Russell’s Comic Brag
Limited Collectors’ Edition
DC Comics Classics Library
Well, this is it. The final episode of “The DC Comics Presents Show“. About the only usual segment you will be hearing is “Listener Feedback” and “Russell’s Comic Brag“. After that, you will be hearing some statistics, answers to my survey questions, a few episode flashbacks, and my future plans. ENJOY and Goodbye Podcast Listener!
Episode #87 (Superman & Superboy)
Russell’s Comic Brag
Showcase Presents: Challengers Of The Unknown, Volume 1
SORRY ONCE AGAIN FOR THE DELAY!!
I am once again in the podcasting chair..at least for this episode. Today, we will be going through DC Comics Presents #87. The episode begins with some Listener Feedback, followed by a consecutive-episode edition of Russell’s Comic Brag. Next, a Spotlight on Superman‘s Guest, the Superboy from Earth-Prime. After that, and for the first time in a long time, we have two stories to go through in our issue; DC Comics Presents #87. The show closes with a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
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.
Episode #81 (Superman & Ambush Bug)
Russell’s Comic Brag
I am back in the Podcasting Chair this week, and this time out we’ll be getting into DC Comics Presents #81. The show starts with some Listener Feedback. (Yes…I grovel for more email, comments and I-Tunes Reviews) Next, I have a Russell’s Comic Brag to talk about. Then, we’ll have a Spotlight for Superman’s Guest, Ambush Bug. After a podcast promo, we will delve into our issue, DC Comics Presents #81. Finally, we take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #78 (Superman & The Forgotten Villains)
This time around I will be splitting the duties with my Guest Hosts, Back To The Bins. (Scott Gardner, Paul Spataro, and Bill Robinson) First, I will be doing a Spotlight on Superman‘s Guests, The Forgotten Villains. After that Scott, Paul, and Bill will get into our book, DC Comics Presents #78. Finally, I will take us on a trip to The Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #71: Superman & Bizarro
The only thing I can say about this episode is that it’s a little strange! Bizarro-Superman #1 highjacked the podcast. He does complete a few of the usual show segments, but I had to record a few things to make the show complete. We will have a Spotlight on Superman’s Guest, Bizarro, which he thoroughly enjoyed up until the end. Then, we will delve into our issue, DC Comics Presents #71. Finally, we take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack. The show closes with a happy ending!
Episode Annual #1: Superman & Golden Age Superman
This time out, we’ll be getting into DC Comics Presents Annual #1. The episode starts out with a Spotlight for Superman‘s Guest, The Golden Age (or Earth-2) Superman. Next, and for the first time, I have Special Guests! To help me dissect this issue, I will be getting some help from Back To The Bins podcasters Paul Spataro and Bill Robinson. Finally, we will take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #49: Superman & SHAZAM!
This time out, we’ll be getting into DC Comics Presents #49. We are now in the post-“Whatever Happened To?!” era. This episode begins with some Listener Feedback. (I also continue to grovel for I-Tunes Reviews/Ratings) Next, I will be re-presenting a Spotlight for Superman’s Guest, Captain Marvel. (I add a little bit more information from the original Spotlight) Then, I will get into our issue number 49. Finally, we will take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #37 (Superman & Hawkgirl)
This time out, we’ll be getting into DC Comics Presents #37. We’ll begin the episode with some Listener Feedback, plus a new I-Tunes review. (there’s also some new begging for feedback and I-Tunes reviews!) A little different “Russell’s Comic Brag” segment. Not based on a single comic/comic series, but a listener’s comic gift to me. I will be presenting a Spotlight for Superman’s Guest, Hawkgirl. Our “Whatever Happened To..?” segment will delve into Rip Hunter Time Master where I will have a Spotlight Extra on Rip as well as the story itself. I had to do another Hostess Ad (not too bad, if I do say so myself!) And finally, we will take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #35 (Superman & Man-Bat)
Russell’s Comic Brag
Batman Family #1
Batgirl and Robin must team up to face the ghost of Benedict Arnold, who looks to take over Washington, D.C., in “The Invader from Hell.” Plus, the origin of Man-Bat and more!
Batman’s name may be in the title,
but it’s Batgirl and Robin who take centre stage in the first issue!
This time out, we’ll be getting into DC Comics Presents #35. We’ll begin the episode with some Listener Feedback, plus a Facebook Page update. (a little I-Tunes reviews begging too!) Then we’ll go straight to the “Russell’s Comic Brag” segment. I will be presenting a Spotlight for Superman’s Guest, Man-Bat. Our “Whatever Happened To..?” segment will delve into Rex, The Wonder Dog (and Detective Chimp) where I will have a Spotlight Extra on Rex as well as the story itself. I had to do another Hostess Ad (and I do believe it to be the best one I have done to date!) And finally, we will take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #34 (Superman & The Shazam! Family)
Russell’s Comic Brag
World Of Krypton Mini-Series (1979)
With his world about to die, the scientist Jor-EL of the planet Krypton put his only son, Kal-EL, into a tiny spacecraft and sent it blasting on its way mere moments before Krypton exploded. That boy would eventually arrive on the planet Earth, where our world’s yellow sun would react with his Kryptonian physiology to give him remarkable powers. Kal-EL became known to millions as Superman. World Of Krypton expands on the history of Jor-EL like never before.
This time out, we’ll be getting into DC Comics Presents #34. We’ll start this episode with some Listener Feedback and then go straight to the “Russell’s Comic Brag” segment. I will be presenting a Spotlight for Superman’s Guests, The Shazam! Family. You will hear another Hostess Ad. And finally, we will take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #28 (Superman & Supergirl)
This time out, we’ll be getting into DC Comics Presents #28. I will be presenting the Spotlight for Superman’s Guest, Kara Zor-EL aka Supergirl. Our “Whatever Happened To..?” segment will delve into Johnny Thunder where I will have a Spotlight Extra as well as the story itself. Finally, we will take a trip to the Comic Spinner Rack.
Episode #17 Superman & Firestorm
Russell’s Comic Brag
“Bring on the Bad Guys” by Stan Lee [1976]
Contains the first appearances of Dr. Doom, Dormammu, Loki, The Red Skull,
The Green Goblin, The Abomination, and Mephisto. Cover by John Romita.
This episode we delve into DC Comics Presents #17. First we delve into some listener feedback. I will be bringing another installment of the new feature called “Russell’s Comic Brag“. I will be doing a Spotlight on Superman’s Guest Star, Firestorm. Plus, we will go to the Comic Spinner Rack to see what other comics were on sale. Hope you enjoy!!
Episode #16 Superman & Black Lightning
Russell’s Comic Brag
“Origins Of Marvel Comics” [1974] by Stan Lee
Marvel presents the origins and histories of its’ most famous creations; included are The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Mighty Thor, Doctor Strange.
This episode we delve into DC Comics Presents #16. First we delve into some listener feedback. We will be starting a new feature called “Russell’s Comic Brag“. I will be doing a Spotlight on Superman’s Guest Star, Black Lightning. Plus, we will go to the Comic Spinner Rack to see what other comics were on sale. Hope you enjoy!!
Episode #14 Superman & Superboy
This episode we delve into DC Comics Presents #14. I will be doing a Spotlight on Superman’s Guest Star, Superboy?! Wait..Superman was Superboy so how…I guess we’ll get into it later. I will be reading E-Mail and introducing some new Podcast Promos. Plus, we will go to the Comic Spinner Rack to see what other comics were on sale. Hope you enjoy!!
Episode #8 Superman & Swamp Thing
This episode we delve into DC Comics Presents #8. I will be doing a Spotlight on Superman’s Guest Star, Swamp Thing. I will read an email and respond to a Facebook post. Plus, we will go to the Comic Spinner Rack to see what other comics were on sale.
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