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In the 26th episode of The Shade’s Journal, we say goodbye to Tony Harris as Jack finally says goodbye to Opal City and heads to the stars. Also, in a couple Tales of Times Past, we get a glimpse of Ted’s life as he works for the FBI and see heroic roots begin to spout for Bobo Benetti. Issues discussed include Starman #45 and 46, as well as a story from JSA All-Stars #4.
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In the milestone 25th episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for a special Knights Past segment celebrating the life of Ted Knight and as we mourn the passing of Archie Goodwin. Also, several news topics are discussed including the status of James Robinson’s Justice League title, Sandman Mystery Theater vol. 7 “The Mist and the Phantom of the Fair”, and the Starman Omnibus vol. 2 topping the New York Times’ first ever graphic fiction bestseller list. This episode features discussion of Starman #44, Adventure Comics #61, and The Brave and the Bold #61.
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In the 24th episode of The Shade’s Journal, host Matt Kramer plays tour director as we take several trips through time and to space! First, Ted Knight gets a visit from a resident of Gotham City in a battle between science and sorcery. Then join Jack as he receives his ticket to the stars! And finally, we join the Mist as she makes an unplanned trip from Paris back to the United States.
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In the 23rd episode of The Shade’s Journal, host Matt Kramer discusses the start of the next chapter in Jack Knight’s life, as he begins his quest to go to the stars. Meanwhile, Matt O’Dare’s journey to redemption begins with the help of the Shade. Also, learn the secret origins of Jack and Ted Knight, as well as the future of Opal City.
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In the 22nd episode of The Shade’s Journal, it’s the Power of Shazam against the Power of the Stars as Captain Marvel comes to Opal City in search of a fugitive charged with treason! Join host Matt Kramer for a discussion of the Lightning and Stars crossover contained in Starman #39 and 40 and The Power of Shazam #35 and 36.
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In the 21st episode of The Shade’s Journal, host Matt Kramer explores the differences between heroes and villains, as Jack is given advice at a dinner party of deceased heroes and the Mist tests how far she will go in her quest for revenge as Starman issues #37 and 38 are discussed.
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Love is in the air in the 20th episode of The Shade’s Journal as host Matt Kramer discusses Starman Annual #2, #36, and the 1st issue of the 1988 Starman title. Also, listen for the special Knights Past segment on Will Payton and learn about what one has to sacrifice in order to be a hero.
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The FellCast returns as your host Derek Coward talks about Richard Fell’s life before Snowtown.
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In the 19th Episode of The Shade’s Journal, host Matt Kramer does his best to answer some burning questions. What is the final fate of Solomon Grundy? What is the motivation behind Dr. Pip’s bombing spree? Where has the Shade been? And… what is Batman’s favorite Woody Allen movie? Seriously! That question is answered!
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Yo ho! Yo ho! It’s a pirate’s life for The Shade’s Journal.
In Episode 18, join host Matt Kramer for a taste of the pirate’s life, as Jack learns the tragic tale of Jon Valor, the Black Pirate as a mad bomber stalks Opal City in the first half of a discussion of Infernal Devices, covering Starman #30, 31, and 32.
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For more information about The Shade’s Journal, please visit theshadesjournal.blogspot.com. You can also find Matt Kramer on the Legion of Substitute Podcasters podcast at www.legionofsubstitutepodcasters.com.