Tag: Justice League

131 – JLA: Rock of Ages

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It’s Darkseid’s turn in our Thanos vs. Darkseid competition as we read “JLA: Rock of Ages” by Grant Morrison. This Justice League “classic” from the 90’s flings some of our favorite heroes all over the time stream and lands them in a dystopian future where Darkseid has conquered the earth. But hey, it’s not easy writing a book full of so many characters and just tossing in more Deus ex Machina machines than you can shake a stick at won’t solve the problem even though old superheroes are the best superheroes. For more information on past or future shows, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!

106 – Countdown to Infinite Crisis

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Our DC Crisis/Let-Down arc rolls onward with “Countdown to Infinite Crisis” by Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Judd Winick and ton of artists. This ‘book may only be 80 pages, but make no mistake: it’s a seriously huge piece of work. We talk about The dramatic death, the incredible buildup through Beetle’s narration, and of course, Batman’s ear. Wait, Batman’s ear? For more information on past or future shows, visit www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com!

027 – Justice League: The Once and Future Thing

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This week we take a break from cracking the books and finish up our Dwayne McDuffie series with what he’s probably best known for: animated television. We watch a couple time travel episodes titled “The Once and Future Thing,” both written and produced by McDuffie. We also wrap up our discussion on the man’s influence in the popular perception of superheroes today. For more information about upcoming or previous episodes, check out our show schedule at www.AtomicPoweredSuperCast.com. Thanks for listening!