Friday, March 29, 2024

E&E #013 - Betty Cooper, Super Sleuther

 Alan's Eyes & Ears #013 - Betty Cooper, Girl Detective

In this 13th episode of Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers feedback before launching into n analysis of 2 stories featuring "Betty Cooper, Super Sleuther."

In addition to discussing the two stories, the Professor analyzes them as "girl detective" stories, using a rubric for the genre developed by Lake Erie College's Jennifer Swartz-Levine.

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Promo: JL Ape-ril

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Friday, March 22, 2024

QBP #204 - Ms Tree #9

Quarter-Bin Podcast #204

Ms. Tree #9,  Eclipse Comics, cover-dated August 1984.

The untitled story was written by Max (Allan) Collins, with art by Terry Beatty.

What happens when Professor Alan investigates a mysterious death at a mountain resort that may be related to a 30-year-old crime?

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Promo: The Huntress Podcast

Next Episode: Kong of the Planet of the Apes #1, Boom! Studios, cover-dated November 2017.

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Source: Akron ComiCon

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Friday, March 15, 2024

E&E #012 - DC Super-Heroine Moments, pt 2

Alan's Eyes & Ears #012 - DC's Greatest Super-Heroines Moments

In this 12th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by 3 more wonderful guests (Doctor Anj, the Lady Laurel, and Sir Luke) to discuss sections of the 2018 hardcover book, DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments, edited by Robert Greenberger. This episode is the second of a two-part series.

Characters covered in this episode are Supergirl, the Birds of Prey, & Hawkgirl / Hawkwoman.

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Promo: Finding Fantasy Reads

Link #1: Dr Anj's Supergirl-focused blog

Link #2: Laurel's Birds of Prey podcast

Link #3: Luke's Earth Destruction Destruction podcast

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Friday, March 8, 2024

QBP #203 - Patsy Walker aka Hellcat! #1


Quarter-Bin Podcast #203

Patsy Walker aka Hellcat! #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2016.

The untitled story was written by Kate Leth, with art by Brittney Williams.

What happens when Professor Alan tackles a light-hearted comic, one with a gentle fun tone? Does he enjoy it, or is his cold cold heart unmoved? And how do elements in this issue compare to similar elements from the book he covered last time?

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Promo: Batgirl to Oracle: A Barbara Gordon Podcast

Next Episode: Ms Tree 9 , Eclipse Comics, cover-dated August 1984.

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Source: Half Price Books

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Friday, March 1, 2024

E&E #011 - DC Super-Heroine Moments, pt 1

Alan's Eyes & Ears #011 - DC's Greatest Super-Heroines Moments

In this 11th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by 3 wonderful guests (Ms Stella, the Irredeemable Shagg, & Martin Gray) to discuss sections of the 2018 hardcover book, DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments, edited by Robert Greenberger. This episode is the first of a two-part series.

Characters covered in this episode are Barbara Gordon, Ice & Fire, (Killer) Frost, Saturn Girl, & Princess Projectra.

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Promo:Trekker Talk

Link #1: Stella's Batgirl to Oracle podcast

Link #2: Shagg's Fire & Water Network

Link #3: Martin's Too Dangerous for a Girl blog

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