Issue #28 – “The 12 Episodes of DocMas: Part 2”

This issue we dive into the second episode of DocMas, our 12 issues of Christmas! We go through some of the amazing listener questions sent in: is Hal Jordan responsible for his actions during Emerald Twilight, whatever happened to Maxwell Lord, and what makes a great comic book?  Intro music by Aaron Barry Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co.   Prescribed Reading from Issue #28: Red Robin vol. 1 #12 – After being outsmarted by Red Robin, Ra’s al Ghul refers to Tim Drake as “Detective” Supergirl vol. 6 #28 – Kara Zor-El’s rage inducts her into the Red Lantern Corps Superman vol. 1 Annual #11 – Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ iconic “For the Man Who Has Everything” story Wonder Woman vol. 2 #219 – In order to save Superman from his mental control, Wonder Woman snaps Maxwell Lord’s neck, killing him Blackest Night #8 – Maxwell Lord is one of several heroes and villains resurrected by the White Lantern rings Detective Comics vol. 1 #471-472 – Hugo Strange deduces the identity of the Batman, and attempts to become the Caped Crusader himself   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   Legion of Superheroes debuts in Supergirl trailer - http://ew.com/tv/2017/12/04/supergirl-legion-super-heroes/ - http://smallville.wikia.com/wiki/Legion_of_Super-Heroes Most underrated superhero? - Aquaman - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aquaman - Hawkman & Hawkgirl - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hawkman - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hawkgirl - The Robins - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Nightwing - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Red_Hood - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Red_Robin - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Robin - Ragman - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Ragman - Supergirl - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Supergirl - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Supergirl:_Red_Daughter_of_Krypton - Martian Manhunter - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Martian_Manhunter - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/J%27onn_J%27onzz_(DCAU) When you read a comic or an arc, what differentiates a good one or a bad one?  Is there a perfectly written story? - Juan Ferreyra - - http://jefandart.blogspot.com/ - http://www.dccomics.com/talent/juan-ferreyra - Jae Lee - - http://www.jaeleeart.com/ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jae_Lee - http://www.dccomics.com/talent/jae-lee - Alex Ross - - https://www.alexrossart.com/ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Ross - http://www.dccomics.com/talent/alex-ross - Long Halloween - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman:_The_Long_Halloween - http://www.dccomics.com/graphic-novels/batman-the-long-halloween - Superman Annual 11 - For the Man Who Has Everything - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman_Annual_Vol_1_11 - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Justice_League_Unlimited_(TV_Series)_Episode:_For_the_Man_Who_Has_Everything Should DC revive Maxwell Lord? - Maxwell Lord - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Maxwell_Lord - Justice League International - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Justice_League_International - OMAC - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Omni_Mind_and_Community - Wonder Woman kills Maxwell Lord - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Wonder_Woman_Vol_2_219 - Maxwell Lord kills Blue Beetle - - https://comicnewbies.com/2015/10/07/maxwell-lord-kills-blue-beetle/ - Brightest Day - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Brightest_Day Is Hal Jordan responsible for his actions as Parallax? - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Parallax_(New_Earth) - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Emerald_Twilight - Green Lantern: Rebirth - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Lantern:_Rebirth What are the best lesser known storylines? What are the best beginner storylines? - Aquaman: Death of a Prince - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aquaman%3A_Death_of_a_Prince - Aquaman: Time and Tide - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aquaman:_Time_and_Tide - Raan-Thanagar War - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Rann-Thanagar_War - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Adam_Strange_(New_Earth) - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hawkman - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hawkwoman - Day of Vengeance - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Day_of_Vengeance - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Aztar_(New_Earth) - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Shadowpact - I Am the Batman - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_472 - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Hugo_Strange_(Earth-One) - Batman: Strange Apparitions - - http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman:_Strange_Apparitions