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Andrew Robak and Steven Woodcock
Andy and Steven take a tour of the entire New Universe, Marvel comics' huge undertaking in 1986 when Jim Shooter, Tom DeFalco, Mark Gruenwald and Archie Goodwin worked together to create a brand new comics universe and launched 8 new comics.
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Season 5 Episode 9: DP7 #28 "Voight for President!"
Grab a Chip Ahoy, Gas up the car at Sunoco and snuggle up in the warm embrace of the blankets in your Best Western hotel room, it's time for a podcast! Just in time for election season we've got another amazing issue of DP7 to talk about with some excellent paranormal action.
01:22:13
01/11/2024
Season 5 Episode 8: PSI Force #28 Siberian Project Part 2
Can you Smeeeellllllll....what Nicieza...is COOKING? A multi part epic crossover is what he's cooking! So what if it's a little weak. We'll make a podcast about it and rock along! Plus something resembling a backup story!
01:19:54
25/10/2024
Season 5 Episode 7: The Star Brand #17: The Big Fix
Special ultra spectacular 100th episode of our podcast episode that is also spectacular! The Star Brand 17. Last we left this comic, Wilford Brimley was all powered up with Star Brand and ready to fix the world. We'll see if he can do it before Mac Browning decides that he's a dangerous civilian or that wet blanket Witness guy spoils things.
01:14:02
18/10/2024
Season 5 Episode 6: Justice 27 "Dead End"
I's say we both agreed that this was the best issue of the Peter David Justice run so far! Nuff said, listen and find out what happens with Angela, Quill and Justice (and the kitty).
58:07
11/10/2024
Season 5 Episode 5: DP7 #27: "The Ditch"
You've heard of the PITT, but do you know the dangers that lunk in....THE DITCH?? Ok, well actually it's just the PITT, but with a new volcano feature. Either way, this issue has it all, a cat fight, Bliss and Dirtbag, some new paranormals and 3 Stooges themed antibodies. It's one you can't miss.
01:09:14
04/10/2024
Season 5 Episode 4: PSI Force #27: The Siberian Project Part 1
In this issue we finally find out what happened to the rest of the kids after getting beaten by Rodstvow, and as the title says...they are in Siberia! Some real mayhem is sure to ensue when the PSI Force kids mix it up with their Soviet counterparts.
01:06:24
27/09/2024
Season 5 Episode 3: Justice #26: The Trouble With...
With Creeping Crud six feet under now it's time for Justice to go after Quill with an old-fashioned paranormal team up! Justice and Playback are on the trail! While they're out hunting, will Quill make a move of his own? We also have a backup story involving the Medusa Web from PSI Force and a certain well-known leader from the 80's that isn't Reagan this time.
01:01:46
13/09/2024
Season 5 Episode 2: DP7 #26: Flesh
The CIA lady squad gets their first real mission and it certainly is a dangerous one. Dropped into the Brazilian Rain Forest, will everyone survive? Will they end up naked and afraid? Only one way to find out, listen to this podcast! I mean, I guess you could just read the comic book too, but that doesn't seem as fun.
01:00:03
06/09/2024
Season 5 Episode 1: PSI Force #26: Hard Copy
So in the last issue of PSI Force...everyone died? Or maybe just PSI-Hawk Died? Or maybe nobody died? Well, lets see what Andrew Chaser has to say about it all. Special guest appearances in the comic from "The Leaker" and Andrew Chaser's Mom and her maid.
01:09:57
30/08/2024
Season 4 Recap Episode Part 2: DP7, Star Brand and The Draft
Picking up where we left off with part 1. We'll be covering issues 19-25 of DP7 and 13-16 of Star Brand, plus The Draft.
01:42:23
23/08/2024
Season 4 Recap Episode Part 1: PSI Force and Justice 19-25
Loads of new stories, character deaths and Justice with a cowboy hat! Many cool things happened in the comics between issues 19 and 25, and we will get to talk about it all. Favorite moments, where we think the comic is headed in the future, and so much more. Look out for part 2 where we cover the rest.
01:16:48
16/08/2024
Season 4: Episode 26: The Star Brand #16
Death--Where is Thy Sting? More Like: Brimley--Where is Thy Oats??? Oh man...so sure there is some kind of story about what happens if the star child removes the ability to die, but really you should listen and stick around to decide whether Steven or Andy have the better Wilford Brimley impression. Also, zombie Ken/Jim Shooter.
01:14:15
09/08/2024
Season 4 Episode 25: Justice #25 Changes
New characters and the start of a three part story arc, Justice is still at the NSC and trying to keep his daughter Angela safe. We get some new characters too, Creeping Crud and Quill, plus yet another reminder as to why having a chauffer hold a sign for a person at an airport is a bad idea.
01:08:05
02/08/2024
Season 4 Episode 24: DP7 #25 The Last Stand of the Shadowman
If you love plot threads, you'll love this one. DDTeens robbing a store, Randy and the missing antibodies finally gets a resolution and Famileech (the weird mutant blob version of the family from The PITT. If that isn't enough for you, ESPeople (they're made out of people) and Nightmask too!. If this wasn't Mark Gruenwald I'd be worried there was too much.
01:12:58
26/07/2024
Season 4 Episode 23: PSI Force #25 The Return of PSI Hawk
Rodstvow has seemed pretty unstoppable at this point, and our crew of PSI Force kids has just lost one of their own. Is the PSI Hawk enough to save the day???
01:11:25
19/07/2024
Season 4 Episode 22: Justice #24 Showdown
Lissen here folks. We've rustled ourselves up a new episode of Justice! He's headed down to Texas where some folks are hasslin' some feller with wind powers! Also, a backup story with Potifar of the Medusa Web.
01:09:55
12/07/2024
Season 4 Episode 21: DP7 #24 The Face of Death
Lots of great things going on here, answers AND more questions! Will Jenny Swensen be cured from her PITT related mutation? What will happen to Dave after he clobbered Bloodhound? Will Stephanie join the all lady CIA super vixen squad? All that and some steamy shower scenes..oh my! Better get to listening!
01:17:23
06/07/2024
Season 4 Episode 20: PSI Force #24
Reunited and it feels...so...bad??? Big things happening in this issue as a fan favorite PSI Force member isn't going to make it to the end of the story.
01:22:58
28/06/2024
Season 4 Episode 19: The Star Brand #15: More Hobson, Less Choice
Well lets just be honest here, we haven't really been loving the new direction that Star Brand has taken, especially some real anti "Don't throw away the Duck" story choices. However, it makes for one heck of a fun podcast. Strap in folks...PITT Plague!
01:05:26
21/06/2024
Season 4 Episode 18: Justice #23 "Ramifications"
The Justice Brigade. A group of regular citizens that idolize Justice and carry flamethrowers. What could go wrong? Well, with Justice free of the drugs and working with the NSC he's going to have to deal with this unruly group...lest there be...RAMIFICATIONS!! Plus a new bonus story featuring Stasi and Kathy of PSI-Force.
01:13:41
07/06/2024
Season 4 Episode 17: DP7 #23 Convergence
Is this a follow up and retelling of the Bootcamp brawl from PSI Force or a 3 part epic with basically every New Universe Character (except our beloved Kickers)? Well, as it turns out it's both!!! We get the DP7 Perspective on the fight with PSI Force, Keith Remsen being a Narc, the fate of Jenny "Spitfire" Swensen...*takes breath...AS WELL AS the DDTeens, some caged heat with the captured Ladies of DP7! Converging!!! Best not miss it!
01:27:37
31/05/2024
Season 4 Episode 16: PSI Force 23 "Bootcamp Brawl"
Time to check in with the paranormals in the boot camp, but this time Wayne, Tyrone and Lindsay are running a rescue mission! Plus the mystery character...who is Richie Anderson and is he friend or foe??? Well actually that part isn't really explained well. Oh well, lots of punching!
01:25:29
24/05/2024
Season 4 Episode 15: Justice #22 Hide & Seek
Justice is still hallucinating that he's in the winterlands, and the Army, police, NSC and his daughter are looking for him. There's also a gang of hobos burning things in a barrel. Then stick around for some universe news, a letters page and some profiles on Justice characters.
01:23:58
10/05/2024
Season 4 Episode 14: DP7 #22 "Army Dreamers" Draft Tie in Issue
They've been trapped in the clinic, on the run, running the clinic, dunked in The PITT and now, Drafted? Yep, It's looking like some of our favorite paranormals are in boot camp. I'm sure a barracks full of paranormals will go fine. Oh, wait! Pittbull is there too? This issue parallels the special "The Draft" but follows the DP7 group instead of the three new guys.
01:23:49
03/05/2024
Season 4 Episode 13: PSI Force #22 "The Kick Inside"
Up until now we got the feeling that Thomas Boyd has been through a lot in his life, but with this issue we really find out. Thomas has been an assasin for a rogue CIA agent, part of teh PSI Force team and now drafted and getting evaluated by an out of control Nightmask persona. It doesn't get much crazier than this! If that wasn't enough, a back up story following everyone's favorite pranormal...Mutator!
01:25:54
26/04/2024
Season 4 Episode 12: The Draft
At long last, the Draft is here! This issue tells the story of three new paranormals who end up drafted into the government's new paranormal military squad. Meet Gridlock, a sad man who gets no respect but can make tubes from thin air (that should help). Also Metallurgust, who can control a chevy hubcap (seriously) and Blow Out, a PhD student who explosively teleports. We also see the return of Nightmask and meet Sgt. Haldeman who has a truly horrifying power.
01:45:29
19/04/2024
Season 4 Episode 11: Star Brand #14 Sins of the Father
And finally we return to bi-monthy Star Brand. In this issue we learn more about the motivations of Ken and Duck's space super star baby. Sure the issue is a bit weird, but we've got some great impressions and a back up story "Family Ties" that follows up on what happened to the family that Jenny Swensen rescued from the PITT.
01:24:16
05/04/2024
Season 4 Episode 10: DP7 #21 Death of the Clinic
Death of the Clinic??? Say it ain't so Gruenwald, we like the clinic!! In this issue a lot of the clinic paranormals are split up and have run ins with the army and state stroopers. Let's hope everyone is ok. We also get a special backup story "CHOICES" with the return of one of our favorite characters from a canceled New Universe series.
01:47:58
29/03/2024
Season 4 Episode 9: Justice #21 Illusions
Justice is in jail...again and everyone wants a peice of him. But what happens when you take a dangerous paranormal like Tensen and drug him out of his mind?
01:14:50
22/03/2024
Season 4 Episode 8: PSI Force #21 Spitfire, Teeth and Blood!
Canada, a peaceful place with soft rain, ample Tim Horton's and free healthcare. That is until Jake Travest (or Slash Hannigan) starts ripping the place a new one with the MAX Version 2 armor (forget that version 3 existed)!!! Jake and the MAX suit are after Wayne and Tyrone and neither historic hotels nor innocent civilians will slow him down. Also: Lots of German Accents!
01:18:36
15/03/2024
Season 4 Episode 7: DP7 #20 Pitbull!
Merriam, Lenore, Charley, Jenny Swensen, Mutator....which one will win Randy's attention in the post apocalyptic bomb shelter snuggle fest???? Oh, and something about a guy named Pitbull? That guy might be trouble.
01:16:08
08/03/2024
Season 4 Episode 6: Justice #20 PITT Aid
Mick Jagger, U2....Peter Paul and Mary???? Justice makes his way to a concert raising money for survivors of the PITT (and maybe the family of those reporters in the helicopter from the PITT comic), and he gets into some trouble with Seraph, defender of paranormals!
01:20:56
01/03/2024
Season 4 Episode 5: PSI Force #20 "The Girl With Far Away Eyes"
With Two Thirds of PSI Force captured, what's left? Wayne, Tyrone and their new friend Lindsay find out what happened to the others and have a run in with the Medusa Web. Plus a special back-up Codename: Spitfire story.
01:30:58
23/02/2024
Season 4 Episode 4: Star Brand #13 "Ghosts"
Creepy flying baby alert!! Is this still the same comic book that started the New Universe? Lots of big changes on the way in this story, so strap in and grab a cold mug of Pitt juice. It's going to get weird!!!
01:17:07
16/02/2024
Season 4 Episode 3: DP7 #19 PITTFALL!
Well since issue 18 left us with a literal cliffhanger, this one can't come soon enough. Here we find out if any of our paranormal friends actually make it out of the Pitt alive!! Jenny Swensen and the MAX armor show up too, but is it to help or just cause more trouble?
01:18:03
09/02/2024
Season 4 Episode 2: Justice #19 Hero Worship
"You've got to clean up the blood Lydia!" Justice is back hunting paranormals in Philadelphia this time. A PITT inspired cult with a dangerous leader draws Tensen's attention, but so does his daughter Angie. Will there be a reunion? Let's find out?
01:10:44
02/02/2024
Season 4 Episode 1: PSI Force 19: The Masada Defense
Welcome back to the Voice of the New Universe. Finally we catch up to what the rest of the Teens are doing, and what they are doing is running from the Medusa Web. Lots of new paranormals with nicknames! Blood Cat! Dustoff Skybreaker!
01:24:15
26/01/2024
Season 3 Recap Episode: The Path to the PITT
At the end of every season we spend some time reflecting on what we liked and what we didn't about the issues from this season. In this case we had a bunch of new directions for our New Universe books, some regular creative teams and some controversial retcons! What did we make of it all? Pop some ear buds in and have a listen!
02:33:40
17/11/2023
Season 3 Episode 13: Justice #18 and DP7 #18 THE PITT Tie In Issues
Justice is still on his mission to bring the sword to paranormals who abuse their powers, at least until the PITT happens. We also squeeze in some poetry readings and bible study. In DP7 the clinic paranormals are working on clean up after the riot but tempers haven't lowered for all of them. Add in an apocalyptic road trip and you've got one heck of an issue!
02:03:01
10/11/2023
Season 3 Episode 12: THE PITT
Pittsburgh is gone...but what happens next? Join us in our review of THE PITT where we get to see The Witness, Col. Mac "Bloodthirsty" Browning and our old friend Jenny "Don't call my MAX armor Spitfire" Swensen as they experience the aftermath. Bad things can happen when a writer has a grudge against a character...
01:58:01
03/11/2023
Season 3 Episode 11: The Star Brand 12: Prelude to the PITT
What is going on here??? Do we finally get to see Ken Connell do some super heroics? A weird visit to a comic book convention to see John Byrne? An unexpected pregnancy? Some kind of New Universe-shaping mega event? Massive retcons? we'll see but you are definitely going to want to hear this one!
01:26:51
27/10/2023
Season 3 Episode 10: DP7 #17 and PSI Force #18
Riot at the clinic! The gang war might be reaching it's peak but for sure there are some paranormals that aren't going to survive this one! Tune in to find out who to grieve for. We are skipping ahead a bit in the release order to cover PSI Force 18, since this story occurs before a certain explosive Star Brand 12. Here we get to find out what happens after the destruction of the sanctuary last issue!
02:11:03
20/10/2023
Season 3 Episode 9: PSI Force #17 and Justice #17
Issue 17 of PSI Force is titled: "Beg Tomorrow" and features not one but TWO new evil organizations and a bunch of new paranormals including the frightening Rodstvow! Steven's Russian accent is going to earn overtime pay for this issue! In Justice 17 we get some back story on who John Tensen is as he has to explain it to some dope trapped in his body who refused to just get vaporized like everyone else.
01:48:53
13/10/2023
Season 3 Episode 8: Justice #16 and DP7 #16
Time to learn a little more about our friend Justice, and time to re-start the kill count! Tensen has a new mission, and trouble causing paranormals are not safe. In DP7 we get the formation of the new super team to end all super teams...the DD Teens! Ok well maybe it's just a bunch of kids fanning the flames of the race war in the Clinic. We also take some time at the end to talk about Marvel Age 59 with lots of New U News.
02:16:18
06/10/2023
Season 3 Episode 7: The Star Brand 11 and PSI Force 16
Legendary John Byrne takes over Star Brand, but how does he feel about our main man Ken Connell? There was lots of advertising hype for this one, should be a good one! PSI Force is breaking out this issue with lots of fun pop culture references and John Lithgowian foreheads! A fun issue by Fabian Nicieza.
02:04:14
29/09/2023
Season 3 Episode 6: Justice #15 EVERYTHING YOU KNOW IS WRONG
Big changes require a big episode so we are giving Justice 15 its own solo podcast episode. Cross yoru fingers that our favorite Justice warrior comes out OK from this one.
01:29:17
22/09/2023
Season 3 Episode 5: PSI Force 15 and DP7 15
Crossover time! Michael Crawley left PSI Force and heads to the Clinic in Wisconsin. Lock up your MRI machines, it's explosion time! The race war continues in DP7, but this time a spotlight on Lenore and Steven damages his vocal cords with his best old lady impression.
02:09:04
15/09/2023
Season 3 Episode 4: Justice 14 and DP7 14
What happens when Justice, an alien gets bitten by a snake? Does the snake gain Justice's powers and judge desert creatures? We can only hope... In DP7 we've got ourselves a RACE WAR! Charly is torn between her friends and the black powers group as paranormals pick sides.
02:16:00
08/09/2023
Season 3 Episode 3: Star Brand 10 and PSI Force 14
"To Russia with Nukes!" In Star Brand 10 there is a problem in Russia, but the Russians are keeping quiet about it. Can Ken intercede? In PSI Force Tyrone gets abducted and Thomas "Stalker" Boyd takes matters into his own hands.
02:03:53
01/09/2023
Season 3 Episode 2: Justice #13 and DP7 #13
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01:41:58
25/08/2023
