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Jace and Rocky chat abotu the DC Comics titles for the week of May 21, 2025. Nightwing forges an alliance with Maggie Sawyer, or does he? Wally West takes control of his life in Absolute Flash though many, many mysteries remain. Speaking of mysteries, the identity and machinations of Elixir remain elusive and as Batman attempts to find answers he discover an interesting an ally. The mystery in Wonder Woman is resolved in time to save Batman, though it seems the murderer will face few if any consquences. Finally in Superman Unlimited we are reminded of just how special Superman is and how much he means to his adoptive planet just in time for catastrophe to strike and it appears the fallout has ushered in a new era for the Man of Steel. Does he have new powers to face this new threat? Only time will tell. Join us for more thoughts on all these titles and more!
In this episode, the hosts dive into the world of Teen Titans, discussing their personal introductions to the characters, the dynamics of the original lineup, and the importance of characters like Robin/Nightwing, Donna Troy, Cyborg and Roy Harper. They explore the relationships between the characters, their development, and the impact of the animated series on their perceptions. The conversation also touches on the erasure of certain characters in the fandom and the complexities of character backstories, particularly focusing on Donna Troy's confusing origins. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the intricate dynamics of personality and relationships within the Teen Titans, exploring the impact of creators like Marv Wolfman and George Perez on the comic book landscape. They discuss the legacy of George Perez, the complexities of character development, particularly focusing on Raven and Wally West, and the evolution of Nightwing's character. The conversation culminates in a deep analysis of the Judas Contract storyline, its implications for the Titans, and the lasting effects on character relationships. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of the Teen Titans, discussing creative talents in comics, the significance of the Judas Contract, and the evolution of the Teen Titans from their inception to the 2003 series. They explore character dynamics, leadership roles, and the impact of significant story arcs like Identity Crisis. The discussion also touches on the future of the Teen Titans and the importance of diversifying character representation and storytelling within the DC universe.What Do You Love About The Teen Titans? Share your thoughts in the comments!You can follow Comic Talkers on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comictalkers?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/comictalkers?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfrTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@comictalkersBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/comictalkers.bsky.socialClapper: https://clapperapp.com/ComicTalkers?is_invite=1&r=x6vN1GD26K&c=in&m=coListen to the podcast on these platforms as well:Spotify For Podcasters: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/comictalkersApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-talkers/id1560772306Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mLHZQajx81j0iFDqD1vGE?si=cZqBxw7yQ_WC3vr6Q1X8eA#teentitans #dccomics #comicbooks #nightwing #wallywest #royharper #cyborg #beastboy #starfire #raven #wondergirl #donnatroy #marvwolfman #georgeperez #geoffjohns
Season 2 Episode 765 Absolute Flash 1 and 2: Sean and Jim are starting a two-part look at the newest books in DC's Absolute line. DC High Volume https://www.dc.com/highvolume Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Absolute DC next wave, Batman Lonely Place of Dying with Brett Harris, X-men Manhunt Future Topics : Miles Morales, Conan, Spectacular Spider-Man, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, Heartpiercer, Emperor Joker, Turtles of Grayskull, Hush II, Batman Long Halloween: The Last Halloween, One World Under Doom, Summer of Superman, Creature Commandos, Man-Thing, Secret Wars II and much much more because we are in constant planning. Show Topic Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5l4gZgdGrNpLXAN4NdcAI0WF7fM7yhjHJ3upZ3azEc31zuw/viewform?usp=sharing Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more. 3:50 Absolute Flash 1:21:35 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content. Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs know that catching up is hard to do. The Justice League and The Justice Society team up to take on Eclipso in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31, 32, & 33. Selena Kyle undergoes brain surgery performed by Hush in Catwoman #68 and then goes on the run in Catwoman #68 & 69 when her life is threatened by an assassin. The Speed Force gives birth to a new creation in The Flash #13. Wally West splits himself into two beings with the help of his future son...one to go on vacation with the family and the other to help out the Justice League in The Flash #14 & 15. Freddy Freeman gains mysterious powers and starts calling himself The Commander, a higher ranking title than The Captain and the two start fighting over the affections of the girl next door, while Mary Marvel deals with Dr. Georgia Sivana in Shazam! 15, 16, 17, & 18. The Titans take on Trigon in Titans #15. Donna Troy takes over as leader of the Titans and goes up against Clock King in Titans #16 & 17. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:00 DC News 0:04:26 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31, 32, 33 0:07:44 Catwoman #68 0:10:42 Catwoman #69 & 70 0:13:18 The Flash #13 0:15:20 The Flash #14 & 15 0:21:56 Shazam! #15, 16, 17 0:29:42 Titans #15 0:31:45 Titans #16 & 17 0:37:32 Show Close Links Batman/Superman: World's Finest #31 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #32 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #33 Catwoman #68 Catwoman #69 Catwoman #70 The Flash #13 The Flash #14 The Flash #15 Shazam! #15 Shazam! #16 Shazam #17 Shazam #18 Titans #15 Titans #16 Titans #17 The Flash: Rebirth (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) patreon.com/DCUBatChums Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com
Visit our Patreon page to see the various tiers you sign up for today to get in on the ground floor of AIPT Patreon. We hope to see you chatting with us on our Discord soon!NEWSDC Comics solicitations for June 2025DC reveals covers and preview for sequel 'Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2'Mark Waid's ‘Dream Project' ‘New History of the DC Universe' announced'DC High Volume: Batman' scripted always-on podcast launching April 2025'Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman' announced with previewMarvel Comics solicitations June 2025Joe Quesada to return to Marvel with new Marvel Knights title in June 2025 (more details)Jean Grey's sister Sara returns in ‘Phoenix' #12Marvel's ‘Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man' #1 features star-studded creatives‘Marvel United: A Pride Special' #1 one-shot announced‘Fantastic Four' set to relaunch with new #1 and creative duoMarvel unpacks ‘Godzilla vs. Thor' out July 2025Three new Star Trek series coming in 2025 set in three different erasOni Press reveals sci-fi existential 'Benjamin' limited series tackles lonelinessWoah, apparently there is a real Benjamin Carp who is ALSO a writer!Our Top Books of the WeekDave:The Deviant #9 (James Tynion IV, Joshua Hixson)Out of Alcatraz #1 (Christopher Cantwell, Tyler Crook)Alex:Psylocke #5 (Alyssa Wong, Vincenzo Carratu)Plastic: Death & Dolls TPB (Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard)Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Alex - Magik #3 (Ashley Allen, Germán Peralta) Dave - Absolute Batman #6 (Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKAlex: Free For All (Patrick Horvath), You'll Do Bad Things (Tyler Boss, Adriano Turtulici)Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #1 (Javier Rodriguez Cover)Alex: Ultimate Spider-Man #15 (David Messina)48Interview: Absolute Flash - Jeff Lemire and Nick RoblesAbsolute Flash strips Wally West of his usual support system—no mentor, no Flash family, and no Speed Force. What inspired this approach, and what does it reveal about Wally's character?Jeff, you've tackled deeply personal, introspective stories before. How does Absolute Flash balance superhero spectacle with the kind of emotional storytelling you're known for?Nick, this series presents a unique visual challenge since Wally doesn't have the Speed Force in the usual sense. How did you approach illustrating motion, speed, and kinetic energy differently?The father-son dynamic seems central to the story. What can you tell us about the relationship between Wally and his father, and how it shapes the narrative?The Absolute line lets creators tell more standalone, auteur-driven superhero stories. What freedom did that give you in shaping this take on Wally West?Wally is often portrayed as an optimist. Without his usual safety nets, how does his personality shift in this story? Can you tease anything about the “nefarious forces” chasing Wally? Are these familiar faces from Flash lore, or entirely new threats?Favorite rogues?What do you hope Absolute Flash adds to Wally West's legacy as a character?With Absolute Flash, Absolute Wonder Woman, and Absolute Batman all reimagining these heroes in bold new ways, if Wally had to team up with the Absolute versions of Diana and Bruce, what would their dynamic be like? Who's the most intimidating, and who's the most likely to crack a joke?
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Jace and Rocky chat about the DC comics for the week of March 19, 2025. We get the debut of Absolute Flash with a new version of Wally West, a new look for the rogues and a story kicking off with lots of mystery. The second issue of The Last Days of Lex Luthor continues the instantly classic feel of the relationship between Superman and Lex. Nightwing is absolutely action-packed as are New Gods, Challengers of the Unknown and Detective Comics. The first arc of Absolute Batman concludes with some incredibly powerful emotional beats and fantastic art, as well. Join us to hear about all these titles and more!
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs have Absolute Power! Hal Jordan and Wally West steal the Batplane in an attempt to reach the Earth Power Battery and recharge Hal's power ring while trying to escape the Amazos in Green Lantern #15. Jon Kent deals with the aftermath of being under the control of the Brainiac Queen in Absolute Power: Super Son #1. Superman and Zatanna team up on a quest to obtain the mystical map of Mordru which leads to a confrontation with Neron who demads a moral compromise in Superman #18. Amanda Waller escalates her war against the heroes by targeting Themysicra, meanwhile on Gamorra, the crime syndicate returns and puts Steve Trevor in a precarious situation in Absolute Power: Task Force VII #6. Diana teams up with Robin Damian Wayne to infiltrate Amanda Waller's secret prison on the island of Gamorra in Wonder Woman #13. Amanda Waller's Task Force VII continues its mission to siphon metahuman powers by going after the Global Guardians in Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7. Amanda Waller's journey reaches its climax as her past and present collide in Absolute Power: Origins #3. The Heroes come together to stop Amanda Waller once and for all in Absolute Power #4. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:00 DC News 0:08:36 Green Lantern #15 0:18:18 Absolute Power: Super Son #1 0:24:48 Superman #18 0:27:52 Absolute Power: Task Force VII #6 0:32:10 Wonder Woman #13 0:34:30 Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7 0:35:48 Absolute Power: Origins #3 0:39:10 Absolute Power #4 0:47:59 Show Close Links Green Lantern #15 Absolute Power: Super Son #1 Superman #18 Absolute Power: Task Force VII #6 Wonder Woman #13 Absolute Power: Task Force VII #7 Absolute Power: Origins #3 Absolute Power #4 Legends #1 (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs have Absolute Power! Hal Jordan and Wally West steal the Batplane in an attempt to reach the Earth Power Battery and recharge Hal’s power ring while trying to escape the Amazos in Green Lantern #15. Jon Kent deals with the aftermath of being under […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 403 – Absolute Power Finale appeared first on The ESO Network.
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Jace chats with writer Jeff Lemire and artist Nick Robles about their upcoming title for the Absolute Universe line at DVC Comics, Absolute Flash. Jeff talks about getting a chance to crafat a new version of the Flash without the history which can, at times, be restricting. Likewise, Nick discusses the feeling that his art may not be best suited to a Flash book, but when he gets the chance to work on a new version of Wally West and lean into the emotions of the character, his art is, in fact, perfectly suited for this book. Plus hints of the rogues, and a tease for what's to come for young Wallace West as he comes to terms with his new abilities.
Few questions inspire as much debate as "Who is faster, the Flash or Superman?" Case and Jmike are joined by Austin Funk, from the Rolling with Difficulty podcast (https://rollingwithdifficultypod.transistor.fm/) , to take a closer look at the photo finish that is the various races between Superman and the Flash. Overview The Discussion/Analysis meeting centered around the iconic races between Superman and The Flash, covering their historical significance in comics from the first race in Superman 199 to contemporary depictions in animated series and live-action adaptations. Key topics included the power dynamics and character developments through different comic eras, particularly focusing on Wally West's evolution as The Flash, and the emotional depth apparent in races involving the Flash family. The meeting also highlighted artistic challenges in illustrating super-speed and discussed the scientific and philosophical themes these races evoke, such as the concept of the Speed Force. Additionally, memorable race narratives were examined for their impact and legacy within the DC universe, followed by an exploration of fan reception and the cultural relevance of these iconic rivalries. Overall, the meeting provided a comprehensive look at the Superman vs. Flash dynamic, its evolution over time, and its significance in the broader superhero genre. Notes ♂️ Introduction to Superman vs Flash Races (00:00 - 12:48) Discussed various races between Superman and The Flash in comics Mentioned the first race in Superman 199, written by Jim Shooter Highlighted the time-honored tradition of these races in DC Comics Noted that these races serve as a snapshot of Superman and comics at different times ♂️ Early Races and Their Significance (12:48 - 22:45) Explored the first race in Superman 199 and its details Discussed the science explanations and power differences between Superman and Flash Highlighted the gambling subplot in the first race Mentioned the introduction of different types of Kryptonite Post-Crisis Races and Character Development (22:46 - 31:56) Discussed the post-Crisis races, focusing on Wally West as The Flash Explored the power level changes and character development in this era Mentioned the involvement of Mr. Mxyzptlk in one of the races Discussed the introduction of Crimson Kryptonite ⚡ Flash Family and Legacy (31:56 - 42:03) Explored races involving different members of the Flash family Discussed the legacy aspect of The Flash character Mentioned races involving Jay Garrick and Superman Highlighted the emotional depth in some of these stories Superman's Legacy and Comparisons (42:03 - 50:55) Discussed Superman's legacy compared to The Flash's Explored the similarities and differences between Superman and Flash as characters Mentioned the concept of legacy in Superman's story Discussed the impact of Barry Allen's return as The Flash Races in Other Media (50:55 - 01:00:58) Explored races between Superman and Flash in animated series and live-action shows Discussed the challenges of depicting super-speed in various media Mentioned specific episodes from Superman: The Animated Series and Smallville Highlighted the importance of these races in establishing shared universes Artistic Challenges and Interpretations (01:00:58 - 01:09:30) Discussed the difficulties of illustrating races in comic books Mentioned various artists' approaches to depicting super-speed Explored the evolution of how races are depicted in comics over time Highlighted standout artistic interpretations of Superman vs Flash races Scientific and Philosophical Aspects (01:09:30 - 01:18:31) Discussed the scientific explanations (or lack thereof) for super-speed in comics Explored the concept of the Speed Force and its implications Mentioned the philosophical questions raised by characters with limitless abilities Discussed how these races reflect broader themes in superhero comics Best Race Stories and Their Impact (01:18:31 - 01:27:36) Highlighted some of the most memorable Superman vs Flash races Discussed the story "Up in the Sky" as a standout race narrative Explored the impact of these races on the larger DC universe Mentioned how these races often serve as milestones in comic book storytelling Evolution of the Superman vs Flash Dynamic (01:27:36 - 01:36:25) Discussed how the relationship between Superman and Flash has evolved over time Explored the changing power dynamics between the characters Mentioned how these races reflect broader changes in comic book storytelling Discussed the impact of various comic book eras on the Superman vs Flash dynamic Cultural Impact and Fan Reception (01:36:25 - 01:46:44) Explored the cultural significance of Superman vs Flash races Discussed fan reactions and debates surrounding these races Mentioned how these races have become a staple of DC Comics lore Explored the impact of these races on the broader superhero genre Character Analysis and Thematic Exploration (01:46:44 - 01:55:29) Conducted deeper analysis of Superman and Flash as characters Explored recurring themes in Superman vs Flash race stories Discussed how these races highlight core aspects of each character Mentioned the broader implications of these races for superhero storytelling
85 years ago, the Flash was born when Jay Garrick got a little clumsy with his chemistry set. The character could have been a 'flash in the pan' but instead he has endured and evolved. The mantle has been passed and shared among many speedsters, and they have often been the center of important events in the DC universe. Jay and Josh sprint through an 85 year marathon on Superhero Suite.
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs celebrate 400 episodes! Batman brings home a new partner in Batman: Dark Age #5. Batman is going after the Blakksun Mining Company, but Ione has other plans for him when she claims the bounty on his cowl in Batman: Off-World #5. It is Zatanna versus bunnies as she heads down the rabbit hole in a fight for her life and her inability to perform real magic is put to the test in Zatanna: Bring Down the House #3. It's Chaos versus Order as Gotham City is on the brink with Only the Batman standing in the way in Detective Comics #1088. Linda risks everything to get Wally West back from the Arc Angles in The Flash #12. The Amazo Robot, Velocity, chases down the last free speedster Barry Allen, who steals a kiss from the love of his life, Iris in Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5. Amanda Waller creates her first version of Task Force X in Absolute Power: Origins #2. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:21 DC News 0:05:48 Batman: Dark Age #4 0:11:06 Batman: Off-World #5 0:14:35 Zatanna: Bring Down The House #3 0:19:18 Detective Comics #1088 0:24:01 The Flash #12 0:25:35 Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 0:36:13 The Penguin S1 Ep6 – Gold Summit 0:54:44 Show Close Links Batman: Dark Age #5 Batman: Off-World #5 Zatanna: Bring Down The House #3 Detective Comics #1088 The Flash #12 Absolute Power: Task Force VII #5 Absolute Power: Origins #2 Forever Evil (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com
Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Keith G. Baker and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #4 (Nov 1992) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! The Ultra-Humanite raises the stakes on his plans of revenge when he captures the Atom, Wildcat, and Doctor Mid-Nite, but can Wally West save the day? Plus the introduction of Jesse Quick! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-04 Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-04-gallery/ Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Follow Keith G. Baker: Twitter/X: https://x.com/kgbunc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kgbunc.bsky.social Subscribe to JSA IN THE 90s as part of the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justice-society-presents/id1549429702 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/jsapresents Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow JSA PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Twitter/X: https://x.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jsapresents.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jsapresents This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! Join the fight... for Justice!
Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Keith G. Baker and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #4 (Nov 1992) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! The Ultra-Humanite raises the stakes on his plans of revenge when he captures the Atom, Wildcat, and Doctor Mid-Nite, but can Wally West save the day? Plus the introduction of Jesse Quick! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-04 Images from this episode: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-04-gallery/ Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Follow Keith G. Baker: Twitter/X: https://x.com/kgbunc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kgbunc.bsky.social Subscribe to JSA IN THE 90s as part of the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podcast: Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/justice-society-presents/id1549429702 Don't use Apple Podcasts? Use this link for your podcast catcher: https://feeds.feedburner.com/jsapresents Also available on Spotify, Audible, and Amazon Music Follow JSA PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Twitter/X: https://x.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jsapresents.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jsapresents This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Twitter/X: https://x.com/FWPodcasts Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Thanks for listening! Join the fight... for Justice!
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It's the final lap of our epic look at every issue of this legendary run! With Linda Park erased from history and Wally West merged with the Speed Force (again), a grimmer and grittier speedster takes over Flash duty. We'll talk about the end of Mark Waid's (and Brian Augustyn's) tenure on the title, the transition to the Geoff Johns era, and the awkward batch of issues in between. Plus, we offer our highlights and lowlights of the entire run and reflect on the big picture: what these hundred-plus issues meant to us and to the development of superhero comics as a whole. Discussed in this episode: Flash #151-163, plus other stories. We couldn't have done this without the support of our backers! Help support us at patreon.com/ironageofcomics !
Who is Cobalt Blue? Well, we'll tell you, but you might not like the answer! In 1997, Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn took a 12-issue vacation from the ongoing Flash series to recharge their batteries. But during this so-called “hiatus,” they were busy collaborating on a number of stories and even a 96-page hybrid prose/graphic novel that would set up their upcoming “Chain Lightning” storyline, billed as “the ultimate Flash epic.” Fans didn't react well to the shocking retcon that kicked off the story, but we found the resultant time-travel romp to be a bit of an overlooked gem, introducing a thousand years of potentially interesting speedsters to the DC Universe. PLUS! Don't miss the wedding of Wally West and Linda Park (Take One)! Discussed in this episode: The Flash #142-150 and #1,000,000, plus The Life Story of The Flash (1997) and other stories. Support us and get bonus content at patreon.com/ironageofcomics
EPISODE 6 - When the Lights Come On - “Stop Worrying About Your Hair”Greetings Super friends! Welcome to Superman & Lois & Pals. I'm Henry Bernstein and alongside me is my favorite super pal, Professor Sam Brody. Let's talk about Superman & Lois Season 4, Episode 6 - When The Lights Come OnDirected by:Ian SamoilWritten By:Kristi Korzec (Teleplay)Brent Fletcher (Story)The Apple TV and Imdb description is: Luthor plans to move LuthorCorp to Smallville, but finds opposition in Lana; Sarah faces a difficult decision; Clark confronts Luthor face-to-face.HENRY'S NOTES:Luthor temper tantrum. I dunno, I know this was supposed to seem intense but it was just silly to me and it made me laugh.Luthor confirms he has an endgame as he gazes on the GazetteFun that Jon is doing the superhero thing and I like that mom and dad finally told Jordan to get a jobSalt and Pepper patch in his hair (Love that) - it's funny because Tyloer has a lot of gray in his beard and it looks awesome. Do you think this is a Superman thing or a regular middle aged vanity thing? Interesting that he's concerned about Superman going gray when every comic book reader knows he looks great with some grayLuthor vs Gretchen is a great face offFunny that Jon has the Wally West eating thing. Especially because traditionally Superman doesn't need to eat. Ok so now the coach knows the secret and it's played for comedy? But “Aidy” knows too. They're definitely going for the “town knows and is protecting him” thing. Lois and Clark don't even seem that concerned.I'm starting to come around on it because of the way the town is reacting to Luthor.Lana going toe to toe with Luthor is A+I take exception to Sara calling Luthor a “bald headed loser” as if those two things were connected. To quote Larry David, “that's a hate crime, we're a group.”Sara wants to go abroad in high school? I mean not unheard of but seems odd. Nice Varsity Blues referenceLana getting beat up by Luthor is spot on. Love that Sarah fucked Otis up with a baseball bat. Good idea Kyle putting bats under beds.Clark vs Lex, let's go. Lex grabbed a red sun inhibitor. Good idea. Unhinged Tyler is new and I love seeing this range from him. Let's go Clark. Beat his ass. Who taught Clark how to fight?! I'm sorry that was a really cool fight scene. Loved seeing that side of Clark/Tyler.Full Mortal CombatHas Sarah ever flown with the boys before?“Get you a killer suit” with a great pull out shot and tease of the Lexcorp building. Follow us on twitter at https://x.com/SupermanPalsPod!Check out a video version of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/@gonzo3249! Click subscribe!
Conspicuous by their absence throughout most of this run, the villains of the Rogues Gallery return to menace the Flash. But Mark Waid (and newly credited co-writer Brian Augustyn) put the main focus back on the dynamic between Wally West and Linda Park, as they argue about how much information to reveal to the public about an impending global disaster, negotiate the Flash's exile from Keystone City to his new home turf of Santa Marta, California, and find their commitment to each other put to the ultimate test when the devil Neron comes looking to make a deal. We'll also examine some side projects looking at Wally's relationship with some of his superhero peers: Dick (Nightwing) Grayson and Kyle (Green Lantern) Rayner.TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of fictional presidential election. Discussed in this episode: The Flash #119-129, plus Flash/Green Lantern: Faster Friends #1-2, Flash Plus Nightwing (1997), and other stories.Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/ironageofcomics
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs discover that here...there be monsters! Zatanna does not do magic, she does tricks in Zatanna: Bring Down The House #1. Oswalt's children come for blood in The Penguin #11. Batman teams up with Batgirl Cassandra Cain, Azreal, and Nightwing to defend Gotham from the Orghams, in the meantime, Joker pays a visit to his daughter, Duela Dent, setting her back on the path to crazy town in Detective Comics # 1086. Using Bat-Tech Armor and apparently working for Amanda Waller, Green Arrow captures the Flash Barry Allen, while Wally West seems to have lost interest in living in The Flash #10. Brainiac unleashes his new Queen on the Super-Family in Action Comics #1066. Superman and Lobo are losing to Brainiac until Superboy Conner Kent arrives with reinforcements Superman #15. Amanda Waller captures Jay Nakamura, gets Batman's Failsafe robot working again, and trains Brainiac's Queen with twenty years of knowledge in Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:06 DC News 0:03:45 Zatanna: Bring Down The House #1 0:10:18 The Penguin #11 0:13:50 Detective Comics # 1086 0:19:52 The Flash #10 0:23:20 Action Comics #1066 0:25:08 Superman #15 0:31:16 Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 0:37:56 Sweet Tooth S3 Ep6 – Here, There Be Monsters 0:45:05 Show Close Links Zatanna: Bring Down The House #1 The Penguin #11 Detective Comics # 1086 The Flash #10 Action Comics #1066 Superman #15 Absolute Power: Ground Zero #1 Hawkman #4 (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com
In this episode, we get two epic storylines back to back. First, in “Dead Heat,” the Lightning Brigade faces the evil Savitar, who treats superspeed like a religion and has an army of ninjas to back him up. Next, “Race Against Time” finds Wally West lost in the future while a new Flash protects Keystone City (and makes time with Linda Park). But we're less enthused about these stories than earlier highlights like “The Return of Barry Allen” and “Terminal Velocity.” Was writer Mark Waid starting to be stretched a little too thin as he ascended to the ranks of industry superstar, or are your humble hosts just running out of gas? Or maybe there's just something funny about this Savitar guy… There's a Fifth Week Bonus episode coming in October! Sign up now at patreon.com/ironageofcomics so you won't miss it!
In this episode we'll cover the confirmed projects and casting so far, and guess some potential stories, villains, yet-to-be confirmed projects, and elseworlds project possibilities! Intro and favorite comics (Marvel, DC, & Indie) 07:10 Overall expectations of the DCU 11:50 Creatures Commandos 15:10 Waller 17:30 Booster Gold 20:35 The Authority 24:00 Swamp Thing 29:25 Paradise Lost 33:55 Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow 41:55 Superman & a debate on Batmans no killing rule 57:00 Batman Brave & the Bold (& what about the Robins? Nightwing, Red Hood, etc) 66:05 Lanterns & the big bad of the DCU 71:05 What other projects will be confirmed soon? 78:15 Elseworlds possibilities 87:00 The Flash - Barry Allen or Wally West? Joker? Kyle Rayner? & more Follow us on social media: Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @whysosidiouspod YouTube: www.youtube.com/@whysosidiouspod?app=desktop Send us your questions/comments!Support the show
It's another big everything-changes-forever epic as Mark Waid hits “Terminal Velocity.” The discovery of the Speed Force as the source of superspeed in the DC Universe is transforming Wally West emotionally and physically, and his future with Linda Park is at stake. True love conquers all (sorry for the spoiler), but they won't necessarily live happily ever as they have to pick up the pieces after the fairytale ending. We'll discuss Wally's often-frustrating tendency to keep his loved ones in the dark and debate whether it matters that the villain of the piece is a bit generic. Because comic fans need to rank things, we'll also weigh in on whether “Terminal Velocity” or “The Return of Barry Allen” is the highlight of the run. All this plus Mirror Master and some kind of Lovecraftian monster, too! Discussed in this episode: Flash #0 and 95-105, plus Flash Annual #8 (1996). Support this podcast at patreon.com/ironageofcomics
Show notes provided by Joe Peluso It's time for another "back of the store chat", and James and Joe have a full slate of pop culture topics to discuss, dissect, and disseminate. Curated from Comic-Con, D23, and other reliable sources the conversation focuses on Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, leaked trailers of upcoming CBM's, an AbsolutePower/All In DC Comics update, and a host of speculations ranging from multiple Dooms (that's Victor) to Arrowverse alums guesting in the final season of Supermanand Lois! PHEW!! That is a lot of ground covered. This one moves quickly. We think Wally West would be impressed with our verbal velocity! Oh, take notes if you so desire, there might be a pop quiz. But don't fret, just by being a loyal BOTSC listener you have already passed.
Join the crew as we do our first reaction live stream as we watch the D23 2024 announcements unfold!We start off discussing what we want to see in the DCU that hasn't been announced yet as we wait for the first D23 news to drop..and then we jump right into it! Star Wars released trailers and information regarding The Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Andor Season 2. After that, Marvel takes the stage and we get into projects such as The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, and Agatha All Along. All of this and more!02:20 - What we want from the DCU (Jon Kent, Nightwing, Wally West and more)22:30 - Star Wars Announcements44:30 - MCU AnnouncementsFollow us on social media:Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @whysosidiouspodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@whysosidiouspod?app=desktopEmail us questions/requests: whysosidious@yahoo.comSubscribe, Rate, and Review!Send us your questions/comments!Support the Show.
Professor Zoom has been defeated, Wally West has regained his top speed and put aside his insecurities about living up to Barry Allen's legacy, and Mark Waid's Flash is now a comic book to watch as 1993 turns into 1994. As rookie penciler Mike Wieringo comes aboard as new regular artist, Waid teams Wally up with Nightwing and Starfire (and his ex-girlfriend), puts the Flash on trial, and hints at the secret source of superspeed. We also meet breakout character Bart Allen, soon to be known as Impulse! We'll guide you through a chunk of issues that may not contain any six-issue epics, but it puts Wally on the path to maturity and makes his relationship with Linda Park into the focus of the series. Discussed in this episode: Flash #80-94 You can support this podcast at patreon.com/ironageofcomics
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review the case of the Creeping Forest. Batman does his best to prove that Penguin is behind the bombings around the city, but the evidence points to his children in Penguin #9. Bruce Wayne heads to war in Batman: Dark Age #2. Batman returns to Gotham in Detective Comics #1084. Barry Allen searches for Wally West in The Flash #8, while Wallace West and Avery Ho deal with the strange happenings in Central City in The Flash 2024 Annual #1. Bea Bennett's origin is revealed in Nightwing 2024 Annual #1. Brainiac monitors Lobo and Superman, while Perry White debates against in opponent for mayor in Superman: House of Brainiac Special #1. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:06 DC News 0:09:22 Penguin #9 0:13:54 Batman: Dark Age #2 0:21:04 Detective Comics #1084 0:27:27 The Flash #8 0:29:17 The Flash 2024 Annual #1 0:35:06 Nightwing 2024 Annual #1 0:43:55 Superman: House of Brainiac Special #1 0:49:18 Dead Boy Detectives S1 Ep6 – The Case of the Creeping Forest 0:58:22 Show Close Links Penguin #9 Batman: Dark Age #2 Detective Comics #1084 The Flash #8 The Flash 2024 Annual #1 Nightwing 2024 Annual #1 Superman: House of Brainiac Special #1 Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review the case of the two dead dragons. The villain behind the disappearance of the Amazons reveals herself in Amazons Attack #6. The Origin of the Crimson Red is revealed in Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #5. Penguin returns to Gotham to retake his empire in The Penguin #8. When Bruce Wayne stays home and doesn't witness his parents death, find out how his life path changes in Batman: Dark Age #1. Batman must finish his journey across the desert as he deals with both Simon Hurt and Barbados in Detective Comics #1083. Barry searches for Wally West in The Flash #7. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:01:02 DC News 0:04:42 Amazons Attack #6 0:14:42 Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #5 0:20:48 The Penguin #8 0:25:40 Batman: Dark Age #1 0:37:12 Detective Comics #1083 0:44:08 The Flash #7 0:49:38 Dead Boy Detectives S1 Ep5 – The Case of the Two Dead Dragons 0:59:38 Show Close Links Amazons Attack #6 Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #5 The Penguin #8 Batman: Dark Age #1 Detective Comics #1083 The Flash #7 Superman: Space Age (Cletus's Read More Comics Pick) Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com
Our look at Mark Waid's legendary run on The Flash continues! After taking on his first major assignment as a writer, retelling Wally West's origin, and paring down the supporting cast to help focus on Wally's journey to maturity, Waid goes for broke with an epic, life-changing event storyline that today we know as “The Return of Barry Allen.” If Wally's beloved mentor is back from the dead, where does that leave our no-longer fastest man alive? This very cinematic storyarc is perhaps the peak of Waid's run, and along the way, we'll also discuss penciler Greg LaRocque's contributions to these issues, the development of the Wally West-Linda Park romance, and what makes Jay Garrick such a cool guy. Discussed in this episode: Flash #69-79, plus Flash Annual #6 (1994) and Green Lantern #30-31 and 40.
Season 2 Episode 9 The Flash (2023) 1-6 Part 2 of 2: Sean and Jim take a step back into the current DC Universe as they finish a two part in depth look at The Flash Strange Attractor which collects issues 1-6 of the Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato, Jr. run. Podcast Legacy Number 731 We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Beta Ray Bill - Thor 337-340 Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Superman House of Brainiac, Upcoming X-men Relaunch, Summer events, Absolute Power, Miles Morales, Ultimate Marvel, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, and much much more because we are in constant planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more. 3:45 Flash 4-6 1:46:30 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content. Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.
Season 2 Episode 8 The Flash (2023) 1-6 Part 1 of 2: Sean and Jim take a step back into the current DC Universe as they take a two part in depth look at The Flash Strange Attractor which collects issues 1-6 of the Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato, Jr. run. Podcast Legacy Number 730 We are on Threads! https://www.threads.net/@ragingbulletspodcast Sean is a cohost on “Is it Jaws?” Check it out here : https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/is-it-jaws-movie-reviews/ Upcoming: Beta Ray Bill - Thor 337-340 Future Topics : Batman Lonely Place of Dying, Superman House of Brainiac, Upcoming X-men Relaunch, Summer events, Absolute Power, Miles Morales, Ultimate Marvel, Miracleman, The Boys, Radiant Black, and much much more because we are in constant planning. Contact Info (Social Media and Gaming) Updated 9/23: https://ragingbullets.com/about/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401332833597062/ Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://cbldf.org/,http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype, and more. 2:26 Flash 1-3 1:58:00 Closing We'll be back in a week with more content. Check our website, Twitter and our Facebook group for regular updates.
It all comes down to this: DISCOVERY DEBRIEF says goodbye to the series that brought us together by debriefing "Life, Itself" — the series finale of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY. The panel — Chris and Rachael Clow, Cicero Holmes and Ty Monaghan — are joined by special guests KYLE SULLIVAN ("Trekspertise") and JAVI TRUJILLO ("The Flash: Up to Speed with Wally West") to dive into this swan song for the show, and whether or not it delivers a substantive conclusion for Captain Michael Burnham, Ambassador Saru and all of the characters we've gotten to know since 2017. A special thanks to everyone who's listened into our breakdowns of this eventful series, and regardless of our feelings on this finale we look forward to diving deeper into the future of the Final Frontier with you.
The Subs dig into a couple of short stories this week. First, the Legion goes on a short mission in Showcase 96 issue 8 and then Wally West meets the Tornado Twins in Flash 114. All this, plus Legion News and This Week in Legion History.
[School of Everything Else 2024] The DC Animated Universe marathon reaches its Avengers phase, as the established animated Batman and Superman from their own Animated Series' which had already crossed over, team up with Wally West's Flash (who had guested on Superman) John Stewart's Green Lantern (as opposed to the Kyle Raynor who guested on Superman) Diana Prince who should absolutely have gotten her own Wonder Woman: The Animated Series, J'onn J'onzz the Martian Manhunter (not to be confused with the unrelated Manhunters from the later Green Lantern: the Animated Series, which takes place in the Young Justice timeline) and Shayera Hol, Hawkgirl (not to be confused with Carter Hall, the unrelated Hawkman) of Thanagaria, the bird-people planet. Comics are weird. The first two seasons, simply called Justice League are an odd fit. It doesn't have an explosive beginning that has all these new personalities playing off each other, and the event of them being revealed and meeting feeling like a special, momentous thing, they're just kind of all there, converging on a bunch of boring aliens to fight. The following episodes are almost across the board two-parters, making it less easy to sit down and just enjoy one. And they are still remarkably coy about getting inside their heads and playing out the drama of being this close to other supremely powerful beings. Making them gods first is always less appealing to me than making them people first. Fortunately, when those first two seasons concluded we moved onto Justice League Unlimited. Self-contained episodes, even stronger animation and music, really making use of a massively expanded roster of seemingly everyone in the DC Universe, and a deft handling of smaller, more personal stories, with grand overarching umbrella plots. We get into some of that on this episode as there is some intersection between the two very different formats, (as well as a discussion of the Batman-Beyond closing episode 'Epilogue') but the grand finale will come in next week's concluding episode to the entire DCEU. Guests: Toby Jungius @TJungius of Through the Wind Door Nama Chibitty @namathenerd (And on the Epilogue, originally recorded on our Batman Begins session) Chris Finik @finmonster09 Kevin Veighey @KevinTimeGeek86 Bradford Yurkiw
In this episode of Chris vs Chris we debate who is the better Flash Barry Allen or Wally West. Email us your thoughts. Check us out on Patreon for extra content. https://www.patreon.com/ChrisVsChris chrisvschris@gemcomics.net https://gemcomics.net
Grab a full plate of manicotti because this episode is stuff. Javi Trujillo from Batman-On-Film and Up to Speed with Wally West joins us to talk some animated Spider-Man. The Amazing Adam is back once again to finish up the Gang War story line and our host will recap Spine-Tingling, Spider-Gwen and Spider-Boy. Sit back sip a glass of red wine and enjoy!
Comics are for kids. We all know that. But don't kids deserve a little bit more respect? This is the question that hangs over the two stories in The Flash #110, which sees the introduction of Wally West, aka Kid Flash, aka a future Flash. Before we get to the origin of this scarlet speedster we got ourselves some news, including pondering about whether they'll keep Israeli superhero Sabra in the new Captain America, which seems like it's going to do a complete reshoot in the coming months. Next week: join us as we revisit the first appearance of Captain America himself in Captain America Comics #1! Lets knock out some Ratzis in this comic you can find on the Marvel app and likely for free on a bunch of other services. Want more? Join us on the Patreon at www.patreon.com/cinemasangha and get more podcasts and hang out on our Discord!
We take our first look at a Flash-affiliated character with Barry Allen's nemesis EOBARD THAWNE! Things go off the rails pretty quickly, but it's ok, because we can just jump to another timeline where everything is fine, and no one will be any the wiser - except for Eobard... Intro Background (2:05) Eobard Thawne, aka Professor Zoom or the Reverse Flash, created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino in The Flash #139 (Sept. 1963) Eobard Thawne is a scientist from the 25th century, where superheroes are few He becomes obsessed with learning about the Speed Force, but he initially encounters some obstacles until his future self intervenes several times: He was jealous of his younger brother growing up, until his future self prevented Robern from being born and then his future self caused the death of his parents, since they were worried about his obsession He kills another professor who is close to unlocking the secrets of the Speed Force After Eobard falls in love with a reporter, his future self kills her fiance and any man she ever dated - when she still rejected him, his future self went back to her childhood and traumatized her to the point of rendering her mute He becomes obsessed with Barry Allen, to the point of getting cosmetic surgery to resemble him Obtains a Cosmic Treadmill, a copy of the Flash's costume, and replicates the accident to give himself Flash's powers - he traveled back to a few years after Barry's death, and learned that he would become Professor Zoom, the Reverse-Flash, and Barry's greatest nemesis This caused a psychic break, and Thawne became convinced he *was* a resurrected Barry Allen, and even managed to convince several of Barry's friends he was Barry - after attacking several heroes for “forgetting” him, Wally West tricked him into returning to his home time Thawne became obsessed with replacing Barry, to the point of killing Iris West, and when he attacked Fiona Webb, Barry broke his neck and killed him Flash: Rebirth reveals that Thawne is responsible for every tragedy in Barry's life, including the death of his mother - after killing several speedsters, he announces his connection to the Negative Speed Force, and says he will kill Iris before Barry has a chance to meet her - as Barry and Wally travel backwards in time, they merge into the lightning bolt that originally gave Barry his powers #BecauseComics - Thawne is imprisoned in a device that severs his connection to the Speed Force, removing his powers The broken neck version was resurrected during Blackest Night and then purified by a white light Thawne is the central villain of Flashpoint - when Barry travels back to prevent Thawne from killing Nora West, the resulting timeline is drastically different - Thawne is then killed by the new Batman, and Barry goes back to prevent himself from stopping her murder, which creates a new third timeline Rebirth revises his origin - he's met in the 25th century by Barry, who prevents him from carrying out further crimes - he is temporarily rehabilitated, until he travels to the past and learns Barry didn't consider him as much of a friend as he initially thought, so he vows to make Barry miserable until Barry “makes time” for him He's one of the primary villains of the Button, where he has memories of every timeline, and uses this knowledge to torture Barry, Bruce Wayne, and heroes, until he's killed by Dr. Manhattan, although he's resurrected by the negative Speed Force once again Finish Line - Thawne vibrates into Barry, taking over his mind and trapping Barry in the Speed Force - Thawne says he and Barry will forever be trapped in a loop, until Barry forgives him - this confuses Thawne, and Barry is able to reset him in the 25th century, where he is a tour guide at the Flash Museum with no memory of being a villain Issues - “Eobard Thawne. The man who reads the Evil Overlord List and reacts with an oblivious bemusement. The man with an absolute pathological need to prove himself superior to everyone around him to the point where even other villains hate his guts. Thawne has spent the last 60 years elevating the concept of the Villain Ball to an almost comical extent, and is fortunately so ridiculously chatty and forthcoming about himself and his feelings that we can easily mine a ton of his many issues from it to figure out why.” (15:56) Absolute obsession with and desire to replace The Flash. Thawne comes from a time when superheroes are thought of as a quaint anachronism, and striving to be one would be like someone today saying their dream was to be a medieval knight. But he idolized the era and The Flash in particular enough to become obsessed with becoming him. After recreating the accident that gave The Flash his super speed and traveling back in time to meet his hero, he found out that his destiny was instead to become The Flash's greatest enemy, and it simply broke him inside. From then on, his entire reason for being became wrapped around inserting himself into Barry's life, alternating between trying to ruin it and trying to usurp it. He tried getting Barry's wife to fall in love with him, tried to take Barry's place in the original accident and become the original Flash, and ultimately settled on using his time travel ability to become the source of every bad thing that ever happened in Barry's life. It's not an exaggeration to say that Thawne does not have or want a life of his own; he actually does want Barry's for himself. Superiority complex. When you think about Eobard Thawne is actually capable of doing, it's a real wonder why he ever fails at anything at all. The man can move at many times the speed of light. He can cross the room and shred your heart before your eyes can even send the signal to your brain that it's happening. He can kill a room full of a hundred people in a hundred different ways before any of them could react. All of which pales in comparison to his mastery of time travel. If anyone or anything is an obstacle to his objectives or even so much as affronts his sight, he can go back in time and completely erase it from existence. That's an actual thing he does with regularity. There is quite literally no goal on any scale he could not achieve with his powers. But that's simply not enough for him. At the moment of every single one of his triumphs, he has to let everyone in earshot know that it was him who did it. He grandstands and gloats about his success, explaining in great detail everything he did, how he did it, and how powerless everyone is to stop him from keeping on doing whatever he wants. Invariably, this winds up with the heroes either having the time to make their move or having the exact information they need to stop him. Thawne didn't invent Evil Monologuing by any stretch, but he's perfected it to an art form. It's a pathology with this man. He has to have you acknowledge his greatness, or he doesn't consider it a victory. There is no limit to what he could achieve if he just didn't care about getting the credit for it. (22:18) Pettiness on a scale hitherto undreamt of. To paraphrase Billy Beane in Moneyball, there's petty, there's that which petty aspires to be, there's fifty additional magnitudes of petty that the English language doesn't have words for, and then there's Thawne. The man responds to personal slights as if they were absolute declarations of war. He has completely erased his younger brother from existence because he thought his parents loved him more. He got a crush on a woman and erased her husband and all of her ex-boyfriends from existence so she'd have no reason not to date him, then when she still rejected him, he traveled back in time and repeatedly traumatized her as a child to the point where she wound up in a permanent vegetative state for the rest of her life. He found a limiting factor on his time travel that he couldn't kill Barry Allen or do anything that prevents him from becoming The Flash, so instead he settled on simply becoming the direct cause of every bad thing that's ever happened in his life, including things so minor as making him late for class in school and making him miss a catch in a baseball game. He's done this with villains who annoy him as well; Hunter Zolomon owes the entire line of tragedies that led to him becoming Professor Zoom to Thawne traveling through time and causing them. There is no slight so trivial that Thawne won't respond to it with the most disproportionate retribution he can imagine. (28:28) Dozens and dozens of lifetimes worth of memories. Thawne's use of the Negative Speed Force gives him a form of superceding time travel. He can alter history and retain the memories of his life and the world exactly as it was before he changed it. Unfortunately, he has time traveled and altered history so many times and so drastically that his memories now consist of dozens of lifetimes all folded into themselves. He remembers every version of himself in every timeline he's ever existed in, and every version of every other important person in his life and how their histories have changed as well. It all just blends together for him in a way that makes absolutely no linear sense trying to keep it all straight. That has to be absolutely maddening; like a Mandela Effect, but for your entire life, and multiplied by every single time he changes the timeline. No one else remembers anything in the same way that he does, and there's absolutely no way he can convince anyone about the way things used to be. (38:22) Break (45:33) Plugs for Ignorance Was Bliss, Geek Peak, and Gail Simone Treatment (46:46) In-universe - Transcranial magnetic stimulation analogue to help Thawne's brain Out of universe - Use CBT to help people to slow down and notice things more (49:40) Skit (54:34) Hello Mr. Thawne, I'm Dr. Issues. Hmm…you seem out of breath - *heavy breathing* It took a lot for me to get here. But I can't ignore a slight like that. As you know, a doctor should only address a colleague with a title the equivalent to their own. You can't be serio…ow! What was that? -The skin of the areola is incredibly sensitive to certain angular forces. Your nerve endings are actually a bit different based on your scream. Most people have a heightened reaction from the pain itself, but for you, the mere sensation of unexpected touch and pressure were too much for you. *yawn* But as all plebians before you, your nervous system stood no chance in keeping up with my abilities. And that, my dear doctor, was only a sample of what I am capable of. *pause* You just gave a soliloquy on a purple nurple? -I had to demonstrate that you are not superior to me in any aspect of existence. Ok -*pause* That's it? Just, “OK?” You don't protest? Where's the fear? Where's the awe? Anger? Something besides “Ok”? Okaaaaay…Professor? -That's better…wait, still no emotion behind it. What is wrong with you? Do I have to phase through you and shatter your spleen? Needlessly graphic but no…*sigh* Look, I'm not superpowered, you're not controllable, so I'm a sitting duck just for agreeing to meet with you, no matter what safeguards I may have thought of. -That was very naive of you. I'd be insulted if I didn't already feel insulted about the fact that some version of me that I talked with at some point in the future thought this was a good idea. What will I be thinking? Um…was thinking. You get the point. Sure. So, what can I do for you? -There's someone I know that I used to idolize. Now I hate him. He killed me, but I came back. Now I can't destroy him because I want to exist, but I want to ruin every part of his life. You know, “as you do” Are you expecting me to empathize with that? OOOOF; what did you do now? -Matter has multiple phases. Most people will only experience the most basic solid, liquid, and gas. But, as a scientist at heart, I'm sure you're aware of plasma. Under typical Earth conditions, you would only be able to withstand a nanoparticle of any element in a picosecond of time as it sublimates from a liquid format and dissipates instantaneously in some form of biological substrate in an elongated but small cavernous bony structure with a malleable yet firm membrane *Interrupting* You spit in my ear?! What are you, 12?! - Superspeed saliva, sir! It's your privilege. The fact that your head did not disintegrate is only because I can control my mouth and tongue with exquisite precision. You could kill me at any moment, and you torture me with pranks? What's the point? -I've given you a glimpse of my power. Now imagine that for every moment of your life. To know that at any point, I can cause you immeasurable suffering and pain with the slightest show of effort on my part. THAT is what I live for. So you can be the most influential being for every person's life who ever existed, and you choose to make it miserable? Not exactly a way to win friends. -But you're wrong. I've created factions of allies that bring dimensions to their proverbial knees! Until you, what, give them a thermonuclear wedgie? That's what the history books will say. Eobard Thawne, the person who created a black hole constructed out of his own spite and misery. -You do realize that with what you're proposing, there would BE no history books, because I would have wiped out recorded history by definition of Do you have an off switch for that? -My genius? No, unfortunately for you, I don't. Then why don't you find someone else to bounce your evil plans off of? I'm too ethical to help you make things worse for yourself. -*pause* Come again? Ever heard of mimetic thinking? It's the idea that an individual's goals in life are constantly shaped by the goals they've observed set by others. We're unique in our existence, but not in our shared outcomes. You already determined one failpoint, whoever you were talking about -Barry. His name's Barry *dismissive for once* whatever. The point is, you must have gotten this idea, somewhere, from someone, that destroying everything is a positive. But the lack of anything is sure to be a negative when there's nothing left. Will you just do it again? Are you so unoriginal that you just want to run a time loop hamster wheel? -You are NOT getting away with comparing me to a hamster on a wheel, just because I use a treadmill to guide the fate of the universe! I didn't even…uh…wow. That's um…that's a…thing, I guess -You don't even know your own argument. You're bluffing! This is beyond trivial. Hey, you said that at some point, YOU told yourself that talking to me was a good idea. I have no inkling WHY, because you're the self proclaimed genius with the speed to do it all whenever you want, and you make yourself trivial in the process. I don't think you're capable of relating anymore. At least not with someone like me. Go find my evil doppleganger or something in another dimension, I don't know. -*evil laugh* YES! You stupid, foolish brilliant doctor! That makes sense. There must be a negative version of you.I just have to find him. He will unlock the last mysteries of my negative speedforce forever! But I needed you to tell me that. Wait! I *zoom sound, door shut* I guess I should be glad he took the “evil dimensional twin” comment and not the nuclear wedgie one. *more zooming, then door knocking* Um, come in. -*heavy breathing* Hello Mr. Thawne, I'm Dr. Issues. Hmm…you seem out of breath - *heavy breathing* It took a lot for me to get here. But *interrupting* It's still me, Eobard. I think you've got yourself stuck somehow. -*pause* How…I know this is Barry somehow. It has to be. It's his ultimate prank on me. He's getting me back! I'm forced to listen to an incompetent shrink until I find a way out! Hey!…or…ORRRRR…you could try doing some positive coping activities that open your mind so that you end up with a sense of gratitude for what you have, which will lead to better things in the future. Huh/ Huuuuuh? You ever think of that? You're stuck with me until you get it right anyway. -Oh for the love of…how about if I shortcut this whole thing to the end and tell myself that you are worth talking to so we can all get along and I can move on to wrecking Barry's life again. Deal? Isn't that just -Don't care, I'm doing it. Goodbye, Doctor *zoom* Ending (60:22) Recommended reading: Flash: Rebirth Next episodes: Aquaman, Echo, Speedball Plugs for social & GonnaGeek Network References: Timey-wimey ball - Anthony (8:44) Imitute it exarctly - Doc (20:40) “Why do you assume you're the smartest in the room?” - Doc (24:02) “I arranged the menu, the venue, the seating” - Doc (25:40) I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream - Anthony (39:18) Planet of the Apes Simpsons - Anthony (63:04) Apple Podcasts: here Google Play: here Stitcher: here TuneIn: here iHeartRadio: here Twitter Facebook TikTok Patreon TeePublic Discord
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs celebrate Immortimas Day! Jack Ryder is knighted by the Commodore, while Lady Cop comes in possession of the Helmet of Fate in Danger Street #10. Lois Lane makes a deal with the devil in Superman: Lost #7. Wally West invites Roy and Garth for a sleepover in World's Finest: Teen Titans #4. Damien Wayne goes to high school in Batman and Robin #2. Sinestro forces Hal Jordan to turn his ring over to him in Green Lantern #4. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more! ------------------------ Table of Contents 0:00:00 Show Open 0:00:58 DC News 0:07:53 Danger Street #10 0:10:58 Superman: Lost #7 0:14:25 World's Finest: Teen Titans #4 0:18:27 Batman and Robin #2 0:24:50 Green Lantern #4 0:31:22 Doom Patrol S4 Ep9 – Immortimas Patrol 0:38:07 Show Close Links Danger Street #10 Superman: Lost #7 World's Finest: Teen Titans #4 Batman and Robin #2 Green Lantern #4 Earth Station DCU Website The ESO Network If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ earthstationdcu@gmail.com
This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs celebrate Immortimas Day! Jack Ryder is knighted by the Commodore, while Lady Cop comes in possession of the Helmet of Fate in Danger Street #10. Lois Lane makes a deal with the devil in Superman: Lost #7. Wally West invites Roy and Garth for … The Earth Station DCU Episode 355 – Immortimas Patrol Read More » The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 355 – Immortimas Patrol appeared first on The ESO Network.
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In our MID-SEASON FINALE, we wrap up our coverage of The Flash Rebirth with Volume 15 aka FINISH LINE! It's all led to this. Barry Allen vs Eobard Thawne. Flash vs Reverse Flash. The Flash Family vs The Legion of Zoom. A knock-down, drag-out war the likes of which Central City has never seen before! With allies and enemies alike arriving from throughout the Flash's timeline, this conflict promises to be the war to end all wars for speedsters of all time. But when the dust settles, when the city has been ravaged, and when all other participants have fallen… we will see the FINAL race between The Flash and Professor Zoom! And the Speed Force will never be the same again! And we will answer the question we've all been wondering… Where is Wally West? Covers The Flash (2016) #756-762 and Death Metal: Speed Metal by Joshua Williamson, Christian Duce, Rafa Sandoval, Scott Kolins, Howard Porter and Eddy Barrows Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets “2099 | EPIC VERSION” by Carameii “Am I Dreaming (cover)” by R3 Music Box
THE BEST BOOK CLUB IN THE MULTIVERSE! In the penultimate episode of our FLASH REBIRTH coverage, we're taking a detour into the multiverse with Wally West, as the Book Club Bois discuss FLASH FORWARD! After the events of HEROES IN CRISIS, Wally West has been desperate for a chance at redemption. And that chance comes in the form of Tempus Fuginaut, who tasks Wally with HEALING THE MULTIVERSE. The Fastest Man Alive must now become The Fast Man in the Multiverse, as he races through realities to a destination he never expected… Covers Flash Forward #1-6 by Scott Lobdell & Brett Booth Send us your questions for the Book Club Mailbag! Email: geeksplained@gmail.com Follow us! Twitter: twitter.com/geeksplainedpod?lang=en Instagram: www.instagram.com/geeksplainedpod/?hl=en Music Sampled: "Alive" by Warbly Jets
Hey everybody! My pal Mart Gray is back here with me, and we've got another (and final) Flash story we're covering from the Flash of Two Worlds hardcover! We've had a great time covering these fun stories, and this one is no exception. Barry is not only joined by Jay, but Wally West as well! But, can all three of them defeat the Golden Man from Vorvan? We talk about this villain's uncanny resemblance to a certain Marvel cosmic character, Barry still keeping secrets from Iris (now his wife), and how Wally sometimes resembles Jimmy Olsen! All of this and more, as we wrap up our Flash coverage. If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Aworldonfirepodcast@gmail.com or to the show on Twitter @allsquadron or to the show's FB page (just search A World on Fire; an All Star Squadron podcast). You can find Mart on most social media sites @martgray and definitely check out his wonderful blog Too Dangerous for a Girl! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stephen-strange02/message
Silco, Oswald Cobblepot, Ollivander, Wally West, Forager... our guest at this time, Jason Spisak, voiced all of them and countless more. During our interesting talk, we discussed the art of voice acting and how much of the acting is in the voice acting, how Jason prepares and finds voices for his characters, the "physical" part of voice acting, and how he enters and (if he ever) leaves his roles. We had the chance to hear re-enactments of the best lines from Silco, multiple Harry Potter characters, Young Justice, and even sounds of orcs from the Shadow of Mordor video games and his attempt to voiceover Montenegrin accent. Jason went deep into the psychology of the characters like Forager, how listening to the documentary about cicadas gave him inspiration about it, and how he understands Silco, his relationship with Jinx, the conflict between Piltover and Zaun, as he exclusively confirmed he is coming back as Silco in Season 2 of Arcane!
Episode 94 – This week Nick challenges Marcus to watch one of the last remnants of the old DC Universe, The Flash! How sad is Nick that this movie is Barry Allen and not Wally West? Does Marcus love the new Supergirl, and more importantly does he know how to pronounce her name?? Does anyone … Continue reading The Flash →
We delayed the release of this episode until Kriss was out of town. We also timed it right around the time the Flash review dropped. Enjoy. Post Flash War, Barry turns back into a student and has to go through a bit of a re-education phase. This fits right in with the Joshua Williamson theme of taking Barry Allen on a journey we really haven't seen him in before. A lot of this feels familiar to those of us who grew up with Wally West as our Flash because we watched him go through the same journey. With Barry, its not only about him really studying the speed force but also learning that a Flash doesn't run alone. It's also really interesting to read the journey that Barry is on while also reading the journey that Batman is on in the King books. You'd like Bruce would be the depressed sounding pessimist but it's actually Barry. Issues: Volume 10: Force Quest Volume 11: The Greatest Trick of All Year One Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic: https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!
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We delayed the release of this episode until Kriss was out of town. We also timed it right around the time the Flash review dropped. Enjoy. Post Flash War, Barry turns back into a student and has to go through a bit of a re-education phase. This fits right in with the Joshua Williamson theme of taking Barry Allen on a journey we really haven't seen him in before. A lot of this feels familiar to those of us who grew up with Wally West as our Flash because we watched him go through the same journey. With Barry, its not only about him really studying the speed force but also learning that a Flash doesn't run alone. It's also really interesting to read the journey that Barry is on while also reading the journey that Batman is on in the King books. You'd like Bruce would be the depressed sounding pessimist but it's actually Barry. Issues: Volume 10: Force Quest Volume 11: The Greatest Trick of All Year One Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic: https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!
We're back with more of Joshua Williamson's Flash run. This time we're talking volumes 7 to 9 (issues 39 to 57). Williamson's run really feels like a great jumping on point for the Flash. Since it's during Rebirth, it gives us a great reintroduction of not only Barry Allen and Eobard Thawne but also Wally West. This part of the run felt like Williamson telling all of us that grew up with Wally as our Flash that his years as the Flash mattered. And while this series is centered on Barry, it felt good to get acknowledgement of Wally's years (decades) as the Flash. Issues: The Flash Volume 7: Perfect Storm The Flash Volume 8: Flash War The Flash Volume 9: Reckoning of the Forces Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Dpalm66 @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork Our shirts are now on TeePublic: https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!