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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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 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.

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Episode 47: Finishing Moscow and Preparing for Apokolips

Welcome back Squadmates.  Here is Episode 47: Finishing Moscow and Preparing for Apokolips

We're back once again, this time with Checkmate #20.....

Checkmate 20

Checkmate 20
Cover Date: September 1989
On Sale Date: July 25, 1989
Cover Price: $1.50

Title: "Into the Knight"

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

Cover Credits: Penciller: Steve Erwin
Inker: Dick Giordano

Then at 36 minutes in, I once again have a Character Profile.  This time we look at Force of July's Major Victory!

Then at 42 minutes in, we look at Suicide Squad 32

Suicide Squad 32

Suicide Squad 32
Cover Date: 1989
On Sale Date: July 4, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Title: "Steel Trap"

Writer: John Ostrander & Kim Yale
Penciller: Grant Miehm
Inker: Keith Stan Wilson & Kevin Phillips
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford
Editor: Dan Raspler

Cover Credits
Artist: 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!

Fanholes - A great podcast from friends of the show, looking at a variety of material

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

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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 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).

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Episode 35: A Knight In the Tropics and The Squad on Trial

We're back, on time, with a regular episode...  Episode 35: A Knight In the Tropics and The Squad on Trial

First up we look at:

Checkmate 13.... fun in the sun...  or not.

Checkmate #13
Cover Date: March 1989
On Sale Date: January 17, 1989
Cover Price: $1.50

Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Title: "A Knight in the Tropics"

Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Penciller: Steve Erwin
Penciller: Rick Hoberg
Inker: Al Vey
Letterer: Agustin Mas
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter
Cover Credits
Artist: Art Thibert

Stein takes his boys on a Caribbean vacation.... What could go wrong?

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

Comic Title: Suicide Squad #24
Cover Date: February 1989
On Sale Date: January 10, 1989
Cover Price: $1.00

Editor: Robert Greenberger

Title: "Slings and Arrows"

Writer: John Ostrander& Kim Yale
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Karl Kesel
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford

 Cover Credits
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Karl Kesel

Reprinted In:
Suicide Squad:Rogues TPB (2016)

Synopsis: from Mikes
Following the public exposure of the Suicide Squad's activities, Amanda Waller is called to testify before a senate committee led by Warren Eden. To ensure, that the individual Squad members are unavailable to give testimony, Waller sends the team on a mission to East Africa to rescue Sister Agnes Martinon. Nemesis quits the group rather than comply with Waller's orders. Simon LaGrieve also tenders his resignation.
The Bronze Tiger leads the Squad to Africa where they locate the rebel camp where Martinon is believed to be held. They arrive too late as troops from the African nation's current government has already attacked the camp. They have taken Martinon and they have no intentions of setting her free.

Commercials played this episode:

Comics With Normies - This is a show where my podcasting buddy Jarrod Alberich gives a comic to a normie and gets their reaction.

Head Speaks - The home of my main podcast where I'm currently covering the Armageddon 2001 crossover.

It All Comes Back To Superman - Where Podcasting Godfather, Michael Bailey, shows all it... well, all comes back to Superman.  Great show.

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

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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 comic from Marvel.

The following week, look for Head Speaks,where In February, I've started my multi-episode look at Armageddon 2001 where I have guests from the internet and podcasting world join me every episode.

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Suicide Squad and Checkmate.  And coming soon.... The Janus Directive.

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Episode 28: Deadshot issues 1 and 2

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you our amazing... Episode 28: Deadshot issues 1 and 2

Sorry, all of my Headcasts are delayed, but they are coming out....  Thank you for bearing with us.

This time I put a pause on the Suicide Squad and Checkmate coverage to look at the first two issues of the Deadshot mini-series.

First up, I look at and talk about the first issue.

Deadshot 1: Beginnings

Comic Title: Deadshot #1
Cover Date: November 1988
On Sale Date: July 19, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Robert Greenberger

Title: "Die But Once"

Writers: John Ostrander & Kim Yale
Artist: Luke McDonnell
Letterer: Timothy Harkins
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Cover Credits
Artist: Luke McDonnell

Reprinted In:
Deadshot:Beginnings TPB (2013)

This issue we being the four issue closer look at the origins of everyone's favorite killer... Deadshot.... 

Then at about 33 minutes in, we look at the 2nd issue....

Deadshot 2

Comic Title: Deadshot #2
Cover Date: December 1988
On Sale Date: August 23, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00
Editor: Robert Greenberger

Title: "Suffer the Child"

Writers: John Ostrander & Kim Yale
Artist: Luke McDonnell
Letterer: Timothy Harkins
Colorist: Julianna Ferriter

Cover Credits
Artist: Luke McDonnell

Reprinted In:
Deadshot:Beginnings TPB (2013)

We continue our look at Floyd Lawton... aka Deadshot.

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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.  The Invasion is among us.... listen to find out more!

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 comic from Marvel.  I swear the show isn't dead... it is returning....

The following week, look for Head Speaks where I continue looking at the Atom, plus whatever else....

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I conclude the Deadshot miniseries.

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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