Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Episode 40: The Janus Directive Parts 5 and 6

Hey Squadmates.  Here we go...  I proudly present to you: Episode 40: The Janus Directive Parts 5 and 6

As per the episode name, we are continuing our look at... The Janus Directive.

First up, is Checkmate 17!
Janus Directive 5: Checkmate 17


Checkmate 17
June 1989
On Sale Date: April 11, 1989
Cover Price: $1.50

Title: "A Hard Day's Knight"

Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Penciller: Steve Erwin
Inker: Al Vey
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Artist: Gil Kane
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

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

Then at 30 minutes in, we take a look at....

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

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

Editor: Barbara J. Kesel (Randall)

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

Listen in as we discuss these two issues of the great Janus Directive crossover.

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