Doctor Dc Podcast

This issue we stumble into the eighth episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.

This issue, Mrs. DC joins us as we fall into the seventh episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.

This issue we trudge into the sixth episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #32: House of Secrets vol. 1 #92 – The 1st appearance of Swamp Thing Swamp Thing vol. 2 #21 – The Floronic Man discovers that Swamp Thing is not truly a mutated Alec Holland, but rather plant life that believes itself to have been a man American Vampire – A new breed of vampire is created in the American Old West which is immune to sunlight Preacher – A Texas preacher is possessed by a spirit born of an angel and a demon, granting him the power to dominate the minds of those who can hear and understand him Wonder Woman vol. 5 #11 – The reveal that Wonder Woman has never truly returned to Themyscira   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   Christopher Priest Brings Justice League’s New Arc http://observer.com/2017/12/writer-christopher-priest-on-his-first-justice-league-comic-for-dc/ https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/12/06/priest-ju

This issue we're joined by our good friend Alex the Boy as we fall into the fifth episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! We discuss Batman Beyond, Marvel crossovers, and characters we just cannot stand. Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #31: The New 52: Futures End #45 – Frankenstein dies after having been brought to “life” by the Nth metal in Hawkman’s arm Batman vol. 1 #121 – The first appearance of Mr. Freeze, known at the time as Mr. Zero Seven Soliders of Victory vol. 1 – A 30 part story told through multiple four-issue miniseries, the modern Seven Soldiers of Victory included The Bulleteer, Frankenstein, Klarion the Witch-Boy, the Manhattan Guardian, the second Mister Miracle, Shining Knight, and Zatanna Quasar vol. 1 #17 – Marvel Comics steals the Flash when a mysterious blond speedster, dubbed “Buried Alien”, appears in a tattered costume with no memory of who he is Justice League vol. 1 #5 – Guy Gardner tries to fight Batman for c

This issue we slip into the fourth episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas!  Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Viewing from Issue #30: Batman (1989) Batman Returns (1992) Man of Steel (2013) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)   Prescribed Reading from Issue #30: The New 52: Futures End #0 – The debut issue of this weekly series brought Terry McGinnis, aka Batman Beyond, into the main DC continuity Wonder Woman vol. 2 #219 – Wonder Woman snaps the neck of Maxwell Lord, killing him, to free Superman from his mental domination   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   Scott Kolins set to return to The Flash in 2018 http://www.dccomics.com/talent/scott-kolins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Kolins War of the Green Lanterns http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/War_of_the_Green_Lanterns Blue Beetle - The More Things Change http://www.dccomics.com/comics/blue-beetle-2016/blue-beetle-vol-1-the-more-things-change https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Beetle-Vol-Rebirth-U

This issue we breeze into the third episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! We talk about desert island comics, ideal creative teams, and what movies we want in the DCEU! Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #29: Animal Man vol. 2 #12-18 / Swamp Thing vol. 5 #12-18 & Annual #1 / Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. vol. 1 #13-15 – The “Rotworld” arc which saw Animal Man and Swamp Thing, the Avatars of the Red and the Green, respectively, join forces against Anton Arcane and The Black Superman For All Seasons – This four issue miniseries takes the perspective of four different characters relevant and close to the life of Superman The Killing Joke – Alan Moore’s acclaimed and problematic graphic novel which explores a potential origin of the Joker and infamously crippled Barbara Gordon Superman: Red Son – In this Elseworld story, Superman crash lands in the USSR and is raised under the principles of the Soviet Union Blackest Night – This eight

This issue we dive into the second episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! We go through some of the amazing listener questions sent in: is Hal Jordan responsible for his actions during Emerald Twilight, whatever happened to Maxwell Lord, and what makes a great comic book?  Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #28: Red Robin vol. 1 #12 – After being outsmarted by Red Robin, Ra’s al Ghul refers to Tim Drake as “Detective” Supergirl vol. 6 #28 – Kara Zor-El’s rage inducts her into the Red Lantern Corps Superman vol. 1 Annual #11 – Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ iconic “For the Man Who Has Everything” story Wonder Woman vol. 2 #219 – In order to save Superman from his mental control, Wonder Woman snaps Maxwell Lord’s neck, killing him Blackest Night #8 – Maxwell Lord is one of several heroes and villains resurrected by the White Lantern rings Detective Comics vol. 1 #471-472 – Hugo Strange deduces the identity of the Batman, and attempts to become

This issue we kick-off DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! We go through some of the amazing listener questions sent in.  Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co. Prescribed Reading from Issue #27:   Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #28 – 1st appearance of Snapper Carr, the non-powered sidekick to the original Justice League   Flash vol. 1 #110 – Wally West gains access to the Speed Force when he is struck by lightning and doused in the same chemicals that made Barry Allen the Flash, becoming the first Kid Flash   Convergence: Booster Gold #1-2 – This two-issue tie-in series follows the exploits of both the pre- and post-Flashpoint Booster Gold   Aquaman vol. 5 #5 – The first cover appearance of Aquaman’s full 90’s gladiator look. Also, the first solo Aquaman comic I ever read   The New 52: FCBD Special Edition #1 – The New 52 origin of The Question, in which he is a magic-based character and member of the Trinity of Sin   Showcase vol. 1 #66 – The first appearance of Mike Max

In this issue we talk all about super friends! Every hero has a best friend - super or otherwise - and this is your chance to learn about them and their friendship! But first we break down the latest in DC news. the impending live action Teen Titans sees it's first images of Robin, Margot Robbie confirms he reprising Harley Quinn next year, the big bad behind the scenes at Flash finally gets taken down, all this and more!   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   News & Notes Titan's Robin Promo https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2017/12/05/after-titans-reveals-its-robin-fans-wonder-which-boy-wonder-are-we-getting/?utm_term=.f11dbf43d228 Batman Forever and Batman & Robin http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_Forever_(Movie) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman_and_Robin_(Movie) http://showcase.dc.wikia.com/wiki/Richard_Grayson_(Burtonverse) Arkham Games http://showcase.dc.wikia.com/wiki/Timothy_Drake_(Arkhamverse) Batman Ninja Trailer & Poster http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/

In this week’s issue we talk immortality in the DC Universe. We discuss the difference between those who can't die and those who can live forever. From Maltusians to Earth’s Mightiest Mortal Shazam! We run the gamut of your favourite forever living heroes and villains. But first we talk about all the latest and greatest in DC news! We get our first image of Bizzaro Boy, new details revealed about Damon Lindelof's Watchmen TV series, and Harley Quinn is getting an "adult" animated series. All this and more on a podcast that won't die and in an episode that feels like it lives forever... Intro music by Aaron Barry   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill) News and Notes   Justice League cinematographer hopes for Director’s Cut https://www.cbr.com/justice-league-cinematographer-snyder-director-cut/ Justice League petition https://www.change.org/p/warner-bros-zack-snyder-s-director-s-and-tom-holkenborg-s-score-for-home-release-e90fef07-11c6-4a9a-9ae8-375c7717dafa Shazam hires Thor and Aquaman stunt coordinat

WE SAW JUSTICE LEAGUE!!! In this issue we review the newly released Justice League movie. We go beat for beat with all of our opinions, after which we go through your questions all about DC super teams and super team-ups! From different team rosters to partnerships to unlikely alliances and everything in between. Intro music by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Viewing from Issue #24: Justice League (2017)   Prescribed Reading from Issue #24: Star Trek/Green Lantern: The Spectrum War – The original Enterprise crew encounter the Green Lantern Corps, and the Emotional Spectrum is unleashed in the Star Trek universe Batman ’66 Meets the Green Hornet – The two iconic television series are crossed over in this six-issue limited series The Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #191 – Batman and the Joker are forced to team up after the Joker is framed for the murder of the Penguin Brave and the Bold #28 – The original seven members of the Justice League unite for the first time to fight Starro the Conqueror Day of Vengeance #1-6 – The

In this issue we talk all about the characters or schemes that began with good intentions but went horribly wrong. But first we discuss the latest in DC news, with first reviews of Justice League, Mera getting her own solo title, sexual allegations in DC's top management, and Brian Bendis moving to DC! This week surely packs a punch and MORE... Intro music by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #23: Action Comics vol. 2 #40 – Superman finds himself in the Bizarro universe of Earth 29, where he teams up with Bizarro to defeat Doomsday Superman: Doomed #1 – Superman defeats Doomsday and consumes all of the Doomsday spores to save the people of Earth, causing him to slowly become the monster The OMAC Project #1-6 – This miniseries follows the waves of destruction caused by Batman’s Brother Eye satellite gaining sentience and using OMACs to destroy metahumans The New 52: Futures End #0 – In a possible future, Brother Eye succeeds in eliminating superhumans by assimilating them into his cyborg collective C

This week is all about alternate timelines, parallel Earths, and possible futures! But first we talk DC news, with so much afoot in the world of the new Shazam! movie. All this and more... Intro music by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #22: The Kingdom vol. 1 #2 – The concept of Hypertime is first introduced Infinite Crisis #4 – Alexander Luthor of the pre-Crisis Earth-3 uses the corpse of the Anti-Monitor to recreate the Multiverse Action Comics vol. 2 #9 – This issue takes place on Earth 23, following the adventures of President Superman as he fights the monster Superdoomsday from Earth 45 Kingdom Come – On this world, Superman comes out of retirement to put an end to the violence of a younger generation of heroes, and their battle nearly devastates the planet Justice Society of America vol. 3 #9-22 – “Thy Kingdom Come” storyline, in which the Earth-22 Superman tries to prevent the events of Kingdom Come from transpiring on Earth-1 Gotham by Gaslight – Taking place in the Victorian era, this sto

In this week's issue, we talk secret identities. We discuss whether it's the person in or out of the cape and cowl who counts, the times when people find out who's behind the mask, and why superheroes have a disguise at all? But first we see what new in DC news. Are they retconning Poison Ivy in Gotham? Will Zachary Levi do a good job captaining the marvel of a movie known as Shazam! Listen in to find out more! Intro music by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #21: Identity Crisis – Mini-series exploring issues of trust and secrets, as well as the protection of identity, within the Justice League Justice League vol. 2 #5 – Batman reveals his secret identity to Green Lantern JLA vol. 1 #43-46 – “Tower of Babel” storyline, which saw Batman’s contingencies stolen and used against the Justice League The Flash Secret Files & Origins vol. 1 #3 – Wally West reveals himself as the new Flash in order to honour Barry Allen’s sacrifice Adventure Comics vol. 1 #452 – Black Manta removes his helmet and reveal

In this secret spooky special we have Colin review The Long Halloween, written by the dynamic duo of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. In this issue we find out what Colin likes and dislikes about this 1996 Batman hardboiled detective noir story, and how he feels about graphic novels in general.  Will Colin learn to love comics? Will his cool band tank tops be traded in for DC branded merchandise? Keep listening to find out!   Intro music by Aaron Barry    

In this final issue of Doc-Tober we explore FEAR in the DC Universe. Which characters succumb to their fears? Who is driven by fear? Who utilizes, embodies, or is otherwise related to the concept of fear? We tackle those who use and those who are used by fear, but first we break down the latest in DC news. What do the new AT&T Justice League featurettes tell us? When are we getting the new Shazam! movie? All this and more on this weeks issue of the Doctor DC Podcast  Intro music by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #20:   Simon Dark vol. 1 – The short-lived series exploring the patchwork vigilante New Teen Titans vol. 1 #14 – The 1st appearance of Angela Hawkins III, otherwise known as the supervillain Phobia Green Lantern Corps vol. 2 #31 – Kryb attempts to perform a Caesarian section on a pregnant Green Lantern in order to steal her child Green Lantern vol. 4 #19 – The origin of Sinestro Corps member Karu-Sil, as told by Lyssa Drak Forever Evil #4 – Batman uses a stolen Sinestro Corps ring aga

In our third issue during Doc-tober we talk about costumes, outfits, and equipment. Who's got the best and worst outfits? What's with those Bat-Nipples? But first we talk all that is new in the DCU. This week we break down the latest in Justice League, Teen Titans Go! and Harley Quinn. All this and more... Intro music by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #19: Starman vol. 2 #0 – Featuring Ted Knight, the original Starman, as well as his youngest son Jack Knight Wild Dog vol. 1 #1 – 1st appearance of Wild Dog Justice League vol. 2 #1 – Batman removes Green Lantern’s ring, destroying Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern uniform construct Green Lantern vol. 3 #51 – Kyle Rayner uses his ring to create a new Green Lantern uniform Blue Devil vol. 1 #1 – Daniel Cassidy is blasted with demonic energy and trapped inside the Blue Devil suit Detective Comics vol. 1 #958-962 – The “Intelligence” arc, which pitted Jean Paul Valley against the Ascalon, the religious AI within the Azrael suit Superboy and the Legion of Supe

In this second issue of "DocTober" things get extra spoooooky talking about "Serial Killers" in the DC Universe. From A to Zsasz we break down some of DC's most frightening villains and answer questions from listeners like you! But first we tackle the latest in DC news! That's right it's time to talk NYCC and all the hot news to come out of it!    Intro theme by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #18:   Batman vol. 1 #666 – 1st appearance of the Flamingo Detective Comics vol. 1 #875 – As a child, James Gordon Jr. is accused of the murder of Bess Keller, a friend of Barbara Gordon Batman Chronicles vol. 1 #3 – The origin of Victor Zsasz, as told by the serial killer himself Detective Comics vol. 1 #815-816 – After realizing that he had not killed Alfred, Zsasz goes mad knowing that his kill tally is incorrect Vigilante vol. 1 #50 – Adrian Chase, aka the Vigilante, burdened by the guilt of his many murders, takes his own life Green Arrow vol. 3 #12 – The 1st appearance of the serial killer known as Ono

In this issue we talk about what happens when your favourite DC heroes die, and what happens sometimes when they get to come back! We also mourn our own loss... But first we talk about the latest news in all the world of DC. From Danny Elfman's Justice League score to new Shazam casting tapes! All this and more in our newest issue!   Intro theme by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #17: Blackest Night #4 – Nekron revealed as the architect behind the Black Lantern Corps Sandman vol. 2 #8 – The 1st appearance of Death of the Endless, the personification of death itself Flash vol. 2 #138 – The 1st appearance of the Black Flash, the incarnation of death for speedsters Constantine: The Hellblazer vol. 1 #8-12 – Neron makes a play for all the souls of New York City Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 – Maxwell Lord murders Ted Kord, the second Blue Beetle, setting the events of The OMAC Project into motion Identity Crisis #1 – The death of Sue Dibny, the wife of the Elongated Man Blackest Night #8 – A White L

In this issue we go deep into the mail bag and pull out some of the many unanswered questions our amazing listeners have sent in, but first we break down the newest in DC news. Is Crisis coming to the CW? What lies beneath the gossip of the new Justice League movie? Is Zack Snyder returning?? All this and more in our first ever mail sack mixed bag that is the FANSTRAVAGANZA! P.S. Listen all the way through for some exciting news.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #16: The Man of Steel vol. 1 – John Byrne’s 1986 mini-series that established that Superman’s powers were the result of low-level telekinesis Sins of Youth: Superman Jr. and Superboy Sr. #1 – Kon-El gains heat vision powers similar to Superman, which are not derived from his tactile telekinesis DC One Million #4 – Superman Prime, otherwise known as the original Superman, had lived inside the Sun for over fifteen thousand years, gaining immortality by feeding off nothing but solar energy Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 1 #236-237 – The marr