With Superman off-planet for a year, an old friend has moved into his title. But who is Mon-El? What’s his history with Superman? What’s his link to the Legion of Super-Heroes? Why does any of this matter to the DC Universe? And how does the man called “Valor” fit into all this? The guys talk the past, present, and glorious future of Lar Gand of Daxam. In the picks, Blake feels the love for Love and Capes #11, and Chase gives his props to Daredevil #500.
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Episode 119: Return of the Showcase Tangent
We haven’t done one since October, and that’s way too long. It’s the return of the Showcase Tangent! This week the guys bounce from topic to topic with no rhyme or reason, answering your e-mails, and going where the discussion takes us. Flash: Rebirth! The new DC pulp heroes including Doc Savage! Kevin Smith on The Green Hornet! The great Star Trek debate! Dark Avengers! And lots, lots more in this giant-sized episode! In the picks this week, Blake loves the first issue of The Unwritten, Chase loves every issue of The Walking Dead, and Mike has been waiting 15 years to love Power Girl! This week’s graphic novel pick: Fallen Angel Vol. 6: Cities of Light and Dark.
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 88: Daredevil Redux
It’s a new beginning for the 2 in 1 Showcase podcast! With a slight change in format, the guys decide to go back and talk about a character who didn’t get his due the first time they discussed him — Daredevil. Blake and Chase talk about the character’s history, some of their favorite stories, the way the book is featured today, and rumors of a new movie. In the picks this week, Blake loves the first Starman Omnibus, while Chase enjoys the new Flash Gordon comic!
Episode 81: Star Wars (Our) Episode II
We’ve talked Star Wars here before, way back in Episode 19, but with a new movie coming out, the Showcase boys decide to once again journey to a galaxy far, far away. This week, the guys discuss all six Star Wars movies, why Chase hates the Expanded Universe, how he ruined Vector Prime for Blake, who for some reason became friends with him anyway, the current comics from Dark Horse, the property in video games, and of course, the upcoming Clone Wars movie and TV show! In the picks this week, Chase gives props to Daredevil #109, and Blake chuckles over Ambush Bug: Year None #1!
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 14: Daredevil
Despite a few technical problems, Blake and Chase jump headfirst into this week’s episode about ol’ Hornhead himself — Daredevil. The guys discuss their favorite Daredevil comics, riff on the movie, talk about whether The Target #2 will ever come out, and then dish on Spider Man and the Fantastic Four #1 and Wildstorm’s Welcome to Tranquility.
Episode 9: Frank Miller and 300
Since movie fans are marveling at 300 this weekend, Blake and Chase turn their attention to Frank Miller. From his work on Batman, Daredevil and Sin City to his new comics and his work in Hollywood, our favorite geeks have plenty to say about one of the most influential comic book creators of our time. They also chime in on a few underrated comics
The All New Showcase 