Earth-2.net: The Show

A new month is here, and that can mean only one thing! Well, it can mean a lot of things. But in this case it means it's Previews time! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

Wrapping up GI Joe Week are four Power Records from the original GI Joe era: The Search for the Stolen Idol, The Secret Mission to Spy Island, The Secret of the Mummy's Tomb, and The Rescue from Adventure Team Headquarters! To read along, download both the MP3 and a ZIP file containing all four storybooks: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/images/gi-joe.zip. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

The San Diego Comic-Con is approaching very quickly, and Mike outlines how you can help Earth-2.net: The Show cover the convention. Then, Mike asks for your help in another way.

Of all the things GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra does wrong, Mike's most bothered by the fact that it's trying too hard to be the cartoon without the sense of joy that came with it. Also, what the hell is Joseph Gordon-Levitt doing here? Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

Much like he did prior to his review of GI Joe: The Movie, Mike puts the world into context and explains why the mature, more-realistic GI Joe: Resolute is needed in this day and age. He also gushes about its writer: Warren Ellis. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

Before discussing GI Joe: The Movie, Mike puts the franchise into context. Specifically, he examines why it was needed in the 1980s, and what children of a certain age took away from it. Then he gets into the movie, which is flawed to the core but so much fun! Also, a mind-blowing discovery is made: this isn't a GI Joe cartoon, but something else entirely. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

In the latest edition of Saturday Morning 101, Dan and Jonathan examine GI Joe: A Real American Hero (aka The MASS Device), the original GI Joe miniseries. For many children of the 1980s, this is where GI Joe truly began! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

GI Joe Week continues as the Grumpy Old Fans go through three Marvel-era issues of GI Joe: A Real American Hero (#1, #21, and #50) and three IDW-era issues (#155 1/2, #177, and #178). How do Dan and Mike feel about Larry Hama changing the focus of the series from the Joes to ninjas, just how violent are the comics compared to the cartoon, and does the silent issue deserve the praise it's received throughout the years? There's only one way to find out, and you know what that is! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

GI Joe Week is finally here, and, to kick things off, Dan and Mike spend two hours fondly remembering, laughing, and then griping about the creation, rise, and fall of the GI Joe: A Real American Hero line of action figures. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

Marvel's massive summer crossover, Avengers vs. X-Men, has reached its midpoint, and as Mike read through it he reached his breaking point. Listen in to hear Mike lose his mind over the poorly portrayed characters, nonsensical reason for the series to even exist, and the general stupidity of Cyclops. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

This month, Tom and Chris chat about getting revenge on superheroes (The Boys: Butcher, Baker, Candlestickmaker), the new beginning of the DC Universe (Justice League: Origin), and the first 12 issues of an Image launch title (Spawn, volume one). Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

In the first of a new (and hopefully) monthly series, Mike read through a stack of recently released independent comic books, then sat down to record his thoughts. Those books are: BPRD Hell on Earth: The Devil's Engine #1, Dancer #1, Epic Kill #1, Grim Leaper #1, Men Man #13, Star Trek: The Next Generation / Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #1, The Spider #1, X-O Manowar #1, and Youngblood #71. Plus, a special advanced review of Revival #1! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

It's Gay Pride Month, and Hey, Gurlfriend dives into it headfirst, covering the best of times, the worst of times, and their personal favorites, as they explore the world of gay characters in comics! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

Everybody knows the Dolph Lundgren Punisher movie sucks, right? Well, apparently Mike missed that memo, because he's here to defend it! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

James and Mike team-up once again to discuss Justice League: Doom, the very loose adaptation of Mark Waid's classic storyline, JLA: Tower of Babel! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

It's time for Mike to go through the June Previews catalog. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

In this episode, Mike reviews The Flash #1-8, so it's pretty obvious what he's going to say about Barry Allen, right? Think again! Before that, however, Tom Deja phones in with some feedback. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

After a yearlong stint as Batman, Dick Grayson once again fights crime as Nightwing! And in the first seven issues of his latest series, Dick unravels a mystery that will cut to the very core of Haly's Circus. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

On 25 May 1977, an unsuspecting public was exposed to the first installment of what would become the biggest film franchise of all time: Star Wars! Now, 35 years later, Dan Toland and Michael David Sims begin a six-part look at George Lucas' legendary contribution to cinema. Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net

Worldwide, The Avengers has pulled in $1.2 billion (and counting) in just over one month, yet Earth-2.net has remained silent on this front. But not anymore! Today, Ian Wilson delivers his take on The Avengers. Plus, a bonus review! Make sure to visit the Earth-2.net store: http://store.earth-2.net