These Nerds Are Right

The Book Cave

The Pop Cult Online

SciFiDig

The N3RDcast

Our contributors talk a little about what they are thankful for in this Thanksgiving Season 2009

This show is dedicated to Eric Martin

(This show is not office safe!)

Back Porch Comics / SPACE

Dutchy Digest

First up is a segment on Space Family Robinson Comics #1, originally produced for SciFiDig.

Next is a segment on the Old Time Radio Show, The Many Lives of Harry Lime that I did for The Book Cave.

And last is a segment on comics for the iPhone (and other devices of that ilk) for Indie Comic Book Noise.

Comic Book Attic

Cinematic Attic

Grand Comics Database

Internet Archive

Iverse Comics

UClick Comics

]]> podcasts Sat, 7 Mar 2009 17:07:00 GMT http://www.komicskast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=440721# Bruce Rosenberger Clean http://www.komicskast.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=434873# Lyle, Van, and I are back to talk about the Superhero titles from Marvel cover date July 1962, Fantastic Four #5, and Incredible Hulk #2.

Besides a rundown of the stories and our comments about anything and everything in the issues, Van tells us about some of the other things that were going on in April 1962, when these issues were probably actually on the newsstand.

If you'd like to read along with us and be a (sort of) part of the show, you can read these issues in:

Marvel Masterworks Fantastic Four Volume One

Marvel Essentials Fantastic Four Volume One

Incredible Hulk Masterworks Volume One

Incredible Hulk Essentials Volume One

Marvel Digital Comics Online

Marvel Comics Digital DVD sets (this Amazon page pretty well summarizes the sets, but buy from your favorite bookstore)

Disclaimer 2: All opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the participants (well they are, but we'll never admit it!)

First up, some TV talk.

A bumper from Ric Croxton of the Book Cave Podcast (of which I've been a guest twice now!)

Then some comic talk, and we eventually even get to our BOP's (the bottom of the pile - the book we saved for last)

Please leave comments here or email me at: komicskast@gmail.com

Some more of my favorite podcasts that I forgot to mention in episode 99:

Aaron Macom's SciFiDig

Ric Croxton's The Book Cave

Scott Cederlund's Wednesday's Haul

10:20 Comics that shipped with a cover date of April 1962

16:13 Brain Boy #1 (Four Color Comics #1330) (Thanks to Stan Jones for loaning me the issue!)

26:22 Three friends have books out, or coming out:

Gary Petras' Farrow and Blackstorm, and the upcoming Thorndancer

Tom Lammer's Tales of the Atlas Implosion

TMD's The Henbanes: Chapter Two

First up a rundown of some of the other comics that were on the stands with a cover date of March 1962.

Next up, Michael Pindell talks about Green Lantern #11 (you all know that Michael is the host of the Comic Book Attic, right?)

Then, Lyle Tucker, Van Reid, and I tackle Fantastic Four #3.

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Thanks for listening!

ComicZeal and some new ways to use it on the iPhone and iPod Touch

Pixar documentary on Starz VOD

Jet Li and Jason Statham in the movie War

Jet Li and Jackie Chan in the movie Forbidden Kingdom

Tom Hanks in Charlie Wilson's War

Netflix's "Watch Instantly" on your computer option

Internet Archive: http://www.archive.org/ and their collection of Jack Benny Christmas episodes

2009 Vintage DC Super Heroes Calendar

(Promo Code: goldenagecomics)

In the second segment I talk about comics that came out in February 1962 (as well as a few from January 1962)

In the third segment I mention some of my favorite podcasts ( the "I never miss an episode" ones)

Comic Book Attic

N3RDcast

Comic Book Noise

Comic Book Savant

Collected Comics Library

Just Bill's Comic Book Drawer Box

Wednesday's Haul

Golden Age of Comic Books

I'm joined by my good friends Lyle Tucker and Van Reid, and even if no one listening enjoys this, I can tell you, I DID!

My favorite sources:

Grand Comic Book Database

Marvel Month by Month

Neither of the books is a superhero book either, not that there weren't some being published, but both Turok Son of Stone 26 and Sea Devils 2 have a bit of Sci Fi, fantasy to them.

I also talk a bit about a comic that's very special to me, and why: Superman Annual 3.

I want to thank my friend Stan Jones for loaning me the Turok comic.

Links of interest:

Legion of Substitute Podcasters

Sarge's Coloring Book

Twomorrows, home to Alter-Ego Magazine

The Grand Comics Database

My Comic Shop

Marvel Retro Cast

Not ANOTHER Comics Podcast

See you soon with another episode!

Our art this time is by the multi-talented Stephen, and Randy Sargent!

Kiskaloo

Bud Plant Art Books

Comics Playground

Grass Green Tribute Page

Comic Book Attic and Cinematic Attic

Next up are some movies and TV shows that I've rented from Netflix, Elizabeth the Golden Age, Superman II the directors cut, Dark Shadows, and Curse of the Werewolf (with the young Oliver Reed).

Then I explain why it's my fault there's no BOP this week and then I spend time detailing what my BOP would have been.

Lastly, but most importantly, I implore you to head over to <a href='http://www.chrissandersart.com'>Chris Sanders Art .com</a> and check out Chris' amazing web comic, Kiskaloo! Calvin and Hobbes fans, as well as those of Walt Kelly's Pogo should be the most pleased,,,

My BOP for the week.

Decoder Ring Theatre

Social networking on Netflix.

 Give our take on the new Hulk movie...and pick on Bruce for not seeing it yet!!

 Then off we go into a sort of newer version of The BOP...we aint gonna hit you with the same old things...just new stuff that has come out and caught our eye & old stuff that has stood out!

 The Art was supplied by a friend of ours, Jason Meadows, of the Leadslinger Studios, and the N3RDcast podcast. Thank you Jason!

MY Previews highlights - i go through the Previews catalogue and point out the things that interest me.

Just a LITTLE more chatter on the iPhone and the Palm T/X.

Had a chance this morning to watch the Batman: Gotham Knight DVD.

Also got a copy of Terry Pratchett's The Last Hero, illustrated by Paul Kidby.

Received an order from In Stock Trades and I go over the contents.

My friend Scott Cerderlund does a wonderful blog:Wednesday's Haul Blog

Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now graphic novel is out from IDW. I explain why I was boycotting IDW, and why I may now go out and buy the TPB:Cory Doctorow's Boing Boing article on his Futuristic Tales of the Here and Now

No real content, but I talk about deciding which Batman: Gotham Knight edition to buy, the single or the two disk set. My son Cory says, "no one writes Spider-man like Brian Michael Bendis does" and I think he may well be right after reading volume 19 of the Ultimate Spider-man tpb's.

What criteria should an aging tech junkie be looking for in his gadgets? Do I really need an iPhone? What about OpenMoko's Neo Freeruner? Would that be a wiser purchase? Will it be available from T-Mobile, who has served us well for over 5 years? Do I really need a Palm device on top of all the other gadgets I carry with me each day?

The main segment this time was inspired by my friend Aaron Macom of the SciFiDig Podcast, who was telling me how much he enjoys the rundowns I did of the Silver Age Superman comics. Well! Don't let it be said that I don't pay attention to my listener! So I asked him if it would be alright if it wasn't a Superman comic, and he said, "sure." Being that I've lately developed a very unhealthy longing to read the superhero revival comics from the "OTHER" companies, I chose one of the Archie superhero titles, and no, I don't mean from their mid 60's revival of their golden age heroes like The Shield, the Hangman, etc., NO! I'm go on to tell you about one of the comics wherein Archie himself becomes Pureheart the Powerful! I want to acknowledge the invaluable information for this segment that I garnered from the wonderful Don Markstein's Toonopedia website, a treasure trove of information on old comics, comic strips, and cartoons (all the things I love to talk about here!)

And then lastly, I have a sort of rerun. Since I stopped doing the Indie Comic Book Noise podcast over at Derek Coward's Comic Book Noise podcast network, I've still been submitting Small Press segments for the show. Derek has been kind enough to include them in the show, but I suspect that my audience here does not cross over with the ICBN, so I'm "re-running" those segments here, a few weeks later. This time out, I talk about the works of Justin Madson, the creator of the various comics that can be found at Just Mad Books.

  OK heres the skinny...various blah blah blah were keeping us from doing yada yada yada...which is why we weren't able to get done with etc etc ..etc.

  There..now your caught up.  Me and Jon this week..no Bruce..but an incredible simulation of a Bruce-ish type guy...  namely... his younger brother. Lets see how well he fares with The BOP shall we..

  Topics covered, Iron Man the flick, Speed Racer the MOVIE!!, and da' BOP

   Speaking of which.. check out this guy's site...listen in on the show to find out why you should!! www.CaptainSpectre.com

 Now Bruce aint here in person but he has graced us with both a Con report and a BOP audio bit.

 So in general we cover Cons, Pros, Fans and Costumes...

 Have fun

 The BOP my friends! I say unto you all...The BOP!!

 OK..enough of that..No Jon today...hes at a convention...and we tried to call him but no answer..pfft...well heck..cant blame him for that. We kind of wish we were there with him...but...next week when he returns...I'll do my best to make him feel guilty..I mean you know I will!! Bruce is here..and well...we just put up with that..I mean come on..the guy needs this you know?

 Filling in today is our good and understanding friend James...and we thank him for that.

 We talk reprint books,,,comic book movies...good art books..and as always..The BOP!

  Have fun...(just dont tell anyone)

 Got a report from Bruce on Pulp con and wishing Jon fun on his Upcoming Comic com...oh,,,and I think the Audio problems have been delt with...at least I HOPE so.

 On to what we can hear...theres me..hogging the mic for the first segment...talking about fun little finds I uncovered from a "Quarter Bin" Theres Bruce...talking about his upcoming Con trip/outing...and Jon...letting us in on  the Behind the scenes tomfoolery that goes on in a comic shop.

 Art and music actually kind of go along with each other this time aound...dont always expect that though.

 Enjoy what you can of this show...

Within these issues there are story elements that are put into place that will have ramifications on the future of the Thor stories. We also get to see some of the best work that Jack Kirby has done on the title (or maybe any title!) to date. The title still has a long way to go, but we think you'll agree with us that it's finally headed in the correct, if tenuous, direction.

We want to thank all those that have written to give us support and let us know that they think we're doing a good job. If you too would like to comment you can contact us at one of these places:

Right here at the bottom of the blog under comments

KomicsKast Forum

Or email me at: komicskast@gmail.com (and I'll pass it along to Lyle and Van)

We mentioned our friend Randy Sargent in the show and you can visit Sarge's Coloring Book by clicking the link.

Two internet resources that make our jobs easier:

Grand Comic Book Database

Marvel Month by Month

 as if..voices...are...

    controlling my actions..

   ack...zzzttt... Everything is fine. We..er..this one is in complete compliance with normal human behavior.  That is all.

 Topics covered..disposable reading material. Please do not be alarmed.

.. and we....WE are weilding the the Broomstick of light, swinging wildly at this thing we ultimately call..

THE BOP!

:)  actually we're just killing time on a sunday morning but what the heck, right??

By the way...absolutely no facts were harmed or even paid attention to during the making of this podcast.

 

 None-the-less...its my baby again...and..we have a special guest appearance by none other that the Pod King of Podcast himself...Derek!!!

  He says he's here to thank Jon for something...personally..I think hes fishing around for me to take over his podcast duties too!!

  Nay I say!! NAY NAY NAY!! and Double NAY!!

  I got more NAYS if I need em so dont even try Derek!!

  Anyway..topics this week range between..yada yada...and etc..

 We blast thru our piles like juggernauts until we reach a gut fluttering climax that will allmost surely leave you underwelmed!!

 subjects touched upon range from small pets drenched in bodily fluids to unfinished epics by long lost friends!

 keep a wastebasket handy!

  (dude also left me the keys to the whole she-bang!)

 Its me an Jon yakkin' about quarter bins, Monster movies, and our weekly recomendation for a great comic!!

  oh...and some music too...new version of "The BOP" and a couple of music pieces as filler between the breaks..first one is mine..and the second one is a collaboration between me and a fellow musician  Steve Journey.

  Hope ya dig the show...if you dont its Bruces fault...if you do...Jon and I will take the glory!

As mentioned, for some great Retro Casts of Silver Age comics, you can go to the Comic Book Cast podcast page to listen to Avengers Retro Cast one and two. You can also go to the Uncanny X-Cast podcast page to download that podcast, each of which highlights five issues of classic X-men comics.

(BTW- if you've got a copy of the first Thor Marvel Masterworks, the first Thor Essentials, or a subscription to the new Marvel Comics Digital Comics site, it might be helpful to have the book or website on hand as we do occasionally reference panels and pages in various stories.)

We encourage you to comment on this episode in one of several ways:

You can send email or audio comments to: komicskast@gmail.com

Or you can leave a comment on the KomicsKast blog page

Or Comment on the KomicsKast forumat the Comic Forums, generously donated by the kind folks at Comic Geek Speak

We'd love to hear from you!

In this episode we break the issues down with a synopsis of the story, and the folks involved in creating that particular issue. We discuss what else was going on in the Marvel universe at the time, and the good and bad things that make the issue what it is.

Our friends Michael and Shane at the Comic Book Cast were actually two weeks ahead of us in posting a very similar series of shows featuring the Avengers. Please check them out, I found them very entertaining!

Marvel, Month by Month is the website that we've been using to help gather information as to what's been going on in the Marvel Universe.

And of course, no comics research project would be complete without information from the wonderful Grand Comic Book Database.

Join us next week on KK 92 when Lyle, Van, and I, tackle the second batch of Thor stories from Journey Into Mystery 89 - 94.

Please comment at our KomicsKast forums graciously supplied by the folks at Comic Geek Speak.

The mention of One More Day, and Brand New Day, sends us off into a long discussion about comics creators, and the companies they work for, and just what do they owe US, the readers?

Let us hear from YOU:

The KomicsKast forum

Stephen, Jon, and I compare notes on the holidays, talk about the wonderful gifts that we got for Christmas, and even manage to talk about a comic or two!

We're just three guys who first discovered Thor over 40 years ago, but we hope that you'll join us for the first of what we hope will be many, episodes as we try to define what makes this great character great.

(BTW- if you've got a copy of the first Thor Marvel Masterworks, the first Thor Essentials, or a subscription to the new Marvel Comics Digital Comics site, it might be helpful to have the book or website on hand as we do occasionally reference panels and pages in various stories.)

We encourage you to comment on this episode in one of several ways:

You can send email or audio comments to: komicskast@gmail.com

Or you can leave a comment on the KomicsKast blog page

Or Comment on the KomicsKast forumat the Comic Forums, generously donated by the kind folks at Comic Geek Speak

We'd love to hear from you!

Besides out normal chat about what comics we bought, and what's on "the bottom of our piles" we discuss Amish Joggers, and the, once very serious, disease of girl cooties.

A great online article about Jack Cole's Betsy and Me.

The Victorian Horrors of Old Mauch Chunk

A website devoted to the classic Dan Dare comics.

We also discuss Beowolf, and 3D movies in general.

Lastly, Jon tells us about some really disturbing toys that he ran into in a national restaurant chain's gift shop!

Shawn Williams as the Narrator

Jamie Fickes as Roger Rodgers

Scott Cederlund as Frankenstein

The other characters were voiced by:

Scott Cederlund

Jamie Fickes

Jason Meadows

Ruston Meck

Bruce Rosenberger

Shawn Williams

Brian Wood

Original Music and sound effects by Stephen Prescott

Audio Adaptation by Bruce Rosenberger

Based on the original comic book story, The Swamp Spirit, by Dick Briefer. Originally presented in Frankenstein Comics issue 16 by Prize Comics.

Concept for the project by TMD

2nd Unit Direction: Shawn Williams

3rd Unit Direction: Scott Cederlund

Direction and Final Edit: Bruce Rosenberger

Then we get into a discussion on "writing for the trade," and writing as a movie storyboard.

I'm all by my lonesome. Will someone give me a hug?

Be sure to visit the blog The Home For Orphan Toons at http://orphan-toons.blogspot.com. (Don't forget the hyphen between "orphan" and "toons"--unfortunately I did, when I gave the URL at the beginning of the podcast).

SPOILER WARNING - If you haven't watched the show, you may not want to listen to this episode, because we talk about the whole show.

You've been warned! Don't say we didn't tell you!

Jon tells us what a Ventric Vesel is!

(16:13) Heroes Season Two, Episode Two, and the online web comic.

(34:04) Comic Geek Speak Episode 300

Jon does a review of the Revere TPB available from Archaia Studio Press.

Receipe for Disaster:
1 lb Bright & Cheery Stephen
1 ton Sickly Jon
(hold the Birthday Boy Bruce)
Pinch of BOP
Dash of Fun

Dump entire mixture into iPod
Blend thoroughly
Listen at your own risk!

Stephen and a very sick Jon do their best to cover for Bruce as he spends his birthday partying with the CGS crowd at Episode 300!

Bruce is spending his birthday at the Comic Geek Speak Episode 300 celebration!

Hopefully somebody who works at Golden Eagle will read this and give Bruce the senior citizens discount!!!

Love ya Bruce! Happy Birthday!!

(24:09) Superman: Doomsday DVD Review

(33:00) Small Press Recommendations and My Week In Comics

Jon has an accident in the middle of the episode. A good friend does a special guest BOP (bottom of the pile). Bruce does his review of the new Superman:Doomsday DVD. More Bruce with some small press recommendations of several comics by Jason Meadows and Shawn Wagner. And finally, Bruce again, talks all about his adventure in Lancaster to sit in on the very first N3RDcast Live show on Cringehumor.net (live 12 - 3 on Saturdays) complete with video cast!

Then we move on to an off-topic conversation regarding our favorite Ray Harryhausen films.

(This show was pulled from the middle of the overall episode 82.)

The "meat" of the show (the middle part) was clipped and will be posted as KK 82 part 2, probably on Thursday!

Has anyone seen Jon? We're getting worried! We haven't heard from him!

Yet despite the great strides he took in the field of animation, he would not receive proper recognition for it for decades....

(More at http://orphan-toons.blogspot.com)

We also discuss our BOPs (the bottom of our piles) for the week.

Derek explains the Noisey Awards in detail. Learn how you can be involved in the nomination process!

(0:00) Jon's week in comics.

(18:16) Derek's week in comics.

(28:13) Bruce's week in comics.

(44:25) Some recommendations from the current issue of Previews:

Pat Lewis' "The Claws Come Out"

"Comics Now!" magazine, from the folks that bring you Comic Geek Speak.

See you Thursday with part two of episode 81.

I'm going to try and help Bruce with the blog postings... much to Bruce's chagrin. :)

So in this initial blog posting I'd like to encourage everyone to visit the Comic Book Wiki

So, in closing, I'd also like to ask everyone to give the KK crew suggestions on topics you'd like to hear us discuss, debate, and destroy. :)

Please comment!

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Although I'm the only one that has yet seen the Dr. Strange animated feature, that didn't stop us from talking about the movie, and Dr. Strange in general, for over 20 minutes!

I had the chance to see "The Thief and the Cobbler: Recobbled" a reconstruction of a masterpiece by famed animator Richard Williams. I rave about that for another 17+ minutes!

We get down to the BOP! (the Bottom Of Our Piles).

In Part A of episode 80 we discuss the Noisey Awards, the League of Comic Book Podcasts, and the Comic Book Podcast Wiki, with their creator, Derek. Not to mention all the other podcasts that Derek does, or hosts!

I had a chance to listen to two new (new for me) shows that are fellow members of the League of Comic Book Podcasts, Just Another Fanboy, and Fanboy Face-Off.

Lene Taylor of the I Read Comics Podcast just did a show with her "big brother" reminiscing about their younger days of reading and collecting comics. Although I'm a big fan of I Read Comics and enjoy EVERY show, this one, in particular, struck a chord with me.

I visited with Kwip, Happy Jack, and Dr. Sexy of the N3RDcast over the weekend and they broke some big news! Starting on Saturday, September 15th, N3RDcast will be going out LIVE on Cringe Humor Radio! Every Saturday from 12 until 3, listeners will be able to call in to the show and join in the fun. Congrats guys!

We'll be back in two days with Part B of episode 80.

(1:31) Just general chatter, including the new Flash Gordon TV show. This quickly digresses into our discussion on our crushes on various Television actresses. And then, somehow, that evolves into a discussion on the new Jekyll TV series on BBV America, and various other versions of Jekyll and Hyde. Visit the KomicsKast Forum HERE to confess your own TV crushes!

(16:23) Stephen visited the Fantagraphics Company Store along with friend Stevie (visit Stevie's site HERE) and then went on to detail what he bought as well as extoll the virtues of his cartoonists club.

(32:11) Bruce attended the Lehigh Valley Comic Con and hung out with the N3RDcast guys, who were guests at the con. Despite Stephen's not being able to find them on iTunes, N3RDcast IS available through iTunes.

(49:23) Supernot Podcast Promo.

(50:04) The BOP (bottom of our piles).

(57:30) A review of Shenzhen, a book by Guy Delisle detailing his year in China as a supervisor for an animation studio, his travels, and the folks he met.

(1:03:19) Stephen talks about the movie Stardust, which leads to a long digression (are you seeing a theme here?) on Science Fiction movies and MORE TV crushes.

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   The fool!!!!

Iron Fist by Ed Brubaker

What's between your "golden bookends?"

The BOP! (Bottom of our piles)

...he's since figured it out!

Presented in all it's glory, here it is!

Scott Cederlund's one stop comics blog: wednesdayshaul.com

One stop Comic Podcast Blog: wednesdayshaul.com/comicpodcasts

Derek Cowards amazing Podcast Wiki: comicbooknoise.com/wiki

Comics Podcast Crossover #15 on the way!

Toon-atics Episode #2 on the way!

Newsarama.com: Tons of Comics news, some of which we discuss on the show.

We discuss our BOPs (the bottom of our piles).

American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang, Published by First Second books.

News of note in the areas of comic strip reprints, classic animation, and Jack Kirby.

KomicsKast is a member of the Comics Podcast Network as well as the League of Comic Book Podcasts.

3D Comic - Action #851

The "Bottom of our Piles"

We follow that with Scott Cederlunds first audition for a celebrity host for his Wednesday's Haul podcast.

Jon and Stephen each do their BOP's, solo. Bruce's BOP can be heard on the N3RDcast podcast for July 9th, 2007 (warning! Can be explicit!)

Join:

KomicsKast

I Read Comics

N3RDcast

Comic Book Noise Network

Comic Book Savant

Comic Book Attic

View From the Cheap Seats

as they all discuss their ideas for comic book related movies they'd like to see!

Leadslinger Studios Presents: Revelations, Act One of the Book of Gabriel

More later, I'm tired...

(Mac Cobb art ÃÂ Stephen 2007)

Aaron Macom does the KomicsKast news.

Funnypapers: Terr'ble Thompson

The Eisner Nominations: what would you choose?

Review: Project X Challengers: Cup Noodle

Bottom of the pile.

Most of the comics talk is our BOtP for comics purchased the week of May 31, 2007.

This one's a bit longer than normal so email me if you need it cut in half for listening on CD's. I'll be glad to help!

Oh, and if the children are listening, make sure you explain the dangers of sugar / caffiene highs! ;-)

I join Rachel Newstead and Kevin Wollenweber in a discussion on classic cartoons and their preservation.

Check back, better notes to follow!

Podcasts of interest:

Bruce guested (again) on N3RDcast, and took along friend Steve, who did an excellent job despite the case of black plague he picked up at a Renaissance Faire the weekend before. (N3RDcast may not be work or children friendly, but its very funny!)

Thanks to Shawn of N3RDcast for reccomending episode 102 of Around Comics to me. It's a wonderful history of the Justice Society of America and should not be missed, even if you think you know everything that there is to know about the JSA.

Fantastic Four Movie Trailer

Heroes Finale

Possible Lone Ranger movie in the works?

BotP for comics shipped May 23, 2007, NOW with an original theme song by Stephen!

The topic turns out to be Captain Marvel (the Shazam! version for anyone keeping track!

Like I say, it's a test and we'd appreciate your feedback.

Joining us this show is Jon Hook whom you may know from his Great Comic Books segments on SciFiDig.

Most of the show is Bottom of the Pile this time since Jon had a big pile of new comics this week.

Luckily, neither of them have my password for the Libsyn site! Phew! Coup averted!

Anyway, Stephen and Aaron get together to discuss the bottom of their piles while I'm away at the S.P.A.C.E. small press con. What I've heard so far is funny, as I'm sure the whole thing will be!

Allentown Con and Chuck Satterlee

Upcoming SPACE Small Press Con

Movie Talk: Meet the Robinsons in 3D, and Grindhouse

Heroes Reminder

Maddrox Trade Paperback

Animation News: Woody Woodpecker gets the deluxe treatment

Bottom of the Pile

General Blather

Animation News - Fleischer Popeye on DVD!

Stephen recaps his Emerald City Comic Con experience and ALMOST meets a listener!

We shed a tear for all those deposed African Rulers who send you the emails...

Better show notes when I'm not so tired!

Of course we do talk to Stephen, from the con, for a few minutes. He'll fill us in on all the details on the next show!

Emerald City Comic Con is coming up this weekend More Info Here

(12:05)We miss Heroes!

(16:40)Movie and TV talk: Evil Dead, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

(31:22)Marvel Masterworks Atlas Era Heroes, Matt Wagner's Batman and the Monster Men, and Aquaman Showcase.

Mike explains the Marvel Boy / Quasar confusion on Comic Book Attic.

Bill Jourdain celebrates his 50th episode and even hosts a Funnypapers segment by Bruce on The Golden Age of Comic Books.

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General Chatter

(4:55)Movies: Frank Miller's 300, theatre goodies, Casino Royale on DVD, Hellboy, Blood and Iron, and

(31:45)Wolverine: Lifeblood - response from the author , Matt Hughes, at the Comics Podcast Network.

(39:00)Animation News: (Gleaned from my friends at the Termite Terrace Yahoo Group) A lost puppet type cartoon from Frank Tashlin is available at Cartoon Brew Films.

(43:25)Bottom of the Pile:

Kirby's Galactic Rangers

Paul Grist's Kane, Volume 6

Marvel Zombies Vs. Army of Darkness

Shazam Monster Society of Evil #2

The Mighty Avengers #1 by Bendis and Cho

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General Chatter: Upcoming Comics Podcast Crossover, Dutchy Digest Free Comic Book Day Issue 2007, SciFiDig uploads it's 100th episode!

(7:55) Heroes Chatter (Spoiler Warning!)

(16:05) Neither of us has yet seen Frank Miller's 300

(17:30) M. F. Captain Marvel Update

(20:15) KirbyKast segment, now with new Intro Music by Stephen

(34:10) Rocky Mountain Comic Book Noise Promo

(34:50) Bottom of the pile: My Dead Girlfriend by Eric Wight, Krazy and Ignatz: 1939 - 1940, Absolutely Mad 50+ Years, and sites for old record albums

(58:35) World Premiere of Stephen's Kirby inspired "Krackin the Kosmic Kube

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General Chatter: Congrats to Bill Jourdain on his 50th episode of the Golden Age of Comics.

The Happy Show on YouTube featuring the MMMS song.

A new Wolverine novel Wolverine: Lifeblood, by one of my favorite authors, Matthew Hughes.

(14:10) Heroes Chatter

Promo for Comic Book Savant Podcast

(26:30) KirbyKast: Godland and the Eternals

(49:05) Bottom of the Pile (and what we bought this past week)

(ART BY STEPHEN)

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Small Press Idol - 2007

(13:56) Agents of Atlas - Overview

(25:46) The Other Ten Percent - The New Frontier

(52:36) Bottom of the Pile:

Amazing Spiderman 538, Spirit #3, and Gary Petras' The Snowmen

Okay, no discussion really! I do most of the talking this time about my two days at the New York Comic Con.

I'll be back to post some links as soon as I listen and recall all the links that I want to post!

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Update on our respective cons, The New York Comic Con, and The Emerald City Comic Con.

My friend TMD's, Henbane ComicSpace Page where you can see preview panels of his upcoming Henbane comic book.

The home page for the The View From the Cheap Seats Podcast.

Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 1

Allan Holtz's Strippers Guide blog page, containing 11 of the 12 rare Lois Lane topper strips (among many other treasures).

More information on Fantagraphic's Complete Pogo series can be found at The Fantagraphics Flog page, Mrk Evanier's POV Online and The official Pogo Website.

Bottom of the Pile:

Marvel's Franklin Richards, Lab Brat Digest

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This episode is one long 'Bottom of the Pile' Segment. Most of our conversation centers around:

Stephen Kings The Dark Tower (first of seven issues)

and,

Jeff Smith's Shazam: the Monster Society of Evil

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Update on our respective cons, The New York Comic Con, and The Emerald City Comic Con, Stephen's Animation Group, Bad Alien Productions, and Cartoonists Northwest Association.

Sword of Storms, and other animated direct to DVD features.

(27:25) Termite Terrace Yahoo group and possible classic animation podcast? Tex Avery's Droopy: The Complete Theatrical Collection.

(34:24) A new KirbyKast!

Although the original KirbyKast was named for the group formed to share an interest in the works of Jack Kirby, I seldom, if ever, talked about the man. In this episode within an episode we answer a forum question regarding Jack Kirby's work on Classic Illustrated, as well as a new comic that might be called, "The Fantastic Four meet the Forever People."

Ultimate Fantastic Four: God Wars TPB

Fourth World Omnibus Vol. 1

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The New York Comic Con, The Emerald City Comic Con, and Con's in general.

(28:19) M. F. Captain Marvel Update.

(28:51) Animated Iron Man

(43:07) Bottom of the pile:

Nothing in particular this week, basically a long digression on why we read what we read.

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Chit chat, mostly about my wife's recent gall bladder emergency.

(11:05) Beauty and the Geek / Stephen missed Heroes!

(24:08) Update on the Return of M. F. Captain Marvel

(28:40) Promo for The Comic Book Attic

(30:00) Grimm's Fairy Tales - Trash or Treasure? (And does anyone care?)

(41:42) Bottom of the pile:

Zombies: Eclipse of the Dead

Eternals

The Spirit

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Congrats on 50 from Scott Cederlund

Looking back on 50 episodes

We hear from some listeners and laugh about the N3RDcast intro

Fiendish Fables Review

Brainstorming a comic - A new chapter in the M F Captain Marvel story?

Bottom of the pile:

New Frontier (Absolute Edition)

Army of Darkness Vs. Marvel Zombies?

Stephen's new podcast! Check it out HERE. We also talk about Comics Podcast Crossover #12 which can be found HERE. And Stephen discusses Retro technology.

SILVER AGE GOODNESS: Captain Marvel Presents the Terrible 5 Issue 5 (16:35)

THE FUNNYPAPERS: Gasoline Alley (48:22)

BOTTOM OF THE PILE (58:40)

We chat about Superhero Movies (1:16:18)

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New Year's Resolutions,

Remarks on Forum from last show,

What's on the Bottom of our Pile,

Christmas Gifts, and what to hang on the wall.

Better Show Notes, with time stamps, to Follow.

The big storm in the Pacific Northwest, Jack in the Box.

Comics Podcasts (22:55):

Comic Book Savant

Comic Book Attic

Collected Comics Library reaches it's 100th episode!

We discuss an audio comment from Aaron Macom of the SciFiDig podcast. (28:54)

My friend TMD sends me copies of the whole 19 page comic that he's working on, and we've been talking about on the show.(38:57)

My Blog (47:56): Raves and Rants.

Bottom of the Pile (49:19):

Darwyn Cooke's Spirit.

TwoMorrow's Rough Stuff Magazine.

Stephen and I want to wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Holidays, or whatever you celebrate at this time of the year! Best wishes for the new year! And thanks to all the folks that post on the forum or send email comments.

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We've both been sick! The gruesome details!

My recent guest appearance on N3RDcast.(THAT'S NEENERNEENER.NET BRUCE!)

Some folks have listened to my old KirbyKast shows (pre-KomicsKast test show) and many folks have said that they enjoyed the segments by my son Cory. He's welcome whenever he has something he wants to say!

Some follow up remarks on our Ditko, Kirby discussion from last show.

Turner Classic Movies has been showing Superman Serials and has a show called Cartoon Alley that Bruce is enjoying due to it's "un-colorized" cartoons.

Bottom of the Pile:

Jeff Loeb and Darwyn Cooke's Batman Spirit Comic.

Matthew Hughes Archonate.com website where you can check out the free story that Bruce mentioned.

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My recent guest appearance on Comic Timing.

KomicsKast's recent win of the Noisy Awards People's Choice Award for Best "Single Voice" Comics Podcast. For more info, visit: Deliberate Noise - The Noisy Awards page.

Charlton Action Heroe's Volume 2 is announced at Blake Bell's Steve Ditko page.

Recent discussion on the Timely/Atlas Yahoo Group: What if Martin Goodman had been DC's distributor? (Instead of the reverse.)

Our common interest in animation and the future of that on the show.

Bottom of the Pile:

Jack Kirby Collector #47.

Astro City - the Dark Age Book 2 #1

Of Bitter Souls

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Stephen and Van join me to gab about comics, Heroes the TV show, and more comics!

Flipbook Website

Home of Heroes Home Page

War of the Worlds

The Monster of Frankestein

Some links of interest to those who'd like to see more of Dick Briefer's Frankenstein:

For a look at the humorous version you can find three stories reprinted at the site of the publishers of the wonderful Big Fun Comics Magazine: Big Fun Comics.

Two stories from issue #32 of the latter horror version can be found HERE.

And for a few samples of the comic strip version (reprinted in their entirety in Alter-Ego Halloween issues for 2004, 2005, and 2006) you can check out THIS page.

Golden Age of Comics Where you can find the 46th episode of GAC which features a great segment on Dick Briefer's Frankenstein. The "enhanced" version of the podcast should be up soon, containing pics to go along with the audio!

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http://www.cgspodcast.com/forum/

You can see the new forum and maybe even post some thoughts! You will have to register again however, but its pretty painless! See you there!

We start off the show with some news and comics podcasts that you might enjoy, then a new segment wherein we will be following a new comic from it's genesis to its being published. Next up is a Silver Age segment by Bill Jourdain (of the Golden Age of Comics) in which he tells us about Ace the Bat-hound, and finally, if you still feel like listening, a segment discussing digital comics and hardware that can make them a reality.

Wonderful site on the Superman comic strip: The Speeding Bullet

Home of The New York Comic Con

New Comics Related Podcasts:

Bullpen Bulletins

Comic Book Attic

Bill Jourdain's great podcast:

Golden Age of Comics

Some links to go along with my digital comics segment:

40 Years of the Avengers Comics on DVD

First of two pages comparing the various tablet and slate PC's: Tablet PC 2 Comparison chart.

The Pepper Pad

Direct Link to the KomicsKast and Comics Podcast Crossover forum that's kindly provided by the Comics Geek Speak guys!

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We start off the show with reviews of Ben Templesmith's Wormwood, Paul Dini's current Detective run, Brian Micheal Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's Powers, and Marvels Ultimate Avengers 2 DVD. Next, a SILVER AGE GOODNESS segment featuring Batwoman, and we end with a Comic Collecting Horror Story as well as several Comic Collecting Warm and Fuzzy stories.

Grand Comics Database

Collected Comics Library

Wednesday's Haul and View From the Cheap Seats

Comic Makers

Golden Age of Comics

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I talk about the All Apes Comics Podcast Crossover episode #8; Paul Grist and his creations, Jack Staff and Kane; Frank Beddor's "The Looking Glass Wars" and "Hatter M'; and the Superman Returns 3D reels from View-Master. David Price chimes in with his second "Have A Sec?" segment regarding that age old question, monthlies vs. trades. And Braxton joins me in kicking off the first installment of "Warm and Fuzzy comic collecting stories."

Comics Podcast Crossover #8

Stop by the web page dedicated to ,Paul Grist's Jack Staff and Kane for more info on the characters and trade volumes.

Here's the Amazon link for the "amazon partner I ordered The Looking Glass Wars from. (I ordered from the first one, PBshop in GB.)

Here's the link to the downloadable first issue of Hatter M.

Visit the View-Master site for more info on where to find the Superman Returns (and others) 3D reels.

Direct Link to the KomicsKast and Comics Podcast Crossover forum that's kindly provided by the Comics Geek Speak guys!

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Hope you enjoy!!

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Comics Podcast Crossover #7 features:Chris Neseman of the Around Comics Podcast, Drew M. of the Weekly Special podcast, and myself, Bruce Rosenberger of the KomicsKast Podcast get together to talk about everyone's favorite spy, James Bond. Visit the KomicsKast forum at Comicgeekspeak.com/forum for further discussion.

As for this show, I spend a while detailing my wanderings of the last few weeks, as well as talk about the sequel to my favorite comic of all time (Superman 164), the issue this time is Superman 168. I'll try not to make this a habit but it is just the kind of zany story that exemplifies why I still love reading those old silver age comics, even in this day of ultra-realism.

I also put out the call for YOUR comic collecting horror stories to share in a future episode of KomicsKast. This is your chance to be more than a listener, this is your chance to be a part of the show!

The Dutchy Digest website, where you can download the free comic book day issue of the comic.

Links to the podcasts I mention in this show:

SciFiDig

Comic Book Noise

Around Comics

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Part two of this "crossover podcast" can be found at Rick Gordon's The Pop Cult Online webpage, where you can also listen to Rick's first two episodes as well as subscribe to his future podcasts.

Van Reid's Moosepath website is the place to find out about the six books he's written as well as the place to go to sign up for his Moosepathian Newsletter (by joining the Friends of the Moosepath League) wherein you'll read stories, both fiction and non-fiction, and receive news of what Van's up to.

Gary Petras has written a bunch of comics in the past, along with plays, screenplays, short stories and novels. Coming soon are two comic book titles as well as an all ages novel. I will pass along more info as it becomes available.

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Please join us at the NEW KOMICSKAST FORUM and chat about show topics or whatever else is on your mind.

Please join us at the NEW KOMICSKAST FORUM and chat about show topics or whatever else is on your mind.

Visit Danielle Corsetto's Girls With Slingshots site to read the web comic that I rave about this episode.

More Comics Podcasts that I enjoy:

Sean Whelan's Raging Bullets Podcast.

Rick Gordon's Pop Cult Online Podcast.

The Comics N3RDCast.

New Segment, "Have A Sec?" by David Price wherein David talks about Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale's Spider-man Blue.

I just realized that, including my 11 seminal KirbyKast podcasts, and the 6 (so far) Comics Podcast Crossovers, episode 33 of KK will be my 50th podcast! My year anniversary is on May 13th. Woo hoo!

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Please join us at the NEW KOMICSKAST FORUM and chat about show topics or whatever else is on your mind.

Visit Dabel Brothers Publishing to see previews of "Red Prophet" and other publications upcoming from this new publisher.

Before The One Eyed Sailor, our Yahoo group whose intent is to reprint the first decade of the previously unpublished Thimble Theatre strip.

David Wachter's independent comic, Scar Tissue is featured here with several pages of previews.

Around Comics, a podcast I've mentioned before, but I mention again, not only because I guested on episode #8, but because I like it!

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What I've been up to in the last few weeks while the four part TV cartoons shows played out.

Some new (for me anyway) podcasts that I'm listening to:

The Legacy Age

The Fantasy Times

The Around Comics Podcast

Cartoon Blogs Mentioned in Show:

Cartoon Brew

Cartoon Modern

Legion of Superheroes:

Mark Stratton and I discuss the relatively new Legion of Superheroes comic book series (well, the first six issues anyway!)

Animated KomicsKast Opening:

My friend Stephen sent me a cool animation for the opening music to KomicsKast. I'd like to share it, but I'm not sure just how yet! But in the meantime, I've put a screen shot here in the blog. Thanks Stephen!

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Ric Croxton, and Van Reid join me to reminisce about Saturday morning and TV cartoons. This fourth (and final) part features reminiscences on a variety of cartoon shows.

Online reference sites:

Don Markstein's Toonopedia

Wikipedia on online database of just about everything edited by folks like you and me.

Hardcopy Reference Editions:

(I use Amazon references here because it's easy! I have no affiliation so check in with your favorite bookseller for new or used copies.)

Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoon Series by Jeff Lenburg

Of Mice and Magic by Leonard Maltin.

The Moose That Roared by Keith Scott.

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Ric Croxton, and Van Reid join me to reminisce about Saturday morning and TV cartoons. This first part deals with our earliest memories of cartoons on TV

Online reference sites:

Don Markstein's Toonopedia

Wikipedia on online database of just about everything edited by folks like you and me.

Hardcopy Reference Editions:

(I use Amazon references here because it's easy! I have no affiliation so check in with your favorite bookseller for new or used copies.)

Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoon Series by Jeff Lenburg

Of Mice and Magic by Leonard Maltin.

The Moose That Roared by Keith Scott.

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Animation:

AstroBoy (1963) Ultra DVD Box Set 1

Other Podcasts Mentioned in this Show:

Comic Geek Speak

Ian Levenstein's Geekspeak

I Read Comics

Two New Warren Ellis Comics:

Nextwave

Black Gas

Mailbag:

We get letters of coment from Derek of Comic Book Noise, Ralf Shulze, and an audio comment from Aaron Macom of SciFiDig.

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WHOOPS!:

I mention Captain Marvel in the show as a good comic, what I meant was Captain America.

Silent movie version of H. P. Lovecraft story, "The Call of Cthulhu.":

The H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society

Other Podcasts Mentioned in this Show:

Comic Book Noise

Comic Geek Speak

Collected Comics Library

The Golden Age of Comics

Green Arrow Showcase Edition

Green Arrow Showcase Vol. 1

RANT:

Slabbing Comic Books

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SMALL PRESS NEWS:

Jerry Smith's Miracle Force has reached issue #17.

Justin Madson's Happy Town Graphic Novels.

SMALL PRESS FEATURE:

Dale Martin's Watusi The Talking Dog.

JAPANESE MANGA:

Yoshihiro Tatsumi's The Push Man and Other Stories.

COMIC STRIPS:

Glamour International #26 featuring the "Good Girl" art of Bob Lubbers.

OTHER COMICS PODCASTS:

Indie Spinner Rack features reviews of independent comics. "Issues" 10 and 10.5 feature interviews with small press folks, Matt Feazell, and Marcos Perez.

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SMALL PRESS:

Justin Madson's Just Mad Books where you'll find synopsis and previews of all the Happy Town issues as well as other works by Justin.

COMIC STRIPS:

Jackson Murdock provides a segment on coloring comic strips.

COMICS I'VE BEEN READING:

Wolverine 20 - 31, Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.s' total geek fest!

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SMALL PRESS:

The Incredible Mr. Knotts

OTHER COMICS PODCASTS:

Neil Gorman's Comicology

Mur Lafferty's Geek Fu Action Grip

J.M. Campbell's Geek 4X4

COMIC RELATED MOVIES:

Catwoman and Elektra

COMICS I'VE BEEN READING:

Marvel Team Up - new story arc.

Jonah Hex

Down

RANT:

Marvel's "Big Event" and their latest "nose thumbing" to their fans...

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Aaron Macom of the SciFiDig podcast.

Bill Jourdain of the Golden Age of Comics podcast.

Jamie D. of theComic Geek Speak podcast.

And of course, me, Bruce R of the KomicsKast podcast.

Topics:

More info to follow soon...

Small Press: White Walrus, the anti-environmental comic

Another great comics podcast:Comic Book Noise

Strip Reprints: Checker Publications, Windsor McCay Early Works vol 6, and Theodore Suess Geisel: the Early Works of Dr. Suess vol 1

Comic Books: Super TNT Blast, Marvel Team Up

This 'cast"s cast include:

Chris from Collected Comics Library

Mikel O.D. from Most People Are DJ's

Lene Taylor from I Read Comics Podcast

and of course, me, Bruce R from KomicsKast

Brewster Rockit: Space Guy

Chip and Walter & Time Trouble

Batman: Dark Knight Adventures

Dave's Long Box blog recommended by Lene Taylor of the I Read Comics podcast.

The Stripper's Guide blogspot.

Genshiken info page. There's a link to the official site, but you'll have to read Japanese to understand it.

Keif Llama: Xenotech This is actually the link to Bugtown Mall, Matt Howarth's site.

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Mikel O.D. of the Most People Are DJ's podcast.

Chris "CCL" of the Collected Comics Library podcast.

Peter Rios of theComic Geek Speak podcast.

And of course, me, Bruce R of the KomicsKast podcast.

Topics:

The Speakeasy Comics Forum where I found the proper pronunciation of Rocketo. And here's the link to the Rocketo page wherein you can see samples to decide for yourself whether its worth a read.

INFINITE CRISIS lead ins:

1. Identity Crisis

2. Rann/Thanagar War

3. Villians United

4. Superman: Sacrifice

5. Omac Project

6. Day of Vengeance

7. Crisis of Conscience (JLA 115-119)

The consensus was that a reader could "jump on" with Infinite Crisis. These books will however, "flesh" the story out.

The following books were deemed not crucial but will help to "flesh out" recent events:

DC Countdown: Prelude to Infinite Crisis

Flash: Secret of Barry Allen

Flash: Rogue War

Return of Donna Troy

Adam Strange: Planetary Heist

Chris at Collected Comics Library (link above) did a show (episode #31) devoted to Crisis tie-ins. Peter of Comic Geek Speak (link above) has been doing a rundown over a period of weeks and they have also recently had an episode devoted entirely to Infinity Crisis (spoiler alert!)

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Aaron Macom of the SciFiDig podcast.

Chris "CCL" of the Collected Comics Library Podcast.

Mikel O.D. of the Most People Are DJ's podcast.

Comic Geek Speak where you can find the Gerard Jones interview I spoke of.

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Check out your favorite bookstore for THEIR price.

Sunday Press Books Home of the The Little Nemo Book

Pibgorn by Brooke McEldowney

Tonra.com Mark Tonra's wonderful site where you can read some of his "Top of the World" and "James" comic strips.

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Aaron Macom of the SciFiDig podcast.

Chris "CCL" of the Collected Comics Library Podcast.

Mikel O.D. of the Most People Are DJ's podcast.

In reference to the BBC audio versions of several DC superhero events, I list the following links. I do not necessarily advocate your ordering them from the listed Amazon partners, but wanted to you all to see what I was talking about. I'm sure you can also search for them at your favorite used book seller's site, and even ebay.

The Adventure's of Superman: Doomsday and Beyond

Batman: The Complete Knightfall Saga

Kingdom Come

Eagle One Media , publishers of the enhanced DVD versions of comics that Chris and Mikel speak of.

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Hamster Press website where you can find more info on the Best of Star Studded book

Fantagraphics website Home of the Krazy and Ignatz collections.

Leave It To Chance by James Robinson and Paul Smith. Image's site is down for redesign so here's the Amazon link...

Sasuga Books the Japanese bookstore Dean talks about.

Mitsuwa Marketplace in Edgewater NJ must be the one I visited, but they have locations across the country.

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Jerry Smith's Miracle Force Where you can find the latest issue, #16, as well as Miracle Force #1 vol #2 by Jerry and Terry Flippo as well as sample pages.

Teen Titans Cartoon Network website.

Podcast Who, another of my favorite podcasts.

Mike Parkinson's webcomic featuring youthful versions of Marvel's superheroes.

Ex Machina, by Brian K. Vaughan, Tony Harris, and Tom Feister. READ THE FIRST ISSUE HERE FOR FREE!

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Warren Ellis's Own pages. you can read Bad Signal Here

Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck by Don Rosa

Showcase Presents: Superman Vol. 1

Lords of the Rhymes home page. Download your Tolkien Hip hop here!

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Our Dutchy Digest Page

Bruce's Comics Free to read, and hopefully enjoy!

Warren Ellis's Own pages. you can read Bad Signal Here

Bill Willingham's home page. More on Fables here.

Cartoon Network's Justice League Unlimited pages. Lots of info on the series here.

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Miracle Force #15 by Jerry Smith

Lunchbreak Comics Pat Lewis does his version of that Friendly Neighborhood Webslinger

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Captain America by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting

Captain America Various incarnations including Essentials Volume

All Star Batman and Robin by Frank Miller and Jim Lee

SciFiDig Aaron Macom's Sci-Fi Podcast

The Bench Jockey Mark Stratton's Sports Blog

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Elizabeth Watasin's A-Girl site. Lots of FREE stuff to enjoy before you buy!

Aaron Macom, of SciFiDig Podcast, is curious what I think of the influence of Japanese Manga on American Comic Book artists

Kieth Giffen interview from Kirby Collector wherein he admits to swiping from Munoz

Kieth Giffen's "Homage" that C.C. refers to

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Jim Coon's Eight Ball Graphics Jim's new book, "Beaver" displayed

Ultimates titles at Marvelcomics.com

The Complete Dennis the Menace by Hank Ketcham

Men of Tomorrow by Gerard Jones (Amazon web page)

Moosepath.com by Van Reid

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Comic Geek Speak I want to congratulate the guys at CGS for reaching their 50th episode!

I Read Comics One of my favorite comics related podcasts, and it's by a girl!

Rocketo by Frank Espinosa and Marie Taylor You've got to check this one out! It's not often that CC and I agree!

Bags Unlimited All kinds of archival and storage supplies for the collector (or accumulator!)

Bruno Premiani The Doom Patrol artist that CC raves about.

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Overdosed Comics Group Is the discussion group for all the other groups I moderate. It's a good starting point.

My review of John Byrne's Doom Patrol Series

The imdb page for Steamboy

SciFiDig.com Aaron Macom's SciFiDig webpage. Besides being a fun show, Aaron sometimes includes reviews by yours truly!

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Pat Lewis's Comics Web Page - Lunchbreak Comics

Pat Lewis's "Live Journal"

Small Press News

Miracle Force #14

Mark Stratton reviews Shanna the She Devil

Comments on KomicsKast #5

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Tools to use for audio recording of comments

Neil Gorman's Comicology Podcast Neil sometimes records in his car and gets great sound results!

Some Tools for creating audio files:

labtec axis 501 / 502 Headset Microphone Audacity multi platform audio studio (free!)

Jerry Smith (Miracle Force) reviews Terry Flippo's Axel and Alex

Axel and Alex Blogspot Jerry Smith's Miracle Force Blogspot

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay

Link to Amazon for the reviews (but buy it somewhere on sale!!)

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Dutchy Digest

Dutchy Digest Web Page

Bruce's Comics

Bruce's Mini-Comics Web Page

Pennsylvania Rennaissance Faire

PA Ren Faire Web Page

Some comments on comics from Aaron Macom

SciFiDig Web Page

Golden Age of Comics Podcast - Bill Jourdain

Golden Age of Comics Podcast Web Page

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Hotel Fred web page

Walt and Skeezix by Drawn and Quarterly

Drawn and Quarterly web page

Comics Revue

Comics Revue web page

Big Fun

Big Fun web page

Recent attempts at humor in mainstream comics

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Wednesday Week by Katie Skelly

calicocomics.com

Miracle Force #13 by Jerry Smith

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New Avengers - Ho hum!

Superman Old Time Radio Podcast

Superman OTR Podcast

Easy Fund Raiser - Miniature Golf Tournament

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Declaration of Principles

Godfather of Small Press - Matt Feazell

Cynicalman

Hogan's Alley Magazine #13

Hogan's Alley

Comics Curmudgeon - Why I don't like Darwyn Cooke

Amazon vs. Amazon UK - Book delivery race

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