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Retailer and distributor Christina Merkler joins the show to talk about the year at Discount Comic Book Service (or DCBS), In-Stock Trades, and Lunar Distribution. Merkler discusses her New York Comic Con experience, wearing multiple hats, the advantages of being a retailer and a distributor, the weird year at DCBS and In-Stock Trades, finding new customers, the timing of Ultimate and Absolute, the publisher mix, nostalgia comics, 2019 comparisons, readers versus collectors, DC's Compact Comics, manga, views from a distributor standpoint, the biggest things she's learned as a distributor, DC's return to Wednesday, relationship management, her outlook on the direct market, and more.

Phillip Kennedy Johnson joins the pod to talk about his current work Action Comics from his start on the book to the most recent DC Knight Terrors tie in issues. Phillip also talks about his new run on Marvels "Incredible Hulk" along with so of his exciting plans coming up for the book.  This episode is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services where you get the best discounts on all your current comics just hit this link and enjoy the savings https://www.dcbservice.com/   If you want to support the show & get access to more entertaining content go to https://www.patreon.com/Taylor_Network & with a subscription as little as a $1 get not only early access to this podcast and all the others on the Taylor Network of Podcasts. 

We have Darrell, CK, Gil & Rafael all in rare form as they catch up on the recent happenings in pop culture such as Warner Bros Discovery, Harry Potter , JK Rowlings, Cocaine Bear, Hit Monkey, The White Lotus, Succession, Richard Belzer, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Milestone Media, I Am Legend 2, The Last of Us, De La Soul, Air and more  If you can support the podcast  on Patreon with as little as a dollar to help keep the feed active.  The podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services dcbservice.com

Its a full house this episode and with that Raf recounts his heroic actions in his building fire before sharing the recent bar adventure that Darrell, Raf, Gil & CK had. The boys discuss the recent DC Studios announcement plus discussing Tubi, Causeway, Pokerface, The Bestman: Final Chapter, Robert Townswnd, Harlem season two, That 90s show, Accused, the Oscars, Don't worry Darling, Scarlet Witch, Namor: Conquered Shores, X.E: Judgement Day, Nightwing 100, Action Comics along with the usual insanity peppered in.  The show is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services. If you can support us on Patreon it helps us keep the feed and website working. 

The boys fall into all man talk before the crazy conversations touch on Shannon Sharpe, Jason Mamoa, That 90's Show, Jeremy Renner, The Last of Us, 1883: The Bass Reeves Story, Tom Taylor's Nightwing & more  The show is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services where your comics shipped to you anywhere in the US and all at discount prices. 

With CK back we have Darrell, Gil & Raf ,  almost have a full house  and we hit the ground running catching up on the latest news in tv,movies and pop culture.  This podcast is sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services where you can get your comics, toys and geek merchandize for affordable prices and they ship it right to you. 

In this week's episode of Off Panel, Christina Merkler - the co-owner of Discount Comic Book Service and Lunar Distribution - joins me to chat about her world. Merkler discusses a typical day in her job, the evolution of DCBS, learning curves, the main appeal of DCBS, how their ordering works, the pandemic lift, brick and mortar shops versus DCBS, the origins of Lunar, the multi-distributor model, managing issues, perceptions of Lunar, its expansion, supply chain issues, where the direct market is headed, and more.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 93, June 1966!Download Episode 399 Part I!SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 93, June 1966, was published on April 12, 1966. It contains 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein, and possibly lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (5:35) THE BATMAN-SUPERMAN OF EARTH-X (16 pgs., divided into two 8 pg. parts), written by Bill Finger and drawn by Pete Costanza.- (17:11) Part II: STEEL-MAN'S LAST STAND, lettered by Milt Snappin.- (37:08) 7th DIRECT CURRENTS checklist of some of the DC Comics titles that were released during the month of April 1966.- (42:35) SERGEANT OLSEN ... TOUGHEST MAN IN THE MARINES (9 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Pete Costanza.- (54:55) JIMMY OLSEN'S PEN PALS letter column.-(1:04:35) MY PULL LIST review of the 17 comic books I read which carried the April 2021 cover date and were released during the month of February 2021, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE 1966: PART II: SUPERMAN 187 (80 Pg. Giant), PART III: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 158, and PART IV: ACTION COMICS 338, with ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, which will feature the other titles DC Comics published with the June or June/July 1966 cover date.The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Action Comics 337, May 1966!Download Episode 398 Part IV:ACTION COMICS 337, May 1966, was published on March 31, 1966 It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein, and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (3:10) After another comment about the previous episode by Halk-Kar, I review the 5th episode of the INVINCIBLE animated series, available on Amazon Prime Video. This series is rated for MATURE audiences only.- (8:01) The Superman story in this issue was titled, FROM RICHES TO RAGS (13 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, drawn by Al Plastino, and lettered by Joe Letterese. This story was reprinted in BEST OF DC 8, the November/December 1980 issue, released on August 14.- (30:41) The 6th DIRECT CURRENTS checklist, featuring some of the other DC titles that were published during the month of April 1966.- (34:59) Supergirl starred in the story, THE GREEN SUN SUPERGIRL (12 pgs.), written by Otto Binder, drawn by Jim Mooney, and possibly lettered by Joe Letterese. This story was reprinted in SUPERMAN FAMILY 170, the April/May 1975 issue, published on January 16.- (52:34) METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter column.- (1:02:28) ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, 30 titles carried the May or May/June 1966 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of Comics.- (1:13:49) MY PULL LIST featuring the 16 comic books I bought that carried the March 2021 cover date, which were released during the month of January 2021, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Beginning next episode we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE 1966: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 93, PART II: SUPERMAN 187 (80 Pg. Giant), PART III: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 158, and PART IV: ACTION COMICS 338!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

 Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 65, May 1966!Download Episode 398 Part III!SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 65, May 1966, was published on March 22, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (4:30) After sharing a comment about last episode by Halk-Kar, I review the second episode of the INVINCIBLE animated series, titled HERE GOES NOTHING, available on Amazon Prime Video. The series is rated for MATURE audiences only.- (10:46) THE MUSICAL MURDER OF SUPERMAN (24 pgs., divided into three 8 page parts), written by Jerry Siegel, drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger, and lettered by Vivian Berg. This  story was Siegel's 99th silver age Superman Family story, and his 157th overall for the era. It was also subtitled an Imaginary Story, and is the 26th one we've covered in this podcast.- (20:33) The fifth Direct Currents checklist, featuring other DC Comics that were released during the month of April.- (29:24) PART II: LOLA'S CRIME RAMPAGE- (39:51) PART III: LEXO'S LAST CAPER- (1:02:34) LETTERS TO LOIS AND LANA column.- (1:12:49) MY PULL LIST segment, featuring the comic books that carried the February 2021 cover date, published during December 2020, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MAY 1966 PART IV: ACTION COMICS 337 and ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, featuring the other DC titles that carried the May or May/June 1966 cover date!Then we will begin covering: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE 1966: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 93, PART II: SUPERMAN 187 (80 Pg. Giant), PART III: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 158, & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 338, which will feature the June segment of ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Superman 186, May 1966!Download Episode 398 Part II!SUPERMAN 186, May 1966, was published on March 17, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (8:51) THE TWO GHOSTS OF SUPERMAN (15 pgs.), written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino.- (34:16) CLARK KENT, GANGSTER (10 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.- (59:18) MY PULL LIST reviewing the comic books I received that carried the January 2021 cover date, released during the month of November 2020, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

World's Finest Comics 157, May 1966!Download Episode 398 Part I!WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 157, May 1966, was published on March 10, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (2:29) Review of INVINCIBLE, the new animated series on Amazon Prime Video. It is rated for MATURE audiences for language and graphic violence.- (10:16) THE ABOMINABLE BRATS (17 pages divided into two parts. Part I was 8 pgs. long), written by Edmond Hamilton and pencilled by Curt Swan. Part I was inked by George Klein. This story was reprinted in, SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. II and BATMAN & SUPERMAN IN WORLD'S FINEST: THE SILVER AGE OMNIBUS.- (23:01) PART II: THE COSTUMED KIDS' CAPERS (9 pgs.), inked by Sheldon Moldoff.- (41:18) CAPE AND COWL COMMENTS letter column, which was two pages long in this issue.- (56:19) THE SECRET OF CELL SIXTEEN (6 pgs.), written by Jack Miller, pencilled by Howard Purcell, inked by Charles Paris, and lettered by Pat Gordon. This was the sixth EDITOR'S ROUND TABLE reprint, originally published as the third of four stories in TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED 1, February/March 1956, released around December 15, 1955.- (58:21) DIRECT CURRENTS, the fourth checklist of DC Comics titles that were published in late March or early April 1966.- (1:03:44) MY PULL LIST, review of the comic books that carried the cover date of December 2020, released in October, which I received from Discount Comic Book Service.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1966: PART II: SUPERMAN 186, PART III: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 65, & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 337 (with ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, featuring the other DC titles which carried the May or May/June 1966 cover date).The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Famous First Edition: New Fun Comics #1!Download Episode 397!NEW FUN COMICS 1, February 1935, was published on January 11, 1935. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Lloyd Jacquet was the editor. It was published by National Allied Publications, the company that would evolve into the DC Comics we know today.FAMOUS FIRST EDITION: NEW FUN COMICS #1 was published on May 19, 2020 for the cover price of $19.99.- (8:29) I review the book, JACKIE ORMES: THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN CARTOONIST by Nancy Goldstein, published by the University Of Michigan Press in 2019. This book was 226 pages long.- (11:45) MY PULL LIST, where I review the comic books that carried the November 2020 cover date, which were released during the month of September, and I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (26:45) Before the reprint of NEW FUN COMICS 1, this FAMOUS FIRST EDITION  had two introductions. The first was titled, THE START OF SOMETHING BIG, written by comic book historian Jerry Bails for a previously planned reprint of this issue that was eventually never published.- (28:33) A SECOND INTRODUCTION was written by Roy Thomas, explaining why that first reprint never happened, and what the historical significance is of this issue.- (30:11) JACK WOOD, subtitled PANCH VILLA Part I, a western adventure was written and drawn by Lyman Anderson, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. The Grand Comic Book Database gives this feature the subtitle as, DON NAGLES - CATTLE RUSTLER Part I, written by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson and drawn by Lyman Anderson. Jack Wood rode into the sunset with his final appearance in ADVENTURE COMICS 42, September 1939.- (33:27) The adventure strip SANDRA OF THE SECRET SERVICE in THE GAVONIA AFFAIR part I, was written and drawn by Charles Flanders, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson as the writer and Charles Flanders as the artist. Sandra's final mission for the Secret Service would occur in MORE FUN COMICS 35, September 1935.- (34:11) The comic strip OSWALD RABBIT, which was written and drawn by John Lindermeyer, appeared on the bottom of the page. It filled the gap at the bottom of the page below not only SANDRA OF THE SECRET SERVICE, but many of the early features in this issue. Oswald made his final appearance in MORE FUN COMICS 7, January 1936, but would make various appearances in various titles for other comic book publishers.- (35:03) JIGGER AND GINGER, a teen humor strip, writer unknown, was drawn by Adolph Schus. They would make only one other appearance in NEW FUN COMICS 2, March 1935.- (35:50) The adventure strip BARRY O'NEIL, in FANG GOW OF CHINA part I, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, was written by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson and drawn by Lawrence Lariar. Barry's final adventure occurred in ADVENTURE COMICS 60, March 1941.- (37:17) THE MAGIC CRYSTAL OF HISTORY, a kid adventure strip, was written and drawn by Adolphe Barreaux. Bobby and Binks would take their final historical adventure via the Magic Crystal in MORE FUN COMICS 50, December 1939.- (38:45) The adventure strip WING BRADY: SOLDIER OF FORTUNE began with THE BEDOUINS part I. Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics credits Henry Carl Kiefer (who signed his name as de Korosett, his wife's maiden name) as the writer and artist, while the Grand Comic Book Database lists Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson as the writer and Kiefer as the artist. Brady's final adventure occurred in MORE FUN COMICS 52, February 1941.- (40:19) Sir Walter Scott's IVANHOE was adapted to comic book form by Charles Flanders, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database lists Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson as the writer of this adaption and Flanders as the artists. This adaption of IVANHOE ended with MORE FUN COMICS 27, December 1937.- (41:54) JUDGE PERKINS, a humor strip, was written and drawn by Bert Nelson Haig. The Judge would only have one more misadventure, in NEW FUN COMICS 2.- (42:57) The science fiction adventure, DON DRAKE ON THE PLANET SARO, was written by Ken Fitch and drawn by Joseph Clemmens Gretter, who signed his art as Clem Gretter. Drake had his final adventure in MORE FUN COMICS 17, January 1937.- (44:17) LOCO LUKE, a western humor strip, was written and drawn by Jack A. Warren. Loco Luke rode into the sunset after NEW FUN COMICS 4, May 1945.- (46:41) SPOOK RANCH was a western mystery story written by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, using the pseudonym Roger Furlong, with illustrations drawn by Charles Flanders. The story concluded in the next issue.- (46:41) SCRUB HARDY was a sports humor strip drawn by Joe Archibald. Hardy's sports career was cut short, only appearing again in NEW FUN COMICS 2.- (48:19) The sports adventure strip JACK ANDREWS ALL-AMERICAN BOY was written and drawn by Lyman Anderson. Andrews' sports career would only last through NEW FUN COMICS 6, October 1935.- (51:04) BATHYSPHERE - A MARTIAN DREAM, writer unknown, was an article about Dr. Beebe, who descended 3,000 feet in a bathysphere, and the equipment on board.- (51:59) SPORTS, an article written by Joe Archibald, was about the Toronto Maple Leafs and a brief history of the game of hockey.- (52:59) ON THE RADIO: THE DIAL TWISTER, maybe written by Lloyd Jacquet,  was an article asking readers to write the staff of NEW FUN COMICS and share their favorite radio shows, and the writer also shares some favorites.- (54:27) IN THE MOVIES: TALK OF THE TALKIES, writer unknown, described some of the upcoming films in 1935, including one involving the comic book cowboy Jack Wood, a movie serial titled RUSTLERS OF RED GAP (IMDb lists the final title as RUSTLERS OF RED DOG).- (55:24) MODEL AIRCRAFT, writer unknown, with illustrations drawn by Dick Loederer, was an article about how to make a model of the U.S. Navy plane Vought Corsair, one of the early planes that took off and landed on the first aircraft carriers.- (56:49) HOW TO BUILD HENDRICK HUDSON'S "HALF MOON", an article written and drawn by Robert Weinstein, about a 17th Century sailing ship.- (57:08) CAP'N ERIC, a sea adventure strip, was written and drawn by Robert Weinstein, who signed this feature Bob Weinstein.- (58:33) BUCKSKIN JIM: THE TRAILBLAZER, a western adventure, was written and drawn by Eugene Koscik, who signed his work as "K". Buckskin Jim rode off into the western sunset after MORE FUN COMICS 18, February 1937.- (1:01:28) The article POPULAR SCIENCE, writer unknown, had illustrations provided by Dick Loederer, who signed his work as "Loe". It covered three subjects, STREAMLINE TRAIN THAT TALKED, PUTTING THE SUN TO WORK, and A BIT OF MAGIC.- (1:03:06) STAMPS AND COINS, writer unknown, also had illustrations drawn by Dick Loederer, who again signed his work as "Loe". This article was divided into two sections, BEGINNING A COLLECTION, about stamps, and ABOUT COINS.- (1:03:50) The issue's final article was titled YOUNG HOMEMAKERS, writer unknown, also with illustrations provided by Dick "Loe" Loederer. This article provided advice about a well organized kitchen.- (1:04:39) AFTER SCHOOL, a kid humor strip, was written and drawn by Tom McNamara. Lefty and Slim had their last humorous adventure in NEW FUN COMICS 6, October 1935.- (1:05:43) CAVEMAN CAPERS, a prehistoric humor strip, was written and drawn by Dick Loederer. The fire went out for CAVEMAN CAPERS after NEW FUN COMICS 5, August 1935.- (1:06:42) FUN FILMS: TAD AMONG THE PIRATES, was written and drawn by Adolphe Barreaux. This feature was unique among the others in this issue. It was a series of strips that you could cut horizontally and tape together into a paper film strip, viewed through a paper backdrop drawn at the top of the page. Tad's final adventure occurred in NEW FUN COMICS 3, April 1935.- (1:07:20) BUBBY AND BEEVIL, a humor strip, was written and drawn by Dick Loederer. Bubby and Beevil's last misadventure was in NEW FUN COMICS 3, April 1935.(1:07:41) The animal humor strip PELION AND OSSA was written and drawn by John Lindermeyer, who signed his work as Kevin Hay. Their last adventure was also in NEW FUN COMICS 3, April 1935.- (1:08:35) This issue's final strip was the science fiction adventure 2023: SUPER POLICE, written by John Finch and drawn by Joseph Clemens Gretter, who signed his name as Clem Gretter. The Science Police investigated their last case in MORE FUN COMICS 14, October 1936.- (1:10:11) After the reprinted issue, there were a few essays to round out this book. The first was titled, THE MAJOR WHO MADECOMICS, about Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, written by his Granddaughter, Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson. She provides a brief biography about her Grandfather, how his interests in life helped shape the features that were included in this first issue, and some of the talented comic book creators whose careers he helped influence.u - (1:10:38) NEW FUN 1 - THE CONTRIBUTORS, brief biographies of  most of the creators in this issue, also provided by Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson, with special thanks to David Saunders for his original research.- (1:11:17) The book's final essay was titled, A TABLOID TRADITION CONTINUES, written by Editor Benjamin Le Clear, Manager of DC Comics Library Archives. He explains how and why this issues printed at tabloid size, and a brief history of the evolution of the size of comic books, and finally the origin of the FAMOUS FIRST EDITION series in the 1970's.- Next episode we return to our journey through the Silver Age Adventures of Superman with: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS  COVER DATED MAY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 157, PART II: SUPERMAN 186, PART III: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 65 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 337 with ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS' May or May/June 1966 titles.The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

 Download Episode 396!NOTE: This episode is the 600th individual episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST. In the introduction I explain how this is the 600th episode when the episode number for this episode is different.ALSO: TwoMorrows Publishing is still conducting their CLEARANCE SALE of back issues, with discounts up to 80% off at TwoMorrows.com.It's time for our annual review of the current Superman titles I read that were published during 2020.- (9:05) After a comment from Halk-Kar about last episode, I review the book, CARTOON COUNTY: MY FATHER AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF MAKE-BELIEVE by Cullen Murphy, 260 pages long, published by Farrer, Straus & Gireau in 2017.- (11:36) MY PULL LIST, where I review the comic books cover dated October 2020, which were released during the month of August 2020, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (25:56) ACTION COMICS 1018 - 1028.- (43:46) SUPERMAN 19 - 28.- (59:15) LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES 3 - 11.Next Episode: FAMOUS FIRST EDITION: NEW FUN COMICS 1, the very first issue that began what would become DC Comics!Then we will begin to cover: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 157, PART II: SUPERMAN 186, PART III: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 65 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 337!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Action Comics 336, April, 1966!Download Episode 395 Part IV!NOTE: Listeners to this podcast know how much I enjoy comic book history (which is why I'm doing this podcast), and I've mentioned how much I enjoy the publications of TwoMorrows Publishing, even reviewing a number of their publications on past episodes. Right now, TwoMorrows is having a Clearance Sale, with selected items up to 80% OFF. I ordered two books, each at half price. If you enjoy comic book history as much as I do, check out their sale by clicking on the link. (This is an unsolicited advertisement. TwoMorrows never asked me to endorse their sale nor paid to have me advertise their sale.)ACTION COMICS 336, April 1966, was published on February 24, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp. Supergirl made her 21st appearance on a cover of ACTION COMICS, and her 23rd overall. This cover features the second and final story in this issue.- (8:40) Review of CARMINE INFANTINO: PENCILLER - PUBLISHER - PROVOCATEUR by Jim Amash with Eric Nolen Weathington, published by TwoMorrows Publishing in 2010. This book is 221 pages long.- (10:46) MY PULL LIST review of the comic books I received that carried the September 2020 cover date, which were released during the month of July, from Discount Comic Book Service.- (23:36) THE MAN FROM THE PHANTOM ZONE (13 pgs.), written by Edmond Hamilton, according to Mike's Amazing World Of Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database has a story note crediting E. Nelson Bridwell with finishing an unfinished Edmond Hamilton script. I mistakenly stated that this was Hamilton's next to last script for DC Comics.- (50:27) METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter column.- (59:22) THE FORBIDDEN FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE (11 pgs.), written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney. This was Supergirl's 147th appearance.- (1:10:13) DIRECT CURRENTS checklist of upcoming DC Comics titles to be released during the month of March 1966.- (1:22:22) ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, 32 titles carried the April or April/May 1966 cover date, according to MYEike's Amazing World Of Comics.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episode: SUPERMAN 2020: YEAR IN REVIEW!Then we will begin to cover: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 157, PART II: SUPERMAN 186, PART III: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 65 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 337!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 92, April 1966!Download Episode 395 Part III!SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 92, April 1966, was published on February 22, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by Sheldon Moldoff, and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (5:08) After sharing a comment from last episode by Halk-Kar, I review the book, DC COMICS BEFORE SUPERMAN: MAJOR MALCOLM WHEELER-NICHOLSON'S PULP COMICS, written by his Granddaughter, Nicky Wheeler-Nocholson, published by Hermes Press in 2018. It is 256 pages long.- (7:07) MY PULL LIST, where I review the comic books that carried the August 2020 cover date and were released during the month of June, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (16:42) THE MAN FROM S.C.A.R. (18 pgs., divided into two 9 pg. parts), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Pete Costanza.- (27:01) DIRECT CURRENTS, the second checklist of other upcoming DC Comics titles we've covered in this podcast.- (32:37) Part II: THE FIRE MAN FROM PYRON- (52:19) JIMMY OLSEN'S JOURNEY TO NOWHERE (7 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Jim Mooney. The Grand Comic Book Database has a note about this story. It was originally an eight page story cut down to seven. Also, it was an adaption of a Tommy Tomorrow story with a similar plot published in ACTION COMICS 246, November 1958, written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney. We originally covered this issue back in Episode 176, for the week of April 28, 2011.- (1:04:00) JIMMY OLSEN'S PEN PALS letter column.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED APRIL 1966: PART IV: ACTION COMICS 336 with the next ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS segment, where we look at the othe titles DC Comics published with the April 1966 cover date.The following episode: SUPERMAN: 2020 YEAR IN REVIEW!Then we will cover: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 157, PART II: SUPERMAN 186, PART III: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 65 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 337!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

 Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, April 1966!Download Episode 395 Part II!SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 64, April 1966, was released on February 10, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger, who was also the artist for both stories in this issue.- (4:43) Review of MARVELOCITY: THE MARVEL COMICS ART OF ALEX ROSS (312 pgs.), designed by Chip Kidd, photography by Geoff Spear, and an introduction by J. J. Abrams.- (6:33) MY PULL LIST segment reviewing the June 2020 cover dated comic books that were released during the month of April 2020, which I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (16:32) THE LAWLESS LOIS LANE (16 pgs., Part I is 8 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel and lettered by Ira Schnapp. This was Siegel's 98th silver age Superman Family story we've covered in this podcast, and his 156th overall for the era. The story also carried the subtitle, AN IMAGINARY STORY, and is the 24th such story we've covered on the podcast.- (25:37) DIRECT CURRENTS checklist, featuring some of the DC Comics titles that were published during the month of February 1966.- (30:33) Part II: THE COURTSHIP OF LOIS AND LEXO (8 pgs.).- (48:46) THE PRISONER OF S.K.U.L. (8 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Jerry Siegel as the author.- (1:04:00) LETTERS TO LOIS AND LANA column.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1966: PART III: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 92 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 336!Then we will cover: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 157, PART II: SUPERMAN 185, PART III: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 65 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 337!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Superman 185, April 1966!Download Episode 395 part I!SUPERMAN 185, April 1966, was published on February 3, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (3:57) After sharing another comment about the previous episode written by Halk-Kar, I review FROM GIRLS TO GRRRLZ (144 pgs.), was written by Trina Robbins and published by Chronicle Books in April of 1999.- (6:20) Then I review another Trina Robbins written book, LAST GIRL STANDING (200 pgs.), published by Fantagraphic Books in September 2017.- (8:56) MY PULL LIST review of the comic books that carried the May 2020 cover date, which were released during the month of March 2020, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (25:45) SUPERMAN'S ACHILLES HEEL (10 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database lists the witer as unknown. Pete Costanza was the artist.- (47:21) TARGET SUPERMAN (16 pgs., Part I was 9 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database lists the witer as unknown. Jim Mooney was the artist.- (1:01:42) Part II: THE IRRESISITIBLE CLARK KENT (7 pgs.).Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED APRIL 1966: PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 64, PART III: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 92 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 336!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher, Amazon and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

 Action Comics 335, March 1966!Download Episode 394 Part IV!ACTION COMICS 335, March 1966, was published on January 27, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢.Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Sheldon Moldoff as the inker. Ira Schnapp was the letterer.- (2:51) Review of THE SPECTACULAR SISTERHOOD OF SUPERWOMEN: AWESOME FEMALE CHARACTERS FROM COMIC BOOK HISTORY, 240 pages long, written by Hope Nicholson and published by Quirk Books.- (4:42) MY PULL LIST review of the comic books that had the April 2020 cover date, which were released during the month of February 2020, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (20:56) LUTHOR'S FIRST VICTORY OVER SUPERMAN (13 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Al Plastino.- (41:57) METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter column.- (50:43) Supergirl starred in, THE PRIZE OF PERIL (12 pgs.), written by Otto Binder, drawn by Jim Mooney and lettered by Milt Snappin. This story was reprinted in SUPERGIRL: SILVER AGE OMNIBUS vol. II.- (1:04:45) DC CURRENTS checklist of upcoming DC Comics with the April 1966 cover date.- (1:16:07) ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, 30 titles carried the March or March/April 1966 cover dates.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1966: PART I: SUPERMAN 185, PART II:SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 64, PART III: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 92 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 336!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

 World's Finest Comics 156, March 1966!Download Episode 394 Part III!WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 156, March 1966, was published on January 25, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by Sheldon Moldoff and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (3:53) After reading a comment about last episode by Halk-Kar, I review the book AL PLASTINO: LAST SUPERMAN STANDING: AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY, written by Eddy Zeno and published by TwoMorrows Publishing in 2016. It contains 112 pages.- (8:05) MY PULL LIST, where I review the comic books that carried the March 2020 cover date which were released in January 2020, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (21:05) THE FEDERATION OF BIZARRO IDIOTS (18 pgs., Part I was 8 pgs. long), written by Edmond Hamilton, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits E. Nelson Bridwell as the writer of page 1, and Edmond Hamilton writing pages 2 - 8. This story was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Joe Letterese.- (31:02) I WAS AN IDIOT FOR THE F.B.I. (10 pgs long), written by Edmond Hamilton, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Edmond Hamilton with writing pages 9 - 10 and 15 - 18, with E. Nelson Bridwell writing pages 11 - 14.- (48:07) DIRECT CURRENTS, the very first checklist of some of the upcoming DC Comics titles, that will become a staple of DC titles.- (51:18) THE PUZZLE OF THE PERILOUS PLANETOID (6 pgs.), starring Tommy Tomorrow, was the second story picked by the EDITORS' ROUND TABLE to be reprinted in this series. This story was originally released in ACTION COMICS 243, August 1958, which we originally covered in Episode 168, for the week of March 2, 2011.- (53:03) CAPE AND COWL COMMENTS letter column.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1966 PART IV: ACTION COMICS 335 (and ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, featuring the other DC titles which carried the March or March/April 1966 cover date)!Then we will cover: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1966: PART I: SUPERMAN 185, PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 64, PART III: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 92 & PART III: ACTION COMICS 336!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 91, March 1966!Download Episode 394 Part I!SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 91, March 1966, was published on January 13, 1966. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (4:00) Review of the artist biography, HERO GETS THE GIRL: THE LIFE AND ART OF KURT SCHAFFENBERGER by Mark Voger, with photos by Kathy Vogelsong and published by Twomorrows Publishing.- (6:30) MY PULL LIST, reviewing the comic books that carried the February 2020 cover date, which were released during the month of December 2019, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (25:16) THE DRAGON DELINQUENT (17 pgs., Part I was 11 pgs. long), written by Leo Dorfman, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Roy Thomas as the original writer, and Leo Dorfman reworked the story, according to Roy Thomas and Bob Bailey. The story was drawn by Pete Costanza and lettered by Milt Snappin.- (37:00) Part II: THE SECRET OF THE TRAITOR THEFTS (6 pgs.).- (51:44) JIMMY OLSEN'S MAGIC MANACLES (8 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Milt Snappin.- (1:08:06) JIMMY OLSEN'S PEN PALS letter column.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1966: PART II: ACTION COMICS 334 (80 Pg. Giant starring Supergirl), PART III: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 156 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 335!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 63, February 1966!Download Episode 392 Part IV!SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 63, February 1966, was published on December 23, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor. On the cover, Superman was drawn by Wayne Boring, while Kurt Schaffenberger drew Lana Lang and Lois Lane.- (10:17) After reading a comment from last episode, I review the book, PLANET DOONESBURY, 152 pgs., by G. B. Trudeau.- (14:05) MY PULL LIST, where I review the comic books I read which carried the January 2020 cover date, that were released during the month of November 2019 and I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (20:25) THE SATANIC SCHEMES OF S.K.U.L. (25 pgs., Part I was 13 pgs. long), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.- (32:23) LETTERS TO LOIS column.- (41:10) Part II: LOIS TEAMS UP WITH LANA (12 pgs.).- (1:04:44) MEET TV'S LOIS LANE, writer unknown, about actress Noel Neill.- (1:09:12) Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles carried the February or February/March 1966 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics.Next Episode: In honor of the recent passing of comic book writer and editor Denny O'Neil: THE SUPERMAN STORIES OF DENNY O'NEIL!Then we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1966: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 91, PART II: ACTION COMICS 334 (an 80 Pg. Giant starring Supergirl), PART III: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 156 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 335!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Christina Merkler, co-owner of Discount Comic Book Services and Lunar Distribution, and the President of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, joins the roundtable to discuss the rocky landscape of comic book distribution. Last month DC Comics announced the game-changing decision to discontinue it's decades-long exclusive deal with Diamond Comics Distribution, and ship new comics with two other distributors, Lunar Distribution and UCS. Christina joins the crew to break down the logistics and give us an update from her unique perspective. DCBS: https://www.dcbservice.com ________________ To listen to the audio version of the show, visit www.AroundComics.com, or subscribe on Apple Music, Google Play, Spotify, or wherever awesome podcasts are found. To support the show visit http://www.ko-fi.com/aroundcomics, or http://www.aroundcomics.com/shop/ --------------------- --------------------- Send us stuff: Around Comics, PO Box 6114, Villa Park, IL 60181 --------------------- Buy AC Gear: http://www.aroundcomics.com/shop --------------------- Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroundcomics Twitter: https://twitter.com/AroundComics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AroundComics... Website: http://www.aroundcomics.com Support: http://www.ko-fi.com/AroundComics Email: info@aroundcomics.com Chris' contact info: http://www.twitter.com/cneseman https://www.instagram.com/nesemancrea... https://www.facebook.com/christopher.... Sal's contact info: http://www.twitter.com/BrionSalazar https://www.instagram.com/brionsalazar https://www.facebook.com/brionsalazar Tom's contact info: https://twitter.com/tomkaters https://www.instagram.com/tomkaters https://www.facebook.com/tomkaters

Superman 184, February 1966!Download Episode 392 Part II!SUPERMAN 184, February 1966, was published on December 16, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (3:57) After sharing a comment about last episode from Halk-Kar, I review the book, THE ART AND INVENTIONS OF MAX FLEISCHER, AMERICAN ANIMATION PIONEER, by Ray Pointer, with a forward by Jerry Beck. This book was published by McFarland & Company in 2017 and contained 303 pages.- (7:43) MY PULL LIST segment, covering the comic books cover dated December 2019 and released during the month of October, that I received from the Discount Comic Book Service. I review the titles in the order I read them.- (26:39) THE DEMON UNDER THE RED SUN (22 pgs., Part I was 11 pgs. long), written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino.- (41:07) Part II: THE TEST OF THE TALISMANNext Episodes: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1966: PART III: ACTION COMICS 333 & PART IV: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 63 with ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS cover dated February 1966!Then we will explore: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1966: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 91, PART II: ACTION COMICS 334 (80 Pg. Giant), PART III: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 156 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 335 with ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS cover dated March 1966!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

World's Finest Comics 155, February 1966! Download Episode 392 Part 1!WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 155, February 1966, was published on December 9, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp.This issue is a special one in my personal comic book collection, because it was the first comic book that I have any memory of my Dad buying for me.- (5:44) After sharing a comment posted at the end of last week's episode, I review a recent book I read, TERRYTOONS: THE STORY OF PAUL TERRY AND HIS CLASSIC CARTOON FACTORY.- (7:43) MY PULL LIST segment, where I review the comic books I read which carried the November 2019 cover date, that were released during the month of September and I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (15:23) EXIT BATMAN - ENTER NIGHTMAN (18 pgs.), written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Milt Snappin. Part I was seven pages long, titled THE 1,000th EXPLOIT OF SUPERMAN AND BATMAN.- (29:45) PART II: THE INCREDIBLE IDENTITY OF NIGHTMAN (11 pgs).- (56:11) CAPE AND COWL COMMENTS letter column.- (1:10:51) THE MASK OF FEAR (6 pgs.), writer unknown, was drawn by Ruben Moriera, who signed his name in the title panel. It was originally published as the fourth and final story in HOUSE OF SECRETS 2, January/February 1957, released on November 29, 1956. This story was featured on the cover.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1966: PART II: SUPERMAN 184, PART III: ACTION COMICS 333 & PART IV: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 63!Then we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1966: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 91, PART II: ACTION COMICS 334 (80 Pg. Giant), PART III: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 156 & PART IV: ACTION COMICS 335!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 90, January 1966! Download Episode 391 Part V!SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 90, January 1966, was published on November 25, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp.- (5:10) After reading a comment left at the end of last week's episode, I review the book, THE LEGION OF REGRETTABLE SUPERVILLAINS: ODDBALL CRIMINALS FROM COMIC BOOK HISTORY (253 pgs), written by John Morris and published by Quirk Books in 2917.- (7:16) MY PULL LIST, where I review the comic books which carried the October 2019 cover date, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (18:07) THE BRAIN-WASHING OF JIMMY OLSEN (14 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Milt Snappin. This was Siegel's 58th silver age Superman story, and his 155th overall for the era.- (42:08) JIMMY OLSEN'S PEN PALS letter column.- (50:48) MR. MXYZPTLK'S PARTNER IN CRIME (10 pgs.), written by Otto Binder, drawn by Al Plastino and lettered by Milt Snappin.- ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS, 31 titles carried the January or January/February 1966 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of Comics.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 155, PART II: SUPERMAN 184, PART III: ACTION COMICS 333 & PART IV: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 63!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Action Comics 332, January 1966!Download Episode 391 Part IV!ACTION COMICS 332, January 1966, was published on November 25, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan. According to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, George Klein was the inker, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Sheldon Moldoff as the inker. Ira Schnapp was the letterer.- (3:38) After reading a comment left at the bottom of last week's episode, I review the biography, OTTO BINDER: THE LIFE AND WORK OF A COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION VISIONARY, written by the late writer Bill Schelly (who sadly passed away on September 12, 2019). The book was published by North Atlantic Books in 2003.- (6:57) MY PULL LIST segment, where I review the comic books I read which carried the September 2019 cover date and were released during the month if July, that I received from Discount Comic Book Service.- (18:59) The Superman story in this issue was titled, THE SUPER-VENGEANCE OF LEX LUTHOR (12 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, drawn by Al Plastino and lettered by Joe Letterese.- (48:36) Supergirl starred in the twelve page story, HOW SUPERWOMAN TRAINED SUPERBOY, written by Leo Dorfman, drawn by Jim Mooney and lettered by Milt Snappin.- (1:13:19) METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter column.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JANUARY 1966 PART IV: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 90 and ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS where we look at the other DC Comics titles which carried the January, or January/February 1966 cover date!Then we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 156, PART II: SUPERMAN 184, PART III: ACTION COMICS 333 and PART IV: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 83!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #62, January 1966!Download Episode 391 Part II!SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 62, January 1966, was published on November 11, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger, who was also the artist for the story.- (3:25) I review HEROES & MONSTERS: THE UNOFFICIAL COMPANION TO THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN by Jess Nevins, published by Monkeybrain Books in 2003. For more information go to jessnevins.com.- (6:26) Next I review NO GUTS NO GLORY: HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF IN COMICS by Beau Smith, published by Blue Line Pro.- (7:31) MY PULL LIST segment, featuring the comic books which carried the August 2019 cover date that I received from Discount Comic Book Service, and were published during the month of June.- (22:12) LOIS LANE'S ANTI-SUPERMAN CAMPAIGN (24 pgs. divided into three parts, Part I was 9 pgs), written by Leo Dorfman and lettered by Milt Snappin.- (33:13) Part II: MR. MXYZPTLK'S ELECTION MAGIC (8 pgs.).- (40:50) Part III: THE SUPER-ELECTION (7 pgs.).- (1:10:18) LETTERS TO LOIS column.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episode:SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1966: PART III: SUPERMAN 183 (80 Pg. Giant), PART IV: ACTION COMICS 332 & PART V: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 90 (including ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS cover dated January 1966)!Then we will cover: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1966: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 156, PART II: SUPERMAN 184, PART III: ACTION COMICS 333 & PART IV: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 63!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein, Stitcher and Instagram.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Chris and Andy chat with Christina Merkler, Discount Comic Book Service, regarding the important news from Steve Geppi that due to the COVID-19 pandemic Diamond has announced that they are ceasing the distribution of any new weekly products. Christina also talks about how this is affecting her overall business at DCBS and their sister company In-Stock Trades, the closure of physical comic book stores, how this may shape publishing to come and the rise of more digital comics. We'd like to thank Christina Merkler for coming on the show with very short notice to share her views.

Superman 182, January 1966!Download Episode 391 Part I!SUPERMAN 182, January 1966, was published on November 4, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Curt Swan and Al Plastino as penciller for the cover. It does appear that Superman's face resembled Al Plastino's art style instead of Curt Swan's. The inker was George Klein and the letterer was Ira Schnapp.- (2:46) MY PULL LIST segment, featuring the comic books I ordered from Discount Comic Book Service, which carried the July 2019 cover date, released during the month of May 2019.- (10:50) A short review of the book THE LEAGUE OF REGRETTABLE SUPERHEROES by John Morris and published by Quirk Books in 2015.- (19:39) THE NEW LIVES OF SUPERMAN (16 pages divided into two eight page parts). Part I was titled BLIND CLARK KENT. The story was written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This was Siegel's 57th silver age Superman story and his 154th for the era.- (30:31) Part II: CLARK THE "K", - (47:51) THE MENACE OF THE TERRIBLE TOYMAN (8 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.- (1:00:37) METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter column.Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1966: PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 62, PART III: SUPERMAN 183 (80 Pg. Giant), PART IV: ACTION COMICS 332 & PART V: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 90!The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive, tunein and Stitcher.SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of:- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS and- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK.The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com. "Plans in Motion" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.If you are interested in my artwork, go to wayfarerercomics.wordpress.com. I am available for commissions, so click on the Art Commissions tab for more information. If interested, send an e-mail to wayfarercomics@gmail.com.Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!And don't forget to take care of each other out there.

Wendi is back at the comic shop, Third Coast Comics in Rogers Park, Chicago, with special guests Terry Gant and Betsy Scott. They've already broken down their 10-6, what do the top 5 spots hold for the year in comics? Did they ALL love "Mister Miracle"? How tragic IS "Heroes in Crisis"? There are some indie and foreign surprises in addition to the Marvel, DC, Image and Valiant love. Give it a listen, have a few laughs, maybe learn something, but be sure to comment or drop a rating at iTunes, order some merch (www.doublepagespread.threadless.com) or show some love. It is deeply appreciated.  Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service, bringing you deep discounts and excellent customer service on all your comic needs. As well as the decadent and divine fragrances of www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com Check out their yule scents fresh for the season!  

2018 has been a remarkable year in comics and Wendi is here to break it down with the fabulous people of "Third Coast Comics"- Terry Gant and Betsy Scott! This is the first half of the countdown, but we have so much to cover, from hot creators like Tom King to indie space operas about cats, to talk about modifying muscle cars. Be sure to order some "Double Page Spread" t-shirts and gifts for the comic book fans in your life! www.doublepagespread.threadless.com  Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service, bringing you deep discounts and excellent customer service on all your comic needs. As well as the decadent and divine fragrances of www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com Check out their yule scents fresh for the season!  

Ron Marz is a writer with one of the most illustrious careers of inventing and reinventing characters, with legendary runs on books like Witchblade and Silver Surfer and, with artist Darryl Banks, creating Kyle Rayner as Green Lantern in the "Emerald Twilight" storyline.  Currently he has a kickstarter for his exciting new graphic novel set in WWII, "Harken's Raiders", a tale of heroism and adventure reuniting him with Darryl Banks. You can donate right here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1012967410/ron-marz-darryl-banks-team-for-ww2-harkens-raiders Be sure to order some "Double Page Spread" t-shirts and gifts for the comic book fans in your life! www.doublepagespread.threadless.com  Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service, bringing you deep discounts and excellent customer service on all your comic needs. As well as the decadent and divine fragrances of www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com Check out their yule scents fresh for the season!  

Andrew Buck is an indie artist worthy of recognition working in a very vibrant, psychedelic style. He and Wendi have a conversation about the nature of "trippy" art, cosmic Kirby, David Lynch as a visual artist, meditation and opening consciousness, his self published book "Satani-Kill", and the influence of Kenneth Anger and transgressive cinema. Be sure to order some "Double Page Spread" t-shirts and gifts for the comic book fans in your life! www.doublepagespread.threadless.com  Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service, bringing you deep discounts and excellent customer service on all your comic needs. As well as the decadent and divine fragrances of www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com Check out their yule scents fresh for the season!

I dare you to listen to this episode Sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ This podcast is part of the TaylorNetwork which is a home to many great podcasts all available on taylornetwork feed on Itunes, stitcher radio and also google play

I dare you to listen to this episode Sponsored by Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ This podcast is part of the TaylorNetwork which is a home to many great podcasts all available on taylornetwork feed on Itunes, stitcher radio and also google play

Writer Eliot Rahal is the special guest on an episode that really jumps straight out of the gate with some speculation about alien life. He and Wendi discuss his current work on Valiant's "Quantum and Woody" and "Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe", as well as the brand new shared horror universe, "Cult Classic" at Vault Comics. Rahal shares stories about his comedy days and cowriting with Donny Cates on "The Paybacks". Check out the full line of "Double Page Spread" merch including shirts, hoodies, mugs and more at www.threadless.doublepagespread.com This podcast is part of the Taylor Network, which is home to many great podcasts all available on the Taylor Network feed on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service. Check out their sister site @instocktrades on twitter for the deal of the week. and www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com, the site for decadent, romantic, gothic and fruity essential oil fragrances.

Artist Martheus Wade has a new webcomic, "Ready 2 Spar", (available on the Tapas digital comics app) that captures the violent and sexy world of women in MMA. He and Wendi have a hilarious conversation in which they coin a new phrase for diversity gone wrong, rave about the greatest character name in sci fi, talk about the longstanding influence of Robert Townshend (Five Heartbeats, Meteor Man), what always goes wrong in threesomes, Black Panther, Rocky films and updates on his adorable family! Check out the full line of "Double Page Spread" merchandise including shirts, mugs and shower curtains at www.threadless.doublepagespread.com This podcast is part of the Taylor Network, which is a home to many great podcasts all available on the Taylor Network feed on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service. Check out their sister site, @instocktrades on twitter for the deal of the week. And www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com, the site for decadent, romantic, gothic and sometimes fruity fragrances, nail polish and hair gloss.

 Artist Martheus Wade has a new webcomic, "Ready 2 Spar", (available on the Tapas digital comics app) that captures the violent and sexy world of women in MMA. He and Wendi have a hilarious conversation in which they coin a new phrase for diversity gone wrong, rave about the greatest character name in sci fi, talk about the longstanding influence of Robert Townshend (Five Heartbeats, Meteor Man), what always goes wrong in threesomes, Black Panther, Rocky films and updates on his adorable family!  Check out the full line of "Double Page Spread" merchandise including shirts, mugs and shower curtains at www.threadless.doublepagespread.com  This podcast is part of the Taylor Network, which is a home to many great podcasts all available on the Taylor Network feed on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play. Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service. Check out their sister site, @instocktrades on twitter for the deal of the week. And www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com, the site for decadent, romantic, gothic and sometimes fruity fragrances, nail polish and hair gloss. 

One of the most innovative uses of licensed characters in comics has to go to Tom Scioli and John Barber's "Transformers vs. GI Joe", now available in a hardcover "Quintessential Collection" from IDW. Scioli joins Wendi on this episode to discuss the life lessons of Jack Kirby, the larger spiritual implications of the Autobots, the mixture of media he uses, indie artists getting mainstream properties, and the complexities of letting so many characters take the lead in a massive story.  This podcast is part of the Taylor Network, which is a home to many great podcasts all available on the Taylor Network feed on iTunes, Stitcher Radio and Google Play.  Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service where you can get many Transformers and GI Joe titles at low, low prices.  And www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com, the source for romantic, gothic fragrances. Whether you prefer woodsy or fruity scents, they have everything for you. Check out the Double Page Spread merch- t-shirts, mugs, duvet covers and more www.doublepagespread.threadless.com

Ron Randall has been a versatile artistic force in comics for many years. He's worked with Joe Kubert on "Sgt Rock", Alan Moore on "Swamp Thing", Justice League Europe, Godzilla, Aliens, Predator and so much more, but his biggest pride and joy is his long running, creator owned book, "Trekker". The story of futuristic bounty hunter, Mercy St. Clair, it combines sci fi, westerns, action and many genres into a thrilling adventure. Randall discusses how he created such a well rounded heroine who has stood the test of time over the years, the journey of "Trekker" from Dark Horse to webcomic and now Kickstarter, and how great it is to have friends like Ruth and Darren Sutherland.  Donate to the kickstarter "Trekker: Chapeltown" right here- https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1896818977/trekker-chapeltown-graphic-novel Listen to the Trekkertalk podcast right here-  www.radadventures.podbean.com  This podcast is part of the Taylor Network, which is a home to many great podcasts all available on Taylornetwork feed on iTunes, stitcher radio and google play pick up some cool Double Page Spread merch like t-shirts and mugs at www.doublepagespread.threadless.com Brought to you by www.dcbservice.com, the Discount Comic Book Service, giving you deep discount on Trekker and many indie and creator owned titles. and www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com, decadent and romantic essential oil fragrances and collectibles      

We talked about a lot of things but noone took notes so you just have to listen to hear our nonsense. Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ Follow us on twitter: @NoApologies123 https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ Sponsors: Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ You can find other great podcasts on the network as well as comic and entertainment news by jumping on twitter and following @taylornetwork

We talked about a lot of things but noone took notes so you just have to listen to hear our nonsense. Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ Follow us on twitter: @NoApologies123 https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ Sponsors: Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ You can find other great podcasts on the network as well as comic and entertainment news by jumping on twitter and following @taylornetwork

With Daniel White away still on white boy probation the guys recorded No Apologies episode 293 Trifiling Ninja Loki .The show starts with Darrell Taylor getting angry at Rafael Sanz for posting the Justice League Box office even though he said he didn't care about the film followed by a chorus of the guys yelling but nobody cares since that's Raf catchphrase. Then a heavy Justice League review and discussion of it's low box office and how it effects the future of the DCEU. By popular demand the first House blend latte section of the show as Juan Castro and Rafael Sanz talk tasty coffee, expensive bracelets and club cell phone etiquette that makes Darrell threaten to leave the show for a Culture Trappin exclusive contract . Darrell tells us how awful Marvel Inhumans show was , we talk how good The Gifted has been, The Punisher Netflix show and Stranger Things 2. We are all disgusted by the Russell Simmons Bret Ratner story . During Christopher Keszycki and Gil Colon DC Doomsday Clock review Darrell gets distracted by a video of Alexa Bliss twerking in the Romeo Must Die Group. We talk Alan Moore and creators rights as we go back into a heavy discussion about Doomsday Clock . Comics Juan talks Maestros , Raf talks Power Pack and Silver Sable , Gil , Darrell and Ck talk Action Comics , Detective Comics, Mr Miracle & Batman . Gil gives us a porn corner segment with the return to porn of Tori Black and Teagan Presley and a heart felt Rest in peace Shyla Stylez. Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ Follow us on twitter: @NoApologies123 https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ Sponsors: Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ You can find other great podcasts on the network as well as comic and entertainment news by jumping on twitter and following @taylornetwork

With Daniel White away still on white boy probation the guys recorded No Apologies episode 293 Trifiling Ninja Loki .The show starts with Darrell Taylor getting angry at Rafael Sanz for posting the Justice League Box office even though he said he didn't care about the film followed by a chorus of the guys yelling but nobody cares since that's Raf catchphrase. Then a heavy Justice League review and discussion of it's low box office and how it effects the future of the DCEU. By popular demand the first House blend latte section of the show as Juan Castro and Rafael Sanz talk tasty coffee, expensive bracelets and club cell phone etiquette that makes Darrell threaten to leave the show for a Culture Trappin exclusive contract . Darrell tells us how awful Marvel Inhumans show was , we talk how good The Gifted has been, The Punisher Netflix show and Stranger Things 2. We are all disgusted by the Russell Simmons Bret Ratner story . During Christopher Keszycki and Gil Colon DC Doomsday Clock review Darrell gets distracted by a video of Alexa Bliss twerking in the Romeo Must Die Group. We talk Alan Moore and creators rights as we go back into a heavy discussion about Doomsday Clock . Comics Juan talks Maestros , Raf talks Power Pack and Silver Sable , Gil , Darrell and Ck talk Action Comics , Detective Comics, Mr Miracle & Batman . Gil gives us a porn corner segment with the return to porn of Tori Black and Teagan Presley and a heart felt Rest in peace Shyla Stylez. Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ Follow us on twitter: @NoApologies123 https://taylornetworkofpodcasts.com/ Sponsors: Discount Comic Book Services http://www.dcbservice.com/index.aspx Instock Trades http://www.instocktrades.com/ You can find other great podcasts on the network as well as comic and entertainment news by jumping on twitter and following @taylornetwork

Brent and Jim talk about one of their favorite topics, DESTINY! Thats right, Destiny 2 is out and Brent and Jim talk ALL about it.  We also cover Jim’s 4K upgrade in his game room and their impressions of the new technology. As always – we are sponsored by DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! … Continue reading BK’s Bullets – Destiny 2 with Brent & Jim →

Wendi is joined by returning friends, Dan Pua and Andrew Shaw! Together they discuss the recent crossover event b/t DC Comics characters and Looney Tunes, in particular Tom King and Lee Weeks "Batman/Elmer Fudd", Jimmy Palmiotti and Mark Texeira "Jonah Hex/Yosemite Sam" and Bill Morrison and Kelley Jones "Lobo/Roadrunner" specials. Do these succeed in entertaining on all levels or should they sink like Wile E. Coyote off of a cliff? Also some MMA chat as Andrew Shaw tells us about his recent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt testing, and the gang tries to convince everyone why they should watch the now defunct Frank Grillo drama, "Kingdom".  Brought to you by www.DCBService.com, the Discount Comic Book Service, where you can order these DC/Looney Tunes crossovers and so much more for 50% off! As well as www.blackphoenixalchemylab.com, just because the eclipse has passed, their line of eclipse related fragrances has not! You can find other great podcasts  on the network as well as comic and entertainment news by jumping on twitter and following @taylornetwork

Over the past three and a half years, the Two Guys with PhDs Talking about Comics have interviewed a variety of artists, writers, editors, publishers, educators, and scholars, but in all this time they have not yet interviewed someone from the retail side of comics culture. Until now. In this episode, Derek talks with Christina Merkler, the co-owner of Discount Comic Book Service, one of the largest online retailers of comics (and, in the spirit of full disclosure, an official sponsor of The Comics Alternative). They begin their conversation with a little background history, Christina describing what it was like when her husband, Cameron, came up with the idea for the business and decided to start with an all-online shop. What began as a small Internet-driven service out of their home in 1999 eventually turned into a brick-and-mortar store, multiple online storefronts, and the growing multi-state operation that it has become today. Christina describes how now, with the DCBS remaining in Fort Wayne, IN, and the InStock Trades warehouse being in Memphis, TN, the Merklers feel like they're all over the place and constantly on the go. But they've no plans to rest on their achievements, and instead, are at work on future growth plans. Derek also asks Christina about the competition they've had over the years, the ins and outs of pricing, their relationship with Diamond Comic Distributors, their attempts at getting into the digital comics business, the decisions that go into their monthly specials, and their strategies for good customer relations. In all, his conversation with Christina is a revealing look at the store-front business side of the medium and the many details of how, literally, the books by the creators the guys discuss every week get into the hands of the readers.  After listening to this interview, be sure to head on over to Discount Comic Book Service and InStock Trades. And when you do, please send them an email and tell them that the Two Guys with PhDs sent you!

Cameron Merkler, owner of Discount Comic Book Service, joins us to go through the Previews catalogue and pick out the best the month has to offer. (1:42:17)

We share our love for the Discount Comic Book Service online store. Also, a look at Marvel's new characters, Comic Movie News, our Top 5 Writer/Artists and who is the better Batman? (41:12)