RGP #049 - Doom 2099 30 & 31

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #30 & 31, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June & July 1995.

"American Way" and "American Dream," both written by Warren Ellis. The art in issue 30 was by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg, and in issue 31 by David Klein.

What happens when Doom institutes his slightly, possibly, more-or-less dictatorial view on the nation he rules, the USA? And how do aliens fit in to all of this?
 

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Promo: Who's Editing?

Next Time: probably Astonishing Tales 4 & 5 (only the Doom parts, obviously)

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RGP #048 -- Em & Alan Reflect on 10 Years of Podcasting

Relatively Geeky Presents - Podcasting Reflections

In this new episode, Alan and Em talk about their 10 years as podcasters, reflect upon the very first Shortbox Showcase episode, and talk about where the network is going in the future.

How have their approaches changed as they've gotten older matured? How have their opinions changed? Do they still dismiss Jimmy Olsen? Hate the 90s? Despair for the future of the comics industry?

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Promo: Hey Kids! Comics

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RGP #047 - Astonishing Tales 2 & 3

DOOMPEAK

Astonishing Tales #2 & #3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October & December 1970.

"Revolution!" by Roy Thomas, with art by Wally Wood.

and

"Doom Must Die!" by Larry Lieber, with art by Wally Wood.

What happens when Doom faces not one, not two, but THREE adversaries in his first solo adventure? Is he victorious? Or is he AWESOMELY victorious?

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Promo: Finding Fantasy Reads

Next Time: Maybe Doom 2099 30 & 31, cover-dated June & July 1995, maybe something else.

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RGP #046 - Doom 2099 28 & 29

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #28 & 29, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April & May 1995.

"Borderlines" and "American Caesar" both written by Warren Ellis, with art by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.

What happens when Doom has his first new adventure under the stewardship of Warren Ellis? Has he changed his approach to leadership, or is he still the same calm and cool leader we've come to know and love?
 

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Promo: Opal City Confidential

Next Time: Astonishing Tales 2 & 3 (only the Doom parts, obviously)

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RGP #045 - Astonishing Tales #1

DOOMPEAK

Astonishing Tales #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1970.

"Unto You Is Born ... The Doomsman!" by Roy Thomas, with art by Wally Wood.

What happens when the show jumps back to the early Bronze Age, to those glorious days when Doctor Doom had his own comic book, which he graciously chose to share with Ka-Zar?

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Promo: To The Batpoles

Next Time: Doom 2099 28 & 29, cover-dated April & May 1995.

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RGP #044 - Galaxy Con 2022

Relatively Geeky Presents - Galaxy Con 2022

In this new episode, Alan talks about his experiences at eh recent Galaxy Con Columbus!

How many comic books did he have signed? How many Doctor Doom sketches did he get? How many comics did he buy? And which dreamy Star Trek actor did Mrs Quarter-Bin meet?

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Promo: Warlord Worlds

Link: Artist Sean Carlson

Link: Artist juliana egg

Link:Paper Lab Studios

Link: Artist Jason Montgomery

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RGP #043 - Super Blog Team-Up 2022

Super Blog Team-Up 2022

Afterlife with Archie 1 - 6, Archie Comics, cover-dated

All issues written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with art by Francesco Francavilla.

As part of the SBTU 2022 event, Professor Alan re-presents two episodes from 2014, in which Shawn Engel and Bill Robinson joined Professor Alan to discuss the first 6 issues of the stunning Afterlife with Archie series.
 
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Promo: Two True Freaks

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Check out these blogs and podcasts which are participating in the Super Blog Team-Up 2022 event:

* 51 

Between the Pages

Comics Comics Comics . Blog

Dave's Comic Heroes Blog

Magazines & Monsters

Ed Moore

Mark Radulich

The Source Material Podcast

Superhero Satellite

The Telltale Mind

RGP #042 - Doom 2099 #26 & #27

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #26 & 27, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February & March 1995.

"Ramparts" and "Barricades," both written by Warren Ellis, with art by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.

What happens when Doom has his first new adventure under the stewardship of Warren Ellis? Has he changed his approach to leadership, or is he still the same calm and cool leader we've come to know and love?
 

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Promo: Earth Destruction Directive

Next Time: Maybe the next issue or two of Doom 2099, but maybe a Super-Villain Team-Up issue. We'll see.

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CRJ #088 - September 2022

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #088

September 2022

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #FantasyComicsMonth? How many of THOSE were based on the legend of King Arthur? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Is It Jaws?

Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during October -- how many will be scary comics for #HorrorComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early November.

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RGP #041 - What If? 52

DOOMPEAK

What If? volume 2, Issue 52, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1993.

"What If Doom Became Sorcerer Supreme?", by Dan Slott, with art by Manny Galan and Mark Stegbauer.

What happens when  #BigComic presents an "imaginary story" in which Doctor Doom accomplishes (some of) his ultimate goals? Is this one of the few What If stories that ends with a happy ending?

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Promo: Fanholes

Next Time: Doom 2099 26 & 27, cover-dated February & March 1995.

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RGP #039 - Grab Bags!

Relatively Geeky Presents -- The Grab Bag Show!

What happens when Professor Alan gives up his miserly ways and spends almost $11 on 3 blind-bags of comics? Sixteen total comics (well, fifteen, to be honest) are discussed in this episode!

How many were duplicates? How many had he read before? How many star his long-time comic book crush? And how many feature dudes with epic ponytails?

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Promo: Two True Freaks

Link: Ollie's Bargain Outlet

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RGP #038 - Doom 2000 #24 & #25

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DOOM 2099 #24 & 25, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1994 & January 1995.

"Island of Lost Souls,"  and "Fables of the Deconstruction," written by John Francis Moore and Warren Ellis, with art in both by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.

What happens when Doom faces down Doom as they battle over who is actually Doom? Two Dooms enter, one Doom leaves. What does Professor Alan think about the end of this first era of the title?

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Promo: Fan Film Friday

Next Time: Probably something other than Doom 2099, probably a What-If issue of some kind.

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RGP #037 - Doom 2099 22 & 23

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #22 & 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October & November 1994.

"The Narrow World,"  and "Seize the Day," written by John Francis Moore, with art in both by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.

What happens when Doom decides to expand the boundaries of his rule? Which old enemy from earlier in the series re-appears? And what of this other fella who claims to ALSO be Doctor Doom?

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Promo: Action Film Face-Off

Next Time: Doom 2099 #24 & 25, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1994 & January 1995.

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RGP #036: Doomspeak: The Thing #12

 DOOMSPEAK

The Thing #12, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1984.

"DOOM!,"written by John Byrne, with art by Ron Wilson & Joe Sinnott.

What happens when a sixty-foot Doom gives a hard time to a certain big ugly orange rock monster? What color are those cool horses? And just how much Doom is in this issue anyway? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Prairie Justice: The Greg Sanders Vigilante Podcast 

Next Time: DOOM 2099 22 & 23

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Source: In The Ballpark

RGP #033 - Iron Man 149 & 150

DOOMPEAK

Iron Man 149 & 150, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August & September 1981.        .

"Doomquest" and "Knightmare," both scripted by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, with art by John Romita, JR and Bob Layton.

What happens when Tony Stark cancels a business deal with Doom? How do they get sent back in time to Camelot? And how different do Doom and Iron Man treat the female companionship they are offered during their stay? And how does Iron Man defender Luke Jaconetti handle the awesomeness of Doom?

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Promo: The Fanholes Podcast

Link: Luke's Earth Destruction Directive podcast

Next Time: Doom 2099 19 - 21.

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RGP #031 - The Punisher 28 & 29

Relatively Geeky Presents #30: Merry Marvel MARCH-ing Society: Acts of Vengeance

The Punisher 28 & 29, Marvel Comics, cover-dated Mid December 1989 and January 1990.

Both stories written by Mike Baron, with art by Bill Reinhold & Mark Farmer.

What happens when Doom takes on The Punisher, a character who has never faced him before? Who has the advantage? And who is the real Doom, and who is the Doombot, and who is the pretender?

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Promo: Merry Marvel MARCH-ing Society Crossover

Follow the MMM Acts of Vengeance adventure through these (and other) podcasts:

3rd Degree Byrne

Back to the Bins

Coffee & Comics

The Fanholes Podcast

Fire & Water Podcast Network

The Longbox Crusade

The QuantumCast

 
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RGP #029 - Doomspeak: Doctor Doom 8 & 9

DOOMSPEAK

Doctor Doom #8 & #9, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 2020 & January 2021.

"Peace in the Valley" and "The Windmills of My Mind," both written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Salvador Larroca.

What happens when Doctor Doom is given the chance to save the world? Does Reed Richards just stand by and let that happen? What do you think? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Deconstructing Comics
 

Next Time: Doctor Doom #10, the last issue of the title, which was released December 23.

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

RGP #028 - #WarComicsMonth

Relatively Geeky Presents #28: #WarComicsMonth 2020

In this Veterans Day inspired episode, Professor Alan welcomes War comic mega-fans Kirk Spencer and Luke Jaconetti to discuss the genre of war comics. They talk about the current state of the genre, their histories with the genre, and their top 5 war titles. 

Did your favorite war title make the list? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Link: Luke Jaconetti's podcast Earth Destruction Directive 

Link: Kirk Spencer's twitter feed: @Big5Army

Kirk's War Comics Essential Reading List:

Star-Spangled War Stories 154 (Unknown Soldier)

Our Army at War 273 (Sgt Rock)

Star-Spangled War Stories 148 (Enemy Ace) 

Our Fighting Forces 152 (The Losers)

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RGP #027 - Doomspeak: Doctor Doom #7

DOOMSPEAK

Doctor Doom #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 2020.

"Oath of Fealty," written by Christopher Cantwell, with art by Salvador Larroca.

What happens when Doctor Doom has a new comic book on the stands for the first time in six months? How does he test the loyalty of his inner circle? And in what awesome way does he first appear in this issue? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Avengers Spotlight

Next Time: Doctor Doom #8, which is schedule for release October 28. The episode should follow within a few weeks after that.

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RGP #026 - Doomspeak: Cloak & Dagger #10

DOOMSPEAK

  Cloak & Dagger 10, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 1987.

"Who'll Stop The Rain?" by Bill Mantlo, with art by Bret Blevins & Terry Austin.

What happens when a couple of C- or D- listers (who somehow managed to nab a TV deal) arrive in Latveria on the trail of a drug kingpin? Do they get mesmerized by Doom's impressive beam of light? Do they have a political debate about the value of nuclear energy?

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Promo:To The Batpoles!

Next Time: Something else Doom-related. But what will it be? We shall see!

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