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Comic news from Day One of San Diego Comic Con 2018! Grant Morrison on Green Lantern! The Comics Journal returns! A new IDW Dick Tracy series! The Titans live action trailer drops! And more! (22:26) NOTES: A NEW SHAZAM! COMICS SERIES ew.com/books/2018/07/19/dc-new-shazam-comic-series GRANT MORRISON & LIAM SHARP ON GREEN LANTERN www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/19/the-green-lantern-relaunch-by-gran...

If the DC Universe can go through a Rebirth, so can the Tower podcast! It’s a detailed look at two current oneshot Specials kicking off a new direction for the Titans and the Teen Titans! (37:03) Covers to the Titans (by Brandon Peterson) & Teen Titans (by Robson Rocha) oneshot Specials. peter@thedailyrios.com The post The Tower 17: Titans/Teen Titans Specials first appeared on The Daily...

In this episode, the “lost” Legionnaires are faced with “A Choice of Dooms” as we dive into Controller continuity, a confrontation between Lightning Lass and Timber Wolf, and more! (1:58:00) TIMESTAMPS: (00:43) Preamble, listener feedback, and Jeff Lemire’s upcoming Quantum Age (15:05) Legion of Super-Heroes issue #7 synopsis and initial reactions (22:04) Comparing covers, commenting o...

A review of issue one of the Man of Steel by Brian Michael Bendis, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and company. (20:47) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 428: R’view of the Man of Steel 1 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

For Your Consideration: a new Kickstarter campaign entitled Lifted: Of Gods and Thieves from Crowntaker Studios! (04:34) LINKS: Lifted: Of Gods and Thieves www.kickstarter.com/projects/shawnrpryor/lifted-of-gods-and-thieves Crowntaker Studios www.crowntakerstudios.com peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 427: Lifted: Of Gods and Thieves first appeared on The Daily Rios .

It’s a return to the great Star Trek rewatch with the favorite season six episodes of The Next Generation! (23:36) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 426: Favorite TNG Season 6 eps first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Ryan Sainio of the Sainio Cast drops by to give feedback on Phase 3 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. (11:50) NOTES:   The Sainio Cast peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 425: MCU Phase 3 Feedback first appeared on The Daily Rios .

In this ep of The Legion Project, we discuss LSH (baxter run) #6 featuring a spotlight on Lightning Lass; also, brief thoughts on two modern team-up comics guest-starring the Legion! (1:47:13) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIME STAMPS: (00:42) Preamble and listener feedback (15:34) Legion of Super-Heroes issue 6...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe inches closer to Infinity War! Time to talk about the movies featured in Phase 3! (47:17) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 424: Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 3 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

New characters! New threats! New Infinity Stones! It’s a look at Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! (46:07) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 423: Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 2 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Let’s jump on the bandwagon and talk about the building blocks that formed Phase One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! (48:27) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 422: Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 1 first appeared on The Daily Rios .

It’s a Musical Monday review! Quick thoughts and reactions to Jesus Christ Superstar Live! (24:28) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 421: Musical Monday: Jesus Christ Superstar Live first appeared on The Daily Rios .

Eric (Longbox Review) & Peter (The Daily Rios) wrap up the “Eye for an Eye” story with issue 5 of the LSH baxter run. Another death, sweeping change, and lingering questions! (1:54:28) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIME STAMPS: (00:44) Preamble  (04:53) Legion of Super-Heroes issue 5 synopsis and initial rea...

In an episode recorded two months back, Eric (Longbox Review) & Peter (The Daily Rios) discuss the fourth part of “An Eye for an Eye” in which the Legion encounters tragedy. Peter loves the issue. Eric not so much. Listen in to find out why! (2:35:02) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIME STAMPS: (0...

Another triple dose of comicbook recommendations catching up on November 22nd, 29th and December 6th; including books from Scout Comics, DC Comics, Top Shelf and more! (16:49) NOTES: from November 22nd:  GREGORY SUICIDE HC www.darkhorse.com/Books/31-168/Gregory-Suicide-HC LONG LOST 1 www.facebook.com/longlostcomic ROOTS tpb www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/roots/963 www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUN1...

Timeline Tuesday for November! Comicbook anniversaries, first appearances and major events featuring the Death of Superman, Mary Marvel, another Marvel 2099 title and more! (13:18) NOTES: (01:25) 10 years ago: November 2007 (04:57) 25 years ago: November 1992 (08:32) 50 years ago: November 1967 (09:48) 75 years ago: November 1942 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 419: Timeline Tuesday: November...

DC’s highly controversial thematic sequel to Watchmen is here! It’s a Breakdown episode of the first issue of Doomsday Clock! How does it all connect? Why can’t I pronounce Adrian Veidt’s last name correctly? And look at that episode time length! (52:25) peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 418: Doomsday Clock 1 Breakdown first appeared on The Daily Rios .

It’s a triple dose of comicbook recommendations for November 1st, 8th and 15th; including books from Chapterhouse, Vault, IDW, Lion Forge, 451 Media and more! (21:58) NOTES: from November 1st: AQUAMAN: THE ATLANTIS CHRONICLES DELUXE EDITION HC www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/aquaman-the-atlantis-chronicles-deluxe-edition ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BLACK COMICS sc fulcrum.bookstore.ipgbook.com/encyclope...

The Breakdown of DC’s Dark Nights: Metal event continues! Issue three finds the Earth caught in the nightmarish terror of Barbatos while Superman, the Justice League and others form a plan leading to the mysteries of the Dark Multiverse! (1:10:28) NOTES: COVER HOMAGES: The Andy Kubert variant possibly in homage to Saint George and the Dragon; similar to JG Jones’ cover to 52 issue 30.  ...

Comicbook recommendations from IDW, DC Comics, Valiant and more for the week of October 25th! (12:17) NOTES: ART OF THE PULPS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY HC www.idwpublishing.com/product/the-art-of-the-pulps-an-illustrated-history CARTOON CLOUDS HC www.fantagraphics.com/cartoonclouds ETERNITY 1 of 4 valiantentertainment.com/comics/eternity NIGHT FORCE: COMPLETE SERIES HC www.dccomics.com/graphic-novel...

The Legion Project continues with episode three! Eric (Longbox Review) and Peter (The Daily Rios) discuss Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #3, “The Curse”, before diving into “Eye for an Eye” part three! (2:23:28) INTRO THEME: “Lost City” by RhoMusic twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos TIMESTAMPS: (00:43) Preamble (05:43) Legion of Super-Heroes Annual 3 cha...

Comicbook recommendations from both October 11th and 18th including books from Titan, Lion Forge, First Second, DC Comics, Top Cow and more! (18:48) NOTES: from October 11th: COMIC SHOP: The RETAIL MAVERICKS WHO GAVE US A NEW GEEK CULTURE www.ohioswallow.com/book/Comic+Shop the CROW SPECIAL EDITION HC www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Crow-Special-Edition/J-OBarr/9781451654554 FIGHTING AMERICAN 1...

The Breakdown of DC’s Dark Nights: Metal event changes focus to the first batch of tie-ins! Taking place between Metal issues 2 and 3, this episode covers the 4-part “Gotham Resistance” story, as well as the first three Dark Knights oneshots! (1:07:18) TIMESTAMPS: (00:17) Intro (02:50) “Gotham Resistance” (34:02) Batman: Red Death (47:00) Batman: Murder Machine (55:09) Batm...

Comicbook recommendations from Caliber, AC Comics, IDW, First Second & more for the week of October 4th! (07:15) NOTES: BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT 1 of 7 www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-white-knight-2017/batman-white-knight-1 BURKE & HARE NEW EDITION GN www.calibercomics.com/burke—hare.html CAST NO SHADOW GN us.macmillan.com/books/9781250193919 CHARLTON ARROW 1 www.accomics.com/acnews/ac-co...

It’s another Timeline Tuesday, this time celebrating comicbook anniversaries for the month of October 2017! Captain Marvel! X-Men! Cyber Force! Superman & the Legion of Super-Heroes! And more! (22:10) NOTES: (00:28): 10 years ago: October 2007 (08:34): 25 years ago: October 1992 (14:15): 50 years ago: October 1967 (18:01): 75 years ago: October 1942 peter@thedailyrios.com The post TDR 411: Tim...