Episode 44: The Suicide Squad movie commentary

Welcome back Squadmates.  Here is Episode 44: The Suicide Squad movie commentary

Now that the Janus Directive is over, we take a break from the comic books, and watch a movie.

Me and Robert Myers (from the podcast Everyone Loves The Drake and Everyone Loves Young Justice), sit down and watch the Extended Cut of the Suicide Squad movie and record our thoughts.

Suicide Squad movie

So, put on some popcorn, pop in the movie and join Robert and myself as we watch the movie and talk about our feelings about it.

When you're done watching the movie, be sure to let me know what you think.

Then once you're done there, head over to Robert's page or download his podcasts and take a listen.

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

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and further information. 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.

Further down, I'll list all my podcasts like I normally do, but next month (May), things are going to be a little different.

I've been asked to join a great yearly cross over... JLMay.  Every year a bunch of podcasters join together and talk about some Justice League America stories....  This year, they're looking at Blackest Night.  And I'm joining them.

So next month (May), my schedule is going to be a little off.

First Tuesday, we will see Task Force X and Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour.
On Task Force X, we'll look at Suicide Squad 67 and Secret Six 17 & 18.  That same week, on Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour, we'll look at Starman 81 (and not the Will Payton one either).

Then on the second Tuesday, Head Speaks will come out and we'll look at Blackest Night issue 4.

Then the third Tuesday, G.I Joe: A Real American Headcast episode 26 will look at the first part of the Snake-Eyes origin.

Finally, the fourth Tuesday, Bravo Team will be released... this episode is entitled "VS".

Then June we're back on our normal schedule (at this point).

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 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!

Episode 30: Double Checkmate

Again, Squadmates, I welcome you back to our newest episode! I present to you Episode 30: Double Checkmate

We finally finished our Deadshot coverage.. now on with Checkmate!

First up, I look at:

Checkmate 7

Checkmate 7
Cover Date: October 1988
On Sale Date: June 14, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25

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

Cover Credits
Artist: Gil Kane
Title: "Arabian Knights"


Synopsis (from DC in the 80’s):

Checkmate has tracked a ring of international arms smugglers to the rogue nation of Qurac. They covertly send three knights into the country to meet with local rebel groups. They also kidnap a Quracan minister who reveals that the supply of arms has been consolidated in a central location due to Checkmate's previous operations.

When the time is right, the order is given and the rebel groups begin a campaign of chaos throughout the capital city of Al Kuwait. Checkmate's knights then enter the compound where the weapons are stored and plant explosives. An assassin who has tangled with Checkmate on two other occasions awaits them. He wounds Winston O'Donnell just as he activates the bomb's timer. A female Knight named Beth then kills the assassin. Beth is forced to leave Winston behind to die in the explosion which destroys the weapons.

By the following morning, the Quracan troops have restored order. The rebel uprising fails to unseat President Marlo. However, Checkmate primary mission to destroy the weapons was successful, though it cost them the life of one of their own.

Then we take a look at....

Checkmate 8

Checkmate 8
Cover Date: November 1988
On Sale Date: July 12, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Title: "A Thorn in Her Side"

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

Cover Credits
Artist: Gil Kane

As you can see by the cover, this issue spotlights Black Thorn. Also, as seen on the cover, she's going up against Amanda Waller, so you know I'm going to love this one.

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

Be sure to check the Facebook page for news and further information. 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 comic from Marvel.

The following week, look for Head Speaks where I start my Armageddon 2001 coverage!

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!

Episode 25 : The Movie Review Plus Suicide Squad 17 and Checkmate 4!

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you our amazing... Episode 25 : The Movie Review Plus Suicide Squad 17 and Checkmate 4!

A little delayed due to sickness and home life, but we're back...  the 25th episode of Task Force X.

First up we review the Suicide Squad movie.... Did I like it?  Did I hate it?  Listen and find out!

Then at about an hour and a half in, we look at the 17th issue of Suicide Squad....

Suicide Squad issue 17.  The return of the Jihad!

Suicide Squad #17
Title: "Battleground Manhattan"
Cover Date: September 1988
On Sale Date: June 7, 1988

Cover Price: $1.00

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

Cover Credits
Penciller: Joe J. Brozowski
Inker: Karl Kesel

Then at about the two hour mark, I look at Checkmate 4 (with two stories this month).

Checkmate #4
Cover Date: July 1988
On Sale Date: March 15, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Title: "One Knight in Venice..."
Pages: 16

Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Penciller: Steve Erwin
Inker: Al Vey
Letterer: Gaspar Saladino
Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko

Title: "Moves"

Pages: 8

Writer: Paul Kupperberg

Penciller: Don Heck

Inker: Al Vey

Letterer: Gaspar Saladino

Colorist: Thomas J. Ziuko

Cover Credits
Artist: Gil Kane

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.  Currently I'm only looking at the Manhunter comics,as Invasion! is coming.

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 13 and the first episode of the regular series.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 26, where I'll be talking about The Killing Joke animated movie and The Sword of the Atom issue 3.... 

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

Make sure to tell a friend and check back soon for our next 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!

Episode 14: Suicide Squad 6 Hitting The Fan

Welcome back Squadmates!

Well here it is... Episode 14: Suicide Squad 6 Hitting The Fan

This episode we continue with the Suicide Squad in Russia storyline.

Suicide Squad 6... Deadshot has The Enchantress in his sights!

Cover Date: October 1987
On Sale Date: July 21, 1987
Cover Price: $0.75

Title: "Hitting the Fan"

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

Cover Credits
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Robert Lewis

Reprinted In:
Suicide Squad: Trial by Fire TPB (2011)

We continue with our storyline where our team attempts to escape Russia with their unwilling prisoner.

Also, we have a Character Profile of Enchantress!

Enchantress from The Suicide Squad!

Enchantress from the upcoming Suicide Squad movie!

And once again a little self pimping....
Not only can you find me on Task Force X and Head Speaks, but as I said last month, I am on the latest episode of Comic Book Fight Club podcast, where we pit The Suicide Squad against The A-Team.

Also I was on The Secret Origins Podcast episode 14 where me and Ryan discuss the Secret Origin of... The Suicide Squad.
Though, you should be listening to that show anyways (after mine of course) as Ryan is doing a great job covering this fantastic series!

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.  You can still go to http://headspeaks.com and click on Headcasts to get to the embedded Stitcher player.

Other news for the Headcast family...

Next week, look for a special episode of Head Speaks, entitled Head Speaks Presents: Alexis Speaks.

Also, myself and previous guest Ryan Daly and Kyle Benning have teamed up and have started a new HEADCAST!  Well, technically I started it and Ryan and Kyle are my mostly normal guest hosts...   Anyways...  the new Headcast is entitled: G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast.

We'll also be covering the Special Missions, Yearbooks, Order of Battle, etc.
It can be found on the website, iTunes, and Stitcher Radio!

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

Be sure to return next month and listen as we talk about Suicide Squad issue 7 and the actual conclusion of this storyline! (unless I'm wrong again)

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 12: The Special, One Year Anniversary of TASK FORCE X!

Welcome back Squadmates!  And Welcome to our new listeners!  Glad to have you on board.

Well here it is... Episode 12: The Special One Year Anniversary Episode of TASK FORCE X!!

This episode we welcome an irredeemable guest host as The Irredeemable Shag from Firestorm Fan and The Fire and Water podcast joins us to talk about Firestorm #64 and Annual number 5...

What?  Is this an April Fool's episode?  Did we change podcasts without an alert?

No True Believers, we look at these two issues as our favorite Suicide Squad guest stars in these issues to take out public enemy number 1... FIRESTORM!!!!!!!!

Firestorm 64 vs The Suicide Squad

Firestorm Annual 5 and the conclusion to the Suicide Squad appearance.

Listen to this episode to find out what's going on!

Also, I review issue 4 of our regular Suicide Squad book.  It's entitled: William Hell's Overture, written as usual by John Ostrander and art by Luke McDonnell & Robert Lewis.

Suicide Squad issue 4

Then after that our friend Ryan Daly (of Dead Bothan Spies and the Secret Origins podcasts) joins us to talk about the recently released Suicide Squad trailer.

Listen in for our thoughts on what has been released.....

Also, everyone at Task Force X sends our regards to Paul Kupperberg (whom you'll hear more about in up coming months when we start reviewing Checkmate).  It appears that Mr. Kupperberg lost his brother Alan to thymus cancer on June 16.
You have our condolences Mr. Kupperberg and send you our best.

And in Suicide Notes:

Facebook likes:

• Julio Alonso Carlos
• Greg Araujo
• Dave Chaffin
• Ryan Daly
• Firestorm Fan
• Jack Flowers
• Joey Groce
• Gene Hendricks
• Chris Ivey
• Jim Remolde

Thanks to everyone that liked the Facebook page and commented.

Also, I want to give extra special thanks to our newest squadmate, Willie Yarbrough, for his e-mail and iTunes review.  Welcome aboard Willie!  Please continue e-mailing us and let us know your thoughts.

And finally a little self pimping....
Not only can you find me on Task Force X and Head Speaks, but I am on the current, just released episode of Comic Book Fight Club podcast, where we pit The Suicide Squad against The A-Team. Who will win?
Who is the better group?

Take a listen and find out.

Also coming up in the next month or so, I will be appearing on Secret Origins episode 14 where me and Ryan discuss the Secret Origin of... The Suicide Squad.
Though, you should be listening to that show anyways (after mine of course) as Ryan is doing a great job covering this fantastic series!

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.

Thank you for listening.

Be sure to return next month and listen as we talk about Suicide Squad number 5!

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 11: Convergence: Suicide Squad #2

Welcome back Squadmates!  And Welcome to our new listeners!  Glad to have you on board.

Well here is the newest episode of Episode 11: Convergence: Suicide Squad #2

Here is our third month of Special Coverages....  Two months ago, we talked about Convergence and The Suicide Squad tie in.  Last month we had our special Conway Corner Crossover episode....  NOW, the second part of the Convergence crossover!

Credits for this issue are:

Writer: Frank Tieri

Art: Tom Mandrake

Colors: Sian Mandraks

Lettering: Dave Sharpe

Cover by: John Paul Leon

Editor: Marie Javins

This issue cost: $3.99

Was on sale: May 13, 2015

Title: When Kingdom Falls Part 2

Convergence Suicide Squad 1

Convergence Suicide Squad 2

Issue summary:

The Suicide Squad battles the Kingdom Come Earthers for the sake of their worlds.
One team survives only to be betrayed TWICE.
One Squadmate makes the ultimate sacrifice to save their world.
And we find out the answer to Head's burning question... Why is Digger bald?

Join us to get all of the answers!

And in Suicide Notes:

Facebook likes:

• Anthony Nixon
• Babos John
• Daniel Kalban
• David Sopko
• Firestorm Fan
• Gabriel Leal
• Gene Hendricks
• Ryan Daly
• Scott Stockton
• Tim Wallace

Thanks to everyone that liked the Facebook page and commented.

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.

Thank you for listening.

Also be sure to join us this at Head Speaks for our 1 year anniversary episode.


Then next month come back and listen as Task Force X celebrates 1 year of Headcasting with our 12th episode, with a very special, irresponsible, irrational, and irredeemable guest host!

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!