The Earth 2 Podcast

Solomon Grundy goes on a Rampage.... AGAIN! Can the combined forces of the JLA and the JSA save the lives of an Alien boy and his pet or will they be foiled by the macabre Man-Thing?  To find out, join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis of part 2 of the 1971 JLA/JSA crossover. Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2po...

An Alien boy and his pet cause mayhem on Earth-1 and Earth-2 after being separated across the universes. Can the combined forces of the JLA and the JSA save the day? Not if returning baddie SOLOMON GRUNDY has anything to say about it!  Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis of part 1 of the 1971 JLA/JSA crossover. Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com...

Batman and an amnesiac Wildcat are on the hunt for a mysterious idol. Will they succeed or be foiled by the Mexican bandits trailing them? Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis of this fascinating tale from Brave and Bold 97. Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcas...

Sargon the Sorcerer returns to the pages of the Flash but is he a hero or a villain? Join David and Peter to find out as they carry out their usual dramatic reading and analysis of this fascinating tale from Flash 207.   Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast...

We kick off the New Year with the second Brave and Bold team-up of Batman and Sgt Rock!   An American ambassador is missing. Can Batman and Sgt Rock find him before it's too late?   Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis of this fascinating tale from Brave and Bold 96.   Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast...

Happy Hogmanay or New Year’s Eve to those of you outside Scotland. To mark the occasion, we thought we would end the year with this bonus episode covering a story from Detective Comics 198 in which Batman and Robin come to Scotland! It’s a change from our usual Multiverse/Legacy coverage and analysis but we thought our listeners would enjoy it.   This epic tale deserved to have an epic cast, so we...

David and Peter return for this special episode where they review all the stories they've covered this year and give you a sneak peek at some of the comics they'll be covering in 2023.    Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicemail at  www.speakpipe.com...

It's a flashback to 1961 this episode for a tale of the Silver Age version of the Suicide Squad.   This one has it all... Parallel Worlds, ESP and Dinosaurs!   Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis of this fascinating tale from Brave and Bold 37.   Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instag...

We take a side step into Earth-Prime this episode as we cover Mike Friedrich's bizarre Harlan Ellison inspired story from Justice League of America 89.   Do not miss it.   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podcast_earth2 Leave us a Voicemail at  www.speakpipe.com/theearth2podcas...

An unexpected trip in time causes the Man of Steel to find out the cause of his death... and the cause of his SECOND death... and the cause of his THIRD death!   Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis of this fascinating tale from Action Comics 399.   Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.inst...

It's Globetrotting adventure for the Caped Crusader this episode as he teams up with a mysterious co-star known only as ?   Join David and Peter and special guest, Christine for their usual dramatic reading and analysis.   Don't miss it!   Email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.twitter.com/podca...

The Guardians of the Universe pit Superman against Green Lantern for the role of Earth's protector! Only one man can referee this epic competition... Doctor Fate?!?   All may not be as it seems in this fantastic tale from World's Finest 201.   Join David and Peter for their usual dramatic reading and analysis.   Don't miss it!   Email us at theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/the...

In 1971, writer Steve Skeates brought us Aquaman issue 56, the FINAL (at the time) issue of the Sea King's adventures. The story titled "The Creature that Devoured Detroit" ended rather abruptly.   Jump ahead to 1974 and Steve is at Marvel writing issue 72 of the Savage Sub-Mariner, the FINAL issue of Prince Namor's run which continues on from events set up in the Aquaman issue!   Is this the firs...

Iris Allen is missing! A cryptic note sends the Flash on a bizarre trip to the 30th Century in search of her. The Flash's life will never be the same again!   Join David and Peter as they perform a dramatic reading of this remarkable story from Flash 203, giving their own thoughts and examining the reader reaction from the time.   Don't miss it!   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook ...

A tired Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash, goes to the "Stockwood" music festival to unwind where he's surprised to run into his old foe, The Fiddler!    Join David and Peter as they perform a dramatic reading of this fun back-up story from Flash 201, giving their own thoughts and looking at the reader reaction from the time.   Don't miss it!   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www...

You may be familiar with the Golden Age Flash villain known as the Fiddler, but are you aware of the Fiddler that fought Bulletman and Bulletgirl? What about the Fiddler that encountered the Fawcett Comics archer, Golden Arrow? Do you know of the Fiddler who was a recurring foe of the Vigilante?   Join David and Peter as they cover three stories featuring three very different Fiddlers from the Gol...

Kirby is Coming? NO! KIRBY IS HERE! In 1970, Jack Kirby left Marvel and returned to DC Comics to launch his Fourth World saga comprising the New Gods, Mister Miracle and the Forever People. To kick things off, he revitalised Jimmy Olsen, adding the Guardian and the Newsboy Legion to his supporting cast. Join David and Peter as they discuss Jack's reasons for moving, his plans for DC and all his Ji...

Rose and the Thorn. Two personalities in one body. This episode, we look at the exploits of the Golden Age Thorn before covering the origin of her Bronze Age Earth-1 counterpart.   As usual, we perform a dramatic reading of the story, giving our own thoughts and analysis as well as examining the reader reaction of the time. Don't miss it!   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.fac...

A year after the death of her husband Larry Lance, Black Canary finds new love with.... LARRY LANCE!?!?!    Join David, Peter and special guest Christine as they cover this exciting Bob Haney and Nick Cardy tale from Brave and Bold 91.   Don't miss it!   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Instagram  www.instagram.com/theearth2podcast Twitter  www.tw...

Black Canary's life hangs in the balance as a powerful alien aims to destroy Earth-1 and Earth-2!   As the JSA and JLA fall before this foe, "Justice Society Dark" recruit a powerful ally to help in their fight for the survival of two worlds.   Once again, it's too epic a tale for your hosts David and Peter to tackle alone, so, friend of the show Gavin Rizza returns for the conclusion to this two-...

A powerful alien aims to destroy Earth-1 and Earth-2!   Can the combined might of the Justice League and Justice Society stop him?   One thing's for sure, it's too epic a tale for your hosts David and Peter to tackle alone. Fortunately, friend of the show Gavin Rizza is on hand to lend his voice to this fantastic issue.   Join all three hosts as they perform a dramatic reading of the story, giving...

Manhunter. A name that strikes fear into the hearts of evil doers. There have been several who have been called that name. The best known are probably Paul Kirk, Mark Shaw and Kate Spencer. But what about Dan Richards? Rick Nelson? Frank Drew? Starker, the Manhunter of 2070?!?!?   Join David and Peter as they dive into the history some of the lesser known 'Manhunter's.  As well as the usual dramat...

Real world events inspired this classic comic in which Batman and Robin encounter the Beatles, sorry, the Oliver Twists and try to prove that Paul, sorry, Saul is dead!    Join us as we perform our usual dramatic reading and analysis of the story and examine the reader reaction from the time. Don't miss it!   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebook.com/theearth2podcast Insta...

Superman's identity exposed? He's marrying Lois Lane? Luthor and Brainiac have reformed? Jimmy Olsen's a Green Lantern? Did Cary Bates hear our Jerry Lewis episode last week and decide to write an even crazier story?!? Join us as we perform our usual dramatic reading and analysis of the story.   Can we solve the Puzzle of the Wild World?   Don't miss it!   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com F...

Things get wacky this episode as we cover this fun story in which the Scarlet Speedster meets Actor and Comedian Jerry Lewis in the pages of his own comic.   We also take a quick look at Jerry's stories with Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman!   Join us as we perform our usual dramatic reading and analysis of the story.   Don't miss it!   email us at  theearth2podcast@gmail.com Facebook  www.facebo...