414 | Mainstream And Independents

It starts out with the Wurst Unboxing, goes into Guy Gardner and the history of Earth’s Green Lanterns along with keeping up with mainstream characters as they continue over time. A new independent title and an early eighties publisher take up the rest of the episode.

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Guy Gardner: Collateral Damage By Howard Chaykin And Michelle Madsen.

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284 | Younger Readers And Fun Comics

When kids discover comic book characters in video games and want to learn more, what would you recommend? We talk about the fun and fantastic of comic books from the past and give our thoughts on what happens when creator’s continue to work.

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Marvel Epic Collection: Fantastic Four.

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225 | Steve Ditko, The Spectre And Books About Comic Book Heroes

Even though this is a comic book podcast, Al starts the conversation off asking about the film In The Mood For Love. The life and work of Steve Ditko is discussed for most of the show, then The Spectre, books about comic book heroes and Jules Feiffer are talked about as well.

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Marvel Tales Reprints Was The First Time Al Saw Steve Ditko.

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