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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 2h

What if Superman were President? On Earth-23, Calvin Ellis is both—and that's only the beginning. It's a familiar DC Universe viewed from a different cultural center. 🌎 EARTH-23: A Different Center 🎙️ Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse 📅 Coming Friday

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 27/09/2026

A contradiction can be an invitation. The impossible timelines and half-explained rules of Crisis have kept readers testing theories for forty years. If every inconsistency had been cleaned up, would there be less left for us to discover?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 27/09/2026

All-Star Squadron #52 was featured on The Monitor Tapes #9, encouraging readers to revisit its place in Crisis history. Have you ever picked up an older comic because someone recommended it?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 26/09/2026

Some Crisis tie-ins deserve another look years after their original release. All-Star Squadron #53, discussed on The Monitor Tapes #9, expands the larger Crisis experience. Which overlooked Crisis crossover do you think more fans should read?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 25/09/2026

Kevin Miller describes DC as a feedback loop among creative ambition, business survival and fan response. When those forces collide, which one should have the final say over characters that function as both corporate property and modern mythology?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 23/09/2026

Just released! Join Kevin Miller, author of The Crisis Companion with DC Dave and Doug Adamson on The Monitor Tapes: Tape #21 - The Crisis Companion

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 21/09/2026

Crisis on Infinite Earths was a big swing made by creators who were often working without a map. Would the series have become a landmark if DC had planned every detail perfectly—or did the scramble give it life?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 21/09/2026

Legacy heroes have always been a cornerstone of the DC Universe. Infinity Inc. #21 introduced new versions of Hourman and Dr. Midnight, continuing that tradition for a new generation. Which DC legacy hero do you think has had the greatest impact over the years? Join the discussion below.

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 18/09/2026

Facsimile editions recreate the experience of reading comics as they originally appeared on the shelves decades ago. How do you feel about facsimile editions compared with original printings? We'd love to hear where you stand as a reader or collector.

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 16/09/2026

If you could completely redefine one Crisis on Infinite Earths character for modern readers, who would you choose—and why? After this discussion, Pariah might be our pick. What's yours?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 12/09/2026

Not every Crisis-era crossover carried the familiar banner, but books like Omega Men #33 still helped expand the publishing landscape surrounding the event. Do you enjoy tracking down these lesser-known connections, or do you focus on the core series? Join the discussion below.

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 10/09/2026

One of the most fascinating ideas from our conversation with @manruss Mark Russell: What if Pariah is living his own version of Groundhog Day? Every destroyed universe becomes another chance to cope differently. Does that change how you see the character?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 05/09/2026

Major life events didn't stop just because the Multiverse was changing. Infinity Inc. Annual #1 featured the wedding of Green Lantern and Harlequin, adding a memorable milestone to the era. Which comic book wedding has always been your favorite? Tell us why it still stands out.

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 04/09/2026

Crossovers between rising heroes helped make the mid-1980s DC Universe feel more connected. Fury of Firestorm #42 teamed Firehawk with Wonder Girl during the Crisis era. What are some of your favorite underappreciated superhero team-ups from this period? Join the conversation below.

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 02/09/2026

Serious question: If you knew the universe was ending—and nobody would believe you—would you keep trying to save people... or eventually stop caring? We'd love to hear your answer.

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 31/08/2026

Hot take: Pariah isn't annoying. He's what happens when survivor's guilt lasts forever. Has DC ever fully explored that idea? #TheMonitorTapes

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 27/08/2026

Now available! The Monitor Tapes #20: Spotlight on Pariah, with special guest comic book author Mark Russell @manruss

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 22/08/2026

One of the strengths of Crisis was seeing every hero respond differently. The Fury of Firestorm #41 continued Firestorm's role in the event. Which hero do you think benefited the most from participating in Crisis?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 19/08/2026

With Blue Devil #18, readers got another memorable Crisis crossover It's a fun reminder that even supporting issues helped flesh out the larger story. Share your favorite behind-the-scenes crossover moment.

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 18/08/2026

The heroes weren't the only ones feeling the effects of Crisis. All-Star Squadron #51 demonstrated how events rippled across Earth-Two and the Golden Age legacy that would soon be transformed forever. Do you enjoy seeing how different corners of the DC Universe reacted to major crossover events?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 17/08/2026

As the crossover spread across the DC Universe, Green Lantern #194 showed how the Green Lantern Corps fit into the larger Crisis narrative. Every title added another perspective to the multiversal conflict. Which Lantern do you think had the strongest connection to the original Crisis storyline?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 16/08/2026

When Justice League of America #244 arrived, readers were witnessing the closing chapters of an era. The legendary JLA/JSA tradition was drawing to a close just as Crisis prepared to reshape DC forever. Does JLA #244 deserve more attention when people talk about Crisis tie-ins?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 15/08/2026

Some of the most rewarding Crisis stories weren't found in the main series. Infinity, Inc. #20 expanded the impact of the crossover by showing how another corner of the DC Universe responded to the unfolding catastrophe. Which supporting title do you think added the most to Crisis?

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The Monitor Tapes Podcast @themonitortapes.com · 30/07/2026

The Absolute Edition proves one thing: Crisis still matters.

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