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Super Mates 114: House of Franklin-Stein Part 2

September 29, 2025

All aboard! The House of Franklin-Stein is your deadly depot for catching a ride on the Horror Express! Chris and Cindy discuss this 1972 classic starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, as they struggle to solve the mystery of a frozen prehistoric specimen come to life, bent on murder and possession! Plus, Telly Savalas as a roguish Cossack captain!

Then it’s off to the comic crypt and Superman (1987) #6, continuing the tale of the giant mummy from last episode! When Lois is possessed, Superman uncovers an ancient race planning to take over the world!

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Clip credits:

Horror Express (1972) directed by Eugenio Martin

Superman The Animated Series theme by Shirley Walker

“Transylvania Terror Train” by Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures

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

 

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Super Mates 113: House of Franklin-Stein Part 1

September 15, 2025

The House of Franklin-Stein returns! Chris and Cindy begin their 12th Annual Spooky Season Spectacular with a stone-cold Universal Monsters classic! Ancient Imhotep rises to reunite with his lost love by any means necessary in the original The Mummy (1932) starring Boris Karloff!

Then they unwrap a Mummy tale from the comic crypt, Superman #5 (1987) by John Byrne and Karl Kesel! The Man of Steel battles an oversized and powerful ancient mummy unearthed in South America!

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Clip credits:

The Mummy (1932) directed by Karl Freund

Superman Ruby Spears Animated TV series theme by John Williams and Ron Jones

“The Mummy” by Dyke and the Blazers (with Boris Karloff and Phyllis Diller) from Mad Monster Party? (1966), directed by Jules Bass

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

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Who's Who Review #10

August 24, 2025

It’s the tenth titanic episode of WHO’S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring Animal Man, Captain Boomerang, Elasti-Girl, The Global Guardians, Power Girl, Weather Wizard and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback!

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August 24, 2025

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Animal Man by Gil Kane

Animal Man by Gil Kane

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Mountain Comics 55 - Fantastic Four #235

July 26, 2025

Rob welcomes fellow network all-star Siskoid to the cabin to discuss FANTASTIC FOUR #235!

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July 26, 2025

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Who's Who Review #9

June 29, 2025

It’s the ninth nifty episode of WHO’S WHO REVIEW! Shag and Rob take a fresh look at classic entries from Who’s Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe, featuring the Post-Crisis Superman, Professor Hugo Strange, the Manhunters, Gypsy, Tarantula, Brain Wave, Captain Fear, Balloon Buster, and more! Plus we cover YOUR feedback!

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  • Marshall Rogers Brightest Days & Darkest Knights HC: https://www.instocktrades.com/comingsoon/mar257614/marshall-rogers-brightest-days-darkest-knights-hc-(mr)
  • JSA the Golden Age TP (2024 Edition): https://www.instocktrades.com/products/mar247152/jsa-the-golden-age-tp-(2024-edition) 

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Who's Who Review #9 - Gallery

June 29, 2025

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Balloon Buster by Joe Kubert

Balloon Buster by Joe Kubert

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The Fantastic Pour #7 - Wolverine and Old Fashioned

June 25, 2025

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes his good pal Ray Pickersgill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Wolverine! We enjoy an Old Fashioned and read the Wolverine Limited Series #1 – 4.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Wolverine is cooler in the woods or Japan? Why can’t the Hand beat anybody? Did Ray waste $20 on Zima? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Old Fashioned

Cocktail: The Best at What I Drink, and What I Drink is an Old Fashioned.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 2 ounces bourbon (RAY is using bourbon and BRETT is using rye)

Garnish

  • Orange twist

Instructions

  • Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, then add the water, and muddle until the sugar is nearly dissolved
  • Fill the mixing glass with ice, add the bourbon, and stir until well-chilled.
  • Strain into a rocks glass over one large ice cube or multiple ice cubes
  • Wipe an orange twist around the glass – which expresses the oil of the orange peel, then drop it into the glass to garnish

Comic: Wolverine #1-4, Marvel Comics, 1982

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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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Bringing a little peace to man’s world each month. 

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