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It’s a part 1 of something a little different, a three episode look at the Amazing Spider-Man.  Part 1 examines why there was no Amazing Fantasy #1-14.  Plus, a full read through and analysis of Amazing Fantasy #15, Spider-Man’s first appearance, including the 3 other stories in the issue besides Spider-Man’s debut.     You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to [email protected].   You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories.   You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.” https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Gotham-Universe-Political-Thought/dp/3030057755 “Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer the World?” https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Philosophy-Blackwell-Culture/dp/1119635845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F69N3WJBZMF3&keywords=what+can+wakanda&qid=1642053514&sprefix=what+can+wakanda%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1   “Batman’s Villains and Villainesses: Multidisciplinary Perspectives On Arkham’s Souls” https://www.amazon.com/Batmans-Villains-Villainesses-Multidisciplinary-Perspectives-ebook/dp/B0C5SHX9BJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D49SBV4K1UQD&keywords=villains+and+villainess+arkham&qid=1695406720&sprefix=villains+and+villainesses+arkaham%2Caps%2C284&sr=8-1   I’ve also submitted my essay on Silver St. Cloud to be included in “Batman, Also Starring….”  Also look out for the forthcoming “Comics Lit.” series from members of the Comics in Motion family.   Amazing Fantasy #15 Links   Amazing Fantasy Omnibus at Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/AMAZING-FANTASY-OMNIBUS-NEW-PRINTING/dp/130292270X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=285FO2D50BTWJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DNci4JgPH59_PBi7CxlkyiZdOxk3dyjVywv6bqCu0TOgKiPPN0njo77ZoT8VscLB9M96ApU2MV3-whZVLEBxJ3-JKQExMFVHxrpNM_nHn77Sny2Msor2K0hwY5cqYGjNISy_PguxOv_ehGKtvI3llS5T8Wj49JJNuxDz55UEvaVXc8pnSR7F8Qp_KsadB28j71F1RQRsQoO9N_os8ibe_drBdc0_PgFelIB4bCtGv9Q.sG_jZ_B4HiZ1q2zV0v0y36EfDqDuS085y3Fy8pmfyOg&dib_tag=se&keywords=amazing+fantasy+omnibus&qid=1713910223&sprefix=amazing+fantasy+ombnibus%2Caps%2C1724&sr=8-1   Dr. Droom/ Dr. Druid at Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Druid Amazing Adventures/ Amazing Adult Fantasy at Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazing_Fantasy   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

We continue the new era on-screen; Acolyte set during the High Republic! Tune in each week for Mike & different guests, and this week is Clone Wars Conversations co-host; Maff! This week brings forth the lowest rated live-action Star Wars episode ever (as of recording this), so Mike & Maff ask the questions; is this episode any good? Do the witches break the canon? Is Mother Naasa a member of the ancient Sith species? The duo discuss their thoughts on the flashback, the many witches of Star Wars, force-sensitivity, the controversial “immaculate conception”, characters, toxic fandom and more! Mike, Dave & Maff discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they’re currently in Season 3, so tune in wherever you’re listening to this and you can even watch on YouTube! ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI⁠   Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at ⁠https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat⁠   Find Maff on Letterboxd as Maff78 (⁠https://letterboxd.com/maff78⁠) and as @MaffUK78 on X, or in a variety of shows on the Comics In Motion, Back to the Filmography and Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores podcasts! Mike mentioned Angry Andy Reviews near the end of the pod, check his YouTube channel out here: ⁠https://youtube.com/@AngryAndyReviews⁠ Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: ⁠https://pccnewsletter.com⁠     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: ⁠https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat⁠ Other Podcasts Mike & Dave Have Done Together: Mike was on Mandatory Music & CD, talking Weezer: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/224890⁠ Mike also featured on the VHS Strikes Back, talking Trainspotting: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/22437b⁠ Mike hosted the 1000th episode of Comics In Motion: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/22046f⁠ - ⁠https://youtu.be/OqFFFehte5A⁠ Other Mike Podcast Appearances: Mike & Megan returned to Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham in The Meg: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/2370b0⁠ Disney Discussions 12; about The Rocketeer & Condorman, with Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/2413fd⁠ Mike chatted Dune 1984 and Part 1 (2021) with the 20th Century Geek: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/227135⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Heath and Tony are in a book...Together. ⁠Get a free review copy here⁠ ⁠Pre order ⁠your copy here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Kickstarter Page: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hallowed-issue1/hallowed-chapter-1-a-fantasy-horror-comic Kyle Website: https://www.ominous.media/kylestuckauthorKyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_the_ecuadorian/ Noah Website: https://noahbasle.com/Noah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahbasle/ Riccardo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riccardo_faccini_art/ Jenya Website: jenya_vie.artstation.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Last episode we took a look at the first appearances of the Huntress. Episode 22 goes back a bit in time as we explore Batman and Catwoman’s relationship as told in “The Autobiography of Bruce Wayne.” Plus, it’s the marriage of the Earth-Two Superman and Lois Lane! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.” https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Gotham-Universe- Political-Thought/dp/3030057755 “Black Panther and Philosophy: What Can Wakanda Offer the World?” https://www.amazon.com/Black-Panther-Philosophy- Blackwell- Culture/dp/1119635845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F69N3WJBZM F3&keywords=what+can+wakanda&qid=1642053514&spr efix=what+can+wakanda%2Caps%2C256&sr=8-1 “Batman’s Villains and Villainesses: Multidisciplinary Perspectives On Arkham’s Souls” https://www.amazon.com/Batmans-Villains-Villainesses- Multidisciplinary-Perspectives- ebook/dp/B0C5SHX9BJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D49SBV4K1UQ D&keywords=villains+and+villainess+arkham&qid=16954 06720&sprefix=villains+and+villainesses+arkaham%2Cap s%2C284&sr=8-1 I’ve also submitted my essay on Silver St. Cloud to be included in “Batman, Also Starring….” Also look out for the forthcoming “Comics Lit.” series from members of the --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

Clone Wars Conversations continues with the second half of Season 3 (Episodes 12-22)! Dave, Maff & Mike discuss every episode of Clone Wars in this show, making it the perfect Clone Wars companion podcast! In more detail, the trio discuss four story-arcs within these 12 episodes, starting with the introduction of Savage Opress with Asajj’s separation from Dooku, after the Nightsister magic, our trio talk about one of the most unique arcs in Star wars; The Mortis Gods and ponder on The Chosen One Prophecy. Shortly thereafter their attention goes to Tarkin and the Citadel arc, followed by the 2 episode arc where Ahsoka meets Chewbacca – all of this and more awaits you! For the weekly Acolyte discussion show, subscribe to the Comics In Motion or Star Wars: Comics In Canon podcasts or watch at ⁠youtube.com/GenuineChitChat⁠ – Dave was on to discuss episodes 1&2 and Maff is due on next week for episode 3! For something completely different, Mike recently guested on Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast, filling in for Chris on the first week of Love Island (with Megan): ⁠https://pod.fo/e/24596f⁠ The first four episodes of Clone Wars Conversations have been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229 & 233 of GCC): ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl⁠ Dave, Maff & Mike have also spoken about The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and The Clone Wars Movie on this feed (GCC episodes 212, 214 & 217) Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently did a spider-related podcast with Dan here: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/22733f⁠ & on Back To The Filmography here: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gVI3zIyNbc7fM3DbCdL0n?si=vJlnGaqyQrakJCVl_2lJUQ⁠ You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: ⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast⁠ - Dave recently guested on several episodes of X-Amining X-Men ’97 on Comics In Motion! Also check out all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed, where Dave, Maff & Mike tackle all 4 seasons and a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/1defff⁠ - ⁠https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM⁠ Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC, found here: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/23d985⁠ & ⁠https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0⁠ The previous episode of Genuine Chit-Chat was a special episode where Mike speaks with Leyna; she is one of several alters in the Doug Vincent System, to explain the condition of Dissociative Identity Disorder; what it means, how it affects you and what living with it is really like. Don’t miss Disney Discussions 12, about The Rocketeer & Condorman! DD12 is on the feed of Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores, on any podcast app & YouTube: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/2413fd⁠ Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: ⁠https://pccnewsletter.com⁠     GUEST SPOTS: Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria return for Disney Discussions 12, to talk about The Rocketeer & Condorman: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/2413fd⁠ Mike & Megan returned to Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham in The Meg: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/2370b0⁠ Mike was chatted Dune 1984 and Part 1 (2021) with the 20th Century Geek: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/227135⁠ Mike was recently on Mandatory Music & CD, talking Weezer: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/224890⁠ Mike also featured on the VHS Strikes Back, talking Trainspotting: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/22437b⁠ Mike hosted the 1000th episode of Comics In Motion: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/22046f⁠ - ⁠https://youtu.be/OqFFFehte5A⁠ Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at ⁠https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat⁠  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

We begin in a new era on-screen; Acolyte takes place towards the end of the High Republic and Mike is along for the ride! Tune in each week for Mike & different guests talking about each episode of the Acolyte! This week Mike is joined by Dave and they discuss the first two episodes; Lost/Found and Revenge/Justice. As well as the episodes & overall plot, the duo discuss their opinions on each character, where they think the series is going, whether or not they’re drawn into the mystery of the show, their thoughts on the action scenes and more, with Mike providing insight into the High Republic books & comics and how they may link into Acolyte (especially with characters like Vernestra Rwoh)! Watch the video version here: ⁠https://youtu.be/SA5yFDNcQlo⁠ Keep an eye out on Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast for Mike’s debut, talking with Megan & Dave about the first week of Love Island 2024! Mike, Dave & Maff discuss episodes of The Clone Wars animated series every month and they’re currently in Season 3, so tune in wherever you’re listening to this and you can even watch on YouTube! ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl&si=fBj8GSeS3xZDLlsI⁠ Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at ⁠https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat⁠  Find Dave @SeattleDojos on X and on the Comics In Motion Feed, the VHS Strikes Back Podcast and Chris & Dave’s Reality Cast! Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: ⁠https://pccnewsletter.com⁠     Support Mike on Patreon for weekly bonus audio content and early access, all from only £1 per month: ⁠https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat⁠ Other Podcasts Mike & Dave Have Done Together: Mike was on Mandatory Music & CD, talking Weezer: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/224890⁠ Mike also featured on the VHS Strikes Back, talking Trainspotting: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/22437b⁠ Mike hosted the 1000th episode of Comics In Motion: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/22046f⁠ - ⁠https://youtu.be/OqFFFehte5A⁠ Other Mike Podcast Appearances: Mike & Megan returned to Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham in The Meg: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/2370b0⁠ Disney Discussions 12; about The Rocketeer & Condorman, with Mike, Megan, Dan & Ria: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/2413fd⁠ Mike chatted Dune 1984 and Part 1 (2021) with the 20th Century Geek: ⁠https://pod.fo/e/227135 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

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Rumours Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine Rumours is the kind of album that transcends its origins and reputation, entering the realm of legend -- it's an album that simply exists outside of criticism and outside of its time, even if it thoroughly captures its era. Prior to this LP, Fleetwood Mac were moderately successful, but here they turned into a full-fledged phenomenon, with Rumours becoming the biggest-selling pop album to date. While its chart success was historic, much of the legend surrounding the record is born from the group's internal turmoil. Unlike most bands, Fleetwood Mac in the mid-'70s were professionally and romantically intertwined, with no less than two couples in the band, but as their professional career took off, the personal side unraveled. Bassist John McVie and his keyboardist/singer wife Christine McVie filed for divorce as guitarist/vocalist Lindsey Buckingham and vocalist Stevie Nicks split, with Stevie running to drummer Mick Fleetwood, unbeknown to the rest of the band. These personal tensions fueled nearly every song on Rumours, which makes listening to the album a nearly voyeuristic experience. You're eavesdropping on the bandmates singing painful truths about each other, spreading nasty lies and rumors and wallowing in their grief, all in the presence of the person who caused the heartache. Everybody loves gawking at a good public breakup, but if that was all that it took to sell a record, Richard and Linda Thompson's Shoot Out the Lights would be multi-platinum. No, what made Rumours an unparalleled blockbuster is the quality of the music. Once again masterminded by producer/songwriter/guitarist Buckingham, Rumours is an exceptionally musical piece of work -- he toughens Christine McVie and softens Nicks, adding weird turns to accessibly melodic works, which gives the universal themes of the songs haunting resonance. It also cloaks the raw emotion of the lyrics in deceptively palatable arrangements that made a tune as wrecked and tortured as "Go Your Own Way" an anthemic hit. But that's what makes Rumours such an enduring achievement -- it turns private pain into something universal. Some of these songs may be too familiar, whether through their repeated exposure on FM radio or their use in presidential campaigns, but in the context of the album, each tune, each phrase regains its raw, immediate emotional power -- which is why Rumours touched a nerve upon its 1977 release, and has since transcended its era to be one of the greatest, most compelling pop albums of all time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/comics-in-motion-podcast/message

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