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Cold Storage - A Comics Podcast
by Tales from the Parents Basement
A comic book review podcast focusing on key storylines throughout the history of comic books
Episodes
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Episode 42 - Mazing Man issue 1
Please join us as we take a look at an interesting comic released by DC in 1985. We also take about an encounter with a comics historian and a fun local comic sale. Good times! Please email us at [email protected] and let us know that you're out there. Cheers!
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Episode 41 (AUDIO REMASTER) - Vault of Horror issue 30
We hope that you enjoy this horror-centric episode as we discuss the amazing Vault of Horror issue 30, from 1953. Golden Age Ghastliness! Please email us at [email protected] and let us know that you're out there.
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Episode 40 - Lancelot Strong: The Shield 1
We hope you enjoy this discussion about the very first patriotic superhero in comics on this hot 4th of July day. Please email us at: [email protected] and let us know if you're listening.
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Episode 39 - Punisher Born 1
Hey gang! Please enjoy this new episode where Walter guides us through the twisted origins of Frank Castle. Please email us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Cally may or may not actually check the email this month. Cheers.
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Episode 38 - Batman 458
Hello friends! We hope you enjoy this episode where the Terrific Trio reviews the wonderful Batman #458. Please email us at [email protected] and let us know what you think. Thanks!
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Episode 37 - X-Force 116
Sorry for the long absence. Cally's life is chaos - as is this episode. Sorry.
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Episode 36 - Thor issue 390
Hello again! We hope you enjoy our discussion of the iconic Thor #390 - with special guest! Ooooh, who could it be?!?!? Also, Cally didn't read the issue at all and I'm very mad at him. Please email us at [email protected] and let us know what you think.
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Episode 35 - Spawn issue 1
Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay in a new episode - we had a bunch of dumb things pop-up. Please enjoy as we eventually get around to talking about Spawn #1 and the Image revolution. Please email us at [email protected] and let us know what you think.
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Episode 34 - Batman 1989 Movie Comic Adaptation
Join us as the gang welcomes new member Walter and then waxes nostalgic for all things 1989 Batman! Batmania was REAL.
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Episode 33 - Alpha Flight issue 46
In this episode the gang gathers together to discuss the wacky Alpha Flight 46 and the awesome coziness of Cally's grandpa's house. Please email us at [email protected]
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Episode 32 - Conan Saga issue 10
The gang is back, together at last! We ramble a bit and then review the black and white magazine Conan Saga #10 from 1987. We missed you! Please drop us an email at [email protected] Thank you! See you again soon.
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31 - Daredevil Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli
Late night and strong drinks. ‘Nuff said
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30 - Invincible:Family Matters by Robert Kirkman
30 - Invincible:Family Matters by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker
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Episode 29-X-Men: Days of Future Past Marvel Comics Chris Clearmont John Byrne
Listen as we stumble our way through this long awaited review and release. We talk about one of the most celebrated X-Men stories if all time,no pun intended, and bring some other entertaining things to the mic. Enjoy the pleasure brought to your ears.
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Tower of Shadows #1. MARVEL Comics Jim Steranko, Johnny Craig, John Buscema.
Join us as we dive into one of marvels not so long lasting horror anthologies with some of the most talented and influential creators of all time. Also a little Wonder Woman talk and only a little drunk talk and some other stuff that no one had the patients to edit. Enjoy
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Episode 27 CRISIS on Infinite Earths: written by Marv Wolfman art by George Perez
Take a dive with us into this dumpster fire as we explore the vastness that is the CRISIS. This is the event book that started it all folks, hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
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Blazing Combat : Writer- Archie Goodwin Artist-various
Warren Magazine published this taboo book about war and the realistic take it has. Jump into the trenches with us as we talk about Tales From the Parents Basement, review our favorite stories and talk about the horrors of war.
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V for Vendetta - Alan Moore, David Lloyd
A story about freedom and individuality. Set in the far future of the 1990s. Travel with us to talk about V Evey and their exploits to take London back for the people. Britain Prevails.
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24 - World's Finest by Dave Gibbons and Steve Rude
A golden age style story where Batman and Superman switch hometowns to stop each other's arch nemisi Joker and Lex Luthor with an orphanage caught in the middle. 1990.
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23 - LOST EPISODE - Daredevil Yellow by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
Here you have it! The episode we deemed too horrible to release but since quarantine has kept us from producing new content, we are graciously letting you in on our cutting room floor
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22 - New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke
The epic retelling of the birth of the DCU by the late, great Darwyn Cooke
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21 Creepy Magazine by Warren Publications
In honor of Halloween, We are reviewing Creepy 1 and 7 from 1964
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20 Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller
Were the best at what we do... and what we do is ramble
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19 Superman Red Son by Mark Miller and Dave Johnson
Superman plopped smack dab in the middle of mother russia. You won’t believe what happens next!
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18 - The Galactus Triliogy by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby _ Fantastic Four #48-50
In 1966, Kirby and Lee were on fire! In 6 issues of Fantastic Four, they introduced The Inhumans, Silver Surfer, Galactus and Black Panther and the awesome classic story ‘This Man, This Monster’ ta boot! There is nothing not to love about the intro to Galactus. Listen to us barf praise all over…
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17 - Batman Year One by Frank Miller and David mazzucchelli
You know it, you love it. 🥶 #dccomics #comics #frankmiller #davidmazzucchelli #batman
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16 - Superman vs Mohammed Ali by Neal Adams and Denny O’Neil Comics
In 1978, DC comics published one of the silliest stories in comics history (even by comic book standards). Superman vs. Mohammed Ali was originally published as “All-New Collectors Edition #C-56” This issue flows like a butterfly and stings like a B- 🥶 #dccomics #comics #nealadams #superman...
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15 - The Sandman by Jack Kirby, Michael Fleisher, Wally Wood, Ernie Chan and Joe Simon - comics
1974 saw the last time Kirby an Simon worked together in the form of a revamped Sandman. This is a very underrated book and all the people that helped out just made it that much more special. Check it out! 🥶 #jackkirby #sandman #michaelfleisher #bruteandglob #joesimon
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14 - Atlas, Dingbats of Danger Street and Manhunter by Jack Kirby
In 1975, DC comics released a comic series which was (somehow) composed of only first issues. DC 1st Issue Special had 12 different issue 1’s done by a variety of creators with a bunch of new characters and some familiar ones. Among these were three titles done by the King, Jack Kirby on his way...
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13 - Swamp Thing by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson
It’s raining men! That’s right! Men is the theme of the 3 Swamp Thing Issues we are reviewing today! Issue 3 features Patchwork Man or as we call him, “Patch Workman”, issue 4 features the Wolfman and issue 7 has Batman. 🥶 #swampthing #lenwein #berniewrightson #feelthebern #patchworkman
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12 - Shazam!: The New Beginning by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas and Tom Mandrake
Comics aren’t just for kids anymore! That’s the idea behind this 1987 reboot of the Shazam story. Enter the world of the grim and gritty streets of 1980s San Francisco where Billy Batson gets his powers and has to deal with real world issues. Thanks a lot Roy #shazam #tinfoilage #roythomas...
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11 - JLA Avengers comic book by Kurt Busiek and George Pérez
You thought Endgame was big? This is arguably the biggest comic book event ever made (or that ever will be made)! It’s insane that this book even exists but in 2003, comic book fans were given an amazing gift that is JLA/Avengers! Stay tuned for our review! 🥶 #avengers #justiceleague #kurtbusiek...
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10 - Hellboy Savage Dragon comic by Erik Larsen and Mike Mignola
Feeling bad about the new Hellboy movie? Have we got a treat for you!? This week we talk about Savage Dragon Issues 34 and 35 - Better known as the time Hellboy met Savage Dragon. This book has it all! Listen as we fumble our way through a review #hellboy #savagedragon #comicbooks
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9 - The Spirit Magazine 1 by Will Eisner
Will eisner’s The Spirit Magazine 1 - 1976
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Issue 8 - This Man, This Monster - Fantastic Four 51 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
Hey Cold Storagers! This week we review "This Man... This Monster!" by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby The story appears in Fantastic Four #51. There is a lot to love about this Kirby Lee joint. Some of the greatest full page art Jack ever did. Peter David uses this story as an example of how to handle...
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Issue 7 - Wrath of the Spectre by Michael Fleisher and Jim Aparo
In this issue, we review “Wrath of the Spectre” from 1988 which was a series that reprinted the Spectre stories from the 1970s contained in Adventure Comics 331 to 340. They were written by Michael Fleisher with by Jim Aparo. “The Wrath of the Spectre” also contained 3 stories, written by…
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Episode 6 - Batman: Son of the Demon
Joining Spencer and Cally again this week is the gentle giant, Ryan, our old pal from “Tales from the Parents’ Basement.” This week we review the heartbreaking story and eventual prequel to Grant Morrison’s “Batman and Son” storyline. Batman: Son of the Demon is a 1987 graphic novel by writer…
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Episode 5 - Thor - The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill
We are honored to have our special guest Ryan on the show today to help us review Thor: The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill! (1983) This classic storyline, written and drawn by Walt Simonson, introduced us to the alien Beta Ray Bill who was the first one, outside of Asgard, to pick up Mjolnir. This...
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Episode 4 - Man of Steel (1986)
In 1986, John Byrne was recruited from Marvel Comics to reinvent Superman for a brand-new audience. Along with inker Dick Giordano, Byrne reimagined the look of Superman, Lois Lane, Krypton and Lex Luthor. The relationships between Superman and Lois, Superman and Batman, and Superman and Luthor...
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Episode 3 - The Score by Richard Stark and Darwyn Cooke
Join Us as we gush all over Richard Stark’s “The Score” drawn and adapted by the incomparable Darwyn Cooke. Fresh from his Eisner Award-winning efforts on The Hunter and The Outfit, Darwyn Cooke now sets his steely sights on The Score, the classic Richard Stark Parker novel from 1964. Parker...
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Episode 2 - Kingdom Come
Join Cally and Spencer as they review “Kingdom Come” by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. Kingdom Come is a four-issue comic book miniseries published in 1996 by DC Comics under their Elseworlds imprint. It was written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross and painted in gouache by Ross, who also developed the…
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Episode 1 - Omac
Join Cally and Spencer as they review “Omac” by Jack “King” Kirby. Omac was one of the last characters Jack did during his stint at DC. He used a scrapped design for a futuristic Captain America he had come up with years earlier.
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