Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 210 because Krypto! A light episode until Dan discovers the book came out the same month the Comics Code Authority stamps started appearing on books. Join us for Krypto and code fun.

Writer: Auto Binder; Pencillers: Curt Swan, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Inkers: Seymour Barry, Ramona Fradon, George Papp; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Whitney Ellsworth, Jack Schiff, Mort Weisinger, George Kashdan

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene
00:44 Superman Comics and the Summer of Superman
00:47 The Facsimile Edition and Sweepstakes
03:22 Krypto the Superdog's Origin
05:08 Comics Code Authority and Its Impact
11:11 Discussion on Censorship and Modern Parallels
13:00 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures
17:48 Superboy's Encounter with Thieves
20:58 Superboy and Krypto's Bonding Moments
29:24 Superboy's Harsh Treatment of Krypto
29:58 Dog Deserves a Cowboy Hat
30:23 Sad Dog Expressions
31:10 Superboy and Krypto's Adventures
34:00 Comic Code Authority Discussion
37:44 Aquaman's Underwater Newspaper
39:08 Green Arrow and International Relations
41:16 Comic Code and Drug References
50:40 Conclusion and Plugs
51:59 Booster Gold and Future Plans

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 353 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! Shooter kills a Legionnaire! Join us for more silver age fun!

Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Baseball Banter
00:52 Comic Book Talk Begins
01:21 Discussing Adventure Comics #253
02:14 Jim Shooter's Writing and Characters
08:10 Comic Book Advertisements and Anecdotes
12:19 The Legion of Superheroes and The Fatal Five
27:59 Jim Shooter's Early Career
29:41 Shooter's Early Influence on Legion
31:04 Jim Shooter's Personal Struggles
32:35 Sun Eater Battle Begins
34:26 Legion's Plan and Challenges
38:40 Pharaoh Lad's Sacrifice
43:31 Aftermath and Reflection
46:37 Shooter's Legacy and Impact
48:22 Comic Sales and Industry Insights
53:43 Final Thoughts and Plugs

Greg and Dan review Adventure Comics 352 staring the Legion of Super-Heroes! We dove back into Jim Shooter's 14 year old writing and found the introduction of the Fatal Five and the Sun Eater. Join us for some silver age fun!

Writer: Jim Shooter; Penciller: Curt Swan; Inker: George Klein; Letterer: Milt Snapinn; Editors: Mort Weisinger

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Superman Movie Review
02:24 Superman and Lex Luthor Discussion
05:27 Superman TV Shows and Character Analysis
07:34 Nathan Fillion and Firefly Controversy
09:57 Comic Book Review: Jim Shooter's Early Work
16:54 Comic Book History and Publishing Insights
35:39 Superboy's Unfair Advantage
36:48 The Sun Eater Threat
38:30 Legionnaires' Call to Action
39:15 Banking and Money Explained
44:16 Recruiting the Villains
45:02 Comic Book Advertisements
50:54 SOS to Evil
51:45 The Legionnaires' Mission
57:16 The Persuader and Projectra
01:00:10 Mono and Ferro Lad
01:01:22 Upcoming Issue Teasers
01:01:57 Listener Letters and Responses
01:05:47 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell