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Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes

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Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes. Peter Rios and Adam Murdough know more about Crisis on Infinite Earths than pretty any other two people on Earth. Not only that, but they really love it! In this podcast series they will be looking at every little detail of the series and what it means to the DC Universe.

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  1. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 28: Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 part 2

    The page by page coverage of Crisis on Infinite Earths 7 continues in this second part of “Beyond the Silent Night”. Covering pages 6 thru 23, Adam and Peter dig deep into DC Cosmology including the origin of the Guardians of the Universe, the creation of the Multiverse, Monitor vs Anti-Monitor,...

  2. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 27: Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 part 1

    Peter and Adam return to the Crisis Tapes to begin their in-depth coverage of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 7. The main feature of this episode is a breakdown of the iconic cover by George Pérez as well as some of the many homages it has spawned over the years. We then cover the first five…

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  3. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 26: the Arrowverse Crisis part 2

    Adam and Peter complete their examination of the CW's live-action version of Crisis on Infinite Earths! Covering the final two chapters - in Arrow and in Legends of Tomorrow - topics include the origin of the Monitor, Oliver Queen's ghostly transformation, the final battle against the…

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  4. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 25: the Arrowverse Crisis part 1

    Adam and Peter celebrate 25 episodes of the Crisis Tapes by turning their attention to the CW’s live-action version of Crisis on Infinite Earths! Covering the first three chapters - in Supergirl, Batwoman and the Flash - this first part explores the buildup to the Crisis in the Arrowverse, how…

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  5. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 24: Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 part 2

    Earth-S is in turmoil! Some of our villains are missing! The new Wildcat steps into the ring! And Harbinger makes a supreme sacrifice to save the 'exogenous Earths' of the DC Multiverse! Adam and Peter hit the halfway point of their exhaustive summation of the Crisis maxiseries with this episode....

  6. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 23: Crisis on Infinite Earths #6 part 1

    For the first time in the COVID era, The Crisis Tapes are back in production! The Monitor's satellite explodes and emotional mayhem reigns on Earth-X and Earth-4, as Peter and Adam pick apart the pertinent plot points of the first half of Crisis #6. BONUS: More fun facts about the cover of issue...

  7. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 22: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 4

    The Red Tornado gone haywire! The Freedom Fighters deployed! Wildcat down for the count! And the Anti-Monitor revealed! We finally wrap up our discussion in this part 4 as we tour through pages nineteen to the end of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 5. (3:00:05)

  8. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 21: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 3

    More 'Worlds in Limbo' as Adam and Peter continue their super-scrutiny of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 5. For Part 3, we cover pages nine through eighteen! Plus, a quick initial reaction to Part One of the CW Network's Crisis TV event! (2:31:29)

  9. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 20: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 2

    The last will and testament of the Monitor! Amok-time on two fugitive Earths! And the multiversal mother of all crowd scenes aboard the Monitor's satellite! Venture beneath the cover with Adam and Peter as we cover the first eight pages in this Part 2 discussion of Crisis on Infinite Earths issue...

  10. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 19: Crisis on Infinite Earths #5 part 1

    One cover. Ninety-plus characters. Two hosts. Three hours. Zero regrets. Before our discussion of the fifth chapter of Crisis, join us in a 'quick' review of the key players from the two prime Earths, as selected and depicted by George Perez on the cover to Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 5....

  11. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 18: Interlude the First

    We pause now in our ongoing analysis of the Crisis on Infinite Earths maxiseries for a brief intermission following 'Act I' (issues 1-4), during which a variety of Crisis-related short subjects will be presented. From forgotten tie-ins to recent references to vintage fan-press articles to...

  12. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 17: Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 part 2

    THIS IS IT! THE END OF THE WORLD! The Crisis Tapes continue with part two of a detailed discussion on Crisis on Infinite Earths issue 4! The first act has come to a close as we witness the final fate of Earths 1 and 2 as well as the long awaited confrontation between Harbinger and the Monitor!...

  13. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 16: Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 part 1

    As Peter and Adam resume their riotous rundown of Crisis on Infinite Earths with issue 4 part 1, time is running out for Earth-1 and Earth-2, and it's already run out for Earth-6! Firestorm and Killer Frost face chaos in Camelot, Supergirl and Red Tornado make their grand entrances into the story...

  14. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 15: Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 part 2

    The forces of oblivion press on across DC Universe timespace, from World War II Markovia to the American Old West to 30th Century Metropolis, as more heroes meet their doom! Meanwhile, your hosts share some speculation about the upcoming DC Rebirth special event! (3:06:45)

  15. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 14: Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 part 1

    Mysteries deepen and suspense heightens as the battle for the Monitor's towers spills over into World War II! Guest-starring the Flash (he's not QUITE dead!), Batman and the Outsiders, the New Teen Titans, the 'New' Brainiac, and a platoon of classic DC war heroes! Also in this episode, hear...

  16. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 13 - Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 part 2

    The Monitor's mighty vibratory towers, last hope for the multiverse's survival, are under attack in Arion's Atlantis and in Kamandi's home amid 'The Great Disaster,' and the Monitor's interdimensional agents issue forth to defend them. Will they prevail? Can Harbinger resist the urge to betray…

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  17. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 12: Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 part 1

    The Monitor's 'Great Fifteen' original multiversal defenders have been summoned and gathered and are now aboard the Monitor's satellite to be briefed on their dire, life-or-death mission, while far below on Earth-One, the first cracks in time and space begin to appear! It's the beginning of the…

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  18. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 11: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 part 2

    Faster than a speeding shadow-demon, Peter and Adam return with their thoughts and observations concerning the second half of Crisis #1. Thrill to the summoning of the Monitor's first team of champions from two-or-so Earths--then sit back and enjoy your hosts' 'draft analysis'! (3:00:51)

  19. Footnotes - The Crisis Tapes 10: Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 part 1

    Not a dream! Not a hoax! Not a retcon! The Crisis Tapes are back with a vengeance, as Adam Murdough and Peter Rios (that's right, BOTH of 'em!) finally turn their analytical attention to the first issue of the Crisis maxi-series itself, just in time for the 30th anniversary of its publication!...

  20. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 09: Monitoring the Monitor Part 4

    Twenty-five months later, The Crisis Tapes return! Concluding our examination of 1984, the final pre-Crisis year, through the lens of the multiple Monitor cameos planted throughout the DC Comics publishing line during that year. Featured are issues of Batman, DC Comics Presents, Superman, G.I....

  21. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 08: Monitoring the Monitor Part 3

    Murd soldiers on solo with The Crisis Tapes and continues to discuss the Pre-Crisis appearances of the Monitor. This episode recaps appearances in Swamp Thing, All-Star Squadron, DC Comics Presents, World's Finest Comics, Vigilante and Amethyst. (1:43:30)

  22. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 07: Monitoring the Monitor part 2

    The Monitor continues to make appearances across Earth, the Universe, Time and even Parallel Earths. In this episode we focus in on Justice League of America, Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Wonder Woman, Infinity Inc. and Swamp Thing. (2:04:15)

  23. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 06: Monitoring the Monitor part 1

    We turn our attentions to those mysterious Monitor appearances that popped up throughout the DC Universe prior to the release of Crisis... #1. In this first episode, we spotlight New Teen Titans, Green Lantern, Flash, Blue Devil, and more. (1:57:34)

  24. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 05: Top Five

    Top Five Pre-Crisis Multiverse Stories! Superman meets Superman. JLA meets JSA. Earth-1 meets Earth-X. Even the Microcosmos! We dig into our collections and pick our personal favorite alternate/parallel earth stories! (1:46:50)

  25. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 04: ...on Infinite Earths!

    Earth-1. Earth-3. Earth-Prime. Earth-X. Do you know the Multiverse Atlas of the DC Universe? In this episode, Peter and Adam discuss the various alternate earths that are featured in Crisis. We also go through feedback, provide some fun facts and more. (2:59:39)

  26. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 03: Crisis...!

    In this episode, we take a look at what the word 'Crisis' means to the DCU, DC Comics, readers and more. Along the way we give brief overviews of other DC Crises, respond to feedback and continue our Crisis Fun Facts. (2:00:16)

  27. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 02

    Peter and Adam dig into the feedback from the first episode kicking off all kinds of discussion on events, DC cosmology, storytelling, more Crisis Fun Facts and more! (1:40:37)

  28. Footnotes - Crisis Tapes 01

    It's finally here! Peter and Adam's long awaited Footnotes spin-off taking an in-depth look at DC's monumental maxi-series event, Crisis on Infinite Earths. (53:36)

About this show

Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes. Peter Rios and Adam Murdough know more about Crisis on Infinite Earths than pretty any other two people on Earth. Not only that, but they really love it! In this podcast series they will be looking at every little detail of the series and what it means to the DC Universe.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes have?

Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes has 28 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 6, 2024.

What is Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes about?

Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes. Peter Rios and Adam Murdough know more about Crisis on Infinite Earths than pretty any other two people on Earth. Not only that, but they really love it! In this podcast series they will be looking at every little detail of the series and what it means...

How often does Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes release new episodes?

Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes publishes irregularly, based on its 28 episodes since December 2009.

Who hosts Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes?

Comic Geek Speak Presents: The Crisis Tapes is created and hosted by Speakers of Geek.
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