Checkered Past

From February, 1966 through August, 1967, DC Comics branded all their publications with a checkerboard masthead, lovingly known as "Go-Go Checks". Because, you know, the 60s. With the help of his husband and intrepid friends, ...more

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March 10, 2020 00:50:30
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A Pretty Girl is Like a *groan* Metal-ly (Metal Men 19)

Sissy, who wouldn't know a comic book from a giant robotic Centaur, joins us to discuss Metal Men #19, one of the craziest comics...

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March 01, 2020 01:04:14
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You can't say oriental anymore, DAD (Our Fighting Forces #100)

Ron from my work drops by to talk about Army stuff, and get a taste of the podcasting life, COMPLETE with squeaky chairs, dog...

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February 23, 2020 01:00:18
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Holy Hot Rods! (Teen Titans #3)

You'll have a Ding-Dong-Dandy Time watching our goodnik Teen Dream Team battle the scourge of DELINQUENCY...and winning! But not without a few good-natured near-escapes...

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February 18, 2020 00:37:09
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Reach For Happiness (Because Happiness Doesn't Have Arms to Reach For You)

It's Checkered Past's second anniversary! We celebrate with a Romance-themed episode, featuring episode 3 of "Reach for Happiness", dramatized by the Girls' Young Romance...

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February 09, 2020 01:03:46
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Goin' to the Chap-Hell (Doom Patrol 104)

It's my and Dr. Husband's Anniversary, so we're celebrating with a look at two other star-crossed lovers, Elasti-Girl and Mento. Not a hoax, not...

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February 03, 2020 01:13:14
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Drag Queen, Gigolo Little Bo Peep (Action Comics #337)

Superman brings much-needed attention to the dual scourges of wealth inequality and cultural appropriation! Supergirl tests out spaceworthy feminine hygiene products, and then uses...

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