Hex #1, September, 1985. "Once Upon a Time ... In the West?" by Michael Fleischer and Mark Texiera.The baddest man in the Old West is transported to post-apocalyptic Seattle. Who is the man in the bald man in the robe who did this? Can Jonah figure out how to ride a motorcycle? And why would anyone name their daughter Stiletta? Listen to the episode to find out. Next episode: Action Comics #702, August, 1994.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: Death and the Acrid Smell of Gunsmoke. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] can  follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Think Dry Thoughts. Professor Alan and Emily talk about Marvel Comic's 2007 mini-series White Tiger: A Hero's Compulsion, by YA novelist Tamora Pierce. Japanese gangsters, mobsters, thugs, Luke Cage & Iron Fist, Spider-Man, and the pressing issues faced by women buying superhero costumes are all discussed ... in the shortbox. And yes, Professor Alan does refer to "Emma Frost" as "Kitty Pride" once.  Whooops. We would love to have your feedback on this episode! Send e-mail to [email protected] Promo #1: Mike's Amazing World of DC History Promo #2: Avengers Spotlight Follow Alan on twitter @professoralan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Link: Tamora Pierce Link: Mike's Amazing World of Comics    Click on the player below to listen to the episode:               Right-click to download episode directly

Action Comic #702, September, 1985. "Bad Sport," by David Michelinie, Jackson Guice, & Denis Rodier.The racist gun-crazed Bloodsport is back from the dead, and he is continuing his reign of terror in the aftermath of the Fall of Metropolis. Can Superman stop him before he kills even more? Listen to the episode to find out. Next episode: Jon Sable Freelance #45, March 1987. Promo: Superman Fan Podcast Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can  follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlanClick 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. 

Jon Sable, Freelance #45, March 1987. "The Hard Way, part two," by Mike Grell, Judith Hunt, & Brian Thomas.  A movie cast and crew has reunited on a cruise to Cannes for the film's premiere. Jon Sable has been hired to protect the valuable final print of the film, but when one of the cast members turned up dead at the end of issue #44, he becomes an investigator. Who on the ship had motive for murder? And can the killer get away with their crime? Listen to the episode to find out!  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can  follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan  Next Episode: Nick Fury's Howling Commandos #1, December 2005.  The moment when our hero solves the mystery 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 Shadow Legion: New Roads to Hell, a novel by Thomas Deja

60 Comics Everyone Should Read (part 1 of 3) Using an article from Buzzfeed as a jumping off point, Professor Alan and Emily talk about what makes up the comic book "canon." Superman, Batman, Bone, and even a few manga are discussed ... in the shortbox. We would love to have your feedback on this episode! Send e-mail to [email protected] Promo #1: Michael Bailey's Views from the Longbox Promo #2: No Agenda 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: The Buzzfeed List Link: The Overrated Comics List Follow Alan on twitter @professoralan

60 Comics Everyone Should Read (part 2 of 3) Using a recent article from Buzzfeed as their jumping off point, Professor Alan and Emily continue to work through the list of the comic book "canon." Emily expresses her love for creature actor Doug Jones, we talk about two critically acclaimed "literary" graphic novels, and the tensions between readers of comics and manga are addressed ... in the shortbox. We would love to have your feedback on this episode! Send e-mail to [email protected] Follow Alan on twitter @professoralan Promo #1: Alibi Jones Promo #2: Hey Kids! Comics 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: Doug Jones' website Link: Doug Jones on the Try This At Home show

60 Comics Everyone Should Read (part 3 of 3) Using a recent article from Buzzfeed as their jumping off point, Professor Alan and Emily finish their really long and mostly interesting talk about what makes up the comic book "canon." Spider-Man, Sandman, Superman, zombies and super-hero deconstructions are all discussed ... in the shortbox. We would love to have your feedback on this episode! Send e-mail to [email protected] Follow Alan on twitter @professoralan Promo #1: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality Promo #2: Nutty Bites 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.

Nick Fury's Howling Commandos #1, December 2005. "Creatures on the Loose," by Keith Giffen, Eduardo Francisco, Kris Justice, and Terry Pallot. A vampire! A zombie! A Frankenstein monster! A hot redhead! And David Hasselhoff (sort of)! What do these frightening examples of horror monsters have in common? And what do they all have in common with S.H.I.E.L.D.? Listen to the episode to find out. Next episode: Not Applicable (it'll be a surprise) Promo: Two True Freaks: Comics Monthly Monday Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlanClick 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. 

FEEDBACK (and a guest)! Professor Alan and Emily sift through the loads of feedback they have received since their last feedback episode. And since much of that feedback came from Luke Jaconetti, they invited Luke (the host of a Godzilla podcast, the proprietor of a Hawkman-themed blog, and a co-host of a horror movie podcast) on to the show for a conversation. Superman, Scrooge McDuck, Anime vs Manga, Luke Cage and a pitch for an Unknown Soldier movie are all discussed ... in the Shortbox! We would love to have your feedback on this episode! (if Luke can do it, you can, too!) Send e-mail to [email protected] Follow Alan on twitter @professoralan Promo #1: Waves of Tech Promo #2: Dinner 4 Geeks 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.

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