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On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the Block Museum of Art's new exhibit that explores questions through an indigenous lens. The Dueling Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Jonathan Abarbanel, join Gary to review a new production of a play that debuted 1777. Later in the show, Gary checks in with THOSE WERE THE DAYS host Steve Darnall to talk about the program's 55th anniversary. And we'll hear from the author of a book that's all about checking out the area's north shore.
Steve Darnall, Editor-in-Chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine, speaks with WGN Radio's Dave Plier about the latest edition of Nostalgia Digest Magazine, featuring stories about film legend Lionel Barrymoore, Judy Holliday, the history of Pez and more. Steve & Dave also celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Jack Benny's debut on television and his 131st birthday, which is on […]
More great examples of classic audio horro you can find online Steve is also a great comic book writer who made stories Like Uncle Sam and Marvels with Alex Ross
Sneak into any comic book geek's home, and you'll probably find copies of Marvels and Kingdom Come. What about Uncle Sam, though? The series hit shops in 1997 from DC's Vertigo label, and it sparked provocative thought from those who read it, but for whatever reason, it did not resonate as soundly within the direct market crowd as Alex Ross' more recognizably superheroic collaborations. It's time to reconsider Uncle Sam, just in time. We're months away from a critical American election as of this writing. The stakes are high. Our fears are even more so. Democracy is under threat and as fragile as it always has been. There is the America we tell people about and the America we actually live inside. There is the dream, and there are the dreamers. Uncle Sam, written by Steve Darnall and illustrated by Alex Ross, challenges its readers to accept our America and its violent history while encouraging us to shape it into what we want it to be. Yes, it's depressing to encounter a tale published in 1997 that's relevant to 2024 readers. The depression is the point. Democracy is a neverending battle; the only cure for exhaustion and apathy is action. Uncle Sam is what filmmaker Boots Riley would call a "rallying cry." Let's circle it, make community, and do something. Hope is not passive; it's active. We're beyond delighted to have Alex Ross back on the podcast this week. This time, he's joined by his writing partner, Steve Darnall, and we dig deep into Uncle Sam. What was their compulsion to explore this icon, why are they fighting to bring their book back into bookstores, and how would they write Uncle Sam today? In our introduction, we also celebrate the life of artist John Cassaday, who left us far too soon at 52. Cassaday profoundly impacted our early comic reading relationship, bringing us together and launching our Graphic Novel Book Club, which we consider Comic Book Couples Counseling Version 1.0. The artist represents the best of what this medium can do, and his legacy lives on in us, his readers, and those who create in his wake. Our heart breaks for his friends and his family, and we offer them our love and gratitude for sharing John with us while they could. Uncle Sam is now available from Abrams Comic Arts and DC's Black Label. You can find Alex Ross on his Website, Twitter, and Instagram. Other Relevant Links: Alex Ross on Fantastic Four: Full Circle Pots & Panels: A Comic Book Anthology Kickstarter Pre-Launch Page Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY Join us at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, on 9/21 at 4:00 PM for Batman Forever, co-sponsored by Four Color Fantasies. Watch the latest episode of The B&B Show, where Brad and Bryan Review the Hottest Cinematic Releases. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Twitter @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Aaron Prescott @acoolhandfluke, podcast banner art by @Karen_XmenFan.
"Alex Ross' work is really like outstanding community theater” - Steve Darnall and Alex Ross join me to talk about the rerelease of their groundbreaking policital graphic novel, Uncle Sam as well as Alex's Fantastic Four: Full Circle. "Timed for this year's election, UNCLE SAM by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross makes its return after nearly a decade of being out of print. It's a vibrant, hallucinatory tour of modern America—the story of a star–spangled, ragged vagrant named Sam who is guided by the voices in his head and his own fractured memories. Absorbed by history–traveling visions of America's dark past, Uncle Sam struggles to remember his true identity and piece together the scattered clues of his own experiences in this deep and thoughtful look at America's checkered past." Alex Ross studied illustration at the American Academy of Art, then honed his craft as a storyboard artist before entering the comics field. His miniseries Marvels opened a wider acceptance for painted comics. In 1996 he produced the equally successful Kingdom Come for DC Comics. Ross is the writer/artist of the award winning Fantastic Four: Full Circle. Steve Darnall first worked with Alex Ross on the Human Torch story that served as the inspiration for the award-winning 1993 series Marvels. Steve served as a consultant on the movie Being the Ricardos and Ken Burns's documentary Country Music. He is also the editor of Nostalgia Digest magazine, and the host of two weekly radio shows dedicated to the golden age of radio. Nostalgia Digest https://www.nostalgiadigest.com/
Editor and Chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine Steve Darnall talks to WGN Radio's Dave Plier about their summer edition including the fashion statements of Lucille Ball, Lassie, the 90th anniversary of The Lux Radio Theater and more! Nostalgiadigest.com.
Radio Hall of Famer and old time radio guru Chuck Schaden and Steve Darnall, publisher of Nostalgia Digest, join WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the legacy of comedian Jack Benny, a world class entertainer who invented a quintessentially American art character: the genially self-deprecating fall guy, the history of his radio and TV shows, vaudeville, […]
Steve Darnall, editor-in-chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine, joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the summer swimsuit edition and vintage conversations about film star Rita Hayworth, Shirley Temple, Jack Teagarden, the history of Cracker Jack (founded in Chicago), and the future of TCM (Turner Classic Movies). To subscribe visit nostalgiadigest.com.
WGN Radio's Dave Plier celebrates another birthday with friend and Radio Hall of Famer Garry Meier, with special guests Rich Williams of rock band Kansas, comedian and SNL alum Kevin Nealon, Steve Darnall from Nostalgia Digest Magazine, and ‘This is History' with WGN Radio newsman Dave Schwan.
Featured Books Liberation Day: Stories by George Saunders Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama: A Memoir by Bob Odenkirk The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean Uncle Sam by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross Socks (Object Lessons) by Kim Adrian 2022 Cumulative Featured Books and Part 2 via Good Reads Follow or Contact Book Club of One: Instagram @bookclubofuno bookclubofuno@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
WGN Radio's Dave Plier looks at the history of ‘Terror on the Air' during the Golden Age of Radio including iconic horror and mystery shows 'Suspense', ‘Inner Sanctum' and ‘Lights Out', and how they influenced television and the movies with Radio Hall of Famer Chuck Schaden, Nostalgia Digest's Steve Darnall and WGN Radio's Carl Amari.
Radio host and OTR Historian Steve Darnall talks about The amazing radio dramas of the 40s and 50s that will chill your bones this season. Many of the shows discussed are free on YouTube and The internet archive
Steve Darnall of Nostalgia Digest Magazine talks to WGN Radio's Dave Plier about the long-running Chicago radio show ‘Those Were the Days', which is celebrating 50 years this Sunday with a LIVE event at Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center. For more information, visit nostalgiadigest.com.
On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek previews a unique concert experience featuring the award-winning string ensemble, Spektral Quartet at the Adler Planetarium. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to talk about the world premiere of Rivendell Theatre's SPAY. Later, Gary talks to the director of an uplifting new documentary about a European soccer team that defied the odds. And Gary catches up with WDCB & THOSE WERE THE DAYS host Steve Darnall to talk about the Golden age of radio and program's upcoming 50th anniversary celebration.
In Cineversary podcast episode #44, host Erik Martin honors the 80th anniversary of To Be or Not to Be, directed by Ernst Lubitsch, by interviewing Steve Darnall, host of the Those Were the Days radio show and publisher of Nostalgia Digest magazine. Erik and Steve explore what makes this film both a comedy gem and a gripping wartime thriller as they examine why To Be or Not to Be is deserving of kudos eight decades later, its cultural impact and legacy, what we can learn from the movie in 2022, and more. Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at anchor.fm/cineversary and email show comments or suggestions to cineversegroup@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cineversary/support
Steve Darnall, editor-in-chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine, joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the winter edition of his quarterly publication.
Steve Darnall will break down the summer edition of Nostalgia Digest Magazine including the legacy of comedy icon Ernie Kovacs, radio and TV program ‘This is Your Life', stories of baseball great Joe DiMaggio and more.
In this episode, Phillip and Eric talk about the sublime Uncle Sam, the Vertigo limited series by Steve Darnell and Alex Ross. They discuss repurposing American symbolism and presidential quotes, its way of telling the stories of marginalized groups throughout American history, and beg Hideo Kojima and Justin Simien for money. Reach us by email at theomnibuscomicspodcast@gmail.com. Music by rodneyretro. https://traktrain.com/rodneyretro
Editor-in-Chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine, Steve Darnall, talks to WGN Radio’s Dave Plier about the publication’s spring edition including features on: Gracie Allen, Nat King Cole, Lloyd Bridges, Hollywood’s Beloved Bad Guys and the legacy of the Drug Store Soda Fountain.
Author Greg Borzo discusses his book about the Golden age of Chicago dining, and some of the legendary restaurants that are gone but not forgotten
Dave Plier welcomes Steve Darnall of Nostalgia Digest Magazine to talk about the ‘100th Anniversary of Radio’, classic toys of yesteryear and more. For more information visit nostalgiadigest.com.
The song and dance man who became Jack Benny's butler--and became the highest-paid African-American performer on radio!
Old Time Radio expert and host Steve Darnall talks about the great Radio Horror Shows from the 40s and 50s. Listen to hos Those Were The Days OTR show live Saturday's from 2pm-6pm easter, 1pm Central at WDCB.org and at his website NostalgiaDigest.com
The story of radio's original masked man, who became an icon saving the old West from outlaws and a radio station from bankruptcy
The actress who was Jack Benny's telephone operator, Gracie Allen's neighbor, the prototype for Ethel Mertz and the voice of Betty Rubble@
Steve Darnall, editor in chief of Nostalgia Digest Magazine, joins Dave Plier to talk about their summer swimsuit edition, movie serials and more.
Remembering the writers, actors and shows that gave African-Americans a voice on radio and helped to make the medium a more diverse place
This week the guys discuss National Amnesia, Greed and the late 90s two-issue graphic novel "Uncle Sam" by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross. To write in, e-mail at qnoanswers@gmail.com!
Radio Hall of Famer Chuck Schaden looks back at the very beginnings of his long-running radio show ‘Those Were the Days’ which celebrates 50 years this month, interviews with Jack Benny and the stars of the golden age of radio, and the spring edition of ‘Nostalgia Digest’ magazine (and a special discount in partnership with […]
The radio career of Hollywood's driest wit, who became America's favorite English teacher!
The radio career of Hollywood's driest wit, who became America's favorite English teacher!
For the 100th edition of the Nostalgia Digest Podcast, we welcome two very special guests: Rich (Svengoolie) Koz and the legendary Patty McCormack!
Two comedy legends talk about how they were influenced by the Golden Age of entertainment--and the legends of radio
Comics Reviews: Flash 750 by Joshua Williamson, Rafa Sandoval, Stephen Segovia, Jordi Tarragona, Arif Prianto, Geoff Johns, Scott Kolins, Michael Atiyeh, Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato, Marv Wolfman, Riley Rossmo, Ivan Plascencia, David Marquez, Alejandro Sanchez, Scott Lobdell, Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund, Luis Guerrero Strange Adventures 1 by Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Doc Shaner Superman: Villains by Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Jody Houser, Steve Lieber, Cully Hamner, Jim Mahfood, Michael Gaydos, Riley Rossmo, Scott Godliewski Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp, Manuel Preitano Rescue 2020 1 by Dana Schwartz, Jacen Burrows, Scott Hanna, Pete Pantazis Marvel 1 by Kurt Busiek, Alex Ross, Steve Darnall, Sajan Saini, Frank Espinosa, Steve Rude Spider-Man Noir 1 by Margaret Stohl, Juan Ferreyra Strange Academy 1 by Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado Mercy 1 by Mirka Andolfo Outer Darkness/Chew by John Layman, Afu Chan, Rob Guillory Mulan's Adventure Journal: The Palace of Secrets by Rhona Cleary, Agnese Innocente, Gaia Cardinali Argus 1 by Mark Bertolini, Darryl Knickrehm Billionaire Island 1 by Mark Russell, Steve Pugh, Chris Chuckry Cimmerian: Queen of the Black Coast 1 by Jean-David Morvan, Pierre Alary Dryad 1 by Kurtis Wiebe, Justin Osterling Hellfighter Quinn 1 by Jay Sandlin, Atagun, Maria Santaolalla Join the Future 1 by Zack Kaplan, Piotr Kowalski, Brad Simpson, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou King of Nowhere 1 by W. Maxwell Prince, Tyler Jenkins Twin Worlds 1 by Rami Al-ashqar, Jethro Morales Princess Princess Ever After by Katie O'Neill Additional Reviews: Death Bed, Batman thoughts, Onward News: White Knight imprint, Green Lantern Season 2 extended, Waititi Dahl Netflix, con cancellations Trailers: Connected Comics Countdown: Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp, Manuel Preitano Batman 90 by James Tynion IV, Jorge Jimenez, Morey Strange Academy 1 by Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado Money Shot 5 by Tim Seeley, Sarah Beattie, Rebekah Isaacs, Russell Daredevil 19 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checcheto, Iacono Birthright 42 by Joshua Williamson, Andrei Bressan, Lucas Farmhand 14 by Rob Guillory, Taylor Wells Strange Adventures 1 by Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado Mulan's Adventure Journal: The Palace of Secrets by Rhona Cleary, Agnese Innocente, Gaia Cardinali Doctor Strange: Surgeon Supreme 4 by Mark Waid, Kev Walker, Java Tartaglia, Antonio Fabela
He is the host of Those Were the Days and the Nostalgia Digest Podcast, as well as the editor and publisher of the Nostalgia Digest magazine. It's Steve Darnall. Plus, the latest news from Fun Ideas Productions.
As Those Were the Days gets ready to celebrate a half-century on the air, we welcome two guests who'll be taking part in our 50th anniversary festivities: Parks and Recreation's Jim O'Heir and Mystery Science Theater 3000's Trace Beaulieu!
We examine the legacy of the comedy team that did it all, from vaudeville to radio to movies to television
We examine the legacy of the comedy team that did it all, from vaudeville to radio to movies to television
The founder of Nostalgia Digest talks about his new memoir -- and a lifetime spent celebrating the Golden Age of Radio!
The founder of Nostalgia Digest talks about his new memoir -- and a lifetime spent celebrating the Golden Age of Radio!
Hear about the radio career of an actor, composer, artist--and the world's most famous Scrooge!
The radio career of the man who went from being a dramatic actor to a comedy legend -- and Lucille Ball's television nemesis!
A conversation with the remarkable actress and activist, as she recalls her careers in movies, radio. . . and even music!
We remember the legendary comedian and discuss his cultural impact, with the help of actor (and famous stage Groucho) Frank Ferrante!
We remember the legendary comedian and discuss his cultural impact, with the help of actor (and famous stage Groucho) Frank Ferrante!
Remembering a generation of gentleman detectives who became radio heroes, from Nick Carter to Charlie Chan to Ellery Queen
Part 2 of my interview with Steve Darnall of Nostalgia Digest magazine. We talk all about the Jack Benny supporting characters. Plus vintage clips!
Part one of an interview with Steve Darnall of Nostalgia Digest a magazine about old things vintage, from old radio to classic Hollywood and more.
The Jack Benny show was on hiatus during the summer, so podcast host John Henderson it interviewing some great guests. It's the summer Jackstravaganza preview. This year look forward to Ben Dooley, Steve Darnall, Caleb Daven, Elva Green, Larry Gassman and Dan Einstein. Plus learn about Forever 39 The Jack Benny Story
Dave Jordan and Sadman 2: The Crippling Weight of Psychological and Emotional Stress, Jack Davis, Will Pfeifer, Doomsday, Valiant-O-Rama: Bloodshot Reborn #14 and 15: Bloodshot Island by Jeff Lemire, Mico Suayan, and David Baron, X-O Manowar # 47 and 48: Long Live the King by Robert Venditti, Joe Bennett, Marco Loerzer, Ulises Arreola, Roberto De La Torre, and Dean White, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #8 and 9: Labyrinth by Robert Venditti, Raul Allen, and Patricia Martin, 4001 A.D. and Rai by Matt Kindt, Clayton Crain, Cafu, and Andrew Dalhouse, and A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong #5 by Rafer Roberts, Mike Norton, and Allen Passalaqua, Starve by Brian Wood and Daniel Zezelj from Image, Starman, Supergirl, Gal Gadot, Stranger Things, Batgirl and Birds of Prey Rebirth by Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, Claire Roe, and Allen Passalaqua, Geoff Johns, Rue Morgue Library #6: Blood in Four Colors by Pedro Cabezuelo, Justice League of America #233-236 by Gerry Conway, Chuck Patton, Bill Anderson, Mike Machlan, and Rick Magyar, Star Trek: Beyond, Punisher #2 by Becky Cloonan and Steve Dillon, Scooby Apocalypse #3 and Dale Eaglesham, Marvel Netflix, Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt by Steve Darnall, Alex Ross, Jonathan Lau, and Vinicus Andrade from Dynamite!, They're Not Like Us V2 by Eric Stephenson and Simon Gane from Image, and a whole mess more!
In the 3rd edition of the Goopply Cast Matt Carter, Roy Czlapinski, Matthew Evans, Tim Van Klaveren, and our newest member of the Goopply team Steve Darnall, talk and discuss the new Star Wars Movie. We decided to use Google Hangsouts Live for our podcast and it’s also available on Sound Cloud as a audio file. Also reach out to us on Twitter at @GoopplyCast or @Goopply. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
It's the week of July 4th, and so on this episode of The Comics Alternative the Two Guys with PhDs pay homage to the stars and stripes…in comics! Yes, that's right dear patriotic listener: this week Andy and Derek are focusing only on American-themed comics, new as well as not-so-new. They begin by looking at new recent books where the American project stands front and center. First, they discuss Manifest Destiny, Vol. 1: Flora and Fauna, by Chris Dingess, Matthew Roberts, and Owen Gieni (Image Comics). Both of the guys are bowled over by this first collection and see the series as a great example of American gothic. Next, they turn their attention to the new work by Ilan Stavans and Lalo Alcaraz, A Most Imperfect Union: A Contrarian History of the United States (Basic Books). While the guys applaud the creators' intentions of creating an alternative or oppositional history, they're not convinced that the book lives up to its title. In short, they're hard pressed to find much that is contrary in this contrarian history. But then, after discussing these two new titles, they highlight several of their favorite American-centered comics from years gone by (and some others that are more recent). And what a varied list it is. Andy mentions the following:Strange Fruit, Vol. 1: Uncelebrated Narratives from Black History, by Joel Christan Gill (Fulcrum Publishing); American Flagg!, by Howard Chaykin (Image Comics); Saga of the Swamp Thing, by Alan Moore and Stephen Bessetti (DC Comics); Shade the Changing Man, by Peter Milligan and Chris Bachalo (Vertigo/DC Comics). And Derek briefly discusses several other American-themed titles: Lewis and Clark, by Nick Bertozzi (First Second); The Big Lie, by Rick Veitch and Gary Erskine (Image Comics); R. Crumb's America, by Robert Crumb (Last Gasp); Uncle Sam, by Steve Darnall and Alex Ross (Vertigo/DC Comics). They could have go on and on with other, similar titles, but there's only so much you can pack into a single week's show. So fire up the grill, light up those fireworks, and pledge your allegiance to The Comics Alternative on its special Independence Day episode!
Andy and Derek are back at Lone Star Comics in Plano, TX, and this month they're talking about American-themed comics with the scheduling manager of the shop and good friend of the show, Shea Hennum. Since this is the month of Independence Day, the Two Guys with PhDs thought it would be a great opportunity to focus on comics about the United States, its history, its culture, and its people. Among the many comics they discuss are Harvey Pekar's American Splendor, Steve Darnall and Alex Ross's Uncle Sam, John Ridley and Georges Jeanty's The American Way, Howard Chaykin's American Flagg, Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's Preacher, Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams's Green Lantern/Green Arrow comics of the 1970s, Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, the Marvel event Civil War, the various incarnations of Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters, and Paul Pope comics. They also talk about other kinds of comics, such as Adventure Time, Brandon Graham's Prophet (which Derek does like, thank you very much), Frank Young and David Lasky's The Carter Family, Garth Ennis's Fury MAX, and erotic comics, among others. They also give their two cents on the recent announcements on the acquisition of Archaia by Boom! Studios and on Kitchen Sink joining forces with Dark Horse. And as an extra added bonus, you get to hear Shea, Andy, and Derek describe what they plan to do for the July 4th holiday (nothing exciting, really). The Two Guys with PhDs also name the winner of their July contest and announce the theme of next month's Lone Star Comics discussion and giveaway: all-age comics. So be sure to check back in August for that episode!
In this issue: It's a Dalek party, and the Doctor is in the house! Monstrosis rips through the Silver Age of monsters, with Damsels in distress, a Scam is going on, and Peter Dragon battles The Dragon! DOCTOR WHO Your hosts sit down to discuss the Asylum of the Daleks episode of Doctor Who (SPOILER ALERT!) REVIEWS Stephen DAMSELS #1 Writer:LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION Artis: ANEKE Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 SOLICITATION: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Snow White come together with other damsels in a new adventure filled with danger and intrigue. In Damsels, the alluring princesses of classic fairy tales take up arms to save their kingdoms from war. Rediscover the darkness at the heart of fairy tales and why they’ll be no happily ever after. Damsels opens with Rapa wishing she had not got out of bed that morning, if she had a bed to get out of that is. The day began badly and has gone rapidly and literally downhill ever since. A series of peculiar and baffling encounters throw obstacle after obstacle into her path, intent it seems on preventing her progress. The thing is, until today she had no idea she was trying to make any progress, toward anything! A collection of hazy memories and bewildering tattoos are all she has to help her figure it all out, and to be honest, she’d just as soon not bother. Around her, we see the mountain city of Caumont thrown into overdrive by the arrival of Queen Talia and King Aurore of Perrault. The streets are thronged with cheering people, does it matter they aren’t exactly sure why they are cheering, or for whom? [rating:3/5] Matthew PETER CANNON: THUNDERBOLT #1 48 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen+ Written by STEVE DARNALL & ALEX ROSS Art by JONATHAN LAU Covers by ALEX ROSS (25%), JOHN CASSADAY (25%), JAE LEE (25%), ARDIAN SYAF (25%) Fans, ask your retailer for these variant incentive covers! • DAVE GIBBONS “classic retro”cover retailer incentive • PETE MORISI “classic retro” cover retailer incentive • GEORGE TUSKA “classic retro”cover retailer incentive • JAE LEE black & white art cover retailer incentive Peter Cannon is a world-famous author, an international celebrity, and the superhero known as Thunderbolt, acknowledged far and wide as the man who saved the world from destruction. Unfortunately, he has little interest in fame, even less interest in people, and the peace he has created is based on an illusion. Now, as old and new enemies plan to destroy his efforts—unaware of the secret he carries—Peter Cannon must fight to keep the peace and preserve his own existance, while fending off deadly foes…and mysterious admirers. Join co-writer Steve Darnall and co-writer/cover artist Alex Ross for the story of a hero who discovers that sometimes…things are not all what they seem! • 48 pages! • FEATURING A forEwOrd by Mark (Kingdom Come) Waid AND PETER CANNON’S NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED Origin by Pete Morisi! [rating:4/5] ZACH SCAM #1 Story & Art – Joe Mulvey Digital Inks – John Ercek and Jules Rivera Colors – Andrew Crossley Letters – AndWorld Design Cover – JoeMulvey and Andrew Crossley Editor – Tyler James and Steven Forbes Publisher: ComixTribe SCAM: “X-Men meets Oceans 11” where a team of super-powered grifters on the biggest con of their lives to take down a Vegas casino try to get revenge on a former teammate who double-crossed them. [rating:2.5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week This week, Major Spoilerite Silvergray (if that is his real name) once again ponders the on-going battle between Marvel and DC, but couches it in a way we haven’t thought of before. In each universe there is a major newspaper that circulates the news, both good and bad regarding superheroes. Each of those newspapers is run by an Editor in Chief, but who sells the more papers, Perry White or J. Jonah Jameson? LINK Discussion: Monstrosis MONSTERS! Giant monsters to be exact. Big bug-eyed monsters in the grand tradition of Jack Kirby and all of the comics we used to know and love. One of the oddest comics you will ever read, Monstrosis follows our favorite hero Doris Danger as she delves deep into the mystery of the giant monsters that seem to be everywhere. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
In this issue: It's a Dalek party, and the Doctor is in the house! Monstrosis rips through the Silver Age of monsters, with Damsels in distress, a Scam is going on, and Peter Dragon battles The Dragon! DOCTOR WHO Your hosts sit down to discuss the Asylum of the Daleks episode of Doctor Who (SPOILER ALERT!) REVIEWS Stephen DAMSELS #1 Writer:LEAH MOORE & JOHN REPPION Artis: ANEKE Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 SOLICITATION: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, and Snow White come together with other damsels in a new adventure filled with danger and intrigue. In Damsels, the alluring princesses of classic fairy tales take up arms to save their kingdoms from war. Rediscover the darkness at the heart of fairy tales and why they’ll be no happily ever after. Damsels opens with Rapa wishing she had not got out of bed that morning, if she had a bed to get out of that is. The day began badly and has gone rapidly and literally downhill ever since. A series of peculiar and baffling encounters throw obstacle after obstacle into her path, intent it seems on preventing her progress. The thing is, until today she had no idea she was trying to make any progress, toward anything! A collection of hazy memories and bewildering tattoos are all she has to help her figure it all out, and to be honest, she’d just as soon not bother. Around her, we see the mountain city of Caumont thrown into overdrive by the arrival of Queen Talia and King Aurore of Perrault. The streets are thronged with cheering people, does it matter they aren’t exactly sure why they are cheering, or for whom? [rating:3/5] Matthew PETER CANNON: THUNDERBOLT #1 48 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen+ Written by STEVE DARNALL & ALEX ROSS Art by JONATHAN LAU Covers by ALEX ROSS (25%), JOHN CASSADAY (25%), JAE LEE (25%), ARDIAN SYAF (25%) Fans, ask your retailer for these variant incentive covers! • DAVE GIBBONS “classic retro”cover retailer incentive • PETE MORISI “classic retro” cover retailer incentive • GEORGE TUSKA “classic retro”cover retailer incentive • JAE LEE black & white art cover retailer incentive Peter Cannon is a world-famous author, an international celebrity, and the superhero known as Thunderbolt, acknowledged far and wide as the man who saved the world from destruction. Unfortunately, he has little interest in fame, even less interest in people, and the peace he has created is based on an illusion. Now, as old and new enemies plan to destroy his efforts—unaware of the secret he carries—Peter Cannon must fight to keep the peace and preserve his own existance, while fending off deadly foes…and mysterious admirers. Join co-writer Steve Darnall and co-writer/cover artist Alex Ross for the story of a hero who discovers that sometimes…things are not all what they seem! • 48 pages! • FEATURING A forEwOrd by Mark (Kingdom Come) Waid AND PETER CANNON’S NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED Origin by Pete Morisi! [rating:4/5] ZACH SCAM #1 Story & Art – Joe Mulvey Digital Inks – John Ercek and Jules Rivera Colors – Andrew Crossley Letters – AndWorld Design Cover – JoeMulvey and Andrew Crossley Editor – Tyler James and Steven Forbes Publisher: ComixTribe SCAM: “X-Men meets Oceans 11” where a team of super-powered grifters on the biggest con of their lives to take down a Vegas casino try to get revenge on a former teammate who double-crossed them. [rating:2.5/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week This week, Major Spoilerite Silvergray (if that is his real name) once again ponders the on-going battle between Marvel and DC, but couches it in a way we haven’t thought of before. In each universe there is a major newspaper that circulates the news, both good and bad regarding superheroes. Each of those newspapers is run by an Editor in Chief, but who sells the more papers, Perry White or J. Jonah Jameson? LINK Discussion: Monstrosis MONSTERS! Giant monsters to be exact. Big bug-eyed monsters in the grand tradition of Jack Kirby and all of the comics we used to know and love. One of the oddest comics you will ever read, Monstrosis follows our favorite hero Doris Danger as she delves deep into the mystery of the giant monsters that seem to be everywhere. Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.
Writer and radio broadcaster Steve Darnall joins us to talk about his past works in comics. Steve worked in the fringe genres as the comics market struggled to survive after the speculation era went bust. You'll hear about his collaboration with Alex Ross on the 2 part UNCLE SAM prestige series , to his parody of classic romance comics for Slave Labor Graphics and his own companmy Funny Valentine.We also talk about Steve's current job hosting 2 radio shows which present classic Old Time Radio programs Those Were The Days and Yesterday USA, where he puts a historical context while presenting dramas comedies and documentaries made from the 1930s-1950s. As opposed to a nostalgic "Remember When" angle that older hosts use for a geritatric audience, Steve's show is one of discovery for a younger generation who come to these programs with a fresh perspective.Then we talk about the radio superheroes some of which predate the 1938 debut of Superman. Darnall talks about the origins of The Lone Ranger and Green Hornet, created by Detroit radio station WXYZ owner Geoge W Trendle and writer Fran Striker. We also look at the 1940 Superman radio serial. You'll learn how many of the common phrases and plot points of the comics originated on radio like Jimmy Olson, kryptonite, and the infamous lines from Metropolis citizens "Look, up in the sky ..." .
Ever wonder how old-time comedians utilized show recording technology, to play one more round of golf? Ever hear about the famous song writer who gave up a promising golf career, just to please his fiancée? Join us today, as we take a different slant. Steve Darnall is the host of Those Were The Days radio show. This show has streamed … Read more about this episode...
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