Tag: Marvel Comics

Fantastic Pour Episode #9 - GI Joe and Bourbon

August 27, 2025

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes fellow FW All-Star Ryan Daly to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk G.I. Joe! We enjoy a Summer Bourbon Cocktail and read G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue #16.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge for a Battle-Sized episode as we discuss: What are Ryan’s favorite G.I. Joe toys? Why is Torpedo wearing flippers in the city? Wait, the Weather Dominator in a nativity scene? And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Our Bourbon at War

Cocktail: You Too, Scar Face!

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
  •  to 10 Mint Leaves
  • 2 Lemon Wheels
  • Ginger Beer

Garnish

  • Lemon Twist
  • Mint Sprig

Instructions

  • In shaker, add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters
  • Gently muddle
  • Add Bourbon and stir
  • Strain into rocks glass or highball with ice already in it
  • Top with ginger beer
  • Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig


Non-Alcoholic You Too, Scar Face!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 3 dashes Aromatic Bitters
  •  to 10 Mint Leaves
  • 2 Lemon Wheels
  • Ginger Beer

Garnish

  • Lemon Twist
  • Mint Sprig

Instructions

  • In glass add five to ten mint leaves, 2 lemon wheels, ½ oz. lemon juice, and 3 dashes of bitters.
  • Gently muddle.
  • Add ice
  • Top with ginger beer
  • Garnish with lemon twist and mint sprig


Comic: G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #16, Marvel Comics, 1983

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August 27, 2025

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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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The Fantastic Pour #7 - Wolverine and Old Fashioned

June 25, 2025

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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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June 25, 2025

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Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi - A Long Time Ago...

June 08, 2025

The premier episode of MARVEL STAR WARS: FROM EMPIRE TO JEDI — a podcast chronicling the Rebel Alliance’s most desperate days, as told in the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi!  This episode your host, The Irredeemable Shag, ignites the hyperdrive, unveiling the podcast’s mission, his own Star Wars journey, and why he loves these comics and the expanded universe! Strap yourselves in — the saga begins now!

 

 

 

 

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The Fantastic Pour #6 - Cyclops and Blueberry Mojito

May 28, 2025

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Brett welcomes The Rick of Jeff and Rick Presents: Unpacking the Power of Power Pack: Rick Heinichen to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Cyclops! We enjoy a Blueberry Mojito and read The Uncanny X-Men #176.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Cyclops is better off without Jean Grey, Rick’s all-time X-Men team, the best Marvel pilots, not messing with hippos, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: The Mojito

Cocktail: Blue Summers

Ingredients (per drink):

  • 2oz White Rum
  • 75oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • 5oz Blueberry Simple Syrup
  • 8–12 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Club Soda

Instructions

  • In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
  • Add a shot of Irish cream
  • Add some chocolate syrup
  • Slowly pour in Guinness
  • Top with whipped cream
  • Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
  • Stir it up and enjoy

Garnish

  • Mint Sprig
  • 3 blueberries

Glassware

  • Collins or basically any type of glassware

Blueberry Simple Syrup Recipe

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • Mix blueberries, water, and sugar together using a whisk in a small saucepan over low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium and bring a gentle boil, stirring often, until syrup is thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk lemon juice into syrup; serve immediately or cool.

Instructions

  • Add the mint, lime juice and simple syrup to a glass and gently muddle.
  • Add the rum and fill the glass with ice.
  • Top with club soda and give an easy stir
  • Garnish with a big mint sprig and blueberries

Non-Alcoholic version of Blue Summers

  • Follow all other instructions above, just replace White Rum with additional Club Soda.

Comic: The Uncanny X-Men #176, Marvel Comics, 1983

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May 28, 2025

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Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi - Beginning in June!

May 04, 2025

A long time ago, in a comic book rack far, far away…

During the years between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, Marvel Comics kept the Star Wars magic alive—delivering bold new stories, expanding the mythology, and taking our favorite heroes and villains on unforgettable adventures.

Now, join The Irredeemable Shag, and a rotating crew of guest rebels, as we journey back to this incredible era! We begin with the comic adaptation of The Empire Strikes Back and continue through the thrilling tales leading up to Return of the Jedi!

If you’re a seasoned Star Wars veteran who knows your Shira Brie from your Hoojibs–or a brave explorer venturing into these comics for the first time—this is your hyperspace lane to classic Star Wars adventure!

Join us for Marvel Star Wars: From Empire to Jedi!

Every other month—beginning in June 2025!

 

 

 

 

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The Fantastic Pour #5 - Hawkeye and Guinness Float

April 30, 2025

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Brett welcomes SeanFWP to the Fantasti-Lounge to talk Hawkeye! We enjoy a tasty Guinness ice cream float and read The Avengers #174.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss why Sean isn’t afraid to order a sorority girl drink, drinking out of test tubes, the MCU Star Lord/Hawkeye switch, deodorant arrows, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Guinness

Cocktail: The Hawk-Guy

Ingredients (per drink):

  • 1 Bottle or can of Guiness Stout
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Baileys or other Irish cream
  • Whipped Cream
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Nutmeg

Instructions

  • In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.
  • Add a shot of Irish cream
  • Add some chocolate syrup
  • Slowly pour in Guinness
  • Top with whipped cream
  • Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
  • Stir it up and enjoy

Non-Alcoholic version of the Hawk-Guy

  • In a large glass or mason jar, add 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • Add some chocolate syrup
  • Slowly pour in Milk or Root Beer or Cola
  • Top with whipped cream
  • Dash of nutmeg and/or chocolate shavings
  • Stir it up and enjoy

Comic: The Avengers #174, Marvel Comics, 1978

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