CRJ #067 - December AND 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #067

December 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during December -- was it a large amount, now that he is on Christmas Break? And what was the analytical breakdown of the all the comics he read during the year? And what will happen with the coveted "Listener or the Year" award in this wild and wacky 2020?

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Promo #1: What the Frell? Farscape Podcast
Promo #2: The Fanholes Podcast

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QBP #162 - The Ray 20

Quarter-Bin Podcast #162

The Ray #20, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1996.

"The Tide," by Christopher Priest, with art by Jason Armstrong and Ande Parks.

What happens when Professor Alan reads an issue from a title he's never read before? How celebratory of a Christmas issue is this? Or does it leave the Professor as blue as it does the title character?

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Promo: Dorkness to Light

Link: The album The Bewildering Light, by musician Ben Thomas, who records under the name So Elated. 

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Source: Half-Price Books

QBP #161 - All-Star Comics 63

Quarter-Bin Podcast #161

All-Star Comics 63, DC Comics, cover-dated November - December 1976.

"The Death of Doctor Fate," by Paul Levitz, with art by Keith Giffen & Wally Wood. 

What happens when Professor Alan tackles a book from the heart of the 1970s? And how does he feel about the heroes of Earth-2? Who dies? Who retires? Who almost kills a teammate?

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Promo: Robin's 80th Anniversary Specials

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

CRJ #066 - November 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #066

November 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during November, another full month of working from home? How many were books he read for #WarComicsMonth? And how many were falling apart as he read them? 

 

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RGP #028 - #WarComicsMonth

Relatively Geeky Presents #28: #WarComicsMonth 2020

In this Veterans Day inspired episode, Professor Alan welcomes War comic mega-fans Kirk Spencer and Luke Jaconetti to discuss the genre of war comics. They talk about the current state of the genre, their histories with the genre, and their top 5 war titles. 

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Kirk's War Comics Essential Reading List:

Star-Spangled War Stories 154 (Unknown Soldier)

Our Army at War 273 (Sgt Rock)

Star-Spangled War Stories 148 (Enemy Ace) 

Our Fighting Forces 152 (The Losers)

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QBP #160 - Captain Storm 17

Quarter-Bin Podcast #160

Captain Storm #17, DC Comics, cover-dated November/December 1967.

What happens when Professor Alan decides to #ReadWarComics for #WarComicsMonth? Does he appreciate the exploits of the wooden-legged PT Captain? And is there a bonus comic covered?

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Promo: Comics for Courage

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

CRJ #065 - October 2020

 

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #065

October 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during October, another full month of working from home? How many were scary Halloweeny books? And how many were Free Comic Book Day books? 

 

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Promo: The Longbox of Darkness

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QBP #159 - Tarzan the Warrior 3, 4, & 5

Quarter-Bin Podcast #159

Tarzan the Warrior 3, 4, & 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June, August, & September 1992.

All stories written by Mark Wheatley, with art by Neil Vokes and Marc Hempel.

What happens when Tarzan finds himself on a strange planet with aliens who can make themselves look just like Tarzan? And which character in this story actually IS Tarzan, and who are those other guys? And which member of the #ComicBookCircleOfLife had a letter printed in one of these issues?!?!?

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Promo: The Outcasters

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Source: Pulp Reality

QBP #158 - Tarzan the Warrior 1 & 2

 

Quarter-Bin Podcast #158

Tarzan the Warrior 1 & 2, Malibu Comics, cover-dated March & May, 1992.

Both issues were written by Mark Wheatley, with art by Neil Vokes and Marc Hempel.

What happens when Professor Alan tackles a new take on a classic pulp character? How do the shape-shifters and alternate dimensions fit it? And does the Professor actually let out a Tarzan cry?

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Promo: Is It Jaws?

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Source: Pulp Reality

 

 

RGP #027 - Doomspeak: Doctor Doom #7

DOOMSPEAK

Doctor Doom #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 2020.

"Oath of Fealty," written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Salvador Larroca.

What happens when Doctor Doom has a new comic book on the stands for the first time in six months? How does he test the loyalty of his inner circle? And in what awesome way does he first appear in this issue? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

CRJ #064 - September 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #064

September 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during September, the first full month after returning to teach classes? How many were old books? How many were new books? And how many were sent in by kind listeners? Listen to the episode ... and find out!!!

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Promo:Into the Weird

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SS #068 - The Future of Comics

 Shortbox Showcase #68 - The Future of Comics

In this episode, Em and Professor Alan review a bunch of wonderful listener feedback. After that, they talk about the future of comics, focusing in particular on the current events at DC Comics. Each gives their "pitch" for what DC Comics should do next.


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QBP #157 - Steampunk Battlestar Galactica

  Quarter-Bin Podcast #157

(Classic) Battlestar Galactica, volume 2, #1, aka Steampunk Galactica 1880 #1, Dynamite Entertainment, cover-dated August 2014.

Untitled story, by Tony Lee, with art by Aneke.

What happens when Professor Alan tackles his first 25-cent Steampunk comic? Which is also based on a licensed property? Or at least one version of that licensed property? Sort of.

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Source: Pulp Reality

CRJ #063 - August 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #063

August 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during August? Well, a whole lot, actually. How many were old books? How many were new books? And how many were just plain fun ? Listen to the episode ... and find out!!!

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RGP #026 - Doomspeak: Cloak & Dagger #10

DOOMSPEAK

  Cloak & Dagger 10, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 1987.

"Who'll Stop The Rain?" by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bret Blevins & Terry Austin.

What happens when a couple of C- or D- listers (who somehow managed to nab a TV deal) arrive in Latveria on the trail of a drug kingpin? Do they get mesmerized by Doom's impressive beam of light? Do they have a political debate about the value of nuclear energy?

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Promo:To The Batpoles!

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QBP #156 - Teen Titans 100-Page Giant #1 (Wal-Mart)

 Quarter-Bin Podcast #156

Teen Titans Giant #1, DC Comics, cover-dated 2018.

4 separate reprint stories.

What happens when Professor Alan examines one of the comics from the Wal-Mart 100-page initiative? Was it a well-curated collection? How were the stores? And what does the Professor think of some of DC's recent moves?

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Promo: Robin: Everyone Loves the Drake

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Source: Pulp Reality

CRJ #062 - July 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #062

July 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during July? How many were old books? How many were new books? And how many were just plain fun ? Listen to the episode ... and find out!!!

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Promo: Batgirl to Oracle

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RGP #025 - Doom: The Emperor Returns

DOOMSPEAK

Doom: The Emperor Returns 1 - 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January, February & March, 2002.

All the stories were written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Leonardo Manco.

What happens when Doom finds himself trapped in a world of Franklin Richards' creation? And then one of his own creation? And then in the Negative Zone? And what does Professor Alan think of the way Doom views his female advisor?

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Promo: No Agenda

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QBP #155 - Sam Hill, PI #7

Quarter-Bin Podcast #155

Sam Hill, PI #7, MLJ / Archie Comics, cover-dated August 1952.

There are no writing credits, but the art in all 4 stories was by Harry Lucey.

What happens when Professor Alan and guest Luke Jaconetti discuss a public domain private eye comic book from the early 1950s?

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Promo: DC: OCD

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Source: Digital Comics Museum

CRJ #061 - June 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #061

June 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during June? Just many funny books did Alan read during with the combination of Coronavirus self-isolation and only one Summer class to teach? Listen to the episode ... and find out!!!

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RGP #024 - Doomspeak - Doom vs Red Skull

DOOMSPEAK

Super-Villain Team-Up 10 - 12, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February - June 1977.

All the stories were written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bob Hall & Don Perlin.

What happens when Red Skull uses solid Latverian technology to attempt to take over the world? Who will team up with Doom to stop the Skull? What role do Namor and Captain America take? And who is the Shroud?

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QBP #154 - Mighty Thor 20

Quarter-Bin Podcast #154

Mighty Thor 20, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 2017.

"Baptism by Fire," was written by Jason Aaron, with art by Russell Dauterman and Valerio Schiti.

What happens when Professor Alan tackles a recent comic he picked up from his local library? How does Volstagg do as a babysitter? And what is it about the cover to this issue that DRIVES THE PROFESSOR BATTY ?!?!?

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Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library

CLASSIC UBA #2 - Detective 411 & Batman 232

To honor the recently departed Denny O'Neil, we decided to re-post Uncovering the Bronze Age #2, i which Em covers a pair of classic Batman stories.

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Em dives back into their coverage of the Bronze Age by discussing two stories featuring The Dark Knight Detective, and the introduction of two favorite Batman antagonists.

"Into the Den of the Death-Dealers," by Dennis O'Neil, Bob Brown, & Dick Giordano, from Detective Comics #411.

AND

"Daughter of the Demon," by Dennis O'Neil, Neal Adams, & Dick Giordano, from Batman #232.

Can Batman topple an international crime ring, headed by a villain with a ridiculous name? Where exactly is Thailayinam? Will Batman be willing to work with the clearly villainous Ras al Ghul to rescue Robin and Talia? And just why is Batman so keen on dressing up as old Asian people!?!  Listen to the episode and find out!

Promo #1: Bailey's Batman Podcast
Promo #2: Flash Pulp
Promo #3: Ace Kilroy

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SS #067 - Isolation Update

Shortbox Showcase #67 - How We Spent Our Isolation Vacation

In this episode, Em and Professor Alan talk about they have been spending their covid-based quarantine time. They talk about books, comics, TV shows, movies, work, cooking, cleaning, and other ways they've stayed occupied since mid-March.

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CRJ #060 - May 2020 (& 5 years)

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #060

May 2020 (5th year anniversary!)

So what comic books did Professor Alan read during May, during a full month of covid-based self-isolation?

And how does he celebrate the 5th anniversary of this podcast? By chatting with a sampling of the folk who have provided content for the show over the years, via the #ComicBookCircleOfLife. 

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Promo: Comics for Courage
Link: Comics for Christmas
Link: The Comics Corps of Canada

Link: Michael Bailey: Fortress of Baileytude
Link: Derek William Crabbe: History of Comics on Film
Link: Iowa's Joe Crawford
Link: Luke Jaconetti: Earth Destruction Directive
Link: Tom Panarese: Pop Culture Affidavit
Link: Clinton Robison: Fan Film Fridays

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QBP 153 - Thor Annual #6

Quarter-Bin Podcast #153

Thor Annual #6, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1975.

"Thunder in the 31st Century," was written by Roger Stern and Len Wein, with artby Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson.

What happens when Professor Alan decides to cover a book sent in by lovely listener Billy D, from Into the Weird? And what happens when Thor travels 1000+ years into the future, to team up with the Guardians of the Galaxy to take on Korvac and his team of bad guys?

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Link: Billy D's Magazines & Monsters blog

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Source: Billy D

RGP #023 -- JLMay 2020 - Planet Heist

Relatively Geeky Presents #23: JLMay 2020

The Return of Adam Strange 1 - 8, DC Comics, cover-dated November 2004 - June 2005.

All stories written by Andy Diggle, with art by Pascal (or is it Pasquale?) Ferry.

What happens when the entire planet Rann is Zeta-beamed completely out of existence? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Earth Destruction Directive

Follow the JLMay adventure through the following podcasts:
Justice's First Dawn
Coffee & Comics
Views from the Longbox
The Fanholes
Wonder Woman: Warrior for Peace
The Birds of Prey Podcast
Married with Comics

The Longbox Crusade

Robin: Everyone Loves the Drake

Pop Culture Affidvait
The Fire & Water Podcast


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QBP #152 - JSA Classified #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #152

JSA Classified #1, DC Comics, cover-dated February 2005.

"Power Trip, part I of IV," by Geoff Johns, with art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti.

What happens when Professor Alan takes on a story featuring Power Girl? How much of the episode run-time is dedicated to covering the story's attributes, and how much to Power Girl's most ... famous ... attributes?

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Promo: JLMay 2020

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Source: Carolina Comics and More

CRJ #059 - April 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #059

April 2020

So what comic books did Professor Alan read during April, during a full month of covid-based self-isolation? Were there any new comics, right off the shelves? How many came from lovely listeners?

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Promo: The Huntress Podcast

Link: Fraser Campbell's comics
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QBP #151 - Archie 101

Quarter-Bin Podcast #151

Archie 101, Archie Comics, cover-dated August 1959.

Many stories, with very few credits.

What happens when Professor Alan starts a series of rule-breaking episodes, where he "expands" the definition of "quarter-bin?"In this case, he looks at a book he found on the Hoola Digital app, which runs through public libraries. And is it or is it not the oldest comic he's ever covered on the show?

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Promo:JLMay 2020

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Source: Hoopla Digital App

RGP #022 - Doomspeak - Doom 2099 #16

DOOMSPEAK

DOOM 2099 #16, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 2020.

"Long Live ... King Doom the First," written and drawn by Ernie Colon.

What happens when Doctor spends quality virtual time with history's great dictators and warriors? Does he learn important lessons? Does any of this issue actually matter?

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Promo: Silent Knight - The Cassandra Cain Podcast

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