Quarter-Bin Classics

Quarter-Bin Podcast #152 Original air date: May 11, 2020 JSA Classified #1, DC Comics, cover-dated February 2005.What happens when Professor Alan takes on a story featuring Power Girl? How much of the episode run-time is dedicated to covering the story's attributes, and how much to Power Girl's most ... famous ... attributes?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Thor Annual #6. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

Quarter-Bin Podcast #151 Original air date: April 22, 2020 Archie 101, Archie Comics, cover-dated August 1959.What happens when Professor Alan starts a series of rule-breaking episodes, where he "expands" the definition of "quarter-bin?"In this case, he looks at a book he found on the Hoopla Digital app, which runs through public libraries. And is it or is it not the oldest comic he's ever covered on the show?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: JSA Classified #1. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

Quarter-Bin Podcast #150 Original air date: March 27, 2020 Defenders 99, Marvel Comics, cover-dated September 1981. What happens when many of Marvel's supernatural bad guys conspire to steal a Florida town? And what happens when one of the Quarter-Bin's regular guests shows up to discuss this issue? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Archie Comics 101Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] 

Quarter-Bin Podcast #149 Original air date: March 12, 2020 Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine 5, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1976.What happens when Professor Alan takes on 96 pages of top-quality John Byrne Marvel reprints? How many of these stories feature super-powered professors? And what role does Doctor Doom play in these stories?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Defenders 99. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

Quarter-Bin Podcast #148 Original air date: February 21, 2020 Detective Comics 465, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1976.What happens when a bad guy figures out Batman's secret identity and uses it to kidnap Commissioner Gordon? And what if it's not really his secret identity? And what exactly is the Calculator's power set?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine 5. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

Quarter-Bin Podcast #147 Original air date: January 16, 2020 Batman 266, DC Comics, cover-dated August 1975.What happens when Professor Alan visits Batman in the 1970s? Does the Caped Crusader let his feelings for Catwoman cloud his crime-fighting prowess? Is relying on coincidence a solid narrative technique? And is it a good idea to rely on a cat to not betray you?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Detective Comics 465. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

Quarter-Bin Podcast #146 Original air date: December 23, 2019 Night Glider #1 & Captain Glory #1, both Topps Comics, both cover-dated April 1993. This is the second half of a two-part exploration of Topps Comics "Kirbyverse" comics, based on character designs and story concepts that "The King" still had in his files of preliminary sketches and unrealized ideas, at this point late in his life. What happens when Professor Alan tackles a few more stories in this line?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Batman #266. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

Quarter-Bin Podcast #145 Original air date: November 20, 2019 Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga #0 & Bombast #1, both Topps Comics, both cover-dated April 1993.This is the first half of a two-part exploration of Topps Comics "Kirbyverse" comics, based on character designs and story concepts that "The King" still had in his files of preliminary sketches and unrealized ideas, at this point late in his life. What happens when Professor Alan tackles a few stories in this line?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Next Episode: Night Glider #1 and Captain Glory #1. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

Quarter-Bin Podcast #144 Original air date: October 25, 2019 Four Color Comics 1253 (aka Space Man #1), Dell Comics, cover-dated January - March 1962. What happens when Professor Alan talks about a sci-fi comic from before he was born? Can he even talk about this comic, or will the anti-force prevent him? And does he really take valuable podcast time to talk about puzzle books?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: The Secret City Saga #0 & Bombast! #1. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]

 Quarter-Bin Podcast #143 Original air date: September 26, 2019Gods For Hire #1, Hot Comics, cover-dated December 1986. What happens when Professor Alan tackles the most obscure comics and publisher in the history of the Quarter-Bin? What does a small-press color comic from the mid-eighties look like?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Four Color Comics 1253 (Space Man). Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] 

Quarter-Bin Podcast #142 Original air date: Deptember 16, 2019The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1991. What happens when the Johnny Blaze wanders into a church on a rainy rainy night? And can he take on the terrifying power of a drunk carnival attender?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Gods for Hire #1. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] 

Quarter-Bin Podcast #141 Original air date: August 19, 2019. Chase #1, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1998. What happens when the newest agent of the DEO gets to work late on her first day? And what happens when she gets sent to Ohio to investigate the appearance of a new meta-powered teenager? What happens when she discovers she may actually have a power herself?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: The Original Ghost Rider Rides Again #1. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] 

Quarter-Bin Podcast #140 Original air date: August 9, 2019Booster Gold #6, DC Comics, cover-dated July 1986. What happens when a cute little alien lands in Metropolis and makes friends with a young fellow? What happens when the alien makes it clear he wants to meet Superman? What happens when Booster Gold gets in the way? And what happens when Superman learns about Booster Gold's secret origin? And just how many digressions does Professor Alan go on when talking about this comic?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Chase #1. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  

Quarter-Bin Podcast #139 Original air date: July 19, 2019Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #4, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 1995. What happens when Professor Alan takes on 96 pages of Marvel reprints? How good was the early work of John Byrne and Frank Miller? Can he handle a Daredevil story that features the Hulk? How about a Hulk story that includes the FF?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Booster Gold 6. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] 

Quarter-Bin 138Original air date: July 12, 2019Star Wars Tales From Mos Eisley, Dark Horse Comics, cover-dated March 1996. What happens when podcaster Trentus Magnus joins Professor Alan for some quality time in a certain wretched hive of scum and villainy? How good are the three stories that they overhear in the cantina?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Marvel Super Heroes Megazine #4. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] 

Quarter-Bin Podcast #137Original air date: June 27, 2019Time Warp #1, DC Press, both cover-dated October / November 1979. This comic is from one of Professor Alan's favorite genres -- over-sized Bronze Age sci-fi! Does it live up to his expectations? How many of the 8 stories are classics? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Star Wars: Tales from Mos Eisley, Dark Horse Comics, cover-dated 1996. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] 

Quarter-Bin Podcast #136Original air date: June 17, 2019Queen & Country 19 & 20, Oni Press, both cover-dated October 2003. This wraps up the 5-issue storyline "Operation Storm Front," in which British MI6 agents handle the kidnapping of a British businessman in the Republic of Georgia. Right-click to download episode directlyNext Episode: Time Warp #1Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

 Quarter-Bin Podcast #135Original air date: May 21, 2019Free Comic Book Day 2019It's time for the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? How many of the books were worth the price? And which dear dear friend did he unintentionally ignore and insult? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Queen & Country 19 &20 Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #134Original air date: May 7, 2019Neil Gaiman's Teknophage #1 & #10This wraps up our two-episode mini-series focusing on the Tekno Comix line of books, from Big Entertainment. We talk about these two issues, and also go over a piece of feedback from a Tekno Comix editor. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Free Comic Book Day 2019 Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

 Quarter-Bin Podcast #133Original air date: April 23, 2019Gene Roddenberry's Lost Universe #1 & Isaac Isamov's I-Bots #9,This is the first of a two-episode mini-series focusing on the Tekno Comix line of books. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Teknophage 1 & 10 Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #132Original air date: March 26, 2019All-New X-Men #32What happens when the younger versions of the original X-Men find themselves on an alternate Earth? How does X-23 deal with landing in the middle of a football game -- or is it a match? How does Jean Grey deal with hanging out Miles Morales? How does Iceman deal with landing UNDER the Earth? And how does Professor Alan deal with the first ever X-book covered her on the podcast? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Gene Roddenberry's Lost Universe #1 & Isaac Asimov's I-Bots #9 Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #131Original air date: February 18, 2019Doctor Who 8As our network-wide Feb-Who-Ary event continues, we look at an issue from Marvel's 1985 run of Doctor Who, in which they reprinted stories from Marvel UK Doctor Who Magazine, from a few years before. And by "we," we mean Professor Alan and super-special guest The Irredeemable Shagg, veteran podcaster and Doctor Who super-fan. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: All-New X-Men 32 Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #130Original air date: January 25, 2019Uncle Scrooge Adventures 20This is a reprint issue, with a number of stories by Carl Barks, Don Rosa & others. In our first ever episode featuring a kids book, and in our first ever episode featuring a humor book, we look at stories featuring the duck with the best ideas about personal finance. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Doctor Who 8 Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #129Original air date: January 11, 2019Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #3 What happens when Professor Alan takes on 96 pages of Marvel reprints? How good was the early work of John Byrne and Frank Miller? Can he handle a Fantastic Four story that barely has the team it? And how many LMDs are in the Marvel Universe anyway? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Uncle Scrooge Adventures 20, Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #128Original air date: December 19, 2018Last Days of the Justice SocietyWhat happens the members of the JSA realize that the Crisis on Infinite Earths has made them redundant? And that their world was destroyed ... 40+ years ago? Can they change the past? Will it mean the end of their future? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Marvel Super Heroes Megazine #3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1994. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #127Original air date: December 7, 2018Marvel Team-Up #65What happens Peter Parker has to take in a British exchange student as a roommate? And then what happens when Spidey runs into newcomer Captain Britain in the skies of New York City? Will they immediately become besties ... or will they FIGHT????? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Last Days of the Justice League, DC Comics, cover-dated 1986. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #126Original air date: November 16, 2018Timewalker #1What happens when a time traveler loses his ability to control his travels? And what happens when he runs into people who hate him for what he'll do in his future? And how does Professor Alan feel about this kind of time travel story? Right-click to download episode directly  Next Episode: Marvel Team-Up #65, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 1978. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #125Original air date: October 23, 2018Star Trek: Telepathy WarWhat happens when a group of telepathic races band together to battle Starfleet? What happens when all the Star Trek comic book properties cross over in one mega-event? What happens when we have a Deep Space 9 podcaster show up to explain it all to us? Listen to the episode and find out! Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Timewalker #1, Valiant Comics, cover-dated December 1994. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #124Original air date: September 21, 2018Dakota North 2 & 3In our second episode featuring this model turned private investigator, our heroine travels the world to follow a family member, track a writing instrument, and thwart the plans of her mortal enemy. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Star Trek: Telepathy War, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1997. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #123Original air date: August 29, 2018Adventure Comics 490In our final installment of the "Dial Q for Quarter-Bin" summer series, Professor Alan (by himself) takes on a story with A TON of listener submissions. And the episode features a surprise guest appearance by someone with very strong opinions. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Dakota North 2 & 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August & October, 1986. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #122Original air date: August 1, 2018Adventure Comics 489In an all-international episode, Professor Alan welcomes a pair of guests to discuss a range of Dial H creations. Can the guests be swayed by readers from their own homelands ... or FAMILIES??? Listen to the episode and find out!Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Adventure Comics 490, DC Comics, cover-dated February 1982. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #121Original air date: July 18, 2018Adventure Comics 488 In our second installment of the "Dial Q for Quarter-Bin" summer series, Professor Alan is joined by 2 more guests (Sean Ross, and Luke Jaconetti) to discuss the 2 "Dial H" stories in this issue. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Adventure Comics 489, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1982. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #120Original air date: June 21, 2018Adventure Comics 487Professor Alan is joined by two of his favorite podcasting Mikes of all time, to discuss the two Dial H stories in this comic. Listen to Mr. Bailey & Mr. Peacock, as they join us for this senses-shattering first part of our "Dial Q for Quarter-Bin" mini-series! Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Adventure Comics 488, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1981. And TWO MORE GUESTS! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #119Original air date: June 11, 2018Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #2What happens when Professor Alan takes on 96 pages of Marvel reprints? Can he handle early John Byrne and Frank Miller? Can he handle a Fantastic Four story that really only features one-quarter of the team? Can he handle a green-haired academic colleague being a super-hero? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Adventure Comics 487, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1981. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #118 Original air date: May 25, 2018Free Comic Book Day 2018How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? Did he have any company on his journey? How many of the books were worth the price? Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Marvel Super-Heroes Megazine #2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1994. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #117Originally released: April 23, 2018. Flash 52, DC Comics, cover-dated July 1991.Did you know that Professor Alan, in his early days, was a Certified Public Accountant? After this episode, you will have no doubt about that. What happens when he tries to combine a discussion of a comic book and a lecture about tax policy?Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: We celebrate the official national holiday of Relatively Geeky ... Free Comic Book Day! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.  

Quarter-Bin Podcast #116Originally released: March 23, 2018.Captain Victory & the Galactic Rangers 1 - 3, Pacific Comics, cover-dated November 1981, January 1982, & March 1982.In celebration of The King's centennial year, we are looking at a creator-owned work from when Jack Kirby's stint in independent comics. How epic the story? How grand is the art? How unbridled is the King's imagination?Right-click to download episode directlyNext Episode: Flash 52, DC Comics, cover-dated July 1991.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #115Originally released: February 23, 2018.Kobalt 14, Milestone / DC Comics, cover-dated July (or maybe August) 1995."Glass Houses," by John Rozum, with art by Eric Battle, Rober Quijano, & Rus Sever.Right-click to download episode directlyNext Episode: Captain Victory and the Galactic Rangers 1 - 3, Pacific Comics, cover-dated November 1981, January 1982, & March 1982.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #114Originally released: February 9, 2018.Blood Syndicate 1, Milestone / DC Comics, cover-dated April 1993."America Eats Her Young," by Dwayne McDuffie & Ivan Velez Jr, with art by Trevor von Eeden & Andrew Pepoy.Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Kobalt 14, Milestone / DC Comics, cover-dated July 1995.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #113Originally released: January 25, 2018.Dakota North #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1986."Design for Dying," written by Martha Thomases, with art by Tony Salmons.Right-click to download episode directlyNext Episode: Blood Syndicate #1, Milestone / DC Comics, cover-dated April 1993.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #112Originally released: January 15, 2018.DC Retroactive JLA the '70s, DC Comics, cover-dated September 2011."Justice League Prime," written by Cary Bates, with art by Gordon Purcell, Jose Marzan Jr. & Adam Smith.and"Where on Earth Am I?" written by Cary Bates & Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Dick Dillin & Frank McLaughlin.Right-click to download episode directlyNext Episode: Dakota North #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1986.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #111Originally released: December 11, 2017.Batman & the Outsiders 32, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1986."A New War's Winning," by Mike W Barr, with art by Alan Davis.and"Looker's Body: A User's Manual," by Mike W. Barr & Alan Davis.Right-click to download episode directlyNext Episode: DC Retroactive: JLA 1970s, DC Comics, cover-dated September 2011.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #110Originally released: November 17, 2017.The Eternals 9, Marvel Comics, cover-dated March 1977."The Killing Machine!" written and penciled by Jack Kirby, and inked by Mike Royer.Right-click to download episode directlyNext Episode: Batman & the Outsiders 32, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1986.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #109Originally released: October 16, 2017.Marvel Megazine #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1994.Feature story: "Betrayal," from Iron Man #115, by Bill Mantlo, John Romita Jr, & Dan Green.Other stories discussed:"Back to the Basics," from Fantastic Four #232, by John Byrne."Marked for Murder," from Daredevil #159, by Roger McKenzie, Frank Miller & Klaus Janson."Call of the Desert," from incredible Hulk #314, by John Byrne & Bob Wiacek. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Eternals #9 , Marvel Comics, cover-dated March 1977.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #108Originally released: September 25, 2017.Marvel Team-Up 144, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1984."My Sword I Lay Down," by Cary Burkett, with art by Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito. Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Marvel Comics Megazine #1 , Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1994.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #107Originally released: September 15, 2017.Strange Adventures 243, DC Comics, cover-dated August / September 1973."The Emotion-Master of Space," by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmen Infantino and Murphy Anderson.and"Emperor of the Earth," by Gardner Fox & Murphy Anderson.Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Marvel Team-Up 144, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1984.Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 6 Originally released: August 24, 2017. Finally - the party ends! This is the Part 6 of the 6-part summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 10 different comics, with some of his best podcasting friends in the whole wide world! Right-click to download episode directly  Next Episode: Strange Adventures 243, DC Comics, August / September 1973. The music in the episode was composed by Rachmaninoff, and performed by Idil Biret. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 5 Originally released: August 14, 2017. The celebration continues! This is the Part 5 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some of his best podcasting colleagues from around the world! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents, and The Irredeemable Shagg! Right-click to download episode directly  Next Episode: Episode 100, part 6! Another 10 or so books, another 6 or so guests! The music in the episode is from the UK-based band Iona. Their music can be found here.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 4 Originally released: July 21, 2017. The festivities roll on! This is the Part 4 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin #100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some great podcasting friends! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents! Right-click to download episode directly  Next Episode: Episode 100, part 5! Another 18 or so books, another 10 or so guests! The music in the episode is from Natalie MacMaster. Her music can be found here. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 3 Originally released: July 7, 2017. The celebration continues! This is the Part 3 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some of his best podcasting buds from around the world! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents, and includes quite possibly the worst issue of the entire episode! Right-click to download episode directly  Next Episode: Episode 100, part 4! Another 18 or so books, another 10 or so guests! The music in the episode is from David Zaffiro. His music can be found here.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected], no matter how long ago this episode originally posted.