Doomspeak #064 - Fantastic Four 695

Fantastic Four vol 7.2 (legacy 695), Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2023.

"The Night of Doom," written by Ryan North, with art by Iban Coello.

What happens Reed & Sue spend some quality time a small-town only to find the place overrun by Doombots? Do they really get escorted out of town by the local police? And what does all of say about Doom's relationship with his late mother?

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Next Time: Uncanny X-Men 145, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1981.

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QBP #242 - Fury of Firestorm 57

Quarter-Bin Podcast #242

Fury of Firestorm 57, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1987.

"Due Monday" by Barbara Randall, with art by Jose Delbo and Steve Mitchell. 

What happens when Professor Alan jumps into a fill-in issue of a title he has conspicuously avoided since the podcast began? Will the story's university setting be enough to earn a passing grade from the difficult grader?

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Link: Shag's Firestorm Fan blog

Promo: Is It Jaws?

Next Episode: Solo Avengers 7, Marvel Comics, June 1988.

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 Source:In the Ballpark

Music in the episode:Unstoppable Spirit,  by Roman Dudchyk 

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E&E #042 - Comic Book Genres: Adventure

In this 42nd episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... adventure comics! He and Mike Atchison talk, Conan, Tarzan, pirates, pulp heroes ... and MORE!!!

What cartoon theme songs do Alan & Mike break into? What strange DC curiosities does Alan discuss during the show? And just HOW MEAN was Mike to his little brother growing up?

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Link: Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow 

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QBP #241 - Analog Magazine, September 1986

Quarter-Bin Podcast #241

Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, September 1986.

 

What happens when Professor Alan cover a NOT COMIC BOOK for the FIRST TIME EVER on this show? How exactly will he cover a Sci0Fi prose digest? Will he REALLY talk about EVERY PAGE in the issue?

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Link: Nina Kimberly the Merciless

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Next Episode: Fury of Firestorm 57, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1987.

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 Source:Worlds Greatest Comics

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E&E #041 - Movie Countdown V

Alan's Eyes & Ears #041 - Movie Countdown V

In this 41st  episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from prior episodes.

After that, the Professor talks about the most recent 20 movies that he has watched, counting them down to #1! 

Where do the 1st & 3rd Knives Out films rank? Which 4 car-based movies are on the list? Where do Superman 2025, Bride of Frankenstein, Birds of Prey, Support Your Local Gunfighter, Van Helsing, and Raiders of the Lost Ark rank?

Which films did Alan rank perfectly? And which one (or two or three) do you most disagree with Alan on? 

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Link: Me and Tom Panarese talking about documentaries

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QBP #240 - Free Comic Book Day 2026

Quarter-Bin Podcast #240

Free Comic Book Day 2026

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 how did FCBD Correspondent Tom Panarese do at HIS store?

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Next Episode: Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, cover-dated June September 1986.

Link: Packrat Comics

Link: World's Greatest Comics

Link: Krazzy Comics

Link: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit podcast 

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E&E #040 - Comic Book Genres: Crime

In this 40th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... crime comics! And also crime-themed TV shows, novels, & movies.

What are Dr. Anj's favorite crime movies? Which 70s cop shows did Professor Alan watch as a kid? And what two excellent comics do they bring to the show? 

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Link: Dr Anj on X

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