Murd's Time Bubble: The Thirtieth Time Talkback
Adam_Murdough
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An(other) all-different Doom Patrol! The 'Last Laugh' for the DC Universe! And a couple of minor Marvel masterpieces from the late Bronze Age! The Time Bubble gangplank is descending--All Aboard! (1:57:10)
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As for his Doom Patrol, I don’t think it was his best work by any stretch, but it was a fun series for the time. Although, to be honest, I remember very little about it now. I’m not even sure I stuck around all the way to the end of the series or not. I too liked Huat’s artwork for the most part, and it certainly fit the tone of the series. And I also liked this early, more kinetic style more than a lot of his later work.
Thanks for the Comic Book Fever plug! Nice that you were able to tie in not one, but two entries in the episode.
For the record, Rick Burchett pronounces his name with the accent on the second syllable. I didn’t buy in on Last Laugh, despite the artistic talent involved. Sounds like I made the right choice. I did get the Harley Quinn tie-in, since I was getting the book anyway, and I was quite happy the Joker was kept at a distance.
Yes, someone else who enjoyed Major Bummer! I knew I couldn't be the only one.
Add it to the list of things I should go back and read again someday...
I miss the days when DC published the most random, barely canonical series imaginable. Anybody out there remember Caper?
And don't get me started on Ultimate Francis or All-New All-Different Francis...
I'm other news, I had no idea there was a Chase story in that Last Laugh Secret Files and Origins! I may need to track that down...
Murd, I love each and every time. And the greater the time of each episode, the more I like them!
I have been meaning to write my appreciation to you for quite some time, but just like you're reading habits, I keep putting it off. Or things get in the way. Until now:
First of all, these little time treks are just enjoyable to listen to, even if I am not interested in the particular comics or have no intention on ever reading some of them. You are a good storyteller, and have such a wealth of knowledge, but it's just plain fun to listen to you.
Secondly, having said the above, there are some gems I have picked up just because of your exploring them in your time travels.
In fact, one of these gems, deserves to be a reason all on its own: and that's a book you recommended way back in “The 11th Time” Green Lantern/Superman: Legend of the Green Flame by Neil Gaiman & Friends.
Around the time I listened to that episode, I happened to be in Seattle doing a storytelling gig, and it happened to coincide with the Emerald City Comic Con (met Pants there). And I found the comic there at some dealer’s booth and bought it.
Adam, I have been a Gaiman fan for close to 30 years (Sandman may be, not only my favorite graphic novel, but probably my favorite literary work period). And your talking about this comic sold me on it immediately. For some reason, it had slipped under my radar.
I read this little book at least once a year.
And there have been many others that come close.
I just ordered the complete 25 issue run of Tom Peter’s Hourman from a dealer on eBay totally because of your praise (and more than one time!). And I rarely read in paper anymore (due to many personal problems with clutter and organization, I just can’t buy floppies or even trades like I used to)! But this book is not available digitally, and if I enjoy it even a 10th of how how much I enjoy the Green Lantern Superman book, it will be worth - not only every penny (wasn’t too bad: $50 for entire run shipped, plus 50% off of any other item priced less. So I got JSA Secret Files 1-2 for $9 shipped) but the extra clutter it adds to my already cluttered abode.
And finally, I have found many of your episodes have a very high re-listenability. Much like some of my favorite audiobooks, I can listen multiple times, because as stated above, you are an excellent storyteller, and so, quite often it is like listening to an audiobook of short stories.
I intend to show my great appreciation for your great work/play (and also the other guys) by fiscal support to CGS.
Thanks for adding joy and comfort to our lives.
Most sincerely,
Steve Vale, AKA The Geek Rabbi
There is a high-pitched whine in the background. Like a very low volume siren. It’s throughout the episode. I have experienced this issue while recording myself, but I can’t remember what caused mine.
It may be unavoidable, but if something could be done, it would be appreciated. It sometimes is at least distracting, and at worst annoying.
Don Pardo?? Your impersonation was stellar. I truly believe you became Don Pardo in those six seconds. I have so many Father Guido questions for you. During your summary of that kooky SNL/Marvel Team-Up, you also totally got me cracking open my own copy of Comic Book Fever (which I keep on my coffee table) to review what it said about the Marvel Team-Up title, in general. So additional thanks to @nweathington for that!
When it comes to the Joker's Last Laugh crossover, I agree: it was unneeded, was really pushing it by then, after Our Worlds At War. I remember taking one look at that first issue and thinking "ah, they're just gonna spread Joker jam all over the entire loaf of DCU. No thanks." (And in those days, my "no thanks" meant I'd buy merely 3/4 of the event :joy:) That crossover actually prompted me to take a DEEP dive into back issues of Chuck Dixon's Nightwing run, because by then, I was so hungry for a long, insular title... an anti-crossover experience. So I guess I've got to tip my hat to Joker's Last Laugh for moving me into that wonderful direction.
Until MTB 31 drops... and I promise to listen faster this time... I remain faithfully yours,
BionicDave
I also find his voice soothing in the same way I do Bob Ross.
He's also the bargain bin's best friend as, like you, I have tried several forgotten comics I never would have gone near but for his description of the tale inside.
My only complaint: they're too short and they need to happen much more often!