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Four friends engage in in-depth comic related discussion and all around good, fun conversation focused on the world of comics.
 

 

Brant, Ron and Gordon are joined by reservist Mike Luoma as the four tackle the controversial subject of censorship, with a focus on Banned Books Week, but going beyond that into ratings, film, etc.

Plus, updates on Ron's signing, Gordon's Mission Red activities, Mike's new releases, more shout-outs and much, much more!

(Original Numbering: Episode #133)

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Banned Books Week

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Stan Lee Seekers Contest

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Gordon and Mission Red

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Direct download: zone4133.mp3
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Brant, Ron and Gordon carry on without a fourth as John Wilson couldn't join them due to computer problems. But the three talk about a variety of topics, from Gordon's Red Cross efforts, to the effects of comics as social magnets, to movies, events, plugs, bacon and much, much more.

Plus, we give updates on the "Name Brant's Sword" contest, we give an update on the webcomic, and some very creative shout-outs to our faithful Zone 4 Legionnaires!

(Original Numbering: Episode #132)

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STAR CON II

Twilight Star Studios celebrates their second anniversary with a mini-convention at Main Street Comics and Games featuring trivia, signings, music and much, much more!

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October 15, 2011, Springfield, OH

 

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Gordon and Mission Red

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Direct download: zone4132.mp3
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Brant, Ron and Gordon carry on without a fourth as Brant's trip to Champion City Comic Con and the planned live show didn't work out. The three have a great show anyway, talking various things, such as the DC relaunch, including the positive reactions to Action Comics #1, Ron's latest comic news, movie talk, audio books and much more.

Plus, we list the first entries we've received for the "Name Brant's Sword" contest, we give an update on the webcomic, and some very creative shout-outs to our faithful Zone 4 Legionnaires! 

(Original Numbering: Episode #131)

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DECAPITATED DAN's DARK DELIGHTS

Decapitated Dan will have titles from Legion Studios, Asylum Press, King Tractor Press, From the Tomb Magazine, Harbor Moon, Heske Horror, Doris Danger, Dream Keepers and more.

Detroit Fanfare 2011

September 24-25, 2011, Detroit, MI

Kokomo-Con

October 8, 2011, Kokomo, IN

Ron Fortier's Tales of the Macabre

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Direct download: zone4131.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:40pm EDT
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Brant returns to the fold as he, Ron and Gordon are joined by reservist Bill Gladman this week. The four take on a comic and related media smorgasbord talking various topics from audio books, to comics, to the new Justice League #1, to TV shows, to movies and much, much more!

Plus, we announce a contest related to the Zone 4 webcomic, read our first fan letter about the comic from a well known source, give more shout-outs to our Facebook fans, and talk about 2012 movies.

(Original Numbering: Episode #130)

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Champion City Comic Con 2011

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September 10, 2011, Springfield, OH

and

Cincinnati Comic Expo 2011

September 17, 2011, Cincinnati, OH

Broken Sea Audio Productions

Direct download: zone4130.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:51pm EDT
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Welcome to the fourth and final edition of Flashpoint Files, presented to you by Zone 4. Brant Fowler is joined by Andrew Dowdell (From the Hall of Justice) as the two discuss the ins and outs of DC's Flashpoint event for its entirety.

In this episode, Brant and Andrew recap the last five weeks of Flashpoint titles as it reached its conclusion, ushering in the rebooted DCU, and give their thoughts on the event as a whole.

(Original Numbering: Zone 4 Presents Flashpoint Files - Episode #4)

Covered in this episode at varying degrees of depth are:

Flashpoint #4-5 (of 5)
Flashpoint: Batman: Knight of Vengeance #3 (of 3)
Flashpoint: Deathstroke & the Curse of the Ravager #3 (of 3)
Flashpoint: Secret Seven #3 (of 3)
Flashpoint: World of Flashpoint (of 3)
Booster Gold #47
Flashpoint: Citizen Cold (of 3)
Flashpoint: Deadman & the Flying Graysons (of 3)
Flashpoint: Emperor Aquaman (of 3)
Flashpoint: Frankenstein & the Creatures of the Unknown (of 3)
Flashpoint: Abin Sur (of 3)
Flashpoint: Legion of Doom (of 3)
Flashpoint: The Outsider (of 3)
Flashpoint: Wonder Woman and the Furies (of 3)
Flashpoint: Hal Jordan (of 3)
Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost (of 3)
Flashpoint: Lois Lane & the Resistance (of 3)
Flashpoint: Project Superman (of 3)
Justice League #1

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The music used in Flashpoint Files is the theme from The Flash television show, all copyrights reserved.

Direct download: flashpointfiles004.mp3
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Ron and Gordon are joined by Zone 4 Reservist Chuck Kennedy and special guest Dirk Manning as the four discuss Dirk's various projects, appearances and much, much more. Learn about bacon flavored gumballs, exclusive information and more.

Plus, we announce the launch date of the Zone 4 webcomic, and Dirk and Chuck offer something special to the Zone 4 Facebook Legionnaires!

(Original Numbering: Episode #129) 

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Champion City Comic Con 2011

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September 10, 2011, Springfield, OH

 

DIRK MANNING

Dirk on Facebook
Nightmare World
Farseeker
The Tales of Mr. Rhee
Write -Or- Wrong

Direct download: zone4129.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:33pm EDT
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