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The crew is back with some general talk and headlines, including Quicksilver's costume in X-Men: Days of Future Past, the new Fantastic Four costumes, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and more. Then it's on to the main topic, discussing the use of real world events in comics. The guys each give an example of such an occurrence, and then create their own! Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. (Original Numbering: Episode #254) Sponsor of the Week AudibleTrial.com/Zone4Podcast If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Empire 25 Covers Fall of the First Family Stan Lee Wants More Superheroes on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Walt Simonson Taking Sabattical from Mainstream Comics Baron Von Strucker Cast in Avengers: Age of Ultron Phoenix Books Vatican Assassin Graphic Novel GlowintheDarkRadio.com Mike's ComiXology Rele

The first episode of Zone 4's weekly Top 5. This week, I rank my Top 5 from books released on January 22, 2014. What made the cut? www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4's Top 5 #3: Week of Jan. 22, 2014)

The crew is back to discuss the return of two favorite shows of theirs, Arrow and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Before that, we chat about various things from TV, to film, to comics, and Ron addresses the digs at his expense from last week. Plus a great pseudo-Facebook Shout-out! Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. So slap some bacon on that sandwich and get ready to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #294) Sponsors of the Week AudibleTrial.com/Zone4Podcast www.glowinthedarkradio.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Doctor Who Lands at Titan Gal Gadot Signs 3-Picture Deal No Stan Lee Cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy Son of Batman Trailer Details on Nyssa Al Ghul on Arrow No JLA for Stephen Amell Jesse L. Martin is Detective West in Flash Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Episode 13 Details

The first episode of Zone 4's weekly Top 5. This week, I rank my Top 5 from books released on January 15, 2014. What made the cut? www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4's Top 5 #2: Week of Jan. 15, 2014)

The crew this time discusses the possible deconstruction of DC Comics' New 52, which leads into an interesting discussion on independent comics, digital comics and more! Before that, we follow up on last week's topic of Amazing Spider-Man, and some updates for next week's shows. Then there are some headlines from comics, film and television. Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. So slap some bacon on that sandwich and get ready to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #252) Sponsor of the Week AudibleTrial.com/Zone4Podcast If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Nightcrawler Returns, Gets Own Series Bruce Wayne in Gotham TV Show Michael Douglas is Hank Pym Wally West Debuts in New 52 DC Comics Windy City Pulp & Paper Show New World Navigation Top Cow Talent Hunt River City Comics Expo

The first episode of Zone 4's weekly Top 5. This week, I rank my Top 5 from books released on January 8, 2014. What made the cut? www.zone4podcast.com (Original Numbering: Zone 4's Top 5 #1: Week of Jan. 8, 2014)

The crew kicks off the new era of the show with Chris Ventura joining Brant, John and Ron (halfway through the show). The new father and the crew relive the 250th mega episode and have some fun up front. Then it's on to some Comic Book Headlines with talk of the Image Expo that took place January 9th, the Wonder Woman rumors, Marvel's Original Sin event, Detective Comics #27, and more! And then it's on to Topic Time as the leaked Amazing Spider-Man news sparks a conversation covering Spidey through the years! (Original Numbering: Episode #251) Finally, the guys wrap things up with some announcements. So grab a bacon bowl and fill it with some Zone 4 goodness! Sponsor of the Week AudibleTrial.com/Zone4Podcast If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Image Expo Wonder Woman Rumor 1 Wonder Woman Rumor 2 Marvel's Original

This is it! The 250th episode of Zone 4! We've promised huge announcements about the future of the show, and boy do we deliver! The crew opens up with one of their famous radio drama skits to kick things off with a bang. And then it's into a very loose-format show this time around. No headlines, no Topic Time, just general conversation about comics, TV, film and much more! We do have Facecbook Shout-Outs this week, four of them! And we do have plugs. And then, of course, there are the announcements. We start sprinkling them throughout the show, then just barrel them out toward the end. There are also audio clips from certain individuals who you'll be hearing from a lot in the future! Our special guest, Chuck Moore, had to back out sadly, and we missed him, but he'll be back! So sit back, strap in, and grab some bacon candy... and let the celebration begin! (Original Numbering: Episode #250) Sponsor of the Week The National Bacon Institute! If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. But this time they have a special guest, as Lisa Moore joins them for the whole show! First up, it's Toy Talk, with possibly our longest list of toys yet! From Power Rangers, to Power Batteries, from Tribbles to Transformers, we cover it all! Then it's Game Gab, as Lisa kicks things off with a discussion of Hearthstone. From there, it's Nintendo's Network being down, Kickstarter games, Game of the Year and more! After that, it's Table Top Talk, as we learn a certain video game and comic franchise has a game on Kickstarter, plus the Woodbury Expansion for The Walking Dead and more! And finally, it's And... Action Figure! All three give a pick, plus an honorable mention Kick off your New Year with HALL OF TOYS! And listen to Zone 4 #250 this Friday for a special announcement about the show! And don't forget to check out the Dark Avenger INC online store, where you can now purchase

The crew returns - minus John, who was MIA* - for the last episode of 2013 as they each highlight the best comics, TV shows, movies and more for the year in their opinion. Then it's on to a single Facebook Shout-Out, followed by some headlines "from the cutting room floor" as they are all film related. After that, it's Topic Time with Mark Waid's Green Hornet #8. And then to wrap it all up, some plugs and one final tease for the 250th! *John, we learned later, was very, very sick. He's better now. Thank you ALL for all your support throughout the year and the years before! (Original Numbering: Episode #249) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!   This Week's Links and Topics Joseph Gordon-Levitt to Direct & Star i

The crew returns joined by Bill Gladman and Mike Luoma for a special episode looking at the past, present and future of comics in radio, television, animation and film! What began as a simple Facebook post transformed into a long debate and discussion, which led to this very episode of the podcast! And then to wrap it all up, some plugs and one more tease for the 250th! (Original Numbering: Episode #248) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Original Facebook Discussion That Started This Week's Topic Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Independet Creators Expo (ICE)     CR Podcasting Network www.comicrelated.com/podcasts.php

The crew returns kickng things off with some zany discussion followed by the first of two teases for our 250th episode! Then, it's some headlines, and discussion on the latest episodes of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Arrow, followed by yet another single, solitary Facebook Shout-Out. After that, for Topic Time, the guys discuss two brand new number one issues from Dynamite Entertainment, Doc Savage #1, and Sherlock Holmes: Moriarty Lives #1. Finally, some plugs and one more tease for the 250th! (Original Numbering: Episode #247) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics The New 52: Futures End Magneto Gets His Own Series New Godzilla Trailer Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Goes on Winter Break Interview w

Brant is once again joined by "The Mayor" Don Johnston, and Brandon "Brando" Barrows to talk The Walking Dead! Season 4 has just ended for the mid-season break with the prison finale and the return of the Governor. The guys discuss the season so far, what they liked and didn't like, and speculation for the second half and going forward into season 5. So pull up a chair, get in the spirit of the season, and have some zombie fun with Zone 4!  (Original Numbering: Zone 4 - Extra: The Walking Dead Season 4 Mid-Season Finale) www.amctv.com/shows/the-walking-dead www.ZONE4PODCAST.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. Links Mentioned During the Show   Jack Hammer from Action Lab Entertainment in November Diamond Previews *The Walking Dead theme used in the intro and outro is copyright AMC and its respective owners.

The crew returns minus Gordon, who had some mishaps with a Doctor and some clothes... but the guys rally and almost have a fourth (before locking him in the closet...). So first up, they discuss some headlines and all that jazz. Then, a shout-out, followed by a discussion of the first two issues of I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Agents from BOOM! Studios. Yes, folks, Brant makes John read a book with a giant teddy bear, and he likes it! Finally, some plugs and teases for the 250th. (Original Numbering: Episode #246) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Wonder Woman Cast in Superman/Batman Film Flash Rumored Also to Appear, and Possible Actor Chosen for Villain Clock King Heading to Arrow New 300: Rise

The crew returns minus Brant, who had a run in with some fowl (no pun intended, gets together to discuss various headlines from comics to film. Then some... interesting shout-outs this week in lieu of missing Facebook likes. And finally, the guys discuss the 50th Anniversary Doctor Who special, DAY OF THE DOCTOR! (Original Numbering: Episode #245) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well!   This Week's Links and Topics Batsgiving (Batman Eternal Teasers) Warren Ellis Does Moon Knight BOOM! Studios Announces Experimental Line, BOOM! Box Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Does First 2-Episode Arc Arrow Producer Denies Connection to DC Films Sherlock Season 3 Trailer Chicago Tardis Airship 27 Productions Cursed: The Real Fate of Atlant

Welcome back to the Hall of Toys! Brant and Chris are back with tons of discussion on toys, video games, card games and board games. First up, it's Toy Talk, after Chris rants about the costs of toys these days. Included are Pacific Rim, Sonic, Power Rangers, Big Lebowski, DC and much more! Then it's Game Gab, as the guys discuss the negatives and positives of the two new game console launches with the Playstation 4 and Xbox One After that, it's Table Top Talk, talking Heroquest's 25th Anniversary and more. And finally, it's And... Action Figure! The guys each have their picks. To close out the show, the guys talk extensively about some things to look forward to. And don't forget to check out the Dark Avenger INC online store, where you can now purchase a Hall of Toys t-shirt! www.ZONE4PODCAST.com If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Hall of Toys, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to email us about the show, do so at HOT @ comicrelated.com (no spaces). Links to Some of the Stuff Discussed on

The crew returns joined by Frank Raynor as they discuss the latest Marvel film, THOR: THE DARK WORLD (SPOILER ALERT!!!). Before that, it's a bevy of comic TV and Film news and discussion. And after, it's a brief discussion of the latest episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Plus plugs, a shout-out and more! So grab Mjolnir and fly through a converging portal to... Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Episode #244) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Arrow Gets a Mask Nyssa Al Ghul Cast for Arrow Nightwing on Arrow? DC TV Shows Behind the Scenes Sony Making Spider-Man Family Character Plans DC Registers a BUNCH of Domains (Possible Names for Man of Steel Sequel) Michael Chiklis Developing TV Show

The crew returns with a bunch of movie and TV related news. From the Man of Steel Blu-Ray release, to the Marvel/Netflix deal and movie plans for both companies, to Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and much more. We have some shout-outs, but not from Facebook, Google+ or Twitter... And finally, for Topic Time we take a look at The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #3 of 4. Not to mention plugs and outtakes! So jump right in, it's time to enter the Zone! (Original Numbering: Episode #243) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Man of Steel Blu-Ray Hits Stores Brant's review of Man of Steel DC All Access - Zack Snyder & Kevin Smith Batman vs Superman: Injustice Music Video BlueWater doing Superma

The crew returns with another issue of Mark Waid's Green Hornet for Topic Time... and they like it! But before that, there is talk of Ron's birthday, headlines, some different kinds of shout-outs, sponsors and much more. And before we close out the show with our usual plugs, as a surprise for Ron, we discuss the upcoming re-release of Terminator: Burning Earth from Dark Horse! There are also outtakes! So what are you waiting for? Comic talk awaits! (Original Numbering: Episode #242) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics Nick Cardy Passes Away Batman: Brave and the Bold Season One on Blu-Ray Liberty Girl from Heroic and Pro Se http://comicrelated.com/news/22908/liberty-girl-flies http://www.

The crew returns with another episode of comic goodness. Finally, The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #2 is out, and the guys discuss the issue. And they take a look at the first issue of IDW's Samurai Jack. Before that, it's some headlines, including three new trailers, Walking Dead news, DC's West Coast move and more. No shout-outs this week, but there are plugs and other discussion. So kick off your November with Zone 4! (Original Numbering: Episode #241) Sponsor of the Week www.audibletrial.com/Zone4Podcast (Follow the link to start your trial and get a free audiobook download!) If you'd like to sponsor an episode of Zone 4, go here for details, or email us. If you'd like to donate to the show (one-time or monthly) see details here. You can now find Zone 4 on Stitcher.com as well! This Week's Links and Topics DC Moves to Burbank Unity #1 Launches Big The Walking Dead Renewed for Season Five Winter Soldier Returns in 2014 New Trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Quicksilver Cast for Avenge