Tag: The Irredeemable Shag

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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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man and the Wasp

July 07, 2026

Siskoid and the Irredeemable Shag’s coverage of Marvel Team-Up continues with issue #60 (August 1977) by Chris Clarement, John Byrne and Dave Hunt, starring Spider-Man and the Wasp! It’s “A Matter of Love… and Death!”.

Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify!

Relevant images and further credits at: FW Team-Up Supplemental

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man/Wasp Supplemental

July 07, 2026

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Highlights from Marvel Team-Up #60 (August 1977) by Chris Clarement, John Byrne and Dave Hunt:

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DC SpecialCast #19 – The Untold Origin of the Justice Society of America

July 05, 2026

This month, the Irredeemable Shag FINALLY agreed to be on DC SpecialCast! Paul and Shag discuss the first super team – the Justice Society of America!  Thrill to the first telling of how the team got together, as told in DC Special #29 from 1977!

And we have the next installment of The Monthly Planet, as Paul and Shawn dissect the Daily Planet house ads from the Bicentennial year of July 1976!

This month’s instocktrades.com selections:

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Visit the Daily Planet:

https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/F231EB71A50CE9/features/gallery.php?page=planet

Learn more about Joe Staton:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Staton

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https://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/12staton.html

https://www.mikesamazingworld.com/F231EB71A50CE9/features/creator.php?creatorid=92

https://www.paulkupperberg.net/product-page/direct-conversations-talks-with-fellow-dc-comics-bronze-age-creators

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DC SpecialCast #19 - Gallery

July 05, 2026

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   

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man, Yellowjacket and the Wasp

April 07, 2026

Siskoid and Shag’s coverage of Marvel Team-Up continues with issue #59 (July 1977) by Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Dave Hunt, starring Spider-Man, Yellowjacket and the Wasp! It’s “Some Say Spidey Will Die by Fire… Some Say by Ice!”. Starting on the Claremont/Byrne collaborations as of this episode! Don’t act like you didn’t ask for it…

Listen to the Team-Up below, or subscribe to FW Team-Up on Apple or Spotify!

Relevant images and further credits at: FW Team-Up Supplemental

This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK!

Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK.

And thanks for leaving a comment!

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FW Team-Up: Spider-Man/Pyms Supplemental

April 07, 2026

Here are the relevant images from this episode of FW Team-Up!

Highlights from Marvel Team-Up #59 (July 1977) by Chris Claremont, John Byrne and Dave Hunt:

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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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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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