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 talk all about the first appearances of some prominent DC Comics’ characters - and how they’ve changed since!
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News and Notes
(9:28) Shazam Crosses $100 Million at Domestic Box Office
(10:55) Titans Season 2 Set Video Reveals First Look of Iain Glen
(13:13) Gotham Series Finale Reveal First Look at Penguin and Riddler
(17:00) First Krypton Season 2 Trailer
(18:50) John Cena's Role in Suicide Squad 2
(20:20) Rumors That Rocksteady's Next Game Will Be Suicide Squad
(21:27) Shazam Sequel To Be Written By Henry Gayden
(26:56) Official Swamp Thing Trailer
First Appearances
(31:18) Which character has changed the most/least since their first appearance?
(37:06) Favorite first appearance.
(41:28) Best introduced Green Lantern?
(45:28) Situations where a character's first appearance is up for debate?
(52:47) Which origin story has stood the test of time? Most problematic?
(1:00:00) Vixen's first appearance.
(1:03:10) Is it more common for a character's first appearance to feature the character or have the character be a supporting member?
(1:07:40) Top 5 first appearances.
(1:11:04) Which hero would have been better served debuting in an earlier/later age?
(1:15:45) Key ingredients for a first appearance.
(1:22:30) First appearance of Bat-Cow.
(1:27:01) Favorite character that stole someone's thunder in their first appearance?
Dial Doc
(1:32:22) Mr. Diary
(1:33:18) Spritz
Characters, Places, Things
Animal Man (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Black Canary (Golden Age)
Captain Marvel/Shazam (Fawcett Comics) (Rebirth)
Elongated Man (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Hawkman (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Johnny Thunder (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Kyle Rayner (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Ocean Master (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Vixen (PreFlashpoint) (Rebirth)
Recommended Reading & Viewing
75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking
Cancelled Comic Cavalcade Vol 1 002