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Shock-Tober continues with a look at DC's superhero spook, the Spectre! Reviewing Adventure Comics #431 by Michael Fleisher, Russell Carley + Jim Aparo, in which The Spectre murders four people! Find out how in the latest episode of your favourite comic book podcast. www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

Kev-N joins Mike-DELL & Mike-EL review Marvel Team-Up #61 In the far flung future of 1990, Spider-Man finds himself in a dystopian future ruled by an evil corporate military regime (kind of like 2020), but where people still say "Who In Blazes -- ?" and "Chum!".

It's Shock-Tober, so that means it's time for horror comics! Tomb of Dracula is a classic horror comic from the 1970's, featuring the Prince of Darkness as the antagonist being hunted down by a band of vampire hunters...including Blade!

Journey back to 1977 for a look at Marvel's surprise smash hit comic, featuring the wise-cracking Feathered Fury that stole America's heart -- and nearly stole it's election! Howard The Duck #8 was written by Steve Gerber, drawn by Gene Colan, and inked by Steve Leialoha. www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

G.I.Jolie, Mike-EL + Mike-DELL attack youth's greatest problem...DRUGS! In the early 1970s, Green Lantern + Green Arrow took on a whole slew of 'relevant' social issues, climaxing with the infamous story in which Oliver Queen's ward Roy Harper (aka: Speedy) becomes a certified Heroin addict! Tune in for a complete rundown of the various slang terms used to describe Keith Richard's favourite pastim...

55 minutes of fighting fury! Mike-DELL & Mike-EL review a comic starring Bill Foster, aka: Black Goliath, aka: Giant-Man II, aka: Goliath III! www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

Look out, world! The sensational NEW Wonder Woman is getting reviewed, courtesy of Mike-EL & Mike-DELL! Roy Thomas & Gene Colan revamp Wonder Woman for the 80s, introducing new characters, intriguing subplots, and ludicrous places to hide important government documents.

At last: Jack Kirby! Mike-DELL & Mike-EL review Inhumans #9 from 1977, reprinting two Kirby classics from Amazing Adventures #1 + #2! www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

We re-visit the New Mutants, now with a revamped look, courtesy of Bill Sienkiewicz! Chris Claremont launches a new storyline that weaves in other mutant characters from the Marvel Universe -- and we don't mean the X-men! www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

Bursting forth from a critical period in comics history, Martha Thomases & Tony Salmons created the only female-lead Marvel Comic of it's day: Dakota North! Perhaps best remembered for a unique ad campaign, this series proves to be a hidden gem amongst the superhero hodgepodge of 1980s Marvel. www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

*Future episodes of Here Comes The Spider-Cast are available on our NEW channel: HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST* Kyle Van Doom joins Mike-EL + Joshua Murr-VELL for a look at Spidey in October 1983. First, the Hobgoblin is back in Amazing Spider-Man #245 (by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr. & Dave Simons), then Jack of Hearts appears in Marvel Team-Up #134 (by new series writer Bill Mantlo, Ron Frenz & Mik...

It was once said (by Mike-DELL) that Jim Shooter was a genius. Well, this review will test that theory! The New Universe was supposed to be the next-big-thing from Marvel Comics in 1986, but things did not exactly go according to plan. www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

'Here Comes The Spider-Cast' will henceforth be available on our new HERE COMES THE SPIDER-CAST channel on Spotify, iTunes and Sticher. Kristen returns for the big 50th Episode! Grab your pop corn and tune in for the Golden Anniversary episode of Here Comes The Spider-Cast! We are taking a quick break from comics this week to focus on some retro Spidey cartoons. First up is Spider-Man & His Amazin...

The World's Greatest Bronze Age Comic Book Podcast is out to smash you! This week we take a look at Silver Surfer #17, by Stan Lee, John Buscema & Chic Stone!

Dr. Chad-Hattan re-joins Josh, Mike & Jolie for another fun-filled episode of Spidey fun. First up is Amazing Spider-Man #244 (by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson, featuring Hobgoblin), Marvel Team-Up #133 (by J.M. DeMatteis, Sal Buscema & Mike Esposito, featuring the Fantastic Four), and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #82 (by Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom & Jim Mooney, featuring Pu...

Kevin Jank joins Mike-EL & Mike-DELL for a comic book that some say began the Bronze Age of Comics...or did it? Not if Mike-DELL has anything to say about it! www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

G.I.Jolie joins Josh & Mike for the conclusion of the Ka-Zar/Spider-Man/Shanna LoveFest. Ka-Zar #24 (by Bruce Jones, Bob Hall & Armando Gil), Ka-Zar #25 & #26 (by Jones, Ron Frenz & Gil) are the topic of this week's episode, which we had to call: "Ka-Zar Ka-Nology!" www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

El-Dell-Radio examines the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's greatest superhero: Captain Britain! We review Captain Britain #26, featuring a Cap story, plus (parts of) stories starring the Fantastic Four, Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., plus Spider-Man & Iron Man! www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

Kev-N & G.I.JOLIE join Joshua Murr-VELL & Mike-EL for this week's batch o' Spidey comics. We're back to regular monthlies this week. First up is Amazing Spider-Man #243 (w: Roger Stern, p: John Romita Jr., i: Dave Simons), Marvel Team-Up #132 (w: J.M. DeMatteis, p: Sal Buscema, i: Mike Esposito), and Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #81 (w: Bill Mantlo, p: Al Milgrom, i: Jim Mooney). www....

Bex Luthor joins Mike-EL & Mike-DELL to review a grab-bag of stories from Adventure Comics #418, including a classic Black Canary story by ALEX TOTH! Other stories reviewed are Supergirl in "The Face of the Dragon" by Len Wein, Jose Delbo & Bob Oksner; The Phantom Stranger in "Death's Strange Deputy" by John Broome, Carmine Infantino & Bernard Sachs; and a previously "lost" Golden Age story featur...

Braunte & Elisa join Josh & Mike for this week's look at Spidey in the 80s! First up is Marvel Fanfare #6, featuring Scarlet Witch (by Mike W. Barr, Sandy Plunkett & P. Craig Russell), Marvel Two-In-One #96, featuring the Thing, plus the entire Marvel Universe (by Tom DeFalco, Ron Wilson & Mike Esposito), and The Thing #5, featuring Wonder Man, to the detriment of all (by John Byrne, Ron Wilson &...

Canadian's greatest (or only?) superhero team is finally reviewed by your favourite Can-Am Comic Book Podcast! Mike-EL (Canada) & Mike-DELL (America) review Alpha Flight by John Byrne. www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

Kristen joins Josh & Mike for this week's batch of Friendly Neighbourhood Comic Books. Spidey crosses paths with the Mad Thinker and his Awesome Android in Amazing Spider-Man #242 (by Roger Stern, John Romita Jr. & Kevin Dzuban), and White Rabbit & Leap-Frog in Marvel Team-Up #131 (by J.M. DeMatteis, Kerry Gammill & Mike Esposito). Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson stars in a off-beat issue of Peter Par...

Bob (aka: PorkCarrot) joins EL-Mike & DELL-Mike for Le Sandman review. Neil Gaiman's Sandman helped usher in a new age of comics for adult readers, but perhaps some fans would rather stick with gratuitous violence and melodrama. Enter: Michael Dell! www. ComicBookSyndicate.com

Spidey has a strange adventure with Ka-Zar, Shanna and Kraven in Ka-Zar The Savage #21 & #22 (by Bruce Jones, Ron Frenz & Mel Candido) then helps the Fantastic Four when Galactus attacks New York in Fantastic Four #250 (by John Byrne). www. ComicBookSyndicate.com