E&E #016 - The Great Disaster

Alan's Eyes & Ears #016 - The Great Disaster

In this 16th episode of Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers some feedback before launching into coverage of The Great Disaster, as presented in the Showcase volume of the same name, featuring the Atomic Knights. This is the first of a new sub-series Calm, Cool, & Collected, in which Alan covers trade paperbacks, collections and graphic novels from his bookshelves.

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Shortbox Reflections #01

Shortbox Reflections #01

Super-Hero Prose (SS #23, from September 2014)


Professor Alan and Em convene to reflect on a nearly 10-year-old episode, discussing the state of super-hero prose novels today, before replaying the episode from 2014 where they talked about the same topic.

In the replay portion, they talk about non-comic books that feature superheroes. It's book report time, as the topic for this conversation is "super-hero prose." They talk about novelizations and adaptations, novels featuring DC & Marvel characters, novels featuring original characters, short stories, and even some fan-fiction.


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Here is a partial list of the stories and novels we mentioned, which you should purchase through Em's bookstore, The Book Loft.

Playing for Keeps, by Mur Lafferty
Sable, by Mike Grell
Shadow Legion: New Roads to Hell, by Thomas Deja,, reviewed by Professor Alan here.
Leaper, by Geoffrey Wood, reviewed by Professor Alan here.
Soon I Will Be Invincible, by Austin Grossman, reviewed by Professor Alan here.
Mary Jane & Mary Jane 2, by Judith O'Brien
The She-Hulk Diaries, by Marta Acosta, reviewed by Professor Alan here.

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QBP #209 - Carson of Venus: The Eye of Amtor #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #209

Carson of Venus: The Eye of Amtor #1, American Mythology, cover-dated 2020.

 

"The Eye of Amtor, Part One," by Mike Wolfer, with art by Lorenzo Carratu.

and

"Pellucidar: Dark of the Sun, Part One" by  Christopher Paul Carey, with art by Mike Wolfer.

What happens when Mike Atchison joins the Professor to talk about some stories from the Edger Rice Burroughs world?

 

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Link: Mike's Comic Book Roadshow podcast

Next Episode: Maybe Jonny Quest Special #1, Comico, cover-dated September 1988, but then again, maybe not. Seriously, it's the Summer, so don't hold me to that, OK?

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QBP #208 - From Beyond the Unknown 18

Quarter-Bin Podcast #208

From Beyond the Unknown #18, DC Comics, cover-dated August - September 1972.

"Hitch-hiker of Space," by Ed Herron & Howard Sherman. 

and

"The Man in the Mystery Mask!" by Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, & Bernard Sachs.

and

"Who Saved the Earth?" by Gardner Fox & Sid Greene.

What happens when Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein joins the Professor to talk some classic Silver Age DC sci-fi stories?

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Link: Jeremiah's comic book blog

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Source: Bedrock Comics

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E&E #015 - Paul O'Connor, Man of Mysteries

Alan's Eyes & Ears #015 - Mystery writer Paul Ryan O'Connor

In this fifteenth episode, Alan talks to former comic book writer and newly-published mystery writer, Paul Ryan O'Connor. What inspired him to move into this genre? How many stories of his have been published? And was his first sale REALLY nominated for an award?

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QBP #207 - Jack Hunter #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #207

Jack Hunter #1, Blackthorne Studios, cover-dated July 1987.

The untitled story was written by Bruce Jones, with art by Dell Barras.

What happens when a member of the Relatively Geeky Round Table joins the Professor to discuss an obscure spy story from the heart of the 80s independent boom?

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Doomspeak #053 - Doom #1

DOOMSPEAK

Doom #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July 2024.

"Days of Doom" by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman.

What happens when Doom takes over New Comics Wednesday?  And what happens when a veteran comics artist takes over the plotting and scripting chores on Doctor Doom's Last Story?

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Next Time: Probably the prose novel The Harrowing of Doom, by David Annandale. Or maybe Doom 2099 34 & 35, cover-dated October & November 1995. We'll see.

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QBP #206 -- Free Comic Book Day 2024!!!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #206

Free Comic Book Day 2024

It's time to celebrate the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! 

 How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? And what "bonus" free issues will he also cover?

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Next Episode: Jack Hunter #1, Blackthorne Publishing, cover-dated July 1987.

Link: World's Greatest Comics

Link: Krazzy Comics

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E&E #014 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 2

Alan's Eyes & Ears #014 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 2

In this second 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 talks about Batman and related comics, Blitzkrieg, Camelot 3000, Blackhawk, the legendary Captain Canuck ... and more!

What embarrassing bits about his comic book life does the Professor reveal? Is there a significant difference between which comics end up on the bookshelf versus the boxes in the basement? Just how inconsistent is he about books related to Batman. And just WHO is the actual world's greatest detective?

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QBP #205 - Kong on the Planet of the Apes #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #205

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

The untitled story was written by Ryan Ferrier, with art by Carlos Magno.

What happens when Professor Alan celebrates J L Ape-ril 2024 by covering a crossover of two ape-tastic properties? Just how bananas does this issue get?

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Next Episode: Free Comic Book Day 2024!

 Check out these other podcasts that are participating in 2024's JL Ape-Ril:

The Outcasters, Resurrections, Dial F for Flanger, The Bat-Pod. Coffee & Comics, The Fanholes, Once Upon a Geek, Campus Comics Cast, & Married with Content. 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Doomspeak #52 - Blade #2

DOOMSPEAK

Blade #2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 2006.

"Bargains in Time" by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Howard Chaykin.

What happens when Doom wants Blade to go back in time to save Doom's mommy from vampires? Will the Daywalker agree? And did Doom really know how all of this would work out, from his safe spot within his mommy's belly?

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Next Time: Maybe the upcoming Doom one-shot. Or maybe Doom 2099 34 & 35, cover-dated October & November 1995. We'll see.

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E&E 010 - Book of Shadows: Movie Countdown II

Alan's Eyes & Ears #010 - Movie Countdown II

In this new episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from a bunch of prior episodes.

After that, movie buff Dr Anj joins the Professor to talk about the final 21 movies that he (Alan) watched during 2023, counting them down to #1! 

Where do the first 2 James Bond films rank? Or the third and fourth Indiana Jones films? How about the first 3 Expendables films? What about 42? Dredd? Speed Racer?

And what is the Professor's favorite vampire movie of all time?

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QBP #202 - S.W.O.R.D. #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #201

S.W.O.R.D. #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2021.

"Mysterium," by Al Ewing, with art by Valerio Schiti.

What happens when Professor Alan FINALLY covers a comic book from the 2020s? And a book from the X-world, at that?

And what does an evil kind and loving AI have to do with the production of this episode?

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Next Episode: Patsy Walker aka Hellcat #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 2015.

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QBP #201 - The Green Hornet Golden Age Remastered #6

Quarter-Bin Podcast #201

Green Hornet Golden Age Remastered #6, Dynamite Entertainment, cover-dated 2010. Stories reprinted from Green Hornet Comics #4, Helnit Publishing, 1940.

5 stories, all by Green Hornet creator Fran Striker, with art credited to Bert Whitman Associates.

What happens when Professor Alan heads back to the Golden Age of Comics, to cover stories based on radio dramas?

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Next Episode: S.W.O.R.D. #1, Marvel Comics, February 2021.

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E&E 009 - Christmas 2023 & the Puerto Rico Collection

Alan's Eyes & Ears #009 - Christmas 2023 & the Puerto Rico Collection

In this 9th episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football Bowl game, visiting buddies, and receiving an EPIC Christmas present from his family.

And to discuss that Christmas present, the ever-popular Em stops by to tell tales of all the secret, behind-the-scenes intrigue.

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Doomspeak #051 - Doom 2099 32 & 33

DOOMSPEAK

DOOM 2099 #32 & 33, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August & September 1995.

"Rise" and "Fall," both written by Warren Ellis. The art in issue 32 was by John Royle & Scott Koblish, and in issue 33 was from Steve Pugh & Scott Koblish.

What happens when Doom's peaceful and hopeful takeover of America is opposed by opposing forces of opposition???

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Next Time: Blade #2, cover-dated December 2006.

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