Bros Foes and Heroes

In this week's Issue of World's Finest Wednesday, Zach tells Mike the thrilling conclusion to last weeks tale. Were Batman and Robin able to stop the Big Four who were equipped with Superman's body parts? Sit back and enjoy some more Silver Age fun! World's Finest Issue 190 (DC Comics, 1969) Superman and Batman: "The Final Revenge of Luthor!" Writer: Cary Bates, E. Nelson Bridwell Penciler: Ross A...

On this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at where it all started for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The pair look at issue 1 from 1984 that spawned a phenomenon. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Issue 1 (1984) Created, Written, and Drawn by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califor...

In the First Issue of World's Finest Wednesday, Zach tells Mike about the time Superman died and willed off his body parts. World's Finest Issue 189 (DC Comics, 1969) Superman and Batman: "The Man With Superman's Heart!" Writer: Cary Bates Penciler: Ross Andru Inker: Mike Esposito Editor: Mort Weisinger, E. Nelson Bridwell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy...

On this week's issue of the Podcast, Zach takes Mike back with two separate silver age tales. Aquaman Goes to College! (Adventure Comics Issue 120, DC Comics, 1947) Writer: Joseph Samachson Artist: Louis Cazeneuve Superman and Batman: "The 1,000th Exploit of Superman and Batman! (World's Finest Issue 155, DC Comics, 1966) Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton, E. Nelson Bridwell Penciler: Curt Swan Inker: Ge...

This week we take a look back at a previous episode where we dive into the many fun exploits of Superman's pal, Jimmy Olsen. 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 each episode, Zach breaks down a comic book character to an unsuspecting Mike. From the intriguing to the absurd, This show takes a deep dive into what makes comics great. Learn a thing or two or just stay for the ridiculousness. In this issue: Zach is out sick, so...Grasshopper and Eye-scream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...

On this week's episode, Zach and Mike take a look at Batman: Damned . Written by Brian Azzarello with art from Lee Bermejo, This 3 issue limited series sees Batman deal with DC's more magic-based characters. Most people might remember it for another reason, but let's dive into Batman: Damned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

You guys voted for it and we're covering it. On this week's episode, Zach and Mike break down Hellboy's first full length adventure with Hellboy: Seed of Destruction. Hellboy: Seed of Destruction (Dark Horse Comics, 1994) Written by: Mike Mignola Scripted by: John Byrne Illustrated by: Mike Mignola Colored by: Mark Chiarello Edited by: Barbara Kesel Originally Published in: Hellboy: Seed of Destru...

One this week's Episode, Zach and Mike Cover Spider-Man Noir. Get Your Own Flat Zach & Mike Here: https://imgur.com/gallery/flat-zach-mike-cbCxLN8 Stories covered in this episode: Spider-Man Noir (Issues 1-4, Marvel Comics, 2009) Writers: David Hine and Fabrice Sapolsky Penciler, Inker, and Colorist: Carmine Di Giandomenico Letterer: Artmonkeys Studios Editors: Alejandro Arbona and Warren Simo...

One this week's Episode, Zach tells Mike about some more silly Silver Age stories. After that, the two take a look at one of Zach's favorite Deadpool issues. Get Your Own Flat Zach & Mike Here: https://imgur.com/gallery/flat-zach-mike-cbCxLN8 Stories covered in this episode: Adventure Comics No. 256 (DC Comics, 1959) Aquaman: "The Ordeal of Aquaman? Penciler - Ramona Fradon Inker - Ramona Frad...

In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at the time Batman's biggest enemy was Rock N' Roll itself. It's 1999's Batman: Fortunate Son. Batman: Fortunate Son (DC Comics, 1999) Writer: Gerard Jones Penciler & Inker: Gene Ha Colorists: Gloria Vasquez, Digital Chameleon Letterers: Willie Schubert Editors: Archie Goodwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Pri...

In this weeks Issue, Zach and Mike take a look at that one time when Doc Aunt tried to marry Spider-Man's Aunt May. Story taken from Amazing Spider-Man 130-131. Writer: Gerry Conway Penciler: Ross Andru Inker(s): Frank Giacoia and David Hunt Colorist: Petra Goldberg Letterer: Art Simek Editor: Roy Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Zach and Mike talk about the final issue of the IDW comic, Beneath the Trees here Nobody Sees. 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 .

This week we take a look back at a previous episode where we covered the 1993 Darkhorse Comic, Godzilla vs Barkley. 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 .

Zach tries to get Mike to fall in love with the wacky tales of DC's silver age. 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 .

On this week's episode, Zach and Mike take a look at the time the "Merch with a Mouth" took out the all of Marvel's Heroes and Villains. It's 2013's "Deadpool Kills The Marvel Universe" 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 .

This week, we have a reprint as we hop into our wayback machine and take a look at when we covered, Marvel Comics and The Electric Company Present Spidey Super Stories. Remember The Electric Company... of course not (but Mike does) 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/privac...

In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at the 2023 series, Peacemaker Tries Hard. 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, Zach and Mike revisit a 1940s hero who fought crime with the help of bees—specifically, one bee named Michael. Meet the Red Bee. 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 .

On this week's episode, Mike and Zach take a look at two new comic series. Space Ghost and Feral. 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 .

Zach and Mike talk about the Fourth and Fifth issues of the ongoing IDW comic, Beneath the Trees here Nobody Sees. 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, Zach and Mike talk about “The Greatest Hero You've Never Heard Of”, Booster Gold. 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, Zach and Mike take a look at the 2009 Neil Gaiman story, Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? 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 .

Zach and Mike celebrate the Tax Day holiday by examining the one time Superman was accused of tax evasion. Following that, the guys host a special interview with Reed Tucker, author of "Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC," delving into the intriguing history of the comic industry's rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Polic...

We saved the best for last in our series of Superman stories that don't suck! This week Zach and Mike finish their look at the DC Classic by Mark Waid and Alex Ross: Kingdom Come. 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 .