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This week Des and Mike took early looks at Howard the Duck #1, Ms. Marvel #20, Omega: The Unknown #1, Uncanny X-Men #491 and Wolverine Annual #1. Which book had them on opposite sides of the grading scale? Here's a clue: it was a #1.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick presents a prerecorded chat with Uwe Boll and Zack Ward after a screening of the latest Boll movie, Postal. Featuring "Feuer Frei" by Rammstein. E-mail your thoughts to dreadmedia@earth-2.net, and visit my MySpace page (www.myspace.com/dreadmediapodcast) to leave a voice message!

Monday, 28 September 1987 was quite possibly the greatest day in geek history. On that day, exactly 20 years ago today, Star Trek: The Next Generation launched on syndicated television. Since then science fiction television has boomed, producing such shows as Quantum Leap, seaQuest DSV, Stargate, Battlestar Galactica and a countless host of others. Though they're all grossly different, each show owes a debt of gratitude to Star Trek: The Next Generation. In this special edition of Earth-2.net: The Show, Jenny and Mike honor ST:TNG by discussing their favorite characters, moments and episodes. Join them as they talk for over three hours about The Next Generation!

Of the five mostly excellent books this week (Franklin Richards: Monster Mash #1, Marvel Adventures Iron Man # 5, Punisher MAX Annual #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #114 and X-Men #203), two honestly shocked Des and Mike with their greatness!

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick - battling the plague - presents two interviews with contributors to Rue Morgue Magazine. Stuart Feedback Andrews (documentary filmmaker, film critic and horror journalist) and Chris Alexander (composer, film critic, horror journalist and pugilist) are free-flowing in conversations ranging from Michael Moore to Ennio Morricone. More importantly, they talk about punching Uwe Boll, and filming it! Songs included are: "London Dungeon" by Prong, "Organ Grinder" by Chris Alexander and "The Untouchables Main Theme" by Ennio Morricone.

"The angels are coming for you. But listen: your life could depend on this. Don't blink. Don't even blink! Blink and you're dead! They are fast! Faster than you can believe! Don't turn your back! Don't look away! And don't blink! Good luck." That's right, we're talking about "Blink," the awesomely wonderful episode of Doctor Who.

Though they only review three episodes of Batman: The Animated Series this time around, James and Mike hardly have a light week. First there's an inbox full of e-mails to read, then they cover "Harley and Ivy" (in which Batman should have died), "Shadow of the Bat" (in which the rumors about the Dynamic Duo are confirmed) and "Blind as a Bat" (in which Tony Stark could have stood in for Bruce Wayne).

In last week's Is It Wednesday Yet? Des and Mike didn't quite agree. This week the pair reviews Captain America #30, Marvel Comics Presents #1, New X-Men #42, Penance: Relentless #1 and Terror, Inc. #2. Are things any different this time around?

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick unleashes Dying in the Gutters, a new segment of which he only names during the show! Spoiler-free reviews of horror comics abound in this cavalcade of cracking voices. BOOM! Studios, Devil's Due, Dark Horse... are any publishers free from his wrath? Well, these three are, because they do good stuff. Tunes include "A Marine Biologist" by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Setting Fire to Sleep" by The Dillinger Escape Plan and "Scream!" by The Misfits with Michale Graves on vocals. Visit if you dare at: www.myspace.com/dreadmediapodcast. Speak of the dead: dreadmedia@earth-2.net

Des and Mike go through five issues of Countdown this month (39, 38, 37, 36 and 35), pointing out the good, the bad and the ugly along the way. Oh, and Des was right about... ah, that would be telling!

Jenny and Mike share some laughs over Confessions of a Blabbermouth, a brand new graphic novel by the DC Comics imprint Minx. They then briefly wonder how they acted as college freshmen. Mike offers a sincere apology to horror podcasters. And then the duo reviews Rob Zombie's Halloween.

In previous installments of Is It Wednesday Yet?, Des and Mike have pretty much seen eye to eye, this week all that changes. Which books couldn't they come to terms on? Well, here's the list to choose from: Cyblade Pilot Season #1, New Avengers #34, Nova #6, Parade (with Fireworks) #1 and Thor #3.

In this episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick interviews John A. Russo, co-screenwriter of Night of the Living Dead. He also chatted with the guys from VLE Comics, publishers of the awesome miniseries Nightwolf: The Price. Plus: tunes from American Werewolves and Ghoultown. Email Des at: dreadmedia@earth-2.net. And visit him at: www.myspace.com/dreadmediapodcast.

After arguing over who's better between Han Solo and Indiana Jones, Jenny and Mike take a look at the September Previews.

In this edition of World's Finest Podcast, James and Mike answer a slew of e-mails, and then discuss five episodes of Batman: The Animated Series: "The Man Who Killed Batman," "Mudslide," "Paging the Crime Doctor," "Zatanna" and "The Mechanic."

In the latest installment of the Is It Wednesday Yet? segment, Des and Mike look at early copies of Captain America: The Chosen #1, Fantastic Four and Power Pack #3, Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin #1, Madame Mirage #2 and She-Hulk #21.

In this inaugural episode of Dread Media, Desmond Reddick and his friend Ben review Rob Zombie's Halloween, and Desmond returns afterwards to review the soundtrack. Hear some reviews and some tunes. Check Dread Media out on MySpace at www.myspace.com/dreadmediapodcast, and email your feedback to dreadmedia@earth-2.net.

In this brief update, Jenny and Mike announce the winners of the Halloween: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Contest, and then reveal what's going to debut on Earth-2.net on Monday, 03 September!

After a short hiatus, Des and Mike return with reviews of Abyss #1, Atomic Robo #1, Mice Templar #1, Neozoic #1 and Strangeland: Seven Sins #1. Though three of these premier issues won't be released until October, the duo strongly recommends ordering them now! Which ones received the stamp of approval? Listen to find out.

After a cryptic announcement, Jenny and Mike finally recap Wizard World Chicago 2007.