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Let’s jump on the bandwagon and talk about the building blocks that formed Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! (48:27) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 422: Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

It’s a Musical Monday review! Quick thoughts and reactions to Jesus Christ Superstar Live! (24:28) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 421: Musical Monday: Jesus Christ Superstar Live first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Eric (Longbox Review) & Peter (The Daily Rios) wrap up the “Eye for an Eye” story with issue 5 of the LSH baxter run. Another death, sweeping change, and lingering questions! (1:54:28) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIME STAMPS: (00:44) Preamble  (04:53) Legion of Super-Heroes issue 5 synopsis and initial rea...

In an episode recorded two months back, Eric (Longbox Review) & Peter (The Daily Rios) discuss the fourth part of “An Eye for an Eye” in which the Legion encounters tragedy. Peter loves the issue. Eric not so much. Listen in to find out why! (2:35:02) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIME STAMPS: (0...

Another triple dose of comicbook recommendations catching up on November 22nd, 29th and December 6th; including books from Scout Comics, DC Comics, Top Shelf and more! (16:49) NOTES: from November 22nd:  GREGORY SUICIDE HC www.darkhorse.com/Books/31-168/Gregory-Suicide-HC LONG LOST 1 www.facebook.com/longlostcomic ROOTS tpb www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/roots/963 www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN1...

Timeline Tuesday for November! Comicbook anniversaries, first appearances and major events featuring the Death of Superman, Mary Marvel, another Marvel 2099 title and more! (13:18) NOTES: (01:25) 10 years ago: November 2007 (04:57) 25 years ago: November 1992 (08:32) 50 years ago: November 1967 (09:48) 75 years ago: November 1942 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 419: Timeline Tuesday: November...

DC’s highly controversial thematic sequel to Watchmen is here! It’s a Breakdown episode of the first issue of Doomsday Clock! How does it all connect? Why can’t I pronounce Adrian Veidt’s last name correctly? And look at that episode time length! (52:25) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 418: Doomsday Clock 1 Breakdown first appeared on The Daily Rios .

It’s a triple dose of comicbook recommendations for November 1st, 8th and 15th; including books from Chapterhouse, Vault, IDW, Lion Forge, 451 Media and more! (21:58) NOTES: from November 1st: AQUAMAN: THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES DELUXE EDITION HC www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/aquaman-the-atlantis-chronicles-deluxe-edition ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BLACK COMICS sc fulcrum.bookstore.ipgbook.com/encyclope...

The Breakdown of DC’s Dark Nights: Metal event continues! Issue three finds the Earth caught in the nightmarish terror of Barbatos while Superman, the Justice League and others form a plan leading to the mysteries of the Dark Multiverse! (1:10:28) NOTES: COVER HOMAGES: The Andy Kubert variant possibly in homage to Saint George and the Dragon; similar to JG Jones’ cover to 52 issue 30.  ...

Comicbook recommendations from IDW, DC Comics, Valiant and more for the week of October 25th! (12:17) NOTES: ART OF THE PULPS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY HC www.idwpublishing.com/product/the-art-of-the-pulps-an-illustrated-history CARTOON CLOUDS HC www.fantagraphics.com/cartoonclouds ETERNITY 1 of 4 valiantentertainment.com/comics/eternity NIGHT FORCE: COMPLETE SERIES HC www.dccomics.com/graphic-novel...

The Legion Project continues with episode three! Eric (Longbox Review) and Peter (The Daily Rios) discuss Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3, “The Curse”, before diving into “Eye for an Eye” part three! (2:23:28) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIMESTAMPS: (00:43) Preamble (05:43) Legion of Super-Heroes Annual 3 cha...

Comicbook recommendations from both October 11th and 18th including books from Titan, Lion Forge, First Second, DC Comics, Top Cow and more! (18:48) NOTES: from October 11th: COMIC SHOP: The RETAIL MAVERICKS WHO GAVE US A NEW GEEK CULTURE www.ohioswallow.com/book/Comic+Shop the CROW SPECIAL EDITION HC www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Crow-Special-Edition/J-OBarr/9781451654554 FIGHTING AMERICAN 1...

The Breakdown of DC’s Dark Nights: Metal event changes focus to the first batch of tie-ins! Taking place between Metal issues 2 and 3, this episode covers the 4-part “Gotham Resistance” story, as well as the first three Dark Knights oneshots! (1:07:18) TIMESTAMPS: (00:17) Intro (02:50) “Gotham Resistance” (34:02) Batman: Red Death (47:00) Batman: Murder Machine (55:09) Batm...

Comicbook recommendations from Caliber, AC Comics, IDW, First Second & more for the week of October 4th! (07:15) NOTES: BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT 1 of 7 www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight-1 BURKE & HARE NEW EDITION GN www.calibercomics.com/burke—hare.html CAST NO SHADOW GN us.macmillan.com/books/9781250193919 CHARLTON ARROW 1 www.accomics.com/acnews/ac-co...

It’s another Timeline Tuesday, this time celebrating comicbook anniversaries for the month of October 2017! Captain Marvel! X-Men! Cyber Force! Superman & the Legion of Super-Heroes! And more! (22:10) NOTES: (00:28): 10 years ago: October 2007 (08:34): 25 years ago: October 1992 (14:15): 50 years ago: October 1967 (18:01): 75 years ago: October 1942 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 411: Tim...

Comicbook recommendations for the week of September 27th from Marvel, Cosmic Times, Insight Comics & more; plus, a review of Dark Ark 1 from AfterShock Comics! (26:38) NOTES: ANNUAL imagecomics.com/comics/releases/annual BOTTOMS UP GN birdcage-bottom-books.myshopify.com/products/bottoms-up-true-tales-of-hitting-rock-bottom CHASER PLATOON tpb www.cosmictimes.net/chaser-platoon.html JOSEPHINE GN...

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Eric (Longbox Review) & Peter (The Daily Rios) are back for the second chapter of the battle between the Legion of Super-Heroes & Legion of Super-Villains. We introduce our theme song, relate some feedback, discuss LSH issue 2 and more! (1:52:23) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIMESTAMPS: (00:44) Preamble...

Comicbook recommendations for the week of September 20th from Aftershock, Dark Horse, BlackBox & more; plus, a quick review of Retcon 1 from Image Comics! (25:19) peter@thedailyrios.com NOTES: DARK ARK 1 aftershockcomics.com/dark-ark END LEAGUE Library Edition HC www.darkhorse.com/Books/3001-224/The-End-League-Library-Edition-HC I.T. SECRET WORLD OF MODERN BANKING tpb blackboxcomics.net/comics...

It’s another Timeline Tuesday, this time celebrating comicbook anniversaries for the month of September 2017! Marvel 2099! Umbrella Academy! Darkstars! The Spectre! And, a controversial Spider-Man story arc begins! (19:53) peter@thedailyrios.com NOTES: INTRO:  clip from “the Spectre” DC Showcase short film from the Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths DVD (01:03): 10 years ago: S...

The Breakdown of DC’s Dark Nights: Metal event continues! Issue two ramps up the action with Batman vs the Justice League; the gathering of the 13 Immortals; and the arrival of Barbatos and the Dark Knights! (1:14:23) peter@thedailyrios.com   NOTES: PREVIOUS BREAKDOWN EPISODES: thedailyrios.com/category/breakdown METAL RETAILER VARIANT COVERS:  www.comicbookdb.com/title_covergallery.php...

Comicbook recommendations for the week of September 13th from Dynamite, Image Comics, Action Lab and more; plus, reviews on the first issues of Spiritus (Vault), Elsewhere (Image), and Lazaretto (Boom) and the first five Generations oneshots from Marvel! (49:02) peter@thedailyrios.com NOTES: ACTION COMICS 987 www.dccomics.com/comics/action-comics-2016/action-comics-987 ATARI CLASSICS: SWORDQUEST t...

Comicbooks lost a legend this week. A few thoughts on editor/writer/creator Len Wein. (11:34) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 404: For Len Wein first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Comicbook recommendations from Dark Horse, Twomorrows, Boom Studios, Fantagraphics, Comixology & more for the week of September 6th! (22:32) peter@thedailyrios.com NOTES:  ANTS ZINETAPE by Julian Lytle www.facebook.com/ants.webcomic ASTRO CITY 47 www.vertigocomics.com/comics/astro-city-2013/astro-city-47 BACK ISSUE 100 twomorrows.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1341 BEIRUT...

Beginning! A new ongoing podcast featuring the Legion of Super-Heroes! Join Eric of Longbox Review and Peter of The Daily Rios as they discuss, issue by issue, the classic Legion of Super-Heroes series,  affectionately known as the “Baxter run”,  which began in 1984. Introductions, secret origins, general thoughts, and then a detailed look at the first issue of a five-part battle against the...