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Episode 237 is up: JSA, Legion, Adventure and more! Last show of 2010!

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Episode 237: Final show of 2010. On this episode, we kick off by chatting about a variety of comics: Justice Society of America 45, JSA All Stars 13, Legion of Super-Heroes 8, Adventure Comics 521, and a casual chat about our thoughts on First Wave, so far.

We also chat the villain side of DC Universe Online, PVP, digital comics and more. Plus Jim calls in from Vegas.

Check out our new contest running until January 31st 2011, details on this episode with more to come this week on the show web site.

Remember, we will be at C2E2 to celebrate our 5th Anniversary. Http://www.c2e2.com

Show Notes:

0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com,  our ongoing contest (Ragingcontest@gmail.com), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com, http://www.geturgeekonradio.com, http://www.comiccollectorlive.com , http://www.nycomiccon.com show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more.  

5:05 Legion of Super-Heroes 8, Adventure Comics 521, First Wave

1:34:00 Justice Society of America 45, JSA All Stars 13

2:27:50 DC News, DC Universe Online Villain side, PVP, digital comics and more

2:58:40 Jim from Vegas

3:02:35 Show Closing (Hawkman song by friends of the show “Wednesday Heroes”) http://wednesdayheroes.com/wordpress/

We’ll be back next week with our next episode.  Check Ragingbullets.com and the forum for regular updates.

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Last show of 2010 recorded and will be up tomorrow

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Hey all!!! We recorded Episode 237 tonight. I am doing some of the editing now. It’s 1:15 AM so I won’t be able to finish tonight. I will finish editing tomorrow.

We had fun on this show with a heavy Legion and Adventure Comics discussion. We also casually chat First Wave and discuss out favorite title of the 3. JSA All Stars and Justice Society of America have a deep chat as well. The show wraps up with a conversation about the DC App, a lantern in JLA, being a villain in the DC MMO and more.

DC Universe Online Official Release Date January 11

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SONY ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT TO RELEASE  

DC UNIVERSE™ ONLINE WORLDWIDE 
ON JANUARY 11, 2011

First Action Combat MMO to Ship Day and Date

for PC and PlayStation®3

SAN DIEGO – Dec. 21, 2010 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that the highly anticipated online action game DC Universe™ Online (DCUO), has reached gold master status and will be available at retail outlets worldwide on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC on January 11, 2011.  DCUO, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment, will be the first online game based in the DC Universe, the first MMO on PlayStation 3, and the first time DC Universe Online will be accessible to the millions DC Universe fans.

“Creating DC Universe Online has been a massive undertaking, and we’re excited to be that much closer to launch,” said Christopher Cao, Game Director of DCUO for Sony Online Entertainment.  “We’re grateful to our beta players for providing us invaluable feedback in these final stages that has enabled us to put the finishing touches on a fun and exciting experience when the game launches in January.”

DC Universe Online will carry an anticipated retail price of US$59.99 for PlayStation 3 and US$49.99 for PC in North America. The game includes one 30-day game membership, with monthly subscriptions available thereafter for US$14.99. For customers playing the PC version of the game, DCUO will be included in SOE’s all-in-one Station Access subscription. Sony Online Entertainment expects to update the game regularly with new episodes featuring iconic DC Comics characters, new instances and major in-game events.

As a traditional action-based MMO that combines fast-paced, twitch-based combat with an interactive physics system to deliver a new and unique gameplay experience,DC Universe Online brings the DC Universe to life, allowing players to create their own superheroes – or villains – and join forces with their favorite DC Comics characters such as Superman, Batman and The Joker to aid in saving – or destroying – the universe.  

DC Universe Online is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with the following content descriptors: Mild Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes and Violence.  For more information about DC Universe Online, visit www.DCUniverseOnline.com.

Episode 236 is up: Superman, Supergirl, JLA, Birds of Prey, Secret Six and DC Universe Online

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Episode 236: DC Universe Online, Secret Six, Birds of Prey, Superman, Supergirl and so much more. On this episode, we kick off by chatting about the DC Universe Online game. Sean’s had a few hours with a couple of different character builds and shares initial impressions.

We also chat about a variety of comics: Supergirl 59, Superman 705 and 706, Secret Six 28, Birds of Prey 6 and 7, and Justice League of America 51. We also have a great listener voicemail to share.

NOTE: Listen to the show opening for special announcements about C2E2 and our 5th anniversary.

Show Notes:

0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com,  our ongoing contest (Ragingcontest@gmail.com), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com, http://www.geturgeekonradio.com, http://www.comiccollectorlive.com , http://www.nycomiccon.com show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more.  

6:40 Supergirl 59, Superman 705 and 706

47:30 Secret Six 28, Birds of Prey 6 and 7

1:49:20 JLA 51 and Listener Voicemail

2:38:45 DC Universe Online Impressions so far

3:12:49 Show Closing (Hawkman song by friends of the show “Wednesday Heroes”) http://wednesdayheroes.com/wordpress/

We’ll be back next week with our next episode.  Check Ragingbullets.com and the forum for regular updates.

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Sequart’s BATMAN and WATCHMEN Books Available Only On Lulu

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Sequart’s Gotham City 14 Miles: 14 Essays on Why the 1960s TV Series Matters and Minutes to Midnight: Twelve Essays on Watchmen are now available for purchase EXCLUSIVELY on LULU.

Gotham City 14 Miles offers the 1960s Batman TV series the critical reevaluation it deserves.  Its essays examine Batmania, camp, the role of women, the show’s participation in ’60s counter-culture, its many celebrated actors, its lasting cultural effects, and other critical subjects. Return to Adam West’s Gotham, to the unapologetic fun of colorful, cackling villains hatching bizarre schemes and deadpan heroes ridiculously climbing walls! (Softcover, 6”x9”, 300 pgs, B&W, $22.95 cover price, ISBN 9780578064611.)

Minutes to Midnight examines Watchmen from a variety of perspectives to uncover surprising answers to many questions. What does it reveal about the history of scientific theory? How is the atom bombing ofHiroshima refracted through its pages? Does Watchmen’s murder mystery measure up to the standards of Raymond Chandler? Is the depiction of Rorschach an unfair caricature of the philosophy of Steve Ditko? Where are the secrets of Captain Metropolis and the Minutemen revealed? Was the Comedian right all along? Who shouldn’t read Watchmen? (Softcover, 6”x9”, 184 pgs, B&W, $19.95 cover price, ISBN 9780578060767.)

Again, Lulu is the only place to get the two newest offerings from Sequart’s growing line of books. Thanks always for your support!

Glad to see some love for the Spirit!

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Jim and I were huge fan of the book “The Shield” from DC.  It had a fantastic character and a really amazing art style. The story just got better as it went along. When it was cancelled, I needed something to fill that hole in my reading.

I caught this article on DC’s Source Blog this morning and wanted to share the love for what the whole creative team is doing on “The Spirit”.  We’ll be talking about this on the show periodically but wanted to give it some quick love here.

This book feels edgy. There constantly feels like real threats to the Spirit and his supporting cast. What I truly like is that the main character isn’t perfect. He makes mistakes. Sometimes it could be in trusting the wrong person. His world is a place that is very dark and filled with corruption and mob warfare. Yet there is also hope. There is this great gang of kids who act as the eyes and ears of the Spirit. Theyare the eyes and ears of the character in this world. For the Spirit, a small clue here and there are crucial to saving a life or bringing down a bad guy. There is an intensity to the crime drama that is laid out here and every time I read an issue, I am really pulled into the well crafted story.

All of the classic players are here but you don’t need to have past Spirit experience to enjoy this. Dolan is back but he is a cop who has accepted that being a part of the corruption is safer and more profitable than fighting it. What happens when the Spirit gradually makes him consider a change of viewpoint? What does this mean for the safety of him and his family? How much of the police force can he trust? These are all elements that are explored.

The art is always sharp. The dialogue is whitty. The characters continue to grow on me as they are fleshed out. This feels like a great crime film and I hope this book is around for a long time.

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE BETA AVAILABLE FOR PLAYSTATION PLUS MEMBERS

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Hey all,
I went to the Playstation Store today for the new releases and saw a cool thing that adds some value to Playstation Plus. You can download the PS3 Beta now if you are a Playstation Plus member. I figured this would be of high interest to PS3 Users who are members of our audience.

Sean

Episode 235 is up: Smallville, DC Gaming, Lots of comic chat

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Episode 235: Smallville, Dick Grayson, and lots of comic chat!!! On this episode, we kick off by chatting about the midseason finale of Smallville that aired last week. We talk about our favorite moments from the last couple of episodes and hopes as the show moves forward to it’s second and final half of the last season.

We also chat about a variety of comics: Batgirl 16, Jonah Hex 62, Batman and Robin 17, Superboy #2, Booster Gold #39, Flash #7, and R.E.B.E.L.S. 23. We also have a great listener voicemail from Eli to share.

Show Notes:

0:00 Show opening, http://www.heroinitiative.org, http://www.DCBService.com, http://www.Instocktrades.com,  our ongoing contest (Ragingcontest@gmail.com), senseiofwhatnot@gmail.com, http://www.geturgeekonradio.com, http://www.comiccollectorlive.com , http://www.nycomiccon.com show voicemail line 1-440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype,and more.  

4:08 Smallville midseason break convo, DC Comics upcoming games and tie ins

55:41 Superboy #2, Booster Gold #39, Flash #7

1:31:41 Batgirl 16, Jonah Hex 62, Batman and Robin 17, plus we pick our favorite Dick Grayson book so far.

2:21:10 R.E.B.E.L.S. 23 and Listener Voicemail

2:55:45 Show Closing (Hawkman song by friends of the show “Wednesday Heroes”) http://wednesdayheroes.com/wordpress/

We’ll be back next week with our next episode.  Check Ragingbullets.com and the forum for regular updates.

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