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Welcome to the first episode of the Page of Apocalypse where host Spider-Dan is flanked by MaX Byrne and Dave Horro-X, as they walk through the iconic 1990's X-Men run for the Age of Apocalypse. In the first discussion, the trio discuss Legion Quest and X-Men Alpha: X-Men #38 Uncanny X-Men #320 X-Men #39 Uncanny X-Men #321 Cable #20 X-Men: Alpha #1 Check out Dan at https://www.spiderdanandthesecre...

As Wildcat fights for his life, the Huntress fights the Huntress?! Can Helena Wayne get the Icicle’s freeze gun from JSA headquarters in time to save Ted Grant’s life? And who will win the title of The Huntress?!?! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write review...

The final episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is here with “The Real Good Guys”! For the finale Mike is joined by Clone Wars Conversations co-host Maff, to talk about the series (or season?) finale of Skeleton Crew! In more detail, Maff & Mike talk about Star Wars as a whole, including the series, before delving deep into Jod Na Narwood’s character. After talking about Jude Law’s performance,...

Mart joins me again after the Christmas Episode to talk more Legion of Super-Heroes! Everyone’s got a favorite Legionnaire or 30! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories. You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: Th...

Clone Wars Conversations continues with Dave, Maff & Mike discussing the final 3 episodes of “The Lost Season”, which features Yoda being guided by Qui-Gon Jinn on a journey to worlds strong in the force, to prepare him for what comes after the Clone Wars! In more detail, Dave, Maff & Mike first talk about how this works as the original ending of TCW series (before season 7 was announced),...

The penultimate episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is here with “We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble”! For episode 7, Mike is joined by Dave, to talk about the mystery of At Attin, the kid’s parents, the vault and more! In more detail, Mike & Dave talk about Dave’s dwindling interest in the show prior to this episode and his opinion on episode 8 itself, how as you get older you relate to parent...

Clone Wars Conversations continues with a collection of 3 episodes; one two-parter about a mission with Jar Jar Binks & Mace Windu, while the third episode unravels the mystery surrounding Sifo Dias, as we near the  end of Season 6! In more detail, Dave, Maff & Mike discuss Jar Jar’s love interest (spoiler; it’s not Mace) and the surprising return of Mother Talzin in the two Disappeared ep...

Episode 6 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew “Zero Friends Again” is upon us and this week’s guest is Tonya Todd to talk about KB’s character, the crab-machine scene, Jude Law’s sexy voice and more! In more detail, Mike & Tonya talk about the first 5 episodes of the show, before they discuss what this episode brings! This episode includes a discussion of each member of the Skeleton Crew and how the k...

Jac and Tony dig coal and agree that season 6 is better than season 5, because it would have to be.

Clone Wars Conversations continues with an underrated arc, about Anakin’s possessive love of Padmé and Palpatine’s control over the galactic banks, all in the second batch of episodes from Season 6! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about Anakin’s fall, Padmé’s tactics and Palpatine’s plans! In more detail, the trio discuss Star Wars banking, the further plots of Palpatine, how brutally Anakin a...

Episode 5 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has landed; “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates” and this week’s guest is Megan – she talks about SM-33, pirates, Cthallops and more! In more detail, Mike & Megan talk about how Megan has found Skeleton Crew so far, before delving into episode 5 as a whole. The duo then talk about Megan’s love of SM-33 and other droids, Jod/Jude Law’s allegiances and ma...

It’s that time of year for the Classic Comics Christmas Episode! This year we stay in the Brozne Age and continue out Legion of Super-Heroes theme as Superboy convinces the Legionnaires to go on a quest to find the Star of Bethlehem. You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com w...

Clone Wars Conversations continues with a vital arc to understanding what actually happened in Order 66; the first four episodes of Season 6! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about the clone inhibitor chips, Fives and more! In this episode, the trio discuss the premiere of the “final” season (before Season 7 was announced/released) and how this series has brought such life to the many clones, i...

Episode 4 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has landed; “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin” and this week’s guest for the discussion show is Maff – he talks about Neel, responsibility, life lessons and more, as well as thoughts on previous live-action Star Wars projects! In more detail, Mike & Maff first talk about Maff’s thoughts on the other live-action shows, before delving into what this episode...

We’re taking the Time Bubble back to the 30 th Century! Guest Mart Gray joins me for a discussion on the Legion’s history, characters, greatest stories and disappointing moments. There’s a lot to cover! (Also available in Interlac). You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com wh...

Surprise! Charles Soule & Ryan Browne join Mike (interrupting Clone Wars Christmas), to talk about their upcoming 9 issue series with Image Comics: Lucky Devils and their collaborative relationship as writer & artist. So if you’re a fan of comic books, collaboration or looking further into the creative process, this is the episode for you! In more detail, Mike delves deeper into the relati...

Episode 3 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has landed; “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”! This week’s guest Spider-Dan discusses Skeleton Crew vibes, his thoughts on previous live-action Star Wars projects, episode 3 as a whole and more in this weekly Skeleton Crew discussion! In more detail, Mike & Spider-Dan first talk about Dan’s relationship with recent Star Wars projects and how Sk...

Clone Wars Conversations continues with one of the most iconic Clone Wars arcs of all-time; the finale of Season 5 (episodes 17-20)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about the full 4 episode arc in this release, which Mike calls “The Jedi Temple Bombing Arc”! In this episode, the trio discuss this ground-shattering finale to Season 5, finally answering the question (for Maff); why did Ahsoka le...

As we enter the holiday season, a new Star Wars project has emerged; Skeleton Crew! This show is being compared to The Goonies, but does it deserve this comparison? Mike & this week’s guest Thomas discuss this and more in episodes This Could Be A Real Adventure And Way, Way Out Past The Barrier! In more detail, Mike & Thomas begin by recapping their thoughts on Acolyte & other live-act...

Clone Wars Conversations continues with the third part of Season 5 (episodes 14-16)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about the full 3 episode arc in this release, as their journey on this Clone Wars companion podcast continues! In this episode, the trio discuss all three Maul-centric episodes, showing the start of his reign in the criminal underworld and his relationship with the people of Man...

Notes:   It’s the Silver Age again! It started out as a one-off Superboy story and turned into a long running exploration of the DC Universe 100 years in the future. The Legion are not known as well today as they were 30 years ago, but by the 1980’s they were a critical and commercial success at DC Comics. In this episode we take a look at the first appearance in the Superboy story that introduced...

Clone Wars Conversations continues with the second part of Season 5 (episodes 6-13)! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about two arcs in this episode, as their journey on this Clone Wars companion podcast continues! In this episode, the trio discuss the first arc (ep 6-9); where a group of younglings go on a quest to Ilum for their lightsaber (Kyber) crystals with Ahsoka & Yoda and then meet...

After a few episodes covering the solo adventures of Power Girl and the Huntress, it’s back to the Justice Society! There’s a new roster featuring Power Girl and the Huntress and the team must take on Thorn! Flash’s villain from the Golden Age returns! You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www...

Beauty and the Beat Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine It’s not quite right to say that the Go-Go’s' 1981 debut, Beauty and the Beat, is where new wave caught hold in the U.S., but it’s not quite wrong, either. Prior to this, there had certainly been new wave hits -- Blondie had been reaching the Top Ten for two years running -- but the Go-Go’s ushered in the era of big, bright stylish pop, spendin...

Jac and Tony are Back and they discuss family.