Podcast appearances and mentions of Dwayne McDuffie

In this episode of the Major Issues Podcast, we're diving into Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths—the first animated comic book film to tackle the multiverse! We'll discuss the film's story, the alternate versions of our favorite heroes, and how it helped pave the way for future multiverse stories in both animation and live-action. Plus, we're giving props to the legendary Dwayne McDuffie for his unforgettable contribution. Does this 15-year-old classic still hold up? Tune in to find out! Please leave us a review on ITunes so we can grow our audience and grow as podcasters! Rate us wherever podcasts are found. Don't forget to check out our merchandise! All episodes of Major Issues are brought to you by ComicBook Clique, the only stop for the latest and greatest things to come to comic books and comic book media. Send us feedback at ComicBookClique@Gmail.com! You Are Worthy!  ComicBook Clique Facebook ComicBook Clique on Instagram ComicBook Clique on YouTube Major Issues on Twitter Shop ComicBook Clique DirtSheet Radio Link Tree

Writer Stan Berkowitz joins Susan Eisenberg and James Enstall to break down the 2-part episode "Wild Cards" that Stan co-wrote with Dwayne McDuffie . It originally aired on December 6th, 2003. Follow Susan Eisenberg -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://susaneisenbergvoice.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James Enstall -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://geektomeradio.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Bixby Grant is back on Kickstarter! And we've got his creator, Patrick Coyle, talking about the journey of bringing a supernatural star (and book) to life. Patrick has a background in comics, having co-created one of the first online comics sites, Komikwerks. There he worked with talent like Keith Giffen and Dwayne McDuffie, and even started a venture with Stan Lee! Now, Patrick's pouring his heart and soul into Bixby Grant, a mummy detective with plenty of cases to solve in monster-rich Harbor City.Go to Kickstarter now to back issue #2 of the Fangs & Brimstone series: http://kck.st/47yQs6G. And you can follow Patrick on Instagram @patrickcoyle71 and X @PatrickCoyle.  _____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the show

Episode: 236 A long drawn out history of me & comic books. To see a video of the recording of this episode, become a patron at patreon.com/saturdaymorningmedia Mentioned on the show: Evil Genius Chronicles - https://evilgeniuschronicles.org/podcast/ Uncharted Territory - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-olson5 Kristin Hogan - https://www.patreon.com/kristinahogan Lee's Comics - https://www.paloaltoonline.com/ae/2020/03/27/owner-of-lees-comics-pulls-the-plug-after-more-than-37-years/ Amazing Spider-Man #129 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amazing_Spider-Man_129 Dwayne McDuffie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwayne_McDuffie Show art and edits by Stephen Staver. FOLLOW GRANT http://www.MrGrant.com https://instagram.com/throwingtoasters/ ©2024 Saturday Morning Media/Grant Baciocco

Joseph P. Illidge is a name that rings bells in my circle of comics fandom. Over 31 years, he has helped usher in stories featuring many of my favorite characters of all time. Static. Hardware. Nightwing. He paired Greg Rucka with Shawn Martinbrough for one of the most acclaimed Detective Comics runs, and even oversaw the No Man's Land event in the Batman office. What else would you expect from someone who learned under the direct tutelage of the late Dwayne McDuffie? Today, Joe joins the show to talk about his career, the importance of supporting Independent Black Comics, and his involvement in the crowdfunded project Epiphany Engine, arguably the biggest Black Comics crossover of all time. About Joseph P. Illidge:Joseph started his editorial career at Milestone Media, Inc., the influential comic book publisher profiled in the MAX documentary “Milestone Generations”His groundbreaking editorial runs on the Batman line of comic books for DC Comics and Lion Forge's “Catalyst Prime” superhero imprint featured in The Hollywood Reporter  reflect Joseph's expertise in curating inclusive hero fiction.Profiled as one of the “Best Editors” in comics, Joseph was featured in the History Channel documentary series, “Superheroes Decoded”, discussing popular heroes from Superman to The Black Panther.Joseph is a member of the Board of Directors for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and the recipient of a Citation from the New York State Assembly for exemplary community service through career achievement. About Epiphany Engine:EPIPHANY ENGINE is a 192-page, original graphic novel composed by some of the best, most talented African American Creators in the Comic Book Industry. Dubbed "The Dream Team", these creators represent Black Excellence in every aspect of the game.  Basically, this is a vision powered by creative excellence. The story centers around the McKali family, a family of brilliant scientists, whose latest experiments to better mankind by unlocking the secrets of the universe are met with horrifying results. As an experiment brings forth a mysterious being, a cosmic-level threat named Abzylom, who wants to collapse this reality and mold a new universe while destroying the family in the process. While trying to stop Abzylom, tragedy strikes the family and they are separated from one another and scattered across the multiverse. Unfortunately, they must also deal with the consequences that their failed experiment has gone astray, accidentally disrupting the fabric of the multiverse and placing creation itself at risk.  The family must save not only themselves but existence as we know it as well.  Consequently, the rupture has brought great beings of power to action. With the odds stacked against them, the brave McKali family has to not only escape from the clutches of their cosmic foe but also build an army of heroes from across the multiverse to defeat Abzylom, as well as find each other and heal from their family's loss.This is only the beginning of the thrilling adventure that awaits you in the pages of the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Beginiing in the aftermath of Infinite Crisis, Brad Meltzer rebooted the Justice League Of America and, along with Dwayne McDuffie and James Robinson brought the team to new heights until the New 52. But what made this JLA run to awesome? Well, this week, Jared has Robert on the show to discuss the entire run from start to finish and discuss what makes this one of the greatest Justice league Of America runs. The Justice League, or Justice League of America, is a group of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The team first appeared in The Brave and the Bold 28. What do you think? Did you enjoy this run? Who was your favorite Leaguer? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTtjdjM7N8_PLprDIdMJCWQ/join Robert's Links Twitter:https://twitter.com/staredcraft?s=21&t=bzEu9WnAm8_PPNLFRf9K3Q Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@willin Discussed in this episode: 1. The Brad Meltzer Era 2. The Dwayne McDuffie Era3. The James Robinson Era of Justice League Of America Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:49 The Best JLA Run 0:01:13 JLA Context 0:03:13 Brad Meltzer's Justice League Of America 0:16:16 Dwayne McDuffie's Justice League Of America 0:33:32 James Robinson's Justice League Of America 0:42:32 Wrap Up #JusticeLeague #DC #Comics Follow us on instagram: comicsleague2021 Email us: comicsleague2020@gmail.com Website: https://comicsleague.com Subscribe to the Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify and many other platforms. Music provided by taketones.com: https://taketones.com/track/heros

Episode 255. James B and Eddie break down six books from 1989.  Will James B finally pronounce Michelinie correctly?  Did Eddie read the correct books?  Listen to find out. (01:24) From April of 1989 Stan Lee presents ASM 314 “Down and out in forest hills” by David Mickel-lye-knee and Todd McFarlane    (03:37) From May, June and july of 1989 Stan Lee presents ASM 315, 316, and 317 “A Matter of Life and Debt!”, “Dead Meat” and “The Sand and the Fury” by Mickel-lye-knee and McFarlane     (05:45) Sponsor Weasel Jack    (14:00) From May of 1989 Damage Control 1”A restoration comedy”  Co-Created by Dwayne McDuffie and Ernie Colon and inked by Bob Wiacek    (17:21) From February of 1989 Marvel Fanfare 42 Story A “Windfall” by Carl Potts with Inks by Terry Shoemaker    Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

To honor the late M.D. Bright (and the late Dwayne McDuffie), we caught up on the first 10 issues of their Milestone Comics launch title Icon! How does it hold up 30 years later? And what about those other 32 issues?

Milestone Media's Icon has a pretty punchy elevator pitch: “What if Superman was a Black Republican?” But with stories by Dwayne McDuffie and pencils by M.D. “Doc” Bright (both now sadly no longer with us), this book goes to some interesting and unexpected places. For one thing, this Supermanalogue has a sidekick: a teenage girl named Rocket who is arguably the real protagonist of the book and whose struggles and issues are the most complex and heartfelt that the book explores. We discuss how McDuffie and Bright tackle teen pregnancy in an honest and conscientious way through Rocket and examine racial identity and privilege through the title character, acknowledging there are no easy answers for any of the questions being raised.

This week Ken welcomes artist, writer and comic book legend Evan Dorkin to the show. Ken and Evan discuss living the dream, low bars, being disgusted by your own personal failings, Spring Break, hating Florida, how nobody actually grows up in Staten Island, being an artist, 80s punk, never leaving your home, being Jewish in an Italian neighborhood, Ska, Bim Skala Bim, accents, being too hung over to see your name in the  credits of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, kids getting their shoes stolen at punk gigs, Kevin Shields ordering food, The Cars, Suicide, Milk and Cheese, Space Ghost, music on TV, pre-MTV days, Rockworld, the legend of Steranko, meeting girls, the introduction of surrealism to America, big egos, John Romita, Jack Kirby, Superman the Animated Series, how great Paul Dini is, Batman The Animated Series, Dwayne McDuffie, Freakazoid, Supergirl, why nobody but Kal-El can be from Krypton, how TV writing is all puzzle solving, continuity, Tik Tok's second life of Eltingville, Bibo, collecting comics, the Marvelization of DC, going to comic cons in the 1970s, dark and gritty, Comic Book Fascists, Beasts of Burden, Dario Argento, Giallo, wanting subtitles over dubbing, how anyone can make a movie, loving horror films, Trick R Treat, character design, Bouncing Boy, minutia, the internet, fan fiction, Alex Toth, wearing your influences on your sleeve, lost dark episodes of Superman The Animated Series, audiences and love of Halloween, screenplays, storytelling, Metal Men, being freaked out by failure and being neurotic, self sabotage, failed pilots, letting people down, Patreon, dealing with health issues, and the struggle of being a creative person trying to make a living. 

Taimur Dar runs a social media account for the Dwayne McDuffie Estate and is a writer for Comic Beat. Taimur talks about Dwayne's work on 'Static Shock' and the two-part episode "Fury" of 'Justice League'. "Fury" originally aired on April 7 and 14, 2002. Follow Taimur Dar - ⁠https://twitter.com/TaimurODar Follow the Dwayne McDuffie Page - https://twitter.com/DMcDuffiePage Follow Susan Eisenberg -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://susaneisenbergvoice.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James Enstall -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://geektomeradio.com/⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justiceleague/message

En la pregunta de la semana: Esta semana todo el programa son “preguntas de la semana”, con tres poderosos tops 5, ¿Cuáles son las 5 parejas mas funables de a ficción”, de Serana y Darien a Buffy y Spike. ¿Cuál es la parega que solo existe en su headcanon que defenderían en un juicio por combate? El enano e Issac hacen dupla para defender una pareja DCita y el honor de Dwayne McDuffie. ¿Cuál es la pareja que divorsiarian a la mejor oportunidad? Ni siquiera Pedro Pascal y Vannessa Kirby pueden disminuir el odio que el Enano le tiene a Sue y Reed. Y por ultimo, el top pilon, ¿Qué parejas son tan hermosas que les hacen creer en el amor? Issac se pone su saco de hombre adulto y responde como una persona emocionalmente madura, Sofia y el Enano no dejan de enlistar genocidas. FICHA TECNICA: Issac “Porque hay tanto genocida en esa lista?” De La Rocha, Sofia “Defendere Genocidas” PerSal y Cesar “Tecnicamente, solo se quedaron viendo cuando ocurria un genocidio, pero no lo comemtieron ellos” Castañon. ESTRENO: Miércoles 28 de Febrero 2024 PODCAST/REDES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alejandro “nunca me invitan” Garcia.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Covacheando" es un podcast de la familia Covacha, donde los rucazos hablamos del tema de moda... si fueran los 90. Reseñamos productos de cultura pop como películas, cómics, novelas, series y todo lo relacionado con la vida ñoña, para la gente que no tiene tiempo de ser nerd. ©La Covacha 2023. Síguenos en X (antes Twitter), Facebook, YouTube y Twitch. ¡Conviértete en miembro del canal de YouTube desde $9 al mes, y ayúdanos a seguir creando contenido: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/ycknd2n8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Suscríbete al Podcast de La Covacha en - Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://spoti.fi/2XJDQq2 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Apple: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/2KkWpOb ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://amzn.to/3qjUUzm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Google: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/3idg5zW ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Anchor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3hfzLom⁠⁠⁠ ACERCA DE LA COVACHA Proyecto colectivo de fans para fans en el que hablamos de cómics, series, películas, y todo lo relacionado con la vida ñoña. Comenzamos a ñoñear en 2006. Abrimos el sitio en febrero de 2007, pero no hemos parado desde entonces. Bueno sí, un rato en 2015, pero aquí andamos de nuevo. Todos somos fans.

Penguin Random House is suing Iowa over its book ban. Dwayne McDuffie's widow has launched the Dwayne McDuffie Genius Grant Award. Anyone Comics in Brooklyn is closing, and then reopening. All on Comic Book Club News for December 1, 2023.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How to describe the career of Joseph Illidge? He doesn't fit squarely in one box, but "ringmaster" may be the best word. Joe thrives on bringing teams together and executing projects, which is what he's done his entire career. Starting at Milestone Media, where he was mentored in the ways of story editing by the late, great Dwayne McDuffie and others, Joe has overseen a huge amount of comics projects. Highlights include his shepherding of the Batman line for DC and the founding of Lion Forge's "Catalyst Prime" superhero universe. He continues to work in and around comics, helping bring together creative teams and consult on story development.You can follow Joe on all the socials including X @JosephPIllidge and Instagram @illmasterone._____________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And if you really like this podcast, support what we do as a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters: buzzsprout.com/1817176/support.Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on X._____________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com.Support the show

In part two of The Greatest Comic Book Writers we try to get to the modern guys but the giants like Miller, Gaiman, Dwayne McDuffie, Mark Waid, Alan Moore etc., emerge to lead us through the 1980's and the 1990's using their vision to expand what comics could be.   Follow us! Here's everybody's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdGoatPodcast (Our Twitter account) https://twitter.com/EdGreerDestroys https://twitter.com/dorkyswallow Please leave a 5-star review on your podcast app, it really helps! Subscribe and like our videos on YouTube and Please share our stuff.   Support our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheGreatestPod to get exclusive pods on subjects we can't tackle here and also physical art prints. Watch REBOOT IT, our YouTube Show where we update your favorite franchises alongside Fandom Producer Billy Business here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/REBOOTITSHOW https://www.youtube.com/@ronswallow   Buy Ron's album here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=on+the+wing+of+a+dragon+ron+swallow&i=digital-music&crid=19V9JSITSY4QX&fbclid=IwAR1pNRvTsJXRfyPj0hu4MFINx6bUXy9KTdy7_3_UJZNB9Zr8j7fe8FUIiVA&sprefix=%2Cdigital-music%2C187&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-wings-of-a-dragon/1687418796

The Good Brothers are here to celebrate the Labor Day holiday weekend in the United States with a special interview with veteran animation writer Len Uhley. Len's career spans multiple decades and includes shows like Ducktales, Darkwing Duck, Ben 10, The Batman, Transformers and X-Men: The Animated Series along with DCAU shows Justice League and Static Shock. Cal & Liam sit down for a discussion with Len on his incredible and still very active place in the animation world, how he got into the business, how working with Alan Burnett early on led to him writing 16 episodes of Static, his passion regarding the Hollywood writer's strike and some incredible insight into the brilliant mind of the late, great Dwayne McDuffie. Strap yourselves in for an hour of fun, laughs and insight on this special bonus episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Podtower on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and like the videos Buy the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a coffee or grab some ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support

Learn what it takes to be an indie comic-book writer and creator with Brian J. Lambert of Wingless Comics on this episode of And I Quote. We will also be taking your questions! Brian is the award-winning author and creator of Justice. He has worked on numerous indie projects, including Unlikely Heroes Studios' The Sundering, Greg Anderson Elysee's Is'nana The Were-Spider, Danny J. Quick and 4th Wall Productions' Aceblade, Concept Moon Studios' After Image, written by Robert Jeffrey, and the indie-crossover event, Nightfall. Brian's early influences include Todd MacFarlane, Dan Jurgens, Mark Waid, and Dwayne McDuffie. Follow Brian J. Lambert on Social Media: Website: https://winglessent.com/creators/ KS: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/winglesscomics/justice-the-fall-1-4 Follow Ryan on Social Media: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ryanandiquote Make Sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE! Nerd Culture MERCH!!! www.nerdculture.threadless.com HWWS NC Merch - https://hwwswebtv.threadless.com/design Follow: Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsnerdculture/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnerdculture Twitter :https://twitter.com/itsNerdCulture Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsnerdculture

Thirty years ago, Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Derek Dingle, and Michael Davis founded Milestone Media to try to encourage diversity both on the comics page and in the talent pool. Static (minus the “Shock” at this point) was deliberately conceived of as a youthful Spider-Man figure for a new generation and went on to become the publisher's most enduring character. We discuss the series' balance of social issues and good-old-fashioned superheroics, the way it deliberately avoids easy answers and simplistic characterizations, and how Milestone stacks up against the other “startup” universes of the 1990s.

I grew up on the west side of baltimore and was a bit of an inside kid. Always loved watching TV and movies and Playing Video games. One day my mother got me a copy of Hardware #1 written by Dwayne McDuffie. At the time I had no idea how big it was to have a comic book done by an all black company. From here is was hooked. My dad would always take me to stores and I'd pick out what I would want was always drawn to the Black Panther who I consider my favorite hero. Kept reading and watching Tv and Movies through college (I went to NCA&T AGGIE PRIDE) and loved talking all things pop culture with friends. From there I feel in love with short form content and liked giving movie news, but this decided to do something different and educate a little on the history of Black Comics in different media forms. Now I try and share something every day letting people know the plethora of comic characters and stories behind how some of the best black super hero movies get made or what could have been.links to follow social media https://www.facebook.com/TheDAXperience/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdO0Nj1OUdW5hTfiQVUxaSA

After nine years of development, seven directors, at least eight different writers, a few delays, changes in studio leadership, and more, we finally have The Flash movie. Do we wish we could go back in time and save this movie from itself? Join us inside the Bat-Jar and find out! Music and audio from "Justice League Unlimited" is the property of Kristopher Carter, Lolita Ritmanis, Michael McCuistion, Dwayne McDuffie, Bruce Timm, James Tucker, Shaun McLaughlin, Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Comics. Music and audio from "The Flash (2014 TV Series)" is the property of Blake Neely, Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kriesberg, Geoff Johns, Berlanti Productions, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television. Music and audio from "The Flash (2023)" is the property of Benjamin Wallfisch, Barbara Muschietti, Michael Disco, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, Double Dream, and The Disco Factory. The intro and outro music was created by Cackles and Jeremy Eckert. We thank them for their generous support of this podcast. Check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/batjarpodcast. Invite your friends to like our page! You can contact us at @thebatcookiejar on Twitter or you can send an e-mail to batjarpodcast@gmail.com.

In the grand tradition of raining on everyone's parade, we're bucking our usual schedule and revisiting/taking to task the critically acclaimed, Academy Award winning Sony Animation extravaganza Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a film Letterboxd users have rated as better than Goodfellas, Sunset Boulevard, and Persona. While the internet is currently freaking out over trans-coded Gwen Stacy, Nicole, Stu, and resident Spider-Man expert Cole bring some clarity to an admittedly beautiful looking but otherwise bog-standard Marvel movie about multiverses and believing in yourself that's very clearly written by white people trying to appeal to the young PoC Tumblr demographic (save for co-director Peter Ramsey). The only thing whiter than the production team behind Spider-Verse are the creative minds who brought us Miles Morales, a character whose origins lie in someone at Marvel thinking, "What if we made Spider-Man a young Obama?" And before you come to yell at us for not liking your favorite movie of all time, consider reading the late Dwayne McDuffie's 1989 letter to Marvel calling out the whiteness of their black characters and see just how prescient it reads regarding the creation and use of Miles Morales.   Thank you for listening! Please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing to our Patreon where you can enjoy special bonus content, exclusive Discord community events, and have your name added to our Credits Page. Production by Miguel Tanhi. Art by Zoe Woolley. Follow @MarvelousDeath for updates.   

We take a trip to the Dakotaverse to rave about MILESTONE COMICS, the legendary African-American creator-owned comic line founded in 1993 by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis and Derek T. Dingle -- and we discuss the publisher's first four ongoing titles, HARDWARE, ICON, STATIC, and BLOOD SYNDICATE.

It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Milestone Media, its creators, and their characters. But I haven't really tried to put my fandom into words until now. In this episode, you'll hear why Milestone matters to me so much.Watch my interview with Denys Cowan: https://youtu.be/jf9em0aTIGkGrab the Milestone Compendium at http://bjkicks.link/milestoneAbout Milestone:Milestone Media is a company best known for creating Milestone Comics, which were published and distributed by DC Comics and the Static Shock animated series. It was founded in 1993 by a coalition of African-American artists and writers, consisting of Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis and Derek T. Dingle. The founders felt that minorities were severely underrepresented in American comics and wished to address this.Learn More on their official website, http://milestone.media For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

Thirty years ago, Milestone Media dropped into comic shops. Their books were almost unrecognizable next to the other comics being published at the time. They were politically charged, radically motivated, and bursting with boundless creative energy. Founded by Dwayne McDuffie, Denys Cowan, Michael Davis, and Derek T. Dingle, Milestone Media changed the game and delivered iconic characters like Static, Hardware, Blood Syndicate, Rocket, and, yeah, Icon. If you want to understand the context surrounding Milestone's creation and its profound impact on the industry, you need to check out the documentary Milestone Generations, currently streaming on HBO Max. Our guest this week, Evan Narcisse, worked extensively on the film. He's also been cranking out rad comics like Wildstorm vs. Waller and the short story "Universal Beings," which appeared in DC Comics' recent Milestone 30th Anniversary Special. "Universal Beings" is a magnificent tale, a catastrophic tiny epic that smashes the original Milestone Universe from 1993, with the updated version dominating comic shops today. Inspired by the classic multiversal comic "Flash of Two Worlds," Narcisse's story allows him to confront contemporary notions of progress while supplying a kickass superhero adventure. What would 1993's Static think of 2023's Static, and vice versa? The conversation is thematically charged like all good Milestone books. Narcisse also takes a moment to celebrate the genius of Dwayne McDuffie and all the eclectic voices that pulled Milestone out of nothingness and gifted the world the Dakotaverse, an unparalleled comics arena. In addition to relaunching these classic characters, DC Comics recently published two massive compendiums collecting the nineties Milestone stories. They are worth your attention. Also, be sure to follow Evan Narcisse on Twitter. Before Evan Narcisse joins the show, Lisa suffers through Brad's long-winded review of his 2023 WonderCon experience. You're paying attention if you can sense a little jealousy in that last sentence. Or is that envy? You'll have to listen to next week's podcast to answer that last question. Just know this, Brad had an amazing time in Anaheim, filled with all manner of creator interactions, panels, and comics purchasing. The WonderCon Review ends at the 21:56 minute mark. If you want to hear a more immediate review of WonderCon Day 1, check out The Geekly Grind podcast. And while you're at it, follow our friend Lance's adventures at Comic Book Keepers. Other Relevant Links: Daniel Warren Johnson on CBCC, talkin' Beta Ray Bill Daniel Warren Johnson on CBCC, talkin' Do a Powerbomb! Robert Kirkman on CBCC, talkin' Invincible Get your tickets for our Superman: The Movie Alamo Drafthouse Screening. Get your tickets for our Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut Alamo Drafthouse Screening. Don't forget! Check out the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY JOINING OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.

The hits just keep on coming as the Good Brothers wrap up their month with the Justice League Unlimited episode "Question Authority" which just happens to be the beginning of the end of the celebrated Cadmus story arc. The hosts take their time looking at the layered plot that both acknowledges the past and the present with threads pulled from Superman: The Animated Series whilst continuing the present story of intrigue and holding those with the most power accountable for their actions. While the plot carries most of the episode, Cal & Liam do discuss the few action sequences and how a faceless hero's descent into madness is portrayed. Music also plays an important part in several of the big scenes, as does the vocal performances with their differing styles of acting in this dialogue driven episode. All of this, heaps of accolades for Dwayne McDuffie's writing and Jeffrey Combs turn as The Question and much more await on this week's deep dive of this legendary episode on the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ and ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to ⁠The Podtower on YouTube⁠ and like the videos Buy the ⁠Pod ⁠a coffee or grab some ⁠merch⁠ Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Music: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 7/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 37/40 – Liam: 35/40 Music: Near End Action by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License ⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support

The Good Brothers are working a little synergy into their podcast as the latest DC Films motion picture hits theatres with this week's Justice League Unlimited episode review of "Clash." Not only does this episode feature Earth's mightiest mortal in Captain Marvel (aka Shazam!) in his one and only DCAU appearance, it also happens to be the next chapter in the Cadmus-arc. So tune in to hear Cal & Liam break down an incredible story from Dwayne McDuffie, Dan Riba and J.M. DeMatteis that is layered with subtext from the political era from which it was birthed along with some rather difficult coming of age and life lessons with a dash of everyone's favorite "Cancel culture" thrown in the mix. The hosts also discuss the episode's violent and destructive battle that they argue would make Zack Snyder proud. Additionally discussions are had on the use of classic DCAU themes, the complicated history of the Captain Marvel character, more praise for Andrea Romano's voice casting and the connection to the DCAMU "Tuckerverse" and so much more on this week's all new DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch Final Scores: Plot: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 9/10 – Liam: 9/10 Music: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 10/10 – Liam: 10/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 37/40 – Liam: 37/40 Music: Near End Action by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dcaureview/support

Time for another DC animated movie! This time it's the superb All-Star Superman based on the graphic novel by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. Adapted by the late-great Dwayne McDuffie, All-Star Superman has an amazing cast who all knock it out of the park, including Anthony LaPaglia as Lex Luthor. Justin and Stew were excited to re-watch and discuss this movie and we hope you enjoy it! Check it out and let us know what you think of All-Star Superman! Cinema Heroes YouTube Instagram Twitter

This week, the Multiverse sits down with Antoine Browne as we go back to 2000 for the very first episode of Static Shock, "Shock to the System!" Not only Antoine's first appearance on the Multiverse, but his first appearance ever on a podcast! We look back and celebrate the Milestone Comic imprint and the cartoon it shaped. Join us as we discuss such topics as the origins of Milestone, the late great Dwayne McDuffie, changes from the source material, what classic comic artist may have helped kick things off and Black Vulcan!! All this and more as we get electrified…in cartoon form!

Join us for quite the MILESTONE episode! In a birthday tribute to the late comic ICON Dwayne McDuffie, we are taking our first exploration of Milestone Comics and their mega event with DC Comics, Worlds Collide. We are joined by Milestone mega fan Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam  for the origins of Hardware, Blood Syndicate, Icon & Rocket and Static and the time they teamed up with Superman, Superboy, and Steel. Plus we share EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes insights from Worlds Collide and DC editor and past guest Frank Pittarese on the making of this event.Ep. 85 What if the Milestone comic universe collided with the DC universe?Earth of an unknown designation (DC & Milestone Comics), as seen in Worlds Collide 1994In honor of what would have been legendary creator Dwayne McDuffie's 61st birthday, we are taking our first exploration of the groundbreaking Milestone Comics. We start with some backstory behind this revolutionary brand before diving into the debut issues for Milestone's first heroes (or anti-heroes): the tough as nails techie Hardware, the alien Icon and his partner Rocket, the wise cracking teenage Static and the fascinating, ultra violent and very queer Blood Syndicate. We then discuss the ultra mega 14 issue event, 1994's Worlds Collide, that saw our Milestone heroes and their home of Dakota colliding (literally) with Metropolis and Superman, Superboy and Steel, all thanks to a disturbed postal worker. We wrap up by talking about the recent evolution of Milestone and why we want to see these characters on screen. All this plus insights from our special guest Ethan from MakeMineAmalgam on Twitter and special behind the scenes facts from DC and Worlds Collide editor (and past guest) Frank Pittarese. Listen to our original interview with editor Frank Pittarese from Ep 17. Reading List: Hardware #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Blood Syndicate #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Icon #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Static #1 (1993 Milestone Media Comics) Worlds Collide event crossover: Superman Man of Steel 34-36 (1994 DC Comics) Superboy 6-7 (1994 DC Comics) Steel 5-7 (1994 DC Comics) Hardware 17-18 (1994 Milestone Media Comics) Icon 15-16 (1994 Milestone Media Comics) Static 13-14 (1994 Milestone Media Comics) Worlds Collide 1 (1994 DC & Milestone Comics) Learn more about Dear Watchers:Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersEmail Podcast@DearWatchers.comTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0) ★ Support this podcast ★

Host Anthony Desiato digs into the modern classic ALL-STAR SUPERMAN by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely with guest Mike Sangregorio. They discuss the how the story depicts Superman and his humanity, its distillation of the character's entire mythology, and the 2011 animated adaptation written by the late Dwayne McDuffie. Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. The spinoff podcast DIGGING FOR JUSTICE: A DC FAN JOURNEY is available at all reward levels.Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow DFK on Instagram (@diggingforkryptonitepod) and Twitter (@diggingforkrpod). Visit FlatSquirrelProductions.com for more film and podcast projects. Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

Clark attempts to broker peace. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Martha Kent, Lois Lane and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Vandal Savage was created by Alfred Bester & Martin Nodell. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Richard White was created by Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris. Steve Trevor was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Etta Candy was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Task Force X was created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. John Stewart was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. The Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton. Colonel Vox was created by Martin Pasko, Joe Staton, and Dwayne McDuffie. Franklin Rock was created by Robert Kaniger and Joe Kubert. Emelia Harcourt was created by Rob Williams and Jim LeeManuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Capering by Blue Dot Sessions, Rythme Leger by Bauchamp, Sprout Jam by Podington Bear, Low Coal Camper by Blue Dot Sessions, Tedukedo by Mello C, Calm and Collected by Blue Dot Sessions, Frog Dream (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch, Tropical Pleasure by Serge Quadrado, Donnalee by Blue Dot Sessions, Industrial 1 by Soulaflair, Lakers by Mello C, Bright White by Podington Bear, Devil in the Details by David Hilowitz, Balkana by 4bstr4ck3r. 

We're going to round this season off with a shock to your system! This week we are discussing  Static: Season One (the whole volume this time) with Marci and Ako of The Colored Pages Book Club! We were excited to finish this story arc, and it did not disappoint. Tune in to hear us talk about the reintroduction of Virgil Hawkins, the Dakotaverse, and Milestone Comics.Monte's theme this season is works by writer Vita Ayala.  Veronica's theme is a character study of Wonder Woman (with curation assistance by @AnneComics on Twitter, cohost of The Comics Collective).***Check out the inaugural crossover of the Hall of Pods, our new podcast network! We discuss Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness with The Fandom Optimists, Cape Corner, and True Believers: a Comics PoDCast! Find all of our links here. We recently appeared on Ten Cent Takes to discuss three Star Trek/X-Men crossover properties from the 90's, give it a listen!Email us at sjwcomicspodcast@gmail.com, or check out our social media at:https://twitter.com/sjwcomicscasthttps://www.instagram.com/sjwcomicscast/

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Tom Brevoort, Executive Editor and Vice President of Publishing of Marvel Comics discussing his childhood reading comics off the 7-11 spinner rack, his 1989 internship at Marvel with Bob Budiansky & Dwayne McDuffie, the highs and lows of Marvel in the 1990s including the Image Revolution, bankruptcy, ToyBiz acquisition, getting ready for the new century in the 2000's and beyond with Digital comics and the Disney acquisition.  This is the second of a two parter. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians.  Music ©Lost EuropeanSupport the show

On this episode the Bro's review Fantastic Four: The New Fantastic Four. Creators on this book are Dwayne McDuffie, Paul Pelletier, and Matthew Turner. 

Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Tom Brevoort, Executive Editor and Vice President of Publishing of Marvel Comics discussing his childhood reading comics off the 7-11 spinner rack, his 1989 internship at Marvel with Bob Budiansky & Dwayne McDuffie, the highs and lows of Marvel in the 1990s including the Image Revolution, bankruptcy, ToyBiz acquisition, getting ready for the new century in the 2000's and beyond with Digital comics and the Disney acquisition.  This is the first of a two parter. Edited & Produced by Alex Grand. Images used in artwork ©Their Respective Copyright holders, CBH Podcast ©Comic Book Historians. Thumbnail Artwork ©Comic Book Historians.  Music ©Lost EuropeanSupport the show

It's another international episode of the Multiverse as I'm joined by Craig, co-host of the Diabolical Podcast! Travel back to 2012 for the animated film Justice League Doom, a loose adaptation of the comic story "Tower of Babel" as Vandal Savage uses Batman's own contingency plan to aid the Legion of Doom to defeat the JLA! Join Craig and I as we discuss such topics as the various incarnations of the Justice League, the greatness of the late Dwayne McDuffie, changes from comic to film, and a Friends reference!! All this and more as we discuss DC's greatest superhero team…in cartoon form!

The pals open Season 6 by actually talking about books. Books touched on: Blood Meridian, by Cormac McCarthy; Conversations with Friends, by Sally Rooney; The Idiot, by Elif Batuman; The Plot Against America, by Philip Roth; Sea of Tranquility, by Emily St. John Mandel; The Insecure Mind of Sergei Kraev, by Eric Silberstein; Counterfeit, by Kirsten Chen; 33 1/3 Modern Lovers, by Sean Maloney; The Thin Man, by Dashiell Hammett; AstroCity Metrobook One, by Kurt Busiek; Sandman, by Neil Gaiman; Damage Control, by Dwayne McDuffie.

Reviewing Incredible Hulk #349 (by Peter David, Jeff Purves, Terry Austin), Damage Control #1 (by Dwayne McDuffie, Ernie Colón, Bob Wiacek), and Marc Spector: Moon Knight #2 (Chuck Dixon, Sal Velluto, Mark Farmer).

On this episode of And I "Quote": Ryan talks with independent fiction writer, Arrow J. Knight of the Jericho's Bane series.Bio: My name is Arrow J Knight, I'm 43 years old, currently residing in Joppa, Maryland. I currently am a master's level graduate from Bowie State University's Mental Health Counseling Program. I graduated with my Master's in Mental Health Counseling in Summer 2021. Where my future aspirations will take me into the clinical field of Therapeutic work. My main modality of study has been Existentialism and Adlerian where I enjoy to writing papers in the field of Imagination lore and sexology under topics considered taboo. I find there is more research to be done in such areas. I am a late bloomer to the world of education. I never thought myself college worthy till a sickness at the age of 34 robbed me of my hearing in my left ear. Working a public sector job, I was threatened with losing my job for the hearing impairment. No other options, I returned to school. All my classes started at the remedial level. Within 4 years I graduated undergraduate from UMUC with a B.A. Degree in English. Having accomplished what, I once thought was impossible, I challenged everything about myself and went on to write novels, screenplays and research articles. I am testament to what one can do when faced with adversity and crisis of existential proportions. I've always wanted to write a fiction novel. There were many reasons, but none stood out more than wanting to be a black author that rights fiction on par with other great fictional works. I didn't want to be thought of as stereotypical by writing the typical realness of society books. I wanted to give people escape from the real. Real is what we do all day every day. I write mainly in the genre of fiction. I like what if scenarios, and closer looks at people that may have been in pivotal moments of our history, but had made a decision other than what we know them for. I like to tell such stories. I have established a platform of fans overtime and will work and continue to build more as I get ready to release book 3. I was inspired to write after following the works of C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, Dwayne McDuffie, Brian Keene, and Brett Breeding. I write to the voice that I hear in my head when writing and creating a universe. I don't censor myself as it may stop the flow. I'll leave that for the editors of my finished product. I've never been the one to seek fame. I'm just looking to find a home to tell great stories. I also want to break the mold, and be a great African American fiction writer that gives escape into worlds where people don't have to be them, but look through the eyes of characters that they can only wish to be.Follow Arrow J. Knight on Social Media: Website: https://www.arrowjknight.com/Audio Version of And I Quote Available Here:https://www.spreaker.com/show/and-i-q...Make Sure to LIKE, COMMENT, & SUBSCRIBE!Nerd Culture MERCH!!! www.nerdculture.threadless.comHWWS NC Merch - https://hwwswebtv.threadless.com/designDONATE to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsnerdcultureFollow:Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsnerdculture/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsnerdcultureTwitter :https://twitter.com/itsNerdCultureFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsnerdculture

Sorry for forgetting not publishing episodes in awhile some things came up that put me behind, Life Happens. Hopefully I will be better at publishing episodes. This one we deal with the DC animated movie Justice League Crisis on Two Earths which was an animated movie written by the late great Dwayne McDuffie it a straight to video movie. Then the Oldie talks about one of the MTG Cards I hate the most Cranial Plating.

After a wild trip through the Multiversal Portal last week, the Good Brothers return for a month's worth of Justice League Unlimited episodes starting with this week's review of "Task Force X." Hear the hosts discuss the DCAU's one and only appearance of their Pseudo-Suicide Squad, and the real world events that paralleled in the writing from legendary writers Dwayne McDuffie and Darwyn Cooke. Additionally, Cal & Liam discuss a voice cast led by a series regular in a guest star role and a soundtrack from the Dynamic Music Partners that draws directly from the episode's heist/thriller theme. Also discussed is this episode's retroactive easter egg connecting to a Batman Beyond character, one character's accent changing mid episode and questioning why the Task Force didn't try to steal a different weapon held in the Watchtower. All of this and a preview for next week's episode all await you on this week's DCAU Review! Be sure to subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube for more content from the #DCAUReview and other #DCAU content creators like them! Also be sure to subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review! Plot: Cal: 8/10 – Liam: 8/10 Visuals/Animation: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10 Music: Cal: 7/10 – Liam: 6/10 Voice Acting: Cal: 9/10 – Liam:10/10 Bonus Point: None Final Tally: Cal: 31/40 – Liam: 35/40 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dcaureview/support

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We cover a lot here, but it all branches out from Joe Illidge's personal history with Heavy Metal and how it has all paid off in the present with him as the magazine's executive editor.Along with traveling down magazine memory lane as we talk about Marvel's Bizarre Adventure, Epic Illustrated, and The Savage Sword of Conan, we also discuss Dwayne McDuffie's take on character driven stories, and the effect of COVID and supply chain challenges on Heavy Metal's production.Finally, as executive editor, Joe reveals what he would like to see more of in Heavy Metal.

Many comic book fans know Dwayne McDuffie as a comic book writer and the creative mind behind animated shows like "Justice League," "Justice League Unlimited" and "Ben 10 Alien Force." Some also known him as one of the founding father's of Milestone Comics. But did you know that in December 12, 1989, he made a pitch to Marvel Comics about a group of African-American teenagers possessing "cosmic-powered skateboards?" Enter the "Teenage Negro Ninja Thrashers" the comic that never was. I give you my commentary/monologue on Dwayne McDuffie's spoof comic pitch/proposal of the comic "Teenage Negro Ninja Thrashers." Personally, I think this pitch was pure genius and it shows McDuffies wit and humor. If you like this podcast, please follow me on Twitter at: @earth16podcast @brianofearth16 ...and Instagram: @earth16comics @brianfromearth16 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/podcast-102e69d0/support

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Dwayne McDuffie, born on February 20th, 1962, was a writer of comic books and animated television shows. McDuffie began his writing career working with Marvel Comics where he created Damage Control (a group formed to clean up the messes left behind by battles between heroes and villains) and created a new variation of Marvel's Deathlok character. In the 1990s, McDuffie co-founded Milestone Media, the company behind the Milestone Comics imprint that originated such characters as Icon & Rocket, Hardware, and the beloved Static. In the 2000s, McDuffie began to work on animated television shows including Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Ben 10: Alien Force, and Static Shock (the animated adaptation of the character Static). Tragically, McDuffie passed away just one day after his 49th birthday from complications after undergoing emergency heart surgery.

In this very heroic episode, we talk about All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison, Frank Quietly and Jamie Grant. We also talk about the 2011 animated feature of the same name, directed by Sam Liu and written for screen by Dwayne McDuffie. We pick out comparisons and differences between the two mediums and talk on what makes this series so great. We also day dream a bit on other possible scifi stories this series inspires. Follow us on Instagram for the love of god: https://www.instagram.com/comicbookraiders/

The Comics Syllabus continues its return with... A new segment called "The Infinite Unlimited," exploring comics available on subscription apps like DC Universe Infinite and Marvel Unlimited, beginning with the 1993 "Static" series that was part of the original Milestone Comics line. Co-written initially by Milestone founders Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, Static is probably Milestone's most well known character... and a new series starring Static leads off Milestone's revival later this month. But the original 90s Milestone series have become available for the first time digitally on DC Universe Infinite, and @TwoPlai digs into the early issues of "Static," which feature pencils by none other than John Paul Leon, legendary artist who we recently lost to cancer. Then, at (15:48) in “PolyBagged,” our segment covering new comics in shops this past week, we discuss: "Fire Power" #12 (Image) "Iron Fist: Heart of the Dragon" #6 (Marvel) "Dead Dog's Bite" #4 (Dark Horse) "Nocterra" #4 (Image) …along with a list of honorable mentions for this week. Find the Comics Syllabus at its home at Multiversitycomics.com: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/tag/comics-syllabus/ For video segments, subscribe/follow the Comics Syllabus: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, your favorite podcast app, or RSS feed (with video) or (audio only RSS) Comics Syllabus Facebook or TwoPlai on Twitter or Instagram

A new segment called "The Infinite Unlimited," exploring comics available on subscription apps like DC Universe Infinite and Marvel Unlimited, beginning with the 1993 "Static" series that was part of the original Milestone Comics line. Co-written initially by Milestone founders Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, Static is probably Milestone's most well known character... and a new series starring Static leads off Milestone's revival later this month. But the original 90s Milestone series have become available for the first time digitally on DC Universe Infinite, and @TwoPlai digs into the early issues of "Static," which feature pencils by none other than John Paul Leon, legendary artist who we recently lost to cancer. Dig in to some early issues of "Static" and Leon's art with us. Find the Comics Syllabus at its home at Multiversitycomics.com: http://www.multiversitycomics.com/tag/comics-syllabus/ For video segments, subscribe/follow the Comics Syllabus: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, your favorite podcast app, or RSS feed: https://paulflai.com/feed/podcast/comicssyllabus Comics Syllabus Facebook or TwoPlai on Twitter or Instagram

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast: Static brings a shock to the system, while the cover issue challenge continues to heat up. We also review Cult Classic: Return to Whisper #1, Wonder Woman/Conan #6, The Tick Season One, and The Terrifics #1. NEWS Diamond announces Pullbox http://majorspoilers.com/2018/02/25/business-diamond-comic-distributors-announces-online-pull-hold-service/ REVIEWS STEPHEN CULT CLASSIC: RETURN TO WHISPER #1 Writer: Eliot Rahal Artist: Felipe Cunha Publisher: Vault Comics Cover Price: $1.99 In 1997, a group of teenagers discover a treasure of immeasurable wealth. Fearing that their newfound fortune will be stolen from them, they make a pact: One day they'll all come back as adults, divide their riches, and live happily ever after. Fifteen years later, they have returned. Not to uncover a fortune, but to bury a friend. From Eliot Rahal (Ninjak vs. The Valiant Universe, The Paybacks) & Felipe Cunha (Flash Gordon, Turok) comes the first full-length series in the much-anticipated Cult Classic Universe! [rating:4/5] MATTHEW WONDER WOMAN/CONAN #6 Writer: Gail Simone Artist: Aaron Lopresti/Matt Ryan Publisher: DC Comics/Dark Horse Publishing Cover Price: $3.99 The final battle is here! Diana has regained her sense of self—and with her mind and memory intact, she's an unstoppable force. Conan believed her to be his lost childhood love, and the revelation of her true destiny does nothing to lessen his admiration for the warrior he fights beside. The Corvidae may live to regret their wager. Copublished with Dark Horse. [rating: 4/5] RODRIGO THE TICK SEASON ONE (Part 2) Amazon Studios In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with mental health issues and zero powers comes to suspect his city is owned by a global super villain long-thought dead. As he struggles to uncover the conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero. They launch into an adventure brimming with crazed archvillains, blood-soaked vigilantes, and superhuman freakery. [rating: 4/5] ASHLEY THE TERRIFICS #1 Writer: Jeff Lemire Artist: Ivan Reis Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $2.99 Bound together by fate, united by the spirit of exploration and hope for tomorrow, the Terrifics bound from the Dark Multiverse of Meta! When Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man and Phantom Girl find themselves literally bound together by a tragic accident, our team of unlikely allies must rely on one another to make their way back home. But a startling revelation on their return trip brings them face to face with a new mystery: where in the universe is Tom Strong? [rating: 3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/02/25/major-spoilers-poll-week-favorite-cover-madness-edition-week-four/ DISCUSSION STATIC Writer: Dwayne McDuffie Artist: Denys Cowan Publisher: Milestone A Black teen, Static was a key character of Milestone Comics, an independently-owned imprint of DC Comics with a greater representation of minority heroes. Dwayne McDuffie has stated that the creation of Static was a group effort.[citation needed] Originally developed for Marvel Comics, Static would become a main staple of the Milestone line. Much of the inspiration for Static came from Marvel's Spider-Man. When initially creating the first five characters for Milestone Comics, it was decided that Static would be created as a teenage hero who was a contemporary version of Spider-Man. Static's civilian identity, Virgil Hawkins, was named after a black man who was denied entrance to the University of Florida's law school in 1949.Milestone ceased publishing comics in 1997, but Static was saved from obscurity by The WB animated series Static Shock, which aired for four seasons and led to the 2001 comic book miniseries Static Shock: Rebirth of the Cool. The 2009 trade paperback of this series was nominated for a Glyph Comics Award for Best Reprint Collection. CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends! Closing music comes from Ookla the Mok.