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Jenny and Mike briefly discuss Christmas and address an e-mail before reading through the January Previews catalog. After that, Ian Wilson drops by to talk about the comic book movies of 2008, as well as what's coming up in 2009.

Delusional teenagers are tricked into helping an insane video game producer ("Sentries of the Last Cosmos"). Terry tries to give a wayward buddy a second chance ("Big Time"). Someone is using a high-tech bio-containment suit to wreak havoc ("Untouchable"). Bruce searches for Terry deep in the Gotham subways ("Where's Terry?"). And then Ace gets a bit of revenge on his former tormentor ("Ace in the Hole").

First Des and Mike look back at the best comics of 2008, then they review Black Lightning: Year One #1, Haunted Tank #2, No Hero #3, Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising #1 and Spider-Man: Fear Itself.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick takes a look at two university-based 80s slashers: Final Exam and Splatter University. He then moves on to talk about the penultimate issue of Steve Niles' Radical Comics miniseries City of Dust. Then, DW offers up a review of Ghost Manor for the Atari 2600 in Brainscan. Tunes, as always: "Final Day" by Pennywise, "Between High School and Old School" by Alice Cooper, "Asylum" by Naked City, "Asche zu Asche" by Rammstein and "Institutionalized" by Suicidal Tendencies. Make sure to visit the following url to learn all you need to know to vote for Dread Media in the third annual Earth-2.net Mainpage Awards: www.earth-2.net/awards-08. Show Dread Media some love by voting and visiting our sponsors at www.horror-mall.com and www.fright-rags.com, and don't forget to get 10% off your purchase at Fright Rags with the coupon code: DREAD10. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

Barbara is mistaken for a goddess, and, much to the Doctor's chagrin, attempts to use her newfound command to alter history ("The Aztecs"). After that, the crew of the TARDIS is met with suspicion by a powerfully telepathic, yet fearful alien race ("The Sensorites").

After an extended break over the holiday season, Kellen is back for this 20th episode spectacular! Inside, a review of the rock anime BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad, with a heavy sampling of music from the show. Also, Kellen debuts a new co-host. Click. Listen. Rock out!

Tom tries to keep a straight face as Green Lantern is so desperate to not get married that he consciously creates the Menace He Calls... Chiller Diller! Plus the Emerald Guardian pursues two Qwardian spies disguised as traveling salesmen. All from Green Lantern #3.

In the first edition of Waiting for the Trade of 2009, Dan and Mike review The Flash: Emergency Stop, Harley Quinn: Preludes & Knock-Knock Jokes and Global Frequency: Planet Ablaze.

In this jam-packed episode of Dread Media, Darryll joins Desmond for a Roadkill Review of the newly released Platinum Dunes suckfest The Unborn. Desmond recovers enough to review The Summer I Died by Ryan C. Thomas, and DW's triumphant return heralds a review of an obscure DOS game: Harvester. Tons of talk is had as well as an announcement about the clearance sale going on at www.Fright-Rags.com where you can save even more with your DREAD10 coupon code and a Rue Morgue Magazine giveaway is offered. Tunes include: "Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell" by Iggy & The Stooges, "New Born" by Muse, "Dirty Black Summer" by Danzig and "Death Trip" by Iggy & The Stooges. RIP Ron Asheton. Send feedback to: [email protected], or 206.203.1213.

It's finally happened. Some of Marvel's key comic books now cost $3.99. What do Des and Mike have to say about this? A lot!