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Doctor Fate #1 & #2, DC Comics, cover-dated July and August, 1987. "Cycles" & "Asylum," written by  J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Keith Giffen and Dave Hunt. Doctor Fate has been fighting the forces of Chaos for thousands of years, for the last 45 years in the form of Kent Nelson. But what happens when the Lords of Order themselves surrender to the forces of Chaos? And can any sense be made of these circumstances? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:   Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo #1: Radio Free Asgard Promo #2: Super Mates Next Episode: Doctor Fate (1987) #3 & #4, DC Comics, cover-dated September & October 1987. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan Source: Half Price Books.

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #018 November 2016 So what comics did Professor Alan read during November? How many were kids books? How many were scary books? How many were Rebirth? How many were Underworld Unleashed books?How were many were miscellaneous books donated by lovely listeners? Listen to this super-special episode #18 ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: Trekker Talk Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during December? Will he read tons and tons of books since he'll be on Christmas Break? Find out when that episode comes out in early December. And in that episode, Professor Alan will count down his Top 10 books of the year, as well as name the Relatively Geeky "Listener of the Year!" Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #86 DC Retroactive Wonder Woman the '70s, DC Comics, cover-dated September 2011. "Savage Ritual," by Dennis O'Neil & J Bone. and "The First of Flame," by Dennis O'Neil and Dick Giordano. How does it work when a top-notch writer revisits a character and era that they wrote 40 years earlier? Is that old-school magic still there? How does the modern retro effort compare to an actual story from the early 1970s? Listen to this super-mod episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo #1: Deconstructing Comics Promo #2: Warrior for Peace Next Episode: Doctor Fate #1 & #2, DC Comics, cover-dated July & August 1987. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host at @ProfessorAlan Source: World's Greatest Comics 

Shortbox Showcase #47 - Still Sensational at 75! To celebrate Wonder Woman's 75th publishiversary, Emily and Alan talk about the Amazon Princess, her history, and their history as WW fans. Then they talk about some of their favorite stories from volume 1 of the new digital-first anthology series "Sensation Comics." They talk about stories by Gail Simone, Ethan van Sciver, Jaime Hernandez, and many, many others. They also give their thoughts on the latest trailer for the Gal Gadot WW movie. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Jaime Hernandez' take on Wonder Woman's biceps.Promo: Punch Like a Girl  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #85 Mars #1, First Comics, cover-dated January 1994. "Rebirth," by Mark Wheatley & Marc Hempel. What happens when two young comic book creators pour every possible idea they have ever had into one issue of a comic book? Does an indy comic from 32 years ago still stand up? And how much did Professor Alan REALLY pay for his copy of this? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Required Reading Next Episode: DC Retroactive Wonder Woman the 1970s, DC Comics, cover-dated September 2011. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan Source: Dave's Comics and In the Ballpark

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #017 October 2016 So what comics did Professor Alan read during October? How many were Halloween-related? How many were Archie-related? How many were Supergirl-related? And how many were miscellaneous-related? Listen to this super-special episode #17 ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: Comics in the Golden Age Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during November? Find out when that episode comes out in early December. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #84 Phantom Stranger #1, DC Comics, cover-dated October 1987. "The Heart of a Stranger," by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Mike Mignola & P Craig Russell. Worldwide weather disasters. Tensions in the Middle East. A missing Soviet agent. A cult leader bringing a demon to our world. And appearances by Jimmy Olsen, Commissioner Gordon, and Eclipso! What is the Phantom Stranger going to do, in light of these signs of the times? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Midnight ... The Podcasting Hour! Next Episode: Maybe DC Retroactive Wonder Woman the '70s, DC Comics, cover-dated September 2011. Or maybe Mars #1, First Comics, cover-dated January 1984. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host at @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #83 Phantom Stranger #21, DC Comics, cover-dated September/October 1972. "The Ressurection of Johnny Glory," by Len Wein, with art by Jim Aparo. and "Woman of Stone,"by Len Wein, with art by Tony DeZuniga. What happens when noted Phantom Stranger mega-fan Rob Kelly joins Professor Alan to talk about a real bad dude who sort of survives an execution. And what are Rob's true feelings about Doctor Thirteen? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo #1: Mark's Mess Promo #2: Secret Sagas of the Multiverse Link: Rob Kelly's Fire & Water Podcast Network Link: Rob Kelly's blog post about this episode. Next Episode: Phantom Stranger #1, DC Comics, cover-dated October 1987. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host at @ProfessorAlan Source: World's Greatest Comics

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #016 September 2016 So what comic books did Professor Alan read since the last time he talked about the comics he read?  How many were given to him by Northeasterners, compared to Midwesterners? And how many did he read from the Hoopla app? Listen to this super-special episode #16 ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Promo: The Book Guys Show Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during October? Will he read fewer comics with the Fall semester in full swing, or will his recent rush into digital comics lead him to read even more? Find out when that episode comes out in early November. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #46 - We're Just Talking About Cage Have you missed Uncovering the Bronze Age? Well, then this episode is the one for you! Emily gets her sociology on, as she and Alan talk about the 70's phenomenon of Blaxploitation media. They focus largely on the character of Luke Cage, and what it is about Luke that has made him a popular character to this day. Special thanks to Stella, Donovan Morgan Grant, and Derek Coward for their contributions to this episode. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: The Heroes & Hops Podcast Link: Derek Coward's Comic Book Noise Network Link: "The Minority Report" episode of Batgirl to Oracle Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.