This week, our comics enthusiasts Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) have one last summer fling with the five-part series by Mark Millar and Terry and Rachel Dodson Trouble, which came out on Marvel's Epic imprint in 2003-2004. They'll recap every single issue of this controversial series, paying special vocal attention to issue #5. After a break, Reggie and Chris come to a shocking realization about Trouble, and then talk about the climate at Marvel and detail two fellows that were a...
Sep 10, 2017•1 hr 38 min
We got... two tickets to Oa(dice), pack your rings we leave tonight! Substitute Lanterns Reggie (@reggiereggie) and Chris (@acecomics) take you on a tour of one man's perceived failure when they (briefly) share the tragic tale of Emerald Twilight . In the wake of Coast City's destruction, Hal Jordan ain't quite feeling himself... after an abuse of power gets the attention of the Guardians of the Universe, they decide it might be time to have a chat with the protector of Sector 2814... a decision...
Sep 07, 2017•36 min
Whew! Cosmic Treadmillers Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) pull into the last station on their tour of the 1985-86 landmark DC Comics 12-issue event, Crisis on Infinite Earths! After some recap, they dive into the longest, most detailed, and heavily "voiced" read of Crisis on Infinite Earths #12. Following a musical interlude, our weary duo look at the effects of this event and what they think are the positive- and anti-matters of this series--including their recollections of readin...
Sep 03, 2017•1 hr 59 min
There's an old saying that Pop-Culture is never as good as when you were 12 years old. We're going to put that to the test today with this reupload of Real Comics History! Reggie (@reggiereggie) and Chris (@acecomics) discuss the year 1992, when Chris was a lad of only 12. Topics of conversation include the Death of Superman, the world's lamest Paul Revere, Image Comics, Rob Lee-Field (maaaaaan), speculation, trading cards, Wizard Magazine, and much much more. It's a fun chat, and we hope you en...
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 13 min
After an unplanned break, our intrepid Crisisteers Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) bring you the fourth of five installments about DC Comics' 1985-86 12 issue maxiseries event, Crisis on Infinite Earths! After some recap, our fellows read issues 9, 10, and pay special vocal attention to issue number 11, providing bios for each character we meet along the way! Including, to Chris' chagrin, the Spectre. Plus, at the very end of the episode: The Monitor Tapes! There's one episode left...
Aug 27, 2017•1 hr 51 min
In preparation of the King of Comics, Jack Kirby's 100th Birthday Reggie (@reggiereggie) and Chris (@acecomics) have decided to reupload their (relatively short) chat about Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth #1 from 1972. Listen in wonderment as they dodge an anthropomorphic menagerie of critters and take that left-turn at Planet of the Apes ! -- ***Originally aired as a segment during Weird Science DC Comics Podcast, Episode #91 (October 2, 2016) -- You can get a hold of us at weirdcomicshistory@gm...
Aug 24, 2017•36 min
Hello! Due to events beyond their control, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) had to pre-empt their planned episode of Cosmic Treadmill. In lieu of it, they present a segment recorded for the weirdsciencedccomics.com podcast several months ago: a look at the year 1985 as it relates to comic books--and themselves! They naturally discuss the debut of Crisis on Infinite Earths, but they also talk about some of their favorite issues from that year--including one that can be thanked or bla...
Aug 20, 2017•1 hr 1 min
What would you do if you were given the opportunity to sacrifice yourself for the lives of people you don't even know? In this reupload, Chris (@acecomics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) bow their heads to bid farewell to the World's Strangest Heroes as they shuffle (or blast!) off this mortal coil to save the lives of 14 complete strangers living in Codsville, Maine. They also discuss some of the behind the scenes shenanigans leading up to this issue regarding the mysterious (or, not so mysterious)...
Aug 17, 2017•54 min
Whew! After that blitz of character information last episode, our Crisistorians Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) continue their journey through the 12-issue maxiseries Crisis on Infinite Earths and read some more maudlin issues: six and seven, with special "voice detail" on issue eight! You'll still get all the new character bios, but Chris and Reggie's take on the impact of these titles at the time, and when consumed after the fact. It's going to poke a hole in your Netherverse and...
Aug 13, 2017•1 hr 13 min
This time out, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) have some secrets to share...about the landmark comics event from 1984, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars! First, a mention of the actual first event from Marvel Comics that happened two years earlier. Then, a discussion about the secret origins of the Secret Wars event and a run-down of every issue in the series! After the break, we take a look at the aftermath of Secret Wars and its lasting impact on the Marvel Universe and comics publ...
Aug 10, 2017•1 hr 39 min
To coincide with the Cosmic Treadmill's (ongoing) 50th Podiversary Crisis on Infinite Earths extravaganza, Reggie (@reggiereggie) and Chris (@acecomics) have decided to dive a bit deeper and discuss the DC Comics (pre-Crisis) Multiverse... like, all of it! They will discuss the "main Earths" most fans already know about, while also covering the nearly one-hundred that were added after the fact in Crisis on Infinite Earths: The Absolute Edition (2005). Don't worry about commiting the name of that...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 25 min
This episode is a doozy! Our intrepid multiversal explorers Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) forge ahead with their look at DC Comics' 1985-86 Universe-destroying and -reshaping maxi-series Crisis on Infinite Earths! Before diving into the comics for this segment, they detail the rest of the JLA/JSA/etc. crossovers not discussed in the last episode. Then, they read issues three through five of Crisis, lending their voice talents to #4 and providing biographical information for every...
Aug 06, 2017•2 hr 38 min
This week Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) bring you the career and conjecture of famous comic book creator, John Byrne! We'll talk about Byrne's early days breaking into the comics industry, his seminal work on X-Men and Fantastic Four at Marvel, and then gush over his post-Crisis on Infinite Earths Superman reboot beginning with the Man of Steel miniseries! Then we'll go into his more recent career, and go into his infamous commentary for which he is probably known best these days...
Aug 03, 2017•2 hr 20 min
For the landmark 50th episode of Cosmic Treadmill, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) celebrate with the 50th anniversary celebration of DC Comics, and read issue #2 of Crisis on Infinite Earths by Marv Wolfman and George Pérez! After some creator bios and an exhaustive look at the conditions that created the DC Multiverse, our intrepid comics enthusiasts sift through every appearance of a central figure to Crisis--before the event ever happened! After a break, our Treadmillers summar...
Jul 30, 2017•2 hr 13 min
The first Weird Comics History two-parter fills out our "Old Home Week" (so, technically this is the fifth... and sixth one) as we discuss Julius Schwartz and the Silver-Age of DC Comics. ---------- Originally aired as segments during Weird Science DC Comics Podcast episodes #71 (May 15, 2016) and #72 (May 22, 2016) ---------- TAGS: DC Comics, Weird Comics History, Silver-Age, Julius Schwartz, Showcase, Barry Allen, Hal Jordan, Martian Manhunter, Justice League of America ---------- Check us out...
Jul 28, 2017•50 min
Old-Home Week continues as Chris (@acecomics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) briefly... ever so briefly, discuss how 50 cents could have either saved... or killed Batman's second sidekick! They also reminisce about 1-900 numbers, so there's that. ---------- Originally aired as a segment on Weird Science DC Comics podcast, Episode 70 (May 8, 2016) ---------- TAGS: Batman, DC Comics, Weird Comics History, Jason Todd, 1-900 Numbers, Jim Starlin, 1980's, comic book gimmicks, Judd Winick, Infinite Crisis...
Jul 27, 2017•23 min
As part of Weird Comics History's "Old Home Week" join Reggie (@reggiereggie) and Chris (@acecomics) as they discuss the British Invasion of DC Comics during the 1980's. They discuss some of the heavy-hitters to venture across the pond to produce some incredible work for old DC. They also both totally forget that Grant Morrison is Scottish. Whoops! Mea Culpa... or would that be Wea Culpa? ---------- Originally aired as a segment during Weird Science DC Comics Podcast #69 (May 1, 2016) ----------...
Jul 26, 2017•36 min
Join Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) for some Weird Comics Prehistory... that is to say, a very early (and relatively short) installment of Weird Comics History! This time around they discuss that strange time in which Marvel came thiiiiiiiiiiis close to licensing DC's characters! How can that be? Well, hit that Play button and find out! ------------- Originally aired in segment form during Weird Science DC Comics Podcast, Episode #68 (April 24, 2016) ------------- TAGS: Weird Comi...
Jul 25, 2017•21 min
Behold, the first ever episode of Weird Comics History... from back when it was a 15 minute-ish segment on the Weird Science DC Comics Podcast. Listen as Reggie (@reggiereggie) guides podcasting neophyte Chris (@AceComics) through his "first time out". This inaugural auditory jem, we discuss the events leading up to... and falling out of the DC Explosion! Marvel at the clunky stammering, behold Chris in all his mic-less glory! Hey, at least it's just 15 minutes! chrisandreggie.podbean.com weirds...
Jul 24, 2017•13 min
In this episode, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) examine the little-known and once-used technique of "Gumping," that is to take a classic comic book (Amazing Spider-Man #47, for instance) and update it with new themes and characters like those that can be found in Deadpool #11 from 1997, written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Pete Woods! After some biographical information, it's on to the time-traveling, continuity-shattering events of the comic book to hand. Then, some wrap-up and a li...
Jul 23, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Join Chris (@acecomics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) as they travel back to 1980's New York City to discuss the 1986-1987 series Angel Love by Barbara Slate. Luckily this is they discovered their passion and... ahem, talent... for voice acting! During the summer of 1986 most DC Comics featured a most curious house-ad promising, among other things at least the passing mention of COCAINE?!! What many comics enthusiasts may not know is this book actually DID came out later on that year! Angel Love is...
Jul 20, 2017•42 min
This week, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) sift through some of the seamy world of Underground Comix and read Rip Off Inc. Presents Underground Classics Wonder Wart-Hog vol. 1 from 1986! Collecting various strips from the early days of Wonder Wart-Hog, they concentrate on the three-chapter story "Wonder Wart-Hog Meets the Mob!" But not without detailed information about Wonder Wart-Hog creator and artist Gilbert Shelton, and the writer of this specific story, Bill Killeen. After a ...
Jul 16, 2017•1 hr 30 min
In this re-upload from their "segment" days, Chris (@acecomics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) discuss an issue of Booster Gold in which the hero goes BACK TO THE PAST (just like the fellas do!) to try and undo the events of The Killing Joke! After going through creator bios, our boys in the time-bubble read through the issue, and close out with a discussion on the event this issue sought to undo... which is sure to annoy some people! Eh, who we kidding, you're gonna love it! -----------------------...
Jul 13, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Greetings, disciples of Vishanti! In this episode, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) delve into the Black Arts of comic book creation and read Strange Tales #110 from 1963, paying special attention to the first appearance of Doctor Strange, "Dr. Strange Master of Black Magic!" After some biographical information about a couple of fellas named Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, they break down every comic book story in the issue, focusing on the third tale about Doctor Stephen Strange. Then th...
Jul 09, 2017•1 hr 26 min
In this episode, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) dive into the lesser known history of Charlton Comics, from 1968 until its total demise in 1992. We'll learn about new Editor-in-Chief George Wildman and his assistant Nicola Cuti, who brought many innovations and new talent to Charlton's one-stop publishing process. We'll also learn about some new characters created for Charlton by some familiar names, and the ultimate fates of Charlton Comics' stable of superhero characters! You'v...
Jul 06, 2017•1 hr 16 min
This week Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) explore the little-known history of Charlton Comics, and explain why that information is little-known! First, they talk about the founders of Charlton, including their salacious beginnings and business philosophy. Then Chris and Reggie tell all about the working conditions at Charlton, which were infamously hysterical. Finally, we take a look at some of Charlton's most seminal creators, some of whom would have a long-lasting and profound im...
Jul 05, 2017•1 hr 20 min
This week, Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) check out a third debut from Image Comics in 1992, The Savage Dragon #1 by Erik Larsen! After the usual creator and character bios, they go through every page of the inaugural issue, then discuss other iterations of the character as well as some more about the series--which continues today! To wrap up, our muckraking duo look at some of the contentious statements Erik Larsen has made over the years--and their contentious responses! It's an...
Jul 02, 2017•1 hr 8 min
Reggie (@reggiereggie) and Chris (@AceComics) decided to re-release their three-part biography of prolific author and co-creator of the Doom Patrol, Arnold Drake! They'll go through his entire life: the innovation, the controversy, and ultimately his recognition as one of the most important comics creators of his generation. If you missed it, here's your chance to catch up! And if you've already listened to these segments, check 'em out all stitched together in single episode format and relive t...
Jun 29, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Good evening! In this episode, children of the night Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) investigate a comic book about vampires-- Superman vol. 2 #70 from 1992 by Dan Jurgens! After a bibliography of our man Dan, they discuss the secret and not-so-secret origins of Superman before diving into a brief run-down of the issue that preceded this, Man of Steel #14, and then digging coffin-deep in their inimitable style for Superman #70! Later, there's a history of vampires and other great S...
Jun 25, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Chris (@AceComics) and Reggie (@reggiereggie) bring you another classic episode from way back when Weird Comics History was a segment of the Weird Science DC Comics Dot Com Podcast! This combines two parts from episodes 76 and 77 of that podcast, and they're all about DC Comics' first imprints meant to appeal to independent creators: Piranha Press and Paradox Press! These are relevant to Underground Comix in that it was another venue for people to showcase their non-superhero work, and of course...
Jun 22, 2017•1 hr 15 min
