DDM Comics Podcast Episode 2 “The Punisher”
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DDM Comics Podcast Episode 2 “The Punisher” Show Notes
News
- Suicide Squad receives PG-13 rating from MPAA
- Green Arrow #1 sells 90k copies
- The sad conclusion to the Grizzly Shark SAGA
Tom King’s Batman #1, DC Rebirth (2016)
- No non-sense interesting, action packed Batman
- Tom King delivers with the thrills and builds anticipation
- Danny and Mr. D loved the book, and agreed it was a MUST READ!
- Tom King is a PIMP
Main Topic: Character Spotlight for “The Punisher” (22:30)
- Explained the origins of Frank Castle
- Discussed first appearances and key issues
- Talked about the punisher’s weapons, allies, and enemies
- Briefly covered The Punisher in movies
- Provided opinions on where to start for new readers to the character
Pulls from the Long Box (1:12:30)
- Mr. D shared SWAMP THING #0 from DC Comics, The New 52 (2012)
- Another origin story for Dr. Alec Holland as SWAMP THING
- Fast paced, starts off with action, dives into story, and doesn’t waste a page
- The introduction to Arcane via the first person storytelling ROCKED!
- Danny shared THE STUFF OF LEGEND, Free Comic Book Day Version (2009)
- 1944 a group of toys band together to rescue their young owner from the dark realm
- Toys become life sized with weapons
- Toys fight their way through the Boogeyman’s forces to rescue
- Toy Story but rated R
4 Kids Walk into a Bank #1, Black Mask Studios (2016)
- A five part caper brought to you by Black Mask Studios
- Funny, quirky, with excellent writing and art
- Focused around a group of kids, and their father’s mysterious ties with crime
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DDM Comics Podcast Episode 1 “The Cost of Reading Comics”
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News
- Steve Rogers: Captain America #1 (2:45)
- HAIL HYDRA!
- DC Rebirth One Shot (16:30)
- The Joker’s Real Name (24:50)
- DC’s New Logo (30:50)
Main Topic: “The Cost of Reading Comics” (32:30)
- Defined four different types of reader
- Discussed costs of reading comics regularly
- Motivating factors for subscribing and unsubscribing from series(s)
Pulls from the Long Box (1:02:00)
- Mr. D shared THE EXTERMINATORS #1 from Vertigo (2006)
- A story about pest control technicians and the evil bug underworld
- Danny shared SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #5 (1991)
- An interesting reading experience requiring the comic to be read sideways
Grizzly Shark (1:10:00)
- Mr. D and Danny discuss the epic shark comic, Grizzly Shark
- Hillbillies and shark infested forests
- Lots of laughs and tons of gore
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