Golden Age of Comics September 12, 2006 - #44

The 44th episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast has been uploaded. I'm not sure how, but I actually went over an hour on this show, probably the longest GAC episode to date. The main focus of the show is The Golden Age Daredevil who got his start in Silver Streak Comics #6 (9/40) and who ultimately got his own magazine with the publication of Daredevil Battles Hitler in July, 1941. This episode also features the return of the Golden Age Market Report. I visited the Heritage Comic Auction Web site and learned about the John McGlaughlin Mile High Collection auctioned on September 7, 2006. On the show, I discuss many of the great books sold at that auction. Here are some of the highlights: Crime Does Not Pay #22 (first crime comic, 1942) - NM (Mile High) - $11,950 Detective Comics #27 (first appearance of Batman - issue also has Joe Shuster autograph) - apparent VG - $35,850 Four Color #386 (Uncle Scrooge #1) - Dell File Copy - NM 9.2 - $11,950 Marvel Mystery Comics (rare one-shot variant) - VG+ - $28,680 We also revisit our discussion of Kryptonite and I mention the excellent summary of the strange metal found at the Bob Rozakis site where he publishes, "BobRo the Answer Man." I was honored to have Bruce Rosenberger of Komics Kast provide a segment on the original Superman strips that appeared in newspapers around the country for 27 years. Bruce wanted me to mention "thespeedingbullet.com" as a source for more information about these strips. Thanks, Bruce! I also discuss the new Shazam Family Archives volume 1 from DC Comics. This book focuses on the Adventures of Captain Marvel Junior from Master Comics, and also has the origin and first appearance of Mary Marvel from Captain Marvel Adventures. Golden Age of Comics Podcast #44 (Standard MP3 - 28.5 mb - 1:02:17) Enhanced Golden Age of Comics Podcast #44 (M4A for iTunes - 31.5 mb - 1:01:59) GAC Forum Topic Regarding Episode #44

Comics Podcast Crossover #9

I was pleased to be included in the "Superhero Relationships" episode of Comics Podcast Crossover #9. A number of great comics podcasts are represented in this episode, and each focuses on the "intimate" relationships of various superheroes. My ten minute segment begins about half-way through the episode (listen for the familiar GAC Podcast intro music) and focused on the Golden Age Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor. I discuss how the Golden Age Wonder Woman would never have become one of DC's "big three" if not for her falling in love with Captain Trevor after he crashed on Paradise Island. Indeed, this is probably one of the earliest "superhero relationships" and the only superhero I am aware of whose origins are the result of the relationship. The other segments are as diverse as comics are today, but provide some interesting (and sometimes explicit) discussions about the intimate (and sometimes not so intimate) sides of superheroes. The run time on CPC #9 is approximately two hours and seventeen minutes, so it may take a couple of sittings to hear the entire show. I hope you enjoy it! Comics Podcast Crossover Episode #9 By the way, if you are interested in an in-depth discussion about the Golden Age Wonder Woman, I devoted an entire episode of the Golden Age of Comic Books to her exploits in Episode #22 (October, 2005)

Golden Age of Comics August 29, 2006 - #43

The Golden Age of Comic Books Podcast #43! In this installment of the Golden Age of Comics, we discuss The Golden Age AIR-WAVE from DC Comics! I also talk about Superman in the Forties as another reprint source for the stories that appeared in Superman #53 and #61. I appreciate all of the feedback and comments I received about the Superman show (GAC Podcast #42). Many of these comments and others can be found at the Golden Age of Comic Books Forum at the Comic Geek Speak site. A link to the forum can be found to the left. I've also placed a link below to the Forum topic about GAC Podcast #43 (Golden Age Air-Wave). Please use this link to go to the Forum to post comments about this episode. Golden Age of Comics Podcast #43 (Standard MP3) Enhanced Golden Age of Comics Podcast #43 (M4A for iTunes) GAC Forum Topic Regarding Episode #43