The Shade's Journal Episode 19

In the 19th Episode of The Shade’s Journal, host Matt Kramer does his best to answer some burning questions. What is the final fate of Solomon Grundy? What is the motivation behind Dr. Pip’s bombing spree? Where has the Shade been? And… what is Batman’s favorite Woody Allen movie? Seriously! That question is answered!

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The Shade's Journal Episode 18

Yo ho! Yo ho! It’s a pirate’s life for The Shade’s Journal.

In Episode 18, join host Matt Kramer for a taste of the pirate’s life, as Jack learns the tragic tale of Jon Valor, the Black Pirate as a mad bomber stalks Opal City in the first half of a discussion of Infernal Devices, covering Starman #30, 31, and 32.

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The Shade's Journal Episode 17

In The Shade’s Journal Episode 17, join host Matt Kramer on a journey from 1838 to 1997 for an exploration of the life and times of The Shade. From the roots of his powers and villainy to his battle across time with the Ludlows, many aspects of his life are explored.

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The Hero Initiative

With the holidays coming up, please take some time and think of some of the older comic creators who may not have worked in a while or are suffering from illness and donate to the Hero Initiative. Even a small donation of $3, the price of a single comic book, can help. I have added a Paypal link for the Hero Initiative on the sidebar.

If you're curious about the Hero Initiatve, here's a bit about them from their website:

In late 2000, a consortium of comic publishers came up with the idea to create a financial safety net for comic creators, much in the same fashion that exists in almost any other trade from plumbing to pottery. By March of 2001, the federal government approved The Hero Initiative as a publicly supported not-for-profit corporation under section 501 (c) (3).
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative (Formerly known as A.C.T.O.R., A Commitment To Our Roots) has had the good fortune to grant over $200,000 to the comic book veterans who have paved the way for those in the industry today.

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment.

For more information, please visit the Hero Initiative's website.

Thanks!

The Shade's Journal Episode 16

Join host Matt Kramer for a special Knights Past episode spotlighting Mikaal Tomas, the alien Starman! This episode will focus on 1st Issue Special 12 and Starman 28. Join me for a trip back to the year 1976, it'll be super freaky (and hopefully not back-stabber-y)!

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The Shade's Journal Episode 15

It's Christmas in November on The Shade's Journal Episode 15, as host Matt Kramer discusses Starman #27 and #29, discussing Christmas in Opal City as well as April 1997, Starman Month!

Incidental music "Hooray for Santa Claus" is performed by Milton DeLugg & the Little Eskimos and is the theme song from "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians".

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Starman #27 cover:



An image by Norman Rockwell. Please note the signatures:

James Robinson signing in Chicago on 12/12/08.

James Robinson will be doing a signing from 5-7 PM on Friday, December 12th, 2008 at Challengers Comics in Chicago, IL. Challengers address is:

1845 N. Western Ave. 2R
Chicago, IL 60647

For more information, check out Challengers' website.

Hope to see you there!!!

The Shade's Journal Episode 14

In the 14th episode of The Shade's Journal, join host Matt Kramer for a special announcement and a brief lesson in art history. Then, we journey To Hell and Back discussing Starman issues 24, 25, and 26. Enjoy!

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The Shade's Journal Episode 13

In the 13th episode of The Shade's Journal, join host Matt Kramer for not one, not two, but three crossovers in one as we discuss Starman #20-23, as Jack travels to New York City to get the help of Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman in the story arc "Sand and Stars".

http://www.kafraco.com/podcasts/26_ShadesJournal13.mp3

Incidental music provided by The Red Hot Valentines, http://www.last.fm/music/The+Red+Hot+Valentines

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The Shade's Journal, Episode 12

In the 12th episode of The Shade's Journal, join host Matt Kramer for discussion of Starman #19, featuring pirates and character actors, as well as Starman Annual #1, featuring a dead Earth, a dead Prince, and a tale of science vs. sorcery in a tale of Times Past.

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The Windy City Comicon

The Shade's Journal is proud to be a part of the Windy City ComiCon. Join us on October 25th from 10 am to 6 pm at the Center on Halsted, just two blocks from Wrigley Field in the heart of Chicago's Wrigleyville neighborhood. This one day event will bring together the best comic book retailers, publishers and creators in the midwest.

The area's top retailers will be offering great deals on new issues, collected editions, statues, games, toys, apparel and tons, literally tons of back issues.

Meet some of the midwest's best talent including Gene Ha, Don Kramer, Mike Norton, Chris Burnham, Will Pfeifer, Bill Reinhold, Doug Klauba, Rich Koslowski, Jeffery Brown, Tim Seeley and many many more.
Book your plans now to attend the Windy City Comicon on Oct 25th. For a full list of Exhibitors, guests, gaming schedules and programming go to http://www.windycitycomicon.com.

The Windy City ComiCon. Chicago's ONLY comic book convention.

The Shade's Journal Episode 11

In the 11th Episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for discussion on Starman #11, as well as a special Knights Past segment focusing on the original Golden Age Mist focusing on Adventure Comics #67 and a brief discussion of Sandman Mystery Theater #37 - 40.


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The Shade's Journal Episode 10

In the 10th episode of The Shade's Journal, join host Matt Kramer as we finally travel Beyond Sins. On the way, we get a brief lesson in tarot and then learn what Jack has in store for him. Then, we take a trip into the past and learn a bit more about the Shade's mysterious origins. This episode focuses on Starman #17 and Showcase '96 #4 and #5.

Ancillary music "Angeline" provided compliments of Will Branch.

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The Shade's Journal Episode 9!

In the 9th Episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for discussions of Starman issues 14, 15, and 16, finally concluding the story arc "Sins of the Child". Also, learn how to get Jack Knight made into an action figure and listen do Damian Smith of the Kryptographik and Welcome to Heavenside podcasts make a plea for a creator in need. This episode we are also trying something new, with some music thrown in between segments. Enjoy!

Incidental music "Wabash Blues" and "Baltimore Fire" provided courtesy of Will Branch.

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An appeal for Josh Medors

Josh Medors, a comic artist fighting cancer without the benefit of medical insurance. He’s worked on titles such as 30 Days of Night Annual, Dial M For Monster a Cal Macdonald mystery, Horrorcide and Runes of Ragnan.

BOOM! Studios is donating ALL PROCEEDS from the sale of their new PULP TALES anthology to Josh Medors and his family.

Cover art and preview pages here: http://boom-studios.net/pulp-tales-benefit-book-all-proceeds-will-go-to-help-josh-medors-amp-family.html

If your email program breaks long links, use this one: http://tinyurl.com/6ly38b

PULP TALES is a "two-fisted one-shot featuring all-new, action-packed stories by horror master Steve Niles, P.U.N.K.S' Josh Fialkov and Kody Chamberlain, '76's B. Clay Moore & Seth Peck, Capote in Kansas' Chris Samnee, In My Lifetime's Tony Fleecs, and more! Featuring a cover by Ben Templesmith!"

24pgs / Full Color / $3.99

Like most independent comics, if the pre-orders aren't there, this book will be horribly under-ordered.

Rather than another memorial/charity for a comic creator who's passed on, why not try and help a creator (and his family) while he's still here?

I have created a little bumper for everyone if you could please add it to one of your shows to try and drum up some support for Josh.

Lets try and make a difference for someone who is still here with us!

Vote to see Jack Knight made into an action figure!

Wizard Universe is running a poll to see what character should be made into a figure in Mattel's DCU Classics toy line. One of these figures just happens to be Jack Knight, so please head over to the site and vote!

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The Shade's Journal Episode 8

In this episode of the Shade’s Journal, host Matt Kramer apologizes for his lengthy absence before discussing Starman #13, Sins of the Child, Part 2: Ted’s Day. Also in this episode, a brief history lesson on Dr. Phosphorous and a little information about where else you can hear Matt talk about Starman lately! (Hint: Look below this!)

http://media.libsyn.com/media/aroundcomics/AroundComics_Ep191.mp3

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The Shade's Journal Episode 7

In the 7th episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for discussion of Starman #12, Sins of the Child part 1. But first, as an addendum to episode 6 there is another brief discussion regarding DC continuity and a message about the format of the next few episodes.

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Episode 6 is now available!

In the 6th episode of The Shade’s Journal, join host Matt Kramer for discussions of Starman 9-11, as well as the Shade story from Showcase ’95 #12. We also get a little taste of why continuity in the DC Universe is a mixed blessing.

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Contest info!

The first contest to win a copy of the first Starman TPB "Sins of the Father" will end on June 29th, 2008. Please have all entries in by midnight on that day!

The Shade's Journal Episode 5

In Episode 5 of the Shade’s Journal, let’s spend a (K)Night at the circus, as host Matt Kramer discusses issues 7 and 8 of Starman. So join in for meetings with a blue skinned alien geek, an octopus woman, and an incubus as Jack takes his first steps to becoming an honest hero. Also, we discuss how to enter the first contest to win a copy of the first volume of Starman, "Sins of the Father".

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Maurin Quina by Leonetto Capiello, c. 1906

In episode 7 of The Shade's Journal, I made a comparison between the visual of Bliss and this image. If anyone would like to purchase a copy of this image, check out art.com or follow this link: http://www.art.com/asp/sp-asp/_/pd--10027889/sp--A/Maurin_Quina_c1906.htm

The Shade's Journal Episode 4

Episode 4 of The Shade's Journal is now available!

In this episode, join your host Matt Kramer for a discussion of Starman #6, the first tale of Times Past. Find out how the Shade got his own little piece of Opal City, as well as what literary characters he was the basis for. Matt also tells a story, Hans Christian Anderson’s "The Shadow".

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The Shade's Journal Episode 3

In this episode of The Shade's Journal, host Matt Kramer discusses Starman (1994) issue #5 as well as a special Knights Past segment focusing on David Knight, covering David's first appearances in Starman (1988) #26 and #27.

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Episode 3 is recorded!

Episode 3 has been recorded and should be up sometime within the next couple days. Stay tuned!

Starman Omnibus vol. 1

If anyone is interested, don't forget that the Starman Omnibus vol. 1 is scheduled to be released on May 28th. Look for it at your local comic book shop, or at other retailers like Borders or Amazon.com. Starman Omnibus vol. 1 carries a price of $49.99 and contains issues #0-16.

Episode 02 - Sins of the Father & A Day in the Opal

In this episode of The Shade's Journal, we cover Starman issues #0-4, covering the storyline Sins of the Father and the standalone A Day in the Opal.

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Quick update regarding Episode 2

Just a quick update regarding episode 2. I have Starman (1994) #0-4 read and notes taken, and I hope to get a chance to record shortly. You can expect episode 2 to be out hopefully by Saturday, April 26th. If anyone has any feedback or comments on issues 0-4, please shoot me an email to theshadesjournal AT gmail DOT com and I'll read them on the show!

The Shade's Journal - Episode 01 - ZERO HOUR

In this first episode of The Shade's Journal, your host Matt gives a brief history of the character Starman (including a list of all known Starmen) and reviews a single page from Zero Hour #1.

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Welcome to The Shade's Journal

Welcome to The Shade's Journal, the podcast dedicated to the DC Comics series Starman co-created by James Robinson and Tony Harris published between 1994 and 2002.

This podcast will feature reviews and discussions of all 82 issues of the Starman series, plus one-shots, crossovers, and special Spotlight episodes.

Please send all questions and feedback to:

TheShadesJournal at Gmail dot com

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