Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Episode 51: Peacemaker & Female Furies

Welcome back Squadmates.  Here is Episode 51: Peacemaker & Female Furies

Welcome back.  This month, let's welcome Tim Price to the HeadCast Network Studios.

This time we start out with Checkmate 23
Checkmate 23


Checkmate #23

Cover Date: December 1989
On Sale Date: October 31, 1989 

Cover Price: $1.50

Title: "Peaceful Knights"

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

Cover Credits Artist: Steve Erwin

Synopsis: (All of this information is from Mike’s Amazing World of Comics)

Several scientific leaders in their fields of study have met recent death by the hands of an assassin. Peacemaker searches for the killer by attacking underworld informants around Europe. One of the next targets of the assassin is Braddock, a scientist working for Checkmate, who is currently examining the remains of Bishop's armor. Elsewhere, Harvey Bullock continues to bring Black Thorn into Checkmate.


Then at 51 minutes in, I have a Character Profile where I look at Valentina Vostock.  




Finally at 56 minutes in, we look at Suicide Squad 35



Suicide Squad #35

Cover Date: 1989
On Sale Date: October 3, 1989 


Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "That Hideous Strength"

Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Geof Isherwood
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Dan Raspler

Reprinted In:
Suicide Squad:Apokolips Now TPB (2017)

Cover Credits
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Karl Kesel

Synopsis: From Mikes Amazing World of Comics.

Granny Goodness and the Female Furies engage Lashina and the Suicide Squad in battle. Although their is some general fighting, most battles are fought individually. Captain Boomerang has his hands full against Virmin Vundabar. Shade falls to Mad Harriet. Vixen is dodges Stompa, until Barda knocks the Female Fury down. Nightshade carries Artemiz to the shadow dimension. Count Vertigo is seriously wounded by Kanto. Major Victory's suit is damaged leaving him nearly powerless against Granny's soldiers. Meanwhile, Granny herself fights Amanda Waller. Poison Ivy tries to help, but her poison is useless against Granny.

All the battles serve as distractions while Lashina fights Bernadeth to the death. When she is triumphant, Granny accepts her back into the Female Furies. Lashina then delivers Flo to Granny for training. She then suggest killing the rest of the humans.

Commercials played this episode:

Retrospect of the 80's:  This is a show where Michelle and I look back at one of the greatest decades that was.  The 80s.

Justice League International: Bwhahaha Podcast: This is the show where The Irredeemable Shag and a rotating cast of guest hosts talk about one of the great Justice League runs.

Batgirl Podcast: This show looks at Cassandra Cain and follows her adventures.

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

Be aware that the Facebook page is going away. Please go to our new HEADCAST NETWORK Group over on Facebook.  I look forward to seeing you there.

And you can still get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.

Other news for the Headcast family.

Next month on Task Force X, we will skip our normal issues, so we can take part (once again) in JLMay.  Come listen as we talk about the Villains United series.

Also, if you like what we're doing, check out our Patreon page.

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 comics.

Also, the fourth week of the month, I have Bravo Team, a G.I. Joe related cast, looking at other Joe related items.

Then, look for Head Speaks on the first Tuesday of the month.

The following week, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the second week of the month, where we look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic from Marvel.

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

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).

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Episode 49: Bishop 2 & Granny VS The Wall!

Welcome back Squadmates.  Here is Episode 49: Bishop 2 & Granny VS The Wall!

After a 6 month hiatus, Task Force X returns with a new episode.  Sorry for the delay, but here we are.

This time we start out with Checkmate 22

Checkmate! 22



Checkmate #22


Cover Date: November 1989 
On Sale Date: September 26, 1989 
Cover Price: $1.50
Title: "One Wet and Wild Knight Part II"

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

Cover Credits
Artist: Steve Erwin

Synopsis:
Knight Conrad Mackay has been brought down by Bishop. A group of pawns come to his aid and save his life. Bishop flees after seeing Kalia Campbell. After the action, Campbell and Mackay regroup and set a trap for Eddie Diamond, who is threatening farmers for their water rights. When the trap is sprung, Bishop attacks again. Mackay goes against him again and loses. Shortly thereafter, the pawns discover Bishop's abandoned armor.


Then at 39 minutes and 30 seconds in, I once again have a Character Profile.  This time we look at Poison Ivy!




Finally at 1 hour and 5 minutes in, we look at Suicide Squad 34



Suicide Squad #34
Cover Date: 1989
On Sale Date: September 5, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00
Title: "Armagetto"

Writer: John Ostrander & Kim Yale
Penciller: John K. Snyder III
Inker: Geof Isherwood
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Cover Credits Artist: Karl Kesel
Editor: Dan Raspler

Reprinted In:
Suicide Squad: Apokolips Now TPB (2017)

Commercials played this episode:

DC OCD: Our Australian friend, Paul Hix, gets help with his obsession to DC crossovers... and we reap the benefits.

Knightcast: Ryan Daly and Chris Franklin re-read the Post-Crisis Batbooks!

Rod Pod Podcast - Where Jonathan and Maggie Schafer-Hames looks at the IDW Transformers books!

Second break:
Zero Hour Strikes: A great show looking at the Zero Hour crossover from DC Comics, by our friends to the Great White North!

Who's Who Podcast: Shag and Rob look at all of the DC Comics, Who's Who books.

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

Be aware that the Facebook page is going away. Please go to our new HEADCAST NETWORK Group over on Facebook.  I look forward to seeing you there.

And you can still get directly to our page by going to taskforcex.headspeaks.com.

Other news for the Headcast family.

Next month on Task Force X, we will skip our normal issues, so we can take part (once again) in JLMay.  Come listen as we talk about the Villains United series.

Also, if you like what we're doing, check out our Patreon page.

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 comics.

Also, the fourth week of the month, I have Bravo Team, a G.I. Joe related cast, looking at other Joe related items.

Then, look for Head Speaks,where I'm nearing the end of my multi-episode look at Armageddon 2001 where I have guests from the internet and podcasting world join me every episode.

The following week, look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast the second week of the month, where we look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comic from Marvel.

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

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!