245 – Super!

Super!

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For the beginning of the New Year, we’re inviting on guest host Nick to talk about some of his listener requests starting off with “Super!” by Zachary Dolan and Justin Piatt. In Cosmopolis, superheroism runs rampant as part of everyday life. A super team up the town’s B-listers turns into a funny and fun story of clashing alter egos. We talk about the great character work, the unexpectedly high quality artwork, and all the scenes that made us laugh. Plus, we reflect on 2015 and play quotes! For past episodes, go to www.WelcometoComcis.com. Support the show today over at www.Patreon.com/WelcometoComics. Next week: “Marvel Apes: The Evolution Starts Here,” by Karl Kesel and Tom Peyer.

244 – JSA: Black Reign

JSA: Black Reign

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Our JSA series wraps up with a TPB from Geoff Johns’ epic run on the series, “JSA: Black Reign.” In this trade, Black Adam marches on his ancient homeland to take down a despot and install himself as benevolent ruler — but is it right? We talk about Atom Smasher’s moral confusion, unfortunately drawn faces, and the evolution of one of comics’ oldest superhero teams. For past episodes, go to www.WelcometoComics.com. Support the show by becoming a patron over at www.patreon.com/welcometocomics. Next week, “Super!” by Zack Dolan and Justin Piatt.

243 – JSA: Golden Age

JSA: The Golden Age

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Our JSA series rolls onward with “JSA: Golden Age” by James Robinson. Mired in post-war muck, the superheroes of the silver age are finding it harder to be heroes all the time, until a surprise Hitler shows up! We talk about how the JSA’s core members have changed since the Silver Age, whether this is a “boys'” comic, and why it always has to be Hitler. This week’s tie-breaker Fight Night was “What’s your Golden Age Superhero Name?” For past episode, hit up www.WelcometoComics.com then support the show over at www.patreon.com/WelcometoComics. Next week: “JSA: Black Reign” by Geoff Johns!