QBP #236 - John Carter Warlord of Mars 23

Quarter-Bin Podcast #236

John Carter Warlord of Mars 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1979.

"The Master Assassin of Mars Chapter 8: The Man Who Makes Murder!" by Chris Claremont, with art by Mike Vosburg and Ricardo Villamonte. 

What happens when Professor Alan jumps into part 8 of a 12 (!) part storyline? Can he make sense of the story? Is this a "running down corridors" issue? How does Claremont do at channeling the purple prose of Burroughs?

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Link: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

Promo: Fanholes Podcast

Next Episode: Star Trek 62 & 63, DC Comics, August & September, 1994.

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 Source: Half Price Books

Music in the episode:Friendzoned, by Gritz16 

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E&E #036 - Comic Book Genres: Romance

In this 36th 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 ... romance comics! And also romances IN comics.

What romance comics has the Professor been reading the last few years? How do Iowa's Joe and Derek Crabbe answer dating questions from 50 years ago? Who are their (and some listeners) favorite couple?

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Promo:V for Vendetta

Link: Derek's Fanholes podcast

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QBP #235 - Star Wars Annual 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #235

Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983.

 

"The Apprentice," by Mary Jo Duffy & Klaus Janson.

What happens when sci-fi author Derek Kunsken returns to the show to discuss (this time) a sci-fi story? Will he like it more than he did the Adam-12 he covered last time he was on the show? 

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Link: Derek's author website

Link: Buy Derek's books from Em's store 

Promo: Hither Came Conan

Next Episode: John Carter Warlord of Mars 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1979.

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Source: Friends of the CML book sale

Music in the episode: Symphony of Hope, by Kulakovna 

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Doomspeak #062 - Doomed 2099 (2025)

 DOOMED 2099 #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 2025.

Written by Frank Tieri, with art by Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar.

What happens Doom returns from 2099 to battle the Doom of 2025, who also happens to be the Sorcerer Supreme? Will Doom emerge victorious from this Doom vs Doom battle?

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Promo: Doomspeak!

Next Time: Amazing Spider-Man #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963. 

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QBP #234 - Sun Devils 1 - 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #234

Sun Devils 1 - 3, DC Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1984.

 

"The Gathering: Books 1 - 3," by Gerry Conway & Dan Jurgens.

 

What happens when Sir Iowa's Joe joins the podcast to talk about one of his favorite comic series from his younger days? Do the issues hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later? And does a new wave style skinny tie hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later?

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Promo: Deconstructing Comics: Black Panther

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Source:World's Greatest Comics

Music in the episode: Follow the Stars by Audio Atlant

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Promo - Doomspeak

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E&E #035 - Comic Book Genres: Sci-Fi

In this 35th episode, Alan begins a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... science fiction comics!

What sci-fi comics has the Professor been reading the last few years?What classic comic titles does he recommend? What new books?  

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Promo: Action Film Face-Off

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