Uncovering the Bronze Age #4 -- Welcome to Planet Bob Following up on a story she covered a few months back with Michael Bradley over on the Superman & Batman podcast, Emily looks at the second story featuring the "Super Sons," Batman Jr. and Superman Jr. Of course it's an imaginary story -- it was written by Bob Haney. Emily talks about the importance of pacing and character in a mystery story, as well as what Haney has to say about dealing with strangers and aliens. She also does some compare-and-contrast analysis with last episode's Jack Kirby epic. Her conclusions may surprise you. World's Finest #216, "Little Town with a Big Secret," by Bob Haney, with art by Dick Dillin and Murphy Anderson, DC Comics, cover-dated March, 1973. Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly  The music in the episode includes Mark Snow's "UNKLE" variation on his X-Files theme song, from the X-files: I Want to Believe original soundtrack. Promo #1: Just One of the Guys Promo #2: X-Files Truth Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #49 DOOM 2099 #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 1993. "Muses of Fire," written by John Francis Moore, with art by Pat Broderick Doom invites you to a retelling of his future origin. How did Doctor Doom arrive in 2099? How far has Latveria fallen in his absence? Who is that furry orange beast who claims to be running the nation? Isn't that guy too young and too unscarred to actually be Doctor Doom? And what could possibly go wrong flying in a 100-year-old airplane?  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: Pop Culture Affidavit Link: 2099 Bitmapped site Next Episode: Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1, Valiant Comics, cover-dated      . 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 #48 Micronauts #9, Marvel Comics, cover-dated September 1979. "Home is Where the Heart Is!" by Bill Mantlo, Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. After spending the last few issues in an around Florida, the Microns are back in the Microverse for this issue. Can they stop Baron Karza's attacks? Will Prince Argon and the super-hot rebel leader Slug be able to accomplish their mission? Will our heroes ignore all good sense and split the party? And what is Acroyear doing in that secret crystal chamber? 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: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality Next Episode: DOOM 2099 #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 1993. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Uncovering the Bronze Age #005.5  - Dear Emily Emily empties out her entire feedback bag in this episode, going over listener comments on her first batch of episodes. Much of the feedback involves her Halloween episode (episode #5), featuring her discussion of Dr. Fredric Wertham, Seduction of the Innocent, and the Comics Code. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Parallel Lines: The Tangent Universe Podcast Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Shado: Song of the Dragon, Book Four, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1992. "The Black Dragon," by Mike Grell, with art by Michael Davis Lawrence and Gray Morrow. It's a brother versus brother showdown over control of a powerful sword? Will the man of peace and contemplation be victorious? Or will his power-mad brother retain control of Japanese organized crime? What about the two American vets -- what role will they play in all of this? And does Shado even dare take on the Yakuza, knowing that she is considered by them to be a traitor and enemy? 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: Micronauts 9, Marvel Comics, cover-dated September 1979.  Promo: Avengers Inspirations  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 #46 Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme #34, Marvel Comics, cover-dated March 1991. "Is There a Doctor NOT in the House?" by Roy & Dann Thomas, with art by Dan Lawlis and Jim Sanders III, with Chris Ivey. Strange, Druid, Doom, and Doom. There are so many doctors in this issue you'd think it was a medical convention. How many Doctors does it take to screw in a light bulb? That answer is sadly not revealed in this issue, but there are TWO Doctor Dooms in it! And did we mention the cameo appearance by Scarlet Witch? And the journey to Tibet? What can all this mean? Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Shado: Song of the Dragon, Book #4, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1992.  Promo: Unofficial Marvel 75 Countdown 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 #31--Coming Super-Attractions We don't usually talk about current and upcoming events, or comic book "news," but we are making an exception for this episode. After covering lots of feedback from lots of listeners, we talk about what we are looking forward to (and NOT) in the upcoming DC event Convergence and the two dozen new #1s that are coming up later in the year. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Earning My Ears 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 #45 Thor #364, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 1986. "Thor Croaks," written and drawn by Walter Simonson. Thor has been turned into a frog. No, really, a frog. How did this happen? Is the God of Thunder really fighting rats in Central Park? Is that George RR Martin playing a flute in the sewers of New York City? And who will become the leader of Asgard in Thor's absence? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Link: The Comics Alliance list of the 10 Awesome Moments From Simonson's Run on Thor Promo #1: Radio Free Asgard Promo #2: Mighty Marvel Geeks Next Episode: Doctor Strange Sorcerer Supreme #34, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1991.   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 #30-- Love is in the Air It's the Valentine's Day episode! In this lovefest, Professor Alan and Emily talk about superhero relationships and marriages. Superman & Lois (or Lana or Lori Lemaris or Wonder Woman), Spidey & MJ, the Dibnys, Batman and Selena (or Talia), Sue Storm and her options .. we talk about it all. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Two True Freaks The song used in this episode was "About Love," by The Choir, from their 1990 album "Circle Slide."     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.

Shado: Song of the Dragon, Book Three, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1992. "A Force of Dragons," by Mike Grell,with art by Michael Davis Lawrence and Gray Morrow. The Yakuza helicopters have landed at the monastery, to take out our little band of over-matched survivors. What chance do a Viet Nam burnout, a past-his-prime Korea vet and a mother and child have against the best assassins that the Japanese mob can find? And what trauma is that Viet Nam vet trying to escape from anyway? And did that one guy really just chop off that other guy's finger? 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: Thor #364, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 1986.  Promo #1: In Country Promo #2: No Agenda 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.