Tag: Marvel Comics

Fantastic Pour Episode 23 - Ratchet and Coca-Cola Cocktail

September 23, 2026

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes Transformers fan Mark baker-Wright to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Ratchet, mix a Coca-Cola cocktail/mocktail, and read Transformers #8.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss: Is Ratchet actually cool?  How traumatizing was the 1986 Transformers movie? Was San Diego Comic Con worth it?  And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Coca-Cola

Mocktail: Energon Cola

Ingredients (per drink):

  • Can/Bottle of Coke
  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 lime (quartered)
  • 2 sprigs of mint
  • 2 orange wheels
  • For cocktail version: 2oz light or dark rum

Instructions (per drink)

  • Add pomegranate juice, lime wedges, mint, and orange (add rum for cocktail version)
  • Muddle gently
  • Add a few ice cubes and shake
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice
  • Top with Coke
  • Mint sprig to garnish

Comic: Transformers #8, Marvel Comics, 1985

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September 23, 2026

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Empire to Jedi - Star Wars #51 (Sept 1981) - "Resurrection of Evil"

September 13, 2026

Our coverage continues of the Marvel Star Wars comics published between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi! In this episode, Pat Sampson joins The Irredeemable Shag to dive into Marvel STAR WARS #51 (September 1981), written by David Michelinie with art by Walt Simonson and Tom Palmer. The Empire has unleashed a terrifying new superweapon, THE TARKIN! Can our Star Warriors save the galaxy? Meanwhile, can Darth Vader survive the revenge of his own officers? Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback from the previous episode!

  • 00:00:30 – Introductions   
  • 00:12:20 – Guest’s origin with Star Wars comics   
  • 00:19:45 – Guest’s favorite Star Wars expanded universe character   
  • 00:23:10 – Star Wars #51 cover discussion
  • 00:27:10 – Star Wars #51 interior discussion  
  • 01:21:00 – The Golden Plif Award   
  • 01:27:20 – Your listener feedback from the last episode   
  • 01:45:50 – Sign off   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Fantastic Pour Episode 21 - Godzilla and Sidecar

July 22, 2026

THE FANTASTIC POUR

Brett welcomes FW All-Star Siskoid to the Fantasti-Lounge for a new edition of the Fantastic Pour! We talk Godzilla, mix up a brandy sidecar cocktail, and read Godzilla: King of the Monsters #16.  Join us in the Fantasti-Lounge as we discuss What does Godzilla eat?  Improv in Canada. Cattle rustlin’.  And much, much more!

Secret Pour-igins: Sidecar

Cocktail: The Kaiju Cowboy

Ingredients (per drink):

  • 2 oz. brandy
  • 1 oz. orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • ½ oz. lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Garnish: orange twist
  • Garnish: sugar rim (optional)

Instructions (per drink)

  • Coat the rim of a coupe glass with sugar, if desired, and set aside.
  • Add the cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice to a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared glass.
  • Garnish with an orange twist.

Comic: Godzilla: King of the Monsters vol.1 #16, Marvel Comics, 1978

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July 22, 2026

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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   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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