The DC History-cast
I’m here to help you fill in the gaps in your knowledge so that you get the most enjoyment possible from your readings of DC’s comic books. Each week, I take one book from DC’s output for that week and break down anything you might need to know about the characters, references, and events in that issue. Warning, there are sure to be spoilers.
Episodes
42 episodes
Episode 041 - Absolute Power #04
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we discuss the ending of Absolute Power and give a rundown of my favorite DC Crossovers of all time. We also discuss whether Amanda Waller is redeemable and Oliver "Green Arrow" Queen's involvement in thi...
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17:09
Episode 040 - Absolute Power: Task Force VII #07
I'm sorry this episode was a day later than usual! In this episode, we discuss the history of the Global Guardians, Amanda Waller's nefarious plans, and wonder how she could possibly be taken down in the next issue.
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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14:07
Episode 039 - Superman vol. 6, #18
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we examine the deal that Superman and Neron struck and the possible repercussions of that. We also briefly discuss the nature of parallel worlds and Kimiyo "Dr. Light" Hoshi's history.
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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17:07
Episode 038 - Absolute Power: Task Force VII #06
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we discuss the origin story of Celia "Jet" Windward, an obscure heroine who briefly appears in this issue. We also broach the topic of Amanda Waller's pettiness and talk about what's going on with those d...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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13:33
Episode 037 - Absolute Power #03
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we examine the legacy of heroism behind the name Air-Wave. We also guess at the identity of Barry Allen's mysterious benefactor in this issue of Absolute Power and discuss the other details of the story.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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18:21
Episode 036 - Green Arrow Vol. 7, #15
This week in the DC History Cast, we discuss the history of Arsenal's lover, Jade Nguyen, otherwise known as Cheshire. We also get into the old debate about whether superheroes lead to supervillains and examine Green Arrow's motivations in the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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18:17
Episode 035 - Superman vol. 6, #17
In this dynamic episode of the DC History Cast, we detail Zatanna's history and describe some of her greatest hits from over the years. We also talk about Neron's history and Superman's heroism.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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18:09
Episode 034 - Absolute Power: Task Force VII #04
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we briefly discuss Voodoo's history, from before and after the character's integration into the DCU. We also give a synopsis of this issue of Absolute Power: Task Force VII and talk about where the issue ...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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15:28
Episode 033 - Batman Vol. 3, #151
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we talk about the history of Bizarro and the current Absolute Power tie-in issue of Batman.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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17:28
Episode 032 - Absolute Power: Task Force VII #03
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we examine the history of Carol Ferris and discuss the ongoing Absolute Power storyline.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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18:40
Episode 031 - Absolute Power: Task Force VII #02
The Doom Patrol appears in this issue, so we take the opportunity to discuss that group's history along with the goings-on in this Absolute Power tie-in.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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20:24
Episode 030 - Wonder Woman Vol. 6, #11
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we discuss Wonder Woman's complicated history, her present, and the events of this most recent Absolute Power tie-in.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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17:56
Episode 029 - Absolute Power: Task Force VII #01
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we look at Black Adam's history. We also give a brief synopsis of the issue at hand and discuss the ins and outs of Absolute Power so far.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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18:56
Episode 028 - Absolute Power #01
In this episode of the DC History Cast, we delve into the background of the Amazo android and talk about Amanda Waller's devious machinations that led to our current dilemma.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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14:02
Episode 027 - Absolute Power-Ground Zero
This episode starts with a recap of the Time Commander's biography, then follows with a short synopsis of Absolute Power: Ground Zero, before ending with a discussion of the issue and what's to come in future issues of Absolute Power.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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15:16
Episode 026 - Batman/Superman-World's Finest #28
In this episode, we look lovingly at Mister Mxyzptlk's history and then talk about where he and Bat-Mite first came from, as well as Neal Adams' impact on DC Comics in the 1960s.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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19:37
Episode 025 - Batman and Robin Vol. 3, #10
In this episode, we talk about the history of Damian "Robin" Wayne and the current issue of his adventures alongside his father.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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16:50
Episode 024 - Birds of Prey Vol. 5, #10
In this episode, we briefly explore the background of Barda, then delve into the history of the Birds of Prey team and the goings-on in this current issue.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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18:50
Episode 023 - The Flash Vol. 6, #09
In this issue, we discuss the Flash Family, the revelations of this book, and other Flash Facts!
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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16:44
Episode 022 - Titans Vol. 4, #11
In this episode, we recap and discuss the events of Titans #11 and go over the history of Dr. Thomas Morrow.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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17:29
Episode 021 - Red Hood-The Hill #04
In this week's episode, we examine the multiple stories of Jason Todd's origin and resurrection and discuss the goings on in this most recent tale in his and Batman's lives.
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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16:20
Episode 020 - Batman Vol. 3, #147
In this episode, we talk about where Batman has been over the past 85 years and where he is going at the end of this exciting issue.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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15:55
Episode 019 - Absolute Power 2024 Free Comic Book Day Special Edition #01
In this episode of the DC History-cast, we explore the history behind Batman's Failsafe android and the titles that have been leading up to this Absolute Power special.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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14:59