Issue #438 - "Loathsome Monstrosity"
Doctor DC Podcast
For our final week of Prescribed REIDing month the Doc dives into House of Secrets #92 and the first appearance of Swamp Thing! 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 #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
info_outlineIn this weeks issue we talk all about the World’s Mightiest Mortal: Shazam!
From the original Fawcett Comics Captain Marvel era to the modern day Shazam, we’re talking everything related the hero, his rogues, and his allies! But first we discuss all the DC news that's fit to print!
News and Notes
(1:59) Jared Leto Teases His Return to Joker Role in Birds of Prey
(4:15) Idris Elba Not Playing Deadshot
(7:10) Joker Finally Arrives in Gotham
(11:31) Joker Teaser Trailer
(14:48) Emily Bett Rickards Says Goodbye to Arrow
(19:32) First Look at Stargirl
The World's Mightiest Mortal
(29:41) The Lieutenant Marvels and other members of the Captain Marvel family.
(33:05) The differences between Earth-S/Earth 5 and Prime Earth Captain Marvel.
(37:23) Breaking down the acronym Shazam.
(44:01) How did the wizard collect the powers to bestow on Billy?
(46:58) The 1970's TV show and the best version of Shazam.
(51:33) Does Shazam age as Billy ages? Negative effects of staying Shazam.
(54:57) How did Solomon get mixed up with all the Greek and Roman gods?
(1:00:22) A better insult than, "You big red cheese?"
(1:03:14) Classic Captain Marvel storylines.
(1:09:54) Shazam's rogue gallery.
(1:15:45) Good jumping on point for reading.
(1:19:23) Is Mr. Mind one of the worst villains in DC?
(1:23:04) The differences and relationship between Captain Marvel and Billy.
(1:25:44) Can Billy say "Shazam" without transforming?
(1:29:52) Thoughts on the updated Geoff Johns' Shazam?
(1:33:48) What is now considered canon, the original Earth 5 version or the current Shazam?
(1:36:50) Could current Shazam use his lightning to beat Superman?
(1:39:19) Which writer would the Doctor like to see take on Shazam?
Dial-Doc
(1:43:05) RICHARD
(1:45:32) REID
Characters, Places, Things
Black Adam (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Captain Marvel aka Shazam (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Captain Marvel, Jr. (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Doctor Sivana (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Lieutenant Marvels (Earth-S) (Earth 5)
Mary Marvel (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Mister Mind (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Seven Deadly Enemies of Man (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Tawky Tawny (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Wizard (Fawcett) (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Recommended Reading and Viewing
Shazam!: A Celebration of 75 Years
Shazam!: The Monster of Society of Evil
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