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Before discussing GI Joe: The Movie, Mike puts the franchise into context. Specifically, he examines why it was needed in the 1980s, and what children of a certain age took away from it. Then he gets into the movie, which is flawed to the core but so much fun! Also, a mind-blowing discovery is made: this isn't a GI Joe cartoon, but something else entirely. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

In the latest edition of Saturday Morning 101, Dan and Jonathan examine GI Joe: A Real American Hero (aka The MASS Device), the original GI Joe miniseries. For many children of the 1980s, this is where GI Joe truly began! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

GI Joe Week continues as the Grumpy Old Fans go through three Marvel-era issues of GI Joe: A Real American Hero (#1, #21, and #50) and three IDW-era issues (#155 1/2, #177, and #178). How do Dan and Mike feel about Larry Hama changing the focus of the series from the Joes to ninjas, just how violent are the comics compared to the cartoon, and does the silent issue deserve the praise it's received throughout the years? There's only one way to find out, and you know what that is! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

This week, Desmond takes off his glasses and rips open his shirt to a themed episode based on comics and comic book-influenced material! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the Tinto Brass-directed thriller influenced by Italian comic artist Guido Crepax: Deadly Sweet. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. stays scary discussing the Italian comic adaptation Dylan Dog: Dead of Night. Desmond reviews a truly unique superhero novel from Canadian author Rio Youers: Westlake Soul before diving in to review the following comics: Night Force #3, Dial H #1, and the trade collection of The Strange Talent of Luther Strode. There's plenty of super-tunes as well: "I Don't Wanna Be (a Superhero)" by Roadrunner United featuring Michael Graves, "Sweet Jane" by Cowboy Junkies, "Cry of the Banshee" by Brocas Helm, "Surfin' Dead" by The Cramps, "Superhero" by Anthrax, and "Supernaut" by Black Sabbath. Turn on the Dread-Signal or do the following to get in touch with us: [email protected], 206.203.1213, follow @dreadmedia and @DevilDinosaurJr on Twitter, and join the Dread Media Facebook group!

GI Joe Week is finally here, and, to kick things off, Dan and Mike spend two hours fondly remembering, laughing, and then griping about the creation, rise, and fall of the GI Joe: A Real American Hero line of action figures. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

Aliens fake an alien landing ("Aliens of London" / "World War Three"), and The Doctor's oldest foes return ("Dalek"). One of these stories is downright awful due to all of the ill-conceived and poorly executed humor, horrible costumes and dated computer imagery, and the damn farting! While the other story features a Dalek slaughtering hundreds of people just for the hell of it. Also, Tom Deja gives his thoughts about Rose, Dan explains why he's not too keen on Doctor Who getting so close to the real world, and Mike drinks a beer.

Marvel's massive summer crossover, Avengers vs. X-Men, has reached its midpoint, and as Mike read through it he reached his breaking point. Listen in to hear Mike lose his mind over the poorly portrayed characters, nonsensical reason for the series to even exist, and the general stupidity of Cyclops. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

This month, Tom and Chris chat about getting revenge on superheroes (The Boys: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker), the new beginning of the DC Universe (Justice League: Origin), and the first 12 issues of an Image launch title (Spawn, volume one). Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

In this latest edition of the 'Cade, covering Tales of Suspense #87, Captain America finds himself trapped in an inventory story where he tugs his ear inappropriately and mixes it up with The Master Planner. No, not a disguised Doctor Octopus, but a guy with impressive sideburns who just won't shut up!

Aaron and Damien finally make it to a landmark episode and celebrate with over three hours of the gaming / fruit / bouncy castle discussion you've come to expect. Drinks are tried, old segments die as new ones are born, questions are answered. Join us for our aluminum anniversary, then feel free to join us in a long nap, similar to the one we had to take after all the work that went into this. Bananas.