Tales from the Con: Meeting Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez

It's Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez's 72nd Birthday, so celebrate that SUPER occasion by listening to an old classic King-Size Comics Giant-Size Episode from 2016, where I recap my very odd Con experience I had the time I met one of the greatest superhero comic artists of all time!

As always, you can subscribe to the KSCGSF podcast feed on iTunes, simply search for "KSCGSF" or download the episode directly here: Tales from the Con: Meeting Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez

In the episode I mention my unique experience at Jose Luis Garcia Lopez's table, to the left is the fantastic sketch I picked up from him.

Additional Con Tales recapped in this episode include meeting Denny O'Neil, Keith Champagne, and Tony Bedard.

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Tales from the Golden Age: Prisoner #711 in Police Comics #1

This time out I kick off my coverage of Police Comics #1 with the Prisoner #711 by George Brenner.  

As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Prisoner #711 Police Comics #1

As you heard in the Promos in this episode, be sure to check out:

All-Star Comics Review Podcast

The Comics in the Golden Age Podcast

I specifically referenced Episode #3 of All-Star Comics Review, which covers the founding of the JSA, that episode is located here: HERE

I referenced 3 specific episodes of the Comics in the Golden Age Podcast, those were:

-Episode #31 which covered the Phantom Lady story from Police Comics #1

-Mini-Episode #4 covering Plastic Man's introduction in Police Comics #1

-Episode #23 which covers Plastic Man in depth

You can read the story, along with the rest of the contents of Police Comics #1 for free here:

Comic Book Plus - Police Comics #1

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview. 

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Tales from the Golden Age: Spectre vs. Kulak!

This time out I continue my coverage of All-Star Comics #2 from August 1940, this time with it's the third feature from All-Star Comics #2, which stars the Spectre. 

As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Spectre vs. Kulak!

As you heard in the Promos in this episode, be sure to check out:

The Quarterbin Podcast

All-Star Comics Review Podcast

The Comics in the Golden Age Podcast

The Power of Fishnets Podcast

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by emailing me directly at kylebenning41@yahoo.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview.

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, so please don’t sue me.

Tales from the Golden Age: Green Lantern & the Robot Men

This time out I continue my coverage of All-Star Comics #2 from August 1940, this time with second feature of the comic, starring Green Lantern.

As always, the you can follow the podcast by subscribing via iTunes or by downloading the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Green Lantern & the Robot Men

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the facebook page at facebook.com/comicsretroreview.

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, so please don’t sue me.

Tales from the Golden Age: Hawkman in "Sacrifice for Yum-Chac"

This time out, I tackle the first story featured in 1940's All-Star Comics #2, starring Hawkman, courtesy of All-Star Comics Archive Volume 0. This 8 page Hawkman tale is written by Gardner Fox with art by Sheldon Moldoff. His appearance here takes place between his adventures in Flash Comics #10 & 11.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, or download the episode directly here: Tales from the Golden Age: Hawkman in "Sacrifice for Yum-Chac"

As I mentioned during the episode, there is a fantastic Hawkman blog run by Luke Jaconetti, be sure to go check that out for more information on Hawkman by going here: Being Carter Hall - A Hawkman Blog

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, sending me a tweet at the Twitter handle @KyleBenning_Art, or by visiting the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended, so please don’t sue me.

The Great Darkness Saga Ep 005 - Legion #288

Welcome to the fifth episode of the limited podcast series KSCGSF Presents: The Great Darkness Saga, chronicling the epic 1980's saga starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, as it is chronicled in the pages of the Great Darkness Saga Deluxe HC and TPB Collections. This will take us on a 14 issue (and thus 14 episode) trip spanning Legion of Super-Heroes #284 through #296 & including Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1.

This time out we continue our coverage with Legion of Super-Heroes #288, cover dated June 1982. With this issue we mark the beginning of a new and legendary era of Legion comics, as Pat Broderick has left the book entirely, leaving Keith Giffen as the head honcho and sole penciller in this 25 page epic!


As always, you can subscribe to the podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun iTunes feed, or download the episode directly: The Great Darkness Saga Ep 005 Legion #288

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended.

Great Darkness Saga Ep 004 - Legion of Super-Heroes #287

Welcome to the fourth episode of the limited podcast series KSCGSF Presents: The Great Darkness Saga, chronicling the epic 1980's saga starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, as it is chronicled in the pages of the Great Darkness Saga Deluxe HC and TPB Collections. This will take us on a 14 issue (and thus 14 episode) trip spanning Legion of Super-Heroes #284 through #296 & including Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1.

This time out we continue our coverage with Legion of Super-Heroes #287, cover dated May 1982. This issue features two stories, an 18 page action packed romp by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, followed by a back-up tale by Levitz & Pat Broderick following Mon-El & Shadow Lass investigating a strange disturbance on a mysterious, forgotten world.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun iTunes feed, or you can download the episode directly here: Great Darkness Saga Ep 004 Legion of Super-Heroes #287

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is Intended.

The Great Darkness Saga Ep 003 Legion of Super-Heroes #286

Welcome to the third episode of the limited podcast series KSCGSF Presents: The Great Darkness Saga, chronicling the epic 1980's saga starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, as it is chronicled in the pages of the Great Darkness Saga Deluxe HC and TPB Collections. This will take us on a 14 issue (and thus 14 episode) trip spanning Legion of Super-Heroes #284 through #296 & including Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1.

This time out we continue our coverage with Legion of Super-Heroes #286, cover dated April 1982. This issue features two stories, an 18 page action packed romp by Paul Levitz and Pat Broderick, followed by a back-up tale by Levitz & Giffen following Karate Kid and Princess Projectra on her homeworld of Orando.

As always, you can subscribe to the Podcast via the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Podcast Feed on iTunes, or download it directly here: The Great Darkness Saga Ep 003 Legion of Super-Heroes #286

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended.

The Great Darkness Saga 002 Legion of Super-Heroes #285

Welcome to the second episode of the limited podcast series KSCGSF Presents: The Great Darkness Saga, chronicling the epic 1980's saga starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, as it is chronicled in the pages of the Great Darkness Saga Deluxe HC and TPB Collections. This will take us on a 14 issue (and thus 14 episode) trip spanning Legion of Super-Heroes #284 through #296 & including Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1. This time out we continue our coverage with Legion of Super-Heroes #285, cover dated March 1982.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: The Great Darkness Saga Ep 002 Legion of Super-Heroes #285

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended.

The Great Darkness Saga 001 Legion of Super-Heroes #284

Welcome to the first episode of the limited podcast series KSCGSF Presents: The Great Darkness Saga, chronicling the epic 1980's saga starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, as it is chronicled in the pages of the Great Darkness Saga Deluxe HC and TPB Collections. This will take us on a 14 issue (and thus 14 episode) trip spanning Legion of Super-Heroes #284 through #296 & including Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1. We kick-off our coverage with Legion of Super-Heroes #284, cover dated February 1982.

As always, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, or download the episode directly here: Great Darkness Saga 001 Legion of Super-Heroes #284

Thank you very much for listening. Feedback for the podcast can be left at the blog kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com, by leaving an iTunes review, or by visiting the King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun Facebook Page

This podcast is made for entertainment purposes only. All songs, sound clips, and characters discussed are copyright of their respective copyright holders, and no infringement is intended.