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The 2025 World Championships is in the books. Congratulations to our newest World Champion Michael Jaszczur! In this pod Pankaj recaps the event, we dive into all the juice from the Key Note including Compendium of Rathe, Silver Age and World Tour 2026! Plus, we breakdown all the impacts from Worlds, the storylines and revisit our predictions to see how we did. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons: Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani
In this 2016 conversation, acclaimed comics historian Bill Schelly takes us deep into the life and legacy of Otto Binder, one of the most influential — and too often overlooked — writers in the history of American comics and science fiction. Schelly discusses his expanded biography, Otto Binder: The Life and Work of a Comic Book and Science Fiction Visionary, and lays out why Binder's fingerprints are all over the Golden and Silver Age. We cover:Binder's prolific run on Shazam!/Captain Marvel in the 1940sThe creation of Mary Marvel, the Marvel Family, and Mr. Tawny the Talking TigerHow Binder built classic villains like Mister Mind and crafted the landmark Monster Society of Evil sagaHis leap to DC Comics in the 1950s, where he co-created Supergirl, The Legion of Super-Heroes, the Bottled City of Kandor, and helped reshape the Superman mythosBinder's parallel career in science fiction, and how his SF instincts informed his storytelling across both mediumsWhy his influence still resonates with modern superhero comicsThis is a must-listen for anyone who cares about comics history, forgotten giants of the medium, and the creators who quietly built the universes we all take for granted. ► SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive interviews, comic history talks, and archival creator conversations.
From spiritual frequencies to business magnetism: Why your inner peace determines your outer success - and the shocking truth about why most entrepreneurs are failing. In this profound episode of Konnected Minds, Dr. Baffour Jan returns to shatter every conventional notion about success, revealing why 99% of entrepreneurs are trapped in what he calls the 'Iron Age' - hustling endlessly with zero magnetism, chasing objects that promise peace but deliver misery. Two months after their first conversation left viewers questioning everything, this continuation exposes the four stages of human consciousness and why your business struggles have nothing to do with the economy. The conversation begins with a startling revelation: success isn't about getting things to shine - it's about shining first to attract things. Dr. Jan breaks down why most people have their formula backwards, believing that money, cars, and houses will bring peace, when actually peace brings the magnetism that attracts everything else. He exposes the brutal truth that without inner peace, you become 'a miserable person with all the things around you,' hiding anxiety behind possessions while others assume you're peaceful. Drawing from his journey through four lodges as a student, spending food money on encyclopedias, and creating his own syllabus alongside formal education, Dr. Jan reveals how he discovered that adults are 'children' to mental and psychic laws, suffering because they only understand physical laws. His search led him to a revolutionary understanding: the spirit energizes the mind, which energizes the body - and we've been trying to succeed from the wrong end of the equation. Critical revelations include: • The four human categories: Iron Age (no peace, no magnetism), Copper Age (some magnetism, but selfish), Silver Age (service to humanity), and Golden Age (service to all creation) • Why investors and customers are magnetically drawn to peaceful entrepreneurs • The prison metaphor: How 96% of reality is mental, only 4% is physical - yet we're trapped in the 4% • Why spiritual rings, red strings, and protection charms mean you're 'spiritually sick' • The Daniel and the lions secret: How peaceful frequency literally calms predators • Why breathing techniques and morning/evening practices activate your dormant right brain • The shocking truth about churches, temples, and mosques - you carry the real temple within • How babies in the womb don't breathe, revealing our true spiritual state Dr. Jan demolishes the spiritual materialism plaguing African entrepreneurs - those running to prophets, mahalams, and juju men for business success. He reveals why without your own magnetism, 'whatever anybody will give you, you haven't gotten it.' The universe operates on laws: your magnetism must hold things to you, and that magnetism only comes from inner peace. The episode reaches its peak with practical techniques for achieving this peace - not through candles, incense, or elaborate rituals, but through understanding brain hemispheres. The left brain keeps you in external affairs (only 4% of reality), while the right brain connects to intuition and spirit (96% of reality). Most entrepreneurs are trying to succeed using only their left brain - like walking with one leg. Dr. Jan shares his morning and evening practices for activating the dormant right brain, explaining how the shift from beta to theta brainwaves is nature's gift for accessing peace. He reveals why successful people don't convince or hustle - they shine, and their magnetism does the work. The conversation culminates with the ultimate truth: you're not seeking God somewhere outside - the kingdom is within, and closing your eyes in prayer is actually turning inward to where the power already exists. This isn't another success seminar - it's a masterclass in understanding why businesses fail when founders chase objects instead of peace, why giving away equity to investors won't save you if you lack magnetism, and how the same ocean waves that drown non-swimmers become playground for those who understand the laws. Host: Derrick Abaitey Guest: Dr. Baffour Jan - Jan Cosmic Foundation IG: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.abaitey YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DerrickAbaitey Join Konnected Academy: https://www.konnectedacademy.com/ Listen to the podcast on: Apple Podcast - http://tinyurl.com/4ttwbdxe Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/3he8hjfp Join this channel: /@konnectedminds FOLLOW ► https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds #Podcast #businesspodcast #AfricanPodcast #spirituality #entrepreneurship #success
Before there was the Marvel Universe… before Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four changed everything in 1961… there was Atlas Comics. It was the 1950s — the so-called “lost decade” for Marvel. The superheroes were gone. In their place came monsters, crime, westerns, romance, and science fiction. But inside those pages, you could already see the DNA of what was coming next.From artists like Joe Maneely, Bill Everett, and a young Steve Ditko… to Stan Lee's endless experiments with genre and tone… the Atlas years are the missing link between Timely's Golden Age and Marvel's Silver Age explosion. In this episode, we're diving deep into that forgotten era — the stories, the creators, the rise and fall of the Atlas line, and how those books quietly paved the way for the Marvel Revolution.
Jon and Justin talk comics, the silver age tour, and a ton of 80’s movies we love.
The CBK Book Club returns to discuss one of the best DC runs in recent history, DC: The New Frontier! Lance and Jeremy (The Geekly Grind) share their thoughts and takeaways from Darwyn Cooke and Dave Stewart's masterpiece. The New Frontier brilliantly serves as an allegory for social injustice and political change during the 1940s and 1950s in the United States, with an injection of the shifting comic landscape from the Golden to Silver Age. If you want to connect even more, you can join our Discord where we have a dedicated channel just for the book club! Come join in on the fun by clicking the link right HERE! Our next CBK Book Club focus will be You Tanabe's manga adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's At The Mountains Of Madness! Thanks to the tremendously talented Juston McKee, aka UPPERMINDINK, for our epic CBK Book Club logo. Be sure to follow him on social media and get in a commission while you still can! You have a super-power, too! You can write a REVIEW! A five star review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way and helps get the word out. Leave a comment so we can say thanks! We read EVERY one! Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! You can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ComicBookKeepers We have merchandise in the store with our Cosplay Logo! Get yours here! https://comicbookkeepers.threadless.com/designs/comic-book-keepers-cosplay-logo/heroes/t-shirt/regular?variation=front&color=royal_blue Comic Book Keepers is hosted by the Geekly Grind. Check out reviews and discussion on everything Geeky from Anime, Manga, Boardgames, comics, and more. www.thegeeklygrind.comsdThe Geekly Grind @thegeeklygrind Link tree: https://linktr.ee/CBKcast Social media: Twitter @cbkcast Instagram @cbkcast Facebook Chris @dungeonheads Lance @roguesymbiote Chris's draws free D&D art which you can find and support him on Patreon, and see more of his art on Instagram Original Theme by Weston Gardner @ArcaneAnthems on Patreon
Because that's the way the Superman crumbles. Welcome back to This Month in Superman—the show where we break down the best Superman comics on the stands and tell you what actually cooks.This episode: • Superman #31 (Joshua Williamson, art by Eddy Barrows & Eber Ferreira) — a DCKO tie-in that adds character and lore (Apokolips “heart,” Superboy-Prime's meta sting, strong Lois Lane beats at the Fortress). • Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #3 (DC Black Label, by the Ice Cream Man team W. Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo, Chris O'Halloran) — Superman de-aged, Shazam team-up, Toyman & Doctor Sivana hijinks, big Batman/Superman trust moment, Silver-Age whimsy with modern heart. • DC K.O. #1 (Scott Snyder & co.) — a surprise: hopeful Superman thrown into a tournament built to crown King Alpha against Darkseid's King Omega. Wild roster choices, Booster Gold revelations, and the question: Who can actually beat Darkseid?We also talk the James Gunn Superman DNA quietly seeping into current books, Lois & Clark as the ultimate co-op, and why Spectrum reads like “All-Star energy meets Black Label weirdness.”Chapters:00:00 Cold Open – Why these 3 issues cook00:42 Frank's Pick: Superman #31 (DCKO tie-in that matters)05:28 Lois at the Fortress — reporting vs. Jor-El's program07:53 Tim's Pick: Kryptonite Spectrum #3 (kid Clark, Shazam, Toyman/Sivana)10:18 Batman's “my best guess” — trust/tactics12:45 Black Label primer & Ice Cream Man shout14:33 Vactor's Pick: DC K.O. #1 (hope vs. King Omega Darkseid)18:35 Can anyone out-scale Darkseid's power?22:30 Roster talk: Super-Family, Jaro/Starro, Barda, Lobo, Swamp Thing28:03 Booster Gold twist & where this could go31:20 Scott Snyder's craft pod/Substack (behind-the-scenes)33:50 Beer With Geeks plug + Frank's Beatles TikTok35:26 Wrap — October's must-reads & what's nextListen next / support• @BeerwithGeeks (Tim & Frank): great geek talk on Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, more.• Frank on TikTok — / frankramblings elite Beatles micro-docs.• Subscribe for monthly Superman breakdowns + Super-Family highlights.New Comic Book Releases:Oct 1 -Absolute Superman #12Adventures of Superman – The Book of El #2Oct 8 -SUPERMAN: THE KRYPTONITE SPECTRUM #3DC K.O. #1Oct 15 - BATMAN/SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #44Oct 22 - SUPERMAN #31SUPERMAN UNLIMITED #6 JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #12Oct 29 -ACTION COMICS #1091Superman Red & Blue 2025 Special #1Honorable mentions:SUPERGIRL #6KRYPTO: THE LAST DOG OF KRYPTON #5JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. GODZILLA VS. KONG 2 #5BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT – A LEAGUE FOR JUSTICE #4JUSTICE LEAGUE RED #3NEW HISTORY OF THE DC UNIVERSE #4Titans #28Flash #26
The Avengers are assembling this week on the Last Comic Shop Podcast, as we look at this love letter to the Silver Age with "The Avengers: The Veracity Trap" by Chip Kidd and Michael Cho! Plus, it's the 4th Annual Mighty Marvel Trivia Challenge! Test your knowledge of all things Marvel against our panel of comic book geeks! Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith, JA Scott & Mikey Wood
High prices, low expectations, gambling... it seems like the Golden Age of Videogames is long over. However, we're optimistic that we can convince you that the Silver Age of Videogames ain't to shabby either. You'll either agree with us (Joseph Martin, Blu Ryder, and James Pelster) or our out-of-touch opinions will drive you into a fevered rage. I guess you'll just have to listen to the following topics and see! - James claims Halloween is over before October 31st - How do videogames stack up as other media landscapes evolve? - Joe pitches the Silver Age of Videogames and how it's not so bad - Joe caveats that gambling is not included in things that aren't bad - Blu makes Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 mad - James makes Blue Prince fans mad (including Blu) - I'm sure Joe said something to make people mad [Podcast Intro/Outro “5 is Average” by Meteo Xavier]
Happy 6th Birthday Flesh and Blood!!! We talk all the announcements from the 6th Anniversary stream including the brand new and potentially revolutionary Silver Age format.Discord Link: https://discord.gg/JMjxmkMDSsPatreon Link: https://patreon.com/PitchItToMe?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_linkYou can follow us at the following socials:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pitchittomepod.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pitchittomepodcastYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@PitchItToMePodcastTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:39 Turn Zero07:17 The Silver Age of Flesh and Blood24:20 Changes to the OP System45:32 Pre-Con City1:04:15 Arsenal Zone1:16:53 OutroCredits:Host #2 -- Fuzzy DelpHost #2 -- Joel RecinosHost #2 -- Clark MooreExecutive Producer -- Talon StradleyMusic -- Dillon HulseLogo -- Han ViMix -- Christopher MooreAudio Editor -- Joel RecinosVideo Editor -- Clark MooreThank you to Legend Story Studios for allowing the use of their card art through their Content Creator policies and for making the game of Flesh and Blood.#fleshandbloodtcg #tradingcards #gamedesign #podcast #legendstorystudios #fabtcg #pitm #pitchittome
ProQuest Yokohama is underway. We check in with the Battle Bros on their current ProQuest standings and then we deep dive into the new upcoming entry and accessibly accessible format SILVER AGE! Why is it silver? Why is an age? What does this name. have to do with anything else in the game? Who knows! But we'll have fun trying it out live on the show. Thanks as always for your support. If you enjoy our content please consider joining our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/attackactionpodcast00:00 - Intros and Updates18:28 - Pro Questing48:47 - SAGE01:51:30 - Silver Age Gameplay - Nuu vs RhinarProduced by: The Attack Action PodcastEdited by: Colin HonigmanMusic by: Alexander NakaradaOur Socials etc.BlueSky:@tayloraap.bsky.social@chonigman.bsky.social@barragingblake.bsky.socialEmail: theattackactionpodcast@gmail.com
Join our Patreon to get early access content on our Patreon Discord, our 6 pack twice monthly give away, and 10% of cards at Thistle Tavern and 10% off you PCG order. We also like to do random give aways!https://www.patreon.com/PushThePointGrade your cards at PCG: https://premiercardgrading.com/For all your Flesh and Blood singles, head over to Thistle Tavern:Push the Point Patreons receive a 10% discount.https://thistletavern.com/Check out Metal Fab Tokens here:https://metalfabtokens.com
Ryan, Miles, Dan, and Pete are joined by Aaron Morgan and we go over the latest update to Silver Age after the recent modern rotation.
This podcast episode delves into a multitude of intriguing topics, commencing with a discussion on the significance of Golden and Silver Age comic collections showcased by NavyMontel. We explore the potential reintegration of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), proposing innovative narrative mechanisms for such a return. Our conversation extends to the recognition of Black Scream Queens within the horror genre, emphasizing their essential contributions and the evolving landscape of horror cinema. Additionally, we highlight the Animation Showcase presented by Blerd Station, along with collaborations featuring Creative Theory World, RocBottom Studios, and others, asserting the importance of diverse voices in the animation and storytelling spheres. Join us as we navigate these compelling subjects with depth and insight, reflecting on their cultural implications and significance in contemporary media.Liked by readysetgeek_podcast and 2 othersWho said the Final Girl had to be blonde?!We're giving the Black Final Girls of Horror their flowers. From Jerilyn (Demon Knight) to Maggie (13 Ghosts) and Karla (I Know What You Did Last Summer) the survivors who don't get enough love!PLUS: Should Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. be official MCU canon? We've got thoughts.Tune in Tuesday, Oct 21 | 8 PM EST only on YouTube & Twitch!#BlerdsEyeView #BlerdStation #BlackFinalGirls #HorrorSeason #MCU #AgentsofSHIELD #BlackHorror #NerdCulture #BlerdsUnitehttps://www.youtube.com/live/p-a6PfFXRJg?si=TIFKRpJiIql3ca3NA captivating exploration of the diverse landscape within the realms of comic books and horror, this podcast episode delves into the intriguing world of Golden and Silver Age comic collections, as prominently showcased by NavyMontel. The discussion unfolds around the pertinent question of whether Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. should be reintroduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and presents imaginative pathways for their reintegration. The hosts articulate their perspectives on the significance of this series, citing its historical context and its potential for enriching the MCU narrative. Moreover, the episode highlights the growing recognition of Black Scream Queens in horror cinema, emphasizing their pivotal roles and contributions to the genre. The conversation is further enriched by insights into the Animation Showcase hosted by Blerd Station and its partnerships with Creative Theory World and RocBottom Studios, underlining the broader cultural...
This podcast episode delves into a multitude of intriguing topics, commencing with a discussion on the significance of Golden and Silver Age comic collections showcased by NavyMontel. We explore the potential reintegration of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), proposing innovative narrative mechanisms for such a return. Our conversation extends to the recognition of Black Scream Queens within the horror genre, emphasizing their essential contributions and the evolving landscape of horror cinema. Additionally, we highlight the Animation Showcase presented by Blerd Station, along with collaborations featuring Creative Theory World, RocBottom Studios, and others, asserting the importance of diverse voices in the animation and storytelling spheres. Join us as we navigate these compelling subjects with depth and insight, reflecting on their cultural implications and significance in contemporary media.Liked by readysetgeek_podcast and 2 othersWho said the Final Girl had to be blonde?!We're giving the Black Final Girls of Horror their flowers. From Jerilyn (Demon Knight) to Maggie (13 Ghosts) and Karla (I Know What You Did Last Summer) the survivors who don't get enough love!PLUS: Should Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. be official MCU canon? We've got thoughts.Tune in Tuesday, Oct 21 | 8 PM EST only on YouTube & Twitch!#BlerdsEyeView #BlerdStation #BlackFinalGirls #HorrorSeason #MCU #AgentsofSHIELD #BlackHorror #NerdCulture #BlerdsUnitehttps://www.youtube.com/live/p-a6PfFXRJg?si=TIFKRpJiIql3ca3NA captivating exploration of the diverse landscape within the realms of comic books and horror, this podcast episode delves into the intriguing world of Golden and Silver Age comic collections, as prominently showcased by NavyMontel. The discussion unfolds around the pertinent question of whether Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. should be reintroduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and presents imaginative pathways for their reintegration. The hosts articulate their perspectives on the significance of this series, citing its historical context and its potential for enriching the MCU narrative. Moreover, the episode highlights the growing recognition of Black Scream Queens in horror cinema, emphasizing their pivotal roles and contributions to the genre. The conversation is further enriched by insights into the Animation Showcase hosted by Blerd Station and its partnerships with Creative Theory World and RocBottom Studios, underlining the broader cultural...
Episode 789 The Legion of Super-Heroes The Life and Death of Ferro Lad Part 2 of 2: Sean and Jim are joined by longtime friend Ken Nabbe, as we discuss The Legion of Super-Heroes : The Life and Death of Ferro Lad. Our focus in this two part discussion will be on Adventure Comics 346, 347, 352-355, 357. These can be found in the DC Comics Classics Library Collection of The Life and Death of Ferro Lad, The Legion of Super-Heroes Silver Age Omnibus Vol 2 and many of the issues are on DC Universe Unlimited. Ken Nabbe http://www.wasabianime.com/ https://www.heroesandvillainscomics.net/ https://ditkoverse.com/ http://www.walthiredme.com/ Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Coming Up : Legion Part 2, DC KO, Flash Upcoming: Green Arrow, Green Lantern, The Flash, Longest Halloween, Wonder Woman, JSA, Justice League, DC/Marvel Crossover, DC KO and upcoming DC events, and much more. Show Topic Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5l4gZgdGrNpLXAN4NdcAI0WF7fM7yhjHJ3upZ3azEc31zuw/viewform?usp=sharing Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more. 2:35 Ferro Lad Part 2 1:55:50 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content. Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.
This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we've got a wild mix of hidden treasures and market movers!
Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon and get 50% off your membership with code ITBRPROFESSOR patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroomFellow podcaster David Armstrong of Broadway Nation joins us today on ITBR to discuss the evolution of musical theatre! David is a producer and writer who teaches at the University of Washington School of Drama on the history of the Broadway Musical. On today's episode, we discuss everything from Broadway's Silver Age, storytelling within musicals, and the grander appeal of Broadway as a means of artistic expression. David also discusses the difficulty that it took to greenlight college level courses on the topic of Broadway. Make sure to tune into Broadway Nation to learn more about music, history, analysis and more with theatre experts, artists and insiders!Follow David on Instagram @davidatbroadwaynationListen to his podcast and get your hands on his book here: https://www.broadway-nation.com/Our Sponsors:To subscribe to The Gay and Lesbian Review visit glreview.org. Click Subscribe and enter promo code ITBRChoice to get a free issue with a subscription purchase. Follow them on IG @theglreview.Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.Follow That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema on IG @thatolgayclassiccinema Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-ol-gay-classic-cinema/id1652125150Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), and Sean Penta (Intern)
Welcome back to This Month in Superman, your monthly breakdown of the best Superman comics on the stands!Vactor, Tim Tangent, and Super Frank dive deep into every Super-title hitting shelves — from Superman #30 to The Kryptonite Spectrum #2 and Adventures of Superman: Book of El #1 — analyzing storylines, art, and what they mean for the Man of Steel's legacy.
David and Ryan crack open another Heritage auction catalog, but this one is brimming with beautiful original comic art rather than props. Joined by honored friend of the podcast and golden-age comic art guru Kelvin Mao, the guys discuss the legacy of a complicated collector and marvel over the incredible collection of golden age works that he assembled over his career. From Golden Age to Silver Age, from C.C. Beck to Jack Cole, from Will Eisner to Bob Kane, from Frazetta to Gill Fox, from All-Star Squadron to the greatest(?) Todd McFarlane Batman cover ever... pour a fine Japanese whisky and join the guys as they travel back in time to adventure through the Keif Fromm archive. Email: dreamsaremadeofpodcast@gmail.com SDAMO - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/propspodcast.bsky.social SDAMO - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@props.podcast David Mandel - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidhmandel/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
David and Ryan crack open another Heritage auction catalog, but this one is brimming with beautiful original comic art rather than props. Joined by honored friend of the podcast and golden-age comic art guru Kelvin Mao, the guys discuss the legacy of a complicated collector and marvel over the incredible collection of golden age works that he assembled over his career. From Golden Age to Silver Age, from C.C. Beck to Jack Cole, from Will Eisner to Bob Kane, from Frazetta to Gill Fox, from All-Star Squadron to the greatest(?) Todd McFarlane Batman cover ever... pour a fine Japanese whisky and join the guys as they travel back in time to adventure through the Keif Fromm archive. Email: dreamsaremadeofpodcast@gmail.com SDAMO - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/propspodcast.bsky.social SDAMO - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@props.podcast David Mandel - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidhmandel/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Episode 787 The Legion of Super-Heroes The Life and Death of Ferro Lad Part 1 of 2: Sean and Jim are joined by longtime friend Ken Nabbe, as we discuss The Legion of Super-Heroes : The Life and Death of Ferro Lad. Our focus in this two part discussion will be on Adventure Comics 346, 347, 352-355, 357. These can be found in the DC Comics Classics Library Collection of The Life and Death of Ferro Lad, The Legion of Super-Heroes Silver Age Omnibus Vol 2 and many of the issues are on DC Universe Unlimited. Ken Nabbe http://www.wasabianime.com/ https://www.heroesandvillainscomics.net/ https://ditkoverse.com/ Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Coming Next : Hush 2 Upcoming: Green Arrow, Green Lantern, The Flash, Longest Halloween, Wonder Woman, JSA, Justice League, DC/Marvel Crossover, DC KO and upcoming DC events, and much more. Show Topic Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5l4gZgdGrNpLXAN4NdcAI0WF7fM7yhjHJ3upZ3azEc31zuw/viewform?usp=sharing Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more. 3:30 Comic chat 2:16:47 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content. Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.
In 1955, comic book companies were struggling to stay afloat after a rough five years of censorship, a changing readership, and the invention of television. During an editorial meeting at National Periodical Publications, somebody suggested bringing back the company's superheroes. National settled on a redesign of an old character—The Flash—and the world would never be the same. This created Marvel Comics and the Marvel Age. Michael Lites, Bill Field, Alex Grand, Kevin Garcia, Flaming Carrot creator Bob Burden, and Philip Nelson (Nelco Comics) investigate how the reintroduction of this superhero became a smash hit and inspired a resurgence of imagination that saved the industry.#dccomics #silverage #marvel #marvelcomics #stanlee #jackkirby #steveditkoSupport the show
The Blue Beetle was re-imagined in the 60's as not one, buttwo new characters- Dan Garrett and Ted Kord. It was areally quick passing of the torch. What's the story? Howare they connected? What's their connection to Watchmen?You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter orsend an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . Youcan find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and atwww.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and editnews stories.You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham:The Batman Universe and Political Thought.”https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Gotham-Universe-Political-Thought/dp/3030057755“Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offerthe World?”https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Philosophy-Blackwell-Culture/dp/1119635845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F69N3WJBZMF3&keywords=what+can+wakanda&qid=1642053514&sprefix=what+can+wakanda%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1“Batman's Villains and Villainesses: MultidisciplinaryPerspectives On Arkham's Souls”https://www.amazon.com/Batmans-Villains-Villainesses-Multidisciplinary-Perspectives-ebook/dp/B0C5SHX9BJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D49SBV4K1UQD&keywords=villains+and+villainess+arkham&qid=1695406720&sprefix=villains+and+villainesses+arkaham%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1I've also submitted my essay on Silver St. Cloud to beincluded in “Batman, Also Starring….” Also look out forthe forthcoming “Comics Lit.” series from members of theComics in Motion family, and Anachronistic Comics a DIYanthology comic in which I have writer/artist/creatorcredits.Silver Age Blue Beetle NotesSteve Ditkohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_DitkoJoe Gillhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_GillBlue Beetle at Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Beetle
Aquaman issue one was not the first appearance of Aquaman. Aquaman had a limited run in the Golden Age, but this was his debut in the Silver Age of comics and his first ever solo title. A multi-part story featuring Aquaman, Aqualad, and others against some Fire Troll. Join me for the second episode of First! covering first issues, first episodes, first appearances, and more! Now, let's go talk to the fishes for a minute.
It's my version of the mailbag page at the back of old comic books. In this on-camera AMA with my Patreon supporters and live chat audience, we dug into every corner of geek and sports culture:Boxing: The big focus was on the much-anticipated Canelo vs. Crawford bout, with breakdowns of styles, stakes, and legacy.Comics: We spanned the decades — from the Silver Age of the 1960s through today's modern runs, talking creators, characters, and the shifts in storytelling across generations.Television: Plenty of love for sci-fi and genre TV — Star Trek, Babylon 5, classic reruns, and today's wave of streaming shows.Film: We reflected on the passing of the legendary Robert Redford, looked ahead at some of the biggest upcoming releases, and revisited the old-school geek movies that set the stage for today's pop culture landscape.It was a lively back-and-forth with fans driving the discussion, mixing history, commentary, and plenty of fun tangents — the perfect example of what happens when the Word Balloon community gets together to talk shop.
Anne and Dallas sit down to discuss Justice League of America: The Silver Age Omnibus 1
Join your host and my special guest Smarty Art Brother Channing Sherman as we dive into the colorful world of comic book romance! In this episode of Fave Five From Fans, we're counting down our favorite five comic book crushes - those illustrated heartthrobs and heroines who made our hearts skip a beat across the pages of our favorite four-color adventures.From classic Silver Age icons to modern graphic novel stars, we'll explore what makes these fictional characters so irresistibly appealing. Whether it's the brooding mystery of a caped crusader, the fierce independence of a super-powered heroine, or the charming wit of a wisecracking anti-hero, comic books have given us some truly swoon-worthy characters over the decades.Channing brings his artistic expertise to the discussion as we analyze not just who made our lists, but why - diving into the art styles, character development, and storytelling that transformed ink and paper into lasting romantic fantasies. Expect passionate debates, surprising picks, and maybe a few blush-worthy confessions as we reveal our ultimate comic book crushes.Grab your favorite issue and settle in for a fun conversation about love in the world of comics - you might just discover your next fictional flame!Find out more about Channing by visiting these related links:The Smarty Art Brother Podcast (on a break but coming back soon)The DragonCon Report (A podcast I co-host)Black Geeks of DragonCon (Group I co founded)For all my socials: https://channingsherman.com/linksLinks can be found on our profile page and at www.linktr.ee/hulkboy. Visit & interact on Instagram (www.instagram.com/favefivefromfans), Twitter/X (www.X.com/Fave5FromFans), Facebook (www.facebook.com/FaveFiveFromFans), & our website (www.FaveFiveFromFans.com). Also, check out Plastic Microphone Studios' X & Instagram accounts ( @PMStudiosPod ) for more content from The Average Home Theater Reviews, Red Dog Terrain, Sequel House, and more! #FaveFiveFromFans #FFFF #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #Psylock #LyndaCarter #WonderWoman #HarleyQuinn #LadySif #BarabraGordon #Batgirl #JessicaDrew #SpiderWoman #BigBarda # MarshaRosenberg #Volcanna #SnowWhite #CarolDanvers #MsMarvel #Storm #BobbiMorse #Mockingbird #LadyJaye #JenniferMorgan
Lucas is back from Mexican Nationals. Can he speak fluent Spanish yet? Has John Michael figured out Scott's whereabouts? What will people event think about playing for Silver Age? I guess you'll have to listen and find out. Find Critical Clix on Facebook and Ask to Join Our Group. Also Check out CriticalClix.com
While we often look to the past for an example of a better world, our counterparts living in the ancient world did the same, viewing even their time as a fallen one, ruled by greed. Greek and Roman authors such as Hesiod and Ovid detailed the decay of the world from original perfection in the myth of the Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Iron Ages, and the philosophy of Plato, in his Statesman dialogue, leans upon the myth of the ages in its metaphysics. If we seek to understand the myth of the ages through mythology and philosophy, we find practical advice for hopeful living in our own lives, even in a world that feels fallen and broken.Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.”Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to join the conversation!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mythosandlogos00:00 Introduction00:12 Roman Mosaic Depicting Anaximander with Sundial00:20 Hesiod's Works and Days from Biblioteca Marciana00:55 The Creation by James Tissot01:16 The First Transformation01:32 Ovid's Metamorphoses from the European Library of Information and Culture02:00 Ovid, Metamorphoses, Book I03:13 Booroobin Sunshine Coast Australia by Jordan Condon, licensed under Creative Commons03:31 Star Map by Elizabeth Shurtleff03:40 The Golden Age04:01 The Golden Age by Lucas Cranach the Elder04:15 The Golden Age by Frans Francken the Younger et. al.04:26 Spring by Jean-Jacques Le Veau after Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen04:50 Funerary Stele of Demokleides, photographed by Furius, licensed under Creative Commons04:54 Hesiod, Works and Days05:11 Nothing Gold Can Stay05:15 Titan Struck by Lightning by François Dumont05:36 Winter by Jean-Jacques Le Veau after Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen05:50 Agricultural Calendar by Master of the Geneva Boccaccio08:58 Title Page to 1539 Edition of Hesiod's Works and Days06:20 The Souls of Acheron by Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl06:34 Achilles' Sacrifice of Trojan Prisoners from the François Tomb07:09 The Iron Age by Jan Collaert II et. al.07:22 The Iron Age by Jean-Jacques Le Veau after Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen07:32 The Age of Iron by Paolo Fiammingo07:40 Illustration from Griffith's Guide to the Iron Trade of Great Britain07:59 The Close of the Silver Age by Lucas Cranach the Elder08:19 Justice by Raphael08:26 Truth at the Bottom of a Well by Jean-Léon Gérome09:06 The Changing Ages09:16 Two Young Men Hunting a Deer by the Dokimasia Painter09:26 Artemis Kaurotrophos from Archaeological Museum of Brauron09:40 Page of the Codex Oxoniensis Clarkianus 39, Dialogue Politikos10:16 Saturnus by Jan Van Vianen10:28 Jupiter on his Eagle Enthroned in the Clouds by Stradanus10:55 The Age of Bronze by Paolo Fiammingo11:42 The Course of Empire by Thomas Cole12:18 The Golden Age by Hendrick van der Borcht the Elder12:36 The Stars Above12:58 The Golden Age by Abraham Bloemaert13:22 The Age of Gold by Jacopo Zucchi13:38 Booroobin Sunshine Coast Australia photographed by Jordan Condon, licensed under Creative Commons13:55 Astronomy Amateur by Halfblue, licensed under Creative Commons14:29 The Age of Gold by José Manuel Félix Magdalena, licensed under Creative CommonsAll works of art are in the public domain unless otherwise noted.Ambiment - The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
The debut of the new First! podcast series. This series takes a look back at first issues, first appearances, and pop culture firsts contained in comic books. We will be looking at comics from the Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, and Modern Age of comics. Today we look back to one of the earliest patriotic heroes and the most successful of them all- Captain America! Today, Captain America has multiple movie appearances including in the successful Marvel Avengers franchise, but all started out in 1941 with Captain America punching a certain real life historical bad guy right in the face!
Roman, Jeff, and Django aren't ready to retire, but they are ready to rumble! First up we explore some Silver Age-y goodness, before touching on Bronze Age carnage, and finally the modern day twist on everything. We even have another Deniz Camp book! Just hit play, friends.0:02:40 - Roman's Brief Non-Spoiler Fantastic Four: First Steps thoughts0:04:20 - Well Welcome Wellmer!0:10:16 - Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum #10:22:39 - Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #10:29:43 - Fantastic Four #20:36:41 - Batman: Dark Patterns #90:44:24 - Captain Planet #30:46:44 - The Ultimates #150:52:49 - Transformers #230:56:50 - Spider-Man & Wolverine #41:01:00 - The Avengers in the Veracity Trap!SPOILERS! Tread carefully dear listener, because we're going to talk about what happened in these books. So definitely pause this, read your comics, and come back. We'll still be here!And an enormous thank you, as always, to Andrew Carlson for editing this mess into something listenable.Subscribe to us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you like to get your podcasts.Email us at jeff@thecomicsplace.com! We love hearing from you and there's a good chance we will read it on air!Cover art by Juan FerreyraVisit us at The Comics Place next time you're in Bellingham, Washington!
This week Cian and Darragh pit DC and Marvel's biggest 2025 releases against each other with Superman and Fantastic Four. Darragh explains why he “passionately hates Superman” and why the character only works when his humanity is tested rather than his powers. The hosts explore what makes for a good Superman story from All-Star Superman to Red Son and critique why most movie versions miss the point. On the Marvel side they celebrate the Fantastic Four's legacy as the comic that launched the Silver Age praise Jack Kirby's influence and spotlight Doctor Doom as one of the greatest villains ever created. They discuss how the team's real strength lies in their scientific minds and cosmic problem solving rather than monster brawls. The episode wraps with a question for listeners: which film will have the bigger impact and can either franchise find its lasting spark?
Forth time’s a charm? The Fantastic Four are back on the big screen and they’re better than ever! We’re off to the lovely universe of Earth-828. A place just brimming with Silver Age charm where you’ll find Moleman, intelligent super-apes, our family of heroes and a hungry Galactus. Pop this episode into your face-tape-player and join us for a cosmic ride full of heart. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
Forth time’s a charm? The Fantastic Four are back on the big screen and they’re better than ever! We’re off to the lovely universe of Earth-828. A place just brimming with Silver Age charm where you’ll find Moleman, intelligent super-apes, our family of heroes and a hungry Galactus. Pop this episode into your face-tape-player and join us for a cosmic ride full of heart. Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English.
This week on Bronze and Modern Gods, we've got:Hot Book of the Week – West Coast Avengers #35 is on fire after Robert Downey Jr. posts it front and center! 25 Year Rule – The Sentry #1 (2000) — Marvel's “lost” Silver Age hero who never was! We revisit Paul Jenkins & Jae Lee's masterpiece and the epic marketing stunt behind it.Underrated Books of the Week – From the ultra-violent Bodycount #1 to the overlooked Captain America #247, we dig into the hidden gems you might be sleeping on.
The Oner where Dave got excited about War of the Worlds! Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Check it OUT! https://podcast.feedspot.com/comic_podcasts Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpost Follow Dave on X: @redlantern2051
Episode 347. James B and Eddie talk about hot dogs and video games in Spider-Man comics as the conclusion for the clone saga draws closer. Flash Thompson meets Ben Reilly. Kaine re-appears. Peter fights a Silver Age villian. Ben Reilly gets ANOTHER love interest. Sponsored by BOB Security Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston. This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed. Summaries written by Eddie and James B and Karen Page. 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
Host Anthony Desiato and guest Martin Gray (Too Dangerous... Review Blog) make good on a longtime podcast promise and deliver justice at last for Pete Ross — the oft-neglected (at best) childhood best friend of one Clark Kent. Since his Silver Age debut, Pete has served many roles: noble, silent protector of Clark's secret; off-panel victim of Toyman & Prankster; husband to Lana & father to Clark Peter Ross; Vice President of the United States alongside Lex Luthor; and more. With few exceptions, Pete's value as a character has rarely been met by the stories that feature him, and the time has come to speak up for Pete and the place he deserves to occupy in the Superman mythology.Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato, including the spinoff podcasts BEYOND METROPOLIS and DIGGING FOR JUSTICE!Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies. FACEBOOK GROUP: Digging for Kryptonite: A Superman Fan GroupFACEBOOK PAGE: @diggingforkryptonitepodINSTAGRAM: @diggingforkryptonitepodTWITTER: @diggingforkrpodBLUESKY: @diggingforkrpod.bsky.socialEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Theme music by Dan Pritchard. Key art by Isaiah Simmons. Mentioned in this episode:Hang On To Your Shorts Film FestivalSingle Bound PodcastCaline: A Vlada Tale of the DamnedAw Yeah ComicsThis Podcast Will Never DieAlways Hold On To SmallvilleFat Moose Comics
We welcome back Randy Carter (from Swarm of Comics) for a soaring discussion on the Golden and Silver Ages of superhero comics! The Golden Age of comic books in the United States spanned 1938 to 1956, beginning with the 1938 debut of Superman in Action Comics #1. And the Silver Age is generally considered to span 1956 to 1970. That period began with the publication of DC Comics' Showcase #4 (October 1956), which introduced the modern version of the Flash, Barry Allen. For this episode, your Octo-hosts will each pick 1 superhero from the Golden Age and 1 from the Silver Age! As usual, you can expect plenty of deep cuts and rambling as we navigate this enormously important period of time. Nuff said? Follow Randy Carter's Swarm of Comics, on his ongoing CGC unboxing adventures! And if thrashy death metal is your thing... you gotta put Swarm of Eyes in your ear holes! ----------------------------------------Retro Ridoctopus is:• Parasite Steve (read)• 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) • Coopster Gold (join) • Nintenjoe (subscribe)----------------------------------------All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile
The Film Board Gathers! And this time… it's for Superman. Yes, again. James Gunn has rebooted the Big Blue Boy Scout for the 37th time (give or take), and this version comes with a sunnier tone, a superpowered dog, and—brace yourself—feelings. Actual feelings.David Corenswet slips into the tights with impressive sincerity, Rachel Brosnahan delivers the Lois Lane we didn't know we desperately needed, and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is basically what would happen if Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk had a baby, and that baby grew up to weaponize STEM fairs and jealousy. It's weird. It's bright. It's shockingly heartfelt. And yes, there's a kaiju fight.Pete Wright, Kyle Olson, Rob Kubasko, Ocean Murff, and Tommy Metz III tackle it all—like the ethics of punching countries, the physics of pocket universes, and the sheer audacity of making Jimmy Olsen a ladies' man. One of them cried, one of them gave it five stars, and one of them may never emotionally recover from the Siberian super-gulag.Also discussed: Silver Age comic book weirdness, the trauma of seeing Superman bleed, why Supergirl is a lush, and whether this movie actually pulled off the impossible—making DC fun again without being a total mess.Links & Notes
We are traveling to Earth-383, a so-called Negative Earth first featured in Adventure Comics #383 (1969), where Supergirl seemingly perishes in an explosion and attends her own funeral—joined by the spirits of Abraham Lincoln, Joan of Arc, and other ghostly figures! This Bronze Age tale was recently revisited in Back Issue #159 as part of a 40th anniversary retrospective on Crisis on Infinite Earths.Episode #163: What if Supergirl was dead and able to be amongst other dead people like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln? from DC Comics Adventure Comics #383Find us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersWe're diving into the ethereal and existential! We begin with Supergirl's strange funeral in the Silver Age story Please Stop My Funeral! before rewinding to the surprising proto-Supergirl tales from the ‘40s and ‘50s. Then we haunt the haunted halls of Kara Zor-El's multiversal history and her celestial cinematic debut in the 1984 Supergirl movie. Along the way, we explore ghost stories, alternate deaths, and historical cameos in the DC Universe—then wrap with a look at how these odd tales ponder Supergirl's mythic potential.Reading / Watch List:Action Comics #252 (DC Comics, 1959) – Debut of Supergirl by Otto Binder & Al PlastinoAdventure Comics #383 (DC Comics, 1969) – “Please Stop My Funeral!” by Robert Kanigher & Win MortimerSupergirl: The Official Movie Adaptation (DC Comics, 1985) – Based on the 1984 filmSupergirl (film) (Tri-Star Pictures, 1984) – Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, starring Helen SlaterEmail: Podcast@DearWatchers.comFind us & support us at https://linktr.ee/dearwatchersTheme music is Space Heroes by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0)★ Support this podcast ★ ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode I continue my review of Broadway's Nostalgia Craze of the 1970s and beyond. Many of the musicals that emerged in the late 60s and very early 70s were also influenced by the incipient Nostalgia Craze, even if overall their shows were decidedly modern. HAIR, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Applause all included musical sequences that recalled the Vaudeville era and Silver Age of Broadway. So nostalgia was in the air, and then No, No, Nanette sent it into the stratosphere! And all of this was before the nostalgia craze expanded to include the 1950s. Almost exactly one year after the premiere of Nanette the musical Grease opened on Broadway. It became wildly popular and ran for eight years on Broadway passing Fiddler to become the longest running musical of all time until A Chorus Line passed it. And Grease's enormous success set into motion a 1950s wing of the nostalgia craze by inspiring both the movie American Grafiiti (1973) and the TV show Happy Days (1974). The success of Nanette led directly to a 1973 revival Irene, the smash hit musical that opened in 1919 and became the longest running musical of its day. And Grease led directly to Over Here !, the 1974 musical in which the director, choreographer and producers of Grease attempted to do for the 1940s, what their previous show had done for the 1950s. The two still living Andrews Sisters, Patty and Maxine, where enticed to star in Over Here!, and the Sherman Brothers, of Disney fame, provided a terrific set of brand new very authentic sounding Big Band era style songs for them to swing. Broadway's Nostalgia Craze continued with a hit 1975 revival of the Jerome Kern Princess Theater musical Very Good Eddie, then in 1979 both the 1928 Edie Cantor vehicle Whoopee! and the 1930's style classic Burlesque show, Sugar Babies. It was inevitable that the movie 42nd Street itself would be transformed into a Broadway stage musical in 1980. That same season there was the Marx Brothers inspired revusical A Day In Hollywood A Night In The Ukraine. 1983 brought a hit revival of Rodgers & Hart's On Your Toes, and over the next decade there would be two Gershwin “revisals”, both of them so heavily reworked that they were given new titles: My One And Only in 1983, and Crazy For You in 1993. In between, came the Broadway debut of a 1937 London hit Me And My Girl in 1986. I would even include the 1980 blockbuster Annie in this category. Although it was, of course, an entirely new musical it certainly played on nostalgia for the comic strip and radio show Little Orphan Annie from the Depression Era, and smartly used that to echo the recession of the 1970's. Some people would say that the Nostalgia Craze never ended, at least as far as Broadway is concerned. Although, revivals of popular musicals have been part of the Broadway mix throughout most of its 120+ year history, the success of No, No, Nanette and its successors created a pattern and expectation that in every season – there should be at least enough revivals to fill out a Tony Award “Best Revival” category. And you could say that the immense popularity of City Center's Encore Series is an extension of the Nostalgia Craze, as well. I for one hope that we will never tire of rediscovering and reinventing the great musicals of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, we're getting ready for the July 11 big-screen debut of Krypto the Super-Dog in James Gunn's Superman with a look at the Silver Age origins of Krypto and his fellow members of the Legion of Super-Pets, as collected in Tails of the Super-Pets, published by DC Comics! First, Superboy is reacquainted with his childhood pet and uses him to gaslight Lana Lang in “The Super-Dog From Krypton!” Then, Superbaby, the Toddler of Steel, butts heads with another denizen of his former homeworld in “The Super Monkey From Krypton!” Not to be outdone, Supergirl gets in on the act when she meets Streaky the Supercat in “Supergirl's Super Pet” before embarking on the absolutely bonkers origin of Comet in “The Super-Steed of Steel” and “The Secret Origin of Supergirl's Super-Horse!” Will Krypto's star turn usher in the SPCU – the Super-Pet Cinematic Universe? And are these Krypto bros ready for their close-up in that Amazing Zoo Crew known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: · The troubling male/female dynamic in Silver Age comics · We have to talk about Superbaby · Superman's questionable marketing tactics · Big Girls by Jason Howard · The Secret Life of Bat-Hound · Companion Join us in two weeks as we discuss JLA: Tower of Babel (JLA #43-46) by Mark Waid, Howard Porter and Steve Scott! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!
Hey there, zany ones! It's a new episode! Bill from the Bat-Pod is here, and he's brought a wacky Silver Age comic with him. It's a Batman and Hawkman team up, but there are some villainous types on the prowl and they've discovered our heroes secret identities! Can Batman and Hawkman not only stop these crooks but protect their secret identities as well? Only Bob Haney knows the answer! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show's FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Bill on social media @thebat_pod and on any podcast app by searching for the Bat-Pod! Thanks for listening.
The FOMO is real this week as Superman Unlimited #1 – Fandango Exclusive Edition sells out instantly and hits $175+ on the secondary market! We break down why this limited DC comic is catching fire and what it means for comic/movie tie-ins going forward.Then it's time to Change Screens! as we dive into a Bronze Age brawl between Thor and Hercules from Giant-Size Thor — a mythic Marvel throwdown with lasting consequences!Plus, our Old Fart Rule pick takes us to Alpha Flight #19, where Talisman dons her costume for the first time and proves she's more than just Shaman's daughter — she's a mystic force to be reckoned with.Also on deck:
On this episode, we discuss a Swamp Thing story that we're surprised didn't qualify for our recently wrapped We're With the Banned miniseries on banned and challenged comics -- Rite of Spring from Saga of the Swamp Thing #34, as well as its sequel, Windfall from Saga of the Swamp Thing #43, by Alan Moore and various artists, published by DC Comics! First up, Abigail Cable finally professes her love for our sentient vegetable man. And in lieu of sexytimes, he offers her communion via a bite of one of the tubers growing on his body, sending her on a consciousness-altering trip that shows her the interconnectedness of all things. Next we meet Chester Williams, an affable hippie who finds one of Swamp Thing's discarded tubers in the bayou. Part of the yam finds its way to Sandy, a woman dying of cancer. Another part of it ends up with Chester's unpleasant acquaintance Milo, and … let's just say things don't work out very well for one of them. Like, does this mean Swampy and Abby are going out? Does the yam as a kind of cosmic litmus paper? Do kids today even know what litmus paper is? And are these two stories good enough to embark on that long, strange trip known as … The Comics Canon? In This Episode: · Curt's first experience with Rite of Spring · A little heads-up would be nice, Swampy · Kevin recounts an acid trip · We know what the ellipsis means … · The 1982 Swamp Thing movie · Have we mentioned our recent appearance on Marvel by the Month? · X-Men 97 · (We Could Be) Diving for Pearls from Swamp Thing #65 Join us in two weeks as we look ahead to the upcoming Superman movie by discussing (what else?) some stories about the super pets of the Silver Age! Until then:Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise! Rate us on Apple Podcasts! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky! And as always, thanks for listening!
Show notes provided by Joe PelusoJust imagine walking to the corner drug store, swinging the door wideopen, your eyes fixated on the comic spinner rack--and like a boltfrom the blue--there it is, in all its four-color glory--the firstappearance of The Justice League of America! Well, it didn't quite happen like that for me when I firstdiscovered the JLA. I was only four when B&B #28 hit the stands inlate 1959. Little Joe (no relation to the Cartwright clan) purchasedhis first copy of a JLA mag when he was ten, but he would discoverthis gem years later at one of Phil Seuling's New York Comic Cons. Join your long-winded "corner" host Joe, and fellow comic bookhistorian James as they mine the JLA's initial bow, and all theriotous ramifications it would wrought on the Silver Age of comics.From the fertile minds of Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox and MikeSekowsky, to a golf game played by competing publishing "moguls", tothe fascinating construction of the team, this is definitely a seminalepisode of the Mint Podcast created for the discriminating comic bookhistorian!
Dive deep into the shadows of Gotham as Geek History Lesson embarks on a gripping journey through Batman's Dark Age—spanning from 1985 to 2000. This era redefined the Caped Crusader, courtesy of visionary creators like Frank Miller, whose "The Dark Knight Returns" brought a gritty realism to Bruce Wayne's world. Alongside Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke," which delved into the twisted psyche of the Joker, and Grant Morrison's innovative narratives in "Arkham Asylum," these stories sculpted a darker, more complex Batman. This period ushered in a renaissance of the Dark Knight, transforming him into a symbol of vigilante justice steeped in moral ambiguity, setting the stage for Batman's evolution for years to come. Time to listen to Batman's Dark Age!Listen to Batman The Golden Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-batman-the-golden-age--50775746Listen to Batman the Silver Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/383-batman-the-silver-age--50775415Listen to Batman the Bronze Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/446-batman-the-bronze-age-1970-1985--52438219Listen to Batman the Dark Age here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/494-batman-the-dark-age-1985-2000--58894962For exclusive bonus podcasts like our Justice League Review show, GHL Extra & Livestreams with the hosts, join the Geek History Lesson Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/JawiinGHL RECOMMENDED READING from this episode► https://www.geekhistorylesson.com/recommendedreadingFOLLOW GHL►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geekhistorylessonThreads: https://www.threads.net/@geekhistorylessonTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekhistorylessonFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/geekhistorylessonGet Your GHL Pin: https://geekhistorylesson.etsy.comYou can follow Ashley at https://www.threads.net/@ashleyvrobinson or https://www.ashleyvictoriarobinson.com/Follow Jason at https://www.threads.net/@jawiin or https://bsky.app/profile/jasoninman.bsky.socialThanks for showing up to class today. Class is dismissed!