Back Issue Banter #32: The Rocketeer

Back Issue Banter #32: The Rocketeer

This episode, we delve into the 80s classic, The Rocketeer, by Dave Stevens. We take a fun look at a classic book that harkened back to older times, yet was fun, adventurous, and a rollicking romp for any comic book fan. We'll go through the history of this book and leave no stone unturned!

Mr. K's Super Show #79: Queen Goes Gaga (with Brian Linnen)

We go back to the 80s for a further look at the discography one of rock's greatest groups, the champions themselves, Queen. Once again, Brian Linnen (Permanent Record Podcast) and me take a deep dive into Queen's second decade, a time when Queen was experimenting with different musical styles and incorporating new elements like synthesizers into the mix. We had fun -- as we always do -- delving into the varied music by this legendary band! Check out Permanent Record Podcast's deep dive into Queen's A Kind Of Magic:  https://permanentrecordpodcast.com/queen-a-kind-of-magic-1986-part-1

Back Issue Banter #31: Remembering Gerry Conway

This episode, we celebrate the life and career of a legend, Gerry Conway, who passed away on April 26, 2026. Mr. Conway had a long and storied career, and we delve into some of his most enduring works, such as The Death Of Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man #121 as well as many others. We both enjoyed Mr. Conway's work mightily over the years and decades and we reminisce about his many great stories and works.

Mr. K's Super Show #78: KISS: Road To Reunion (with Lee Conrad)

30 years ago, the hottest band in the land (KISS) reunited with its original lineup of Paul, Gene, Peter, & Ace and took over the concert landscape, eclipsing top grossers like Garth Brooks, among others. The Alive Worldwide tour reinvigorated KISS and brought them back to prominence after years of diminishing returns.  Lee Conrad (KISSstory Science Theatre) had much to say about this significant period in...wait for it...KISSstory! We had fun discussing KISS as always and how a series of events led to the reunion that the fans had been demanding for years! Check out Lee Conrad's caricature site at https://www.leeceethedrawguy.com/ [https://www.leeceethedrawguy.com/]  !!!

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...