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Tag: Trickster

Once Upon A Geek - Blue Devil #9 (Feb 1985)

October 11, 2026

ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET – BLUE DEVIL #9!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #9 from February 1985! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy as the Trickster Saga reaches its conclusion, with our heroes battling Bolt and desperately trying not to float off into space! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast the character of Gopher!

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

  • Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: https://www.fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag39/
  • Follow Diabolu Frank:
      • Rolled Spine Podcast Network: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/
      • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/diabolu.bsky.social
      • Twitter/X: https://x.com/rolledspine
  • See Shag’s social media posts related to this episode:
      • Bluesky images from this issue: https://bsky.app/search?q=OUAG39
      • Twitter/X images from this issue: https://x.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek+%23OUAG39&src=typed_query&f=live
      • Shag’s custom Blue Devil bound comics: https://x.com/onceuponageek/status/1770956835727585611

This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com

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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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Once Upon A Geek - Blue Devil #8 (Jan 1985)

August 09, 2026

ONCE UPON A WEIRDNESS MAGNET – BLUE DEVIL #8!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series continues with BLUE DEVIL #8 from January 1985! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy as Blue Devil is trying to keep the Trickster out of trouble… so naturally Trickster robs a bank in mid-air! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback and we fan-cast the character of Bolt!

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

  • Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag38/
  • Follow Diabolu Frank:
      • Rolled Spine Podcast Network: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/
      • Bluesky: @diabolu.bsky.social
      • Twitter/X: @rolledspine
  • See Shag’s social media posts related to this episode:
      • Bluesky images from this issue: https://bsky.app/search?q=OUAG38
      • Twitter/X images from this issue: https://x.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek+%23OUAG38&src=typed_query&f=live
      • Shag’s custom Blue Devil bound comics: https://x.com/onceuponageek/status/1770956835727585611

This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com

Follow Once Upon a Geek:

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  • Subscribe via other podcatchers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek
  • Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible
  • Follow Once Upon A Geek on Bluesky: @onceuponageek.bsky.social
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This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK:

  • Visit the Fire & Water website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com
  • Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork
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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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Once Upon A Geek - Blue Devil Preview in Fury of Firestorm #24

June 11, 2023

ONCE UPON A BLUE DEVIL – THE 16-PAGE PREVIEW!      

Our coverage of the classic 1980s BLUE DEVIL comic series begins! Diabolu Frank and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing one of their all-time favorite characters, Blue Devil! This episode re-presents a previous discussion exploring Blue Devil’s first appearance in the 16-page free preview from THE FURY OF FIRESTORM #24!

Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?

  • Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag12/
  • Follow Diabolu Frank:
    • Rolled Spine Podcast Network: https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/
    • Twitter: @rolledspine
  • See Shag’s Tweets featuring images from this 16-page Preview comic:
    https://twitter.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG12&src=typed_query&f=live
  • Links referenced in the podcast to old ONCE UPON A GEEK blog posts:
    • Original DC Comics Blue Devil proposal circa 1983 – http://onceuponageek.com/wordpress/2010/06/02/original-blue-devil-proposal/
    • Blue Devil #1 Original Thumbnails from Creator – http://onceuponageek.com/2009/08/06/blue-devil-1-original-thumbnails-from-creator/
    • 2009 audio interview with Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin on Blue Devil & Amethyst – http://onceuponageek.com/2009/06/05/exclusive-interview-with-creators-of-blue-devil-amethyst-dan-mishkin-gary-cohn/

This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com

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Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.

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