Monthly Archives: February 2013

February 22, 2013 · 9:50 pm

Kray Z Comics and Stories 96: The Big Easy

Joe’s back from three weeks away and he starts with Sad News! SAD NEWS TO START WITH!!! Joe explains where he’s been for the last few weeks, and the shenanigans that were involved.

They also discuss:

  • Tales from the shop – When did it change from being desired collectibles to just product
  • The history of Night Nurse
  • When do you lose the collector mentality when you run a shop
  • Suggestions for Christmas Cocktails
  • Comics they are geeking on
  • N’Awlins hot sauces
  • New Mutants/New X-Men Academy X/Young X-Men
  • The New Star Trek Trailer
  • Used book stores

Plus, the usual shenanigans and the proverbial much, much more.  Also? Chicory Coffee!

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February 19, 2013 · 3:28 pm

Solitaire Rose Radio 3: Beloved Childhood Objects

This week, Solitaire Rose Radio examines Beloved Childhood objects.  What sort of objects do people remember from their childhood, how did those objects affect them and what do they say about us?

Oh, and Cory talks a lot of about comic books, too.

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February 9, 2013 · 4:06 pm

Solitaire Rose Radio 2: Jack Kirby Part 1 – 1917 – 1943

The long awaited, long promised first part of the Solitaire Rose History of Jack Kirby covering from his birth in 1917 to when he was drafted in 1943.  Jack Kirby is called the King of Comics, but why is that?  Why is Kirby so important and such a revered figure in comics?

This is the first of a multi-part series that goes into Jack Kirby’s life and career, the impact he made on comics and culture in general and why he is The King.

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