The JSA must face Vandal Savage on his terms. Not sure where they are and separated, the JSA must come together to defeat the Immortal Villain. You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.” https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Gotham-Unive...
Nov 21, 2023•27 min
Here is yet another Star Wars conversation, where Dave, Maff & Mike bring you their thoughts on Attack Of The Clones! Three episodes serve as a soft lead into the Clone Wars animated series; this, the Phantom Menace chat and the upcoming Clone Wars movie review! The debate continues on the quality of the prequels as we draw nearer to the animated series that changed Star Wars forever! In more detail, the trio discuss their first impressions of Attack Of The Clones and if their views have cha...
Nov 19, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Tony and JAC are back! Nihilism. Noir. Nasty. The Killer As an elite assassin suffers a psychological crisis as he attempts to remove himself from the political ramifications his killings have caused. A professional. A man of few scruples, nerves of steel, and a steady trigger finger, but also, a man on the verge of cracking. After misadventures in Central and South America and having earned enough money to retire comfortably, the Killer retires to Mexico, but his colleagues are still in need of...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 45 min
Notes: Classic Comics- Episode 37- Facsimile Editions Over the past 5 to 6 years, both DC and Marvel Comics have been publishing Facsimile Editions of some of the important issues in their respective publishing histories. Recently, I’ve accumulated a nice stack and decided to share them with you. They are a fun and informative trip back in time and they provide a unique experience from simply reading a reprinted story in a collected edition. You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or sen...
Nov 13, 2023•56 min
BEFORE AHSOKA, HOW DID ANAKIN, OBI-WAN AND PLO-KOON DEAL WITH CLONES? For ep 141, Mike delves into the IDW Publishing mini-series; Clone Wars Battle Tales – stories all set before the Clone Wars movie but after Attack Of The Clones, showing 6 missions the clones have been on with Jedi generals Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo-Koon. Amidst these stories, Mike provides additional info on several clones Ovissians, Plo-Koon, flying droids and more – this serves as a brilliant prequel to The ...
Nov 11, 2023•36 min
Heath is back as a guest host as he talks to Stephan Franck about his Palomino KickStarter and all things creativity.
Nov 09, 2023•49 min
This week is a special episode, where Dave, Maff, Megan & Mike go back to 1999 with the first of the controversial Prequel Trilogy; The Phantom Menace! The episode serves as a soft lead into the Clone Wars animated series, which Dave, Maff & Mike will be delving into in 2024 – Maff hasn’t watched the prequel trilogy in many years, while Mike is a staunch defender, so tune in to hear; is Phantom Menace actually any good? In more detail, the gang discuss their impressions of Phantom Menace...
Nov 04, 2023•1 hr 52 min
The JSA travels back in time to Camelot at the behest of King Arthur and Merlin. The realm is under attack my an anachronistic Roman Legion. But, what villain is really behind it? You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.” https://...
Oct 31, 2023•28 min
HOW DID LUKE OBTAIN HIS GREEN LIGHTSABER CRYSTAL? For ep 140, Mike continues with the 2020 run of main Star Wars comics, where we find out how Luke obtained his iconic green kyber crystal and learn more about kyber crystals & purification along the way, all while Leia plans for a group of rebels, including Lando & Chewie, to attack a very specific location on the surface of Imperial centre, on Coruscant! Plus Mike talks about the planets of Ilum & Christophsis, the Fallanassi and mor...
Oct 28, 2023•40 min
Tony and Jac are back and they smell like they've been riding the range. Good thing this is a podcast. Buckle up.
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 27 min
YODA MUST MAKE PEACE WITH HIS PAST AND RE-ENTER THE DARK SIDE CAVE! For ep 139, Mike continues with the Yoda series by delving into the second half. We get another flashback, this time from the Clone Wars with Anakin and Yoda then argues with a ghostly voice about entering the “Cave of Evil” on Dagobah. Mike also gives information on General Grievous, as well as other familiar faces that pop up in these comics! Yoda 7, 8 & 9 were written by Marc Guggenheim with Alessandro Miracolo as artist ...
Oct 21, 2023•27 min
Please listen and support the Mourning Sacrifice crowdfunder here: Support the crowdfunder ! Tonya Todd (she/her/hers) Social: IMDb | Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Femme On | 52 Love Podcast | LinkedIn | Stage 32 Book me: Manager Sue Sheridan | Agent: Joaquin Sahagun | Publicist: Bruce Wawrzyniak...
Oct 16, 2023•37 min
THE REBELS ARE TRAPPED IN NO SPACE, HOW WILL THEY ESCAPE? For ep 138, Mike delves back into the main run of Star Wars comics from 2020, where Chewie, Holdo, Lando, Leia, Lobot & Luke search for the Kezarat Convoy by using a High-Republic-era Nihil path engine and find themselves in trouble! In addition to the comic’s plot, Mike delves into a bit of information regarding the High Republic, Amilyn Holdo, Abyssians and more! Star Wars 30-33 were all written by Charles Soule with Rachelle Rosenb...
Oct 15, 2023•33 min
Tony and Faith talk Hockey, and Drama, and Canada and the color blue. This book is so amazing. Please buy it.
Oct 12, 2023•52 min
Dr. Fate’s life hangs in the balance as the JSA must regroup to save him and Shiera Hall. It’s a gut wrenching experience for the team as one of the members leaves by the end of the issue. You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.”...
Oct 11, 2023•24 min
A JEDI FALLS INTO THE DARKNESS, BUT WHAT DOES THE INQUISITORIUS HOLD IN STORE FOR HER? This ep is another canon book review, but this one takes place from Attack Of The Clones through The Clone Wars and into years after Order 66, following Iskat Akaris’ journey from Jedi Padawan to The Thirteenth Sister (an inquisitor) and the many situations she finds herself in along the way, including searching for other members of her mysterious species. In this episode, Mike first introduces the book & ...
Oct 07, 2023•57 min
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com ) Video producer: JP ButlerAudio producer: Ria Carrogan...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com ) Video producer: JP ButlerAudio producer: Ria Carrogan G...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com ) Video producer: JP ButlerAudio producer: Ria Carrogan Gra...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Our discussion on Ahsoka comes to a close with the final episode of the series; Part 8: The Jedi, The Witch And The Warlord! Mike is joined by Tonya Todd to discuss the entirety of Ahsoka, including discussing the finale. They talk about each character’s live-action appearances, favourite moments, weak points, what they think the future holds for the characters, including Thrawn & Ezra, Rosario Dawson’s performance and so much more! Tonya’s site: http://mstonyatodd.com - Find her @MsTon...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com ) Video producer: JP ButlerAudio producer: Ria Carrogan Graph...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - join Tonya Todd and her guests as they delve into banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com ) Video producer: JP Butler Audio producer: Ria Carrogan Graphi...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - Join Tonya Todd and her guests every day this week as they celebrate banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com )Video producer: JP ButlerAudio producer: Ri...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical Readers Discuss Prohibited Prose - Join Tonya Todd and her guests every day this week as they celebrate banned books! Banned books are works that have been removed from a library shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, this series will cover seven different books, the reasons they were banned, and the value in reading them. Host: Tonya Todd (@MsTonyaTodd & http://mstonyatodd.com ) Video producer: JP Butler Audio producer: Ri...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Our discussion on Ahsoka continues with the penultimate episode of the series; Part 7: Dreams And Madness! Mike is joined by Angry Andy and their conversation begins with Andy’s thoughts on the series so far, before delving into Hera & The New Republic, Sabine, Baylan Soll & Shin Hati’s paths, Thrawn, Ezra and more! In more detail, the duo inadvertently are quite critical of the show, as they start with surface-level issues but end up pulling threads that lead to more & more question...
Sep 28, 2023•2 hr
In this episode, I am joined by the Genuine Chit-Chat Jedi, Mike Burton for a discussion of Daredevil Battles Hitler , the de facto #1 of the Golden Age Daredevil Comics . In this issue from 1941, Daredevil is joined by the other stars of Lev Gleason’s Silver Streak Comics for a book-length struggle against real life dictator and all around villain, Adolph Hitler. For more on the Golden Age Daredevil check out Episode 3 of Classic Comics, Lev Gleason’s Daredevil. You can find Mike on Twitter @Ge...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 46 min
MARDA & YANA RO’S JOURNEY WRAPS UP IN THE FINAL PIECE OF PHASE 2 HIGH REPUBLIC! This ep is the final High Republic review/summary for Phase 2 and it’s the adult novel Path Of Vengeance by Cavan Scott. In this sequel to Path of Deceit, we see Marda & Yana’s perspectives while the prior events in Phase 2 occur, including the Battles Of Jedha & Dalna, with more information on the mysterious nameless creatures, the identity of The Mother and more from Matthea Cathley & Oliviah Zevero...
Sep 23, 2023•53 min
Tony and Heath invite Paul along on a new adventure. Chaos ensues.
Sep 21, 2023•59 min
Our discussion on the newest live-action show continues, with the fifth episode of the Ahsoka series discussion shows, discussing Part 6: Far Far Away! Mike is joined by Ben of Star Wars Timeline this week, to continue the conversation on Ahsoka! This episode begins with a critical view on the prior episodes of Ahsoka as well as live-action Star Wars as a whole. Ben & Mike discuss what elements of Ahsoka they think works and what elements they believe don’t, where they think the show is goin...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 39 min
THE WOOKIEE JEDI ARKOFF FIGHTS IN THE BATTLE OF DALNA, WHILE AZLIN RELL IS FACED WITH THE NAMELESS! For ep 137, Mike delves into another volume of original High Republic manga; Edge Of Balance, but this is a prequel to volumes 1 & 2, named Precedent! As well as talking about Arkoff’s journey as a padawan, his master Ravna and the Jedi knight Azlin Rell, Mike gives additional information on the Harch species, the Grava Monastery, the Grand Republic Medical Centre and more! The High Republic: ...
Sep 16, 2023•34 min
