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This episode Paul welcomes back Dr. Anj to discuss who else – Supergirl! Super DC Giant #S-24 is like a mini trade paperback with 4 related stories of the Maid of Might and we had a fantastic time talking about it!  Plus, a gallery of reader-submitted new costumes for the Girl of Steel!

And don’t forget the next installment of The Monthly Planet, as Paul and co-editor Shawn M. Myers talk about DC’s Daily Planet house ads from June 1976!

This month’s instocktrades.com selections:

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Visit the Daily Planet:

https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/F231EB71A50CE9/features/gallery.php?page=planet

And some links for Jim Mooney:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Mooney

https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/mooney_jim.htm

https://www.twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/07mooney.html

https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/F231EB71A50CE9/features/creator.php?creatorid=107

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“Cloud Dancer ” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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And check out this homage from Supergirl’s most recent series!

Season 8, Episode 18: Old Soldiers

Special Guest Andrea Gaul

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Episode 60 – Sidney Poitier’s THE JACKAL w/guest Prof. Annie Burkhart

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Season 8, Episode 17: Heal Thyself

Special Guest Star: Mike Bason

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Batman Knightcast is back, which you should have figured out if you’re reading this and/or listening to the episode! First, Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin unearth the opening chapter of the macabre saga of Black Mask in Batman #386. Then they continue the story of the Dynamic Duo’s earliest adventures in Batman & Robin Year One #7. 

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Music: “The Batman Theme: Epic Version (feat. Mask of the Phantasm + Imperial March” arranged by Samuel Kim. Check it out on Youtube right here: https://youtu.be/m-AnLl9Vyb8?si=H5SsJPY_L8FMdtG5

Additional music: “The Killing Moon” by Echo & The Bunnymen

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Check out these images from the latest episode of Batman Knightcast!

“Black Mask: Losing Face” from Batman #386 written by Doug Moench with art by Tom Mandrake.

Batman & Robin Year One #7: “Chapter Seven” written by Mark Waid with art by Chris Samnee.

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes John Steib to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk The Beast, whip up a blue cocktail and mocktail, and read Avengers #167.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Hank is best with the Avengers or the X-Men; Waterski stunt shows; George Perez’s mastery, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Blue cocktails

Cocktail: The Blue Beast

Blue Beast Syrup recipe

• Add 2 cups water to pot and heat on low
• Stir in 1 cup sugar
• Squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange into pot and stir
• Remove from heat and let cool
• Add 3 drops of blue food coloring and stir
• Place in container or cup and set aside

COCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

• 1½ oz. Vodka
• ½ oz triple sec
• 1 oz. Blue Beast syrup
• 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
• 2 sprig of mint
• Seltzer or Sprite

Instructions (per drink)

• Add mint sprig and lemon juice to shaker
• Muddle mint lightly
• Add vodka, triple sec, Blue Beast Syrup, and ice to shaker
• Shake and strain into Collins glass filled with ice
• Top with seltzer or sprite
• Garnish with mint

MOCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

• 1 oz. Blue Beast syrup
• 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
• 2 sprig of mint
• Seltzer or Sprite

Instructions (per drink)

• Add mint sprig and lemon juice to shaker
• Muddle mint lightly
• Add Blue Beast Syrup, and ice to shaker
• Shake and strain into Collins glass filled with ice
• Fill with seltzer or sprite
• Garnish with mint

Comic: The Mighty Avengers vol.1 #167, Marvel Comics, 1977

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World’s finest supervillain. Brainiac 5’s greatest shame. An explorer who goes ape. Living wi-fi. The Guardians’ cousins. Which are hot, which are not? The Girls of the Hot Squad continue their evaluation of Who’s Who #5’s entries based on sheer datability.

Featuring permanent panelists Isabel, Josée, Nathalie, and Amelie.

Listen to Episode 27 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to the feed on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

Relevant images and further credits at: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not ep.28 Supplemental

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In this special episode, Shag and Rob welcome the legendary CHUCK PATTON to discuss the unforgettable listings he drew in the original Who’s Who series! Including characters such as: Aquaman, Gypsy, Mal Duncan, Mon-El, Psimon, Royal Flush Gang, Steel, Tamaran, and more!

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Our fantastic themes are by Daniel Adams and Ashton Burge with their band The Bad Mamma Jammas!

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Images for our WHO’S WHO interview with CHUCK PATTON! Click each image to enlarge! Leave your comments over on the podcast post by clicking here!

Aquaman by Chuck Patton and Dick Giordano 

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Season 8, Episode 16: Bottle Fatigue

Special Guest Stars: Dr. Anj and Scott X

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Rob and fellow network all-star Chris Franklin discuss DC’s treasury facsimile edition of THE UNTOLD LEGEND OF THE BATMAN!

Check out images from this comic by clicking here!

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Wake up, listeners! It’s a beautiful day for a walk in the park with a new episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Max Romero, Ryan Daly, and Paul Kien are back to discuss the story in Sandman Mystery Theatre Annual #1, featuring a ton of strange and familiar contributors on art. Who is the Mugger terrorizing people in Central Park? Why hasn’t Wes received any prophetic dreams about him? And what the hell is he wearing on his feet?!! Also, what’s with all the statues? And is that really Alex Ross in the credits?!! Find out the answer to these questions, and more! Max, Ryan, and Paul also review a special Golden Age Sandman story from Adventure Comics #47, featuring the first appearance of Dian Belmont. Plus, listener feedback and another Dream Sequence question. Check it out!

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Music: “Moonlight and Shadow” by Shep Fields and His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra featuring Bobby Goday

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Check out these images from Sandman Mystery Theatre Annual #1.

Cover by Gavin Wilson. Story by Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle. Art by Guy Davis, David Lloyd, John Bolton, George Pratt, Stephano Gaudiano, Alex Ross, Peter Snejbjerg, and Dean Omstron.

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On this episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by Jarrod Alberich, the Yard Sale Artist, to discuss Wonder Woman Vol. 2, Issue 18! Diana’s trip to modern Greece continues and grows bloody as Circe’s were-creatures attack. Is this the end of Vanessa?! 

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With The Mandalorian and Grogu only a few days away, Ryan Daly felt compelled to talk about… Boba Fett! Joining Ryan on this sort-of movie tie-in episode of Give Me Those Star Wars is brand new guest Captain Entropy. Together, they’ll discuss the short story “Boba Fett: Twin Engines of Destruction” originally serialized in Star Wars Galaxy Magazine before being collected by Dark Horse Comics. What does the deadliest bounty hunter in the galaxy do when someone tries to steal his identity and reputation? C’mon, do you really need to ask? Tune in to find that answer and more!

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