Troubling Issues
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Join comic writer, artist, and fan Brad Daniels (and a guest) as each episode they read and discuss a comic book. Each episode will take a deep dive into a single comic issue with a critical and playful eye. Some of these comics are terrible, some are brilliant, and some a bit of both - but each is notable, unusual, and/or hilarious. Hear about the comics where Spiderman makes a deal with the devil, Superman stars in a porno, and Wonder Woman gets tied up (a lot!). It doesn’t matter if you a longtime comics fan or have never read one in your life - this is a fun look at how storytelling sometimes goes wrong - and sometimes goes right!
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Episodes
Mandatory Chilling with Jai Selva
August 20, 2021 05:10 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn our chaotic twenty-fifth episode we look at the ape infested Flash issue 106 from February 1959 written by John Broome and illustrated by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella with guest Jai Selva! Jai Selva Friends - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108778/ Loki - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9140554 Rick and Morty - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/ We read: Flash issue 106 from May 1959 written by John Broome and illustrated by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella https://www.comixolo...
The Lore of What’s Gone Before with Jerome Castro
July 29, 2021 07:59 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn our long-delayed twenty-forth episode we look at the well wrought but questionable sequel series “Doomsday Clock” written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Gary Frank from 2017 & 2019 with guest Jerome Castro! Jerome Castro Jim Lee’s Wildcats: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcats_(comics) Comx Network: https://comx.net.au/ https://www.facebook.com/comxnetau/ Comx Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comx/comx-presents-1-and-presents-noir-1-double-the-awesomeness We re...
The Dark Knight Returns: Book 3: Part Two with Brad Daniels
March 27, 2021 01:03 - 33 minutes - 60.9 MBIn our dystopian twenty-third episode we look at the back-alley brawl of pages 3 to 6 of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley- and regular host Brad Daniels Goes it alone. Brad Daniels www.edgecomix.com facebook.com/edgecomix Batman 66 TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/ I read: The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 from August 1986: https://www.comixology.com/Batman-The-Dark-Knight-Returns-3/di...
The Lusty Child with Olivia Windsor
March 04, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn our Oedipal twenty-second episode we look at the charming family drama of Avengers issue 200 written by David Michelinie and illustrated by George Perez from October 1980 with guest Olivia Windsor! Olivia Windsor Fruit Basket: https://fruitsbasket.fandom.com/wiki/Fruits_Basket_(Manga) Shonen Shojo: The Difference Between Shoujo & Shounen | Anime Aminoaminoapps.com › anime › page › blog › the-difference... Death Note: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Note Full Metal Alchemist: http...
The Ape-riachy with Jai Selva
February 17, 2021 03:58 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn our silverbacked twenty-first episode we look at the Hairy forearms of DC Special issue 16 from Spring 1975 written by ROBERT KANIGHER and illustrated by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito with guest Jai Selva! Jai Selva Aquatic vehicle duck: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DUKW Spawn TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118475/ Wonder Woman Animated movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1186373/ We read: DC Special issue 16 - published Spring 1975 Wonder Woman: Gorilla Written by Robert ...
The Dark Knight Returns: Book 3: Part One with Brad Daniels
February 03, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBIn our self obsessed twentieth episode we look at the dark future of 1986 in The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 from August 1986 written by Frank Miller and illustrated by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley- and regular host Brad Daniels talks about himself a lot. Brad Daniels www.edgecomix.com facebook.com/edgecomix Batman 66 TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/ I read: The Dark Knight Returns Book 3 from August 1986: https://www.comixology.com/Batman-The-Dark-Knight-Ret...
Hypercolor henchman uniforms with Scott Driscoll
January 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBIn our friendly neighbourhood nineteenth episode we dig into The Amazing Spider-Man volume 1 Issue 33 from February 1966 written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko with special guest star Scott Driscoll Scott Driscoll: https://www.facebook.com/Cyrus.Von.Borg Gold Key Comics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Key_Comics Batman 66 TV Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/ Cosplay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosplay Space family Robinson: https://www.mycomicshop.com/se...
2020 Year in Review Spectacular!
January 06, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBIn this very special episode Brad talks to a host of guest stars to find out what their (comic related) highlights for 2020 were - and what they are looking forward to in 2021! Surprises, opinions and rambling diversions await - as well as Brad’s own picks for 2020 and his upcoming highlights for 2021! With Special Guests Rhys McCane, Adam O’Sulivan, Jim Reynolds, Pol Rua, Colin Smith, Ashley Moore, Chris Martin, Taylor Edwards and Marc Buckingham Rhys McCane: rhysmakesthings.com Twitter...
Demonised army of gorillas with Tim Byrnes
December 16, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 210 MBIn our seventeenth vengeful episode we take a look at the Demented outsider art of Fantomah - from Jungle Comics , Issue 2 to 5 from 1940 written by Fletcher Hanks with special guest star Tim Byrnes. Tim Byrnes: Comedy Commentary Cinema: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCommentaryCinema The Apple: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080380/ Turn Off the Dark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man:_Turn_Off_the_Dark Scott Pilgrim versus the World: https://www.nme.com/en_au/features/scott-pilg...
He Does Good Seagulls with Jim Reynolds
November 18, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBIn our retro tinged sixteenth episode we take a look back at the victorian slash fiction of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, volume 1 Issue 1 from March 1999 written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Kevin O’Niell with special guest star Jim Reynolds Jim Reynolds: Big Fork Theatre: www.bigforktheatre.com facebook.com/bigforktheatre Fun Home: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26135825-fun-home Zot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zot! We Read : League of Extraordinary Gentlemen #...
Beverly Should get a Little Baby Bjorn with Claire Reilly
November 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn our fine feathered fifteenth episode we take under our wing a look at Howard the Duck issue 8 from January 1976 written by Steve Gerber and illustrated by Gene Colan with special guest stars Claire Reilly Claire Reilly: Sharkx Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sharkx-16-second-best-shark-podcast-lab-in-bahamas/id1431375114 Flake: https://www.newideafood.com.au/flake-fish Bunty: https://britishcomics.fandom.com/wiki/Bunty The Beano: https://www.beano.com We Read : Howa...
Late Eighties Goth Period with Taylor Edwards
October 22, 2020 04:29 - 1 hour - 155 MBIn our existential fourteenth episode we dig into the black clad classic The Sandman issue 8 written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Mike Dringenberg with special guest stars Taylor Edwards Taylor Edwards: https://www.facebook.com/tayloredwardscomedy/ The Phantom Comics https://www.facebook.com/frewpublications/ We Read : Sandman #8: https://www.comixology.com/The-Sandman-8/digital-comic/3010 Goth Culture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goth_subculture Peak Goth: https://www.tumblr....
Your Butt is Like Another Set of Eyes with Belinda and Braydon from You, Me and a Poltergeist
October 07, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBIn our spooky thirteenth episode we dig into the fetid grave of the classic horror comic Tales From The Crypt issue 46 written by Carl Wessler and Al Feldstein and illustrated by Jack Davis, George Evans, Joe Orlando and Graham Ingels with special guest stars Braydon and Belinda from You, Me and a Poltergeist! You, Me and a Poltergeist: https://www.youmeandapoltergeist.com Doctor Strange: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange Steve Ditko: https://www.cbr.com/doctor-strange-steve-d...
Your Butt is Like Another Set of Eyes with Belinda and Braydon from You, Me and a Poltergeist
October 07, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBIn our spooky thirteenth episode we dig into the fetid grave of the classic horror comic Tales From The Crypt issue 46 written by Carl Wessler and Al Feldstein and illustrated by Jack Davis, George Evans, Joe Orlando and Graham Ingels with special guest stars Braydon and Belinda from You, Me and a Poltergeist! You, Me and a Poltergeist: https://www.youmeandapoltergeist.com Doctor Strange: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange Steve Ditko: https://www.cbr.com/doctor-strange-steve-d...
Just Google “Childbirth” with Rhys McCane
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBIn our twelfth episode we dig into some delicious kitchen sink fruit salad with the space fantasy action family drama Saga issue 1 written by Brian K. Vaughn and illustrated by Fiona Staples from March 2012 with the creative Rhys McCane. Rhys McCane: rhysmakesthings.com Twitter: @rhysmakeswords Youtube: Rhys Makes Moving Picture Ultimate X-Men https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_X-Men Tintin: http://en.tintin.com Watchmen https://www.dccomics.com/characters/watchmen V for Vendetta...
Punched through a brick wall with Chris Martin
September 10, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 168 MBIn our eleventh episode we journey back to the beginning of the Dark Knight’s career to escape a collapsing building in Batman issue 406 written by Frank Miller and illustrated by David Mazzucchelli from April 2987 with the gregarious Chris Martin. Kickstarter Plug: http://tiny.cc/stupidtales Chris Martin: https://www.facebook.com/chrismartincomedian/ https://www.instagram.com/pissfartin/ Tintin: http://en.tintin.com Asterix: https://www.asterix.com Footrot Flats: https://www.footrot...
A Living Miniature Copy of Yourself in Your Pocket with Pol Rua
August 26, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 175 MBIn our tenth episode we travel with Superman to the miniature horror planet of Transilvane with Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen Issue 143 from November 1971, joined by lifeline nerd Pol Rua. Pol Rua: Thunderbirds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057790/ Speed Racer: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061300/ We Read : Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen Issue 143: https://www.comixology.com/Supermans-Pal-Jimmy-Olsen-1954-1974-143/digital-comic/634814 Jack Kirby: https://kirbymuseum.org/biography/ Superman...
Red Meat for 14 Year Old Boys with Ashley Moore
August 13, 2020 04:03 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn our ninth episode, you can’t stop us from reading this comic … we did it 20 minutes ago! It’s Watchmen Issue 5 from January 1987, with mystery man Ashley Moore. Ashley Moore: https://www.instagram.com/ashmoo_/ 2000 AD : 2000ad.com Pop Will Eat Itself: http://www.popwilleatitself.net/pwei/ This is the Day… This is the Hour… This is This!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_the_Day...This_Is_the_Hour...This_Is_This! We Read : Watchmen Issue 5: https://www.comixology.com/Watchmen-5...
Ra’s Al Ghul’s Pity Party with Mike Garvey
July 29, 2020 19:49 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn our eighth episode, we get a blast from future past as we look at the fever dream of incoherence and insanity known as Batman: Odyssey Volume 2 Issue 1 from October 2011, with my special guest and sentient street Mike Garvey. Mike Garvey: https://twitter.com/avantgarve Waiting for Doom: waitingfordoom.com Doom Patrol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_Patrol Alex and Ada: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/alex-ada Wild’s End: https://www.boom-studios.com/series/wilds-end/ We re...
Drokk me in my Sneck Hole with Marc Buckingham
July 15, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn our seventh episode, we get a blast from future past as we look at British weekly mega mag 2000 AD prog 227 from August 1981, with my special guest and Munce aficionado Marc Buckingham. Marc Buckingham: 2000 AD Prog 227: http://www.2000ad.org/?zone=prog&page=profiles&choice=227 Strontium Dogs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strontium_Dog Carlos Ezquerra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Ezquerra Chris Claremont’s X-Men: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_X-Men#1975–1991:_Chris_...
Space Lasers with Cameron Watson
July 01, 2020 19:42 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn our sixth episode, we join special guest star Cameron Watson to examine the controversial comic Amazing Spider-Man issue 545, wherein Spider-Man makes a deal with the devil to get out of his marriage. Cameron Watson: https://www.bigforktheatre.com/performers/cameron-watson Spider-Man 545: https://www.comixology.com/Amazing-Spider-Man-1999-2013-545/digital-comic/598 Joe Quesada: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Quesada J. Michael Straczynski: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Michael_S...
Forty Five Percent! with Zane C. Weber
June 17, 2020 19:06 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome back to the fifth episode of Troubling Issues - a podcast where we do deep dives on noteworthy comic books. Some good, some bad, some insane, but they are all interesting. In this wonderful episode we take a look at Wonder Woman issue 3 from February 1943 wherein we learn Wonder Woman is all about 2 things… Zane C. Weber: https://www.facebook.com/zanecweberappreciation/ That’s Not Canon: https://thatsnotcanon.com Lifestory: http://www.edgeimprov.com/edge/Home/Entries/2014/8/24_Li...
Purple Smoking Jacket
June 03, 2020 19:28 - 1 hour - 134 MBWelcome back to the forth episode of Troubling Issues - a podcast where we do deep dives on noteworthy comic books. Some good, some bad, but they are all interesting. In this Bat-episode we take a look at Batman 497 from July 1993 wherein a certain Bat-Man suffers a spinal injury. Episode 4 Colin Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwsmith/ Black Cockatoo: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/black-cockatoo/ Asterix: https://www.asterix.com Death in the Family: https://en.wikipedia.org...
The Brains Trust with Adam O'Sullivan
May 20, 2020 19:27 - 57 minutes - 106 MBWelcome back to Troubling Issues a podcast where we do deep dives on noteworthy comic books. Some good, some bad, but they are all interesting. In this our third episode we take a look at Marvel Premiere issue 60 from June 1981 featuring a certain British Time Traveller known as Doctor Who! We discuss: Marvel Premiere: https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?q=Marvel+Premiere+60 Doctor Who: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who D4WH: https://thenerdinfinite.podbean.com John Wagner: https...
Dark Dungeons with Marc Buckingham
May 06, 2020 19:56 - 59 minutes - 108 MBWelcome back to Troubling Issues a podcast where we do deep dives on noteworthy comic books. Some good, some bad, but they are all interesting. In this our first episode we take a look at Dark Dungeons by Jack Chick a 1984 anti-Dungeons and Dragons comic leaflet wherein we learn we are all going to hell. We discuss: Dungeons & Dragons - https://dnd.wizards.com Jack Chick - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Chick The Godfathers - https://www.chick.com/products/item?stk=0114 Dark Dungeo...
Superman Macking on Your Wife
April 23, 2020 08:53 - 46 minutes - 85.6 MBWelcome to Troubling Issues a podcast where we do deep dives on noteworthy comic books. Some good, some bad, but they are all interesting. In this our first episode we take a look at Action Comics 593 - where in Superman makes a porno. We discuss: John Byrne - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Byrne_(comics) Jack Kirby - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby Mr Miracle - https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Scott_Free_(New_Earth) Darkseid - https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Darkseid New Gods - ht...