ITG's ABCs: Weird Western Tales #48-49 (Oct.-Nov. 1978)

On this episode, I'm debuting a new feature called ITG's ABCs (which is short for Anthology & Back-up Comics Stories).  On ABCs, I'll be recapping the short tales (typically 8 pages in length) found in titles like World's Finest & Adventure Comics or in the back of comics like Unknown Soldier or (in this case) Weird Western Tales. 

I've been looking forward to this feature, as it will allow me to broaden the number of characters and types of stories I'll be able to cover on this podcast.  First up, getting the ABCs treatment, is DC's western character Cinammon!  This determined firebrand made only 2 lead feature appearances (both covered here) before fading into obscurity at the dawn of the 1980s.

If a wild western adventure is up your alley, and you think 9 pages of story is just too much, I invite you to:

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Shanna Showcase 16: Marvel Fanfare #s 56-57 (1991)

Shanna Showcase is back with a look at the 1st 2 chapters of a Shanna 4-parter 13 years in the making!  Dusted off to help wind down the anthology series, Marvel Fanfare, an unearthed Steve Gerber Shanna script (ca. 1978) with completed pencils for only the 1st chapter was given to artist Bret Blevins to finish up - with mixed results.

Join me as I recap the 1st 1/2 of this Shanna solo story, from Marvel Fanfare #s 56-57, providing commentary & context along the way!

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Happy Halloween, Dr. Thirteen! Adventure Comics #428 (Aug. 1973)

Another Halloween means another look back at an adventure of the 'physician of phenomenology,' the 'surgeon of skepticism' (my phrases), Dr. Terrence Thirteen!  Last year around this time I spoke a bit about the good Dr.'s publishing history, and recapped a couple of his adventures - including his 1st appearance, and his confrontation with the Spectre - this year, I'll be taking a look at one of Dr. Thirteen's solo stories (in the issue of Adventure Comics that debuted Black Orchid) gorgeously illustrated by Tony Dezuniga!

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Reboot Review 18: Legion of Super-Heroes #75 & Legionnaires #32 (Dec. 1995)

On this episode of Reboot Review, I'll be providing a recap and commentary to the 2 Legion-related issues tying into DC Comics' 1995 line-wide x-over event, Underworld Unleashed!

21 years ago, the villains of the DCU were unleashed (as the name suggests) on the earth - and on the timestream!  This event - where heroes took on some unfamiliar foes - provided some interesting match-ups, not the least of which was the Legion facing off against old Atom enemy, Chronos!

In these issues we also see the (near) return of the timelost XS, and the introduction of a couple of important supporting characters.  If you're so inclined:

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Happy 75th Wonder Woman: War of the Gods #1 (Sep. 1991)

On this episode, I wanted to acknowledge the 75th anniversary of one of comics' most important characters, Wonder Woman!  About a year back I recorded a 75th birthday special for Green Lantern (it was very early in my podcasting career, so listen at your own risk), in which I looked back at how GL's 50th anniversary was celebrated.

I wanted to do something similar for Diana, so I'll be having a look back at War of the Gods, which was not only a 50th anniversary celebration, but was also meant to crown George Perez's groundbreaking 5 year run on the character.  I don't consider the event to be a success, but it still does hold a special place in my heart.

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Reboot Review 17: Legion of Super-Heroes #74 & Legionnaires #31 (Nov. 1995)

This time out, I'll be providing a recap and commentary to parts 2 & 3 of the 3-part x-over between Superboy and the Legion titles, from November, 1995!

Will Valor finally be released from the Stasis Zone?  Which old Superboy villain has survived 1000 years only to confront his foe and the Legion on a distant planet?  How will Superboy and the Legion fare against the Philosopher's Stone?  Believe me, this ain't Hogwarts!  To find out the answers to these questions and more, you can:

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Air Fighters: Steve Savage, The Balloon Buster - All-American Men of War #112 (Dec. 1965)

In this episode, I'll be circling back to one of the main inspirations for this show, Steve Savage the Balloon Buster!  Despite the very few appearances made by this obscure DC war hero, some of the top names in comics worked on his feature, and it really produced some top notch genre stories.  Check out a recap of the Maverick Ace's very 1st adventure and,

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Reboot Review 16: Superboy #21 (Nov. 1995)

In this episode of Reboot Review, I'll be providing a little recap to the 1st of a 3-part x-over between Superboy and the Legion titles, from November, 1995!

Plus, I'll be providing a very brief character overview of Valor, a central figure to this special x-over, and arguably the 'most important hero in the universe!'

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Where's the Trade? Jonny Quest (1986)

This time out, I'm revisiting a feature from when I'm the Gun was strictly a blog called 'Where's the Trade?'  There's a ton of great uncollected material out there, for one reason or another, and this feature asks the titular question.

I don't admit to having any answers to this question, this feature is merely just a way to highlight a title or run of issues that I'm particularly excited about - in this case, I'll be talking about the Jonny Quest series, published by Comico back in the mid-80s.

This series had a lot going for it, not the least of which was a great creative team, led by writer William Messner-Loebs, and at least for the title's 1st year, or so, a rotation of artists that reads like a Who's Who of the best illustrators in comics.

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Reboot Review 15: Legion of Super-Heroes #73 & Legionnaires #30 (Oct. 1995)

Lightning strikes in this episode of Reboot Review, which recaps Legion of Super-Heroes #73 & Legionnaires #30, spotlighting (ex)Legionnaire, Live Wire!  Plus, a subplot involving the reintroduction of a very important & Valor-ous Legion character EXPLODES!

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Scroll down to see some images from these issues, and be sure to check out previous Reboot Reviews on iTunes.  Also, I'm the Gun in now available on Google Play!

Interested in talking more Legion?  Email me at: imthegun@gmail.com, or hit me up on Twitter: @marksweeneyjr

Thanks for listening!

Theme created using a sample of 'Shotgun' by Duran Duran

A mega-moment for Triad

'Lightning Lord' springs his little bro' from the slammer

Maimed by Mekt

Wonder Twins power activate!

Next stop - the 20th century!