Podcast appearances and mentions of Tom Mandrake

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 49:38

With very few choices left to him, Clark makes a difficult decision. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. This is an unauthorized biography. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists.Clark Kent, Jonathan Kent, and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton. Dr. Fate was created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman. J'Onn J‘Onzz was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Jason Blood was created by Jack Kirby. The Joker was created by Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger, and Bob Kane. Vandal Savage was created by Alfred Bester & Martin Nodell. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. John Stewart was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Barry Allen was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Wally West was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. John Constantine was created by Alan Moore and Steve Bissette. Steve Trevor was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Etta Candy was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Deadshot was created by David Vern Reed and Lew Sayre Schwartz. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Bloodsport was created by John Byrne. Captain Atom was created by Joe Gill and Steve Ditko. Katana was created by Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Time Passing I by David Hilowitz, Headlights/Mountain Road by Blue Dot Sessions, Highway to the Stars by Kai Engel, Devil in the Details by David Hilowitz, Calm and Collected by Blue Dot Sessions, Dutiligi by Mello C, Taut by Chad Crouch, Sequence by Borrtex, Good Ideas Poorly Executed by Steve Combs, Hunter by Scott Holmes, Pep by Kirk Osamayo, Eclipse by Kirk Osamayo, Tarnish by Podington Bear, Emu in the Bass by Gorowski, Morning Mist by Podington Bear, No Good (Start the Dance by Ergo Phizmiz, Neogrotesque by Tortue Super Sonic, Maceonectar (Johnny Ripper Mix) by Saxsyndrum, Fog In a Dawn by Masato Abe, Slough by Podington Bear, There Is Always a Reason by Borrtex, Enhance Your Days (Johnny Ripper Mix) by Children of Kids.

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Chapter 30: Legions of Doom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 37:28

Clark enters an inescapable conflict. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. J'Onn J‘Onzz was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. John Stewart was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams. Barry Allen was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Wally West was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Oliver Queen was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Vandal Savage was created by Alfred Bester & Martin Nodell. Roy Harper was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Richard Grayson was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton. Dr. Fate was created by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman. The Joker was created by Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger, and Bob Kane.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Itasca by Blue Dot Sessions, Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions, Maceonectar (Johnny Ripper Mix) by Saxsyndrum, Spring Cleaning by Blue Dot Sessions, Touching Down by Scott Nice, Ginger by Chad Crouch, I Have a Plan by Borrtex, Moon by Borrtex,Loaming Pulse by Podington Bear, Flatlands 3rd by Blue Dot Sessions, Outside (Luzalove Mix) by Luxalove, Animals by Borrtex, Shadow by Evan Shaeffer, The Undertake by Borrtex, There is Always a Reason by Borrtex, Time Passing I by David Hilowitz, Unto the Coven by Plasticine Cowboy.

Chapter 29: Lost Places

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 22:55

Clark retreats to introspect. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Jor-El, Martha Kent, and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Kara Zor-El was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. The Phantom Zone Projector was Robert Bernstein and George Papp. Vandal Savage was created by Alfred Bester & Martin Nodell. Ra's Al Ghul was created by Dennis O'Neil, Neal Adams, and Julius Schwartz. J'Onn J‘Onzz was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Richard Grayson was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton. Steve Trevor was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Etta Candy was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Barry Allen was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Wally West was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. Roy Harper was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Sandra Wusan was created by Dennis O'Neal and Ric Estrada.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Feather On the Crest by Blue Dot Sessions, Unialus by Jari Pitkanen, Discovery by Kirk Osamayo, One Little Triumph by Blue Dot Sessions, Above the Clouds by Frequeny Decree, Floatation by Bio Unit, Solitary by Bio Unit, Lady Marie by Blue Dot Sessions, Brotherhood by Monplaisir, An Empire For Your Heart by Eletrólise, Touch Your Breath by Masato Abe, Wave of the Synth by Uncan.

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Amazing Heroes Podcast: Blackthorne Publishing's Timeline Color Comics

Four Color Rolled Spine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 83:39

Episode #5 What if the rollout of a proposed small press full color super-heroic shared universe came out more like an Agatha Christie murder mystery? It's Ten Little Launch Titles, with a host of announced established talents across 1987-- but how many of the names will show up, which titles will actually see release, in what format, and when exactly? Diabolu Frank is on the case, and his suspects include Neal Adams, David Ammerman, Arnel Avetria, Dell Barras, Dante Barreno, Mark Beachum, Norm Breyfogle, Frank Cirocco, Sam de la Rosa, Tony DeZuniga, Jan Duursema, Dennis Francis, Dante Fuget, Mike Gustovich, Mark Wayne Harris, Phil Haxo, Doug Hazlewood, Rich Hedden, Jack Herman, Bob Ingersoll, Peter Iro, Bruce Jones, Michael William Kaluta, Joe Kubert, Victor Laszlo, Tom Mandrake, Lee Marrs, Cliff MacGillivray, Tom McWeeney, Chris Miller, Adrian Moro, Kevin Nowlan, Steve Perry, Jim Reddington, Rico Rival, P. Craig Russell, Dan Schaeffer, Greg & Terry Shoemaker, Jim Starlin, John Stephenson, Greg Swan, Danny Taver, Dan Tolentino, Albert Val, Bob Versandi, Charles Vess, B. J. Weiss, Louis Williams, & Nollie Zamora. Can you figure out the truth before we relay it? 00:00:46 Lost Universes: Blackthorne 00:08:17 The Timeline Series 00:15:11 Jack Hunter 00:21:38 Outposts: Danse / The Darkling Chronicles / MAD VII 00:31:33 Omni-Men 00:44:43 Locke! 00:54:48 XL 00:59:51 The Bringers 01:14:18 Wind-Rage 01:19:15 Amazing Listeners Episode Gallery Twitter Facebook tumblr ♞#дɱдŻİŊƓĤƐƦʘƐʂ♘ rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com Wordpress --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diabolu-frank/message

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Chapter 28: Public Enemy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 24:00

Clark and the league find themselves on the wrong side of the law. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Kara Zor-El was created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Task Force X was created by Robert Kanigher and Ross Andru. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Steve Trevor was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Barry Allen was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. John Stewart was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Roy Harper was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Richard Grayson was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Jason Todd was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Flashing Runner by Blue Dot Sessions, Going Forward Looking Back by Podington Bear, Rythn by Podington Bear, Ice Where Your Parent's Love Should Be by Kyle Preston, Euphoric by Podington Bear, Part VIII by Jahzzar, Friction Model by Blue Dot Sessions, Animals by Borrtex, Picnic March by Blue Dot Sessions, Look Deep Into Your Eyes by Till Pardiso.

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Chapter 18: Vigilantes Among Us

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 36:31

Clark is invited to a debate. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Martha Kent, and Jonathan Kent were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Deadshot was created by David Vern Reed and Lew Sayre Schwartz. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Roy Harper was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Richard Grayson was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Prometheus was created by Grant Morrison and Arnie Jorgensen. Knightfall was created by Gail Simone and Alitha Martinez. Electrocutioner was created by Marv Wolfman, Michael Fleisher, and Irv Novick. Reaper was created by Mike W. Barr and Alan Davis. Javelin was created by Len Wein and Dave Gibbons. Peacemaker was created by Joe Gill and Pat Boyette. Bloodsport was created by John Byrne. Steve Trevor was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter. Metallo was created by Robert Bernstein and Al Plastino. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. The Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Iris West was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Hal Jordan was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Gradual Sunrise by David Hilowitz, Headlights/Moutain Road by Blue Dot Sessions, …and Degeneracy by Abstract Nostalgic Fractal Systems, Curious Process by Podington Bear, Donnalee by Blue Dot Sessions, Starlight by Chad Crouch, Great is the Contessa by Blue Dot Sessions, The Dawn Chorus (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch, Good Ideas Poorly Executed by Steve Combs, Flatlands 3rd by Blue Dot Sessions, Chicane by Bio Unit, Intro by Baucheamp, A Sea Change by Kyle Preston, Calm and Collected by Blue Dot Sessions, Dutiligi by Mello C, Roundpine by Blue Dot Sessions, Stress by Audiobinger.

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Chapter 17: Reformed Citizen

Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Spider-Man

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 26:45

Old enemies return, seeking redemption. The Unauthorized Biography of Clark Kent continues. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Martha Kent, and Jonathan Kent were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Metallo was created by Robert Bernstein and Al Plastino. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Richard Grayson was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Deadshot was created by David Vern Reed and Lew Sayre Schwartz.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Nature Kid by Podington Bear, Disinter by Blue Dot Sessions, Moon by Borrtex, Universe in Hands by Kai Engel, 303 by Niesei23, Big Feeling Man by Blue Dot Sessions, You Make My Heart Sing So Loud by Will Bangs, Sunset by Kai Engel, Animals by Borrtex, Counting Lights by Kai Engel, Easy by Mello C, Paper Boat by Podington Bear, Even Deams of Beaches by Blue Dot Sessions, Outside (Luxalove remix) by Luxalove, Aerial by Bio Unit, Got Spark by Podington Bear.

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Tom Mandrake

Dollar Bin Bandits

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 51:07

Tom Mandrake is a magician… of comic book art! From his early days on Grimjack, New Mutants, and Batman to his acclaimed work with John Ostrander on The Spectre and Martian Manhunter series, Mandrake can capture emotion like few others. Now, several years after his Sidekick series with J. Michael Straczynski, he's teamed with writer J.M. DeMatteis for one part of his "DeMultiverse" project on Kickstarter. Like everything Tom touches, it's sure to be another fan favorite! _______________________Check out a video version of this episode on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits.If you liked this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. And tell your friends!Looking for more ways to express your undying DBB love and devotion? Email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com. Follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook and Instagram, and @DBBandits on Twitter. Bookstore ExplorerGo behind the shelves to learn what makes indie bookshops such magical places.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Guest: J.M. DeMatteis - Spellbound Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 74:51

Comics (and prose and TV) writer J.M. Dematteis returns to plug his new independently funded comics line: Spellbound Comics. JM is teaming up with 4 terrific artsts (Shawn McManus, David Baldeon, Matthew Dow Smith, Tom Mandrake) to tell a wide variety of stories. The Milksops talk about that a bunch and also ask him about: keeping a positive attitude, the influence of Ray Bradbury and Twilight Zone, themes of identity that recur throughout his work, his recent novella The Excavator and much more. We also talk about (amongst ourselves, once it's over) all the questions we should have asked him!! __ SHOW INFORMATION Twitter: @ScrewItComics Instagram: @ScrewItComics Email: ScrewItComics@gmail.com Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Subscribe: Spotify

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Joe on Joe Illustrated ARAH #143

Joe on Joe - A G.I. Joe Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 68:03

Scarlett takes the spotlight as we enjoy a very rare non-Hama penned fill in issue for G.I. Joe! The art by Tom Mandrake & co. is tight and reminiscent of Steranko S.H.I.E.L.D. work! The Movies and a Meal Podcast is also Steranko-esque, in that they're masters of their craft... movie commentary!

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Episode #53: ZERO

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 105:26

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:42 - Detective Comics #0 (Gregg Hurwitz and Tony S Daniel) 0:09:17 - Batwing #0 (Judd Winick and Marcus To) 0:16:08 - Action Comics #0 (Grant Morrison and Ben Oliver) 0:23:04 - Green Lantern #0 (Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke) 0:30:09 - Earth 2 #0 (James Robinson and Tomas Giorello) 0:37:19 - Green Arrow #0 (Judd Winick and Freddie Williams II) 0:45:26 - Worlds' Finest #0 (Paul Levitz and Kevin Maguire) 0:52:58 - G.I. Combat #0 (J.T. Krul and Ariel Olivetti) 0:56:30 - Stormwatch #0 (Peter Milligan and Will Conrad) 1:05:01 - Animal Man #0 (Jeff Lemire and Steve Pugh) 1:12:27 - Dial H #0 (China Miéville and Mateus Santolucci) 1:20:29 - The Phantom Stranger #0 (Dan DiDio and Brent Anderson) 1:28:13 - Swamp Thing #0 (Scott Snyder and Kano) 1:34:53 - Night Force #7 (Marv Wolfman and Tom Mandrake) 1:43:22 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) audio link: https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co/ video link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu70d0W3I5cZzQUPH0CUbF64E2f4oMysw UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us

Episode #49: TRAITOR

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 100:43

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:04 - Batman #12 (Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo) 0:09:54 - Batman and Robin #12 (Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason) 0:16:32 - Batgirl #12 (Gail Simone and Ardian Syaf) 0:24:14 - Superboy #12 (Scott Lobdell and R.B. Silva) 0:31:38 - Deathstroke #12 (Rob Liefeld) 0:37:27 - Grifter #12 (Rob Liefeld, Frank Tieri and Marat Mychaels) 0:44:47 - Suicide Squad #12 (Adam Glass and Carlos Rodriguez) 0:52:21 - Legion Lost #12 (Tom DeFalco and Pete Woods) 1:00:53 - The Ravagers #4 (Howard Mackie and Ian Churchill, Tom Raney) 1:08:33 - Demon Knights #12 (Paul Cornell and Diogenes Neves, Robson Rocha) 1:15:44 - Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #12 (Matt Kindt and Alberto Ponticelli) 1:23:09 - Resurrection Man #12 (Andy Lanning, Dan Abnett and Jesus Saiz, Javier Pina) 1:30:35 - Night Force #6 (Marv Wolfman and Tom Mandrake) 1:38:39- Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) audio link: https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co/ video link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu70d0W3I5cZzQUPH0CUbF64E2f4oMysw UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us

Episode #44: OCCUPY

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 106:27

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:19 - Detective Comics #11 (Tony S Daniel and Julio Ferreira, Eduardo Pansica) 0:10:52 - Batwing #11 (Judd Winick and Marcus To) 0:18:08 - Action Comics #11 (Grant Morrison and Rags Morales, Brad Walker) 0:26:38 - Red Lanterns #11 (Peter Milligan and Miguel Sepulveda) 0:34:49 - Earth 2 #3 (James Robinson and Nicola Scott) 0:42:52 - Green Arrow #11 (Ann Nocenti and Harvey Tolibao) 0:50:39 - Justice League International #11 (Dan Jurgens and Aaron Lopresti) 0:57:46 - Worlds' Finest #3 (Paul Levitz and George Perez, Kevin Maguire) 1:05:30 - G.I. Combat #3 (J.T. Krul and Ariel Olivetti) 1:10:07 - Stormwatch #11 (Peter Milligan and Ignacio Calero, Eduardo Pansica) 1:19:32 - Animal Man #11 (Jeff Lemire and Alberto Ponticelli) 1:26:10 - Dial H #3 (China Miéville and Mateus Santolucci) 1:35:34 - Night Force #5 (Marv Wolfman and Tom Mandrake) 1:44:23 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) audio link: https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co/ video link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu70d0W3I5cZzQUPH0CUbF64E2f4oMysw UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us

Episode #40: DUPED

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 117:34

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:59 - Detective Comics #10 (Tony S Daniel and Ed Benes) 0:09:40 - Batwing #10 (Judd Winick and Marcus To) 0:17:34 - Action Comics #10 (Grant Morrison and Rags Morales) 0:26:54 - Red Lanterns #10 (Peter Milligan and Miguel Sepulveda) 0:34:55 - Earth 2 #2 (James Robinson and Nicola Scott) 0:43:05 - Green Arrow #10 (Ann Nocenti and Steve Kurth) 0:53:55 - Justice League International #10 (Dan Jurgens and Aaron Lopresti) 1:02:26 - Worlds' Finest #2 (Paul Levitz and George Perez, Kevin Maguire) 1:10:35 - G.I. Combat #2 (J.T. Krul and Ariel Olivetti) 1:15:08 - Stormwatch #10 (Peter Milligan and Miguel Sepulveda) 1:24:30 - Animal Man #10 (Jeff Lemire and Steve Pugh) 1:32:02 - Dial H #2 (China Miéville and Mateus Santolucci) 1:40:43 - Swamp Thing #10 (Scott Snyder and Francesco Francavilla) 1:47:13 - Night Force #4 (Marv Wolfman and Tom Mandrake) 1:55:40 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) audio link: https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co/ video link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu70d0W3I5cZzQUPH0CUbF64E2f4oMysw UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us

Chapter 15: The Justice League

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 29:24

Rising to meet the moment, Clark brings the team together. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. This is an unauthorized biography. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent and Ultra-Humanite were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Grant Haskill was created by Len Wein and Curt Swan. Alexander Mason was created by Paul Kupperberg, Bob Rozakis, and Curt Swan. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Lynn Stewart was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marsten and Harry G. Peterson. Ariana Anderson was created by Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp. Barbara Minerva was created by Len Wein and George Perez. Batman and Hugo Strange were created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. The Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Hal Jordan was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Achilles Milo was created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff. Arthur Ivo was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Touching Down by Scott Nice, Highway to the Stars by Kai Engel, There is Always a Reason by Borrtex, Universal Warrior (Special Edition) by Gorowski, Stickle by Blue Dot Sessions, Sneeuwaland by Oskar Schuster, Lady Marie by Blue Dot Sessions, Animals by Borrtex, Broken Photosynthesis by Kyle Preston, Chimera by Podington Bear, Bright White by Podington Bear, Scuba by Metre.

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Chapter 14: Gods & Monsters

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 29:22

With Lex Luthor out of the way, Metropolis becomes vulnerable to new threats.Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. This is an unauthorized biography. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC comics and Warner Media.This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Martha Kent, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lex Luthor, and Ultra-Humanite were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Hellgramite was created by Bob Haney and Neil Adams. The Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marsten and Harry G. Peterson. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Batman, Hugo Strange, and Clayface were created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Black Lightning and Lynn Stewart were created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Arthur Ivo was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. Achilles Milo was created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff. Clay Face was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Hal Jordan was created by John Broome and Gil Kane. Legion was created by Jim Owsley and M.D. Bright. Ariana Anderson was created by Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp. Veronica Cale was created by Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Atmosphere by Borrtex, Loaming Pulse by Podington Bear, Devil in the Details by David Hilowitz, Lakira by Mello C, Ingravity by Jahzzar, …and Degeneracy by Abstract Nostalgic Fractal Systems, Buoyancy by Chad Crouch, Incursion by Borrtex, Steve's Djembe by Vani, Sproutjam by Podington Bear, Chimera by Podington Bear, Dingdong by Simon Mathewson, We Collect Shiny Things by Blue Dot Sessions, Written in Ink by Kyle Preston, Emu In the Bass by Gorowski.

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Chapter 12: Power Couple

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 28:36

Clark finds himself in an unexpected team-up.Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. This is an unauthorized biography. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media. This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Lex Luthor were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Martian Manhunter was created by Joseph Samachson and Joe Certa. Hugo Strange was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Scarecrow was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Mad Hatter was created by Bill Finger and Lew Sayre Schwartz. Poison Ivy was created by Robert Kanigher and Sheldon Moldoff. Riddler was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. The Toyman was created by Don Cameron and Ed Debrotka. Arthur Ivo was created by Gardner Fox and Mike Sekowsky. Achilles Milo was created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff. Solomon Grundy was created by Alfred Bester and Paul Reinman. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marsten and Harry G. Peterson. The Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Wildcat was created by Bill Finger and Irwin Hasen. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Arthur Curry was created by Mort Weisinger and Paul Norris. Metallo was created by Robert Bernstein and Al Plastino. Richard Grayson was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Alfred Pennyworth was created by Don Cameron and Bob Kane.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Pickers by Blue Dot Sessions, Idiophone by Bio Unit, I Have a Plan by Borrtex, Below the Surface by Kyle Preston, Everlasting Sorrow by Abstract Nostalgic Fractal Systems, Cirrus Remix by Scanglobe, Tar and Spackle by Blue Dot Sessions, The Time Is Now by Borrtex, Dub We Do by Neonormalizm Crew, Action by Chad Crouch, Ode to the World by Kai Engel, Star of David by Siddhartha Corsus, Ancora Dolcemente by Jari Pitkanen, The Come Up by Audiobinger.

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Chapter 9: New From STAR Labs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 26:21

Clark's life is changed by cutting-edge technology. Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. This is an unauthorized biography. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics, and Warner Media. This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists. Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Ron Troupe was created by Dan Jergins and Jerry Ordway. Batman was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. Ray Palmer was created by Julius Schwartz, Gardner Fox, and Gil Kane. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Rudy Jones was created by John Ostrander and Joe Brozowski. Dr. Emil Hamilton was created by Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway. The Toyman was created by Don Cameron and Ed Debrotka.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Olsten Harten by Blue Dot Sessions, Cirrus Remix by Scanglobe, Respiration by Podington Bear, …and Degeneracy by Abstract Nostalgic Fractal Systems, Ingravity by Jahzzar, Canopy by Jack Anderton, Fly a Kite by Spectacular Sound Productions, You Make My Heart Sing So Loud by Will Bangs, Dutiligi by Mello C, Dub We Do by Nenormalizm Crew, Buenos Beeze by Serge Quadrado, Sequence by Borrtex, Flashing Runner by Blue Dot Sessions, Lemon and Melon by Blue Dot Sessions, Make It Funky by Dan Lizard.

Chapter 8: Super Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 30:10

Clark finds support during hard times.Son of El is written and produced by Isaac Bluefoot. This is an unauthorized biography. The views expressed are not necessarily those held by DC Comics and Warner Media. This telling of Superman is an interpretation of the works of many writers and artists.Clark Kent, Lex Luthor, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, and Lois Lane were created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Black Lightning was created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden. Vixen was created by Gerry Conway and Bob Oksner. Wildcat was created by Bill Finger and Irwin Hasen. The Flash was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino. Black Canary was created by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Dillon. Green Arrow was created by Mort Weisinger and George Papp. Mr. Terrific was created by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake. Rudy Jones was created by John Ostrander and Joe Brozowski. Dr. Emil Hamilton was created by Marv Wolfman and Jerry Ordway.Manuscript Editing assistance by Tricia Riel. Theme Music by Royal Jelly. Additional music licensed through Creative Commons: Arrival of the Geese (Instrumental) by Chad Crouch, Illustrated Novel by Chad Crouch, Down Town by Serge Quadrado, Sputnik by Scanglobe, Idiophone by Bio Unit, Container by Bio Unit, …and Degeneracy by Abstract Nostalgic Fractal Systems, Above the Clouds by Frequency Decree, Big Feeling Man by Blue Dot Sessions, Dutiligi by Mello C, Big River Run by Blue Dot Sessions, Ellipsis by Chad Crouch, Bunker by Metre.

Episode #31: DENOUEMENT

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 105:57

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:19 - Detective Comics #8 (Tony S Daniel) 0:09:53 - Batwing #8 (Judd Winick and Dustin Nguyen) 0:18:03 - Action Comics #8 (Grant Morrison and Rags Morales, Brad Walker) 0:26:52 - Red Lanterns #8 (Peter Milligan and Andres Guinaldo, Jorge Jiménez) 0:34:32 - Green Arrow #8 (Ann Nocenti and Harvey Tolibao) 0:41:15 - Justice League International #8 (Dan Jurgens and Aaron Lopresti) 0:48:50 - Men of War #8 (Jeff Lemire, Matt Kindt and Tom Derenick) 0:56:54 - O.M.A.C. #8 (Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen) 1:03:06 - Stormwatch #8 (Paul Jenkins and Ignacio Calero) 1:11:13 - Hawk & Dove #8 (Rob Liefeld and Marat Mychaels) 1:17:11 - Static Shock #8 (Marc Bernardin and Scott McDaniel) 1:24:05 - Animal Man #8 (Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman, Steve Pugh) 1:30:35 - Swamp Thing #8 (Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette, Marco Rudy) 1:36:03 - Night Force #2 (Marv Wolfman and Tom Mandrake) 1:50:28 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) audio link: https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co/ video link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu70d0W3I5cZzQUPH0CUbF64E2f4oMysw UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us

#729 Nancy Collins’ “Swamp Thing”

Deconstructing Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 63:02

While Kumar read Swamp Thing by Alan Moore and other '70s and '80s versions of the character well after they were published, his first “real time” reading of swampy was the early '90s run written by novelist Nancy Collins. With Scot Eaton, Tom Mandrake, Kim DeMulder, and Tatjana Wood on art, Collins took the plant-man … Continue reading #729 Nancy Collins' “Swamp Thing”

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Episode #27: CHOICES

Can You Survive This Podcast?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 112:08

Welcome to the (Not So) New 52, a real-time retrospective of DC Comics' New 52 imprint! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:46 - Detective Comics #7 (Tony S Daniel) 0:10:33 - Batwing #7 (Judd Winick and Dustin Nguyen) 0:17:38 - Action Comics #7 (Grant Morrison and Rags Morales) 0:25:01 - Red Lanterns #7 (Peter Milligan and Ed Benes, Diego Bernard) 0:32:42 - Green Arrow #7 (Ann Nocenti and Harvey Tolibao) 0:40:06 - Justice League International #7 (Dan Jurgens and Aaron Lopresti) 0:46:58 - Men of War #7 (James Robinson and Phil Winslade) 0:53:22 - Stormwatch #7 (Paul Jenkins and Ignacio Calero) 1:01:31 - O.M.A.C. #7 (Dan DiDio and Keith Giffen) 1:07:17 - Hawk & Dove #7 (Rob Liefeld and Marat Mychaels) 1:13:38 - Static Shock #7 (Marc Bernardin and Scott McDaniel) 1:20:56 - Animal Man #7 (Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman, Steve Pugh) 1:27:51 - Swamp Thing #7 (Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette) 1:35:20 - Huntress #6 (Paul Levitz and Marcus To) 1:42:06 - Night Force #1 (Marv Wolfman and Tom Mandrake) 1:50:28 - Next Week's Books patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast (Use #New52) audio link: https://the-not-so-new-52.pinecast.co/ video link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu70d0W3I5cZzQUPH0CUbF64E2f4oMysw UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us

Tom Mandrake

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 75:28

Tom Mandrake has created and illustrated comic books and graphic novels for all the major publishers. Titles he has worked on include: BATMAN, MARTIAN MAN-HUNTER, FIRESTORM, SHAZAM and his acclaimed five years run on THE SPECTRE for DC Comics; THE NEW MUTANTS, THE PUNISHER, WEAPON X, WOLVERINE and THE HULK UNCHAINED for Marvel Comics; GRIMJACK for First Comics, X-FILES for IDW, SIDEKICK for Joe's Comics, CAPTAIN KRONOS VAMPIRE HUNTER for Titan Comics and stories for the Scooby Doo and Secret Squirrel titles for DC. Tom's creator owned projects include: TO HELL YOU RIDE with Lance Henrikson and Joe Maddrey through Dark Horse Comics, CREEPS with Dan Mishkin through Image Comics. Tom Kickstarted and self-published KROS:HALLOWED GROUND with John Ostrander in 2017. Tom wrote and drew his creator owned horror anthology, SCREAMING MANDRAKE, in 2018. He has also worked with Clint on the artwork for the 100 Deadly Skills books series. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

ACE COMICALS PRESENTS: KNIGHTFALL PART IV

Dialogos de Comic IN ENGLISH

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 173:43

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the fourth installment in our epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall). Bane has been defeated by a new, darker, reckless and more violent Batman and now he rules the night. Jean-Paul Valley for better or worse wears the cowl… What follows is our discussion and the highlights of his career as Batman! It’s all mostly mercs and hitmen from here on out… We cover: -Detective Comics #667-675 -Robin #1-2 -Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #19-20 and #24-28 -Batman #501-508 -Catwoman #6-7 -Showcase ’94 #7 This is the portion of the Knightfall epic known as “KNIGHTQUEST: THE CRUSADE” (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightquest) and covers Jean-Paul Valley's tenure as Batman and time in the cowl, in Gotham. It is at this point that there is a fork in the path for the Knightfall saga and as mentioned in previous episodes in this series “KNIGHTQUEST: THE SEARCH” (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightquest) is the other part of the story, concerning Bruce Wayne's recovery and globetrotting quest to rescue Dr Kinsolving and Tim Drake's Father. In reading order we have put "The Search" after "The Crusade" although the events are happening simultaneously. We also discuss "The Search" broadly at the beginning of this episode, but we ultimately decided to give more time to "The Crusade" because it is the better written and more interesting side of events. "The Search" covers: -Justice League Task Force #5-6, -Batman: Shadow Of The Bat #21-23, -Batman: Legends Of The Dark Knight #59-61 -Robin #7 Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out! Special Guest: Marvyn Lafayette.

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Dialogos de Comic IN ENGLISH 111: JOHN OSTRANDER

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 82:59

Our guest made his debut writing for DC Comics plotting the Legends miniseries, In the series, he introduced the team that would become synonymous with his name, the Suicide Squad and its leader, Amanda Waller. Until She passed of Cancer in 1997, he worked with his wife Kim Yale as co-writer in Suicide Squad, where they created the Oracle "persona" for Barbara Gordon, and the Manhunter series. He worked with artist Tom Mandrake in books like Firestorm the Nuclear Man, The Spectre, and Martian Manhunter. Also for DC, he wrote Hawkworld or Wasterland, He was one of the main Star Wars writers for Dark Horse Comics, For Marvel, he's worked on books like X-Men, Bishop, Quicksilver, Heroes for Hire and the Punisher, or the mini-series Blaze of Glory: The Last Ride of the Western Heroes. With Mandrake he co-created Grimjack for First Comics. After that AMAZING list, I'm sure you know I'm talking about the incredible JOHN OSTRANDER. We've talked about life, the writing process, storytelling, the comics' language and the writers' craft. Collaboration. John also answered your questions, so thank you for your participation, and as always, for subscribing to the channel and all that! ;) #DialogosdeComic #JohnOstrander #SuicideSquad #DCComics

Issue 118 - Black Mask

Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get Counseling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 52:03

Intro Podchaser - Reviews4Good - NUEXGUY - “CAPES ON THE COUCH is one of my favorite podcasts for the unique perspective and insight they bring to the superhero genre. I haven't heard another podcast go so deep into the psychological arguments around these characters. One of the most informative and entertaining podcasts around. Did I mention there are skits as well?” Background (3:16) Black Mask (Roman Sionis) created by Doug Moench and Tom Mandrake in Batman #386 (August 1985) Roman Sionis born to wealthy parents who didn’t care for him - they dropped him on his head early, possibly causing mental damage Hated Thomas & Martha Wayne, who his parents were always sucking up to - this led to a fascination with masks, because he believed his parents were phony Once he came of age and became VP of his father’s cosmetic company, he burned down the family estate, killing his parents, and took over everything After running the company into the ground, it was rescued by Wayne Enterprises, but he was fired - he went to his parents grave, dug up the coffin, and destroyed it - he used the pieces to make a new mask, and called himself the Black Mask Created a gang, the False Face Society, and began going after the Wayne Foundation and its members, including Bruce - after a failed attempt on Bruce’s life, he set fire to his family’s house once again, and in a battle with Batman fell into the flames, fusing the mask to his face During No Man’s Land, he becomes the head of a cult known for ritualistic scarring - he’s taken down by Batman and Huntress Later gave up the theme of masked henchmen and decided to run a drug trade out of the East End of Gotham, putting him into conflict with Catwoman Tortures and nearly kills Stephanie Brown during War Games Killed by Catwoman after threatening to kill all her loved ones - he’s resurrected during Blackest Night as a Black Lantern, but was defeated by Ivy and Harley, trapping him in a pitcher plant that digested his body as it regenerated New 52 gives him largely the same backstory, but now his mask gives him low level psychic abilities - he also has split personalities, with Roman and Black Mask being distinct identities DC Rebirth abandons the psychic abilities, but has him allied with the Penguin Issues No positive family background left him alone Obsession with masks (16:36) Sadism, especially with women (23:49) Break (30:18) Plugs for Petri Dish, Play Comics, and Meredith Finch Treatment (31:23) In-universe - Let him roleplay in different masks to learn empathy Out of universe - (35:08) Reframe to get more buy-in from the client Skit (40:33) Hello Roman, I’m Dr. Issues. - What do you want? This isn’t a house call, and it’s not like I asked to meet with you. You’re required to -*cuts off* I know what you’re here for. Let’s get this straight: I’m not trying to change. I’ve changed enough for my lifetime, thank you very much. *pause* I appreciate your honesty. It saves me time. Goodbye. -Bye. *sound of walking away, distant* Oh man, I gotta try *walking back* Sorry, I’m not going to give up. -Sucker. As dangerous as this may sound, the goal of therapy for a thief may be to make them a better thief - You can’t be serious. Nobody’s that stupid, especially against me. I don’t mean being better at bad things for society. I mean being more in tune with your mental state so that you are better at your personal goals. What you do with them is none of my business. -What sort of backwards schooling did you do? This is nuts! How long did you originally plan on talking to me? -Negative 2 seconds, then find someone to kill you. And how long have you actually talked to me? I’ve already exceeded your lowly expectations. -I just can’t get over how bonkers this is. You’re just like that Harley chick...oh yeah, same field. See, I knew all shrinks are weirdos. So what can this self-proclaimed weirdo do for you? I’m all ears. -You’re really trying to analyze me, huh? *pause* OK then. I want my enemies dead. I want unlimited access to every major corporation’s bank accounts in Gotham. I want enough firepower to take down a small nation’s army...or Batman. It’s about the equivalent budget. So *claps hands* get to it, chop chop! Not a single emotional goal. You really don’t have the vocabulary for that, do you? -Who says what I want won’t make me happy? Well, how much did you have before? -Well, let me do some quick math...a hell of a lot more than you ever will. And were you happy then? -I wasn’t locked up, chastised, and made to do interviews with the likes of you. So you didn’t have the same intellectual stimulation, but you didn’t answer the question. I appreciate your deflections. It’s a strong intellectual coping skill -How long are you going to keep up with this psycho-crap? I’m not trying to be some prissy high-status goody two shoes. Fascinating. You equate being high status with somehow being good. I’ve definitely seen examples across a full spectrum with regards to that. Does that attitude date back to direct experience as a crime lord, or from your interactions at a younger age? -It dates back to being annoyed by someone who is not a henchman, partner, associate, or target talking to me as if somehow any of this matters. I see. That’s how you view your spheres of influence. If no one fits into those spheres, then you don’t expend mental energy on them. That’s an advanced skill to maintain locus of control. How did you learn that? -I don’t know. That sounds like common sense to me. If someone isn’t worth my time, then they’re a guaranteed waste of my money. The best examples are the ones who keep asking questions when they’ve been given every hint to stop. I’m picking up what you’re putting down. But what about those that are in your sphere of influence and you can’t kick them out? -They don’t exist. Au contraire; I’m talking about your adversaries. They probably take up most of your mental bandwidth, and make you feel worse because you’ve lost to them. -*defensive* I don’t lose. I learn. You’re impressing me with your knowledge of mindset focus techniques. How does that translate when you’ve had to make such a transition from full mob boss to anonymous inmate number? -It translates just fine because no inmate is asinine enough to have drawn out stalling conversations with the man responsible for their death. Oh, I’m going to have to challenge you on that one. You’re forecasting a future that may never happen. I’ve dealt with clairvoyants before, and they’re not perfect, either. That type of bias will get you into trouble. You need someone to watch those psychological blindspots. -*exasperated* You’re really just going to stay there and act like I’m not insulting you, warning you to get the hell away from me? You really are off your rocker! Every conversation is an opportunity for growth. Even when I have my own doubts of the benefit, I’m willing to try. Surprises only happen if you take a chance. How long have you focused on such a restrictive life? - Come here inside this cage, I’ll show you restrictions. Thankfully we only resort to restraint when it’s absolutely necessary. If you decide to be unruly, then 4-points are readily available, along with injection medication depending on your symptoms. Thankfully, I don’t have to directly get involved in that. - Too scared? Don’t want to get your hands dirty and make the hard choices? You’re soft. Especially on the outside. I bet you go down after… let’s say 3 hits. Well, I’ve been hit 4 times and got a broken rib, so you’re not too far off. Nice guy though, just let his delusions get the better of him and incorporated me. You on the other hand, are all about making direct threats and intimidating people that have no interest in such things. I’m sorry if I’m coming off aloof now. You’re getting away from the meaningful topics in your life to show yourself as a class D thug. - I came within inches of killing Batman. I left Stephanie Brown for dead. You want to call me D-class? Do so at your own risk. *non-chalant* I...just did. Your wit is sharp enough that I don’t have to repeat what I said. Don’t miss the point that you present yourself that way, but have the potential to… - And we’re done here. Todd, if you don’t mind. Wait, you’re supposed to protect m-*gate unlocks* You can lock up my body. But you never took the time to freeze my assets. And those are MUCH more powerful than anything I do physically. Having said that, let me show you what I can do. I don’t normally enjoy this… wait, who am I kidding, I love this! They say love what you do and never work a day in your life. In my case, that’s been true since day one. Now then… *muffled* Good self-actualization - Aww, if you think it’s hard to speak now, let’s see how well you talk when your jaw is in 3 pieces. The crowbar, please, Todd. *muffled scream* - Music to my ears... Ending (48:25) Recommended reading: Batman: War Games Next episodes: John Walker, Isaiah Bradley (Ruby), Comic book death (Matt) Plugs for social References: Lucha libre - Anthony (23:36) Kanye West - “Through the Wire” - Anthony (48:56) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Spotify: here Twitter Facebook Patreon TeePublic Discord

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107: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART III

Crónicas del Multiverso Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 163:18

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the third installment in our epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall). The Bat is broken, Gotham is firmly in the venom enhanced iron grip of Bane. What comes after? A new deadlier Batman? Here we witness the birth of a darker more violent guardian of Gotham, a reckless zealot hell bent on exacting vengeance and justice... We cover: -Batman vol. 1 #498-500 -Detective Comics vol. 1 #664-666 -Showcase '93 #7-8 -Batman: Shadow of the Bat #16-18 This is the portion of the Knightfall epic known as “WHO RULES THE NIGHT” (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall_Part_Two_-_Who_Rules_the_Night_(Collected)) To fully explore what happens next beyond the breaking of Bruce Wayne we also return to the origin of the man who takes up the mantle, Jean-Paul Valley (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Jean-Paul_Valley_(Prime_Earth)) otherwise known as Azrael. We discuss his introduction to the DC Universe in Batman: Sword of Azrael #1-4 (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Sword_of_Azrael) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Marvyn Lafayette.

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Crónicas del Multiverso #411 – Grief and Vengeance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 174:27

En esta emisión analizamos las profundidades del duelo, la ira y la venganza en dos historias y medios distintos: WandaVision y The Spectre. En WandaVision, Elizabeth Olsen y Paul Bettany actúan muy acorde a sus emociones en televisión y en los cómics, John Ostrander y Tom Mandrake exploran el origen del mal y Dios.

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104: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART II

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 133:20

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn For the second part of and epic discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall). "ABANDON ALL HOPE YE WHO ENTER HERE" Pandemonium. All the demons of Arkham are loosed turning Gotham into the capital city of hell! Presiding over it all, Bane and his cabal like Satan and his peers. Batman’s real torment is just beginning... A torment designed to specifically and brutally break him. Mentally and physically. Not just to kill the Batman, no TO UTTERLY DESTROY HIM! We cover: Batman vol. 1 #491-497 and Detective Comics vol. 1 #659-664 (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall_Part_One_-_Broken_Bat_(Collected)) This is the portion of the Knightfall epic known as “BROKEN BAT” (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall_Part_One_-_Broken_Bat_(Collected)) With this episode we aim to carry you all the way through this into the beginning of “WHO RULES THE NIGHT” (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall_Part_Two_-_Who_Rules_the_Night_(Collected)) which is the next part of the epic Knightfall story line. Our new intro theme is taken from a track called Bud Rott by Leicester band and friends of the show Beef D'reef (https://robotneedshome.com/product/beef-dreef-high-steaks-ep-digital-download/) you can buy their recently released EP High Steaks (https://robotneedshome.com/product/beef-dreef-high-steaks-ep-digital-download/) here! (https://robotneedshome.com/product/beef-dreef-high-steaks-ep-digital-download/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Marvyn Lafayette.

101: ACE COMICALS PRESENTS- BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL PART I

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 156:33

In this episode, Greg, Leon and Rahul are joined by special guest Marvyn to kick off an epic series! A discussion and breakdown of BATMAN: KNIGHTFALL (https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Batman:_Knightfall). We begin with the comics that introduce key concepts and characters to the Batman continuity and the comics that serve as the gathering of clouds over Gotham City heralding the storm ahead... We pay particular attention to: BATMAN:VENOM (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #16-20) (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-legends-of-the-dark-knight-1989/batman-venom-new-edition) BATMAN: VENGEANCE OF BANE #1, BATMAN #484-491, DETECTIVE COMICS #654-658. Collected and otherwise known as BATMAN: PRELUDE TO KNIGHTFALL (https://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-knightfall-1993/batman-prelude-to-knightfall) This is something that we have wanted to do for some time, So join us dear listener! as we embark on our journey through this portion of comics history, of Batman continuity that is very dear to our hearts! Our new intro theme is taken from a track called Bud Rott by Leicester band and friends of the show Beef D'reef (https://robotneedshome.com/product/beef-dreef-high-steaks-ep-digital-download/) you can buy their recently released EP High Steaks (https://robotneedshome.com/product/beef-dreef-high-steaks-ep-digital-download/) here! (https://robotneedshome.com/product/beef-dreef-high-steaks-ep-digital-download/) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!# Special Guest: Marvyn Lafayette.

Episode 275

Rabbitt Stew Comics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 152:55

Comics Reviews: The Other History of the DC Universe 1 by John Ridley, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Cucchi, Jose Villarrubia Dark Nights: Death Metal - The Multiverse Who Laughs by Scott Snyder, Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner, Brandon Thomas, Joshua Williamson, James Tynion IV, Patton Oswalt, Saladin Ahmed, Scot Eaton, Tom Mandrake, Sanford Greene, Chad Hardin, Juan Gedeon, Norm Rapmund, Hi-Fi, David Baron, Sian Mandrake, Mike Spicer, Enrica Eren Angiolini Red Hood 51 by Shawn Martinbrough, Tony Akins, Stefano Gaudiano, Paul Mounts Marvel Action: Chillers 1 by Jeremy Whitley, Seth Smith, Derek Charm, Nahuel Ruiz Marvel Action: Avengers 1-2 by Katie Cook, Butch Mapa, Protobunker Power Pack 1 by Ryan North, Nico Leon, Rachelle Rosenberg X of Swords: Destruction by Jonathan Hickman, Tini Howard, Pepe Larraz, Marte Gracia Breaklands vol 2 1 by Justin Jordan, Tyasseta, Sarah Stern, Rachel Deering Promethee 13:13 by Christophe Bec, Andy Diggle, Shawn Martinbrough Monstress: Talk Stories 1 by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda Usagi Yojimbo: Wanderer's Road 1 by Stan Sakai, Ronda Pattison Witcher: Fading Memories 1 by Bartosz Sztybor, Amad Mir, Hamidreza Sheykh Kaiju Score 1 by James Patrick, Rem Broo, Firefly: Watch How I Soar by Jeff Jensen, Ethan Young, Jorge Corona, Jared Cullum, Giannis Milonogiannis, Jorge Monlongo, Jordi Perez Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, Celia Moscote Black of Heart 1 by Chris Charlton, David Hollenbach Claim 1 by Greg Wright, Mihajlo Dimitrievsk Dial P for Peanuts by David Hayes, Michael Kary, Kurt Belcher Mother: A Post Apocalyptic Tale by Eastin DeVerna, Dan Buksa, Gab Contreras Horror Double Feature 2 by Christopher Charlton, Bob Salley, Ryan Quackenbush, Stan Yak, Robert Nugent I Walk With Monsters 1 by Paul Cornell, Sally Cantirino, Dearbhla Kelly Pantomime 1 by Christopher Sebela, David Stoll, Dearbhla Kelly Additional Reviews: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Owl House s1, We Are The Champions, Parasite, Boys s1, New Teen Titans: Terror of Trigon, Walmart 100pagers News: Gunn debunks Green Arrow rumor, new Cullen Bunn novel series, Dark Agnes and Daily Bugle cancelled, Mads Mikkelsen cast as Grindelwald, new Lynch Netflix show Bonus: Obscure/forgotten or little-known runs by renowned creators Comics Countdown: Department of Truth 3 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Other History of the DC Universe 1 by John Ridley, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Andrea Cucchi, Jose Villarrubia Suicide Squad 11 by Tom Taylor, Bruno Redondo, Adriano Lucas Undiscovered Country 10 by Charles Soule, Scott Snyder, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Leonardo Marcello, Matt Wilson Daredevil 24 by Chip Zdarsky, Mike Hawthorne, JP Mayer, Mattia Iacono Colonel Weird: Cosmagog 2 by Jeff Lemire, Tyler Crook Nailbiter Returns 7 by Joshua Williamson, Adam Guzowski, Mike Henderson Scumbag 2 by Rick Remebder, Moreno Dinisio, Andrew Robinson Superman: Man of Tomorrow 20 by Josh Trujilo, Stephen Byrne Detective Comics 1030 by Peter Tomasi, Bilquis Evely, Mat Lopes

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AFTERLIFE COMICALS II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 14:38

Happy Halloween!! In this episode, The Loft Dweller takes over once again with this years spine chilling list of Halloween comics... DC: The Doomed and The Damned (https://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-the-doomed-and-the-damned-2020/dc-the-doomed-and-the-damned-1) Dracula Motherf##ker! (https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/dracula-motherf-ker-hc) I Walk With Monsters #1 (https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP201561)(This is a preview, and the comic will be on sale Nov 25, 2020! so get it ordered at your LCS!) Send any questions or feedback to (mailto:acecomicals@gmail.com) acecomicals@gmail.com. And also please subscribe (http://www.acecomicals.com/subscribe) and leave us a review! Ace Comicals T-Shirts! (https://acecomicals.threadless.com/) check out our merch shop! If you like what we do please consider donating to us (https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals) at https://ko-fi.com/acecomicals. All contributions will be used to defray the cost of hosting the website. Ace Comicals, over and out!#

The Stack: Rorschach, Commanders In Crisis And More

Comic Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 42:15

On this week's comic book review podcast: Rorschach #1 DC Comics Written by Tom King Art by Jorge Fornés Commanders in Crisis #1 Image Comics Written by Steve Orlando Art by Davids Tinto The Immortal Hulk #38 Marvel Written by Al Ewing Art by Joe Bennett The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem #1 Dark Horse Comics Story by Gerard Way & Shaun Simon Art by Leonardo Romero Dark Nights: Death Metal #4 DC Comics Written by Scott Snyder Art by Greg Capullo Stealth #6 Image Comics Written by Mike Costa Art by Nate Bellegarde The Vain #1 Oni Press Written by Eliot Rahal Illustrated by Emily Pearson The Avengers #37 Marvel Written by Jason Aaron Art by Javier Garrón Once & Future #12 BOOM! Studios Written by Kieron Gillen Art by Dan Mora DC The Doomed and the Damned #1 DC Comics Written by John Arcudi, Saladin Ahmed, Kenny Porter, Amanda Deibert, Marc Wolfman, Amedeo Turturro, Alyssa Wong, Brandon Thomas, Travis Moore and Garth Ennis Art by Mike Perkins, Leonardo Manco, Riley Rossmo, Daniel Sampere, Tom Mandrake, Max Fiumara, Dominike “Domo” Stanton, Baldemar Rivas, Travis Moore and PJ Holden Redneck #28 Image Comics Written by Donny Cates Art by Lisandro Estherren Amazing Spider-Man #50 Marvel Written by Nick Spencer Art by Patrick Gleason Strange Adventures #6 DC Comics Written by Tom King Art by Mitch Gerards and Evan “Doc” Shaner Marvel Zombies: Resurrection #3 Marvel Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art by Leonard Kirk Seven Secrets #3 BOOM! Studios Written by Tom Taylor Illustrated by Daniele Di Nicuolo Hellions #5 Marvel Written by Zeb Wells Art by Carmen Carnero New Mutants #13 Marvel Written by Ed Brisson Art by Rod Reis Cable #5 Marvel Written by Gerry Duggan Art by Phil Noto SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, ITUNES, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/comicbookclub See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Stack: Rorschach, Commanders In Crisis And More

The Stack

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 42:15

On this week's comic book review podcast: Rorschach #1 DC Comics Written by Tom King Art by Jorge Fornés Commanders in Crisis #1 Image Comics Written by Steve Orlando Art by Davids Tinto The Immortal Hulk #38 Marvel Written by Al Ewing Art by Joe Bennett The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem #1 Dark Horse Comics Story by Gerard Way & Shaun Simon Art by Leonardo Romero Dark Nights: Death Metal #4 DC Comics Written by Scott Snyder Art by Greg Capullo Stealth #6 Image Comics Written by Mike Costa Art by Nate Bellegarde The Vain #1 Oni Press Written by Eliot Rahal Illustrated by Emily Pearson The Avengers #37 Marvel Written by Jason Aaron Art by Javier Garrón Once & Future #12 BOOM! Studios Written by Kieron Gillen Art by Dan Mora DC The Doomed and the Damned #1 DC Comics Written by John Arcudi, Saladin Ahmed, Kenny Porter, Amanda Deibert, Marc Wolfman, Amedeo Turturro, Alyssa Wong, Brandon Thomas, Travis Moore and Garth Ennis Art by Mike Perkins, Leonardo Manco, Riley Rossmo, Daniel Sampere, Tom Mandrake, Max Fiumara, Dominike “Domo” Stanton, Baldemar Rivas, Travis Moore and PJ Holden Redneck #28 Image Comics Written by Donny Cates Art by Lisandro Estherren Amazing Spider-Man #50 Marvel Written by Nick Spencer Art by Patrick Gleason Strange Adventures #6 DC Comics Written by Tom King Art by Mitch Gerards and Evan “Doc” Shaner Marvel Zombies: Resurrection #3 Marvel Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson Art by Leonard Kirk Seven Secrets #3 BOOM! Studios Written by Tom Taylor Illustrated by Daniele Di Nicuolo Hellions #5 Marvel Written by Zeb Wells Art by Carmen Carnero New Mutants #13 Marvel Written by Ed Brisson Art by Rod Reis Cable #5 Marvel Written by Gerry Duggan Art by Phil Noto 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: Alex: What's up, everybody? Welcome to The Stack. I'm Alex. Pete: What's up? I'm Pete. Alex: And we are talking about comics. What? What? Pete: It just sounds like you're barely making it, man, you're like “What's up everybody, this is the fucking Stack?” Alex: “Oh, God, week 52 of our comic book review.” We actually have a ton of titles queued up for you today, kicking it off with a big one from DC Comics. Rorschach #1 written by Tom King and art by Jorge Fornes. This is a highly anticipated slash, highly dreaded, I think, comic book because it is- Pete: Highly dreaded? Alex: Highly dreaded, it's following up on Watchmen which is always a dicey proposition. Pete: Okay, I see what you're saying now. Alex: In this book we get introduced to a very Manchurian Candidate type scenario. As a Rorschach, I don't want to say the Rorschach, but a Rorschach and somebody else try to assassinate a presidential candidate, maybe. There's an investigator who's looking into it. And by the end, spoiler, three, two, one, but it seems like this assassin may be none other than Walter Kovacs, AKA Rorschach himself. That out of the way, what do you think about this book, Pete? What was your takeaway? What were your thoughts? Pete: Well, I think it did a great job of grabbing the reader. It starts off with Rorschach kind of getting murdered, which is interesting jumping on point. And then you kind of… It's the classic kind of Tom King storytelling where you're getting little pieces of information as you go along. But he does it so well. And yeah, I mean, I think it's… It's weird to say I'm a fan of Rorschach. But there are aspects of Rorschach that I like, and I love the “Where's your gun moment?” I thought that was really awesome. I mean, it's great art, interesting story. I think it's just kind of the election balloons and the stuff with everything that's happening right now. I think it's a very well timed book. And I'm on board. But I was going to be on board when you had a Rorschach #1, so I'm not upset about it. I'm very much enjoying it. I'm looking forward to more. Alex: Jorge Fornes's art, and I believe it's Steve Stewart's colors are great throughout the book. Just very, very good across the board. Clearly delineate what's happening in the past versus what happens in the present. There are a couple of things that I think are kind of fascinating about this book. The biggest one is that Tom King has so clearly been influenced by Watchmen and Alan Moore, down to his panel grids. The way that he lays them out. But he purposefully avoids the nine panel grid here in this book, to the point where there's one page that I think is like a 12 panel grid, or maybe a 15 panel grid or something like that. Alex: But he never goes into that basic Watchmen breakdown of the page at any point, which almost seems like a no brainer for somebody who has built a lot of their career on building his work off of what Alan Moore did. So that's curious to me, the other thing that's curious to me, is the choice of setting. Because it very purposely feels like The Manchurian Candidate meets All the Presidents bad down to the feathered hair that everybody has, and the fashion they're wearing. It seems like it said in the 70s. But Watchmen itself was set in the 1980s. So, when is it set is my question. This is supposed to be now, but have fashions come around to the 70s? Again, what's going on? Are they only doing it because it's supposed to feel like a 70s conspiracy thriller? There's something about that and the lack of clarity there in the world, though I'm sure King, because he's meticulous writer, has thought through it. And we'll find out eventually. I'm just not quite sure with this first issue, there's a wall there for me in terms of where it's at. Pete: Okay, well, it's a weird thing to get hung up on, but I understand what you're saying. But it's just weird to me, because Tom King is kind of famous for, “You're going to have to keep reading to figure out the story.” Alex: Sure. But I think that's important because we're dealing with Watchmen and we're dealing with an ongoing world and we know this is continuing. There are things that are teased here and thrown into the background, whether it's through billboards or advertisements or other things that let us know, “Okay, this is kind of where the world got to from 1985 to here.” And interestingly, some of the things whether it's quite sensitive Not dovetail with Watchmen the TV series. Alex: So that only raises further questions in my mind of is this in continuity with the comic book? Is it going to continue with the TV show? Is it in continuity with the both? Is it's own continuity? And I know that's not the only thing I should be thinking about, I know I should be concentrating on the story which taken on its own, totally divorced from Watchmen is a good conspiracy thriller story. But those are the sort of things that I do think are important to understand, in some sense, when you're saying here, “This is a continuation of Watchmen.” Pete: Yeah, just you kind of sound like me when we were talking about Tom King's Vision. I was hung up on one little thing, and you guys were like, “Hey, get over it.” Alex: I think this is a big thing, though. I think this is a big important thing. It is a big thing. Pete: That will be explained. Sure, but it will be explained. Tom King is piecemealing- Alex: It's a gorgeous comic book, like the best of Before Watchmen, which was a dicey project to begin with, but still had some good comics come out of it. Yeah, this is a dicey project that still seems like a good comic. So I'm happy to follow it along. But I have questions. Pete: My question is, do you know if this is monthly or weekly? Because the election's coming up? And I need to know. Alex: I assume it's monthly. Pete: Oh man, we're in trouble. Alex: All right, let's move on then to the second comic, we're going to talk about, Commanders in Crisis #1 from Image Comics written by Steve Orlando. Art by David Tinto. We talked to Steve about this on the live show a couple of weeks back. And it is basically him doing a Crisis comic book, but with totally original characters. What do you think? Did it pay off on the premise that he sold us on, on the pitch, Pete? Pete: I think it did. I think, I'm in. This is very interesting. This is a cool team. It's fun to kind of see his take on a big crossover event like this. It's fantastic art. I like the team that is kind of in this thing. And there's like a cool kind of like superhero moment where we had the kiss. That was great. Yeah, I'm on board. I think these characters are interesting enough that even if I don't… It's not like a Avengers crossover event where I know every single person, I got enough here to go by. And yeah, I'm excited to see where this goes, it seems like he did a good job of selling it and I'm in. Alex: What's really fascinating about this, to me, is that it avoids any of the archetypes. I expected going in with it, we'd get a Superman, a Wonder Woman, a Batman etc. We don't get any of that these are completely as far as I can tell original characters. There's no analogues from any particular universe. And that only makes Steve Orlando's job harder going into this. But it does make it more interesting to read because their powers are so weird and so interesting. And the hook of it, which he talked about on the show, this is the reveal at the end of the issue. So if you don't want to know turned away, but I still think it's fair to talk about because he mentioned to us is the death of Empathy, which is going to be an interesting thing to see going forward. The other detail that is so weird, but such an interesting specific thing is all the members of the team in the book are from different parallel universes where they were all presidents. Pete: President. Alex: Which is very weird. Pete: Commander in Crisis. Yeah. Alex: Commanders in crisis, they are commanders. They were all like the first Latinx president, the first woman president, the first, etc. resident. But it's a bunch of presidents with superpowers fighting a crisis, which is such a bizarre detail, but it makes so much sense for the title. And yeah, I'm definitely on board. I think like he's set up a weird, interesting, very different world here. Pete: Yeah. And it's even like when you get the kind of splash page introduction of the superheroes it's like “Prizefighter, as strong as the crowd hopes he is.” I was like, “What?” And then it's like “Sawbones, Action Surgeon.” I've never seen those two words next to each other, action surgeon. What is that? Yeah so it's very interesting. Alex: It's intriguing. Pete: Yeah, it really does a good job of like, kind of sucking you in. And then there's the fun kind of like, oh these minions aren't very smart. They have their brains in a backpack. Okay, this is crazy. It's doing a great job. And I think this really ought to be interesting to see how this unfolds. Alex: I agree. Let's move on. Talking about the Immortal Hulk # 38 from Marvel written by Al Ewing art by Joey Bennett. In this issue, the Leader is dominating the Hulk and all of his allies. He is in the Hulk's mind-scape and controlling things from outside when a rogue element comes in and turns around the balance of power. Pete, I know you've been down on this book, but this issue by the end like in the right way, personally, I was like, “What the fuck is happening here?” Oh my God. Pete: Yeah, this is great. This is really great. You got a lot of the kind of horror aspects that's been happening, but this like really gets into kind of the story and action. I'm very happy with this issue. It's really impressive. Very cool. It's got a lot of twists and reveals but man, it's glorious. It really is a great issue of comic book. Alex: Yeah, it's still horrifying, everything that's going on and the visuals that Joe Bennett draws. But everything that Al Ewing has been building up over the past 38 issues is really finally coming to crest here. It feels like the Leader is probably the sub-villain that we need to deal with in this run. But it's still such a good Leader story. And it's such a good Hulk family story that it feels dangerous in the right way. Just great. Gross. Pete: It's really impressive how this book has grown and changed and done so many different things. It's really… I can't imagine the pitch meeting for this fucking thing. Alex: “Okay, so get this. Rick is very long.” Pete: It's a horror hulk. Alex: Yeah, Rick is long, and he kind of bends in a weird way. And that's the pitch. Pete: Has the grossest neck you've ever seen. Alex: Just it's horrible. It's absolutely horrible. Yeah, a great book. Moving on to the True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, National Anthem #1, from Dark Horse comic, story by Gerard Way and Shaun Simon, art by Leonardo Romero. If you've never read this book, this is basically about a bunch of folks. It's sort of like an extrapolation of, what was the movie? Them. The Kurt Russell movie where he puts on this… No, Rowdy Roddy Piper, puts on the sun glasses, and could see the truth about the world. It's essentially that, but in comic book form, and here, they've beaten the bad guys, they have one as far as they know. And then things start to go horribly wrong from there. Really good book. I like this, it's esoteric and strange, as most of Gerard Way stuff is. If you read Doom Patrol, if you read Umbrella Academy, but it still feels very prescient and timely in terms of the storytelling, which I like quite a bit. Pete: Yeah, it's really impressive. The art and the storytelling is gorgeous and fantastic, and really moves the story very… It moves through this kind of crazy world. And you're kind of really piecing it together. But it's very unique. And just when you think you've got a handle on it just kind of surprises you again. And I love all the different groups that they kind of break down in the middle of it. Yeah, I think this is a great issue that really kind of gets you excited for more in this world, it really sets things up and gets you wanting more. I think it's a great first issue. Alex: And I think you could understand it even if you haven't read the first series, you could jump right in here and go ahead with it. Obviously you're going to have a richer experience, but it's good stuff regardless. Next up, this is what we talked about in the live show a little bit, Dark Knights Death Metal #4 from DC Comics. Written by Scott Snyder art by Greg Capullo, wild stuff happening in this issue. This is bringing together a bunch of the one shots and miniseries that have been running along. We find out what's been going out with the Flash Team, we find out what's been going on with Wonder Woman, Batman and Superman as they sink deeper into the Crisis Dark multi verses, and things- Pete: And- Alex: Yeah, Pete. Pete: It still starts with Uncle Rock in this one. But, you know. Alex: Sergeant Rock. Pete: Sarge Rock. Alex: You call him Uncle Rock. Pete: [crosstalk 00:14:48]. Yeah, I call him uncle Rock. That's what he calls himself in this, which is a funny moment. Alex: He married your aunt. Pete: Yeah that's how that technically works. You're right. But yeah, I mean, this is just amazing art, over the top fun. Darkseid in that chair is unbelievable. It's like Green Lantern's ring chair. So that means the Green Lantern has to sit there and keep thinking about the size and weight of that chair. That's a very intense little thing that doesn't get much attention. It's just they're killing this. This is just so much fun. Each one of these books is really fun to see what mashups of characters they're going to use, and how crazy it's going to look, and it hasn't disappointed yet. Alex: This entire book feels like the dialogue break in a metal song. When somebody's like, “And then Superman is sunk into a pit of fire as Darkseid watched.” The whole thing. Just it's absolutely, really ludicrous. The whole thing is crazy. We talked about it on the show, but it ends with the Darkest Knight aka Batman who laughs winning, turning the universe into the Last 52, a bunch of dark multiverses, it's only going to go from there. Who knows how they're going to win. But it's funny for the insanely highest stakes, that is, honestly just fun the entire time. Pete: It really is. Alex: Let's move on to something that's a little bit grimmer but in the right way, Stealth #6 from Image Comics, written by Mike Costa and art by Nate Bellegarde. We've been loving this series on the show. Pete: It's too bad Justin didn't want to talk about this book. Alex: He got out of here, was like “No thanks. Don't want to talk about Stealth.” Pete: Yeah, he was like, “Listen, guys, I love Stealth. I said it was my pick. But I'd rather watch a football game right now. So fuck all, y'all.” Alex: I don't think that's what's happening. But the other Stealth, if you haven't been reading the book, it's about a guy who's in sort of a all powerful armor [inaudible 00:17:01], who also may or may not have dementia. He's been fighting against a guy called the Dead Hand who can kill people by touching them with his hand. Everything is revealed in this issue. They loop everything back. We finish it up. This is the end of the miniseries. What did you think about the conclusion, Pete? Pete: I was really impressed with this. Like this kind of started and it was like, “Wait, what's happening?” I love the story. I love the action, the art's unbelievable. But I was kind of like, “But man, does this all come together in such an amazing way.” It's one of those books where you read it. And at the end, you're like “God, I want to go back and read it all over again.” It's really great. Really impressive. And I can't compliment the art enough. Alex: In a surprising way too, it's nothing that I think you could have predicted from the first five issues, but it makes total sense at the same time when it's explained, which is a difficult feat to go through. Pass off, whatever the word is. Pete: Yeah, especially us, we've read so many comics, it's hard to surprise us. And this really did a great job of that. Alex: This is a great miniseries, definitely pick it up when it's in trade or individual issues. Next up The Vain, #1 from Oni Press, written by Eliot Rahal, illustrated by Emily Pearson. This is about a bunch of vampires around the turn of World War II who are robbing blood banks. Get it? Pete: You see what they're doing? Alex: And when war breaks out with the Nazis, and then everything changes. I was very surprised and impressed by this book. I thought this is a really fun concept. The characters were good. I liked how the world was laid out. And there's a good nice twist at the end. How'd you feel Pete? Pete: Yeah, I really liked it. I thought it was very cool. Kind of like bank heist, but they're robbing a blood bank. And also like, fun kind of like, the way the vampires kind of handled the crowd and fuck with them a little bit, very enjoyable. And what's also nice is even the undead are like “You know what's really fucked up? Nazis, man. Racism is awful. I'm a fucking undead vampire. But I know this is wrong. So let's go end this.” That was great. Alex: It's a little shaggy in terms of that because it feels like okay, the concept is bank robbing vampires. I get it. And then next issue it's going to be like, okay, it's vampires fighting Nazis, I get it. So I'm wondering if it's going to change every single issue and that's going to be the rhythm of the book. Or if it is something else. Whatever it is, I'm definitely onboard. I had a fun time reading this. I think it's a fun take on vampires. Like I said the characters are good. So definitely willing to follow it. And Emily Pearson's character designs are very good as well. Pete: Yeah. Alex: Next up the Avengers #37 from Marvel written by Jason Aaron, art by Javier Garron. This is kicking off the end of the Age of Khonshu. Pete: Yes, the Age of Khonshu. And this is the finale. Alex: This is the finale. So Khonshu, who is the God of Moon Knight has taken the powers of the rest of the Avengers. This issue they're fighting back as well as Moon Knight who now the Phoenix Power is fighting back. This is playing with toys in the best sense of the phrase. Pete: Well yeah, and that's a great way to put it. Because you do have like a super baby here who is like, “Yo, give me back my toys.” So that was kind of well put there. But yeah, this is a fantastic art. And it kind of reminds me of Snyder's just over the top fun, where a lot of different characters are getting to play with different powers and stuff like that. And I think this is a great kind of finale. And it's cool to kind of see somebody get powered up like this, and then kind of like spoiler, but de-powered, and where those powers go. So it's, again, a writer and artist, having a lot of fun with the different kind of powers and different perspectives. So yeah, I really enjoyed this. I thought it wasn't a huge kind of event. It was just kind of big enough. And I thought it was great. Alex: Yeah, it's playground rules. It feels like every page, and I say this in the best sense, because it's fun to read. But it's the sort of thing where somebody is like, “Oh you're going to attack my pyramid. Well, my wolf men and my mummies are going to attack you.” And they're like, “Fine. Well, now I have the Iron Fist…” That's great. Like, there's not enough of that in comics, where it just feels like people playing and having fun. It all has to mean something. It all has to lead to the next thing. This is the sort of thing where it's like, and I'm probably mis-remembering this, where She Hulk can very briefly get the Iron Fist, and it has no bearing on anything whatsoever, other than a fun splash page that they draw. And that's fine. It's refreshing to read something like that. Alex: Here's another thing that is almost the opposite, where it's fun, but everything means something. Once and Future #12 from Boom Studios by Kieron Gillen, art by Dan Mora. Pete I know you love this series. This is wrapping up the Beowulf arc. Listen, I think textually pretty big revelations for the mythology of the book, as teased to us by Kieron Gillen when we chatted with him a couple of weeks back. How'd you feel about this one? Pete: This just continues to be one of my favorite things on the stands. Art is unbelievable. You have these unbelievable monsters these great kind of stories and fables intertwined here, and then you just got one badass grandma who's not going to take shit from nobody. And this is just such a glorious comic book that is worth your time and money. And it's entertaining, it's smart, it's touching. It's stories that you've kind of know, that kind of are told in this new kind of messed up way and it's very, very enjoyable. Alex: Yeah, Dan Mora's art and character designs and monster designs in particular are so good across the board. But this issue is Kieron Gillen doing his Kieron Gillen thing and wrapping stories together, figuring out how they fit together, figuring out how the mythology of England as an entity fits together. And it's fascinating to read, but it's nowhere near as dense as say Die, for example, but just good, good stuff and so much fun to read. Alex: Let's move on to an anthology DC the Doomed and the Damned #1 from DC Comics, written by John Arcudi, Saladin Ahmed, Kenny Porter, Amanda Deibert, Marv Wolfman, Amedeo Turturro, Alyssa Wong, Brandon Thomas, Travis Moore and Garth Ennis. Art by Mike Perkins, Leonardo Manco, Riley Rossmo, Daniel Sampere, Tom Mandrake, Max Fiumara, Dominike “Domo” Stanton, Baldemar Rivas, Travis Moore and PJ Holden. As you can probably guess, from how I introduced it, as well as the lineup this is a series of short stories teaming up DC Comics characters in spooky situations. As usual, how'd you feel about this one, Pete? And were there any stories that jumped out to you? Pete: Yeah, this was a really nice collection. I had a lot of fun with this. I mean, the Batman versus the kind of monster in the mirrors is great. This is what I want Halloween comics to be like. I want to see heroes taking on the kind of monsters. And this is the classic like if you say a name in the mirror three times, so it was cool to see that. The Raven Wonder Woman story was great. I'm a sucker for a Grundy story. I love the look of Superman in that one store. I thought like he really looked fantastic with the Swamp Thing. It was just super fun. I think there was a lot of cool stuff and even the Green Lantern team up I enjoyed. Alex: Yeah, I like this as well. I mean, if you can't tell from the title this is riff on Brave and the Bold but Doom and [inaudible 00:25:31] instead. So it's a team up book- Pete: Oh, I just put it together. Alex: Which it gives it a very different flavor from other anthologies. I think it gives it more focus, particularly because you usually get a non-supernatural character teaming up with a supernatural character. The best one for me, which you mentioned, is Saladin Ahmed's story, which I just… I love Batman dealing with the supernatural because he does it all the time. But he never believes it. He's always like, “Scientific explanation for this. I got to figure this one out.” And it's great here. He deals with essentially like a Candyman, Beetlejuice type figure, except in Gotham City. And it's a lot of fun. But this is a good collection if you want to pick it up. Next up Redneck #28 from Image Comics written by Donny Cates, art by Lisandro Estherren. This is a title we have not checked out that much, I think, right, Pete? Pete: Well, so this is weird because I saw Redneck and I thought it was Jason Aaron's book called Redneck and it's not. This is a different kind of redneck, not what you think because it's about vampires. Alex: No, Jason Aaron wrote another book. I don't remember what it's called. But it's not Redneck. Pete: Okay. Alex: No, he's, what is it? Southern Bastards. That's what he wrote. Pete: Oh. Right, right, right. Yeah. I thought… But anyways, so this is a very kind of… The art is really fantastic. I love the way they kind of draw the action. And a very interesting, kind of like tale throughout time here that we're dealing with. And I love the way it kind of ended on this cliffhanger for more. I think this is very interesting book, very kind of unique and creative. And I didn't know what I was getting into. And I was pleasantly surprised. Alex: So Donny talks about this in the end matter a little bit, but it is wild reading the first couple of issues of this books, which I think I read the first couple and I just got away from it for no particular reason. But it was what the title said, it was about a bunch of swamp folks dealing with vampires. I was like, “Okay, I get it. Rednecks cool. I'm on it, I get the concepts of this book.” To here where we're like Dracula war, which is a very different sort of thing. Alex: But Lisandro's art in particular is epic throughout the book. As you mentioned, it spans through different time periods. I enjoyed this quite a bit. And it's certainly the sort of thing that makes me want to be like, “Okay, I read the first collection, I read this issue. Now I actually need to read what happened in between, because clearly, I missed a lot.” Alex: Next up Amazing Spider-Man #50 from Marvel, written by Nick Spencer, art by Patrick Gleason. This is picking up right on the last issue, but kicking off a new storyline, where we finally learn the identity of Kindred as well as why he has it out for Spider-Man. Why he has it out for Norman Osborn, what happens to the Sin Eater? Big things happened in this issue. Spider Man is a very dire straits. We're definitely going to get into spoilers here. So Pete, as you feel about this reveal, what do you think about this? Pete: Cool. I mean, when I saw the tombstone reveal, I was like, “All right.” Alex: But so let's walk through this and this is spoiler time. But Kindred pulls up the tombstone, you're supposed to think as a reader, “Oh, okay is he Captain Stacy?” Gwen Stacy's dad. But he's not. Instead, what Kindred has done is he's pulled up the corpses of Captain Stacy and Gwen Stacy, and put them at a dinner table for Spider-Man, classic villain behavior. But it turns out the Kindred is none other than Harry Osborn. Pete: Yeah, at the end there's another twist, where you think, “Okay, we don't know, here's the reveal of the tombstone. That's who he is.” But then at the end, it's like, “He's my son.” And then you're like twist again. Alex: I don't love that. I feel like we're going to have to do a lot of explanation to get why Harry Osborn is this. Pete: Especially when Spider-Man sits down to that dinner and he sees the two dead people. And then he's like, “Wait, but what's this got to do with Harry Osborn?” You know what I mean? Alex: Yeah, I mean, first of all, indoor dining very dangerous right now. Second of all, if you ever get in that situation, just be like, “Check, please.” Pete: Yeah, also, you got to put masks on those corpses, you know what I mean? You can't just [crosstalk 00:30:16]. Alex: I mean come on. Absolutely. They could spread disease. Pete: They're inside. Alex: Yes. Think of the servers. Pete: Yeah, exactly. Alex: This is a good issue. Nick Spencer is doing an intriguing job of the storyline. But like I said, I think though this fills in a lot of holes in what's been going on I need to get to how this happened, which I assume is going to happen soon. This seems to be a big storyline. But why is Harry Osborn Kindred? What does that mean? How did he become Kindred? Are all big open questions here but we're just at the beginning of this storyline right now. Alex: Next up, another Tom King book Strange Adventures #6 from DC Comics written by surprise Tom King art by Mitch Garads and Evan ‘Doc' Shaner. In this issue, as usual, we're jumping back and forth between the planet Ron and what's happening on Earth, as Mr. Terrific investigates the death of Adam Strange and Alanna's daughter. In this issue Mr. Terrific Alanna kind of go on a date a little bit, and parry and check each other out and sort of probe each other's weaknesses. Ends in a very different, very interesting place. I like this issue quite a bit, particularly, because it made me doubt Alanna being the bad guy of this series. How'd you feel about it Pete? Pete: Yeah, yeah. Also, we had a little Seth Meyers sighting. Little talk show clip here. And as we all know, Seth Meyers came on Comic Book Club, big fan of the show. So it's nice to see that. Alex: It was nice to see it finally pay off for him. Pete: Yeah, yeah. Really nice to see Seth Meyers get his due, poor guy, he works really hard. But yeah, I mean, this is just waiting, each Tom King book, you get a little bit more information, a little bit more information. You're trying to piece together this whole story. So it's unbelievable, Tom King, kills it as a writer. And I'm excited to see how this unfolds, and we get a little bit more. And I love the Terrific stuff in this. So yeah, I can't wait until the final kind of domino falls, I can kind of look back and see what we've done here. Alex: I agree. This is definitely a mystery book. It's going to make you reevaluate everything when we finally get to the end there. But every issue just gorgeous to read and gut wrenching and heartbreaking across the board. Another one, very sad Marvel Zombies Resurrection #3 from Marvel written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson art by Leonard Kirk. Spider-Man is taking Franklin and Valeria to the Galactus hive to try to find a cure for the zombie virus that has afflicted the Marvel Universe. Things go predictably, very, very wrong, including a favorite of Pete's, who gets caught in the struggle. I love the twist that Philip gives to the whole Marvel Zombies thing here. It's so smart. So well done. I'm a little hesitant to spoil it. But every issue of this is so dangerous, so harrowing. And it's amazing that he has found a totally different twist on the zombie mythology in the Marvel Universe. How'd you feel Pete? Pete: Yeah, this was really crazy and intense to kind of like, have these kind of reveals of kind of like how this all unfolded. Love the Galactus stuff. Magic stuff is really cool. The character that we're not talking about I was like… All right, but- Alex: We can talk about him. We can spoil it. Pete: I think it's- Alex: We spoiled so much this podcast. Pete: This continues to be a really fun book and if you would have said- Alex: It's Wolverine. Pete: Wolverines. Wolverine. But yeah, I mean, you would think like okay, Marvel Zombies all right, how long we doing this, but this really is a fresh take on it. And it's very enjoyable. Alex: I agree. I'm very nervous, concerned about what will happen at the last issue when we get to that. Moving on to Seven Secrets #3 from Boom Studios written by Tom Taylor illustrated by Daniela De Nicolo. This issue we're following who we still think is our main character but we're not 100% sure, as they go on a mission to become the new secret keeper for this organization. Still don't know what the secrets are, still don't know what's going on. Pete: Yeah. Alex: We just know somebody evil is gunning straight for them. Another great issue of this book as Tom and company continued to build out the mythology. How'd you feel Pete? Pete: Yeah, I liked this. Again, we kind of don't know. I mean, if I'm risking my life over a briefcase, I might take a peek. But I think that this is very creative in the way that it kind of tells his story as it unfolds and the touching like 15 gifts from the father for the 15 years he wasn't there. That got me, that got me a little bit. That was pretty awesome. I've been really impressed with the characters in the book and their story and kind of how this is all moving forward. A lot of great action. Yeah, this continues to impress. Alex: Yeah, great book and Daniela De Nicolo's art is also real good, it's very anime… Excuse me, manga inspired. Yeah, but it feels like the halfway point way point. Pete: The mustache guy reminds me of the guy from Voltron. The new Voltron [crosstalk 00:36:07]- Alex: Interesting. I don't know what you're talking about, but I appreciate it regardless. Before we wrap up here, let's do it. Let's get into the X/10 of Swords block. Three issues out this week. Hellions #5, written by Zeb wells and art by Carmen Carnero. New Mutants #13 written by Ed Price and art by Rob Price. Cable #5 written by Jerry Duggan and art by Phil Noto. Versus last week, where we got a little more of an overarching story each one of these is very much its own thing. Alex: In Hellions we get that team heading off into other world to basically cheat the whole sword contest that's going on by stealing Arakko's swords. In New Mutant's we find out how Cypher is dealing with fact that he's supposed to be a sword bearer. Answer is not very well. And in cable, he is dealing with a sword of his own. When the last we left him, he was with Cyclops and Jean Grey on Sword, the actual space station the people, we find out what happened to them, and what happens next. This is great. I was a little worried that this crossover was going to be just one thing after another just following up on it. But I love that each one of these individual interweaving stories, and I thought each of these issues was a ton of fun all on its own. Pete I know you liked last week's issues. How'd you feel about this one? Pete: I did. I really liked the break from the stacking insane idea on top of insane idea and like here we're just going to have like a showdown you bring your best, we'll bring our best, bring a sword, let's settle this. But this gets a little derailed by the Lollipop Guild where they sit around a table and makes insane decisions like “Hey, we're going to do this big battle to the death, but why don't we cheat? Right? Because we're on our own island by playing by the rules so fuck it let's just cheat, and just throw a wrench in the whole fucking thing.” Alex: So this is in Hellions by the way just to clarify what's going on here. I love this issue. Zeb Wells writes the crap out of these characters. His Empath is such a horrible asshole in a hilarious way. Mr. Sinister is great. Pete: The cape bit is just glorious. It's really fun. Alex: Oh my god. So funny. Just, it's a funny book. And I appreciate that in the middle of this like… Particularly coming off of, I think, the last issue was Storm being like, “I need to potentially destroy a relationship with my husband because it's the head of the world and I need to invade Wakanda.” And then this issue, Mr. Sinister's like wrestling with a horse most of the issue is great. That you could have these different tones of this world is so much fun. Pete: Yeah, it's all right. Alex: And then of course, there's New Mutants, which is I think one of the greatest issues of all time that really just really digs in on Cypher as a character. One of the greatest characters of all time. Gives him his due in the sun, shows up what was going on with Warlock, trains with Krakoa, plays on his insecurities, but in the right way, and fleshes out his relationship with Krakoa, just a great issue across the board. And I know I'm using a sarcastic voice, but I also actually think that. Pete: The art in this book is glorious. The Krakoa, trying to stop him and talk to them but like “If something happens to you I won't be able to…” I thought that was great. But at this point, I'm like, “Okay, guys, a lot of build up to the sword fight. Can we get to this goddamn sword fight.” Like, do I got to sit there and see everybody's origin story to how they got their sword. Alex: There's 10 swords. They're not even halfway through. They'll get halfway through, they'll have all the swords and then they'll have a bunch of fights. Pete: Yeah. Alex: Come on. Pete: Now hopefully I make a [crosstalk 00:40:12]- Alex: And Cable, also fun with like some terrifying weird alien enemies, that was super fun as well. Just a fun month across the board. Right Pete? Pete: Sure. Yeah. What a month. What a year. Everybody's having a blast. Good times. Alex: Yeah, I just ordered a shirt online, actually, they said “2020 having a blast.” Pete: Oh, man. Yeah, I mean, I'll look forward to hopefully getting to the fight. Just, I don't know, I think the last month with the three titles or last week, whatever it was, I thought was better, getting me hyped for this thing, but after this week, I'm kind of like, “All right, get me there already.” But hey, people like reading stuff in between their comic books pages, apparently, because man, they're doubling the fuck down on that. Alex: Oh my gosh. Pete: And at this point I'm just to do it. Alex: Well, I liked these quite a bit. I had a fun time this week. And I'm glad to read all three of them. Pete: Did you like reading about the sword instead of seeing it? Just reading about how much it weighs and that kind of stuff? Alex: You know what they say, do you bring an essay to a sword fight? Pete: Ah right, right. Alex: If you'd like to support this podcast, patreon.com/comicbookclub. Also we do a live show every Tuesday night at 7:00 PM. Pete: We sure do. 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Previously... in the Multiverse #15: Batman Year Two

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 91:13

Welcome to Previously in the Multiverse, our DC comics podcast where we review classic runs issue by issue! Discussed this week: 0:02:14 – Detective Comics #575 (Mike W Barr and Alan Davis) (Batman Year Two) 0:19:22 – Wonder Woman #14 (Brian Azzarello and Tony Akins) 0:28:31 – The Flash #71 (Mark Waid and Greg Laroque) 0:44:15 – Birds of Prey #5 (Chuck Dixon and Greg Land) 0:57:51 – JSA #14 (Geoff Johns & David Goyer and Stephen Sadowski) 1:08:38 – Shazam The New Beginning #4 (Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas and Tom Mandrake) 1:16:56 – Batgirl #11 (Bryan Q Miller and Lee Garbett & Pere Perez) 1:28:03 – Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast Mild Fuzz Twitter: @Mild_Fuzz facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mildfuzznetwork/ Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Mildfuzztv UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us #DCComics

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Previously… In the Multiverse #14: Evil Grannies & Knock Off Lake Monsters

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 86:54

Welcome to Previously in the Multiverse, our DC comics podcast where we review classic runs issue by issue! Discussed this week: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:44 – Batman #408 (Max Allen Collins and Chris Warner) 0:15:07 – Wonder Woman #13 (Brian Azzarello and Tony Akins) 0:25:01 – The Flash #70 (Mark Waid & Gerard Jones and Greg Laroque) 0:32:56– Birds of Prey #4 (Chuck Dixon and Greg Land) 0:48:21 – JSA #13 (Geoff Johns & David Goyer and Stephen Sadowski) 0:58:32– Shazam The New Beginning #3 (Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas and Tom Mandrake) 1:10:28– Batgirl #10 (Bryan Q Miller and Lee Garvett & Pere Perez) 1:22:00– Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast Mild Fuzz Twitter: @Mild_Fuzz facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mildfuzznetwork/ Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Mildfuzztv UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us #DCComics

Previously... In the Multiverse #13: The Calculator!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 82:04

Welcome to Previously in the Multiverse, our DC comics podcast where we review classic runs issue by issue! Discussed this week: 0:01:22 – Detective Comics #574 (Mike W Barr and Alan Davis) 0:12:43 – Wonder Woman #0 (Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang) 0:26:23 – Green Lantern #31 (Mark Waid & Gerard Jones and Mark Bright) 0:36:05 – Birds of Prey: The Ravens #1 (Chuck Dixon and Nelson DeCastro) 0:45:23 – JSA #12 (Geoff Johns & David Goyer and Buzz) 0:55:30 – Shazam The New Beginning #2 (Roy Thomas & Dann Thomas and Tom Mandrake) 1:05:24 – Batgirl #9 (Bryan Q Miller and Lee Garbett) 1:17:56 – Picks of the Week patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: @DCComicsPodcast Mild Fuzz Twitter: @Mild_Fuzz facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mildfuzznetwork/ Audio: https://comicsfromthemultiverse.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Mildfuzztv UK Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/mild-fuzz-tv/ US Merch store: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mild-fuzz-tv-us #DCComics

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Previously... In The Multiverse #12: Shazam The New Beginning!