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Thoughts & reactions to Episode 8 of the Titans TV show introducing… finally!… Donna Troy! (21:27) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 25: the Titans episode 8 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

The Titans TV show episode 7! The Organization has captured the Titans and we meet Rachel’s mother. Plus, have we seen the last of Dick Grayson as Robin? (19:48) MUSIC:  “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 24: the Titans episode 7 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

The Titans TV show episode 6! Dick Grayson’s past comes back to haunt him just as his future draws closer upon meeting his replacement as Robin, Jason Todd! (21:30) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 23: the Titans episode 6 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Timeline Tuesday for November! Comicbook anniversaries, first appearances and major events featuring Secret Invasion, the Bat-Cave, Blue Marvel, Green Lantern, John Buscema, Marvels & more! (18:29) NOTES: (02:05) 10 years ago: November 2008 (06:54) 25 years ago: November 1993 (13:08) 50 years ago: November 1968 (16:00) 75 years ago: November 1943 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 441: Timeli...

The Titans are together and learning about each other, just as the Nuclear Family attacks! Plus, Robin meets Robin on episode 5 of the Titans TV show! (15:59) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com   The post The Tower 22: the Titans episode 5 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

The Titans meet the Doom Patrol! Robotman, Negative Man, Rita Farr and the Chief come to the Titans TV show for episode 4! (26:39) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 21: the Titans episode 4 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

The Breakdown of DC’s Heroes in Crisis event continues with issue 2; as well as tie-ins from Green Arrow 45 & Red Hood: Outlaw 27! (51:50) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 440: Heroes in Crisis 2 Breakdown first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Kory meets Rachel. Rachel meets Gar. Dick meets Kory. And more of Rachel’s backstory is revealed. Listen in for reactions to Episode 3 of the Titans TV show! (25:52) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner Steeven Orr Else podcast: www.steevenorrelse.com Batman in Popular Culture Conference, BGSU: www.comicgesellschaft.de/en/2018/04/13/cfp-batman-in-popular-culture peter@the...

In this episode, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #12, “The More Things Change”, wherein the Legion elects a leader, and the Legion founders announce their resignations! Plus, Who’s Who entries and a special announcement! (2:02:12) TIMESTAMPS: (00:42) Preamble, anniversary talk, and feedback (13:46) Legion of Super-Heroes  issue #12 synopsis, general thoughts, and comparing covers (30:48) Main di...

Timeline Tuesday for October! Comicbook anniversaries, first appearances and major events featuring the Guardians of the Galaxy, Tim Drake, G.I. Joe, Dolphin, Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale and more! (19:21) NOTES: (01:33) 10 years ago: October 2008 (04:53) 25 years ago: October 1993 (10:13) 50 years ago: October 1968 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 439: Timeline Tuesday: October first appeared on T...

Thoughts & reactions to Episode 2 of the Titans TV show which also introduces the first-ever live action Hawk & Dove! (26:50) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 19: the Titans episode 2 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Reactions, thoughts and speculations on the first episode of the Titans live action TV show from the DC Universe app! (23:28) MUSIC: “Titans Theme” by Clint Mansell & Kevin Kiner peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 18: the Titans episode 1 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

It’s a Breakdown episode of the first issue of Heroes in Crisis by Tom King, Clay Mann, Tomeu Morey, Clayton Cowles & co.! (1:07:27) NOTES: Tom King at SDCC’18: the Personal Story Behind Heroes in Crisis : www.newsweek.com/heroes-crisis-tom-king-personal-story-sanctuary-sdcc-ptsd-comics-1035522 peter@thedailyrios.com   Superman’s symbol from Action Comics 1 (left) becomes the...

The great Star Trek rewatch comes to the end of The Next Generation! In what turned out to be a frustrating season, here are the favorite season seven episodes! (37:43) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 437: Favorite TNG Season 7 Eps first appeared on The Daily Rios .

In this episode, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #11, “Taking Care of Business”. The Legion Founders come full circle with their past and contemplate their future, and Bouncing Boy has a, like, c-speed adventure with Comet Queen! (1:56:56) TIMESTAMPS: (00:44) Preamble and our first listener art sent in by Charlton Hero (12:27) Legion of Super-Heroes issue #11 synopsis, general thoughts, comparin...

Timeline Tuesday for September! Comicbook anniversaries, first appearances and major events featuring Mephisto, Stephen King’s the Stand, Miss America, El Diablo and more! (20:20) NOTES: (01:46) 10 years ago: September 2008 (06:10) 25 years ago: September 1993 (12:05) 50 years ago: September 1968 (17:01) 75 years ago: September 1943 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 436: Timeline Tuesday:...

In this episode, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #10, “Election Day”. Earth must decide on a new President, but the Khunds have no time for collusion, they only want to kill! Plus, Legion Who’s Who begins here! (1:46:06) TIMESTAMPS: (00:42) Preamble and feedback (14:12) Legion of Super-Heroes issue #10 synopsis, general thoughts, and the covers (28:09) LSH #10 main discussion (1:12:46) The Found...

In this episode, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #9, “Reunion”. The “lost” Legionnaires return, the Legion throws a party, and Element Lad gets lucky. (1:42:35) TIMESTAMPS: (00:44) Preamble (05:08) Legion of Super-Heroes issue #9 synopsis and cover comparisons (16:09) General thoughts and the main discussion (53:21) Analyzing the page 6 landscape scene, the Robert Altman effect, and other though...

An in-depth review of the six issue Man of Steel mini-series by Brian Michael Bendis! Who is Rogol Zaar? Where are Lois and young Jon? And who will Superman be in this new era? (54:19) MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: “Superman” by Blake Neely from the Supergirl Season 2 original television soundtrack peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 435: R’view of the Man of Steel 1-6 first appeared on The Daily...

The great Star Trek rewatch moves to Deep Space Nine with the favorite season one episodes! (30:10) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 434: Favorite DS9 Season 1 eps first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Timeline Tuesday returns for August! Comicbook anniversaries, first appearances and major events featuring the Vision, the Golden Age Cheetah, Legion of 3 Worlds, Man without Fear and more! (24:27) NOTES: (02:32) 10 years ago: August 2008 (07:10) 25 years ago: August 1993 (17:59) 50 years ago: August 1968 (21:53) 75 years ago: August 1943 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 433: Timeline Tuesday:...

It’s a rambling episode on movie sequels, TV seasons, how we absorb our entertainment, and more! No answers here, just a bunch of Monday Musings! (17:56) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 432: Monday Musings… on Sequels first appeared on The Daily Rios .

In this episode, the lost Legionnaires choose “To Destroy a World!” It’s a detailed look at Legion of Super-Heroes #8 as well as DC Comics Presents #80 featuring Superman and the LSH! (1:46:09) TIMESTAMPS: (00:42) Preamble and a Legion/Injustice news item (11:48) Legion of Super-Heroes issue #8 synopsis and initial reactions (18:27) Continuing subplots, the art team, and the cove...

It’s the wrap-up of comic news from days three and four of San Diego Comic Con 2018! X-Men news! The Lodger by the Laphams! R.L. Stine goes BOOM! And more! (11:34) NOTES: X-MEN: BLACK WEEKLY MINI-SERIES ANNOUNCED www.marvel.com/articles/comics/prepare-for-the-arrival-of-x-men-black NEW MARVEL DIGITAL ORIGINALS TITLES comicbook.com/marvel/2018/07/21/luke-cage-iron-fist-daughters-of-the-dragon...

Comic news from Day Two of San Diego Comic Con 2018! Tom Scioli’s Go-Bots at IDW! New Star Wars comics! WB/DC Animated Movie slate for 2019! And more! (11:16) NOTES: BATMAN WHO LAUGHS  MINI-SERIES BY SCOTT SNYDER & JOCK www.dccomics.com/blog/2018/07/20/scott-snyder-announces-%E2%80%98the-batman-who-laughs-miniseries TOM SCIOLI’S GOBOTS AT IDW www.idwpublishing.com/go-bots-return-in-all-n...