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Bros Foes and Heroes

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Each week Zach breaks down a comic book character to an unsuspecting Mike. From the intriguing to the absurd, This show takes a deep dive into what makes comics great. Learn a thing or two or just stay for the ridiculousness.

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United States

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Each week Zach breaks down a comic book character to an unsuspecting Mike. From the intriguing to the absurd, This show takes a deep dive into what makes comics great. Learn a thing or two or just stay for the ridiculousness.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Beneath the Trees where Nobody Sees - Issues 4 and 5

5/6/2024
Zach and Mike talk about the Fourth and Fifth issues of the ongoing IDW comic, Beneath the Trees here Nobody Sees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:40:34

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Booster Gold

4/29/2024
In this week's Issue, Zach and Mike talk about “The Greatest Hero You've Never Heard Of”, Booster Gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:18:52

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Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?

4/22/2024
In this week's Issue, Zach and Mike take a look at the 2009 Neil Gaiman story, Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:11:20

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Superman: Tax Evader and Reed Tucker

4/15/2024
Zach and Mike celebrate the Tax Day holiday by examining the one time Superman was accused of tax evasion. Following that, the guys host a special interview with Reed Tucker, author of "Slugfest: Inside the Epic 50-Year Battle Between Marvel and DC," delving into the intriguing history of the comic industry's rivalry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:51:52

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Kingdom Come Part 2

4/8/2024
We saved the best for last in our series of Superman stories that don't suck! This week Zach and Mike finish their look at the DC Classic by Mark Waid and Alex Ross: Kingdom Come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:36:43

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Kingdom Come Part 1

4/1/2024
We saved the best for last in our series of Superman stories that don't suck! This week Zach and Mike begin their look at the DC Classic by Mark Waid and Alex Ross: Kingdom Come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:38:29

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Action Comics #775 - What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?

3/25/2024
In this week's episode, join Zach and Mike as they delve into another installment of Superman stories that don't Suck! They explore Joe Kelly's acclaimed Superman story, "What's So Funny About Truth, Justice & the American Way?" from the pages of Action Comics #775, released in March 2001. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:12:37

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Alan Moore's Superman

3/18/2024
This week on the show, we're delving deeper into our theme with more Superman stories that don't suck! Join us as we explore Alan Moore's take on the iconic superhero. Zach and Mike discuss two of Moore's Superman tales: first, the 1985 classic "For the Man Who Has Everything," and then the 1986 gem "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:27:41

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Reprints - Superman: Red Son

3/11/2024
We begin a new theme on the show this week: Superman stories that don't suck! This week, we have a reprint as we hop into our wayback machine and take a look at when we covered Superman: Red Son back on Episode Ten of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:10

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Spider-Man: One More Day

3/4/2024
In this week's issue, Zach is joined by guest host Mason as the two delve into one of the most controversial storylines in Spider-Man's history: One More Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:05:25

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Wolverine and SweetMeats

2/26/2024
This week's issue of the show features a Double Feature. Zach and Mike kick things off by examining the 2009 one-shot Wolverine Revolver. Following that, the duo delves into something they were both unprepared for: 1993's SweetMeats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:07:52

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Beneath the Trees where Nobody Sees - Issue 3

2/19/2024
Zach and Mike talk about the third issue of the ongoing IDW comic, Beneath the Trees here Nobody Sees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:45:11

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Bosco the Bear Presents: More Romance Comics

2/12/2024
It's a special Valentine's Day issue of the podcast, as Zach and Mike look at some old romance comics from the 50's and 60's. This episode has everything from a match-making bear to a talking house. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:19:21

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Reprints: Gillette Razors Presents - High-School Love Affair

2/5/2024
This week we bring you a Reprint of a previous episode as Zach and Mike take a look at some of the riduclous romance comics of the 50's and 60's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:02

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Mister Miracle Part 4

1/29/2024
Zach and Mike close out their look at Zach's favorite Comic Book of All Time, 2017's Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. The guys cover Issues 10-12 of the series here in our finale, part four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:19:50

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Mister Miracle Part 3

1/22/2024
Zach and Mike continue their look at Zach's favorite Comic Book of All Time, 2017's Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. The guys cover Issues 7-9 of the series here in part three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:06:20

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Mister Miracle Part 2

1/15/2024
Zach and Mike continue their look at Zach's favorite Comic Book of All Time, 2017's Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. The guys cover Issues 4-6 of the series here in part two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:17:23

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Mister Miracle Part 1

1/8/2024
Zach and Mike start their look at Zach's favorite Comic Book of All Time, 2017's Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads. The guys cover Issues 1-3 of the series here in part one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:01:16:21

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BFH 2023 Year in Review

1/1/2024
Zach and Mike take a look back at all the stories we covered in 2023. From the great to the absolutely ridiculous, we take a trip down memory lane for all of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:48:07

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Woolworth's Christmas Book 1953 - Santa and the Snowball Patrol

12/25/2023
Let's take a look back at all the holiday cheer a five and dime store can provide, Part two. This time it's 1953 and the prices are higher in the West for some reason. Sit back and enjoy your Christmas as Zach and Mike tell you all about Santa and the Snowball Patrol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:56:27