The Earth 2 Podcast

The Secret Society of Super-Villains! Costumed criminals unite as they respond to a mysterious invitation. Who is behind this?  What are their goals? Will the Villains succeed or are they doomed to failure from the start? And most importantly... where is Catwoman??? Join David and Peter as they cover the events of Secret Society of Super-Villains #1. Special thanks to Christine for her guest voice...

This week, we bring you the ORIGINAL, ABORTED first issue of Secret Society of Super-Villains as published in Amazing World of DC Comics #11. Join David and Peter as they cover this 'failed pilot' for the series. 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...

Peacemaker and the Blue Beetle make their first appearance on the podcast as David and Peter bring you the story of Sinistro - the Boy Fiend! 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 And we're n...

We're about to start coverage of the Secret Society of Super-Villains, which has a huge roster of bad guys! The initial line-up included Copperhead, Gorilla Grodd and the Shadow-Thief. But did you know... There was a Golden Age Copperhead who fought Little Boy Blue? Congo Bill encountered a Gorilla City long before the debut of Grodd? Mark Merlin's shadow once threatened the world!?!?   Join David...

Will the JSA survive an attack from Vulcan, Son of Fire? Find out as David and Peter cover this two part tale from All-Star Comics 60 and 61. 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 And we're now on Bluesky at ...

It's the Battle of the Century! In 1976, DC and Marvel joined forces to bring us the ultimate titanic team-up. SUPERMAN VS THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!!! Join David and Peter as they cover this ground-breaking story. 'Nuff said!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leav...

Bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker became the hero called Spider-Man... but he wasn't the first comic character to use that name! Join David and Peter as they bring you two terrific tales of villainous Spider-Men from the Golden Age of Comics! Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast...

In 1975, DC launched a try-out book called 1st Issue Special. Each issue featured a different character as a pilot for getting their own book. Issue twelve featured the debut of a new version of STARMAN! Join David and Steve as they bring you this terrific tale and recount their own secret origin story! Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2po...

In 1975, DC launched a try-out book called 1st Issue Special. Each issue featured a different character as a pilot for getting their own book. Issues ten, eleven and thirteen featured the Outsiders, Codename: Assassin, and the New Gods! However, similar names and concepts to these had already been used. Join us as...  Batman and Robin battle the Outsider! Plastic Man encounters a bad guy whose Cod...

In December 1975, DC launched a new reprint title named Four Star Spectacular. However, one of the stories wasn't a straight reprint. It was a Golden Age Flash story redrawn by Edgar Bercasio, a modern artist. Join David and Peter as they dive into this fascinating experiment! Don't miss it! Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagra...

In last week's episode the Freedom Fighters defeated the Silver Ghost! But, did you know there is ANOTHER Silver Ghost created by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham?  Join Peter and several guest voices as they dive into the confusingly-named Detective #26, from Detective Comics #1027!   You can check out our guests' podcasts here -  https://soundcloud.com/powerof3pod https://savagechuck.podbean.com...

The Freedom Fighters face more trouble on Earth-1 as they tackle the Silver Ghost and Skragg, the Super-Sniper! Should they have stayed on Earth-X? Join David and Peter as they cover Freedom Fighters #2 and #3. 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 Leav...

The Freedom Fighters migrate from Earth-X to Earth-1 in search of fun and adventure. What could possibly go wrong? Join David, Peter and guest voices Steve and Christine to find out! 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...

We're about to start coverage of the 70s Freedom Fighters series. Ahead of this, and to give us a bit more time to prepare, we thought we would release an omnibus episode of the team's debut in the 1973 JLA/JSA team up! It’s a story so big, we had to recruit an elite crack squad of our friends and fellow podcasters to help us out.   A big thank you to all our guest voices. You can find our guest p...

Sherlock Holmes (or at least, a version of Holmes) has appeared several times over DC Comics continuity. Join 'Consulting Detective' David Steel and 'Dr' Peter Watson as they cover three of these tales from Captain Marvel Jr 2, Flash Comics 69 and House of Secrets 112. The game is afoot!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram....

The Blackhawks are back! That can mean only one thing - the return of some ridiculous accents. Join David and Peter as they cover the first issue of the 1970s revival of Blackhawk. HAWKAAAAAA!!   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...

Superman travels to the future to recover his stolen costume. However, it's not the future he's expecting! Join David and Peter as they cover this time-twisting tale from Superman 295.   Special thanks to Christine and Steve for voicing Lois and Jimmy.    Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.t...

Who is the Mighty One? Find out this episode as David and Peter bring you this sensational Jack Kirby tale from Kamandi 29.   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 And we're now on Bluesky at  https://bsky.ap...

Can the JSA and the Super Squad defeat Brainwave's world-threatening scheme? And just who is Brainwave's mysterious ally?  All will be revealed as David and Peter cover the conclusion to this terrific two-part tale.   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 V...

After a short break of 25 years, the Justice Society return to the pages of All-Star Comics! If that's not exciting enough, it's also the debut of POWER GIRL! Join David and Peter as they cover this sensational issue.   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...

Batman and Sgt Rock are on the trail of a deadly terrorist organisation. The terrorists fight back... by going after JIM APARO and BOB HANEY!?!?!   Join David, Peter, Ross and Steve for the craziest Brave and Bold team-up yet!   You can  find Ross at https://stopletsteamup.libsyn.com/ Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/t...

When an old foe returns and kidnaps a boxer, two heroes join forces to save the day... The Creeper and Wildcat?!?!?!?  Join David and Peter as they cover this titanic team up from Super-Team Family 2.   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  ww...

When an android imposter replaces the Sandman it can mean only one thing... Dr Spider has returned! Join David and Peter as they cover this final issue of the 70s Sandman series.   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/theear...

An ancient Egyptian mummy steals Dr Fate's amulet! Can Dr Fate retrieve it before the mummy uses it to summon an evil Egyptian god and bring terror to the streets of Boston? Will artist Walt Simonson change Dr Fate forever?  Join David and Peter as they cover the ground-breaking 1st Issue Special #9 from 1975.   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast In...

In 1975, DC launched a try-out book called 1st Issue Special. Each issue featured a different character as a pilot for getting their own book. Issues six to nine featured the Dingbats of Danger Street, the Creeper, Warlord and Dr Fate!  However, similar names and concepts to these had already been used. Join us as...  King Standish meets a Golden Age Dingbat?!?! Wonder Woman encounters Creeper Jac...