Reflections #03: Wertham, Seduction, and the Code

(Bronze Age) Reflections #03

In the Clutches of the Code (UBA #5, from October 2014)

Professor Alan and Em convene to reflect on one of the network's crowning achievements, episode 5 of Em's late, lamented solo show, Uncovering the Bronze Age. In the introduction, they talk broadly about Em's process in researching and producing the episode. 

Then, they replay the episode in it's entirety, before returning to provide some reflections, 11 years after its original airing.  

If you are unfamiliar with the episode, Em delves into one of the most terrifying, bone-chilling topics known to comic fandom -- Seduction of the Innocent and the Comics Code Authority!

Follow along on the journey through the mind of one of the most infamous names in all of comic book history. What you find may SURPRISE, THRILL, and DISTURB you!

Intellectual analysis and academic criticism abound in this PULSE-POUNDING episode. And prepare for the SHOCKING twist ending that closes out our tale.

How does the episode stand up? How many comments and ideas would Em revise and amend, if preparing the episode anew?

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Featuring the Voices of:

Noel Thingvall: Masters of Carpentry

Stephen Lacey: The Fantasticast

Paul Spataro: Back to the Bins.

The Irredeemable Shagg: Fire & Water Podcast

(The late) Shawn Engel: Just One of the Guys

 

Promo: Pop Culture Affidavit

Link: Dr. Carol Tilley's article on Wertham's work 

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QBP #230 - Teen Titans #6 (1966)

Quarter-Bin Podcast #230

Teen Titans #6, cover-dated November-December1966.

"The Fifth Titan," by Bob Haney, with art by Bill Molno & George Roussos.

What happens Bob Haney's best friend on the Internet, Billy D, joins Professor Alan to discuss an early Teen Titans issue? On the Haney Scale, just how Zany is this issue?

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Promo: Days of High Adventure

Link: Billy's Magazines & Monsters Podcast

Next Episode:Tales of the New Teen Titans #3 cover-dated August 1982.

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Source: Half Price Books

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Doomspeak #060 - Doom 2099 41 & 42

DOOM 2099 41 & 42, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May & June 1996.

"Burn," by Tom Peyer & Evan Skolnick, with art by John Royle & 3 inkers

and

"Bitter Choices," by Tom DeFalco, with art by Jeff Lafferty & 5(!) inkers

What happens to DOOM 2099 when the creators churn, as the title heads towards it's onrushing conclusion? And how many inkers is too many inkers? 3? 5? 

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Promo:Bailey's Batman Podcast

Next Time: The final 2 issues of this title!

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QBP #229 - Legends of the Dark Knight 24, 25, & 26

Quarter-Bin Podcast #229

Legends of the Dark Knight 24, 25, & 26, cover-dated November 1991, December 1991, & January 1992.

 

"Flyer," by Gil Kane & Howard Chaykin.

What happens when a blogger from Boston joins the podcast to talk about a Batman story from one his favorite creators? Is this more of a Batman story ... or a Howard Chaykin story?

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Promo: Comics for Fun & Profit

Link: Dr Anj's Comic Box Commentary

Next Episode:Tales of the New Teen Titans #3 cover-dated August 1982.

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Source:  In The Ballpark

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E&E #032 - The Great Disaster, pt 3

Alan's Eyes & Ears #032 - The Great Disaster

In this 32nd  episode of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers some feedback before continuing his coverage of The Great Disaster, as presented in the Showcase volume of the same name, featuring the Atomic Knights. This is the third part the sub-series Calm, Cool, & Collected, in which Alan covers trade paperbacks, collections and graphic novels from his bookshelves.

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Promo: The Bat-Pod

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SS #071.1

Shortbox Showcase #71.1 - Our 500th Network Episode!

Em and Professor Alan celebrate this being the 500th episode for the network, by reminiscing about some of their podcasting highlights, saying nice things about listeners and guests, and talk just a bit about the future. 

And Em tells a story of a recent Actual Celebrity Experience. Who did Em meet? And how did Em behave?

Listen to this episode ... and find out!

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Promo: Deconstructing Comics

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E&E #031 - The Great Disaster, pt 2

 Alan's Eyes & Ears #031 - The Great Disaster

In this 31^st episode of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers some feedback before continuing his coverage of The Great Disaster, as presented in the Showcase volume of the same name, featuring the Atomic Knights. This is the second part the sub-series Calm, Cool, & Collected, in which Alan covers trade paperbacks, collections and graphic novels from his bookshelves.

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Promo: Is it Jaws?

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