Wednesday, January 27, 2016

QBP #067 - X-Files #0

Quarter-Bin Podcast #67

X-Files #0, Topps Comics, 1997.

"Pilot," adapted by Roy Thomas, based on the teleplay script by Chris Carter, with art by John Van Fleet.

What has caused a series of strange deaths occur in Oregon? Is alien abduction a possible cause? Can the iconoclastic FBI agent manage his new partner and her more scientific ways? What happens when a TV pilot is adapted into comic book form? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: X-Files Truth
Promo #2: King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun

Next Episode: Showcase '94 #11, DC Comics, cover-dated Noveember 1994.

The music in the episode includes Mark Snow's original theme, as well as his "UNKLE" variation, from the X-files: I Want to Believe original soundtrack.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

QBP # 066 - Tailgunner Jo #6

Quarter-Bin Podcast #66

Tailgunner Jo #6, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1989.

"War in Heaven," by Peter B. Gillis, with art by Tom Artis, Kim DeMulder, Pam Eklund, and Al Vey.

What happens when Professor Alan picks up the final issue of a mini-sries without having read of any of the prior issues? Or never having heard of the title before? And why is there a litle girl in a blue dress on the cover? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: The Power of Fishnets

Next Episode: X-Files #0, Topps Comics, 1996.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

QBP #065 - Justice #17

Quarter-Bin Podcast #65

Justice #17, Marvel Comics New Universe line, cover-dated March 1988.

"Spirit Against the Flesh," by Peter David, with art by Lee Weeks & Tony DeZuniga.

Is issue #17 too late to tell a character's origin story? Or is issue #17 too early to retcon a character's origin story? What if it's Peter David who is brought in to revive the title? What could go wrong with this plan? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Views from the Longbox

Next Episode: Tailgunner Jo #6, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1989
or X-Files #0, Topps Comics, 1996.

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Monday, January 4, 2016

SS #040

Shortbox Showcase #40

New Geek Resolutions

Professor Alan and Emily talk about the great geeky Christmas presents they received this year, before moving on to talk about their plans, hopes, goals and aspirations for the 2016. That's right, it's their Geeky Resolutions!


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Promo: Warlord Worlds

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