The Earth 2 Podcast

What's the Earth-2 Podcast all about?  Find out in this short teaser!

Mirror Master, Captain Cold, Heat Wave, Pied Piper, Captain Boomerang and the Top join forces to take down their old enemy, the Flash with the help of... the Flash?!?!? Join David and Peter as they take a step into a mirror universe to tackle this iconic issue. As usual, they perform a dramatic reading of the story, give their thoughts on the issue and look at  reader reaction from the time.   #th...

Three Flashes together for the first time! Join David and Peter as they cover this historic team up of Jay Garrick, Barry Allen and Wally West and ask such questions as -  Who is the Golden Man? What is his plan? Why does he need the Flashes? Who is his stylist? Why does he look like Adam Warlock? Will Barry ever tell Iris he's the Flash?   As usual, your hosts perform a dramatic reading of the is...

David and Peter flashback to a classic Tommy Tomorrow tale from Action Comics 238 where Tommy travels to a parallel dimension and encounters his counterpart..... THREE YEARS before the Flash does it in Flash of Two Worlds!   They also take a look at the history of the character and some other versions of him Post-Crisis.   Don't miss it!   #dccomics #tommytomorrow #dccomicspodcast #comicpodcast #c...

It's Part 2 of the 1967 JSA/JLA crossover and things are about to kick off!   Our heroes stand defeated against the Black Sphere powered baddies. Can they prevail?   Join David and Peter to find out as they perform their usual dramatic reading of the story, give their thoughts on the issue and examine reader reaction from the time.    Don't miss it!   #jla #jsa #theearth2podcast #dcmultiverse #sup...

A grown up Robin joins the Justice Society of America just in time to help them try to stop some super powered criminals causing chaos!   This is too great a task for the JSA alone and so they engage the help of the Justice League!   Join David and Peter for their dramatic reading of part one of the 1967 JSA/JLA crossover, as well as their analysis of the story and reader reaction from the time.  ...

The Bronze Age of Comics brought us the Flash Rogue known as Rainbow Raider, but did you know there were TWO Rainbow Raiders in the Silver Age?   Join David and Peter as they dive into Superboy 84 and the Dial H for HERO story from House of Mystery 167.   It's our most COLOURFUL episode yet!   #rainbowraider #superboy #robbyreed #dialh #dialhforhero #dccomics #dc #dccomicspodcast #theearth2podcast...

On a visit to Earth-2, Barry (Flash) Allen falls under the influence of the ghost of a dead World War 1 aviator bent on revenge against his old squadron! Can the Spectre stop the scheme of this evil spirit, save the squadron and rescue his "old friend" the Flash?   David and Peter retell this classic story from Brave and Bold 72 with their usual analysis and commentary.   Strap yourselves in folks...

Abra Abra Kadabra. I wanna reach out and grab ya.   At least, that's what the Flash would do if he could see him! Yes, everyone's favourite 64th Century Magician has returned to the 20th Century to cause trouble for the Flash!   Fortunately, some Earth-2 heroes have popped over to give him a helping hand... and ear... and eye!   As usual, David and Peter perform a dramatic reading of the story and...

The two Green Lanterns, Alan Scott and Hal Jordan team up to track down Goitrude, the taxi cab which has become sentient and gone on a crime spree!   That's only the start of this insanely bizarre John Broome story which also features the return of Hal's old foe, Sinestro!   Prepare for the usual dramatic reading, analysis and reader reaction from the time.   You won't want to miss this one!   #dc...

Brace yourself for a Flash story SO CONTROVERSIAL, DC had to place it on a parallel Earth!...maybe.   David and Peter return to bring you this tale featuring Mopee, the unforgettable, sorry, totally forgettable 'Heavenly Helpmate'.    As well as their dramatic reading of the story, they also look at the VERY INTERESTING reader reaction from the time and give their own analysis of this unbelievable...

The Thinker is on a Multiversal crime spree and it'll take TWO Atoms to stop him!   Mighty Mites, Al Pratt and Ray Palmer team up for the first time to tackle the criminal mastermind from Earth-2.    You'll gasp at the theft of some priceless bookends!   Your eyes won't believe the amazing Atomobile!   You'll thrill to the Atom's Inter-Dimensional Vibrator!   Get your Thinking Cap on and join Davi...

David and Peter return to bring you the second issue of Plastic Man which gives us 3 possible origins for our pliable pal.   Is he a Crook? A Gypsy Dancer? A Yogurt Farmer? Or something else entirely?      Listen to the episode to find out.... maybe.   #plasticman #dccomics #dcu #dcmultiverse #comicpodcast #theearth2podcast #gogochecks #arnolddrake    

The Blackhawks take centre stage in this story from the Silver Age of Comics guest starring the Justice League of America!    Are the WW2 ace pilots relevant 20 years later? The Man from G.E.O.R.G.E. doesn't think so! Neither did writer, Bob Haney who penned this sensational three part tale in which the Blackhawks take on new 'Superhero' identities!    Thrill to the exploits of The Big Eye, The Le...

We join the Challengers of the Unknown on one of their strangest missions yet!   David and Peter 'Challenge the Unknown' when they take a look at the history and impact of this band of heroes before diving into the story from issue 53.   What is Dimension Man's plan? Who is the Iron Dictator? Can the Challengers figure out the alien scientist's clues? Do they have a traitor in their ranks?   All t...

Green Arrow and Speedy are in the spotlight in this flashback episode when they find themselves trapped in another dimension and only XEEN ARROW can help them!   This Jack Kirby drawn story may sound familiar as it's been reprinted A LOT and each time, the colouring has been redone with varying results.   Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis.   #dccomics #dcuniverse #...

Plastic Man returns in the pages of his very own DC title!   The focus is on fun when our pliable pal crosses paths with the evil Dr Dome... and how is Professor X involved?   Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading, analysis and reader reaction from the time.   #dccomics #dcmultiverse #profx #professorx #plasticman #plas #comicpodcast #theearth2podcast #gilkane 

The Spectre concludes his Showcase run with an epic battle of Good vs Evil where the prize is... the body of his human host, Jim Corrigan!   Join David and Peter as they recount this classic tale, give their analysis and discuss the reader reaction from the time.   #dccomics #dcmultiverse #dcu #spectre #thespectre #showcase #gardnerfox #murphyanderson #ghosts #ghost #posession #spirit 

Earth-1 and Earth-2 are on a collision course! Solomon Grundy and Blockbuster are wreaking havoc! Can the combined JLA and JSA avert disaster?   David and Peter bring you the conclusion to the 1966 JLA/JSA team-up, with their usual dramatic reading, analysis and reader reaction from the time.   Don't miss it!   #dcmultiverse #dccomics #jla #jsa #solomongrundy #blockbuster #dcu #spectre #drfate #ba...

Earth-1 and Earth-2 are on a collision course! People are randomly vanishing from one Earth and appearing on the other! If that's not bad enough, Blockbuster busts out, Solomon Grundy goes on a rampage.... AGAIN and just who is the eerily silent Anti-Matter Man?   It'll take the combined powers of the JLA and the JSA to save both worlds.   David and Peter bring you this exciting first issue of a 2...

Dial P for Podcast as Plastic Man makes his Silver Age debut.... or does he?   David and Peter bring you this "Dial H for Hero" tale from House of Mystery 160.   As well as the usual reader reaction from the time they also do a deep dive on all the Dial H series.   Don't miss it.    SOCKAMAGEE!!!!!     #dccomics #plasticman #robbyreed #dialh #dialhforhero #hero #davewood #jimmooney #willpfeifer #k...

When an alien princess tries to escape the clutches of an evil suitor, only one man can help....   Doiby Dickles?!?!?!   There's tons of  Green Lantern action this episode as Hal Jordan and Alan Scott team up to take on the evil Prince Peril!     #dcmultiverse #dcu #greenlantern #haljordan #alanscott #gilkane #johnbroome #silveragecomics #batman66 #dccomics        

Jimmy Olsen is left alone in Professor Potter's laboratory and faster than you can say "Jeepers, Mr Kent" find himself transported to a parallel Earth! If that's not exciting enough, on this world, he has the powers of Superman!   This story has it all. Comedy, tragedy, drama, romance and betrayal.    As ever, David and Peter give their thoughts on the story and reader reaction from the time.   Do...

David and Peter do a deep dive on the weirdest Captain Marvel ever.   They discuss the Captain's origin, the events leading to his creation, the effect he had on comics and cover ALL his stories, many of which have VERY familiar sounding villains!   It's the episode nobody expected! Don't miss it.     #captainmarvel #shazam #plasticman #drfate #doctorfate #drdoom #theray #myronfass #marvelcomics #...

The Spectre returns to the pages of Showcase and brings more questions with him.   Who is the evil Shathan? What is his connection to Azmodus from Showcase 60? Whose voice commands the Spectre? Will Murphy Anderson draw another full moon?   We're not going to answer these here! You'll have to listen to the episode to find out!   #dccomics #dcuniverse #dcmultiverse #spectre #thespectre #jsa #gardne...