How else could we follow up the longest Showcase podcast ever? With the second longest Showcase podcast ever! Last week, Chase and Blake took apart ever Marvel Comics movie to date, and this week, they do the same for DC. Everything from Superman and the Mole Men and the Adam West Batman to looks ahead at The Dark Knight and Watchmen is part of this giant-size episode. In the picks this week, Chase cheers for Franklin Richards: Not-So-Secret Invasion #1, while Blake is stunned at how Supergirl has become a must-read comic.
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Episode 69.5: Chase’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Review
Chase has one of the worst days of his life as he reviews Indy Four.
Episode 69: Marvel Movie Blowout
Prepare yourself for the biggest 2 in 1 Showcase ever! With no less than five comic book movies coming out this summer and more planned for the fall, the Showcase boys decided to do a two-part episode talking about all the Marvel and DC movies to date. What neither of them expected was that both parts would be gargantuan. In this double-sized episode, the guys break down all of the Marvel films by franchise, debate the merits, and give their own rating of each and every one — and the discussion lasts longer than some of the movies! In this week’s picks, Blake loves the new Guardians of the Galaxy, while the conclusion of “Last Son of Krypton” makes Action Comics Annual Chase’s choice.
Episode 68: Justice Society of America
Our big May spectacular continues as Blake and Chase (along with back-up geeks Mike and Kenny) delve into the world’s first superhero team, and one of the best monthly comics currently on the stands: Justice Society of America. The guys pick their favorite JSA stories, talk about the past, present and future of the team, discuss the strength of Legacy heroes, and show their excitement over the upcoming Power Girl series! Next, the guys update their Final Crisis discussion from Episode 64, and in the picks this week, Blake loves Noble Causes and Perhapanauts, while Chase goes for Star Trek: Year Four. (Mike enjoys Batman Confidential and Green Lantern Corps.)
Episode 67.5: Free Comic Book Day 2008 Part Two
It’s part two of our Free Comic Book Day coverage! Chase and Blake return to the floor at BSI Comics where they talk to Marcus DiGesu and Anthony Figaro, the creators behind Lightning Age Studios‘ upcoming Justice City Chronicles graphic novel and the Leonidas: Rise of the King miniseries. After chatting with the customers and making their picks of the week (including DC Universe #0 from BSI’s Jason, Wolverine: First Class #2 from Chase and Action Comics #864 from Blake), we talk with Doug Raymond and Monty from Welcome to Border City. Kathleen Ledet and Jen Suran tell us about their documentary film Weeding By Example, and Robby Musso — artist of multiple IDW TransFormers comics and Speed Racer: Chronicles of the Racer, sits down for a long-awaited interview. Oh — and because it’s us, we go out talking about Lost.
Episode 67: Free Comic Book Day 2008 Part One
Blake and Chase spent this year’s Free Comic Book Day hanging out with the staff, guests and customers of BSI Comics, and with the microphone rolling all day they got so much good stuff that they can’t pack it all into one episode! So in part one of our two-part Free Comic Book Day special, the guys chat with the customers and staff about the free books on the table, recent books like DC Universe #0, and the movie that’s on everyone‘s mind, the smash hit Iron Man. Then, the guys talk to members of the 501st Stormtrooper Legion and with Vernon Smith, creator of the all-ages graphic novel series The Adventures of Dexter Breakfast.
Episode 66.9: Free Comic Book Day 2008 Preview
Saturday, May 3, is Free Comic Book Day 2008, and in this mini-episode — for the second year in a row — the Showcase boys give you a rundown of all the goodies that may be available in your local shop — after Chase explains why he doesn’t like FCBD and Blake explains why it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread. (Remember Sliced Bread #42, when ol’ Yeasty fought the diabolical Dr. Mold? Ahem. Anyway…) If you’re in the New Orleans area, visit the guys at BSI Comics at noon! If you’re not, go to www.FreeComicBookDay.com to find the participating comic shop nearest you!
Episode 66.5: Iron Man Movie Review
The Showcase crew caught a sneak preview of the new Iron Man movie courtesy of their good friends at BSI Comics! How do Chase and Blake think it stacks up next to the other Marvel Movies? Find out now!
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Episode 66: The Invincible Iron Man
With a new movie in the works, Blake and Chase are giving up this week to Marvel’s armored Avenger, the Invincible Iron Man! What are their favorite stories? Why does Chase dislike the character? How long can Blake rant about why he hated Civil War? And will the movie be any good? Stick around for the picks (Iron Man: Legacy of Doom and X-O Manowar: Birth), listener e-mails and Ask Chase Anything, and find out how YOU can make May 2008 the biggest month in Showcase history!
Episode 65: Summer Movie Blowout
So Blake is out of town and has left Chase all alone in the Secret Lair, and things get a little out of hand as Chase Rambles on about this summer’s biggest blockbusters. He also Lets you in on some of his favorite TV shows (LOST, BSG, DOCTOR WHO). ON the Comic Book Front he points out two books to avoid and he makes 3 Picks of the week.
The All New Showcase 