Weird Jesus Choices (Essential Issues Podcast #040)

June 05, 2026 / Paeter Frandsen

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YAY! Jon Kent staying for good! BOO! Tired out nonsensical alternatives to the Gospel accounts. DC definitely covers some interesting ground this month!

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00:01:09 All signs point to Young Jon Kent being back for GOOD! Give me a few minutes and I'll show you why I think DC intends for him to stay! Wonder Woman 32, Nightwing 137, New Titans 34, Superman Unlimited 12

00:24:16 So I guess some weeks just aren't for Christians! Well, at least not for this one. Pretty weird choices... Batman/Wonder Woman: Truth 1, Zatanna 1, Justice League Intergalactic Special 1 (& Reacting To LGBTQ+ "Bait & Switch"), Swamp Thing 1989 1 (& Reacting To Some Pretty Weird Jesus Choices)

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Young Jon Kent For REAL!! (Essential Issues Podcast #039)

May 08, 2026 / Paeter Frandsen

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It’s a WILD month of status quo changes, with some characters getting exciting changes and other getting head-scratching ones. But who am I kidding? Only one truly stands out. The BIG one finally happened! The return of young Jon Kent… FOR REAL!!!

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00:01:09 Though Guy Gardner feels mismatched in Green Lantern Corps, Jeremy Adams is making Aquaman the character I've wanted him to be for DECADES, and doing so by making choices that possibly only a Christian would make! Green Lantern Corps 14, Emperor Aquaman 15

00:19:06 Is this really happening?? Crap, I think it IS!! Jon Kent FINALLY being restored to his original vision as a young BOY! But how can they do this while protecting themselves from pitchforks from the left? The answer isn't exactly elegant... but it works! QUICK Run-throughs of: Deathstroke: The Terminator 1, Wonder Woman 31, Batman/Superman World's Finest 49, New Titans 33, Nightwing 136, and then Superman Unlimited 11 & JON KENT DE-AGED!!

00:46:18 The past is resurfacing and status quos are CHANGING in multiple DC books, and I'm feeling optimistic! Superman/Spider-man 1, Green Lantern 33, Justice League Unlimited 17, Detective Comics 1107, The Flash 31, Superman 36

01:11:16 Forgotten characters return! (And other characters used oddly or neglected...) Batgirl 18, Adventures Of Superman: Book Of El 7, Batman 8, JSA 18

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“LOVING*” Green Lantern! (Essential Issues Podcast #038)

April 03, 2026 / Paeter Frandsen

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DC K.O. Ends! A sneaky de-aged Jon Kent! And HUGE things coming from Green Lantern!

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00:01:09 DC K.O. comes to an end and shows us what's next! DC K.O. Boss Battle DC K.O. 5 What Is Next? De-Aged Jon Kent!

00:24:31 Some great moments and interesting ideas in this batch of DC Comics! Including brief explorations of the natures of Love, Compassion & Belief! Batman And Robin 30, Aquaman 14, Action Comics 1095, Green Lantern Corps 13, Wonder Woman 30, Nightwing 135

00:54:01 A new Kyle Rayner Era coming? A Star Sapphire solo adventure? And REAL love finally explored! Everything I “loved” this week came from the pages of Green Lantern! Superman 35, Justice League Unlimited 16, The Flash 30, Detective Comics 1106, Green Lantern 32

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Jon Kent & DC’s Potential (Essential Issues Podcast #037)

March 06, 2026 / Paeter Frandsen

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Both Jon kent & DC’s forgotten characters are RICH with potential! PLUS, The Spectre “warps” God and Wonder Woman teaches objective truth!

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00:01:09 DC has some GREAT potential to remind us of their rich history and interesting characters in a couple of books this week. I also make note of how a recent portrayal of The Spectre reflects a warped view of God. Batman 5, Superman: Chains Of Love Special 1, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League, JSA 15.

00:17:55 DC is "teaching" the existence of absolute, objective truth... possibly from a source you wouldn't expect! Wonder Woman 29, Superman Unlimited 9, Wonder Woman Black And Gold 2026 Special 1

00:35:25 Although not much grabbed me in this week's offerings from DC's Ultra Tier, Jon Kent potentially has a NEW team he'll be leading that, surprisingly has me interested even if they don't de-age him! New History Of The DC Universe: The Dakota Incident 1, Superman 34, The Flash 29, Detective Comics 1105, Green Lantern 31, Justice League Red 6, DC KO: The Kids Are All Fight Special 1 (Jon Kent's New Team?)

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Emotions & Morality (Essential Issues Podcast #036)

February 06, 2026 / Paeter Frandsen

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Moral Dilemmas, unhealthy romance, preachy Wonder Women & loving Bat-dads!

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00:01:09 Superboy has a moral dilemma that doesn't quite work, Green Lantern Corps is further exploring A.I. sentience/personhood while suggesting an unhealthy view of romance and human purpose, and Wonder Woman continues to barrel through the DCU being "right", but steps into delivering a self-defeating sermon... or perhaps her writer does. Action Comics 1093, Batman And Robin 28, Green Lantern Corps 11, DCKO 3, Wonder Woman 28

00:36:55 Detective Comics gave me the feels, and "the thinks?" Stuff going on that reminds me why I LOVE comics! Green Lantern 30 (Oops! I should have said the Batman/GL contrast is fear vs. courage instead of darkness vs. light!), Justice League Red 5, Detective Comics 1104

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Aquaman Dominates! (Essential Issues Podcast #035)

January 17, 2026 / Paeter Frandsen

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DC KO's tie-ins are better than the main books? And Aquaman DOMINATES with his new powers! Could he win the entire KO tournament? Very possibly! In this extra-large "catch-up" installment I cover Ultra-Tier DC Universe Infinite releases from November & December!

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00:01:09 Justice League Unlimited 12, DC KO 2, Superman Red And Blue 2025 Special 1, Superman Vs. Captain Atom 1, Action Comics 1092, Green Lantern Corps 10, Batman/Deadpool 1, Aquaman 12, Superman Unlimited 7, Red Hood Vs The Joker 1, The Flash 26-28, JSA 13 & 14, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League 4 & 5

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DC Comics Christmas Stories! (Essential Issues Podcast #034)

December 03, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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My favorite DC Comics Christmas stories are probably not what DC expects. And I found a few good Thanksgiving stories, too! All explored from a nerd-fan, biblical, Christian perspective! Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

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00:01:09 Batman's got a striking new villain, Superman learns a boyhood lesson Christians should take to heart, and a Green Lantern event ends while teasing big things coming! Batman: Dark Patterns 11, Batman & Robin 26, Action Comics 1091, Green Lantern Corps 9

00:20:08 With Thanksgiving just around the corner, here's a short but worthwhile list of Thanksgiving DC Comics stories, and some scriptural comments in light of them about navigating grief during the holiday season.

00:34:44 I discovered that my favorite "Christmas stories" in DC comics are not the special one-shots with "holiday" branding, but the great little stories in my favorite books that happen in the context of the Christmas season. With a focus this time on the 90's-2011, here are some of my new favorite Christmas stories in DC comics! The Flash 73, Green Lantern 59, The Spectre 26, Green Lantern 109, JLA 60, JSA 55, Detective Comics 826, Larfleeze Christmas Special, Shazam! Origins

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Virtuous Arrogance? (Essential Issues Podcast #033)

November 07, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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An action-packed crossover begins and TWO DC heroes put their arrogance on display! A sampling of the nerdy fun and deeper ideas that make me glad I read DC Comics! That and MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 DC KO is looking to make an impact, but will it be something I feel, or just the sound of plastic action figures? Green Lantern Corps 8, Aquaman 9, Batman & Robin 25, DC KO 1

00:22:55 Justice League Red is leveraging moral & philosophical complexity while Batman & Robin: Year One is going straight for the heart strings! Nightwing 130, Batman & Robin: Year One 11, Justice League Red 2

00:36:39 Where does healthy confidence end and sinful pride begin? Wonder Woman & Mr. Terrific are both crossing that line, but only one may be able to admit it. Superman 30, The Flash 25, Green Lantern 27, Detective Comics 1101, Wonder Woman 25, Mr. Terrific: Year One 5

01:09:31 Some weeks comics don't blow me away OR let me down, but give me just enough to remind me why I love DC comics... Batman 2, Batman 12, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League 3, JSA 12

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We Are Superboy Prime! (Essential Issues Podcast #032)

October 03, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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Fresh revivals of 4th-tier characters, Green Lantern explores emotions and A.I., and we all might be turning into Superboy Prime if we can’t admit we’re “broken”! That and MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Are four different 4th-tier DC characters about to become some of my new favorites! VERY possibly so! JSA 10, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League 1, Secret Six 6

00:15:02 How necessary are emotions? What role should they play in our lives? Can we pursue good without them? Can A.I. have true personhood? A lot going on in just one comic this month! Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum 1, Action Comics 1089, Aquaman 8, Green Lantern Corps 7 (A.I. Emotions & Personhood)

00:44:18 Although we can relate to Jason Todd in not wanting to feel "broken", if we don't admit we are we could end up like Superboy Prime! Justice League Unlimited 10, Green Lantern 26, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd 3, Superman 29

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Super-Parents & Bad Advice! (Essential Issues Podcast #031)

September 06, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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With evidence growing that Jon Kent might be de-aged, Batman struggling to raise two adopted sons, and Wonder Woman adventuring with a baby in tow, is DC leaning into parenthood more? And if so, how will they view parenting? Hopefully with more wisdom than Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, who has some monumentally bad advice for Batman! That and MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Aquaman 7, Batman & Robin 23, Action Comics 1088, Superman Treasury 2025 Hero For All (Jon Kent Being De-Aged Soon?)

00:17:24 Superman Unlimited 3, Nightwing 128, Batman & Robin: Year One 9, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd 2, Wonder Woman 23

00:33:22 Green Lantern 25, Green Arrow 26, Superman 28, Batman 161 (Botching Bane & Batgirl's Bad Advice), Justice League: Dark Tomorrow 1

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Super-Parents & Bad Advice! (Essential Issues Podcast #031)

September 06, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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With evidence growing that Jon Kent might be de-aged, Batman struggling to raise two adopted sons, and Wonder Woman adventuring with a baby in tow, is DC leaning into parenthood more? And if so, how will they view parenting? Hopefully with more wisdom than Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, who has some monumentally bad advice for Batman! That and MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Aquaman 7, Batman & Robin 23, Action Comics 1088, Superman Treasury 2025 Hero For All (Jon Kent Being De-Aged Soon?)

00:17:24 Superman Unlimited 3, Nightwing 128, Batman & Robin: Year One 9, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd 2, Wonder Woman 23

00:33:22 Green Lantern 25, Green Arrow 26, Superman 28, Batman 161 (Botching Bane & Batgirl's Bad Advice), Justice League: Dark Tomorrow 1

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Guy Gardner & Kyle Rayner Essentials! (Essential Issues Podcast #030)

August 10, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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Essential Reading For Green Lantern’s Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner, along with a major encounter between Atheist superhero Mr. Terrific and God’s Agent Of Wrath, The Spectre! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Batgirl 8, JSA 8, Justice League: The Atom Project 6,

00:07:37 Trinity: Daughter Of Wonder Woman 1, Robin And Batman: Jason Todd 1, Action Comics 1087, Supergirl 2, Batman: Dark Patterns 7, Green Lantern Corps 5, Aquaman 6, Batman & Robin 22,

00:09:52 Guy Gardner: Essential Reading & Character Examination

00:46:02 Superman Unlimited 2, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 40, Wonder Woman 22, Batman & Robin: Year One 8, Detective Comics 1098, New History Of The DC Universe 1, The Flash 22, Green Lantern 24, Mr. Terrific Year One 2 (Spectre Vs. Atheist)

01:14:27 Best Of The Kyle Rayner Green Lantern Era

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DC Pride, Marriage & God’s Wrath (Essential Issues Podcast #029)

July 11, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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DC Pride gives us something to think about, JSA shows how to wreck your marriage and Hal Jordan & The Spectre can remind us that God’s wrath might be more nuanced and complex than we think! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Captain Atom has had ENOUGH, DC Pride gives Christians something to think about, Black Canary Vs. Lady Shiva is finally settled(or not) & the JSA shows us how to DESTROY our marriages! Justice League: The Atom Project 5, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 6, JSA 7 (How To Wreck Your Marriage, Or SAVE It!), DC Pride 2025 1

00:34:28 Although Mr. Terrific (or his writer) seems to have forgotten The Spectre exists, Green Lantern Hal Jordan definitely has NOT! His conversation with the agents of God's Wrath reminded me of some nuanced facets of God's wrath that are worth considering! Superman Unlimited 1, Titans 23, Mr. Terrific: Year One 1, Green Lantern 23 (The Spectre & God's Wrath)

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Christians, Be Like Wonder Woman! (Essential Issues Podcast #028)

June 06, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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The “Righteous” Anger Of Batman & Wonder Woman makes them BOTH look like villains… but are the WRITERS aware of this? PLUS, Aquaman discovers even MORE cool stuff he can do with his new power over water! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 Clark Kent gets some GREAT treatment and attention and Aquaman continues his climb to what I've always dreamed he could be! Batman: Dark Patterns 5, Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over 1, Green Lantern Corps 3, Action Comics 1085, Aquaman 4.

00:26:10 Despite some annoyingly anthropomorphic animals, DC had some solid books this week, and one in particular that Christians can learn from! Superman: A Friend Unleashed 1, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 38, Nightwing 125, Detective Comics 1096, Wonder Woman 20.

00:47:45 Another "mixed bag" week on DC Universe Infinite, more interesting to me for what is revealed and set up than for what actually happens... The Flash 20, Justice League Unlimited 6, Green Lantern 22, Superman 25, Batman 159.

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Christians, Be Like Aquaman! (Essential Issues Podcast #027)

May 09, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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The “Righteous” Anger Of Batman & Wonder Woman makes them BOTH look like villains… but are the WRITERS aware of this? PLUS, Aquaman discovers even MORE cool stuff he can do with his new power over water! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 While one returning team book fell flat for me, another ensemble title might be ramping up to something I've wanted for Captain Atom for YEARS! Secret Six 1, Justice League: The Atom Project 3

00:18:15 While a new/old romance seemingly begins in Green Lantern Corps and Superman wrestles with "Justice", Jeremy Adams still seems influenced by Christianity as he presents a motivation for Aquaman that Christians should especially be able to relate to! Batman: Dark Patterns 4, Action Comics 1084, Green Lantern Corps 2, Aquaman 3

00:38:31 For two weeks in a row DC has largely put out books I've found disappointing, but the very LAST comic I read, once again, had a curious ray of light... Summer Of Superman Special 1, Batman & Robin: Year One 6, The Question: All Along The Watchtower 5, Detective Comics 1095, Batman 158, Justice League Unlimited 5, Superman 24, Wonder Woman 19, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 5, Green Lantern 21

01:01:02 DC has some really cool ideas being set up and developed in their books, but are they actually going to make good on the potential of these great ideas, or take the easy way out? I have my doubts... Batgirl 6, Secret Six 2, Justice League: The Atom Project 4, JSA 6

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“Righteous” Anger (Essential Issues Podcast #026)

April 04, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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The “Righteous” Anger Of Batman & Wonder Woman makes them BOTH look like villains… but are the WRITERS aware of this? PLUS, Aquaman discovers even MORE cool stuff he can do with his new power over water! And MUCH MORE!

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00:01:09 While the pages of Batman are dealing with "righteous" anger and flawed characters, the Green Lantern Corps is potentially re-discovering honesty as a value, and Aquaman is discovering even MORE of what he can do with his new ability to control water! Batman 157, JSA 4, Green Lantern Corps 1, Aquaman 2

00:27:37 More "righteous" anger comes into play at DC this week, but is Wonder Woman actually modelling & encouraging anger that is not only UN-righteous, but actually cruel and hateful? Zatanna 1, Nightwing 123, Batman and Robin: Year One 5, The Question: All Along The Watchtower 4, Wonder Woman 18

00:52:54 Is Black Canary on an awesome hero's journey, or is she turning out to be a "Girl Boss"? And DC is losing focus on some of their main characters and may be losing ME as a result! Green Lantern 20, The Flash 18, Batman: The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween 5, Superman 23, Green Arrow 21, Detective Comics 1094, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 4

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Emotions & Forgiveness! (Essential Issues Podcast #025)

March 07, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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This month Aquaman is FINALLY awesome, emotions take characters down dark paths, and Batman literally doesn’t know what the word “forgiveness” means?

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00:01:09 I have waited DECADES for DC to do what they have FINALLY done for Aquaman. Now PLEASE let this change stay forever! Batman And Robin 17, Batman: Dark Patterns 2, Aquaman 1

00:13:55 In THREE different DC stories this week characters head down dark paths because their emotions get the better of them! Will they realize how to overcome this age-old struggle? Will WE? The solution isn't always easy to execute on, but it's a lot more simple than you might think! Titans 19, Action Comics 1082, Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum 1

00:43:56 You might already suspect that Batman is not very good at forgiving, but this month it seems he may not even understand what the word actually means! (That or his writer perhaps doesn't.) Green Arrow 20, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 3, Detective Comics 1093

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Messy Relationships! (Essential Issues Podcast #024)

February 07, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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This month relationships are messy, beautiful and everything in between. But which of these are supposed to be examples to inspire, and which are intended as cautionary tales? Some great character stuff happening in the midst of the usual comic book craziness!

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00:01:09 The moral fall of Jim Gordon, and more! Reactions to Two-Face 1, Batgirl 2, Batman 155

00:11:54 A GREAT new Batman villain, some complex/strange moralizing and love is defined in a surprisingly BIBLICAL way! Reactions to Superwoman Special 1, Batman: Dark Patterns 1, Black Lightning 2, Green Lantern 18

00:34:16 Pretty much every comic I read this week fell flat for me. In fact, I honestly did not want to share my thoughts about them at all. Give me a few minutes and I'll explain why... Reactions to The New Gods 1, The Question: All Along The Watchtower 2, Wonder Woman 16 (Should The U.S.A. Have A Queen?)

00:46:07 Martian Manhunter is keeping a dangerous secret and Black Canary has a devastatingly difficult choice to make! Reactions to Metamorpho: The Element Man 1, The Flash 16, Action Comics 1081, Justice League Unlimited 2, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 2

01:10:22 In the midst of the usual comic book craziness, a bunch of messy relationships shared the spotlight this week! With examples to learn from and others to avoid! Reactions to Justice League: The Atom Project 1, JSA 3, Batman 156, Batgirl 3

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Heaven Without God? (Essential Issues Podcast #023)

January 10, 2025 / Paeter Frandsen

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This month I'm reminded why I LOVE beig a DC fan! Some great character interactions, philosophical stories, family drama, a MASSIVE new Justice League that still cares about character, and the start of the ultimate martial arts fight in DC History!

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00:01:09 In catching up with TWO weeks of releases from DC Comics I'm reminded of the kinds of things I love most about being a DC fan! Reactions to Batman 154, Batgirl 1 (Mother-Daughter Stuff & Our Sinful Tendencies), JSA 1 (Marriage Conflict), Batman & Robin 15 (Father-Son Dynamic), Green Lantern 17, Black Lightning 1 (Marital Reconciliation?), Action Comics 1075!

00:47:24 The DCU MMA fight of the century, why heaven sucks if you leave out God, and more! Reactions to The Question: All Along The Watchtower 1, Wonder Woman 15, Justice League Unlimited 1, Superman 20, Green Arrow 18, Black Canary: Best Of The Best 1!

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How DC Is "All In"! - (Essential Issues Podcast #022)

December 06, 2024 / Paeter Frandsen

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DC's "All-In" initiative is looking to help new readers jump onboard, and has so far involved a mixed bag of intriguing, frustrating and mystifying. But when Dick Grayson loses, readers might win! (SEE TIME STAMPS!)

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00:01:09 Dick Grayson is harshly denied justice he has longed for his whole life... and that might be a good thing for us as readers! Reactions to Batman and Robin 14, Wonder Woman 14, Titans 16, Catwoman 69, Nightwing 118!

00:18:56 Although I'm not excited by the "All-In" brand DC comics this week, Batman is wrestling with the value of human life in a VERY interesting way! Reactions to Absolute Wonder Woman 1, Green Arrow 17, Nightwing 119, Superman 19, The Flash 14, Detective Comics 1090 (Batman's Mortality & Valuing Lives Of Evil People)!

00:48:08 DC fell flat for me this week. Despite a nice spotlight given to The Penguin, a strange artistic choice and a baffling philosophical choice left me hoping next week will be more my cup of tea. Here's why... Reactions to The Penguin Special 1, Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween 2, Poison Ivy Swamp Thing: Feral Trees 1!

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