Who's the Best... Frienemy?

Doug: Friends, foes, sometimes even lovers (and haters!). What about characters who cross the line... and back?

Who's the Worst... Suspension of Disbelief? Plus - 1st Civil War Trailer!

Doug: Today we're asking you for the most egregious request that you suspend your disbelief. Myself -- I need to ponder this one for a bit. But the first thing that came to mind? See below (even when I was 11 I was like "no way..."):

Doug: And, whether you saw it last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live, or have seen it around the interwebs this morning, the first Captain America: Civil War trailer is out. Wowza, I say!

Discuss Your Favorite Childhood Comics-Related Toy

Karen: What super-hero toy did you really love as a kid?

When Comics Meet Music

Please take a moment today to remember and reflect on the tragedy in Boston yesterday.

Doug:  Sunshine Superman?  I think it's probably safe to say that we've all heard that 1960's psychadelic standby recorded by Donovan, which of course also includes Green Lantern in the lyrics.  But what are some other examples of our four-color or even newsprint friends populating our favorite tunes?  I have several in mind, but you know this is going to get thrown out to you to fill in the blanks.  And should someone hog all the glory at the beginning, then certainly it becomes an exercise in which of those songs we like/don't like.

Doug:  Another fun aspect of today's conversation, and this could play off of Karen's post a few weeks ago on album covers, is to name any albums that actually featured a comic or comic book character.  I've pictured one below:  Joe Satriani's Surfing With the Alien.  I actually saw this in a record store some years ago -- not the album, but a huge tapestry on the wall.  I'm pretty sure there were roach clips for sale at that particular merchant...