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[Matt Kramer]

Hey all,

I'm sure most of you know about my Starman podcast, but if not, I'll post a thread here.  Episode 3 has just been posted!

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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[Matt Kramer]

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".

http://www.kafraco.com/podcasts/13_ShadesJournal4.mp3

[zack kruse]

I'm getting the podcast, but I haven't listened to any yet because I'm still working my way through the Omnibus.

Quick question about the show and the book though. How essential are the Shade's Journal stories to the book? And how much of them do you cover in your show?

If they are significant, is it better for me to read those along with the Omnibus (before I get too deep)? Or is it kosher to read the separately or later?

Thanks for your insight. I have never read the series until now, but have always heard great things.

[Matt Kramer]

The Shade's Journal entries are significant to the story, but if you don't read them with the issues they originally accompanied, you'll still be fine.  The first two entries, for example, talk about the Starman of 1951 and when Ted Knight originally became Starman.  At least they're going to be reprinted in a future volume, which is a good thing.  It's kind of crummy that they aren't putting the one-shots in where they belong, as there's one from Showcase '95 that goes after issue #10 and before the "Sins of the Child" arc.  It's not necessary though, just a cool Underworld Unleashed tie-in.

Hope that helps you out, and thanks for the interest!!!   

[zack kruse]

Okay, cool. Thanks!

[thebiglargeness]

lovin the podcast man, good good stuff

[Matt Kramer]

lovin the podcast man, good good stuff

Thanks, Biggie!   

[Matt Kramer]

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".

Enjoy!

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[Matt Kramer]

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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[Derek Coward]

Here is a working download link:
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[Matt Kramer]

Here is a working download link:
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Thanks, Derek!  I'll fix my post!

[Matt Kramer]

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, http://www.willbranch.com

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[Rjb America]

Darth Kramer your podcast has got me very interested in Starman.  I'm going to be getting the omnibus tommorow.  One question I heard that a person should read another graphic novel that is refered to  in the Starman series, is this story JSA: Golden Age, or James Robinsons Golden Age mini series.  I need help on this one.   Keep up the great work on the podcast!!

Bob

[Matt Kramer]

Darth Kramer your podcast has got me very interested in Starman.  I'm going to be getting the omnibus tommorow.  One question I heard that a person should read another graphic novel that is refered to  in the Starman series, is this story JSA: Golden Age, or James Robinsons Golden Age mini series.  I need help on this one.   Keep up the great work on the podcast!!

Bob

Hey Bob,

The book you're thinking about is JSA: The Golden Age, sometimes also traded as The Golden Age.  No matter what people say, this book is NOT necessary for understanding of the Starman series.  The Golden Age is an Elseworlds book that just happened to have a few plot points co-opted into continuity.  Anything major that was "borrowed" is explained within the book itself.  Now, The Golden Age is one of the best comics I have ever read, but you don't have to read it to understand Starman.  Thanks for the interest, and I hope you enjoy!!!!!   

[Matt Kramer]

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, http://www.willbranch.com

Enjoy!

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[Matt Kramer]

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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[Matt Kramer]

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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[Filthy McMonkey]

I'll give it a listen.  I've got lots of time to kill at work .

[JackRabbitt]

Hey, all.

I haven't been much of a presence on the forums, but I love and listen to the show every week (as well as David's Marvel Noise and Chris' Around Comics).  If you'll allow me a moment of self-indulgence, I wanted to promote the podcast that I put together every week with a few buddies of mine: Rabbitt Stew.  It's a show made up of different segments contributed by different members of the Stew.  Topics range from reviews of various comics (a good deal from that week as well as issues that have shipped in the last month or so) to in-depth discussions (such as the recent break-down of the entire run of Ultimate Spider-Man) to a segment on figure/toy/statue collecting to reviews of recent episodes of Smallville/Heroes/etc.  The podcast started out somewhat rough, but has progressed into something that I'm rather proud of.  If you have a minute or 60, I'd appreciate a listen and some feedback.  We are now 13 episodes in and we don't plan on stopping anytime soon (listeners or not )

Direct link: http://rabbittstew.libsyn.com or we're on iTunes
Contact email: rabbittstew@gmail.com

Thanks, all.

[David]

These guys love comics and put on a good show.  Give 'em a try.