Tag: Marvel Comics

HAPPY STAR WARS DAY and MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Rob Kelly joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #49 (July 1981), written by Mike W. Barr with art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. Titled “The Last Jedi,” this issue marks the beginning of Simonson and Palmer’s legendary run, featuring a story about a lost prince and the Rebellion’s desperate mission to restore him to his throne. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

• 00:00:30 – Introductions   
• 00:10:35 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
• 00:15:30 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
• 00:19:45 – Star Wars #48 cover discussion
• 00:25:25 – Star Wars #48 interior discussion  
• 01:14:05 – The Golden Plif Award   
• 01:17:40 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
• 01:32:25 – Sign off   

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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   

• Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?
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THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes the Hot Squad’s Shotgun to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Frog-Man..? Yes, Frog-Man! We enjoy a Maple Syrup Cocktail and read Amazing Spider-Man #266.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: How hot was the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist? Is Bambi (not that Bambi) hot? Are frogs hotter than toads?  And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Maple Syrup

Cocktail: Maple Leap

Ingredients

• 2 oz whiskey of choice
• 1 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
• Pinch of rosemary
• Ginger ale

Instructions

• Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
• Add whiskey to shaker
• Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
• Top with ginger ale
• Garnish with lemon or orange twist

Mocktail Maple Leap

Ingredients

• 2 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz maple syrup
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 2 dashes of orange bitters (or any bitters of your choice)
• Pinch of rosemary
• Ginger ale

Instructions

• Add OJ, maple syrup, lemon juice, rosemary, and bitters in shaker and stir well
• Pour contents into cocktail glass with 1 large cube or filled with ice
• Top with ginger ale
• Garnish with lemon or orange twist

Comic: Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1 #266, Marvel Comics, 1985

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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   

• Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?
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• Droid World Read Along Book and Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jjEm6g3FNw

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THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes the brilliant Andrew Leyland to the Fantasti-Lounge for a very special Christmas Eve end-of-year edition of the Fantastic Pour as we talk Spider-Man! We enjoy a Glenmorangie 12 year Scotch and read Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man #67.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we enjoy the holiday season and discuss: Should Spider-Man have hung it up after issue #99? What is Chrimbo Limbo? Who makes up the best Dad Show team?  And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Scotch Whiskey

Cocktail: Scotch

Ingredients

• Glenmorangie 12 year old
• A clean glass
• Whiskey Stones (Not Water!)

Instructions

• Open the bottle of Glenmorangie
• Pour a couple fingers of Glenmorangie into the glass
• Drop the Whiskey Stones in (or have it neat)
• Drink it
•  

Comic: Peter Parker The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol.1 #67, Marvel Comics, 1982

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Outro music: “Fairytale of New York” by The Pogues

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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   

• Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?
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• JM DeMatteis’ commentary on the issue and the changes imposed by Lucasfilm:
• https://www.jmdematteis.com/2010/09/dreams-of-wally-lombego.html
• https://www.jmdematteis.com/2010/10/star-warsagain.html

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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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