Showing posts with label DC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DC. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

QBP #152 - JSA Classified #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #152

Original air date: May 11, 2020

JSA Classified #1, DC Comics, cover-dated February 2005.

What happens when Professor Alan takes on a story featuring Power Girl? How much of the episode run-time is dedicated to covering the story's attributes, and how much to Power Girl's most ... famous ... attributes?

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Next Episode: Thor Annual #6.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024

QBP #148 - Detective Comics 465

Quarter-Bin Podcast #148

Original air date: February 21, 2020

Detective Comics 465, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1976.

What happens when a bad guy figures out Batman's secret identity and uses it to kidnap Commissioner Gordon? And what if it's not really his secret identity? And what exactly is the Calculator's power set?

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Next Episode: Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine 5.

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

QBP #147 - Batman #266

Quarter-Bin Podcast #147

Original air date: January 16, 2020

Batman 266, DC Comics, cover-dated August 1975.

What happens when Professor Alan visits Batman in the 1970s? Does the Caped Crusader let his feelings for Catwoman cloud his crime-fighting prowess? Is relying on coincidence a solid narrative technique? And is it a good idea to rely on a cat to not betray you?

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Next Episode: Detective Comics 465.

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Monday, September 18, 2023

QBP #141 - Chase #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #141

Original air date: August 19, 2019.

Chase #1, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1998.

What happens when the newest agent of the DEO gets to work late on her first day? And what happens when she gets sent to Ohio to investigate the appearance of a new meta-powered teenager? What happens when she discovers she may actually have a power herself?

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Next Episode: The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again #1.

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Monday, September 11, 2023

QBP #140 - Booster Gold #6

Quarter-Bin Podcast #140

Original air date: August 9, 2019

Booster Gold #6, DC Comics, cover-dated July 1986. 

What happens when a cute little alien lands in Metropolis and makes friends with a young fellow? What happens when the alien makes it clear he wants to meet Superman? What happens when Booster Gold gets in the way? And what happens when Superman learns about Booster Gold's secret origin? And just how many digressions does Professor Alan go on when talking about this comic?

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Next Episode: Chase #1.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

QBP #137 - Time Warp #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #137

Original air date: June 27, 2019

Time Warp #1, DC Press, both cover-dated October / November 1979.

This comic is from one of Professor Alan's favorite genres -- over-sized Bronze Age sci-fi! Does it live up to his expectations? How many of the 8 stories are classics? 

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Next Episode: Star Wars: Tales from Mos Eisley, Dark Horse Comics, cover-dated 1996.

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

QBP #128 - Last Days of the Justice Society

Quarter-Bin Podcast #128

Original air date: December 19, 2018

Last Days of the Justice Society

What happens the members of the JSA realize that the Crisis on Infinite Earths has made them redundant? And that their world was destroyed ... 40+ years ago? Can they change the past? Will it mean the end of their future?

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Next Episode: Marvel Super Heroes Megazine #3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1994.

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Monday, March 21, 2022

QBP #123 - Adventure Comics 490

Quarter-Bin Podcast #123

Original air date: August 29, 2018

Adventure Comics 490

In our final installment of the "Dial Q for Quarter-Bin" summer series, Professor Alan (by himself) takes on a story with A TON of listener submissions. And the episode features a surprise guest appearance by someone with very strong opinions.

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Next Episode: Dakota North 2 & 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August & October, 1986.

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Sunday, March 20, 2022

QBP #122 - Adventure Comics 489

Quarter-Bin Podcast #122

Original air date: August 1, 2018

Adventure Comics 489

In an all-international episode, Professor Alan welcomes a pair of guests to discuss a range of Dial H creations. Can the guests be swayed by readers from their own homelands ... or FAMILIES??? Listen to the episode and find out!


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Next Episode: Adventure Comics 490, DC Comics, cover-dated February 1982.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

QBP #121 - Adventure Comics 488

Quarter-Bin Podcast #121

Original air date: July 18, 2018

Adventure Comics 488

In our second installment of the "Dial Q for Quarter-Bin" summer series, Professor Alan is joined by 2 more guests (Sean Ross, and Luke Jaconetti) to discuss the 2 "Dial H" stories in this issue.


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Next Episode: Adventure Comics 489, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1982.

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Thursday, March 17, 2022

QBP #120 - Adventure Comics 487

Quarter-Bin Podcast #120

Original air date: June 21, 2018

Adventure Comics 487

Professor Alan is joined by two of his favorite podcasting Mikes of all time, to discuss the two Dial H stories in this comic. Listen to Mr. Bailey & Mr. Peacock, as they join us for this senses-shattering first part of our "Dial Q for Quarter-Bin" mini-series!

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Next Episode: Adventure Comics 488, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1981. And TWO MORE GUESTS!

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Sunday, March 13, 2022

QBP #117 - Flash 52

Quarter-Bin Podcast #117

Originally released: April 23, 2018.

Flash 52, DC Comics, cover-dated July 1991.

Did you know that Professor Alan, in his early days, was a Certified Public Accountant? After this episode, you will have no doubt about that. What happens when he tries to combine a discussion of a comic book and a lecture about tax policy?

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Next Episode: We celebrate the official national holiday of Relatively Geeky ... Free Comic Book Day!

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Friday, August 27, 2021

QBP #115 - Kobalt 14


Quarter-Bin Podcast #115


Originally released: February 23, 2018.

Kobalt 14, Milestone / DC Comics, cover-dated July (or maybe August) 1995.

"Glass Houses," by John Rozum, with art by Eric Battle, Rober Quijano, & Rus Sever.

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Next Episode: Captain Victory and the Galactic Rangers 1 - 3, Pacific Comics, cover-dated November 1981, January 1982, & March 1982.

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

QBP #114 - Blood Syndicate 1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #114

Originally released: February 9, 2018.

Blood Syndicate 1, Milestone / DC Comics, cover-dated April 1993.

"America Eats Her Young," by Dwayne McDuffie & Ivan Velez Jr, with art by Trevor von Eeden & Andrew Pepoy.

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Next Episode: Kobalt 14, Milestone / DC Comics, cover-dated July 1995.

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

QBP #112 - DC Retroactive JLA the '70s

Quarter-Bin Podcast #112

Originally released: January 15, 2018.

DC Retroactive JLA the '70s, DC Comics, cover-dated September 2011.

"Justice League Prime," written by Cary Bates, with art by Gordon Purcell, Jose Marzan Jr. & Adam Smith.
and
"Where on Earth Am I?" written by Cary Bates & Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Dick Dillin & Frank McLaughlin.

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Next Episode: Dakota North #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1986.

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Monday, August 23, 2021

QBP #111 - Batman & the Outsiders 32

Quarter-Bin Podcast #111

Originally released: December 11, 2017.

Batman & the Outsiders 32, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1986.

"A New War's Winning," by Mike W Barr, with art by Alan Davis.
and
"Looker's Body: A User's Manual," by Mike W. Barr & Alan Davis.

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Next Episode: DC Retroactive: JLA 1970s, DC Comics, cover-dated September 2011.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

QBP #107 - Strange Adventures 243

Quarter-Bin Podcast #107

Originally released: September 15, 2017.

Strange Adventures 243, DC Comics, cover-dated August / September 1973.

"The Emotion-Master of Space," by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmen Infantino and Murphy Anderson.
and
"Emperor of the Earth," by Gardner Fox & Murphy Anderson.

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Next Episode: Marvel Team-Up 144, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1984.

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

QBP #100, part 6

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 6

Originally released: August 24, 2017.

Finally - the party ends! This is the Part 6 of the 6-part summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 10 different comics, with some of his best podcasting friends in the whole wide world!

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Next Episode: Strange Adventures 243, DC Comics, August / September 1973.

The music in the episode was composed by Rachmaninoff, and performed by Idil Biret.

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Saturday, May 23, 2020

QBP #100, part 5

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 5

Originally released: August 14, 2017.

The celebration continues! This is the Part 5 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some of his best podcasting colleagues from around the world! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents, and The Irredeemable Shagg!

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Next Episode: Episode 100, part 6! Another 10 or so books, another 6 or so guests!

The music in the episode is from the UK-based band Iona. Their music can be found here. 

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Saturday, April 18, 2020

QBP #100, part 4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 4

Originally released: July 21, 2017.

The festivities roll on! This is the Part 4 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin #100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some great podcasting friends! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents!

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Next Episode: Episode 100, part 5! Another 18 or so books, another 10 or so guests!

The music in the episode is from Natalie MacMaster. Her music can be found here.

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