As we crack (see what I did there) into this final episode of the Power Pack Crack Saga, we realized we needed help. So, we called a doctor! We are pleased to have Dr. Osvaldo Oyola from The Middle Spaces website. And boy are we glad he is on hand to untangle this comic with us.

You can also check out the art we talk about at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2019/10/27/power-pack-32-whos-the-villain/

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All the way from the deep dark stories of cosmic Marvel, we are proud to welcome Al Sedano from the Resurrections- An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast.  And we welcome him to this weeks edition of the adventures of Furious Boy. He hates drugs, he is a teenager, and he has super powers. Oh Boy....What trouble can he get into now! Short answer....a lot. But luckily he has brought along his family for back up....right....right?

Okay, wait a minute. I am getting confused. Isn't Alex supposed to be on a rage infused, one boy crusade against the evils of crack ever since the brother of his former long time rival, current short time best friend was killed by cops for robbing a grocery store

What, am I boring you now!!?

Well that is just rude!

Okay...in all seriousness, we continue our talk about how Alex has really gone off the deep end. He is sure that he can single handedly rid the world of crack. And he is just not caring who he upsets. And his attitude has a lot to be desired....but at least Jack is wearing a mustache through the whole issue.

We are also proud to provide you with your own recipe for crack, straight from our science corner. We did not know we had the recipe hidden back there, but after we cleaned out all of the rats, we found a lot of interesting stuff. So join us as we try to clear up some of the fog that probably exists after reading these confusing notes

Oh...also there is the super villain (?) team Trash....so yeah.... probably should have mentioned them.

You can find more of Al Sedano's podcasts at this website: https://asedano.podbean.com/, or find him on your favorite podcatcher at Resurrections- An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast. You can also find him on Twitter as, @AdamThanosPod.

During the episode, we referenced a fantastic article written by Dr. Osvaldo Oyola. Here is the link to read it.  https://themiddlespaces.com/2015/12/22/power-pack-says-crack-is-wack/

You can also check out the art we talk about at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2019/10/13/power-pack-31-crack-down/

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Issue one of the Crack Saga.  This is the issue that Alex begins his crusade against the insidious drug....CRACK! But, how is our blonde boy going to find out about this drug and what it does? Why through his new bestest (and possibly only) friend Johnny Rival and his gang. What a nice group of boys.

I would like to tell you that this is a sunny tale, full of rainbows and unicorns, but there is not one equine looking creature around, and even the rainbow quota is low..which is impressive since one of the team can make rainbows at will.

What we do have is a lot of physical abuse against family members and friends, criminal activities, drug use and, overdosing, and homicide. Remember how this is supposed to be a "kids book?"

But we try to lighten the mood as much as we can, so don't be too sad.

Don’t forget to support us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/JeffandRickPresent.  We have started to release monthly episodes for our Energizer and greater tiers. We are covering the alternate versions mini-series that started in 2005.

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You can also check out the art we talk about at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2019/09/29/power-pack-30-crack-up/

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During the episode, we referenced a fantastic article written by Osvaldo Oyola. Here is the link to read it.  https://themiddlespaces.com/2015/12/22/power-pack-says-crack-is-wack/

IT'S A-LIVE!!

Live.....LIVE?....ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!

Yup, we did a live show! It was in front of a small audience of friends at Champoeg State Park, in the middle of a 4 day, semi-annual camping trip we go on. The theme was Sci-Fi/Aliens. We felt that this fit.

It was really wonderful to do this in front of a group of friends. And it was very special to have my daughter join us "on stage"...even though she thought it would be very scary. She did great.

But what could we possibly be talking about? Well, how about the unaired 1991 TV pilot, Power Pack!  Yeah....yeah....that is exactly what we did too. Oh boy!

Hey, at least we got to discuss it with our friends and family...and a fan. Jeff Polier came down with his daughter to check out the show.  How awesome was that? 

Don’t forget to support us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/JeffandRickPresent.  We have started to release monthly episodes for our Energizer and greater tiers. We are covering the alternate versions mini-series that started in 2005.

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In celebration of the newest addition to Power Pack cannon, Grow Up #1, we are proud to present our interview with June Brigman and Louise Simonson. These two wonderful ladies were gracious enough to join us for an extended talk.

We had the opportunity to talk about a number of topics including Weezie's inspiration for the crack story-line in Power Pack, June's awesome work on Captain Ginger and the changing world of the comics marketplace.  We also found out a few surprises......and if you want to know what they are, you are going to have to listen to the episode. Trust me, listen to the episode, you will want to know the surprises.

Of course the majority of conversation was on Power Pack: Grow Up #1.

If you have not read the comic yet, beware:

THERE BE SPOILERS AHEAD!!

You have been warned. Also, we should warn you that this episode contains heaps of praise, a ton of respect, and an Infinity Stone's amount of love.

These two friends and co-workers have worked on many projects together and have nothing but respect for each other. And it was our pleasure to talk to them about this great book.

And in this book....Power Pack is back! The feel and the look of this comic is like falling back in time.  So sit back and enjoy a trip down memory lane!

Don’t forget to support us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/JeffandRickPresent.  We have started to release monthly episodes for our Energizer and greater tiers. We are covering the alternate versions mini-series that started in 2005.

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With Special Guest-Star, Tim Price!!

We have the fantastic honor to host one of our favorite, and first fans, Tiiiiiiiiim Price! (insert Price is Right sound effects here).  Tim, a serial podcast listener, fried chicken eater, and commentator, has been a long time Power Pack fan and a great supporter of our show. He flew in and asked us really nicely if he could cover this episode with us....that should have been a sign.

What to say about this issue...well, first of all, most of what you need to know is on this cover. We have Spidey, Hobgoblin, Alex and Johnny Rival fighting, a gun, and a whole lotta chicken talk. This also kicks off the Alex/Crack story arc, so hang onto your pigeons, 'cause things are about to get serious.

Look, I don't want to ruffle any feathers, but I told you to keep hold of your birds. I am not responsible for all of the aviary accidents around here. Just keep your fowl comments to yourselves. And don't you dare preen in front of me, Mr. Rooster, I will not stand for that. Awww.....have I gone and hurt your little soft and feathery feelings?  Does someone need a bowl of chicken noodle soup and a hug? Well pluck up and fly right because these chickens have come home to roost and this poultry won't tell it's own story. The fox is in the hen house, we have counted our eggs before they have hatched and a bird in the stone is worth two bushes........I may have just cracked.

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Don't you, forget about me...

I'll be eating breakfast with Hercules...

Good morning campers, and welcome to a new day...well actually it is the same day from the last issue where our awesome adolescents climbed out of the sewers after facing Stephen King levels of horror. Instead of returning home, they have gone to the Avengers Mansion. Why you might ask, 'cause Franklin is sad and wants his parents.

A little light breaking and entering later, with some minor property damage, the kids sit down for flapjacks with some of Earth's mightiest heroes.

So what is in this issue, well holy space junk....we have two clobberin' time sightings!?!? What else do we have? Oh, the Fantastic Four making some fascinating choices while in space.

So check out this episode of our amazing podcast....or else I may have to send Mr. Fantastic out to give you a hug.

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We had the amazing opportunity to speak with Jeremy Whitely, the writer of Princeless, My Little Pony, the Unstoppable Wasp, and the upcoming Future Foundation comic which will feature Alex and Julie Power!

Jeremy has an amazing skill with writing all ages comics, specializing in developing solid characters with unique personalities. We had a wonderful time talking to him about his past work and his upcoming series, which comes out August 7, 2019!

According to Marvel Comics:

A BRAND-NEW SERIES STRAIGHT FROM THE PAGES OF FANTASTIC FOUR! When the Richards family is called back to Earth to be the Fantastic Four again, they left behind the Future Foundation — a think tank of the most brilliant young minds in the universe — with one mission: to find the pieces of and rebuild their friend Molecule Man. But that’s proved harder than imagined as this crew of young geniuses, Atlanteans, Mutants, Moloids and androids have run into every problem in the Multiverse. Now, with the leadership of Alex and Julie Power and a little extra firepower from guest professor Yondu Udonta, the team will undergo their most dangerous mission yet — a PRISON BREAK!

Be sure to check out Jeremy's web-page, http://jeremywhitley.com/.

And be sure to check out our web-page: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2019/07/21/interview-with-jeremy-whitley/

Also, don’t forget support us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/JeffandRickPresent.  We have started to release monthly episodes for our Energizer and greater tiers. We are covering the alternate versions mini-series that started in 2005.  

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We have one word for you: SMORELOCKS…… Don’t worry, you will get it later. 

Oh….I have more words for you: Miles Stokes from Jay and Miles Xplain the X-Men! ( https://www.xplainthexmen.com/ )

Yes! We have the most awesome and excellent Miles on our show…..because it is about time we did!  Ok...to be fair, that may not have worked as well as I wanted it to. Moving on, don’t look back! This episode is the intense Mutant Massacre crossover. While primarily focusing on the mutant X-Titles, the Simonsons decided to bring in their own properties of Thor and Power Pack to witness the horrific death and destruction brought on by the Marauders…..yay? Don't you worry none, there is some fun stuff too...I guess.

 And what do our sweet, sweet kids have to endure? Just death, violence, a nearly shirtless Wolverine, and Sabertooth. So grab your galoshes and check your Red Cross Donor card, because it is time to go back in the sewers!

Like always, if you don't want to listen you don't have to...but if you don't, guess what....Jack will hit you....and you would not want that.

Don’t forget support us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/JeffandRickPresent.  We have started to release monthly episodes for our Energizer and greater tiers. We are covering the alternate versions mini-series that started in 2005.  

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You can also check out the art we talk about at our website: https://jeffandrickpresent.wordpress.com/2019/07/07/power-pack-27-whose-power/

We had a listener, Mark Melton, who sent one of his friends pieces of artwork which we have added below. Mark Marianelli is the artists name and this is his website. http://www.6amcomics.com

Check it out!

Take me home...old country roads...to the planet...I am from!!!!

There is a reason I do not sing, but I cannot remember why? Anywho, the kids are heading home from their space oddity. And is a good thing too. I mean, the Power Parents are worried, Cloak and Dagger are getting all fidgity…..and the Fantastic Four even noticed….I mean, look, they left a note!

There is not much action in this comic, but that is ok. Instead, we have some really good character beats and moments, and a scene where Jack grabs Dagger. But mostly, this is about families and dads. Which is good, because we got two big daddies bringing you this fantastic Power Pack action. And there is also this moment where Alex seems to have forgotten talking to Katie back in issue number 13....

During the thank you portion of our show, we mentioned Stephen Gray and the really cool Friday 3D printed model he made. If you are interested in trying it out, here is the website where you can download the design. www.thingiverse.com/thing:3643404

Don’t forget  to support us on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/JeffandRickPresent.  We have started to release monthly episodes for our Energizer and greater tiers. We are covering the alternate versions mini-series that started in 2005.  

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