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Our third week of Prescribed REIDing month we are discussing the first appearance of Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern in 1940's All-American Comics #16! Todays episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outline Issue #436 - “Old Ski Nose”Doctor DC Podcast
Our second week of Prescribed REIDing month we are talking all about The Adventures of Bob Hope #109, the issue, the series, and celebrity comics in general! Todays episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outline Issue #435 - “Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen”Doctor DC Podcast
April is Prescribed REIDing Month - where Producer Richard selects a comic for us to read and discuss each week! So for our first week we are talking all about "Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #133-#134", Jimmy Olsen himself, his friendship with Superman, and anything about the series! Todays episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out...
info_outline Issue #434 - "Showcase Showdown" (w/ Mrs. DC)Doctor DC Podcast
This week, Producer Richard has lost his voice, so Mrs. DC joins the Doc to talk about Showcase, the classic anthology comic that debuted a ton of characters during the Silver Age! Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outline Issue #433 - "Talkin' DC" (Live w/ Niall Spain)Doctor DC Podcast
Live at Toronto Comicon! We talk all sorts of general DC, from comics to TV to movies; from Batman to Watchmen and beyond - all with special guest Niall Spain of F*ck Buddies and No Quest For the Wicked! Please forgive the audio, there was an issue with the recording on the day! Todays episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our...
info_outline Issue #432 - "Never Met-a-morpho I Didn't Like"Doctor DC Podcast
This week, we talk all about Metamorpho, The Element Man! His powers of transmutation, his treasure hunter / archaeologist-for-hire backstory, his Frankenstein's monster syndrome, and more! Todays episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outline Issue #431 - “Controversy”Doctor DC Podcast
This week we talk all about controversies in DC Comics - in-universe, among the fans, in publishing, or otherwise. We discuss controversial moments/characters/stories from DC! Todays episode is sponsored by BetterHelp! Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outline Issue #430 - “Vive La Révolution!”Doctor DC Podcast
This week we talk all about rebellion and revolution in the DC Universe! Todays episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Learn to make time for what makes you happy, with BetterHelp. Visit today to get 10% off your first month. Intro Music by To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outline Issue #429 - “#AskDoctorDC II”Doctor DC Podcast
This week due to the Doctors weak moral fiber, we are instead only answering general DC questions. Intro Music by Find more great podcasts like this on To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outline Issue #428 - “#AskDoctorDC”Doctor DC Podcast
This week due to the Doctors divisive feelings toward social justice, we are instead only answering general DC questions. Intro Music by Find more great podcasts like this on To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On On On our Or check out our new And our
info_outlineIn this week's issue we discuss the earliest era of comics - the Golden Age!
Officially, the Golden Age ends with the debut of the Barry Allen version of the Flash in 1956, so for this next episode, we be tackle comics, characters, stories, and creators from BEFORE that time! Before that we go through the latest in DC news, and then we talk about the newly released Ninja Batman!
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Intro music by Aaron Barry
SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)
News & Notes
(3:16) Patty Jenkins confirms Wonder Woman 2 is set in the 80s
(6:58) Sterling K Brown still wants to play John Stewart in Green Lantern Corp
(10:19) DC 'Titans' set photo reveals Hawk and Dove
(13:03) The Killing Joke and other Batman stories are getting novelizations
The Doctor’s Pulls
(18:57) Batman Ninja (film)
(33:32) Mera: Queen of Atlantis
The Golden Age
(37:50) Does Showcase 004 mark the end of the Golden Age for all comics or just DC? What fundamental change causes this to be the end of an age?
(44:18) What Golden Age heroes have fared the best/worst? What heroes would you like to see brought back to a more featured role?
(53:57) Doctor’s thoughts on Madame Fatal?
(1:03:54) What was the first event to bring the team together in the Golden Age?
(1:08:57) How did the Flash keep his hat on?
(1:14:21) Who is the best villain of the Golden Age? Which villain has changed the most? The least?
(1:19:28) What’s the deal with original Batman? Why did he carry a gun? Did he kill?
(1:25:33) When will Jay Garrick return?
Characters, Teams
(**Unless otherwise noted, all links are for Golden Age information**)
- Black Canary
- Captain Marvel/Shazam (Pre Flashpoint) (Rebirth)
- Dr. Death (Pre Flashpoint) (Rebirth)
- Dr. Mid-Nite
- Dr. Psycho (Pre Flashpoint) (Rebirth)
- Freedom Fighters
- Hourman
- Jay Garrick
- Joker
- Justice Society of America
- Madame Fatal
- Ocean Master (Pre Flashpoint) (Rebirth)
- Plastic Man
- Rocket Red (Pre Flashpoint) (Rebirth)
- Sandman
- The Shadow
- Spectre
- Wotan (Pre Flashpoint) (Rebirth)
Recommended Reading
- All Star Comics V1 003
- Batman Vol 1 004
- Batman - Court of Owls
- Batman - The Killing Joke
- Batman - Mad Love
- Batman - Zero Year
- Mera: Queen of Atlantis V1 003
- More Fun Comics Vol 1 073 (First appearance of Green Arrow)
- Showcase V1 004
Media
- Batman - Heart of Ice
- Batman Ninja
- Fawcett Comics
- The Killing Joke (film)
- The Man Who Laughs (film)
- More Fun Comics
- Quality Comics
People