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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...

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 .