In 1982, with Crisis on Infinite Earths still a few years away, writers like Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway were making full use of the DC multiverse. “Crisis on Earth-Prime” was their ambitious crossover event that spanned five issues of Justice League of America and All-Star Squadron. Thankfully Drew is
Earlier this year, comic book artist Neal Adams shuffled off this mortal coil and into the pantheon of legends. Mike, Mike, Michael Bailey, and artist Alan OW Barnes discuss the influence Adams had on the industry creatively, altruistically, and socially. Plus, filmmaker and actor L.A. Gray takes a peek behind
As a new decade dawned, the times were a-changin’ at DC Comics, where the plan was to leave all that 1960s Silver Age silliness behind. In the pages of Detective Comics, master artist Neal Adams was redefining Batman to be as unlike Adam West as possible. And Detective #400 (Drew’s
For both DC Comics and the world at large, 1989 was the Year of the Bat. Tim Burton’s Batman movie dominated the box office, of course. And while Drew certainly enjoyed the movie (and even collected the bubble gum cards), his focus for this episode is Batman in the comic
Toys. There has always been a symbiotic relationship between the cartoons we grew up on and merchandise associated with them. Back in November 2021 Mark & Dan were guests of the upstate’s premier toys and collectibles convention; Retro-Toy Con! In our second episode covering 2021’s convention, we spoke with many
What’s black and blue and breaking box office records all over? Mike, Mike, and honorary cohost James Cantu are joined by Ashley and Alex to review the newest incarnation of the Dark Knight. All this along with Angela’s A Geek Girl’s Take, Michelle’s Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs! We
The Batman is unlike any Batman movie (or superhero movie, even) that I’ve ever seen before. It leans – very hard – into its gritty, grungy film noir vibe. It’s more of a detective story than a superhero story, and it shows off Batman/Bruce Wayne’s sleuthing skills in a way
Christopher Smith believes in peace at any price, but is his series worth the monthly cost of HBO Max? Mike, Mike, and honorary cohost James Cantu are joined by Jeremy Wilcox and Jay Sherer for a spoiler-filled debriefing on one outrageous butterfly chase. Plus, author and filmmaker John Walsh tries
Drew and Kevin are back with another look at the history of the DC Universe, with a slight twist. Available exclusively to all supporters of the ESO Network Patreon. Why not join in all the fun, and become a Patron also for as little as $1 a month. Click Here
But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy Episode 65 is here! Brittany recounts the criminal career of classic Flash villain Captain Cold, while Martha talks about novelist Anne Rice and her influence on all modern vampire stories. But First, Let’s Talk Nerdy on Instagram! Please rate and review But First, Let’s Talk
Recently your expert on all things Saturday morning, Mark McCray, sat down for a televised interview with Turner Classic Movies! In today’s episode we discuss his time with TCM where he shared his insights on both Max and Richard Fleischer and the fantastic contributions they gave to the history of
It’s that time! First, it’s Episode 50! Second, it’s our one year anniversary! Cannot believe we have been podcasting for that long. And lastly, it’s out first two-parter: Part M and Part B. We promised you a rant episode, and now you get two because we have to split it
