E&E #029 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 5

Alan's Eyes & Ears #029 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 5

In this fourth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he covers comics including but not limited to: Doomsday Clock, Evangeline, Fables, Elf Quest ... and MORE!

How many of these comics are independent books from the eighties, anyway?

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QBP #224 - DC Super-Stars 4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #224

DC Super-Stars of Space (of Space) 4, DC Comics, cover-dated ruary 197  .

"Puzzle of the Perilous Prisons!" by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Infantino.

and

"The Army of Interplanetary Beasts," by probably either Gardner Fox or Edmond Hamilton, with art by Jim Mooney.

and

"Destination Doom!" by John Broome, with art by Murphy Anderson.

 

What happens when Professor Alan revisits a sci-fi reprint issue that he read (conservatively) a quadrillion times when he was a tween? Can he set aside nostalgia and analyze the comic in his normal cold-eyed manner?

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Next Episode: Champions 14 & 15, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July & September 1977.

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E&E 028 - How We Podcast, Part 2

Alan's Eyes & Ears #028 - How We Podcast (pt 2 of 2)

Part 1 occurred in the prior episode.  

In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it more than you EVER needed to know about podcasting?

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Link #1: Bill's Bat-Pod

Link #2: Derek's Fanholes

Link #3: Tom's Pop Culture Affidavit

Link #4: Luke's Earth Destruction Directive

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E&E 027 - How We Podcast, Part 1

Alan's Eyes & Ears #027 - How We Podcast (pt 1 of 2)

Part 2 follows in the next episode.  

 In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it more than you EVER needed to know about podcasting?

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Link #1: Bill's Bat-Pod

Link #2: Derek's Fanholes

Link #3: Tom's Pop Culture Affidavit

Link #4: Luke's Earth Destruction Directive

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QBP #223 -- Free Comic Book Day 2025!!!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #223

Free Comic Book Day 2025

It's time to celebrate the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! 

 How did Professor Alan do at 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? And was he able to convince his wife that this counted as a "lunch date adventure"for them?

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Next Episode: DC Super-Stars 4, DC Comics, cover-dated June 1976.

Link: Packrat Comics

Link: World's Greatest Comics

Link: Krazzy Comics

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E&E 026 - Marvel Must-Haves

Alan's Eyes & Ears #026 - Free Marvel Must-Haves

In this  pre-FDBC episode 26 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan discusses a FREE recent reprint initiative from Marvel. What is the mix of classic versus modern stories? How many of these contain Spidey-related stories? And are these REALLY just big old advertising pamphlets?

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QBP #222 - The Champions 2 & 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #222

The Champions 2 & 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January & February 1976.

"Whom the Gods Would Join," by Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & John Tartaglione.

and

"Assault on Olympus!" by Tony Isabella & Bill Mantlo, with art by George Tuska & Vince Colletta. 

What happens when Professor Alan revisits the swingin' seventies, as The Champions wrap up their first storyline? Can the powers of teamwork, love, & forgiveness emerge victorious over deception and deviltry?

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Next Episode: Free Comic Book Day

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Source: Half Price Books

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QBP #221 - JSApril (JSA 59)

Quarter-Bin Podcast #221

JSA #59, DC Comics, cover-dated April 2004.

"Time & Time & Time Again," by Geoff Johns, with art by Sean Phillips.

What happens when Dr Anj joins the Professor to celebrate JSApril 2025? Have they finally found a Per Degaton story that is NOT the same as all the other Per Degaton stories? And what does Anj think of the physician-on-physician violence portrayed in this issue?

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Link: Anj's Comic Box Commentary blog

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E & E 025 - Global Gumshoes

Alan's Eyes & Ears #025 - Global Gumshoes

In this mysterious episode, Alan is joined by THREE guests to discuss mystery and detective properties from around the world. We go to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the UK, all around Europe, the Caribbean, and even the USA. We talk TV, novels, comic books, and even a few games.

Which of these items will YOU want to check out?

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Link: The RaD Adventures Network

Link: Em's bookstore The Book Loft

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QBP #220 - Marvel Graphic Novel 14: Swords of the Swashbucklers

Quarter-Bin Podcast #220

Marvel Graphic Novel 14, cover-dated 1985.

"Swords of the Swashbucklers," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Butch Guice.

What happens when Professor Alan covers a comics from a source of cheap comics he has never covered before on the show? And how does he feel about pirates? SPACE PIRATES, at that?

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Next Episode:JSA 59, DC Comics, cover-dated April, 2004. Part of the JSApril event.

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Source: Humble Bundle

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Doomspeak #057 - Doom 2099 36 - 38

 DOOMSPEAK

DOOM 2099 #36 - 38, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1995, January 1996. & February 1996.

"Shockriding, parts 1 - 3" were all written by Warren Ellis, with art by Steve Pugh (36 & 38), Scott Koblish (36 - 38), & Ashley Wood (37).

What happens when Doom's battle with Anthony Herod (and President Captain America) finally come to an end? How exactly does Doom win? 

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Next Time: Could be anything. Maybe Doom 2099 39 & 40, maybe not.

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QBP #219 - Detective Comic Annual 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #219

Detective Comics Annual #3, cover-dated 1990.

 

 "Obligation" by Archie Goodwin, with art by Dan Jurgens & Dick Giordano.

What happens when a certain irredeemable guest joins the professor to discuss an epic globe-spanning Batman adventure? And what is the guest's favorite Ohio-based food item?

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Link: The Fire & Water Podcast Network

Next Episode:Marvel Graphic Novel 14: Swords of the Swashbucklers, cover-dated 1985.

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E&E #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4

Alan's Eyes & Ears #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4

In this fourth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he talks about Doctor Doom, DC Bombshells, Doctor Doom, Doctor Who, and possibly even Doctor Doom.

And which well-known title is astonishingly under-represented in the collection?

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QBP #218 - Champions #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #218

The Champions #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1975.

"The World Still Needs The Champions," by Cleveland native Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & Mike Esposito.

What happens when a university on the west coast is invaded by harpies, mutates, & Amazon warriors?

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Next Episode:Detective Comics Annual #3, cover-dated 1990.

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Source: Krazzy Comics

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Doomspeak #056 - Doctor Doom & Rocket Racoon #1 (2025)

DOOMSPEAK

Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated  2025.

"Thirteen Days of Doom," written by J Michael Straczynski, with art by Will Robson.

What happens with Rocket gives Doom a hand in traveling back to before the Big Bang to answer the question ... WHY???

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Next Time: Doom 2099 #36 - 38.

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QBP #217 - Avengers #7

Quarter-Bin Podcast #217

Avengers #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 2024.

 

"Twilight Dreaming, Part 1" by Jed MacKay, with art by CF Villa.

 

What happens when Captain Entropy steps out of the obscurity of the Fire & Water Podcast Network to join Professor Alan? Is his experience a dream come true? Or is it just one long Nightmare?

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Link: The Fire & Water Podcast Network

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E&E #023 - Christmas 2024 & Florida Road Trip

Alan's Eyes & Ears #023 - Christmas 2024 & the Florida Road Trip

In this 23rd episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football game in Orlando, visiting buddies, and hitting a trio of comic shops in the area.

And find out which comic title he finally completed his collection of, and exactly HOW MANY copies of the missing issues he actually acquired during the holidays.

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