Checkered Past

Lois Lane - EVIL? And Mrs. Lex Luthor, to boot? You have to admire the commitment of the editorial staff who created not just an imaginary story wherein Lois falls in love with Lex Luthor, but also crafting elaborate imaginary backstories for all involved. Join us for our examination of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #65!

The Girls' Young Romance True Love Story Players return to present the triumphant tale of Barbara, torn from all she held dear and reduced to begging for love on the street! PLUS - we respond to letters from the lovelorn!

Think war is scary? Try adding a zany ghost, an anthropormphic dog, and a teen-age rock band! (Well, I'm just kidding about the dog and the band, but the ghost is legit, and a Confederate general to boot!) Join us for G.I. Combat #117, featuring the Hainted Tank!

Outlandish villain? Check! Disregarding the rules of aerodynamics? Check? Racist stereotypes? Check! Join us for Blackhawk #219!

Wonder Woman battles a cold war-era spy (or maybe it's World War II??) as well as a mummy's curse, the inherent sexism of mid-century America, and a brain-damaged Steve Trevor's roaming hands! (Or maybe he's not brain-damaged, maybe he's just a dick) Join us for all the fun!

Dr. Husband makes his triumphant return just in time to discuss scheming South American vixens, shrunken bottle cities, and Hollywood actors-turned gangsters! It's Superman #185, people, try and keep up!

Former work friend Chuck returns to talk about his SECOND favorite hero, Hawkman! Hawkman must battle to win the love of a Nordic femme fatale from the center of the Earth, while battling giant frost robots and the Valkyrie's unfrozen ex-boyfriends. Oh, and, he's already married which complicates things. Don't forget to rate and review!

Former Work Friend Chuck (formerly working, not former friend) is here to ignore the dog noises in the background and talk about his fourth favorite hero, The Atom! Also the Atom's psychotic fiancee, flower faeries, phallic plant stamens, and good old American scientific ingenuity. Tune in!

Have an unknown that needs challenged? Good luck getting ahold of these mooks - the self-styled "Challengers of the Unknown" don't even have a freaking telephone, just a needlessly complicated system of radio transmitters and ponderously slow television monitors. PLUS THEY DON'T EVEN HAVE A DOG. Join us for an examination of Challengers of the Unknown #49!

My heterosexual friend Jake joins me to talk about a comic with Bob Hope on the amsthead that has nary a mention of Bob Hope on the inside...but plenty of Hot Rodders, a man-eating Cat Lady, and Super-Hip! And don't forget to take the Brotherhood Quotient Quiz!

On this Veteran's Day, we pause to remember the most misunderstood mammal in this man's Marines, SGT Gorilla, USMC! Brought to you by the Our All-American Men of War, At War Players! Semper Fi, Sarge!

I can hardly hear myself think what with all the dog growling and laundry doing and Blockbusting! Blockbuster is back to...ummm....BUST Batman and Robin, plus Elongated Man attacks crime with his nose, knees, and middle finger!

Dr. Professor Sarah Murphy joins us to discuss the literary merits of Young Love number 54. Three pulse-pounding tales of torrid teenage romance (if your definition of pulse-pounding is "mildly intersting" and your definition of "torrid" is "misogynistic")

Join us for a look at OUr Army at War 165, featuring Sgt Rock versus the Iron Major! Along with the battle hapy Joes of Easy Co. and some sexy, sexy German love!

Doctor Husband, sick with a cold, rallies his strength to discuss The Adventures of Jerry Lewis #93 (March/April 1966).

Objection overruled! Star Boy is on trial for breaking the Legion Code against killing, but don't worry, Superboy's got the defense locked up! (Spoiler alert: Go ahead and worry) PLUS: Superboy's first meeting with best friend Pete! Will Pete discover his secret identity? (Spoiler alert: Yes, but not yet)

The Action-Packed (pun intended) sequel to our very first episode! We talk about Charlie's Angels! Grease 2! Mego Dolls! And a little bit about Superman and Supergirl! Plus for your listening enjoyment...chewing sounds and dog noises throughout!

What do you get when you cross a peg-leg PT Captain with America's sweetheart Miss Cherry Pie? Zany hi-jinks in the coastal waterways of the WWII-era South Pacific, that's what! Join me and Dr. Husband for our very first look at Captain Storm, PLUS a radio drama by the Our All-American Men of War, at War, Players!

America's Sweethearts, Charlie and Kelly, return to discuss Justice League of America #43, featuring the debut of the Royal Flush Gang!

America's sweethearts, Charlie and Kelly, join us to riddle out department stores, the orgins of soda pop, Bubba the Redneck Werewolf, and also a little Batman!