Essential Issues: A DC Comics Podcast

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Big changes are brewing for The Spectre, Barbara Gordon, Superboy Prime and The Flash! I share my hopes, fears and speculations about all of it! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra June 2026, DCUI Standard November 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 The Spectre is returning! But will he be recognizable? And is he divine or demonic? The clues are being placed in front of us......

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) YAY! Jon Kent staying for good! BOO! Tired out nonsensical alternatives to the Gospel accounts. DC definitely covers some interesting ground this month! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra May 2026, DCUI Standard October 2026, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 All signs point to Young Jon Kent being back for GOOD! Give me a few minutes and I'll show you why I think DC intends for him to st...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) It’s a WILD month of status quo changes, with some characters getting exciting changes and other getting head-scratching ones. But who am I kidding? Only one truly stands out. The BIG one finally happened! The return of young Jon Kent… FOR REAL!!! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra April 2026, DCUI Standard September 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Though Guy Gardner feels...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) DC K.O. Ends! A sneaky de-aged Jon Kent! And HUGE things coming from Green Lantern! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra March 2026, DCUI Standard August 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 DC K.O. comes to an end and shows us what's next! DC K.O. Boss Battle DC K.O. 5 What Is Next? De-Aged Jon Kent! ‍ ‍ 00:24:31 Some great moments and interesting ideas in this batch of DC Comic...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Both Jon kent & DC’s forgotten characters are RICH with potential! PLUS, The Spectre “warps” God and Wonder Woman teaches objective truth! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra February 2026, DCUI Standard July 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 DC has some GREAT potential to remind us of their rich history and interesting characters in a couple of books this week. I also ma...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Moral Dilemmas, unhealthy romance, preachy Wonder Women & loving Bat-dads! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra January 2025, DCUI Standard June 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Superboy has a moral dilemma that doesn't quite work, Green Lantern Corps is further exploring A.I. sentience/personhood while suggesting an unhealthy view of romance and human purpose, and Wonder...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) DC KO's tie-ins are better than the main books? And Aquaman DOMINATES with his new powers! Could he win the entire KO tournament? Very possibly! In this extra-large "catch-up" installment I cover Ultra-Tier DC Universe Infinite releases from November & December! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra November/December 2025, DCUI Standard May 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) My favorite DC Comics Christmas stories are probably not what DC expects. And I found a few good Thanksgiving stories, too! All explored from a nerd-fan, biblical, Christian perspective! Enjoy and Merry Christmas! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra November 2025, DCUI Standard April 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Batman's got a striking new villain, Superman learns a boyh...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) An action-packed crossover begins and TWO DC heroes put their arrogance on display! A sampling of the nerdy fun and deeper ideas that make me glad I read DC Comics! That and MUCH MORE! ‍ ‍ RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra October 2025, DCUI Standard March 2026, ‍ ‍ TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 DC KO is looking to make an impact, but will it be something I feel, or just the sound of...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Fresh revivals of 4th-tier characters, Green Lantern explores emotions and A.I., and we all might be turning into Superboy Prime if we can’t admit we’re “broken”! That and MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra September 2025, DCUI Standard February 2026, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Are four different 4th-tier DC characters about to become some of my new favorites! VERY possi...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) With evidence growing that Jon Kent might be de-aged, Batman struggling to raise two adopted sons, and Wonder Woman adventuring with a baby in tow, is DC leaning into parenthood more? And if so, how will they view parenting? Hopefully with more wisdom than Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, who has some monumentally bad advice for Batman! That and MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) With evidence growing that Jon Kent might be de-aged, Batman struggling to raise two adopted sons, and Wonder Woman adventuring with a baby in tow, is DC leaning into parenthood more? And if so, how will they view parenting? Hopefully with more wisdom than Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, who has some monumentally bad advice for Batman! That and MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Essential Reading For Green Lantern’s Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner, along with a major encounter between Atheist superhero Mr. Terrific and God’s Agent Of Wrath, The Spectre! And MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra July 2025, DCUI Standard December 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Batgirl 8, JSA 8, Justice League: The Atom Project 6, 00:07:37 Trinity: Daughter Of Wonder Wo...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) DC Pride gives us something to think about, JSA shows how to wreck your marriage and Hal Jordan & The Spectre can remind us that God’s wrath might be more nuanced and complex than we think! And MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra June 2025, DCUI Standard November 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Captain Atom has had ENOUGH, DC Pride gives Christians something to think...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) The “Righteous” Anger Of Batman & Wonder Woman makes them BOTH look like villains… but are the WRITERS aware of this? PLUS, Aquaman discovers even MORE cool stuff he can do with his new power over water! And MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra May 2025, DCUI Standard October 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Clark Kent gets some GREAT treatment and attention and Aquama...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) The “Righteous” Anger Of Batman & Wonder Woman makes them BOTH look like villains… but are the WRITERS aware of this? PLUS, Aquaman discovers even MORE cool stuff he can do with his new power over water! And MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra March 2025, DCUI Standard August 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 While one returning team book fell flat for me, another ense...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) The “Righteous” Anger Of Batman & Wonder Woman makes them BOTH look like villains… but are the WRITERS aware of this? PLUS, Aquaman discovers even MORE cool stuff he can do with his new power over water! And MUCH MORE! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra March 2025, DCUI Standard August 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 While the pages of Batman are dealing with "righteous" anger...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) This month relationships are messy, beautiful and everything in between. But which of these are supposed to be examples to inspire, and which are intended as cautionary tales? Some great character stuff happening in the midst of the usual comic book craziness! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra January 2025, DCUI Standard June 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 The moral fall of Jim...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) This month I'm reminded why I LOVE beig a DC fan! Some great character interactions, philosophical stories, family drama, a MASSIVE new Justice League that still cares about character, and the start of the ultimate martial arts fight in DC History! RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra December 2024, DCUI Standard May 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 In catching up with TWO weeks of r...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) DC's "All-In" initiative is looking to help new readers jump onboard, and has so far involved a mixed bag of intriguing, frustrating and mystifying. But when Dick Grayson loses, readers might win! (SEE TIME STAMPS!) RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra November 2024, DCUI Standard April 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Dick Grayson is harshly denied justice he has longed for his whol...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) Jon Kent could be rebooted, DC missed some GREAT opportunities, Zero Hour is back, and Alan Scott effectively shows why comics can't work if atheism is true! That and MUCH MORE! (SEE TIME STAMPS!) RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra September 2024, DCUI Standard February 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Is Jon Kent finally getting the reboot/restoration I've wanted? It at least...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) The Absolute Power crossover event is here and making massive craters across the DCU! It's also giving readers some worthwhile things to think about long the way! That and MUCH MORE! (SEE TIME STAMPS!) RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra August 2024, DCUI Standard January 2025, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Absolute Power 1 completely rocks the foundations of the DCU with Amanda Waller...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) A Batman saga ends and an earth-shattering crossover begins! And will REAL love finally be the center of Hal Jordan's relationship with Carol Ferris? That and MUCH MORE! (SEE TIME STAMPS!) RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra July 2024, DCUI Standard December 2024, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 Some big changes happening in both the tone and lore of Shazam! And Batman wraps up a BIG and...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) This month, Alan Scott's Gay Retcon story wraps up on a note worth thinking about, and a DC Transgender character gets pretty hateful! But elsewhere in DC, marriage and family are valued, healthy relationships are explored, and some classic Flash villains are preparing for a comeback! (SEE TIME STAMPS!) RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra June 2024, DCUI Standard November 2024...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW!) This month, Birds Of Prey mystifyingly objectifies women, Green Lantern shockingly referances a weird forgotten part of DC history, Batman has an important word for CHRISTIANS, and the Flash gets me to drop his book... by standing still! PLUS SO MUCH MORE!! (SEE TIME STAMPS!) RELEASE PERIODS COVERED: DCUI Ultra May 2024, DCUI Standard October 2024, TIME STAMPS 00:01:09 While B...