Doctor Dc Podcast

In this issue we talk with Colin about his thoughts on last week's assigned reading of Booster Gold! But first we talk some DC news! Finally DC announces the official director of Wonder Woman 2, we discuss the loss of yet another prolific comic contributor, and we even discuss Gotham's newest trailer. All this and more...    Theme song by: Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #15: Booster Gold vol. 1 #7 - Colin's reading assignment, where Superman and Booster Gold fight over what it means to be a hero Booster Gold vol. 1 #1 - 1st appearance of Michael Jon Carter, aka Booster Gold Justice League America vol. 1 #69 - Booster Gold coins the name of the monster Doomsday Booster Gold vol. 2 #27 - Rip Hunter is revealed to be the future son of Booster Gold Batman and Robin vol. 1 #16 - Bruce Wayne creates Batman Incorporated to fund worldwide crimefighting Booster Gold vol. 2 #1-6 - The arc that establishes Booster's mission to defend time at the expense of his own reputation

In this issue we explore the wild world of Super Pets and animals! Also in the news: Teen Titans casts its Dick, are there new DC movies NOT part of the DCEU, and Jack Kirby's birthday! All this and more this week on the Doctor DC podcast... Intro music by: Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #14:   Green Lantern vol. 1 #36 – Streak the Wonder Dog gets a cover appearance without Green Lantern Alan Scott Sensation Comics vol. 1 #92 – Features a spin-off story starring Streak the Wonder Dog Batman vol. 1 #92 – 1st appearance of Ace the Bat-Hound Aquaman vol. 5 – Peter David’s 90’s run of the character which heavily featured his adoptive dolphin family. Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew vol. 1 #14-15 – 1st appearance of Earth-C-Minus and the Just’a Lotta Animals JLA vol. 1 #118 - Aquaman and Martian Manhunter telepathically battle Despero Action Comics vol. 1 #248 – 1st appearance and origin of the Congorilla Green Lantern vol. 4 #55 – The secret origin of the Red Lantern Dex-Starr

In this issue we sit down with animator, director, artist, martial artist, and general man of mystery Chad Smith. We learn how a young nerd makes good and grows up to work in movies and video games. We also talk about the wild new and expanding DCEU. From Suicide Squad to Batman V Superman, we answer questions from listeners like "What went wrong?" to "What does Wonder Woman's success mean?".   Intro by: Aaron Barry   Prescribed Viewing from Issue #13: Man of Steel (2013) Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) Suicide Squad (2016) Wonder Woman (2017)

In this issue we go LIVE from YukomiCon! We sit down with 90's Canadian icon and YTV superstar PJ Fresh Phil Guerrero and find out what life is like being a beloved kids superstar, and what it's been since. And, fittingly, we spend a lot of time on DC Comics in the 90's.  Check out Phil's series "The Velvet Ropeline" on SessionsX. Intro by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #12: Suicide Squad vol. 1 - The original run of the supervillain team, led by soldier Rick Flag Jr DC vs. Marvel Comics - A 4-issue limited series in which the heroes and villains of the DC and Marvel Universes were pitted against each other Green Lantern vol. 3 #48-50 - "Emerald Twilight", the story arc which saw Hal Jordan succumb to fear, destroy the Green Lantern Corps, and become the supervillain known as Parallax Green Lantern Corps: Recharge #1 - A petty use of a Green Lantern ring, Guy Gardner creates a "Bye Bye Bats" construct while he moons the Dark Knight Superman vol. 2 #75 - The Death of Superman at the hands of Doom

In this issue we tackle social justice and Nazi's in the DC Universe. First we break down the latest in DC news: Tim Burton's Joker is coming back, The Flash is getting yet another Harrison Wells, why is Dolph Lundgren in the new Aquaman Movie, and much more! Intro by Aaron Barry   All-Star Squadron vol. 1 #38-40 - The Klan-themed Real American attempts to kill Amazing Man, a black superhero from the war era Master Comics vol. 1 #21 - 1st appearance of Captain Nazi Power of Shazam! vol. 1 #19 - Captain Marvel Jr. fights his archenemy, Captain Nazi Swamp Thing vol. 1 #1 - The origin of Alec Holland as Swamp Thing All-Star Squadron vol. 1 #37 - Hitler uses the Spear of Destiny to corrupt heroes, becoming the in-canon reason that superheroes weren't able to simply end the war G.I. Combat vol. 1 - A run of non-superhero war comics, following the stories and missions of soldiers National Comics vol. 1 #1 - the 1st appearance of Uncle Sam The Multiversity: Mastermen #1 - Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters wage war

In this issue we give Colin a big binder full of DC Trading Cards and ask him to pick ones he wants to know more about. But first we break down the latest DC news. Adam West's final Batman movie. Cat Woman and Batman are getting married!? Is the director of Aquaman treading water? Find out this and more!   Intro by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #10 Action Comics vol. 1 #975 - Mr. Mxyzptlk revealed as the imposter Clark Kent Crisis on Infinite Earths #12 - Death of Don Hall, the original Dove Blackest Night #1 - Black Lantern rings unable to resurrect Don Hall, whose soul is at peace in death Justice League Europe vol. 1 #6 - 1st appearance of Crimson Fox All-Star Squadron vol. 1 #25 - 1st appearance of Nuklon Flash #338 - Origin and 1st appearance of Big Sir Suicide Squad vol. 1 #44 - The origin story of Digger Harkness, aka Captain Boomerang Justice League America vol. 1 #36 - G'Nort faces off against his archenemy, the Scarlet Skiier Mister Miracle vol. 1 #18 - The marriage of Big Barda and Mi

In this issue we're talking mad science! Androids, monsters, clones, weapons, more! But first we break down all the latest in DC News. Aquaman is in the middle of filming in Australia. Will Wonder Woman win an Oscar? Will Shazam be DC's most light hearted movie yet? All this and more great questions from our fans! Intro by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #9: Green Lantern vol. 4 #63 - Krona reprograms the Manhunters Green Lantern vol. 4 #33 - the reprogrammed Manhunters attack the planet Ryut, otherwise known as the Massacre of Sector 666 DC Super-Stars vol. 1 #10 - Chronos demonstrates his ability to locally alter the flow of time Batman: Shadow of the Bat #56-58 - Floronic man's attempt at "bio-terrorism" The Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #30 - 1st appearance of Amazo Justice League vol. 2 #35-39 - "The Amazo Virus" storyline which introduced Dr. Armen Ikarus as the new Amazo Superman vol. 1 #141 - Brainiac shrinks and captures the Kryptonian city of Kandor Superman vol. 1 #167 - Brainiac's origin b

In this week's issue we hear how Colin really feels about his newest reading assignment - The Multiversity: Ultra Comics #1 - and take some listener questions about the Multiverse. We also talk about what's going on in DC news, including a Joker vs Harley Quinn movie, Wonder Woman 2, DC METAL, and more! Intro by: Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #8:   The Multiversity: Ultra Comics #1 - the 1st appearance of Ultra Comics, the sole superhero of Earth 33.   Flash vol. 1 #123 - The Flash travels to Earth-2 in the first ever establishment of the DC Multiverse.   New Teen Titans vol. 1 #16 - 1st appearance of Captain Carrot.   The Multiversity #1-2 - Wider tale of the fight against The Gentry, and demonstrations of Captain Carrot's "cartoon physics".   Justice League of America's Vibe vol. 1 #1 - New 52 origin of Vibe.   Brave New World #1 - the new origin of the race of Monitors following Infinite Crisis.  

In this special issue of Doctor DC we discuss all the breaking news from San Diego Comic-Con 2017. From DCTV trailers like Supergirl, Black Lighting, The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow; to breaking down the new Justice League trailer, and much more. Also, we announce some of our own BIG NEWS!

In this issue we talk spiritual characters in DC Comics. Not just magic users, but specifically characters connected to the power of God or demons. But first we preach all that is holy in DC news. Shazam starting production, Gotham's new poster, and just the tip of the iceberg that is SDCC.  We also hear from our disciples with questions about Etrigan The Demon, The Phantom Stranger, Pandora, where spiritual powers come from, and whether or not the DC Universe is inherently Christian. Intro by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading Flashpoint #5 - Pandora uses Barry Allen to alter the multiverse and create the New 52. The New 52: FCBD Special Edition #1 - The New 52 origins of both Phantom Stranger and Pandora. Secret Origins vol. 2 #10 - The many and mysterious pre-Flashpoint origins of the Phantom Stranger. The Multiversity Guidebook #1 - Grant Morrison's Map of the Multiverse, including the realms of Heaven and Hell. Demon vol. 1 #1 - The origin of Etrigan the Demon. Demon Knights vol. 1 - Etrigan and other magi

In this issue, we dissect Colin's first reading assignment: Ragman vol. 1 #1, the character's first ever appearance. Colin gives his synopsis and thoughts on the issue, and we discuss how 70's culture seeped into this fantastic story, how and why comics were different to how they are now (including ridiculous ads and subscription services), and what is Colin's honest opinion on this character and reading comics in general.  We also dig into some great listener questions, such as what is Doctor DC's favourite run of his favourite hero, and why there is not yet an R-rated Identity Crisis animated film? Intro by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading for Issue #6 Ragman vol. 1 #1-2 - the origin of Ragman Ragman vol. 2 - post-Crisis Ragman, including retconned soul-stealing powers Day of Vengeance - limited series where Ragman and other magical heroes (the Shadowpact) face the Spectre Shadowpact vol. 1 - Ragman as a member of the Shadowpact following Infinite Crisis Identity Crisis - the special limited series controve

This week we are talking Retroactive Continuity (Retcons), including the convoluted histories of Hawkman and Hawkwoman, Barry Allen becoming the source of his own powers, and the fluid nature of the Legion of Super-Heroes' future. The Doctor also delves deep into how The New 52 affected major stories like Blackest Night, as well as the histories of sidekicks like Kon-El (Superboy), Bar Torr (Kid Flash), Donna Troy, and The Robins.  We find out what the Doctor is reading this week. Doctor DC also gives co-host Colin a reading assignment: Ragman #1.   Prescribed Reading: Crisis on Infinite Earths; Zero Hour; Infinite Crisis; Final Crisis; Flashpoint - the major continuity changing series of DC comics. Hawkworld - Hawkman & Hawkwoman's origins get much more complicated. Flash: Rebirth - Reverse-Flash changes Barry Allen's history / Barry becomes the source of the Speed Force. Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 3 #37 - Time Trapper's pocket universe is revealed. Legion of Super-Heroes vol. 7 #1 - Flashpoint alters t

In this episode, we talk about the Doctor's hopes for Wonder Woman's brother's return, Joss Whedon's finishing of the Justice League movie and the new Watchmen HBO miniseries. We also find out what Doctor DC is reading! Finally, we answer listener questions about bondage in Wonder Woman, how Atlanteans breathe underwater, and the Doctor tries to sell Colin on how Superman shaves.   Prescribed Reading All-Star Comics vol. 1 #8 - 1st appearance of Wonder Woman Wonder Woman vol. 1 #2 - Wonder Woman's weakness to being "bound by man" The Man of Steel vol. 1 #4 - How Superman shaves The Atlantis Chronicles #1 - The sinking of Atlantis Aquaman vol. 6 #16 - 1st appearance of Sub Diego Aquaman vol. 5 - Peter David's legendary run on Aquaman; inspiration for Jason Momoa's Aquaman  

In this episode, it's all about the Dark Knight. Doctor DC answers listener questions about all things Batman, from questioning Alfred's possible lurid history, to asking what would happen if the boy wonders were mentored by someone other than the Caped Crusader, we dive deep into the world of Gotham City's dark protector. This is the episode we deserve.   Prescribed Reading: Detective Comics vol. 1 #27 (1st appearance of Batman) Flashpoint: Batman Knight of Vengeance #1-3 (Thomas Wayne Batman) Batman vol. 1 #428 (the death of Jason Todd) Justice League vol. 2 #25 (Origin of Owlman / Earth 3 Alfred kills the Wayne's) We Are Robin vol. 1 (complete run of We Are Robin) BONUS: World's Finest vol. 1 #142 (1st appearance of Composite Superman)

In this episode, Doctor DC fields some questions from our listeners. From origin to where-are-they-now with Ambush Bug; exploring Mon-El's weakness to lead; to speed-rounding through Crisis on Infinite Earths; the Doctor unintentionally involves the Man of Steel in every explanation. He also gives some entry points for new readers who want stories of lesser-known Justice Leaguers.   Intro by: Aaron Barry

In this bonus book we discuss the passing of one of television's most dynamic heroes: Adam West. From the campy 60's fun that was the Batman TV series to the hilarity that was Mayor Adam West, we pay tribute to the Caped Crusader.   

In this episode Colin asks Doctor DC "How come everyone keeps getting bitten by things that give them powers?". Follow along as the Doctor tries to explain to Colin the different ways a hero is born, the types of powers that come with it, and how they deal with the heavy weight that is their new gift.  The evil producer Professor Hardy pipes in to talk about his master plan while educating the men on the best comic series to ever exist. Intro by: Aaron Barry