Tag: DC Comics

Peace Bound and Down - The End of the Pre-Crisis Wonder Woman

October 16, 2024

On this episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by Dr. Anj to discuss the end of the Pre-Crisis Wonder Woman. Join them as they review Wonder Woman (Vol. 1) 329, Crisis On Infinite Earths 12, and Legends 6, which cover the “death” and “rebirth” of Wonder Woman. 

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Super Mates 111: House of Franklin-Stein Part 3

October 14, 2024

Say “I do” to this episode at The House of Franklin-Stein covering Tim Burton’s modern stop-motion classic Corpse Bride! On the eve of his wedding, a doomed groom says his vows to an undead bride waiting for true love! With the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Albert Finney, Michael Gough and Christopher Lee!

From out of the comic crypt comes Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane #108 by Cary Bates, Werner Roth and Vince Colletta! Lois is stalked by a “Spectre Suitor” who wants to be with her for all eternity…even if that means killing her! But just who is this phantom stalker? And why is Superman so grossly out of character?

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Corpse Bride (2005) directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson

Music by Danny Elfman

Theme from Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman by Jay Gruska

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF

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Super Mates 110: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 30, 2024

Enter the Hammer House of Franklin-Stein! Cindy and Chris discuss Hammer’s second entry in their original horror franchise, Revenge of Frankenstein! Peter Cushing returns as the mad baron, determined to create the perfect man! And it looks like he does…until cannibalism kicks in!

Then follow us into the comic crypt for The Phantom Stranger #26, where the mysterious traveler encounters the Spawn of Frankenstein! By Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Jim Aparo!

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Clip credits:

Revenge of Franktenstein (1958) directed by Terrence Fisher

“People Are Strange” by The Doors

“Feed My Frankenstein” by Alice Cooper

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Peace Bound and Down: Who Is Wonder Woman?

September 18, 2024

On this inaugural episode of Peace Bound and Down: A Wonder Woman Podcast, Sean is joined by Dr. Anna Peppard to discuss the creation of Wonder Woman, what she represents as an icon, and to answer the key question: What’s with all the bondage?! 

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You can find Dr. Peppard’s book, Supersex: Sexuality, Fantasy, and the Superhero here: https://www.amazon.com/Supersex-Sexuality-Superhero-Anna-Peppard/dp/1477321608

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Super Mates 109: House of Franklin-Stein Part 1

September 16, 2024

Return to the House of Franklin-Stein! Cindy and Chris kick off their 11th annual Halloween season series with the Oscar-winning 1931 classic, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde starring Fredric March as the man and the monster within!

From the comic crypt comes Wonder Woman #153 (April 1965) where the Duke of Deception steals Wonder Girl’s face, and replaces it with a monstrous Jekyll/Hyde version! It’s as crazy as it sounds!

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) directed by Rouben Mamoulian

Wonder Woman TV series theme by Charles Fox

“The House of Franklinstein” by Terry O’Malley, of Stop Calling Me Frank https://www.facebook.com/rockSCMF

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House of Franklin-Stein 2024 Promo

August 21, 2024

The House of Franklin-Stein SPOOK SHOW! The 11th annual Halloween celebration begins in September and runs through October! Chris and Cindy present four episodes covering classic horror films, and tales featuring super heroes vs. legendary monsters!

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FW Presents Super Powers: The Legendary 40th Anniversary Show, Part 3

August 19, 2024

It’s the final part of our Super Powers 40th anniversary celebration! Join Chris, Shag, Derek and David as they talk about the three Super Powers comic miniseries, featuring the work of Paul Kupperberg, Carmine Infantino, and Jack “King” Kirby’s take on the DC Universe!

Then we wrap up the discussion with how the legacy of the Super Powers toys and media have impacted the DC Universe, later toy lines, and pop culture, including the current McFarlane Toys line! All this, and a special personal story about what Super Powers means to blogger and actor Steve Givens!

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Derek William Crabbe’s Fanholes Podcast

David Gallaher’s Amazon Author Page

Steve Given’s “It’s a Givens” Blog

Clip credits:

Music and clips from Kid Stuff See and Read Video Book, Super Powers: Battle at the Earth’s Core, and various seasons of Super Friends/Super Powers, by Hoyt Curtin. Special thanks to Isamu Hidekai Yukinori and Xum Yukinori.

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JLI Podcast - The Final Episode

August 18, 2024

The final episode of the Justice League International: Bwah-Ha-Ha Podcast! In this finale, Shag opens up about his 8 1/2 year journey covering these comics, reflects on the entire Keith Giffen & JM DeMatteis era of the Justice League, and then bids a fond farewell!

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FW Presents Super Powers: The Legendary 40th Anniversary Show, Part 2

August 12, 2024

The celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Super Powers toy line and related tie-in media continues! In part 2, host Chris Franklin and panelists the Irredeemable Shag, Derek William Crabbe and David Gallaher discuss the final two seasons of the long-running Super Friends animated series, and its evolution into Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians!  How did the infusion of new creative staff and the addition of Darkseid, Firestorm and Cyborg change the course of the show, and what impact did it have on future DC animated endeavors? Plus, thoughts on the Super Powers toys from the Fire and Water Network’s newest All-Star, Sean Ross!

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Guest Links:

Derek William Crabbe’s Fanholes Podcast

David Gallaher’s Amazon Author Page

Clip credits:

Music and clips from various seasons of Super Friends/Super Powers, by Hoyt Curtin. Special thanks to Isamu Hidekai Yukinori and Xum Yukinori.

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Peace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast Promo

August 08, 2024

Announcing the newest hero in the Fire and Water pantheon: Wonder Woman! Join Sean as he and a bevy of all-star guests discuss each issue of the George Perez written and drawn Wonder Woman series from DC Comics. Bring a little peace to your world, only on the Fire and Water Podcast Network. 

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