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Checkered Past

 Bobb Robinson

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!

Arts Comedy Hobbies Books Leisure
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
59 minutes
Episodes
305
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Is That a Missile in Your Pocket Or Are You Just Happy to See Me? (House of Mystery 160)

Is That a Missile in Your Pocket Or Are You Just Happy to See Me? (House of Mystery 160)

Sockamagee! Robby gets sweet with Suzy AND re-introduces an unsuspecting world to the golden age great, Plastic Man! PLUS a whole new status quo for the Martian Manhunter! All this plus 1920's famil…
00:58:27  |   Sun 09 May 2021
I'll Sail Upon the Dog Star (Superboy 131)

I'll Sail Upon the Dog Star (Superboy 131)

While Superboy deals with the mild annoyance of young Lex Luthor with the powers of a 5th-dimensional imp, Krypto has the most exciting day of his life and introduces us the the most exciting charact…

00:54:25  |   Mon 03 May 2021
NOT brought to you by Little Caesar's ™ (Sea Devils 30)

NOT brought to you by Little Caesar's ™ (Sea Devils 30)

A giant amphibious talking gorilla! A man who transforms into monstrous sea creatures! An ambulatory underwater golden robot headquarters! AND THAT'S ALL BY PAGE 3. Join me and special guest Chuck fo…
00:58:46  |   Tue 27 Apr 2021
Pride Goeth Before a Fall (Batman #182)

Pride Goeth Before a Fall (Batman #182)

It's an 80-PAGE GIANT! Batman gives us a glimpse of his weirdest adventures! Featuring Robin, the Man Wonder! Rubber-Face Batman! And Fire Island Batman! DON'T MISS IT!
01:23:02  |   Tue 13 Apr 2021
Those Balloons Ain't Gonna Bust Themselves (All-American Men of War 116/Jerry Lewis 95)

Those Balloons Ain't Gonna Bust Themselves (All-American Men of War 116/Jerry Lewis 95)

Lt. Steve Savage, Balloon Buster, has a whole lotta balloons ta bust - if he can only conquer his crippling negative self-talk! PLUS the role of "Piggy" in tonight's performance of "Lord of the Flies…

01:12:26  |   Sun 28 Mar 2021
But...No One Ever Actually Calls Her The Cat (Lois Lane #66)

But...No One Ever Actually Calls Her The Cat (Lois Lane #66)

Great grazing goats! When someone gets flown into the interior of the sun by page 3 of a 15-page story, you know it's going to be swell! Marvelous Martin Gray joins us to talk about Cliff Richard, Li…
01:12:12  |   Mon 15 Mar 2021
What's the Rent Like on a Theory of Relativity (Blackhawk #222)

What's the Rent Like on a Theory of Relativity (Blackhawk #222)

Second time's a charm I guess because the first time we recorded this episode the audio disappeared, PROBABLY the result of a strange visitor from a place that is not actually a place one can be from…

00:52:59  |   Wed 03 Mar 2021
Gorilla My Dreams (Wonder Woman 163)

Gorilla My Dreams (Wonder Woman 163)

The only thing this Woman should be Wondering is why all the gals in town go ga-ga over STEVE TREVOR of all people. Not one, but TWO love triangles this issue, as Steve fends off the advances of a Go…
01:12:23  |   Sun 21 Feb 2021
Ain't Love Grand? (Valentine's Day Special!)

Ain't Love Grand? (Valentine's Day Special!)

The real Saint Valentine came to a bloody end, but you can avoid all unpleasantness with our Valentine's Day Special! From Secret Hearts #113 comes Chapter 4 of "Reach for Happiness", dramatized for …

00:41:44  |   Sun 14 Feb 2021
'A' for Effort (Superman 188)

'A' for Effort (Superman 188)

Can it be? Superman choke DEAD?!? We may never know, because the super-scientific civilzation that killed him him neglected to back up their data. ROOKIE MISTAKE, SUPER-SCIENTIFIC CIVILIZATION. All t…

01:09:27  |   Sun 07 Feb 2021
I'm a Leg Man (Capt. Storm 14/ Our Fighting Forces 101)

I'm a Leg Man (Capt. Storm 14/ Our Fighting Forces 101)

Capt. Storm is a reg'lar MacGuyver (if MacGuyver had an easily-detachible prosthetic leg and a thirst for vengeance) but the real news is the metaphysical sub-text of Capt. Hunter - could his entire …

00:52:03  |   Mon 25 Jan 2021
Drain the Swamp! (Tomahawk #105)

Drain the Swamp! (Tomahawk #105)

What could be more timely than a ragtag, Revolution-era band of "patriots" banding together to battle a hideous gargantuan creature whose permanent residence is in Florida? Even Captain America gets …
00:44:06  |   Wed 13 Jan 2021
The Unbearable Brightness Of Being [Evil] (House of Secrets #79)

The Unbearable Brightness Of Being [Evil] (House of Secrets #79)

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT - Prince Ra-Man, Mind Master and Eclipso, Hero and Villain in one man - TOGETHER IN A BLAND ADVENTURE! Join us for House of Secrets #79!
00:53:07  |   Sun 03 Jan 2021
Boy King of the Seven Seas (Aquaman #28)

Boy King of the Seven Seas (Aquaman #28)

Never turn your back on the heir to the throne, that's what I always say - and probably what Aquababy says, too, if anyone but Sugar and Spike could understand his confounded baby-talk language. Aqua…
01:00:57  |   Sat 26 Dec 2020
Up-skirt Ultra (Mystery in Space 108)

Up-skirt Ultra (Mystery in Space 108)

Ultra the Multi-Alien is in a pretty pickle (and that's NOT a euphemism for what's under the mini-skirt wearing giant from space!) Join us for a look at Mystery in Space #108!
00:41:32  |   Sun 13 Dec 2020
Women's Intuition, only it's Batman (Detective Comics 352)

Women's Intuition, only it's Batman (Detective Comics 352)

I've got a HUNCH you'll love listening about Batman's strange new super-power of just GUESSING where crimes will occur. PLUS Elongated Man breaks the bank (and a few criminal jaws) in Monte Carlo!
01:00:21  |   Wed 02 Dec 2020
Water, Water, Everywhere (Action Comics 338 & 339)

Water, Water, Everywhere (Action Comics 338 & 339)

Superman - no, not THAT Superman - fights the inter-dimensional criminal mastermind Muto in the far-flung future world of the 30th Century - no, not THAT 30th Century, apparently - all while avoiding…
00:55:55  |   Mon 16 Nov 2020
Is That a City in your Bottle or Are You Just Happy To See Me? (World's Finest 158)

Is That a City in your Bottle or Are You Just Happy To See Me? (World's Finest 158)

Robin and Jimmy discoevr three shrunken cities in a cave in the woods and that's not even the whackiest thing that happens in this issue! Brainiac has a secret brother! Superman is useless in a fight…

00:45:19  |   Sun 01 Nov 2020
Technically, the Nazi's On Your Shoulder (G.I. Combat 118/Our Army At War 169)

Technically, the Nazi's On Your Shoulder (G.I. Combat 118/Our Army At War 169)

In which we discover that Haunted Tank stories would work just as well - better, perhaps - without the haunted part. Also, metaphorically speaking, SGT Rock talks more than a ...well, than something …

00:56:09  |   Wed 28 Oct 2020
You Get the Children You Deserve (The Fox and the Crow 98/Sugar and Spike 65)

You Get the Children You Deserve (The Fox and the Crow 98/Sugar and Spike 65)

Stanley may have a monster, but the REAL story is Mr. Dover's tireless advocacy against ageism and for teachers' rights! PLUS Sugar and Spike are abandoned by their negligent parents and abducted by …
00:56:48  |   Tue 20 Oct 2020
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