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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.
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In The Shade’s Journal Episode 17, join host Matt Kramer on a journey from 1838 to 1997 for an exploration of the life and times of The Shade. From the roots of his powers and villainy to his battle across time with the Ludlows, many aspects of his life are explored. Enjoy!
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Join host Matt Kramer for a special Knights Past episode spotlighting Mikaal Tomas, the alien Starman! This episode will focus on 1st Issue Special 12 and Starman 28. Join me for a trip back to the year 1976, it’ll be super freaky (and hopefully not back-stabber-y)!
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It’s Christmas in November on The Shade’s Journal Episode 15, as host Matt Kramer discusses Starman #27 and #29, discussing Christmas in Opal City as well as April 1997, Starman Month!
Incidental music “Hooray for Santa Claus” is performed by Milton DeLugg & the Little Eskimos and is the theme song from “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians”.
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In the 14th episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for a special announcement and a brief lesson in art history. Then, we journey To Hell and Back discussing Starman issues 24, 25, and 26. Enjoy!
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In the 13th episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for not one, not two, but three crossovers in one as we discuss Starman #20-23, as Jack travels to New York City to get the help of Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman in the story arc “Sand and Stars”.
Incidental music provided by The Red Hot Valentines, http://www.last.fm/music/The+Red+Hot+Valentines
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In the 12th episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for discussion of Starman #19, featuring pirates and character actors, as well as Starman Annual #1, featuring a dead Earth, a dead Prince, and a tale of science vs. sorcery in a tale of Times Past.
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In the 11th Episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for discussion on Starman #11, as well as a special Knights Past segment focusing on the original Golden Age Mist focusing on Adventure Comics #67 and a brief discussion of Sandman Mystery Theater #37 – 40.
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In the 10th episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer as we finally travel Beyond Sins. On the way, we get a brief lesson in tarot and then learn what Jack has in store for him. Then, we take a trip into the past and learn a bit more about the Shade’s mysterious origins. This episode focuses on Starman #17 and Showcase ’96 #4 and #5.
Ancillary music “Angeline” provided compliments of Will Branch, http://www.willbranch.com
Enjoy!