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ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET - BLUE DEVIL #9!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #9 from February 1985! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy as the Trickster Saga reaches its conclusion, with our heroes battling Bolt and desperately trying not to float off into space! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast the character of Gopher!

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ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET - BLUE DEVIL #8!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #8 from January 1985! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy as Blue Devil is trying to keep the Trickster out of trouble... so naturally Trickster robs a bank in mid-air! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast the character of Bolt!

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ONCE UPON A MUTANT - BUILDING THE OUTBACK TEAM: NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, X-MEN ANNUAL #10, and UNCANNY X-MEN #213-219 (1986-87)

Jason R. Lady and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy celebrating a pivotal era of classic UNCANNY X-MEN as Chris Claremont turns the team's status quo upside down and assembles a new team that will become the legendary Outback X-Men! The journey begins with Psylocke's introduction to the mutant universe in NEW MUTANTS ANNUAL #2, followed by Longshot's first encounter with the X-Men in X-MEN ANNUAL #10. From there, Psylocke earns her place on the team in UNCANNY X-MEN #213, while Dazzler joins the ranks in #214. Then, in UNCANNY X-MEN #217-218, these new additions begin to come together as a true team. Finally, Havok makes his long-awaited return to the X-Men in UNCANNY X-MEN #219. Featuring stories by Chris Claremont and stunning artwork from Alan Davis, Art Adams, Barry Windsor-Smith, Butch Guice, and Marc Silvestri!

00:00:25 - Introductions   

00:08:20 - Guest's origin with the X-Men

00:20:35 - Guest's favorite X-Men eras and characters

00:31:50 - New Mutants Annual #2 discussion

01:00:55 - X-Men Annual #10 discussion

01:19:15 - Uncanny X-Men #213 & 214 discussion

02:00:50 - Uncanny X-Men #217 & 218 discussion

03:01:25 - Uncanny X-Men #219 discussion

03:11:50 - Sign off   

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ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET - BLUE DEVIL #7!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #7 from December 1984! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy as Dan Cassidy’s first date with Sharon goes sideways thanks to Bolt vs. the Trickster! It's romance meets mayhem! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast The Trickster!

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ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko's history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

What If (vol 1) #36 - “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne

What If (vol 2) #12 - “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino

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ONCE UPON A GREEN LANTERN!    

Michael The Unmasked Geek and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy as they honor the Torchbearer of the Green Lantern Corps, Kyle Rayner! In brightest day, in blackest night, they recharge their rings to share why Kyle shines so brightly, celebrate some memorable moments, and spotlight Green Lantern issues #58, #59, #72, #100, plus Green Lantern 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular! Finally, in the spirit of the season, they cover two Kyle stories celebrating Christmas (Green Lantern #59) and Hanukkah (DCU Holiday Bash 1996)!

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ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET - BLUE DEVIL #6!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #6 from November 1984! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy in Las Vegas alongside Dan Cassidy and Norm the cameraman! It's weirdness and chaos in Sin City... hope they survive the experience! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast Norm!

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ONCE UPON A FLUX CAPACITOR!    

Henry Bernstein and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy in a flying DeLorean while discussing BACK THE FUTURE! We hit 88 mph as we race into the first 4 issues of the 2015 IDW comic! Plus, we discuss our love for the franchise and other expanded universe stories!

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ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET - BLUE DEVIL #5!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #5 from October 1984! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy alongside Dan Cassidy and Zatanna as they battle Nebiros and his horde of demons for control of Blue Devil's trident! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast Nebiros!

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