QBP #234 - Sun Devils 1 - 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #234

Sun Devils 1 - 3, DC Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1984.

 

"The Gathering: Books 1 - 3," by Gerry Conway & Dan Jurgens.

 

What happens when Sir Iowa's Joe joins the podcast to talk about one of his favorite comic series from his younger days? Do the issues hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later? And does a new wave style skinny tie hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later?

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Promo: Deconstructing Comics: Black Panther

Next Episode: Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983.

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Source:World's Greatest Comics

Music in the episode: Follow the Stars by Audio Atlant

Music promoted by Pixabay

Promo - Doomspeak

The show has been going a long time, but we didn't have a promo ... UNTIL NOW!

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Music used in the promo is Dark and Sinister Cello Symphony, by Nick Panek, which I discovered at Pixabay. 

E&E #035 - Comic Book Genres: Sci-Fi

In this 35th episode, Alan begins a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... science fiction comics!

What sci-fi comics has the Professor been reading the last few years?What classic comic titles does he recommend? What new books?  

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Promo: Action Film Face-Off

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E&E #034 - 2025: The Year in Reading

Alan's Eyes & Ears #034 - 2025: The Year in Reading

In this 34th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. 

He talks about the comics, sci-fi and fantasy magazines, and books he read during 2025, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network.

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Promo #1: Warlord Worlds

Promo #2: Magazines & Monsters 

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QBP #233 - DC Comics Presents 57

Quarter-Bin Podcast #233

DC Comics Presents 57, DC Comics, cover-dated May 1983.

"Days of Future Past," by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn, with art by Alex Saviuk & Frank McLaughlin.

What happens when Kirk Spencer joins Professor Alan to discuss the final story of the Atomic Knights? What comparison does the Professor make to the Super Sons? And how much time do they spend talking about defunct restaurant chains?

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Promo: The Huntress Podcast

Link: Kirk's account on X

Next Episode: Sun Devils 1 - 3, DC Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1984.

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Source:Ollie's

Music in the episode: Classical Success by Sonican

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Doomspeak #061 - Doom 2099 43 & 44 (and FF 413)

DOOM 2099 43 & 44, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May & June 1996.

"Homecoming," and "Entangling Alliances," by John Francis Moore, with art by Jeff Lafferty & Vince Russell.

What happens to DOOM 2099 when original scripter John Francis Moore returns to bring the title back to 2099, and ... to an end? And after covering the entire series, where does the Professor rank it among his personal pantheon of comic book series?

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Promo: Earth Destruction Directive

Next Time: Doomed 2099 #1, cover-dated October 2025. 

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E&E #033 - Peter Nordgren, author

In this 33rd episode, Alan talks to debut author Peter Nordgren, a few weeks before his neo-noir thriller Eastern Shadows is released. 

{ NOTE: The release date of Eastern Shadows has been changed from the date mentioned in the episode, to December 19. }

What connection does Alan have to the content of the novel? How did Peter manage the switch from technical writing to fiction? And which fictional British super-spy is Peter a super fan of?

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Promo: The Law of Equivalent Exchange

Link: Peter's author website

Link: Peter's James Bond blog

Link: Buy Peter's book from The Book Loft

Link: Buy Peter's book on Amazon

Link: Kieren Westwood's writing advice on YouTube 

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