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EPISODE 126: Superman/Batman Generations Connor-El is joined by Tyler aka Superman Blue from Krypton Report to discuss one of the first trades Connor ever read, the 1999 miniseries Superman/Batman Generations by John Byrne! Is it good? Is it awful? Tune in to find out! patreon.com/lskpodcast   SHOW NOTES: Superman/Batman Generations Krypton Report Adam Tasmin The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 125: Superman and Lois Retrospective Connor-El is joined by Rebecca to have a look back at the complete show of 'Superman & Lois'. SHOW NOTES: Superman: The Definitive History Grant Morrison's Action Comics Comics that inspired Superman Legacy Boxset Adam Krypton Report Tasmin The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;    

Here is a past interview (our first interview) from episode 25 with Eisner-nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson. He came on back in January of 2021 to discuss his upcoming runs on both Aliens and Superman. Don't judge us too hard on this one--as we said, first interview ever here on The Oblivion Bar Podcast!He is also the writer of Marvel's Hellhunters and Incredible Hulk, Last Sons of America at BOOM! Studios, and The Last God at DC Black Label.Follow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonStock up on G Fuel (CODE: OBP)Thank you DreamKid for our Oblivion Bar musicThank you KXD Studios for our Oblivion Bar artSend us a textSupport the show

EPISODE 124: Batman Noel & Superman Trailer Connor-El is joined by Rebecca for this years holiday special to discuss Batman: Noel. plus talk about the new Superman trailer! SHOW NOTES: Superman Trailer Batman: Noël Adam Krypton Report Tasmin The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

Phillip Kennedy Johnson is on fire! Not literally of course, but the writer is churning out hit after hit for the major publishers, and his upcoming Hellhunters is no different. Phillip broke onto the scene in 2015 with Last Sons of America and Warlords of Appalachia, both for Boom! Studios. Since then, he's bounced back and forth between Marvel and DC, tackling major characters and properties like Superman, Action Comics, Alien, Green Lantern: War Journal, and more. While balancing other creator-owned material like The Fellspyre Chronicles and Crocodile Black, Phillip is the current writer of both The Incredible Hulk and Batman & Robin. His newest book, Hellhunters, which features Ghost Rider '44 and other World War II era Marvel heroes, releases its first issue on Dec 25!You can follow Phillip on his website, phillipkennedyjohnson.com, as well as Instagram and X @phillipkjohnson. ____________________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 123: Absolute Superman Issue One Adam joins Connor-El to discuss the much talked about first issue of Absolute Superman! Enjoy a civil discussion between people with different points of view, it's pretty rare! SHOW NOTES: Absolute Superman Adam Lois Lane mini-series Stumptown Krypton Report Tasmin The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 122: The Superman Monster Connor-El is joined by Adam for this spooky Halloween special! They discuss the Superman/Frankenstein crossover THE SUPERMAN MONSTER, plus some chat about the titular novel and catching up on current Superman stuff! SHOW NOTES: Adam Tasmin Krypton Report The Superman Monster Travelling to Mars League of Justice Batman: Two Faces The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for a super-powered episode of Play Comics that'll have you faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a locomotive! This week, we're diving into the pixelated world of “Superman: The Man of Steel” for Xbox, a game that's more connected to the comics than Lois Lane is to trouble. Joining us on this Kryptonian adventure is none other than Doc Issues from Capes on the Couch, here to analyze whether this entry in Superman's mixed bag of gaming endeavors is a heroic triumph or a Kryptonite-level disaster. We'll explore how this game draws inspiration from the contemporary Superman comics, with a special focus on the “Superman: Y2K” storyline that turned Metropolis into a futuristic wonderland faster than you can say “Great Caesar's ghost!” So grab your cape, adjust your glasses, and get ready to leap tall buildings in a single bound as we uncover whether this Xbox title is truly worthy of the Man of Steel's iconic ‘S' shield. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's… another episode of Play Comics! Learn such things as: Does anyone really need to be told who Superman is anymore? Does Chris shortcut explaining games by saying bad ones are just going through the levels punching things? Is anyone even trying anymore with Superman games? And so much more! You can find Doc on Capes on the Couch which as a show can be found on Twitter @CapesOnTheCouch even if it is mostly Anthony running that account. And don't forget, you can always go listen to Capes on the Couch, which you should definitely go do after you listen to this. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscaston Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Groupon Facebook. A big thanks to Last Sons of Krypton and the First Wave Teaser brought to us by Invader Comics for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who are doing everything they can, holding on to what they are, pretending they're a superman.Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomicsRead transcript

 EPISODE 121: ES!calibur!   Connor-El is joined by Superfriend Dave from Signal of Doom to discuss Superman Annual 10, plus some Superman news! SHOW NOTES: Adam Signal of Doom City of Tomorrow Compendium Tasmin Krypton Report Josh Williamson on LSK! The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

Ready your decks and shuffle those cards, because this episode of Play Comics is about to take you on a wild ride through the pixelated world of Yu-Gi-Oh! Join us as we dive deep into the Game Boy Advance classics Eternal Duelist Soul and The Sacred Cards. These games are based on the legendary manga that taught us all how to dramatically shout “It's time to duel!” without any hint of irony. This week, we're not just drawing cards—we're drawing in the expertise of the one and only David Arnold! You might know him from his insightful and hilarious takes on Are You My Mother? and Gimmicks. David's here to help us navigate the labyrinth of duels, traps, and monster summons, all while keeping our life points intact. Expect a whirlwind of witty banter, nostalgic nods, and perhaps a few too many references to the heart of the cards. Whether you're a seasoned duelist or just here for the laughs, this episode promises to be a critical hit. So, grab your Duel Disk, tune in, and let's see if we can summon some podcast magic! Name the guest, where they're from, what we're looking at, and maybe another vague statement Learn such things as: Do you even need to be a player from the comics? Is the concept of playing a game inside a game too meta for the small children? Just what did we miss out on when watching the American versions of anime when we were younger? And so much more! You can find the guest on Twitter @dmuma22 and Instragram @dmuma. If you want to catch other podcast adventures from David then you should check out Are You My Mother?, Gimmicks, or the newly launched Fear Coded. While you're at it check out the other shows over on Glitterjaw as well. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook. A big thanks to Shonen Flop and Last Sons of Krypton for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Best Day, who refuses to play card games because of a childhood incident involving Charizard and some grape jelly. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomicsRead transcript

EPISODE 120: Action Comics 3 Connor-El is joined by Adam to discuss issue 3 of the original action comics run, plus some chat about James Gunn's upcoming Superman film! SHOW NOTES: Adam Nam Ek DCAU Podcast Australian Superman Radio Show Fire burning since 1962 Tasmin Krypton Report The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 119: Panic in the Sky Connor-El is joined by Rey-Zod and Dave from the Swamp to talk about Superman: Panic in the Sky, plus some chat about the upcoming James Gunn Superman film! SHOW NOTES: Panic in the SKy Rey's Podcasts Signal of Doom Adam Tasmin Krypton Report Dan Jurgens JLA volume 1 Superman the Movie Part One review Superman the Movie Part Two Review Rey plays Games Superman the Animated Podcast The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EP15 - STAS S03E10 – Unity with Connor McKenna In this episode I was joined by the host of The Last Sons of Krypton Podcast, Connor and I talk about the Season Three episode of Superman: The Animated Series titled: Unity   You can find Connor on the following: Facebook: Last Sons of Krypton – A Superman Podcast X: @LSKpodcast   You can find us on the following: Facebook: Superman: The Animated Podcast X: @SupAnimatedPod Instagram: @supanimatedpod Email: supanimatedpod@gmail.com

EPISODE 118: KNEEL BEFORE ZOD Connor-El is joined by Adam to discuss the first two issues of Kneel Before Zod! SHOW NOTES: Kneel Before Zod Coriolanus Krypton Report Last Son Episode Adam Tasmin Zod shuts off Jor-El The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

We're back! And so is Philip Kennedy Johnson! We sit down with PKJ for the second time to talk about his recently wrapped runs on Action Comics & Alien. Listen now! Intro Apologies for delay in episodes - see blog post for more PKJ Last time we spoke was Feb. 2021, discussing Last Sons of America, Kill A Man and end of The Last God Superman (3:42) What was something you wanted to do with Superman that hadn't been done before? Exploration of Clark-Jon relationship - so many emotional moments Warworld Saga - why go with Mongul for main villain of storyline? Love Osul and Otho - their lack of exposure to anything resembling compassion and love, and the welcoming by the Superman family, is best addition to mythos in a long time Superman family gets major focus here - family is thru-line running across the entire arc Special point on Kong Kenan and his “defection” Blue Earth movement - *chef's kiss* Alien (22:28) Another instance of a father doing anything for his son in first arc Was it always the plan to have 3 separate arcs across 2 volumes? How much input did you have into Xenomorph designs, or was that all artists? Ending (34:00) Next episodes: Speedball, Deathstroke Plugs for social GonnaGeek Network Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord  

To tie in with the recent release of Aquaman & the Lost Kingdom, we take a look at the man himself, Arthur Curry! We have a whale of a time with this one, and we'll cod to making more than a few fish jokes just for the halibut...  Issue 186 - Aquaman Intro Shoutout to Into the Knight, who got a thank you from Jed McKay in the last page of Moon Knight #30 Background (4:29) Aquaman (Arthur Curry) created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger in More Fun Comics #73 (Nov. 1941) Golden Age origin is he is the son of a scientist who lived in the ocean and taught him how to breathe underwater and communicate with & control undersea life Silver Age origin: Arthur Curry, son of Tom Curry & Atlanna, and because of his mixed heritage he has access to several Atlantean abilities, including how to breathe underwater and communicate with & control undersea life This version introduces most of his supporting cast: wife Mera, son Arthur Jr., aka AJ or Aquababy, half-brother & nemesis Ocean Master, Black Manta, and others Post-Crisis origin: Orin, son of Queen Atlanna & the wizard Atlan, he was abandoned by Atlantis and discovered by Tom Curry who eventually dies when he's a teen, and he returns to Atlantis where he is imprisoned before breaking out and joining the Justice League, where he uses his abilities like how to breathe underwater and communicate with & control undersea life This is the version that loses his hand after it's eaten by piranhas He is the leader of Sub Diego, an undersea version of San Diego He becomes the Dweller of the Depths to assist the new Aquaman, Arthur Joseph Curry, before dying and later resurrected during Blackest Night/Brightest Day New 52 - Once again the son of Tom Curry & Atlanna, he was raised on land but aware of Atlantis, and when he returns to the sea he is crowned King, but he abdicates to be with Mera and join the Justice League until he's forced to return to rule over Atlantis despite half the population hating him He finally proposes to Mera at the start of DC Rebirth Issues - Theme is fish out of water, then in, then out, then in… (10:34) Reluctant ruler of Atlantis - numerous time he returns to the throne in times of trouble, only to either vacate willingly to help Justice League/other heroes, or be forced to abdicate due to various factors Walks two worlds, but not fully accepted in either (15:36) Loss of a son - created strain on him and Mera (31:47) Break (42:02) Plugs for Last Sons of Krypton & SNEScapades Treatment (43:50) In-universe - Build a safe space for Aquaman Out of universe - (46:56) Skit (53:35) Hello Aquaman, I'm Dr. Issues. Would you prefer…um Arthur? Orin? Your chart has some conflicting information, and my electronic health record merges files quite haphazardly. - Doctor, you can just stick to Aquaman for now then. Most land acquaintances do. Do they now? Ok. So, what can I do for you? -I'm in a state of flux. I'm trying to keep on course. The problem is, I don't have a map. Are you speaking metaphorically, or is this some sort of buried treasure -*snapping* I don't make puns and I need you to take this seriously. *gulp* My apologies. So, how did you get so lost? -I'm not sure. I have a lot of people counting on me, but when they all ask for help at once they're like crabs in a barrel. They're too quick to lionize me as their savior, and too quick to denigrate me as a fake.  I'll admit, that sounds like injustice, and I don't mean that from a dramatic perspective. The world hasn't always been fair to you, has it? -Maybe not, but I can't complain too much. There's no breathing room. *clears throat* pardon, but I need to drink some water. Sure, go right *sound of a tidal wave or something* …ahead. Um, did you have to soak the whole couch? -My kingdom is good for it. You don't mind barnacles, right?  Barnacles, no, but the jellyfish - *ignores* Anyway, my kingdom…*sigh* it's not always my kingdom. Sometimes I want to swim away and never see any of them again. But I won't abandon my family.  Priorities. Got it. You sound like you have a lot of triggers that could exacerbate anxiety and/or depression. Have you experienced any of those symptoms? -Well I'm not the one with the degree, but if you're referencing eternal sadness, sleepless nights, the sense of dread that your society will be wiped out, and those who know of you before you know them are willing to kill everyone you love for the sake of power so you let your own sense of pride burst forth into a fit of rage that only the mightiest of beings can come CLOSE to matching *clearly exasperated but trying to calm down* perhaps…I have. I won't snap to judgment on diagnosis, but you don't need any labels. Sounds like you've had stuff going on for a looooong time. What led you to come to me now? -I'm not sure.  You've said that more than once. -And I've meant it every time. This is the only place I can use a phrase like that and not die.  Mostly right, sometimes wrong, but never in doubt. A real Type A mindset. -If that makes the most sense to you, then yes. I'm a buffer zone. That can work, but ultimately you're going to have to find a way to recreate that in other environments. -Tricky to do when the natural state of those environments are hostile. Are they really, though? I'm not saying you're wrong, just challenging the assumption. - There's a not-insignificant portion of my kingdom who believes I was cursed the moment I was born. There's also a large segment who wishes I would vacate the throne and never return. Not surprisingly, those two segments share a healthy overlap. So when the very people I aim to lead don't want me in the leadership role, I think it's fair to say it's a hostile environment. And that's ignoring the numerous attempts on my life, the never-ending struggle with my half-brother, the various threats from the surface world… Then you need a huge amount of resiliency, and that doesn't get built in a vacuum. You mentioned family as your number one priority. Are they integrated into how you process your life, or are they delicate figures you keep sheltered in your mind so you don't lose them? -I would never refer to them as delicate or sheltered. But I don't make my personal life a spectacle either. Mera is everything to me…sometimes the only thing. It's okay to want more than that. -I don't need more. I specifically didn't say need. I said want. Aspirations that are your own, even in the midst of external values. -That is such a land dweller thing to say. I confess my biases, yes. But I'm acknowledging your culture as well. I'll have to learn on the fly how to blend your understanding of how the world works with my own. I embrace that challenge. -*pause* How far are you willing to go? I don't know…that's really vague, and I know that type of question is leading to some discomfort -*boldly* NO whining! You may be granted a privilege that will change your life, If you are a brave soul. See, I'm a coward, so -*dismissive* Nonsense! You just need some basic skills. Can you swim? Yes. -Can you hold your breath for at least 2 minutes? What? I don't know…probably? But if you're alluding to what I think you are, I don't think my freediving skills are up to par. -We're not simpletons. We have equipment; you need to be fit enough for the transition. And this benefits YOU in what way. -If I can show you just how unique our ways are, then you would be able to not only assist me, but also those who question my position. Expand your practice. Can you give me some time to mull this over? I'm not used to someone actually getting so gung ho about my sessions. -I won't wait forever. If you need to seek council from those who would put your mind at ease, then I understand. You will hear from me shortly. Ending (59:57) Recommended reading: Peter David run, with focus on Time & Tide and the Atlantis Chronicles Next episodes: Echo, Speedball, Deathstroke Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network Anthony: That will do it for this episode. Doc? Doc: *text message sound* Hold on…it's Aquaman? Huh…'thanks for the introductory session. I know I told you I would contact you shortly, but I am so excited that I did a search on therapy techniques. I think you'll understand my world better if you engage in flooding. This is NOT a request.”  What the hell does that mean? I just go to the beach or the aquarium and *water rushing/waves crashing* *gurgling* I guess I should try to keep my head above water for now Anthony: He didn't have to be so dramatic. For a drowning Dr. Issues, I'm Anthony Sytko, and we'll see you next time! References: Black Manta episode - Anthony (6:38) Chuck Cunningham Syndrome - Anthony (8:54) “We Don't Talk about Bruno” - Anthony (9:20) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

EPISODE 117: The Super Key to Fort Superman Connor-El is joined by Dave from Signal of Doom for the LSK holiday special! Come to the North Pole as we cover Action Comics 241! SHOW NOTES: Action Comics 241 Signal of Doom Dave Jeff Grubb The Last Guardian Secrets of the Fortress of Solitude The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 116: Edmond Hamilton Connor-El is joined by returning superfriends Adam and Dave to discuss the works of Edmond Hamilton! Our main focus is on issue 175 with additional coverage of Action Comics vol 1 300, 314, 319, 327 and Superman vol 1 75, 156 and 181! SHOW NOTES: Adam Dave Signal of Doom Edmond Hamilton City at World's End Superman 66 The Krypton Companion The incredible issue we forgot! The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 115: A Prometheon Halloween Connor-El is joined by returning guest Nathan from the Superman Animated Podcast for Halloween to discuss season 2 episode 3 of STAS "The Prometheon" SHOW NOTES: Nathan The Prometheon Krypton Report Tasmin Adam The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;    

EPISODE 114: Creeping Death Connor-El has let Rey-Zod out of the phantom zone to discuss the stand alone Action Comics 809 where Clark finds himself having to solver a cruise ship murder mystery! The prime suspect? Clark Kent! SHOW NOTES: Moon Knight The issue Krypton Report Tasmin Adam Previous episode with this creative team The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 113: The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent Connor-El is joined by Dave from Signal of Doom to discuss Action Comics 507-508! Plus Connor-El catches everyone up on Superman activity including a mini review of Justice League Warworld! SHOW NOTES: Signal of Doom Krypton Report Tasmin Adam Emperor Joker Adams 100 Best Superman Stories DCAU Podcast Man of Tomorrow Justice League Warworld The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

EPISODE 112: Brainiac Finale Connor-El is joined again by Tyler (Superman Blue) from Krypton Report to finish of their coverage of the Superman: Brainiac story arc! SHOW NOTES: Krypton Report Tasmin Adam Mastermen Annotations Mastermen episode DCAU Podcast Man of Tomorrow The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

"Take a Break with Stephen" is a new podcast from ACE Universe, covering all things pop culture from the unique perspective of Stephen Shamus. ACE Universe founder and President, Stephen Shamus, along with many special guests will hit a few key topics per episode covering collecting, trading, superhero celebrity news, Comic Cons, and much more. Topics covered in this week's episode include: 1. Mystery Girl 2. Imagine Agents 3. Irredeemable 4. Last Sons of America The podcast audio is also available on all your favorite podcast platforms and https://anchor.fm/theaceuniverse. Follow @takeabreakpodcast on Instagram, @takeabreak_pod on Twitter, and @takeabreakwithstephen on Facebook for news, updates, and future podcast episodes!

EPISODE 111: Superman Brainiac Part 1 Connor-El is joined again by Tyler (Superman Blue) from Krypton Report to discuss Superman: Brainaic, Action Comics Annual 10 tie in to Last Son, My Adventures with Superman and, the Superman and Lois season 3 finale! SHOW NOTES: Krypton Report Tasmin Adam The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

EPISODE 110: Superman Last Son Connor-El is joined by Tyler (Superman Blue) from Krypton Report to discuss Superman Last Son! SHOW NOTES: Krypton Report Charlie's Funeral Gofundme Krypton Report Superman the Movie crossover part 1 (100 episodes ago!) Superman the Movie crossover part 2 Adam Tasmin The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 109: MULTIVERSITY MASTERMEN Connor-El is joined by returning guest Adam to talk about Multiversity: Mastermen, featuring a guilt ridden Superman that landed in Nazi Germany and helped them win the war. SHOW NOTES: Adam Multiversity Mastermen Final Crisis Reading Order Daryl Davis Superman Lost Last Days of Lex Luthor Superman Birthright Elliot S! Maggins Podcast Last Son Krypton Report Tasmin The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

Cosmic Marvel May continues with a look at the Devourer of Worlds, GALACTUS! Hope you're hungry, because we serve up a planet-sized platter of issues for you! Intro Thanks to PuchiCon for fantastic panel Background (2:52) Galactus created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in Fantastic Four #48 (March 1966) Galan of Taa was an explorer of the universe that existed before the Big Bang - when the universe collapsed during the Big Crunch, he merged with the Sentience of the Universe, and was reborn in this universe with an insatiable hunger - he consumes an entire planet, Archeopia Creates a herald, the Fallen One, who rebels against him - his next herald was Norrin Radd of Zenn-La, who becomes the Silver Surfer When the Surfer approaches Earth to warn the planet of the coming of Galactus, the Fantastic Four lead the defense, and are able to repel him with the Ultimate Nullifier - Mr. Fantastic later sends him the Negative Zone to eat uninhabited planets Secret Wars - he attempts to consume Battleworld to get the Beyonder to remove his hunger, but he is foiled by Dr. Doom Gets turned into a star by his own consuming machines - this releases Abraxas, who creates so much destruction and chaos Franklin & Valeria Richards are forced to revive him to help them defeat Abraxas Attempts to feed on the Infinity Gems, but that releases another destructive being Heads to Asgard to find an item to satiate his hunger - Odin agrees to let him have it once Asgard is no more Forced into his incubator by the Ultimates, and emerges as a Lifebringer instead of a devourer - this throws off the cosmic balance, and several celestial beings attempt to return him to his former state To help defeat Hank Pym/Ultron, Galactus consumes a world overrun by Ultron drones - this revives his hunger, and the Surfer returns as his herald to help him find uninhabited planets Drained by Thor and turned into a bomb to destroy the Black Winter, a being that consumes entire universes Issues (6:26) Galactus. The Devourer of Worlds. The Harbinger of Civilization's End. And...an eco-friendly sustainable farmer? It would normally be hard to fathom the inner workings of the mind of someone who is quite literally the actual sentience of the universe that existed before ours. Fortunately, Galactus helps us out quite a bit by being more than a little chatty about himself and his motivations with the lesser beings he encounters in his travels. A few of his issues have stayed very consistent over the decades: 1) A very complicated and often unhealthy relationship with his food, and his eating in general. Galactus does not enjoy the act of devouring worlds. It has never been an act that brings him pleasure. He simply has to do it in order to survive. Prior to becoming the Lifebringer, he displayed several tendencies that might be thought of as eating disorders in someone who was not a cosmic entity. In Secret Wars, he declares to the Beyonder that his fondest wish is to not have his constant hunger anymore, to be free of the need to eat. On several occasions, it's been made clear that he often starves himself as long as it's possible for him to stand it in between his meals. When confronted by beings and civilizations who don't want to be destroyed and who beg him to find another planet to consume, his constant refrain is that there's simply no more time to do that; he has to eat this planet right now or he's going to die. 2) Guilt and the constant struggle to suppress it. One of Galactus' standby replies to anyone who questions the ethics of his consuming inhabited worlds filled with intelligent beings is that if their very survival depended upon stepping on an ant hill, they wouldn't hesitate. Galactus sets himself above and beyond the reproach or judgment of anyone who is not a cosmic entity. In both his role as the Devourer of Worlds and as the Lifebringer, he fulfills a cosmic purpose as the universe's sustainable farmer, weeding out the life that has passed its apex and the civilizations not strong enough to mount a resistance to him, knowing that he will one day put all of the cosmic life energy he consumes back out into the universe, seeding dead worlds with the beginnings of life to start all over again. And yet, despite that, he was once a mortal, and he does have a conscience. He goes through periods where he tries to limit himself to uninhabited worlds, or worlds without intelligent life, but it's the equivalent of a liquid diet for him; it just doesn't provide the same nourishment. In the famous Fantastic Four #257, he has to have a sit-down with Mistress Death when he basically decides to starve himself completely over the sadness of all the life he's taken, and begs Death to kill him. Most of the time, he just does his best to not think about it, the way most of us try not to think too much about how the food on our table doesn't just magically appear at the grocery store. (17:23) 3) Trouble finding, hiring and keeping good help. Galactus is so much better off when he has a herald in his service finding worlds for him to eat. But he's had a really bad run of luck with them. He had such a bad experience with the Fallen One that he didn't create another one for eons before the Silver Surfer, who managed to break through the blocks Galactus put on his morality enough to rebel. He really liked Airwalker, but Airwalker liked him back enough to sacrifice himself to save him. Firelord he never even really got to know before dismissing him. Finally he decided what he really needed was a sadistic killer who enjoyed destroying inhabited worlds. Predictably, Terrax tried to kill Galactus and take his place. Frankie Raye just wouldn't budge on the whole "no inhabited worlds" rule. Morg was way too good at the job, lined up worlds for Galactus to eat faster than he could eat them. Then he tried two heralds at once for a while, that didn't work out. The man just really doesn't seem to know what it is he really wants from an employee, which seems to be why he keeps finding incompatible candidates for the job. (24:55) Break (35:06) Plugs for SNEScapades, Last Sons of Krypton, and Jordan Blum Treatment (36:09) In-universe -  Out of universe - Focus on addressing eating disorder and general health (38:04) Skit (44:42) Hello Galactus, I'm Dr. Issues. - GREETINGS DOCTOR. When Adam Warlock said I'd be doing work for cosmic beings I wasn't quite expecting this. - YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY BEINGS OF POWER BEYOND COMPREHENSION. THIS CARRIES WITH IT INCREDIBLE RESPONSIBILITY. Seems like I've heard that before… - THE HERO CALLED SPIDER-MAN HAS MADE IT SOMEWHAT OF A MANTRA. So how can I help you? - I KNOW YOUR SPECIALITY IS MENTAL HEALTH, BUT YOU ARE EXPERIENCED IN PHYSIOLOGY, ARE YOU NOT? I am a psychiatrist, so I have knowledge of human biology. Having said that, I'm not really sure how that would apply to a celestial being of phenomenal power. I don't think there's even a remote chance of analogous internal systems. - I AM LESS CONCERNED WITH THE BIOLOGY AND MORE FOCUSED ON THE MENTAL CONNECTIONS TO THE PHYSICAL FORM. Alright, I can't believe I'm asking this, but what can I do to help you? - I NEED TO GO ON A DIET. Umm… excuse me? - I MUST FIND A WAY TO SATIATE MY ETERNAL HUNGER FOR THE SAKE OF SENTIENT BEINGS. Oh boy… so, I appreciate you seeking my input, but I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HELP YOU HERE. - YOU CAN PROVIDE ME WITH SUGGESTIONS TO CREATE MENTAL BLOCKS TO ABATE THE COMPULSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE HUNGER. That's… I… that is not even close to what I am trained in. Much as I would love to help you, I don't even have the first inkling where to start. - MIGHT YOU HAVE AN ASSOCIATE WHO IS TRAINED IN SUCH MATTERS? Sorry, I don't know there's much of a call for “cosmic dieticians”. - PERHAPS YOU KNOW OF SOME FREE-RANGE OPTIONS? How would that even work? - A PLANET OF SENTIENT BEINGS WHO DESIRE TO ASCEND TO A HIGHER PLANE, ALL OF WHOM HAVE THE FREEDOM TO STAY OR LEAVE. I HAVE NOT FIGURED OUT ALL OF THE LOGISTICS YET, I WAS HOPING FOR YOUR INPUT. I'm sorry, I…wait, have you seen the commercials for that medication that wasn't originally designed for weight gain, but people started taking anyway? -THE IMPACT OF A MINISCULE SPHEROID WOULD NOT SATIATE SUCH A STATE No, but the premise is similar to what I'm thinking. You need a new setpoint. Change the order of what you eat and when, then maybe some sort of suppressor, and…hmmm…how does one do bariatric surgery on a cosmic scale? - MY PHYSICAL FORM HAS NO KNOWN CONSTANTS. I AM WHATEVER FORM IS COMPREHENSIBLE TO THE SPECIES VIEWING ME. Then we're going to need an endoscopy tube the size of a space station. Route the last veins of our coal mines to neutralize your digestion from the start. If we combine that with the theoretical particles generated from a Hadron collider, we could force a controllable black hole inside you that would just as easily pass out what you eat. - AND WHAT WOULD EXIT THIS TUBE? WHAT MANNER OF ENERGY OR MATTER IS CREATED FROM THIS EXPERIMENT? I'm not a physicist, but I think it could reset whatever goes through back to the original point of its existence…like, before the big bang or whatever, I'unno -YOU ARE WILLING TO TAKE A CHANCE ON EXISTENCE AS WE KNOW IT JUST TO RECREATE IT FROM MY HUNGER? Well, when you put it like that…*snaps fingers* or, orrrr…after you eat, and there's this new hole…can you eat that? -EAT…MYSELF? THE HOLE?  I mean…what if you came out on the other end? What would you be like? - YOU ARE ATTEMPTING TO NAVIGATE CONCEPTS FAR BEYOND THE PRECEPTS OF YOUR MORTAL BRAIN. TAKE CARE, DOCTOR, THAT YOU DO NOT FORCE YOURSELF INTO A STATE FROM WHICH YOU CANNOT RECOVER. OR DO SO. EITHER WAY, GALACTUS WILL PERSIST. Would you, though? How do we know you wouldn't become an infinite digestive loop feeding on itself for eternity, without the need for more outside worlds? You gain a steady state, nobody else gets devoured…fair trade. - YOUR MORALITY OPERATES ON A SCALE INFINITESIMAL TO ONE SUCH AS GALACTUS. THESE CONCERNS ARE AS IMPORTANT TO ME AS THOSE OF AN ANT ARE TO YOU. THERE ARE FAR GREATER UNIVERSAL THREATS AT RISK IF THE COSMIC BALANCE IS DESTABILIZED. BEFORE SUCH AN EXPERIMENT PROCEEDS, I MUST PONDER THE EFFECTS ON THE UNIVERSAL SCALE. I WILL CONSULT WITH THE LIVING TRIBUNAL, ETERNITY, AND THE COSMIC COUNCIL. And eat rocky planets for fiber…but not Uranus, because it's too gassy. -THIS IS TRUE. ALTHOUGH THIS ENCOUNTER IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED, YOU HAVE ENHANCED THE POSSIBLE FUTURES OF ALL THAT WILL EVER BE. THIS WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.  Ending (50:43) Recommended reading: Galactus Trilogy Next episodes: Nova (Richard Rider), Miguel O'Hara Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network References: Steve Harvey “One Man” - Doc (30:04) Transcript Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

EPISODE 108: DC Comics Presents 6 Superman and Green Lantern Rebecca joins Connor-El to discuss the Superman and Green Lantern team up featured in DC Comics Presents 6! SHOW NOTES: Green Lantern/Superman: Legend of the Green Flame Batman Hush Iron Fist Podcast The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

BONUS EPISODE: Hellblazer Rebecca returns and joins Connor-El to discuss a patron request: the first 4 issues of Hellblazer starring John Constantine! Plus, some talk about Superman's 85th birthday!  SHOW NOTES: Hellblazer The TV show The film with Keanu Reeves Si Spurrier run Iron Fist Podcast Tasmin Rebecca's Tattoo The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 107:  Superman and Lois S03E01 Commentary Rey-Zod returns from the Phantom Zone to continue the tradition of doing an audio commentary track for the new Superman and Lois season premiere! SHOW NOTES: Superman and Lois Season 3 Previous episode with Robert The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 106: Metallo Returns 2000 NOW Connor-El joined by returning guest Robert from Swamp Things Podcast to talk about Superman 316 & 317 featuring Metallo! Plus, Connor-El yells at cloud, talks the Superman 2000 pitch by Waid/Morrison/Millar and catches up on Action Comics! SHOW NOTES: Superman 2000/NOW Superman 316 Superman 317 Swamp Things Podcast Still Watching the Skies Superman 310 Worlds Finest 1990 The Thing from Another World Superman and the Mole Men Adam Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow Superman/Swamp Thing Legion Episode The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

EPISODE 105: Superman Birthright Finale Connor-El & Rey-Zod discuss the final 6 issues of birthright, plus a short review of Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns. SHOW NOTES: Superman Birthright The Dark Knight Returns Superman NOW Superman Annual 3 Kingdom Come Signal of Doom Rey's Moon Knight Podcast The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

EPISODE 104: Superman Birthright Part 1 Connor-El and Rey-Zod re-unite to discuss the first 6 issues of Mark Waid's Superman plus Connor watches Superpets, talks Superman references in the Batman Arkham series and more! SHOW NOTES: Superman Birthright Super-Pets Batman Arkham Series Signal of Doom Kingdom Come Rey's Moon Knight Podcast The Science of Superman The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

What are the elements of a good Batman game? Cool villains? Great side characters? Actually doing a bit of detectiving maybe? Well listen in as Adam Williamson comes back on the show to talk about Batman Gotham City Racers, a game that basically none of those things and yet still exists. Learn such things as: How much does a character have to be in the game to count as being in the game? How can you have a game with the Batmobile and have you get sick of it? How far does Chris need to go to get to a Dave and Busters? And so much more! You can Adam absolutely nowhere except for on Play Comics where he writes comic reviews and appears on other episodes. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store.  Use the coupon code “ireadshownotes” for 15% off your order. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomicscast on Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Group on Facebook. A big thanks to the Last Sons of Krypton and Not if I Reboot You First for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Best Day, who actually did a better voice for Old Man Chris but lost the part during contract negotiations.

EPISODE 317: It's been a while, but we are finally here with another Toy Action Figure review for all you Loonies who add this as part of your Moon Knight collection. Come check out the video of this episode too, to gain access to all the visuals that go with the review - What Are You Waiting For? Click Here! SEGMENT: KHONSHU'S RELICS  Hasbro's Disney Plus Moon Knight Marvel Legends Figure   Pre-Orders April 12th 2022 Clad in the ceremonial armor of Khonshu's chosen warriors throughout the centuries, Marc Spector is Moon Knight, sworn to obey Khonshu and deliver his vengeance accordingly.   MOON RATING : Rey: 

EPISODE 103: Composite Superman & Caveman Superman vs Big Brain Batman! Connor-El is joined by Dave from Signal of Doom to talk Superman & Batman in World's Finest 142 and 151 plus talks about human nature, the Legion and more! SHOW NOTES: World's Finest 142 World's Finest 151 Signal of Doom Dave Action 300 Alan Moore and Stewart Lee on Mort Weisinger Jim Shooter Superman goes into Batman's Brain The Death of Superman by Jerry Siegel Superboy and the Legion vs Mordru The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and is copyrighted by Styzmask. The music used on Last Sons of Krypton - A Superman Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;  

We wrap up Lantern Month with a case study in PTSD, Jessica Cruz! Lock yourself in your apartment and listen now!  Issue 167 - Jessica Cruz Intro Thanks to everyone who joined us for the watch party Background (1:56) Jessica Cruz created by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Doug Mahnke, and Ethan Van Sciver in Justice League #30 (July 2014) Jessica was on a camping trip with her friends when they witnessed mobsters burying a body - the mobsters killed her friends to prevent witnesses, but Jessica escaped When she returned, she suffered from anxiety attacks and agoraphobia, and locked herself in her apartment for four years When the Crime Syndicate of Earth-3 came to the planet and Power Ring was killed, his ring found Jessica and bonded to her because of her fear - the ring took over and led to her attacking the Justice League & Doom Patrol With the help of Batman & Hal Jordan, she learned to use the ring and control it, instead of letting it control her During the Darkseid War, his daughter Grail summoned the Black Racer to kill the Flash, she managed to overtake the ring's control long enough to jump in front and attack the Black Racer - it killed the entity in the ring, and left Jessica presumably dead, until a Green Lantern ring approached her and turned her into the newest Earth Lantern Hal partners her with Simon Baz, the other new Earth Lantern, and right after they start working together, they have to take on Atrocitus and the Red Lantern Corps, who are constructing a Hell Tower on Earth - they destroy the tower, but the Rage Seed was still implanted in the Earth She joins the Justice League, and helps them take on Doctor Manhattan (unsuccessfully) Gets stranded on an outpost alone in space for a year, and managed to fight off Sinestro Corps members when they came to the station in search of supplies - she earns a yellow ring after this, and joins the Sinestro Corps as the Lantern of 2814 Issues - Theme is “You got this… but what if you don't?” (6:48) PTSD - Agoraphobia PTSD - Anxiety (13:05) PTSD - Imposter syndrome (20:41) Break (31:31) Plugs for SNEScapades, Last Sons of Krypton, and Jeremy Whitley Treatment (33:25) In-universe & out of universe are the same -  Skit (feat. Lauren from Legends of SHIELD) (39:02) DOC: Hello Jessica, I'm Dr. Issues JESS: *deep breath & exhale* Hello Doctor DOC: What can I do for you? JESS: Well to be honest I'm a little creeped out DOC: Why is that? JESS: This isn't what I expected.  Your office is… unique DOC: I have to admit I've made some recent changes.  I have to keep up with the latest breakthroughs in therapy. JESS: It looks like you may have gone backwards instead. DOC: What do you mean? JESS: Well, first of all I thought there would be a couch.  Why is there a beanbag? And what is that lavender smell? DOC: I have come to realize that the environment is very important for patients to get better.  That beanbag is warm and comforting and lavender is known to be very soothing.  But I didn't stop there.  I'm sure you've noticed that tall lamp as well. JESS: Yeah, I think that's something that I should really talk to you about. It looks like something I've been… Researching. DOC: it's part of my new concierge model.  I want to be able to dedicate myself to my patients more and in a fashion that will allow for the best results while not stressing me out.  But I apologize, I just realize I haven't really focused on why you want my help in the first place. JESS: ‘Cause I've been through some bad stuff, that's why.  And there are some serious times I feel like I can't do this at all.  DOC: Well I can't blame you for feeling that way. That's pretty common.  What does that do to you emotionally? JESS: It makes me wanna jump out of my skin sometimes.  I become a nervous wreck.  DOC: Anxiety.  Got it.  But I notice with what you have, clearly you have been managing very well for yourself. JESS: What, the ring?  That's part of the problem. Everybody thinks I have it all put together.  *Scoffs* It makes me feel like an impostor.  DOC: What's that saying, “dress for the job you want?” JESS: You're one to talk.  *Sarcasm* You don't really dress like a DOCTOR DOC: You know, I used to dress up in a full suit, but then I became more comfortable with who I am so I dress the way I want. JESS: Is that why you went with this color scheme for the office?  To match your personal preference? DOC: If you must know, I actually picked this as a compromise.  My favorite color is blue, and my daughter enjoys purple, so somewhere in between seems fitting. *pause* Why are you so fascinated with the random intricacies of my decor?  I'm supposed to get to know your situation, not the other way around. JESS: *sigh* Is it really that obvious? DOC: You have been fidgeting for quite a while, you constantly look over your shoulder, and so far all you've done is critique me to the point that if I weren't so chill about all of this I'd be insulted. JESS: Like I said I've been through a lot in my life. It pays to be safe. DOC: I don't expect you to go into details, but if you could at least identify what type of trauma you've had it would be helpful. JESS: My face, rather my EYE, gives it away.  You're not stupid. DOC: That definitely looks like a source of pain and I'm sorry.  But there's more to it than that. You seem distracted.  Is there anything else? JESS: You're definitely perceptive, I'll give you that. *grunts* I can't do this, ok? *angry* I CAN'T DO THIS DOC: Whoa! I didn't mean to get you that upset JESS: Well you did…  Not you really…but…what you're doing DOC: I'm doing my job JESS: No you're doing someone else's job, and that's what I'm trying to figure out…this could have been simple…*changes to authoritative tone* this is official green lantern corp business.  This office has been on our radar for months.  We know who comes in and out of here but lately, something has changed. *sound effect for powering up* Please provide us with the appropriate information, or I may have to use force. DOC: Well at least you're nicer than the joint commission. *sigh*OK here goes.  I've made a deal with a private equity firm… Of sorts.  It's not a complete buyout so I still have significant control.  Heck, they didn't even want money.  They just wanted my office to be able to accommodate certain situations, along with my professional expertise. JESS: Is that how you brainwashed Guy Gardner into thinking you're the best psychiatrist ever? DOC: What?  No, I JESS: * interrupting* and is that how you survived ATROCITUS without being obliterated? DOC: He just left on his own! I thought I was going to die! JESS: *phone rings* This call is important.  Don't…move… DOC: *surprisingly calm* wouldn't dream of it JESS: Hello…what? That was never supposed to happen in our lifetime…I'm not… you can't …someone else …ANYBODY else…you're asking for failure! No! * hangs up* We have to leave now! *panicked* NOW! DOC: * phone rings* apparently it's my turn JESS: I don't care…it's not that important DOC: You don't know that *answers* hello this is Dr. Issues…  I didn't realize it was you.  Yes I do think that's relevant to what's going on right now.  I guess it fits in with being audited.  Okay I'll put in the orders JESS: We don't have time for this, we have to leave.  There's a creature that can destroy us all coming here right now and he is not about making friends.  It's another lantern…  The only orange one!  DOC: *interrupting* Nope actually we have to stay. More importantly, when I tell you, you have to open that door. JESS: The closet?  You're gonna have us hide in the closet? This is ridiculous. DOC: We're not going in. He is. JESS: You're not trapping the greediest being in the universe in the closet! DOC: * deep sigh* Please understand that I am terrified right now and the only reason I'm keeping calm is that this is what happens to me when I know there are things that must be done.  So for the sake of your life, mine, and everyone that we care about, just open the door when I say so. I'm begging you. JESS: And when this doesn't work…? DOC: Then I know I will have done everything I could and I know a hero such as yourself will fight to her last breath…  But I hope it doesn't come to that. JESS: Every day is a fight.  Every moment.  The choice to get out of bed.  To eat. To smile.  Everyone takes that for granted.  And you really think I could fight that…  whatever it is when it gets here? DOC: Thank you for fighting, and winning all of those so far.  So much anxiety is about “what if,“ and you have to keep proving yourself.  The good news is there will come a day where you don't have to ask that question anymore.  Maybe today's the day. ***chant of MINE IS MINE AND MINE AND MINE AND MINE AND MINE AND MINE *** DOC: NOW! ***scream of NOOOOOOOT YOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUURS*** *** door opens then slams shut *** JESS: What was in- DOC: *answers phone again* Yes I was already putting them in…  I think the HalJordanol should work if it's administered as an inhalant.  I'll admit I don't know what the normal vital signs should be…  Not aware of any next of kin listed.  Estimated length of stay 5 to 7 days or epochs, whatever term is appropriate. *hangs up* JESS: What did you do? DOC: It will all make sense if you open the door again. JESS: Are you insane? We can't let him-  *stops abruptly* He's not in there, is he? DOC: See for yourself JESS: *opens door* It's empty…  And it looks like a hospital room? DOC: Crisis area.  I'm not a contractor but I'm guessing there is some inter-dimensional stuff at play. JESS: Then where is he now? DOC: To be honest I don't know how to describe it, but if a hospital is the best analog, let's just say he's being held for observation with a plan to return to his residence. JESS: There is no way the Guardians authorized this DOC: I'm no expert in those types of discussions.  All I know is, I have someone who can give a proper report of a system like this working for the first time. JESS: You'll need some official documentation DOC: Right now the best I can do is my card JESS: I can't read it…  It's like it's in some sort of alien language. DOC: Yeah I actually can't read it either but for some reason I can understand it.  They messed up my name though. It says “Dr. Ishigo.” They also said that this is only for Lantern situations. JESS: I don't think that's a mistake.  DOC: Nok. Ending (50:13) Recommended reading: Green Lanterns Next episodes: Ted Anderson interview, Animal sidekicks, Kang the Conqueror Plugs for social Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

EPISODE 316: It's a new arc with a classic villain in this, the latest instalment from Jed MacKay and Federico Sabbatini. The High Priests wax lyrical about the issue, alongside the usual hijinks that make up an ITK episode! SEGMENT: MOONSHINE- NEW COMIC REVIEW Moon Knight Vol. 9 #19 Release Date January 11, 2023 Cover Date March, 2023   BLOOD MOON RISING Writer(s) Jed MacKay Penciler(s) Federico Sabbatini Inker(s) Federico Sabbatini Colorist(s) Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer(s) VC's Cory Petit Editor(s) Tom Brevoort   MOON RATING : Rebecca: 

EPISODE 314: The High Priests return for 2023 to review the latest Moon Knight issue #18, that also wraps up the latest arc by Jed MacKay and Federico Sabbatini! A fresh new year with plenty of Moon goodness already! Plus, an exciting announcement or two! SEGMENT: MOONSHINE- NEW COMIC REVIEW Moon Knight Vol. 9 #18 Release Date December 28, 2022 Cover Date February, 2023   Party Monster Writer(s) Jed MacKay Penciler(s) Federico Sabbatini Inker(s) Federico Sabbatini Colorist(s) Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer(s) Cory Petit Editor(s) Martin Biro Annalise Bissa Tom Brevoort   MOON RATING : Rebecca: 

EPISODE 313: Rey is joined by Mario 'Digicom'Di Giacomo for a fun chat to cap off the year that was for Moon Knight! In our second part to our end of year IDOL CHAT, we SPECTOR-LATE as to what lies ahead next year as well as some trademark rambling by Rey and Mario covering Manga and the state of the comic book industry as we see it! Shine those idols, and dust off the cape....IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: itkmoonknight.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Podchaser: Into the Knight FB Chat: The Loony Bin Twitter: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server GetVokl : Into the Knight Welcome Room Become a Patron! CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! The Last Sons of Krypton: A Superman Podcast Capes & Lunatics Sidekicks: An Ultimate Spider-Cast - Scarlet Spider! To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ TEE PUBLIC - BUY HERE!   SPONSORS:  CLZ COMICS by Collectorz THE FRINGE KNIGHT by Daniel Doing TOMBZ + LURKMUSICK by Drew Tombz TOMBZ on Soundcloud  LURKMUSICK on Bandcamp Dreamland Comics - the Super Hero Super Store! Use the code 'MOON' to get 20% off all purchases! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn! CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson Anthony Sytko Mario Di Giacomo Russell Moran Matthew Howell Jonathan Sapsed Dan Newland Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Drew Tombz Frank Dukez Odin Odinsword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo Proud Member of The Collective The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 312: The High Priests take time out to reflect on the year that has been - Moon Knight on screen, Moon Knight in the comics and the flood of Moon Knight merchandise! In the first part of two, ITK look at what the year meant for Loony fans. Our final episode (Episode 313) will then look at predictions for the year ahead! Shine those idols, and dust off the cape....IT'S TIME TO GET YOUR KHONSHU ON! WHERE TO HEAR US: Podcast Page Podchaser Apple Podcast Google Play Music Spotify Overcast SoundCloud Stitcher Tunein Podbean Into the Knight RSS Feed YouTube DROP US A LINE: Website: itkmoonknight.com Email: feedback@itkmoonknight.com FB Page: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Podcast Page FB Group: Into the Knight- A Moon Knight Fan Base Podchaser: Into the Knight FB Chat: The Loony Bin Twitter: @ITKmoonknight Instagram: ITK Moon Knight Discord ITK Server: ITK Server GetVokl : Into the Knight Welcome Room Become a Patron! CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SHOWS I CO-HOST! The Last Sons of Krypton: A Superman Podcast Capes & Lunatics Sidekicks: An Ultimate Spider-Cast - Scarlet Spider! To Know Her Is To Fear Her: The Spider-Woman Podcast   OFFICIAL ITK MERCHANDISE @ TEE PUBLIC - BUY HERE!   SPONSORS:  CLZ COMICS by Collectorz THE FRINGE KNIGHT by Daniel Doing TOMBZ + LURKMUSICK by Drew Tombz TOMBZ on Soundcloud  LURKMUSICK on Bandcamp Dreamland Comics - the Super Hero Super Store! Use the code 'MOON' to get 20% off all purchases! Thinking of starting your own podcast? Check out our special offer from Libsyn! CREDITS: ITK Logo Graphic Design by The High Priests of Khonshu ITK Graphic Design produced and assisted by Randolph Benoit ITK Opening Sequence for video by Chris Kelly Music Written, Performed and generously provided by Deleter Co-Producers Wayne Hunt Josh Johnson Anthony Sytko Mario Di Giacomo Russell Moran Matthew Howell Jonathan Sapsed Dan Newland Executive Producers Justin Osgood Derek O'Neill Drew Tombz Frank Dukez Odin Odinsword Produced by Reynaldo Gesmundo Proud Member of The Collective The music for this episode contains excerpts from various songs and music copyrighted by Deleter and Brian Warshaw. The music agreed for use on Into the Knight - A Moon Knight Podcast is licensed under an Attribution License;

EPISODE 311: The High Priests return to take a look at October's release of 'Crypt of Shadows'... Moon Knight tangles with Werewolf by Knight, plus a load of other short stories to scare the ghoulies off you!! SEGMENT: MOONSHINE- NEW COMIC REVIEW Crypt of Shadows Vol. 3 #1 Release Date October 19, 2022 Cover Date December, 2022   Crypt of Shadows Writer(s) Al Ewing Penciler(s) Ramon Bachs Inker(s) Ramon Bachs Colorist(s) Rain Beredo Letterer(s) Travis Lanham Editor(s) Lauren Amaro Jordan D. White Neither Big Nor Bad Writer(s) Danny Lore Penciler(s) Karen S. Darboe Inker(s) Karen S. Darboe Colorist(s) Cris Peter Letterer(s) Travis Lanham Editor(s) Martin Biro Annalise Bissa Werewolf by Knight Writer(s) Rebecca Roanhorse Penciler(s) Geoff Shaw Inker(s) Geoff Shaw Colorist(s) Arif Prianto Letterer(s) Travis Lanham Editor(s) Drew Baumgartner Mark Basso Skin Crawl Writer(s) Chris Cooper Penciler(s) Ibrahim Moustafa Inker(s) Ibrahim Moustafa Colorist(s) Neeraj Menon Letterer(s) Travis Lanham Editor(s) Anita Okoye Sarah Brunstad Down Came the Rain Writer(s) Chris Condon Penciler(s) Fran Galán Inker(s) Fran Galán Colorist(s) James Campbell Letterer(s) Travis Lanham Editor(s) Lauren Amaro Endless Slaughter in the Infinite Swamp Writer(s) Adam Warren Penciler(s) Adam Warren Inker(s) Adam Warren Colorist(s) Guru-eFX Letterer(s) Travis Lanham Editor(s) Lauren Amaro Jordan D. White MOON RATING : Rebecca: 

EPISODE 310: Rey presents once again a comic with Moon Knight in it - again, pushing the limits with what it means to make a 'cameo appearance'! As always, with MOON WALK issues, anything goes as long as you get at least one panel of Moon Knight in the comic...this very much qualifies by the skin of it's teeth!  SEGMENT: MOON WALK- (Not Moon Knight' Run) Hercules Vol. 3 #1 (2005) 'The New Labours of Hercules, Part 1' Release Date April 20, 2005 Cover Date June, 2005     Writer(s) Frank Tieri Penciler(s) Mark Texeira Inker(s) Jimmy Palmiotti Colorist(s) Raul Trevino Tatto Letterer(s) Randy Gentile Editor(s) Axel Alonso   BARE BONES: (Written by Wiki)  While working on a new television show, Ty Stone gets the idea to include the real Hercules. Elsewhere, Hercules bursts into the memorial service for the recently killed Avengers, and demands to know why Thor was not included. Iron Man claims they didn't know, he'd been missing for a few weeks, but it's not the first time he's been gone. Later at a bar, Hercules recounts who he is for the lovely female bartender, and his twelve labors, but she has no clue who he is. He gets up to use the restroom, and is attacked by Achelous, who knocks him out and drags him outside to a waiting limo, with Eurystheus inside. MOON RATING : Rey: 

EPISODE 309: Rey brings on the moonshine, with another quickfire review of the recently released Moon Knight comic by MacKay, Cappuccio and Rosenberg - SEGMENT: MOONSHINE- NEW COMIC REVIEW Moon Knight Annual Vol. 9 #17 (2022) 'Home Game'   Release Date November 9, 2022 Cover Date January, 2023     Writer(s) Jed MacKay Penciler(s) Alessandro Cappuccio Inker(s) Alessandro Cappuccio Colorist(s) Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer(s) Cory Petit Editor(s) Tom Brevoort   BARE BONES: (Written by Wiki)  Finding Hunter's Moon's body, Tigra verifies his death and Moon Knight knows this is a message from Nemean and Grand Mal aiming to deal with him before the Tutor's conclave. Moon Knight plans to deal with them but asks Tigra step back, certain she will not like what comes next, and chains Nemean to drag him along the road, baiting a pursuant Grand Mal, riding into the Midnight Mission headquarters. As they bested him before and don't fear him like the other criminals he's fought, Moon Knight leads them into the House of Shadows where he will teach them why they should fear him. Commencing the fight, Moon Knight admits that he knew nothing about them and just treated them like any other super villains, but realized they were hired killers so he did his research and now has the advantage: he knows how to take them apart. Grand Mal pontificates her upbringing in Carnelia made her strong, berating the American Moon Knight for not understanding, and Moon Knight has the House of Shadows send Grand Mal into a personalized Hell. Nemean's caterwauling for Moon Knight to face him has the hero, and while they could overpower Moon Knight outside in a fight, they were instead having a burial inside the House of Shadows. As hellish corpses piled upon Grand Mal and Nemean buried under rubble with scarabs eating his innards, Moon Knight elaborates the Midnight Mission is a safe place to the protected and a punishment for his enemies. Welcoming the supplicants to his seated station, Nemean swearing to surrender their pay in exchange for never returning, but Moon Knight has no say in the matter. Reminding them that he did his research while they did not, as they killed Hunter's Moon they wrongly deemed him a "sidekick" when he is a brother. And the a Fists of Khonshu never die, revealing Hunter's Moon alive once more behind him, his brother's turn to enact justice upon the criminal pair. The next night, The Tutor welcomes various vampire delegations, especially the Chernobyl delegation, who bring Dracula's regards and regrets. The Tutor continues his speech about The Structure's claiming New York City as their territory as (one of) the First 21st Century Postmodern vampiric organizations. With planted cells across the United States and in Canada, and elaborates his conclave is a two-fold plan: showcase their success within the practice from personnel to locations and to illustrate how other vampire groups can incorporate the hierarchical model. However, they are interrupted when Nemean and Grand Mal crash through the skylight as Mr. Knight announces they are a present from the Midnight Mission, a customary gift when arriving at a party. With style, Mr. Knight and Tigra arrive on the scene in their best evening attire, with Mr. Knight stating that they start partying MOON RATING : Rey: 

Before he makes his big screen debut in Wakanda Forever, we take a deep dive on NAMOR! To what depths does his distrust of the surface world go? Intro New patron: Citizen Amar-Kareem Background (4:55) Namor Mckenzie, the Sub-Mariner, created by Bill Everett in Motion Picture Funnies Weekly (April 1939) and Marvel Comics #1 (October 1939) Namor was born from a human father, sea captain Leonard McKenzie, and an Atlantean, Fen, daughter of Emperor Thakorr His unique parentage gave him both strengths and weaknesses that other Atlanteans did not possess: he is pink skinned like humans as opposed to the blue skin of pureblood Atlanteans, but he cannot survive in water or on land for prolonged periods of time, or it will impact his psyche Initially Namor was, if not a full villain, at best an antihero or well-intentioned extremist, attacking Americans in the name of protecting Atlantis and the ocean Once WWII started, he joined other heroes in attacking Nazis After WWII, he suffered an amnesiac attack, and once he recovered, he joined Professor Xavier in searching for mutants - Xavier's attempt at repairing his memories, however, created further issues in Namor's mind, and gave him bipolar disorder He was later found wandering the streets of New York as an amnesiac vagrant - upon learning that Atlantis was destroyed by nuclear bombs, his memories returned and he vowed revenge on the surface world, pitting him against the Fantastic Four numerous times He would attempt several times to woo Susan Storm away from Reed, but although Sue admits an attraction to Namor, she remains loyal to her husband He married twice - his first wife Dorma was killed shortly after the wedding by an evil mermaid, and his second wife Marrina was driven mad, and Namor was forced to kill her with the Ebony Blade - she survived, and Norman Osborn altered her DNA to turn her into a raging beast as part of his revenge on Namor, who killed her once again #BecauseComics In the 90s, he searches for sunken treasures and uses the money to finance a corporation that focuses on conservation He is a member of the Illuminati, and notably the only one opposed to sending the Hulk into space, as he foresaw dire consequences should Bruce return - he was the only one who Bruce didn't seek vengeance upon when Hulk came back Due to his mutant abilities, he formally joins the X-Men, and is one of the Phoenix Five during AvX, but is the first one to be defeated and lose his Phoenix Force powers Namor is killed by the Squadron Supreme in retaliation for his numerous attacks on Earth and other worlds, but this is undone by time travel after the team realized Namor's murder would lead to global destruction Fights the Agents of Atlas after Atlantis' guardian dragon is stolen - after some battling, Namor & the agents come to an understanding, and then team up against the King in Black Issues - born of two worlds, welcome in neither Mixed parentage creates hostility Unique physiology leads to bipolar disorder, or at least manic/depressive swings Zealotry for Atlanteans leads to issues with both his people as well as surface dwellers Break Plugs for Last Sons of Krypton, Cheers to Comics, and Meghan Fitzmartin Treatment In-universe -  Out of universe - Mixed race parentage Skit Hello Namor, I'm Dr. Issues. - I am King Namor, ruler of Atlantis. I am not one of your colleagues, we are not fraternizing over a beverage. You will address me accordingly. My apologies, your majesty…your highness…your Atlantean Majestic highness? I'm bad at this. -I gave you one job and yet you have failed. But I am a forgiving ruler, so you will get one more chance. Thank you, King Namo…wait, you don't rule me! -That is not the point. As long as you show the proper respect, and the appropriate decorum, then I have no quarrel with you. Very well then. What does the mighty King of Atlantis have to gain from gracing the presence of a common land-dwelling human psychiatrist? -I would have thought that my message was delivered ahead of time. If not, then I will be forced to punish the one that failed to deliver said message, AND then I will have them re-send that message twice as fast the next time. There is no room for error in troubling times such as these. So…what was the message? - That I, albeit one of the most important figures in existence, has made his mark on the world, yet still find challenges that can only be mastered through the guiding hand of one with the knowledge of the mind. You, my humble servant, are such a man. Um…thanks? So, what can I help you with? -My people have respected me for so long that I worry they no longer fear me the way they should. There is no room for comfort when our world remains in great peril on all sides. No offense but, that comes across a bit paranoid. -You wouldn't say that if you have fought the battles we have fought. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. But why would you want fear instead of respect? Fear is the more primal response and that sounds…beneath you. -Fear can be harnessed. Respect is dormant, docile even. Boy, you really have a hard edge. Do you ever relax? -I am capable of the finest travels in leisure only privy to those that would dare seek such an endeavor. *pause* Such as… -That's classified. It is beneath a man of my stature to, as you say, kiss and tell.  Oooooookaaaaay…are you always this obtuse? -There is no need to use such language! Remember your place amongst royalty. *pause* You don't know what that word means, do you? -*pause* The kingdom of Atlantis has no need for obscure vocabulary. We speak directly, we are a people of action. All you're talking about so far is your people. That's nice, but the point of individual therapy is the individual. What do you want to change? -Nothing. Then we're done here. What's the point? -You once again have a misguided approach. I am saying that I value consistency. Tradition. Honor. Or are those concepts too…obtuse for you to comprehend? You want permanent, everlasting control of that which is important to you. -Now we are speaking the right language. As a psychiatrist, I must inform you, King Namor of the Atlanteans, that I am in no position to make any such guarantee that our sessions will yield that result. - I see. You need to work on your delivery of sarcasm. It does not match any of my rivals for wit or passion. You're USED to people talking to you that way? Did you ever think that it's because you get under the skin of every person you meet? -A pearl is made by an irritant of sand in an oyster's mouth. And yet, not every oyster produces a pearl. My lot in life is to create more treasures of the sea. Why should I care if others are intolerable of my grit? I'm not sure that's a “lot” in life instead of a conscious choice. -*pause* That's not a question. I…don't think I wanted it to be a question? Anyway, you're blocking my attempts to understand your emotions, your thought process, and your values. What do you want from me? -Well, you haven't attempted to throw me out of your office yet, so that tells me you are more tolerant than most plebs. ***paper unfurls*** Here's a list of every goal that is relevant to my success. The first 50 of them are crossed off. You don't need to show me those. -Then how will you know of my great achievements? I agree -What? *quickly* Nothing…now, you name at least 20 people here and simply have an exclamation point next to their names…except Sue, where you have a heart…but there are no details for any of them - I don't need explanations; I know what they mean. But I DON'T know what they mean! -That's for you to decipher as we talk over the next 22 sessions 22?! Aww man…um, why 22? -I have a full calendar of every in-person session and phone call that we'll have so that you can't say “I'm busy” at the last moment. Your online system is truly convenient. Are you trying to make up for a lack of other attachments by putting more energy into me? -*pause* You say it like it's a bad thing.  15 minute…10 minute time limit - But I *interrupting* and only 3 topics -You are in no position to *interrupting again* plus if you are more than 5 minutes late I charge double -*pause* you are trying to create barriers. I see. But a king never yields. You WILL treat me and you WILL know my greatness. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go salvage a barren stretch of an unknown trench that you have never heard of but will save countless ocean creatures for the sake of Atlantean commerce. I'll be sure to send you a private message when it concludes at…oh, about 4AM on your time scale. *heaviest sigh* I look forward to it. - Now THAT was better. Ending Recommended reading: Sub-Mariner: The Depths Next episodes: Mystique, Poison Ivy, Moira McTaggert Plugs for social References: Sue Storm episode - Anthony (11:34) Captain Planet - Anthony (12:38) Evil Overlord List - Anthony (14:10) Marx Brothers Duck Soup - Anthony (14:34) Transcript Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok  Patreon TeePublic Discord

EPISODE 308: Rey fires off solo again for another new comic book to get all Loonies salivating at  their fangs ! - SEGMENT: MOONSHINE- NEW COMIC REVIEW Moon Knight Annual Vol. 3 #1 (2022) 'Homecoming' Release Date October 26, 2022 Cover Date December, 2022   Writer(s) Jed MacKay Penciler(s) Federico Sabbatini Inker(s) Federico Sabbatini Colorist(s) Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer(s) Cory Petit Editor(s) Martin Biro Annalise Bissa Tom Brevoort   BARE BONES: (Written by Wiki)    MOON RATING : Rey: 

EPISODE 307: In an absolute first, Rey flies by the seat of his pants during a livestream, to bring to you an off-the-cuff discussion of Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio's latest offering - SEGMENT: MOONSHINE- NEW COMIC REVIEW Moon Knight Vol 9 #16 - 'Chinatown' Release Date October 19, 2022 Cover Date December, 2022 Writer(s) Jed MacKay Penciler(s) Alessandro Cappuccio Inker(s) Alessandro Cappuccio Colorist(s) Rachelle Rosenberg Letterer(s) Cory Petit Editor(s) Tom Brevoort   BARE BONES: (Written by Wiki)  Accompanied by Reese and Soldier, Mr. Knight located the rival vampire that scares even the Tutor in Chinatown. Reese followed thinking Mr. Knight had a plan but it all boiled down to just walking into the vampire's den, as Moon Knight prefers people see him coming. When Reese asks why not request help from Tigra or Hunter's Moon, Moon Knight notes that Tigra has a life and her son to care for, while Dr. Badr didn't come out over a difference of opinion. Soldier doesn't mind as "orders are orders," the trio are met by vampires who smells the scent of The Tutor's vampirism which turned the two of them, standing guard unwelcoming to their perceived intrusion. Demanding their identity, Moon Knight gives a diplomatic greeting requesting as representative of the Midnight Mission to speak with the vampire who claims Chinatown as their territory. The vampire guard take the trio to Lady Yulan, who likes Moon Knight's outfit as wearing white in her day was worn for funerals, while Moon Knight instead has a habit of causing funerals and plans to give one to the Tutor. With aim to destroy his organization, The Structure, moon Knight also seeks to kill the Tutor and wanted to tell Yulan, piquing her attention. Yulan asks if Moon Knight came to her for help and brought his associates for emphasis, but he clarifies his intent only to seek information from her and his accompanying friends were involved due to Tutor's actions. Yulan counters asking why she should help, as maybe she likes détente, so Mr. Knight calls her a coward and calls the meeting a waste of time. Yulan super speeds to choke Moon Knight singlehandedly, recounting her origins to the white-clad visitor, and is truly offended at the accusation of cowardice by a mere human who brazenly walked into her territory. Moon Knight calls them like he sees them, yet while she may be a powerful ancient monster, death on two legs, Mr. Knight is perplexed why she'd also fear The Tutor. Soldier interjects with a deduction that Yulan is more afraid of Yi Yang, with the former acknowledging his correct insight and chiding him to put away his gun. Seated again, Yulan explains that she left Yang's service about a century ago as Yang's madness was intolerable; something Soldier can identify with from before his service to Mr. Knight. Thus, Yulan is afraid to go after The Tutor as he will send word to Yang on precisely where to find Yulan, a harrowing outcome as Yang will burn Chinatown and possibly New York as well. Born in the back half of the Yuan Dynasty, Yulan saw the deleterious effect immortality had on Yang's state of being and left to prevent that outcome from befalling her, by changing with the times as they change so as to stave off the alienation of immortality. Cultivating interest in humanity and their ideas, the Tutor (Kenneth) had pitched the idea of integrating vampirism as a social evolutionary step rather than treat it as the parasitic infection it was. Seeing it as a sign of the times, but knowing it was a lie, Yulan also saw his obsession with hierarchies and cult thought as the Tutor saw vampirism as an extension of that power. Yulan did not turn him, but he took one of her brides and took her blood to be a vampire, fleeing the country before she could enact vengeance, and he returned some five years later with an ultimatum: leave him to his business or he'd tell Yang where to find Yulan. But now Mr. Knight poses a threat that Tutor wants destroyed, and while Mr. Knight is willing to burn Tutor out of New York City, Yulan corrects his thinking as Mr. Knight has threatened Tutor's "exclusivity." As the Midnight Mission trio are confused, Yulan clarifies that Reese and Soldier are new vampires free of the Tutor's control thus they're threats to him, which Reese notes Soldier was an accidental turning,[1] a funny notion to Yulan. Calming Reese down, Mr. Knight concludes that The Tutor misbelieves the Midnight Mission is challenging his position as THE vampire power in New York, but asks why so much fuss. Yulan then recounts to him that The Tutor loves hierarchies, so he is in a delicate position at present as he is aiming to garner international recognition, wanting to run the vampires of New York and have the other sects see him as a leader. Eventually, he aims to make treaties with the various international vampire branches, and hopefully the biggest branch-- the Chernobyl Vampire Nation, the first internationally sovereign vampire nation in history.[2] As the Tutor seeks to go international, Mr. Knight concludes he wants to use his cult structuring to usurp control from Dracula over time, it was all just a waiting game. With Mr. Knight needing a way to get close, Yulan knows when and where the upcoming conclave The Tutor's hosting will be, a delegation of international vampire factions, but the catch being that it will be filled with the world's most dangerous vampires; a good situation to Mr. Knight, as he knows someone who'll enjoy that opportunity. Concurrently, Hunter's Moon is out on patrol when he is met by Nemean and Grand Mal and a battle ensues. As Hunter's Moon fights the hired assassins, he is matched in Nemean's prowess having barely damaged him, and uses his armored gloves to keep Grand Mal at bay. However, he is still progressively overwhelmed by their combative prowess, eventually rendered battered and his arms worn. Grand Mal diverts his attention above and he is met by a small contingent of vampires on loan by the Tutor, who swarm him on all sides. Hunter's Moon slays many, but their numbers soon overwhelm him, stabbing him with various common weapons and leaving him as a pin cushion. Nemean tells Hunter's Moon that this was a lesson in consequence for getting involved in the Structure's business, as Grand Mal tells him to send a message to Moon Knight that he is a target. But upon immediate reconsideration, she says they'll tell him themselves, as Nemean puts Hunter's Moon in a headlock, squeezing until his neck cracks. MOON RATING : Rey: 

EPISODE 306: Rey invites esteemed Patroony, Loony and creator of indie comic creator FRINGE KNIGHT, Daniel Doing for a spell to discuss a classic tale from the stables of Volume 1! SEGMENT: LUNAR-PICK - CLASSIC RUN REVIEW Moon Knight Vol 1 #22 - 'The Dream Demon' RELEASE DATE May 4, 1982 COVER DATE August, 1982 WRITER(S) Doug Moench PENCILER(S) Bill Sienkiewicz INKER(S) Bill Sienkiewicz COLORIST(S) Christie Scheele LETTERER(S) Mike Higgins EDITOR(S) Denny O'Neil Tales of Khonshu, " Moon Over Alamein" WRITER(S) Alan Zelenetz PENCILER(S) Greg LaRocque INKER(S) Joe Albelo COLORIST(S) Christie Scheele LETTERER(S) Rick Parker EDITOR(S) Denny O'Neil BARE BONES:  THE DREAM DEMON (Written by Wiki) -  The doctors in charge of Morpheus start treating him with norepinephrine in hopes that inducing dreams will calm his mind, but it instead increases the reach of his ebon energies. Morpheus uses his power to possess Peter Alraune through his dreams, who in turn stalks Moon Knight and attacks him with waking nightmares. TALES OVER ALAMEIN (Written by ComicVine) -  The Allied Forces are in Africa planning their assault on Rommel's tank division. The way is treacherous and pocked with land mines...will Khonshu give his aid to the allies or let the Axis be triumphant? MOON RATING : Daniel: 

EPISODE 305: Complete with scratchy voice, Rey looks at a new creator owned property from Moony Alumni, Declan Shalvey! Get ready to have your mind twisted by this opening issue that just gets more interesting the more you discuss it! SEGMENT: OTHER SIDE OF THE MOON (OTHER MK ALUMNI CREATIONS) Old Dog Vol. 1 #1 -  Publication Date September 28th 2022 WRITER Declan Shalvey ARTIST Declan Shalvey COVER A Declan Shalvey COVER B Marcos Martín COVER D Kevin Nowlan Lettering  Clayton Cowles Edited by  Heather Antos   BARE BONES (Written by Rey):  In an undisclosed location, an agent stalks the streets, seemingly unaware that a sniper lurks on the roof tops. Cut to what appears the present and CIA Agents Jack Lynch, Charlie and one other are cooped up in a surveillance van, discussing the merits of their current job and how how unfortunate that they pulled this detail. Back to another time, and what appears to be the younger version of Lynch, continues his tracking of an unknown target. He is determined and insists on radio silence with his partner, ‘Shepherd'. Returning to present day, Lynch finally sees somthing and alerts his team that there is movement in the building they are surveilling. Charlie and the other agent insist on Lynch staying put inside the van whilst they scope out the activity and instruct him to call for back-up if he doesnt hear from them in 10 minutes… In the ‘past' Lynch infilttrates the building and in quick succession incapacitates the guards with lethal force. 15 minutes have passed in present day, and Lynch chooses to investigate the whereabouts of his two team mates instead of calling back up. Lynch finds one of them dead, and Charlie barely alive. Something strange has happened - Charlie looks older - but Lynch pays no heed and grants Charlie's final wish to stop ‘him' with the experimental tech. Lynch unveils a massive machine with a masked operative bent of defending the colossal apparatus. Time appears to shift with sound travelling slower than usual. A fight ensues and Lynch manages to destroy the machine, causing a massive explosion with him and his assailant at ground zero. Back in the past, the young Lynch finds his target, but is then shot by the sniper who had been tailing him. The bullet gashes his face. Back to present day and Lynch recovers from a coma that is 8 years long. Things aren't normal as his appearance fluctuates from aged to youthful. A covert agency insists Lynch work for them, as he is now part of an arms race of an unprecedented kind. Lynch is finally convinced and the issue ends with the Lynch of the past replaced with ‘Old Dog' Lynch. The wound on his face that came from the sniper bullet remarkably heals in moments and the sniper is revealed to be none other than his own daughter. MOON RATING : Rey: 

EPISODE 304: Rey is joined by top tier Patroony Frank 'The Think Tank' Dukez, to discuss the finale to the 12-issue run by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev... Does Bendis and Maleev stick the landing to this, or is it a case of, 'thank god it's over!'...you be the judge as the two Loonies discuss their thoughts on this 2010 run! SEGMENT: LUNAR-PICK - MODERN RUN REVIEW Moon Knight Vol 6 #12 -  Release Date April 25, 2012 Cover Date June, 2012 Writer(s) Brian Michael Bendis Penciler(s) Alex Maleev Colourist Matt Hollingsworth Letterer VC's Corey Petit Editor Stephen Wacker   BARE BONES (Written by Wiki):  In Nefaria's foyer awaits the LAPD. They wait for the Count to surrender but they look to the skies to see a blaze take down one of their helicopters; he has escaped. News breaks at the station which makes Snapdragon a high target. Captain Quaid personally grabs Snapdragon from her cell and tries to walk her out but Nefaria arrives in the bullpen. He is disappointed in Quaid as his payments to him was supposed to never allow the police to arrive, but Detective Hall's persistence has proven otherwise. Nefaria kills Quaid on the spot and gunfire erupts. Nefaria promises to speak to Snapdragon after, but Moon Knight arrives in full Avengers gear. The two battle in the police bullpen which causes a havoc. Snapdragon tries to fire at both of them, successfully grazing Nefaria, but Moon Knight sends her outside. During their battle, Echo raises a point; he cannot kill Moon Knight because only he has the Ultron head. He brings this to Nefaria but the Count is still willing to kill Moon Knight. After countless blows and Marc barely hanging onto his life, he finally gives-in and confesses that the head is in his car in the parking lot. Nefaria drags him by the cape outside to only be greeted by the Avengers: “you see them too, right” – Marc. Nefaria tries to fight back but Thor ends him with one blow. Back at Marc's house, Tony Stark evaluates the Ultron head – he too can hardly believe that Marc had a real-deal head. Tony believes that Nefaria wanted to build an early allegiance with Ultron before assembling a new wave of Ultron bots. Tony takes away the head as their job is done. Three Months later – Marc arrives to the studio lot of his show, “The Legend of Khonshu” is cancelled. While Amy was a great producers assistant, Marc does not have plans to continue the show. “If I've learned anything from all this, I'd rather die in a robot holocaust than spend another second in Hollywood”. MOON RATING : Frank: