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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.

The New Avengers #26, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 2007. "Untitled" or "The Ballad of Clint Barton and Wanda Maximoff," by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Alex Maleev. In the aftermath of "The House of M," Hawkeye is dead and Scarlet Witch has disappeared. Except that Hawkeye isn't dead anymore, and he wants to find Wanda. Can Doctor Strange help him track down the Witch? What (or who) does Clint find when he searches for Wanda? And does Professor Alan still have the huge crush on Wanda that he did when he was young? 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: Shado: Song of the Dragon, Book #3, DC Comics, March 1992. Promo: Two True Freaks presents Back to the Bins presents The Avengers Spotlight Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #42 Checkmate #17, DC Comics, cover-dated October 2007. "Firewall," written by Greg Rucka and Eric S. Trautmann, with art by Chris Samnee and Steve Bird.  A former villain is interviewing for the position of Checkmate's head of physical security. Can he handle the interview process?  What exactly is the interview process?  And how did Sasha Bordeaux get from the 10-cent adventure to here?  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: Alibi Jones Promo #2:The Ultraverse Network Next Episode: New Avengers #26, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 2007. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan