Friday, December 31, 2021

CRJ #079 - December AND 2021

 

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #079

December 2021

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 which lovely listeners earn End-of-Year accolades and honors?

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Promo #1: Comics Book Time Machine
Promo #2: The Fanholes Podcast

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

QBP #177 - World's Finest 277

Quarter-Bin Podcast #177

World's Finest Comics 277, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1982.

"Beasts of Plague," by Cary Burkett, with art by Don Heck & Romeo Tanghal.

"Green Arrow Sought for Questioning in Murder," by  Mike W. Barr, with art by Trevor von Eeden & Rodin Rodriguez.

"Doppleganger," by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Dan Spiegle.

"I Have my Wings and I Must Fly," by Bob Rozakis, with art by Alex Saviuk and Rodin Rodriguez.

"The Menace! of the Moon-Tree!" by E. Nelson Bridwell, with art by Don Newton & Frank Chiramonte.

What happens when Professor Alan bows to the will of the (Twitter) people and reviews an issue from the Dollar Comics era ... an issue with FIVE (5!) stories in it? Does he survive the effort?

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Promo: Star Rocket Radio

Promo: Coffee & Comics

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Friday, December 10, 2021

RGP #036: Doomspeak: The Thing #12

 DOOMSPEAK

The Thing #12, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1984.

"DOOM!,"written by John Byrne, with art by Ron Wilson & Joe Sinnott.

What happens when a sixty-foot Doom gives a hard time to a certain big ugly orange rock monster? What color are those cool horses? And just how much Doom is in this issue anyway? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Prairie Justice: The Greg Sanders Vigilante Podcast 

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

CRJ #078 - November 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #078

November 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during November, as the weather turned colder? How many were from new books right off the shelf? And how many celebrated #WarComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Dorkness to Light

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

QBP #176 - Savage She-Hulk #5

Quarter-Bin Podcast #176

The Savage She-Hulk #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1980.

"Breaking Point," written by David Anthony Kraft, with art by Mike Vosburg & Chic Stone.

What happens when Professor Alan heads to the West Coast to check in one of Marvel's leading ladies? Does he leave his heart in San Francisco? Or somewhere underground? And just what color should a Silver Serpent be anyway?

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Promo:Cancelled Comics Calvacast

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Friday, November 5, 2021

CRJ #077 - October 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #077

October 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during October, as the school year is in full swing? How many were from the Hoopla digital app? And how many celebrated #HorrorComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Into the Weird

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Friday, October 29, 2021

Bronze Age Encore -- In the Clutches of the Code

Below find a re-release of one of our favorite episodes of all time. It's a battle for the ages! It's Em vs. Frederic Wertham! No holds barred!

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Uncovering the Bronze Age #005 (encore) -- Uncovering the Code

Originally released October 31, 2014

This Halloween, 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.

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

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Promo: In Country


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.


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 Advocateby 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)


Friday, October 22, 2021

QBP #175 - Twilight Zone #2

Quarter-Bin Podcast #175

The Twilight Zone #2, Now Comics, cover-dated December 1991.

"Dirty Deal," written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Todd Fox and Enrique Villagran.

What happens when Professor Alan and guest Paul Spataro head to a dimension not only of sight and of sound, but of mind? And how worried should they be that the story is from a writer writing about writer and writing?

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Monday, October 11, 2021

QBP #174 - Gordon's Law #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #174

Batman: Gordon's Law 1, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1996.

"Dirty Deal," written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Klaus Janson.

What happens when Professor Alan heads to mean streets of Gotham City to cover a bank heist? Can he and Commissioner Gordon team up to solve the case? And for how long will he talk about money & banking?

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Promo: Is It Jaws?

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Friday, October 1, 2021

CRJ #076 - September 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #076

September 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during September, the first full month of the new school year? How many were falling apart? And how many celebrated #FantasyComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: The RaD Adventures Network

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

RGP #035 - Doom 2099 19 - 21

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #19, 20 & 21, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1994.

"Uncreated Night," "Strangers in the Jungle," and "Savage Decline," all written by John Francis Moore, with art in both by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.

What happens when Doom finds himself in the 2099 version of the Savage Land, facing down dinosaurs, crazy business people, and hallucinogenic plants?

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Promo: Dear Reader

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Friday, September 10, 2021

QBP #173 -- Free Comic Book Day 2021

Quarter-Bin Podcast #173

Free Comic Book Day 2021

It's time for the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! How did Professor Alan do at (the somewhat delayed) Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? How many of the books were worth the price? And which family members joined him on his excursions?

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Music for this episode is from Marcellino / Navarro, which I re-discovered on YouTube recently

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

CRJ #075 - August 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #075

August 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during August, as summer ended and school began? How many were new or mostly new comics? And how many celebrated #JackKirbyMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: No Agenda

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Monday, August 16, 2021

QBP #172 - Power Man & Iron Fist 87

Quarter-Bin Podcast #172

Power Man & Iron Fist 87, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1982.

"Heat Wave," by Denny O'Neill, with art by Denys Cowan & Carl Potts.

How do Professor Alan and his guest Martin Gray match up against Luke Cage & Danny Rand? Whose side is Moon Knight on? Will anyone survive this sweaty street-level story?

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Promo: Deconstructing Comics

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

CRJ #074 - July 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #074

July 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during July? How many were new or mostly new comics? And how many celebrated #WesternComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Death & the Acrid Smell of Gunsmoke

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Friday, July 23, 2021

QBP #171 - Six from Sirius 3 & 4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #171

Six from Sirius 3 & 4. Epic Comics, cover-dated September & October 1984.

"Phase 3: Heavenstone" and "Phase 4: Mindprime," both written by Doug Moench, with art from Paul Gulacy.

What happens when Professor Alan tackles the last 2 issues of this Epic mini-series? Or is it the last half of a graphic novel? Does he make it out alive when the bar brawl begins?

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Promo: The Overlooked Dark Knight

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Monday, July 12, 2021

QPB #170 - Six from Sirius 1 & 2

Quarter-Bin Podcast #170

Six from Sirius 1 & 2. Epic Comics, cover-dated July & August 1984.

"Phase 1: Phaedra" and "Phase 2: Masterfax," both written by Doug Moench, with art from Paul Gulacy.

What happens when Professor Alan heads to outer space to keep two planets from going to war? How does the kidnapped Ambassador fit in? How about the robot assassin? And the quintet of dead spiritual Elders?

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Promo: The Trekker Audio Drama

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

CRJ #073 - June 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #073

June 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during June? How many kind and lovely listeners provided books to be read? How many were from Hoopla? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Earth Destruction Directive

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Monday, June 21, 2021

RGP #033 - Iron Man 149 & 150

DOOMPEAK

Iron Man 149 & 150, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August & September 1981.        .

"Doomquest" and "Knightmare," both scripted by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, with art by John Romita, JR and Bob Layton.

What happens when Tony Stark cancels a business deal with Doom? How do they get sent back in time to Camelot? And how different do Doom and Iron Man treat the female companionship they are offered during their stay? And how does Iron Man defender Luke Jaconetti handle the awesomeness of Doom?

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Promo: The Fanholes Podcast

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Friday, June 11, 2021

QBP #169 - Police Action #2

Quarter-Bin Podcast #169

Police Action #2, Atlas Comics, cover-dated April 1975.

"Taxi 2147 is Missing," by Gary Friedrich, with art by Mike Sekowsky & Al McWilliams. 

and 

"Whatever Happened to Luke Malone?" by Gary Friedrich, with art by Mike Ploog and Frank Springer.

What happens when Professor Alan visits New York City in 1975? Does he get mugged? Taken hostage? Does he make it out alive?

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Promo: What the Frell?

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

CRJ #072 - May 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #072

May 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during May? How many were related to the MLJ Archie heroes? How many were read via the Hoopla digital app? How many were purchased for a quarter, or less? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Required Reading

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Friday, May 21, 2021

RGP #032 - Doom 2099 #17 & 18

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #17 & 18, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May & June 1994.

"Radian and Reunion," and "Communion," both written by John Francis Moore, with an assist in issue 17 for Peter David, with art in both by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.

What happens when Doom inserts himself into a First Contact scenario? What classic sci-fi plot elements occur in this issue? And why would an alien sport a golden unibrow?

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Promo: Deconstructing Comics

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

QBP #168 - Cases of Sherlock Holmes 14

Quarter-Bin Podcast #168

The Cases of Sherlock Holmes 14, Renegade Press, cover-dated July 1988.

"The Navel Treaty, Part 2" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, illustrated by Dan Day.

What happens when Professor Alan invites not one, but TWO guests on to the show? What was his motive? What was he thinking? Who rang the bell in his office? Can anyone solve the mystery?

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Saturday, May 1, 2021

CRJ #071 - April 2021


Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #071

April 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during April? Was there actually a new one, right off the shelves? How many were nominated for Harvey or Eisner Awards? How many were completely coverless? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: The Outcasters

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

QBP #167 - The Jaguar Annual #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #167

The Jaguar Annual #1, !mpact Comics, cover-dated July 1992.

"Silent Winged Death" by William Messner-Loebs, with art by Scott Collins & Andrew Pepoy.

And 2 backup stories.

What does Professor think of his second deep-dive into the !mpact Line of Comics? How many of these three stories tie into the Earth Quest event? Do we learn anything about the Earth Quest event? Where do these stories fall on the Comet - Web scale?

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Monday, April 12, 2021

QBP #166 - The Comet #1 & The Web #2

 Quarter-Bin Podcast #166

The Comet #1 & The Web #2, !Mpact Comics, cover-dated July 1991 & October 1991, respectively.

"First Flight," by Mark Waid & Tom Lyle.

"Within the Web." by Len Strazewksi, with art by Tom Artis and Bill Wray.

What does Professor Alan make of his first experience with the !mpact Comics Line? Were these hero origin stories up to the standards he has come to expect? Or do they fall short? Or is it a split decision?

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

CRJ #070 - March 2021


Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #070

March 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during March? Was there actually a new one, right off the shelves? How many featured female lead characters? How many were sci-fi books? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Dr. Anj's Lori Lemaris post on Sir Martin's blog

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

RGP #031 - The Punisher 28 & 29

Relatively Geeky Presents #30: Merry Marvel MARCH-ing Society: Acts of Vengeance

The Punisher 28 & 29, Marvel Comics, cover-dated Mid December 1989 and January 1990.

Both stories written by Mike Baron, with art by Bill Reinhold & Mark Farmer.

What happens when Doom takes on The Punisher, a character who has never faced him before? Who has the advantage? And who is the real Doom, and who is the Doombot, and who is the pretender?

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Monday, March 15, 2021

QBP #165 - Shatter Special

Quarter-Bin Podcast #165

Shatter Special,  First Comics, cover-dated June 1985.

Untitled story written by Peter B .Gillis, with (computerized) art by Michael Saenz.

What does the Professor think of this, "The First Computerized Comic?" Does this futuristic sci-fi detective story hold up? And how does this reflect the Professor's college years?

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Promo: To The Batpoles!

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Friday, March 5, 2021

CRJ #069 - February 2021

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #069

February 2021

So what comics did Professor Alan read during February? How many were romance comics in celebration of Valentines Day and #RomanceComicsMonth? Were any new books, right off the spinner rack? Listen to the episode to find out!

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