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Today on the program – a classic story the has touched the heart of almost every comic book fan throughout history…just kidding it’s the one where Captain America becomes a werewolf. Written by Mark Gruenwald at the tail end of his epic run on Cap this story is bonkers. I mean Captain America is turned into a werewolf in the middle of a town of werewolves  what more needs to be said? Do you need to know that Wolverine is there? Or Doctor Druid? Cable? Well they are and more. It’s also a 90s comic drawn by Rik Levins so get ready for straps around the leg, shoulder pads, bondage gear and pouches! It is weird, wonderful and fun.

Also on the program we discuss Batman related news with the firing of Tom King and the casting of Robert Patterson. Paul also goes off on a bit of a tangent about Twilight – and not in the way you’d think.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: Make Ours Marvel

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Keep reading comics. Be well. Cheers.

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Hello and welcome to the Collected Edition – a comic book podcast where we explore celebrated story-arcs from comics and creators throughout the entirety of history.

Today on the program – a classic story by a legendary creator. We’ll be talking about DC: the New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke. This is a nostalgic look at the Gold and Silver Ages of comics weaving the classic DC characters into history and telling a tale that is both a love letter to the 1950s and a critical look at it’s faults. All with Darwyn Cooke’s unique style that has a very old-timey/golden age feel and style but at the same time it is very modern. And if you need a prime example of why comics is a unique and different medium look no further than The New Frontier. DC: the New Frontier is a combination of art, illustration, prose, pulp and cinema – all combined in a way that produce something that no other medium can produce.

Also on the show we discuss the latest cash grab – sorry, I mean new and interesting project Marvel #1000. This will be a one-shot coming in august to celebrate the publisher’s 80-year history which kicked off with 1939’s Marvel Comics #1. Well…that is to say it would be the 1000th issues had the comic continued without interruption – which of course it didn’t. And I should say by “discussion” I really mean I sit then quietly while Brian shares his thoughts and feelings.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: Longbox Crusade

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Hello and welcome to the Collected Edition – a comic book podcast where we explore celebrated story-arcs from comics and creators throughout the entirety of history.

Today on the program we are discussing Lone Wolf & Cub: The Assassin’s Road, the Dark Horse collected edition of the classic Manga by legendary creators Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima. It can not be understated the importance and the influence of this comic on the medium of comics, but also on anime, movies, TV and basically the arts in general. Hoping we do it justice.

We also talk about the passing of Kazuo Koike and just how much his work has impacted the comics world.

Also on the program we discuss some of the comics to be announced at Star Wars Celebration that happened in Chicago recently and how Brian did not attend for some reason.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: Longbox of Darkness

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Keep reading comics. Be well. Cheers.

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Hello and welcome to the Collected Edition – a comic book podcast where we explore celebrated story-arcs from comics and creators throughout the entirety of history.

Today on the program we are discussing Shazam!: The Monster Society of Evil – the 2007 4 issue reinterpretation of Captain Marvel by Jeff Smith of Bone fame. This is a intriguing and different take on the origin story of Shazam (or Captain Marvel) as imagined by Jeff Smith. Using his unique style Smith hits all the usual story beats you’d expect in a Shazam story but with a few different twists and a bit of social commentary thrown in for good measure. It’s everything you expect just not in the way you expect it.

Also on the program we discuss the new logo for Detective Comics that will appear on that comic’s 1001th issue. One of us likes it, one does not really care…which is which? Find out!

In addition we talk about the graphic novel adaptation of Pete Townsend’s grandiose project Lifehouse will be published by Heavy metal magazine in 2020. If you don’t know about Lifehouse – it’s a really strange thing that probably works really well if you’re on mind altering substances and one of us is really excited and one is not…which is which? Find out!

And finally we also discuss the rather controversial ideas of Dave Sim of Cerebus fame and should we admire the art and not the artist and is that even possible?

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: DCOCD Podcast

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Music played on the episode: Enigma by www.bensound.com

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Today on the program we are discussing 2014 run on Captain Marvel by Kelly Sue DeConnick and David Lopez. In 2014 the title was relaunched – surprisingly for Marvel – with a new #1 (sarcasm detected). In this run Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel is freed from the confines of New York City and finds her stories in a more cosmic arena. She helps intergalactic refugees, thwarts space crime syndicate, disrupts an arranged alien marriage in rhyme, learns that her cat is an interdimensional being with pockets of reality inside it, and discovers her ship has a sarcasm detector.

Told on an epic scale in intimate ways this run of Captain Marvel re-defined who the character was and will become. It’s quite good actually.

In addition we also discuss the rehiring of James Gunn by Disney, Ezra Miller getting fed up and just hiring Grant Morrison to write the dang Flash movie and Paul takes a few minutes to give a brief (and more than likely inaccurate) history of Captain Marvel in Marvel comics.

In addition we want to send our sympathies and condolences to the people of New Zealand and to those who lost loved ones in this reprehensible act of violence and hatred. We love you and stand with you.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: Titan Up the Defense 

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Music played on the episode: SciFi by www.bensound.com

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Today on the program we are discussing the fabulous, wonderful, glorious Justice League International written by Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis, with outstanding art by Kevin Maguire. Spoilers: we like this one. A lot. This of course is 1980s classic run of the Justice League filled with D-listers and humor and a surprising amount of really serious themes underpinning the comedy. So be prepared to listen to two men gush about such illustrious characters as Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle, Mr. Miracle, Booster Gold, Captain Marvel, Black Canary, Martian Manhunter, and some unknown dude named…Batman (a dude in a bat suit? That’s weird.). This is a fun one people.

In addition we also discuss the shakeups at DC Comics and the possibility of the downsizing of monthly issues. But as we do we wander off into different areas and talk about such deep introspective issues like…the weather. So that’s fun. We also give a shout out to some of our favorite podcasts and podcasters, which is long overdue.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: Justice League International: Bwah-Ha-Ha Podcast

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This time on the program we discuss Black Panther by Christopher Priest: The Complete Collection Volume 1. In 1998 when writer Christopher Priest reintroduced the hero as part of the slightly more adult “Marvel Knights” line, in this critically acclaimed series that ran until 2003. The stories we will be discussing today are half political thriller, half crime drama and half buddy comedy. I know that’s a lot of halves – but there’s a lot going on here.

Together with art by Mark Texeira and Vince Evans, Priest reinvented Black Panther. He gave the character an edge and added political and social satire to his story while deftly weaving decades old story-lines flawlessly into the narrative. He makes T’Challa a fully rounded and complex character torn between his obligations as a Head of State, a defender of the people, a team member and a friend.

This run changed the way we think of Black Panther. It added political intrigue to the already established Afro-futurism of Wakanda, it changed the way his supporting characters were portrayed and perceived and added new elements – like the Dora Milaje –  that have become staples in the series ever since.

In addition we also discuss why comics are good. Its an impromptu discussion as we didn’t have a topic chosen but it was actually a lot of fun, possibly informative, hopefully entertaining. You’ll have to tell us in the comments.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: The Nexus of All Realities

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After an extended hiatus that was exacerbated by some logistical issues Brian and Paul have returned for a lively discussion on Sandman Mystery Theater. Specifically the story arcs Dr. Death & Night of the Butcher, written by Matt Wagner & Steven Seagle with art by Vince Locke and Guy Davis. This was a Vertigo series from the 90s that attempted to capitalize on the popularity on Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series. It revives the original Golden Age Sandman character but and plays heavily on the 30s and 40s noir detective aesthetic and leaning heavily on the pulp stories of that era;  while at the same time giving the stories a distinctively 90s feel and tone.

In addition we talk briefly about a (possibly disturbing) trend in comics today – the revival of the 90s! or at least or at least a 90s aesthetic that is beginning to reemerge in comics recently. Brian and Paul hve feeling on this.

Also, we discuss the upcoming premire of the SyFy series Deadly Class based on the based on the acclaimed comic by Rick Remender.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: RaD Adventures

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On this episode we discuss two holiday issues:

Batman Adventures: Holiday Special

and

Power-Man & Iron Fist: Sweet Christmas

In addition we give our top picks for the best of 2018 comics. We agreed to make a list of five comics so of course Brian mad a list of seven. We also talk about honorable mentions, Brian has a few words on his least favorite comic of the year, and I give my pick for the most promising comic of 2019.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: Coffee & Comics

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Hello and welcome to the Collected Edition – a comic book podcast where we explore celebrated story-arcs from comics and creators throughout the entirety of history.

On this episode we discuss the 1970s darker take on Aquaman – The Death of a Prince. This was an attempt to make the character more mature and to deal with more adult themes. It deals with family matters,  Atlantian politics, as well as relentless attacks and dubious plots from the likes of Black Manta, Ocean Master, and (cough) the Fisherman. All this and leads ultimately to, as the title suggests, the death of his child.

Death of a Prince is simultaneously lighthearted and dark. It attempts to deal with the themes of loyalty and betrayal, duty and responsibility, and grief in the aftermath of tragedy – albeit in a very 70s kind of way.

Also, we in lieu of having an actual topic to discuss we sort of stumble our way through roughly five minutes of stream of consciousness that goes from bad Christmas songs to our opinions on the CW Flarrowverse. Meh, we had fun.

So join us – Paul Matthew Carr and Brian K. Reese – for a lively and rambling and hopefully entertaining discussion on comics and comic related material.

Trailer played on the show: The Fire and Water Network

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