Archive for August, 2014

August 28th, 2014  Posted at   Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast

Welcome to the world of Tangent Comics — where you only know the names. Parallel Lines: A DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast is a bi-weekly, issue-by-issue exploration of DC Comics’ Tangent Universe events, hosted by Shawn Engel and Michael Bradley.

Tangent/Sea Devils #1

“We were barely more than monsters then — but monsters of their making!”

The atomic destruction of Florida and Cuba had ramifications far beyond land. But life isn’t better down where it’s wetter as the mutated creatures known as the Sea Devils have endured generations of fear and hatred from the surface-dwellers. But a far greater danger forces lifeforms on both sides of the wate to put aside their differences and overcome the racism and prejudice in “Devils and the Deep.” And it’s all brought to you by Kurt Busiek, Vince Giarrano and Tom Palmer!

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Tangent/Sea Devils backmatter, page 1 Tangent/Sea Devils backmatter, page 2
Backmatter from the issue (click to enlarge)

NEXT TIME: Put a smile on that face with THE JOKER #1!

Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe PodcastNever miss an episode: Subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed! All feedback is warmly welcomed. Send your thoughts to tangent(at)greatkrypton.com! Share your thoughts on the episode and the stories discussed. Seriously, we want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with us on Facebook to leave feedback and get show-related updates and content!

August 26th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to episode 26 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“The Caveman From Krypton”

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: World’s Finest Comics #102 (cover date June 1959)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman climb the mountain, bro, and wheez a little ju-uice!

ALSO FEATURING: Robin, a prehistoric alien and kind of a downer ending (sorry)!

PLUS: A rundown of the book’s other contents and a look at what else was on the stands!

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Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!

August 19th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to part 2 of episode 25 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“The Composite Superman!”

GUEST HOST: Bob Fisher of Superman Forever Radio!

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: World’s Finest Comics #142 (cover date June 1964)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman continue their fight against the Composite Superman!

ALSO FEATURING: Obligatory Lois Lane cameos, Robin and giant statues!

PLUS: A rundown of the book’s other contents and a look at what else was on the stands!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

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Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!

August 14th, 2014  Posted at   Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast

Welcome to the world of Tangent Comics — where you only know the names. Parallel Lines: A DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast is a bi-weekly, issue-by-issue exploration of DC Comics’ Tangent Universe events, hosted by Shawn Engel and Michael Bradley.

Tangent/The Flash #1

“… I guess I’m, like, a superhero or something …”

Life as a teenager is difficult — even moreso when when you’re a celebrity literally made of light, your mom’s an overbearing attention-seeker … and your dad’s a supervillain! But, such is the life Lia Nelson in b>THE FLASH #1! And things get even worse when Nightwing puts out a hit on our favorite celebutante, and all she wants to is go the movies! It’s slapstick teen comedy in “Premier,” brought to you by Todd Dezago, Gary Frank and Cam Smith.

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Tangent/The Flash backmatter, page 1 Tangent/The Flash backmatter, page 2
Backmatter from the issue (click to enlarge)

NEXT TIME: We go under the sea (do-do-do-do) for SEA DEVILS #1

Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe PodcastNever miss an episode: Subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed! All feedback is warmly welcomed. Send your thoughts to tangent(at)greatkrypton.com! Share your thoughts on the episode and the stories discussed. Seriously, we want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with us on Facebook to leave feedback and get show-related updates and content!

August 12th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to part 1 episode 25 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“The Composite Superman!”

GUEST HOST: Bob Fisher of Superman Forever Radio!

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: World’s Finest Comics #142 (cover date June 1964)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman meet their (Composite) match!

ALSO FEATURING: Robin, unexpected Legion of Super-Heroes awareness and comically pointless usage of X-ray vision!

PLUS: The guys reminisce about George Reeves and gush about Curt Swan!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

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Subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS Feed! Got questions or comments? Additions or corrections? How about a story suggestion? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. Seriously, I want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter to send feedback and get show updates!

Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!