Mythmaking Etc

From Kid to Flash is a Wally West focused show examining his evolution from sidekick to the A-List.In this episode, Wally West gets a new costume in Flash #135 and has some solo adventures in back-up stories in Flash #138 and #144. Finally, we see hints of the Teen Titans to come as Kid Flash teams up with other teenage superheroes for the first time, joining Robin and Aqualad in Brave and the Bold #54.Flash #135 and #138 stories written by John Broome, pencilled by Carmine Infantino and inked by Joe Giella. Flash #144 story written by Gardner Fox with the same art team. Brave and the Bold #54 written by Bob Haney, pencilled by Bruno Premiani and inked by Sheldon Moldoff.Intro music: Benedek - "Dial My Number"Right-Click to DownloadE-mail feedback to: mythmakingetc{at}gmail.comTwitter: @mythmakingetc

An overview with some analysis of DC Comics lineup come June 2015 as announced 2/6/15. Includes information on the creative teams.  Intro: Miro Belle - "In Fielder"Download

From Kid to Flash is a Wally West focused show examining his evolution from sidekick to the A-List.In this episode, I look at the first appearance of the Cosmic Treadmill in Flash #125 and then go over three Kid Flash solo stories from Flash #127, #130 and #133.All stories written by John Broome, pencilled by Carmine Infantino and inked by Joe Giella. Intro music: Asura - "Breaking Through"Right-Click to DownloadE-mail feedback to: mythmakingetc{at}gmail.comTwitter: @mythmakingetc

From Kid to Flash is a Wally West focused show examining his evolution from sidekick to the A-List.In this episode, I look at the first full team-up between Kid Flash and his mentor Barry Allen in Flash #120, as well as three solo Kid Flash stories from Flash #116, #118 and #122.Intro: Kidkanevil & DZA - "Nuff Stickers"Right-Click to DownloadE-mail feedback to: mythmakingetc{at}gmail.comTwitter: @mythmakingetc

I return to the series on my favorite DC Comics character, Wally West. This episode looks at the three stories that followed his introduction. They appeared in Flash issues 111, 112 and 114.Podcast mentioned during the show: Relatively Geekly NetworkIntro music: Gable - "humm ok" Right-Click to DownloadE-mail feedback to: mythmakingetc{at}gmail.comTwitter: @mythmakingetc

I return from "hiatus" with an episode sharing the notes I have after reading several articles about the Silver Age Teen Titans series. It's a general overview.Links to stuff mentioned in the episode:Comics and HistoryDave Talks ComicsTitanstower.comIntro Music: Blank & Kytt - "RSPN"Right-click to DownloadE-mail feedback to: mythmakingetc{at}gmail.comTwitter: @mythmakingetc

Jumping jets! This begins an on-going series looking at Wally West, who began as a sidekick to the Barry Allen Flash in the Silver Age and eventually took over that role.As promised during the episode: Tom vs. the Flash #110 Intro music  is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht. Right-Click to DownloadE-mail feedback to: mythmakingetc{at}gmail.comTwitter: @mythmakingetc

Following up on last week’s episode, we find Superboy back from the future like Marty McFly and mixing it up in Smallville. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht. Download

Don’t cry, dry your eye, Superboy! Nothing in comics is permanent. Not even your memory being wiped of these adventures in the future will prevent you from eventually returning. However, your name being taken off the title… well, that I am afraid stands. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download 

Hey, hey. It’s episode #18. Before some audio on Brave and the Bold #159 I talk some more about the future of the show and mention a recent back issue purchase. KA-POW! Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

After a short delay, episode 17 has arrived. This time we have some audio from the “archives” covering Master of Kung Fu #85 after a recap of the events of the previous two issues. I also discuss the future of the show in the introduction. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download 

From the “archives” this time: a look at the ’80s toy comic tie-in, Shogun Warriors. Fortunately, in the capable hands of Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe it was better than it probably had any right to be. This episode recaps issues 1-11 and then looks at issue 12 of the 20 issue run in more detail. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

This week I recorded my thoughts on an issue I read recently and was impressed by: Fury of Firestorm #4 featuring the Justice League. Link below is to the podcast that got me reading it in the first place, as mentioned during the episode: Fire and Water Podcast #68 Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

Part three of my look at early ’80s Green Lantern, but first I ramble a bit about Marvel’s Epic Collection line. Also, I keep forgetting to mention that the podcast is now available on Stitcher Radio. You can find the direct link below with the others. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

Part two of our three issue look at early 1980s Green Lantern: issue #124. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

On today’s show… first of three issue look at Green Lantern when the book switched back to being a solo-title after several years of co-starring with Green Arrow. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

Here it is: the long-awaited conclusion to the “Under Siege” storyline. Nothing short of a dramatic reenactment by yours truly would do justice to the final showdown between Captain America and Baron Zemo (and by “do justice to” I mean undermine any emotional poignancy it might have had). Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

Well, New Year’s Eve took a slight toll and I didn’t feel up to giving the final installment of “Under Siege” the energy I think it deserves, so I’m serving up another review from the so-called archives for this week. In Brave and the Bold #158, Batman and fellow Justice League member Wonder Woman team-up against a rather lame super villain we never saw again. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

The penultimate issue of “Under Siege,” Avengers 276. Special year-end double episode week as I switch the podcast release day to Thursday. See you in 2014! Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download

Back to Under Siege this week. This time I look at Avengers 275 which highlights Scott Lang as Ant Man and Wasp defending Hercules as he lay in a coma while the other Avengers suffer, trapped in their own mansion. I’ll be releasing another episode this week as I transition the show from Sundays to Thursdays, so look for that in a few days. Theme Song is “One Step (instrumental)” by Yacht.Download