Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with David Steel and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #8 (Mar 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! Rick Tyler struggles with cancer treatments, while his dad Hourman struggles to regain his powers. Plus, Johnny and Jesse Quick defend the hospital from a hate group! Then, we decide which classic JSAer had the best publication life after the Golden Age! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a q...
Jun 15, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Mark Baker-Wright and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 (Feb 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! The JSA discover the secrets behind Bahdnesia and the missing Bahdnesians, while the evil Pol St Germain triggers his explosive final plan! Plus, we review Jesse Quick's costumes! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on...
May 23, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Wake up, Sleepyheads! It's the first (official) episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Join Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero as they discuss the first four issues of Sandman Mystery Theatre. See how creators Matt Wagner and Guy Davis introduced a new generation of readers to the Golden Age pulp hero Wesley Dodds, aka the Sandman! What dark and sinister dreams keep Wesley awake at night? Who is the evil kidnapper known as "The Tarantula"? And what makes Wesley's paramour, Dian Belmont, so dang aw...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 52 min
JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS proudly celebrates #JSApril with a truly special episode! Experience a dramatic reading of the classic prose story “Dr. Mid-Nite Thinks Fast!” from All-Star Comics #6 (1941), brought to you by none other than Mr. Xum Yukinori. A cherished member of the Fire & Water Podcast Network family, Xum passed away in late 2019, but thanks to his remarkable foresight, his voice—and his spirit—live on through the network. This previously unreleased recording, captured over five ...
Apr 24, 2025•13 min
Another new episode of JSA IN THE 90s PODCAST for #JSApril! This time it's a Spotlight episode covering Post-Crisis and the JSA inspiring the formation of the JLA! J David Weter and The Irredeemable Shag discuss significant Post-Crisis continuity retcons, with special focus on JLA: INCARNATIONS #1 (2001)! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-06a Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 28 min
You didn't really think we were going to sleep on JSApril, did you?!! The long-awaited premiere episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE is finally here! Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero wake up to introduce this new semi-regular series on the Justice Society Presents feed. On this episode, the hosts share their introductions and their passion for the character, Wesley Dodds, aka The Sandman, and what drew them to the comic Sandman Mystery Theatre. Then they review the Sandman's first published app...
Apr 18, 2025•42 min
Justice Society Presents a new, bimonthly series, THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Join Fire and Water Podcast all-stars Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero as they cover the seminal DC-Vertigo comic Sandman Mystery Theatre. Follow JSA PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Twitter/X: https://x.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jsapresents.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jsapresents This pod...
Apr 14, 2025•1 min
It's JSApril - Celebrating 85 years of the world’s first and greatest superhero team! Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Chris Franklin and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #6 (Jan 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, Mike Machlan, and Carlos Garzon! The JSA investigate the mystery of the missing Bahdnesians! Plus, Dr. Mid-Nite does some sleuthing and Wildcat finds himself in a brutal prize fight! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a qu...
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 56 min
It’s JSApril! And to celebrate, Chris and Cindy from Super Mates and JLUCast are launching their new, occasional series looking at the Mr. and Mrs. Superman series from the pages of Superman Family, set on Earth-Two! This time they discuss the tale from issue #211, where the Kents attend the wedding of Batman and Catwoman! Don’t miss the dozens of other bloggers and podcasters participating in JSApril! www.fireandwaterpodcast.com/jsapril #jsapril Subscribe via iTunes or Spotify. This podcast is ...
Apr 07, 2025•31 min
It's a Spotlight episode of JSA in the 90s covering JAY GARRICK THE FLASH! Martin Gray and The Irredeemable Shag discuss Jay (and Joan's) significant appearances across the 1990s - including THE RETURN OF BARRY ALLEN (from FLASH #74-79 in 1993), JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA #78-79 (1993), AQUAMAN #44 (1998), and with special focus on FLASH #134 (1998). Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fire...
Mar 16, 2025•2 hr 23 min
Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Terry O'Malley and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #5 (Dec 1992) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, Mike Machlan, Matt Banning, and Jeff Albrecht! JSA and friends battle against the Ultra-Humanite; Johnny Thunder reveals the mystery of his absence; and Hourman struggles with his son's illness. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our w...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Keith G. Baker and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #4 (Nov 1992) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! The Ultra-Humanite raises the stakes on his plans of revenge when he captures the Atom, Wildcat, and Doctor Mid-Nite, but can Wally West save the day? Plus the introduction of Jesse Quick! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comme...
Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 27 min
JSApril - Celebrating 85 years of the world’s first and greatest superhero team! Back in 1940, eight sensational heroes united to create the world's very first superhero team - the Justice Society of America! Now, 85 years later, we’re gathering podcasters and bloggers from around the globe for a month-long celebration in an event we’re calling... JSApril! Throughout April 2025, join dozens of podcasters and bloggers as they each share their own unique tributes to the original and greatest super...
Jan 17, 2025•2 min
It's a holiday spotlight episode of JSA in the 90s covering two short stories from 1997! Noah Tarnow and The Irredeemable Shag discuss, "I Left My Heart at the Justice Society Canteen" from DCU HOLIDAY BASH II, written by Howard Chaykin with art by Rick Burchett! Then Ryan Daly stops by to chat about, "Spirit of the Season" with Wesley Dodds Sandman from VERTIGO WINTER'S EDGE #1, written by Matt Wagner & Steven Seagle with art by John K Snyder III! Plus, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedbac...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Jim Beard and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #3 (Oct 1992) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! Doctor Mid-Nite rejoins the team just in time to discover that all the group’s recent troubles are the work of one of the JSA’s greatest foes! Plus, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/pod...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Sean Ross and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #2 (Sept 1992) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! Wildcat and The Atom are welcomed back to the JSA as the team asks what is the JSA's purpose nowadays, and then they find themselves in a confrontation with UltraGen! Plus, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fi...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min
We kick off our coverage of JSA in the 90s with Michael Bailey and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1 (Aug 1992) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! We cover the launch of the series, as well as the cancellation, then dive into the story -- The JSA have returned from limbo and plan to retire, but is there still a need for the JSA in this darker age? Plus, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content...
Sep 29, 2024•2 hr 19 min
The premier episode of JSA IN THE 90s -- a podcast dedicated to exploring the Justice Society comics published during the extreme 1990s! This episode your host, The Irredeemable Shag, kicks things off discussing the mission of the podcast, his own personal history with the JSA, and why the 90s was a great decade for the team! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsa90s-00 Email the show at: justicesociet...
Aug 11, 2024•39 min
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #113 Shag and Rob return to discuss another classic JSA/JLA team-up, "The Creature in the Velvet Cage!" by Len Wein, Dick Dillin, and Dick Giordano from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #113! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsap006 Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsacrisis006gallery Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Follow the JUS...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min
It’s the year 1992 and the JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, the world's first superhero team, make a triumphant return after six years trapped in another dimension. Finally home, the JSA find themselves relics in a world that has moved on. It's the age of pulse-pounding action, where the rules of Fair Play are tossed aside for gritty violence. Our heroes ask themselves, does the world still need a Justice Society? Oh yes it does… Join me, the Irredeemable Shag, for JSA in the 90s. We'll delve into th...
Apr 19, 2024•1 min
Santa Claus is coming to town and he's bringing with him a holiday themed episode! The Irredeemable Shag and Paul Kien discuss the classic Christmas issue JSA #55 (2003) by Geoff Johns & Leonard Kirk. Plus, we share some of our own holiday family traditions, and favorite Christmas-themed comic books. Download some holiday cheer in your stocking with this episode! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/...
Dec 24, 2023•57 min
STARGIRL: THE LOST CHILDREN In this episode of JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS, Sean Ross joins Shag to praise the recent STARGIRL: THE LOST CHILDREN mini-series written by Geoff Johns with art by Todd Nauck! Stargirl and Red Arrow discover a teenage hero from the past has gone missing, they set out to find him... only to discover he’s not the first teenage hero of the Golden Age to have vanished without a trace. What happened to these kids, and why were they erased from history?! Plus we cover YOUR li...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 28 min
THE NEW GOLDEN AGE In this episode of JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS, Shag and Rob discuss the recently released THE NEW GOLDEN AGE one-shot! We cover the lead feature with lots of JSA-related teases, plus the brand-new Who's Who entries featuring the Golden Age Aquaman, Harlequin’s Son, The Boom, Ladybug, Red Lantern, Quiz Kid, Salem the Witch Girl, and more! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsapnga Image...
Dec 11, 2022•1 hr 38 min
THE GOLDEN AGE In this episode of JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS, Shag, Rob, and Chris are joined by special guest Noah Tarnow to praise the 1993 Elseworlds mini-series THE GOLDEN AGE by James Robinson, Paul Smith, and Richard Ory! It's the Justice Society, All-Star Squadron, and many other golden age heroes in their postwar adventures as they battle evil in a world they fear may no longer need them. Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fire...
Jul 03, 2022•1 hr 26 min
JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS: ALL-STAR COMICS #27 Shag and Rob discuss the 1945 tale, "A Place in the World" by Gardner Fox, Joe Kubert, Paul Reinman, and more, from ALL-STAR COMICS #27! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsap-asc27 Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsap-asc27-gallery Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Follow the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podc...
Feb 06, 2022•57 min
Return to Opal City with James Robinson’s and Tony Harris’ Starman! Chris and Cindy Franklin bring their coverage from the Super Mates podcast to its new home on Justice Society Presents! This episode they cover Starman Annual #1, Starman #28, and the special jumping-on issue, Starman #29, featuring the adventures of Jack and Ted Knight, Mikaal Tomas, and Prince Gavyn! Previous Starman Chronicles installments can be found in these episodes of Super Mates, also available at fireandwaterpodcast.co...
Jan 10, 2022
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #200 Shag and Rob take a break from the annual JSA/JLA team-ups to discuss “Smell of Brimstone, Stench of Death” by Mike W Barr, Dave Gibbons, and Gary Martin from BRAVE AND THE BOLD #200, starring Batman and...Batman! Plus Listener Feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsacrisis04 Images from this episode: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsacrisis04gallery Email th...
Dec 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min
STARGIRL SPRING BREAK SPECIAL In this episode of JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS, Sean Ross joins Shag to praise the recent STARGIRL SPRING BREAK SPECIAL #1 written by Geoff Johns with art by Todd Nauck! This fantastic comic includes additional content from Mike McKone, Jerry Ordway, Bryan Hitch, Fred Hembeck and Brec Bassinger! With thanks to Fire & Water Patreon supporter Joe Tonello for suggesting we cover this issue! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on ...
Jul 11, 2021•1 hr 19 min
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #s 107-108 To celebrate July 4th the CRISIS podcast is spending time with Uncle Sam! Shag and Rob discuss the JSA/JLA team-ups "Crisis on Earth-X" and "Three Against The Earth" from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #s 107-108 by Len Wein, Dick Dillin, and Dick Giordano, guest starring The Freedom Fighters! Plus YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsacrisis03 Im...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 15 min
JUSTICE SOCIETY: WORLD WAR II Network All-Stars Shag, Rob, Ryan, and Chris review the brand-new DCU animated movie JUSTICE SOCIETY: WORLD WAR II! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jsap-ww2 Email the show at: justicesocietypresents@gmail.com Follow the JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS Podcast: Follow JSA PRESENTS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jsapresents Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min
