QBP #055 - Challengers of the Fantastic

Quarter-Bin Podcast #55

Challengers of the Unknown, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated June 1997.

"Challengers of the Unknown" by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Al Vey.

After their spaceship crashes, four people believe they are living on borrowed time, and become the Challengers of the Unknown, the world's greatest death-cheaters. But when Uatu the Guardian appears and warns of the coming of Galactiac, can even the mighty Challengers save the day? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: Tales of the JSA: Crisis on Infinite Earths
Promo #2:  Under the Dome Radio

Link: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality

Next Episode: Loki Agent of Asgard 1 & 2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April & May 2014.

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QBP #054 - Doctor Strangefate

Quarter-Bin Podcast #54

Doctor Strangefate, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated April 1996.

"The Decrees of Fate" by Ron Marz, with art by Jose-Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan.

As the Marvel Universe is merging with the DC Universe, the man called Access wants to pull the amalgamated world apart. But the most powerful man in the Amalgam world, Doctor Strangefate, likes the new world just the way it is, thank you very much. What happens when he sends his three agents to bring him Access? Listen to Professor Alan and special guest Shawn Engel, and find out!

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Promo #1: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality
Promo #2:  Flowers & Fishnets

Link: The Iron Lantern episode of Shawn Engel's "Just One of the Guys" podcast.

Next Episode: Challengers of the Fantastic, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated June 1997.

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SS #034 - DC TV Season Wrap

Shortbox Showcase #34 - DC Comics TV Shows Wrap-up


In this episode, we talk about the DC-based TV shows that have recently wrapped up their seasons. We also talk about the new shows that are on their way.

SPOILER ALERT -- we talk in detail about the shows, all of the episodes that have aired, and our conjectures, predictions, and crazy theories about what may happen in the future. You have been warned.

If you want to avoid spoilers about a specific show, here are approximate start times for conversation about each show we cover in this episode:

0:02 - Gotham
0:26 - Constantine
0:37 - Preacher & Lucifer
0:40 - I, Zombie
0:58 - Teen Titans & Krypton
1:03 - Supergirl
1:11 - Legends of Tomorrow
1:17 - Arrow
1:25 - Flash

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Promo #1: Parallel Lines
Promo #2: Dave's Daredevil Podcast

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SS #033 - Marvel TV Season Wrap

Shortbox Showcase #33 -- Marvel TV Season Wrap-up

After covering some listener feedback, and having a conversation about the nature of "spoilers," we talk about the Marvel television shows that have recently wrapped up their seasons.

SPOILER ALERT - we talk in detail about the shows, all of the episodes that have aired, and our conjectures, predictions, and crazy theories about what may happen in the future. You have been warned.

If you want to avoid spoilers about a specific show, here are approximate start times for conversation about each show (and the one movie) we cover in this episode.

28:00 - Powers
32:00 - Agent Carter
43:00 - Avengers: Age of Ultron
48:00 - Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
53:00 - Daredevil

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Promo #1: Garage Sale Gloat
Promo #2: The Casebook of Esho St. Claire, by Scott Roche

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QBP #053 - Fantastic Four Annual 20

Quarter-Bin Podcast #53

Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987.

"Double Double," written by Steve Englehart, with art by Paul Neary & Tony Dezuniga.

It's time for an annual pilgrimage for the rightful ruler of Latveria. What happens when the arch-villain Reed Richards refuses to aid the noble leader? Does Reed really want to bring child-care strategies into the conversation? And exactly how members are in the so-called "Fantastic" so-called "Four" anyway?

Doom invites you to listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: Fantasticast
Promo #2: Orphaned Entertainment

Link: Dave Elliott's Fantastic Fourcast podcast

Next Episode: Doctor Strangefate, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated 1996. With a super-special mystery guest (hint: it's Shawn Engel)!

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QBP #052 - Justice League of America #188

Quarter-Bin Podcast #52

Justice League of America #188, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1981.

"The Metamorph War," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Don Heck and Frank McLaughlin.

and

"The Miracle at 22,300 Miles," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler and Franks McLaughlin.

The Leaguers take on some of their toughest foes ever ... themselves!  And then they have to handle their malfunctioning satellite! Can they survive either of these scenarios? Or both? And how does Zatanna get a whole new costume in the MIDDLE of one of these stories? Listen to the episode and find out!

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This episode is part of the "Conway Crossover" podcast event, celebrating the work of Gerry Conway, as well as bringing to light to the issues of creator equity in the characters that they create.

Link: Gerry Conway's Tumblr
Link: The Fire & Water Podcast's conversation with Gerry Conway. 

Promo #1: Super Mates 
Promo #2: Comic Book Time Machine

Next Episode: Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, from 1987.

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QBP #051 - Free Comics 2015!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #51

Free Comics Book Day 2015

How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? And what did he think of the books he nabbed? Whose story did he like more ... the steampunk fairy tale chick or the greatest hero that Canada has ever known? How many Doctors appeared in the Doctor Who issue? And how many Avengers (and Inhumans?) appeared in the Avengers (and Inhumans) issue?

Listen to the episode and find out! 

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Music for this episode is from The Comrades, whose music you can find at Blood & Ink Records.

Promo #1: Listen to the Prophets: A Deep Space 9 Podcast
Promo #2: Who's Who Podcast

Next Episode: Justice League of America #188, part of the "Conway's Crossover" podcast event.  

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