The super-awesome Secret Origins Podcast is BACK starting February 8, 2016!!!
However… The show’s secret lair has moved to the Fire and Water Network website. To follow new episodes and leave comments, go to: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/secret-origins-podcast/
Ryan Daly and guest Martin Gray review the origin of the Legion of Super Heroes from Secret Origins #25. Then, Gene Hendricks returns to help cover the origin of the Golden Age Atom.
Listen to Episode 25!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #25, written by Paul Levitz with art by Rick Stasi and Dick Giordano (Legion), and Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Clark and Bob Downs, and a cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
Plus, sample images from All-Star Comics #3 and #4 by Gardner Fox and Ben Flinton; Superboy #147 by E. Nelson Bridwell and Pete Costanza; Legion of Super Heroes #294 by Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt; and Adventure Comics #12 by Scott Clark.
Check out Martin Gray’s comics review blog at Too Dangerous For A Girl: http://dangermart.blogspot.co.uk
And find Gene Hendricks at The Hammer Strikes: http://www.thehammerstrikes.com
and The Hammer Podcasts: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=35
and The Quantum Cast: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=36
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “My Generation” by The Who; and “Street Fighting Man” by The Rolling Stones.
Long Live the Legion!
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Ryan Daly and guest Justin Barlow review the origin of Blue Devil from Secret Origins #24. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to promote every Doctor Fate story except for the origin in this issue.
Listen to Episode 24!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #24, written by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin with art by Ty Templeton (Blue Devil), and Roy Thomas with art by Michael Bair and Bob Downs (Doctor Fate), and a cover by Keith Stan Wilson and Sam DeLaRosa.
Plus, samples of Doctor Fate appearances from More Fun Comics #56 by Gardner Fox and Howard Sherman, 1st Issue Special #9 by Martin Pasko and Walt Simonson, and Flash #306 and #308 by Pasko and Keith Giffen. Also, a house ad featuring Blue Devil and Firestorm, the cover to Blue Devil #4 by Paris Cullins and Showcase ’93 #3 by Brian Bolland.
You can donate to help David Sopko’s family at: https://www.gofundme.com/qz9mbvf8
Check out Justin’s Sympathy for the Devil Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bluedevilblog/?fref=ts
David’s The Blue Devil Archive Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/The-Blue-Devil-Archive-413136848771016/?fref=ts
Justin and David’s Shout at the Devil Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/shout-at-the-devil/id1032646067?mt=2
Listen to Shag and Diabolu Frank talk Blue Devil on Fire and Water Podcast #113: http://www.namtab.com/aquablog2/Fire%20and%20Water%20Podcast%20Episode%20113.mp3
Listen to Shag and Kyle Benning talk Doctor Fate on Fire and Water Podcast #129: http://www.namtab.com/aquablog2/Fire%20and%20Water%20Podcast%20Episode%20129.mp3
Additional music this episode: “Friend of the Devil” by The Grateful Dead; “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful; “Friend of the Devil” by Counting Crows.
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Ryan Daly and guests Chad Bokelman and Mark Marble review the origins of the Guardians of the Universe from Secret Origins #23. Then, Diabolu Frank helps Ryan learn the history of the Floronic Man, better known as the Plant Master.
Listen to Episode 23!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #23, written by Todd Klein with art by Jonathan Peterson and Al Vey (Guardians), and Rick Veitch and Brett Ewins (Floronic Man), and a cover by Ed Hannigan and Steve Bissette.
Check out Chad and Mark at The Lanterncast: http://www.lanterncast.com
Hear Frank talk about Ray Palmer and Captain Atom as part of the Power of the Atom Podcast at: http://themightymite.blogspot.com
And Frank’s Martian Manhunter podcast, the Idol-Head of Diabolu: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/idol-head-diabolu-podcast/id951536541?mt=2
And his DC Bloodlines Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-bloodlines-podcasts/id991575714?mt=2
And his Diana Prince Wonder Woman Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diana-prince-wonder-woman/id1010333234?mt=2
And the Marvel Super Heroes Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-super-heroes-podcast/id908880908?mt=2
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “Christmas Time is Here” by Vince Guaraldi Trio; “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” by Pink Floyd; “Millennium” by Robbie Williams.
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Ryan Daly and guest Jeff Nettleton review the origins of the Manhunter robots, as well as three heroes who have taken the name over the years from Secret Origins #22.
Listen to Episode 22!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #22, written by Roy and Dann Thomas with art by Howard Simpson, and a cover by Walt Simonson.
Plus, sample images from Police Comics #8 by Tex Blaisdell and Alex Kotzky, and Detective Comics #437 by Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson.
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “Robots” by Flight of the Conchords; “Die Hard the Hunter” by Def Leppard; “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks; “Every Breath You Take” by The Police.
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Ryan Daly and guests Tim Wallace and Mike Gillis review the (sorta) origin of Jonah Hex from Secret Origins #21. Then, Diabolu Frank does what no one else would dare: helping Ryan discuss the origin of Black Condor.
Listen to Episode 21!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #21, written by Michael Fleisher with art by Gray Morrow (Jonah Hex), and Roy Thomas with art by Murphy Anderson (Black Condor), and a cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Praised Be His Name).
Plus, sample images from “The Wheelchair Bounty Hunter” in Jonah Hex #73 by Fleisher and Garcia-Lopez (PBHN), and the graphic novel Jonah Hex: No Way Back by Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Tony DeZuniga; also, Black Condor’s first appearance from Crack Comics #1 by Will Eisner and Lou Fine.
Check out Tim Wallace’s Blue Beetle Blog at Kord Industries: http://kordindustries.blogspot.com
And hear Mike Gillis on Radio Vs. The Martians: http://radiovsthemartians.com
Check out Diabolu Frank’s Martian Manhunter podcast, the Idol-Head of Diabolu: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/idol-head-diabolu-podcast/id951536541?mt=2
And his DC Bloodlines Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-bloodlines-podcasts/id991575714?mt=2
And his Diana Prince Wonder Woman Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/diana-prince-wonder-woman/id1010333234?mt=2
And the Marvel Super Heroes Podcast at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/marvel-super-heroes-podcast/id908880908?mt=2
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “The Man Comes Around” by Johnny Cash; “Spread Your Wings” by Queen; “If You Wanna Be Happy” by Jimmy Soul.
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Ryan Daly and guest Stella Bowman review the origin of Batgirl from Secret Origins #20. Then, the Irredeemable Shag returns to help cover the origin of blind hero Doctor Mid-Nite.
Listen to Episode 20!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #20, written Barbara Randall with art by Rick Leonardi and Dick Giordano (Batgirl), and Roy Thomas with art by Mike Clark and Jerry Acerno (Dr. Mid-Nite), and a cover by Kevin Maguire and Bob Wiacek.
Plus, sample images from Dr. Mid-Nite’s first appearance in All-American Comics #25 by Charles Reizenstein and Stan Aschmeier; also Batgirl’s “million dollar debut” in Detective Comics #359 by Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino, and her battle with Cormorant in Batgirl Special by Barbara Randall and Barry Kitson.
Check out Stella’s Batgirl to Oracle: A Barbara Gordon Podcast as part of The Batman Universe: http://thebatmanuniverse.net/category/podcast/bto/
And follow Shag (at your own risk) at Firestorm Fan: http://firestormfan.com
and the Fire and Water Podcast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “In the Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett; “Dancing On My Own” by Robyn.
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Ryan Daly and new guest Jeff Nettleton review the origin of Uncle Sam from Secret Origins #19. Then, Michael Bailey returns to help Ryan cover the story of Guardian and the Newsboy Legion.
Listen to Episode 19!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #19, written Len Wein with art by Murphy Anderson (Uncle Sam), and Roy Thomas with art by Arvell Jones and Greg Theakston (Guardian), and a cover by Jack Kirby and Anderson.
Check out Michael’s thoughts about Guardian and the Newsboy Legion, as well as Superman-related stories at Fortress of Baileytude: http://www.fortressofbaileytude.com
And his reviews of the JSA at Tales of the Justice Society of America: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=2
And other comics at Views from the Longbox: http://www.fortressofbaileytude.com/viewsfromthelongbox/
And still more comics at Comics Monthly Monday: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=7
And, of course, Bailey’s Batman Podcast: http://www.baileysbatmanpodcast.com
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “Revolution” by The Beatles; “I Don’t Want to Set the World On Fire” by The Ink Spots.
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Ryan Daly and returning guest Anj review the origin of The Creeper from Secret Origins #18. Then, Michael Bailey joins Ryan for the story of the Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott.
Listen to Episode 18!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins #18, written Andrew Helfer with art by Keith Giffen and Rick Bryant (The Creeper), and Roy Thomas with art by George Freeman (Green Lantern), and a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.
Plus, sample pages from Showcase #73 by Steve Ditko, First Issue Special #7 by Michael Fleisher and Ditko, All-American Comics #16 by Bill Finger and Martin Nodell, Justice Society of America #3 (1991) by Len Strazewski and Mike Parobeck, and JSA: Classified #25 by Tony Bedard and Dennis Calero.
Check out Anj’s Supergirl blog Comic Box Commentary: http://comicboxcommentary.blogspot.com
And hear Michael’s thoughts about Alan Scott and the JSA at Tales of the Justice Society of America: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=2
And his thoughts on Superman at Fortress of Baileytude: http://www.fortressofbaileytude.com
And other comics at Views from the Longbox: http://www.fortressofbaileytude.com/viewsfromthelongbox/
And still more comics at Comics Monthly Monday: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=7
And, of course, Bailey’s Batman Podcast: http://www.baileysbatmanpodcast.com
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz; “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” by Wang Chung; “The Touch” by Stan Bush.
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Ryan Daly and Doug Zawisza review the origin of the Doom Patrol from Secret Origins Annual #1. Then, Kyle Benning returns to help Ryan cover the story of Captain Comet.
Listen to Annual 1!
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Sample pages from Secret Origins Annual #1, written Paul Kupperberg with art by John Byrne (Doom Patrol), and Roy Thomas with art by Ron Harris and Bruce Patterson (Captain Comet), and a cover by Byrne. Plus, a page from the Doom Patrol #1 preview text piece by Joey Cavalieri with art by Steve Lightle.
Plus, sample pages from My Greatest Adventure #80 by Larry Drake and Bruno Permian, Doom Patrol #1 (1987) by Paul Kupperberg and Steve Lightle, Doom Patrol #1 (2009) by Keith Giffen and Matthew Clark, and Strange Adventures #14 by John Broome and Murphy Anderson.
Bonus: My Doom Patrol fan-cast picks. For funsies.
Check out Doug’s Doom Patrol blog My Greatest Adventure 80: http://mygreatestadventure80.blogspot.com
and Tales of My Greatest Strange Adventures: http://talesofmygreateststrangeadventures.blogspot.com
Then listen to Kyle’s King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun podcasts: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com
“Premonition” (Theme for Secret Origins Podcast) written and performed by Neil Daly.
Additional music this episode: “Under Pressure” by My Chemical Romance and The Used; “Do the Evolution” by Pearl Jam.
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