Bros Foes and Heroes
Each week Zach breaks down a comic book character to an unsuspecting Mike. From the intriguing to the absurd, This show takes a deep dive into what makes comics great. Learn a thing or two or just stay for the ridiculousness.
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April 28, 2025 • 75 mins
On this week’s episode of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we shine the spotlight on one of DC’s most underappreciated (and occasionally ridiculous) characters—Booster Gold!Originally created in 1986 by Dan Jurgens, Booster is a disgraced 25th-century football star turned time-traveling hero who stole his gear from a museum and headed back to the 21st century to get rich and famous. But in this week’s issue, we dive into the 52 Pick-Up arc ...
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April 23, 2025 • 35 mins
On this week’s World’s Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we swing into another Batman classic! When a ship full of criminals crashes onto a remote island, Batman and Robin go full jungle survival mode to bring justice to the “Sinister Eight.” From improvised traps to Batman crafting weapons out of vines, this story has almost everything. It’s time to enjoy Batman: “The Jungle Batman!”
Batman Issue #72 (DC Comics, 1...
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April 21, 2025 • 56 mins
This week on Bros, Foes, and Heroes… Zach and Mike swing into the gloriously weird world of Spidey Super Stories! We're digging into five delightfully bizarre issues from the '70s (#3, 7, 11, 13, & 24)
From the buzzing chaos of Dr. Fly, to the surprisingly threatening babysitting skills of The Sitter, to the drama-loving Showstopper — it's a rogue's gallery that only Spidey Super Stories could deliver.
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April 16, 2025 • 44 mins
On this week's World's Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we dive into another classic Silver Age adventure! When Batman unexpectedly becomes heir to a mysterious castle, he and Robin find themselves unraveling a 400-year-old mystery. With missing gold, sea monsters, and Robin playing the bagpipes, this story truly has it all.. It's time to enjoy Batman: "The Lord of Batmanor"
Detective Comics Issue #198 (DC Comics,...
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April 14, 2025 • 56 mins
On this week's issue of the show, It's Bros, Foes, and Heroes Easter Special. Zach first presents Mike with a tale of a not so friendly Easter Bunny, from Unexpected Issue 202. Then we welcome in Captain Carrot and his Zoo Crew as they discover the secret of Easter Bunny Island. It's a bunch of silliness that you don't want to miss.
Unexpected Issue #202 (DC Comics, 1980)
Hopping Down The Bunny Trail
Writer: Michael Uslan
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April 8, 2025 • 62 mins
In this week's episode, Zach and Mike take a look at two different Golden Age comic book villains. It's a look into the ridiculous with these baddies as they breakdown Reefer King and Crow!
Dynamic Comics Issue #16 (1945, Harry A. Chesler Publishing)
Black Hood Comics Issue #14 (1945, MLJ Comics)
Pep Comics Issue #32 (1942, MLJ Comics)
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April 3, 2025 • 49 mins
On this week's World's Finest Wednesday issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes, we dive into another classic Silver Age adventure! Batman and Robin are forced to stay underwater for days to escape certain doom. How can the Dynamic Duo fight crime from beneath the sea, you ask? Don't worry—Zach and Mike are here to break it all down as they bring you the thrilling tale of "The Voyage of the First Batmarine!"
Batman Issue #86 (DC Comics, 1...
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April 1, 2025 • 67 mins
In this week's episode, Zach and Mike dive into the origins of Wonder Woman. We start by exploring the life of her creator, William Moulton Marston, before jumping into some of her early adventures. From Magic Girdles to Milk Rackets, we cover it all as we dive deep into the Wonder Woman mythos.
Stories discussed include All-Star Comics #8 (Dec-Jan, 1941-1942, DC Comics) and Sensation Comics #1, #7, and #9 (1942, DC Comics).
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March 26, 2025 • 48 mins
On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Batman and Robin have to fill in for Chief Man of Bats and Little Raven. Zach and Mike take a look at Batman--Indian Chief!
Batman Issue #86 (DC Comics, 1954)
Batman--Indian Chief!
Writer: Ed Herron
Penciler: Sheldon Moldoff
Inker: Stan Kaye
Letterer: Pat Gordon
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March 24, 2025 • 54 mins
In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at the time Batman and Robin were tasked with training a Batman for a fictional South American country. It's another ridiculous golden age tale with, Ride Bat-Hombre Ride!
Batman Issue #56 (DC Comics, 1949)
"Ride, Bat-Hombre, Ride!"
Writer: David Vern Reed
Penciler: Dick Sprang
Inker: Charles Paris
Editor: Whitney Ellsworth
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March 19, 2025 • 55 mins
On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Jimmy Olsen learns of a mystic prophecy that could give him powers unknown to any man. The catch is he needs Superman's tears to get them. It's time for Zach and Mike take a look at Superman's Saddest Day!
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March 18, 2025 • 81 mins
It's more Golden Age greats in this week's issue of the show. Zach and Mike take a look at two Fox Features characters that debuted the same year. It's a fantastic fanatical feline edition of the show as the guys tackle, Jaguar Man and the Purple Tigress!
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March 12, 2025 • 35 mins
On this week's World's Finest Wednesday Issue of Bros, Foes, and Heroes gives us another great Silver Age story. Superman works to make life easier by setting up strongmen from history with Lois Lane and Lana Lang. How could that possibly go wrong? Zach and Mike take a look at Superman and his Super-Rivals.
Action Comics Issue #279 (DC Comics, 1961)
Superman: "The Super-Rivals!"
Writer: Robert Bernstein
Penciler: John Forte
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March 10, 2025 • 66 mins
In this week's issue, Zach and Mike take a look at a Golden Age Hero. We travel back to 1946 and take a look at the hero so great he disappeared after two comic book appearances. Grab some Nehi Cola and your gumdrops as we dive into, The Mad Hatter!
The Mad Hatter, Issues #1-2 (O.W. Comics 1946)
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February 26, 2025 • 30 mins
Superboy Issue #85 (DC Comics, 1960)
"The Impossible Mission!"
Writer: Jerry Siegel
Penciler: George Papp
Inker: George Papp
Editor: Mort Weisinger
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February 24, 2025 • 53 mins
In this week's issue we take a look at the final two seasons in Superman for All Seasons. Zach and Mike take a look at the last two issues (Fall and Winter) of the 1998 Story from the same creative team behind Batman: A Long Halloween. So sit back and enjoy a tale of a young Superman finding himself.
Superman for All Seasons, Issues #3-4, Fall and Winter (DC Comics, 1998)
Writer: Jeph Loeb
Penciler: Tim Sale
Inker: Tim Sale
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February 19, 2025 • 40 mins
Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, Issue #56 (DC Comics, 1965)
"Lois Lane's Super Gamble"
Writer: Jerry Siegel
Penciler: Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker: Kurt Schaffenberger
Editor: Mort Weisinger
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February 17, 2025 • 63 mins
In this week's issue we take a look at the first to seasons in Superman for All Seasons. Zach and Mike take a look at the first two issues (Spring and Summer) of the 1998 Story from the same creative team behind Batman: A Long Halloween. So sit back and enjoy a tale of a young Superman finding himself.
Superman for All Seasons, Issues #1-2, Spring and Summer (DC Comics, 1998)
Writer: Jeph Loeb
Penciler: Tim Sale
Inker: Tim Sale
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February 13, 2025 • 40 mins
The Fantastic Four Issue #5 (Marvel Comics, 1962)
"Prisoners of Doctor Doom!"
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Colorist: Stan Goldberg
Letterer: Artie Simek
Editor: Stan Lee
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February 11, 2025 • 65 mins
In this week's issue we take a look at the first time the Fantastic Four run amuck of Galactus. Zach and Mike cover Fantastic Four Issues #48 - #50 from 1966.
Fantastic Four (Marvel Comics, 1966)
Writer: Stan Lee
Penciler: Jack Kirby
Inker: Joe Sinnott
Letterer: Artie Simek
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