Mr. K’s Super Show

Back Issue Banter #30: Green Lantern / Green Arrow

Let's take a trip back to the turbulent 70s, when a comic book dared to tackle the real life issues that plagued America!   Of course, we're covering the legendary Green Lantern / Green Arrow run by Denny O' Neil and Neal Adams, which dared to take on such burning issues as bigotry, sexism, and an unflinching look at the perils of drug abuse. This would change the course of modern comics, making the comic companies realize they could balance super heroics with gritty realism.  The comics world would never be the same...

Mr. K's Super Show #77: Rollermania Takes Over The U.S. In '76! (with Laura Donahue Brady and Debbie Smith Clarke)

50 years ago, a boy band from the UK -- more specifically, Scotland -- overtook America during it's Bicentennial year and the US hasn't been the same ever since. It was the year that The Bay City Rollers occupied the hearts of minds of every young woman in America and to that end, two of those young ladies have returned to share their thoughts on what it was like to be a Rollermaniac back in 1976! Laura Donahue Brady (Dedication - Fans Remember The Bay City Rollers) and uberfan Debbie Smith Clarke were not shy about sharing their memories of what it was like to be young and in love with five boys from a land far, far away. As the Rollers' year started off with their first #1 hit in the US, it was a sign that the Tartan clad BCR would take over and we had a lot of fun talking about it!

Back Issue Banter #29: Batman Odyssey

For this change-of-pace episode we review one of the most interesting and challenging works of artist / writer Neal Adams, namely, his maxi series Batman Odyssey from the early 2010s. Describing this work is something that goes beyond mere words, as it's a challenging read from one of Batman's most famous creators and does not easily fit into any established genre, much less a traditional Batman story. But it did trigger a very interesting and involved conversation, as we try to puzzle out this um...enigmatic work. Your hosts are Brad Page and Chris Karam

Mr. K's Super Show #76: Cars-O-Rama (with Joe

This month, we take a deep dive into an overlooked 80s band, new wave icons The Cars!   Author Joe Milliken (Let's Go: Benjamin Orr And The Cars) wasn't shy about expressing his opinions and knowledge of this classic band and we had fun dissecting the band's history album-by-album.   So, grab yer best friend's girl, and give this episode a good listen.  You might think we're crazy...crazy about The Cars!   Check out Joe Milliken's Let's Go book page at http://www.benorrbook.com/

Back Issue Banter #28: Remembering Sal Buscema

In this episode, we remember Sal Buscema, the legendary veteran of Marvel Comics, whose work spanned over four decades.   Known as a great storyteller, Sal's pencils and inks graced the pages of hundreds of Marvel comics over the years.  Known affectionately to fans as "Our Pal Sal,"  Sal was an artist who consistently did great work, and drew most of the company's biggest characters, including The Avengers, Spider-Man, The Defenders, and too many more to mention here.   Sal's artwork is indelibly stamped on the Marvel comics we grew up on and we celebrate his life, work, and career.  Sal, your work will never be forgotten by the multitude of fans who grew up on it like we did.   Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page