Bros Foes and Heroes

On this week's World’s Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we explore one of DC’s weirdest and most creative debuts — the first appearance of Dial H for Hero! When teenager Robby Reed stumbles upon a mysterious alien device shaped like a rotary dial (yes, really), he gains the ability to transform into an entirely new superhero every time he dials H-E-R-O. What could go wrong with po...

This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes, Zach and Mike dig into one of Mike’s all-time favorite comics: Silver Surfer: Parable — the cosmic collaboration between Stan Lee and Moebius. Can the Silver Surfer save humanity from Galactus? Or is the real threat... humanity itself? Sit back as we break down one of Marvel’s most philosophical—and visually stunning—two-issue stories and find out if it still h...

On this week’s World’s Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes , we enter a world of smoke, mirrors, and... high-stakes handcuffs? When a notorious gang leader is locked into a pair of explosive cuffs that detonate with the slightest vibration, he does what any criminal would do—kidnap a world-famous magician to escape them. Enter Batman and Robin, who swap crime-fighting for curtain call...

This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes , Zach and Mike ask the question nobody was really ready to answer: 👉 Who is Guy Gardner… and why does every hero want to punch him? We kick things off with Guy’s actual origin in Green Lantern #59 , where we learn he was almost Earth's Green Lantern — but lost out because Hal Jordan lived closer . Seriously. Then it’s a full dive into his most iconic (and unhi...

On this week’s episode of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we shine the spotlight on one of DC’s most underappreciated (and occasionally ridiculous) characters—Booster Gold! Originally created in 1986 by Dan Jurgens, Booster is a disgraced 25th-century football star turned time-traveling hero who stole his gear from a museum and headed back to the 21st century to get rich and famous. But in this week’s iss...

On this week’s World’s Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we swing into another Batman classic! When a ship full of criminals crashes onto a remote island, Batman and Robin go full jungle survival mode to bring justice to the “Sinister Eight.” From improvised traps to Batman crafting weapons out of vines, this story has almost everything. It’s time to enjoy Batman: “The Jungle Batma...

This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes… Zach and Mike swing into the gloriously weird world of Spidey Super Stories! We're digging into five delightfully bizarre issues from the '70s (#3, 7, 11, 13, & 24) From the buzzing chaos of Dr. Fly, to the surprisingly threatening babysitting skills of The Sitter, to the drama-loving Showstopper — it's a rogue's gallery that only Spidey Super Stories could...

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we dive into another classic Silver Age adventure! When Batman unexpectedly becomes heir to a mysterious castle, he and Robin find themselves unraveling a 400-year-old mystery. With missing gold, sea monsters, and Robin playing the bagpipes, this story truly has it all.. It's time to enjoy Batman: "The Lord of Batmanor" Detec...

On this week's issue of the show, It's Bros, Foes, and Heroes Easter Special. Zach first presents Mike with a tale of a not so friendly Easter Bunny, from Unexpected Issue 202. Then we welcome in Captain Carrot and his Zoo Crew as they discover the secret of Easter Bunny Island. It's a bunch of silliness that you don't want to miss. Unexpected Issue #202 (DC Comics, 1980) Hopping Down The Bunny Tr...

In this week's episode, Zach and Mike take a look at two different Golden Age comic book villains. It's a look into the ridiculous with these baddies as they breakdown Reefer King and Crow! Dynamic Comics Issue #16 (1945, Harry A. Chesler Publishing) Black Hood Comics Issue #14 (1945, MLJ Comics) Pep Comics Issue #32 (1942, MLJ Comics) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we dive into another classic Silver Age adventure! Batman and Robin are forced to stay underwater for days to escape certain doom. How can the Dynamic Duo fight crime from beneath the sea, you ask? Don't worry—Zach and Mike are here to break it all down as they bring you the thrilling tale of "The Voyage of the First Batmarin...

In this week's episode, Zach and Mike dive into the origins of Wonder Woman. We start by exploring the life of her creator, William Moulton Marston, before jumping into some of her early adventures. From Magic Girdles to Milk Rackets, we cover it all as we dive deep into the Wonder Woman mythos. Stories discussed include All-Star Comics #8 (Dec-Jan, 1941-1942, DC Comics) and Sensation Comics #1, #...

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Batman and Robin have to fill in for Chief Man of Bats and Little Raven. Zach and Mike take a look at Batman--Indian Chief! Batman Issue #86 (DC Comics, 1954) Batman--Indian Chief! Writer: Ed Herron Penciler: Sheldon Moldoff Inker: Stan Kaye Letterer: Pat Gordon Learn more about your ad...

In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at the time Batman and Robin were tasked with training a Batman for a fictional South American country. It's another ridiculous golden age tale with, Ride Bat-Hombre Ride! Batman Issue #56 (DC Comics, 1949) "Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride!" Writer: David Vern Reed Penciler: Dick Sprang Inker: Charles Paris Editor: Whitney Ellsworth Learn more about your ad c...

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Jimmy Olsen learns of a mystic prophecy that could give him powers unknown to any man. The catch is he needs Superman's tears to get them. It's time for Zach and Mike take a look at Superman's Saddest Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy...

It's more Golden Age greats in this week's issue of the show. Zach and Mike take a look at two Fox Features characters that debuted the same year. It's a fantastic fanatical feline edition of the show as the guys tackle, Jaguar Man and the Purple Tigress! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Superman works to make life easier by setting up strongmen from history with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. How could that possibly go wrong? Zach and Mike take a look at Superman and his Super-Rivals. Action Comics Issue #279 (DC Comics, 1961) Superman: "The Super-Rivals!" Writer: Robert Ber...

In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at a Golden Age Hero. We travel back to 1946 and take a look at the hero so great he disappeared after two comic book appearances. Grab some Nehi Cola and your gumdrops as we dive into, The Mad Hatter! The Mad Hatter, Issues #1-2 (O.W. Comics 1946) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Superboy Issue #85 (DC Comics, 1960) "The Impossible Mission!" Writer: Jerry Siegel Penciler: George Papp Inker: George Papp Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this week's issue we take a look at the final two seasons in Superman for All Seasons. Zach and Mike take a look at the last two issues (Fall and Winter) of the 1998 Story from the same creative team behind Batman: A Long Halloween. So sit back and enjoy a tale of a young Superman finding himself. Superman for All Seasons, Issues #3-4, Fall and Winter (DC Comics, 1998) Writer: Jeph Loeb Pencile...

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, Issue #56 (DC Comics, 1965) "Lois Lane's Super Gamble" Writer: Jerry Siegel Penciler: Kurt Schaffenberger Inker: Kurt Schaffenberger Editor: Mort Weisinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this week's issue we take a look at the first to seasons in Superman for All Seasons. Zach and Mike take a look at the first two issues (Spring and Summer) of the 1998 Story from the same creative team behind Batman: A Long Halloween. So sit back and enjoy a tale of a young Superman finding himself. Superman for All Seasons, Issues #1-2, Spring and Summer (DC Comics, 1998) Writer: Jeph Loeb Pen...

The Fantastic Four Issue #5 (Marvel Comics, 1962) "Prisoners of Doctor Doom!" Writer: Stan Lee Penciler: Jack Kirby Inker: Joe Sinnott Colorist: Stan Goldberg Letterer: Artie Simek Editor: Stan Lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this week's issue we take a look at the first time the Fantastic Four run amuck of Galactus. Zach and Mike cover Fantastic Four Issues #48 - #50 from 1966. Fantastic Four (Marvel Comics, 1966) Writer: Stan Lee Penciler: Jack Kirby Inker: Joe Sinnott Letterer: Artie Simek Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Batman Issue 96 (DC Comics, 1955) "Batman's College Days" Writer: Bill Finger Penciler: Sheldon Moldoff Inker: Charles Paris Letterer: Pat Gordon Editor: Whitney Ellsworth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .