The world's most evil comic book character is back! Who is Nemesis and why does this eccentric billionaire who dresses up in a mask and cape want to terrorize people instead of helping them? Isn't that how this is supposed to go? Trigger warning: Too violent and just too cool for some! Don't say we didn't warn you. Collecting the entire arc by superstar creative team Mark Millar and Jorge Jiménez.

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by Mark Millar  (Author), Bryan Hitch (Illustrator) https://amzn.to/3YqCQ7r

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In each episode, Zach breaks down a comic book character to an unsuspecting Mike. From the intriguing to the absurd, This show takes a deep dive into what makes comics great. Learn a thing or two or just stay for the ridiculousness.

In this issue: Fantomah, Mystery Woman of the Jungle

Fantomah, Mystery Woman of the Jungle, who is considered to be the first female comic-book superhero. Created by writer and illustrator Fletcher Hanks under the pseudonym Barclay Flagg, Fantomah made her debut in the comic book Jungle Comics No. 2 in February 1940.

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In each episode, Zach breaks down a comic book character to an unsuspecting Mike. From the intriguing to the absurd, This show takes a deep dive into what makes comics great. Learn a thing or two or just stay for the ridiculousness.

In this issue: The Puppeteer

Real Name

Alan Dale/Hale

First Appearance

All Top Comics (1944)

Original Publisher

Fox Features

Created by

Alec Hope

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In each episode, Zach breaks down a comic book character to an unsuspecting Mike. From the intriguing to the absurd, This show takes a deep dive into what makes comics great. Learn a thing or two or just stay for the ridiculousness.

In this issue: Aquaman & Namor! What's the difference?

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Detective Comics Vol 1 #38 April, 1940

Detective Comics # 39

"My parents too were killed by a criminal. That's why I've devoted my life to exterminate them." — Batman

Detective Comics #38 is an issue of the series Detective Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of April, 1940. It was published on March 6, 1940.

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Just before the doomed planet Krypton exploded, a scientist placed his infant son within an experimental rocket ship and set it on a course to Earth. On our planet, that orphan boy discovered that he was gifted with amazing strength. Guided by the values of his loving foster parents, he grew up to become Superman, champion of the oppressed sworn to helping those in need! Own your personal copy of the exciting first issue by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, featuring the daring exploits of the Man of Steel.

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Zach and Mike take a look at Romance Comics brought to you by Gillette!

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Zach and Mike take a look at Superman trying to be Santa Clause only to be outdone by Batman, Santa the Barbarian, and a Lobo Christmas (gross).

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Batman Vol 1 219

"The Silent Night of the Batman"

Quote: "There's no hiding place from Batman-- even on cloud-nine!"

Batman Vol 1 #219

February, 1970

Frosty

Issue: # 359 Four Color Comics

Cover Date: Nov '51

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Peter Thor becomes Dynamite Thor, an adventurer who wears a costume that allows him to propel himself through the air by blowing up sticks of dynamite located in his belt.

Thor had the power of being immune to the effect of explosives.

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