Raging Bullets

Episode 43 Part 2:  We are joined by Peter Rios from Comic Geeks Speak, as we continue the look at the Legion of the Super Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga. Don Sanderson was kind enough to provide us with some audio commentary We also have listener emails and forum comments. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors 7:14 Listener emails 23:46 Great Darkness Saga Part 2 1:52:50 Forum Comments and release update 2:01:33 Don Sanderson Audio Comment 2:16:23 Geek Syndicate Promo and Closing We will be back on Tuesday night with Back to the Bullets Robin featuring Freddie E. Williams the second. We return to a weekly format after that with a Tuesday night release schedule.

Raging Bullets Special Report Episode 1: A DC Comics Fan PodcastSpecial Report 1: Jim and I intended to record directly from the NYCC. We unfortunately spent all day and evening Friday in the AtlantaAirport. (Yes, we live in Ohio and there is no reasonable explanationwhy Air Tran trapped us here.  We decided that we promised you some"live" content from the con.  While we can't deliver you direct conreports at the moment, we can deliver you a special review of Braveand the Bold #1.We also recorded some special segments from the NYCC for you.  We chatwith Raph and Juan from Geeks United about the news from the DC NATIONPANEL on Friday.  Jim and Sean also discuss the DC Panel from Saturdayand some surprising news on DC Countdown and where DC is headed overthe next few months. (Special thanks to Ian Levenstein of Comic Timingfor his help with organizing Raph and Juan's help on the panel wemissed while stuck at the airport.)We will be discussing the Minx, Vertigo, Wildstorm and CMX news onfuture episodes as short

Episode 43 Part 1:  This episode is our last one before the NYCC. We are joined by Peter Rios from Comic Geeks Speak, as we look at the Legion of the Super Heroes : The Great Darkness Saga. Don Sanderson was kind enough to provide us with some audio commentary from the Megacon. We also have listener emails and forum comments. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 9:40 Don Sanderson from the Megacon, Emails from Art Lyon on Justice League of America #11 and Gene Ha at the NYCC. 32:00 We are joined by Peter Rios from Comic Geeks Speak, as we look at the Legion of the Super Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga. 1:49:56 Closing comments, shout outs and reminders We will be attempting to publish content from the con. Our hope is for a Friday night DC Nation Panel Review. If not, we will publish it on Monday. Episode 43 Part 2 will be released on Wednesday of next week to give you time to download and listen to this part and anything we publish from the con. Episode 44 will be relea

Episode 42 Part 2:  This two part episode features a selection of listener emails about recent Smallville episodes, as well as a Welcome to Tranquility and Stormwatch PHD follow up.  We also have the second of a major 2 part discussion with Robin Artist Freddie E. Williams on Superman II : The Richard Donner Cut.  We compare it to the Richard Lester version and chat about Superman Returns. The General Zod for President website: http://www.zod2008.com/ The web site of Freddie E. Williams II: http:// www.freddieart.com Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 1:25 Listener Emails/Quick Smallville discussion 31:41 Part 2 of our in-depth discussion with Freddie E. Williams on Superman II : The Richard Donner cut. 2:47:14 Forum comments 3:00:02 Closing comments, shout outs and reminders Episode 43 will be out next week. We will be joined by Peter Rios from CGS as we discuss Legion of the Super Heroes: The Great Darkness Saga

Episode 42 Part 1:  This two part episode features a our first “Top Bullets of the month? where you the listener get to vote on your top 5 reading choices of the month. We also have the first of a major 2 part discussion with Robin Artist Freddie E. Williams on Superman II : The Richard Donner Cut.  We compare it to the Richard Lester version and chat about Superman Returns. Part 2 will be out Thursday Night due to Valentine’s Day. The General Zod for President website: http://www.zod2008.com/ The web site of Freddie E. Williams II: http:// www.freddieart.com Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 8:35 Speeding Bullets Segment: Jim and I discuss this months Top 5 choices from our listeners in the first “Top Bullets? segment. 18:09 Part 1 of our in-depth discussion with Freddie E. Williams on Superman II : The Richard Donner cut. 2:25:43 Listener Emails 2:39:02 Closing comments, shout outs and reminders

Episode 41 Part 2:  This two part episode continues as we look at 52 weeks 35-38.  We also have an audio comment on part 2 from Brent Kossina : BK’s Bullets looks at Batman Year 100 and he comments on Smallville. Jim and Sean also talk about a number of listener emails and forum comments. Time stamps: 0:00 Quick opening for second part and update on the next few shows. 4:54 Listener emails 23:28 Review of 52 weeks 35-38 1:00:03 Listen Emails 1:16:10 Spoiler free summary 1:19:50 Forum comments 1:42:27 Brent Kossina : BK’s Bullets looks at Batman Year 100 and he comments on Smallville. 1:57:13 Closing

Episode 41 Part 1:  This two part episode features a special “Speeding Bullets? look at some of the recent news including the 52 #37 DC Nation Reveal, the teaser photo that has been released, how it may tie into current books, and we also look at Smallville Labyrinth. We also review Wonder Woman 2 and 3 and 52 weeks 35-38.  NOTE: The Titans review will be coming during the next couple of episodes. (Not being vague on purpose, we have some special things planned but we will get it it) We moved it for 2 reasons, the show was already 4 hours long and we want to save it to discuss the first issue of the Titans East Arc.  We do have a brief discussion as we read this week’s forum comments on part 2 but we will go more indepth on that episode. We also have an audio comment on part 1 from Geek Syndicate on our media episode and an audio comment on part 2 from Brent Kossina : BK’s Bullets looks at Batman Year 100 and he comments on Smallville. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsor

Episode 40 Part 2:  This episode we look at the listener requested Batman: Death and Maidens Trade. We also have our usual speeding bullets segment and an audio comment for the Alternate Reality Podcast. Our Speeding Bullets segment features a look at Stormwatch PHD 1 and 2, Quick chat about Batman Confidential #2, Welcome to Tranquility #1, and  Smallville “Justice? Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 9:22 Speeding Bullets Segment: Stormwatch PHD 1 and 2, Quick chat about Batman Confidential #2, Welcome to Tranquility #1, and  Smallville “Justice? 32:42 Listener Emails 57:10 Batman: Death and Maidens Trade review part 1 1:32:39 Listener Emails 1:54:57 Batman: Death and Maidens Trade review part 2 2:34:28 Spoiler Free Summary 2:40:01 Listener Emails 2:51:23 Forum Comments 2:58:26 Alternate Reality Audio Comment on last week’s Superman/Batman releases 3:12:18 Closing comments, shout outs and reminders   We will see you Tuesday Night with Episode 41.

Episode 40 Part 1: We have our first guests on Raging Bullets. This is the second part of our Confidential Crossover with Comic Timing.  We reviewed Superman Confidential on their show, now Ian and Matt join us with our long time friend Allen Passalaqua. We will be back on Monday night with our Speeding Bullets segment, review of the listener request Batman: Death and Maidens, email, forum, and audio comments. Thanks for joining us and we'll see you Monday. Quick reminder to check out Comic Timing and Allen Passalaquaâ��s site at http://www.angryf.com . Thank you Allen, Ian, and Matt for joining us on the show. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 7:30 Review of Batman Confidential #1 29:08 We continue our discussion joined by special guest Allen Passalaqua of I.L.L. and Angryf.com, where we talk about Batman Confidential and learn some things about coloring and his career. Allen was on a deadline but still made time to join us and we totally appreciate it. 1:06:30 We go

Episode 39: This episode is part of our Back to the Bullets series: We are revisiting the entire DCU to see how each series is faring as we begin 2007.  This episode we look at Superman 657 and 658, All Star Superman 5 and 6, and Action Comics 845. Our Speeding Bullets segment features a look at Justice, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th and a quick look at the Authority #1 Audio comments from Brent AKA Knightwingbk on the forum Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 6:35 Speeding Bullets Segment: Justice, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th and a quick look at the Authority #1 30:11 Listener Emails 46:10 Superman 657 and 658 review 1:26:20 Listener Emails 1:40:31 All Star Superman 5 and 6 Review 1:58:02 Listener Emails 2:09:45 Action Comics 845 Review 2:22:41 BK’s Bullets Audio comment on the current Superman run 2:42:39 Forum Comments 3:07:00 Spoiler Free Summary 3:09:05 Closing

Episode 38 Part 2: Year End Special: This is a 2 parter due to length. This episode: We continue the episode with our review of Justice Society of America #1, and 52 coverage (Weeks 32-34). We also have forum and audio comments to share. This Episode’s audio comment is from Brian Nixon about Justice Society of America #1 Time stamps: 0:00 Quick opening for second part 1:39 Review of Justice Society of America #1 27:11 Listener emails and audio comment from Brian Nixon 37:34 Review of 52 weeks 32-34 1:13:52 Spoiler free summary 1:20:17 Special gifts from listeners and shout out the to the comic book “Special Education? (http://www.nationalpresscomics.com) 1:31:17 Shout out to Collected Comics Library on their passing 100 episodes, our new Top Bullets feature from David Wallace feel free to send an email to topbullets@googlemail.com , and forum comments 2:01:30 Closing

Episode 38 Part 1: This is a 2 parter due to length. Part 2 will be out on Sunday. Welcome to our year end special.  Much of the episode is in our normal format but Speeding Bullets the week is a relaxed look at 2006, both on the DC side and the Podcasting side.  This episode: Raging Bullets of 2006: Jim and Sean look at their favorite writers, books, moments, resolutions, and artists of 2006. Also, we review Manhunter #26 which was part of our Manhunter Challenge. Justice Society of America #1, and 52 coverage continues on part 2 which will be released on Sunday. Our Speeding Bullets segment features a look at the Best of 2006, Jim chats about Checkmate and Secret 6 and Sean chats about Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall. Audio comments from Brent AKA Knightwingbk on the forum and Comic Timing Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 3:42 Speeding Bullets Segment: Our look at the Best of 2006, Jim chats about Checkmate and Secret 6 and Sean chats about Fables: 1001 Nights of Sn

Episode 37: Sorry for the few hour delay. I had family and friends from out of town that delayed my editing. Thanks for the patience and for listening. This episode: Batman/the Spirit, Justice League Through the Ages: The Englehart Era Part 2 of 2 (Issues 144- 146, 149, 150), and Rush City 1-3. Our Speeding Bullets segment features a look at Crossing Midnight #, the DCU Infinite Holiday Special #1 and Smallville “Subterranean?. Audio shout out from Geek Syndicate. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 4:57 Speeding Bullets Segment: Crossing Midnight #1, DCU Infinite Holiday Special #1, Batman/the Spirit #1, and Smallville “Subterranean?. 31:38 Listener Emails and audio wishes from Geek Syndicate. 44:50 Justice League Through the Ages: The Englehart Era Part 2 of 2 (Issues 144- 146, 149, 150) Review 1:34:09 Listener Emails 1:41:45 Rush City 1-3 2:15:14 Spoiler Free Summary 2:22:27 Forum Comments and email from Comic News Insider 2:34:02 Closing

Episode 36: This episode: Guy Gardner: Collateral Damage, Justice League Through the Ages: The Englehart Era Part 1 of 2 (Issues 139- 143), and 52 weeks 30 and 31. Our Speeding Bullets segment features a look at, Detective Comics 826 and Omega Men 1+2. Audio comment from listener Squach, host of the Tome Podcast on Ion 1-7. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 4:40 Speeding Bullets Segment: Guy Gardner: Collateral Damage, Detective Comics 826, Omega Men 1 and 2, 19:14 Listener Emails (Further talk on Flash #6 and the costume) 32:04 Justice League Through the Ages: The Englehart Era Part 1 of 2 (Issues 139- 143) Review 1:32:32 Audio comment from listener Squach, host of the Tome Podcast on Ion 1-7. 1:51:19 52 weeks 30 and 31 2:24:40 Spoiler Free Summary 2:27:52 Forum Comments 2:32:02 Closing

Episode 35: All Media Episode: This episode: We take a look at the Superman Returns Video Game for Xbox 360, Batman Mask of the Phantasm, and we finish our Hawkman “Golden Eagle? review with issues 42- 45 Our Speeding Bullets segment features a look at Connor Hawke’s Dragon Blood #1 and Supergirl #12. Listener Don Sanderson shares a great audio comment about DC related animation. BK’s Bullets is back with an audio comment on Teen Titans OYL. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, and sponsors. 7:33 Speeding Bullets Segment: Connor Hawke’s Dragon Blood #1, Supergirl #12 and the Superman Returns Video Game for Xbox 360. 30:57 Listener Emails 43:48 Batman : Mask of the Phantasm Review 1:24:18 Listener Emails and Don Sanderson’s great audio comment about DC related animation 1:39:36 Hawkman 42-45 (Part 2 of our review from last episode) 2:06:13 Spoiler Free Summary 2:08:40 Forum Comments and BK’s Bullets is back with an audio comment on Teen Titans OYL. 2:43:47 Closing

Episode 34: Hawkman Special Part 2: This episode: We announce the winner of our First BulletPoints Contest.  Our “Speeding Bullets? segment features a look at the Midnighter #1 and DeathBlow # 1 + 2 from the Worldstorm relaunch.  Jim revisits the Shadow War of Hawkman 1-4 in a follow up from our very first show while Sean comments on the Hawkman Special that followed it in 1986.  Our Raging Reviews feature a look at The Golden Age of Hawkman Archives Vol. 1. (Flash Comics Issues 1-3) and we have our first audio comment from listener David Wallace on the Flash #6. Thanks for listening. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements, BULLETPOINTS CONTEST WINNERS and sponsors. 6:34 Speeding Bullets Segment: The Midnighter #1, Deathblow #1 and 2, Jim’s Follow 43:57 Listener Emails and CCL Press Release 52:04 The Golden Age of Hawkman Archives Vol. 1. (Flash Comics Issues 1-3) 1:13:05 Listener emails 1:24:56 Hawkman #37 – 41 2:09:18 Forum Comments 2:15:23 Audio comment from listener David Wallace on

Episode 33: Part 2 of 2: Hawkman special Part 2: This episode: Our “Speeding Bullets? segment features a look at Hawkworld 1-3, Birds of Prey 100, Shadowpact 2-4, the upcoming DC Minx line, and a quick chat on the Legion of Superheroes cartoon .  Our Raging Reviews feature a look at JSA 22-25 “The Return of Hawkman and 52 weeks 27-29. We also have a review of Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre submitted by Knightwingbk aka Brent Kossina in his segment entitles BK’s Bullets. Thanks for listening. Time stamps: 0:00 Quick opening for second part 0:22 Listener emails 15:17 Review of 52 weeks 27-29 56:11 Spoiler free of episode 33 1:00:21 Listener emails and forum comments 1:08:14 BK’s Bullets Audio submission from Brent Kossina on Infinite Crisis Aftermath : The Spectre (This one is really cool) 1:23:27 Closing

Episode 33: Part 1 of 2: Hawkman special Part 1: This episode: Our “Speeding Bullets? segment features a look at Hawkworld 1-3, Birds of Prey 100, Shadowpact 2-4, the upcoming DC Minx line, and a quick chat on the Legion of Superheroes cartoon .  Our Raging Reviews feature a look at JSA 22-25 “The Return of Hawkman and 52 weeks 27-29. We also have a review of Infinite Crisis Aftermath: The Spectre submitted by Knightwingbk aka Brent Kossina. Thanks for listening. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news, show announcements and sponsors. 8:14 Speeding Bullets Segment: at Hawkworld 1-3, Birds of Prey 100, Shadowpact 2-4, the upcoming DC Minx line, and a quick chat on the Legion of Superheroes cartoon 35:22 Listener Emails and shout outs the comicaddict.com, majorspoilers.com, and the Tome Podcast.  Chad Burdett (Unknown Fanboy) sent us gifts and we chat about it.  Thanks, Chad. 53:34 Review of JSA 22-25 “The Return of Hawkman? 1:48:44 Closing   Join us for the rest of the show on Saturday.

Episode 32: Happy Thanksgiving to anyone who celebrates it. We hope you had a very safe holiday.  This episode: Our “Speeding Bullets? segment features a look at Green Lantern Corps 1-6, The Boys 1-4, The Other Side 1-2 and Jim follows up his comments on Robin with a talk about the most recent issue.  Our Raging Reviews feature a look at the first 3 issues contained in the Showcase Batman volume and from Worldstorm: Wildcats #1. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news and sponsors. 4:31 Speeding Bullets Segment: Green Lantern Corps, The Boys, The Other Side and we talk about Smallville “Rage?. Jim follows up his Robin segment with some quick comments on the most recent issue. 35:02 Listener Emails 45:49 Showcase Batman: Raging Review Segment 1:17:49 Listener Emails 1:30:48 Wildcats #1 : Raging Review 1:43:26 Episode Spoiler Free Summary 1:46:47 Forum Comments 1:59:35 Closing

Episode 31: This episode: Our “Speeding Bullets? segment features a look at Hawkgirl 57, Robin, CGS 200, Smallville, and Worldstorm #1.  Our Raging Reviews feature a look at Nightwing issue 125, 126 and Action Comics 844 by Richard Donner and Geoff Johns. Time stamps: 0:00 Opening, special news and comments on the web site and where it is headed. 7:08  Second Speeding Bullets Segment: Hawkgirl 57, Robin, CGS 200, Smallville, and Worldstorm #1. We also have a talk about the new Flash writer with issue #9. 38:56 Listener Emails 47:09 Nightwing by Marv Wolfman 1:18:46 Listener Emails 1:35:44 Action Comics 844 1:54:19 Episode Spoiler Free Summary 1:57:25 Forum Comments 2:16:57 Knightwingbk’s great audio segment on the Bruce Jones Nightwing 2:33:04 Closing