Issue #437 - "Death, Life, and Power"
Doctor DC Podcast
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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 issue we go back to a time of stagecoach robberies, revolvers, horses, and of course.. cowboys! The Doctor is heading to the Old West this week!
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News and Notes
(2:54) Robert De Niro Possibly in a Joker Film
Wild Wild West
(5:12) Isn’t it funny that people forget about the live action Jonah Hex movie?
(7:47) Why do comics seem to love combining Westerns with the Supernatural?
(13:30) What was the event that created the motive for Gentleman Ghost to hate the Hawks?
(17:24) Do you think Jonah Hex’s history as a Confederate soldier makes the character problematic in today’s market?
(20:01) Are the Vertigo Jonah Hex stories considered part of the Post-Crisis/Pre-Flashpoint continuity?
(25:47) Figure, Go Figure
(39:18) Do you think the absence of a Superman or Batman parallel helped or hurt the Justice Riders book?
(42:24) Was Nathan Fillion’s portrayal of Vigilante on Justice League the best portrayal of the character of the BEST portrayal of the character?
(46:00) How does Jonah Hex get his powers and what book do you recommend?
(49:46) Does Hawkman have a cowboy past life? Who was it and are there any good stories?
(52:55) Are there any modern day Western heroes that aren’t on a different Earth?
Characters, Places, Things
Bat Lash (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Cinnamon (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Gentleman Ghost (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Jonah Hex (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Nighthawk (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Vigilante (Greg Saunders) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Recommended Reading
Flash Comics Vol 1 088 (Origin of Gentleman Ghost)
Jonah Hex: Riders Worm and Such
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