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Episode 84: Exiles In: The 80’s Are Dead For A Reason

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Luke and Devin are back for more Exiles Exventures as the team travels to the New Universe, an Exile dies, a new member joins, and there is much singing to be had by all.

Our cover art is by Kyle Latino and our theme music is by Vibe Leviathan.

Universes and Issues Explored: 

  • Earth-15731 – Exiles Vol 1 #72-74
  • Earth-148611- we covered it last week

Notes

  • not really notes this week slash I forgot to take notes – want me to add something (anything!), leave a comment below

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The New Universe Interviews: Bob Budiansky

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For our last New Universe interview (for now?), Luke met with Bob Budiansky at New York Comic Con for a few minutes to talk about the New Universe, Psi-Force, competition, current projects, the creation of the Transformers, and Sleepwalker!

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The New Universe Interviews: Terry Kavanagh

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Luke sits down with Terry Kavanagh, Marvel editor, to look at the New Universe and discuss global Galactus fatigue, the editorial evolution, Kickers Inc, Terry Kavanagh’s writing technique, the strength of the Marvel Universe, Marvel Comics Presents, The Clone Saga initiation, the humanity of the Marvel characters, current comics, and more.

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The New Universe Interviews: Carl Potts

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Luke sits down with Carl Potts, former Marvel editor, to discuss editorial duties, Strikeforce: Morituri, the origin of the New Universe from the sidelines, Kickers Inc, the classic comic market, the Marvel supplemented cash register, failed characters, Louise Simonson, and more as he tries to understand The New Universe.

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Episode 81: Grimoore/Grimhour/Grimer the Poke’Mon

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Luke and Devin reconvene for an eldritch patch as they plunge into BATMAN: THE DOOM THAT CAME TO GOTHAM that has HP Lovecraft references, elder gods, Batman characters, Etrigan, and a bunch of other tropes. It’s a pretty good time.

Universes and Issues Explored: 

  • Earth–? – Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham #1-3

Notes

  • Luke won the contest!

Our theme music is by Vibe Leviathan and our cover art is by Kyle Latino.

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Episode 80 – Luke: JLA: Poorly Aged Sexism

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Luke and Bri talk about the Super Buddies, I Can’t Believe It’s Not The Justice League, poorly aged humor, strip clubs with slut shaming, the damnation to hell, and ultimately Final Crisis. Luke is very sorry.

Don’t Forget To Vote On The Twitter for who did better and therefore gets to rank Justice Riders

Universes and Issues Explored: 

  • Earth–? – JLA Classified #8-9

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