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#26: Infinity, X-Force, Bunker Days, Marvel Hot Takes

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Welcome to a FRESH episode of the Signal of the Doom! Dave and Stew are recording from the Bunker this week, holed up deep as hurricanes sweep the globe and zombies roam the earth! The book of the week is Infinity by Jonathan Hickman, and straight away Dave is in trouble for not reading the required 46 tie in issues but hey what’s new! We cover the big news about the X FORCE MOVIE, we say farewell to Colin Trevorrow on Star Wars: Episode 9, we speculate on the replacement director, and Stews STUNS with his pick! Meanwhile we cover the walking acting joke that is Jared Leto as he is compared to JESUS by some!

Get ready for a BIG RED ALERT as Michael Keloisim emails us about one of the legends of comics, & Connor from Into the Knight asks US for our HOT TAKE on Marvel Comics right now! WE DELIVER ON THAT PROMISE! Direct all complaints to Stew! We also discuss an interesting upcoming South Park game, which seems a bit too controversial for Stew, and the boys have a lot fun discussing the amazing Infinity Comic by Jonathan Hickman!

We also cover  selection of weekly comics and Dave breaks down the sheer boredom that is Kite Man’s story! There’s a lot going on in the Signal this week as we beam out of the BUNKER!

Weekly comics

Batman 30

Venom-Verse 1

Generations: Iron-Man and Ironheart 1

Weekly Trade

Infinity, by Jonathan Hickman

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#25 – Daredevil by Frank Miller Vol 1, Leo Joker, The King is 100

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Welcome to Episode 25 of Signal of Doom! Dave and Stew are BACK IN ACTION and we cover the news that MATTERS with the  PASSION and SARCASM you need! First off we cover Hurricane Harvey, much love and prayers to our listeners in Houston, the King JACK KIRBY turns 100 in our hearts forever, the boys cover what Jack Kirby means to them and what avenues in his many comics they want to explore. Stew is our resident early Marvel expert and he talks about Jack Kirby’s impact on Fantastic Four and the COSMIC SIDE! Meanwhile, the news marches on, and we cover, could it be…A LEO DICAPRIO JOKER!!!??  Probably not! The latest Last Jedi photos include a brooding Luke Skywalker, Dave again clarifies his concerns about force lightning, the boys asks listeners for recommendations of Star War Extended Universe comic books, shows or novels, we talk a potential Marvel Knights show starring Punisher, Moon Knight, BLADE and Ghost Rider,  we cover recent comments made about Love is Love, Dave tells a story about Brazilian dancers, and the boys discuss Frank Miller’s Daredevil Vol1 in detail!

We have a new segment – RED ALERT! An email from Michael Keloisim!

We also spend time on weekly comics and discuss Secret Empire 10 and what this means for Cap, along with spending time on Generations: Hawkeye & Hawkeye 1 and talking Mister Miracle, Darkseid & some New Gods! Join us as we light the SIGNAL OF DOOM!

*Weekly Comics*

Secret Empire 10

Generations: Hawkeye and Hawkeye 1

Darkseid Special 1

Mister Miracle 1

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#24: Batgirl Year One, Scorcese Joker, Chuck Dixon’s Record, Bat Bots

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Dave and his cohost, The Main Man STEW light up the night sky with another episode of Signal of Doom! This is a massive show covering a LOT of news – we cover DC & Warners latest movie making moves that still seem shrouded in chaos, Davis called AFFABLE by Flint Henry and is very proud, Chuck Dixon smashes the comic page count writing record with 40,000 pages ,  we talk Netflix Defenders, Disney’s up coming streaming service, Stew and Dave make a bet about Suicide Squad vs Justice League, Stew collects on a previous bet, and there is a lengthy of what a Harley and Joker movie will do to Gotham City Sirens chances of a release. The appearance of Martin Scorcese as a reported producer on a Joker origin movie is as interesting as it is confusing. On top of that we discuss the wonderful Batgirl: Year One by Chuck Dixon, Scott Beatty and Marcos Martin, Dave and Stew argue once again about Punisher, we relive the story of Microchip and his son’s death, Dave finds out who is playing Microchip and is somewhat annoyed it is not a big guy in a Hawaiian shirt. We do have some echo recording issues about half way through this podcast and my apologies for that, blame the eclipse!  Also, we hear Dave’s true feelings about Casey Affleck, and BUY the Batbot at Kings Comics! THIS AND MUCH MORE! BEAM THE SIGNAL!

Weekly Comics:

Secret Empire #8 & #9

Dark Nights Metal #1

Edge of Venomverse #5

Generations: Wolverine and all new Wolverine #1

 

 

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#23: Chuck Dixon Interview, Bane, Batman, Punisher, Batgirl, & Lois goes Solo!

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Welcome to Episode 23 of the Signal! SADDLE UP! Comic book great and author Chuck Dixon joins Dave on the show this week and we have a great jam-packed talk about many topics including – Batgirl: Year One, which Chuck co-wrote with Scott Beatty with fantastic art by Marcos Martin, plenty of PUNISHER chat, (of course) Chuck talks Bane Conquest, Batman, Lawdog stories, and there’s also a healthy portion devoted to his 80’s Moon Knight run! Plenty of cool questions from listeners make this one a good one and Chuck clues us all in on his upcoming “Levon’s War” novel release along with other upcoming creator owned work!

Also, sadly this week Stew has CALLED IN SICK and so Dave puts on his Lois Lane reporter hat and gets thru the news in a record breaking 21 minutes! Complete with sighs of disgust/apathy at certain news items! Isn’t this the way you always wanted the news covered! We also get a classic email from Michael Keloisim!

Sit back, enjoy the interview with Chuck – Stew and I will be back on Friday night to talk BATGIRL: YEAR ONE and catch up on all the news that Lois didn’t catch in 21 minutes!

LIGHT UP THE SIGNAL OF DOOM!

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#22: Mage, Dave’s Internet Rap Battles, #Makeminemilkshake

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GREETINGS TRUE BELIEVERS! Dave and Stew assemble and beam the Signal out on an icy night for the metropolis, as Dave tells us all about his recent Internet rap battle and his decision to GO NUCLEAR for a cause he can barely remember, while the boys discuss Mage by Matt Wagner, the mid 80’s indie classic. We ask the hard questions such as is everything told in narration by Tom King,  and debate what qualifies as pillow talk! Also Stew for some reason decides to act for the Prosecution as he tries to extract from Dave whether he prefers Spider-Man: Homecoming over Spider-Man 2! All this and more from the boys as the Signal beams BRIGHT and DEEP!

Weekly comics: Generations: Banner Hulk and Totally Awesome Hulk #1, Batman #28,  TMNT: Dimension X #1

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#21: Judge Dredd: The Apocalypse War, Jughead’s Crown, Comic Con

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Welcome to another BIG episode of Signal of Doom! This week Stew and Dave  discuss Judge Dredd: Apocalypse War, the mighty 1980’s 2000 AD story which saw Mega City One laid low by Sov bombs! ITS APOCALYPTIC. Also, the boys discuss in detail the  Thor: Ragnarok and Justice League trailers that showed at Comic Con, we break down Batfleck’s commitment issues and the chances of him staying for a Batman trilogy directed by Matt Reeves, we go crazy with excitement imagining Captain Marvel and Skrulls in the 1990’s, we speculate on the upcoming HBO Watchmen show, and Dave calls for a viral campaign so JUGHEAD WEARS A CROWN in Riverdale, Season 2! All this and much MORE! LETS LIGHT UP THE SIGNAL!

Weekly comics include:

Edge Of Venomverse #3, Crosswind 1 & 2, Harley Quinn #24 and Secret Empire #7

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Crisis in the Kremlin – Episode 1: San Diego Breakdown!

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It’s a crisis in the Kremlin as Dave takes a solo look at San Diego Comic Con! He covers breakdowns and reactions of the Justice League trailer, the Thor Ragnarok trailer, discussion of the defenders trailer and DETAILED analysis of the Punisher montage shown at that panel! Also covered is some Legacy discussion, some tidbits from the DC comics panel about Frank Miller and Superman, and the trailer for Will Smith & David Ayer’s Bright is discussed at some length.  ENJOY THE SOLO BREAK-OUT HIT! Stew will be back next episode after he gets back from the hit & run missions I’ve got him on!

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#20: Thor: The God Butcher, Aladdin, Avengers D23, $1495 Lunching, New Female Doctor!

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It’s a HUGE Signal of Doom this week! Stew and Dave cover the awesome Thor: The God Butcher by Jason Aaron, RIP & love to George Romero and Martin Landau, they get heavy into discussing the incredible sounding Avengers trailer at D23, Dave is bitter and whines about “being peasants outside the cathedral” as he openly begs for a press pass to San Diego, the incredible Grant Morrison is back at DC doing Arkham Asylum 2 and Wonder Woman, we FINALLY have a cool new female Doctor in “Doctor Who”, while meanwhile we break down J Scott Campbell’s incredible $1495 San Diego Comic Con lunch, and the boys break down their Mt Rushmore of paid lunches! Plus, we go deep into the Aladdin remake, and we obsess over what Will Smith will be doing as the Genie!

Weekly comics include Secret Empire #6, Bitch Planet Triple Feature #2, Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe #2, Batman #27

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#19: The Nail, Spidey, Corporate Overlords

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THE SIGNAL OF DOOM IS SHINING BRIGHT TONIGHT! As an icy cold descends on the city, Dave and Stew regather to talk The Nail by Alan Davis! Opinions fly free and fast as we read some awesome emails on the Chaikin controversy! Also, Dave & Stew talk impressive Spidey: Homecoming box office numbers, and ask why do so many comic fans hate themselves, lost in some internal civil war without end? Is Cindy Moon aka Silk in Homecoming? What scenes featuring the lovely Marisa Tomei were cut from the movie? We talk Frank Darabont and the ongoing lawsuit, we talk Matt Reeves dumping Batfleck’s script and pursuing his own vision. Rumours of Wonder Woman in the 1980’s, Daniel Craig is BACK as Bond, price unknown, and Squirrel Girl is HIRED. Meanwhile, Kermit has been FIRED and the boys go back and forth on corporate overlords and compensation for comic book creators. Jay Z turns up, cause there ain’t no love in the heart of the city! Weekly comics are also examined which include:

Dark Days: The Casting, The American Way 1, Edge of Venomverse 2, Spider-Men II #1

Enjoy kids! PREACH!

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#18: Spidey Homecoming, Amazing Spider-Man JMS, Random Weekly Controversy!

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Hey gang, tonight its rockin hard in the Swamp and it’s a SPIDEY fest as we celebrate the release of the Sony/Marvel Studios “Spider-Man Homecoming” movie and Dave & Stew discuss Amazing Spider-Man Ultimate Collection 1 by JMS from the early 2000s! Also we tackle some thorny issues of censorship and offensive imagery (pun) in an exhausting rap battle debate between the two hosts that Johnny Cash himself has to INTERVENE INTO,  and we cover some weekly books including Batman 26, Spider-Man: Master Plan and Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again #1.  As always the Swamp burns bright into the night sky as we always remember that solemn vow: WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. Use it wisely kids!