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It’s the debut of a new monthly feature—The G3eks’ “3” Questions. This month, our team answers: (1.) Which Fantastic Four team member could lead a regular solo series today? (2.) Has trade writing hurt comic book storytelling? (3.) Which comic book character should be bigger today than they are now? (40:55)

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This double-sized episode is devoted to those wide variety of comic book titles published outside the realm of Marvel and DC—the indies! We’re picking our favorite indie titles and creators from yesteryear and today…and even looking at what elements make up the perfect indie comic book for each one of our co-hosts. From creator-owned to artistic team, self-published to non-Big Two publisher, color to black-and-white, and slice-of-life to plot-driven, it’s time to go full indie! (01:59:01)

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Time always marches on—so let’s take time to talk about legacy and replacement characters in comic books. What works? What doesn’t work? How important is legacy? Who are the best characters? The worst characters? (01:04:00)

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Wait for the trade collection? But what type of trade—an omnibus or multiple volumes? Hardcover or paperback? Remastered or left alone? Are there advantages to sticking instead with single issues (don’t say “floppies” ‘round these parts)? What comic book titles would we like to see eventually put together in a trade collection? The G3eks team “trades” their views on these topics and more. (01:06:10)

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It’s a semi-sequel to our earlier discussion about comic book adaptations. This time, the G3eks crew reverse it and casually discuss some of the movie, TV, and streaming adaptations of comic books—as well as the properties we still want to see! (36:15) 

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The intrepid G3eks team remembers the character of Carl Kolchak, the dogged ’70s-era newspaper reporter created by reporter/author Jeff Rice and portrayed by Darren (“A Christmas Story”) McGavin. Kolchak investigated and defeated a variety of supernatural creatures across a couple of TV movies, a 20-episode series (and an ill-fated reboot), novels, and even comic books. But what makes Kolchak memorable (although the character is today largely forgotten by mass fandom), inspiring later similar series such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Supernatural,” “The X-Files” and more? What are some of his best stories? Why didn’t the character make a bigger splash in comic books? We’re recording our thoughts on this property for fans and potential fans to ponder. (51:00) 

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We’re covering comic book covers! G3eks Moderator Jeff Wooten and Artist Gary Lee discuss what makes an effective comic book cover, pin-up versus action cover art, the cover artists that made an impression, under-rated cover artists, and examples of some of their favorite memorable comic book covers and what makes them work. The conclusion features a game picking the more iconic cover between a multitude of fan-favorite choices. You might not can judge a (comic) book by its cover but you CAN judge the effectiveness of a cover! To view all the covers discussed, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19u3ZbneF8/. (01:25:49) 

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Remember the time DC super-heroes played DC super-villains in a game of baseball? We’re revisiting “The Great Super-Star Game!” from 1976, looking at why it was influential for one member of the G3eks team, and exploring the differences between its original appearance in DC Super-Stars #10 and its reprint version in DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #13. Batter up! (33:49) 

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Continuity is one of those topics every die-hard comic book fan has an opinion about (whether positive or negative). In this episode, the G3eks team looks at the sliding timelines and universal reboots related to DC and Marvel Comics and discuss/argue what works best and what does not. When it comes to Big Two comic book canon, should everything count? (01:30:35) 

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From movies, television, and novels to toys and streaming services, the G3eks team crew reviews the adaptations that appear(ed) in comic books. What works? What doesn’t work? Why do fools fall in love? And why is the once-popular Tarzan an under-rated afterthought in today’s marketplace? Star Wars, Star Trek, Conan, G.I. Joe, and more! Get your ticket, settle down in your favorite seat, and enjoy the show! (01:17:18) 

Chapters:

00:00:00 Welcome & Intro to Adaptations

00:04:54 Conan, Red Sonja & Howard

00:12:45 Best Sellers With Longevity

00:17:41 Doctor Who & The British Invasion

00:24:07 Tarzan Yesterday…and Today? 

00:34:09 Bigger Comics: Star Trek or Star Wars? 

00:46:12 Other Successful CB Adaptations

00:58:40 Licensed to Chill

01:15:47 Curtain Call 

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