Episode #86 (Superman & Supergirl)

Russell’s Comic Brag

The League Of Regrettable Superheroes

You know about Batman, Superman, and Spiderman, but have you heard of Doll Man, Doctor Hormone, or Spider Queen? In The League of Regrettable Superheroes, you’ll meet one hundred of the strangest superheroes ever to see print, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. So prepare yourself for such not-ready-for-prime-time heroes as Bee Man (Batman, but with bees), the Clown (circus-themed crimebuster), the Eye (a giant, floating eyeball; just accept it), and many other oddballs and oddities. Drawing on the entire history of the medium, The League of Regrettable Superheroes will appeal to die-hard comics fans, casual comics readers, and anyone who enjoys peering into the stranger corners of pop culture.

Justice League Of America #173

At Green Arrow’s recommendation, Black Lightning is considered as a prospective Justice League member but the other heroes disagree on his admittance. Meanwhile, a new super-villain surfaces in the person of The Regulator, a former research scientist who has the power to command armies of rats and other vermin. Unaware of the threat he poses, the Justice League continues with its test of Black Lightning’s abilities. Disguised as villains, they battle him while Superman serves as judge of his initiation. Although he passes the test, Black Lightning declines to join the team, claiming prior responsibilities to his solo career.

SORRY FOR THE DELAY!!

I have reclaimed the podcasting chair once again and will be bringing you DC Comics Presents #86.  The episode begins with some Listener Feedback as well as a long awaited edition of Russell’s Comic Brag.  Next, I will be updating the Spotlight segment on Superman‘s Guest, Supergirl with some items recently added to my comic and video collections.  After that, we finally get into our issue; DC Comics Presents #86.  The show closes with a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.