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Ron and Gordon are joined by Zone 4 Reservist Frank Raynor and special guest Eric Ratcliffe filling in for Brant this week. The four discuss the merits of both writing and art, and whether one is more important than the other in the comic process.

Plus, Gordon shares his experience from Wizard World Chicago Comic Con.

There are also more updates on the comic, avatars, and more Legionaire shout-outs!

(Original Numbering: Episode #141)

Champion City Comic Con 2011

Brant, Ron and Gordon are joined by Zone 4 reserve Bill Gladman as the four give a complete, spoiler-filled review of the latest Marvel Studios film, Captain America: The First Avenger! It's a fun-filled episode with a few sidetracks. If you haven't seen the film, we highly recommend you checking it out before listening to this episode.

Plus, Ron gives us a brief report on PulpFest 2011, and we introduce a new segment to Zone 4!

And if that wasn't enough, we give an update on the Zone 4 webcomic, talk about some movies, and more!

(Original Numbering: Episode #126)

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David Lee Roth - Running with the Devil - Vocals Only (from outtakes)

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Music for this episode of Zone 4 came mostly from:

Captain America: The First Avenger Soundtrack

Brant and Gordon are joined by Zone 4 reserves Bill Gladman and Mike Luoma as the four discuss their favorite villains in comics and other media, and why. From Joker, to Darkseid, to Boss Hogg (say what?)!

Plus, the new format change and all the new reserves (which we affecitonately call the 'Magnificent Seven') are explained as the show moves forward.

And if that wasn't enough, we give an update on the Zone 4 webcomic, the first strip of which you can see colored (by the wonderful Lisa Moore) down below! Art by Andrew Law.

(Original Numbering: Episode #125)

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Everything You Know Will Change in a Flash...

Welcome to the third edition of Flashpoint Files, presented to you by Zone 4. Brant Fowler is joined by Andrew Dowdell (From the Hall of Justice) as the two discuss the ins and outs of DC's Flashpoint event in a bi-weekly discussion.

In this episode, Brant and Andrew recap the past couple of weeks of Flashpoint titles, and take a look at where the event is now and what their thoughts are on the event as a whole.

(Original Numbering: Zone 4 Presents: Flashpoint Files - Episode #3)

Covered in this episode at varying degrees of depth are:

Flashpoint: Deadman and the Flying Graysons #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Legion of Doom #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: The Outsider #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Hal Jordan #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Lois Lane and the Resistance #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Project Superman #2 (of 3)

Plus, Brant recaps issues from last episode he hadn't had a chance to read previously:

Flashpoint: Abin Sur, The Green Lantern #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Batman: Knight of Vengeance #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Secret Seven #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: World of Flashpoint #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Frankenstein: Creatures of the Unknown #2 (of 3)

It's another format change as Brant, Ron and Gordon announce that some familiar voices are returning to the Zone! But first, it's a special outtakes up front segment to kick off the show as Ron shares his thoughts on Pulp Fiction, the movie and the medium.

After that, the three are joined by one of the new official Zone 4 Reserves, Mr. John Wilson! John makes his triumphant return to the Zone as the four discuss all the news coming out of San Diego Comic-Con.

And if that wasn't enough, the guys then talk about some other cool stuff going on professionally as well as talk of movies, TV and such. It's a nearly 2 hour Zone 4!

(Original Numbering: Episode #124)

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Brant, Gordon and Ron return and start out talking about their weeks, including updates on projects they worked on, news on the Zone 4 comic and Gordon's avatar and so forth. We also learn just why Jennifer "J-Lo" Lopez and Mark Anthony are splitting up, and it has something to do with our own bringer-back of the sexy, Mr. Dymowski.

Then, they are joined by a very special guest in the one, the only, creator of The Badger, Mike Baron! Mike talks to the guys about his career in comics, his life now, and the return of First Comics and, more importantly, the return of The Badger!

As the guys say goodbye to Mike, they talk about recent TV shows they've watched, movies in the theaters, and what's on the horizon.

(Original Numbering: Episode #123)

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Welcome to the second edition of Flashpoint Files, presented to you by Zone 4. Brant Fowler is joined by Andrew Dowdell (From the Hall of Justice) as the two discuss the ins and outs of DC's Flashpoint event in a bi-weekly discussion.

In this episode, Brant and Andrew recap the past couple of weeks of Flashpoint titles, including many #2 issues, and take a look at where the event is now and what their thoughts are on the event as a whole.

(Original Numbering: Zone 4 Presents Flashpoint Files - Episode #2)

Covered in this episode at varying degrees of depth are:

Flashpoint #3 (of 5)

Booster Gold #46

Flashpoint: Abin Sur, The Green Lantern #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Batman: Knight of Vengeance #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Secret Seven #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: World of Flashpoint #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Citizen Cold #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Deathstroke: The Curse of Ravager #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Frankenstein: Creatures of the Unknown #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Legion of Doom #2 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies #2 (of 3)

Brant, Captain Ron and Gordon are joined by theis special guest, C. Eric Banister, organizer of the first ever Derby City Comic Con, coming to Louisville, KY on July 16th.

The four discuss Marvel's new digital initiative with the recently trademarked BLIP, and talk briefly about the return of First Comics, which leads in to next week's episode! Then, for the main topic, the guys talk about planning a convention as Eric shares his experiences on putting togethery Derby City Comic Con.

Plus, Brant, Captain Ron and Gordon talk about upcoming movies.

(Original Numbering: Episode #122)

Brant, Captain Ron and Gordon are joined by theis special guest, Eric Ratcliffe, co-creator of New comic Day, and host of the Why I Love Comics podcast, as the four discuss independent comics.

That's right, it's "Independents" Day in the Zone! The crew discusses the importance and history of indie comics, what comics first got them into indies, and what indie titles they enjoy now, and so much more!

Plus, Eric talks about New Comic Day and the recent big announcement from Bill Gladman.

(Original Numbering: Episode #121)

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Welcome to the first edition of Flashpoint Files, presented to you by Zone 4. Brant Fowler is joined by Andrew Dowdell (From the Hall of Justice) as the two discuss the ins and outs of DC's Flashpoint event in a bi-weekly discussion.

In this episode, Brant and Andrew recap what has gone on before and talk about their favorite and least favorite of the tie-ins, what points about this alternate universe stand out and intrigue them, and just where they think it's all headed.

(Original Numbering: Zone 4 Presents Flashpoint Files - Episode #1)

Covered in this episode at varying degrees of depth are:

The Flash #9-12

Flashpoint #1-2 (of 5)

Booster Gold #44-45

Flashpoint: Abin Sur, The Green Lantern #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Batman: Knight of Vengeance #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Secret Seven #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: World of Flashpoint #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Citizen Cold #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Deathstroke: The Curse of Ravager #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Frankenstein: Creatures of the Unknown #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Grodd of War #1 (One-Shot)

Flashpoint: Legion of Doom #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Lois Lane and the Resistance #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: The Outsider #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: The Reverse Flash #1 (One-Shot)

Flashpoint: Green Arrow Industries #1 (One-Shot)

Flashpoint: Hal Jordan #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: Project Superman #1 (of 3)

Flashpoint: The Canterbury Cricket #1 (One-Shot)