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Join comic writer, artist, and fan Brad Daniels (and a guest) as each episode they read and discuss a comic book. Each episode will take a deep dive into a single comic issue with a critical and playful eye. Some of these comics are terrible, some are ...


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  • 25. Mandatory Chilling with Jai Selva

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    In our chaotic twenty-fifth episode we look at the ape infested Flash issue 106 from February 1959 written by John Broome and illustrated by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella with guest Jai Selva!Jai SelvaFriends - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108778/Loki - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9140554Rick and Morty - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/We read:Flash issue 106 from May 1959 written by John Broome and illustrated by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella  https://www.comixology.com/Doomsday-Clock-2017/comics-series/106273The Silver Age of Comics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Age_of_Comic_BooksBronze Age of Comics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronze_Age_of_Comic_BooksThe Flash Puppet Cover - https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/The_Flash_Vol_1_133The Flash (TV Show) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3107288/Gorilla Grodd - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla_GroddQuestion from the Internet: What is your favourite gorilla in pop culture?Jungle Book - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_LouieCeasar - https://planetoftheapes.fandom.com/wiki/Caesar_(CE)King Kong - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_KongGodzilla vs Kong - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5034838/King Kong (2005) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0360717/ Recommendations: Friends - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108778/You Can’t Kill Us - John Hanna - Midnight Runners Comics - https://www.facebook.com/midnightrunnerpublish/Plugs: Edge Comix facebook: Facebook.com/edgecomixEdgecomix.com  Subscribe to us on ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../troubling-issues/id1509659180  SPOTIFY: https://cutt.ly/ShD95Agor your podcatcher of choice.

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  • 24. The Lore of What’s Gone Before with Jerome Castro

    01:13:47
    In our long-delayed twenty-forth episode we look at the well wrought but questionable sequel series “Doomsday Clock” written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Gary Frank from 2017 & 2019 with guest Jerome Castro!Jerome CastroJim Lee’s Wildcats: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcats_(comics)Comx Network: https://comx.net.au/https://www.facebook.com/comxnetau/Comx Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comx/comx-presents-1-and-presents-noir-1-double-the-awesomenessWe read:Doomsday Clock issues 1 to 12 written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Gary Frank and Brad Anderson from 2017-2019  https://www.comixology.com/Doomsday-Clock-2017/comics-series/106273Watchmen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WatchmenAlan Moore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_MooreDave Gibbons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_GibbonsGeoff Johns: https://www.geoffjohns.comGary Frank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_FrankThe Button: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Button_(comics)Before Watchmen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Before_WatchmenWatchman TV Show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen_(TV_series)Question from the Internet:Tim Byrne “Was Alan Moore right to be mad about Watchman sequels?” Recommendations: Batman Death Metal: https://www.comixology.com/Dark-Nights-Death-Metal-2020-1/digital-comic/866778Invincible - the TV Show: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0K677J96WQ96K6UY6BL15O70COWatchmen TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7049682/I Think You Should Leave - Netflix: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10050772/Plugs: Comx Network Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comx/comx-presents-1-and-presents-noir-1-double-the-awesomenessEdge Comix facebook: Facebook.com/edgecomix
  • 23. The Dark Knight Returns: Book 3: Part Two with Brad Daniels

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    In our dystopian twenty-third episode we look at the back-alley brawl of pages 3 to 6 of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley- and regular host Brad Daniels Goes it alone.Brad Danielswww.edgecomix.comfacebook.com/edgecomixBatman 66 TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/I read:The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 from August 1986: https://www.comixology.com/Batman-The-Dark-Knight-Returns-3/digital-comic/3947Plugs:It Came FromSomehwere Elsehttps://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=708753&Subscribe to us on ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../troubling-issues/id1509659180 SPOTIFY: https://cutt.ly/ShD95Agor your podcatcher of choice.
  • 22. The Lusty Child with Olivia Windsor

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    In our Oedipal twenty-second episode we look at the charming family drama of Avengers issue 200 written by David Michelinie and illustrated by George Perez from October 1980 with guest Olivia Windsor!Olivia WindsorFruit Basket: https://fruitsbasket.fandom.com/wiki/Fruits_Basket_(Manga)Shonen Shojo: The Difference Between Shoujo & Shounen | Anime Aminoaminoapps.com › anime › page › blog › the-difference...Death Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_NoteFull Metal Alchemist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421357/Buso-renken: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buso_RenkinChilling Adventures of Sabrina: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilling_Adventures_of_SabrinaWe read:Avengers issue 200 written by David Michelinie and illustrated by George Perez from October 1980 https://www.comixology.com/Avengers-1963-1996-200/digital-comic/145206Jim Shooter: http://jimshooter.com/2011/12/avengers-200.html/George Perez: http://perez.comicbookseries.info/aboutWonder Man: https://www.cbr.com/wonder-man-the-king-of-bad-superhero-costumes/Movie Hawkeye: https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/HawkeyeShell head: https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Shell-HeadJocasta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jocasta_(comics)Howard the Duck Deadline Fight: https://mrvertigocomics.com/2011/07/28/steve-gerber-howard-the-duck-nevada-howard-the-duck-max/Labyrinth: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt00000000091369/ Question from the Internet:Steve Dee - How many captain marvels have there been, and/or Marvels and Mar-Vels, and how would you rank the top ten?Ms Marvel:
  • 21. The Ape-riachy with Jai Selva

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    In our silverbacked twenty-first episode we look at the Hairy forearms of DC Special issue 16 from Spring 1975 written by ROBERT KANIGHER and illustrated by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito with guest Jai Selva!Jai Selva Aquatic vehicle duck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUKWSpawn TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118475/Wonder Woman Animated movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1186373/We read:DC Special issue 16 - published Spring 1975Wonder Woman: Gorilla Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated by Ross Andru and Mike Espositohttps://dc.fandom.com/wiki/DC_Special_Vol_1_16  Wonder Woman issue 170: https://www.comixology.com/Wonder-Woman-1942-1986-170/digital-comic/540537UFO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unidentified_flying_objectFlying Saucer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_saucerGorillas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GorillaWilliam Mouton Marsden: https://www.openculture.com/2017/07/the-strange-story-of-wonder-womans-creator-william-moulton-marston.htmlRobert Kanigher: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_KanigherRoss Andru: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Andru Question from the Internet:Peter Eden - How many tubes of Gorilla Glue do they get from one gorilla?Recommendations: Rise of the Planet of the Apes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1318514/The Flash TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3107288/Plugs: Brisbane Improv Festival: https://www.brisbaneimprovfestival.comWer Ya From: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/qsstr/wer_ya_from.aspxThe Mixer: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/ulcpb/the_mixer__state_mandated_story_time.aspxHard Boiled Dick: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/9ls6s/hard_boiled_dick__never_before_musical.aspxImprovised Doctor Who: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/n1xfs/d4wh_presents_improvised_doctor_who.aspxSubscribe to us...
  • 20. The Dark Knight Returns: Book 3: Part One with Brad Daniels

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    In our self obsessed twentieth episode we look at the dark future of 1986 in The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 from August 1986 written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley- and regular host Brad Daniels talks about himself a lot.Brad Danielswww.edgecomix.comfacebook.com/edgecomixBatman 66 TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/I read:The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 from August 1986: https://www.comixology.com/Batman-The-Dark-Knight-Returns-3/digital-comic/3947Subscribe to us on ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../troubling-issues/id1509659180  SPOTIFY: https://cutt.ly/ShD95Agor your podcatcher of choice.
  • 19. Hypercolor henchman uniforms with Scott Driscoll

    01:11:36
    In our friendly neighbourhood nineteenth episode we dig into The Amazing Spider-Man volume 1 Issue 33 from February 1966 written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko with special guest star Scott Driscoll  Scott Driscoll: https://www.facebook.com/Cyrus.Von.BorgGold Key Comics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Key_ComicsBatman 66 TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/Cosplay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CosplaySpace family Robinson: https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=325421We read:Amazing Spider-Man issue 33 from February 1966: https://www.comixology.com/Amazing-Spider-Man-1963-1998-33/digital-comic/48016Stan Lee: https://www.marvel.com/comics/discover/546/stan-leeSteve Ditko: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_DitkoThe Marvel Method: https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-marvel-method-depictions/Aunt May is dying: https://www.quora.com/How-many-times-has-Aunt-May-died-in-the-Spider-Man-comicsAmazing Spider-Man (movie): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0948470/Marvel Super Heroes Role Playing Game: https://rpggeek.com/rpg/266/marvel-super-heroesDeath of Superman: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ComicBook/TheDeathOfSupermanThe Lizard - Dr Curt Connors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_(comics)Atomic powered heroes: https://www.cbr.com/radioactive-superheroes-nuclear-villains/Kraven the hunter: https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Kraven_the_HunterThe Flash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_(Jay_Garrick)Ma and Pa Kent: https://superman.fandom.com/wiki/Martha_and_Jonathan_KentSpider-Man down on his luck: https://www.cbr.com/spiderman-peter-parker-luck/Creator rights controversies: https://silo.tips/download/comics-and-controversy-a-brief-history-of-comic-book-publishing  Recommendations:COUNT CROWLEY: RELUCTANT MIDNIGHT MONSTER HUNTER: