Quarter-Bin Classics

Quarter-Bin Classics

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Quarter-Bin Classics episodes

  • QBP #152 - JSA Classified #1

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #152

    Original air date: May 11, 2020

    JSA Classified #1, DC Comics, cover-dated February 2005.

    What

    happens when Professor Alan takes on a story featuring Power Girl? How
    much of the episode run-time is dedicated to covering the story's
    attributes, and how much to Power Girl's most ... famous ... attributes?

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    Next Episode: Thor Annual #6.

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    36 min
  • QBP #151 - Archie 101

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #151

    Original air date: April 22, 2020

    Archie 101, Archie Comics, cover-dated August 1959.

    What

    happens when Professor Alan starts a series of rule-breaking episodes,
    where he "expands" the definition of "quarter-bin?"In this case, he
    looks at a book he found on the Hoopla Digital app, which runs through
    public libraries. And is it or is it not the oldest comic he's ever
    covered on the show?

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    Next Episode: JSA Classified #1.

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    35 min
  • QBP #150 - Defenders 99

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #150


    Original air date: March 27, 2020

    Defenders 99, Marvel Comics, cover-dated September 1981.

    What happens when many of Marvel's supernatural bad guys conspire to
    steal a Florida town? And what happens when one of the Quarter-Bin's
    regular guests shows up to discuss this issue?

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    Next Episode: Archie Comics 101

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    51 min
  • QBP #149 - Marvel Megazine #5

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #149

    Original air date: March 12, 2020

    Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine 5, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1976.

    What

    happens when Professor Alan takes on 96 pages of top-quality John Byrne
    Marvel reprints? How many of these stories feature super-powered
    professors? And what role does Doctor Doom play in these stories?

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    Next Episode: Defenders 99.

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    53 min
  • QBP #148 - Detective Comics 465

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #148

    Original air date: February 21, 2020

    Detective Comics 465, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1976.

    What

    happens when a bad guy figures out Batman's secret identity and uses it
    to kidnap Commissioner Gordon? And what if it's not really his secret
    identity? And what exactly is the Calculator's power set?

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    Next Episode: Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine 5.

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    36 min
  • QBP #147 - Batman #266

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #147

    Original air date: January 16, 2020

    Batman 266, DC Comics, cover-dated August 1975.

    What

    happens when Professor Alan visits Batman in the 1970s? Does the Caped Crusader let his feelings for Catwoman cloud his crime-fighting prowess? Is relying on coincidence a solid narrative technique? And is it a good idea to rely on a cat to not betray you?

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    Next Episode: Detective Comics 465.

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    28 min
  • QBP #146 - Night Glider #1 & Captain Glory #1

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #146

    Original air date: December 23, 2019

    Night Glider #1 & Captain Glory #1, both Topps Comics, both cover-dated April 1993.

    This is the second half of a two-part exploration of Topps Comics
    "Kirbyverse" comics, based on character designs and story concepts that
    "The King" still had in his files of preliminary sketches and unrealized
    ideas, at this point late in his life. What happens when Professor Alan
    tackles a few more stories in this line?

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    Next Episode: Batman #266.

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    43 min
  • QBP #145 - Secret City Saga #0 & Bombast #1

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #145

    Original air date: November 20, 2019

    Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga #0 & Bombast #1, both Topps Comics, both cover-dated April 1993.

    This is the first half of a two-part exploration of Topps Comics

    "Kirbyverse" comics, based on character designs and story concepts that
    "The King" still had in his files of preliminary sketches and unrealized
    ideas, at this point late in his life. What happens when Professor Alan
    tackles a few stories in this line?

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    Next Episode: Next Episode: Night Glider #1 and Captain Glory #1.

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    46 min
  • QBP #144 - Four Color Comics 1253

    Quarter-Bin Podcast #144

    Original air date: October 25, 2019

    Four Color Comics 1253 (aka Space Man #1), Dell Comics, cover-dated January - March 1962.


    What
    happens when Professor Alan talks about a sci-fi comic from before he was born? Can he even talk about this comic, or will the anti-force prevent him? And does he really take valuable podcast time to talk about puzzle books?

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    Next Episode: The Secret City Saga #0 & Bombast! #1.

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    0 min
  • QBP #143 - Gods for Hire #1

     Quarter-Bin Podcast #143

    Original air date: September 26, 2019

    Gods For Hire #1, Hot Comics, cover-dated December 1986.


    What
    happens when Professor Alan tackles the most obscure comics and publisher in the history of the Quarter-Bin? What does a small-press color comic from the mid-eighties look like?

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    Next Episode: Four Color Comics 1253 (Space Man).

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    38 min

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