The one line sell for The ReaderFeed is: It’s like Marvel Premiere or Showcase Comics, but for comic book podcasts.
Back in the good old days of comics, DC and Marvel had try-out titles. These were comic books that focused on characters who weren’t established commodities. No one really knew if a character featured in those titles would break out and become popular enough to warrant their own series. As with any try-out system, there were success stories and noble efforts. Some of the success stories from Marvel Premiere include characters like Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, Iron Fist, and Black Panther; Showcase Comics featured such characters as The Flash (Barry Allen), Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Lois Lane, Metal Men and The Spectre. Of course, there were also noble efforts like Marvel Premiere’s Liberty Legion, Woodgod, Monark Starstalker and Seeker 3000; while Showcase brought us Kings Of The Wild, Windy and Willy, Firehair, Jason’s Quest and Manhunter 2070.
The ReaderFeed will be attempt to create a podcast feed based on characters that might not have a large enough fanbase to warrant their own podcast feed, by people who might not want to devote time to a regularly scheduled podcast. That’s why the official symbol of The ReaderFeed is an unknown person with a question mark. Not knowing what’s coming next is part of the fun. Who knows? This may be the birthplace of next great comic book podcast or the podcast equivalent of The Maniaks.
Test messages come in all forms and sizes, most are boring pieces of trifle that can be overlooked and missed. This one will try to not be one of those. Instead, this is a test that will have a little bit of substance.
For months (years?) I have bemoaned the fact that while Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Green Lantern, The X-Men, Flash, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Starman, Hellboy, Deadpool, Doktor Sleepless, Richard Fell and Iron Fist have all had their own podcasts, Wonder Woman has not. What is is about Wonder Woman that says “Hey, don’t do a regular podcast about me, I’m not worthy?” I’m not sure, but it needs to stop. There needs to be a Wonder Woman podcast. If I had the time and the knowledge about the character, I definitely would do one. Since I don’t, all I can do is promise a spot in the Readerfeed, if someone ever decides to take this project on.
Host Derek Coward returns with a discussion about Mechanics Part One. He also makes a very important decision about the future of the Untitled Love and Rockets Podcast.
Here is the actual unedited video of the recording of this show:
There is good news and bad news. Host Derek Coward debuts a new podcast about Love and Rockets. The good news is he explains the show’s format and goes over the story ‘Chelo’s Burden’. The bad news is he cannot think of a good name for the show.
As Stars My Destination reaches its penultimate chapters, join host Matt Kramer for The Shade’s Journal Episode 35 as Jack Knight finds himself out of the frying pan and into the fire as Jack finds himself a prisoner of the Crown Imperial. But all may not be as it seems, as Jack meets new friends, new enemies, and comes face to face with two heroes long thought dead. Issues discussed include Starman #57 and 58. Enjoy!
In the 34th episode of the Shade’s Journal, we travel back to Opal City as the players begin to gather on the board as darkness looms over Opal City. The countdown to the Grand Guignol has begun!
Also, we get a brief story teaming Jack with Wildcat Ted Grant and we see whether or not Jack has the heart of a fighter. Issues discussed include Starman #56 and All-Star Comics 80 Page Giant #1.
Past, present, and future unite in the 33rd episode of The Shade’s Journal, as host Matt Kramer takes us on a most unusual taxi ride in the far future. Marvel at a tale told thrice before we head back to the near future as Jack meets the new Star Spangled Kid and S.T.R.I.P.E. and we learn an untold tale of the Starman legacy. Issues discussed include Starman #55 and Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. #0.
In the 32nd episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer as we take a trip back in time to the old west! While there, not only do we learn the origin of Jack’s space ship, but we also learn the secret origin of Brian Savage in a special Knights Past segment spotlighting Scalphunter!
Issues discussed include Starman #54 and Weird Western Tales #39.
In the 31st episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer as Jack Knight travels to Krypton and meets Jor-El, the father of Superman. See how James Robinson writes the characters of ancient Krypton eight years before he began his current run on Superman. Also in this episode, join Jack as he travels to the planet Rann and meets Adam Strange before one of the most controversial events in the series occurs. What could happen that would cause Tony Harris to stop providing covers for the series he co-created? Find out in this episode!
In the 30th episode of the Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for a trip into the 30th Century as we meet up with Star Boy Thom Kallor of the Legion of Super-Heroes! While in the 30th Century, we learn some more clues as to what’s in store for Jack and Mikaal in the future and they also bump into a familiar face. While in the 30th Century, we also have a Knights Past segment focusing on Thom Kallor and we get a brief discussion on the Legion of Super-Heroes. Issues discussed in this episode are Starman #50 and Legion of Super-Heroes #306.
The Shade’s Journal returns with episode 29! In this episode, Join host Matt Kramer as we officially kick off the storyline “Stars My Destination”, as Jack travels into deep space and makes an unexpected discovery. Meanwhile, Mikaal has a conversation with David in the annual “Talking With David” story. We also learn the connection the title “Stars My Destination” has with Starman’s legacy. Enjoy</description>
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The Shade’s Journal returns with episode 29! In this episode, Join host Matt Kramer as we officially kick off the storyline “Stars My Destination”, as Jack travels into deep space and makes an unexpected discovery. Meanwhile, Mikaal has a conversation with David in the annual “Talking With David” story. We also learn the connection the title “Stars My Destination” has with Starman’s legacy.
The one line sell for The ReaderFeed is: It’s like Marvel Premiere or Showcase Comics, but for comic book podcasts.
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