Comic Geek Speak Presents: Footnotes

With this very special episode of Comic Geek Speak, we honor one of our longest running and most generous listeners, Dr. Eamonn Clarke, as he heads into retirement after 36 years on the job, and begins the next stage of his journey. And the best gift we could offer the man who has everything is just that! Peter Rios and Adam Murdough give the Footnotes treatment to Superman Annual #11, written by Alan Moore with art by Dave Gibbons. Here's to you, Eamonn, and to you, our listeners as a whole! May this episode be everything your heart desires. (4:05:57)

It's an otherdimensional Imp-vasion! Just in time to be late for April Fools' Day, Pants, Murd, and guest Imp-thusiast Bruce MacIntosh take an extended look at Evan Dorkin's WORLD'S FUNNEST, a DC Comics one-shot that really lives up to its name! When all-powerful imps Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite go toe-to-toe in a multiverse-spanning melee, heaven help the dozens of DC guest stars who get in their way! Who will be the... 'Last Imp Standing'?? Lock your doors, bolt your windows and reverse your names, folks; this one's gonna get wild! (2:08:29)

Max Lord's origin story is finally revealed! Is he man or machine! Listen along and find out. (1:04:19)

The JSA battles Kobra! Atom Smasher pushes himself to his limits! An issue illustrated by Buzz! (44:00)

Millennium is over and the team gets back to their usual shenanigans as they battle the Construct! The mystery of Maxwell Lord is about to be revealed. And enter... the New Gods! (32:52)

A new story arc begins! When disaster strikes one of the members of the JSA, they split into two groups: one to venture into the time stream in search of Extant while the other chases after the villainous cult of Kobra! (39:49)

Millennium continues as members of the old and new Justice League fight the Manhunters on their very own homeworld! It's some of the most powerful members of the JLA in the hands of the bwa-ha-ha creative team. (53:53)

The Casket of Ancient Winters finally falls into the hands of the Dark Elf Malekith! Thor and Roger battle the Dark Elves! And what is going on with Balder the Brave? The Simonson Thor saga continues! (40:35)

Raging Cat! Wildcat fights a new Injustice Society throughout the JSA Headquarters in this solo issue! (32:52)

There's a spy in the midst of the Justice League International as the Millennium event kicks off in the DCU. Even Max Lord has his plans put on hold as the Manhunters attack! Also, the Global Guardians backup brings Jack O'Lantern to Bialya. (45:34)

Thor vs Malekith the Dark Elf and his Wild Hunt over New York as the Casket of Ancient Winters is found! Simonson continues to move players closer and closer to the brewing war between Asgard and its most powerful enemy! (34:22)

The Darkness Falls trilogy concludes! The world is in darkness, teammate vs teammate, and Father vs Son in a final battle to restore Obsidian to sanity before the JSA is destroyed. (35:29)

The newly structured Justice League International sets up shop in New York, Russia, and France - and in typical bwa-ha-ha fashion, things don't always go smoothly. It's Moving Day! Plus, the Global Guardians subplot begins! (39:42)

The mystery around the Casket of Ancient Winters begins as events come closer and closer to reaching a final breaking point that will pit all of Asgard against a common enemy. (35:59)

The Darkness Falls trilogy continues as the JSA, during their battle against Obsidian and shadow controlled JSA members, are introduced to the new Dr. Mid-nite. (26:34)

This issue puts the focus on Balder the Brave as Odin sends him on a mission to seek out Loki. But the God of Mischief is busy making other allegiances. Another Simonson classic! (27:03)

The Darkness Falls trilogy begins! An old Golden Age villain returns, the JSA battle against one of their own and the new Dr. Mid-Nite appears! (31:34)

The bwa-ha-ha era Justice League goes International! With this issue, the Gray Man arc closes, Max Lord's plans for the group are revealed and the team roster changes. (50:25)

Simonson returns to inking with this issue as The Last Viking story comes to a close with a rematch battle against Fafnir. (32:42)

​The Gray Man saga continues as we get one issue closer to the revelation of Max Lord's plans that will alter the course of this title for the next few years. (34:12)

Thor encounters the last viking! Fafnir returns! Balder laments! And Simonson's classic run continues. (51:36)

If you were reading this series in the 80s then all we need to describe this issue is two words: One punch! (43:34)

Black Adam makes an early appearance in the JSA series, setting him up for a larger role in the future. It's time for 'Justice, Like Lightning...". (30:54)

We continue our coverage of Simonson's awesome run on Thor. (30:00)

The Justice League Annual #1 was released in between issues 4 and 5 so it's only right that we throw it into the lineup. (32:13)

The former Sandy the Golden Boy takes centerstage in this oneshot story as he learns how to handle his new powers. (34:12)

The final chapter! How does everything wrap up and where does the Marvel Universe go from here? Find out in this episode! (47:36)

Dr. Doom has gained the powers of the Beyonder! It's up to the heroes to find out just what he intends to do with them. The penultimate chapter is here! (37:59)

We are closing in on the end here. What will happen with Dr. Doom? Do we finally meet the Beyonder? Join us to find out. (35:08)

Doom's plan is beginning to hatch. Can the heroes stop Galactus? All the answers are in this episode. (25:42)

Can you say 'Black Costume Spidy?' This is the issue that shaped Spider-man for years to come. (48:52)

The discussion on Secret Wars continues. In this episode we look at issue 7. (36:28)

JSA issue 4 starts to wrap up James Robinson's involvement with the title and paves the way for Geoff Johns to take over the reigns. Lots of good stuff inside. (30:35)

Mike Zeck returns as penciller as we continue our look at this Marvel event. In this issue: An Avenger dies! The X-Men strike! And Klaw! (29:10)

More Secret Wars action coming your way! (31:18)

Our coverage of one of DC's all-time best series continues. (38:24)

Our covereage of Justice League continues here. (47:54)

We're back with more Secret Wars. The discussion continues as the story really starts to take shape. (34:03)

The final chapter of the Ballad of Beta Ray Bill. Let's talk about some awesomeness! (24:15)

More JSA goodness. (49:57)

Lines are being divided and the heroes get put to the test! Find out more as we dig into issue 3. (53:47)

The wackiness continues in Justice League issue 3, "Meltdown", by Giffen, DeMatteis, Maguire and company. Our Footnotes coverage continues as the League battles the Rocket Red Brigade. (55:06)

Our coverage of Simonson's classic run on Thor continues. Enter: Stormbreaker! (43:00)

We have reached the end. There is much to discuss in this final issue, plus we get the geeks' overall thoughts on the series. (1:34:17)

The penultimate episode! It's just about over now. The action starts here. (1:24:42)

The end is nigh! The series is getting very close to the end and so is our coverage. If you've been with us this far, I don't need to say any more. (52:47)

What more can I say? The series is getting closer to the end, but our coverage continues. (1:05:54)

Today we continue our issue-by-issue coverage of the Watchmen. It's time for issue 8. (1:04:30)

Peter's back to help us talk about issue 7. (55:23)

We've reached the half-way point. What lies ahead for the Watchmen? (1:18:36)