Episode 185: Blackest Night #4 Special (Plus we chat about the events at the conclusion of GLC #42) and more: This is the first of a two part Blackest Night update. We are joined by Blog of Oa’s own Myron Rumsey as we tackle the history of the mini’s big bad, issue 4, speculation of what is to come during and post Blackest Night, Blackest Night Titans Issue 3, Green Lantern Corps #42 and more. We also have a brief discussion of Warlord 7 and 8 in the show opening. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, ...
Nov 14, 2009•2 hr 55 min
Episode 184: Preacher Book 1 Part 1: On this episode we begin our dissection of issues 1-4 of Preacher and also discuss Smallville. We also chat about the Ragdoll of the Whatnot Contest winners. Note: Preacher will be a biweekly segment. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org , http://www.DCBService.com , http://www.Instocktrades.com , our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com , show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more...
Nov 06, 2009•3 hr 8 min
Episode 183: New Issue Scramble: We take a look at Magog #2, Red Robin #5, Batman Blackest Night #3, Adventure Comics #3. Remember the “Ragdoll of the Whatnot Contest” you can still enter and the deadline is midnight, October 31st . Note: Sean is fighting a flu bug and wanted to thank Jim for help with editing this episode. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org , http://www.DCBService.com , http://www.Instocktrades.com , our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), sen...
Oct 29, 2009•3 hr 15 min
Episode 182: A Look at Batman and R.E.B.E.L.S.: This episode we dive into Batman 691, Batman and Robin 5, and tackle the massive R.E.B.E.L.S Annual #1 with Starro’s origin. It’s cover to cover goodness. We also have some listener emails and voicemails. The show wraps up with a very special son parody as a part of the “Ragdoll of the Whatnot” contest. Remember you can still enter and the deadline is midnight, October 31st . Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org , http://www...
Oct 22, 2009•2 hr 34 min
Episode 181: Superman For Tomorrow Part 3 of 3. This episode concludes our discussion with Mandy Stegall about Superman issues 211-215. This one gets lively. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org , http://www.DCBService.com , http://www.Instocktrades.com , our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com , show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 3:50 Superman 211 49:36 Superman 212 1:37:20 Superman 213-215 3:28:05 Show Clo...
Oct 13, 2009•3 hr 35 min
Episode 180: Superman Secret Origin #1, Superman Codename Patriot and the start of the Hunt for Reactron, Power Girl #5, Justice Society of America #30 and more are discussed on this packed show. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org , http://www.DCBService.com , http://www.Instocktrades.com , our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com , show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 3:21 Superman Secret Origin #1 32:08 Sup...
Oct 03, 2009•2 hr 34 min
Episode 179: Smallville Season Opener, Secret Six, Wonder Woman and more. It’s a packed show as we discuss Secret Six 13, Wonder Woman 35, the Smallville Season opener and more. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org , http://www.DCBService.com , http://www.Instocktrades.com , our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com , show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 4:28 Secret Six 13 48:57 Wonder Woman 35 1:14:00 Smallvill...
Sep 26, 2009•2 hr 34 min
Episode 178: Blackest Night #3. We had a crazy week but it didn’t stop us from sneaking out a show to you tonight. This episode, Jim joins us via the phone as we focus on Blackest Night #3. We really try to dissect this issue to give you our thoughts on what mysteries were solved and where we think this is headed. We also discuss Adventure Comics #2, Solomon Grundy 7, Blackest Night Titans 1, Blackest Night Superman 1, and Blackest Night Batman 1. We briefly discuss DC news and listener emails. ...
Sep 20, 2009•2 hr 5 min
Episode 177: Bonus show: Flash Rebirth #4, New Batgirl Costume and general bat chat, News about DC Entertainment being formed and more. We’re back a little earlier with a bonus show based on listener requests and this week’s news. Hope you enjoy this. Our next show will still be the announced Superman Codename Patriot and speeding bullets episode. Note: This is a little more loosely edited than usual due to wanting a speedy release. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, http://www.D...
Sep 12, 2009•2 hr 25 min
Episode 176: Special Report Batman Arkham Asylum. Sean is joined by special guest Leroy Rivera from Comic Tube as they take a look at Batman video gaming history. They also give you an in depth look at the currently released Arkham Asylum video game in a spoiler filled segment. Note: The previously announce For Tomorrow segment will be on episode 178. Episode 177 will be a hearty look at Superman: Codename Patriot. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, http://www.DCBService.com , ht...
Sep 08, 2009•1 hr 48 min
Episode 175: The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawing Comics. Friend of the show Freddie E. Williams II joins us to discuss his new book on digitally drawing comics in a very special bonus show this week. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, http://www.DCBService.com , http://www.Instocktrades.com , our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com , show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 2:20 The DC Comics Guide to Digitally Drawi...
Aug 31, 2009•1 hr 19 min
Episode 174: Superman For Tomorrow: An Instock Trades Rage of the Month Part 2. A continuation of our dissection of the 12 issue monster with Life and the Gutter’s Mandy Stegall. (See Episode 172 for Part 1) We kick off with Superman 208 and continue to the events leading into Superman 211. We have some hearty debates in this one. Also, check out the Raging Reel at the end for a discussion about the Chicago Comic Con. Note: voicemails return next week. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiati...
Aug 28, 2009•3 hr 5 min
Episode 173: Blackest Night Mega Episode #2: If it is Blackest Night, we discuss it. This episode: Green Lantern 44, Blackest Night #2, Green Lantern Corp 39, and Blackest Night Batman #1. We discuss theories and whatnot about the DC Mega Event of 2009. We also have some general discussion about Wednesday Comics #6, Adventure Comics #1, Titans 16, the new creative team on JSA’s first issue, JSA vs Kobra, the Batman Arkham Asylum video game, JLA by Len Wein, and much much more. Show Notes: 0:00 S...
Aug 20, 2009•3 hr 29 min
Episode 172: Superman For Tomorrow Part 1: A Raging Bullets Instock Trades Rage of the Month. We are joined by Life in the Gutter’s Mandy Stegall as we discuss her choice for our indepth exploration. 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. 7:05 For Tomorrow Part 1: General discussion of themes, opinions and issue 204 1:00:25 For Tomorrow ...
Aug 11, 2009•2 hr 43 min
Episode 171: We are joined by Life in the Gutter’s Mandy Stegall and Comic Timing’s Ian Levenstein as we discuss the San Diego Comic Con news from the DCU Editorial Panel. We also discuss recent events in Gotham City Sirens 2, Batman in general, Action Comics 879, new Motion Comics, Blackest Night, convention tips and much, much more. Plus we dig into the events of the Smallville panel. Sean manages to sneak in Hawkman in a weird way as well. We also have some voicemails with Blackest Night spec...
Aug 04, 2009•3 hr 10 min
Episode 170: The good Sensei is about to head off to vacation but that doesn’t stop us from delivering new content. This episode focuses on the Final Crisis Aftermath minis. We have an indepth segment on Final Crisis Aftermath Run 1-3. Also, Speeding bullets quick shots commentary on Escape, Dance, and Ink. We also open the show with a great gift from friend of the show, J.D. Alvarez. NOTE: Some of the content mentioned during the show was moved to Episode 171 due to the length. Show Notes: 0:00...
Jul 31, 2009•2 hr 3 min
Episode 169: BLACKEST NIGHT!!! We discuss the build up to and focus heavily on issue 1 and the implications in a very indepth segment. We also go speeding bullets on Green Arrow/Black Canary 22, Vigilante 8, Batman: Streets of Gotham 2, Action Comics 879, JSA vs Kobra 2, Wednesday Comics 2, Titans 14, Green Lantern 43 and much more. Also, Sean realizes he needs to keep his Legion podcasts straight in some very cool audio comments from the Legion of Dudes and Legion of Substitute Podcasters Podca...
Jul 23, 2009•3 hr 55 min
Episode 168: One of the Bulleteers is going on vacation but that doesn’t stop us putting together a massive show for you. This week is a Speeding Bullets mix of various topics from Secret Six to Screaming Tiki Con, Superman in the courtroom a casual Vertigo conversation, amd much much more.. 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. Note: a...
Jul 15, 2009•4 hr 6 min
Episode 167: Batman: The Long Halloween part 3 featuring issues 10-13. We also have a great listener voicemail segment and an audio comment from friend of the show, Kent Hare. 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. 7:24 Long Halloween 10-11 1:16:21 Long Halloween 12-13 2:28:05 Listener voicemails, audio comment from Kent Hare, Back to th...
Jul 07, 2009•3 hr 7 min
Episode 166: Batman: The Long Halloween part 2 featuring issues 5-9. We also discuss Green Lantern issues 41 and 42 in Speeding Bullets and Green Lantern Corp 37. 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. 7:03 Long Halloween 5-6 59:20 Long Halloween 7-9 2:38:38 Speeding Bullets Green Lantern 3:22:34 Show closing Raging Reel : None this week...
Jun 29, 2009•3 hr 35 min
Episode 165: A ton to talk about this week. We focus heavily on the many new Batman titles that came out this month and discuss what we felt about the whole experience. We also discuss Superman: World of New Krypton 4, Wonder Woman 32, The Great Fables Crossover, Hellblazer 256, and more. 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. 6:10 Batma...
Jun 22, 2009•3 hr 20 min
Episode 164: It’s finally here. The first of a three part series devoted to the monster that is Batman : The Long Halloween. We also have some great listener voicemails and audio comments. 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. 5:29 Long Halloween Segment 1 58:22 Long Halloween Segment 2 (Discussion will continue on Episode 166) 1:40:13 ...
Jun 15, 2009•2 hr 57 min
Episode 163: In a very special episode, we are joined by David Baron and Allen Passalaqua as they tell us about some major plans for San Diego Comic Con and unveil a surprise. We also chat about 1of1printing.com, Batman Confidential 29, Trinity 52, Vigilante 6, comics to film, their work as colorists, and we even give some love to Kid Colt. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), show voicemail line 1-...
Jun 07, 2009•1 hr 43 min
Episode 162: This episode we are joined by special guest Vin Ferrante of Witch Hunter, as we discuss Barbara Gordon, Oracle: the Cure 1-3, and where we think Batgirl might be headed in a special indepth episode. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), a chat about collectiondrawer.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 7:21 Battle for the Cowl: Oracle the Cure 1-3, the Ra...
May 29, 2009•3 hr 48 min
Episode 161: We are joined by friend of the show Allen Passalaqua as we discuss his work on Trinity. We also discuss some of his current and upcoming projects. This episode also features a great listener voicemail segment. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), a chat about collectiondrawer.com, show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more. 8:48 Interview with Allen Passalaqua 1:26:...
May 20, 2009•2 hr 2 min
Episode 160: This is the first of a two part recording: On this portion, we have a speeding bullets segment covering Supergirl 40, Justice League 32, Warlord 2, Wonder Woman 31, Superman World of New Krypton 3, Batman Battle for the Cowl: Network, Jonah Hex 42, Power Girl 1, Dead Romeo 2, and Final Crisis Aftermath Run 1. Also, we have a rather insane blooper reel closing with Jim’s Vegas phone calls. We’ll be back on Monday night with special Guest Allen Passalaqua and Trinity 46-50 and listene...
May 15, 2009•2 hr 21 min
Episode 159: This is really a packed episode with Blackest Night #0, Booster Gold 19, Legion of Three Worlds #4, and much more. We are joined in our segments by Russell Burlingame of Comic Related and Micah Griffin. Also, we have a BK’s Bullets on the Wonder Woman DVD and a Raging Reel about Roddenberry.com. Show Notes: 0:00 Show opening, heroinitiative.org, DCBService.com, Instocktrades.com, our ongoing contest ( Ragingcontest@gmail.com ), a chat about collectiondrawer.com, show voicemail line ...
May 07, 2009•3 hr 44 min
Episode 158: Longtime friend of the show Art Lyon joins us in part 2 of a massive two part segment devoted to his recent work on Brave and the Bold 20-22. We also have some listener voicemail and an audio comment on Sun Devils. Plus more interviews 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. 5:24 Art Lyon on Brave and the Bold ...
Apr 29, 2009•2 hr 13 min
Episode 157: This is a special bonus mini episode featuring content that didn’t fit on episode 156. We have an over 2 hour Speeding Bullets Segment where we discuss Battle For the Cowl #2, Secret Six #8, Northlanders 16, Haunted Tank, Fables #54, World of New Krypton 2, Action Comics 876, JSA 25, Green Arrow/Black Canary 19, Deathtrap so far (Up to Part 2 in Vigilante 5), Green Lantern 39, Green Lantern Corps 35, Trinity’s recent events, Wednesday Comics and more. NOTE: Voicemails return on Epis...
Apr 20, 2009•2 hr 32 min
Episode 156: Longtime friend of the show Art Lyon joins us in a massive two part segment devoted to his recent work on Brave and the Bold 20-22. Also joining us is Jason Page to discuss the Denver Comicfest and he gives us some insight on the behind the scenes of putting together a comic convention. 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....
Apr 15, 2009•2 hr 57 min
