We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Legion of Superheroes: The Great Darkness Saga! Our host this week is Case Aiken!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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⏱️ YouTube Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Why Trade School Exists 00:28 – Why The Great Darkness Saga Matters 02:00 – The Famous Darkseid Reveal 03:27 – Why Darkseid Feels So Dangerous Here 05:03 – Major Legion Lore & Lasting Consequences 06:02 – Paul Levitz, Keith Giffen & a Legendary Run 08:01 – Why the Legion of Super-Heroes Is Hard to Get Into 10:00 – The Many Reboots of the Legion 12:03 – Why This Story Became Essential Reading 13:01 – Why the Legion Finally Clicked for Me 14:01 – Is The Great Darkness Saga the Best Legion Story? 16:03 – Trade School, Community & Reader Submissions 17:06 – Outro & Word From Tomorrow Promo

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Catwoman: Trail of the Catwoman! Our host this week is Jane Parker!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 00:08 – Who Is Catwoman, Really? 02:07 – What Is Trail of the Catwoman? 03:27 – Selina's Big Score and the Heist Gone Wrong 06:02 – Trail of the Catwoman and Detective Slam Bradley 07:58 – Catwoman #1 and Selina's Reinvention 09:14 – Catwoman as Protector of the Invisible 11:16 – Why This Version of Catwoman Works 12:00 – Darwin Cooke, Brad Rader, and the Art 13:13 – Final Thoughts & Recommendation 14:22 – Digging for Kryptonite Promo

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Superman For All Seasons! Our host this week is Logan Crowley!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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00:00 – Introduction & Why This Book Matters 01:17 – Why Superman For All Seasons Is Logan's Favorite Superman Story 03:46 – Smallville, Clark Kent, and Rural America 05:34 – The Book's Outstanding Lex Luthor 06:23 – Pa Kent and the Influence of Uncle Bill 08:59 – Sharing the Book with Amy 10:17 – Naming Their Son Clark 10:53 – Final Thoughts & Recommendation 11:19 – Single Bound Podcast Promo

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Seconds! Our host this week is Matt aka Stormageddon!

Check out the episode of Super pod that Matt mentions in the episode: https://superpodnetwork.com/channel/gaming-and-collecting-podcast-video-editions/video/gc-podcast-episode-248-discussing-seconds-by-bryan-lee-omalley-ft-matt-storm-video

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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00:00 – Intro to Trade School 00:07 – Matt Storm Returns 00:25 – From Scott Pilgrim to Seconds 00:49 – Reading Seconds for Shout Out Bill 01:10 – "This Became One of My Favorite Graphic Novels" 01:34 – Premise of Seconds 02:19 – The Mushrooms, the Notebook & Time Resets 03:03 – Trying to Erase the Past 03:51 – Why Matt Couldn't Put the Book Down 04:22 – Slice-of-Life Stories & Hawkeye Comparisons 05:13 – Bryan Lee O'Malley's Art & Scott Pilgrim Connections 05:52 – Why Seconds Is the Perfect Starting Point 06:29 – Avoiding Spoilers & Letting Readers Discover the Story 07:16 – Matt's Plugs & Final Recommendation 07:59 – Fun and Games Podcast Promo 08:37 – CertainPOV.com Outro

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Destiny, NY Vol. 1 Who I Used To Be! Our host this week is Keith Lehtinen!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro to Trade School & Keith's Kickstarter Origin Story 00:41 – What Destiny, NY Is About 01:22 – Magical School Meets "What Happens After the Prophecy?" 02:13 – Logan, Lilith & the Book's Queer Romance Energy 03:02 – Favorite Characters: Anthony, Gia & the Younger Trio 03:50 – Why Joe Rollins Becomes So Interesting 04:41 – Why Keith Loves This Comic So Much 05:25 – Final Thoughts & Kickstarter Catch-Up Bundle Recommendation 05:48 – We Have Issues Promo

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about The Untold Legend of the Batman! Our host this week is Case Aiken!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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00:00 – Intro to Trade School & First Comic Memories 00:52 – Growing Up with Adam West Batman 01:35 – What The Untold Legend of the Batman Actually Is 02:27 – The Weird Digest-Sized Black & White Trade Paperback 03:16 – Batman Lore Crash Course 04:06 – Why Batman's Core Mythology Barely Changes 05:27 – Batman's Penthouse Era Explained 06:12 – Len Wein, Jim Aparo & John Byrne 07:03 – Nostalgia, Summers & Becoming a Comics Kid 07:49 – Early Trade Paperbacks Before the Boom 08:38 – Wonder Woman & the Strange History of Collected Editions 09:29 – Why This Still Works as a Batman Introduction 10:14 – Batman in the Early 80s: A Snapshot in Time 10:51 – Podcast Plugs & Call for Trade School Submissions 12:05 – The Word From Tomorrow Promo

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about Criminal Vol. 6: The Last of the Innocent! Our host this week is Kirby Evans!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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00:00 – What is Trade School? + Episode Intro 00:08 – Kirby Evans & Why Criminal Vol. 6

00:57 – Archie Connections Explained (Who's Who) 01:47 – Art Style Shift: 1968 vs 1982

02:37 – Archie in 1982: Broken Life & Setup 03:31 – Return to Riverdale & The Big Decision

04:22 – Motive: Money, Status & Regret 05:07 – The Murder Plan Takes Shape

05:56 – The Killing & Framing Reggie 06:36 – Aftermath: Wealth, Betty & Cracks in the Plan

07:29 – Final Act (Spoiler-Light Wrap-Up)

08:23 – Why This Story Works (Brubaker & Phillips)

09:13 – Kirby's Shows & Where to Find Him 09:33 – Network Promo: The Word From Tomorrow

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about The Complete Calvin and Hobbes! Our host this week is Ben Haslar!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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• Calvin and Hobbes Collection Review (00:00)

  • Personal journey with Bill Watterson's comic strip from fifth grade through adulthood
  • Analysis of The Complete Calvin and Hobbes as trade paperback recommendation
  • Character development of Calvin, Hobbes, and supporting cast members
  • Evolution from simple comic strips to sophisticated literary art form

• Artistic and Philosophical Elements (01:14)

  • Watterson's mastery of comic strip format and visual storytelling techniques
  • Philosophical discussions between characters covering environmentalism, art meaning, and existential questions
  • Calvin's imagination and creativity through fantasy scenarios and object transformation
  • Balance between childhood humor and adult-level intellectual content

• Commercial Integrity and Artistic Principles (06:18)

  • Watterson's refusal to commercialize beyond books and minimal merchandise
  • Contrast between authentic artistic vision and unauthorized commercial exploitation
  • Syndicate format constraints versus creative Sunday strip expansions
  • Preservation of artistic integrity in face of commercial pressures

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about The Talk of the Saints! Our host this week is Dylan J. Schlender!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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Time Stamps

• Personal Journey Through Comics (02:52)

  • 2019 life transitions and shifting circumstances
  • Discovery of DC Universe streaming app for Swamp Thing content
  • Regular visits to local diner and walking patterns in park
  • Reading "The Talk of the Saints" comic during period of personal reflection

• Comic Book Analysis (04:41)

  • Swamp Thing character analysis as "gentle giant" with physical strength and tender soul
  • Plot summary of "The Talk of the Saints" involving boy, monster, and protective dynamics
  • Exploration of monster themes and questions about what constitutes real monsters
  • Comic book resolution through destruction versus real-world healing approaches

• Therapeutic Framework Discussion (05:26)

  • Internal Family Systems therapy by Richard Schwartz
  • Understanding internal parts as managers, firefighters, and protectors
  • Recognition that internal parts appearing as monsters are actually protective mechanisms
  • Healing versus destroying approach to internal conflicts and personal growth

• Podcast Promotion (06:26)

  • Reels of Justice weekly podcast format and availability
  • Social media engagement across multiple platforms
  • Cross-promotional opportunities and guest appearances
  • Audience engagement and community building strategies

We're back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we're talking about The Autumnal! Our host this week is Keith Lehtinen!

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Edited by Case Aiken

Scored by Bret Eagleston

Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com

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• Introduction to "The Autumnal" (00:00)
• Character Analysis of Cat Somerville (01:23)
• Artistic Contributions by Chris Sheehan (05:30)
• Recommendation to Read the Comic (08:15)
• Future Comic Discussions (07:25)