Chris and Reggie's Cosmic Treadmill

Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 17 - Booster Gold (vol.2) #5 (2008)

In this re-upload from their "segment" days, Chris (@acecomics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) discuss an issue of Booster Gold in which the hero goes BACK TO THE PAST (just like the fellas do!) to try and undo the events of The Killing Joke!  After going through creator bios, our boys in the time-bubble read through the issue, and close out with a discussion on the event this issue sought to undo... which is sure to annoy some people!  Eh, who we kidding, you're gonna love it!
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Originally Aired on October 23, 2016 as part of Weird Science DC Comics Podcast, Episode 94
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TAGS: Booster Gold, Cosmic Treadmill, Infinite Crisis, The Killing Joke, Barbara Gordon, Batgirl, Oracle, Joker, Batman, DC Comics, 2008, Geoff Johns, Jeff Katz, Dan Jurgens
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Chris Coverage on this very issue:
http://www.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/2016/11/booster-gold-vol2-5-2008.html

Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 47 - Strange Tales #110 "Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!"

Greetings, disciples of Vishanti! In this episode, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) delve into the Black Arts of comic book creation and read Strange Tales #110 from 1963, paying special attention to the first appearance of Doctor Strange, "Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!" After some biographical information about a couple of fellas named Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, they break down every comic book story in the issue, focusing on the third tale about Doctor Stephen Strange. Then they detail the publishing history of Doctor Strange, and wrap up the creator biographies, with some additional examination of Steve Ditko, the man--and the perception! By the Hoary Hosts of Hoggoth, I beseech thee listen to this episode!
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BREAK: Snippet of BBC program "In Search of Steve Ditko" by Jonathan Ross

Weird Comics History, Episode 8: The History of Charlton Comics, Part Two

​In this episode, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) dive into the lesser known history of Charlton Comics, from 1968 until its total demise in 1992. We'll learn about new Editor-in-Chief George Wildman and his assistant Nicola Cuti, who brought many innovations and new talent to Charlton's one-stop publishing process. We'll also learn about some new characters created for Charlton by some familiar names, and the ultimate fates of Charlton Comics' stable of superhero characters! You've hit the Bullseye with this one!
 
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SOURCES:
 
Back Issue #79 (April, 2015)
Comic Book Artist #9 (August, 2000)
Comic Book Artist #12 (March, 2001)
http://www.toonopedia.com/yang.htm Don Markstein’s Toonpedia
Modern Comics http://www.ramonschenk.nl/charltoncomics/moderncomics.htm
Various Internet holes
 
FOR MORE CHARLTON, VISIT: 
 
Charlton Spotlight www.charltonspotlight.net
Charlton Arrow and Charlton Neo morttodd.com
Charlton Comics: The Movie charlton-movie.net
 
TAGS: Charlton, Charlton Comics, comics history, comic books, 1970s, 1980s, George Wildman, Nicola Cuti, Connecticut, Santangelo, John Byrne, Joe Staton, Alex Toth, E-Man, Rog-2000

Weird Comics History, Episode 7: The History of Charlton Comics, Part One

This week Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) explore the little-known history of Charlton Comics, and explain why that information is little-known! First, they talk about the founders of Charlton, including their salacious beginnings and business philosophy. Then Chris and Reggie tell all about the working conditions at Charlton, which were infamously hysterical. Finally, we take a look at some of Charlton's most seminal creators, some of whom would have a long-lasting and profound impact on comics history! It's a great story that won't cost you anything, which is exactly how Charlton's owners would have wanted it.
 
SOURCES:
Comic Book Artist Magazine #9, August 2000
History of Charlton Comics - Charlton the Movie ComicCon Panel: https://youtu.be/myR-flxPH6o
Dick Giordano: Changing Comics One Day at a Time by Michael Eury
wikipedia and usual internet spelunking
 
Charlton Documentary charltonmovie.com
Charlton Neo morttodd.com
 
Tags: Charlton Comics, comic books, comics history, Dick Giordano, Joe Gill, Pat Musilli, Steve Ditko. Silver Age, Pete Morisi, Denny O'Neil, Steve Skeates, Roy Thomas, The Peacemaker, Blue Beetle, The Question​

Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 46 - Savage Dragon #1 (1992)

This week, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) check out a third debut from Image Comics in 1992, The Savage Dragon #1 by Erik Larsen! After the usual creator and character bios, they go through every page of the inaugural issue, then discuss other iterations of the character as well as some more about the series--which continues today! To wrap up, our muckraking duo look at some of the contentious statements Erik Larsen has made over the years--and their contentious responses! It's an episode full of one-liners, smack talk, and declarations, and that's not even in the comic book!
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Weird Comics History, Episode 11: Who is Arnold Drake?

Reggie (@reggiereggie) and Chris (@AceComics) decided to re-release their three-part biography of prolific author and co-creator of the Doom Patrol, Arnold Drake! They'll go through his entire life: the innovation, the controversy, and ultimately his recognition as one of the most important comics creators of his generation. If you missed it, here's your chance to catch up! And if you've already listened to these segments, check 'em out all stitched together in single episode format and relive those wonderful memories from late May 2016!
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TAGS: Arnold Drake, Doom Patrol, Bruno Premiani, DC Comics, It Rhymes With Lust, Guardians of the Galaxy, Deadman, Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, Bob Haney, Silver Age, comics, comic books, history, comics history
 
 

Cosmic Treadmill, Episode 45 - Superman #70 (1992)

Good evening! In this episode, children of the night Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) investigate a comic book about vampires--Superman vol. 2 #70 from 1992 by Dan Jurgens! After a bibliography of our man Dan, they discuss the secret and not-so-secret origins of Superman before diving into a brief run-down of the issue that preceded this, Man of Steel #14, and then digging coffin-deep in their inimitable style for Superman #70! Later, there's a history of vampires and other great Superman/Robin team-ups throughout DC Comics history. No can hear you scream, in the dark, in the night...so enjoy this episode undisturbed!
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Chris' written review of the issue! http://www.chrisisoninfiniteearths.com/2016/10/superman-vol2-70-1992.html
BREAK: A Superman toy commercial from the 1990s...forgot the details

Weird Comics History, Episode 16: Piranha & Paradox Press

Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) bring you another classic episode from way back when Weird Comics History was a segment of the Weird Science DC Comics Dot Com Podcast! This combines two parts from episodes 76 and 77 of that podcast, and they're all about DC Comics' first imprints meant to appeal to independent creators: Piranha Press and Paradox Press! These are relevant to Underground Comix in that it was another venue for people to showcase their non-superhero work, and of course some of the lessons learned from these imprints would be applied to Vertigo later on. So consider this your extra credit work!