E&E #048 - Comic Book Genres: Horror

In this 48th episode, Alan continues a monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... Horror comics! He and Billy D talk ghouls, ghosts zombies, monsters ... and MORE!!!

How did Billy become such a big fan of spooky-time stories? Which horror characters and titles are his favorite? And will Billy actually admit to liking a few things made AFTER 1985?

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Promo: Biome

Link: Billy's Magazines & Monsters podcast

Link: The Vault of Startling Monster Horror Tales of Terror podcast

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Doomspeak #065 - Uncanny X-Men 145

The Uncanny X-Men 145, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1981.

"Kidnapped!" written by Chris Claremont, with art by Dave Cockrum & Joe Rubinstein.

What happens when Doctor Doom spends some quality time with the X-Men for the first time ever? Do they all become best buddies? How does his dinner date with Storm go? And what does Arcade have to do with all of this?

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Promo: The Thing About Arsenal

Next Time: Uncanny X-Men 146, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1981.

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E&E #047 - Comic Book Genres: Fantasy Comics

In this 47th 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 ... Fantasy comics! He and Clinton Robison talk Conan, Rat Queens, Once & Future, Grimm Fairy Tales ... and MORE!!!

How did Clinton become such a big fan of sword and sorcery tales? Which fantasy characters are his favorite? And does he actually read books WITHOUT pictures?

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Promo: V for Vendetta podcast

Link: Days of High Adventure podcast

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QBP 245 - Invaders 10

Quarter-Bin Podcast #245

The Invaders 10, cover-dated November 1976.

Frame story by Roy Thomas, with art by Frank Robbins & Frank Springer, but also the reprint story "The Reaper!" by Stan Lee, with art by Syd Shores, Al Avison, & Al Gabriele.

What happens when Professor Alan invites podcast veteran Sean Whalen on to the show to discuss an issue from 1976 that is pretty much really a story from 1942? How will they deal with the surprising Golden Age plot and story? Will they love the story as much as Roy Thomas loves the Golden Age?

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Link: The Raging Bullets podcast

Promo:Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow

Next Episode: Warlord 25, DC Comics, cover-dated September 1979.

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Source: In The Ballpark

Music in the episode: There is no List, by Haunt-Sync from Pixabay

E&E #046 - Comic Book Genres: Jack Kirby

In this 46th 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 ... Jack Kirby Comics! He and Paul Spataro talk Doctor Doom, the Fourth World, Doctor Doom, Thor, Captain America, Doctor Doom ... and MORE!!!

How did Paul become such a big fan of The King? Which Kirby characters are his favorite? And was Paul ever able to meet Jack Kirby?

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Link: Back to the Bins

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E&E #045 - Heroes Con 2026

Alan's Eyes & Ears #045 - Heroes Con 2026

In this 45th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by Derek Crabbe (from The Fanholes Podcast) to discuss their experiences at Heroes Con 2026.

They talk about meeting creators, attending panels, sharing meals, hanging out with friends old and new, and the comics and original art they purchased!

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Promo: Deconstructing Comics

Link: The Fanholes Podcast

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QBP #244 - Action Comics 502

Quarter-Bin Podcast #244

Action Comics 502, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1979.

"Fall and Rise of the Star-Child" by Cary Bates, with art by Curt Swan and Frank Chiaramonte. 

What happens when Professor Alan tackles (for the first time ever) a story featuring Supergirl? How do she and her cousin do as foster parents to an alien baby? And how do The Galactic Golem and The Parasite fit in to the story?

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Link: Anj's Supergirl Comic Box Commentary review

Promo:No Agenda

Next Episode: The Invaders 10, Marvel Comics, November 1976.

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 Source: World's Greatest Comics

Music in the episode: Embers by Gavin Nellist

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