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Quarter-Bin Podcast #62 Blackhawk 122, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1958. In observation of Veteran's Day, Professor Alan takes a look at a classic war comic, and by classic he means one that almost six decades old! And he does so with the help of a number of buddies who were (or are) members of the US Armed Forces. They talk a bit about the comic, and even more about their time in the service. No writing credits are available for the stories, although editor Jack Schiff may have done some of the writing. Individual stories covered are: "The Movie That Backfired," with art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. and "The Sky Kites," with art by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera and "The Day the Blackhawks Died," by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera. 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. Link #1: Steve Lee's Modern Life Podcast Network Link #2: Bill Robinson's Back to the Bins podcast. Note: Most of the music for this episode performed by the Official United States Military Bands, from the CD "God Bless the USA: 50 Patriotic Favorites."  Music from the CD "America's Favorite Marches: John Philip Sousa" was also used. Next Episode: Nightmask #1, Marvel Comics' New Universe, cover-dated November 1986. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #005 October 2015 So what comics has Professor Alan read since the last time he talked about the comics he read? What books did he read fro his own collection? What books came from his lovely listeners? And what did he actually buy off the racks recently at (GASP!) full price? And did he actually sneak a book review into this episode? Listen to this super-special episode #5 ... 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: Avengers Spotlight Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during November? Tune in, in early December and find out!  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 #61 Morbius Revisited 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1993. reprinting Fear 31, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1975. "The End of a Vampire," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Frank Robbins and Vinnie Coletta. Why was this vampire story reprinted almost two decades after it originally appeared? Is a vampire responsible for the deaths of his "children?" Can a living vampire find eternal love? And what exactly is a "living vampire" anyway? 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: Earth Destruction Directive Next Episode: Blackhawk 122, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1958. 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 #38 Professor Alan & Emily start the episode by covering some feedback, which leads them into a pretty extensive discussion of the upcoming television season. Then they discuss the concepts of illustrated novels, backup features, and fanfic, and weave those all together into a proposal for DC Comics. All this and more is discussed ... in the Shortbox! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Dorkness to Light Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #60 In this special episode, Professor Alan reviews a trio of free review copies of new books he has received recently. And since one of the books is very monster-themed, be is joined by Luke Jaconetti to review that issue. The books covered in this special episode are: Project Nemesis Book One, by Jeremy Robinson, with art by Matt Frank. Red Hot #1 & #2, by Mike Luoma, with art by Rhys ap Gwyn, Juan Carlos Quattordio, and Bettina Fertitta. 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: Waves of Tech  Promo #2: Mark's Mess vs. Atlantis Attacks Link #1: Red Hot, by Mike Luoma Link #2: Project Nemesis, by Jeremy Robinson Link #3: Luke Jaconetti's Earth Destruction Directive podcast Next Episode: Morbius Revisited #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 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

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #004 September 2015 So what comic books did Professor Alan read in August? Did he actually survive a meetup with The Irredeemable Shag, Michael Bradley, and others? Can he go more than ten minutes without mentioning The Spectre? And what embarrassing books did he find when he actually got around to re-organizing his collection over Labor Day? Listen to this super-special episode #4 ... 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: Comic Book Time Machine Promo #2: Alibi Jones podcast novel Next Episode: What did Professor Alan read in October? Now that he's back on a full-time professor's schedule, will he have any time to read comics or all - even the ones Rob Lantz gave him? Will there be ANYTHING for him to talk about in that episode? Tune in, in early November and find out!  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 #59 DOOM 2099 #2, #3, #4, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February, March & April 1993. All stories by John Francis Moore, with art by Par Broderick. After upgrading his armor to late 21st Century specification, Doom is ready to take on Latverian leader Tiger Wylde. Can he wrestle his country back from the usurper? Will his gypsy tribe be on his side when he needs them? Do his new friends really trust him? 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: Invincible Iron Cast: Classics Edition Promo #2: Trekker Talk Next Episode: Not quite sure yet, but perhaps some free samples and review copies of comics I've recently received. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Jumping on the popular podcast bandwagon of music countdown episodes, Professor Alan plays his favorite tunes from his favorite classical composer, Richard Wagner. While doing so, he talks about growing up, not knowing much about classical music, his favorite run of the Thor comic book, scoring episodes of the Quarter-Bin Podcast, and Hitler. 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. Link: Luke Jaconetti's Top 10 Tokusatsu TV themes countdown episode Link: Andy Leyland's Top 10 genre TV themes countdown episode Link: Tom Panarese's Top 10 TV theme song countdown episode Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #003 August 2015 So what comic books did Professor Alan read in August? Did he actually pay ABOVE cover price for any of them? How many did he leave behind in the wild for others to find? Did he actaully read FIVE brand-new DC You titles? In one month? What sort of madness is this? Listen to this super-special episode #3 ... 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: Two True Freaks Promo #2: King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun Next Episode: What did Professor Alan read in September? Now that he's back on a full-time professor's schedule, will he have any time to read comics or all? Will there be ANYTHING for him to talk about in that episode? Tune in, in early October and find out!  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 #58 El Diablo 16, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1991. "Adios," by Gerard Jones, with art by Mike Parobeck and Paul Fricke. Politics! Talking! And more Politics! And a costumed vigilante for a few panels!  Does Gerard Jones wrap up the loose ends of this title with this finale story? Does anything happen? Is there more to this comic than Mike Parobeck's pretty art? 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: Beware of Monsters Promo #2: No Agenda Next Episode: DOOM 2099 #2 & #3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February and march 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