Episode 155: We celebrate 3 years of Raging Bullets! Jim and Sean discuss Watchmen: The Film in the second of a two part epic dissection. We chat briefly about the video game and motion comics. In Speeding Bullets, we discuss Superman 686, Wonder Woman 30, Batman Cacophony 3, Battle of the Cowl: Commissioner Gordon and Manbat, Green Arrow/Black Canary 18, Dead Romeo 1, Justice League of America 31, and Smallville’s recent Zatanna Episode. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBSer...
Apr 05, 2009•4 hr 20 min
Episode 154 REPOST: Jim and Sean discuss Watchmen: The Film in the first of a two part epic dissection. We chat briefly about the video game and motion comics. In Speeding Bullets, we discuss Trinity 40-42, Green Lantern Corps 33 and 34, Supergirl 39, Green Lantern 33, Batman: Brave and the Bold “Trials of the Demon”, Vigilante 4, and a quick discussion about Azrael: Death’s Dark Knight. NOTE: There were some audio issues with the original release of this episode so I went back to the source and...
Mar 26, 2009•3 hr 46 min
Episode 153: Jim and Sean have a conversation with Fabian Nicieza on Robin, Gotham Gazette and Azrael. Speeding Bullets: Strange Adventures #1, Wonder Woman 28-29, Secret Six 7, World of New Krypton #1, Action Comics 875, Battle for the Cowl #1, Batman and the Outsiders Special, Smallville Infamous. Also, we share some listener voicemails and more conversations from the NYCC. NOTE: Our Watchmen dissection will begin next episode and we’ll be chatting Brave and the Bold with special guest Art Lyo...
Mar 18, 2009•3 hr 32 min
Episode 152: Instock Trades Rage of the Month: Flash Rogues with listener guest Mike Simms. Also, we share some listener voicemails and more conversations from the NYCC. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 6:51 Flash : Rogues 3:06:52 Listener voicemails 3:26:18 Show closing 3:34:16 Raging Reel : A bonus segment: Super Human Resources ...
Mar 10, 2009•3 hr 41 min
Episode 151: We finish the second of a two part interview with colorist David Baron from Green Arrow/Black Canary, Vigilante, Superman Beyond 3-d and much more. We chat about recent news coming out of the Wonder and Mega Cons and chat casually about Superman 685, Supergirl 38, Action Comics 874 and JSA 24. We also have more conversations from the NYCC. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voice...
Mar 02, 2009•2 hr 56 min
Episode 150 Part 2: We kick off the first of a two part interview with colorist David Baron from Green Arrow/Black Canary, Vigilante, Superman Beyond 3-d and much more. We talk about how he broke into comics and how coloring has evolved since his early days at Wildstorm. We also have more conversations from the NYCC. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge ...
Feb 21, 2009•2 hr 53 min
Raging NYCC Report Part 2: We kick things off with an interview about the new DC MMO with Sony Online Entertainment, then we jump into a discussion about the two major DC universe panels and the news spilling out of them. Finally, Jaydee74 joins as for a casual comic chat and Tom Zahler joins us to chat about Love and Capes. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic Con, show voicemail lin...
Feb 12, 2009•3 hr 2 min
NYCC 2009 Report Part 1: Straight from the con floor, this is a first in a few episodes reporting on the events of this year’s New York Comic Con. Our focus this show is on panels featuring Superman, Batman, an interview with Huntress Year 1 writer, Ivory Madison and more. NOTE: Part 2 will be released on Tuesday due to the Sunday release. Enjoy! Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic C...
Feb 09, 2009•1 hr 38 min
Episode 150 Part 1: Our anniversary show kicks off with Final Crisis 7 coverage. We also discuss Revelations #5, digital comics, Superman Kryptonite Nevermore, Smallville as a comic and more. We also have some listener voicemails where we discuss your thoughts. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic Con, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 8:13 Speeding Bull...
Feb 02, 2009•2 hr 36 min
Episode 149: The Raging Oscars begin in the first of a 2 part segment. This episode focuses on the DCU of 2008. What were our best of the best? What trends did we enjoy? We also have some listener voicemails and a blooper reel segment that involves Jim’s alter ego, Bridgeman. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic Con, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 8:0...
Jan 25, 2009•3 hr 16 min
Episode 148: We talk Final Crisis #6 is our usual cover to cover exploration. We also chat about the Smallville Legion Episode in our speeding bullets segment with a added casual chat on Superman in film. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic Con, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434,and more. 7:52 Speeding Bullets: Smallville Legion 31:01 Final Crisis 6 1:50:37 Show closing Blooper Reel...
Jan 19, 2009•1 hr 56 min
Episode 147: Our JSA coverage continues with issues 21 and 22. We also take a look at issues 27 and 28 of the Justice League of America Series. In speeding bullets, we cover Teen Titans 66, Superman 682, Secret Six 5, the Faces of Evil Solomon Grundy Special, Showcase Brave and the Bold: The Batman Team Ups Vol . 3, this week’s Brave and the Bold episode, the DC MMO, Rann Thanagar Holy War’s conclusion and some listener voicemails. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.co...
Jan 12, 2009•3 hr 33 min
Episode 146: Happy New Year: Our first show of 2009 kicks off with a Speeding Bullets segment on Batman 683, Wonder Woman Secret Six 4, a casual Trinity discussion on events through issue 30, a BOP discussion on 123-125, an announcement on a upcoming segment on GA/BC. We do our Raging Cover to Cover chats on the three JSA Kingdom Specials. We also have some great listener voicemails with commentary on various DC related topics. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, I...
Jan 03, 2009•3 hr 54 min
Episode 145: Happy Holidays from us to all of you. Instock Trades Rage of the Month: We finish off 2008 with Doom Patrol : the Painting That Ate Paris Part 2 of 2 with friend of the show Dave Faust. NOTE: Voicemails return next week due to Jim being unable to record. Keep them coming. We will get to all of them. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic Con, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4...
Dec 25, 2008•3 hr 34 min
Episode 144: Jim and Sean are busy getting some content together for the holiday season so we have a mini episode this week covering Final Crisis 5 and Final Crisis Revelations 4. Note: Voicemails will be on the next two episodes. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic Con, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434,and more. 6:37 Final Crisis 5 1:08:27 Final Crisis Revelations 4 2:00:29 Show c...
Dec 19, 2008•2 hr 10 min
Episode 143: Instock Trades Rage of the Month: Doom Patrol The Painting That Ate Paris Part 1 of 2 with David Faust, Simulated Stereo from the forums. We also have some listener voicemails. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), New York Comic Con, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434, Geoff Johns leaving JSA and more. 11:40 Doom Patrol issues 26-29 2:42:25 Listener voicemails 3:32:15 Show closing No Bl...
Dec 11, 2008•3 hr 37 min
Episode 142: This episode we cover Wonder Woman #26 “Rise of the Olympian”. In Speeding Bullets, we chat about Brave and the Bold 19, Superman 682, Teen Titans 65, and some very quick chats about Green Arrow 13, 14, Top Ten Season 2 #2, and Tiny Titans #10. We also chat about some recent DCU news about Superman, Prometheus, Fables, continuity, forums and more. Mr. Scarface sends us some recent DCU news from WizardWorld Texas to chat about. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBSe...
Dec 05, 2008•2 hr 8 min
Episode 141: Thanksgiving Day Episode: We discuss the final part of Batman RIP, Batman 681. Also, part 2 of 2 about Instock Rage of the Month Seven Soldiers of Victory Volume 3. In Speeding Bullets, we informally discuss the Joker Hardcover, Trinity up to issue 25, Top Ten Season 2, Supergirl 35 and more. We wrap up the show with listener voicemails and more. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), sho...
Nov 27, 2008•3 hr 56 min
Episode 140: This Episode: Second of a 2 part interview with artist Freddie E. Williams II on Robin 179 and his return to the series. We begin chatting about Instock Rage of the Month Seven Soldiers of Victory Volume 3 in the first of a 2 part segment, In Speeding Bullets, we discuss Action Comics 871, Batman: The Brave and the Bold cartoon, Mortal Kombat vs the DCU, Smallville and more. We wrap up the show with listener voicemails and more. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCB...
Nov 21, 2008•4 hr
Episode 139: This Episode: First of a 2 part interview with artist Freddie E. Williams II on Robin 179 and his return to the series. In Speeding Bullets, we discuss Terra #1, Justice League #26, Sgt. Rock : The Lost Battalion #1, Guardian Special #1, Secret Six #3, Final Crisis Resist #1, and listener voicemails. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434, and more. 5:07...
Nov 13, 2008•2 hr 58 min
Episode 138: This Episode: We discuss Terror Titans 1, Unknown Soldier #1, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen Special, New Krypton Special and Superman 681. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434, and more. 6:15 Terror Titans #1 43:24 Unknown Soldier #1 and Superman New Krypton titles. 1:54:12 Show closing No Blooper Reel this week. We’ll be back next week with episode 139. ...
Nov 05, 2008•2 hr
Episode 137: This Episode: Final Crisis Submit and issue 4 discussion. We also take a look back at Trinity and examine how it is exploring DC’s big 3. Plus more listener voicemail discussions and an audio comment about Flash Gordon from 1988. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434, and more. 6:41 Listener voicemail and Final Crisis Submit and issue 4 1:23:45 Listener...
Oct 27, 2008•3 hr 39 min
Episode 136: Superman Interview Spectacular Episode: We catch up with Jamal Igle on Supergirl #34 and his feelings on working on Superman. We also chat about his work on Tangent: Superman’s Reign. Marc Tyler Nobleman joins us to discuss his book on Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster entitled Boys of Steel. Also, we check in with some listener voicemails. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail...
Oct 20, 2008•2 hr 41 min
Episode 135: This episode we discuss Batman 680 in a cover to cover Raging Segment and Speeding Bullets: Action Comics 870, Wonder Woman 25, Secret Six #2, Final Crisis Revelations #3, Green Lantern 35, House of Mystery #6, Jonah Hex 36, and Smallville's Green Arrow Episode. Also, we check in with some listener voicemails. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434, the ...
Oct 14, 2008•2 hr 32 min
Episode 134: This episode we discuss DC Decisions #1, Final Crisis Legion of Three Worlds, and Superman Beyond 3D. Speeding Bullets: Superman/Batman, Blue Beetle 32, Greatest Hits 1, Action Comics 869, Superman 680, Jonah Hex 35, Birds of Prey 122, Smallville, Lego Batman, quick chat about All Star Batman and Robin 10. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434,and more....
Oct 03, 2008•3 hr 54 min
Episode 133: Special Casual “Mini” Cast: Jim and Sean take a few extra days to recharge before 134 but we have a new episode for you. Chad Burdette joins us as we discuss Ambush Bug Year None #1 and 2 and his favorite comics currently. We are also joined by J.D. Alvarez as we chat about the CGS Super Show and focus on how internet communities have changed the whole convention experience. Plus we talk about some of J.D.’s top reads, including JSA and Trinity. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroin...
Sep 25, 2008•2 hr 18 min
Episode 132: Top Bullets August 2008 Books, Speeding Bullets look at various titles, Final Crisis Revelations 1 and 2, Trinity, and much much more. Plus more listener voicemails. NOTE: The announced Ambush Bug 1 and 2 at the beginning of the show will be released early next week with additional content as a “mini cast” 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434,and more. 10:09 Speed...
Sep 20, 2008•4 hr 25 min
Episode 131: This episode Jim and Sean talk the new series Secret Six as we examine the first issue. Also, we finish up our Rage of the Month Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters. Brent sends us in a new BK’s Bullets on Batman City of Crime and the Elseworlds Batman Vampire tales. Plus we chat about the first even listener voicemails. Special Note: This episode is dedicated to the newly crowned Sir Thomas of Cleveland. A hero that Ohioans can look up to. 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBS...
Sep 12, 2008•3 hr 56 min
Episode 130: Instocktrades.com Rage of the Month Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters. This episode Sean and Jim discuss the remainder of Seven Soldiers Volume 2 and being a two part discussion on Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters. We also chat about some listener emails. 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, Secret Six next week, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), comicbookdb.com, and more. 14:16 Seven Soldiers Volume 2 part 2 1:13:51 Listener em...
Sep 05, 2008•4 hr 10 min
Episode 129: Instocktrades.com Rage of the Month Seven Soldiers Volume 2: On this episode we explore the first half of Seven Soldiers Volume 2 in an indepth feature. We also are joined by Martin Galloway (Skyhawke from the forums) as we chat about the Hawkman Special, what the character means to us and where we hope he is headed. Finally, we are joined by Lord Shaper , Damien of Kryptographik and the Welcome to Heavenside Podcasts as we discuss Reign in Hell. 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.or...
Aug 29, 2008•4 hr 36 min
