02:15 Legion of Super-Heroes 284 - The Legionnaires rush to defend Medicus One as it is attacked by more than one alien threat
13:32 Legion of Super-Heroes 285 - The Legionnaires go on the offensive after Nullport is attacked by the Khunds
28:00 Legion of Super-Heroes 286 - The Legionnaires' party is crashed by Dr Regulus who is out for blood
43:45 Additional Legion Related Notes - Publication History of the Legion (late 1950s - late 1980s), Timber Wolf, Light Lass, RJ Brande, Legion Espionage Squad, more
Time: 1:01:48
Cover Art: Legion of Super-Heroes 285 by Pat Broderick and Romeo Tanghal
12:50 The New Mutants Panel - a look back at the early days of the New Mutants with two of the creators helped to create it: writer/editor Louise Simonson and penciler/inker Bob McLeod
24:15 Beg, Borrow, and Steal: Adapting, Incorporating, and Drawing Inspiration from Myth, Legend, and Literature - a discussion of the use of (mostly Greek and Norse) myths and legends in comic books with Ron Randall, Greg Pak, Walt Simonson, and Jamal Igle with moderator Paul Storrie
37:45 Stories I Haven't Yet Told Panel - Robert Greenberger moderated a discussion with John Ostrander, Ron Marz, Louise Simonson, and Terry Moore about the stories that they never got to write or that never saw print, mostly for DC and Marvel
51:20 More thoughts about the show
Time: 59:24
Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Program Guide by Francesco Francavilla
Comic Timing - Episode 173: Comic Book Video Games
Round 173: FIGHT! This episode, Jim Efantis is called up from BKs Bullets to the main show, as Jim, Brandon Christopher, Ian and Brent talk Comic Book Video Games. We run the gambit of titles and systems, from Atari to N64 to XBox 360 to current-gen consoles and back again. The group also discusses where comic book video games have been and where they're headed, the best and the worst of the bunch, what it would take to make a successful Superman game, what characters we'd like to see games made for, and a whole lot more. This episode's been a long time coming, so savor it in all its glory!
The show then concludes with some general comic talk, including Daredevil: The Man Without Fear,Fun Home, Secret Wars and Batman. And who do you think Mads Mikkelsen will play in Doctor Strange? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
As always – we are sponsored by the newly redesigned DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for even further savings!
Saturday Morning Comics 95: One Last Chance We review Captain America White #1, Star Wars #9, Lando #4, and more. We also play a new game called, "Batman, Bundy or the Bible."
Stuff I Bought - New Teen Titans 12, 13; Marvel Premiere 44, 56; Marvel Two-in-One 100; Captain America 287; Underworld 1; Silverblade 1, 2; Alpha Flight 21; Freedom Fighters 9; Legion of Super-Heroes 283
What I Ate - Chicken Tikka Kabob
Stuff I Bought - DC Comics Presents 61, 62; New Teen Titans 15; Legion of Super-Heroes 298; Baltimore Comic Con T-Shirt
23:00 It's an Ad, Ad, Ad World: Advertising in Comics - a retrospective slide show of ads in comic books from Sea Monkeys to Hostess Twinkies and everything in between, prepared and presentated by Ed Catto
39:40 Russ Heath Spotlight - the co-creator of the Sea Devils and the Haunted Tank, Russ Heath talks with Mike Gold about his career in comic books
49:40 Silver Age of Comic Book Art - Arlen Schumer's thesis on the evolution of comics during the 1960s through the works of eight artists
54:40 Notes about Dominic Fortune, Marvel Two-in-One, The Thing
Time: 60:09
Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Program Guide by Francesco Francavilla
Stuff I Bought - Captain America 264; Young Heroes in Love 11, 17; Avengers 191; Superman 18, 20, 32; Twilight 2, 3; Superman Adventures 3, 9, 11, 12; The Flash 161; Beef with Tomato OGN; New Teen Titans 14
27:50The 75th Anniversary of the Spirit - Arlen Schumer's retrospective of Will Eisner's most famous creation, the longevity and publication history of the Spirit, and the influence of Eisner on other comic book creators
38:00 Comic Books as Cultural Mirrors - a brief overview of American history from the 1930s to the present focusing on how popular culture and current events were represented in comic books by Christy Blanch (moderator) with color commentary provided by Mark Waid, Louise Simonson, and Walter Simonson
49:10 Tom Palmer Spotlight - multitalented Tom Palmer (penciler, inker, colorist, painter) discussed his art (including collaborations with Gene Colan and Neal Adams) and career with Jose Villarrubia
55:35 Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths Superman
1:02:00 Final thoughts about the 2015 Baltimore Comic Con
Time: 1:09:02
Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Program Guide by Francesco Francavilla
2:20 Episodes 1-4: Tanikaze's journey begins as he emerges from the hidden passageways of Sidonia, makes friends, and plays a vital role in the defense of Sidonia
19:55 Episodes 5-6: Tanikaze and Hoshijiro grow closer when they are stranded together in space; although neither seems sure what to do about their feelings for one another some of their comrades have their own selfish reasons for not wanting to accept this development
1:25 All-Star Squadron 29 - The Seven Soldiers of Victory battle Dr Doome, the Emperor Nero, Napoleon Bonaparte, Alexander the Great, Attila the Hun, and Genghis Khan
19:15 All-Star Squadron 30 - In an effort to prevent them from stealing top secret sup weaopns, the Justice Society of America battles the Black Dragon Society
35:55 Additional Notes - Leading Comics, Arkham Asylum, Mount Rushmore, Dr Doome, Smithsonian, Stuff & Wing
01:30 Save the Espionage/Suicide Squad - the Espionage Squad (Chameleon Boy, Timber Wolf, Shrinking Violet) infiltrate the Khund homeworld only to have their cover blown when they get into a brawl
10:05 Prologue to Darkness - Shadow Lass and Mon-El investigate a mysterious planet
- Legion of Super-Heroes 288
12:05 The Legionnaire's Made for Burning - Princess Projectra and Karate Kid face execution on her homeworld at the hands of her cousin
- Legion of Super-Heroes 289
25:20 A Cold and Lonely Corner of Hell - Tempers flare as the temperature drops on the frozen asteroid where the shipwrecked Espionage Squad finds itself after escaping the Khund homeworld
35:15 Once Upon an Insanity - Brainiac 5 and Element Lad are ambushed by a disgruntled psychomedic, while paying a visit to Matter Eater Lad
1:23 Episodes 7-8 - Nagate Tanikaze heals up and pieces together what happened in one battle with the Gauna just before being sent off to fight once again
15:50 Episodes 9-10 - Nagate splits his time between visiting the captured Gauna Ena and exploring Sidonia with Yuhata and Izana
32:59 Episodes 11-12 - Nagate and his fellow pilots are a key part of the strategy to defeat a monstrously huge Gauna
1:26 Legion of Super-Heroes Annual 1 - Computo takes over Legion Headquarters and attempts to murder the Legionnaires
30:10 Additional Notes - Computo, Duo Damsel, Shvaughn Erin, House Ads in 1982
38:58 Legion of Super-Heroes 290 - A team of Legionnaires tries its best to prevent the Servants of Darkness from stealing items of power for their nameless master
Time: 58:31
Cover Art: Legion of Super-Heroes 290 by Keith Giffen and Frank Giacoia
1:42 Comics - a breaksown by decade of the comic books I discussed on the show
10:57 Cartoons and Other TV Shows - DCAU, Live Action, Anime
14:32 Comic Books Conventions
16:07 Movies - Thor: the Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Birdman, Masters of the Universe, Ghost in the Shell: Phost Pain, Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
24:12 Cartoons - Adventure Time, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Futurama, Rick and Morty, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars
30:47 Television - Agents of SHIELD, Daredevil, Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Arrow
Time: 39:48
Cover Art: Daredevil: Born Again by David Mazzucchelli, Micronauts 12 by Michael Golden, JLU: Panic in the Sky
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DTC 88 - The Great Darkness Saga Part 1
02:15 Legion of Super-Heroes 284 - The Legionnaires rush to defend Medicus One as it is attacked by more than one alien threat
13:32 Legion of Super-Heroes 285 - The Legionnaires go on the offensive after Nullport is attacked by the Khunds
28:00 Legion of Super-Heroes 286 - The Legionnaires' party is crashed by Dr Regulus who is out for blood
43:45 Additional Legion Related Notes - Publication History of the Legion (late 1950s - late 1980s), Timber Wolf, Light Lass, RJ Brande, Legion Espionage Squad, more
Time: 1:01:48
Cover Art: Legion of Super-Heroes 285 by Pat Broderick and Romeo Tanghal
DTC 88 - The Great Darkness Saga Part 1
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DTC 89 - Small Press Expo 2015
Stuff I Bought: Heart-Shaped Hole by Deal Haspiel, Titan 1-2 by François Vigneault, Comixology SPX sale
Panels I Attended: Creative Collaborations in Comics Collectives, Anthologies Aren't Easy
Time: 32:11
Cover Art: SPX 2015 Program Guide by Noelle Stevenson
DTC 89 - Small Press Expo 2015
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DTC 90 - Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Part 1
What I Ate - Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Stuff I Bought - Adventure Comics 425
12:50 The New Mutants Panel - a look back at the early days of the New Mutants with two of the creators helped to create it: writer/editor Louise Simonson and penciler/inker Bob McLeod
24:15 Beg, Borrow, and Steal: Adapting, Incorporating, and Drawing Inspiration from Myth, Legend, and Literature - a discussion of the use of (mostly Greek and Norse) myths and legends in comic books with Ron Randall, Greg Pak, Walt Simonson, and Jamal Igle with moderator Paul Storrie
37:45 Stories I Haven't Yet Told Panel - Robert Greenberger moderated a discussion with John Ostrander, Ron Marz, Louise Simonson, and Terry Moore about the stories that they never got to write or that never saw print, mostly for DC and Marvel
51:20 More thoughts about the show
Time: 59:24
Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Program Guide by Francesco Francavilla
DTC 90 - Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Part 1
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Round 173: FIGHT! This episode, Jim Efantis is called up from BKs Bullets to the main show, as Jim, Brandon Christopher, Ian and Brent talk Comic Book Video Games. We run the gambit of titles and systems, from Atari to N64 to XBox 360 to current-gen consoles and back again. The group also discusses where comic book video games have been and where they're headed, the best and the worst of the bunch, what it would take to make a successful Superman game, what characters we'd like to see games made for, and a whole lot more. This episode's been a long time coming, so savor it in all its glory!
The show then concludes with some general comic talk, including Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, Fun Home, Secret Wars and Batman. And who do you think Mads Mikkelsen will play in Doctor Strange? Decisions, decisions, decisions!
As always – we are sponsored by the newly redesigned DCBS! That’s right! Discount Comic Book Service! All comics from major publishers like Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse are 40% off or more. And hardcovers and trade paperbacks from Marvel and DC are at least 50% off! Plus, be sure to check out their Comixology digital storefront for even further savings!
You can e-mail the show at comictiming@gmail.com and be sure to Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ComicTiming. Thanks, and we’ll catch you next time!
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DTC 91 - Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Part 2
Stuff I Bought - New Teen Titans 12, 13; Marvel Premiere 44, 56; Marvel Two-in-One 100; Captain America 287; Underworld 1; Silverblade 1, 2; Alpha Flight 21; Freedom Fighters 9; Legion of Super-Heroes 283
What I Ate - Chicken Tikka Kabob
Stuff I Bought - DC Comics Presents 61, 62; New Teen Titans 15; Legion of Super-Heroes 298; Baltimore Comic Con T-Shirt
23:00 It's an Ad, Ad, Ad World: Advertising in Comics - a retrospective slide show of ads in comic books from Sea Monkeys to Hostess Twinkies and everything in between, prepared and presentated by Ed Catto
39:40 Russ Heath Spotlight - the co-creator of the Sea Devils and the Haunted Tank, Russ Heath talks with Mike Gold about his career in comic books
49:40 Silver Age of Comic Book Art - Arlen Schumer's thesis on the evolution of comics during the 1960s through the works of eight artists
54:40 Notes about Dominic Fortune, Marvel Two-in-One, The Thing
Time: 60:09
Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Program Guide by Francesco Francavilla
DTC 91 - Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Part 2
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DTC 92 - Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Part 3
01:00 Where I Ate - Baltimore Farmers Market
Stuff I Bought - Captain America 264; Young Heroes in Love 11, 17; Avengers 191; Superman 18, 20, 32; Twilight 2, 3; Superman Adventures 3, 9, 11, 12; The Flash 161; Beef with Tomato OGN; New Teen Titans 14
27:50The 75th Anniversary of the Spirit - Arlen Schumer's retrospective of Will Eisner's most famous creation, the longevity and publication history of the Spirit, and the influence of Eisner on other comic book creators
38:00 Comic Books as Cultural Mirrors - a brief overview of American history from the 1930s to the present focusing on how popular culture and current events were represented in comic books by Christy Blanch (moderator) with color commentary provided by Mark Waid, Louise Simonson, and Walter Simonson
49:10 Tom Palmer Spotlight - multitalented Tom Palmer (penciler, inker, colorist, painter) discussed his art (including collaborations with Gene Colan and Neal Adams) and career with Jose Villarrubia
55:35 Post-Crisis on Infinite Earths Superman
1:02:00 Final thoughts about the 2015 Baltimore Comic Con
Time: 1:09:02
Cover Art: Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Program Guide by Francesco Francavilla
DTC 92 - Baltimore Comic Con 2015 Part 3
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Contains Spoilers.
DTC 93 - Knights of Sidonia - Season 1 - Part 1
2:20 Episodes 1-4: Tanikaze's journey begins as he emerges from the hidden passageways of Sidonia, makes friends, and plays a vital role in the defense of Sidonia
19:55 Episodes 5-6: Tanikaze and Hoshijiro grow closer when they are stranded together in space; although neither seems sure what to do about their feelings for one another some of their comrades have their own selfish reasons for not wanting to accept this development
Time: 37:47
Cover Art: Knights of Sidonia - promo image
DTC 93 - Knights of Sidonia - Season 1 - Part 1
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Episode 30- Thanos vs Hulk
Al is joined by The Buck from Buckonstuff.com as they cover the recent Starlin helmed mini-series Thanos vs Hulk issue 1
resurrectionsadamwarlock.tumblr.com/post/127922744738/episode-30-thanos-vs-hulk
Contains Spoilers.
Also, it's not nearly as entertaining a premise as it sounds.
DTC 94 - All-Star Squadron 29-30
1:25 All-Star Squadron 29 - The Seven Soldiers of Victory battle Dr Doome, the Emperor Nero, Napoleon Bonaparte, Alexander the Great, Attila the Hun, and Genghis Khan
19:15 All-Star Squadron 30 - In an effort to prevent them from stealing top secret sup weaopns, the Justice Society of America battles the Black Dragon Society
35:55 Additional Notes - Leading Comics, Arkham Asylum, Mount Rushmore, Dr Doome, Smithsonian, Stuff & Wing
Time: 44:51
Cover Art: All-Star Squadron 29 by Jerry Ordway
DTC 94 - All-Star Squadron 29-30
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DTC 95 - The Great Darkness Saga Part 2
- Legion of Super-Heroes 287
01:30 Save the Espionage/Suicide Squad - the Espionage Squad (Chameleon Boy, Timber Wolf, Shrinking Violet) infiltrate the Khund homeworld only to have their cover blown when they get into a brawl
10:05 Prologue to Darkness - Shadow Lass and Mon-El investigate a mysterious planet
- Legion of Super-Heroes 288
12:05 The Legionnaire's Made for Burning - Princess Projectra and Karate Kid face execution on her homeworld at the hands of her cousin
- Legion of Super-Heroes 289
25:20 A Cold and Lonely Corner of Hell - Tempers flare as the temperature drops on the frozen asteroid where the shipwrecked Espionage Squad finds itself after escaping the Khund homeworld
35:15 Once Upon an Insanity - Brainiac 5 and Element Lad are ambushed by a disgruntled psychomedic, while paying a visit to Matter Eater Lad
- Additional Legion Related Notes
41:40 Encylopedia Galactica, Zwen, Ultra Boy, Matter Eater Lad, White Witch, Dawnstar
Time: 52:34
Cover Art: Legion of Super-Heroes 287 by Keith Giffen and Romeo Tanghal
DTC 95 - The Great Darkness Saga Part 2
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DTC 96 - Empire Volume 1
1:44 Chapters 1 & 2 - What is the penalty for failure? What does Xanna find when she goes looking for the secret behind the drug known as Eucharist?
9:51 Chapters 3 & 4 - What happens when Xanna can't keep a secret to herself? How does Golgoth negotiate with the Ambassador from Greenland?
23:03 Chapters 5 & 6 - Did Golgoth's wife commit suicide or was she murdered? Has Lohkyn gotten too close to Delfi, Golgoth's daughter?
37:58 Chapters 7 & 8 - Do the people of Greenland stand a chance against the forces of Golgoth's empire?
Time: 57:24
Cover Art: Empire Volume 1 TPB by Barry Kitson
DTC 96 - Empire Volume 1
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DTC 97 - Knights of Sidonia - Season 1 - Part 2
1:23 Episodes 7-8 - Nagate Tanikaze heals up and pieces together what happened in one battle with the Gauna just before being sent off to fight once again
15:50 Episodes 9-10 - Nagate splits his time between visiting the captured Gauna Ena and exploring Sidonia with Yuhata and Izana
32:59 Episodes 11-12 - Nagate and his fellow pilots are a key part of the strategy to defeat a monstrously huge Gauna
Time: 52:13
Cover Art: Knights of Sidonia - promo image
DTC 97 - Knights of Sidonia - Season 1 - Part 2
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DTC 98 - Superman Adventures Part 1
1:34 Superman Adventures 3 - Superman vs Brainiac
8:52 Superman Adventures 1- Superman vs (fake) Superman
12:25 Notes - Dan Turpin
15:03 Superman Adventures 9 - Frank has two heroes, Superman and Lex Luthor
23:15 Superman Adventures 11-12 - Superman is dying, Lois travels halfway around the world to find a cure
Time: 43:00
Cover Art: Superman Adventures (1996) 1 by Bruce Timm
DTC 98 - Superman Adventures Part 1
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Warning: Contains Spoilers.
DTC 99 - Iron Man: Tales of Suspense
1:42 Tales of Suspense 97 - Iron Man is betrayed by his cousin and captured by the Maggia
9:25 Tales of Suspense 98 - Iron Man vs Whiplash aboard the Maggia's gambling ship
14:41 Tales of Suspense 99 - Jasper Sitwell, Agent of SHIELD, leaps into action and boards the Maggia's gambling ship
21:50 Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner 1 - AIM boards the Maggia's gambling ship in an attempt to capture Iron Man
26:09 Iron Man 1 - AIM duplicates Iron Man's armor and then attempts to destroy him (plus Iron Man's origin retold)
35:02 - Final Thoughts - Whitney Frost, Gene Colan
Time: 40:46
Cover Art: Tales of Suspense 97 by Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia
DTC 99 - Iron Man: Tales of Suspense
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Spoilers.
DTC 100 - Dollar Comics
1:32 DC Dollar Comics (1972-1987)
20:01 Marvel Dollar Comics (1974-1986)
48:41 Marvel Two-in-One 100
55:58 - Additional Notes - Dazzler & Galactus, Belasco, Dracula & the X-Men, The Thing (1983), Earth 7940
Time: 1:03:08
Cover Art: Marvel Two-in-One 100 by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott
DTC 100 - Dollar Comics
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DTC 101 - The Great Darkness Saga Part 3
1:26 Legion of Super-Heroes Annual 1 - Computo takes over Legion Headquarters and attempts to murder the Legionnaires
30:10 Additional Notes - Computo, Duo Damsel, Shvaughn Erin, House Ads in 1982
38:58 Legion of Super-Heroes 290 - A team of Legionnaires tries its best to prevent the Servants of Darkness from stealing items of power for their nameless master
Time: 58:31
Cover Art: Legion of Super-Heroes 290 by Keith Giffen and Frank Giacoia
DTC 101 - The Great Darkness Saga Part 3
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Here I go over some presents I got for Christmas and introduce some new title sequences for the shows debuting in 2016.
(Spoilers)
AND
There is a special supplemental video on the history of Carol Danvers.
DTC 102 - Dave Talks Comics in 2015 Part 1
1:42 Comics - a breaksown by decade of the comic books I discussed on the show
10:57 Cartoons and Other TV Shows - DCAU, Live Action, Anime
14:32 Comic Books Conventions
16:07 Movies - Thor: the Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Guardians of the Galaxy, Birdman, Masters of the Universe, Ghost in the Shell: Phost Pain, Mad Max: Fury Road, Star Wars: The Force Awakens
24:12 Cartoons - Adventure Time, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Futurama, Rick and Morty, Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars
30:47 Television - Agents of SHIELD, Daredevil, Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Arrow
Time: 39:48
Cover Art: Daredevil: Born Again by David Mazzucchelli, Micronauts 12 by Michael Golden, JLU: Panic in the Sky
DTC 102 - Dave Talks Comics in 2015 Part 1
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Contains Spoilers.
thecomicsourceblog.com/the-comic-source-podcast-052-best-of-2015/
Warning: Contains Spoilers