2019-04
2019-04
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Cosmic Treadmill Special: Sandman Universe "Gatherum", Episode 5
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Thursday Apr 25, 2019
Hello Dreamers!
After a couple of weeks away (we're catching up to the "now" too quickly!), the Sandman Universe Gatherum returns with all of it's spectacular sleepiness. This time out, we (assume) we're wrapping up the first arcs for House of Whispers and the flagship of the imprint, The Dreaming. Lucifer and Tim Hunter join in on the fun too!
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Today's discussions originally aired in segment form during the following episodes of the Weird Science DC Comics Podcast:
Episode 212 (01.27.2019) - Lucifer (vol.3) #4
Episode 213 (02.03.2019) - Books of Magic (vol.3) #4 (originally a Patreon-Only Segment!)
Episode 214 (02.10.2019) - The Dreaming #6
Episode 215 (02.17.2019) - House of Whispers #6
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Reggie's Comics Stories ep. 14 - Not Brand Echh!
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Hey, comicskateers! In this episode, the fershlugginer Reggie (@reggieregge) reads the beginning of an article written by Roy Thomas for Alter Ego magazine #95 (July 2010), all about the origins of Marvel Comics' self-parody series, "Not" Brand Echh! There's lots of theretofore-untold information about this humor comic book, as well as Reggie's lamentations that the industry doesn't seem to be having as much fun anymore. Who says a podcast has to be good?
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And check out the rest of the article by purchasing the issue from twomorrows.com!
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 137 - Street Poet Ray #1 (1990)
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Sunday Apr 21, 2019
Greetings, comics enthusastniks! In this episode, urban poets Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) check out the rhythms and meter of truth when they read Michael Redmond and Junko Hosizawa's Street Poet Ray #1, published by Marvel Comics in 1990! After revealing what scant biographical information could be found on the creators, the folksy duo read every "rap-haiku" in the issue, and talk about the subjects therein. Then, they give a brief history of the Beat Generation, their influences and outcomes--one of which would be this very comic book! Grok that, hipsters!
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Chris is on Infinite Earths, Episode 15: The Man of Steel #1 (1986)
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Hello Heroes!
This time out we discuss The Man of Steel #1... the first, The Man of Steel #1, that is... written and drawn by John Byrne. Before getting into the book itself, we take a quick peek into that strange time where Superman, and many of DC's top books, were very nearly published by... Marvel Comics?!
From there, we jump into the book... and compare the finished product (of the first issue) to what's known about John Byrne's original "Marvel Comics' Superman" pitch. Is what we wound up getting: better, worse, or exactly the same? Gonna have to listen to find out!
Sticking with the Byrne-Superman theme, this week's HOT TAKE Segment will feature a USENET post from October, 1985... right around the time that Byrne's pending arrival at DC Comics was no longer a rumor! It's a fun time as always, if ya got a minute (or 40), give it a listen!
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Original Discussion Piece:
https://www.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/2016/04/man-of-steel-1-1986.html
Jim Shooter's "SUPERMAN - First Marvel Issue" blog post:
http://jimshooter.com/2011/08/superman-first-marvel-issue.html/
HOT TAKE links:
http://www.dcinthe80s.com/2016/04/usenet-fandom-john-byrnes-superman-1985.html
http://www.dcinthe80s.com/2016/04/usenet-fandom-john-byrnes-superman-part.html
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Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 136 - Teen Titans #12 (1967)
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Sunday Apr 14, 2019
Hello, Podcast Pursuers! In this episode, gear duo Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) get a case of the Haneys when they read Teen Titans #12 by Bob Haney and Irv Novick, published by DC Comics in 1967! After dispensing the usual biographical information, the fab fellas dive right into every page of this way-out comic book, lending their voices and a little bit of cynicism to the otherwise silly occurrences. Then they look at a history of satellites, and how they might have shaped this comic's attitudes toward space exploration in general. This episode will put you in orbit, you don't want to miss it!
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Reggie's Comics Stories ep. 13 - Comic Book Implosion
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
Hey everyone! In this less-raspy, less-echo-filled episode, Reggie talks at you about the DC Comics Explosion/Implosion, which happened in 1978, and reads some excerpts from Comic Book Implosion, compiled by Keith Dallas and John Wallace for TwoMorrows Publishing. This book provides a unique look at DC Comics' period of change, as well as what the rest of the comics industry was up to at the time, and comes with the highest recommendation. Just a few tidbits to wet your whistle, then it's off to the library or bookstore with you!
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Check out TwoMorrows.com to find out more about this book!
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 135 - Hip Hop Family Tree #1 (2015)
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Greeting, b-boys and b-girls! In this episode, culture vultures Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) explore the earliest days of hip-hop music and culture when they read Ed Piskor's Hip-Hop Family Tree #1, published by Fantagraphics in 2015! After talking about Ed Piskor's rising career, our music historians go through every page of this issue, lending their improbable voice talent to these actual persons. After a short break, they come back to talk a little bit about New York, to help situate the uninitiated listener and explain some of the reasons why hip-hop developed where and when it did. This episode is sure to have you doing windmills into a backspin, you don't want to miss it!
REGGIE'S NOTE: Apologies for the sound quality of my voice. I just moved into a new place and there's a lot of echo. Pretend it's a vocal effect.
Check out Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0v4IGzj2wK-PmjASkK2Rg
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BREAK: A promo for a 20/20 report on hip-hop from 1981 https://youtu.be/onRKOcsf1J0
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Cosmic Treadmill Special: Sandman Universe "Gatherum", Episode 4
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Welcome to the fourth installment of the Sandman Universe Gatherum... where (in at least two of our titles) the decompression really starts to set in.
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Today's discussions originally aired in segment form during the following episodes of the Weird Science DC Comics Podcast:
Episode 203 (12.23.2018) - Lucifer (vol.3) #3
Episode 204 (01.06.2019) - Books of Magic (vol.3) #3
Episode 205 (01.13.2019) - The Dreaming #5
Episode 206 (01.20.2019) - House of Whispers #5
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