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: PEP Comics Issue 1 (becomes Archie Comics)

Introduction of The Shield (first patriotic hero) by Irving Novick; Origin First appearance of The Comet by Jack Cole, The Queen of Diamonds & Kayo Ward; The Rocket, The Press Guardian, Sergeant Boyle, Fu Chang, & Bentley of Scotland Yard.

Publication Date Dec 31, 1939

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pep_Comics

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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.

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Robin 3000 was a two-issue limited series featuring an Elseworlds version of Robin named Tom Wayne in the far future.

This story was originally created by Byron Preiss and P. Craig Russell in 1985–86 as a graphic novel titled Tom Swift 3000. It featured a futuristic version of the Stratemeyer Syndicate character Tom Swift and was intended for Simon & Schuster's new graphic novel line. However, when Simon & Schuster changed their minds on entering the graphic novel market, the story languished for a few years before Preiss brought it to DC with plans to turn it into a Robin story, which was accomplished with rewriting and the addition of 18 new pages.

https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Robin_3000_Vol_1

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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:

• Daredevil vs Vapora

One-shot. Fire Safety Education giveaway sponsored by Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association & Consumer Product Safety Commission on the dangers of gasoline. "A Season For Tears" (W) Mindy Newell (A) Mike Harris (I) Don Hudson.

https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Daredevil_vs_Vapora_Vol_1_1

• Captain America Meets the Asthma Monster

Midville is attacked by the Asthma Monster, a villain that uses an "Aller-Gun" to inflict asthma symptoms on people who don't naturally suffer from asthma. The only two people not affected are John and Ruth, school children who already suffer from asthma. They realize that taking their asthma medication prior to the Asthma Monster's attack counteracted the villain's Aller-Gun.

https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_America_Meets_the_Asthma_Monster_Vol_1_1

• Captain America: Return of the Asthma Monster

https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Captain_America:_Return_of_the_Asthma_Monster_Vol_1_1

• Spider-Man, Storm, and Power Man

https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Spider-Man,_Storm_and_Power_Man_Vol_1_1

• Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Prodigy

https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Amazing_Spider-Man_vs._The_Prodigy_Vol_1_1

In a plot to gain a large crop of new child laborers for his home planet, The Prodigy, an alien in human disguise, attempts to convince teenagers to have unprotected sex. Using his power of vocal persuasion, which will convince teenagers to listen to his every command, the Prodigy denounces information about the risks and consequences of teen pregnancy and venerial disease. Spider-Man steps in before the Prodigy's teenage victims can fall for his ploy and stops The Prodigy from speaking by shooting webbing down his throat.

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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:

Fly-Man

https://pdsh.fandom.com/wiki/Fly-Man

Clip Foster is a heavyweight boxer who is shrunk to fly size by his father, an inventor and scientist. Before the process is reversed, gangsters enter the lab and kill Clip’s father. They also knock over acid, which burns and disfigures Clip’s face. He swears revenge and designs a costume for himself that includes working wings.

Yank and Rebel

https://pdsh.fandom.com/wiki/Yank_and_Rebel

The Yank and the Rebel were two Civil War era soldiers who fought in the battle of Gettysburg in 1863. During the battle, they fell into a fissure and were put into suspended animation by a radioactive pool. In 1941, soldiers were running maneuvers when vibrations from the modern cannons re-open the fissure. The Civil War soldiers were revived and told by the military that neither side won, but the Union of the Nation was preserved. Inspired by this, they put aside their differences and worked together with the Army, though keeping their Civil War uniforms, to flush out spies and saboteurs.

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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.

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The Walrus is a comedic supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the enemy of Spider-Man and Frog-Man. Despite being physically strong, he proves to be completely inept at villainy. While most supervillains are interested in stealing money or taking over the world, the Walrus was content with mindless property damage. He considered his role as a supervillain as that of a "mass-destructionist".

The man who would eventually become the Walrus was once a taxicab driver named Hubert Carpenter (a reference to "The Walrus and the Carpenter" poem from Through the Looking-Glass). Hubert's uncle Humbert (a mad scientist/eccentric janitor) used devious experimental technology to endow Hubert with the attributes that would surely make him an eminent supervillain. Hubert, now with the "proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a walrus", started causing havoc.

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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: Avengers #200 AKA Ms. Marvel's Immaculate Conception

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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: Tomboy (appeared in Captain Flash #1-4) https://pdsh.fandom.com/wiki/Tomboy

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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: Comet the Super Horse

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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: Billy Ray Cyrus Vol 1 (Marvel 1995)

See Billy Ray face Native American ghosts and explore ancient Camelot. Paul S. Newman, one of the most prolific writers in comics, has written the adventures of Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and The Lone Ranger. Now he teams up with artist Dan (Flash Gordon) Barry to create western tales for a new generation! Painted cover by Dan Barry.

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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: Action Comics #593 Superman and My Wife?

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