Episode 24 : The Two Year Anniversary – The Nightshade Odyssey

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you our amazing... Episode 24 : The Two Year Anniversary – The Nightshade Odyssey

Before listening to this episode of Task Force X, you may want to listen to Ryan Daly's Secret Origins 28 where the two of us talk about the uhmm secret origin of Nightshade!

Then return here as first, I do a Character Profile on the aforementioned Nightshade!

Then Ryan joins me here, as we talk about the Nightshade Odyssey that ran through Suicide Squad 14-16.

Suicide Squad 14

Suicide Squad 15

Suicide Squad 16, the final part of the Nightshade Odyssey?

Comic Title: Suicide Squad #14
Cover Date: June 1988
On Sale Date: March 1, 1988
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Robert Greenberger
Title: "Slipping into Darkness"
Writer: John Ostrander
Artist: Luke McDonnell
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford

Comic Title: Suicide Squad #15
Cover Date: July 1988
On Sale Date: April 5, 1988
Cover Price: $0.75

Comic Title: Suicide Squad #16
Cover Date: August 1988
On Sale Date: May 3, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00

Cover Credits
Artist: Jerry Bingham

Then I do a Character Profile on Captain Cold:

At about one hour and fifty six minutes in, I play the final Suicide Squad trailer and give my thoughts on it....

And as I mentioned, here is the link for the Suicide Squad trailer, with the little mini-bios of the Squad members:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7y8oHI-W3M

After I uploaded the episode, one thing I thought of I forgot to cover was the music.

In short, I love the music of the trailer.  For the rest of my thoughts, listen in....

Finally I wrap things up with Suicide Notes.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Task Force X.

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and updates on the Suicide Squad movie.  That's where I tend to post information as it comes to light.

And you can still get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.
Other news for the Headcast family...

As usual, The Headcast Network is where you can find all of my podcasts under one feed.

Over on The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour, where I'll be talking about the Will Payton Starman and Mark Shaw Manhunter comics.

Then, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the first week of the month, where we look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 12 and the fifth episode of the second cartoon series, Revenge of Cobra, in our one year anniversary episode.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 26, where I'll be talking about something.... 

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Suicide Squad and Checkmate.

But before you listen to that episode, be sure to look for Ryan Daly's Secret Origin Podcast episode 28 where we look at the origin of Nightshade in a lead up to next month's story arc.

Again, thanks for listening and be sure to tell people about us.  Also write in and let me know what you think of this episode!

All characters are owned and copyrighted by DC Comics.  Check out DC Comics for the monthly adventures of the New Suicide Squad.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please e-mail me at TaskForceX@HeadSpeaks.com (and you too can be read in Listener Feedback).

If you want you can also send us an MP3 file with your thoughts and I'll play them on the air.

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Final Suicide Squad trailer

Hey Sqaudmates....

I know the 24th episode is a little behind.  Finishing up editing it as we speak.  Hope to have it out in the next couple of days....

But in the meantime, fresh from San Diego Comic Con 2016, here is the final Suicide Squad trailer before the big release in a couple of weeks....

Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments below or you can e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com

You can also visit us on Facebook looking for Task Force X.

Final Suicide Squad Trailer!

Thanks for tuning in guys.

Squadmates... Dismissed!

All characters are owned and copyrighted by DC Comics.  Check out DC Comics for the monthly adventures of the New Suicide Squad.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please e-mail me at TaskForceX@HeadSpeaks.com (and you too can be read in Listener Feedback).

If you want you can also send us an MP3 file with your thoughts and I'll play them on the air.

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Episode 23: Justice League International and Suicide Squad 13

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

About two weeks late, but....I finally bring you... Episode 23: Justice League International and Suicide Squad 13

First up, I do a Character Profile on The Justice League International!

Justice League International

I then introduce my special guest star....  Paul Hix, from the Waiting for Doom podcast, as we talk about the Justice League International and Suicide Squad cross over!

Justice League International Vol. 1 #13 (May 1988): "Collision Course"
Cover Date: May 1988
On Sale Date: January 12, 1988
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Andrew Helfer
Plotter/Penciller: Keith Giffen
Scripter: J. Mark DeMatteis
Inker: Al Gordon
Letterer: Bob Lappan
Colorist: Gene D'Angelo
Cover Credits
Penciller: Steve Leialoha
Inker: Al Gordon

Reprinted In:
Justice League International Vol. 2 HC (2008)
Justice League International Vol. 2 TPB (2009)

and 

Suicide Squad Vol. 1 #13 (May 1988): "Battle Lines"

Cover Date: May 1988 

On Sale Date: February 2, 1988

Cover Price: $0.75

Page Count: 32

Editor: Robert Greenberger

Writer: John Ostrander

Penciller: Luke McDonnell

Inker: Robert Lewis

Letterer: Todd Klein

Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits

Penciller: Steve Leialoha

Inker: Al Gordon

Reprinted In:

Justice League International Vol. 2 HC (2008)

Justice League International Vol. 2 TPB (2009)

Finally my second Character Profile of Javelin:

Javelin

Then I wrap things up with Suicide Notes.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Task Force X.

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and updates on the Suicide Squad movie.  That's where I tend to post information as it comes to light.

And you can still get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.
Other news for the Headcast family...

As usual, The Headcast Network is where you can find all of my podcasts under one feed.

Over on The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour, where I'll be talking about the Will Payton Starman and Mark Shaw Manhunter comics.

Then, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the first week of the month, where we look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 12 and the fifth episode of the second cartoon series, Revenge of Cobra, in our one year anniversary episode.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 25, where I'll be talking about something.... 

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Suicide Squad issues 14-16 for our two year anniversary with another special guest host.

But before you listen to that episode, be sure to look for Ryan Daly's Secret Origin Podcast episode 28 where we look at the origin of Nightshade in a lead up to next month's story arc.

Again, thanks for listening and be sure to tell people about us.  Also write in and let me know what you think of this episode!

All characters are owned and copyrighted by DC Comics.  Check out DC Comics for the monthly adventures of the New Suicide Squad.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please e-mail me at TaskForceX@HeadSpeaks.com (and you too can be read in Listener Feedback).

If you want you can also send us an MP3 file with your thoughts and I'll play them on the air.

Look for us on Facebook and Google+ (look for Task Force X).

Make sure to tell a friend and check back next month for another great episode of TASK FORCE X!

Episode 22: Blood and Snow; Suicide Squad 11 and 12

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

This month I bring you... Episode 22: Blood and Snow; Suicide Squad 11 and 12

First up, I do a Character Profile on The Thinker (which we talked about last episode)!

The Thinker

Then we look at the Blood and Snow story line in Suicide Squad issues 11 and 12:

Suicide Squad 11

Suicide Squad 12

Suicide Squad #11

Cover Date: March 1988
On Sale Date: December 1, 1987
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Suicide Squad #12

Cover Date: April 1988
On Sale Date: January 5, 1988
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Both issues:
Cover Price: $0.75

Story title: Blood & Snow

Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Robert Lewis
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits
Artist: Jerry Bingham

Editor: Robert Greenberger

This episode, we are introduced to Vixen, a model and ex Justice League member, as her model friends are gunned down.  She turns to the Suicide Squad and the other special guest, Speedy, to help her get revenge on Xavier Cujo, a drug dealer from Colombia.

Does Vixen get her revenge?  Does she kill Cujo?  Stay tuned to find out!

Speaking of Speedy... he's our second Character Profile:

Speedy

Then I wrap things up with Suicide Notes.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Task Force X.

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and updates on the Suicide Squad movie.  That's where I tend to post information as it comes to light.

And you can still get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.
Other news for the Headcast family...

As usual, The Headcast Network is where you can find all of my podcasts under one feed.

Coming next week, The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour, where I'll be talking about the Will Payton Starman and Mark Shaw Manhunter comics.

Then, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the first week of the month, where Ryan, Kyle, returning guest host, Jif Fishman, and myself look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 10 and the third episode of the second cartoon series, Revenge of Cobra.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 24, my 2 year anniversary episode, where I'll be talking about something.... Probably finish up the cartoon theme songs and talk something else comic related....

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Suicide Squad issues 13 and Justice League International 13.

Also, watch for the Secret Origins podcast, episode 37 (which should be out around this time), where Ryan and I discuss the secret origin of DR. LIGHT!

Again, thanks for listening and be sure to tell people about us.  Also write in and let me know what you think of this episode!

All characters are owned and copyrighted by DC Comics.  Check out DC Comics for the monthly adventures of the New Suicide Squad.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please e-mail me at TaskForceX@HeadSpeaks.com (and you too can be read in Listener Feedback).

If you want you can also send us an MP3 file with your thoughts and I'll play them on the air.

Look for us on Facebook and Google+ (look for Task Force X).

Make sure to tell a friend and check back next month for another great episode of TASK FORCE X!

Episode 21: Checkmate 3 and... Enter The Doom Patrol.

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

This month I bring you... Episode 21: Checkmate 3 and... Enter The Doom Patrol.

First up, I have a special guest, Nathaniel Wayne from the Council of Geeks.  Nathaniel was kind enough to give me his thoughts on the newest Suicide Squad trailer.  I also give my thoughts on it.

Then at about 22 minutes in, I cover Checkmate number 3.  This is the final part of our White Supremacy arc.

Checkmate 3

Checkmate #3
Cover Date: June 1988
On Sale Date: February 9, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Title: "State of the Union"

Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Penciller: Steve Erwin
Inker: Al Vey
Letterer: Albert Tobias De Guzman
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Penciller: Rob Liefeld

Inker: Al Vey

Then at an hour in to the show, I bring in another guest, Mike Garvey, all the way from Australia.  Mike is one of the co-hosts on Waiting For Doom, a Doom Patrol podcast.

First, Mike gives us a Character Profile on The Doom Patrol.

Then Mike and I talk about the Doom Patrol/Suicide Squad Special:

Cover Date: 1988
On Sale Date: December 8, 1987
Cover Price: $1.50

Editor: Mike Gold

Title: "Red Pawn"

Plotter: John Ostrander
Scripter: Paul Kupperberg
Penciller: Erik J. Larsen
Inker: Robert Lewis
Letterer: Steve Haynie
Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits
Penciller: Erik J. Larsen
Inker: Robert Lewis

Doom Patrol vs Suicide Squad

Finally at an hour and fifty four minutes, I do my final Character Profiles...

Psi and Weasel

Psi

Weasel

Then I wrap things up with Suicide Notes.


Thank you for listening to this episode of Task Force X.

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and updates on the Suicide Squad movie.  That's where I tend to post information as it comes to light.

Also be sure to check out Nathaniel and Mike's shows on the above links.

As you might have noticed, you can now get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.

Other news for the Headcast family...

As usual, The Headcast Network is where you can find all of my podcasts under one feed.

Coming next week, The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour, where I'll be talking about the Will Payton Starman and Mark Shaw Manhunter comics.  You may be familiar with Shaw from the last couple of issues of Suicide Squad.  Here are his continuing adventures.

Then, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the first week of the month, where Ryan, Kyle, returning guest host, Jif Fishman, and myself look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 9 and the second episode of the second cartoon series.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 23 where I'll be talking about something.... Probably finish up the cartoon theme songs and talk something else comic related....

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Suicide Squad issues 11 and 12.

Also, watch for the Secret Origins podcast, episode 37 (coming in about a month or so), where Ryan and I discuss the secret origin of DR. LIGHT!

Again, thanks for listening and be sure to tell people about us.  Also write in and let me know what you think of this episode!

All characters are owned and copyrighted by DC Comics.  Check out DC Comics for the monthly adventures of the New Suicide Squad.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please e-mail me at TaskForceX@HeadSpeaks.com (and you too can be read in Listener Feedback).

If you want you can also send us an MP3 file with your thoughts and I'll play them on the air.

Look for us on Facebook and Google+ (look for Task Force X).

Make sure to tell a friend and check back next month for another great episode of TASK FORCE X!

Episode 20: Checkmate 2 and Suicide Squad 10

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

This month, I bring you... Episode 20: Checkmate 2 and Suicide Squad 10

First up I cover Checkmate number 2.  This is the second part of our White Supremacy arc.

Checkmate issue 2

Checkmate #2:  "A House Divided"
Cover Date: May 1988
On Sale Date: January 12, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Penciller: Steve Erwin
Inker: Al Vey
Letterer: Janice Chiang
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Cover Artist: Gil Kane

During the show I mention I page I like...  here is that page:

Something about this page is fantastic in my opinion.  What do you guys think?

After I talk about this issue, we then do a Character Profile on Mr. 104.

Mr. 104's Who Who picture

At the 43 minute mark of our show, we then move over to Suicide Squad number 10.

"Up Against the Wall"
Cover Date: February 1988
On Sale Date: November 3, 1987
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Robert Greenberger

Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Robert Lewis
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Artist: Jerry Bingham

Suicide Squad 10

Tell me that isn't a great image, let alone a great cover.  Classic Amanda "The Wall" Waller making The Bat back down.  I love it!

Our final Character Profile: Ben "Bronze Tiger" Turner
A Suicide Squad mainstay, a great hero and fantastic character (which they should be using in the Suicide Squad movie.. but nooooooo....)

Ben "The Bronze Tiger" Turner

Bronze Tiger with his mask on.

Thank you for listening to this episode of Task Force X.

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and updates on the Suicide Squad movie.  That's where I tend to post information as it comes to light.

As you might have noticed, you can now get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.

Other news for the Headcast family...

Coming next week, The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour, where I'll be talking about the Will Payton Starman and Mark Shaw Manhunter comics.  You may be familiar with Shaw from the last couple of issues of Suicide Squad.  Here are his continuing adventures.

Also out now, The Headcast Network where you can find all of my podcasts under one feed.

Then, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the first week of the month, where Ryan, Kyle, returning guest host, Jif Fishman, and myself look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 8 and the first episode of the second cartoon series.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 21 where I'll be talking about something.... Probably more cartoon theme songs....

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Checkmate issue 3 and Suicide Squad issue 11.

Again, thanks for listening and be sure to tell people about us.  Also write in and let me know what you think of this episode!

All characters are owned and copyrighted by DC Comics.  Check out DC Comics for the monthly adventures of the New Suicide Squad.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please e-mail me at TaskForceX@HeadSpeaks.com (and you too can be read in Listener Feedback).

If you want you can also send us an MP3 file with your thoughts and I'll play them on the air.

Look for us on Facebook and Google+ (look for Task Force X).

Make sure to tell a friend and check back next month for another great episode of TASK FORCE X!

Episode 19: Suicide Squad trailer and Paul Kupperberg!

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you... Episode 19: Suicide Squad trailer and Paul Kupperberg!

This episode, we don't have a comic book review, but me and my guest Ryan Daly (from The Secret Origins Podcast and G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast) talk about the newest Suicide Squad trailer.

Then I spend the next hour and a half or so, talking with the great Paul Kupperberg.  Good times.

Come join the fun.

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and updates on the Suicide Squad movie.  That's where I tend to post information as it comes to light.

You can get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.

Other news for the Headcast family...

Coming next week, The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour, where I'll be talking about the Will Payton Starman and Mark Shaw Manhunter comics.  You may be familiar with Shaw from the last couple of issues of Suicide Squad.  Here are his continuing adventures.

Also now available, The Headcast Network where you can find all of my podcasts under one feed.

Then, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the first week of the month, where Ryan, Kyle, returning guest host, Jif Fishman, and myself look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 7 and the fifth episode of the cartoon.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 21 where I'll be talking about something....

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Checkmate issue 2 and Suicide Squad issue 10.

Again, thanks for listening and be sure to tell people about us.  Also write in and let me know what you think of this episode!

All characters are owned and copyrighted by DC Comics.  Check out DC Comics for the monthly adventures of the New Suicide Squad.

If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please e-mail me at TaskForceX@HeadSpeaks.com (and you too can be read in Listener Feedback).

If you want you can also send us an MP3 file with your thoughts and I'll play them on the air.

Look for us on Facebook and Google+ (look for Task Force X).

Make sure to tell a friend and check back next month for another great episode of TASK FORCE X!