Wonder Woman #10, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1987. "Paradise Lost," by George Perez & Len Wein, with art by George Perez & Bruce Patterson. Professor Alan invites comic book podcasting legend Michael Bailey on to the show to discuss the book that Michael picked from the quarter-bin list. What happens when Princess Diana catches the eye of Zeus? And then what happens when she rebuffs the advances of Zeus? And how does she fare against the revenges of Zeus? Listen to the episode and find out! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Adam Strange: The Man of Two Worlds, Book #3. 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 Justice Society of America Promo #2: Pop Culture Affidavit  Link: The Fortress of Bailey's 'tude

Licensed Comics & Feedback This is a sort of follow-up to our prior episode on adaptations (episode #5).  In this episode, Professor Alan and Emily talk about the concept of licensed comics. The Professor talks about an IDW Doctor Who comic, while Emiy goes very obscure to talk about the RPG-related comic Ptolus: City of the Spire. All of this, and some great listener feedback, mostly about convention experiences -- today in the shortbox! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Promo #1: Tri-Tac Games Promo #2: Star Trek Monthly Monday 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.

Adam Strange: The Man of Two Worlds, Book #3, cover-dated May 1990. "Chapter 3," by Richard Bruning, with art by Adam and Andy Kubert. The forces of Zared have attacked Ranagar. Can Adam Strange protect his people, protect his pregnant wife, and avoid his mistress Eve? Is that Sardath with the awesome high-tech eyepatch? And how much of this reimagining actually "stuck" in further iterations of the character? Listen to the episode and find out! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Iron Man #195, cover-dated June 1985. Promo #1: Resurrection Revealed Promo #2: Super Mates 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.

The King is Weird. In episode 3 of Uncovering the Bronze Age, Emily tries to wrap her head around what Jack Kirby did when he arrived at DC Comics in 1970. And it intrigues her. And frustrates her. And confuses her. Mostly, it confuses her. "The Newsboy Legion" and "The Mountain of Judgment," from Jimmy Olsen #133 and #134, were written and penciled by Jack Kirby, and inked by Vinnie Colletta. Emily talks about cultures and subcultures, writing the "other," how to not name things, and green speeding mountains! Promo #1: Superman & Batman Promo #2: Back to the Bins   Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] Next Episode: The Saga of the Super-Sons You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly

Quarter-Bin Podcast #22 Iron Man #195, cover-dated June 1985. "The Thing Most Precious," by Deny O'Neill, with art by Luke McDonnell and Akin & Garvey. When James Rhodes needs help with his persistent headaches, he turns to a member of Alpha Flight for relief. What happens when he goes on a vision quest of sorts? And how is Tony Stark dealing with not being Iron Man any more and Obadiah Stane taking over his company? And whose butt does Bethany Cade seriously kick? Listen to the episode to find out! Next Episode: Leonard Nimoy's Primortals #9, Tekno Comix / Big Entertainment, cover-dated November 1995. Promo #1: Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Promo #2: Waves of Tech 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.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast 23 Leonard Nimoy's Primortals #9, cover-dated November 1995. "Alien Attacked By Terrorists," by Christopher Mills & James Chambers, with art by Kirk Manley and Mark Barreiro. A red-skinned alien has landed on Earth, and he's been trying his best to make nice-nice with world leaders, with varying results. But out in space, some other aliens are also approaching the planet. They have sent word that they are coming, too. Hey, wait a minute, forget about all of that! Mr. Spock wrote a comic series? Well, yeah. Sort of. Listen to the episode to find out all about it! Next Episode: Micronauts #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July 1979. Promo #1: Who's Who Podcast Promo #2: Hey Kids! Comics (sort of) 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: Christopher Mills' comments on writing this title Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #16 - It's all about the sidekicks! Professor Alan and Emily talk about the concepts of sidekicks and support teams, both in literature and comic books. We use the Longbox Graveyard's sidekick brackets as a jumping-off point for rating comic book sidekicks.We also talk about one of the most under-rated movies of recent memory, Sky High, all about training up the sidekicks. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Under-read and under-rated comics Promo #1: Taking Flight Promo #2: Flash Legacies Link: Longbox Graveyard 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.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #24 Micronauts #7, Marvel Comics, over-dated July 1979. "Adventures Into Fear," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Josef Rubenstein. After fleeing the Florida police and the forces of H.E.L.L., young Steve Coffin and the Micronauts take on the burning touch of the Man-Thing. Can a boy, his dog, and really small heroes withstand the swampish onslaught of the muck monster? And what does Commander Rann dream of? And who will climb out of the Prometheus Pit at the end of this issue? Listen to the episode and find out! Promo #1: The Quantum Cast Promo #2: Glow in the Dark Radio 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.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] Next Episode: Legends of the Dark Knight #37, DC Comics, cover-dated September 1992. You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #25 Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #37, DC Comics, over-dated September 1992. "Mercy," by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, with art by Colin McNeil. Early in his career, Batman helped train a rookie cop. After she goes rogue, and joins the underground fight scene, can Batman keep her safe and help get her life back on the right track? Listen to the episode and find out! Promo #1: Two True Freaks Apes Month Promo #2: Bailey's Batman Podcast 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.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  Next Episode: Green Arrow #60, DC Comics, cover-dated May 1992. You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #017 -- Feedback 2: Electric Boogaloo Emily and Professor Alan go through the feedback they've received recently from their kind and thoughtful listeners.There is a lot of responses to the recent sidekick episode, but many other topics are covered, as well. They also talk about Free Comic Book Day, and about their upcoming opportunity to indulge in some cheap comic-book purchasing. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Link: I Hate / Love Remakes Promo #1: Dinner 4 Geeks Promo #2: Shortbox Showcase (very meta!)  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.