Waiting for Doom

Episode 30: The Life And Times of John Dubrovny

Cold war shenanigans! The Patrol coming to an end! The Suicide Squad! More America v Russia shenanigans! 2 old dudes talking comics! It's all that and maybe some more in this episode!Doom Clock - 5:31Doomsplaining - 8:22 - we first travel back to 1965 to take a look at issue 98 from Doom Patrol volume 1, and then jump to 1988 for the Doom Patrol and Suicide Squad Special. What's the link between these two books? Why it's the elemental villain, Mr.103 (or 104, depending on the era)Mailbag O Doom - 46:47 - What was the best death in a comics?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 29: That Time Arani Took The Team To The Ozarks

Welcome back gang - let's get patrolling!Doom Clock - 5:46News O Doom - 11:38Doomsplaining - 16:00 - we discuss issues 4 to 6 of volume 2 of the Doom Patrol, by the creative team of Kupperberg, Lightle and Larsen. Mailbag O Doom - 53:24 - What was the weirdest thing you read in a comic?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 28: Everything Old Is New(52) Again

Welcome back to another episode of Waiting for Doom! Get ready for Mike and Paul to do some more good speeching and wording good all about the Doom Patrol!Doom Clock - 8:23Doomsplaining - 10:48 - In this episode we discuss the Doom Patrol-related appearances in the New 52 universe, leading up to the major appearance of the team in the Justice League story, "Injustice League"! Mailbag O Doom - 47:09 - What was a mystery in comics you enjoyed speculating about?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 27: Good Thing They Only Come Once A Year

Hey Patrollers! We're back after a short, much needed break! Doom Clock - 4:54Doomsplaining - 7:40 - We look at the Doom Patrol Annuals over the years: Secret Origins Annual 1 (1987), and Doom Patrol Annuals 1 (1988) and 2 (1994).Mailbag O Doom - 53:13 - What's your all time favourite comic book annual?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 26: Back From The Dead! Again! Apparently.

Time for another look into the lives and adventures of everyone's favourite team of heroes, the Doom Patrol! Let's do this, Patrollers!Doom Clock - 5:38Doomsplaining - 9:07 - We look at issues 1 to 3 of volume 2, the Kupperberg/Lightle era!Mailbag O Doom - 48:14 - What's your comic 'blind spot' that you'd like to explore?Thanks for listening! 

Episode 25: Super Villain Team-Up!

We did it guys! 25 episodes of Doom-filled goodness! Let's get to it!Doom Clock - 6:01Doomsplaining - 8:39 - We look at issues 96 and 97 from volume 1, the Drake/Premiani era!Mailbag O Doom - 47:14 - What comic book grievance do you still feel?Thanks for listening!

Episode 24: The Brain, Mallah, and Christopher Sebela!

Welcome back to Waiting For Doom - and welcome back to fellow Doom Patrol fan, and awesome comic writer, Christopher Sebela!Our twenty-fourth episode begins with a discussion of the week that was in comics, including what Chris is currently working on, before we check the numbers on the Doom Clock (12:42).Then in Doomsplaining (14:52), we return to volume 2, and discuss one of the funniest, most bizarre issues of Morrison's run - issue 34, 'The Soul of a New Machine'!Finally we open the Mailbag-O-Doom (35:36), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What's your favourite duo in comics?". We then close the show with an alternate outro track - 'Still Ill' by The Smiths, lyrics of which were used in issue 34! Yes, this happened last time we had Chris on, too...new tradition, perhaps? Thanks for listening - we hope you enjoy the show!

Episode 23: Hey Did You Guys Know Mike Went to HeroesCon?

After a 2 week absence (totally Mike's fault), your favourite Patrologists are BACK! Did you miss us? Hello? Is this thing even on?Our twenty-third episode begins with a discussion of the week that was in comics for Paul only, before we take another look at the Doom Clock (4:26).Then in this week's Doomsplaining (7:03), we discuss very little in the way of actual Doom Patrol content and instead get to hear all about Mike and his trip to HeroesCon! Did you guys know Mike went to HeroesCon?We then close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (35:03), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What's a comic-based Lego minifig or playset you wished existed?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 22: Chicken Little Was Right

If you like anagrams and the end of the world, you've come to the right place - welcome to Waiting For Doom!Our twenty-second episode begins with a discussion of the week that was in comics, before we take another quick look at the Doom Clock (6:30).Then in this week's Doomsplaining (8:51), we discuss issues 31 to 33 from volume 2, the Morrison/Case era! This story arc introduced Willoughby Kipling, as he sought help from the Patrol in stopping the Cult of the Unwritten Book!We then close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (43:29), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "What comic arc or run had the most satisfying ending?". Thanks for listening!

Episode 21: Action Packed Like An Action Chair!

Singular panels of excitement! Giant Hawks! Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man! Doom facts! We are back with more Doom Patrol excitement - let's get patrollin'!Our twenty-first episode begins with a discussion of the week that was in comics, before we take a rather excited look at the Doom Clock (8:25).Then in this week's Doomsplaining (14:03), we take a look at issues 94 and 95 from volume 1, the Drake/Premiani series! We also share some interesting 'Doom Facts' about Arnold Drake, thanks to some knowledge contributed by regular listener, Reggie Hancock!We close the show with the Mailbag-O-Doom (34:11), where we read listener responses to our Question of the Week: "Name a comic creator you feel is deserving of greater recognition?" Thanks for listening!