About this episode
In this anniversary episode, the hosts answer listener questions and discuss various comic-related topics while reflecting on the past decade of The Comics Canon.
We asked for questions, and you … asked them! In this, our second of two out-of-format episodes marking our 10-year anniversary, we answer the questions on your mind, including: Are there any episodes we'd like to do over? What are our favorite classic comic-book ads? Which comic had the worst movie adaptation? But first, Curt gives his first-ever State of the Canon address, breaking down the characters, creators and comics publishers most represented in that body of great comic-book works known as The Comics Canon! Join us in two weeks when we return to our regular format with a look at the first appearances of Green Lanterns Alan Scott (in All-American Comics #16 from 1940) and Hal Jordan (Showcase #22 from 1959) -- as well as two fun stories by Alan Moore: Tygers and Mogo Doesn't Socialize! Until then: Please consider donating to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Impress your friends with our Comics Canon merchandise ! Rate us on Apple Podcasts ! Send us an email! Hit us up on Facebook or Bluesky ! And as always, thanks for listening!
People in this episode
Host: Curt
Topics covered
- listener questions
- comic book adaptations
- anniversary episode
- comic book history
- state of the canon
- classic comic ads
Keywords
- comic book
- anniversary
- listener questions
- adaptations
- classic ads
- state of the canon
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Comics Canon
Books & works: All-American Comics #16, Showcase #22, Tygers, Mogo Doesn't Socialize
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- Episode 251: Green Lantern Origins · March 16, 2026 · 1h 7m
- Call for Questions! · February 23, 2026 · 15 min
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