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Giant-Sized Finale! In their last, harrowing trip into the House of Franklin-Stein (for this year anyway), Chris and Cindy discuss 1943’s The Return of the Vampire starring Bela Lugosi as a vampire that is NOT Dracula. Seriously, he’s not. We mean it! In war-torn London, vampire Armand Tesla rises from his tomb to exact his revenge on those who vanquished him. Along the way we meet his werewolf minion, and even more unbelievable for a 1940s horror film, a strong female protagonist! How does this Columbia release stack up to the fabled Universal Monster series? The answer may surprise you!

Then, the Super Mates end the comic portions of the series in style, by taking a fond look at Captain America # 253 and 254 by Roger Stern, John Byrne, and Joe Rubenstein! The Star-Spangled Avenger answers the call of a friend and need…his old Invaders teammate, Union Jack! The aged hero is convinced a series of grisly murders are the work of his vampiric brother, Baron Blood! What follows is a timeless classic, with one of the most shocking endings of the Bronze Age of comics!

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Rob Kelly and Chris discuss Spidey vs. the Man-Wolf and Dracula over at the Power Records Podcast! http://firestormfan.com/audio/Power%20Records%20Podcast%20Episode%2011.mp3

Rob and Chris attend the Mad Monster Party over at the Film and Water Podcast: http://firestormfan.com/audio/Film%20and%20Water%20Podcast%20Episode%2011.mp3

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Next time: Back to Opal City for the next installment of The Starman Chronicles! Plus your feedback!

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Host Rob Kelly welcomes longtime Nuclear Sub DEREK WILLIAM CRABBE (FANHOLES PODCAST) to talk about a Halloween favorite, George A. Romero and Stephen King’s CREEPSHOW! We can hold our breath a verrry long time!

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Marvel’s Secret Wars has lasted so long, it’s had the time to spawn a romance book! That’s right, Lonely Hearts takes a look at all five stories from the Secret Wars Secret Love one-shot, taking many meandering detours through comics and movies minutia on the journey. That’s what happens when you put these four guys in the same room. Plus, Romance Comics Theatre!

Listen to Episode 5 below (the usual filthy filthy language warnings apply), or subscribe to The Lonely Hearts Romance Comics Podcast on iTunes!

Relevant images and further credits at: Lonely Hearts ep.5 Supplemental

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Here are the relevant images from this episode of The Lonely Hearts Romance Comics Podcast!

Secret Wars Secret Love’s cover is a tribute to an age-old favorite!

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Ryan Daly and guest Stella review the origin of Batgirl from Secret Origins #20. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to help cover the origin of blind hero Doctor Mid-Nite.

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• Check out Stella’s Batgirl to Oracle: A Barbara Gordon Podcast as part of The Batman Universe: http://thebatmanuniverse.net/category/podcast/bto/
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“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.

Additional music this episode: “In the Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett; “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn.

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Shag’s World Tour continues! This time he stops in Columbus, OH to visit with a gaggle of geeks: Little Russell Burbage, Professor Alan Quarterbin, Emily Middleton, Thom Zahler, Michael Bradley, Van Zee, and JC Beirau! Next, it’s off to Kyle Benning’s recording studio for a chat! Then, you’ll hear new bumpers recorded while visiting with Michael Bailey and David Sopko! Finally, we close the show with a brand-new version of our closing theme by Daniel Cynical Adams and Ashton Burge, this time accompanied by The Irredeemable Shag! All together you’ll hear a dozen different Nuclear Subs that were unfortunately stuck hanging out with Shag. Those poor souls.

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Opening theme, “That Time is Now,” by Michael Kohler. New updated closing music by Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge of The Bad Mamma Jammas accompanied by The Irredeemable Shag!

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Host Rob Kelly welcomes longtime Nuclear Sub LUKE DAAB to talk about one of their favorite films, Neil Simon’s 1975 mystery/comedy MURDER BY DEATH, starring Alec Guinness, David Niven, Maggie Smith, Peter Sellers, Peter Falk, and more! Say your goddamn pronouns!

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Ryan Daly and new guest Jeff Nettleton review the origin of Uncle Sam from Secret Origins #19. Then, Michael Bailey returns to help Ryan cover the story of Guardian and the Newsboy Legion.

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• Check out Michael’s thoughts about Guardian and the Newsboy Legion, as well as Superman-related stories at Fortress of Baileytude: http://www.fortressofbaileytude.com
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• And other comics at Views from the Longbox: http://www.fortressofbaileytude.com/viewsfromthelongbox/
• And still more comics at Comics Monthly Monday: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=7
• And, of course, Bailey’s Batman Podcast: http://www.baileysbatmanpodcast.com

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“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.

Additional music this episode: “Revolution” by The Beatles; “I Don’t Want to Set the World On Fire” by The Ink Spots.

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Shag and Rob discuss the Season 2 premiere of THE FLASH! Plus a selection from Shag’s Nuclear Sub World Tour 2015, featuring a guest appearance by Doug Zawisza talking about STARMAN by Roger Stern & Tom Lyle!

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Opening Theme, “The Time Is Now” by Michael Kohler. Closing music by Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge of The Bad Mamma Jammas! http://www.facebook.com/BadMammaJammas

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Chris and Cindy dare to comb the tombs of the House of Franklin-Stein, and take a look at 1959’s The Mummy! This Hammer remake stars Christopher Lee in the title role of Kharis, the Mummy who awakens from his eternal sleep to exact revenge on those who would dare desecrate the rest of his princess, namely Peter Cushing!

Then, it’s Clobberin’ Time! The Super Mates review Marvel Two-In-One #95, by David Anthony Kraft and Alan Kupperberg. When his girlfriend Alica is possessed by an ancient Egyptian power, the ever-lovin’, blue-eyed Thing crosses paths with Marvel’s own Living Mummy! Is this comic worthy enough to be paired with the excellent movie above? Well, no, but its fun to talk about!

Listen on!

Let us know what you think! We’d love to read it aloud in an upcoming episode. Drop us a line in our comments section, or email us at supermatespodcast@gmail.com. If you’re listening on iTunes, please consider leaving a review of our show! We’re also on Facebook!

Chris (aka Earth 2 Chris) co-hosts the Power Records Podcast with the esteemed Rob Kelly over at the Fire and Water Podcast feed!

Next time: We dare one more trip to the House of Franklin-Stein, to discuss the 1943 underrated gem, Return of the Vampire, starring none other than Bela Lugosi! Plus an epic comic to wrap things up!!!

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