“If we can get 90% of it right, I'd be delighted if somebody else came up with the other 10% and built on that. That's the history of social housing, right? Standing on the shoulders of giants and keeping getting better and better and better. We're just part of that chain.” Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black wrap up their series on accessible housing w…

Time tor head back to Arizona, via the Will Patton Starman. This week we return to our coverage of Starman Volume 1, with issues 31 and 32. Len Strazewski and Dave Hoover's The Seduction of the Starman has Will try to the right thing? #Starman #DCComics #LenStrazewski #DaveHoover #WillPatton #STARLabs…

Two great teams written by Gail Simone. Ross and Kirby come back together for the 3rd Secret Six arc, but this time in Birds of Prey issues 104-109. This is Ross' first full Birds of Prey arc, and Miss Simone and the amazing Nicola Scott kick it. #DCComics #SecretSix #BirdsofPrey #Catman #RagDoll #Deadshot #ScandalSavage #Knockout #Oracle #BigBarda…

Kirby and Ross discuss upcoming Justice Society scribe Jeff Lemire's 10 issues run of the Justice League United. This short run has a lot to offer. Listen to the guys take on the line-up, 'new' origins, new characters, representation, team-ups, and a big Legion of Super-Heroes appearance. #JeffLemire #JusticeLeagueUnited #JLA #JusticeLeague #Justic…

It's to JUMP JUMP, as Superman and Firestorm battle Kriss Kross. (Not the rappers). Gerry Conway and Rich Buckler put together this fun little comic. It's more Firestorm than Superman, and the can be a good thing. Check out the Earth-2 Podcast https://theearth2podcast.podbean.com/ #DCComics #DCComicsPresents #Superman #Firestorm #GerryConway #RichB…

Jack, Sentinal, Woodure, and Batman are coming to Solomon Grundy's rescue. They eat magic tuber and go on a strip and meet a whole bunch and Grudys. Also, there the origin of Solomon Grundy. #Starman #DCComics #Batman #GreenLantern #Sentinal #TedKnight #SolomonGrundy

“Partnership work is about relationships, it's knowing people, it's understanding each of us have roles and responsibilities but keeping in mind what we're all trying to achieve at the end of the day and that's the outcomes for people that live in our communities to allow them to thrive and survive.” Continuing with their accessible housing series,…

Time for some popcorn and a pirate movie. Our Media Club topic this time is the 1926 pirate movie The Black Pirate starring Douglas Fairbanks. An early 2 strip Technicolor film is a stunning example of the art of the silent era. A real joy to watch it out. It is availble to veiw on YouTube and Tubi. Also check out: How Green Was My Valley directed …

My current Avengers reread made me think about the Marvel Reprint titles of the 70's. My favorite and one of series that allowed me go back in time and discover earlier eras. I hope you enjoy excited rememberances #MarvelComcs #Comicbooks #Avenger #MarvelTripleAction

Jack and the ghost of Jon Valor, the Black Pirate, final showdown with the Infernal Dr Pip. Also Ross gives you his two cents on the final Golden Age Black Pirate tale from All-American Comics 102. #Comicbooks #DCComics #Starman #AllAmericanComics #BlackPirate #JackKnight #JonValor #OpalCity #JamesRobinson #TonyHarris…

Ross and Kirby get together to talk about the Marvel Team-Up issue 63 and 64, featuring Iron Fist and the Daughters of the DRagon. Claremont and Bryne tie up all the plot lines from Iron Fist cancelled series, his last story before Power Man/Iron Fist team is born #TeamUp #MarvelComics #MarvelTeamUp #Spiderman #IronFist #DaughtersoftheDragon #Steel…

“If we don't grab and grab with both hands that prevention agenda, do more now, given we know what's coming our way from our demographics, then we are going to be in a much worse state than we are now in 10, 20 years time.” Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their exploration of the current issues surrounding social care and accessible housing…

Ross and Kirby are here to chat about Fantastic Four Volume 1 issues 20-23. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's early FF can have some ups and downs when veiwed from 2024 eyes. This time they think these stories show a wide range of good and not so good. #FanatasticFour #MarvelComics #MisterFantastic #TheThing #InvisibleWoman #HumanTorch #TheWatcher #Molecul…

Ross is joined by Kirby for a chat about the first six issues of Black Hammer Volume 1, isssues 1-6 that make up the Secret Origins arc. This universe a creation of Jeff Lemire, Dean Ormston, and Dave Stewart is super hero comic full of strong character moments and world building. This is just the begining too. #BlackHammer #DarkHorseComics #JeffLe…

“You can't do all of the things that people take for granted if you can't get in and out of your house.” In the run-up to the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit in Dundee, Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay discuss the practical housing issues often confronted by people with disabilities with the campaigning MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy. Pam, who repr…

Billy is back to talk about a Team-Up with Ross from Magazines and Monsters and A World on Fire. This time it an issue of Brave and the Bold, #72 featuring The Flash of Earth One and the Spectre of Earth Two. Bob "Zany" Haney and Carmine Infatino create one wierd dog fight of a comic #TheSpectre #TheFlash #SilverAge #CheckerBox #DCComics #TeamUp #C…

Ross and Dave, from the Earth-2 Podast sit down to talk about The Shade mini-series from 1997. There is to talk about the wonder addition the Opal City story. Check out the Earth-2 Podcast https://theearth2podcast.podbean.com/ #Starman #TheShade #OpalCity #DCComics #TheSpider #TheFlash #ComicBook

This is the epidode dedicated to the Team-Up books of old. Brave & the Bold, Marvel Team-Up, DC Comics Presents, and Marvel Two-In-One. Ross is joined by Ron from the Fantastic Comic Fan Podcast. A fun conversation where the just scratch the surface of these four great title in preperation for future episode where Ross and guests will get up close …

“We have a theory of change which demonstrates the changes we are hoping to see in people's lives that will ultimately help us achieve our vision of a world where everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.” Returning to the subject of homelessness, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black speak to two charities that betw…

Jon Valor tells Jack his tale and how he came to haunt Opal City. Dr Pip hires Copperhead, This issue is overflowing with amazing art and a super story. Also, Ross talks up Sheldon Moldoff and his series the Black Pirate from Sensation Comics 1 #podcast #Starman #DCComics #SensationComics #BlackPirate #JonValor #JamesRobinson #TonyHarris #WadeVonGr…

Ross and Kirby jump into Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes issues 201 and 202. There are 4 great stories to top off Dave Cockrum historic run on Legion. #Podcast DCComics #LOSH #Superboy #DaveCockrum ElementLad #Wildfire #LightLass #InfectiousLass

Mikal Tomas, the disco Starman, has a new story. Ross jumps into the DC Pride comic for 2024 for the story by Al Ewing and Stephen Bryne. Two old foes battle a Screamsead. Starman the pop icon and Tomak from the Mind Counclil team-up and save the day. #Podcast #Pride #Starman #DCComics #MikalTomas #AlEwing #Rainbow…

“In crisis situations, don't try and save face in front of us. Tell us the warts and all. Tell us the reality of the situation here. If we're going in with one hand tied behind our back, then it isn't going to end well.” In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the value of effective communication…

Updated recording. I accidently post the wrong recording. Thanks to Billy D for letting me know. Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel are getting married, and the wedding crashers Ross and Kirby are there too. They discuss the our perfect couple, the evil but no so big bad Starfinger, and his oddly erotic spaceship. There is also some high praise for Mr Dav…

The Infernal Dr. Pip is causing trouble. Jack and Sadie relationship is moving forward. Dian Belmont and Wesley Dobbs say their good byes and give Jack a gift. The ghost or the 19th Century pirate, Jon Valor AKA The Black Pirate comes to the rescue. #podcast #DCComics #Starman #OpalCity #BlackPirate #JonValor #JamesRobinson #TimHarris #WadeVonGrawb…

Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay conclude their series on the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with an interview with the minister responsible for bringing the legislation through Parliament, housing minister Paul McLennan. The wide-ranging discussion centred on measures in the proposed legislation such as rent controls, homelessness and domest…

Ross has been playing catch up. He has finally read the Annihilation event from Marvel Comics. He has also caught up with the current run of Avenger from Jed McKay. Sometime we miss and event and don't know what we have been missing. Other times a book you may had trouble getting into changes your mind. Listen hear which on is which this week. #Mar…

Ross and Kirby are back to talk Fantastic Four, in reading order. They are up to the intros of Rama Tut and the Super-Skrull, and the first Annual. Lots of Lee and Kirby fun. #podcast #MarvelComics #FantasticFour #MisterFantastic #InvisibleWoman #TheThing #HumanTorch #AliciaMasters #DoctorDoom #SubMariner #RamaTut #SuperSkrull #StanLee #JackKirby…

Welcome to the first Opal City Media Club episode. This is the first in a series of episodes featuring Starman tangent, or even Team-Up tangent pieces of media. It could a tv show, a film, a book, or even something musical. The first episode features Ross and Kirby talk John Carpenter's Starman starring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen. John Carpenter …

Time for more Legion talk. Ross, Kirby, and Jim continue their discussion on the different eras of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Buckle up as the go from Levitz/Giffen all the way through Benids. #Podcast #Superboy #Superman #Supergirl #LOSH #LegionofSuperHeroes #CosmicBoy #SaturnGirl #LightningLad #BrainiacFive #Wildfire #ShrinkingViolet #ElementLad…

Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black continue their look into the new Housing Bill with a look at the duties expected of social landlords regarding domestic abuse. Under the proposed legislation, social landlords will have to provide support to tenants experiencing rent arrears or risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse, and to publish a policy on how…

Ross is joined by Kirby and Jim to discuss the different eras of the Legion of Super-Heroes. Man can these guys talk, so our 100th episode will be cut into mulitple parts. This episode covers the original pre Adventure Comics Sliver Age Era through when Superboy became Legion of the Super-Heroes. Next Episode will pick up with the Levitz/Giffen era…

Jake "Bobo" Bennetti is out jail. The former supervillian is trying to figure out where he stands in the real world again. Jack on other hands gets some tough news. Another wonderful tale from Robinson and Harris. Also, Ross chats All-Star Comics 12 and All-Star Squadron 30. Two comics that tell the same story over 50 years apart. #Podcast #DCComic…

It is time to welcome Len Strazewski to Starman. He takes helm of the book and ties up the Harold Melrose story with a new villiam Plasmax in issue 29. Then starts his first multi-part story The Seduction of Starman #Pocast #Comicbooks #DCComics #Starman #LenStrazewsk #DaveHoover

Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black put the Holyrood turmoil to one side and continue their exploration of various elements of the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill with a look at proposed new homelessness prevention measures. The legislation will introduce an ‘ask and act’ duty on social landlords and other bodies, such as health boards and the po…

Superboy is now Superboy and the Legion of Superheroes, at least on covers. Issues 197 and 198 are the first two issues where the lead feature is our beloved Legion. They contain two amazing tales by Cary Bates and Dave Cockrum! 197 is also the first issue of Legion I remeber reading, so it is so special to me just for that. LLL #LOSH #Superboy #Ti…

Ross is joined by Kirby to talk Defenders. This episode covers Defenders Volume 1 issues 22-25. The Defenders, along with four allies (Yellowjacket, Luke Cage, Daimon Hellstrom, and Daredevil) fight the Sons of the Serpents. #MarvelComics #Defenders #DoctorStrange #TheHulk #Valkerye #Nighthawk #Daredevil #LukeCage #PowerMan #Hellstrom #Yellowjack #…

With the long-awaited Housing Bill finally here, hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black will dedicate the next four episodes to digest various elements of the legislation, including homelessness and domestic abuse, culminating in an interview with housing minister Paul McLennan. But we begin the series with a discussion on increased rights for privat…

Ross is joined by Dave Steel from Earth-2 Podcast, and they travel back to Opal City in 1976. Mikaal Tomas is stoned and lost. All that changes when Komack, the only other survivor of their homeworld. They fight their final battle in Starman Volume 2 issue 28 Also Ross talks about an original Starman tale from Adventure Comics 76 Check out The Eart…

Ross has been dropped into the Multiverse in 2001 before it was cool. Or was it cool then? Exiles Volume 1, issues 1 and 2 introduce us the Judd Winnicks and Mike McKones X-Men tangent book. Six mutants from six different universes have to save other realities so they can go home again. That is if they live. #MarvelComics #XMen #Exiles #Morph #Blin…

Ross gives you his thoughts on Superboy Volume 1 Issues 191, 193, and 195. The last three back up stories before the Legion becomes the headliner in this book. Cary Bates and Dave Cockrum's 3 stories are Legion classics #LOSH #LegionofSuperHeroes #Superboy #BrainiacFive #KarateKid #MatterEaterLad #ShrinkingViolet #DaveCockrum #ChameleonBoy #DuoDams…

Mister Mxyztpik and Lex Luthor rob Superman of his powers. Can recover his powers, even the the aid of his allies, the Guardian, Gangbuster, and Starman (Will Payton). Starman Volume 2 issue 28 it Part 2/A of the this tale, as well as Roger Stern's last issue. #Starman #Superman #DCComics #crossover #kryptonite #LexLuthor…

Ross is half way his first read through of the original Fourth World comics by Jack Kirby. He is reading th Fourth World Omnibus by Jack Kirby. He has finished Superman's Pal: Jimmy Olsen 133-145, New Gods 1-6, Mister Miracle 1-6, and Forever People 1-6. This is a quick take as to his thoughts about these important comics. If you would like an issu…

"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build homes and other buildings is now banned in Scotland. Effectively, this mean…

Santa needs some help from Jack, so Starman rises to the occasion. Will he make it to the O'Dare's Christmas party. Oh, and Ted joins the Liars Club. #Starman #SantaClaus #Christmas #DCComics #AdventureComics

Kirby joins Ross to talk about their adventures at GalaxyCon, as well as what they are reading. All that and their thoughts on some creater news. #GalaxyConRichmond #ComicShops #ComicBooks

Time for another team-up with two Starmen. Will Paytona and David Knight battle it out to see who get the mantle of Starman. Who could be making this happen? None other than Nimbus! Who the heck is Nimbus? #Starman #DCComics #WillPayton #DavidKnight #JSA #Nimbus #TheMist #Astrodome

“If we have a choice between a tenant having their home flooded or having to put on an extra jumper, which would you recommend?” For anyone who has encountered architect Fionn Stevenson over her career, her answer to this question will be obvious. It forms part of her claim that a blanket one-size-fits-all fabric-first approach to retrofitting shou…

Ruh! Ro! Randal Ravage! T Scooby-Doo and the gang and The Justice Society of America must stop the immortal villian Vandal Savage. This is Ross's first Scooby-Doo comic and he has some thoughts. #ScoobyDoo #DCComics #JSA #DoctorMidNite #WonderWoman #DoctorFate #BlackCanary #Wildcat #TheAtom #TheFlash #GreenLantern #JohnnyThunde #MaHunkel #RedTorand…

Ross back reading Legion comics. This time he gives you his thoughts on the first three issues drawn by on of the greats Dave Cockrum. Ross has gotten to his first Legion era..... he is excited #DCComics #Superboy #LOSH #MonEl #SaturnGirl #DaveCockrum #CaryBates #MatterEaterLad