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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.

Dr. Strange, Sorcerer Supreme, #32, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1991. "Silver-Tongued Devil," by Roy & Dann Thomas, with art by Chris Merrinan and Mark McKenna. Professor Alan accidentally stumbles into an Infinity Gauntlet crossover! Will he be totally lost trying to read a single issue that is part of a major Marvel event? Will Doctor Doom and Silver Surfer do more than just loom mysteriously on the cover? And who is that bald dude on the cover with the glowing eye? Listen to the episode and find out! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Wonder Woman #10, and a special super-duper guest host! Promo: The Fantasticast Link: Here are the two most recent Fantasticast episodes that I guested on! Link: The Infinity Gauntlet crossover 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 #2, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1990. "Chapter Two," by Richard Brunning, with art by Andy & Adam Kubert. We revisit Rann (and Earth for a few pages) to check back in on Adam Strange, his pregnant wife, and his crazy father-in-law. And he just met his exiled mother-in-law. And his mistress shows up, too. So what could go wrong? Listen to the episode and find out! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme, #32, cover-dated August 1991. Promo #1: Under the Dome Radio Promo #2: Superman Fan Podcast Link: Ben Avery's website 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 'Nam #15, cover-dated February 1988. "Notes From The World," by Doug Murray, with art by Wayne Vansant and Geof Isherwood. Ed Marks has made it home, but his experiences make him realize how poorly he fits into civilian society. His letter to his old unit in Viet Nam signify that he, and the unit, and the book, have moved into a new era. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Adam Strange: The Man of Two Worlds, Book #2, cover-dated April 1990. Promo: In Country.  Check out Tom Panarese's take on this same issue, as his latest episode (relaeased today as well) covers the exact same issue. 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.

Feedback, Follow-ups and Detective Comics #27. We reply to some email feedback, and Emily follows up on our discussion last episode by telling us all about her recent Ohayacon experience. Then we begin our Batman year (actually, Bat-Man year for now) by turning to where it all started, his first appearance way back in 1939, in Detective Comics #27. Except back then he was called "The Bat-Man." Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Promo #1: Mega-Con 2014 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: Richard Horvitz' website

Stormwatch: Team Achilles #4, cover-dated November 2002. "Back Doors," by Micah Ian Wright, with art by Whilce Portacio & Sal Regla. Professor Alan takes his first steps (not just on the podcast, but in his life) into the Wildstorm line. Why does this issue seem like an origin story? What does "Team Achilles" mean anyway? Does the image on the cover have anything to do with the content of the story?  Listen to the episode and find out! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: The 'Nam #15. If all goes to plan, Tom Panarese will cover the same book on the same day on his podcast, In Country. Promo: 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.

Conventions & Cosplay Professor Alan and Emily talk about their experiences at comic and other geek-related conventions and gatherings, as well as the times they have dressed up in costume! Con factoids, con histories, con advice, dressing up to attend a con, con funk, and con crud are all discussed ... in the shortbox! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Promo: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality Link #1: Mur Lafferty's web site Link #2: Ohayocon 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.

Batman: The Ten-Cent Adventure, cover-dated March 2002. "The Fool's Errand," by Greg Rucka, Rick Burchett, and Klaus Janson. For the first time, Professor Alan examines a book with a cover price UNDER 25 cents! Oh, the outrage! It was a gimmick book, in a way, but how does the story itself hold up over a decade later? Who is this non-Robin fighting crime beside the Caped Crusader? Why is Batman such a buzzkill, anyway? And how can a hard night fighting crime become an even worse day? 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 #1. Promo #1: Garage Sale Gloat Promo #2: Earth Station One 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. 

Lone Wolf & Hobbes After taking some time for a brief "state of the pod" discussion, Professor Alan & Emily move into a discussion of two of the titles that intrigued them from the "60 Comics Everyone Should Read" list, covered in episodes 7, 8, & 9. But we shake things up a bit ... Alan, who has never read an issue of manga in his life, tackles issue 2 of the 1987 First Comics version of the highly-regarded Lone Wolf & Cub. And Emily learns about her dad's parenting philosophy by reading some Calvin & Hobbes comic strips. And now many things from her childhood make sense. Do these comics live up to the hype? Listen to the episode to find out! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Promo: Earth Destruction Directive 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.

Cage #1, cover-dated April 1992.  "The Drowning Man," by Marcus McLaurin, Dwayne Turner, & Christopher Ivy. After the Heroes for Hire era, Luke Cage has relocated to Chicago, where a newspaper wants to violate every journalistic ethic possible by hiring Cage to be their official superhero, in exchange for exclusive coverage and photos. Will he accept the offer? Will he let a villain with a taserized chain take him down? And what will he do to people who call him Power Man? Listen to the episode to find out. Next episode: Batman: The 10-cent Adventure Promo: Dave's Daredevil Podcast Closing Song: "Zechariah and the Least Expected Places," by So Elated, from their album The Bewildering Light. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan 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.