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Professor Alan
Contains comic books shows, including Uncovering the Bronze Age, The Quarter-Bin Podcast, and Shortbox Showcase.
- QBP #238 - Alien Legion (vol 2) 7 - 9
Quarter-Bin Podcast #238Alien Legion 7 - 9, Marvel Epic Comics, cover-dated October 1988, December 1988, & February 1989.
"The Bite," "Duty Elsewhere," & "Scalpel," all written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Larry Stroman & Mark Farmer.
What happens when we wrap up our science-fiction mini-series wraps up with a bit of military sci-fi? What do we think of these stories from early in Chuck Dixon's career? Are these as "Epic" as they should be?
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Next Episode: Batman 348, DC Comics, cover-dated June 1982.
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Music in the episode: Classical Orchestral Strings Music by Viacheslav Starostin Music promoted by Pixabay16 April 2026, 6:22 am - Doomspeak #063-Amazing Spider-Man #5
Amazing Spider-Man 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963."Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom," by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko.
What happens when Doctor Doom meets the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler? Do they become best buddies? Does someone get accidentally kidnapped? And do the troublemakers in blue REALLY show up at the end for no good reason?
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Promo: Campus Comics CastNext Time: Fantastic Four 2/695, cover-dated February 2023.
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6 April 2026, 7:17 am - QBP #237 - Star Trek (DC) 62 & 63
Quarter-Bin Podcast #237Star Trek 62 & 63, DC Comics, cover-dated August & September 1994.
"The Alone, parts 1 & 2," both written by Kevin Ryan, with art by Rod Whigham & Arne Starr.
What happens "Poor Gene" Hendricks attempts to redeem his quarter-bin legacy? Can the Enterprise crew help Gene earn a new nickname? And does someone in the crew ... die???
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Promo: The Bat-Pod
Next Episode: Alien Legion 7 & 8, Marvel/Epic Comics, cover-dated October & December 1988.
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Music in the episode: Ice of Sofia, by White_RecordsMusic promoted by Pixabay27 March 2026, 7:27 am - E&E #038 - Comic Book Genres: Global
In
this 38th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of
episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which
makes this episode a discussion of ... global comics! And also global comic shops, and comics-related global travel.What international experiences to Ruth & Darrin Sutherland bring to the episode? And how just HOW MANY manga does Ruth recommend?????
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Promo:Full Manga AlchemistLink: The Frank Slide Centre
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6In this sixth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he covers comics including but not limited to: Firestorm, Groo, Green Arrow, Fantastic Four, Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe ... and MORE!
How many of these comics are independent books from the eighties, anyway?
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #236John Carter Warlord of Mars 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1979.
"The Master Assassin of Mars Chapter 8: The Man Who Makes Murder!" by Chris Claremont, with art by Mike Vosburg and Ricardo Villamonte.
What happens when Professor Alan jumps into part 8 of a 12 (!) part storyline? Can he make sense of the story? Is this a "running down corridors" issue? How does Claremont do at channeling the purple prose of Burroughs?
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Promo: Fanholes Podcast
Next Episode: Star Trek 62 & 63, DC Comics, August & September, 1994.
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Music in the episode:Friendzoned, by Gritz16 Music promoted by Pixabay26 February 2026, 7:49 am - E&E #036 - Comic Book Genres: Romance
In
this 36th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of
episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which
makes this episode a discussion of ... romance comics! And also romances IN comics.What romance comics has the Professor been reading the last few years? How do Iowa's Joe and Derek Crabbe answer dating questions from 50 years ago? Who are their (and some listeners) favorite couple?
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Promo:V for VendettaLink: Derek's Fanholes podcast
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #235Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983.
"The Apprentice," by Mary Jo Duffy & Klaus Janson.
What happens when sci-fi author Derek Kunsken returns to the show to discuss (this time) a sci-fi story? Will he like it more than he did the Adam-12 he covered last time he was on the show?
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Promo: Hither Came Conan
Next Episode: John Carter Warlord of Mars 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1979.
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Music in the episode: Symphony of Hope, by Kulakovna Music promoted by Pixabay6 February 2026, 8:34 am - Doomspeak #062 - Doomed 2099 (2025)
DOOMED 2099 #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 2025.
Written by Frank Tieri, with art by Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar.
What happens Doom returns from 2099 to battle the Doom of 2025, who also happens to be the Sorcerer Supreme? Will Doom emerge victorious from this Doom vs Doom battle?
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Promo: Doomspeak!Next Time: Amazing Spider-Man #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963.
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28 January 2026, 8:41 am - QBP #234 - Sun Devils 1 - 3
Quarter-Bin Podcast #234Sun Devils 1 - 3, DC Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1984.
"The Gathering: Books 1 - 3," by Gerry Conway & Dan Jurgens.
What happens when Sir Iowa's Joe joins the podcast to talk about one of his favorite comic series from his younger days? Do the issues hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later? And does a new wave style skinny tie hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later?
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Next Episode: Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983.
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Music in the episode: Follow the Stars by Audio AtlantMusic promoted by Pixabay19 January 2026, 7:43 am - Promo - Doomspeak
The show has been going a long time, but we didn't have a promo ... UNTIL NOW!Thanks to any and all podcasting buddies who use this promo in their shows.
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Music used in the promo is Dark and Sinister Cello Symphony, by Nick Panek, which I discovered at Pixabay.
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