Tag: Marvel

Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #48 (June 1981) - "The Third Law"

March 08, 2026

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Henry Bernstein joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #48 (June 1981), by Larry Hama, Carmine Infantino & Carlos Garzon! In this issue, entitled “The Third Law”, Princess Leia applies for a space loan, and Darth Vader tries to ruin her credit score. It’s a story of predatory lending! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:11:05 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:14:25 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:17:15 – Star Wars #48 cover discussion
  • 00:22:30 – Star Wars #48 interior discussion  
  • 01:08:35 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:13:30 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:35:25 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Once Upon A Geek - What If (vol 1) #36 and What If (vol 2) #12

February 08, 2026

ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko’s history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

  • What If (vol 1) #36 – “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne
  • What If (vol 2) #12 – “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino

Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #47 (May 1981) - "Droid World"

January 11, 2026

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Brett Young joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #47 (May 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino & Gene Day! In this issue, entitled “Droid World”, R2-D2 and C-3PO are on a special mission and must survive a droid uprising! The odds of escape? 25,215 to 1. The plan? Run! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:08:30 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:16:00 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:20:55 – Star Wars #47 cover discussion
  • 00:26:55 – Star Wars #47 interior discussion  
  • 01:04:55 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:10:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:26:15 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #46 (Apr 1981) - "The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe"

November 16, 2025

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Jim Beard joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #46 (April 1981), by Wally Lombego (sort of), Carmine Infantino & Tom Palmer! In this issue, entitled “The Dreams of Cody Sunn-Childe”, Lando & Chewie cross paths with a Rebel legend turned pacifist cult leader… but what happens when the Empire crashes the party? Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:19:05 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:27:35 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:31:25 – Star Wars #46 cover discussion
  • 00:38:30 – Star Wars #46 interior discussion  
  • 01:43:40 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:49:45 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:08:35 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fantastic Pour Episode #11 - Mister Fantastic and Manhattan

October 29, 2025

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Chuck Dill to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Mister Fantastic! We enjoy a classy Manhattan and read Fantastic Four issue #178.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Who smokes a pipe? Why is everyone in their underwear? What is your alternative FF line-up? Would Galactus eat Chuck’s Super Powers Cyborg figure? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Manhattan cocktail

Cocktail: Smokin’ Reed Richards

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
  • 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
  • 3 Dash Aromatic Bitters
  • Luxardo or maraschino cherry

Instructions

  • Pour bourbon, sweet vermouth, and a few dashes of bitters over ice in a mixing glass
  • Stir thoroughly
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass neat or on the rocks
  • Garnish with a cherry

Comic: Fantastic Four #178, Marvel Comics, 1976

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Fantastic Pour Episode #11 - Gallery

October 29, 2025

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FW Presents: Avengers Fantasy Draft 2025

September 27, 2025

You asked for it – you got it! Another all-star fantasy draft special – this time starring The Avengers!  Join the Irredeemable Shag, Brett Young, Sean Ross, Ryan Daly, Tim Price, and Paul Kien as they select superheroes from the Marvel Universe to form their own Avengers team.

Reminder of the rules:

  • 7 member teams
  • Snake draft format
  • First round pick must be a version of Captain America, Thor, or Iron Man
  • Person is unique, not hero identity – both for legacy heroes and multiverse 
  • Vote for the team you would most want to read about every month and be eligible for the T-Shirt drawing from our Merch store!

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FW Presents: Avengers Draft Gallery

September 27, 2025

SPOILER ALERT – Listen to the episode before scrolling down to see visual representations of each of our teams.

Avengers Assemble!


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First up – Avengers by Ryan Daly!

Next – Brett Young!

Now Sean Ross!

Here is Tim Price’s team!

The Irredeemable Avengers!

And finally, the Cosmic Avengers by Paul Kien:

Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #45 (Mar 1981) - "Death Probe"

September 14, 2025

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Jarrod Alberich The Yard Sale Artist joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss Marvel STAR WARS #45 (March 1981), by Archie Goodwin, Carmine Infantino, Gene Day & Chris Stone! In this issue, entitled “DEATH PROBE”, Luke Skywalker battles to save the Rebel fleet from an infiltrator Probe Droid (… or a Probot?)! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:12:40 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:15:50 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:18:10 – Star Wars #45 cover discussion
  • 00:22:30 – Star Wars #45 interior discussion  
  • 01:01:05 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:07:00 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:29:40 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #39 thru #44 (1980) - "The Empire Strikes Back"

July 13, 2025

Our coverage begins of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this extra-length episode, Andrew Leyland joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the comic adaptation of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featured in STAR WARS #39 thru #44 (1980), by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and Rick Veitch! We discuss all six issues, explore the differences between the movie and the comic, how it was presented in the UK, pin-ups and more! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:50 – Introductions   
  • 00:12:20 – Guest’s origin with the Star Wars comics   
  • 00:15:05 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:18:45 – Empire different comic versions – Treasury, Magazine, Novel, UK Weekly   
  • 00:27:10 – Star Wars #39 thru #44 covers   
  • 00:33:15 – Discussion of the comics, plus movie/comic differences   
  • 01:40:30 – Pin-ups & Star Wars Weekly covers   
  • 01:54:30 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:59:20 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:26:00 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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