Happy Halloween, Dr. Thirteen!

Cover jam by Leonard Starr & Jim Aparo

Happy Halloween!  To celebrate, this episode of I'm the Gun takes a look at DC's Doctor of Debunk, the Physician of Phenomenology,  Dr. Thirteen!

We'll start with a brief (very brief) publishing history, followed by a look at the good Doctor's very 1st appearance in Star Spangled Comics #122, from November 1951.  Next up is a recap of a 3-part story from Ghosts #s 97-99 (Feb.-Apr. 1981 ) featuring Dr. 13 in confrontation with DC's foremost spirit avenger, The Spectre!

Get your pumpkin buckets ready and download this episode HERE.  Check out previous episodes of I'm the Gun on iTunes, and scroll down for some eerie images from these issues below!

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Like a skeptical Bruce Wayne, Dr. Thirteen sets up shop.

Dr. Thirteen, feet firmly planted on the ground, watches The Spectre execute terrorists

Another execution - The Spectre debunks the Curse of the 13

Thousands of dead in a queue fail to convince Dr. Thirteen

Bonus! Who's Dr. Thirteen?

Shanna Showcase 10: Savage Tales #10 (June 1975) & Rampaging Hulk #9 (Apr. 1978)

This time out we're taking a look at two of Marvel Comics' black & white bi-monthly magazines that have Shanna The She-Devil back-up stories!  Savage Tales #10's story continues Shanna's search for Raga Shah, the man responsible for killing a few of her closest companions!

Issue #9 of Rampaging Hulk contains the pay-off to Shanna's quest for vengeance, and includes a special portfolio section featuring absolutely stunning pencil sketches of our favorite jungle queen by Tony DeZuniga!

Download this episode HERE & find previous episodes of Shanna Showcase on iTunes.  Below, you'll find some of the gorgeous art from these stories - including some from an art team that's no stranger to Shanna, Ross Andru & Vince Colletta and some stunning work by Tony DeZuniga!

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Shanna, again from the pen & pencil of Ross Andru & Vince Colletta - at her most violent

The Pit & The Pendulum

From the Shanna Portfolio

Shanna plays a dangerous game with her pet python

Bond-busting adrenaline - fighting with the ferocity of a jungle cat

Closure for Shanna - Raga Shah meets a chilling end

Reboot Review 6: Legion of Super-Heroes #66 & Legionnaires #23 (Mar. 1995)

It's time for Reboot Review #5!  This time out, I'll be taking a look at Legion of Super-Heroes books dated March 1995!  These issues conclude the acceptance of 3 new members, and a ladies' night out!

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Lots of scans this time out, so check out panels & pages from the issues below, and be sure to look for previous episodes of Reboot Review on iTunes!

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A troubling attitude from Andromeda

A Gates sighting

Shrinking Violet's quiet confidence

Kinetix makes an impression of Cham & Leviathan

Brainiac curbs his tongue - for some reason

'Empire' in the background

Flight rings!

One girl down

A little awkwardness between Cos & Saturn Girl

Andromeda spots a white triangle

Violet = Kinetix's Barbie doll?

Shanna Showcase 9: Savage Tales #s 8-9 (1975)

This time out we're taking a look at two issues of Savage Tales, a black & white bi-monthly Marvel magazine that starred Ka-Zar, Lord of the Savage Land!  Issue #8's lead story features Ka-Zar's 2nd meeting with Shanna the She-Devil!

Issue #9 has the first of a 2-part Shanna solo back-up that, in a way, helps clear the decks for the next chapter in her life.

DOWNLOAD this episode here & find previous episodes of Shanna Showcase on iTunes.  Below, you'll find some of the gorgeous art from these stories - Shanna has never looked better!

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Ka-Zar responds coolly to Shanna's presence

Gone down not exactly as depicted on the cover

Grond explodes from a revved-up capsule

The Tribe's obvious specialties - pretty ladies & jungle kitties

Jakuna Singh meets a grisly end

Jumping through panels & not adverse to killing