Radioactive Lounge

This ep we share our favourite comics crossovers, investigate Gary Coleman’s influence on 90s comics, talk crying in cafes, ask how DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is actually a show on television, and chat about horror storytelling with Tatiana Davidson, creator of Coney’s Best Cuts and Black Fish. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 23.33 Reviews: - Masanori Ushiki - DC’s Legends of Tomorrow - Dalston Monsters - Everything We Miss - Archie #700 - Marvel Action: Spider-Man #1 1:02.14 Feature Topic: Tatiana Davidson interview 1:23.30 BA’s PA

Want an in-depth discussion about the life and legacy of Stan Lee? ‘Nuff said. Unless you also want talk about premeditated double denim, the hairstyles of Kurt Russell, and comics that have made us mad, in which case we have that too this episode. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 22.36 Reviews - Doctor Who: The Thirteenth Doctor #1 - Mars Attacks #1 - Action Comics #1004 - The Green Lantern #1 - The Other Side of the Wind - They’ll Love Me When I’m Dead - Immortal Hulk #8 1:04.44 Feature Topic: Stan Lee Retrospective 1:58.05 BA’s PA

Halloween may be over but you'll still have a devilish time this episode, as we talk the new Netflix series of Daredevil and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and do some spoooooooky comic reviewing. Plus a dream - and a brand new segment! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 21:04 Reviews - Wytches Bad Egg Halloween Special - Batman / The Maxx: Arkham Dreams - Vampironica #4 - Venom Annual #1 - Superman #4 - Jessica Jones GN 1:01.27 Feature Topic: Chilling Adventures of Sabrina & Daredevil 1:46.00 BA’s PA 2:02.21 Sandman Tales

We’d like to say this episode is about comics but it’s more about Doogie Howser, summer flings and bad New Years Eve experiences. But we do sneak in reviews of a few new comics not to miss, and we review the 2 surefire disasters of this year, Venom and Titans - and discover neither were quite what we were expecting. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 20.15 Reviews: - My Heroes Have Always Been Junkies - Outer Darkness #1-2 - Exorsisters #1 - Murder Falcon #1 - Batman Vol. 2: I Am Suicide - The Spectre (2002) #15-17 59.00 Feature Topic: Venom & Titans reviews 1:41.28 BA’s PA

We pay tribute to the late, great Norm Breyfogle and Carlos Ezquerra, two titans whose art was synonymous with Batman and Judge Dredd. And we chime in on Bendis’s new line of teen comics, along with a ton of other news coming out of New York Comic-Con. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 42.20 Reviews - Heroes In Crisis #1 - Batman: Damned #1 - Border Town #1 & 2 53.15 Tribute to Breyfogle & Ezquerra

As the Rad Lounge makes a fresh start for a new era, we check in on Marvel's own Fresh Start to review how the line's relaunch is going. Plus our theories about Henry Cavill and reviews of some awesome new comics. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 25.14 Reviews: - Murder Falcon #1 & 2 - Cobra 2, Act 1 - Action Comics #102 - Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man Vol. 1 - Archie 1941 #1 - Fantastic Four #2 - The Punisher #1 56.33 Feature Topic: Marvel Fresh Start catch-up 1:31.50 BA’s PA

After interviewing the legendary Frank Miller, the guys settle in to answer one quick letter. Thanks for 100 episodes, everyone!

This episode is shaken, stirred and then spilt all over the table in the final 15 minutes. It’s Lucas’s birthday and he’s doing whatever he wants. That means Downton Abbey news and a whole feature topic about James Bond with the artist of the new 007 ongoing comic, Marc Laming, joining the fun. Just be thankful it was recorded before the news dropped that Danny Boyle had left Bond 25, or it would have gone even longer! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 20.32 Reviews - Crowded #1 - Coda #1 - Sabrina by Nick Drnaso - Superman #2 - Pearl #1 47.32 Feature Topic: James Bond 1:46.03 BA’s PA 2:04.06 Sandman Tales

It’s all about going back, this episode. We talk TV going back in time with reboots of Alf, Facts of Life and the return of Captain Picard. We review the return of the FF in Fantastic Four #1, plus a bunch of other books. Then we talk about all the calls we wish we could go back and change, as we admit “We Got It Wrong”. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 30.54 Reviews - Paper Girls Vol. 4 - Death of the Inhumans #2 - Fantastic Four #1 - Catwoman #2 - Black Badge #1 57.10 Feature: We Got It Wrong 1:27.53 BA’s PA

This episode we discuss erotic landmarks, charge headlong into the mass of San Diego Comic-Con news, highlight some of last year’s best Australian comics, and then reveal the secret of Larry’s letter-writing past. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 35.54 Reviews - Hawkman #2 - Sparks - Monstress Vol. 1 - Slasher - The Push Man and Other Stories - Archie Meets Batman ’66 #1 - Venom #4 - Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk 1:00.00 Feature Topic: Aussie comics spotlight 1:27.07 BA’s PA

We celebrate the career of Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, review Ant-Man and The Wasp, have some juicy group reviews of latest blockbuster comic 1st issues of Die Die Die, Superman and Amazing Spider-Man, AND talk more about ghostly encounters and weird dreams. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News, inc 09,50 News Special: Steve Ditko retrospective 38.25 Reviews - Die Die Die #1 - Superman #1 - Amazing Spider-Man #1 1:17.04 Feature Topic: Ant-Man and The Wasp review 1:44.48 BA’s PA 1:55.28 Sandman Tales

Furries, our favourite BDSM superheroes, Jared Leto, manga... What more do you want from us? SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 27.53 Comics Reviews: - The Sentry #1 - Hawkman #1 - Yakai: Night Mystery 47.13 Feature Topic: Manga Spotlight 1.35:55 BA’s PA

Chris Pine’s Wonder Woman 2 leisure wear, phallic hot dog dreams, a Vertigo reboot, more Ben Affleck drama, a whole bunch of number 1 issues AND Larry’s guide to the Hulk. What DOESN’T this episode have? SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 28.26 Reviews: - Deadpool #1 - Immortal Hulk #1 - Justice League #1 - Thor #1 - Mage: The Hero Denied #9 57.58 Feature Topic: The Essential Guide to the Hulk 1:25.20 BA’s PA 1:36.30 Sandman Tales

Look, we're talking Bendis's first full Superman comic, Deadpool 2 AND Solo, so there was no way in hell this one was going to come in under 2 hours. We also talk families in comics, Penguin casting and our favourite ever concerts. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 32.20 Reviews - Black Lightning / Hong Kong Phooey - Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles #5 - Man of Steel #1 - Amazing Spider-Man #800 - Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story 1:26.27 Feature Pt 1: Deadpool 2 review 1:54.19 Feature Pt 2: Solo review 2:32.57 BA’s PA

This ep we give Mitch an anxiety attack talking about comic book vending machines, we review DC's latest big book DC Nation #0, we learn about Australia's forgotten Golden Age superheroes, and we achieve a personal best in dream analysis. And much more. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 31.17 Reviews: - DC Nation #0 - Avengers #1 - Justice League: No Justice #1 - Squishzine Brunstown #2 & #3 1:07.09 Feature Topic: Australia’s Golden Age superheroes 1:45.22 BA’s PA 1:57.22 Sandman Tales

It's the biggest day of the comics year, the biggest film of the year, & a big blockbuster of a Rad Lounge to boot. We give you the inside scoop on which Free Comic Book Day books to get, then review Avengers: Infinity War. And then BA’s PA and an all-new dream to analyse! SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 14.55 FCBD Preview 1:21.22 Feature Topic: Avengers Infinity War review 2:01.51 BA’s PA 2:09.16 Sandman Tales

We celebrate the Man of Steel’s 80th birthday with a chat about the fantastic Action Comics #1000, share our favourite Superman moments along the way, discuss what makes the character so great and such a challenge to write, and then address the elephant in the room - THAT Bendis story and what it means for Superman’s future. Plus a mega BA’s PA, more dream analysis, and Larry’s sleeping secrets. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 15.06 Reviews - Andre The Giant - The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling - The Weatherman #1-2 - X-Men: Grand Design, Book 1 50.40 Feature Topic: Action Comics #1000 1:26.49 BA’s PA

In anticipation of the release of Avengers: Infinity War, we go to war with each other to determine the official Rad Lounge ranking of the best and worst Marvel Movies. Enjoy Mitchell having an actual embolism trying to avoid giving his views on Black Panther. Plus the return of the Riverdale Wrap-Up and advanced reviews of a whole bunch of great new Number 1 issues. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 28.00 Reviews - Marvel Two In One #1 - Riverdale Wrap-Up - Punks Not Dead #1-2 - Gideon Falls #1 - Skyward #1-2 - Flavor #1 - Isola #1 1:15.17 Feature Topic: Ranking the Marvel Movies 1:59.55 BA’s PA

This episode we try to imagine what the Rob Liefeld Extreme Cinematic Universe will be, what a Nic Cage animated Superman will be, and what a New Gods movie will be. Our reviews manage to cover TWO of our all-time favourite comics and another possible Book of the Year. And we talk all things Crumb, Pekar and underground comix. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 28.23 Reviews: - Frank - Black Jack Vol 1 - Shared Space - Vampironica #1 54.15 Feature Topic: Comix 1:27.27 BA’s PA

Lucas warned you but you still demanded it. It’s Larry's All-Dad Episode. A surprisingly large amount of all your normal favourite news & reviews, plus a whole lot of Dad Chat. And we pick pop culture's worst dads. SHOW NOTES: 00.00 Intro & News 13.44 Reviews - Crusty The Clown #1 - Punks Not Dead #1 - The Mighty Thor #704 - Phoebe and Her Unicorn - GI Joe vs The Six Million Dollar Man #1 - Death of Love #1 36.48 Feature: Pop Culture’s Bad Dads 57.13 BA’s PA