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Host Anthony Desiato and guest Chris Clow (The Comic Binge) dig into the unofficial Legion of Super-Heroes trilogy from writer Geoff Johns during the Post-Infinite Crisis era, including: "The Lightning Saga," a crossover between JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (by Brad Meltzer & Ed Benes) and JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA (with artist Dale Eaglesham) that revealed a time-displaced team of Legionnaires scattered throughout the present-day DCU and tasked with a mystery mission;"Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes," the arc from ACTION COMICS (with artist Gary Frank) that depicted how Superman's symbol and legend have been corrupted in the 31st Century; andFINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF 3 WORLDS, the five-issue miniseries (with art by the late, great George Pérez) that pitted Superboy Prime and his Legion of Super-Villains against the "retroboot" Legion, the post-Zero Hour "reboot" incarnation, and Mark Waid's "threeboot" team."A Superboy Fan Journey" Chapter XIV.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: @diggingforkrpodEMAIL: flatsquirrelproductions@gmail.comWEBSITE: FlatSquirrelProductions.com Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art Isaiah Simmons (2020-2024 version by Gregg Schigiel). Theme music by Basic Printer.Mentioned in this episode:Fat Moose ComicsAw Yeah ComicsHang On To Your Shorts Film FestivalAlways Hold On To SmallvillePercival Constantine: Action with Character

I Died And Was Reincarnated As The World's Greatest Monster! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World's Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe breeze through the Morrison-heavy and story-light issue twenty of 52, making space for Tim King's public apology for being a CIA asset, Steel's exposed penis, Superboy Prime as isekai, and Jaffe's biggest DC blind spot. Chapters: Let's Talk Talent (05:14) Let's Talk About The Cover (09:19) Let's Talk About 52 #20 (10:53) The Backup (28:09) What's your favorite part of the issue? (32:49) The Blackboard (33:33) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (43:19) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Shohei Ohtani Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit Tigers Miami Marlins Bat Boys Magic: The Gathering Dreamcatcher Marvel Snap Chris Batista Superman Lobo Vic Sage Star Trek: Voyager Battlestar Galactica Lost in Space Cylons Game of Thrones Bear McCreary Constantine The Crawling Hand (1963) Animal Man Adam Strange Starfire It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Calendar Man Batman Batwoman Jason Todd Countdown to Final Crisis Thanos The Infinity Gauntlet Jeph Loeb Lex Luthor Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Steel Kala Avasti Death Note Tsugumi Ohba Friedrich Nietzsche Nine Inch Nails Nine Inch Nails - Heresy Eye of Ekron Big Barda Little Barda Zachary Zatara Zatanna The Green Lantern Kevin Nowlan Batman: The Animated Series Stephen Wacker Jonny Quest Barry Allen The Jetsons Tom King Vision Mister Terrific Emerald Empress Fatal Five Legion of Super-Heroes Superboy Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds George Pérez Arrowverse Supergirl Lar Gand Brainiac 5 Bruce Timm Triplicate Girl Paul Dini Justin Gray Jimmy Palmiotti Alan Burnett Dwayne McDuffie My Hero Academia Sentai Power Rangers Green Lantern: New Guardians Kyle Rayner Marvel Family A DC Guide to Isekai by Alex Jaffe Warlord Land of the Lost Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld Suicide Squad Isekai Suicide Squad ISEKAI | Opening and Closing Theme Amanda Waller Viola Davis CCH Pounder The Suicide Squad (2021) Suicide Squad (2016) James Gunn David Ayer Gene Luen Yang 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you'd like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show's personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

The archetype of Superman is a compelling one, even when flipped from good to evil. For a conversation on villainous spins on the Man of Steel, Case and Jmike are joined by Dylan J. Schlender from The Reels of Justice podcast!

"I don't know what clouds your judgement worse, your guilt or you antiquated sense of morality. Bruce I forgive you for not saving me....but why, why on Gods Earth...." he kicks open a door showing the joker "....Is he still Alive?!" - Jason Todd In this episode. we take a look at The second Robin. Jason Todd. Who later went on to be the Anti Hero, The Red Hood. Batman's Edgy "Son". Who came back from the dead after being killed by the Joker. But was bought back due to Superboy Prime punching a wall (long story). We take a look at most of the things Jason done, on his way to being a "Good guy" again. What was your favourite Jason Todd moment? Let us know by interacting with us on our social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram and the Youtube comment section. Or by Email. Which are all listed down below Twitter @TripMultiverse Instagram @TripAroundTheMultiverse Email us at Aroundthemultiversepodcast@gmail.com Youtube : Trip Around the Multiverse linktree : https://linktr.ee/tripmultiverse --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tripmultiverse/message

Cold Open - Listener Questions: Scarlett Witch & Batman8:00 - Intro11:00 Background to Superboy Prime, Cyborg Superman, and Hal Jordan20:00 Main discussionGeoff Johns Green Lantern run became a classic, the war with Sinestro was a climactic crossover event coming out of Infinite Crisis and leading to Blackest Night. Hosts JD and David discuss the comic book along with some background leading up to the story! We cover Green Lanterns #21-25 Geoff Johns, and Green Lantern Corps #14-19 Peter Tomasi.Follow us on social media:Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @whysosidiouspodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@whysosidiouspod?app=desktopEmail us questions/requests: whysosidious@yahoo.comSubscribe, Rate, and Review!

Sector 2814 Ep #156: Green Lantern  - Blackest Night Part 6 Welcome back to Sector 2814, the Green Lantern podcast. In this episode Phil and Will continue the Blackest Night coverage with reviews of Adventure Comics #4 & #5 (January & February 2010) as the Black Lantern come for Superboy Prime, Phantom Stranger #42 (March 2010) featuring Phantom Stranger and Blue Devil attempting to save the Spectre, Deadman, and Nanda Parbat, Catwoman #83 (March 2010) featuring Catwoman vs the resurrected Black Mask, Weird Western Tales #71 (March 2010) featuring the menace of resurrected Jonah Hex and other old west figures, and Blackest Night #4 (December 2009) featuring the Flash, Mera, and the Atom vs Firestorm and the zombie Justice League. PLUS: send us YOUR email and voicemail feedback and win a Green Lantern prize pack.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!     Sector 2814's Links  → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GreenLanternPod → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreenLanternPod → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

Sector 2814 Ep #136: The Sinestro Corps War Part 4 Welcome back to Sector 2814, the Green Lantern podcast. In this episode Phil and Will continue the Sinestro Corps War with a review of Green Lantern Corps #18 & #19 (January & February 2008), Green Lantern #25 (January 2008), Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Ion #1 (January 2008) and Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps Secret Files & Origins #1 (February 2008) featuring the end of the Sinestro Corps as Ion battles Superboy-Prime, Hal and Kyle defeat Sinestro as he accomplishes his goal, and the Anti-Monitor becomes the Black Lantern.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!     Sector 2814's Links  → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GreenLanternPod → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreenLanternPod → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================   Please contribute to help Charlie's family in this time of mourning:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/charlies-funeral-and-expenses  

Sector 2814 Ep #135: The Sinestro Corps War Part 3 Welcome back to Sector 2814, the Green Lantern podcast. In this episode Phil and Will continue the Sinestro Corps War with a review of Green Lantern Corps #16 & #17 (November & December 2007), Green Lantern #24 (December 2007), and Tales of the Sinestro Corps: Superman-Prime #1 (December 2007) featuring the Green Lantern Corps new secret weapon: Sodam Yat, the rescue of Kyle Rayner, and who is Superboy-Prime?   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!     Sector 2814's Links  → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GreenLanternPod → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreenLanternPod → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================   Please contribute to help Charlie's family in this time of mourning:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/charlies-funeral-and-expenses  

Host Anthony Desiato and guest George from SHORTBOX SUMMARY dig into the 2005-2006 miniseries INFINITE CRISIS by Geoff Johns and Phil Jimenez, which capped off an era at DC comics, reintroduced the Earth-2 Superman and Superboy Prime, and served as a true sequel to 1985's CRISIS.This is Chapter VI of "Red Skies," a 13-part podcast epic mining DC Comics' Crisis-level, status quo-altering events.Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. The spinoff podcast DIGGING FOR JUSTICE: A DC FAN JOURNEY is available at all reward levels.Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow DFK on Instagram (@diggingforkryptonitepod) and Twitter (@diggingforkrpod). Visit FlatSquirrelProductions.com for more film and podcast projects. Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

#475 Tyler(@JTyPatrick)& James(@SupermanRed_Kr) talk comics.  Tyler talks about Superbly Prime #Superman  #DCComics For all things Krypton Report: https://linktr.ee/Kryptonreport   Our new TEE Public Store: http://tee.pub/lic/gJJ3wcW9NCE   Help keep Krypton from Exploding join the $1 a month Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kryptonreportpod  

Sector 2814 Ep #124: Infinite Crisis #2-#7 & Rann-Thanagar War Special Welcome back to Sector 2814, the Green Lantern podcast. In this episode Phil and Will review Infinite Crisis #2-#7 (January-June 2006) and Infinite Crisis Special: Rann-Thanagar War #1 (April 2006) featuring Alexander Luthor and Superboy Prime's scheme to resurrect the multiverse and the bloodbath it involves.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!     Sector 2814's Links  → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GreenLanternPod → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GreenLanternPod → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

Host Anthony Desiato and guest Alex Segura (author of the 2022 novel SECRET IDENTITY) dig into a real-world take on DC's most iconic character: 2004's SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY by Kurt Busiek & Stuart Immonen, depicting the life journey of a man named Clark Kent—in a world where Superman and his mild-mannered alter ego exist only in comic books—who discovers he actually possesses the Man of Steel's powers.But first! In a special preshow segment, Anthony and returning guest Bernie Gerstmayr compare notes on 1985's DC COMICS PRESENTS #87, the issue by Elliot S! Maggin & Curt Swan that introduced Superboy-Prime and inspired Busiek & Immonen's story.The podcast is off next week for the Memorial Day holiday. It will return in two weeks (6/6/23) with a discussion of the anthology miniseries SUPERMAN: RED & BLUE!Digging for Kryptonite is a Flat Squirrel Production. Key art by Gregg Schigiel and theme music by Basic Printer. Support the show and receive exclusive podcast content at Patreon.com/AnthonyDesiato. The spinoff podcast DIGGING FOR JUSTICE: A DC FAN JOURNEY is available at all reward levels.Join the conversation by becoming part of the Flat Squirrel Podcast Network Facebook Group, and follow DFK on Instagram (@diggingforkryptonitepod) and Twitter (@diggingforkrpod). Visit FlatSquirrelProductions.com for more film and podcast projects. Visit BCW Supplies and use promo code FSP to save 10% on your next order of comics supplies.

The pals discuss Superman & Lois' fate for season 4? Will there be one? The pals also spend some time talking about how good the characterization of villainy has been this season!EPISODE 8: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner - “Flying Is Awesome”Greetings Super friends! Welcome to Superman & Lois & Pals. I'm Henry Bernstein and alongside me is my favorite super pal, Professor Sam Brody. A couple weeks ago we got a nice twitter shout out from George Kitson! For more follow us on twitter @supermanpalspod https://twitter.com/SupermanPalsPodLet's talk about Superman & Lois Season 3, Episode 8S03E8 - Guess Who's Coming To DinnerDirected by:Gregory SmithWritten By:Aaron HelbingThe IMDB & Apple TV Recap is: In the wake of learning that Bruno and Peia are married, Clark works to reignite Lois' interest in taking Bruno down; Natalie meets Matteo's parents for the first time, with disastrous consequences; Jordan interferes with Jonathan's training.Henry's notes:This episode felt the most like a Superman comic with, a quote from Bamsmackpow “Superman & Lois begins to coalesce its multiple season plots in this episode in a fantastic, organic way, while setting the stage for a classic villain.”Superman stuffCute that Clark took Chrissy flyingDamn Peia is fucking scaryBIZARRO IS AWAKE!Manheim investigation and FamilyIt's always funny when I see Clark doing human things like texting. Are Matteo and Sarah serious? Like already meeting the parents?Interesting twist of Lois defending Bruno. “It reads like gossip to me”It's funny that Lois did a masterclass“He's the leader of Intergang and the biggest weapons dealer in the country.” Wow. He's kinda like the toastmaster guy in Man of Steel plus Manheim.Lois is done. Wow. Lex Luthor Killed Boss Moxie - father of Bruno, leader of Intergang. Superboy Prime killed him in Infinite Crisis 7Whoa, Peia's powers fluctuate when she's having a reaction“Flying is awesome”Lois is back after seeing some evidence.I love the slow burn of getting Luthor back inLittle Aces is basically a known mobster hang outOh my god, they pulled guns out with the kids there! Finally we get to see Bruno as a BAD GUY. Onomatopoeia imitated Lex's voice. Does Manheim have super strength? “I think we put Lex Luthor in prison for a crime he didn't commit” - WHOACancer stuffOof, Lois is weak. This is a tough watch. Clark had to turn the downstairs office into a bedroom. This is a very real portrayal of what goes on with chemoTwins, Sarah, Nat, John HenryJordan busting Jonathan's balls about being a trainee. Cute. The Rookie hazing stuff is weird on the FD, like aren't firefighters hard to come by? Ooh Jordan got Jonathan in troubleHahahaha Jordan is listening to The Cure!!!!! “Pretty dark for my mom, who is she?!”John Henry and his “sister” - starting to make a connection.Oh boy, John Henry going nuclear. But he's kinda right. The phone was a bit much though.Lana/Sarah/Kyle/ChrissyGirls night out Lana/sarah - I love how Lana's 90's music taste is a running bit. THE CURE! CD MIX! LOL Did Sarah get a new haircut/color? “I wasn't using the super stuff and I could hear your heartbeat” - ClarkOmg is Lana going to go with Sam Lane to the concert?Way off on this one. I really thought she was going to take Chrissy and then SamIf they were just going to have a dance party at home, why not go to the concert?

Each week Gem Mint and Comic Tom bring you the breakdown for the Top 10 Hottest Comic Book back issues as ranked by the Key Collector App. Listen up as they share the details on these wild comic sales. Teen Titans key comics are teaming up to make new record sales, John Constantine is hanging out with the Swamp Thing, MODOK is on the horizon, Wolverine issue 1 is slicing up the competition, Superboy Prime flying to new heights, Jonah Hex is gunning for the top spot, Power Girl is turning heads as usual, the Last of Us is everywhere, Lobo seems to be unstoppable, and Ultimate Fallout 4 remains a modern day grail. ❤️ Mystery Mail Call (our comic book subscription service) https://www.comictom101.com/ (US ONLY) ❤️ Follow us on Whatnot!: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/comict... ❤️ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2PfSSSY

Unlimited Justice Ep #38: Final Crisis - Legion of 3 Worlds Welcome back to Unlimited Justice!  On the final Sub-tember episode, Phil and guest host Will review Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #1-#5 (October 2008-September 2009) featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes of 3 universes, Superman and the resurrected duo of Kid Flash and Superboy vs Superboy-Prime and the Legion of Super-Villains. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!  Unlimited Justice's Links  → Twitter https://twitter.com/JLAJSAPOD → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JLAJSAPOD → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics ==================

We end Season 7 with BEAST BOY! A wild therapy session, plus a touching tribute to the late George Perez - listen now! Intro Appropriate doing this episode in the wake of George Perez's passing Season finale - apologies for no episode last week Background Beast Boy (Garfield Mark Logan) created by Arnold Drake and Bob Brown in The Doom Patrol #99 (Nov. 1965) Garfield Logan was living with his parents in Africa when he contracted an illness that was lethal to every species except the West African green monkey - his parents attempted to turn him into a monkey for 24 hours to let the disease run its course, but the experiment gave him the ability to transform into any animal, but he retained green pigment skin/fur His parents die, and he's court appointed to a villain who wants to use his powers - he is rescued by the Doom Patrol, and he joins their ranks for a time Later joins the Titans West, and then joins the New Teen Titans - renames himself Changeling As a member of the Titans, he had a relationship with Terra which ended when she revealed she was working for Deathstroke After Donna Troy's death, he forms a new Titans team with Cyborg & Starfire, but the team is beaten by Superboy-Prime He begins a relationship with Raven, but after they break up he leaves the team and rejoins the Doom Patrol Reintroduced in the New 52 as a member of the Ravagers, with red fur instead of his usual green due to connection to a extradimensional power source called The Red Is in a relationship with Terra once again, but after a battle with Deathstroke leaves him near death, he is rescued by Raven, who then mind controls him in a war against her father #BecauseComics In Rebirth, he once again joins the Titans, and is in a relationship with Raven  Issues Ariel - where does his obsessive wisecracking come from? - Facade used to hide inner pain from loss Ariel - explain his relationship with Raven (14:11) Inferiority complex (25:06) Break (37:47) Plugs for BetterHelp, Scotch N Sports, and Howard Mackie Treatment - Theme is evolution (39:45) In-universe - He has to change each session and explain why Out of universe - (42:32) Skit (50:42) Hello Garfield, I'm Dr. Issues. - Please, call me Beast Boy…but I'm aaaaaall man, if you catch my drift. That's…um…incredibly awkward. You don't have to prove anything to me. - That's right, I don't. Now if you'll excuse me I Wait, we haven't started yet. -But I proved my point. I can do my own thing and get whatever I want, when I want. I don't need a doctor to tell me how to feel. Good, because I don't do that. -Alright then. *pause* Soooo…are you going to actually answer anything I say with a real answer and not just find a way to shrug it off? - Maybe. How much? My typical fee is - *interrupting* No, how much do you pay ME to put up with you being boring? You don't even know me! -You did a lot of school, right? Yes, but -*interrupting* and you think you're pretty smart, right? I don't brag -*same pace* I bet to have an office like this, you have a lot of money coming your way, too.  That's none of your -*last time* But am I wrong? *pause* I can't remember the last time somebody tried to boil my essence down to bare bones stereotypes without a single hint of who I truly am. Let's try this the other way. You're a living being, right? - Yeah. You're a superhero, correct? -Sure You're incredibly desperate for attention, obviously -I wouldn't say *interrupting* And you're probably single, I take it - That's not *same pace* Plus you have weird ears - Low blow, man *same pace* And I I don't know what's up with your voice -*angry* STOP! I'm just matching tit-for-tat   -No, NO, you're just trying to be a bully.  And yet, like you said, was I wrong? What's the difference between what you did and what I did? -I was trying to pump you up, so you'd leave me alone. Instead you made it sound like I was making fun of you. There's a huge difference, and if you can't see that, then I don't think we should talk anymore. What if I told you that I failed at mimicking your style because it's unique? Does it sound more like a compliment? Plus, I enjoy being weird. -But that doesn't excuse busting my chops about being lonely sometimes! I didn't say you were lonely, just desperate for attention. -*pause* I don't get it. You sound like the life of the party. Do you have friends? -Yeah. Do you have an intimate relationship - Whoa, whoa, I don't go around telling bedtime stories. Let's just say, my name suits me. Oh brother…So anyway, you have friends and close relationships, but you still said I cracked wise about being lonely. That doesn't match up. How can you think that way even when you put so much energy out there to get people to like you? -They like me because I'm entertaining…no revelation there. *sigh* I'm talking about from YOUR side, though. Something is in your schtick that wants to be on all of the time. That usually means the person is hiding pain or sadness. Which is it? - *pause* I guess both.  How long can you keep up that act? -It's not an act, alright? I really am this awesome! Asking a different way…how long do you stay in your basic form without turning into something else? - I'unno, I don't do it unless there's a reason to.  So why do you do it with personal interactions? -*pause* You're really pushing this as a “thing,” aren't you? It's what I do. -Alright, here goes *morphing sound* What are you doing? -Hold on…almost *screaming* MY OFFICE CAN'T FIT  - *elephant trumpet* I guess we'll have to address things my way. *angry* YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO BECOME THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM! - I figured we could stop using metaphors. *muffled* I can't even write my notes down - Guess you'll just have to…use your memory You are not permitted to use any more elephant jokes -*morphs again* How about this then? A gorilla…how droll. Let me guess, you weigh 800 pounds? -No, just 790. I had to get a little weight off of my shoulders I swear you are going to drive me bananas. Quit monkeying around and we can actually get somewhere. -No need to go ape over this. You are beyond annoying now. Please stop. -But you're playing into the puns yourself. It's a reflex and it's gotten me into some trouble. If you relax for a moment, I'll let you in on a secret. Humor is my main defense mechanism because the world is a tough place, and I don't know if I would survive without levity. I play into jokes more than any psychiatrist I know because it's my comfort zone. But sometimes I go too far, and I make those that love me pissed off because I had to learn when to stop and hear them without pre-loading a retort. So I'm leveling with you…from a professional stranger…pump the brakes once in a while so you can appreciate the sadder things in life more. Cry, ponder, just for a little bit. Otherwise you'll notice that others are experiencing things on a deeper level and you'll always miss out. - *pause* Dude, you really are a nerd. Thank you! Now can you just be Beast Boy? -*morphing sound* Call me Gar. Okay then.  *pause* yo, for real, those puns were on point. -I KNEW IT! Don't let it go to your head. Willing to talk again? -Sure, whatever. But you're not, like, TRYING to make me cry or something, right?  My old motto used to be “If you ain't cryin, I ain't tryin' “ - Glad you didn't use a bummer like that! See you around. Ending (57:06) Recommended reading: New Teen Titans Next episodes: Mental Health Avengers Plugs for social References: Scarlet Witch episode - Anthony (2:48) Terra episode - Anthony (5:39) Donna Troy episode - Anthony (5:48) Cyborg episode - Anthony (5:55) Starfire episode - Anthony (5:57) Superboy Prime episode - Anthony (6:01) Allen Iverson practice rant - Anthony (33:45) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

It's our 150th episode, so to celebrate we opted to do an AMA. At least that was the plan at first…  Intro Podchaser - Reviews4Good Thank yous to everyone AMA portion Scariest podcasting moment? - @MikeyGeek  Have you read any IDW Transformers comics? What are your thoughts? - I Understood That Reference How has doing the podcast changed you? - Dr Goku from GuardiansMH If you could pick a fictional character to have on the couch, who would it be? - Patron Matt & Lissy What are your early comic memories/what sparked your love of comics? - Patron Matt & Lissy Since Anthony is a lawyer, would he represent you in court for a malpractice case? -Anonymous Is there any time when you recommend comics to your patients? -Anonymous Are there any episodes that you would recommend starting with besides the first one? -Anonymous Skit  DOC: OK, so let's go to the next quest*buzz-phone call* oh, sorry, must've forgotten to turn it off. Lemme just check, it might be work. *beat* I don't recognize this number. Could be work? Hello? HANK: Hello Doctor Issues… DOC: Who is this? HANK: You tried to get me to move on, but all that did was cause me greater grief. So now I'm back to have my revenge. Not just on Superman, but on you. DOC: Hank Henshaw? I never tried to get you to move on from Terri, I simply told you to focus your energy, sorry, no pun intended, on a healthier way to honor her memory.  HANK: I tried that. I worked on creating a permanent tribute to her online. I made that Instagram profile of her, and it worked for a while. I was going to use her internet fame to support organizations that she cared about. You know what happened? Crypto bros took her pictures, turned them into NFTs, and started selling them online. So I found every single one of them and killed them all. And then I turned my attention to you. DOC: Dear God, man. HANK: I thought about killing you, but that would be too easy. Plus there's a good chance that blue bastard would come and rescue you. So I opted to hurt you in another way. DOC: If you harm my family… HANK: Oh no, Doc, this is much worse than that. You know, it's funny how simple it is to break past encryption when you're living inside the system. All these patient files, each one tells a story. DOC: You can't do that! HANK: DON'T TELL ME WHAT I CAN'T DO! I'm Hank Henshaw, and I'm beholden to no man. Say, these files are so interesting, I think the rest of the world should have the opportunity to see what you wrote here… DOC: Don't you dare… HANK: Oh, you think this is a comic book where you can stop me? I already released the files online, Doc. Good luck trying to get the toothpaste back in the tube now… hahahaha ANTHONY: Everything ok, bro? DOC: No, definitely not. I need to get back to my office NOW. And I have to make a few phone calls… *dialing noise* c'mon, pick up pick up pick up… TONY STARK: Y'ello? DOC: Tony, thank goodness you picked up. TONY: Uh, who is this? DOC: It's Doctor Issues. We had a therapy session a few years ago, I don't know if you remember TONY: Oh I remember you. Kinda. We split the Glenlivet, right? DOC: We didn't really split it, so much as you drank it and then split. Anyway, listen, I need your help. One of my clients, a bad dude, he got into my patient files and released them all online. I need you to get them off the Internet and make sure no one has access to them again. TONY: Hoo boy, that is quite a quandary. So you're telling me that your files on every single one of your patients, including me, is now out there online? DOC: Yes, but- TONY: Interesting. Jarvis, bring up my file. JARVIS: I'm not sure that's a wise course of action, sir. TONY: If I'm going to help Doc, I need to know what I'm dealing with. DOC: Tony, please, just TONY: Uh-uh, hold on just a sec. Mmmmhmmm… DOC: We don't have time, the sooner we get started on this the sooner we can shut this down and stop anyone else from reading their files. TONY: Yes, because heaven forbid anyone learn that you think they're, what was it again, a narcissist who uses alcohol as a means of self-medication to avoid addressing past traumas? Did I have that right? DOC: Tony, you were drinking in the session and left because you got bored of things. It's not pretty to read, but I stand by my assessment. I also indicated you performed great things in spite of that. TONY: Well, in spite of your compliment, I'm going to tell you to kiss my ass, Doc. Find another lackey to help you clean up your mess. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to exercise my demons with a little racquetball. And the only drinking I'll be doing is my C4 energy drink. Happy? DOC: Not really, I mean TONY: Wasn't talking to you. Happy, bring the car around. And my gym bag better not smell like the insides of your shoes again, or so help me I'll *click* DOC: Dammit! OK, think, who else can I call? Oh, I know! UATU: DOCTOR ISSUES! DOC: What the? UATU: YOU HAVE BEEN SUMMONED. DOC: Uatu? Not now. UATU: THIS WAS NOT A REQUEST. *teleportation sound effect* DOC: NO! I need to get back to Earth! Do you know what I'm dealing with? UATU: OF COURSE I KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING. I FORESAW THIS HAPPENING. DOC: I thought you couldn't see the future. UATU: I CANNOT. BUT I CAN SEE ALL ACTIONS HAPPENING ACROSS THE UNIVERSE AT ONCE, AND I CAN PREDICT WITH A HIGH RATE OF PROBABILITY WHAT WILL OCCUR. YOUR DISMISSAL OF HANK HENSHAW WAS LIKELY TO DRIVE HIM TO SEEK REVENGE. DOC: I didn't dismiss him, I simply… we're getting off topic. Why am I here? UATU: I AM FORBIDDEN FROM INTERFERING IN THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS, I AM MERELY AN OBSERVER. DOC: First off, that's ridiculous, you've interfered I don't know how many times. Secondly, bringing me here to the moon is interference by itself - if you wanted to observe, you could've just left me on Earth. UATU: OH, IS THIS UPSETTING TO YOU? DOES THIS MAKE YOU MAD? DOC: Yes it does! UATU: WELL NOW YOU HAVE A MILD INKLING OF HOW I FEEL. I BORE OF YOUR INCESSANT JOKES ABOUT WATCHING PEOPLE MASTURBATE AND ENGAGE IN VARIOUS SEXUAL ENCOUNTERS.  DOC: So you dragged me up here, in the middle of the biggest professional and personal crisis I've ever encountered, just because you're mad I made jokes about you? UATU: YES. DOC: What the hell, man! You're an interdimensional being with the powers of a god, why are you so focused on being this petty? UATU: BECAUSE I CAN, THAT'S WHY.  DOC: Can you just send me back, please? You made your point. UATU: FINE. BUT IF I HEAR YOU MAKING ONE MORE UATU IS WATCHING YOU JOKE, I WILL TELEPORT YOU TO A REGION OF SPACE WHERE YOU WILL NEVER BE FOUND. *teleportation sound* AND HERE'S A MIDDLE FINGER. I HOPE YOU CAN SEE THIS, BECAUSE I'M DOING IT AS HARD AS I CAN. DOC: Ugh, that was not fun. Also, why do I feel like he's flipping me off? Anyway, I need to get to the office. Lemme check Uber… 17 minutes? Nope, too long. Uhh… oh great, first bit of good luck today. TAXI! *tires squeal* JAKE: Where to, pal? DOC: The central office plaza downtown, and step on it! JAKE: Sure thing, buddy. *car door closes, drives off* DOC: Thanks. Say, you look kinda familiar. Do I know you? JAKE: Hmm… I don't remember you, and I'm pretty good with remembering folks. I just have one o'dem faces. DOC: Are you sure? I seem to recall meeting you at some point. Not too often you encounter folks with a Chicago accent here. JAKE: We're more common than you realize. We move all over da place. DOC: OK, that's fair, I grant you. STEVEN: Grant? Oh my, I detest when this occurs. DOC: What the… oh great, of all the taxis I hadda find… STEVEN: Rest assured, good sir, this is equally embarrassing to me as it is to you.  DOC: Somehow I don't think that's the case. STEVEN: Ahh yes, you're referring to the incident with the patient files? DOC: You know about that already? STEVEN: Yes, the matter was brought to my attention earlier by my social media team. Got an alert when my name popped up in trending files. Had to send my PR staff into high alert to address some of the more… unsavory aspects. DOC: Jeez, and I don't even recall saying anything that bad. I guess it's just the specter of negativity that you have to deal with. MARC: Spector? Aww s**t, now I'm in charge. C'mon Jake, where are we supposed to be going? DOC: Wait, who am I talking to now? And what do you mean where are we going? Don't you share this info between identities? MARC: What would be most comforting for you to hear? DOC: If that's how you're asking the question, I have a feeling no answer is actually going to be comforting. MARC: Not gonna lie to you, Doc, you're not that wrong. Truth is, when this happens, I just kinda drive around in circles and hope that Jake sees something familiar enough that he takes the wheel again. Literally and figuratively. DOC: I don't have time for this. Stop the car. MARC: But what about DOC: Talk to Steven, I'm sure he can afford to pick up the tab. *car door opens & closes* Well, I'm not that far away, guess I can walk. In the meantime… *dialing sound* pick up, Bruce, pick up…  BATMAN: (voicemail) If you feel the need to leave a voicemail, you're not using the proper channels. Contact the right people and they'll alert me accordingly. DOC: DAMMIT BRUCE! Ugh. OK, next one. C'mon Dick… DICK: (voicemail) This is Dick. If this is about business, leave your name and number. If you want to get back to business, I'll call you when I need you. DOC: How about neither… fine, let's try Jason? JASON: Hello: DOC: Jason? It's Doctor Issues. JASON: I was wondering if you'd call.  DOC: Listen, I need help.  JASON: I'm sure you do. So in your greatest moment of need, you reach out to someone, hoping they'll faithfully support you and assist you? DOC: Yes! JASON: Sure is a bitch when it doesn't work out in your favor, isn't it? *click* DOC: WHAT? No no no no… fine, I guess I'll try Tim. TIM: Hello? DOC: Oh, thank goodness, Tim, I TIM: Haha, gotcha. Thought I was answering the phone. Oh man, I'm sure you're probably pretty pissed at me. Which you would tell me, except I'm not available right now. So go ahead and leave me a message, and I'll call you back. DOC: Oh that is NOT COOL, Tim. *sigh* I guess now I'm up to Damian. VOICE: The number you have dialed has not established a voicemail service. DOC: OH COME ON!!! Umm… wait, do I have her number… YES! Oh please please please… STEPHANIE: Hello? DOC: Hello, Stephanie? STEPHANIE: Who is this? DOC: My name is Doctor Issues, I've worked with several of your… colleagues. STEPHANIE: Who? DOC: Dick, Jason, Tim… Bruce… they all STEPHANIE: No, I mean who are you? DOC: I'm… I'm Dr. Issues, I'm their psychiatrist. STEPHANIE: Never heard of you. DOC: Wait, what? STEPHANIE: And how did you get this number? DOC: Because they… I mean you… STEPHANIE: Please don't call me again. *click* DOC: So much for that angle… who else can I call… JOKER: It's so hard to find good help these days… DOC: Oh no. JOKER: What's the matter Doc, you look like you just watched a man die. Here, let me get you a mirror so you can see it up close. DOC: Nope, not sticking around for this one. *starts to run away* JOKER: *sound of net releasing and capturing Doc, who struggles* Oh, but we have a lot to talk about. I need to fill you in on the team of professionals you set up for me. They've been rotating around for quite some time. Or at least I imagine they have, who knows how much weight a ceiling fan can support. After the third body they tend to get a little dicey.  DOC: Dear God… JOKER: The Korean doctor took it especially hard. All that time she thought fan death wasn't real. Right up until the end when the blades decapitated her… DOC: Come on, is there ANYONE around who can help me? JOKER: It's funny, you wrote in my notes that I needed to stay isolated because I'd be less of a threat. And yet who's the one who's all alone right now? It'd be funny if it wasn't so pathetic. But what the hell, I'll laugh anyway BWAHAHAHAHA*punch* ooooomph NORTHSTAR: Doctor, are you alright? DOC: Northstar, what are you doing here? NORTHSTAR: I read the report, and I decided to march over right away to talk to you about it. As I approached, I saw that insane clown man assaulting you, so I thought I'd take care of him first and ask questions later, la! DOC: Well I sure am glad to see you. I need to get back to my office right away, so I can *whooosh* … access my files. NORTHSTAR: Bienvenue. Now, about what you wrote… DOC: Not now, Northstar, this is a bad time. NORTHSTAR: NO, Doctor, you will not brush me off, ça prend tout mon petit change just to have this discussion. I thought I did the right things, said the right things, pi you write that I am self-absorbed, focused on image. Why would I come to you for help if not to get better, À cause tu fais simple de même? DOC: Look, Jean-Paul, I appreciate that you are fired up about this, and I'll be happy to talk this over with you at a later time. But clearly, I've got major problems to address right now, so can we table this discussion? NORTHSTAR: I'm not talking about this with you on a table, on a couch, or anywhere, esti! I know you get confused when I speak in French, so let me be clear: kiss my ass, Doctor. *whoosh* DOC: *sigh* Well, at least I'm in the office and I can focus on *phone rings* *sigh* hello? JJJ: I need to speak to Doctor Issues right away, this is urgent! DOC: This is he. JJJ: You answer your own phone? What kinda two-bit operation are you running? And to think I wasted good time, and worse yet, good money, talking to you.  DOC: Who is this? JJJ: It's J. Jonah Jameson.  DOC: What do you want, Jameson, I'm kind of in the middle of something. JJJ: Yes, I know. That's why I'm calling. This story is breaking news, and I'm asking, no DEMANDING, an exclusive interview for TNM. DOC: My professional life is falling apart around me, and you think I'm going to take time answering questions?  JJJ: Of course! Gives you a chance to get your side of the story out before things go too far. Who cares about being right, what matters is being first. Remember: people read headlines, not retractions. DOC: That says an awful lot, both about you and the media business as a whole. But I'm not interested right now, I need to find someone who can stop this from spreading across the web. JJJ: I think I have someone in my office who can help with web stuff. ANALOG! Where the hell is Derick? I need someone to shut down the Internet. *That's not how this works, Jonah.* I don't pay you to argue with me, I pay you to get things done. And at the rate you're going, you're lucky I pay you at all. DOC: Goodbye, Jonah. JJJ: And another thing-*click* DOC: OK, now to look up how to take things off the Internet. Gonna DuckDuckGo this, last thing I need is more stuff getting traced back to *smash* WHAT THE TICK: Of all the unbelievable things I have to deal with on a daily basis. The unmitigated gall you must possess to disrespect me like this. I might not be the smartest hero, or the flashiest, or even the bluest, but I deserve better than this.  DOC: Tick, what are you- TICK: It's like you don't even know who I am. After all this time we've known each other, I thought some common courtesy would have been established. Sure, people make mistakes here and there, and you brush them under the rug, because that's what good cleaners do. Not the expensive ones, obviously, but the quality cleaners who take a little extra time to spit on the washcloth before scrubbing your toilet to give it that extra sheen. But something like this, I feel personally insulted to even have received something like this associated with my good name. DOC: Tick, I promise you, what I wrote on your patient form was completely professional, and it was never intended to be read publicly. But my system was hacked, and all my confidential patient files are all over the Internet now, I sincerely apologize. TICK: I didn't see that when I filled out the section for pickup. What are you talking about? DOC: Wait… what are YOU talking about? TICK: I'm talking about my order. I specifically requested carnitas in my burrito, and you give me BARBACOA?!?! Do I LOOK Puerto Rican? DOC: WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?!?! TICK: I've been coming to this Chipotle every day for the past two years, and I sit in the same- DOC: THIS IS NOT A CHIPOTLE. TICK: Not with service like this, it isn't.  DOC: Get. Out. TICK: Fine. But first I'll be leaving you a sternly worded review on Welp. DOC: That's… just GOOOOO. TICK: And your decor is appalling. It's like you don't even want my business.  DOC: The door is over *smash* there…Oooookaaaayyy… now if I can PLEASE get back to work… HOMELANDER: How the F**K are you still alive? DOC: Homelander? Oh jeez, not you too… HOMELANDER: I punched your skull off your f**king neck. There's no goddamn way you should be living.  DOC: I don't have the time or the patience to explain this to you. HOMELANDER: Is it because I'm a… what was the phrase you used… “completely unreachable sociopath”? DOC: No, but that's not inaccurate. Do you hear yourself when you speak? HOMELANDER: I have super hearing. But everyone will be able to hear you scream before you DIE! *tosses Doc out window* DOC: AHHHH SOMEONE HELP ME! ISAIAH: I'll catch you.  DOC: AHH! AHH! AHH! ISAIAH: Why are you shouting? Are you hurt? Are you ok? DOC: Ahh… *calms down* I'm sorry, Isaiah, getting thrown out a window isn't something you get over quickly. ISAIAH: How do you know me? DOC: I talked to you a while ago. I guess you don't remember me? ISAIAH: Was it a nice talk? DOC: Yes, yes it was.  ISAIAH: Good. HOMELANDER: Are you f**king s**tting me? I toss you out the goddamn window, and of all the things to happen, you end up getting caught by this big dumb n- ISAIAH: *punch* I don't like those words. You hurt my friend. DOC: Be careful, Isaiah, he's a very mean person, and very strong. ISAIAH: I can take care of bullies. You have a nice day now! HOMELANDER: Is that all you got, you stupid motherfu- ISAIAH: *punch* I said I don't like those words. DOC: I'm just going to take advantage of this and take off. *grabs phone* *starts dialing* C'mon Bruce, pick up pick up pick up… CARNAGE: Going somewhere, Doctor? DOC: *sigh* No, I guess I'm not. CARNAGE: Not like when you tried to send me back to Ravencroft, or the Vault, or any of the other places you tried to throw me away and forget about me.   DOC: Cletus, you need help. More help than I can personally provide. CARNAGE: Yes, I know. I had such a wonderful talk with Victor last week about you. DOC: Victo… oh no. CARNAGE: Oh YES. Your name comes up an awful lot lately. Even before this little report of yours released. We all have our own ideas about ending you. Victor's was one of the more… colorful ones I've heard. And he's got a special place for you all saved up.  DOC: Yes, he told me all about it. CARNAGE: Jim Jr., Roman, Waylon, Mr. Blake… we've had fantastic conversations about what we'd do if we ever got the chance to have a special session with you. And what with all the alone time I've had lately, I've been ruminating quite a bit about it. DOC: Lucky me… CARNAGE: But you know what the major difference is between me and them? DOC: Lemme guess, you're actually the one who's going to pull it off? CARNAGE: How dare you steal that opportunity from me? I was building up, it was a whole thing, it's like you don't even know how this is supposed to work out. The one time I decide I'm going to embrace the theatricality they talk about, and you steal my thunder. This is why I just kill people right away, no chance for backtalk. I should just stick to the basics… BOOSTER: *portals in* Yes, yes, it's me, Booster Gold. Hold your applause until I'm finished saving you, Doc. DOC: None to be had, Booster. CARNAGE: Who the hell is this clown? BOOSTER: The name's Booster Gold. You don't know it yet, but I'm about to make a big impact on you. Specifically my foot to your ass. DOC: Don't say that out loud… BOOSTER: Oh it's fine, Doc. I've already seen how this plays out. You're fine. DOC: If you saw this already, why didn't you stop it before it happened? CARNAGE: What is going on here? BOOSTER: I got caught up with some Justice League business. You know how it is, flying around the world, saving multiple timelines. It takes its toll. I needed some “me time”. DOC: You're a time traveler. LITERALLY ALL YOU HAVE IS ME TIME. BOOSTER: And yet I managed to take time out of my busy world saving schedule to come here and save the world for you. And before you say it,  you're welcome. DOC: So please, do it. NOW. BOOSTER: What's the rush then? I mean, you just indicated I have all the time in the world, so theoretically I can leave and come back. DOC: Did you research this guy at all? BOOSTER: Who does research? DOC: Serial killer. BOOSTER: Like Count Chocula, or… DOC: Alien powered psychopath. BOOSTER: Oh, so like J'onn when we run out of Oreos in the Watchtower. DOC: WOULD YOU JUST HIT HIM ALREADY? BOOSTER: Jeez, you're in a hurry. OK. *ahem* STAND ASIDE, CITIZEN. BOOSTER GOLD IS HERE! I WILL NOW… wait, where's the camera? I want to make sure they get my good si- CARNAGE: RAAAAHHHH SHUT UP YOU BLOVIATING BUFFOON! *slash sound effect* Now where did the good doctor go? DOC: *running sound effects* Good thing I remembered to tie my shoes this morning… *sound of car pulls up* *window rolls down* FISK: Doctor Issues. Might I interest you in a ride? DOC: I see no rational alternative, Mr. Fisk. FISK: Nor do I. And yet here we are. Come in. DOC: If only to get away from another psychopath. *door opens & closes* FISK: So kind of you to join me. DOC: Is that blood on the floor? FISK: Remnants of the last person who chose to ignore a recommendation of mine. Unfortunately, given the circumstances I haven't had the opportunity for a full detailing yet. Regardless, that's not why we're here. DOC: Let me guess. You're mad about… Wait. Although we may have our differences, you already know about me, and you already saw your file. So what, then? FISK: I understand your hesitation to work with me, given the nature of our last conversation. Rest assured, as long as things remain cordial, no one's family members have to be involved. DOC: Then why even bring them up? FISK: Because in light of everything that's gone on, I felt it important to remind you of who I am. DOC: OK.  FISK: As you know, I am a man of many resources. Resources that, in this instance, could provide useful in eliminating traces of these files from the internet and the computers of anyone who might possess them. DOC: You're rich. Got it. What's that got to do with me? FISK: Despite those resources, I am not without my limits. That is where you come in. DOC: What could I provide you that you can't buy yourself? FISK: Daredevil. DOC: If you saw my file on you, you definitely read my file on him. What more do you need from me? FISK: It's not the information I need, Doctor. You have access to him. A relationship. Trust. DOC: If you think that's the best level of trust possible, then you'll still have a REALLY hard time getting access to him. FISK: But his Catholic guilt can be manipulated quite easily to obtain a future session with him. All I need is for you to bend that to your will. Name the time and place, and I assure you everything else will be taken care of. DOC: And you're having me do this after an information breach that would mysteriously be cleaned up… Something tells me even a blind man could see the setup coming a mile away, and that's without all the other senses coming into play. FISK: I was under the impression you'd be more perceptive to this offer, given your current lack of allies or assistance. DOC: And you would become persona non grata for somehow changing this one opportunity that everyone had. And you stole it from them. Are you sure you want that? FISK: Are you suddenly concerning yourself with my welfare and the consequences that would come from me helping you? Even for a medical professional this seems beyond the norm. DOC: At this point, my preservation is paramount to anything else on my mind. FISK: I can see this was a waste of my time. *door opens* Consider this business offer rescinded. *throws Doc out* *door closes & car continues driving* DOC: *rolling sound effects & groans* Tuck and roll saves another life… and yet I'm still no closer to finding answers, or someone to help me. SQUIRREL GIRL: Is that you, Doc? DOC: Doreen? SG: Hey, how are you? DOC: Not so good… like literally, not good at all. SG: That's a bummer. Wanna talk about it? DOC: You mean you don't know? SG: Oh of course I know, it's the big story right now on Chitter. DOC: Chitter? SG: It's the social media network for squirrels. They actually came up with the name before Twitter, but no one will let squirrels own a trademark, and the bird lobbyists got involved, it got really messy. DOC: Riiiiiight.  SG: Anyway, you're going through a pretty rough time, and I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry you're hurting. Like you say, it's not your fault but it is your problem. DOC: Thanks. It's actually nice to talk to someone today who's not super pissed at me for what I said in their file. Assuming you read what I wrote… SG: I did. I have to say I understood why you said what you did, and I appreciate your honesty. DOC: Oh? SG: Yeah. I stepped back from the babysitting thing a bit. It was getting to be a bit much with everything else going on. DOC: I'm glad to hear it. SG: Cut back from 40 hours a week to 39. DOC: That's it? SG: Yeah, and let me tell you it was rough. Didn't know what to do with that hour, all that free time was crazy. So I opted to volunteer at a soup kitchen. DOC: I… SG: Feels good to give back. But enough about me. You're still struggling with the whole personal data leak thing. DOC: Yup. And I am so glad that I have your super powered support. Right? Right? SG: Oh I'd love to help, but I don't know the first thing about computers and stuff. I mean, I still have a flip phone. And my squirrel friends, well… there are a LOT of them, but they can't chew through all that fiber optic cable. You realize how much property damage that would cause? DOC: Thank you for the practicality. To be candid, I just don't know what in the hell I'm supposed to do. SPAWN: You know what they say, speak the Devil's name and he shall appear. DOC: What*gets sucked into hell* AAAAAHHHHHH SG: *yells after him* Sorry I couldn't be more helpful! SPAWN: Welcome to Hell, Doc. DOC: AHHH GET ME OUTTA HERE SPAWN: No sense screaming, no one down here can hear or help you. DOC: IT'S NOT FOR THEM, IT'S FOR ME. WHY DID YOU BRING ME HERE? SPAWN: I felt this place was actually less judgmental than being above right now. DOC: Much as I appreciate the gesture, I need to get out of here. SPAWN: What's that old chestnut of advice, when you're in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging.  DOC: That… actually makes a lot of sense. But I still have to find a way to address what's going on up there, and staying in Hell is making it worse. There's a sentence I never thought I'd have to say… SPAWN: I understand. Well, I tried. Hopefully that counts for something. Both with you and whoever else is keeping score. DOC: Appreciate it. SPAWN: So let me just *hit* *roar* AHH! DOC: What? SPAWN: Malebolgia is back. He's still pissed off after the last time I killed him. You need to go, now! DOC: So send me back up there! SPAWN: I can't right now, it's a lengthy process and I can't afford to keep myself vulnerable that long. You'll have to find another way. Now RUN! DOC: Oh my god oh my god oh my god… Eeeh… I just need to find a friendly face here… CONSTANTINE: How about a familiar one? DOC: JOHN? What are you doing here? CONSTANTINE: Oh, a little of this, little of that… bigger question is what are YOU doing here? DOC: Spawn dragged me down here and then he got attacked and I started running and I need to get out of here and PLEASE HELP. CONSTANTINE: And why should I help you? After all, you thought I sounded like a bad Beatle impersonator. DOC: What? How? That wasn't in the file. CONSTANTINE: Not every truth is written down, love.  DOC: Whatever, I will wear a Liverpool jersey to my next session, I don't care. GET ME OUTTA HERE. CONSTANTINE: That's the spirit. Before you go, indulge me. When you walk through a storm… DOC: NOW! CONSTANTINE: Alright, we'll sing later. This'll just take a moment, love. Nicoreen siagos acasha… *magical sound effects* DOC: *gasp* *panting*... *to self* that was not fun. OK, Doc, what's the next step? Because I feel like I've been at this forever and I'm still no closer to finding an answer. CATWOMAN: Maybe I can help? DOC: Selina? Why? CATWOMAN: You know me, I like to whip up a solution to a problem. *cracks whip* DOC: As much as I love puns, this is NOT the time. So either help me, or get out of my way. CATWOMAN: Oh, so serious all of a sudden. You're almost as bad as Bruce. DOC: Look, if you're going to make jokes- CATWOMAN: Fine. I can hack into a couple of mainframes and shut down major Internet pathways. It's not a complete solution, but it will help stop the spread. DOC: That's… one of the first helpful ideas I've heard all day.  CATWOMAN: You're very welcome.  DOC: Why do I feel like there's a catch here? CATWOMAN: Why Doctor, you wound me with your implication.  DOC: It's sore because it hits the spot. CATWOMAN: UGH. OK. Your office is directly above a financial trading company. They have extensive resources, but they're taking advantage of a local indigent community and forcing them out so they can build another bland high-rise. I need you to get me into the building so I can… obtain some leverage over them. DOC: So you take care of my immediate professional quandary and place me squarely in the middle of another one? I don't see how this works out in my favor. CATWOMAN: C'mon, I scratch your back, you scratch mine. And my claws know how to dig deep. SHE-HULK: If I didn't know any better, I'd say that sounds like a setup for blackmail, plus possible RICO charges for conspiracy. Not to mention the clear B&E, likely burglary… I mean the felony charges alone would eat up about 7 of those 9 lives you've got, right? DOC: I don't say this often, but I'm glad to see a lawyer hanging around. Thanks Jen. CATWOMAN: Goddamn lawyers ruin everything. You're no fun. SHE-HULK: You're calling ME no fun? That's a first. At least since Aaron stopped writing me. Also, that's a pretty rich statement coming from someone dressed like Judi Dench's body double. CATWOMAN: Such a low blow. I expected more from you. SHE-HULK: Sorry to disappoint. If you leave now, I'll make sure they drop the charges. Keep talking, though, and I'll be ethically bound to cooperate with the investigation. The ass-kicking will just be a bonus. CATWOMAN: This is why no one likes lawyers. You're all the same. SHE-HULK: All the same? I'm eight feet tall and green. Aside from my cousin, who else is even remotely close to me? DOC: OK, I think I'm gonna go and let you two sort this out. CATWOMAN: *Green Giant jingle* Ho ho ho… SHE-HULK: Oh, that is IT. The heels are coming off… DOC: Later, ladies. *sound of actual catfight in background* Let's try Bruce again… *dialing* *teleportation sound* WHAT? NO! MOJO: And here's the star of our show, ladies and gentlemen! Doctor Issues himself! DOC: MOJO! Are you fu- MOJO: Hey, watch the language, Doc, this is a primetime show. Gotta keep it family friendly. DOC: What show are you talking about? MOJO: Why, Doc on the Run, of course! It's the hottest new reality show in the Mojoverse! We've been watching you this whole time. Gotta say, loving all the twists and turns so far. But it's starting to feel a little stale at this point. I mean, how many times can you run into patients of yours who offer nothing but cliched phrases or try to kill you? You have to keep your audience guessing what's going to happen, but stunt casting only really works during sweeps.  DOC: This isn't a reality show, this is real life! I don't give a damn about your ratings! MOJO: Of course you think it is. That's why your delivery is so great. But I'm not loving that last line. It's fine, we'll have the writers come up with something and you'll record an ADR session during editing. Gotta punch it up. Maybe curse a bit, we'll bleep you out and use it in the commercial. Oh, and speaking of punching, let's see what we can do about getting you involved in the fisticuffs. No sense in having everyone else fight around you, let's see how well you can hold your own in a fight. DOC: I don't have time for this. And I'm certainly not fighting for your amusement. MOJO: Oh, but don't you realize, Doc? EVERYTHING is for our amusement. Your fans adore you. Like this charming young fellow attached to his phone over here. Tell Doc how much you love his work. FAN: Pleeeasssee… killlll meeee… MOJO: Ungrateful whelp! I'll have you executed. But slowly, it'll be a miniseries. Anyway, back to Doc, let's knock down this fourth wall and see what you're made of. *shatter* Wait, that's not supposed to happen! Quick, get a camera over there and see what's going on! Camera 3, whip pan right now! SUPERBOY PRIME: This isn't Earth Prime… MOJO: Oh boy, ladies and germs, we've got an unexpected development here. Some jackass wearing a Superman costume has arrived. Say, lad, this is a closed set. PRIME: I don't know who the hell you are, but no one orders me around. MOJO: This is MY show, and I'm the one giving orders here. PRIME: What kinda world is this where people take orders from an overweight half cyborg spider thing?  MOJO: THIS IS THE MOJOVERSE! And it's where you die!  DOC: Lemme jump through this portal real quick. YOINK! *teleportation sound* OK. No fighting, no Mojo, no Superboy Prime, so this is already a plus. EEYORE: Hello there. DOC: GAH!  EEYORE: You're awfully loud. DOC: Eeyore? EEYORE: Hi Doctor. DOC: How did I end up in the Hundred Acre Wood? And why don't you seem shocked? EEYORE: Don't know. I was just sitting here because I was supposed to have lunch with everyone. But it seems like they forgot me. Again. At least someone is here to talk to me. DOC: I'm very sorry. However, I have bigger things to deal with right now, so I need to find a way out of here. EEYORE: It's fine. Go ahead and leave. Everyone else has forgotten about me. You're no different. DOC: No, it's not that, it's just… *sigh*. Maybe this is all a test. Maybe I should be taking the time to help others, and that's how I'll end up getting helped myself. So, Eeyore, let's take a sec and chat. EEYORE: You mean it? DOC: I do. I could use a break from the insanity for a moment. Let's just talk about whatever you want. EEYORE: Thanks Doc. Well, yesterday I thought I'd lost my tail again. DOC: That sounds unfortunate. Did you find it? EEYORE: Yep.  DOC: That's great. Where was it? EEYORE: Pinned to my hind end. DOC: Oh. EEYORE: Yup. Spent the whole day looking for it. DOC: I see. *beat* Is that it? EEYORE: Yup. DOC: You sure there's nothing else you want to talk about? EEYORE: Well, there is one other thing. You see, I *teleportation sound* DOC: NO NOT AGAIN! EEYORE: Well s**t. THANOS: Doctor Issues. You created a web of lies and pain, and thought you could escape it. And where did that bring you? Back to me. DOC: Thanos, I- THANOS: Spare me your pitiful speech. You have unleashed a power equal to that of the Infinity Gems. This places you on a level close to me, and this is something I cannot permit to stand. So I have no choice but to kill you. DOC: At this point, I barely have the desire to fight back. THANOS: Oh that's a shame, because I've been looking forward to this for a while, and hearing your cries for mercy would have made victory that much sweeter. As it is I will acknowledge your acceptance. Farewell, Doctor. NEBULA: Not so fast, father. THANOS: Nebula, your betrayal is disappointing but not surprising. NEBULA: YEAAAHHH! Doctor, I have brought you a ship. You can return to Earth. DOC: Great, so I can go back and face all the people who want to kill me. THANOS: I am happy to kill you right now. NEBULA: Hnngghhh… that's exactly why you have to go back. If Thanos kills you, it will give him pleasure. And I cannot allow that to happen. THANOS: This is not up to you, daughter. I have no qualms about killing you as a precursor to the doctor's death. NEBULA: Doctor, you must leave. NOW. I will deal with my father. He will be made to suffer, as he did to me. DOC: But I. NEBULA: This is not a request. You did me a favor. Allow me to return it to you.  THANOS: You shall not leave, Doctor. I will obtain the Gems once again, and then I will bring you back here! NEBULA: DOCTOR! GO! DOC: Fine. But how do I even operate this thing? NEBULA: It is programmed to warp you back to Earth. Just press the big yellow button. THANOS: NO! I will not be denied! DOC: OK, here goes nothing. *button sound* spaceship takes off *warp sound* *spaceship door opens* I… Hello and welcome to Capes on the Couch, where comics get counseling. I'm Dr. Issues. I just wanted to say to everyone that's listened to all these episodes. Thank you, I love you all. Through no intention of my own, there have been many things that have happened, I'm sure you've heard of them. I want to issue an apology to anyone & everyone. I don't have the proper words for this. I just, I don't know what to do. I have no idea how I'm even going to broadcast this, because I'm probably banned from every source possible, and I don't know how to get this to my cohost. But if anyone hears… *breaks down* DOOM: CEASE YOUR INCESSANT AND UNNECESSARY TEARS, DOCTOR. YOUR PROBLEM HAS ALREADY BEEN RESOLVED THROUGH THE MIGHT OF DOOM. DOC: *sniffles* Huh? DOOM: DOOM HAS WIPED ALL TRACES OF THE FILES FROM THE WORLD.  DOC: WhahuhwhyhowWHAT?!?! DOOM: YOU ARE NOW ALSO AN HONORARY CITIZEN OF LATVERIA AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE TO RESIDE, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE. DOC: What's the catch? DOOM: THERE IS NO CATCH. THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. DOOM SEEKS NOTHING FURTHER FROM YOU. DOC: I want to say thank you. And I will. But first, WHY? DOOM: MANY THINK DOOM AS TYRANNICAL, INCLUDING YOURSELF. BY THIS GESTURE, DOOM'S MAGNANIMITY WILL BE PRESERVED FOR ALL TIME.  DOC: Well, I have to say that- DOOM: AND ALSO BECAUSE RICHARDS WAS UNABLE TO ARRIVE AT A SUPERIOR SOLUTION. DOC: Aaaaand there it is. DOOM: ONCE AGAIN PROVING THAT NONE ARE SUPERIOR TO DOOM. DOC: Of course not.  DOOM: MOVING FORWARD, YOUR OPINION OF DOOM WILL BE ONE OF GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION. WHATEVER PREVIOUS OPINION YOU HAD IS NOW IRRELEVANT. DOC: Honestly, at this point, I can't even disagree with you. But I have to ask, aren't you concerned about all the people who tried to kill me? I mean, the files are eliminated, but the memories aren't. People still remember what I said about them. And they'll know you're responsible for getting rid of them. They'll come for you. DOOM: LET THEM TRY. MANY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO USURP DOOM. AND YET DOOM REMAINS. DOC: *sigh* Yep. Definitely not tyrannical at all. DOOM: DOOM SENSES SOME SARCASM. THIS GESTURE CAN BE UNDONE JUST AS EASILY. DOC: Noted. As a humble citizen of Latveria. My deepest appreciation… my liege. DOOM: YOUR APPRECIATION IS NOTED, GOOD CITIZEN, AND- DOC: Can I just ask one favor? DOOM: YOU DARE ASK MORE OF DOOM THAN HAS ALREADY BEEN PROVIDED? DOC: It's just… I need to get back home. Surely a simple task like this will not tax the might of Doom. DOOM: FINE. BE GONE AND RETURN HOME. BUT BE SURE TO SPREAD THE WORD THAT DOOM IS THE ONE WHO DID THIS FOR YOU. DOC: Oh don't worry, I'm telling everybody. Thanks Doc! *warp sound effect* Hoo boy, that was strange. ANTHONY: WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?!?! DOC: Oh man, it was nuts. I tried to call Batman, and then I was dragged to hell by Spawn, and Kingpin had me in his limo, and I was in- ANTHONY: No, I mean this burner phone Batman gave you has been sitting here ringing off the hook the whole time, but I didn't want to answer it because I figured it might explode, or it was wired to your DNA or something. You know how crafty Batman is. DOC: Are. You. F**king. Kidding. Me. Ending Thank yous: Dr. Goku from Guardians MH, Kate from IWB, Lisa from Comic Book Couples Counseling, my sister Angela, Doc's father, my wife Next episodes: Moon Knight 2, Elsa Bloodstone, Holding Out for a Hero Plugs for social Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

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This week we're talking the 2010 Edgar Wright movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. How does it compare to the Bryan Lee O'Malley graphic novels? Are the guys starting a Sopranos podcast? Why is Cody wearing an Ed Hardy onesie? Would Michael Cera make the perfect Superboy Prime? Is Jake trying to talk Cody out of being a father? Could Scott Pilgrim beat anyone in the Marvel Universe? Why doesn't Anthony like Baby Driver or Kevin Spacey? What would happen if Betty White was a member of G-Unit? And should there be a sequel to Scott Pilgrim? Check out our new website: https://www.comicsandchronic.com/ New episodes every THURSDAY Follow us on social media! Instagram: @comicsnchronic Twitter: @comicsnchronic TikTok: @comicsnchronic YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC45vP6pBHZk9rZi_2X3VkzQ E-mail: comicsnchronicpodcast@gmail.com Cody Twitter: @Cody_Cannon Instagram: @walaka_cannon TikTok: @codywalakacannon Jake Instagram: @jakefhaha Anthony Twitter: @mrtonynacho Instagram: @mrtonynacho TikTok: @mrtonynacho YouTube: youtube.com/nachocomedy

Welcome to another edition of Current Issues! Our top stories for this episode include Solving a multi decades long mystery in Three Jokers, getting a new history lesson in X Of Swords, banging our heads to DC's Death Metal and exploring a galaxy far, far away with The Mandalorian Season 2. (originally released 11/11/20) — Visit Our Patreon Page And Support The Show! Three Jokers Review 00:02:30 – 00:19:38 — Three Jokers https://www.cbr.com/three-jokers-things-fans-loved-vs-hated-batman/ — The Killing Joke https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_The_Killing_Joke — A Death In The Family https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_A_Death_in_the_Family — Joker War https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/The_Joker_War X Of Swords First Half Review 00:19:42 – 00:38:08 — X Of Swords https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/X_of_Swords — Jonathan Hickman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Hickman — Tini Howard https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tini_Howard — Otherworld https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Otherworld Dark Knights: Death Metal 00:38:10 – 00:55:47 — Dark Knights: Death Metal https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Nights:_Death_Metal — Death Metal Tie-Ins https://www.howtolovecomics.com/2020/06/08/dark-nights-death-metal-reading-order/ — Superboy Prime https://superman.fandom.com/wiki/Superboy-Prime — Future State https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2020/10/15/dc-future-state-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-the-dc-universe The Mandalorian Season 2 00:56:02 – 01:09:45 — The Mandalorian https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8111088/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 — Timothy Olyphant https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0648249/?ref_=tt_cl_t4 — Boba Fett https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Boba_Fett — Star Wars: The High Republic https://www.starwars.com/the-high-republic

Major events are something of a regular occurrence in modern superhero comics. We're use to seeing at least one company wide crossover event happening each year, as well as smaller events taking place inside individual titles. But none compare to the historical significance of the FIRST MAJOR COMIC EVENT. Join us in this special episode of My Big Fat Pull List as we travel the multiverse, visit with over 500 characters and witness the very first destruction and rebirth of the DC Universe as we once again try UNDERSTANDING DC COMICS EPISODE 2: CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! (originally released 1/1/20) — Visit Our Patreon Page And Support The Show! — Crisis On Infinite Earths https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Crisis_on_Infinite_Earths — Marv Wolfman http://www.marvwolfman.com/marv/frontpage.html — George Pérez https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_P%C3%A9rez — The Monitor https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Monitor_(Earth-One) — Ted Kord Blue Beetle https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Ted_Kord — Guy Gardner https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Guy_Gardner_(New_Earth) — The Anti-Monitor https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Anti-Monitor — Elseworlds and What Ifs? episode https://www.2gtdatacore.com/elseworlds-and-what-ifs/ — Superboy Prime https://superman.fandom.com/wiki/Superboy-Prime — The Specter https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Spectre — New Earth https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/New_Earth

The show is over, but the soul still burns. Relive WandaVision Season 1, Episode 5 with us as we ride the post-twist high. We make great speculations (some of which came true) and get super hyped for the future of the MCU. We also discuss why Superboy Prime is a problem, and get another update on Cheating Men Must Die! Along the way we get distracted by James Cameron, the proper way to segue, the Snyder Cut, and Bryan's uncurable disease.  

Comic books have been known for killing off beloved characters and no other genre is more notorious for this than superhero comics. It doesn't matter if the death is for dramatic effect, almost all superheroes and villains return from the dead. What is the point, then? Why should we care when a character bites it in our favorite comic book? Is it all a part of some cosmic plan crafted by publishers or Is Death Meaningless In Superhero Comics? (original release date 2/17/2019) Links from this Episode: — The Death of Ultimate Peter Parker Spider-Man https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Death_of_Spider-Man — Jason Todd Robin https://batman.fandom.com/wiki/Jason_Todd — Civil War https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Civil_War_(Event) — Captain Stacy https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/George_Stacy_(Earth-616) — Gweyn Stacy https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/The_Night_Gwen_Stacy_Died — Kyle Rayner's dead girlfriend https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandra_DeWitt_(New_Earth) — Pa Kent https://comicvine.gamespot.com/jonathan-kent/4005-3617/ — Bucky Barnes https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/James_Buchanan_Barnes_(Earth-616) — Sue Dibny https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Susan_Dearbon_(New_Earth) — Identity Crisis https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Identity_Crisis — Black Adam's family https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Teth-Adam_(New_Earth) — Death of Superman https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Death_and_Return_of_Superman — Superboy killed by Superboy Prime https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Kon-El_(New_Earth) — Jean DeWolff https://spiderman.fandom.com/wiki/The_Death_of_Jean_DeWolff — Thunderbird https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/John_Proudstar_(Earth-616) — Rorschach https://watchmen.fandom.com/wiki/Walter_Kovacs — Captain Marvel https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Mar-Vell_(Earth-616)

 Issue 106 - Clones Intro President level slot open in Patreon - $10/mo gets you pick of episodes and characters Background Spider-Man Clone Saga Jean Grey/Madelyne Pryor (17:08) Superman/Bizarro/Kon-El (25:03) Jamie Madrox (35:26) Issues for “original” Issues for “clone” Real-world analogues Family history not what it was You were lied to about your past Break (65:39) Plugs for I Never Saw That, plus Saladin Ahmed Treatment (66:11) In-universe - bring it back to basics of cognitive behavioral therapy Out of universe - validate emotions and go from there Ending Recommended reading: Clone Saga Next episodes: Catwoman, Levana Blackburn, Superman: Red Son Plugs for social References: The Boys from Brazil - Anthony (12:11) The Beatles - “Why Don’t We Do It In the Road” - Anthony (14:08) Quipping episode - Doc (14:59) T-Pain - “My Girl Got a Girlfriend” - Doc (22:16) Liar Liar “I’ve had better” - Anthony (24:45) Metal Gear Solid - Doc (26:55) Damian Wayne episode - Anthony (35:17) Superboy Prime episode - Anthony (35:19) Jurassic Park “Your scientists were so preoccupied…” - Anthony (41:38) Jamie Madrox episode - Anthony (41:56) Henrietta Lacks - Doc (49:04) Dennis Green - “They are who we thought they were” - Anthony (54:00) Bobby Darin - Anthony (62:30) Imitation of Life - Anthony (68:55) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are freezing as the Endless Winter Continues. Jimmy Olsen is the proud new owner of the Daily Planet in Action Comics #1028. Batman and Robin rescue the Bat-family from the clutches of Hush in Detective Comics #1033. Liar, Liar faces off against Diana in Wonder Woman #769. Superboy Prime takes center stage in Dark Nights: Death Metal The Secret Origin #1. Quimby has a secret in Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #3. A new Swamp Thing emerges in Justice League Dark #29. Kandaq attacks in Black Adam: Endless Winter Special #1. All this plus, DC News, Cletus's pick of the week, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:42 DC News 0:13:05 Action Comics #1028 0:18:27 Detective Comics #1033 0:21:31 Wonder Woman #769 0:25:32 Dark Nights: Death Metal The Secret Origin #1 0:30:59 Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #3 0:37:11 Justice League Dark #29 0:42:44 Black Adam: Endless Winter Special #1 0:47:10 Show Close   Links Action Comics #1028 Detective Comics #1033 Wonder Woman #769 Dark Nights: Death Metal The Secret Origin #1 Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #3 Justice League Dark #29 Black Adam: Endless Winter Special #1 Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn Want to Donate to the Show or Sponsor our Comics Talk for this week? No problem! Just click on the donate button below! If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

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In this special bonus episode, the boys dig into "Dark Nights Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe," "Dark Nights Death Metal" #6, and "Dark Nights Death Metal: The Secret Origin." These three books perfectly reflect the boys: the Titans simp (Brian), the Superboy Prime simp (Zach), and the meticulous note-taking, page by page breakdown simp (Vince).

On this week's comic book review podcast: Dark Nights Death Metal: The Secret Origin #1 DC Comics Written by Scott Snyder and Geoff Johns Art by Jerry Ordway, Francis Manapul, Ryan Benjamin & Richard Friend, Paul Pelletier & Norm Rapmund King in Black #2 Marvel Written by Donny Cates Art by Ryan Stegman Firefly: Blue Sun Rising #1 BOOM! Studios Written by Greg Pak Art by Dan McDaid Ice Cream Man #22 Image Comics Written by W. Maxwell Prince Art by Martín Morazzo Labyrinth: Masquerade #1 Archaia Written by Lara Elena Donnelly Illustrated by Pius Bak, Samantha Dodge and French Carlomagno King-Size Conan #1 Marvel Written by Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek, Chris Claremont, Kevin Eastman and Steven S. DeKnight Art by Steve McNiven, Pete Woods, Roberto de la Torre, Kevin Eastman and Jesús Saiz An Unkindess of Ravens #4 BOOM! Studios Written by Dan Panosian Illustrated by Marianna Ignazzi Sea of Sorrows #2 IDW Written by Rich Douek Art and Color by Alex Cormack The Last God #11 DC Comics Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art by Riccardo Federici The Department of Truth #4 Image Comics Written by James Tynion IV Art by Martin Simmonds The Comic Book History of Animation #2 IDW Written by Fred Van Lente Art & Letters by Ryan Dunlavey Doctor Doom #10 Marvel Written by Christopher Cantwell Art by Salvador Larroca Sea of Stars #8 Image Comics Written by Jason Aaron and Dennis Hallum Art by Stephen Green Transformers/Back to the Future #2 IDW Written by Canan Scott Art by Juan Samu Action Comics #1028 DC Comics Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by John Romita Jr. The Scumbag #3 Image Comics Written by Rick Remender Art by Eric Powell Scarenthood #3 IDW Story & Art by Nick Roche Color by Chris O'Halloran U.S.AGent #2 Marvel Written by Priest Art by Georges Jeanty Undiscovered Country #11 Image Comics Written by Scott Snyder & Charles Soule Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Leonardo Marcelo Grassi Something is Killing the Children #13 BOOM! Studios Written by James Tynion IV Art by Werther Dell'edera SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Full Episode Transcript: Speaker 1:        Three, two, one. Alex:                 What is up everybody? Welcome to The Stack. I'm Alex. Justin:              I'm Justin. Pete:                I'm Pete. Alex:                 And on The Stack we talk about a bunch of Comics that have come out this week and woo boy, did a bunch of Comics come out this week. Justin:              Oh, and we're going to talk about them all. It's like Pokemon, but for comics and talking instead of collecting and it's us instead of a kid named Ash. Alex:                 Yes, but- Pete:                What? Alex:                 … we do still keep our comics inside of a ball. Starting with Dark Nights Death Metal The Secret Origin number one from DC Comics written by Scott Snyder and Geoff Johns. Art by Jerry Ordway, Francis Manapul, Ryan Benjamin and Richard Fred, Paul Pelletier, and Norm Rapmund. This is not what I was expecting at all. Justin:              Agree completely. Alex:                 But what it turns out to be is a deep dive into Superboy-Prime and in a weird way, the last ever Superboy-Prime story, it also I don't know if it spoils or shows us or jumps ahead of a huge moment in Dark Nights Death Metal, but this is not just a throw away one-shot, this is an important part of the overall story. I was very hesitant going into this, but completely won over by the end both by the emotion and the storytelling and the art throughout, I was very impressed. Did you guys feel the same? Justin:              Yeah. I mean, this was written by Geoff Johns and Scott Snyder. A collab, a classic collab, and it really shows. I feel like this… You hear both of their voices in a nice synergy in this book. I've never been a huge Superboy-Prime guy, but this story I thought was really good. It takes the character and really humanizes him in a way that I didn't see coming and was just a great book, great little standalone story focusing on the character. I love where it ended. Pete:                Yeah, the title was a little misleading. It is kind of a Prime story which I did not see coming. Yeah, I mean, it's Supeboy-Prime still being a dick, but then he kind of gets a little bit less annoying and it's amazing art and then of course dogs are awesome and dogs can make any asshole a better person. Justin:              Wow. Alex:                 100%. Couldn't agree more with that. Like you said, you got Geoff Johns who invented Superboy-Prime coming in, Scott Snyder who has been the maestro of Dark Nights Death Metal and they're working together. The thing… It is a huge spoiler, but the thing that surprised me that I could not believe happened in this book is Superboy-Prime beats the Batman who laughs and essentially wins in this issue, which is wild. Justin:              It was wild, but- Pete:                Is that it? I mean, is it going to happen in another book. Like it just seemed crazy that this was it. Alex:                 I don't know. Justin:              It did feel weird that it would come down to this. There's has to be a ton more story to be told in the main book, but I do think like the Space Wolverine focused book who'd colloquially known- Pete:                Fuck you. You don't know anything. Justin:              He's known as the Lobo- Pete:                Thank you. Tell people what you're talking about because that doesn't make sense. Justin:              No, I think that's a perfect description. Pete:                No. Justin:              Like if I were to describe you, I would say regular bones Wolverine and I think that makes a lot of sense. I just see the world through Wolverine tinted glasses. Pete:                That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me. Justin:              Regular bones Wolverine? Pete:                Yeah. Justin:              But the Lobo book… I forget what it was called, but it really told the Lobo side of the story, but it all was a part of the main story, we just got to see this little fragment fully told in the side book. So I think this is real. This is part of it. Pete:                [crosstalk 00:04:03], said frag. Alex:                 I mean, I'll tell you what. This is an event that really could have used a checklist in the back of every book, which seems like such a dumb thing but we're about to talk about King in Black in a second and a lot of those tie-ins kind of matter, but maybe not as much as the main King in Black book matters, but it's very handy to look through and go, okay, have I read that? Have I checked that off yet mentally in my mind yet or does that come after this other thing? There's so many different spinoffs and other things that it would be very easy to skip this issue and discount it as, Oh, it's just another tale of the dark multi-verse or something like that, which mind you those books have been good as well, but I think there would have been a better way of executing that instead DC seems very allergic to recap pages and ways of letting people know how to follow their events and I wish they would do that a little better because I think ultimately that would be even more rewarding for the constant fans. Justin:              The constant fans. Pete:                I mean, that's the thing though [crosstalk 00:05:02], by not kind of making anything about it, they're really rewarding the people who read every DC book. Alex:                 They just need to put a note be like, Hey, this one's important. Justin:              [crosstalk 00:05:17], strategically fraud choice if I may. Alex:                 All right. Well, let's move on to another big event. King in Black, number two from Marvel written by Donny Cates and art by Ryan Stegman. This is picking up split seconds after the end of the last issue of Venom, which I know I said mostly King in Black is important, but we got to watch Venom falling down a building for 32 seconds in the last issue of Venom. That he's been tossed off by the King in Black by- Pete:                [crosstalk 00:05:44], don't say he's been tossed off. That's not- Alex:                 What are you talking about? Justin:              I mean, that's- Alex:                 What do you think that is? Justin:              … exactly. Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:05:52], like. Justin:              Is that degrading? Alex:                 You can't say you toss somebody off. That's not good. Justin:              [crosstalk 00:06:00], he had his salad tossed off the building. Pete:                Yeah. Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:06:06], Oh my God. Is that what you want me to say? Pete:                No. Justin:              Yeah. He got- Pete:                No. I'm trying- Justin:              Someone brocked his world. Pete:                Somebody brocked his world. Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:06:18], is dealing with the fallout of the last issue where the world has been taken over by [crosstalk 00:06:24], or at least New York city. Some of the Avengers are trying to rally to get Venom, and unfortunately spoiler, by the end of the issue they fail at Eddie Brock dies. Oh, I couldn't believe that… I was like, Oh, this will cut and then [inaudible 00:06:41], will swoop in and save him. He's not going to hit the ground. Smash. Justin:              It's about time somebody killed this maniacal Spider-Man villain. Pete:                Oh my gosh. Alex:                 So where do you think this is going from here? Do you think Eddie Brock is actually dead? He's going to come back to life, is his son Dylan going to be the new Venom? What's the goal here, granted that we're only a couple of issues through the King in Black event at this point. Justin:              I like this event a lot because it's going hard yet we're still getting the emotional bits. I think Donny Cates is very tactical. Like the issue of Eddie falling did feel like a sendoff and then to have him die in this issue feels like maybe he is dying, but I'm pretty confident he's going to come back. He'll become a full symbiote or some version of that will be where he goes. Pete:                I hope so because I really got into the father son relationship here and it was weird that while he was going through all this… Like they just had his son playing video games in another room, I was just like… I feel like someone should have- Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:07:45], a son? Pete:                Ooh. Wow. That's [crosstalk 00:07:51], like a jilted father. A jilted dad. Justin:              No. Pete:                Yeah. Jesus Christ. Justin:              The other day Alex's son, it was bring your father to school day and he brought in his Xbox. That's true. Pete:                He was like Master Chief is my dad. Alex:                 Great book. Next up let's move to the end of an event Firefly: Blue Sun Rising number one from Boom Studios. Written by Greg Pak. Art by Dan McDaid. This is as I just indicated wrapping up the Blue Sun Rising event where now Reynolds and the crew of Firefly are taking it to Blue Sun, the evil organization at the heart of a lot of things in the Firefly universe. Even if you haven't been reading this event religiously this is great. This is a good- Justin:              So good. Pete:                Fucking Greg Pak man. Alex:                 … chapter in the Firefly universe. Love this stuff. Justin:              Yeah. I mean, Greg Pak has done a great job of really… Took the characters from Firefly and Serenity and put them in a very different place at the start of this run and then he's really brought them back. It really feels like a great episode of Firefly or even the sort of climax of the Serenity movie. Like really great action puts the characters in a situation where they know how to succeed by fucking everything up. Introduces these other characters that aren't part of the main crew, but still fit really well. I think this event is just such a great run on this book Pete:                I've kind of been an outsider for this world, but this book did such a great job of bringing me in getting to care about these characters. This was an emotional ending. I thought it was really, really well done, and so well-written. This Greg Pak guy is unbelievable. I just really love that last panel and the let no one take the sky from you. Oh, just beautiful. Alex:                 Great stuff. Definitely pick that up. Moving on to another surprisingly emotional issue, Ice Cream Man number 22 from Image Comics written by W. Maxwell Prince. Art by Martine Morazzo. Now we've talked about every issue of this book. Pete:                Every goddamn issue. Alex:                 Well, every goddamn issue because it's fantastic. The art is absolutely gorgeous. It's terrifying in exactly the right way. All these small or big heart tales that parse out may have a loose continuity with them, but this one is very different. This is a advent calendar focusing on a character who's trying to deal with the fact that she's pregnant, her parents are over religious, what should she do about it? And it ends up having kind of a sad, but very hopeful ending for Ice Cream Man. This was a very refreshing change of pace and I really liked this quite a bit. Pete:                Well, that's the thing. Like I couldn't enjoy the refreshing because I was so worried about how this was ending. I was just like, “Oh God, what are we doing in this issue? Is the horror going to go too far? Like holy fucking shit.” But I was really impressed with the ending. I thought it was very touching and a nice turn. Justin:              Yeah. I mean, this was so refreshing that you might as well call it Lemon Sorbet man, because- Pete:                There we go. Justin:              … it's such a nice bright change of pace. I do think that it's sort of fitting at the end of a long difficult year to have even one of the darkest comic books on the stands really have a bright ending, but still able to talk about really interesting stuff, bring us to the edge of that horror. It's great. This book is always great. Pete:                I also really like how the house in the last panel, the way the windows are opened. It almost makes the house look like an advent calendar. It's just really, really impressive. If you haven't checked this out, please do. Like every panel it's just… They're really playing chess with this. It's just very impressive. Alex:                 Totally agree. Let's move on to one that I was pleasantly surprised by Labyrinth: Masquerade number one from Archaia. Written by Lara Elena Donnelly. Illustrated by Pius Bak, Samantha Dodge and French Carlomagno. What Pete is alluding to is Labyrinth is one of my favorite movies of all time. Pete:                You're, goddamn right it is. Alex:                 But I've been kind of iffy on the whole idea of continuing Labyrinth at all. What I really liked about this book is I feel like it found a fresh angle on the whole thing. We're told a story that takes place semi in parallel to the movie, has some new things to say with some new characters. Has some good things to say about memory. Adds some stuff to the continuity, and just the whole mythology of it and the art is really good as well as the coloring. I like this quite a bit. Again, I know it seems like I should be in the tank for this, but I definitely came into it being wary and was won over by the end. What was your guys' take? Justin:              I think that Alex is fucking tanked, is what I think. He's in the tank, he's on the tank. This guy has tanked for this book. Pete:                He's under the tank. Justin:              Yeah. He's swimming in the tank. He's Scrooge dunking ducking the tank. I remember Labyrinth not perhaps as much as you. I remember if someone peeing into a fountain because we watched that in school and [crosstalk 00:13:15], a very salacious moment in my life, but this played like a book. If you're not familiar with Labyrinth, but want to give it a shot, it's very much like an issue of the dreaming in the same end universe or even an issue of fables. It plays by those same rules, it's a great story and you get to just sort of explore this world following this character. I thought it was fun. Pete:                Yeah. I mean the whole time I was just thinking about how much [inaudible 00:13:43], loves this. Justin:              There you go. Pete:                But yeah, it was impressive. It was a new take on something that we've seen a ton. So it was nice to kind of like… I was impressed that it was fresh and the art was different, but it felt like it fit in the world. Yeah, I wasn't really a huge fan of the Labyrinth, you know? I mean, I respect the Bowie and stuff like that, but I was really impressed with this take and with this story. Alex:                 All right. Let's move from a book that Pete was sure that I was all over to a book that I was sure Pete was all over. King-Size Conan number one from Marvel written by Roy Thomas, Kurt Busiek, Chris Claremont, Kevin Eastman and Steven S. DeKnight. Art by Steve McNiven, Pete Woods, Roberto de la Torre, Kevin Eastman, and Jesús Saiz. So this is a tribute to Conan. It is a bunch of short stories about different parts of Conan's life. As usual the short story collection, I think mileage may vary, but for my money I thought the last story by Steven S. DeKnight was awesome. I love that one. I thought that was great. The rest of them were like your standard hack and slash fair, but that was the one that I was really into personally. Pete:                All right. You don't have to shit on the other ones [inaudible 00:15:06]. Alex:                 The other ones were pieces of shit. Pete:                No. Justin:              Wow. Alex:                 Is what I definitely think. They're not good art and good writing through out. Pete:                Yeah, the Claremont one I enjoyed, but the Eastman one, it was like I got into a cozy sleeping bag from the '90s and just wrap myself self in nostalgia and was just so happy. It's just great to see his art. I mean, it's a little weird in color, but it's still just it's so grimy and fantastic in all the right ways and I think it fits with Conan. It's cool. Alex:                 Did you find any poggs at the bottom of your sleeping bag? Pete:                No. Justin:              Get out of that sleeping bag dude. Pete:                I was never a pogger. Justin:              Okay. Pete:                Never into the poggs, but yeah, I think this is great. A lot of great stories. Yeah, and the last one was cool. Also the art themselves we're very different, but really worked. It was impressive. Justin:              Yeah, I liked this a lot too. Conan's one of those characters that has these three iconic eras. Then I think if you haven't read Conan, Jason Aaron's run on Thor sort of echoed in a really good way, where it's like young Thor, young Conan, middle sort of Thor, that's confident and a great warrior and it sort of seeded all and then King-Conan who is sort of a little bit over it, and I like all these stories. The first one I thought it was really cool because it dovetails so nicely with the original publication of Marvel's Conan: The Barbarian, which that was a cool little note and then my favorite version of Conan the more recent books of the last decade or so are the ones when he's with Bêlit his pirate queen. So it was nice to see her again here. Alex:                 Yeah. Good stuff overall. Next up An Unkindness of Ravens number four from Boom Studios written by Dan Panosian and illustrated by Marina… Marianna, excuse me, Ignazzi. Here we're finally kind of getting some answers about what's been going on, but this book there is a teen witch not named Sabrina who has come to a small town, find some weird goings on. There seems to be two warring factions who were both gunning for her, and here a lot of the things that we have suspected since the first issue come out. I like that they aren't wasting a lot of time on this mysteries in this book and they're finally pulling the lid back on them so to speak. Justin:              Agree. Though that I will say the beginning of each issue has some good mystery building stuff where we're getting a totally different sort of art style and some backstory stuff that I think is really cool. Dan Panosian who we had on the show is the writer of this book and he… The Panosh as he has never- Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:17:56], calls him that. Justin:              As he's never been called in his life. He illustrates the beginning of each book, which I think is very cool and then the main story it's really good. The art style is sort of in that Archie world, but telling a story that sits right alongside Sabrina, if you're a fan of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Pete:                Yeah, I agree. It's cool. It's almost like making fun of the Archie style in a way, where it's just like a little edgier. Also I think it works great. I'm impressed with this story. Also you shouldn't take old timey pills in a paper cup and then drink. You know that's just a bad combo. Justin:              What are the oldest pills you think are safe to take? Are you talking about… Like when you say old timey, do you mean like… Because the oldest pills were just little pebbles that people would take. Pete:                Oh, thanks man. Just the- Alex:                 Yeah. OG pills? Pete:                OG pills- Justin:              Yeah. Pete:                Yeah. The original gangster of pills. Yeah, it looked like those old little paper cups that you see and he was just kind of tossing back some classic red and white pills there, and yeah. The art style is kind of like this Archie, but different, but the facial expressions are really great and especially in the main character. I think this is fun and different and cool. I like it. Alex:                 Next up Sea of Sorrows number two from IDW written by Rich Douek. Art and color by Alex Cormack. We had- Pete:                [crosstalk 00:19:38], we had Rich on the show. Justin:              Yes. Take it easy guys. Pete:                Yeah. Alex:                 Yeah, not too rough. This is a story about a bunch of treasure hunters who encounter, or maybe some deadly mermaids. This is great. This is terrifying. This is the scariest issue I've read all week easily. Justin:              Yeah, the tone of this book is just so good. The way they draw the depths of the water is scary. The way the art is from, it's so much… Like this is a very specific note, but it's like so much up and down like vertical when they're under water. Like when you read an issue of Aquaman or Namor. It's sort of a scene like you'd see on any other book except under water. With this I could see these real long angles of these people under water and just add so much tension to it. All the characters are sort of greedy, up to no good. It's great. Pete:                Yeah, this is dark on top of dark and then scary as fuck, man. This is like a crazy book and it's intense to read because there is no hope, there's no chance. It's all going bad and the sea is a dark, dark place in this book and it's filled with things that are going to kill you. So this is intense and definitely worth picking up if you're into that type of shit my man, but get ready. Justin:              Have you guys ever been in water before? Pete:                Yeah. Justin:              You guys are like really- Alex:                 Oh, man. No, I haven't tried it yet. Pete:                Well, it was funny because Rich was talking about like… You know he's from New York City and he would go to the beach, but there's a real big difference. The first time I went into the ocean off of a boat where there's no land in sight, it's scary as fuck and I think this book kind of does a good job of really kind of grasping that. Alex:                 I panic when I get into the deep end of pools because I imagine there's a shark under me if I can't get to the bottom, so. Justin:              Wow. Pete:                Yeah. I'm ready to go to the ocean. Let's do this. Alex:                 No, man. You will- Justin:              You really don't like the ocean? Alex:                 No, I really… Like I get an overactive imagination when the water is too deep and I can't see the bottom. We used to go snorkeling when I was a kid quite a bit and if we were on the low part, we're kind of swimming up to a reef or something like that. All good, but once we got past that where I couldn't touch the bottom with my feet, it really became like, “Okay, something is going to bite me. Something is going to eat me. What's coming? What's going to happen? Oh God.” And I would just get this spiraling panic until I got back to the shore. Justin:              Oh, man. I can't wait for our triple Caribbean vacation. We're going to have a blast. Pete:                No way, man. Alex:                 Good times. Let's talk about The Last God number 11 from DC comics written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Riccardo Federici. Another guest that we had on the show this week. We had Phillip talking about this issue. This is the second to last issue of the first series in Felspire Chronicles. Yes. Pete, do you have a question or a statement? Pete:                I have something I wanted to point out. Usually you do such a great job with your transitions, but I just feel like you really missed an opportunity from going from Seas of Star Wars to Sea of Stars. I just wanted to point that out real quick. Alex:                 You know what? I purposely separated them because I kept confusing them. Pete:                Yeah. [crosstalk 00:22:58]. That makes sense. Alex:                 There you go you are absolutely correct. Later in the podcast, we're going to be talking about Sea of Stars number eight, but I kept them separate because I thought it was weird. All right. So let's talk about The Last God instead. This is a big dark issue where things go down. Justin:              Holly shit. Alex:                 I don't think they're going to get out of this one. Pete:                There's plucky kids. Justin:              It doesn't look great. I mean, every time we talk about this book, it's all about there's just so much depth here of the fantasy, the mythology it's so well thought out. The art is amazing. It feels like the… Every page feels like the cover of a fantasy novel in the best way, and it does feel like a new take. It's like a ruined fellowship as Phillip said on the podcast and to get to be in that with them and still have it, it's not so stiff as it might come across. It's not like these people aren't saying we must continue. Like sometimes the sort of the token characters come across like they're still joking around, they're still like being real people and that's great to see. Pete:                I got to tell you hearing PKG get worked up about this in how… And do it, he gets with just seeing the back matter in the songs and stuff in this issue really lets you know how deep this rabbit hole goes. Like you think you have an imagination of what you want to have happen. He has it worked out tenfold and it's really impressive. The art is just phenomenal. Each issue kind of takes you to this kind of creepy magic place. Yeah, this was a fantastic issue. Great ending. I really can't wait to see how this is all going to kind of go down. Yeah, man, the battle stuff is just glorious. Alex:                 Next let's talk about The Department of Truth number four from Image Comics written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Now earlier I said that Sea of Sorrows was the scariest thing that we read all week, I think I lied. I think this actually was. This book is incredible and this issue in particular is so expert at getting under your skin and making you feel uncomfortable. The writing is phenomenal. The art is phenomenal. If you haven't been reading this, this is about a organization, a part of the US government maybe devoted to not debunking conspiracy theories, but stopping conspiracy theories before they could become true based on everybody's belief. Here we get the belief that the characters of the organization is having challenged on their own as we find out more about Black Hat, the organization that's fighting against it and the stuff that they lay out here is so upsetting to read in exactly the right way. A fantastic book, but as I said very scary and very uncomfortable to read at the same time. Pete:                I want to hear Justin take because he was saying this is his pick of the week. So I'm excited to hear what he's going to say. Justin:              Yeah. I love this book. Like I'm a big news junkie and this book is like, Oh, this makes me feel so much better to have someone sort of digesting these things and making it make sense in a fictional context, but it actually is quite stressful to really feel these beliefs that real people in our world believe, and have it… The premise of the book is that if enough people believe in a very simple idea that is false, it still manifests in the real world and I think that is such a smart premise and scary and feels real to us. Like the book does this just great sort of loop-to-loop mentally for us as the reader, because the premise is about flies becoming real, but that's also happened in our world. It's such a smart book. Pete:                That whole thing about Barack just blew my mind. I- Alex:                 And you believe it now, right? Pete:                Yeah. It was just one of those things where they in this book were able to pull off kind of like a trope that we've seen in a lot of horror movies and spoiler, but the whole like “The room in the next room.” I was like, “Oh shit.” But like that's such a thing that I should have seen coming. It's just… Oh, man. It's intense. It uses real life that makes it scarier. Yeah, the art's phenomenal. This is a crazy read and it's really impressive. Alex:                 Two things that I wanted to mention about this book in particular. One, a couple of issues back they introduced these… Issue two actually I think, they introduced this star face man who are our main character that we are following who is new to The Department of Truth was maybe, or maybe not tortured by this being years back, wants to track him down and wants to stop him and it uses a lot of antisemitic tropes and as a Jewish man myself, I was very uncomfortable about it. Reading this issue the targets conspiracy theories around birtherism and Barack Obama made me realize in retrospect that, “Oh yes, of course they are trying to make me feel uncomfortable with this plot line. They're trying to make me feel this is upsetting.” And so to elicit that reaction, I think is the right thing. Alex:                 The other thing that I wanted to mention is the end of the book, and this is a big spoiler, but by the end of the issue our main character is told, okay, this Washington Post reporter and presumably his editor, you got to kill them. You got to just shut this down because even if they say they're not going to follow this up, at some point they're going to mention it and it's going to take on a life of its own and the Washington Post reporter I believe says something to the effect of, “Hey, you're one of the good guys, right?” And while he's crying, he says, “I think so.” And shoots them, and that in essence kind of defines and redefines the entire series because we realize, Oh, okay. We have a predilection to think that people we're following the heroes, maybe they're not. Justin:              Yeah. And I think I had that same feeling of dread reading this about just controlling the truth is a slippery slope to be on. So that's a great tension for this book. One of the things I want to mention, there's an ad on the back of this book for the new Anthology series from W. Maxwell Prince, the writer of Ice Cream Man called HaHa, coming out in January. Very excited for that. Alex:                 Me too. Pete:                I don't know if I'm ready for that. Alex:                 Neither am I. I feel like my wife, who is a clown is going to be hypercritical of it. We'll see what happens. Maybe we'll have her on the show. Next up [crosstalk 00:29:52], History of Animation number two from IDW written by Fred Van Lente and arts and letters by Ryan Dunlavey. Just a little note, we're going to have him on the show I believe next month or maybe February. Pete:                Fred. Alex:                 Have a chat about this book, so that should be a lot of fun. This book is great. I know we talked about this the last time, but here we're finally getting to the point where Disney is ascended and Walt Disney at least in this world and probably in ours as well is a sociopath. Justin:              Yes. Pete:                Yeah. It's super crazy to read this. You know that Fred Van Lente just did all this off the top of his dome. Like this guy knows so much about Animation. Alex:                 He made it all up, right? Justin:              Yeah. Alex:                 He made up all this shit? Pete:                No, no. He just knows it- Alex:                 The Department of Truth. Pete:                … because he lived it, man. He lived it all. Alex:                 Oh, God. That's crazy. Justin:              He lived it. I love that little facts you learn every time you read any books that these guys do together, and this is so interesting. Like just one from the beginning here Marjorie Sullivan I think wife of the creator of Felix the Cat, notable drinker fell out of her window and died trying to hail her chauffeur while she was drunk. Just those little details, these little stories that are just so interesting, and then the way they incorporate imagery from the actual cartoons and animated projects they're talking about is really cool. Alex:                 And it's also funny. You know it could just be a history lesson that feel like reading Wikipedia, but they make it engaging, they make it fun as they have done with every comic they've done across the board. This is great. I'm very excited to keep reading this book and see how they get up to modern history. It's really fascinating so far. Next one Doctor Doom number 10 from Marvel written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Salvador Larroca. This is the last issue of this title. I believe the last one we read was the first issue of this title. So I figured it was worth checking in. Part of the criticism I believe we had with the first issue was it seemed a little light and fun for a Doctor Doom book. This issue was not light and fun, [crosstalk 00:32:00], but definitely very dark in exactly the right way. I thought this was a great ending for the series. How'd you guys think? Justin:              I agree like the first issue I think was called Pottersville last issue called Bedford Falls, I think those are two references to its wonderful life. My favorite movie at the holidays. So this felt very timely and it's just a great character study of Doctor Doom that we get to see played out here, cementing him as a straight up villain. He gets played a lot in Fantastic Four as sort of a little bit of a softie. He has a connection with Valerio thanks to Hickman's run, but I think this is the best Doctor Doom. He's a petty, very powerful super villain and we get to see that on display. Pete:                Yeah. Just to me the way it ended was great. When it started, I was like what are we doing here? I don't want a different Doom, but just the way he's like never was, never will be good. Like that was just so bad-ass, such a great Doom kind of like ending. So I was really impressed with how this ended. Justin:              You were like here comes the Doom? Pete:                Yeah. “Here comes the Doom.” Alex:                 Well from Sea of Sorrows to Sea of Star number eight from the Image Comics written by Jason Aaron and Dennis Hallum. Art by Steven Green. So we had Dennis Hallum on the show, live show a couple of weeks ago and I thought it was really fascinating frankly reading this now knowing that… Unless I got it wrong, Dennis writes the dad stuff and Jason Aaron writes the kids' stuff and knowing they kind of write on their own tracks, definitely redefined how I read this book, but still another good weird issue of the story of a dad and his son trying to find each other in the universe. Justin:              Yeah. I mean, really knowing that about the book it definitely changes how you read it. This book reminds me so much of sort of last season late episodes of Adventure Time where it's like a little bit trippier it's a little bit like you don't quite know where the deeper underpinnings are blending with the fun mythology stuff and I'd love that. So I love this. Pete:                Yeah. This continues to be just kind of like I'm worried about the kid and if they're going to find each other, but I'm also having such a great time with the amazing stuff that is happening and to see that the dad kind of get to have some fun in this issue was great. Before he was just kind of just scared shitless for his son and kind of panicking. This was I feel like a cool kind of turn where now both characters are kind of like looking for each other, but they're all both also kind of having fun out here in the Sea of Stars. Alex:                 Next up Transformers/Back to the Future number two from IDW written by Cavan Scott. Art by Juan Samu. I got to tell you I was fine with the first issue of this book. I thought it was fun, but okay. We get of course time travel story where the Decepticons take over the past of Hill Valley, turn it into a despotic future. Marty McFly has left there, but the reveal at the end that the DeLorean is a transformer was like, “Great. Now we're into it.” This issue paid off of that promise. It was a blast to read, super dumb and silly and fun in exactly the right way. Like I said, I had a blast reading this. I had a lot of fun. Pete, I'm sure you had fun as well. Pete:                Yeah. This is just a ton of just kind of like mash up fun. You know like what's better than DeLorean being a transformer, spoiler also the goddamn skateboard is a transformer. Justin:              Yes. Oh, you're not a fan of Skills. The transformer who's also a skate board. This makes me think like, can any wield object be a transformer? Pete:                Yeah. Justin:              Like- Pete:                Well, also I got to say the ending was also a lot of fun. Doc Brown, looking like he's got the Mando gun going on and I tell you what, I don't know what future those ties are, but I can't wait to get there because that's a fun looking tie and I'm hoping to rock one, one day. Justin:              Yeah, sort of the bandolier tie? Pete:                Yeah, man. Justin:              Here's what want to pitch given what I just said sort of an Amish wagon transformer series [crosstalk 00:36:46], wheelbarrow, there's a Turner, there's- Alex:                 My name is Rumspringer. I'm an auto bot. Pete:                Rumspringer. Alex:                 Yes. There's more than meets the eye. Yeah, this is a blast read. It's very silly but it's very fun the right way. Next step action comics number 1028 from DC comics written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by John Romita Jr. This is the last issue of Brian Michael Bendis's run on the title. He's wrapping everything up with the super family before he move on with Phillip Kennedy Johnson, who again we had on the live show talking about his new run so go check that out- Pete:                [crosstalk 00:37:22], key guests. Justin:              We're topical. Pete:                Man. Alex:                 But what do you think about this issue? What do you think about Brian Michael Bendis's run on the super family as a whole? Pete:                I thought you were going to be like, what do you think of this Brian Michael Bendis guy? Alex:                 Do you think he's going to do well? Pete:                I thought this was very swing issue, cool ending, love the thank you notes by the desk cubicle, amazing art, touching story. I thought this was a great Superman comic. Justin:              I mean, this is Bendis doing what he does best and Bendis writes great sum up issues for his runs, where he… Because his whole thing is like really bringing characters down to earth, having them having a take and really connecting with the other characters in their universe and that is what this is all about. We get to see this stuff from the Jimmy Olsen series where he has purchased The Daily Planet. Perry's very fun, we don't get a ton of time with actual Superman stuff happening here which I thought was interesting, but I love the family stuff. That's what I really liked about the run before Bendis took over so I'm glad we're sort of landing there because I hope that we'll play a lot in going forward and honestly, I don't feel as burnt by the Superman and Clark Kent revealing themselves to the world as I did initially. Alex:                 Yeah. I think that's a fair estimation of it and overall, this is a good fun issue. It doesn't feel particularly essential necessarily. It's been weird reading the sum-up issues before they move on to Future State where it's like well, see you later, is kind of what they feel like, but John Romita Jr art, it's good. He's drawn a good superman. It's a nice time. Pete:                Yeah. Alex:                 Next up The Scumbag number three from Image Comics. Written by Rick Remender. Art by Eric Powell as considering the story of the worst guy on earth who can save the earth. Here, I think we kind of complete the first arc and move into the second arc or at least the second villain for our dirt bag hero naturally saves the world, but does some terrible things in the process. This book continues to be very timely in an interesting way and funny at the same time. Justin:              Yeah. I mean, I agree. It's a classic Remender book where it's like a strong, good premise for a story. It's very funny, but there's always some stuff underneath. It's really like commenting on our world in a way that is really nice. Pete, give me your take on this 1978 Firebird trans in. Pete:                Come on, man. I mean I was a little disappointed with the sex doll edition, but that is like, Woo-hoo, baby. Justin:              Now that's a transformer, right? Pete:                Yeah. it should be. Justin:              I do like the last page that sets up our next field and as you said Alex, the sort of accolade looking people hundreds of them on laptops typing on the bright side of the moon with a mysterious villain watching over them is a great setup. Pete:                I also like how there's this line with the scumbag, you know what I mean? Like okay, the scumbag gets to be a scumbag at different moments, but it's also like, “Hey man you can't be a piece of shit and have superpowers. That's not how it works, you know?” And that really kind of comes back to- Justin:              Oh wait Pete. Actually, have you ever met villains? Have you ever met any supervillains? Pete:                No, I haven't. Cause I'd probably be dead if I did, but thank you for asking? Justin:              No. I mean, have you ever read about them, because those people are mostly assholes who have super powers. Pete:                Oh, okay. Interesting take, but- Justin:              And I'll also mentioned Eric Powells art, which is like what if Mad magazine, but super fucked up, which is fun to read. Alex:                 It's just a fun book across the board. Let's move to a slightly more serious one Scarenthood number three from IDW. Story and art by Nick Roche. Color by Chris O'Halloran. In this book we've been following a father and his friends, who have to deal with some weird going on in their town, around the school that their kids go to. Here a lot comes out about our main character that makes him I think in a really interesting way less palatable as well as we get the lid blown off when it comes to the supernatural storyline. It was definitely a big issue. Justin, you've been really liking this book in particular I think. Justin:              I like this book a lot because of those swerves that it keeps taking. It's interesting we've spent the first two issues really in the head of our main character and then the perspective totally flipped. I love being inside people's heads except for the year that I was trapped inside Pete's head being John Malkovich style. That was a weird ride. Pete:                Yeah. You almost didn't make it out, man. Justin:              That's true, but boy I learned a lot about your schedule, what you do on your private time. Check out the upcoming memoir- Pete:                Yeah. I think this is definitely what it's like to be a parent. Justin:              … if I did it the page story. Pete:                You know, like you've got your responsibilities to your kid and then you have a group of parents that you get together with and you solve crimes and ghost stories and stuff like that. So I feel it's nice to have a representation of what it's like to be a parent in this world. Alex:                 Yeah, I agree. Let's move on and talk about US Agent number two from Marvel written by Priest art by Georges Jeanty. This is continuing a story where US agent is dealing with a lot of things. I'll tell you what, I honestly had a little bit of trouble following this issue even though I remember what happened to the last issue which I think we all liked quite a bit, but the Georges Jeanty art still reliably very good. Justin:              Yeah. I agree. It is. I don't quite know the full take of this story, but I do like it. I like the scenes, I like the issues we're touching on here and I just like US agent as a character. Like what if captain America was sort of a jerk, but really had an inferiority complex, but was always trying to do the right thing. So I like where this book is living. Pete:                Yeah. I had a little bit of a hard time following what was happening, but it's cool. Alex:                 All right. Well, next stop then Undiscovered Country number 11 from Image Comics written by Scott Snyder and Charles Soule. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Leonardo Marcello Grassi. In this issue we're starting to get into the, if not wrap up, at least the back half of the unity storyline. We are in the second ring of a closed off America that has all followed focused on tech, turns out it's terrible. They're powered by baby brains. There is a basically dead woman living in a giant vagina who runs everything and she wants our heroes brains to join them. Alex:                 Here's something that I thought was fascinating about this issue, and this is definitely a spoiler for the issue, but I certainly realized this and the characters realized in this book, they're given a challenge. There said Aurora, who's the person who runs America wants you to either choose a ring of America or keep moving to the next ring until you choose one, and by the end of the book they all realize they say, “Hey, you know what I think we need to do is we need to see all of these rings and get to Aurora and then bring what we've learned. That's the challenge here.” And that's certainly what I thought. I was like, “I'm ahead of this book. I know what's going on here.” But the fact that they said that out loud, that is 100% wrong, right? Pete:                Yup. Justin:              Yes. I think that was a classic bait and switch move that we get a little bit of a pay off right here. Pete:                But also we're plug for the first-generation iPod in the middle of this. Alex:                 Still good man [crosstalk 00:45:23], click wheels are really good. [crosstalk 00:45:27], plus all crazy bass they had for songs on those things. Justin:              You can listen to one whole U2 album on there, and that's the only thing. If I remember correctly, that's the only thing you can listen to on it. Yeah, I really liked this arc especially. Like we talked about it before, but it really focuses up a lot of the ideas and you have more of a sense of the characters coming out of the first arc. So it really moves in a nice way, and so many ideas. Pete:                I think it's an interesting idea just like, Oh, you just got to give up your second born. Not your first born to be a floating brain just your second born, you know what I mean? No one really cares. Alex:                 I think I can do that. Justin? Justin:              Yeah. Wait a second. Are you a first born or a second born? Because I think- Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:46:16], I'm a firstborn. Justin:              I'm a first born. Pete, aren't you this younger brother? Pete:                Nope. I'm a firstborn as well. Alex:                 Oh, great. Well this is all working out so well. The book is really good, definitely pick it up. Next up at last something… Oh yes. What's up Pete? Pete:                I did want to say though that every time I think I have a handle on what's going on, they're like nope, not even close. Which is not really frustrating, but impressive that I could still be confused after this long, but man the art and the paneling it's just really impressive. Okay, sorry. Alex:                 No. It's all right. Last but not least Something is Killing the Children number 13 from Boom Studios written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. We're finally getting an event that's been promised pretty much since the first issue where our main characters compatriots come to town and start killing everybody. She wants to shut down the monsters that are killing the children as quickly as possible. Every issue… I know I say this every issue, but so little happens but it's of such import to the characters, it still feels media at the same time and Werther Dell'Edera art is phenomenal. Another great issue of this book. Justin:              Every single issue of this is just so great and the art is just… There's at least one or two panels where you're like fuck man I would love to have that. It's like a desktop background or a poster or something. It's just glorious. Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:47:49]. That would be so cool to have it as a desktop background. Pete:                Yeah, because you get to stare at it every day you fucking dick. Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:47:57], a laptop. I don't want to brag or anything. Justin:              Mr. Desktop over here. I would love to have it just as printed on my sheets. Alex:                 [crosstalk 00:48:05], to have it on my van. Justin:              Yeah. The inside or the outside are both? Alex:                 Inside. I don't want other people to see. Justin:              Nice. Alex:                 It's for me. Justin:              That's for you. That's for daddy. Yeah, I like this book a lot. I will say the pace of this book is gotten, it's pretty… Not a ton of story happens each issue, and I'm curious if that will change. Because I think it needs to make some larger moves. So maybe- Pete:                So you're saying this wildly popular book that is really impressive they should just change it? Justin:              I think it could pace up a little bit. I feel like we've been in this narrative moment for quite some time. Pete:                Yeah, but if you read in the trade then you're fucking fine, they don't have to change anything. Justin:              Don't tell me what to do. Pete:                Well, don't tell it what to do, enjoy it for what it is. Alex:                 Well, I'll tell you what I'm going to tell those of you listening what to do. If you'd like to support us patrion.com/comicbookclub. Also, we do a live show every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM to Crowdcast and YouTube. Come hang out. We would love to chat with you about comics. iTunes, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, or the app is you are trying to subscribe and listen to the show @comicbooklive on Twitter, comicbookclublive.com for this podcast and many more. Until next time we've been Comic Book Club, peace out. Justin:              Oh, when I lived in your head Pete, I told you what to do all the time. (singing). The post The Stack: Dark Nights Death Metal, King In Black And More appeared first on Comic Book Club. 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Jace and Manny bring you some spoiler-free thought on our last New Comic Book Day before Christmas. They both choose Dark Nights Death Metal: The Secret Origin #1 as their book of the week. Superb job by a whole host of creators to bring us a Superboy Prime story filled with everything that makes the DCU great. Another highlight for Manny is Ice Cream Man #22 which continues to impress. Jace was also a big fan of Miles to Go from AfterShock, a well executed comic you want to be sure not to miss. We also learn the identity of the new Swamp Thing in this week's Justice League Dark, which along with the Black Adam issue both tie into the Endless Winter event. The finale of that story will be out next week. Speaking of finales we have the final issue of Brian Michael Bendis on Action Comics, the final issue of Mariko Tamaki on Wonder Woman, the Final issue of Red Hood and Peter J. Tomasi and Brad walker finish up their excellent run on Detective Comics. Also if you want to take final issues, Christopher Cantwell figuratively takes Doom to Bedford Falls in the final issue of the Doctor Doom series a perfect ending for that series though we were sad to see it go. All this plus Jace gives a run down on some other titles you might want to be on the look out for. 

04:32 - Nick Stole Something? 07:02 - Drew's Drinking Habits 10:14 - Drew Stole Something? 14:20 - A Great Gift for the Guys 20:05 - Tik Tok Discovery of the Week 23:42 - Who is Superboy Prime? 28:42 - Wonder Woman Bloodlines 35:45 - Reign of the Supermen 50:42 - iZombie Wrap Up 1:01:26- Owl House and the Future of Cheap Seats Email: thepill@outlook.com iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-p…d1058622506?mt=2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/CheapestOfSeats/ Nick's Twitter: @Nick_JG_Clement

Join us this week for another round of Flipside as we talk about The Boys Season 2, Superboy Prime's Return, a special edition of Paul's Problems, Comic Book Market Report with recent sales trends, and of course Pickups!!!!!!!!!!!!

The boys dig into all things "Death Metal" in this episode, starting by going page by page through the fourth issue of the main series. Attention is then turned to the two one-shots and the two tie-ins to "Justice League." Come for Superboy Prime, stay for the panel that nearly broke Brian's brain.

Para el evento de Death Metal regresan tres de los grandes villanos que han estado presentes en las principales crisis de DC: Anti-Monitor, Superboy Prime, and Darkseid. ¿Cuál de ellos es el más peligrosos?Nosotros no tenemos escuchas, tenemos una armada, y estos son sus miembros, los cuales lee entran a la cooperacha en www.patreon.com/dstripandoMayora: Velasco, AlejandraCapitán: Rosas, FedericoSargento: Ramos, CarolinaSargento: Nieto, MauricioSargento: Rosales, JaimeSargento: López, JorgeSi comparten este episodio harán méritos para ser Cabos (o Quepos). Si son escuchas pasivos, de soldados rasos jamás pasarán.

Para el evento de Death Metal regresan tres de los grandes villanos que han estado presentes en las principales crisis de DC: Anti-Monitor, Superboy Prime, and Darkseid. ¿Cuál de ellos es el más peligrosos?Nosotros no tenemos escuchas, tenemos una armada, y estos son sus miembros, los cuales lee entran a la cooperacha en www.patreon.com/dstripandoMayora: Velasco, AlejandraCapitán: Rosas, FedericoSargento: Ramos, CarolinaSargento: Nieto, MauricioSargento: Rosales, JaimeSargento: López, JorgeSi comparten este episodio harán méritos para ser Cabos (o Quepos). Si son escuchas pasivos, de soldados rasos jamás pasarán.

Benny and Sal cover the latest comics including Superboy Prime.

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Sure, he's already in Shazam! But Death Metal, though! Originally streamed at youtube.com/comicpop on September 14, 2020.

After last week's look at the lead up titles, we've got nearly 2 hours of "Infinite Crisis" chat with our pal James Johnston! Topics discussed include our unending love of Superboy Prime, the beginnings of Geoff Johns's DC event dominance, and the almost death of Dick Grayson.

TIME STAMPS: 0:00-9:12 Remembering Chadwick Boseman 9:13-23:58 Other news including Fortnite Marvel, Morrison being done with DC and Pattinson has Covid 23:59-25:07 Pick of the week/Cover of the week 25:08-34:30 Batman 98 34:31-42:18 Stange Adventures 5 42:19-55:30 Shazam 14 55:31-End Young Justice RANT

We punch a wall through Superboy-Prime! How is Prime like 2Pac? And which DuckTales character is Alex Luthor Jr. like? Listen in to find out! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to Seequels - every week three hosts review direct-to-video sequels of childhood favorites, and compare/contrast with the originals - seequels.com Background (04:38) Superboy-Prime created by Elliot S! Magin & Curt Swan  in DC Comics Presents #87 (Nov. 1985) Earth-Prime is “our” world in the multiverse - no superheroes exist Clark Kent is the adopted son of Jerry & Naomi - turns out he’s actually got latent superpowers, which manifest when he turns 15 and Halley’s Comet passes overhead Joins the Crisis on Infinite Earths - ends up in a paradise dimension alongside Superman & Lois of Earth-2, and Alexander Luthor Jr. of Earth-3 Longs to return to his world, even though it was destroyed, and becomes angsty - punches the wall of reality, creating numerous changes in reality and retconning several character changes Destroys the JLA Watchtower, and proceeds to attack Conner Kent, who he believes stole his life - kills several heroes who come to defend Conner Banished to the Speed Force for several years, before escaping with a suit of armor that boosts his power levels Ends up killing Conner after they destroy Alex’s vibrational tuning fork that would impact the multiverse - this also results in the merging of the several Earths Heads to Oa, where he wipes out dozens of Green Lanterns - attacked by Superman of Earths 1 & 2, and kills Earth-2 Superman - taken into custody by Guardians of the Universe During the Sinestro Corps War, he is freed and joins the Sinestro Corps - one of the Guardians sacrifices themselves to destroy him, but all it does is infuse him with Oan energy Gets sent to the 31st Century, where he discovers that history has largely forgotten him - he is revealed to be the Time Trapper, a villain of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and ends up attacking himself - this sends him back to Earth-Prime, which was not destroyed - everyone there has read all of the comics, and they fear him - he ends up in his parents’ basement, a parody of toxic fanboys Transported back to Earth-1, where he gathers other villains and attacks the Teen Titans - they overpower him and imprison him in the Source Wall Recently revealed to be trapped in the Monsterlands, where he broke out and is seeking revenge on Shazam Issues (18:00) Given no time to process his powers, never really learned to control them or how to use them Angst over being taken away from his entire family & support system (24:10) Extremist - unsure if he can ever be praised for doing anything, he just dives into villainy (31:25) Break (39:03) Plugs for Varmints & Petri Dish, plus Meredith Finch  Treatment (40:22) In-universe - Kitchen sink - bring everyone & everything Out of universe - Peer support group (43:35) Skit (55:43) Ending (61:50) Recommended reading: Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds Next episodes: Azrael, Northstar (not Guardian), Raphael Plugs for social References: 2Pac - Doc (20:30) DuckTales - Anthony (25:34) The Maker episode - Anthony (37:25) The Dark Knight - Anthony (37:47) Dr. Phil - Doc (42:40) The Rose That Grew from Concrete - Doc (45:24) “Express Yourself” by NWA - Anthony (67:20) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

Get yer claws out, it's time to examine LAURA KINNEY! We look at this socially awkward Wolverine, and Doc invents a new use for the Danger Room! Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Apologies for no new episode last week - tried to get creators, and then needed a break New folks in Discord & Facebook fan groups - plug for those communities Background (04:39) X-23 created by Craig Kyle for the X-Men: Evolution TV series, first comic book appearance in NYX #3 (Dec. 2003) by Joe Quesada & Joshua Middleton, first miniseries was X-23 by Craig Kyle & Christopher Yost Dr. Sarah Kinney, a geneticist, is hired to replicate the Weapon X program that created Wolverine, but the sample has a damaged Y chromosome, so Dr. Kinney manipulates the gene to create a XX version - after 22 failed attempts, the 23rd is a viable embryo, which she is forced to carry to term X-23 is raised as a killer, and given no human affection, aside from her sensei & Dr. Kinney At the age of 7, she is subjected to radiation to trigger her mutant gene, her claws are forcibly extracted and coated with adamantium - all without anesthesia, since the doctor doing this, Dr. Rice, is the son of the doctor who created Wolverine and who died after Logan’s surgery X-23 subjected to “trigger scent” which drives her into unstoppable killing rage, and she kills her sensei Dr. Kinney kidnaps X-23 and tells her to kill Dr. Rice, which she does, but before he dies he puts the trigger scent in Dr. Kinney’s hair - as she dies, she gives X-23 the name Laura Laura escapes to New York and begins working as a prostitute, where she encounters several runaway mutants - they work together to escape people hunting them Meets Logan, who tells her he knows about her because Dr. Kinney wrote him letters Joins the Xavier Institute to work with other mutants, learn how to be a human, and be closer to Logan Cyclops asks her to join a lethal X-Force team, but doesn’t ask Logan - this puts them at odds, because Logan wants her to be a kid and make her own choices Starts working with the time-displaced original X-men, and starts dating Teen Warren (Angel) After Logan’s death, takes up the mantle of Wolverine for a time Once Logan returns, she becomes X-23 again - meets other female clones that Dr. Kinney had created - one, Gabby, becomes very close with her, and they consider each other sisters Issues (10:38) No childhood - arrested development and trauma No social skills, although getting better (18:02) Constant struggle between nature as a bred killing machine and wanting to do the right thing (29:25) Break (39:48) Plugs for AnxZenity & Perfect Package Podcast, plus Saladin Ahmed Treatment (41:38) In-universe - Use the Danger Room to simulate Toastmasters & public speaking Out of universe - Similar to victims of sex trafficking (46:44) Skit (53:41) - Laura voiced by Hannah from Popcorn Psychology Ending (60:04) Next episodes: Superboy Prime, Azrael, Guardian References: Angela Duckworth - “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” - Doc (16:28) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

We head to Bludhaven to take on the man of many names, Dick Grayson! Whether he's Robin, Nightwing, or Batman, he's the Bat-family's Jack of all Trades. According to Doc, he's also like Saved by the Bell - listen in to find out why! SHOW NOTES: Intro Shoutout to Connor Carrick podcast - NHL defenseman Connor Carrick does a deep dive into improving mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - not just promoting this because he’s a Devils player, it’s a compelling listen - https://connorcarrick.podbean.com/ NEW SWAG! Check out our TeePublic store! Background (4:13) Dick Grayson created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in Detective Comics #38 (April 1940) Dick Grayson is a trapeze artist whose parents were killed by gangsters - Batman helps him seek revenge against the crime boss responsible, and he trains under Batman to become Robin the Boy Wonder Later leads the Teen Titans, a group of sidekicks Post-Crisis, he chafes under the sidekick role, and renames himself Nightwing, starting to operate as a solo hero in Bludhaven, neighboring city to Gotham First operates as Batman after Bruce leaves Gotham after the Knightfall storyline - begins to appreciate what Bruce goes through on a regular basis Reunites with the Titans, although after two teammates die, he disbands the team once again After Battle for the Cowl, he works as Batman, with Damian Wayne as the new Robin New 52 - still Nightwing, just a few years younger than before His identity is revealed to the world by the Crime Syndicate - they believe him dead after attaching him to a machine connected to his heart rate - Lex Luthor stops his heart to free him from the machine before reviving him with a shot of adrenaline Working undercover, he infiltrates the criminal Spyral organization - this storyline is told in the Grayson book by Tim Seeley & Tom King Briefly returns as Robin to help other members of the Bat-Family while Bruce is amnesiac Rebirth - Spyral wiped his identity clean, so he resumes operating as Nightwing, and starts a new Titans team Shot by KGBeast and nearly dies - gives him memory loss, and he stops fighting crime for a spell until he’s attacked by the Court of Owls (specifically his grandfather, who is a Talon), and the fight triggers his memory Issues (10:15) Transition from angry teen in the New Teen Titans to a more carefree, relaxed adult in modern comics - is this natural development or just a character retcon? Shared trauma with Bruce led to interesting mentor-mentee relationship (21:42) Mental adaptation as a “Jack of all trades” within the Bat Family (29:00) Break (37:22) Plugs for Grief Burrito & Now You’ve Seen It, plus Gail Simone Treatment (38:45) In-universe - Doc is the man in the chair Out of universe (44:54) - treatment similar to those of first responders Skit (51:19) Ending (57:41) Recommended reading: Grayson by Seeley/King Next episodes: Laura Kinney (X-23), Superboy Prime, Azrael (Jean-Paul Valley) References: Sidekicks episode - Anthony (05:38) Bane episode - Anthony (07:31) Pulp Fiction - Anthony (08:30) Saved by the Bell - Doc (14:18) Scott Adams - talent stack - Doc (33:00) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs know that freedom ain't free. The Wonder Comics join Superman in his battle against the Legion of Doom in Action Comics #1020. Mera is rushed to the Atlantian hospital in Aquaman #57. Catwoman must tell Batman the truth about the Designer in Batman #89. Two-Face returns in Detective Comics #1020. Miguel and Summer must save the multiverse in Dial H for Hero #12. We learn the secret to a new power ring in Far Sector #4. The Super-friends stand around waiting on Batman as Eradicator and the Daximites attack Earth in Justice League #41. You thought the coronavirus was bad, wait until in get mushroom head in Justice League Dark #20. Jon is still trying to watch the orientation video in Legion of Super-Heroes #4. It's Reign of the Subparmen in Jimmy Olsen #8! The Wizard is alive, The Monster Society, and Superboy-Prime in Shazam #11. Zan and Jayna must face the consequences to their actions in Wonder Twins #12. Diana teams up with a killer in Wonder Woman #752. A new team forms to take down Leviathan in Leviathan Dawn #1. Batman reveals his secret identity to the world in Batman: Curse of the White Knight #7. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Cletus's pick of the week, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:02:02 DC News 0:12:52 Action Comics #1020 0:21:12 Aquaman #57 0:24:26 Batman #89 0:30:27 Detective Comics# 1020 0:34:46 Dial H for Hero #12 0:37:40 Far Sector #4 0:42:18 Justice League #41 0:44:58 Justice League Dark #20 0:47:58 Legion of Super-Heroes #4 0:52:42 Jimmy Olsen #8 0:54:53 Shazam #11 1:02:11 Wonder Twins #12 1:04:24 Wonder Woman #752 1:08:33 Leviathan Dawn #1 1:13:34 Batman: Curse of the White Knight #7 1:16:44 Black Lightning S3 Ep15 – The Book of War: Chapter Two: Freedom Ain't Free 1:27:06 Show Close   Links Action Comics #1020 Aquaman #57 Batman #89 Detective Comics# 1020 Dial H for Hero #12 Far Sector #4 Justice League #41 Justice League Dark #20 Legion of Super-Heroes #4 Jimmy Olsen #8 Shazam #11 Wonder Twins #12 Wonder Woman #752 Leviathan Dawn #1 Batman: Curse of the White Knight #7 Strange Adventures #1 (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn Want to Donate to the Show or Sponsor our Comics Talk for this week? No problem! Just click on the donate button below! If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs say farewell to Arrow. Cheshire takes a Semi to the back while Riddler is hooked in the pulse of Gotham in Batman #87. A demon invades Gotham in Detective Comics #1019. A new Green Lantern investigates murders in Far Sector #3. Mr. Mind and Dr. Sivanna resurrect the Monster Society, Superboy Prime has an issue with Billy, and Taky Tawny cooks dinner in Shazam #10. Mongol claims the United Planets home world as his planet in Superman #19. Wonder Twin powers activate in Wonder Twins #11. Diana returns home after defeating Cheeta's plans in Wonder Woman #750. Bruce Wayne learns his shocking family history in Batman: Curse of the White Knight #6. All this plus, DC News, DC TV, Cletus's pick of the week, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:57 DC News 0:10:12 Batman #87 0:16:00 Detective Comics #1019 0:18:48 Far Sector #3 0:27:50 Shazam #10 0:34:24 Superman #19 0:38:26 Wonder Twins #11 0:41:18 Wonder Woman #750 0:46:49 Batman: Curse of the White Knight #6 0:50:34 Batwoman S1 Ep11 – An Un-Birthday Present 0:55:50 Supergirl S5 Ep11 – Back from the Future - Part One 0:59:45 Black Lightning S3 Ep11 - The Book of Markovia: Chapter Two: Lynn's Addiction 1:05:22 Arrow S8 Ep10 – Fadeout 1:22:29 Show Close   Links Batman #87 Batman: Curse of the White Knight #6 Detective Comics #1019 Far Sector #3 Shazam #10 Superman #19 Wonder Twins #11 Wonder Woman #750 Earth Station One Tales of the Station Earth Station One Tales of the Station Vol. 2 The Chameleon Chronicles: Colors of Fate The Chameleon Chronicles: Sisters of the Thorn   Want to Donate to the Show or Sponsor our Comics Talk for this week? No problem! Just click on the donate button below!   If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 564-9133 (remember long distance charges may apply) or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com

Chris and Mitch dive into the spinner rack for this week, and then go over the history of Clark Kent. No not that Clark Kent, no not that one either, the one from Earth Prime, also know as Superboy Prime on this #NewComicBookDay. So if you ever wonder"What If?", or utter the words "Just Imagine", or love to argue "Who Would Win?" then this is the podcast for you. Let Chris and Mitch take you to another world, another time, and instruct you to "Imagine If...".

The DC Comics Spotlight this week is all about Shazam!  Is the Wizard up to no good? Will Mr. Mind finally get his Monster Society together? And what is up with Superboy Prime?!? If you like what you hear, check out our regular podcast that comes out every Sunday Night and if you want to support us and get more shows, head over to our Patreon (patreon.com/weirdscience) to listen to everything including this week's DC Comics Patreon Spotlight: Batman #87 and Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #2  

This week, we discuss upcoming comic book movies and tv shows for 2020, our Mount Rushmore of comic artists, listener questions, and the return of Superboy Prime. Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, Kevin Sharp, and Toby Sidler.

Chris and Mitch dive into the spinner rack for this week, and then to prepare for the upcoming 'Crisis On Infinite Earths' crossover event the guys breakdown Alexander Luthor Jr. and Superboy Prime on this #NewComicBookDay. So if you ever wonder"What If?", or utter the words "Just Imagine", or love to argue "Who Would Win?" then this is the podcast for you. Let Chris and Mitch take you to another world, another time, and instruct you to "Imagine If...".

Jmike wants to talk about Superboy Prime, the Superboy of the real world that we all forget was retconned out of existence, AND THAT MAKES HIM MAD!   Find the video that sparked the conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw_Rgu6EIXU

Welcome to the fifth pre-season episode of the DCTV Podcast Network's Watchmen Podcast. In this episode Carolyn, Wendy, Toni and Vanessa dive deep into how Zack Snyder's 2009 movie veered from the original comics. We also take a look at Grant Morrison's Pax Americana, the Song that inspired the Black Freighter and a selection of trailers for the upcoming HBO Watchmen series. How do Superboy Prime, Lady GaGa and a hotel in Scotland all figure in? Well you will have to tune in to find out. 

We cover the second Robin, JASON TODD, at the request of Patron Ariel! How did he go from being Dick Grayson 2.0 to one of the angriest members of the Bat-family? Doc unveils one of his most inventive treatment methods yet, plus we finally get an answer to the age-old question of how the Joker got away! (No reason why Batman smells, though.) Listen now! SHOW NOTES: Intro Doc wrote a guest column for Adventures in Poor Taste She-Hulk & Moon Knight shows on Disney+ Shoutout to Drop Anchor Background (7:18) Jason Todd created by Gerry Conway & Don Newton in Batman #357 (March 1983) Jason was the second Robin, after Dick Grayson left to become Nightwing Originally the son of circus acrobats who were killed by a criminal, he was adopted by Bruce Wayne in the pre-Crisis continuity Post-Crisis, he was revamped to be an orphan attempting to steal the tires off the Batmobile Batman takes him in as protege to prevent him from becoming a criminal A Death in the Family – Jason is searching for his biological mother, but she’s blackmailed by Joker to draw him out – Joker beats Jason and blows up the warehouse, and Jason dies This was voted on by fans, as Jason was not a popular character among the fanbase Years later, revealed that when Superboy-Prime altered reality, it brought Jason back to life, although he suffered amnesia – Talia al Ghul takes him in and used a Lazarus Pit to restore his health, although it affected his mind Begins to plot his revenge on both Batman and the Joker – Joker for killing him, and Batman for not being able to save him Becomes Gotham crime lord known as the Red Hood – beats Joker within an inch of his life, but spares him to use against Batman Confronts Batman and wants to know why he never killed Joker – gives Bruce ultimatum: kill me, or I kill Joker – Bruce disarms Jason, and Joker escapes Becomes an anti-hero with no qualms about killing villains, and ends up in Arkham, where he kills dozens of inmates before escaping New 52 – revamped origin again, revealing that Joker was responsible for his parents’ deaths – now he heads up the Outlaws, a group of anti-heroes looking for redemption Rebirth – once again Batman takes him in, but realizes he’s too violent – he becomes Red Hood after his resurrection, which places him at odds with Bruce – creates new Outlaws group with Bizarro and Artemis Issues (16:00) Revenge oriented – both against Joker and Batman Forced into Robin mantle by Batman - dyed his hair like Dick, and was told he became Robin to keep him out of trouble - always living in Dick's shadow (23:50) Troubled youth led to life of crime – also potential BPD and depression – led to suicidal thoughts (34:30) Insanity as a result of Lazarus Pits (40:14) Break (45:40) Plugs for Cult of Domesticity & Popcorn Psychology Treatment (46:35) In-universe Out of universe (50:31) Skit (62:09) Ending References: Anthony's guest appearance on Into the Knight (3:36) Lonely Island - "On a Boat" (6:46) "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells" - Doc (08:24) Talia al Ghul episode - Anthony (11:32) Ra's al Ghul episode - Anthony (12:24) Joker episode - Anthony (17:30) Chris Rock - O.J. Simpson routine - Anthony/Doc (22:38) TV Tropes - Replacement Goldfish - Anthony (25:30) Jeremy Whitley - Anthony (71:10) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter FacebookE-mailPatreonTeePublic

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In this week's issue we are doing our very first podcast crossover! The boys from The LanternCast visit the Doctor's Office through the power of the Internet! We use the Green Lantern expertise at our disposal to answer some amazing questions from listeners like you!  Intro by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #43: Green Lantern vol. 2 #188 – The 1st appearance of the Book of Oa. DC Comics Presents vol. 1 #26 – An imposter Green Lantern uses the ring to create kryptonite. Batman: The Dawnbreaker #1 – The Bruce Wayne of Earth -32 overrides the limitations and safety features of the Green Lantern ring due to his incredible willpower. Superman: Last Son of Earth #1-2 – In this two-issue story, an Earth-born Kal-El is rocketed to Krypton and eventually becomes the bearer of a Green Lantern ring. Brightest Day – Throughout this series, a resurrected Boston Brand, aka Deadman, wielded a White Lantern ring as he assisted the other resurrected heroes and villains on their journeys. Blackest Night #6 – Lex Luthor is temporarily deputized into the Orange Lantern Corps. Untold Tales of the Blackest Night #1 – Black Lantern rings attack Ragman and destroy his Suit of Souls as every one of the trapped spirits is resurrected. Blackest Night: Superman #3 – Connor Kent uses Psycho-Pirate’s Medusa Mask to manipulate the emotions of those around him and disrupt the Black Lantern rings of the resurrected Psycho-Pirate and Kal-L. Sinestro vol. 1 #17-20 – Sinestro, his Corps, and an assortment of other temporary allies unite against the Pale Bishop, who attempts to rid the universe of all emotion. Green Lantern Corps vol. 2 #17 – Sodam Yat is made the host of Ion, the entity of Will, in order to take on Superboy-Prime. Green Lantern: New Guardians vol. 1 #31 – The first and only appearance of Raga, the only surviving relative of Mogo, the sentient planet. Larfleeze vol. 1 #3 – Former members of the Orange Lantern Corps are resurrected, freeing them from their construct forms.   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   Intro to the LanternCast http://www.lanterncast.com/   Mark Spider-Man http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Parker_(Earth-616) Hulk http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Bruce_Banner_(Earth-616) Werewolf by Night http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Jack_Russell_(Earth-616) Reign of the Superman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Reign_of_the_Supermen Green Lantern 46 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Vol_3_46 Kyle Rayner http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kyle_Rayner_(New_Earth) First appearance http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Vol_3_48 Green Lantern 51 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Vol_3_51 Hal Jordan http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hal_Jordan_(New_Earth) Death of Superman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Death_of_Superman Dan Jurgens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Jurgens Superman: Last Son http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman:_Last_Son Eradicator http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Eradicator_(New_Earth) Parallax http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Parallax_(New_Earth) Sinestro http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Thaal_Sinestro_(New_Earth) Star Wars: A New Hope https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_A_New_Hope Chad Magnus, Robot Fighter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus,_Robot_Fighter Ms Marvel http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Carol_Danvers_(Earth-616) Marvel Chillers #1 http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Chillers_Vol_1 http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Marvel_Chillers_Vol_1_1 Mordred the Mystic http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Modred_(Earth-616) Giant Size X-Men #1 http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Giant-Size_X-Men_Vol_1_1 Green Lantern Rebirth by Geoff Johns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Rebirth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Johns DC Showcase http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Showcase Rage of the Red Lanterns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Rage_of_the_Red_Lanterns Manhunters http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Manhunters_(New_Earth) Third Army http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Third_Army What brings you back to GL? Emerald Twilight http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Emerald_Twilight The Blog of Oa http://www.blogofoa.com/   Questions   What are the rules of the GL ring? Ring http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Ring Book of Oa http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Book_of_Oa Oa http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Oa Mogo http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mogo_(New_Earth) Jessica Cruz http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Jessica_Cruz_(Prime_Earth) Green Lantern novels https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Justice-League-America/dp/0739452614/ref=pd_sbs_14_2/138-7834837-9177203?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0739452614&pd_rd_r=ECSKHZG0P6W46T2N8FT2&pd_rd_w=yX8hj&pd_rd_wg=iF2lF&psc=1&refRID=ECSKHZG0P6W46T2N8FT2 https://www.amazon.com/Green-Lantern-Sleepers-Book-Bk/dp/1416504273 Ganthet http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ganthet_(New_Earth) Cary Wren http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Cary_Wren_(Post-Zero_Hour) Kryptonite http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kryptonite John Stewart http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/John_Stewart_(New_Earth) DC Comics Presents #26 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/DC_Comics_Presents_Vol_1_26 Barring any safety features the ring has built into it, could you create kryptonite or Nth metal? Phantom Zone http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Phantom_Zone Rock of Eternity http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Rock_of_Eternity Dawnbreaker http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Bruce_Wayne_(Earth_-32) Dennis O’Neil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_O%27Neil Batman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman Guy Gardner http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Guy_Gardner_(New_Earth) Alan Scott http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Alan_Scott_(New_Earth) Simon Baz http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Simon_Baz_(Prime_Earth) Multiversity http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/The_Multiversity_Vol_1 Where is the lantern exactly?  Is it always available? Central Power Battery http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Central_Power_Battery Keepers http://greenlantern.wikia.com/wiki/Keepers Sega Gamegear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Gear Brave and the Bold Vol 1 #115 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Brave_and_the_Bold_Vol_1_115 Can Lanterns will themselves to move at super speed or instantaneous travel? Blackest Night http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Blackest_Night Hal chases down Lightray http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Lightray_(Prime_Earth) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hal_Jordan_and_the_Green_Lantern_Corps_Vol_1_28 If one has read very little GL, where would you recommend starting? Blackest Night http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Blackest_Night Black Hand http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/William_Hand_(New_Earth) Nekron http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Nekron_(New_Earth) Sinestro Corp Wars http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Sinestro_Corps_War Green Lantern Corps Recharge http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Corps:_Recharge Emerald Dawn http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Emerald_Dawn Kyle’s first arc http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Emerald_Twilight/New_Dawn_(Collected) Green Lantern Secret Origin http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Secret_Origin Arisia Rrab http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Arisia_Rrab_(New_Earth) Kilowog http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kilowog_(New_Earth) Boodikka http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Boodikka_(New_Earth) MFK Hal, Sinestro, Kilowog. Marry, Fuck, Kill http://www.marryfuckkill.com/about Favorite/least favorite non-Lantern to wield a ring? Who do you want to see wield a ring (any or all spectrums) that hasn't yet? Adam Strange http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Adam_Strange_(New_Earth) Raan http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Rann Superman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman_(Clark_Kent) Elseworlds http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Elseworlds Last Son of Earth http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman:_Last_Son_of_Earth One Man JLA http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Action_Comics_Vol_1_757 5th Week Event https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth-week_event http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Fifth-Week_Event Superman 147 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman_Vol_2_147 Doomsday Year One Annual http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Doomsday_Annual_Vol_1_1 Deadman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Boston_Brand_(New_Earth) Brightest Day http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Brightest_Day Phantom Ring http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Phantom_Ring Lex Luthor http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Alexander_Luthor_(New_Earth) Larfleeze http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Larfleeze_(New_Earth) Action Comics #900 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Action_Comics_Vol_1_900 Emotional Spectrum http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Emotional_Electromagnetic_Spectrum http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Lantern_Corps Red Lanterns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Red_Lantern_Corps_(New_Earth) Star Sapphires http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Sapphire_Corps_(New_Earth) Orange Lanterns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Orange_Lantern_Corps_(New_Earth) Sinestro Corps http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Sinestro_Corps_(New_Earth) Black Lanterns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Black_Lantern_Corps_(New_Earth) Indigo Tribe http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Indigo_Tribe_(New_Earth) Blue Lanterns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Blue_Lantern_Corps_(New_Earth) Gorilla Grodd http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Gorilla_Grodd_(New_Earth) Ragman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Rory_Regan_(New_Earth) Untold Tales of the Blackest Night http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Untold_Tales_of_Blackest_Night Rainbow Raiders http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Rainbow_Raiders Hawkman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Carter_Hall_(New_Earth) Mera http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mera_(New_Earth) Predator http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Predator_(New_Earth) War of the Green Lanterns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/War_of_the_Green_Lanterns Krona http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Krona_(New_Earth) Would Lanterns be totally useless against Psycho Pirate? Psycho Pirate http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Charles_Halstead_(New_Earth) Medusa Mask http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Medusa_Mask Controllers http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Controllers Ungara http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ungara Green Lanterns Vol 1 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lanterns_Vol_1 Blackest Night - Superman http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Blackest_Night:_Superman_Vol_1 Kal-L http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kal-L_(Earth-Two) Connor Kent http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kon-El_(New_Earth) If you were to add a color and emotion, what color would you designate which emotion? Sinestro Vol 1 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Sinestro_Vol_1 The Paling Pale Bishop Black Adam http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Teth-Adam_(New_Earth) Forever Evil http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Forever_Evil Mall of America https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mall_of_America https://www.mallofamerica.com/home Clark Griswald https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Lampoon%27s_Vacation_(film_series) Harvey Weinstein https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Weinstein Prince https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician) Eeyore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eeyore Is Sodom Yet stronger than Superman or only when he is Ion? Sodam Yat http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Sodam_Yat_(New_Earth) Ion http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ion_(New_Earth) Mon-El http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Lar_Gand_(Pre-Zero_Hour) Daxam http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Daxam Superboy Prime http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kal-El_(Earth-Prime) Legion of 3 Worlds http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Final_Crisis%3A_Legion_of_3_Worlds Other than Mogo and his brother, are there other living planets? Mogo http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mogo_(New_Earth) Raga http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Raga_(Prime_Earth) Ranx http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ranx_(New_Earth) Sentient Planet Solar System Yggardis http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Yggardis%2C_the_Living_Planet_(Earth-One) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mystery_in_Space_Vol_1_60 Mystery in Space #30 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mystery_in_Space_Vol_1_30 Forgotten Villains http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Forgotten_Villains Green Lantern #24 The Strange World Called Green Lantern http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_Vol_2_24 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern_(Planet)_(Earth-One) Danny the Street http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Danny_the_Street_(New_Earth) Danny the Ambulance Milk Wars https://www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/02/05/milk-wars-superpowers-get-strange Doom Patrol http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Doom_Patrol_(Prime_Earth) Saint Walker http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Bro%27Dee_Walker_(New_Earth) Larfleeze has an army of orange constructs, including Glomulus, is this a special power unique to the Orange Lanterns? Larfleeze http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Larfleeze_(New_Earth) Glomulus http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Glomulus_(New_Earth) Agent Orange http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Agent_Orange Maltusians http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Maltusians Larfleeze Vol 1 http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Larfleeze_Vol_1 Threshold http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Threshold_Vol_1   Action Comics Weekly (1980’s) http://superman.wikia.com/wiki/Action_Comics_Weekly

Welcome to the place where I get to let my geek flag fly /and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This is where I look into the world of geekdom and some geek news, comics, The Simpsons, Star Wars, and whatever randomness finds its way onto the recording. This level of the podcast includes lots of geek news for Drew Goddard’s X-Force movie, The Punisher season 2, Todd McFarlane re: Spawn, Vin Diesel in Sony’s Bloodshot, Millie Bobby Brown to play Sherlock Holmes’ sister Enola Holmes, Disney’s brown-face debaucle, Legion Season 2, Ant-Man 3, Noah Hawley re: Dr. Doom movie, Matt Reeves re: story outline for The Batman, The Runaways Season 2, Tim Miller developing a Kitty Pride film, the Black Widow movie, Green Lantern Corps, thoughts on the DC movie slate, Gore Verbinski leaving Gambit, changes to the movie schedule, Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock in Venom, trailers for Krypton and The Tick, Avengers 4 wrapped and moving to post production, the teaser trailer for HBO films Fahrenheit 451, HBO re: Game of Thrones spinoffs, Philip K Dicks Electric Dreams on Amazon, Flash’ standalone film taps new comedic directors, new Ant-Man and the Wasp image, Black Panther presales, Iron Man Infinity War Armor revealed in Disneyland Commercial, Supergirl is looking to cast Lois Lane, Spider-Man 2 set to start shooting later this year in May, Hitman might be joining the Arrowverse, The Flash’ teases Superboy Prime from Earth 15, Westworld season two possibly arriving April 2018, the Tomb Raider trailer, Disney doing a Sword in the Stone live action movie, Ron Cephas Jones cast as The Wizard in Shazam!, Walking Dead gets a new season and showrunner, Steven Spielberg eyeing Indiana Jones 5 and West Side Story for next movies, ABC quietly cancels The Inhumans , Spider-Man: Homecoming 2’ casting a femme fatale, Nicolas Cage re: a future superhero film. I also review Pacific Rim, Batman vs Two Face, and the Batman 66 exhibit at The Hollywood Museum. TV synopsis include Runaways, Agents of Shield, The Gifted, Supergirl, The Flash, Black Lightning, and Arrow. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laugh-it-up-fuzzball/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laugh-it-up-fuzzball/support

Oh it’s a yummy treat for you today! Kyle serves up Superboy Prime Rib, and other delectables from his DC cookbook. For the main topic today though, we delve into a sizable but incomplete deck of 1991 Marvel trading cards,… Continue Reading →

This week Luke and Devin cover Superman: Secret Identity, end up talking about Persona 5 and Exiled and also Superboy Prime is the worst.

This week, the boys make some serious cuts to the pull list, get Superboy Prime fever, and more.

This week, we discuss Hulkverine, Jay Garrick's return, Superboy Prime, Black Lightning and Black Bolt cast, Batman get's a director, Nightwing movie, and lots of listener questions! Starring Ryan Higgins, Brock Sager, and Toby Sidler.

%CODE1% When Dpalm suggested we do Superboy for our next Character Corner, I was skeptical that we would be able to cover a whole show. Boy was I wrong. We ended up doing 90 minutes on Connor Kent and that's after condensing and skipping over a lot of things. This is only the beginning though since we clearly have to do a Teen Titans Character Corner now. Superboy is a really interesting DC character since its really easy to follow a linear progression for this character from his first appearance up to the New 52 (but as Dpalm says...don't read any New 52 Superboy...its bad). We also cover Superboy Prime because he's an important piece of Connor's story. Issues: Superman: Reign of Supermen Adventures of Superman #500 - 1st Appearance Adventures of Superman #501 Adventures of Superman #502 Superman: Return of Superman Superman #81 - meets the real Superman for the first time Superboy Volume 3 Issues #25-30 - Losing it Part 1- 6 Knockout betrays Superboy Issue #59 - Superman brings Superboy into the House of El as Kon-El Issue #74 - Tana Moon is killed Young Justice (1998 - 2003) Teen Titans Volume 3 Issue #1 - Finds out half his DNA is Lex Luthor Issue #24 & 25 - Lex "activates" Superboy and Connor takes out the Teen Titans Issue #26 - Raven tells Connor he has a Soul Issue  #32 - vs Superboy Prime Issue #33 - Teams up with Night Wing Superboy Prime Issues Crisis on Infinite Earths Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins - Superboy Prime changes the DC Universe by beating on reality Infinite Crisis #6 - Connor dies stopping Superboy Prime Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds 1 - 5 - Bart & Connor return & stop Superboy Prime in the Future Superboy: The Boy of Steel Adventure Comics 504, 505, 506, 508 & 509 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews

%CODE1% When Dpalm suggested we do Superboy for our next Character Corner, I was skeptical that we would be able to cover a whole show. Boy was I wrong. We ended up doing 90 minutes on Connor Kent and that's after condensing and skipping over a lot of things. This is only the beginning though since we clearly have to do a Teen Titans Character Corner now. Superboy is a really interesting DC character since its really easy to follow a linear progression for this character from his first appearance up to the New 52 (but as Dpalm says...don't read any New 52 Superboy...its bad). We also cover Superboy Prime because he's an important piece of Connor's story. Issues: Superman: Reign of Supermen Adventures of Superman #500 - 1st Appearance Adventures of Superman #501 Adventures of Superman #502 Superman: Return of Superman Superman #81 - meets the real Superman for the first time Superboy Volume 3 Issues #25-30 - Losing it Part 1- 6 Knockout betrays Superboy Issue #59 - Superman brings Superboy into the House of El as Kon-El Issue #74 - Tana Moon is killed Young Justice (1998 - 2003) Teen Titans Volume 3 Issue #1 - Finds out half his DNA is Lex Luthor Issue #24 & 25 - Lex "activates" Superboy and Connor takes out the Teen Titans Issue #26 - Raven tells Connor he has a Soul Issue  #32 - vs Superboy Prime Issue #33 - Teams up with Night Wing Superboy Prime Issues Crisis on Infinite Earths Infinite Crisis Secret Files & Origins - Superboy Prime changes the DC Universe by beating on reality Infinite Crisis #6 - Connor dies stopping Superboy Prime Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds 1 - 5 - Bart & Connor return & stop Superboy Prime in the Future Superboy: The Boy of Steel Adventure Comics 504, 505, 506, 508 & 509 Check out our sponsor TweakedAudio.com using the code ‘reviews’ to get 33% off & free shipping. Shop at our Amazon Store to support the site Contact Us: MTrailerReviews@MovieTrailerReviews.Net Check us out on Youtube Twitter – @InsanityReport & @MTrailerReviews

This is part 2 of a 2 part episode all about Jason Todd. He was the second Robin who was brutally murdered by the Joker. He was resurrected when Superboy Prime super punched reality and became an anti-hero known as the Red Hood. Bruce had so much to say that he couldn't fit it all into one episode. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com  

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode all about Jason Todd. He was the second Robin who was brutally murdered by the Joker. He was resurrected when Superboy Prime super punched reality and became an anti-hero known as the Red Hood. Bruce had so much to say that he couldn't fit it all into one episode. Thanks Kirby Krackle for the theme music! Follow H&V on Twitter and Facebook Email the show: laundryroombruce@gmail.com Be sure to check out chubbywizard.com

We're taking a break from all the excitement that is NFL SuperPro for a quick stop in the land of Marvel Zombies. Daniel Brown and Norm de Plume have decided to give a look at Robert Kirkman/Mark Millar's book about the origin story that launched 1000 alternate art covers (seriously, there are a lot of them). The group ends up on going on a few tangents about character power levels, but we assure you that Comics Talk Comics will never stoop to the level of comparing DBZ Gotenks vs. Superboy Prime because we know Prime would win it under a minute. Also, Daniel's fanboyism for both Iceman and Powerade products are finally revealed. It isn't pretty. Reddit/CBR - comicstalkcomics Email - comicstalkcomics@gmail.com Twitter - comstalkcomics

Rebirth was the opening bell, but Sinestro Corps War was the knockout event that spawned a frenzied focus onto Green Lantern. Listen in as Mark and Chad are joined by LanternCast co-founder Jim Ford and longtime listener Corwin Crowl to discuss this timelessly epic Green Lantern event! Sinestro, Anti-Monitor, Cyborg Superman, Superboy-Prime, Parallax and the revelation of the Emotional Spectrum! All of this and more awaits you in one of the LanternCast's most requested episodes! Please visit our site at http://www.LanternCast.com

This week on the show: Matthew's medicated, Stephen's flustered, and Rodrigo is angry… Plus - JLA: The Tower of Babel, zombie outlaws, and Magic the Gathering. NEWS Double sided cards on the way to your Magic deck LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Zombie Outlaw
 Matt Naismith and Will Simers thought they had this College thing figured out. One trip into the depth of Irvine State University's library has them rethinking everything!! Witness as they unearth the Tomb of the ZOMBIE OUTLAW!!! This one's got it all! Books!! Boobs!!! Brains!!! 32 Pages | Full Color [rating:2.5/5] Rodrigo ZORRO RIDES AGAIN #2 (of 12) 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by MATT WAGNER Art by ESTEVE POLLS Cover by MATT WAGNER “Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by MATT WAGNER Matt Wagner’s return to Zorro continues! This storyline introduces some major new characters but also represents significant and catastrophic changes in Zorro’s world—events that cause him to call question everything he does and everything for which he stands. There’re thrilling times ahead as ZORRO RIDES AGAIN! [rating:2/5] Matthew Teen Titans #100
 Written by J.T. KRUL
 Art by NICOLA SCOTT and DOUG HAZLEWOOD
 Cover by NICOLA SCOTT and DOUG HAZLEWOOD
 1:10 Variant cover by PHIL JIMENEZ In the bonus-sized 100th issue of TEEN TITANS, It's all-out war as Titans old and new come together to face the greatest threat to their existence. Can anyone stop Superboy Prime from destroying everything the team stands for? [rating:3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Over the years, the Doctor has had a number of travel companions, that get into trouble, keep the Doctor out of trouble, or just generally serve as eye candy for fans.  This week, Major Spoilerite Jason wants to know who has been the best from his short list VOTE! [poll id="198"] VOTE Trade Paperback of the Week JLA: Tower of Babel
 Writer: Mark Waid
 Pencillers: Howard Porter, Steve Scott
 Inkers: Drew Geraci, Mark Propst
 Colorist: John Kalisz
 Publisher: DC Comics Tower of Babel deals with Batman's perceived betrayal to the superhuman community by keeping records concerning the strengths and weaknesses of his allies in the JLA, including plans to neutralize his allies in a fight. His files are stolen by Ra's al Ghul, who uses them to defeat the League through a coordinated attack to prevent them from interfering with his latest scheme. 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.

This week on the show: Matthew's medicated, Stephen's flustered, and Rodrigo is angry… Plus - JLA: The Tower of Babel, zombie outlaws, and Magic the Gathering. NEWS Double sided cards on the way to your Magic deck LINKAGE REVIEWS Stephen Zombie Outlaw
Matt Naismith and Will Simers thought they had this College thing figured out. One trip into the depth of Irvine State University's library has them rethinking everything!! Witness as they unearth the Tomb of the ZOMBIE OUTLAW!!! This one's got it all! Books!! Boobs!!! Brains!!! 32 Pages | Full Color [rating:2.5/5] Rodrigo ZORRO RIDES AGAIN #2 (of 12) 32 pages FC • $3.99 • Teen + Written by MATT WAGNER Art by ESTEVE POLLS Cover by MATT WAGNER “Black & White” Retailer incentive cover by MATT WAGNER Matt Wagner’s return to Zorro continues! This storyline introduces some major new characters but also represents significant and catastrophic changes in Zorro’s world—events that cause him to call question everything he does and everything for which he stands. There’re thrilling times ahead as ZORRO RIDES AGAIN! [rating:2/5] Matthew Teen Titans #100
Written by J.T. KRUL
Art by NICOLA SCOTT and DOUG HAZLEWOOD
Cover by NICOLA SCOTT and DOUG HAZLEWOOD
1:10 Variant cover by PHIL JIMENEZ In the bonus-sized 100th issue of TEEN TITANS, It's all-out war as Titans old and new come together to face the greatest threat to their existence. Can anyone stop Superboy Prime from destroying everything the team stands for? [rating:3/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Over the years, the Doctor has had a number of travel companions, that get into trouble, keep the Doctor out of trouble, or just generally serve as eye candy for fans.  This week, Major Spoilerite Jason wants to know who has been the best from his short list VOTE! [poll id="198"] VOTE Trade Paperback of the Week JLA: Tower of Babel
Writer: Mark Waid
Pencillers: Howard Porter, Steve Scott
Inkers: Drew Geraci, Mark Propst
Colorist: John Kalisz
Publisher: DC Comics Tower of Babel deals with Batman's perceived betrayal to the superhuman community by keeping records concerning the strengths and weaknesses of his allies in the JLA, including plans to neutralize his allies in a fight. His files are stolen by Ra's al Ghul, who uses them to defeat the League through a coordinated attack to prevent them from interfering with his latest scheme. 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: we're down a man, but we still soldier on, just like the Five Doctors... (Does this mean Rodrigo is Tom Baker?) Could the foul-mouthed kid from the Bad News Bears really have a head that's sufficiently gourd-like? We need you to nerd the hell out, then send us pictures... If you don't Stephen will read some of his poetry. Plus: Is it just a coincidence that Corps is one letter from Corpse? Tim Drake wants a speckled lemonade and some bottomless steak fries! And the robot overlord decrees a change in the running order, and you MUSTOBEY ROBOT OVERLORD, or risk being marked as not one with Landru... Please lock your seatbacks and tray tables and return the stewardess to her original upright position, as the major spoilers podcast is on the air. NEWS Sinestro Rumor Linkage Who else is in the Thor movie? Linkage Best of 2009 Linkage Major Spoilers Costume Contest Linkage REVIEWS Matthew Uncanny X-Men #516 COVER BY: Greg Land WRITER: Matt Fraction PENCILS: Greg Land INKS: Greg Land COLORED BY: Justin Ponsor LETTERED BY: VC - Joe Caramagna THE STORY: "NATION X” PART 1 (of 7) He returns. Stephen Red Robin #5
Written by Chris Yost 
Art by Ramon Bachs 
Cover by Francis Manapul "Council of Spiders," Part 1 of 4! Ra's al Ghul goes from hunter to hunted! What is the Council of Spiders, why have they been killing assassins, and who is the Wanderer? After the death of Red Robin last issue, the League of Assassins now must – wait, WHAT? Everything shifts into insane overdrive as the daughter of Wayne Enterprises CEO Lucius Fox completes her quest to find Red Robin, only to get caught up in one of the deadliest games on the face of the planet. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Leave it up to a fan to ask Ryan Ottley for a commission of Invincible and Superboy Prime fighting.  It's a cool concept and one we are happy to life for our own nefarious deeds.  So, we ask you, the Legion of Major Spoilerites, in a battle, who would win, Invincible or Superboy Prime? Invincible Superboy Prime Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Blackest Night (Part 1) Stephen and Matthew dive into the first three issue of DC's Blackest Night series and offer up their perspectives of what is going on in the core title, as well as the 20 or so tie-in issues that flesh out the story. BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! 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: we're down a man, but we still soldier on, just like the Five Doctors... (Does this mean Rodrigo is Tom Baker?) Could the foul-mouthed kid from the Bad News Bears really have a head that's sufficiently gourd-like? We need you to nerd the hell out, then send us pictures... If you don't Stephen will read some of his poetry. Plus: Is it just a coincidence that Corps is one letter from Corpse? Tim Drake wants a speckled lemonade and some bottomless steak fries! And the robot overlord decrees a change in the running order, and you MUSTOBEY ROBOT OVERLORD, or risk being marked as not one with Landru... Please lock your seatbacks and tray tables and return the stewardess to her original upright position, as the major spoilers podcast is on the air. NEWS Sinestro Rumor Linkage Who else is in the Thor movie? Linkage Best of 2009 Linkage Major Spoilers Costume Contest Linkage REVIEWS Matthew Uncanny X-Men #516 COVER BY: Greg Land WRITER: Matt Fraction PENCILS: Greg Land INKS: Greg Land COLORED BY: Justin Ponsor LETTERED BY: VC - Joe Caramagna THE STORY: "NATION X” PART 1 (of 7) He returns. Stephen Red Robin #5
 Written by Chris Yost 
 Art by Ramon Bachs 
 Cover by Francis Manapul "Council of Spiders," Part 1 of 4! Ra's al Ghul goes from hunter to hunted! What is the Council of Spiders, why have they been killing assassins, and who is the Wanderer? After the death of Red Robin last issue, the League of Assassins now must – wait, WHAT? Everything shifts into insane overdrive as the daughter of Wayne Enterprises CEO Lucius Fox completes her quest to find Red Robin, only to get caught up in one of the deadliest games on the face of the planet. MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK Leave it up to a fan to ask Ryan Ottley for a commission of Invincible and Superboy Prime fighting.  It's a cool concept and one we are happy to life for our own nefarious deeds.  So, we ask you, the Legion of Major Spoilerites, in a battle, who would win, Invincible or Superboy Prime? Invincible Superboy Prime Get over to the Major Spoilers Website and vote. VOTE MAJOR SPOILERS DISCUSSION: Blackest Night (Part 1) Stephen and Matthew dive into the first three issue of DC's Blackest Night series and offer up their perspectives of what is going on in the core title, as well as the 20 or so tie-in issues that flesh out the story. BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison (closing) from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show! 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.

Two True Freaks welcome Will Sanchez to the show as he and Scott have a fascinating (and rambling) discussion about DC Comics that covers Batman, Tom Grindberg, Jerry Bingham, Son of the Demon, The Question, 52, Countdown, Armageddon 2001, The Watchmen and the Charlton Heroes, Superboy Prime, the return of the Silver Age, Nightwing, Tom Grummett, Reign of the Supermen, Battle for the Cowl, Batwoman (she's a lesbian, you know), Gail Simone, Wonder Woman, Jason Todd, A Death in the Family, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, One More Day, Retcons and Reboots, John Byrne versus Geoff Johns on Superman, The Phantom Zone by Gene Colan and Steve Gerber, Mon-El, Bart Allen, and...Neptune Perkins??! NOTE -- The Two True Freaks! now have a phone line where you can call and leave a completely inappropriate message - We just might use it on the show! It's 585-COP-LURE!! ( 1-585-267-5873 )Feedback for this show can be sent to: comics@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

Two True Freaks welcome Will Sanchez to the show as he and Scott have a fascinating (and rambling) discussion about DC Comics that covers Batman, Tom Grindberg, Jerry Bingham, Son of the Demon, The Question, 52, Countdown, Armageddon 2001, The Watchmen and the Charlton Heroes, Superboy Prime, the return of the Silver Age, Nightwing, Tom Grummett, Reign of the Supermen, Battle for the Cowl, Batwoman (she's a lesbian, you know), Gail Simone, Wonder Woman, Jason Todd, A Death in the Family, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, One More Day, Retcons and Reboots, John Byrne versus Geoff Johns on Superman, The Phantom Zone by Gene Colan and Steve Gerber, Mon-El, Bart Allen, and...Neptune Perkins??! NOTE -- The Two True Freaks! now have a phone line where you can call and leave a completely inappropriate message - We just might use it on the show! It's 585-COP-LURE!! ( 1-585-267-5873 )Feedback for this show can be sent to: comics@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

Two True Freaks welcome Will Sanchez to the show as he and Scott have a fascinating (and rambling) discussion about DC Comics that covers Batman, Tom Grindberg, Jerry Bingham, Son of the Demon, The Question, 52, Countdown, Armageddon 2001, The Watchmen and the Charlton Heroes, Superboy Prime, the return of the Silver Age, Nightwing, Tom Grummett, Reign of the Supermen, Battle for the Cowl, Batwoman (she's a lesbian, you know), Gail Simone, Wonder Woman, Jason Todd, A Death in the Family, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, One More Day, Retcons and Reboots, John Byrne versus Geoff Johns on Superman, The Phantom Zone by Gene Colan and Steve Gerber, Mon-El, Bart Allen, and...Neptune Perkins??! NOTE -- The Two True Freaks! now have a phone line where you can call and leave a completely inappropriate message - We just might use it on the show! It's 585-COP-LURE!! ( 1-585-267-5873 )Feedback for this show can be sent to: comics@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

Two True Freaks welcome Will Sanchez to the show as he and Scott have a fascinating (and rambling) discussion about DC Comics that covers Batman, Tom Grindberg, Jerry Bingham, Son of the Demon, The Question, 52, Countdown, Armageddon 2001, The Watchmen and the Charlton Heroes, Superboy Prime, the return of the Silver Age, Nightwing, Tom Grummett, Reign of the Supermen, Battle for the Cowl, Batwoman (she's a lesbian, you know), Gail Simone, Wonder Woman, Jason Todd, A Death in the Family, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, Final Crisis, One More Day, Retcons and Reboots, John Byrne versus Geoff Johns on Superman, The Phantom Zone by Gene Colan and Steve Gerber, Mon-El, Bart Allen, and...Neptune Perkins??! NOTE -- The Two True Freaks! now have a phone line where you can call and leave a completely inappropriate message - We just might use it on the show! It's 585-COP-LURE!! ( 1-585-267-5873 )Feedback for this show can be sent to: comics@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!

It was 20 years ago last month Sgt. Pepper taught his band that with a 900 number you can kill a sidekick. Yes, Michael is back and joined by the Irredeemable Shag to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY, the story that two decades ago killed Robin only to have him return seventeen years later because Superboy Prime had a hissy fit. In this first part of a two part episode Michael and Shag go over the history of the Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis Jason Todd before starting to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY itself. All this and bad sixties guitar rock too.

It was 20 years ago last month Sgt. Pepper taught his band that with a 900 number you can kill a sidekick. Yes, Michael is back and joined by the Irredeemable Shag to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY, the story that two decades ago killed Robin only to have him return seventeen years later because Superboy Prime had a hissy fit. In this first part of a two part episode Michael and Shag go over the history of the Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis Jason Todd before starting to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY itself. All this and bad sixties guitar rock too.

It was 20 years ago last month Sgt. Pepper taught his band that with a 900 number you can kill a sidekick. Yes, Michael is back and joined by the Irredeemable Shag to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY, the story that two decades ago killed Robin only to have him return seventeen years later because Superboy Prime had a hissy fit. In this first part of a two part episode Michael and Shag go over the history of the Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis Jason Todd before starting to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY itself. All this and bad sixties guitar rock too.

It was 20 years ago last month Sgt. Pepper taught his band that with a 900 number you can kill a sidekick. Yes, Michael is back and joined by the Irredeemable Shag to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY, the story that two decades ago killed Robin only to have him return seventeen years later because Superboy Prime had a hissy fit. In this first part of a two part episode Michael and Shag go over the history of the Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis Jason Todd before starting to talk about DEATH IN THE FAMILY itself. All this and bad sixties guitar rock too.