Retro-week strikes the Showcase boys, as they sit back and discuss one of their favorite stories of the early 1990s, the Superman-family crossover Panic in the Sky! The guys discuss the roots of the story, the repurcussions, how it led to the Death of Superman, and how the “Triangle Numbers” of the era compare with the way the Superman family of comics is in 2009. In the picks, Mike goes with Booster Gold #18, Chase picks The Walking Dead #59, and Blake digs PS 238 #38. Our graphic novel pick of the week? The Walking Dead Compendium Vol. 1!
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Episode 113: Wonder Man and the Beast
They’re Marvel‘s classic odd couple — this week the guys talk about the unlikely friendship between Wonder Man and the Beast! The boys discuss the characters individually, their favorite stories, why they seem to work so well as a pair, and why Marvel desperately needs to put them in a comic together ASAP. In the picks, Chase loved G.I. Joe: Cobra #1, Blake says good-bye to Amazing Spider-Girl #30, and Mike is all about Supergirl #39. Graphic Novel Pick this week: Mike presents Captain America: Operation Rebirth!
Episode 112: Kurt Busiek
The boys are back with another creator spotlight, this time on writer Kurt Busiek! From his early days on Justice League of America and Power Man and Iron Fist, through his career-making work on Marvels and Astro City, right through to his current work on the weekly maxiseries Trinity, the guys break down all of his work, talk about their favorites and least-favorites, and discuss the next project he’s going to be involved with, Wednesday Comics. In the picks this week, Blake recommends Batman: Battle For the Cowl #1, Mike dug Action Comics #875, and Chase is all about Thor #600.
Episode 111: 90s Cartoon Extravaganza
Our 80s Cartoons episode was a hit, and we’re not above repeating our success. This week, the boys talk about their favorite cartoons from the long-ago days of the 1990s, from the Batman and Superman animated series to the battles of the Beast Wars. Join the guys as they debate whether the Marvel cartoons were a cohesive universe, the pros and cons of Nicktoons and Cartoon Network originals, and whether it’s called the Diniverse or Earth-Timm! In the picks, Blake chooses Secret Six #7, Chase liked Gotham Gazette: Batman Dead?, and Mike can’t wait for Spider-Man 2099 Vol. 1!
Episode 110.5: Race to Witch Mountain Review
So Chase went up the mountain, saw what the Rock was cooking, and raced home to tell you.
Episode 110: Justice League-The Bwa-Ha-Ha Years
For so many fans, the Keith Giffen/J.M. DeMatteis run on Justice League was what made us fans of the characters. The Blue Beetle/Booster Gold team, the Justice League Antarctica, the “Formerly Known As…” finale — this week, the Showcase boys delve into the funniest incarnation of the League ever put on a comic book page! In the picks this week, Mike is rocking Justice Society of America #24, Chase loves Daredevil #116, and Blake voices his support for Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the Eighth Grade #4! This week’s Graphic Novel Pick: Starman Omnibus Volume 2!
Episode 109.5: Watchmen Movie Review
The Showcase boys and their intrepid band of moviegoers braved the IMAX crowds Saturday afternoon for a screening of Watchmen! What did our gang think? Take a click and listen! Warning: Spoilers begin at about the 7-minute mark. Double Warning: This podcasts contains frequent references to Dr. Manhattan’s… um… “little intern.”
Episode 109: Warner Brothers and the Looney Tunes Legacy
It’s a whole new era for 2 in 1 Showcase, as back-up geek Mike Bellamy tries to make the transition to full-time! How long will he last? Check the Vegas odds tomorrow. This week, the boys are getting Looney, as the talk about the history of Warner Brothers animation. The guys toss around their favorite — and least-favorite — Looney Tunes characters and cartoons, discuss the DVDs and movies, talk about the shows that tried to carry the torch, and bat around the potential future of the franchise. With a new era comes a new rule for picks of the week! Each of the guys has their pick, but one geek each week will chime in with their Graphic Novel Pick of the Week! In the regular picks, Blake rages into Green Lantern #38, Mike walks like an Egyptian in Batman Confidential #26, and Chase digs Outsiders #15. This week’s Graphic Novel Pick: House of Mystery Volume 1: Room and Boredom!
Episode 108: We’re Watching the Watchmen
It’s been called the greatest comic book of all time, and next week, it’s coming to a theater and IMAX screen near you. This week, Blake and Chase discuss the seminal comic book work Watchmen. The guys break down the story, discuss the history of the comic’s development, and give their thoughts on the upcoming movie. Then the guys dig into your mail and head into the picks of the week. Blake digs Chris Giarrusso‘s Mini-Marvels: Secret Invasion, and Chase just tells you to… heck, go read Watchmen already
Episode 107: Final Crisis Retrospective
It’s been a few weeks, the dust has settled, and the guys are ready to pick into DC’s Final Crisis. Chase tells us what he didn’t like, Blake tries to explain the ending, they give their thoughts about the future of Batman and the Multiverse, and talk about the state of “The Crossover” in comics in general. In the picks this week, Geoff Johns dominates, as Chase selects Green Lantern #37 and Blake gushes like a schoolgirl over Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3.
The All New Showcase 