E&E #049: Comic Book Genres: War

In this 49th episode, Alan continues a monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... War comics! He and Tom Panarese talk The 'Nam, Capt Willy Schultz, Enemy Ace ... and MORE!!!How did Tom become such a big fan of war comics? And what movie, TV, and book recommendations do the Professor and Tom have?Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: The Detective Phase   Link: Tom's Pop Culture Affidavit podcastLink: Tom's In Country podcastSend e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

The Uncanny X-Men 146, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1981."Murderworld!" written by Chris Claremont, with art by Dave Cockrum & Joe Rubinstein.What happens in the aftermath of Doctor Doom's triumph last episode over the X-Men? Why is still hanging around, complaining about the weather? Why does he tolerate Arcade's annoying presence? And what exactly is "living chrome?" Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Hey Kids! ComicsNext Time: Uncanny X-Men 147, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July 1981.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on X @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social 

In this 48th episode, Alan continues a monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... Horror comics! He and Billy D talk ghouls, ghosts zombies, monsters ... and MORE!!!How did Billy become such a big fan of spooky-time stories? Which horror characters and titles are his favorite? And will Billy actually admit to liking a few things made AFTER 1985?Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: BiomeLink: Billy's Magazines & Monsters podcastLink: The Vault of Startling Monster Horror Tales of Terror podcastSend e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

The Uncanny X-Men 145, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1981."Kidnapped!" written by Chris Claremont, with art by Dave Cockrum & Joe Rubinstein.What happens when Doctor Doom spends some quality time with the X-Men for the first time ever? Do they all become best buddies? How does his dinner date with Storm go? And what does Arcade have to do with all of this? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: The Thing About ArsenalNext Time: Uncanny X-Men 146, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1981.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on X @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social  

In this 47th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... Fantasy comics! He and Clinton Robison talk Conan, Rat Queens, Once & Future, Grimm Fairy Tales ... and MORE!!!How did Clinton become such a big fan of sword and sorcery tales? Which fantasy characters are his favorite? And does he actually read books WITHOUT pictures?Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: V for Vendetta podcastLink: Days of High Adventure podcastSend e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #245The Invaders 10, cover-dated November 1976.Frame story by Roy Thomas, with art by Frank Robbins & Frank Springer, but also the reprint story "The Reaper!" by Stan Lee, with art by Syd Shores, Al Avison, & Al Gabriele.What happens when Professor Alan invites podcast veteran Sean Whalen on to the show to discuss an issue from 1976 that is pretty much really a story from 1942? How will they deal with the surprising Golden Age plot and story? Will they love the story as much as Roy Thomas loves the Golden Age?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Link: The Raging Bullets podcastPromo:Mike's Comic Shop RoadshowNext Episode: Warlord 25, DC Comics, cover-dated September 1979.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social  Source: In The BallparkMusic in the episode: There is no List, by Haunt-Sync from Pixabay

In this 46th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... Jack Kirby Comics! He and Paul Spataro talk Doctor Doom, the Fourth World, Doctor Doom, Thor, Captain America, Doctor Doom ... and MORE!!!How did Paul become such a big fan of The King? Which Kirby characters are his favorite? And was Paul ever able to meet Jack Kirby?Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo:Raging BulletsLink: Back to the BinsSend e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  

Alan's Eyes & Ears #045 - Heroes Con 2026In this 45th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by Derek Crabbe (from The Fanholes Podcast) to discuss their experiences at Heroes Con 2026.They talk about meeting creators, attending panels, sharing meals, hanging out with friends old and new, and the comics and original art they purchased! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Deconstructing ComicsLink: The Fanholes PodcastSend e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #244Action Comics 502, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1979."Fall and Rise of the Star-Child" by Cary Bates, with art by Curt Swan and Frank Chiaramonte. What happens when Professor Alan tackles (for the first time ever) a story featuring Supergirl? How do she and her cousin do as foster parents to an alien baby? And how do The Galactic Golem and The Parasite fit in to the story?Listen to the episode and find out!  Click on the player below to listen to the episode:  Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Link: Anj's Supergirl Comic Box Commentary reviewPromo:No AgendaNext Episode: The Invaders 10, Marvel Comics, November 1976.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social  Source: World's Greatest ComicsMusic in the episode: Embers by Gavin NellistMusic promoted by Pixabay

Alan's Eyes & Ears #044 - 2026: Mid-Year ReviewIn this 44th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan breaks all the rules, by issuing a mid-year review. In it he talks about the comics, books, and TV he's consumed throughout the first (almost) 6 monthsThe highlight of the year so far has been the May framily trip to Scotland, and special guest Em(!!!) joins to talk about their experiences overseas. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Lizness SchoolLink: The Book Loft of German Village  Link: Armchair Books, EdinburghLink: Edinburgh BooksSend e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.