Archive for October, 2014

October 23rd, 2014  Posted at   Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast

Welcome to the world of Tangent Comics — where you only know the names. Parallel Lines: A DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast is a bi-weekly, issue-by-issue exploration of DC Comics’ Tangent Universe events, hosted by Shawn Engel and Michael Bradley.

Tangent/Doom Patrol #1

“We saw Earth die! Nothing could be worse!”

Four adventurers from the future of 2030 travel back to the present with portents of doom! But will their time-traveling escapade prevent their future … or cause it? It’s good old-fashioned comic book wibbly wobbly timey wimey in a way that can be brought to you only by Dan Jurgens, Sean Chen, Kevin Conrad and Ray Kryssing in “Saving Time!”

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Backmatter from the issue (click to enlarge)

NEXT TIME: A literal Dark Knight kicks off the second wave in BATMAN #1!

Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe PodcastNever miss an episode: Subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed! All feedback is warmly welcomed. Send your thoughts to tangent(at)greatkrypton.com! Share your thoughts on the episode and the stories discussed. Seriously, we want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with us on Facebook to leave feedback and get show-related updates and content!

October 21st, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to episode 31 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“Year Three: Light in the Darkness”

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: Batman and Superman: World’s Finest #3 (cover date June 1999)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman … blinded by the light!

ALSO FEATURING: Madman drummers bummers and Indians in the summer with a teenage diplomat! (aka “Villains, villains and more villains!”)

PLUS: A look at the book’s other content and what else was on the stands!

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Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!

October 14th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman
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Superman & BatmanWelcome to episode 30 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“Year Two: A Tale of Two Cities”

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: Batman and Superman: World’s Finest #2 (cover date May 1999)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman walk a mile in each other’s shoes cities!

ALSO FEATURING: Angry Superman, grumpy Batman and foreshadowing!

PLUS: A look at the book’s other content and what else was on the stands!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

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Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!

October 9th, 2014  Posted at   Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast

Welcome to the world of Tangent Comics — where you only know the names. Parallel Lines: A DC Comics Tangent Universe Podcast is a bi-weekly, issue-by-issue exploration of DC Comics’ Tangent Universe events, hosted by Shawn Engel and Michael Bradley.

Tangent/Secret Six #1

“We worked well as a group without even trying. What could we accomplish if we were trying?”

The Atom. The Joker. The Flash. They are among the greatest heroes in the Tangent Universe. You’ve thrilled at their explosive origins. You’ve laughed at their solo adventures. You … well, whatever you did when you read The Flash’s book. But now, for the first time ever, these heroes and more team up to take on … Aquaman! No, seriously. Join the adventure in “Bad Moon” by comic book creators extraordinaire Chuck Dixon and Tom Grummett!

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Backmatter from the issue (click to enlarge)

NEXT TIME: Things come to a head as the first wave concludes with DOOM PATROL #1!

Parallel Lines: The DC Comics Tangent Universe PodcastNever miss an episode: Subscribe via iTunes or the RSS Feed! All feedback is warmly welcomed. Send your thoughts to tangent(at)greatkrypton.com! Share your thoughts on the episode and the stories discussed. Seriously, we want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with us on Facebook to leave feedback and get show-related updates and content!

October 7th, 2014  Posted at   Superman & Batman

Superman & BatmanWelcome to episode 29 of SUPERMAN & BATMAN, featuring your two favorite heroes in one podcast together!

The show’s premise is simple: Each episode, host Michael Bradley celebrates seven decades of the World’s Finest heroes by looking at stories featuring the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight, chosen at random mostly from the pages of World’s Finest Comics.

This episode

“Year One: Different Worlds”

ORIGINAL PUBLICATION: Batman and Superman: World’s Finest #1 (cover date April 1999)

WHAT TO EXPECT: Superman and Batman try to work together … and the results are fatal!

ALSO FEATURING: Lex Luthor, compare/contrast and continuity nerdity!

PLUS: A look at what else was on the stands!

DOWNLOAD: Directly or via iTunes

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Subscribe to the show via iTunes or the RSS Feed! Got questions or comments? Additions or corrections? How about a story suggestion? Drop a line! Share your thoughts on the episode and the issue. Seriously, I want to hear from listeners. You also can connect with show on Facebook and Twitter to send feedback and get show updates!

Superman & Batman is a proud member of the Superman Podcast Network. And don’t forget to visit the Superman Homepage!