QBP #053 - Fantastic Four Annual 20

Quarter-Bin Podcast #53

Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987.

"Double Double," written by Steve Englehart, with art by Paul Neary & Tony Dezuniga.

It's time for an annual pilgrimage for the rightful ruler of Latveria. What happens when the arch-villain Reed Richards refuses to aid the noble leader? Does Reed really want to bring child-care strategies into the conversation? And exactly how members are in the so-called "Fantastic" so-called "Four" anyway?

Doom invites you to listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: Fantasticast
Promo #2: Orphaned Entertainment

Link: Dave Elliott's Fantastic Fourcast podcast

Next Episode: Doctor Strangefate, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated 1996. With a super-special mystery guest (hint: it's Shawn Engel)!

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QBP #052 - Justice League of America #188

Quarter-Bin Podcast #52

Justice League of America #188, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1981.

"The Metamorph War," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Don Heck and Frank McLaughlin.

and

"The Miracle at 22,300 Miles," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler and Franks McLaughlin.

The Leaguers take on some of their toughest foes ever ... themselves!  And then they have to handle their malfunctioning satellite! Can they survive either of these scenarios? Or both? And how does Zatanna get a whole new costume in the MIDDLE of one of these stories? Listen to the episode and find out!

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This episode is part of the "Conway Crossover" podcast event, celebrating the work of Gerry Conway, as well as bringing to light to the issues of creator equity in the characters that they create.

Link: Gerry Conway's Tumblr
Link: The Fire & Water Podcast's conversation with Gerry Conway. 

Promo #1: Super Mates 
Promo #2: Comic Book Time Machine

Next Episode: Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, from 1987.

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QBP #051 - Free Comics 2015!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #51

Free Comics Book Day 2015

How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? And what did he think of the books he nabbed? Whose story did he like more ... the steampunk fairy tale chick or the greatest hero that Canada has ever known? How many Doctors appeared in the Doctor Who issue? And how many Avengers (and Inhumans?) appeared in the Avengers (and Inhumans) issue?

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Music for this episode is from The Comrades, whose music you can find at Blood & Ink Records.

Promo #1: Listen to the Prophets: A Deep Space 9 Podcast
Promo #2: Who's Who Podcast

Next Episode: Justice League of America #188, part of the "Conway's Crossover" podcast event.  

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RGP #003 -- Boom & Bust

Relatively Geeky Presents ... Boom & Bust!

Continuing the conversation that began in Quarter-Bin Podcast #50, Professor Alan talks with Ed Moore, Paul Spataro, and Tom Panarese about the business of comics. They start with the speculator boom (and bust) of the 1990s. but also talk about the current state of comics, including price points, digital comics, and getting kids to read comics.

Also, Professor Alan talks one-on-one with The Irredeemable Shag about the topic. Shag was working in the comic book retail space during this era, and he brings his knowledge and insights to the conversation.


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Promo #1: Mark's Mess vs. Atlantis Attacks
Promo #2: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun

Link: Ed Moore's Teal Productions Facebook page
Link: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit site 
Link: Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins podcast
Link: Shag's Firestorm Fan site 

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