lumps along the way.  Road Warrior, Cassandra Cain is on the search to discover if Lady Shiva is indeed her mom.   Write to us at www.thehuntresspodcast.com or on Twitter @HuntressPodcast

Tim and Ashford the new adventures of Cassandra Cain in Bludhaven.  Making her way in a new town, she acquires an informant/snitch, a villain to pursue, a local hang out, and of course, cool digs!  Write to us at www.thehuntresspodcast.com to join the conversation.   

Tim and Ashford discuss Justice League Elite #5, Robin 132, and Batgirl 58.  Batgirl moves to Bludhaven.  A Brand New Start.  

Nightwing #26-#30, Birds of Prey #8: 80 Years of Grayson Phil and Kristen review Nightwing #26-#30 (December 1998-April 1999) and Birds of Prey #8 (August 1999) featuring the return of the Huntress, Superman visits Bludhaven, and Dick sweeps Babs off her feet. Show notes: Nightwing #26-#30, Birds of Prey #8—80 Years of Grayson: Nightwing News #49 Find all of our Social Media here: https://linktr.ee/capesandlunatics Find Kristen’s book Dick Grayson, Boy Wonder here: https://www.amazon.com/Dick-Grayson-Boy-Wonder-Nightwing/dp/0786497882/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540958908&sr=8-1&keywords=dick+grayson+boy+wonder Follow Phil Perich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nightwingpdp Follow Kristen Geaman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/75yrsofgrayson Produced by: http://www.southgatemediagroup.com Production Team: Phil Perich SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Order our book Pod Life: Podcaster Stories orderpodlife.smgpods.com When you shop at Amazon.com using this link, every dollar you spend supports our podcast network and doesn’t cost you a penny more. amazon.smgpods.com Hunt a Killer – Get 20% off on your first box with Coupon Code SOUTHGATE www.huntakiller.com Tweaked Audio Headphones – Get 30% off, Free Shipping, and a Lifetime Warranty with Coupon Code – SOUTHGATE www.tweakedaudio.com Support the Capes and Lunatics Podcast on Patreon www.patreon.com/capesandlunatics

We head to Bludhaven to take on the man of many names, Dick Grayson! Whether he's Robin, Nightwing, or Batman, he's the Bat-family's Jack of all Trades. According to Doc, he's also like Saved by the Bell - listen in to find out why! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to Connor Carrick podcast - NHL defenseman Connor Carrick does a deep dive into improving mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - not just promoting this because he’s a Devils player, it’s a compelling listen - https://connorcarrick.podbean.com/ NEW SWAG! Check out our TeePublic store! Background (4:13) Dick Grayson created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in Detective Comics #38 (April 1940) Dick Grayson is a trapeze artist whose parents were killed by gangsters - Batman helps him seek revenge against the crime boss responsible, and he trains under Batman to become Robin the Boy Wonder Later leads the Teen Titans, a group of sidekicks Post-Crisis, he chafes under the sidekick role, and renames himself Nightwing, starting to operate as a solo hero in Bludhaven, neighboring city to Gotham First operates as Batman after Bruce leaves Gotham after the Knightfall storyline - begins to appreciate what Bruce goes through on a regular basis Reunites with the Titans, although after two teammates die, he disbands the team once again After Battle for the Cowl, he works as Batman, with Damian Wayne as the new Robin New 52 - still Nightwing, just a few years younger than before His identity is revealed to the world by the Crime Syndicate - they believe him dead after attaching him to a machine connected to his heart rate - Lex Luthor stops his heart to free him from the machine before reviving him with a shot of adrenaline Working undercover, he infiltrates the criminal Spyral organization - this storyline is told in the Grayson book by Tim Seeley & Tom King Briefly returns as Robin to help other members of the Bat-Family while Bruce is amnesiac Rebirth - Spyral wiped his identity clean, so he resumes operating as Nightwing, and starts a new Titans team Shot by KGBeast and nearly dies - gives him memory loss, and he stops fighting crime for a spell until he’s attacked by the Court of Owls (specifically his grandfather, who is a Talon), and the fight triggers his memory Issues (10:15) Transition from angry teen in the New Teen Titans to a more carefree, relaxed adult in modern comics - is this natural development or just a character retcon? Shared trauma with Bruce led to interesting mentor-mentee relationship (21:42) Mental adaptation as a “Jack of all trades” within the Bat Family (29:00) Break (37:22) Plugs for Grief Burrito & Now You’ve Seen It, plus Gail Simone Treatment (38:45) In-universe - Doc is the man in the chair Out of universe (44:54) - treatment similar to those of first responders Skit (51:19) Ending (57:41) Recommended reading: Grayson by Seeley/King Next episodes: Laura Kinney (X-23), Superboy Prime, Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) References: Sidekicks episode - Anthony (05:38) Bane episode - Anthony (07:31) Pulp Fiction - Anthony (08:30) Saved by the Bell - Doc (14:18) Scott Adams - talent stack - Doc (33:00) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

New #Podcast: Nightwing #VS Falcon, #WhatHappensNext? Jay defends the 1st Robin, Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing #VS @delvin_cox w/ Falcon & Red Wing in the city of Bludhaven. @CynnaAel acts as game master, with over 50 cards to draw!

A fight set in Bludhaven, Nightwing, defended by Jay, takes on the Falcon, defended by Delvin Cox. Find out what's in the cards for this battle, with Cynnara drawing from a brand new deck of over 50 customized playing cards. More cards. More possibilities! #WhatHappensNext ???

Batgirl is on her own in Bludhaven in Batgirl: Kicking Assassins The Star Trek on-going series with the bold innovative step of re-telling stories from TOS in Star Trek, Volume 1. Affiliate link included.

The MoD is back once again (like the renegade master) to bring their super-intellectual, British accented take on the world of Dice Masters. Have you been wondering how the lads have been getting on with their Global Escalation teams from our last episode? Have you often wondered why "Nightwing - Protector of Bludhaven" is possibly the best card in the game? Do you want to hear from our guest contributor's at the Central European Nationals? Then look no further, we've got the podcast episode for you. If you didn't wonder about any of those things, then listen anyway, because Chris is amazing and Andy's... present.  All this, plus, not one, not two, but three little known fact.  How could you  not listen immediately? Stop what you're doing and hit play now! Legal Bits n' Bobs United Kingdom: God Save the Queen by National Anthems is licensed under a Creative Commons License. It was sourced from a Soundcloud account entitled “National Anthems”. The name of the creator/creators has not been provided on that account. The license can be found here: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode The Dice transition sound effect was sourced from freesound.org. The account it was downloaded from is “dermotte” and is shared under the following license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Our tremendous 'Rule Britannia' intro is used with permission from Richard Campbell and is a short extract from his "England Rock Anthems" track. We think Richard's work is exceptional. So visit Richard's website here for more of his music: http://www.richardcampbellmusic.co.uk/

Dick Grayson goes through relationship problems, which are far worse than Nigthwing having to battle a boatload of supervillains.Affiliate link include.Transcript:Host: Nightwing takes on a ship full of supervillains, from stem to stern, and then faces his former espionage colleagues in a battle for his life but could the worst thing going for Dick Grayson be his relationship problems? We'll tell you all about it next as we look at Nightwing volume 4 Blockbuster straight ahead.[Into Music]Announcer:Welcome to the Classy Comics podcast where we search for the best Comics in the universe from Boise, Idaho here is your host, Adam Graham. Host: During the New 52, Dick Grayson went through an era where he was no longer a superhero or Nightwing but rather a secret agent for Spyral because spies are known for their very punny use of names. However, with D.C. Rebirth, Dick Grayson returned to the role of Nightwing at the first book better than Batman. It's really good but in current adventures you can probably start reading with Nightwing Volume 2 book, Back to Bludhaven. In that book he came to Bludhaven, got a job at a community center and came upon a group of washed up young super villains who were trying to avoid falling back into the life of crime and also were a bit phobic having been defeated by Batman and Robin in the past so they moved to Bludhaven for a fresh start. Among them is Shawn, who as a super villain operated as the Defacer. Dick fell in love with Shawn and she is actually kidnapped at the end of the 2nd volume and rescued in the 3rd volume. During that period, it was thought that Shawn was pregnant, but her pregnancy test was not confirmed. So, with that history in mind we take a look at the Volume 4 of the D.C. Rebirth Nightwing Blockbuster and we'll talk about the two arcs as action pieces and then talk about the relation stuff that went around it Nightwing Blockbuster; This one focuses on Roland Desmond, who is actually the brother of Mark Desmond, the original Blockbuster. Tiger Shark is the big fish, if you will, in Bludhaven, the boss of the city and does not like Nightwing's presence and wants Blockbuster to take care of him. However, Blockbuster appears to Nightwing offering him a chance to take down the villain, Tiger Shark and really this is a case of Blockbuster trying to play both sides against the middle and it's an interesting maneuver. He actually ends up leading Nightwing into a trap where he is aboard a ship full of supervillains who have been brought on by Tiger Shark and are supposed to turn the tables on Nightwing. I actually like a lot about this storyline. One thing that I will highlight; I think the Blockbuster character is interesting in the way that that character develops in his plan plays out is kind of fun to watch. I also think that I like how Tim Sealy, the writer of the book, handles this guest supervillain or I should say all the super villains on the boat because a lot of them were somewhat obscure, particularly if you weren't expert in every aspect of the D.C. Universe and sometimes when you have a book it gets kind of overloaded when you have so many supervillains stars where you've got to explain who this super villain is and all of their background. However, you don't really have that with Nightwing and the idea advanced by Seeley is that Nightwing was required to learn very basic sketches of the various supervillains that he and Batman might encounter so that they would be prepared and so you just get this very quick thumbnail sketch. What's the nature of this villain? What's the nature of the threat that he poses? Cool, let's fight and it's just handled very quickly in a way that doesn't bog down the story. So, I really like that aspect of this and I also like how it shows Dick's heroism when it's revealed that all of the supervilla...

You have until August 15th to vote on the which choice will be our next book club discussion which are: Darrell- Kingdom Come by Mark Waid, Alex Ross Mike- Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales Russ- Justice by Alex Ross, Doug Braithewait Chris- Nightwing vol 1 Bludhaven by Dennis O’Neil, Greg Land You can either email us or tweet  @ByGotham  or vote here  We also cover Batman Beyond #10, Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga and Harley Quinn and Batman #1 We want to hear from you on suggestions for future stories to read or feedback for past episodes  so send  us your emails  to gothambygeeks@gmail.com and we’ll read it on the show. You can also Follow us on Twitter at @ByGotham or check out our Facebook page. You can find other great podcasts  on the network as well as comic and entertainment news by jumping on twitter and following @taylornetwork  Follow this link and vote for which book we cover for the book club or email us your vote to gothambygeeks@gmail.com

You have until August 15th to vote on the which choice will be our next book club discussion which are: Darrell- Kingdom Come by Mark Waid, Alex Ross Mike- Identity Crisis by Brad Meltzer, Rags Morales Russ- Justice by Alex Ross, Doug Braithewait   Chris- Nightwing vol 1 Bludhaven by Dennis O’Neil, Greg Land You can either email us or tweet  @ByGotham  or vote here  We also cover Batman Beyond #10, Batman: The Jiro Kuwata Batmanga and Harley Quinn and Batman #1  We want to hear from you on suggestions for future stories to read or feedback for past episodes  so send  us your emails  to gothambygeeks@gmail.com and we’ll read it on the show. You can also Follow us on Twitter at @ByGotham or check out our Facebook page. You can find other great podcasts  on the network as well as comic and entertainment news by jumping on twitter and following @taylornetwork  Follow this link and vote for which book we cover for the book club or email us your vote to gothambygeeks@gmail.com

Our heroes are finally back together! Just as Batman and Robin eventually have the distance of Bludhaven to Gotham between them, SuperGrant & AquaSteve have Orange to San Antonio. However, in this episode, using SCIENCE, the team gets back together to bring you joy! https://archive.org/download/SGASEpisode16FINAL/SGAS%20-%20Episode%2016%20FINAL.mp3

This week, Patrick, and Dad cover Nightwing Vol. 1: Bludhaven From Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel. Topics discussed: We read some emails We review Nightwing Patrick explains the concept behind Marvels Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Nightwing-Vol-Bludhaven-Dennis-ONeil/dp/1401251447 http://www.cityofwalls.com/ http://marvel.com/comics/series/2048/marvels_1994 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

It's a surprisingly DC heavy week this week as we talk about a jackal mask from Party City, Jonny Quest's Indian friend, lenticular covers, and more. The song you heard was Hinkik - "Skystrike." If you like the song you can find it on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/hinkik/skystrike Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5cMbXhVwQxJUwUZVY11pdd You can find more from Hinkik on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hinkik Twitter: https://twitter.com/HinkikEDM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HinkikProductions Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/6AelNJV2eBg9B3gxfvBNFF Ask.fm: https://ask.fm/hinkik SoundCloud: @hinkik Song released under CC BY 3.0 license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Help supporter Death's Door Prods on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/ddprods Website: http://www.deathsdoorprods.com/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DeathsDoorProds Dead Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DeadMan_DDProds Birdy Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bbirdwhistel Niko Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/neeks99 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DeathsDoorProds MediaWhorz Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MediaWhorz YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/DeathsDoorProdsVids MediaWhorz YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MediaWhorz iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/deathsdoorprods/id688055687 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/deaths-door-prods-anythingcast

In this episode, Eric and Russell review the first in the ongoing series of Nightwing. Child of Justice was published in October of 1996, written by Chuck Dixon with art by Scott McDaniel. This issue begins the Bludhaven story arc for Nightwing. There is some great setup for the ongoing story in this issue. We meet an old Batman villain, get introduced to a band of bad furries, and run into the trope of corrupt cops. Listen in to see how Eric and Russell felt about this issue and how they feel about Nightwing’s first ongoing story arc. Favorite Panels Russell’s Favorite Eric’s Favorite Is it even possible? You can find Batman’s Little Bird online at http://batmanslittlebird.com. And follow us on twitter @bmansltlbird You can download the episodes on iTunes and Google Play. You can email us at questions -at- batmanslittlebird and don’t forget to leave your reviews in iTunes or the GooglePlay store. You can find Eric on twitter @ericjfontenot and Russell @RussellHay. The cover art for this podcast is by Julie Godwin and the theme music is by Crystal Jack. Thanks for listening!

Jim and Eric get together to talk a little Nightwing #10.  Dick Grayson is back in Bludhaven and all is well in the world, right?  Well...maybe.  They don't agree with each other, but what else is new?  If you like what you hear, why don't you give the weekly podcast a try.  It comes out each and every Sunday night and may be very long (10-12 hours long!), but I've heard it is satisfying. ----more---- Keywords: Comics, Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Comics Podcast, Batman, Superman, DC Comics, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Podcast, Comic Book, superhero, superhero podcast, DCU, DC YOU, dc rebirth, dc comics rebirth, batman rebirth, superman rebirth, green arrow rebirth, green lantern rebirth   Email us @ weirdsciencedccomics@gmail.com     Follow Us on Twitter @weirdsciencedc   Follow Us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/weirdsciencedccomics   Call the New Rant and Rave Line!!!  (641) 715-3900 Ext: 452328  Call anytime you need to get something off your chest about anything and everything!!!  We will have a new weekly segment with all of your calls.   Click HERE to check us out on iTunes and be sure to give us a quick review

Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Human Target (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Episode:            “Human Target” [Season 5  Episode 5] Air Date:           Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Director:      Laura Belsey                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0069513/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                    2x Arrow | 1x Stitchers | 1x Unforgettable                    Writers:       Oscar Balderrama                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2421455/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr4 8x Arrow | 1x Drop Dead Diva | 2x Eli Stone   Sarah Tarkoff                    http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3582666/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5 6x Vixen | 2x Arrow   Promo: https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/new-extended-promo-for-arrow-season-5-episode-5-human-target-a146323     Weekly Ratings   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 12-Oct-16 1.94 03 A Matter Of Trust 19-Oct-16 1.79 04 Penance 26-Oct-16 1.87 05 Human Target 2-Nov-16 1.61 06 So It Begins 9-Nov-16 07 Vigilante 16-Nov-16 08 Invasion 30-Nov-16 09 What We Leave Behind 7-Dec-16 10 Who Are You TBD 11 Second Chances TBD   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name People as targets Oliver as mayor by Church Arrow by Prometheus Rene target for rescue and of Diggle's Jedi efforts Chance is called the Human Target Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts Arrow, Spartan, and “the JV squad” at the airport Ollie shoots Church in the shoulder, but doesn't kill him Wild Dog gets to fight Church again   Flashbacks: Share your thoughts Ollie accepted into Bratva Viktor is not a fan of this “outsider” Only Bratva; no name, no other family   Ollie:   Does work as mayor Chance is a better a mayor than Ollie (gets rezoning thing passed) Tells Felicity he wants her to be happy Admits to Chance that he feels Oliver Queen is not his better half; Chance tells him “Nobody moves forward in life when they're hiding behind a mask” - this echoes Diggle in episode telling Rene they need to move forward and previous episodes - moving forward seems to be a theme this season Diggle Diggle-wan Kenobi Helps Wild Dog Strong as Spartan Sees being Spartan as a path of redemption On entering the Arrowcave - “Wow, this place just got really crowded” Not too impressed with the recruits Thea Felicity Didn't tell Oliver about Billy Is annoyed people still ask her if she can track someone/something Quippy lines still great; but not as impactful Quentin Lance Gets to be mayor for 5 minutes Curtis Not doing too well after being stabbed How does he get his hair like that so quick? Wild Dog Gets stabbed and beaten and goes out to fight a few hours later His intel leads to bringing down Church .Artemis Crushing on Spartan Gets to shoot an arrow Ragman Likes to comment on liar entrances (“Do people just just walk into your secret base of operations”) Takes bullets Tobias Church Has a good plan to kill the Mayor Tells Prometheus intel before getting freed - dumb move Killed by Prometheus - gone too soon Who was his “freak”? - He's dead now, so do we care? Prometheus Gave Church 2 warnings (who does that?) Killed a bunch of cops to get to Church Michelle's List O'Suspects: Tommy Merlyn Robert Queen Adrian Chase (but more likely to become Vigilante) Billy Malone (he “heard on the street” that Prometheus was a threat to the Arrow) Helena Bertinelli (but I would rather see her as either Huntress or head of the Bertinelli family) Isabel Rochev Mckenna Hall Shado Slade Wilson (being Deathstroke right away could give his plan away) Talia al Ghul (see this week's news) Bratva Anatoly needed Chance to protect Ollie Needs to deal with Viktor D.A. Adrian Chase   CURRENT EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS & POP CULTURE REFERENCES   Hub City and Bludhaven referenced again   ARROW NEWS:   Get your first look at Dolph Lundgren as the villainous Konstantin Kovar in these new Arrow promo stills (Date: 03 Nov 2016) Next week on The CW's Arrow, Oliver Queen finally comes face-to-face with Russian baddie Konstantin Kovar, who will be played by guest-star Dolph Lundgren. Here we have some new promo pics from the episode, and from the looks of things Ollie is going to find himself at Kovar's mercy. Link:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/get-your-first-look-at-dolph-lundgren-as-the-villainous-konstantin-a146514    Arrow: Diggle will confront Flash about the consequences of Flashpoint (Date: 28 Oct 2016) As to whether or not Digg will confront Barry over the fact, Ramsey added, “Yes. The eighth episode [of ‘Arrow'] is going to have a lot of big things coming out of it, and that's going to be one of them. Yes.” Ramsey also weighed in how Digg will react to the idea of an alien invasion, which will take place over the course of The CW's four-show crossover this fall. “How is he going to react to seeing a woman fly across the horizon in a skirt? That's an even better question!” he shared. “All of this flips Digg out, but I think he's slowly getting a grip that this is the world that he now lives in and that's part of his journey as well this season.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-diggle-will-confront-flash-about-the-consequences-of-flashpoint/   Arrow: Amell calls Oliver's vigilantism ‘A last resort' (Date: 28 Oct 2016) Asked what he thought of Oliver's enduring legacy as Green Arrow, Amell told CBR, “He's very tough on [the new recruits], but then — in private moments, speaking with people he holds in close confidence — he sort of extols their virtues. So I think that he's proud, but again, being a vigilante (and I think that he would agree with this) is the last resort, not the first resort. In a perfect world, Star City wouldn't need a Green Arrow. So I think that the proliferation of them, while heartening in some sense and encouraging, is also a reminder that he hasn't gotten the job done.” As to whether or not this job could ever truly be done, he added, “Of course! When the show is done, he'll have gotten the job done.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-amell-calls-olivers-vigilantism-a-last-resort/   Mericle calls Arrow's 100th episode a ‘Love letter to the show' (Date: 28 Oct 2016) Wendy Mericle spoke to CBR about finding a balance between “Arrow's” legacy and the crossover event, the future of the show, Green Lantern Easter eggs, female super-villains and more. About the 100th episode, she said, “It's the 100th and we wanted it to be very nostalgic and very much about the DNA of “Arrow,” of the show when it started. We feel really lucky. We found a way to balance the fact that we do now live in a world where there are metas and there are aliens. Greg Berlanti came up with this brilliant way of accomplishing that and making it very much a love letter to the fans and to the show.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/mericle-calls-arrows-100th-episode-a-love-letter-to-the-show/   Arrow: Lance & Thea will develop a father/daughter dynamic  (Date: 29 Oct 2016) At the celebration of “Arrow's” 100th episode, Paul Blackthorne — who plays Quentin — told CBR that Thea's offer of help will lead the two to develop a father/daughter relationship as the season moves forward. He said, "We both felt the characters wouldn't realize that was happening for quite a long time. It's not like, ‘Oh, she feels like my daughter!' It's quite unspoken, but of course it does certainly feel like that. It's like, ‘I recognize this feeling, but it's with somebody else.' It's been interesting playing on that dynamic with her.” Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-lance-thea-will-develop-a-fatherdaughter-dynamic/   Is Arrow EP Marc Guggenheim teasing The Question appearance? (Date: 01 Nov 2016) Instead of Question coming to Star City, it looks like Team Arrow might be heading to Hub City instead.“Headed out of town…” he wrote. The caption was attached to an image advertising Hub City's premium development potential. At the bottom right-hand corner of the advert, fans can see that the advert is associated with Arrow's eleventh episode this season. Currently, fans have not been told what title the episode will carry, but fans are now wondering if it will have anything to do with the Question.    Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/11/01/is-arrow-ep-marc-guggenheim-teasing-the-question-appearance-/   ‘The Walking Dead' actress Juliana Harkavy joining ‘Arrow' (Date: 01 Nov 2016) Juliana Harkavy (“The Walking Dead,” “Constantine”) is joining CW's “Arrow.” Harkavy will have a recurring role as Tina Boland, a detective formerly of Central City. Boland is brash yet tactful, tough, speaks her mind, and is not the easiest person to impress. She also has a problem with vigilantes.Harkavy's character will join in the back half of the season. Link:http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/juliana-harkavy-arrow-cast-walking-dead-1201906144/   ‘Arrow' casts Lexa Doig as Talia al Ghul (Date: 02 Nov 2016) Lexa Doig (“V,” “Stargate SG-1,” “Continuum”) has been cast in a recurring role as Talia al Ghul, Variety has learned. Talia is the daughter of Ra's — who was the main villain in “Arrow's” third season, played by Matt Nable — and the half-sister of Nyssa al Ghul, who's played by Katrina Law. Talia, like Nyssa, is an elite warrior, excelling in multiple different forms of combat. Unlike her sister though, she refuses to pick sides and instead creates her own. Doig's first appearance as Talia will be in the tenth episode of Season 5. Link:http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/arrow-talia-al-ghul-ras-al-ghul-batman-1201907147/   Superhero TV maven Greg Berlanti says Arrow has as much hope and optimism as other DC shows  (Date: 02 Nov 2016) Arrow has never shied away from gritty violence, consequences, and other storytelling tools that often feel out of place in the technicolor world of many superhero adaptations. "In some ways, there can be some episodes of Arrow that can be just as optimistic in their own way, especially given the perils that they're up against," Berlanti told ComicBook.com during a recent event celebrating the hundredth episode of Arrow. "It's definitely a darker-toned show in a lot of regards, but it's always the relationships and those are just as emotional and deep and fun." Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/11/02/superhero-tv-maven-greg-berlanti-says-arrow-has-as-much-hope-and/ DC TV NEWS Arrow, Flash, and OUAT actors star in new Jeff Cassidy short film Sidekick (Date: 28 Oct 2016) Arrow star Emily Bett Rickards, Flash star Tom Cavanagh, Once Upon A Time star Josh Dallas and Wayward Pine's Christian Michael Cooper star in this new short film Sidekick by Jeff Cassidy. Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/10/28/arrow-flash-ouat-actors-star-new-jeff-cassidy-short-film-sidekick/   Flash, Arrow, Supergirl, Legends stars tease epic crossover (Date: 29 Oct 2016) EW's Natalie Abrams moderated a superpowered panel featuring Supergirl's Melissa Benoist, Arrow's Stephen Amell, The Flash's Grant Gustin, Legends of Tomorrow's Caity Lotz, and the mastermind behind them all, superproducer Greg Berlanti. The fivesome talked about their own respective shows as well as the Berlanti-verse's upcoming four-way crossover, titled Invasion, which will see the heroes work together to take on the Dominators. Link:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/29/popfest-arrow-flash-supergirl-legends-tomorrow    DC comics TV series generate $1 billion a year in revenue (Date: 03 Nov 2016) In an earnings conference call on Wednesday, Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes revealed the DC TV series generate a combined $1 billion in revenue annually for the media giant. Link:http://www.cbr.com/dc-comics-tv-series-generate-1-billion-a-year-in-revenue/   Tuesday night ratings war: Flash hits new low, still beats Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Date: 02 Nov 2016) The early ratings for Tuesday are out, and if the numbers hold steady, CW's The Flash will have hit an all-time low with 2.71 million viewers and a .9 rating in the 18-49 demographic, coveted by advertisers for its purchasing power. That's still better than the once mighty Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., however, which seems to have settled into a .8 rating with 2.52 million viewers, even despite the recent addition of Ghost Rider. Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/11/02/tuesday-night-ratings-war-flash-hits-new-low-still-beats-agents-s-h-e-l-d/   NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week's: Episode - “So It Begins ” (Date: 02 Nov 2016) Article:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/arrow/arrow-season-5-episode-6-promo-so-it-begins-prometheus-is-finally-a146489 ) Episode:   “So It Begins” [Season 5  Episode 6] Air Date:        Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Summary:      When Prometheus ups his killing spree, Oliver (Stephen Amell) searches for connections between the victims. Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Curtis (Echo Kellum) discover the victims have a mysterious link to Oliver's past and this new secret could upend his new team. Meanwhile, Thea (Willa Holland) has a heart-to-heart with Lance (Paul Blackthorne), and Felicity considers telling Malone (guest star Tyler Ritter) the truth about her work. Director:         John Behring Writers:          Wendy Mericle and Brian Ford Sullivan IMDB:   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5584150/?ref_=ttep_ep6   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Starling Tribune - Season 5 Edition – Legacy (A CW Network Arrow Television Show Fan Podcast)   The Official Arrow Podcast of the Gonna Geek Network   Episode:            “Legacy” [Season 5  Episode 1] Air Date:           Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 Director:           James Bamford                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0051466/?ref_=tt_ov_dr                         The stunt coordinator turned director | 5x Arrow - last season's “Brotherhood” and “Code of Silence,” next week's “The Recruits” and is slated to direct episode 5.8                         Writers:             Greg Berlanti - story by and developed by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0075528/?ref_=tt_ov_wr Executive producer of Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl (aka “The Berlantiverse)   Marc Guggenheim - story by and teleplay by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0973233/?ref_=tt_ov_wr   Executive producer of Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow | 16x teleplay Arrow | 12x writer Arrow | 6x Legends of Tomorrow   Andrew Kreisberg - developed by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1132610/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr3    Arrow - 10x teleplay, 2x written | Flash - 5x teleplay, 3x written | 2x Legends of Tomorrow   Wendi Mericle - teleplay by credit                         http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1355890/?ref_=ttfc_fc_wr5    Executive producer - Arrow | 19x Arrow (writer)   Weekly Ratings   Episode 15: Rating of 1.89. This was down a bit from 2.19 for the season 4 finale and 2.67 for the season 4 premiere!   3 October 2016 Monday Supergirl (No Ep.) Premiere Oct 10th   4 October 2016 Tuesday Flash (Ep. 3.01) “Flashpoint” After preventing Eobard Thawne from killing Nora Allen, Barry returns with Eobard to the present and imprisons him in a cage that dampens his speed.   5 October 2016 Arrow (Ep. 5.01) "Legacy" Oliver is distracted from his new duties as mayor by continuing as Green Arrow alone, while his old team members have gone their separate ways   6 October 2016 Legends Of Tomorrow (No Ep.) Premiere Oct 13th   7 October 2016 No DC on CW!! No episode   Links for Other Shows Arrow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arrow_episodes#Season_5_.282016.29 Flash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Flash_episodes#Season_3_.282016.29 Supergirl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Supergirl_episodes   Episode # / Episode Title / Episode Air / Date  / Rating 01 Legacy 5-Oct-16 1.89 02 The Recruits 5-Oct-16 03 A Matter Of Trust 5-Oct-16 04 Penance 5-Oct-16 05 Human Target TBA 06 So It Begins TBA 07 Vigilante TBA   Part 1: The Plot, Themes and Characters   What was the overall theme for this episode / What was the link to the ep. name It's a One Man Show i.e. very Ollie-centric Legacy tie to Green Arrow's legacy on the city and the legacy of the team continuing on (eventually) Flashbacks to eventually show Ollie become Bratva and man on island in pilot Laurel, Laurel, Laurel Fight scenes & Stunts: Share your thoughts Anarky has nothing on Ollie this time around Strange as he held his own with Thea last season Arrow through the wrists Fight Club! Ollie is brutal, the neck breaking move gets repeated Ollie fights with a chair Neck break repeated to keep his secret. No one goes to check on the mayor after this fight? Cops rumble with Church's goons Helicopter fight Did anyone else feel this cramped quarters fight felt very Bourne-like? Dark Archer Prometheus just owns the good guy cop Flashbacks: Share your thoughts Anatoly! Fight Club Ollie is a badass Ollie: He's got sleeves! And the voice modulator is gone to be replaced with the Bale growl Killing again and with no regret it seems Malcolm was right all along, that Green Arrow must do what's necessary or not be out there at all had Oliver killed Damien Darhk when he had the chance, Laurel would still be alive Only Thea calls him on this which is strange Mayor Handsome Cool new gadgets! Parachute arrow Diggle Return to the Army doesn't seem to be all he expected. Thinks it's a good idea to rebuild the team Thea Wants to be normal and really resists wearing the Speedy gear until she has no choice. Felicity Everything seems good for her now What is her job exactly? She keeps Ollie and Thea's loft? Curtis Ready to become a full fledged member of Team Arrow Laurel Her final words “Please don't let me be the last Canary. That way, a part of me will always be out there with you.” Her ghost hangs over everyone - take a drink anytime someone says her name this week - at least 12 mentions Quentin Back off the wagon, A drunk needs a reason to stay sober,” Lance notes, “and I'm fresh out, my friend.” Momma Smoak is in Heaven Finds his purpose in helping Ollie? What's the Flashpoint connection? CURRENT EPISODE DC EASTER EGGS & POP CULTURE REFERENCES   Article: http://comicbook.com/2016/10/05/arrow-easter-eggs-and-dc-comics-references-in-legacy (comicbook.com)   Captain Pike -  Is that a Star Trek reference? We really can't decide. Either way, per his nametag, that police captain talking to Thea in the opening scene appears to be "Captain Pike," the captain of the USS Enterprise immediately prior to James T. Kirk. Lonnie Machin - A recurring villain from season four of Arrow, Lonnie Machin (the first baddie Oliver fights in season five) is better known to DC Comics fans as the antihero Anarky. Wild Dog - the first new member of  Team Arrow version 2.0 was introduced to the audience, in the form of Wild Dog, a hockey mask-wearing, gun-toting vigilante who was inspired by -- and then shot in the kneecap by -- Green Arrow. The character first appeared in Wild Dog #1 in 1987, making him one of the first new superheroes created following Crisis on Infinite Earths. Created by Road to Perdition writer Max Allan Collins, "his super power is guns." Konstantin Kovar - Konstantin Kovar is the father of Leonid Kovar, better known as Red Star.  In the comics, Konstantin originally wasn't a villain, but a relatively benign figure: an archaeologist who unearthed a nasty bit of business that gave his son powers. But Red Star himself, a loyal communist in the Soviet era, was occasionally a problem for the other heroes before he turned his life around.  Eventually, he would become a bad guy in service of the Soviet Union -- something that might make him an interesting figure going forward in case Anatoly Knyazev's comic book destiny of becoming the cybernetically-enhanced "KGBeast" is to become part of Arrow's story. Tobias Church - Church's nickname is apparently Charon, the ferryman of Hades from Greek mythology. There is a Charon in DC Comics, although he shares basically nothing in common with this version. This is something that will be repeated again in the episode: choosing a historical/mythological meaning instead of a contemporary/comics one. Vigilante - "Mr. Ski Goggles," as Felicity calls him, is actually Vigilante, a DC Comics antihero created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez.  Perez provided the police sketch seen on Felicity's computer screen.  Created during Marv Wolfman's time on the New Teen Titans, Vigilante in the comics is a former New York district attorney who's set on the path of justice after hsi family is killed by the mob. The CW describes him similarly: Chase is "Star City's new district attorney and an ally of Mayor Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), who aims to clean up the streets through the legal system." Hub City and Bludhaven - According to Detective Malone, before he made his way to Star City, apparently he haunted Hub City -- the home of The Question -- and Bludhaven, the home of Nightwing. Ross Paints - Is that a little bit of free advertising for comic book artist and painter Alex Ross on the side of the truck Tobias Church and his goons are driving to their crime spree? Bertinelli - Whoever the head of the Bertinelli crime family is now that Helena has killed her father, he makes an appearance here -- only to be immediately killed by Tobias Church's men.     ARROW NEWS:   Arrow Showrunner breaks down all those new S5 characters (Date: 05 Oct 2016) Executive producer and showrunner Wendy Mericle gave an in-depth look into some of season 5's new characters in an interview with CBR.com. Included in the interview are discussions about Ragman, Artemis, Wild Dog, and Mr. Terrific. Mericle drops hints about Vigilante and Prometheus. When asked about Katie Cassidy, Mericle says, “Nobody ever really dies on ‘Arrow.' She's going to be kind of across the shows, and we'll see her in the premiere, and we'll see her later in the season as well.”     Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrow-showrunner-breaks-down-all-those-new-s5-characters/   Did Arrow just hint at a Flashpoint connection? (Date: 05 Oct 2016) Producers have stated that Diggle will be impacted by Flashpoint. On the season premiere, Diggle said he has “the worst case of deja vu ever.” The article speculates that perhaps Diggle's wife and child could be erased. Link:http://comicbook.com/dc/2016/10/05/did-arrow-just-hint-at-a-flashpoint-connection-/   Arrow' Producer: How Oliver will juggle being mayor and Green Arrow in season 5 (Date: 05 Oct 2016) In an interview with Variety, Wendy Mericle discussed how poorly Ollie is as a mayor and Ollie's time with the Bratva, but she reveals a hint about Diggle - “And yeah, Flashpoint will have an impact on him, especially in respect to his family life.” Linkhttp://variety.com/2016/tv/news/arrow-season-5-premiere-teaser-spoilers-1201878902/ Arrow Season 5: Who is Wild Dog? (Date: 05 Oct 2016) com goes into the history of Wild Dog. Covering his first appearance in “Wild Dog #1” in 1987 to his Booster Gold run. Wild Dog was created by Max Allan Collins, who stated that Wild Dog's “super power is guns.” Wild Dog is star athlete Jack Wheeler, who had to become a mechanic after an injury. He became Wild Dog after the woman he loved was gun down. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/10/05/arrow-season-5-who-is-wild-dog-/   Arrow Season 5 Premiere Ratings Released (Date: 6 Oct 2016) Last October, The CW's Arrow opened its fourth season with 2.67 million viewers; however, on Wednesday, only 1.9 million viewers tuned-in for the show's fifth season premiere, which is a drop of 29%, and it pulled in a paltry 0.7 rating in the key 18-49 demographic, which is a decline of 36 percent from a year ago. Link:http://comicbook.com/2016/10/06/arrow-season-5-premiere-ratings-released/ Arrow: Stephen Amell talks legacy, Russia, and why Prometheus is the right villain for season 5 (Date: 05  Oct 2016) In an interview with IGN, Stephen Amell discusses season 5. When asked about Prometheus, Stephen said, “ Prometheus is a villain that is a byproduct of Oliver Queen being Green Arrow. That's something that you get to do once you're five years into a show. In a lot of ways, I think the most success that we've had with a villain, in my mind, was with Manu Bennett as Deathstroke. One of the reasons is because we got to tell a really personal story. We got to tell the story, sort of the dueling time of their time on the island and then their time in the Starling City at the time. Because Prometheus is a villain of Oliver's creation, so to speak, I feel like it will bring in that personal element as well.” Link:http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/05/arrow-stephen-amell-talks-legacy-russia-and-why-prometheus-is-the-right-villain-for-season-5   Spartan's new helmet and a Diggle/Oliver-centric episode of Arrow is coming (Date: 02 Oct 2016) Bleeding Cool - Picture of Diggle in his new helmet. According to the article, the fourth episode will focus on Diggle and Ollie. Link:http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/10/02/spartans-new-helmet-diggle-oliver-centric-episode-arrow-coming/   ARROW CAST & CREW INTERVIEWS   Arrow's Kellum on his gradual evolution into Mister Terrific (Date: 05 Oct 2016) In an interview with CBR. com, Echo Kellum discusses Curtis's evolution into Mr. Terrific. He talks about Curtis's background is different than the others - he isn't jaded and doesn't have a tragic past. He mentions that the show will explore Curtis's marriage and hints about how he, Cisco, and Felicity will interact during the crossover. Link:http://www.cbr.com/arrows-kellum-on-his-gradual-evolution-into-mister-terrific/ Chad L. Coleman talks playing a villain in “Arrow” (Date: 04 Oct 2016) Chad L. Coleman stopped by the KTLA Morning News to talk about his role in “Arrow.” “No more Mr. Nice Tyrese.” “Finally hired an ugly guy” Link:http://ktla.com/2016/10/04/chad-l-coleman-talks-playing-a-villain-in-arrow/ DC TV NEWS Meet your new Superman! Tyler Hoechlin talks taking flight and wearing tights on ‘Supergirl' (Date: 03 Oct 2016) In an interview with EW, Tyler discusses how he got the role, his influences, and working with the cast. Link:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/03/supergirl-superman-tyler-hoechlin-season-2?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter   The Flash boss previews seismic changes as a result of Flashpoint (Date: 03 Oct 2016) In an article with EW, Andrew Kreisberg discusses Flashpoint. The season will be more about the consequences of Flashpoint than the event itself. Andrew states, “That's one of the things that we're attempting to do is have the pitfalls of time travel be long-lasting and that some things can be fixed, and then some things are broken forever.” Link:http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/03/flash-season-3-spoilers-flashpoint    Flash Honest Trailer (Date: 04 Oct 2016) Honest trailer by Screen Junkies is hilarious Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvUXbzxxdo0  ARROW CAST & CREW NEWS NEXT EPISODE   Promo for Next Week: Article:https://www.comicbookmovie.com/dc_tv/arrow/the-emerald-archer-assembles-a-new-team-in-the-promo-for-arrow-season-a145727 Episode:   “The Recruits” [Season 5  Episode 2] Air Date:        Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Summary:      Oliver recruits Curtis, Wild Dog and Evelyn Sharp for his team, but his training methods prove to be too much for some to handle. In flashbacks, Oliver continues his initiation into the Bratva. Director:         James Bamford Writers:          Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, Speed Weed, Beth Schwartz IMDB:            http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5584142/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt   Join The Starling Tribune each week as we stream live on Thursday nights at 9:00 PM eastern or 8:00 PM Central at www.geeks.live. Join the fun chatroom and interact with the hosts live. Contact us: @StarlingTribune - starlingtribune@gmail.com - www.starlingtribune.com - www.facebook.com/starlingtribune - 612-888-CAVE or 612-888-2283.   Starling Tribune is proud to be a member of the GonnaGeek network found at GonnaGeek.com. For more geeky podcast visit GonnaGeek.com.   You can find us on iTunes under ''Starling Tribune." We are very thankful for all of our positive iTunes reviews. 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Nightwing issue #1: A Knight in Bludhaven   The first episode of this special Before the Bat/World’s Finest series finds Phil Perich & Lilith Hellfire reviewing the first 8 issues (1996-1997) of Nightwing’s first ongoing series.   Show notes: Nighting issue #1: A Knight in BludhavenFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beforethebatpod https://twitter.com/worldsfinestpod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Beforethebatpodcast/  https://www.facebook.com/worldsfinestpodcast/ Follow Phil Perich on Twitter:https://twitter.com/nightwingpdp Follow Lilith Hellfire on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LilithHellfire Produced by:http://www.southgatemediagroup.comProduction Team: Phil Perich, Rob Southgate

Ali is joined this week by Andy from Agents of Shield Cast to discuss this weeks Arrow and Flash, Ross this week was in Bludhaven visiting a "friend". Tune in , don't fail your city and always Dig that Dig.

  BBFB: Nightwing: A Knight in Bludhaven   0:00:00 Intro 0:01:28 Comic News 0:32:13 Batwing #13 0:46:37… The post Episode 102 appeared first on The Batman Universe.

Episode 22: This episode we review: Battle for Bludhaven 4-6, the Next mini series issue 1 of 6 and OMAC in-depth issue 1 (quick review issue 2). We discuss some great listener comments. Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy it. Time stamps:                                                                                                   2:37 Infinite Crisis Aftermath: Battle for Bludhaven 4-6 29:44 Listener Emails 46:23 The Next #1 review 58:52 Listen Emails 1:12:30 OMAC 1 and 2 review 1:25:05 Forum Comments 1:40:25 Closing Comments

Episode 21: This episode we review: Battle for Bloodhaven 1-3, the New Atom Series in depth issue 1 (quick review issue 2) and 52 coverage continues with week 12 and 13. We discuss some great listener comments. Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy it. Time stamps:                                                                                                   2:13 Infinite Crisis Aftermath: Battle for Bludhaven 1-3 24:23 Listener Emails 39:58 Review of  52 Week 12 and 13 1:10:33 Listener Emails and a quick update on the huge episode 25 celebration 1:25:17 Review of All New Atom 1 and 2 1:45:59 Forum comments

In this episode, Eric and Russell review the second in the ongoing series of Nightwing. Gangland Express was published in November 1996, written by Chuck Dixon with art by Scott McDaniel. In this issue we get to see Dick settling into life in Bludhaven. We get some background on Inspector Soames, some shoot outs with the furries, a delivery of embryos, and clown vs fox action! What did Eric and Russell think of this episode? Listen and find out! What is going on here? Favorite Panels Russell’s Favorite Eric’s Favorite You can find Batman’s Little Bird online at http://batmanslittlebird.com. And follow us on twitter @bmansltlbird You can download the episodes on iTunes and Google Play. You can email us at questions -at- batmanslittlebird and don’t forget to leave your reviews in iTunes or the GooglePlay store. You can find Eric on twitter @ericjfontenot and Russell @PKStainless. The cover art for this podcast is by Julie Godwin and the theme music is by Crystal Jack. Thanks for listening!