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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Join Mike Garvey for an all new episode of The Detective Phase. This episode we’re entering a new millennium and a new era for Gotham, as we look at Detective Comics #742, released January 2000!
Historical Background: 0:00 - 3:15
Intro and Backgrou... more
Join Mike Garvey for an all new episode of The Detective Phase, covering the finale of the ‘Snow and Ice' story in Detective Comics #611, released December 1989!
Historical Background: 0:00 - 3:16
Intro and Background: 4:04 - 8:56
Story Synopsis: ... more
Join Mike Garvey for a new episode of The Detective Phase, this time looking at Detective Comics #610, released November 1989! It’s part 1 of the Snow and Ice story, focusing on Oswald Cobblepot, the Penguin!
Historical Context: 0:00 - 3:04
Intro a... more
Join Mike Garvey for a new episode of The Detective Phase, this time looking at Detective Comics #489, released January 1980!
Intro and Background: 3:20 - 7:55
Story Synopsis: 7:56 - 10:36
Analysis: 12:20 - 27:33
Mailbag and Sign-off: 27:45 - 30:... more
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If NPR did a show about Detective Comics, it wouldn’t be this good! Love the show. Come for Batman and stay for the history lesson.
Like the content. Really cool idea. Really wish you went into tell what the events were really about with more detail. You give a brief synopsis. More details about the best parts.
I am largely unfamiliar with The Doom Patrol, but that doesn’t interfere with my enjoyment of this show. The hosts are entertaining, engaging, and honest in their assessment of the books. Negative reviews never come off as mean spirited. In fact, they seem to be upset when they don’t enjoy the book they’re reading, which is refreshing. I love how infectious Mike’s enjoyment of something (whether it’s the book they’re covering or other comics and such that they mention) can be and Paul has one of... more
Packed full of entertainment. I laugh, I cry. More fun then a hedgehog in your pocket.
Whether you like Dom Patrol or the big DC events, Paul and Mike have a show for you.... these two Aussies (is that a derogatory term at this point?), know their Doom Patrol and has been waving that flag gladly. Great work. And now with Professor Nerfherder treating Paul by covering ALL the great DC events (and also Millennium and War of the Gods) this is a podcast not to miss.
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Waiting for Doom delivers in-depth, long-form dialogue around classic DC titles, with a strong emphasis on Batman-related lore and the Doom Patrol universe. Episodes balance issue-by-issue breakdowns, historical context, and creator tributes, all delivered with a personable, humorous chemistry between hosts. The show tends to attract dedicated comic book fans who enjoy deep dives into legacy eras, narrative analysis, and fan interaction, while also appealing to newcomers curious about long-running DC continuities. Noteworthy is the hosts' ability to translate archival material and industry context into accessible, entertaining analysis, making it a good fit for listeners seeking a thoughtful yet approachable comic history podcast.
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