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.

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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 18: Millennium, Suicide Squad 9, & Checkmate 1

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you... Episode 18: Millennium, Suicide Squad 9, & Checkmate 1

This month I briefly mention Millennium (the first four issues as it ties in to Suicide Squad).
Then having covered that I talk about this month's Suicide Squad (issue 9).
Also tying in to this month's issues are Capt Atom 11, Spectre 10, Detective Comics 582

Suicide Squad 9

Suicide Squad Vol. 1 #9: "The Final Price"
Cover Date: January 1988
On Sale Date: October 6, 1987
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Robert Greenberger

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

Cover Credits
Artist: Jerry Bingham

Synopsis:
The Suicide Squad is taking a bomb in to the Louisiana swamp to the heart of the Manhunters citadel.  On the way they meet up with Capt. Atom, who joins them.

Shortly after, they cross paths with Firestorm (being controlled by the Manhunters).  Capt Atom deals with Firestorm (in Capt Atom 11).

The Squad then encounters a group of Manhunters, where Bronze Tiger is injured and left behind.  Slipknot runs away and finds out that the bracelets on their wrists really do work.

Karin Grace reveals herself to be an agent of the Manhunters.  She becomes one after Rick “left her” as detailed back in Secret Origins 14.  Karin fell in love with Mark Shaw (that was really a Manhunter).  The Manhunter orders Karin to kill Flag.  Her love for him leaves her torn.  Suddenly the Manhunter collapse (Spectre 10) and Karin takes the bomb further in and detonates it.

The rest of the squad makes it outside where after the bomb goes off, they find themselves in a sudden snow storm (Capt Atom 11).

Checkmate ad

Checkmate 1

Also, I look at Checkmate #1
Cover Date: April 1988
On Sale Date: December 8, 1987
Cover Price: $1.25
Editor: Jonathan Peterson

Title: "Opening Gambit"

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

Synopsis:
Harvey Bullock meets Black Thorn, who has been killing criminals since the death of Adrian Chase. Harvey and his agents drug her and bring her to Checkmate headquarters. He attempts to recruit her to work in the restructured organization. He also wants to ensure her silence since she already knows about the existence of the agency. However, Black Thorn is able to overpower the guards and escape the building.

Meanwhile Harry Stein, the appointed head of Checkmate, briefs his bishops, including Bullock, on the American Supremacist Party. A radical racist organization who recently bombed the Chicago trade market.

A Checkmate field agent, known as a knight, is dispatched to gather information on Kevin Maxwell, the head of ASP. The agent is forced to crash a meeting of the group to save the life of O'Connor, an undercover operative of the Justice Department. A chase ensues, and some of Maxwell's men are apprehended. Despite the capture, the ASP is able to carry out a bombing of the McCormick Place Convention Center.

Also, we have one Character Profile: Harvey Bullock

Harvey is in yellow near the bottom of the page.

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 coming soon, 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 6 and the fourth episode of the cartoon.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 20 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).

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Episode 17: Action Comics 598 and Suicide Squad 8

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you... Episode 17: Action Comics 598 and Suicide Squad 8

This month I look at Action Comics 598, the first appearance of Checkmate, with a very special guest host.  From the Superman Homepage, From Crisis To Crisis: Superman Podcast, Views From The Longbox podcast, plus many more, and one of the spiritual founders of this Headcast, Michael Bailey!

Action Comic 598 - Checkmate!

Action Comics #598
Title: "Checkmate"
Cover Date: March 1988
On Sale Date: December 1, 1987
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Mike Carlin

Plotter/Penciller: John L. Byrne
Writer: Paul Kupperberg
Inker: Ty Templeton
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Petra Scotese (Goldberg)

Cover Credits
Artist: John L. Byrne

Reprinted In:
Superman:The Man of Steel Vol. 8 TPB (2014)

Synopsis:
Lois Lane conducts an interview with Khareemali, Qurac's defense minister, who is in Metropolis to denounce Superman's actions against his country. Angered that a woman is sent to do the interview, the minister has his guard seize Lois. Members of a rival terrorist group known as the Angels of Allah then storm the office and take Lois and the minister hostage.

To ensure Superman is distracted, other members of the terrorist group hijack a Navy aircraft carrier and plant a bomb on its nuclear reactor. Lois is rescued by a man in black wearing a modified knight's mask. Superman meets a man in similar garb aboard the carrier. This man helps Superman defeat the terrorists. After the crisis is over, both "knights" disappear.

Lois then returns to the Daily Planet to write up her story. Clark writes up the story about the carrier. Elsewhere Harry Stein and Harvey Bullock hold a meeting. Their secret government organization, known as Checkmate, employed the two knights. Harry receives a report that the defense minister has left American airspace. He then detonates an explosive on Khareemali's plane, destroying it.

Checkmate ad with a Knight

Also, I look at Suicide Squad issue 8, entitled "Personal Files".

Cover Date: December 1987
On Sale Date: September 22, 1987
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Robert Greenberger

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

Cover Credits
Artist: Jerry Bingham

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

Synopsis:
When the Suicide Squad returns from Russia, Dr. LaGrieve worries about the team members. Amanda Waller takes out her anger on Dexter Tolliver, the Squad's NSC liaison. Tolliver then puts a plan in motion to protect his own interests.

Rick Flag is also angry when a rescue mission to save Nemesis is not considered. An argument with Waller and Karin Grace causes new team member Mark Shaw to punch Flag. Waller then temporarily relieves him of command.

The Bronze Tiger is put in charge of the team. He takes the Enchantress to visit Madame Xanadu. She gives him a necklace and ring that will prevent the Enchantress from going out of control. However, Xanadu warns that the witch will become more powerful and begin merging with June's persona.

A counseling session between LaGrieve's associate Marnie Herrs and Deadshot leads to an argument. The two then share a kiss, before Deadshot storms out. Both agree to keep the incident quiet.

Finally, Captain Boomerang has assumed the costume and equipment of the late Mirror Master. He begins a crime spree in New Orleans.

Also, we have two Character Profiles: Henry Stein and Mark Shaw

Harry Stein

Privateer aka Mark Shaw

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.  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...

On Christmas day, The Headcast should have two presents for you.
1) A special Christmas episode of Head Speaks: Oh S**t, it's Christmas! where I'll play a selection of Christmas music for you.  This episode is not Family Friendly no Safe For Work.

2) G.I. Joe: A Real Christmas Hero will look at the first wave of toys, with our special guest host, Jif Fishman (from Comic Book Fight Club podcast).

Look for both show Christmas day.

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 5 and the third episode of the cartoon.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 19 which will probably be another Star Warscentrc episode!

Finally, be sure to return next month and listen as I talk about Checkmate issue 1 and Suicide Squad issue 9.

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 16: R.I.P Murphy Anderson pt 2- Showcase 34

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you... Episode 16: R.I.P Murphy Anderson pt 2- Showcase 34

We interrupt our regularly scheduled episode to bring you a special episode celebrating the life and work of Murphy Anderson.

Murphy Anderson passed away on Oct 22, 2015.

This episode we look at Showcase 34.

Showcase 34 - First appearance of The Atom

Comic Title: Showcase #34
Cover Date: Sep/Oct 1961
Approx. On Sale Date: July 27, 1961
Cover Price: $0.10
Editor: Julius Schwartz

First story:
Title: "Birth of the Atom"
Pages: 10

Writer: Gardner F. Fox
Penciller: Gil Kane
Inker: Murphy Anderson

Reprinted In:
80 Page Giant #8 (1965)
Secret Origins #2 (1973)
Secret Origins of the Super DC Heroes SC (1976)
DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #9 (1981)
More Secret Origins Replica Edition #1 (1999)
Atom Archives Vol. 1 HC (2001)
Showcase Presents:The Atom Vol. 1 TPB (2007)
DC Universe:Secret Origins HC (2012)
DC Universe:Secret Origins TPB (2013)

Synopsis:
Using a white dwarf star fragment, physicist, Ray Palmer, has developed a lens which will shrink inanimate objects when ultra-violet light is sent through the lens. However, Ray has been unable to perfect the process because the shrunken objects always explode withing minutes.

Visiting an underground cavern on a nature hike with his girlfriend Jean Loring and a nature club, Ray becomes trapped inside with the group during a cave-in. Exploring the cave, Ray locates only one tiny opening. He uses the sunlight, beamed through the lens to shrink himself to tiny size. Then using the diamond from his ring, enlarges the opening until people can safely pass through.

Worried that he might explode, Ray hurrys back to the lens and enlarges himself back to normal. He is surprised that he did not explode and hypothesizes the cave water may have altered the properties of the lens. When he returns to his lab, objects still explode when shrunk, leaving Ray to conclude that his own body possesses a mysterious force, enabling him to survive the shrinking process.

Second story:

Title: "Battle of the Tiny Titans"
Pages: 15

Writer: Gardner F. Fox
Penciller: Gil Kane
Inker: Murphy Anderson

Reprinted In:
100-Page Super Spectacular DC-14 (1973)
DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #9 (1981)
Atom Archives Vol. 1 HC (2001)
Showcase Presents:The Atom Vol. 1 TPB (2007)

Synopsis:
A tiny genie appears in a bank and steals money before disappearing. Bank Teller, Alma Wilson, is accused of the crime, prompting her to ask her friend, Jean Loring, to be her attorney.

Jean’s boyfriend, Ray Palmer, who has just finished designing a costume which appears only when he shrinks to tiny size, as the Atom, encounters the genie in his lab. After a short scuffle, the genie explains he is an alien, Kulan Dar, who has become trapped on Earth. He is being controlled by a small time criminal because he needs the element Europium to return home.

After Kulan Dar disappears, Atom tracks down the crook, Carl Ballard. Ballard commands the alien to defend him, forcing the tiny titans to battle each other. Atom delays Kulan Dar long enough to gain possession of the dominator device Ballard used to gain control. Kulan then confesses his crime in court, which frees Alma, and leads to Ballard arrest.

While you're at it, check out my fellow podcasters also celebrating Murphy Anderson's life and work.

Here is the listing as of right now... but listen for others to join in.

List of Podcasts and episodes doing tributes to the late great Murphy Anderson

Flowers & Fishnets: A Black Canary Podcast episode 19

Hosted by Ryan Daly with guest host Chris Franklin from the Super Mates Podcast

Covering The Brave and the Bold #61 and #62 (Starman and Black Canary team-up

link to website: http://blackcanaryfan.blogspot.com

Professor Alan’s Comic Book Reading Journal (CRJ) #005

Hosted by Professor Alan

Covers the comics Alan read in October, 2015

talks about Murphy Anderson comics (Superman 254, Legion 245, 246) at the end of the episode

link to website: http://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com 

Head Speaks Episode 17

Hosted by Aaron *Head* Moss

Covering Showcase 60 (The Spectre, drawn by Murphy)

Talking about Murphy Anderson’s life and work history (from Wkipedia)

Mentioning his website: http://www.murphyanderson.com/

link to website: http://head.headspeaks.com

Task Force X Episode 16

Hosted by Aaron *Head* Moss

Covering Showcase 34 (1st appearance of Ray “The Atom” Palmer, inked by Murphy)

link to website: http://taskforcex.headspeaks.com

Comic Book Time Machine #77

Hosted by Ben Avery (and Daniel Butcher & Matt Anderson, but they aren’t taking part in this)

Covering Atomic Knight stories from various Strange Adventures issues from 120 to 160 

link to website: http://comicbooktimemachine.com

Who’s Who Special: Murphy Anderson

Hosted by The Irredeemable Shag and Rob Kelly

A “greatest hits” collection of Who’s Who Podcast entries, all drawn by Murphy Anderson

link to website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.blogspot.com

Finally, one of our own also died recently.

Squadmate and fellow podcaster, David Spoko passed away.

Our condolences goes out to his wife and kids;

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.  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...

Look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast in two weeks (the first week of the month) where Ryan, Kyle and myself look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 3.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 16!

Be sure to return next month and listen as we talk about Action Comics 598 and Suicide Squad issue 8.

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 15: Suicide Squad 7 - Thrown to the Wolves

Welcome back once again, Squadmates!

I bring to you... Episode 15: Suicide Squad 7 - Thrown to the Wolves

This month, we conclude our Suicide Squad in Russia storyline.

Suicide Squad 7

Title: "Thrown to the Wolves"
Cover Date: November 1987
On Sale Date: August 25, 1987
Cover Price: $0.75
Editor: Robert Greenberger

Pages: 22
Writer: John Ostrander
Penciller: Luke McDonnell
Inker: Robert Lewis
Letterer: Todd Klein
Colorist: Carl Gafford

Cover Credits
Artist: Jerry Bingham

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

We conclude our storyline where our team attempts to escape Russia and have to battle The People's Heroes!

Also, we have a Character Profile of Black Orchid!

Black Orchid from Who's Who!

Black Orchid in Adventure Comics!

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.  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...

Look for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast in two weeks (the first week of the month) where Ryan, Kyle and myself look at G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 3.

The following week, look for Head Speaks episode 16!

Be sure to return next month and listen as we talk about Action Comics 598 and Suicide Squad issue 8.

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).

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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!