UBA #005 - In The Clutches of the Code

Uncovering the Bronze Age #005 -- Uncovering the Code

This Halloween, Emily delves into one of the most terrifying, bone-chilling topics known to comic fandom -- Seduction of the Innocent and the Comics Code Authority!

Follow her 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.

This is the story of Dr. Fredric Wertham ...

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Promo: In Country


Featuring the Voices of:

Noel Thingvall: Masters of Carpentry, Super Satruday Short-Lived Shortcase and Noel's blog.

Stephen Lacey: The Fantasticast and Fantastic Flame-On.

Paul Spataro: Back to the Bins.

The Irredeemable Shagg: Firestorn Fan, Fire & Water Podcast and Ultraverse Network.

Shawn Engel: Just One of the Guys, Walking Dead Wednesday, The Vault of Startling Monster Horror Tales of Terror, and Parallel Lines.


Bibliography:

Seduction of the Innocent by Frederick Wertham, MD. Copyright Rhinehart and Co. Inc, 1954

The Comics Code: 1954, SeductionOfTheInnocent.Org

Tales from the Code, CBLDF.org

"Fredric Wertham: Anti-Comics Crusader Who Turned Advocate" by Dwight Decker
(Essay about Wertham and the creation of "The World of Fanzines")

Additional reading:

"Seducing the Innocent: Frederick Wertham and the Falsifications that Helped Condemn Comics." Carol L. Tilley. Information and Culture: A Journal of History, 47 (4). 2012.

The Study of Man: Paul, the Horror comics, and Dr Wertham, Commentary Magazine (1954) (A contemporary article from a father about his son's comic reading habit) 

The Testimony of William Gaines (Transcript: April 22nd, 1954)
(Other transcripts, including Wertham's testimony, also available)

QBP #037 - Micronauts #8

Quarter-Bin Podcast #37

Micronauts #8, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1979.

"Earth Wars!" writing and art by Bill Mantlo & Michael Golden, embellished by Bob McLeod.

When did NASA get its own military force? And can they stand up to the villainous power of Baron Karza? What about Acroyear, Rann and the resot of the Micros? Can they stand up to the villainous power of Baron Karza? Who is that blue and white dude flying in on the cover? Can he stand up to the villainous power of Baron Karza? And will we get a touching father-son reunion?  Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: Pop Mockers
Promo #2: Invincible Iron Cast: Classic

Next Episode: Shado: Song of the Dragon, Book One, DC Comics, 1992.

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QBP #036 - Constantine #8

Quarter-Bin Podcast #36

Constantine #8, DC Comics New 52, cover-dated January 2014.

"American Pastimes, Part One," written by Ray Fawkes, with art by ACO.

Why is playing chess in fiction always so ominous? And why would a book that was on the shelves just one measly year ago be in the cheap bins already? And did Professor Alan purposely time this episode to coincide with the debut of the Constantine TV show? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: Fantasticast
Promo #2: Superman Podcast Network

Next Episode: Micronauts #8, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1979.

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RGP 002 - ZOMBIES IN RIVERDALE!

"Afterlife with Archie," issues 1-3, Archie Comics, cover-dated December 2013 - March 2014. All stories written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa,with art and awesome coloring by Francesco Francavilla.

Professor Alan is joined by his scariest buddies in podcasting, Shawn Engel and Bill Robinson, from the Walking Dead Wednesday podcast. So what do these horror fans (and the squeamish Professor Alan) think of this groundbreaking series? Or at least the first three issues of the title.

How does it stack up against other zombie tales, such as The Walking Dead? Will Archie be able to choose between Betty & Veronica, if one of them ends up undead? Will Reggie continue to be a douche, even in the zombie apocalypse? And how did Sabrina's aunts get that ugly, that fast? And would zombie cats or zombie doge be more scary? (spoiler: cats)

Listen to the episode to find out.

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Then ... go over to the Two True Freaks website to listen to the Trio of Terror talk about issues 4-6. That episode will be Walking Dead Wednesday episode #31, and should be available after October 22, 2014.

Promo #1: Earth Destruction Directive
Promo #2: X-Files Truth

Music for the episode is from the game Silent Hill:Book of Memories, soundtrack by Daniel Licht.

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QBP #035 - Shagg's Choice!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #35

Firearm #1, Malibu Comics / Ultraverse, cover-dated September 1993.

"American Pastimes, Part One," written by James Robinson, with art by Cully Hamner and John Lowe.

What exactly was Shagg (sorry, The Irredeemable Shagg) thinking when he pulled this book out of the 25-cent box for Professor Alan? And what events conspired to give him the glorious honor of doing so? And in person, no less. And how was the barbecue? Oh, yeah. What of the comic book story itself -- so what does Professor Alan think of James Robinson's excursion into the Ultraverse? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Next Episode: Constantine #8, DC Comics New 52, cover-dated January 2014.

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