Thursday, April 16, 2026

QBP #238 - Alien Legion (vol 2) 7 - 9

Quarter-Bin Podcast #238

Alien Legion 7 - 9, Marvel Epic Comics, cover-dated October 1988, December 1988, & February 1989.


"The Bite," "Duty Elsewhere," & "Scalpel," all written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Larry Stroman & Mark Farmer. 


What happens when we wrap up our science-fiction mini-series wraps up with a bit of military sci-fi? What do we think of these stories from early in Chuck Dixon's career? Are these as "Epic" as they should be?


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Promo: Garage Sale Gloat


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 Source:World's Greatest Comics

Music in the episode: Classical Orchestral Strings Music by Viacheslav Starostin 
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Monday, April 6, 2026

Doomspeak #063-Amazing Spider-Man #5

Amazing Spider-Man 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963.

"Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom," by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko.

What happens when Doctor Doom meets the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler? Do they become best buddies? Does someone get accidentally kidnapped? And do the troublemakers in blue REALLY show up at the end for no good reason?

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Promo: Campus Comics Cast

Next Time: Fantastic Four 2/695, cover-dated February 2023.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

QBP #237 - Star Trek (DC) 62 & 63

Quarter-Bin Podcast #237

Star Trek 62 & 63, DC Comics, cover-dated August & September 1994.

 

"The Alone, parts 1 & 2," both written by Kevin Ryan, with art by Rod Whigham & Arne Starr.


What happens "Poor Gene" Hendricks attempts to redeem his quarter-bin legacy? Can the Enterprise crew help Gene earn a new nickname? And does someone in the crew ... die???

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Link: Eugene R. Hendricks, voice actor

Promo: The Bat-Pod


Next Episode: Alien Legion 7 & 8, Marvel/Epic Comics, cover-dated October & December 1988.

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Source: Half Price Books 

Music in the episode: Ice of Sofia, by White_Records
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

E&E #038 - Comic Book Genres: Global

In this 38th 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 ... global comics! And also global comic shops, and comics-related global travel.

What international experiences to Ruth & Darrin Sutherland bring to the episode? And how just HOW MANY manga does Ruth recommend?????

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Promo:Full Manga Alchemist

Link: The Frank Slide Centre

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Monday, March 9, 2026

E&E #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6

Alan's Eyes & Ears #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6

In this sixth 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: Firestorm, Groo, Green Arrow, Fantastic Four, Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe ... and MORE!

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

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Promo: The Thing About Arsenal

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

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


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 Source: Half Price Books

Music in the episode:Friendzoned, by Gritz16 
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Monday, February 16, 2026

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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