QBP #219 - Detective Comic Annual 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #219

Detective Comics Annual #3, cover-dated 1990.

 

 "Obligation" by Archie Goodwin, with art by Dan Jurgens & Dick Giordano.

What happens when a certain irredeemable guest joins the professor to discuss an epic globe-spanning Batman adventure? And what is the guest's favorite Ohio-based food item?

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Link: The Fire & Water Podcast Network

Next Episode:Marvel Graphic Novel 14: Swords of the Swashbucklers, cover-dated 1985.

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Source: In the Ballpark

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QBP #214 - World's Finest Teen Titans #3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #214

World's Finest Teen Titans #3, DC Comics, cover-dated November 2023.

 

"Welcome to Titans Con!" by Mark Waid, with art by Emanuela Lupacchino. .

 

What happens when Professor Alan and Chief Fanhole Derek Crabbe visit Titans Con? How angry is Derek going to get? And how much does Mark Waid dislike comic book fans?

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Link: Derek's Fanholes Podcast

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Source: The bagging and boarding competition, Heroes Con 2024.

Music in the episode:  Sunshine Day, by Mixaund. His music can be found at MIXAUND.bandcamp.com.  Song Source: Free-Stock-Music.com

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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SS #070 - Identities

Shortbox Showcase #70 - Identities: Secret & Public

Em and Professor Alan talk about the topic of secret identities among superheroes. How critical is that trope to the genre? Does it matter how "realistic" maintaining a secret identity is these days?

Which host is sick of Marvel movies? Which one brings up Identity Crisis first? And who has come up with a great idea for a super-hero themed novel?

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Link: National Novel Writing Month

Link: Hey Kids! Comics podcast

Link: Union Dues stories

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CRJ #085 - June 2022

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #085

June 2022

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were from cheap bins? And how many focused on barbarians, spies, and other similar characters, as part of #AdventureComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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QBP #177 - World's Finest 277

Quarter-Bin Podcast #177

World's Finest Comics 277, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1982.

"Beasts of Plague," by Cary Burkett, with art by Don Heck & Romeo Tanghal.

"Green Arrow Sought for Questioning in Murder," by  Mike W. Barr, with art by Trevor von Eeden & Rodin Rodriguez.

"Doppleganger," by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Dan Spiegle.

"I Have my Wings and I Must Fly," by Bob Rozakis, with art by Alex Saviuk and Rodin Rodriguez.

"The Menace! of the Moon-Tree!" by E. Nelson Bridwell, with art by Don Newton & Frank Chiramonte.

What happens when Professor Alan bows to the will of the (Twitter) people and reviews an issue from the Dollar Comics era ... an issue with FIVE (5!) stories in it? Does he survive the effort?

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Promo: Star Rocket Radio

Promo: Coffee & Comics

Next Episode: Eternity Smith #3, Hero Comics, cover-dated November 1987, for #SciFiComicsMonth

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Source:Akron Comic Con

QBP #174 - Gordon's Law #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #174

Batman: Gordon's Law 1, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1996.

"Dirty Deal," written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Klaus Janson.

What happens when Professor Alan heads to mean streets of Gotham City to cover a bank heist? Can he and Commissioner Gordon team up to solve the case? And for how long will he talk about money & banking?

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Promo: Is It Jaws?

Next Episode: The Twilight Zone #2 Now Comics, cover-dated December 1991. 

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Source:World's Greatest Comics

QBP #164 - The Brave & The Bold 130

Quarter-Bin Podcast #164

The Brave & The Bold #130, DC Comics, cover-dated October 1976.

 "Death at Rainbow's End," written by Bob Haney, with art by Jim Aparo.

What happens when Batman teams up with two hero buddies to take on two villains in a strange and distant land? Exactly how zany does Bob Haney get in this story? And what does guest Rob Myers think about all this?

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Promo: Not Your Father's Autobot

Link: Rob's podcast Robin: Everyone Loves the Drake

Next Episode: The Shatter Special , First Comics, cover-dated October 1976.

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

CRJ #067 - December AND 2020

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #067

December 2020

So what comics did Professor Alan read during December -- was it a large amount, now that he is on Christmas Break? And what was the analytical breakdown of the all the comics he read during the year? And what will happen with the coveted "Listener or the Year" award in this wild and wacky 2020?

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Promo #1: What the Frell? Farscape Podcast
Promo #2: The Fanholes Podcast

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SS #068 - The Future of Comics

 Shortbox Showcase #68 - The Future of Comics

In this episode, Em and Professor Alan review a bunch of wonderful listener feedback. After that, they talk about the future of comics, focusing in particular on the current events at DC Comics. Each gives their "pitch" for what DC Comics should do next.


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Promo: Dorkness to Light

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Quarter-Bin #148 -Detective Comics 465

Quarter-Bin Podcast #148

Detective Comics 465, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1976.

"Baptized in Fire," by Dan Curtis Johnson, with art by JH Williams III & Mick Gray.

What happens when a bad guy figures out Batman's secret identity and uses it to kidnap Commissioner Gordon? And what if it's not really his secret identity? And what exactly is the Calculator's power set?

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Promo: Robin: Everybody Loves The Drake

Next Episode: Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated March 1991.

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

QBP #147 - Batman #266

Quarter-Bin Podcast #147

Batman 266, DC Comics, cover-dated August 1975.

"The Curious Case of the Catwoman's Coincidences," was written by Denny O'Neill, with art by Irv Novick and Dick Giordano.

What happens when Professor Alan visits Batman in the 1970s? Does the Caped Crusader let his feelings for Catwoman cloud his crime-fighting prowess? Is relying on coincidence a solid narrative technique? And is it a good idea to rely on a cat to not betray you?

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

CRJ #038 - July 2018

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #038

July 2018

So what comics did Professor Alan read during July? How many were kids comics? How many were Free Comic Book Day books? How many were written by Jarrod Alberich, the Yard Sale Artist? And how many were about Doctor Doom and the Scarlet Witch?

Listen to this exciting episode #38 ... and find out!

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Promo #1: Required Reading with Stella and that bald fella
Promo #2: Improvised Weapons

Link: Buy Geek-Girl #2

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CRJ #018 - November 2016

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #018

November 2016

So what comics did Professor Alan read during November? How many were kids books? How many were scary books? How many were Rebirth? How many were Underworld Unleashed books?How were many were miscellaneous books donated by lovely listeners?

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Promo: Trekker Talk

Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during December? Will he read tons and tons of books since he'll be on Christmas Break? Find out when that episode comes out in early December. And in that episode, Professor Alan will count down his Top 10 books of the year, as well as name the Relatively Geeky "Listener of the Year!"

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QBP #072 - Birds of Prey #39

Quarter-Bin Podcast #72

Birds of Prey #39, DC Comics, cover-dated March 2002.

"The Gun," by Chuck Dixon, with art by Rick Leonardi, Jesse Delperdang, and Rodney Ramos.

Whatever happened in that story line we covered in episode 14 where Bruce Wayne was arrested for murder? What happens when Barbara Gordon visits a suspect in prison? And what happens when a person with 2 X Chromosones shows up on the podcast?

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Promo #1: Beware of Monsters

Promo #2: Give Me Those Star Wars

Next Episode: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2016!

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QBP #068 - Showcase '94 #11

Quarter-Bin Podcast #68

Showcase '94 #11 DC Comics, cover-dated November 1994.

"Man-Bat," by Chuck Dixon, with art by Flint Henry.
and
"The Tempting, Part 2: The Hard Place," by Brian Augustyn, with art by Anthony Chun and Matt Branning.
and
"Shadows of the Soul," by Marv Wolfman, with art by Roy Burdine and Chris Ivy.

How much does Professor Alan love Man-Bat? And what do Black Condor and Starfire have in common, besides a lack of fabric in their costumes? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: Batgirl to Oracle
Promo #2: Trekker Talk

Link: Bailey's Batman Podcast, episode 24, in which Professor Alan and Michael Bailey talk about Batman: From the Thirties to the Seventies.

Next Episode: DOOM 2099 # 5 - #7, Marvel Comics, May, June, & July 1993.

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SS #026 - Superman and Batman, BFFs!

Shortbox Showcase #026

Emily and Professor Alan are joined by veteran podcaster Michael Bradley. Michael's podcasting efforts include a Superman solo show, a Batman solo show, and a joint Superman / Batman show. So it seemed only fitting that he join us to talk about the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader, their friendship, their working relationship, and their fans.

Along the way we talk about the story "A Time Beyond Hope," written by Paul Levitz, with art by Renato Guedes and Jose Wilson, published in Superman Batman Annual #4, cover-dated August 2010. This story takes place in the Batman Beyond universe, and that TV show is also discussed, as well as our thoughts on how Superman and Batman might spend their retiring years.

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QBP #039 - Silver Age Classics

Quarter-Bin Podcast #39

Silver Age Classics: Detective Comics 327, DC Comics, cover-dated 1992 (original issue printed in 1964).

"The Mystery of the Menacing Mask," written by John Broome, with art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella.

and

"Ten Miles to Nowhere," written by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmine Infantino.

What makes Detective Comics #327 a "classic?" What makes this Batman a "new look" character? What does Bruce Wayne think about urban gentrification? And what if the Elongated Man backup story is almost as good as the main story featuring Batman? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: The Batcave Podcast
Promo #2: Big Screen Batman

Next Episode: ROM: Spaceknight #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1979.

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QBP #032 - Batman: Shadow of the Bat #6

Quarter-Bin Podcast #32

Batman: Shadow of the Bat #6, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1992.

"The Ugly American," by Alan Grant, with art by Dan Jurgens and Dick Giordano.

So who exactly is that big steroided-up dude on the cover? What does he have to do with the CIA? And why does the CIA just not show Batman the proper respect? And how exactly am I going to work in a discussion on the current state of the auto industry in the US? Listen to the episode and find out!


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Next Episode: DC Comics Presents: Mystery in Space #1, DC Comics,cover-dated September 2004

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SS #020 -- A First Appearance

Shortbox Showcase #20

After going through some awesome feedback (including some from a special guest feedbacker), Emily & Professor Alan talk about their upcoming Relatively Geeky plans. And then they dig into some Golden Age goodness, covering the debut appearance of one of their favorites characters, ever.

"   <<    title   redacted    >>  " by Don Cameron, with art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (and maybe George Roussos, as well). From Batman #16, April/May 1943.

We know that this is not technically a Tintin story, but why does it feel so much like it could be one?  Listen to the episode and find out!


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Promo #1: The Who's Who Podcast
Promo #2: The Hammer Strikes

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