Worst Collection Ever

There’s a bit of a hiccup in our schedule so it’s time for another round of [R]OHOTMU but at least it fits in with the current Captain America story we are working with.

This week, we find out what the deal is with professional wrestler/super-villain LETHA. As it turns out, Letha broke into the business via a sort of Fabulous Moolah operation and ends up in Rikers because of some mark fan at Roxxon using her to rough up Project Pegasus. After that, she has to contend with Dazzler while in the slammer like some sort of 1970s prison exploitation movie. And then on top of all THAT, she ends up getting murdered in Ohio. At least she got to give Quasar an atomic noogie.

Be here next week as we continue with Captain America and the Scourge of the Underworld!

Promo: CAPES ON THE COUCH (https://capesonthecouch.live/)

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Captain America #318 (1986)

It’s true — we have now entered Captain America’s Guy Fieri phase as he travels the USA, not for “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” but more “Diners, Drive-Ins and CRIMES!” He’s putzing around in a windowless van like he’s in BLACK PHONE or something, showing off his Wakandan road technology. 

He runs into Blue Streak, the roller-skate based villain that goes it alone and changes outfits quicker than David Spade in that airplane bathroom in TOMMY BOY. Unfortunately for Blue Streak, it is 1986 and he’s in a Captain America comic so he’s soon to depart this mortal coil. Just ask Death Adder. Your co-worker ditches you to go see the first WrestleMania and next thing you know, some starstruck cabbie is waving a weapon in our face.

Also (man there’s too much here), Cap checks in with Jim Shooter and the Rockettes go on a massive group date with Hercules and Namor!

*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:13:10 ***

All this plus some convo on AGATHA ALL ALONG, THE PENGUIN and Jen buys a statue!

Promo: WEIRD WARRIORS (weirdwarriorspodcast.podbean.com)

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It is time for another [RANDOM] OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE segment as Shawn goes it solo to explain the history and general existence of an arbitrary Marvel Comics character (circa 1986).

This week we see what the deal is with Marvel’s resident Jesus Christ cosplayer AQUARIAN! For some reason, Marvel decided to give this guy a carbon copy of Superman’s origin, exploding planets and what not. He’s also been adopted by Namorita, press-slammed Man-Thing and gotten up close and personal with the Cosmic Cube. Aquarian can be pretty powerful, power-dampening abilities and all, but can he be defeated by a slow-moving NERF ball?

Be here next week as we dive into some Captain America from 80’s.

Promo: DC SPECIALCAST (https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/)

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It is time to return to our rewatch of SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES!! This time out, we are covering:

• FEEDING TIME (Ep6 - Airdate: 9/21/96)

Join us as we discuss topics such as:

• the greasiest bag lunches
• holding the Olympics inside the Daily Planet office
• Brion James absolutely nailing it as the voice of Parasite
• when are we going to see Superman’s cold breath in action
• how Clark Kent affords such a nice balcony

*** PROPER EPISODE DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:14:07 ***

Also, we chat about our Halloween costumes and the 1994 sci-fi flop BRAINSCAN.

Promo: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FROM THE BEGINNING (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amazing-spider-man-from-the-beginning/id1750730665)

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Saga of the Swamp Thing #6 (1982)

The SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING comes to an end as we finally make it to the Plague Ship, where Swampy encounters a frilly tentacle alien. It gets even wilder when a masquerade ball turns into a cyclops gathering at the stroke of midnight. This is a transitional book of sorts but lots to unpack such as Swamp Thing’s traversing half of the Eastern coastline on foot in a matter of hours and the best way to attack someone with a physician’s bag.

Also, our back-up story sees Phantom Stranger confronts Death in his penthouse to question the accuracy of his scheduling of pretty blond ladies who trip in the street.

*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:15:44 ***

All this plus recap the recent DISMEMBER THE ALAMO event and some fun horror films.

Promo: 3RD DEGREE BYRNE (https://twotruefreaks.com/podcast/qt-series/3rd-degree-byrne/)

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Saga of the Swamp Thing #5 (1982)

We keep rolling with our friend Swamp Thing as he takes on a bit of convalescence in a unaccredited hospital that stores a bunch of pink clones in the basement. It might very well be a sequel (or prequel) to BARBARIAN that Swampy has found himself wrapped up in. Regardless, it is a wild time with chokeslams, Swamp Thing back-body dropping security guards and an evil Captain Kangaroo running around.

Also, our back-up story sees Phantom Stranger cosplaying as Phil Donahue (RIP) to defeat his nemesis Tannarak by turning him into an ornery baby. 

*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:10:44 ***

All this plus we rewatch BLOOD BEACH~! and it is as great as we remembered.

Promo: CHECKERED PAST (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/checkered-past/id1350233450)

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Saga of the Swamp Thing #4 (1982)

Happy Halloween Month! In honor of the spooky season, we start a run on some pre-Alan Moore SWAMP THING because nothing is more frightening than a moist, musty man covered in moss.

Here, Swamp Thing finds himself in the back of a watermelon transport and is dumped in the path of a child-murdering demon. We also get a large helping of media accountability, DEATH TO SMOOCHY comparisons and swamp monster flexibility.

As a bonus, there’s even a backup tale with Phantom Stranger posting for lucha libre bumps in a hospital rampant with occult-fueled surgeons.

*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:11:54 ***

Also, be here for some chatter on recent horror cinema!

Promo: THE MONSTERS THAT MADE US (https://www.cageclub.me/monsters/)

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It is time to return to our rewatch of SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES!! This time out, we are covering:

• FUN AND GAMES (Airdate: 9/7/96)
• A LITTLE PIECE OF HOME (Airdate: 9/14/96)

Join us as we discuss topics such as:

• Bruno Mannheim’s dump truck ass
• The dawn of the “fused-hand” fetish
• Eliot Stabler squares off against a giant duck
• Lois Lane’s need for a modest action skirt
• The proper way to run a newspaper
• Kryptonite triggering Superman’s IBS

*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:11:39 ***

Also, we discuss some recent purchases and share our thoughts on the THUNDERBOLTS trailer.

Promo: THE BAT-POD (https://www.thebatpod.com/)

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Silver Surfer #3 (1968)

It’s the debut of Marvel’s [kind of] Satan, Mephisto, as we close out our Silver Surfer run. Surfer saves the Earth girl from last episode but Earth is ungrateful and calls him a “rotten killer.” In response, Silver Surfer disables the planet with an EMP for about ten minutes, probably killing millions in the process. Meanwhile, Mephisto gets hot over Surfer giving humanity grief because that’s HIS job dammit. 

Find out how it all ends PLUS we discuss Mephisto’s hair care, Silver Surfer channeling Dylan McKay and even a bit of alien anatomy.

*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:27:27 ***

Also, we chat about some Batman Day purchases and some of the insanity that is LOIS LANE: ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Promo: BATMAN FAMILY REUNION (https://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/batman-knightcast/)

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Silver Surfer #2 (1968)

We’re back on track with the Silver Surfer’s earth-bound adventures as the Sentinel of the Spaceways attempts to figure out his place on this infernal planet. He starts out in Transylvania but Teddy Roosevelt runs him out of town. Then it is off to NYC (?) but since Surfer is practically nude, all they want to do is throw him in jail. Maybe warning the planet about the invading force of invisible reptilian aliens will endear him to us. Probably not but an alien’s gotta try….

Also, Ben Grimm’s cousin, “Meaty Hands” Larry Grimm, boiled pigeon dinners and how to live a zesty extraterrestrial life! 

*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:07:35 ***

All this plus Shawn goes to a local toy convention and we try to recall the early 90s live-action SUPERBOY show but can’t because it was in syndication and there were other things going on.

Promo: QUAD M PRODUCTIONS (https://www.quadmproductions.com/)

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