Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Episode 48: The Return of Bishop and Apokolips NOW!

Welcome back Squadmates.  Here is Episode 48: The Return of Bishop and Apokolips NOW!

We're back once again, this time with Checkmate #21.....
The Return of BISHOP!
 Checkmate 21
Cover Date: October 1989
On Sale Date: August 29, 1989
Cover Price: $1.50
Title: "One Wet and Wild Knight"

Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Penciller: Steve Erwin
Inker: Al Vey
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Cover Credits
Penciller: Steve Erwin
Inker: Keith Stan Wilson



Then at 30 minutes and 45 seconds in, I once again have a Character Profile.  This time we look at Force of July's Silent Majority!



Then at 34 minutes and 50 seconds in, we look at Suicide Squad 33


Suicide Squad 33
Cover Date: 1989
On Sale Date: August 8, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Title: "Into the Angry Planet"

Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: John K. Snyder III
Inker: Geof Isherwood
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Dan Raspler

Cover Credits
Penciller: John K. Snyder III
Inker: Karl Kesel
Reprinted In:
Suicide Squad: Apokolips Now TPB (2017)


Commercials played this episode:

Zero Hour Strikes- I can't wait for this podcast to start covering the Zero Hour event!

Waiting For Doom - Mike and Paul continue their journey through DC's events....  May Joe Pesci have mercy on their souls....

M*A*S*HCast - Where Rob Kelly and rotating guests look at one of the greatest military shows ever.
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