Tales of the Justice Society of America

What better way to celebrate American Independence Day than by enjoying the End of the World, right??? (What the heck, Hollywood made millions off the idea!) Join hosts Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner as they discuss the exciting Fourth Chapter of the Maxi-Series that forever changed the DC Universe! "I truly think you guys are the yardstick people should strive for in covering classic comics from the past in podcast form." -- Victor Wachter

Just in time to say "we DID get an episode out in April"!! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Join hosts Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner for more fun and excitement on Earth-2... while it lasts! This time 'round, Baron Blitzkrieg attempts to cure his hysterical blindness (whatever the hell that is) through use of the Liberty Bell (however the hell that works). Johnny Quick interrupts some dwarf-flinging, everybody hates Hawkgirl, and Liberty Belle can't keep her uniform off. It's wacky World War II hijinks by Roy Thomas, Arvell M. Jones, and Pablo Marcos. Then, jumping ahead 40 years in the timeline, we check back in with the Sensational Character Find of 1985 -- CHROMA!! This one's a humdinger, folks. Strap in! By Roy Thomas, Todd "Spawn" McFarlane, and Tony DeZuniga. NEXT TIME -- Crisis On Infinite Earths #4!! The Death of the Monitor!! The End of the Multiverse!!

The Titans! The Legion! The Outsiders! AND MORE! The End of the World Continues! In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Greatest Comic Book Event of All-Time, Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner bring you THE DEFINITIVE coverage of the Marv Wolfman, George Perez, and Dick Giordano masterpiece that forever altered the DC Universe -- CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS In this exciting third episode, the guys address even more listener feedback! Then, it's on to the main event -- "Oblivion Upon Us!" -- as the Crisis arrives on Earth-1!! Can even the combined might of the New Teen Titans, Batman and the Outsiders, and Superman have any effect this cosmic menace??? Guest-stars galore!! Kamandi, Sgt. Rock, The Haunted Tank, The Losers, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Bat Lash, Jonah Hex, Nighthawk, Scalphunter, and many, many more!! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This podcast "mini-series" is an in-depth examination of Crisis on Infinite Earths with full synopses, discussion, commentary, and even a look at the might-have-beens. We're very proud of our coverage in this year-long celebration of DC's finest hour and we hope you'll join us every month for each new episode!

"Tales" is back with a brand-new installment!! Join hosts Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner for more fun and adventure on the world of Earth-2! First up, the fellas take a look at All-Star Squadron #45 in which Johnny Quick and Liberty Belle once again face the menacing might of -- BARON BLITZKRIEG!! Then, in Infinity, Inc. #14, Todd "Spawn" McFarlane makes his dramatic debut are penciller as the Infinitors go up against the... um... fashioned-challenged CHROMA!! And Norda gets lucky! Well, sorta. But that does mean there's hope for ANYONE, right? Next Episode -- Crisis on Infinite Earths #3!!

From the Dawn of Man to the Great Disaster... and BEYOND! The End of the World Continues! In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Greatest Comic Book Event of All-Time, Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner bring you THE DEFINITIVE coverage of the Marv Wolfman, George Perez, and Dick Giordano masterpiece that forever altered the DC Universe -- CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS In this second episode, the guys address some listener feedback! Then, it's on to the main event -- "Time and Time Again!", the exciting second chapter of the story that forever altered DC Comics! From Anthro, the First Cro-Magnon, to Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth... and everywhen in between! Guest-starring Superman, Batman, The Legion of Super-Heroes, The Blue Beetle, Green Lantern, Obsidian of Infinity, Inc., Firebrand of the All-Star Squadron, Geo-Force of the Outsiders, Firestorm, the Nuclear Man, and many, many more!! ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This podcast "mini-series" is an in-depth examination of Crisis on Infinite Earths with full synopses, discussion, commentary, and even a look at the might-have-beens. We're very proud of our coverage in this year-long celebration of DC's finest hour and we hope you'll join us every month for each new episode!

"Tales" is back with a brand-new installment!! Join hosts Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner for more fun and adventure on the world of Earth-2! First up, the fellas take a look at All-Star Squadron #44 in which Hourman and Firebrand go on a double date and end up facing the Nazi uber-siblings Night and Fog!! Next, in Infinity, Inc. #13, it's nekkidness all around as our skinny-dipping teen heroes find themselves menaced by everyone's favorite schizo, Rose and Thorn! PLUS -- more Crisis Management, this time with Jonah Hex and World's Finest, and LISTENER FEEDBACK!! Next Episode -- Crisis on Infinite Earths #2!!

THIS. IS. IT! The End of the World Begins Now! In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Greatest Comic Book Event of All-Time, Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner bring you THE DEFINITIVE coverage of the Marv Wolfman, George Perez, and Dick Giordano masterpiece that forever altered the DC Universe -- CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS In this first episode of a multi-part series, the guys explore the history and ramifications of the event along with providing their own personal stories of how, when, and where they became familiar with DC Comics' company-spanning epic. Then, it's on to the main feature -- an in-depth examination of Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 with full synopsis, discussion, commentary, and even a look at the might-have-beens. We're very proud of this first installment in what will be a year-long celebration of DC's finest hour and we hope you'll join us every month for each new episode!

THIS IS IT!! The LAST Pre-Crisis episode of "Tales of the Justice Society of America"!! Join hosts Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner as they take a look at two more awesome issues of JSA goodness! First up, "All-Star Squadron" #43 in which our heroes contend with Prince Daka and his sinister agents Kung, Tsunami, and, our personal favorite, Sumo the Samurai!! By Roy Thomas, Mike Baron, Arvell Jones, and Bill Collins Next, the guys attend "The Press Conference" in "Infinity, Inc." #12!! By Roy Thomas, Tony Dezuniga, Tim Burgard, and Joe Rubinstein And, finally, the LAST Pre-Crisis installment of "Elsewhere in the DC Multiverse: Crisis Management Edition" examines two -- AND ONLY TWO!! -- appearances of THE MONITOR!! NEXT EPISODE -- This is it, boys and girls -- CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1!!

ARE YOU READY? Ready for what? READY FOR AN EXTRA SIZED EPISODE OF TALES? I guess. YOU GUESS? HOW CAN YOU GUESS AT A TIME LIKE THIS? NOT ONLY DO SCOTT AND MIKE TALK ABOUT ALL-STAR SQUADRON #42 and INFINITY INC. #11, BUT THEY ALSO SPEND OVER AN HOUR ON THE PENULTIMATE EDITION OF CRISIS COUNSELING! That sounds pretty exciting. IT IS! WHY DO YOU THINK I AM SPEAKING IN ALL CAPS? So does this mean we're two episodes closer to Crisis? YES. SWEET!

Tales is back...with improved sound even!!That's right, guys and gals, Tales of the JSA is back and Scott and Mike have an episode that they have been looking forward to so much they spend like twenty minutes talking about video games at the beginning of the show! After that bit of business, they dive into the third and fourth issues of AMERICA VS THE JUSTICE SOCIETY! See the Wizard take the stand! Watch as the ultimate villain is revealed! Join the guys in asking "HOW THE HELL DOES THAT WORK?!!" several times throughout the episode! It may seem like they didn't like the books, but they did. We promise. (they just have some serious issues) Next Time...back to the normal ALL-STAR and INFINITY INC talk and another edition of CRISIS MANAGEMENT!!

This time out, Scott and Mike take a break from the day to day business here at "Tales" to begin their look at a mini-series that came out at the end of 1984 and told the COMPLETE HISTORY of the Justice Society of America!! Now, as a straight up history it might be a little dry, so writer Roy Thomas hung the idea around a plot that sees Batman accuse the JSA of treason from beyond the grave! The guys tackle the first two issues this episode and we see the accusation, the JSA in chains, and the trial begin! There are surprise witnesses, surprise villains, and, of course, a shadowy figure behind it all! Next time: The Excitiing Conclusion as the history lesson wraps up and the Ultimate Villain makes himself known! GOOD NEWS!! "America vs The Justice Society" is soon to be reprinted and you can pre-order it here -- America vs The Justice Society Trade Paperback

Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go to the TALES OF THE JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA!That's right folks, Scott and and Mike are back and this time they are pouring through the tens of thousands of emails that get sent to them on a daily basis. Sometimes they can't even keep up with all of the cards and letters and telegrams and smoke signals that come their way. So sit back, relax and listen to the guys talk about what you want them to talk about!

Whoa! Two in a row??! Yup! "Tales" is back with another brand-spankin' new episode!! This time 'round, Mike and Scott take a look at "All Star Squadron" #41, The Secret Origin of STARMAN!! (Apologies in advance for the inablilty to talk about his rod without snickering) Next up, "Infinity, Inc." #10 and the stunning conclusion to the Generations Saga!! Warning -- Someone Dies This Issue!! (Please Dear Lord Baby Jesus, let it be Norda...) And we complete the show with a look at even more Pre-Crisis Appearances of everybody's favorite voyeur, The Monitor, in our "Elsewhere in the DC Multiverse: Crisis Management" segment! Enjoy and be sure to stay tuned as FULL COVERAGE of the Greatest Comics Event of All Time, "Crisis on Infinite Earths", is mere weeks away!!

So, it's Black Friday as this episode goes live and, if you live in the United State,s chances are you are one of the thousands of people standing in line at three in the morning waiting for a chance to buy a television for $50 cheaper than you would normally be able to buy it. Thanksgiving dinner is sitting kind of funny and all you want is the kid behind you to just STFU about the fact that he needs to go to the bathroom. It's cold. You're tired. Life sucks at the moment. Well, have no fear because Scott and Mike are here with another fantastic episode of "Tales"! (If you live outside the US it is probably another Friday, in which case, HEY THERE'S A BRAND NEW EPISODE OF TALES FOR YOU!) Anyway, this time out the guys talk about the books that came out with a December 1984 cover date. In All-Star Squadron #40, the troubles in Detroit come to a head with Amazing Man finally having it out with The Real American while Johnny desperately wants a cup of coffee. Then, in Infinity Inc. #9, Jade faces off against the man she believes is her father...GREEN LANTERN. E-mails are read and Scott and Mike lead you through another Crisis Counseling session. So, what are you waiting for...DOWNLOAD IT ALREADY!

Michael Bailey and Scott H. Gardner bring you yet another exciting installment of the show recently voted one of the 10 best on the internet! "This is a true labour of love it seems. Michael Bailey and Two True Freaks’ Scott Gardner host this great little show. Tales of the Justice Society of America is a sort of issue by issue analysis of the Justice Society and associated characters since the 1970′s revival of All Star Comics. It covers All Star Comics 58-74, the Adventure Comics back up strips and around episode 31 it started looking at the All Star Squadron, a period piece set in the 1940′s of DC’s Earth 2 spotlighting the lesser known golden age heroes like Johnny Quick, Liberty Belle and Shining Knight as well as retconned characters like Firebrand and Commander Steel. The issues are reviewed and then there are tangents and related conversations, e-mails and a look at the adds, the highlight of which are the hostess fruit pies ads. If you don’t love the JSA by the start, you’ll be closer after the first episode." -- http://liverpoolmunky76.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/podcasts/ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This time around, the fellas take a look at All-Star Squadron #39 -- the penultimate chapter of the Detroit Race-Riots Saga! Also -- Infinity, Inc. #8 features "The Generations Saga" barreling toward its exciting conclusion! And, finally, there's "Elsewhere in the DC Multiverse - Crisis Management Edition" in which the guys discuss the Pre-Crisis Monitor appearances for November, 1984! Give a listen and find out what the all the hubbub is about!!