He's done everything from independent comics to big budget Batman. He's Paul Pope. We spoke with Paul live from the streets of Manhattan to learn about his craft and inspirations, his comic origin story, talking with Frank Miller, and his love of manga. We wrap up the episode with the usual CGS goodness of Listener Feedback, a Call Me segment with Marcin Wolynski, Off the Rack reviews and more. (1:33:41)

(00:37) Sponsor

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(02:53) Interview

With Tom DeHaven, author of It's Superman!.

(03:42) On when Tom started reading comics, current comic reads and being approached for this novel.

(09:44) On researching the 1930s, Superman as a product of that time and the novel's human portrayal of Clark Kent.

(21:35) On bringing the end of the novel up to Action Comics #1, how this novel ties closely to the Golden Age Superman of comics and bringing the setting and supporting characters to life.

(30:42) On reader reaction, a possible sequel and writing a comic book character for a novel.

(39:44) On the novel's chapter captions, the roughness of the Golden Age heroes and how comics are received in academic circles.

(50:55) On where to purchase the novel, comic strips and other projects.

(56:25) Our post-interview wrap-up.

(1:01:40) Quarters in the Jar

Star Wars postcard from Tom Martinek and reactions to Episode 83 from Ben Welden, Hook and Bob Bretall.

(1:12:59) Stump the Rios

Audio submission from Michael David Sims.

(1:19:33) Marvel Events

We take a look at Contest of Champions ('82).

(1:32:26) Call Me

We try contacting Lennon Patton in Oklahoma.

On Episode 86

On Tom DeHaven's It's Superman!

(00:30) Sponsor
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(01:50) Contests
Two new contests are announced! Listen in on how you can win a Rainbow Connection Kermit figure thanks to Palisades Toys or a Fantastic Four VS Starter Pack from Upper Deck.

(15:02) World of Toys
Brief plug for the Marvel Legends Masterwork dioramas as seen on Raving Toy Maniac.

(17:02) Quarters in the Jar
Listener emails from Mike on the trials and tribulations of running a comic store; Rick Gordon asks us about our equipment and how we upload episodes.

(28:43) Top Five
Female super-characters.

(50:31) Comics Talk
We try and pick an artist that we would want to see draw a character or team for the rest of their career.

(1:11:37) Stump the Rios
Submitted by Marcus Montgomery.

(1:14:49) Off the Rack

Our reviews on the Livewires: Clockwork Thugs Yo digest, Son of M #1, Will Eisner's the Plot graphic novel, Spider-Man: the Other and Birds of Prey #68-80.

(1:29:54) Voice Mail
Mario Muscar asks us our thoughts on Marvel's upcoming New Universe 20th Anniversary fifth-week event.

On Episode 85

On the Toy Contest

On the VS Contest

On the Top Five Females

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(05:35) Quarters in the Jar
Alan Laiek sends us our first Christmas Card; postcards from Alan Irwin of Madagascar, Bob in California and Mick from China; and Mike Pampanella.

(13:45) Comics Talk
An email from Michael David Sims asks us which single comic is our favorite of all time.

(20:09) Manga
Sign up at Tokyopop for a free magazine. Thanks to Hannah in L.A. for the head's up.

(27:07) Podcast Crossover
Los Comics Geekos asks us to talk about certain comic book/science fiction facts that we can't explain in their segment called "Mysterious Unresolved Mysteries of Mystery".

(54:30) Geek of the Day
Forum members ManEating Tarp, CitizenDave and Tomkaters send us a recording of the first ever Chicago Splinter Cell CGS Meet-Up giving their reviews on Rex Libris and Fear Agent.

(1:02:10) Call Me
We talk to Jason "Frank Castle" Palmer in Seattle Washington.

(1:09:22) Stump the Rios
Submitted by Mike Lewis.

(1:15:17) World of Toys
Wallace and Gromit figures and Marvel Legends Series 11.

(1:20:27) Voice Mail
Jackson Murdock comments on Episode 20; Ed Moore on the DC vs Marvel debate; and we're serenaded with the Numa Numa song.

Old Forum Feedback

Episode 84

In honor of his upcoming 83rd birthday, we decided to spotlight the one, the only - Stan Lee! In this episode we discuss his history, his contributions to the industry, and his passion for comics. And then we have the honor of talking to "The Man" himself! Every comic fan knows who Stan Lee is, now find out why he's so popular. (1:34:59)

Some people were born to draw comics. Gene Colan was one of those people. We were fortunate enough to be able to talk with Gene about his life in comics. If you haven't yet discovered the joy that is Gene's artwork, do yourself a favor and listen in and then run out and buy every comic you can find with his name on it. (1:34:57)

What's a hero without a villian? In this episode we put Chance's development on hold as we delve into the world of her arch nemesis

(00:30) Sponsor
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(03:47) Comics Podcast Network

Jamie was a guest on Comics Podcast Crossover #4 along with Bruce Rosenberger, Bill Jourdain and Aaron Macom.

(04:53) Quarters in the Jar
Listener emails from Chris in St. Louis, Missouri; an unknown listener in Australia; Ryan S. in Athens, Ga.

(16:30) Previews

A look at the December solicitations for books shipping in February.

(42:25) Geek of the Day
Chris from the Collected Comics Library Podcast talks about DC's Showcase line.

(48:45) Spotlight On
The Justice Society of America, the first super-hero team in comics.

(1:12:04) Stump the Rios
Video submission by Rick "maximglory" Gordon.

(1:17:05) Voice Mail
from ex-President "Willie C."

(1:18:25) Call Me
We talk to Chuck Forsman and Erica in PA.

(1:28:34) Important Comic Dates
for December.

Old Forum Feedback

On December Previews.

The Video Stump the Rios.

All-Star Companion from TwoMorrows Publishing

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(01:56) Interview

With Tim Truman.

(02:33) On first reading comics, Tim's favorite artists and his time at the Joe Kubert School.

(16:29) On breaking into the business, Hawkworld and meeting Gardner Fox and his upcoming Conan work.

(24:00) On the "rebel" archetype that attracts Tim as a creator and how that reflects current events, Scout and which does Tim prefer, being a writer-artist or just the artist.

(31:11) On working with Sam Glanzman, his fondness for early American History and other characters that he'd like to work on.

(38:35) On his children, Ben and Emily, thoughts on how small press can succeed in today's market and his love of music.

(49:27) On his website and convention appearances.

(55:04) Our post-interview wrap-up and our favorite Truman works.

(1:00:48) Convention Talk

Listener Sean Whelan fills us in on the Mid-Ohio Comic Con's 25th anniversary.

(1:15:25) Stump the Rios

Submitted by Adam Douglass.

(1:22:44) Off the Rack

Comic reviews on the Waid/Kitson Legion of Super-Heroes, J.M. Straczynski's Fantastic Four, Vertigo's Loveless, Marvel Team-Up and Captain Atom: Armageddon.

He's rough. He's tough. He kills zombies for a living. No, not Eric Powell, the Goon. Take a look at the indy sensation taking over comics. Take a look at the Goon volume 1.