Quarter-Bin Podcast #55 Challengers of the Unknown, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated June 1997. "Challengers of the Unknown" by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Al Vey. After their spaceship crashes, four people believe they are living on borrowed time, and become the Challengers of the Unknown, the world's greatest death-cheaters. But when Uatu the Guardian appears and warns of the coming of Galactiac, can even the mighty Challengers save the day? 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: Tales of the JSA: Crisis on Infinite Earths Promo #2:  Under the Dome Radio Link: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality Next Episode: Loki Agent of Asgard 1 & 2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April & May 2014. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #54 Doctor Strangefate, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated April 1996. "The Decrees of Fate" by Ron Marz, with art by Jose-Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan. As the Marvel Universe is merging with the DC Universe, the man called Access wants to pull the amalgamated world apart. But the most powerful man in the Amalgam world, Doctor Strangefate, likes the new world just the way it is, thank you very much. What happens when he sends his three agents to bring him Access? Listen to Professor Alan and special guest Shawn Engel, 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: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality Promo #2:  Flowers & Fishnets Link: The Iron Lantern episode of Shawn Engel's "Just One of the Guys" podcast. Next Episode: Challengers of the Fantastic, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated June 1997. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #34 - DC Comics TV Shows Wrap-up In this episode, we talk about the DC-based TV shows that have recently wrapped up their seasons. We also talk about the new shows that are on their way. SPOILER ALERT -- we talk in detail about the shows, all of the episodes that have aired, and our conjectures, predictions, and crazy theories about what may happen in the future. You have been warned. If you want to avoid spoilers about a specific show, here are approximate start times for conversation about each show we cover in this episode: 0:02 - Gotham 0:26 - Constantine 0:37 - Preacher & Lucifer 0:40 - I, Zombie 0:58 - Teen Titans & Krypton 1:03 - Supergirl 1:11 - Legends of Tomorrow 1:17 - Arrow 1:25 - Flash Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo #1: Parallel Lines Promo #2: Dave's Daredevil Podcast Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #33 -- Marvel TV Season Wrap-up After covering some listener feedback, and having a conversation about the nature of "spoilers," we talk about the Marvel television shows that have recently wrapped up their seasons. SPOILER ALERT - we talk in detail about the shows, all of the episodes that have aired, and our conjectures, predictions, and crazy theories about what may happen in the future. You have been warned. If you want to avoid spoilers about a specific show, here are approximate start times for conversation about each show (and the one movie) we cover in this episode. 28:00 - Powers 32:00 - Agent Carter 43:00 - Avengers: Age of Ultron 48:00 - Marvel's Agents of SHIELD 53:00 - Daredevil Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo #1: Garage Sale Gloat Promo #2: The Casebook of Esho St. Claire, by Scott Roche Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #53 Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987. "Double Double," written by Steve Englehart, with art by Paul Neary & Tony Dezuniga. It's time for an annual pilgrimage for the rightful ruler of Latveria. What happens when the arch-villain Reed Richards refuses to aid the noble leader? Does Reed really want to bring child-care strategies into the conversation? And exactly how members are in the so-called "Fantastic" so-called "Four" anyway? Doom invites you to 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: Fantasticast Promo #2: Orphaned Entertainment Link: Dave Elliott's Fantastic Fourcast podcast Next Episode: Doctor Strangefate, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated 1996. With a super-special mystery guest (hint: it's Shawn Engel)! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #52 Justice League of America #188, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1981. "The Metamorph War," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Don Heck and Frank McLaughlin. and "The Miracle at 22,300 Miles," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler and Franks McLaughlin. The Leaguers take on some of their toughest foes ever ... themselves!  And then they have to handle their malfunctioning satellite! Can they survive either of these scenarios? Or both? And how does Zatanna get a whole new costume in the MIDDLE of one of these stories? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly This episode is part of the "Conway Crossover" podcast event, celebrating the work of Gerry Conway, as well as bringing to light to the issues of creator equity in the characters that they create. Link: Gerry Conway's Tumblr Link: The Fire & Water Podcast's conversation with Gerry Conway.  Promo #1: Super Mates  Promo #2: Comic Book Time Machine Next Episode: Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, from 1987. You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #51 Free Comics Book Day 2015 How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? And what did he think of the books he nabbed? Whose story did he like more ... the steampunk fairy tale chick or the greatest hero that Canada has ever known? How many Doctors appeared in the Doctor Who issue? And how many Avengers (and Inhumans?) appeared in the Avengers (and Inhumans) issue? Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Music for this episode is from The Comrades, whose music you can find at Blood & Ink Records. Promo #1: Listen to the Prophets: A Deep Space 9 Podcast Promo #2: Who's Who Podcast Next Episode: Justice League of America #188, part of the "Conway's Crossover" podcast event.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Relatively Geeky Presents ... Boom & Bust! Continuing the conversation that began in Quarter-Bin Podcast #50, Professor Alan talks with Ed Moore, Paul Spataro, and Tom Panarese about the business of comics. They start with the speculator boom (and bust) of the 1990s. but also talk about the current state of comics, including price points, digital comics, and getting kids to read comics. Also, Professor Alan talks one-on-one with The Irredeemable Shag about the topic. Shag was working in the comic book retail space during this era, and he brings his knowledge and insights to the conversation. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly  Promo #1: Mark's Mess vs. Atlantis Attacks Promo #2: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Link: Ed Moore's Teal Productions Facebook page Link: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit site  Link: Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins podcast Link: Shag's Firestorm Fan site  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #50 Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1, Valiant Comics, cover-dated July 1993. "Cold Blood Blazing," by David Michelinie, with art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott How many podcasters does it take to cover the most quintessnetial quarter-bin book of all time? Evidently, it takes 4 of them: Professor Alan, Ed Moore, Tom Panarese, and Paul Spataro.  As a story, how does the issue hold up? Setting aside all of the hype and legend, is it any good? And does this book really deserve the reputation is has for single-handedly crashing the entire comic book industry? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: The 2015 Free Comic Book Day episode! Promo: Superman Fan Podcast Link: Ed Moore's Teal Productions Facebook page Link: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit site  Link: Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins podcast Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Shortbox Showcase #32 - Anti-heroes in Comic Books Professor Alan & Emily spend time reviewing recent feedback, and also talk about all of the Vertigo books they have both been reading. Then they talk about the concept of the anti-hero in comic books and the rest of pop culture. They mention Dirty Harry, Sam Spade, The Punisher, The Equalizer, Deadpool, (hail) Doom, and Rorschach. And probably a few others. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Invincible Iron Cast, classic edition Link: Our friend Lauren's blog Link: Vertigo's Incognegro graphic novel Closing song: Listen to Your Parents, by Insomniac Folklore Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.