Episode 238 is recorded and will be our first episode of 2011. We take a look back at all the great material from 2010 and share what we felt was the best of the best in our Raging Oscars show.
The episode will ait on Thursday night. Thanks for the support.
Expect a few postings in the next few days from me. I have an extended break from school/work, and I have a number of topics I want to discuss that I just haven’t had time to write out in the last few weeks.
First off, I just watched the Ryan Reynolds-narrated Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics DVD that was released in early November.
As documentaries go, this one was great. The part that stands out the most to me, after watching it twice, is the way the history of the comics follows history in general. We see how the comics changed in storytelling during World War II, and how the end of the war–which falls in with the Golden Age–signified a low point in comics. This was also in part to the publication of Seduction of the Innocent by Frederic Wertham during that same time period.
Then comes the Silver Age, and the first generation of creators who were, as someone (I can’t remember who) proclaimed, getting into the business because that’s what they really wanted to do. These were the same creators who grew up reading the adventures of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman and decided that they wanted to do that when they grew up.
I know I’m a few weeks behind on this. But, December 12 brought about a Twitter campaign in support of a Lois Lane ongoing series.
Yes, please.
What impresses me the most about the campaign was that it got some writers and artists show their love for the character and express their interest in working on such a series. The Twitter campaign and the interest from some big-name creators even gained the attention of DC Editorial.
I hope that this interest is taken seriously by DC, and that it is not in the same vain as the Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane series from the 1950s. I admittedly haven’t seen many of these issues, but I do know that they were mostly considered Elseworlds tales. And because of the times, they also put much less emphasis on Lois as a reporter and more on her role as a romantic interest of Superman.
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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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.
Last show of 2010 will be recorded tomorrow night. If you have any thoughts you want on that show, call the voicemail line 440-388-4434 or drnorge on Skype. It’s been a great year. Thanks for sticking with us!
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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: 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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Press Release:
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!
http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2010/12/17/jla-roll-call/
Any preferences? I am pretty torn on this. I really wanted Hal to be a part of this run but am leaning towards John Stewart. What are your thoughts? Feel free to post here or call into the show.
