Task Force X

In this still delayed episode (I do apologize for that) I look that first two issues of the Deadshot mini-series. I start out with the first issue and then at 33 minutes in, we look at the second issue. In this series we learn a little more about everyone's favorite assassin. Come, take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at http://...

In this still delayed episode (I do apologize for that) I look at Checkmate issue 6. Another issue with 2 stories... First up Checkmate continues the arms deal investigation that's been ongoing and for the 8 page back up, we finish up with the Reed storline... Does Reed make it in as a Knight... listen and find out. Then at 26 minutes in, I take a peek at Suicide Squad 19. Come, take a listen. Fee...

Episode 26: In this still delayed and still extra long episode, I do a Character Profile on Shade The Changing Man. Then at 12 minutes in, I look at Checkmate issue 5. Then at 49 minutes in, I take a peek at Suicide Squad 18. Then we take a break and look at TWO character Profiles. Ravan and Manhunter (the Mark Shaw version). Then finally at one hour and twenty five minutes, we look at the Suicide...

Episode 25: In this delayed and extra long episode, I review the Suicide Squad movie. Then at about an hour and a half in, I look at Suicide Squad issue 17, featuring the return of THE JIHAD! Then about 2 hours in, I look at Checkmate issue 4. This episode there are two stories in the one issue. A sixteen page story with an eight page back up. Finally we end this episode with Suicide Notes! Come,...

Episode 24: Thanks for joining us for our two year anniversary episode. That's right... two years of Suicide Squad and Checkmate coverage. Before listening to this episode, I recommend listening to Ryan Daly's Secret Origins Podcast, episode 28, where the two of us talk about the Secret Origin of Nightshade. Then join us for this special episode, where I start off with the Character Profile of Nig...

Episode 23: After a two week delay, Task Force X returns with episode 23. The Justice League International/Suicide Squad crossover. First up, we do a Character profile on The Justice League International. Then I fly in via Skype, my special guest host, Paul Hix from the Waiting for Doom Podcast, as we talk about issues 13 of both Justice League International and Suicide Squad. After I bid Paul a f...

Episode 22: This episode, as promised, I review the Blood and Snow storyline that ran through Suicide Squad issues 11 and 12. Also at the top of the show I do a Character Profile of The Thinker and I conclude with a Character Profile of Speedy. Plus Suicide Notes. Take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at taskforcex.headspeaks.com

Episode 21: First up, I play the audio for the new Suicide Squad trailer, and then hear from a podcasting friend, Nathaniel Wayne and his thoughts. I also give my thoughts on it. Then at 22 minutes in, we take a look at Issue 3 of Checkmate. At one hour in to the show, I welome a new guest, Mike Garvey and we do a Character Profile on The Doom Patrol and then we review the Doom Patrol vs Suicide S...

Episode 19: First, me and Ryan Daly (from The Secret Origins Podcast) talk about the latest Suicide Squad trailer. Then I spend my morning talking with the great Paul Kupperberg who you may know from Checkmate as the fantastic writer! Take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at taskforcex.headspeaks.com

Episode 20: This episode we take a look at Issue 2 of Checkmate. Then we have a Character Profile on Mr 104. Then at about the 43 minute mark, I start my review of Suicide Squad number 10, where it's a Dark Knight at Belle Reve. Then finally I do a Character Profile of Bronze Tiger, aka Ben Turner. Take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on t...

Episode 18: This month I briefly cover the Millennium event (the first four issues) and then I talk about Suicide Squad's entry in to the crossover, issue 9. I then discuss Checkmate's first issue. Also, we have a Character Profile of Gotham's very own, Harvey Bullock. Take a listen. Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts. Visit us on the web at taskforcex.headspeak...

Episode 17: This month I look at Action Comics 598, with the first appearance of Checkmate, with a very special guest host. From the Superman Homepage, From Crisis To Crisis: Superman Podcast, Views From The Longbox podcast, plus many more, and one of the spiritual founders of this Headcast, Michael Bailey! Also, I look at Suicide Squad issue 8, entitled "Personal Files". Plus we have Character Pr...

Episode 16: R.I.P Murphy Anderson pt 2- Showcase 34 We interupt our regulary scheduled show for a special episode of Task Force X. On Oct 22, 2015 one of the greats in comics passed away. Murphy Anderson a legend at DC Comics, passed away. Join Task Force X as we celebrate his life and work as we look at Showcase 34, the first apperance of The Atom (Ray Palmer). Mr. Anderson inked both stories in...

Episode 15: Suicide Squad 7 - Thrown to the Wolves. This month we finish up the mission to Moscow story, where our ragtag band of misfits must escape Russia at all costs! Also, we have a Character Profile on Black Orchid. Come join us!

Episode 14: Suicide Squad 6 - Hitting The Fan. This month we look at the second part of the mission to Moscow story, where our ragtag band of misfits must escape Russia with their political prisoner! Also, we have a Character Profile on Enchantress. Come join us!

Episode 13: Suicide Squad 5 - The Flight of the Firebird. We're back to a normal episode. This episode we look at the first part of the mission to Moscow story, where our ragtag band of misfits must travel to Russia to resue a political prisoner! Joining the Squad this issue, we find The Penguin! Also, we have a Character Profile on Chronos (from last month's episode). Come join us!

This episode we have an extra special guest of The Irreedemable Shag as we discuss Firestorm 64 and Annual number 5 where our beloved gang tackles the Nuclear Man. Then I talk about Suicde Squad 4. Finally we welcome Ryan Daly as we discuss the recently released Suicide Squad trailer. Come join us!

The third EXTRA Special episode of Task Force X. This month we cover the second issue of the Convergence Suicide Squad issues... What does Head think about this issue? Listen and find out.

Another EXTRA Special episode of Task Force X. This month we join the Conway's Corner Podcast Crossover. For our part we discuss Neal Adam's take on the issue, hear Head's opinions on Gerry Conway and his issues with creator equity. Followed up with a Character Profile of Vixen and a look at her first apperance in Action comics 521. Be sure to use the hashtag #ConwayXover when discussing this on t...

This special episode we look at Convergence - Suicide Squad 1. The first of a two part series that looks at the Convergence tie for Suicide Squad. Is this a good, old school crossover or just a crappy Assistant Editor's month fill in?? Listen and find out!

This episode we go back and look at The Brave and The Bold 37, and take another look at an adventure of the original Task Force X. Also, I read Suicide Notes where we have a couple of iTune reviews.

This episode we take a look at the third issue of Suicide Squad, entitled Jailbreak! where we meet the Female Furies and get a return of Gloroius Godfrey (last seen in Legends). We also do a character profile of Captain Boomerang and we have Suicide Notes where we welcome a new friend Gene Hendrix. Take a listen. Also, Task Force X is now on Stitcher Radio. Head over to Stitcher.com and take a lis...

This episode we take a look at the second issue of Suicide Squad, entitled Trial By Fire!. We also do a character profile of Nemesis. Take a listen. Also, if you're on Facebook (besides friending us) take a look at the Facebook group Unite DC COMICS Project! A great group full of great people! Take a look and tell them that the Task Force X Headcast sent you!

A special episode of Task Force X, where I watch and review the DC Animate Movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham, and share my thoughts and feelings. Go ahead and fire up the movie and listen along with me.

This episode Head reviews Secret Origins 14 and Suicide Squad 1. We also have a Character Profile on Rick Flag and Amanda Waller aka The Wall!