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 week's issue, we discuss black characters in DC. From groundbreaking to misguided, from Milestone to Tyroc. But first, we break down the latest in DC news.
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News and Notes
(1:30) Matt Fraction and Greg Rucka Writing Superman Spinoff Series
(4:05) Classic Batman Villain to Return in Detective Comics Annual 2
(6:19) Doomsday Clock to Reveal Truth Behind Rebirth
(9:49) Bendis Says Superboy Will Get New Codename
(12:05) Matt Reeves Claims Batman Movie Will Focus on Detective Mode
(15:43) Jason Mamoa Teases Future of the DCEU
(20:15) Batman: Damned Cancelled
(20:50) DCEASED
(28:51) New Details For Young Animal Titles
(31:05) Batman/TMNT 3 Coming This Spring
(32:44) DC to Release 25 Cent One Shot Comic
(34:43) Batman: TAS New Action Figures
(36:05) Wal-Mart To Carry New DC Collectible Collection
(37:56) CW's The Flash To Lose Cisco
Black Characters
(44:30) Explaining Icon.
(49:50) Thoughts on black characters taking over mantles from white characters.
(57:40) Thoughts on the new Spawn movie.
(60:15) Favorite look for Cyborg.
(64:35) Good entry points for iconic black characters.
(68:42) What black DC characters need a movie or TV adaptation?
(75:54) Favorite black Milestone hero.
(79:08) Reimagining a DC character as a person of color.
(86:45) Where Static has been recently and fan-casting a live action version.
(93:19) Thoughts on Tanya Spears.
(96:03) Characters reimagined as black.
(101:10) Defining John Stewart.
(106:06) Did the evolution of technology world-wide lead to Cyborg being included in the Justice League or is he a "diversity hire"?
(109:04) Least liked black character. Black character with the most untapped potential.
(113:08) Making Mister Terrific more present in the DCU.
(121:16) Is New 52 Wally West as fast as the other Wally West?
(122:05) Is Detective John Jones canonically black or white?
(124:16) Is Icon from Krypton?
(126:41) Richard's true feelings on the Black Lightning show.
(130:38) The worst example of a black character naming convention.
Dial Doc
(133:59) Insell Duck
(135:22) Solid State
Characters, Places, Things
Batwing (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Black Canary (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Black Lightning (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Black Manta (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Connor Hawke (PreFlashpoint) (Arrowverse)
Cyborg (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) (DoomPatrolTV) (DCEU)
Icon (Dakotaverse) (Rebirth)
John Stewart (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Kaldur'ahm (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) (DCAU)
Martian Manhunter (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Mister Terrific (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Rocket (Dakotaverse) (DCAU)
Shazam (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Starfire (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) (TitansTV)
Static Shock (Dakotaverse) (Rebirth)
Vixen (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth) (Arrowverse) (DCAU)
Recommended Reading & Viewing
Black Lightning: Cold Dead Hands
Justice Society of America Vol 3
Media
People
Donald Glover (Instagram) (Twitter) (Website)
Dwayne McDuffie (Wiki)
William Jackson Harper (Instagram) (Twitter)
Zazie Beatz (Instagram)