Justice Society Presents

We continue our coverage of the 1991 JSA mini-series! J David Weter and The Irredeemable Shag discuss JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #4 (July 1991) by Len Strazewski, Tom Artis & Frank McLaughlin! Hawkman investigates an archeological dig, but is interrupted when the constellation of Andromeda attacks! Plus, we celebrate beloved comic book creators whose lives and careers were cut tragic...

Wake up, listeners! It's a beautiful day for a walk in the park with a new episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Max Romero, Ryan Daly, and Paul Kien are back to discuss the story in Sandman Mystery Theatre Annual #1, featuring a ton of strange and familiar contributors on art. Who is the Mugger terrorizing people in Central Park? Why hasn't Wes received any prophetic dreams about him? And what the h...

Writer Matt Wagner and artist John K. Snyder III -- the powerhouse creative team behind the critically acclaimed 1999 DR. MID-NITE miniseries -- join Shag for a deep dive into the creation of this atmospheric reinvention of Dr. Mid-Nite. The conversation covers creative collaboration, visual storytelling, behind-the-scenes stories, and much more. You can also watch this interview on the Fire &...

Return to Earth-Two, and the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Superman! Chris and Cindy cover another tale of comics’ first couple from Superman Family #204 (December 1980), where the Thunderbolt calls on the Kents to help save his master Johnny Thunder! Plus, YOUR listener feedback from the first installment! Subscribe via iTunes or Spotify. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATE...

We continue our coverage of the 1991 JSA mini-series! Dave Tomko and The Irredeemable Shag discuss JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #3 (June 1991) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck & Rick Burchett! Green Lantern battles the living constellation Sagittarius to save Gotham, while Solomon Grundy endangers our heroes! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment?...

Rise and shine, y'all! THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE is back. Paul Kien, Max Romero, and Ryan Daly discuss Sandman Mystery Theatre issues #17-20. The creative team of Wagner, Seagle, and Davis tell a whip-cracking tale of a murder and revenge with a western twist. Who is the Scorpion and why is he killing rich industrialists? Who is the ambitious Texan Terry Stetson, and what secret does he hid...

It's a Spotlight episode of JSA in the 90s covering HIPPOLYTA as the JSA's WONDER WOMAN! John Steib and The Irredeemable Shag discuss the retcon that placed Hippolyta (Polly) into the 1940s to become the Golden Age Wonder Woman - with special focus on WONDER WOMAN #130-133 (1998) by John Byrne! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great cont...

We continue our coverage of the 1991 JSA mini-series! Billy D and The Irredeemable Shag discuss JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #2 (May 1991) by Len Strazewski and Grant Miehm! Black Canary races to stop a museum heist and finds herself face-to-face with... Solomon Grundy! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave commen...

We begin our coverage of the 1991 JSA mini-series! Dr. Chris Lewis and The Irredeemable Shag discuss JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #1 (April 1991) by Len Strazewski and Rick Burchett! When a doomsayer delivers a foreboding message to Starman Ted Knight, it sets into motion a series of events that pits the Fastest Man Alive, the Flash Jay Garrick, against a living constellation! Plus, we dis...

Wakey, wakey, listeners! THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE is back. Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero discuss Sandman Mystery Theatre issues #13-16. Guy Davis is back on art, and Matt Wagner is joined by new series cowriter Steven T. Seagle for a story of sex and violence. Why are former fraternity brothers being murdered, and drained of their blood, by a woman... or women? How many lies and sec...

Celebrate the season with a special holiday spotlight episode of JSA in the 90s, featuring two Christmas tales from the 1990s! Jose Rivera and The Irredeemable Shag discuss STARMAN #27 (1996), as Jack Knight stars in “Christmas Knight”, written by James Robinson with art by Steve Yeowell and Wade Von Grawbadger. Then, Steve Givens joins the show to discuss THE FLASH #73 (1992), spotlighting Jay Ga...

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we dive into one of the most beloved RPG sourcebooks of the era, THE WORLD AT WAR! Published in 1991 by Mayfair Games for the DC HEROES ROLE-PLAYING GAME, this exceptional volume spotlights the legendary World War II era of the DC Universe. Highlighting the WWII homefront heroes like the Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron, Young All-Stars, Freedom Fighters &am...

Get out of bed! THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE is back. Paul Kien, Max Romero, and Ryan Daly discuss Sandman Mystery Theatre issues #9-12. Writer Matt Wagner is joined by artist R.G. Taylor for a brutal, punishing tale of the tragic and vile ways this world fails our children. Two fathers: one a poor boxer willing to sacrifice anything for his daughter; the other a rich fight promoter whose personal...

Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Tim Price and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #10 (May 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! It's the final issue of this volume of the JSA, and the team struggles to defeat the evil of Kulak, the sorcerer who has made the world turn against the world’s first super-team! Plus, we discu...

Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Devin Clancy and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #9 (Apr 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! The JSA is on the run when the entire world turns against them, including their closest loved ones! Then, a battle of ring-slingers - Alan Scott vs Guy Gardner! Plus, we discuss some favorite...

It's a Spotlight episode of JSA in the 90s covering TED GRANT WILDCAT!  Stella and The Irredeemable Shag discuss Wildcat's significant appearances across the 1990s - with special focus on BATMAN/WILDCAT #1-3 (1997) and CATWOMAN/WILDCAT #1-4 (1998) by Chuck Dixon, Beau Smith, and Sergio Cariello! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more grea...

It's a Spotlight episode of JSA in the 90s covering JIM CORRIGAN THE SPECTRE!  Justin from The Fanholes and The Irredeemable Shag discuss The Spectre's significant appearances across the 1990s - with special focus on THE SPECTRE #1-4 (1992-93) by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake!  Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content?...

You're not dreaming! THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE is back with another exciting episode. Max Romero, Ryan Daly, and Paul Kien as they discuss Sandman Mystery Theatre issues #5-8. Writer Matt Wagner is joined by artist John Watkiss for a pulpy tale of racism, identity, and star-crossed love. Who is the man from Dian's past, and how is he connected to a string of brutal murders in Chinatown? What nefariou...

Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with David Steel and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #8 (Mar 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! Rick Tyler struggles with cancer treatments, while his dad Hourman struggles to regain his powers. Plus, Johnny and Jesse Quick defend the hospital from a hate group! Then, we decide which cla...

Our coverage continues of JSA in the 90s with Mark Baker-Wright and The Irredeemable Shag discussing JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #7 (Feb 1993) by Len Strazewski, Mike Parobeck, and Mike Machlan! The JSA discover the secrets behind Bahdnesia and the missing Bahdnesians, while the evil Pol St Germain triggers his explosive final plan! Plus, we review Jesse Quick's costumes! F...

Wake up, Sleepyheads! It's the first (official) episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Join Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero as they discuss the first four issues of Sandman Mystery Theatre. See how creators Matt Wagner and Guy Davis introduced a new generation of readers to the Golden Age pulp hero Wesley Dodds, aka the Sandman! What dark and sinister dreams keep Wesley awake at night? Who is the...

JUSTICE SOCIETY PRESENTS proudly celebrates #JSApril with a truly special episode! Experience a dramatic reading of the classic prose story “Dr. Mid-Nite Thinks Fast!” from All-Star Comics #6 (1941), brought to you by none other than Mr. Xum Yukinori. A cherished member of the Fire & Water Podcast Network family, Xum passed away in late 2019, but thanks to his remarkable foresight, his voice—a...

Another new episode of JSA IN THE 90s PODCAST for #JSApril!  This time it's a Spotlight episode covering Post-Crisis and the JSA inspiring the formation of the JLA!  J David Weter and The Irredeemable Shag discuss significant Post-Crisis continuity retcons, with special focus on JLA: INCARNATIONS #1 (2001)!  Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments...

You didn't really think we were going to sleep on JSApril, did you?!! The long-awaited premiere episode of THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE is finally here! Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero wake up to introduce this new semi-regular series on the Justice Society Presents feed. On this episode, the hosts share their introductions and their passion for the character, Wesley Dodds, aka The Sandman, and wha...

Justice Society Presents a new, bimonthly series, THE SANDMAN SLEPT HERE. Join Fire and Water Podcast all-stars Ryan Daly, Paul Kien, and Max Romero as they cover the seminal DC-Vertigo comic Sandman Mystery Theatre.  Follow JSA PRESENTS on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsapresents Twitter/X: https://x.com/jsapresents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jsapresents/ Bluesk...