Episode 32 : July 1990

Greetings Starhunters!

This month I bring you Episode 32 : July 1990.

On this episode, I'm joined by Tim Price as we talk about Starman issue 26.

Starman #26

Cover Date: September 1990

On Sale Date: July 31, 1990 

Cover Price: $1.00

 

Title: "Next Year's Model"

Writer: Roger Stern

Penciller: Dave Hoover

Inker: Carlos Garzon

Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha

Colorist: Carl Gafford

Editor: Katie Main

Cover Credits

Artist: Dave Hoover

Then at 59 minutes, I have Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack, where I look at the books from July 1990.

Promos this month:

Batgirl Podcast: This show looks at Cassandra Cain and follows her adventures.

VoyagersCast! : Where my wife, Michelle, and I look at the 1982 Time Travel show, Voyagers!

Midnight... The Podcasting Hour: Ryan Daly and friends look at an anthology of DC heroes horror stories.

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Episode 28 : April 1990

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This month I bring you Episode 28 : April 1990.

This month, we look at Starman 23.

Starman 23
Cover Date: June 1990
On Sale Date: April 24, 1990
Cover Price: $1.00
Title: "Life in the Fast Lane"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Then at 47 minutes, I have Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack, where I look at the books from April 1990.

Finally at 1 hour and 20 minutes, we have a Feedback section!

Promos this month:

Done in One Wonders - Professor Zum and his crew of... DC misfits?, host a show where they look at at one in done DC book of years gone past....

Silver and Gold - Where friend of the network, Jay Jones and his friend Roy Cleary, look at the two great heroes, Captain Atom and Booster Gold.

Warlord Worlds - A podcast where the greatest podcasting couple talk about some of Mike Grell's great work!

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Episode 27 : March 1990

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This month I bring you Episode 27 : March 1990.

This month, we look at Starman 22.

Starman 22

Starman 22
Cover Date: May 1990
On Sale Date: March 27, 1990
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Stories from the Land of Spirits"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Then at 34 minutes and 40 seconds, I have Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack, where I look at the books from March 1990.

Promos this month:

Zero Hour Strikes

Squadron Supreme Podcast

Rod Pod

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Episode 26 : February 1990 - The Ends of Starman and Manhunter!

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Here we are Starhunters... Episode 26 : February 1990 - The Ends of Starman and Manhunter!.

This month, we come to end of an era....

The final issue of MANHUNTER!

Manhunter 24: The End

Manhunter 24
Cover Date: April 1990
On Sale Date: February 13, 1990
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "The Long Goodbye"

Writer: Kim Yale
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: Dick Giordano

Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Then at 32 minutes in, we look at:

Starman 21.... Starman No More!?

Starman 21
Cover Date: April 1990
On Sale Date: February 27, 1990
Cover Price: $1.00
 
Title: "Things Fall Apart"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Promos this month:

1:
From Crisis to Crisis
Rod Pod
Squadron Supreme Podcast

2:
Zero Hour Strikes
G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast

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Episode 25 :JLMay - Blackest Night - Starman 81

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This month we're taking a break from our usual coverage as the shadow of The Darkest Night falls upon us....

Yes this month, we join the JLMay crossover as we look at Starman 81 on Episode 25 :JLMay - Blackest Night - Starman 81.

No, we're not looking at Will Payton Starman, but the next Starman book that came after ours.  What do I think of it?  Tune in to find out...

But before you listen to our show, you need to listen to the first four shows of the crossover (to find out how we got here).

The Podcast of OA for issue 0.

Then go to Chris and Reggie's Cosmic Treadmill for issue 1.

Then The Idol-Head of Diabolu for issue 2.

The listen to the Fire and Water Podcast for issue three.

And then, only then can you come back here to listen to the Starman issue (that ties in).

Starman 81

Starman #81
Cover Date: March 2010
On Sale Date: January 20, 2010
Cover Price: $2.99

Title: "Blackest Night Starman"

Writer: James Robinson
Penciller: Fernando Dagnino
Inker: Bill Sienkiewicz
Letterer: John J. Hill
Colorist: Matthew Hollingsworth
Editor: Wil Moss
Cover Credits
Artist: Tony Harris

Reprinted In:
Blackest Night:Rise of the Black Lanterns HC (2010)
Starman Omnibus Vol. 6 HC (2011)
Blackest Night:Rise of the Black Lanterns TPB (2011)

Also, this week is Task Force X episode 45, where I look at Suicide Squad 67 and The Secret Six 17 & 18 (right here on the Headcast Network).

Then next week, tune in to Head Speaks, episode 47 as we look at the fourth issue of Blackest Night!

After that, look for Clinton's show, Coffee and Comics for issue 5.

Issue 6 will be in the Longbox Crusade's episode.

And finally, issues 7 and 8 will be dealt with over on The LanternCast.

Other shows involved:
Waiting For Doom - Doom Patrol issues
Justices First Dawn (Tentatively)- Justice League Issues
Coffee & Comics - Adventure Comics Issues & Untold Tales of the BN

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Episode 24 : January 1990

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It appears that for some reason I missed posting a post for last episode.  So a couple of weeks late, here we have Episode 24 : January 1990.

This month, we have three books to make up for only having one last time.

So, we start with Starman 19, where our hero fights Artillery.

Starman 19

Starman #19
Cover Date: February 1990
On Sale Date: January 2, 1990
Cover Price: $1.00
Title: "Heavy Artillery"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Then we move over to Manhunter 23, the final part of the Saints and Sinners story

Manhunter 23: Finale of Saints and Sinners

Manhunter #23
Cover Date: March 1990
On Sale Date: January 16, 1990
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Kumite"

Plotter: John Ostrander
Scripter: Kim Yale
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Cover Credits
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: Dick Giordano

And then finally, we return to Starman with issue 20 where he deals with the fall out from last issue.

Starman 20

Starman #20

Cover Date: March 1990 

On Sale Date: January 30, 1990

Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Title: "Fire Fight"

Writer: Roger Stern

Penciller: Tom Lyle

Inker: Carlos Garzon

Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha

Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits

Artist: Tom Lyle

Promos this month:

1:
Squadron Supreme
MashCast

2:
Headcast Network
Coffee and Comics

3:
Fandom Podcast Network

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Episode 23 : December 1989

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We're back once again with Episode 23 : December 1989.

This month, we only have one book Manhunter 22.

Manhunter #22
Cover Date: February 1990
On Sale Date: December 12, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Title: "Negative Capability"

Writer: Kim Yale
Plotter: John Ostrander
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Cover Credits
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: Dick Giordano

Comments:
Saints and Sinners Part 5 of 6
This story is continued from Manhunter #21 and continues in Manhunter #23.

Since this is a short episode, we have no promos this month.

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Episode 22 : November 1989

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We're back once again with Episode 22 : November 1989.

First up, we look Manhunter 21.

Manhunter 21

Manhunter #21
Cover Date: January 1990
On Sale Date: November 14, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Sin After Sin"

Plotter: John Ostrander
Scripter: Kim Yale
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Cover Credits
Artist: Grant Miehm

Synopsis: Well, since this is a full length issue, it seems Mark escapes from the exploding rooftop.  Tune in to find out how...

Then, at thirty minutes in, we look at Starman 18 where Kara and Will continue to battle Dr. Polaris, plus Will's home life takes a drastic turn...

Starman #18
Cover Date: January 1990
On Sale Date: November 28, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Title: "Your Mother Should Know"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn
Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Finally at just over fifty-eight minutes in, we end with Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

Promos played this episode:

From Crisis to Crisis
G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast

JLI Podcast
Quantum Cast

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Episode 21 : October 1989

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We're back once again with Episode 21 : October 1989.

First up, we look Manhunter 20.

Comic Title: Manhunter #20
Cover Date: December 1989
On Sale Date: October 17, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Face of Steel"
Writer: Kim Yale
Plotter: John Ostrander
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Jonathan Peterson
Cover Credits
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: Dick Giordano

Synopsis from Mike's Amazing World of Comics:
While Kazuo Hasegawa fights to his death against Dumas, Mark Shaw and Ryu rescue the Shaw family. Mark returns with them to New York. After visiting his mother in the hospital, Mark returns home to find that Dumas has had his apartment bombed. Mark then goes back to Tokyo. This leads to a rooftop fight between Dumas and Manhunter. Dumas rigs Mark's baton to explode, then flees as the rooftop blows up.

Then, at twenty minutes in, we look at Starman 17 with special guest star...

Starman #17
Cover Date: December 1989
On Sale Date: October 31, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Deadly Attraction"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Timothy Harkins
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn
Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Finally at forty six minutes in, we end with Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

Promos played this episode:

QuantumCast
Task Force X

WildPod
Batman: Knightcast

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Episode 20 : September 1989

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We're back with a new episode.  For your listening pleasure Episode 20 : September 1989.

This month we're looking at the books released in September of 1989.

First up, we look Manhunter 19.

Part 2 of Saints and Sinners

Comic Title: Manhunter #19
Cover Date: November 1989
On Sale Date: September 12, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Shadow Warrior"

Plotter: John Ostrander
Scripter: Kim Yale
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits
Artist: Grant Miehm
Editor: Jonathan Peterson


Then, at twenty one minutes in, we look at Starman 16 where Will finds... his dad.

Starman #16
Cover Date: November 1989
On Sale Date: September 26, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Father Calls Me William..."

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Finally at forty four minutes in, we end with Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

Promos played this episode:

Silver and Gold Podcast- Where friends Jay and Roy take a look at Captain Atom and Booster Gold.

QuantumCast: Where buddies Gene Hendricks and Adam Worth take a look at a great comic from the late 80's/early 90's.

Married With Comics:Where a married couple reviews their marriage and comics....

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Episode 19 : August 1989

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We're back with a new episode.  For your listening pleasure Episode 19 : August 1989.

This month we're looking at the books released in "July" of 1989.  That month is in quotes, as not every book came out in July... Let's get to that...

First up, we look briefly at Flash 35 where our buddy Mark Shaw, Manhunter makes an appearance, in helping to look for Wally West.

This book didn't go on sell until December of 1989, but due to the arc starting in Manhunter, this story would have to take place at this point.

Flash 35

Flash #35
Cover Date: February 1990
On Sale Date: December 12, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Title: "Behold the Turtle"

Writer: William Messner-Loebs
Penciller: Greg LaRocque
Inker: Larry Mahlstedt
Letterer: Timothy Harkins
Colorist: Glenn Whitmore
Cover Credits
Artist: Greg LaRocque

Comments:
This story is continued from Flash #34.

By virtue of Manhunter's appearance, this story must take place chronologically prior to the Saints and Sinners storyline which begins in Manhunter #18.

This story reveals that there are two Turtles. The original Turtle is the mastermind of the gang and a former foe of Jay Garrick. The Turtle Man was a foe of Barry Allen and was later disfigured in a lab accident.

Speaking of Manhunter 18, at 23 minutes and 25 seconds in, we look at that exact issue:

Manhunter 18: Saints and Sinners part 1

Comic Title: Manhunter #18
Cover Date: October 1989
On Sale Date: August 15, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Title: "Recalled to Life"

Writer: Kim Yale
Plotter: John Ostrander
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Cover Credits
Artist: Grant Miehm

Then, at forty six minutes in, we look at Starman 15.

Starman #15
Cover Date: October 1989
On Sale Date: August 29, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Title: "Deadline Doom"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Scott Hanna
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

This month we're introduced to DEADLINE!

Finally at one hour and nine minutes in, we end with Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

Ads played this episode:

QuantumCast: Where buddies Gene Hendricks and Adam Worth take a look at a great comic from the late 80's/early 90's.
MASHCast

Married With Comics
Done in One Wonder Show

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Episode 18 : July 1989

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We're back with a new episode.  For your listening pleasure Episode 18 : July 1989.

This month we're looking at the books released in "July" of 1989.  That month is in quotes, as not every book came out in July... Let's get to that...

First up, we look briefly at Action Comics 644.  This is just a brief look, as Kitty and Will make a two page appearance.

Then at three minutes and 55 seconds in (told you it was brief), we look at Starman 14.

On Sale Date: August 1, 1989  (there was no Starman in July, but two for August, so once again, I’m covering one this month and the other one next month).
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Title: "Look -- Up in the Sky..."

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert R. Smith
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Michele Wolfman

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

After the phone call made in Action Comics 644, Superman shows up over here.

Next up, at 32 minutes in to the show, we look at Action Comics 645.  Much like the previous issue, this story only has 2 1/2 pages that concern us.  Having said that, here are the creator credits:

Action Comics 645
Cover Date: September 1989
On Sale Date: August 8, 1989
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Mike Carlin

Title: "My Lady Maxima"

Writer: Roger Stern
Writer/Penciller: George Perez
Inker: Brett Breeding
Letterer: Bill Oakley
Colorist: Glenn Whitmore

Cover Credits
Artist: George Perez

Again, another short segment as only a couple of pages is in our ballpark, but it's Superman, it's written by our very own Roger Stern and art by George 'Titan' Perez...  How can you go wrong?

Then, at forty seven minutes in, we look at Manhunter 17.

Cover Date: September 1989
On Sale Date: July 20, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Title: "Turf"

Writer: Kim Yale
Plotter: John Ostrander
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Cover Credits
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: Dick Giordano

hmmm just now noticing that both our titles had guest appearances by the big Two.  Superman over in Starman and Batman here... interesting...  Sometimes, I can be a little slow.

Anyways.... Manhunter next appears in Flash #35, which I'll cover next month.

Finally at One hour and eight minutes in we end with, Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

Ads played this episode:

From Crisis To Crisis: A Superman Podcast: A fantastic podcast where Michael Bailey and Jeffery Taylor look at Superman from 1986 through the early 2000's.  A great era, a great podcast, with great hosts.... Check it out.

Hamilton Vs Burr

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Episode 17 : June 1989

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We're back with a new episode.  For your listening pleasure Episode 17 : June 1989.

This month we're looking at the books released in June of 1989.

First book of the month, Manhunter 16.

Manhunter #16
Cover Date: August 1989
On Sale Date: June 13, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Title: "Outlaw"

Plotter: John Ostrander
Writer: Kim Yale
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: John Statema
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Then at 33 minutes in, we look at:

Action Comics Weekly #622
Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: August 30, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50

Editor: Mike Gold
Title: (We Don't Need the Super-Hero)
Pages: 7

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert Campanella
Letterer: Agustin Mas
Colorist: Daniel Vozzo

Synopsis:
Author Vincent Garvey appears on a talk show in the Phoenix area. While he bashes super-heroes on the air, Starman goes into action to defeat a costumed criminal. His sister Jayne also acts heroically to save the life of a heart attack victim. Both Starman and Jayne display feats of heroism that act directly to contradict the arguments made by Garvey.

Then at 45 minutes, we look at Starman 13

Starman #13
Cover Date: August 1989
On Sale Date: June 27, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Ghosts and Monsters"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert R. Smith
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Michele Wolfman
Editor: Brian Michael Augustyn

Finally at One hour and eight minutes in we end with, Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

Ads played this episode:

Silver and Gold Podcast

Task Force X

It Came From Syndication

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Episode 16: May 1989

Greetings Starhunters!

We're back with a new episode.  For your listening pleasure Episode 16 : May 1989.

This month we're looking at the books released in April of 1989 (more or less).

First book of the month, Manhunter 15.

Manhunter 15

Manhunter #15
Cover Date: July 1989
On Sale Date: May 16, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Title: "Born Under a Bad Sign"

Writer: Kim Yale
Plotter: John Ostrander
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Artist: Doug Rice

Notes for before this issue:
Manhunter’s last appearance was SS 29, Checkmate 18, SS 30
Recap: In SS 29, we find that Manhunter is still alive and has infiltrated Kobra.
Checkmate 18, Manhunter is feeding information to Waller and the good guys about where Kobra is at.
SS 30 is the big attack on Kobra’s HQ.  Mark fight Kobra and ends up defeating him.  Manunter turns him over to Ben Turner aka The Bronze Tiger and tells Ben to let Waller know he’s charging her extra and he’s done working for her.

Then at 30 minutes in, we look at:

Starman 12

Comic Title: Starman 12
Cover Date: July 1989
On Sale Date: June 1, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Robert Greenberger

Title: "The Blood of Heroes"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert Campanella
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Starman continues his battle against The Power Elite.

Then at 56 minutes, we look at Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

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Episode 15 : April 1989

Greetings Starhunters!

We're back with a new episode.  For your listening pleasure Episode 15 : April 1989.

This month we're looking at the books released in April of 1989 (as the title may suggest).

First book of the month, Manhunter 14.

Manhunter 14

Comic Title: Manhunter 14
Cover Date: June 1989
On Sale Date: April 11, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Title: "Misdirection"

Writer: Kim Yale
Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Doug Rice
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Artist: Doug Rice

Reprinted In:
Suicide Squad:The Janus Directive TPB (2016)

Manhunter gets caught up in The Janus Directive.  For more in depth coverage of the Janus Directive, watch for upcoming episodes of Task Force X.

Then at 35 minutes in, we look at:

Starman 11

Comic Title: Starman 11
Cover Date: June 1989
On Sale Date: April 25, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Robert Greenberger

Title: "A Matter of Life and Death"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert R. Smith
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Michele Wolfman

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

This month Starman faces... The Power Elite... again.

Then after that, we look at Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.

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Episode 14 : March 1989

Greetings Starhunters!

We're back with a new episode.  For your listening pleasure Episode 14 : March 1989.

This month we're looking at the books released in March of 1989.

First book of the month, Manhunter 13.  The first issue of the last half of the series.

Manhunter 13

Comic Title: Manhunter #13
Cover Date: May 1989
On Sale Date: March 14, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Title: "Trackdown"

Writer: Kim Yale
Penciller: John Koch
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Artist: Doug Rice

This month, our hero takes on... Catman.. (as can be seen on the cover)

Then at 31 minutes in, we look at:

Starman 10

Comic Title: Starman #10
Cover Date: May 1989
On Sale Date: March 28, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Robert Greenberger

Title: "Dark Knight in Monument Valley"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert Lewis
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Michele Wolfman

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

We take a look at the second part of the Starman vs Blockbuster story, guest starring some guy that hangs out with bats and birds....

And this month, I forgot to do Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.
But I do have Mailbag.... check it out.

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Episode 13 : February 1989

Greetings Starhunters!

We're back with a new episode.  Here is Episode 13 : February 1989.

First up, we look at Starman number 9, the reintroduction to the New Blockbuster!.

Starman 9: Guest starring Batman

Comic Title: Starman #9
Cover Date: April 1989
On Sale Date: February 28, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Blockbuster"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert R. Smith
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle
Editor: Robert Greenberger

Starman meet up with the new Blockbuster... while Batman approaches from the wings...

Then we move over to Manhunter number 12 (which is our halfway point for the Manhunter run).

Then at 30 minutes in:
Manhunter #12

Cover Date: April 1989
On Sale Date: February 14, 1989 
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Another issue with 2 mini stories....

Story one:
Title: "Losers Weepers Conclusion"
Pages: 12

Writer: John Ostrander
Writer: Kim Yale
Penciller: Doug Rice
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Cover Credits
Artist: Doug Rice

This story finishes our Manhunter Down Hunter storyline.

Then for the second story:
Title: "Fairy Tale"
Pages: 10
Writer: Kim Yale
Artist: Sam Kieth
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

This story we find Lt. Best telling his daughter a bedtime story.

Finally at 42 minutes in, we get to visit Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack as we look at the books on sale February 1989.

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Episode 12 : January 1989!

Greetings Starhunters!

After a lengthy hiatus, I'm back with  Episode 12 : January 1989!  And a mostly normal size episode.

While the Invasion is over, the threat of the aliens still remain.  This month we continue with Mark's adventures, down under in Manhunter 11.

Manhunter 11

Comic Title: Manhunter #11
Cover Date: March 1989
On Sale Date: January 17, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Two 11 page stories

Title: "Losers Weepers"
Pages: 11

Writer: John Ostrander
Writer: Kim Yale
Penciller: Doug Rice
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Cover Credits
Artist: Doug Rice

and the second story:

Title: "Loose End"

Writer: Kim Yale
Penciller: Mary Mitchell
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Then we move over to Starman number 8 where Will meets the woman known as Lady Quark....

Comic Title: Starman 8

Cover Date: March 1989
On Sale Date: January 31, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Robert Greenberger

Title: "The Queen and the Commoners"

Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert R. Smith
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Michele Wolfman

Starman 8

And since I covered the January comics last month, there is no Cop-A-Comic Comic Rack this month.

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Episode 11: Back To The New Normal!

Greetings Starhunters!

I'm back with  Episode 11 : Welcom to the New Normal!  And a mostly normal size episode.

A couple of slight changes.  Change one.  Instead of reviewing books with the same number as I was doing preInvasion, now I'm going to be reviewing books that came out the same month (more or less).

The Invasion of the DCU is finally over.

Now join us for for Manhunter 10.

Manhunter 10 with a Checkmate Knight.....

Cover Date: February 1989
On Sale Date: December 13, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Title: "Finders Keepers"

Writer: Kim Yale and John Ostrander
Penciller: Doug Rice
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Cover Credits
Artist: Doug Rice

Then at 31 minutes in we move over to Starman number 7 where Will questions his humanity....

Starman 7

Comic Title: Starman #7
Cover Date: February 1989
On Sale Date: January 3, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Robert Greenberger
Title: "More Than Human?"
Writer: Roger Stern
Penciller: Tom Lyle
Inker: Robert R. Smith
Letterer: Robert M. Pinaha
Colorist: Michele Wolfman

Cover Credits
Artist: Tom Lyle

Then at 56 minutes in, I introduce a new segment.  Cop-A-Comics Comic Rack.
Basically I take segments that other podcasters are doing (and probably better) and do it here.  In this section, I'll be looking briefly at other comics that came out this same month.

Why Cop-A-Comics?  Listen and find out.

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Episode 10: Invasion 3: World Without Heroes!

Greetings Starhunters!

After a lengthy delay we're back with another 3 hour episode....  Check out our newest episode: Episode 10 : Invasion 3 : World Without Heroes!

We've finally reached the end of... The Invasion.

Just released recently.... The guys over at FIRST STRIKE: THE INVASION! PODCAST just covered Justice League International 23 (the story that occurs before the final book I cover this episode).

Be sure to check out our friendly Canadians podcast....

First up we look at The Flash 22

Flash 22
Comic Title: Flash #22
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: January 1989
On Sale Date: November 15, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Invaded Lives Part Two"

Writer: William Messner-Loebs
Penciller: Greg LaRocque
Inker: Larry Mahlstedt
Letterer: Steve Haynie
Colorist: Michele Wolfman
Cover Credits
Penciller: Greg LaRocque
Inker: Larry Mahlstedt
Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Then we follow this story in to Manhunter 9:

Manhunter 9
Cover Date: January 1989
On Sale Date: November 15, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Flash Point Part 2"

Writer: Kim Yale
Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Frank Springer
Inker: Pablo Marcos
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

Cover Credits
Artist: Doug Rice

We then follow the adventure in to Invasion 3

Invasion 3

Cover Date: 1989 

On Sale Date: December 6, 1988

Cover Price: $2.95

Page Count: 80

Title: "World Without Heroes"

Plotter: Keith Giffen

Scripter: Bill Mantlo

Penciller: Bart Sears

Inker: Josef Rubinstein

Inker: Dick Giordano

Inker: Pablo Marcos

Letterer: Gaspar Saladino

Colorist: Gene D'Angelo

Editor: Andrew Helfer

 

Reprinted In:

Invasion TPB (2008)

Cover Credits

Penciller: Bart Sears

Inker: Josef Rubinstein

Then finally, we end up with the second story in Justice League International 24

JLI 24
Comic Title: Justice League International #24
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: February 1989
On Sale Date: December 13, 1988
Cover Price: $1.50
Page Count: 64
Editor: Andrew Helfer
Title: "Across a Crowded Room..."

Plotter: Keith Giffen
Scripter: J. Mark DeMatteis
Penciller: Kevin Maguire
Inker: Josef Rubinstein
Letterer: Bob Lappan
Colorist: Gene D'Angelo

Reprinted In:
Justice League International Vol. 4 HC (2009)
Justice League International Vol. 4 TPB (2010)

Cover Credits
Penciller: Kevin Maguire
Inker: Josef Rubinstein

This story is basically an epilogue to the Invasion crossover and introduces us to the Justice League Europe.  Why am I covering this??   Just because there are a few panels of our favorite Starman!

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