Tag: Marvel Comics

Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #50 (Aug 1981) - "The Crimson Forever!"

July 12, 2026

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Devin Clancy joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #50 (August 1981), written by Archie Goodwin with art by Al Williamson, Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. The Crimson Fever is spreading… Luke Skywalker is dying… and the Rebels are forced to abandon their desperate search for the captured Han Solo. This super-sized anniversary issue deserves super-sized coverage! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:08:55 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:23:10 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:27:40 – Star Wars #50 cover discussion
  • 00:38:30 – Star Wars #50 interior discussion  
  • 01:49:15 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:52:30 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 02:09:05 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!

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Fantastic Pour Episode 19 - The Beast and Blue Vodka Cocktail

May 27, 2026

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes John Steib to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk The Beast, whip up a blue cocktail and mocktail, and read Avengers #167.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss if Hank is best with the Avengers or the X-Men; Waterski stunt shows; George Perez’s mastery, and much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Blue cocktails

Cocktail: The Blue Beast

Blue Beast Syrup recipe

  • Add 2 cups water to pot and heat on low
  • Stir in 1 cup sugar
  • Squeeze 1 lemon and 1 orange into pot and stir
  • Remove from heat and let cool
  • Add 3 drops of blue food coloring and stir
  • Place in container or cup and set aside


COCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

  • 1½ oz. Vodka
  • ½ oz triple sec
  • 1 oz. Blue Beast syrup
  • 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 sprig of mint
  • Seltzer or Sprite

Instructions (per drink)

  • Add mint sprig and lemon juice to shaker
  • Muddle mint lightly
  • Add vodka, triple sec, Blue Beast Syrup, and ice to shaker
  • Shake and strain into Collins glass filled with ice
  • Top with seltzer or sprite
  • Garnish with mint


MOCKTAIL
Ingredients (per drink):

  • 1 oz. Blue Beast syrup
  • 1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 sprig of mint
  • Seltzer or Sprite

Instructions (per drink)

  • Add mint sprig and lemon juice to shaker
  • Muddle mint lightly
  • Add Blue Beast Syrup, and ice to shaker
  • Shake and strain into Collins glass filled with ice
  • Fill with seltzer or sprite
  • Garnish with mint

Comic: The Mighty Avengers vol.1 #167, Marvel Comics, 1977

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May 27, 2026

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #49 (July 1981) - "The Last Jedi"

May 04, 2026

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 #49 cover discussion
  • 00:25:25 – Star Wars #49 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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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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Fantastic Pour Episode #15 - Frog-Man and Maple Syrup Cocktail

January 28, 2026

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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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   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for listening! May the Force be with You, Always!

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Fantastic Pour Episode #14 - Spider-Man and Scotch

December 24, 2025

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

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December 24, 2025

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