Daniel continues his quest to better understand one of his favorite comic heroes Mark Shaw by looking at his third appearance, *Justice League of America *141. The story from 1977, “No World Escapes the Manhunters!” by Steve Englehart sees the Justice League fighting the Manhunters on three fronts as the Manhunters attempt to discredit …
In the first every Between Disney Podcast Special, Daniel discusses Haunted Mansion themed books and comics. Daniel breaks down the key strengths in the works of two different Haunted Mansion themed authors. And because its comic book time machine he talks about the Haunted Mansion comic anthology collection. The titles …
Daniel looks at another franchise from his childhood retranslated into comic form in IDW’s G.I. Joe: The Fall of G.I. Joe Volume One. Daniel discusses his expectations for a property who’s strongest memories were tied to a cartoon and how his expectations were shattered. And he includes his thoughts on …
Daniel discusses Knight Rider: Volume 1 published by Lion Force Comics and IDW written by Geoffrey Thorne. Daniel gives a thumbnail of the story. And then he goes all 80s discussing differences in the story for the original television show, including what he liked and did not like.
Daniel reviews the new Comic Block subscription service from Nerd Block. Daniel discusses his thoughts on the contents, what he liked and did not, and his thoughts on a monthly subscription. Nerd Block can be found at https://www.nerdblock.com/comic Review Copy Provided by Nerd Block
Daniel reads through and discusses Star Trek: Harlan Ellison’s The City on the Edge of Forever The Original Teleplay. Daniel confesses his history with Star Trek and the story itself. He compares the comic adaptation with the original Star Trek episode from 1967.
Daniel reviews the April 2015 Comic Bento Cloak and Dagger subscription box. Daniel discusses his thoughts on the four titles in the box; The Shadow Volume 1, The Coldest City, Hit List, and Unity Volume 1: To Kill a King. Daniel provides his thoughts on the Comic Bento program including pricing and value, comparasions to other programs, and …
Daniel dips into 1977’s Justice League of America #140 No Man Escapes the Manhunter, Mark Shaw’s second appearance and first real mission. Daniel discusses the story, the Manhunter’s greatest weapons, and Shaw’s first steps behind the mask. Daniel notices some comparisons with the New 52 and expresses concern with Shaw’s personality.
Daniel examines Star Wars Dark Horse volume 2 issues #13 and #14 making up the “Five Days of Sith” story arc. Daniel breaks down the tale of an Imperial Ensign who served Darth Vader on a revenge mission throughout the Empire. Daniel discusses evil, rewards, and how Marvel and Dark …
Daniel finishes Manhunter’s first solo arc in Ostrander and Yale’s Manhunter #4, “Through the Mask.” Dumas and Manhunter battle for what may be the final time and Mark learns a massive secret about Olivia Vancroft. Daniel mulls over his thoughts on this first arc, masks in the Vancroft collection and …