Tuesday, December 2, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. VIII: DC Universe Legacies #3

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The eighth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcrasher Captain Entropy, to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about September 2010’s DC Universe Legacies #3, by Len Wein, JosĂ© Luis GarcĂ­a-LĂłpez & Dave Gibbons, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!

  1. D.E.O. Report [0:00:57]
  2. Cover Story [0:02:22]
  3. The Shining Knight (All-Star Squadron Fact File) art by Adrian Gonzales & Jerry Ordway [0:11:50]
  4. Robotman (All-Star Squadron Fact File) art by Adrian Gonzales & Jerry Ordway [0:32:37]
  5. Johnny Quick (All-Star Squadron Fact File) art by Adrian Gonzales & Jerry Ordway [0:47:50]
  6. The Guardian (All-Star Squadron Fact File) art by Jerry Ordway [0:57:44]
  7. “Powers & Abilities” by Wein, Garcia-Lopez, & Co. [1:06:41]
  8. Blackhawk (DC Cosmic Cards) art by Rick Burchett [1:23:43]
  9. Green Arrow (Secret Bat-Files) art by Andy Suriano & Dan Davis [1:43:00]
  10. Speedy (DC Cosmic Cards) art by Tom Grummett & Al Vey [1:50:56]
  11. “Resurgence” by Len Wein & Dave Gibbons [2:01:13]
  12. Aquaman (JLofA Postcard) art by George Pérez [2:02:05]
  13. Martian Manhunter (JLA-Z) art by Paul Rivoche [2:15:20]
  14. Starro the Conqueror (JLA-Z) art by Yvel Guichet & Mark Propst [2:33:14]
  15. Confidential Communiqués [2:40:21]

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Monday, October 20, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. VII: The Life Story of Superman

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The seventh episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, Dr Pop Culture USA (A.K.A. Professor Charles “Chuck” Coletta,) to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 1979’s “The Life Story of Superman” from Action Comics #500, by Martin Pasko, Curt Swan, Frank Chiaramonte, & company; reprinted as the 1983 Tor Books mass market paperback The Superman Story. Plus we read YOUR feedback on previous shows!

  1. D.E.O. Report [0:00:56]
  2. Cover Story [0:09:20]
  3. Shazam! Hero File art by Mike Parobeck & Rick Burchett [0:13:51]
  4. Plastic Man (JLA-Z) art by Scott Morse [0:29:59]
  5. “Prologue:” written by Martin Pasko [0:40:47]
  6. Daily Planet Profile Page art by Steve Lieber [0:43:23]
  7. Jimmy Olsen Profile Page painted by Tom Grummett & Denis Rodier [0:47:47]
  8. “Chapter 1: Planet on the Edge of Oblivion” [0:58:45]
  9. Krypto Profile Page art by Francis Manapul [1:05:13]
  10. The Phantom Zone (Cryptozoic Superman: The Legend) [1:12:48]
  11. “Chapter 2: A Legend is Born!” pencilled by Curt Swan [1:18:55]
  12. The Phantom Stranger (JLA-Z) art by Chris Jones & Mick Gray [1:31:57]
  13. Elongated Man (JLA-Z) art by Scott McDaniel & Rob Stull [1:36:58]
  14. “Chapter 3: Call Me Superman” inked by Frank Chiaramonte [1:44:38]
  15. Bizarro (SkyBox DC Villains) painted by Bill Sienkiewicz [1:49:06]
  16. Superman (JLofA Postcard) art by George Pérez [1:54:50]
  17. Epilogue [2:04:08]
  18. Confidential Communiqués [2:18:27]

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Monday, September 29, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. VI: DC Universe Legacies #2

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The sixth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history… In this case, blogger “G.B. Blackrock”, better known in comic book circles as Mark Baker-Wright, whose own show is Not Your Father’s Autobot: A Transformers: Generation 2 Comic Book Podcast! Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about August 2010’s DC Universe Legacies #2, by Len Wein, Andy & Joe Kubert, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!

  1. D.E.O. Report [0:00:57]
  2. Cover Story [0:04:34]
  3. Superman Earth-2 Profile Page art by Dave Bullock [0:17:17]
  4. Lois Lane Earth-2 Profile Page art by Howard Chaykin [0:27:15]
  5. Ultra-Humanite Profile Page art by Doug Mahnke [0:37:52]
  6. “The Golden Age!” by Wein, Kubert, & Co. [0:47:52]
  7. Golden Age Hourman (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [0:52:47]
  8. Golden Age Atom (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [1:02:44]
  9. Golden Age Dr. Mid-Nite (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [1:10:34]
  10. Golden Age Starman (SkyBox Cosmic Teams) art by Mike Parobeck & Mike Machlan [1:19:32]
  11. “Snapshot: Reaction!” by Len Wein & J. H. Williams III [1:34:48]
  12. Liberty Belle (All-Star Squadron Fact File) art by Rich Buckler & Jerry Ordway [1:42:45]
  13. Vandal Savage (JLA-Z) art by Rick Burchett [1:53:59]
  14. Golden Age Black Canary (SkyBox DC Master Series) painted by John Bolton [2:08:14]
  15. Confidential Communiqués [2:28:05]

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Monday, September 15, 2025

2023 Pop Culture Power Show JLA JAM Green Lantern John Kyle Rayner segment by Eddie Nuñez

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I was trying to seek out new artists that I'd never commissioned before, at least not for a jam, with this JLA piece. However, thanks to a seven year gap, I'd forgotten that I'd a) gotten something from Eddie Nuñez before, b) that it was another Martian Manhunter-related jam, and c) that it was a Green Lantern. Ah well, he did good work, I wanted to get this thing done after five years of trying, and Nuñez was one of the two artists that showed up to this thing that I wanted to get anything from. I believe that this was the last year of the Pop Culture Power Show, out in a small convention center of the southwestern suburb of Stafford, TX. It has since moved closer to town and rebranded as Houston Pop Culture Con, for a bigger (but not exactly large) show in a hotel. It's still on the rinky-dink side, but probably 2+ times what it was. It's still a bit of a cluster getting registered for the thing though.

Eddie Nuñez

Saturday, August 30, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. V: Superman & Batman Magazine #1

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The fifth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, Fire & Water Network co-founder The Irredeemable Shag, to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about Summer 1993’s Superman & Batman Magazine #1, by a host of talents on the comics and text material. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!

  1. D.E.O. Report [0:01:01]
  2. Cover Story/”A Message from the Batcave” by Mike Parobeck & Rick Burchett [0:04:12]
  3. Amazing-Man (Heroes Of The Golden Age) art by Chris Malgrain [0:14:38]
  4. The Daily Planet news articles [0:29:40]
  5. Icon (Milestone: The Dakota Universe) art by Mark D. Bright & Denys Cowan [0:33:45]
  6. “The Origin of Superman” by Karl Kesel & Mike Parobeck [0:46:14]
  7. Dian Belmont (DC Comics Vertigo) art by Michael W. Kaluta [0:48:56]
  8. Alex & Roderick Burgess (SkyBox Sandman) art by Bryan Talbot [1:01:27]
  9. Crazy About Cards! by Billy Aronson [1:07:56]
  10. Spy Smasher (Heroes Of The Golden Age) art by Chris Malgrain [1:09:26]
  11. “Secret Origin of the Batman” by Kelley Puckett, Mike Parobeck & Rick Burchett [1:28:32]
  12. Soldier (WildC.A.T.s Sourcebook) art by Dan Norton & Chuck Gibson [1:31:06]
  13. Grim Reaper (Standard Comics Encyclopedia) art by Mitch Ballard & Gerry Turnbull [1:39:53]
  14. Bulletman (Heroes Of The Golden Age) art by Chris Malgrain [1:50:45]
  15. Robin and Huntress: “Martial Arts” by Dennis O’Neil & Marifrian O’Neil with Mike Parobeck & Rick Burchett [2:06:11]
  16. Jenny Sparks (Wildstorm Universe 97) art by Terry Dodson & Rachel Pinnock [2:09:02]
  17. The Man of Steel Speaks! An Interview from Beyond the Grave by Jay Maeder & Roger Stern [2:16:10]
  18. Scarab (DC Comics Vertigo) art by Glenn Fabry & Tony Luke [2:18:22]
  19. Backstage at DC Comics: The Man Behind the Man of Steel by Steve Freitag with Mike Carlin and Jon Bogdanove [2:24:42]
  20. Confidential Communiqués [2:25:38]

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

2023 Fan Expo New Orleans JLA JAM The Flash segment by Derec Donovan

On the Darkman art post I did elsewhere today (link below,) I talked a bit about my history with Derec (Aucoin) Donovan, dating back to 1994's Zero Hour event aftermath. With Tennessee Tom Peyer, the artist applied his shadow-drenched and distinctive style to one of my favorite comic runs of the period, L.E.G.I.O.N./R.E.B.E.L.S.. I only realized while doing that other write-up that, late on Friday after driving to Louisiana for a comic convention partially for him specifically, my first priority was probably getting another piece of the JLA #1 homage jam down. To be honest, I thought of this jam as something of a cursed project, given that I was already half a decade into it with only four of the projected seven figures drawn, and I was not entirely happy with what I had to that point. It was your basic "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; You're My Only Hope" situation. I'd long admired Donovan's work, could see that his commissions remained at a high level of quality, and I really needed something to turn the project around to justify the continued effort and expense.

Hemmed in by a bunch of other figures and limited space, Derec absolutely nailed it. I've never been a big Flash fan, but Howard Porter is one of my favorite artists to ever draw Wally West. Derec Donovan totally captures that sleek and iconic quality, reflecting the classic Porter/Dell cover while making the character his own. After much frustration and disappointment, this was what I was looking for from this jam, and I told him that he'd "saved the piece!" Then I gave him a bunch more money to do that even more awesome Darkman, and I hope to give him more still in the future!

Derec Donovan

Sunday, July 6, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. IV: The Untold Legend of the Batman

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The fourth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcrasher Captain Entropy, to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 1980’s The Untold Legend of the Batman #1-3, by Len Wein, Jim Aparo, and John Byrne; as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!

  1. D.E.O. Report [0:00:56]
  2. “In the Beginning” by Len Wein, John Byrne, & Jim Aparo [0:05:13]
  3. Batman (JLA-Z) art by Jim Lee [0:15:39]
  4. Commissioner Gordon Profile Page art by Lee Weeks [0:28:58]
  5. The Joker (DC Outburst: Firepower) art by Norm Breyfogle [0:37:44]
  6. Catwoman (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) painted by Brian Stelfreeze [0:45:25]
  7. The Scarecrow (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) art by Mike Mignola [0:52:57]
  8. “With Friends Like These…” by Wein & Aparo [1:03:46]
  9. The Penguin (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) art by Mike Mignola [1:10:49]
  10. Two-Face (SkyBox Batman: Saga of the Dark Knight) painted by Brian Stelfreeze [1:15:48]
  11. Alfred Pennyworth Profile Page art by Lee Weeks [1:21:58]
  12. The Mad Hatter (SkyBox Batman Master Series) painted by Dermot Power [1:34:55]
  13. The Riddler (DC Outburst: Firepower) art by Staz Johnson [1:40:45]
  14. “The Man Behind the Mask” by Wein & Aparo [1:45:51]
  15. Secrets of the Batman art by Joe Staton
  16. Confidential Communiqués [1:56:36]

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Monday, June 23, 2025

DC Special Podcast: DK Encyclopedia Diaries 17

Volume XVII
The Drunken Guide To The Characters Of The DC Universe

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Balloon Buster 17
Beast Boy (New 52) 1
Beautiful Dreamer 28
Big Barda (New 52) 28
Big Bear (New 52) 27
Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) 2
Blue Devil (New 52) 3
Broot 25
Bronze Tiger 18
Bug-Eyed Bandit 18

C Captain Compass 17
Captain Storm 18
The Citadel 28
The Club 11
The Creeper (New 52) 13
Cyborg (New 52) 5

D
Deathwing 9
Deimos 21
Doctor Psycho 23

F
Fifty Sue 15

H
Highfather 26

J
Justice League Extreme 8

M
Mirage 10
The Movement 2

N
Nightwing 9

O
The Omega Men 24

R
Richard Dragon (New 52) 22
Robin (Damian Wayne) 16

S
Strikeforce Superman 8
Superboy (Jonathan Lane Kent) 14
Superboy (Jonathan Samuel Kent) 14

V
Vega Star System 26

W
The Warlord 20

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Monday, May 26, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. III: DC Universe Legacies #1b


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The third episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcaster Ed Moore of Teal Productions, to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 2010’s DC Universe Legacies #1, by Len Wein, Andy & Joe Kubert, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we read YOUR feedback on the show’s pilot episode!
  1. Fate's Legacy Profile Page art by Enrique Alcatena [0:01:58]
  2. The Spectre painted by Tom Mandrake [0:30:41]
  3. “Snapshot: Reflection!” by Wein, Jones, & Co. [0:48:44]
  4. Wildcat Profile Page art by Sergio Cariello [0:57:25]
  5. Wonder Woman (Golden Age) Profile Page art by Frank Cho & Wayne Faucher [1:09:32]
  6. Blood Queen Profile Page art by Scott Clark & Tom McWeeney [1:26:10]
  7. Confidential Communiqués [1:38:16]

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Tuesday, May 13, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. II: Golden Age Secret Files and Origins

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The second episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, podcaster Ed Moore of Teal Productions, to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 2010’s DC Universe Legacies #1, by Len Wein, Andy & Joe Kubert, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we read YOUR feedback on the show’s pilot episode!

  1. D.E.O. Report [0:00:56]
  2. Cover Story [0:09:46]
  3. Speed Saunders Profile Page art by Rick Burchett [0:16:34]
  4. Slam Bradley Profile Page art by Michael Lark [0:39:39]
  5. Doll Man Profile Page art by Darrin Wiltshire & Chris Malgrain [0:58:12]
  6. “In the Beginning…” by Wein, Kubert, & Co. [1:12:48]
  7. Green Lantern Alan Scott Profile Page art by Martin Nodell [1:22:37]
  8. Map of Poseidonis Profile Page art by Eliot R. Brown [1:35:50]
  9. Confidential Communiqués [1:51:03]

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

2023 Fan Expo Chicago JLA JAM Black Canary segment by Angel Medina

I have to confess that I feel bad about singling out this detail. I'm pretty sure that I got this final piece in Chicago, in part because I didn't get around to scanning/photocopying most of the work that I commissioned there. I then took it to HeroesCon the following year to be colored, apparently without so much as taking a photograph first, so to my knowledge there's no unadulterated version of Angel Medina's contribution. Further, this was a character not featured in the original layout reference, and she had to be squeezed into narrow available space, fit to scale with the other heroes. I've digitally "bleached" as much of the colors/tones as was feasible, so some of Medina's detail may have been lost. Plus, there was another artists signature in the leg space that Medina didn't want to obscure, and the color artist might have altered his intent to tie the final piece together. Finally, ideally, this would have been the last detail posted, so that I wouldn't feel the need to alter/conceal so much of the image, but I decided to rush this through to take advantage of #JSApril eyeballs. There's just so many compromises and considerations, but as always, Anhel did excellent work despite those hardships!

2018-2024 JLA JAM Segments & Angel Medina Gallery

Saturday, March 29, 2025

DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. I: Golden Age Secret Files and Origins


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The inaugural episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, comics writer David Gallaher, to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 2001’s Golden Age Secret Files and Origins #1, by John Ostrander & Cliff Chiang, as well as a host of other talents on the main and supplemental stories. Plus we read YOUR feedback on the show’s promotion!

  1. D.E.O. Report [0:00:56]
  2. Adventure Heroes of the Pulps [0:05:25]
  3. “The Dawn of the Golden Age” by Ostrander & Chiang [0:13:43]
  4. Crimson Avenger Profile Page art by Michael Lark [0:22:42]
  5. The Golden Age Sandman by Matt Wagner & Gavin Wilson [0:33:33]
  6. Fantom of the Fair Profile Page art by Darrin Wiltshire & Chris Malgrain [0:43:34]
  7. Blue Beetle (Golden Age) Profile Page art by Darrin Wiltshire & Chris Malgrain [0:49:08]
  8. “Scenes from the Class Struggle at J.S.A. Mansion” by Peyer & Grau [0:58:40]
  9. Flash I (Jay Garrick) Profile Page art by John Byrne [1:01:14]
  10. “The Sentinel” by Peter Gross [1:09:27]
  11. Hawkman Profile Page art by Rags Morales [1:10:59]
  12. Johnny Thunder Profile Page art by Mark Props [1:19:30]
  13. Quicksilver (Max Mercury) Profile Page art by Chris Malgrain [1:27:01]
  14. “Show and Tell” by Hernandez-Rosenblatt & Igle [1:33:17]
  15. Justice Society of America Profile Page art by Mike Collins & Bob McLeod [1:34:56]
  16. Injustice Society of the World Profile Page art by Mike Collins & Bob McLeod [1:47:59]
  17. Confidential Communiqués [1:53:35]

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JSApril – Celebrating 85 years of the world’s first and greatest superhero team!

Back in 1940, eight sensational heroes united to create the world’s very first superhero team – the Justice Society of America! Now, 85 years later, we’re gathering podcasters and bloggers from around the globe for a month-long celebration in an event we’re calling… JSApril!

Throughout April 2025, join dozens of podcasters and bloggers as they each share their own unique tributes to the original and greatest superhero team! Every participant in JSApril is doing their own thing, so whether you choose to enjoy just one entry or experience them all, there’s something special for everyone! Get ready for an all-star month of beloved characters, fascinating insights, and incredible stories!

Follow the action on social media with the hashtag #JSApril

Below is a complete list of participating podcasters, bloggers, and what they’re each covering:


Wednesday, February 5, 2025

DC Special Podcast: DK Encyclopedia Diaries 16

Volume XVI
The Drunken Guide To The Characters Of The DC Universe

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Adam Strange 1
Alley-Kat-Abra 9

B
Beautiful Dreamer 7
Big Bear (New 52) 12

C
Captain K-Rot 25
Captain Thunder 8

D
DC Graphic Novel 23

F
Five Warriors from Forever 23
Forever People 2

H
Highfather 17
Himon 9

M
Milestone Media 22
Monster World 26

O
Outcasts 24

P
The Patriots 20

R
Rokkin 10

S
Sci-Tech 1
Serafina 11

V
Vykin 11

W
WildStorm Productions 19


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Sunday, January 26, 2025

2018 Houston Comicpalooza JLA JAM Superman segment by Sanford Greene

Once I finally committed to doing a Justice League of America "Magnificent Seven" commission, the obvious place to start was the Man of Steel. He was the largest figure on the reference piece, and I needed someone who could communicate his "bigness." You needed to be able to tell that it was Kal-El without taking an "L," because most of his costume would be cropped out. I'd enjoyed Sanford Greene's Marvel work, mostly on Luke Cage, but I thought it'd be interested to see if he could bring out the Big Red S's inner farm boy. I think Greene nailed it, capturing both majesty and humble honor scout sweetness. It might have helped that he'd actually had experience drawing Superboy in the animated series adaptation The Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century, which had flown under my radar.

Unfortunately, this was something of a "cursed" piece overall, with lackluster contributions and year+ absences in the possession of folks I wasn't always sure that I was ever going to get it back from. I didn't want to start posting portions of the jam until I knew where it would end up, and it wasn't finished until fairly late last year, a better than six year total turnaround. Also, the one scan I had of Greene's portion before the other contributions came in turned all of his lovely shading into something like a water stain, with only the edges showing, so I had to re-scan and clean up a later incarnation. Nice to finally roll this out!

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

DC Special Podcast: DK Encyclopedia Diaries 15

Volume XV
The Drunken Guide To The Characters Of The DC Universe

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A
Abel 9
Alias the Spider 19
Anti-Monitor 15
Antimatter Universe 16

B
Batman 1
Brightest Day 16

C
Catwoman (Selina Kyle) 1
Challengers of the Unknown 21

F
Firestorm Matrix 16

J
Jezebelle 10

K
Kid Flash (Bar Torr) 25

M
The Monitor 15
The Monitors 17
Mostly Wanted 24
Multiverse 14

N
North 40 9

R
Robo Dojo 24

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S.T.A.R. Labs 21


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