106 – Countdown to Infinite Crisis

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Our DC Crisis/Let-Down arc rolls onward with “Countdown to Infinite Crisis” by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Judd Winick and ton of artists. This ‘book may only be 80 pages, but make no mistake: it’s a seriously huge piece of work. We talk about The dramatic death, the incredible buildup through Beetle’s narration, and of course, Batman’s ear. Wait, Batman’s ear? For more information on past or future shows, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!

105 – Identity Crisis

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Our DC Let Down arc starts off with the big daddy of controversial comics: “Identity Crisis.” Written by Brad Meltzer with art by Rags Morales and Michael Bair, this comic kicks you until you fall to the ground crying, then kicks you some more. We talk about the depressing, violent, sexualized themes in this comic along with their repercussions on the super hero genre. For more information on past and future shows, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!

104 – Guardians of the Galaxy: Legacy

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We finally wrap up our “Hosts’ Choice” series by reading Guardians of the Galaxy by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with art by Paul Pelletier. A latter follow-up to Annihilation, the Guardians come together to stop the hemorrhaging of their universe but soon they’ll find out that they’re a little in over their head. We talk about the team’s chemistry, the moral implications of telepathic persuasion, pacifist skrulls, and the Universal Church of Truth. Convert or die! I BELIEVE! If you believe, you can find out about past or future shows at www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!