Newb Island - Episodes Tagged with “Dc Comics”

Episode 12: Enrolling in Mystik U - More Magicians of Note

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Before ending this section of lessons, Your Professors thought it was important to note a few more magicians. Sargon the Sorcerer, Extrano, Doctor Mist, and Doctor Occult.

This episode's reading material // Mystik U (2018) #1-3 by Alison Kwitney and Mike Norton

Next episode's reading // Scarlet Witch (2015) #1-5 by James Robinson

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Lighting the Way - Alan Scott, Green Lantern

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

When you think Green Lantern, you generally think of the Corps. However, the Green Lantern got his start somewhere a little more magical. This week Professors Z and T teach their visitor about Alan Scott, the original Green Lantern!

This episode's reading material // Earth 2 (2013) #1-12 by James Robinson, Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott

Next episode's reading // Mystik U (2018) #1-3 by Alison Kwitney and Mike Norton

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Out of Order - Wearers of the Helm of Fate

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

In some ways, especially lately, it is impossible to talk about magic in the DC Universe without bringing up Doctor Fate. From punching and flying to forming the building blocks of structured magic, Doctor Fate has been many things. It's also a role that has also been filled by many people. This week Professor Z gives our newb the vast history of the character and Professor T lets him know what Fate has been up to lately.

This episode's reading material // JSA (1999) #1-5 by James Robinson, David S. Goyer, Scott Benefiel, Stpehen Sadowski, and Derec Donovan

Next episode's reading // Earth 2 (2013) #1-12 by James Robinson, Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott

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Tibbar reappa ni tah! - Zatanna, DC's #1 Magician

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Last week, one of Tim Hunter's more gentle guides was Zatanna Zatara. No mere guide though is Zatanna, she happens to be DC's strongest magician, and thus this week Professors Z and T strive to impart Zatanna's own story to their newb.

This episode's reading material // Zatanna #1-16 by Paul Dini // Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell by Paul Dini and Joe Quinones

Next episode's reading // JSA (1999) #1-5 by James Robinson, David S. Goyer, Scott Benefiel, Stpehen Sadowski, and Derec Donovan

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Magic in DC Comics - An Introduction

General Nerdery Presents... — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0600

Welcome to Newb Island! A place for newcomers to be able to relax and lvl up their basic knowledge on a geeky subject without pressure or sweaty tryhards. A place for nerdy camaraderie and discussion. A place for Newbs. Our second Newbie wants to know more about Magic in DC comic books. Professors Z and T have put together a curriculum just for them and in this episode give a basic overview of how it all is connected, as well as what we'll be covering this season.

This episode's reading material // The Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman

Next episode's reading // Zatanna #1-16 by Paul Dini // Black Canary and Zatanna: Bloodspell by Paul Dini and Joe Quinones

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