The Earth 2 Podcast

We all know of J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter but did you know there was a Manhunter from Mars before him?   Join David and Peter as they bring you the tale of Roh Kar, the original Martian Manhunter from Batman 78.   But that's not all! This episode, they also cover the J'onn J'onzz tale "The Doom from Two Worlds" from House of Mystery 151.   As usual, they perform a dramatic reading of the...

Artist Gil Kane becomes a victim of his own hubris in House of Mystery 180, but what is the REAL STORY behind the making of this tale?   Join David and Peter as they do some Comic Book Archaeology to get to the truth. As usual, they perform a dramatic reading of the story giving their own thoughts and analysis before looking at reader reaction from the time.   Don't miss it!   email us at  theeart...

Superman and Lois Lane married with a daughter? This can mean only one thing. Yes! We're covering the IMAGINARY STORY from Superman 215.   Lois Lane is killed by a sneak attack from the evil Dimension Master leaving the 'Dad of Steel' to look after their daughter alone.    How will he cope?   Find out this episode!   As usual, we perform a dramatic reading of the story giving our own thoughts and...

When helping Jim Corrigan on a bust, the Spectre goes too far and is called up to the Pearly Gates to face his punishment!   It's the penultimate issue of the Spectre so, of course DC decide to totally revamp the format of the series!   Join David and Peter as they cover all the stories in the Spectre issue 9. As usual, they perform a dramatic reading of the story giving their own thoughts and ana...

The Flash.... DEAD?!?!?!? Another Golden Age character, Sargon the Sorcerer returns but is he hero or villain?  How is the Reverse Flash involved and why is he talking so strangely?   All these questions will be answered this episode as David and Peter cover Flash 186. As usual, they perform a dramatic reading of the story giving their own thoughts and analysis before looking at reader reaction fr...

What's that you say? Alan Scott isn't the first Green Lantern? Well, at least not in the Earth-1 universe.   Join David and Peter as they retell the origin of the very first Green Lantern, Rori Dag! As usual, they give their own analysis of the tale and examine reader reaction from the time.   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instag...

Jimmy Olsen is in trouble... AGAIN!   Our favourite cub reporter finds himself transported to a Parallel Earth where the ruling class all wear capes and poor Jimmy doesn't have one!   Join David, Peter and special guest Steve Higgins as they cover this fantastic tale from Jimmy Olsen 117. As usual, they perform a dramatic reading of the story, examine reader reaction from the time and give their o...

The Spectre's arrogance catches up with him which leads to terrible consequences!   This episode, David and Peter cover the Spectre issue 8 in which new writer Steve Skeates joins the familiar art team of Jerry Grandenetti and Murphy Anderson!   Don't forget to count the full moons.   #dccomics #thespectre #earth2 #jsa #steveskeates #jerrygrandenetti #murphyanderson #comics #comicpodcast

Nightmares plague the Man of Steel. What is this mysterious life he sees in his dreams?   Why is his Rocket ship 100 years older than it should be?   Why does it say Superman's Lost Century on the cover and yet 100 Years, Lost, Strayed or Stolen on the inside?   Join David and Peter as they uncover at least some of the answers in this story from Action Comics 370.   As usual, they perform a dramat...

It's double the JSA action this episode as David and Peter cover BOTH the stories from the Spectre issue 7!   We kick off with some exciting Spectre action in "The Ghost that Haunted Money" before diving into some sensational solo Hourman action in "The Hour Hourman Died".   As usual, your hosts perform a dramatic reading of the comic as well as giving their own thoughts and analysis on the storie...

We take a trip to the 30th Century to join the Legion of Super-Heroes as they try to uncover the secret of the Tornado Twins!   Just who are these mysterious siblings? What are their powers? Are they friends or foes of the Legion?  Will Karate Kid regain his dignity?   Join David and Peter this episode as they find out!   #dccomics #dcmultiverse #legion #legionofsuperheroes #lsh #losh #longlivethe...

Merryman, Dumb Bunny, Awkwardman, White Feather and the Blimp!   Names that strike fear into the hearts of..... well, nobody really.   David and Peter dive into the entertaining world of comedy and DC and Marvel Comics parody as they cover ALL the Silver Age exploits of this team of Legacy heroes.   They also pose the vital question, exactly which Earth are these stories set?   Tune in to find out...

Madame Rouge teams up with Captain Zahl to take down the Doom Patrol... once and for all! Is this the end for our heroes? This story is so epic, David and Peter had to enlist the help of special guest, Vincent to cover it. Do not miss it.   #dccomics #doompatrol #robotman #cliffsteele #negativeman #elastigirl #ritafarr #larrytrainor #nilescaulder #thechief #thebrain #mallah #madamerogue #dcu #dcmu...

ROBOTMAN! ELASTI-GIRL! NEGATIVE MAN! The heroes of the Silver Age DOOM PATROL.....   But did you know Cliff Steele wasn't the first Robotman?... or even the SECOND!?!   Did you know Rita wasn't the first female DC team member to grow to a giant size and fight evil?   Did you know there were characters with similar abilities and traits to Negative Man years before his debut?   Did you know there wa...

The Spectre returns and he's bringing Gardner Fox, Murphy Anderson and new penciller Jerry Grandenetti with him for this exciting tale.   Ghostly pilgrims are plaguing Gateway City! Can the Spectre and Jim Corrigan foil their evil plan to release a powerful demon from his otherworldly realm?   Join David and Peter as they dramatise, analyse and, in this case, criticise this Silver Age story.   WAR...

Gadzooks! 'tis the Earth-2 Podcast debut of Sir Justin, the Shining Knight!   The villain in our last episode was T.O. Morrow but did you know he had a Golden Age, Earth-2 predecessor?   Verily, join David and Peter as they recount unto thee his only appearance in this Golden Age gem where he encounters our favourite Arthurian hero!    #dccomics #dcpodcast #comicpodcast #earth2 #shiningknight #sta...

There's trouble in store when an android claiming to be the original Red Tornado interrupts a meeting of the Justice Society of America!   Is this mysterious character a hero or a villain?   How is he related to a faceless gang of museum robbers?   Who is the evil mastermind behind this foul scheme?   Can our heroes survive a kiss from deadly lips and avert a war between Earth-1 and Earth-2?!?!  ...

The Teen Titans turn on, tune in and drop out of Earth-1 and into Dimension X  in our latest episode.   Get ready for some far out dialogue from Zany Bob Haney (and some farther out performances from your hosts) as Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash and Aqualad investigate strange happenings at a high school. Yes, that means EVEN MORE hip teen lingo from the swinginest scripter of the Silver Age. Artis...

Supernatural investigator Mark Merlin takes centre stage in our first flashback episode of 2022.   Join David and Peter as they perform a dramatic reading of his story from House of Secrets 49.   They also do a deep dive on the history and development of Mark Merlin and the origin of Prince Ra-Man including some relatively recent appearances!   Is he the Silver Age equivalent to John Constantine?...

When ordinary citizens panic and riot at the sight of a weakened Spectre, it's up to one man to bring him to justice... Detective Captain Jim Corrigan?!?!?!?   Join David and Peter as they cover this sensational tale from issue 5 of the Spectre.    This story has it all. Mystery, suspense, action, thrills, an old foe, a new foe and a MASSIVE DINOSAUR!     Oh, and did we mention the amazing Neal Ad...

It's the final Silver Age team up of the Alan Scott and Hal Jordan Green Lanterns and it's a beauty.   The entire population of Earth-2 has vanished causing us to ask.... Where are they? How is Alan Scott involved? Is Captain Challenge behind it? Can Hal Jordan solve the mystery?   The answers to these questions and more will be answered in this episode!   Join David and Peter for their usual dram...

Eclipso is banished to Dimension Zero, but that doesn't stop him from creating a swarm of deadly doubles to plague Bruce Gordon, his heroic alter ego back on Earth-1.   It's a flashback to this fun story from House of Secrets 68 for the final episode of 2021.   Join David and Peter as they look at the history of the villain, Eclipso and perform their usual dramatic reading and analysis of the stor...

The Spectre faces a difficult moral choice in our latest episode. What is more important, the life of one child or the fate of the world?!?!?!   Join David and Peter as they discuss the Spectre issue 4, written and drawn by the legendary Neal Adams!   As usual, they'll perform a dramatic reading of the story, give their thoughts on the issue and examine reader reaction from the time.   You don't w...

We all know that the Flash is just a character in a comic... or is he?   Legendary Flash writer Cary Bates has other ideas in his first ever Flash story!   Join David and Peter as they dive into Flash 179 with their usual dramatic reading, analysis and examination of reader reaction from the time.   It's an absolute treat!   #dccomics #flash #theflash #dcu #earthprime #carybates #julieschwartz dcm...

When the women of Earth-2 start to rapidly age, there's only one person Al (Atom) Pratt can turn to for help ... his Earth-1 counterpart, Ray Palmer. However, Ray has his own problems!   Join David and Peter as they cover the second team up of the Atoms from the pages of the Atom 36.   As usual they'll perform a dramatic reading of the issue, giving their thoughts on it and examining reader reacti...