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The DC3cast!
The DC3cast is a lively discussion about DC Comics, hosted by three Multiversity Comics (multiversitycomics.com) staffers - columnists Vince Ostrowski and Zach Wilkerson and editor Brian Salvatore. Discussions, interviews, reviews, games, and more can all be found on the DC3cast.
Episodes
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The DC3cast, Episode 218: Crisis Management, Part 5: "Armageddon 2001"
"Armageddon 2001" starts off incredibly strong, before going impossibly off the rails. Topics discussed include: 900 numbers, Mallrats and superhero sex, the…
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The DC3cast, Episode 217: Crisis Management, Part 4: "Invasion"
1988's second DC event is about as far, tonally, from the first as possible. "Invasion" is a cosmic adventure from Keith Giffen, Bill Mantlo, and [checks…
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The DC3cast, Episode 202 Rebroadcast: Crisis Management, Part 4: "Cosmic Odyssey"
Back in January, we covered "Cosmic Odyssey" as a sort of proto-episode of 'Crisis Management.' Because "Cosmic Odyssey" would be the next book in our major…
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The DC3cast, Episode 216: Crisis Management, Part 3: "Millennium"
This week, the boys tackle 1988's "Millennium," which is one of the weirder events that we've read in our many, many years of comic book fandom. Topics…
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The DC3cast, Episode 215: Brian and Zach Take to Twitter!
Vince is under the weather, so Zach and Brian asked for questions on our new Twitter account, @dc3cast. We received a ton of really fun questions, including…
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The DC3cast, Episode 214: Crisis Management, Part 2: "Legends"
This week, our new format debuts in earnest, with a look back at "Legends," the 1986 event that launched the "Bwahahaha"era of "Justice League." The first…
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The DC3cast, Episode 213: Robin Turns 80, "Hell Arisen" Wraps Up, and 'Rebirth' Titles...For the Last Time (Sort Of)
On this week's show, the boys announce a format change (for now), look at the "Robin 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular," and check in on Rob…
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The DC3cast, Episode 212: Crisis Management, Part 1: "Crisis on Infinite Earths"
Join the boys as they journey through the first of DC's seven 'official' Crises, as they tackle Marv Wolfman and George Pérez's "Crisis on Infinite Earths."…
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The DC3cast, Episode 211: "Strange Adventures" Debuts, "The Flash" Hits a Milestone, and Rebirth Titles, Round 193
This week, the boys celebrate 750 issues of "The Flash," especially digging into the Geoff Johns and Joshua Williamson-penned stories. They also look at the…
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The DC3cast, Episode 210: The Dan DiDio Memorial Podcast and Rebirth Titles, Round 192
The gang is back together to discuss the ousting of Dan DiDio from DC's hallowed halls, as well as review Amy Reeder's first issue of "Amethyst" and more.
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The DC3cast, Episode 209: "Plunge" Returns Stuart Immonen to DC, "Superman Smashes the Klan" Concludes, and Rebirth Titles, Round 191
On the show this week, Multiversity writer Alexander Jones joins the show to discuss the birth of the Aquababy, check in on "Teen Titans," and, of course, more…
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The DC3cast, Episode 208: May Solicits Discussion, Batman and Superman One-Shots, and Rebirth Titles Round 190
This week, Manga Club's Walter sits in for Manga Club's Zach, we discuss the various generations laid out in DC's upcoming series of one-shots, and debate…
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The DC3cast, Episode 207: FCBD Chatter, "Martian Manhunter" Wraps Up, and Rebirth Titles, Round 189
On this week's show, the boys speculate about the "Generation Zero" Free Comic Book Day issue and what it means for '5G' and beyond. Plus, they discuss the…
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The DC3cast, Episode 206: "Justice League" Ends, But Doesn't Wrap Up, "Suicide Squad" Impresses, and Rebirth Titles, Round 188
On this week's show, the boys discuss the finale of "Green Lantern: Blackstars," lament some truly atrocious art in a Super book, and catch up on "The…
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The DC3cast, Episode 205: DiDio/Lee 2020, "Wonder Woman" #750 Shines, and Rebirth Titles, Round 187
This week, the boys celebrate Brian Bendis's "Superman," contemplate the future of "Shazam," and are back on their very specific bullshit.
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The DC3cast, Episode 204: "Freedom Fighters" Wraps Up, "Legion of Super-Heroes" Trudges On, and Rebirth Titles, Round 186
This week, the boys are underwhelmed by just about everything, save "The Flash," and we speculate on what 5G really is going to mean for the DC Universe.
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The DC3cast, Episode 203: James Tynion Debuts on "Batman," "Young Justice" Unites the Wonder Comics, and Rebirth Titles, Round 184
This week, "Daphne Byrne" doesn't do anything for the hosts, we check in on 'The Infected' storyline, and we debate how long "Young Justice" will last.
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The DC3cast, Episode 202: "Cosmic Odyssey" Book Club
This week, we felt there weren't too many interesting aspects of the books released. So, Vince suggested that we revisit "Cosmic Odyssey," the Jim Starlin/Mike…
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The DC3cast Bonus Episode: Stinger Splash!
If you don't listen to the very end of each episode, you may not be aware of what we call 'the stinger.' This is the goofiest, silliest, dumbest part of our…
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The DC3cast, Episode 201: "Doomsday Clock" and Tom King's "Batman" Both Wrap Up, and Rebirth Titles, Round 183
This week, the boys spend an hour on the finale of the DC/Watchmen crossover, and then "rapid" fire through six more books in nearly another hour.
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The DC3cast, Episode 200: Clark Kent Comes Clean, Harley Quinn Steals the Show, Christmas Classics, and Rebirth Titles, Round 181
This week, the boys try to make sense of the weirdness that is a new Frank Miller comic, marvel at the latest "Superman" issue, and share some holiday cheer…
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 9: Draining Power and (Not that Kind of) Golden Shower
The end is nigh! Brian and Zach discuss how Watchmen ties up all the loose ends, save one, as well as look to the future to see what a potential season 2 would…
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The DC3cast, Episode 199: "Deathstroke" Departs, "The Infected" Spreads, and Rebirth Titles, Round 180
This week, the boys pay tribute to Priest's epic "Deathstroke" series, bid farewell to "Collapser," and have mixed takes on "Green Lantern: Blackstars."
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 8: A Tunnel of Love and a Moon of Jupiter
For the penultimate episode of this season, Watchmen pays off a name pun eight episodes in the making, answers a ton of questions, and somewhat pulls off…
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The DC3cast, Episode 198: Dark Justice Leagues, Dark Multiverses, and Rebirth Titles, Round 179
This week, the boys revisit one of their favorite eras of DC stories, express frustration with "Shazam," and try to figure out why John Romita, Jr. has never…
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 7: Saigon and [Redacted]'s Gone
This week, Brian and Zach aren't sure how to react to the big revelations in this episode, and they go off on another The Leftovers tangent.
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The DC3cast, Episode 197: Shrinking Your He-Man, Rounding Up the Infected, and Rebirth Titles, Round 178
This week, the boys dig into the February solicitations, talk Multiversal toy lines, and do a quick buzz through the "Infected" corner of the DC Universe.
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 6: Crooked Cops and Cyclops
This week, our hosts take a trip inside the mind of Will Reeves and dig into the most visually arresting episode of Watchmen thus far, "This Extraordinary…
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The DC3cast, Episode 196: "Far Sector" Debuts, New Krypton Returns, and Rebirth Titles, Round 177
On the show this week, Zach and Vince get mad at Brian for being slightly less enthusiastic about a new series, but all three celebrate the return of an old…
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 5: Dropping Pants and Dropping Squids
This week, Zach and Brian dig into the overarching plan of villainy, the origins of Looking Glass, and take a trip to a fucking moon.
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The DC3cast, Episode 195: "Legion of Super-Heroes" Debuts, An Intense Discussion of DC Eras, and Rebirth Titles, Round 176
This week, the boys look at the latest Grant Morrison title, discuss Sina Grace's "Shazam" title, and debate this era versus some from the not-too-distant past.
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 4: Islands in the Stream and Babies in the Pond
We finally meet Lady Trieu, get a little more insight into Veidt's help, and find out that American Hero Story is, indeed, trash.
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The DC3cast, Episode 194: "DCeased" Sticks the Landing, "Basketful of Heads" Intrigues, and Rebirth Issues, Round 175
This week, the boys dig into the umpteenth Joker story of recent memory, a return to form for John Constantine, and a visit from DC's most important character…
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 3: Visual Aids and Marital Aids
In the third episode, we meet Laurie Juspeczyk Blake, see Judd's rather explosive funeral, and begin to see some real connections between the comic and the…
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The DC3cast, Episode 193: Our Top 10 DC Books at the Moment, HoxPox Wrap Up, and Rebirth Titles, Round 174
This week, the boys review two new comics, and then list their personal DC Top 10s for the moment. Plus, the long-delayed recap of "House of X" and "Powers of…
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Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 2: Immolation and Reparations
The second episode of Watchmen clarifies a lot of details pertaining to the world of the show. It also goes off the rails in fun, bonkers directions in a few…
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The DC3cast, Episode 192: "Superman Smashes the Klan" Smashes Our Hearts, "Superman: Year One" Smashes Our Brains, and 'Rebirth' Titles, Round 173
This week, the boys gush over Gene Luen Yang and Gurihiru, try to make sense of "Metal Men," and get into the weeds picking apart "Superman: Year One."
The DC3cast!Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 1: Horseshoes and Hammerstein
In our first proper episode, Zach and Brian talk about the incredibly chilling cold open, the couple of overt references to the comic, and talk about how…
The DC3cast!The DC3cast Presents: Zach and Brian Watch the Watchmen, Episode 0: Because Lindelof
In our prelude episode, Brian and Zach talk about why we are doing this podcast, our relationship with "Watchmen" and our deep, deep affection for the work of…
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The DC3cast, Episode 191: All Joker, All the Time, Plus Rebirth Titles Round 172
This week, the boys debate the new timeline for way too long, suffer from serious Joker fatigue, and praise the return of the Super Sons.
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The DC3cast, Episode 190: Three Miniseries Wrap, Flex Mentallo Gets the "Doom Patrol" Spotlight, and Rebirth Titles, Round 171
This week, the boys discuss Rose/Thorn's potential new role in the Legion, the end of year one of "The Green Lantern," and review a book because they were…
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The DC3cast Bonus Episode: Joker Babies with Manga Club's Walter and Emily Richardson
Recorded on the streets of Gotham New York City, Brian is joined by Walter and Emily of Manga Club to review Joker. We discuss, among other things, Stephen…
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The DC3cast, Episode 189: "Justice League Dark" is Back and Good Again, "Harleen" Debuts, Rebirth Titles, Round 170, and Sufjan Stevens Debates Nearly End the Podcast
This week on the show, the boys talk about Naomi's debut in "Action Comics," the return of "Shazam" after a four-month absence, and Vince tries to keep Brian…
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The DC3cast Episode 188: "Inferior Five" (Finally) Debuts, 'The Unity Saga' Sticks the Landing, and Rebirth Titles, Round 169
This week on the show, the boys marvel at "Superman" #15 and "Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain," and continue to enjoy the time-travel shenanigans in "Justice…
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The DC3cast, Episode 187: "Batman" Rage, "Gotham City Monsters" Joy, HoXPoX Chat, and Rebirth Titles, Round 168
This week, Brian and Vince drive Zach crazy with Saturday Night Live references from before any of them were born, all the boys begin to come around on "Event…
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The DC3cast, Episode 186: The Legion Returns, "DCeased" Gets a Great Tie-In, and Rebirth Titles, Round 167
This week, the boys dig into the penultimate issue of "Doomsday Clock," marvel at the second chapter of the 'Justice/Doom War,' and try to will a Tom…
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The DC3cast, Episode 185: "Batman/Superman" Debuts, the Secret Six Contest is Settled, and Rebirth Titles, Round 166
This week, the boys are all-in on the Superman titles, love the big "Justice League" reveals, and go through the results of the first-ever Batman Who Laughs…
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The DC3cast, Episode 184: Hickman Chat Returns, "Batman" Gets Bold, and Rebirth Titles, Round 165
This week, the boys celebrate the return of Jackson Hyde, try to think like a teenager, and keep gushing over "House of X" and "Powers of X."
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The DC3cast, Episode 183: "Justice League Odyssey" Gets Interesting, The Shade Returns, and Rebirth Titles, Round 164
This week, the boys discuss a few really good 'Year of the Villain' tie-in issues, express frustration at "Event Leviathan," and hold off from talking about…
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The DC3cast, Episode 182: We Plan a Trip to Dannyland, Continue to Love "The Green Lantern," and Rebirth Titles, Round 163
This week, Brian falls somewhere in between Vince and Zach on "Batman," we drool all over James Harvey's artwork, and reminisce about the "Just Imagine Stan…
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The DC3cast, Episode 181: Annuals Blues, "Powers of X" Review, and Rebirth Titles, Round 162
This week, the boys talk about the lackluster finale of "The Batman Who Laughs," debate what they want out of annuals, and Zach solves a riddle.
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The DC3cast, Episode 180: SDCC Wrap Up, House of X-Cast Debuts, and Rebirth Titles, Round 161
This week, the boys cheat on DC with some Hickman Marvel goodness. Plus, the longest stinger in the history of the show, and Joker as D'Angelo!
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The DC3cast, Episode 179: "Jimmy Olsen" and "Collapser" Debut, "Batman" Divides the Boys, and Rebirth Titles, Round 160
This week, the boys cover the first few days of San Diego Comic Con news, dig into the oversized 50th "Aquaman" issue, and lament the fact that Zach has never…
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The DC3cast, Episode 178: "Young Justice" Goes Multiversal, "Second Coming" Got Away, and Rebirth Titles, Round 159
This week, we discuss the arrival of the Hellblazer to the 'Sandman Universe,' discuss two DC-adjacent books, and try to plot the path forward for "Batman."
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The DC3cast, Episode 177: "Doom Patrol" Returns, "The Wild Storm" Departs, and Rebirth Titles, Round 158
This week, the boys discuss Hill House, the cancellation of yet another creator, and this big, big week of new releases.
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The DC3cast, Episode 176: We Bid Farewell to "The Silencer," Rebirth Titles, Round 157, and Ranking the New Pornographers Discography
This week, the boys discuss the rebirth (pun intended) of "Justice League Dark," the return of Steve Orlando to "Wonder Woman," and then debate the best of the…
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The DC3cast, Episode 175: Questioning the Existence of "Superman: Year One," Debating "Aquaman," and Rebirth Titles, 156
This week, the boys dig into an amazing issue of "Justice League," debate 'fun' Aquaman, and do their best narrator voices.
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The DC3cast, Episode 174: Legion! JSA! Harleen? And Rebirth Titles, Round 155
This week, the boys dig into the largest batch of solicitations in recent memory, debate the merits of the sister issues of "Supergirl" and "Superman," and are…
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The DC3cast, Episode 173: Xeen Arrow, John Krasinski, Green Canary, and Rebirth Titles, Round 154
This week, the boys notice an odd cameo in "Batman," praise Starman's plan in "Justice League," and rekindle the Batman collateral death argument.
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The DC3cast, Episode 172: "Heres in Crisis" Mercifully Ends, "Doomsday Clock" Gets Interesting, and Rebirth Titles, Round 153
One of the biggest weeks in DC's recent history is here, as "Heroes in Crisis" concludes, "Doomsday Clock" delivers on its promise, the next big Superman event…