The Earth 2 Podcast

We're approaching the debut of the team known as the Freedom Fighters in the 1973 JLA/JSA crossover so we thought we would do a few episodes to introduce the members of that team to our listeners.  When we looked into the Human Bomb's legacy we were "blown away" at the number of times the concept had been used so we decided to give it it's own episode. Join us as... The Human Bomb encounters a Pho...

It's a very special Halloween treat this week. We explore another unofficial DC/Marvel crossover when comic creators Steve Englehart, Gerry Conway and Len and Glynis Wein encounter some familiar faces when they attend the Rutland Halloween parade!   Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitt...

A desperate Batman makes a terrible deal with a mysterious stranger. Meanwhile, Sgt Rock is on the trail of Adolf Hitler who survived World War 2! How do these stories connect?  Find out this episode as we cover this insane Bob Haney story from Brave and Bold 108.   Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theea...

The Red Tornado stands above a defeated JLA... but how? Isn't he dead?!?!? Join us as we cover the return of everyone's favourite sad sack android from the pages of Justice League of America 106.   Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicem...

A powerless Supergirl is blackmailed by an evil dictator from another dimension to stop him being overthrown by half a dozen students! Yes, it's one of those stories this week. A big thank you to listener Abel Padilla for making us aware of it!   Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter ...

Batman and Black Canary go undercover when a skyjacker demands the release of a killer from jail.  Join David and Peter as they cover this exciting story from Brave and Bold 107.   Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicemail at  www.speak...

It's double the Vigilante action this episode as we cover our favourite Urban Cowboy's exploits from Adventure Comics 426 and 427. Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicemail at  www.speakpipe.com/theearth2podcast   #dccomics #comics #pod...

It's a bit of a twist on Golden Age Legacy this episode as we cover the debut of Captain Strong, the Popeye-inspired Superman supporting character from the pages of Action Comics 421.   Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicemail at  www....

This episode we take a look at two of our favourite stories from volume 1 of Secret Origins.   First we cover the origin of Kid Eternity from issue 4 (originally printed in Hit Comics 25) before jumping in to the origin of the original, Golden Age Aquaman from issue 7 (originally printed in More Fun Comics 74).   Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/the...

At last... the return of the World's Mightiest Mortal, the Big Red Cheese, the ORIGINAL Captain Marvel. Where has he been all these years? Find out this episode as we discuss the Captain and his return in "The World's Wickedest Plan" from SHAZAM 1. Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitte...

The Original Captain Marvel arrived at DC Comics in the pages of SHAZAM 1 published at the end of 1972. Did you know that five years before that, Superman encountered Zha-Vam! another mighty being powered by the Gods - Zeus, Hercules, Achilles, Vulcan, Apollo and Mercury? We did, so as a warm up for next week's episode we thought we would cover the stories of this ginger haired giant. Don't miss i...

Christopher Chance, the Human Target debuted in Action Comics 419. Would it surprise you to find out he wasn't DC's first Human Target? Or their second? Or even their third for that matter!?!? Join us as we cover stories from Detective Comics 201, House of Mystery 26 and Gang Busters 61. Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  w...

Things get hairy when the Vigilante goes to a rodeo and encounters a werewolf! Fortunately, Superman is around to lend a hand. Join us as we cover this story from World's Finest 214 and also tie up a few loose ends from our Seven Soldiers of Victory epic! Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast...

The Seven Soldiers of Victory have returned! This episode, we discuss the mega epic that was JLA 100-102 with some added thoughts from some of our guest contributors.  We also chat about the legacy of the Seven Soldiers and answer YOUR voicemail! Once again, a big thank you to all our guests who helped us with the last three episodes. You can find our guest podcasters with the following links - ht...

Can the combined forces of the JLA and JSA rescue the Seven Soldiers of Victory in time to prevent the destruction of Earth-2? And just who is the Unknown Soldier of Victory? This episode we cover Justice League of America 102, the conclusion of this epic three-part story. In a change to our usual format, we’re saving our discussion of the story for a special wrap-up episode after we cover all thr...

The Seven Soldiers of Victory are lost in time, and only the combined might of the Justice League of America and Justice Society of America can rescue them, but will they be in time to stop the imminent destruction of their Earth? This episode we cover Justice League of America 101, the second issue of this epic three-part story. In a change to our usual format, we’re saving our discussion of the...

At long last… the Seven Soldiers of Victory return! This episode we cover Justice League of America 100, the first issue of this epic three-part story. In a change to our usual format, we’re saving our discussion of the story for a special wrap-up episode after we cover all three issues of the saga. It’s a story so big, we had to recruit a lot of friends, family and fellow podcasters to help us ou...

We conclude our prelude to the EPIC 1972 JLA/JSA team up that reintroduces the Seven Soldiers of Victory with a look at some more of the Soldiers' Golden Age "Legacy". We kick off with a story from Star Spangled Comics 49 in which a pair of crooks take up costumed identities inspired by the Star Spangled Kid and Stripesy. Then we discover yet another stand in for Green Arrow in the pages of Advent...

As a prelude to the EPIC 1972 JLA/JSA team up that reintroduces the Seven Soldiers of Victory, we thought we would cover some of their earlier exploits over two special episodes. Firstly, the Crimson Avenger and Wing spring into action in a story from Detective Comics 26. Then it's the Vigilante's turn as he encounters "The Counterfeit Vigilante" in a story from Action Comics 195. Finally, we end...

All is not as it seems this episode as a scientist from another dimension seeks Superman's help in tracking down the deadly creature he created! Join David and Peter as they cover this story from Action Comics 415.    Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_ea...

Saddle up partners as the Vigilante rides back into the Earth-2 Podcast. In this story from Adventure Comics 422, our urban cowboy helps some African American Rodeo performers who have been targeted by a racist organisation. Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/pod...

Superman and the Atom discover a Universe faced with destruction... inside a TELEPHONE WIRE?!?!?!   Join David and Peter as they cover this unusual story from World's Finest 213.   Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicemail at  www.spe...

Impossible... But True! Interdimensional invaders? Parallel world counterparts? This week, David and Peter discuss some exciting stories featuring everyone's favourite TV detective, Roy Raymond!  Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicem...

"WANTED The World's Most Dangerous Villains" reprinted some of the most epic battles between our heroes and their foes from the Golden and Silver Age of DC Comics.   David and Peter picked two of their favourite tales to represent this series. By an astonishing coincidence, the two stories are from the same issue!   Join them as they cover these tales with their usual dramatic readings and analysi...

Wally West goes to College but..... the campus is deserted! Just who or what is behind this mystery? Join David and Peter as they cover this solo Kid Flash story from Flash 216 as well as plot a hypothetical DC comic featuring the 90s Britpop band "Menswear".   Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth...