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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, Dr. Bobb will examine each of these issues in depth and tell you what you need to know!

Checkered Past Bobb Robinson

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

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, Dr. Bobb will examine each of these issues in depth and tell you what you need to know!

    The Brave and the Billy (Brave and Bold 68)

    The Brave and the Billy (Brave and Bold 68)

    Billy from The Brave and the Bob Pod joins us to discuss the curious case of the Bat-Hulk! PLUS other nonsense, as usual. It's Batman, Metamorpho, and The Brave and the Bold #68!

    • 59 min
    C is for Cookie (Rhymes with KOOKY) (World's Finest 161)

    C is for Cookie (Rhymes with KOOKY) (World's Finest 161)

    This episode brought to you by the letter C, and the words Caveman, Colonoscopy, Car Lighter, Classical Music, and Crabs! It's World's Finest #161, an 80-Page Giant!

    • 1 hr 22 min
    I'm Only Human (Metal Men 22)

    I'm Only Human (Metal Men 22)

    WHO is the Sizzler? WHY did G.I. Joe defect to the VietCong? WHAT is the secret of Dr. Bobb's meatball soup? ALL WILL BE REVEALED ON THIS EPISODE! It's Metal Men #22!

    • 49 min
    On the Outside Looking In (Detective Comics #356)

    On the Outside Looking In (Detective Comics #356)

    Alfred is dead, and I don't feel so good myself. But don't worry, turns out Alfred's not REALLY dead, he's just an all-powerful super-villain! Author Jim Beard joins us to explore the craftiest television-dictated character revival since Steve Trevor! PLUS the Elongated Man waxes poetic!

    • 1 hr 23 min
    Superboy Sunday! (Superboy #133)

    Superboy Sunday! (Superboy #133)

    An untold tale of Superbaby's arrival on Earth, and his first ADORABLE but-up of a crime syndicate! PLUS Robin mucks around and creates a new timeline! It's Superboy #133!

    • 1 hr 2 min
    A Singular Smog (House of Mystery 162)

    A Singular Smog (House of Mystery 162)

    Gramps gets his moment to shine, but what benefit is civic pride when one is transformed into a monster? PLUS Marco Xavier gets his chance to meet Mr. V, AND the saga of Dr. Husband's missing wedding ring! It's House of Mystery #162!

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

Bucky749 ,

Swinging entertainment.

Enjoyable show and the hosts seem to be having fun and it comes through the podcast . And I love the variety of comics .

Billy Dunleavy ,

DC Silver Age madness

I discovered this show about a year or so back and enjoy it immensely. The hosts are knowledgeable and funny, and very engaging! Every episode is a blast! Two thumbs up!

Crapple the Crapster ,

Hilarious and fascinating

I have listened to every episode and you just gotta believe me it’s the best! I love the music and the material and the banter and especially when Dr H is caffeinated!

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