A great conversation from the legendary writer of Kraven's Last Hunt The Bwa-Ha-Ha Justice League International, Moonshadow, and Batman: Going Sane . Marc (JM) wrote the screenplay to the new DC Animated feature Batman Bad Blood, featuring the animated debuts of Batwoman & Batwing. not to mention wrapping up the trilogy of Son Of batman.

He discuss the team oriented writing process for these DC animated films and talks about comic writing in general. We also look at his and Keith Giffen's current run on Justice League 3001, which suffered some controvesy last year as some Transgendered readers took offense at their portrayal of Green Lantern Guy Gardener. 

Canadian Comic Historian Hope Nicholson is back to talk about her latest book of essays by comic creators and fans who write about the relationships they found and lost in the Geek world. It's a great insight into their minds and feelings, no matter your age, gender, or orientation might be. I think it makes us all feel like we're not as crazy or strange as we seem to ourselves. 

We also can't help but discuss the gender issues in comics and fandom, but we can debate gently and still respect the other's point of view.

Hope also tells of a lousy convention guest experience, and how she turned that into a positive when a very recent Atlanta show cancelled their con without informing a guest like Hope, who had paid for a table and was making the city part of an extended city travel schedule. Airfare Hotel and travel incidentals that cons wouldn't refund. So what do you do when the show gets cancelled before you can cancel travel plans? 

Executive Producer Writer Joe Henderson joins us to preview the latest comic book adaptation from DC Comics LUCIFER. The show debuts Monday The 25th at 9 eastern/8 central on FOX following the new X-Files mini series.

Joe discusses the adaptation of Neil Gaiman's Sandman character, who later starred in Mike Carey's incredible Vertigo series. We talk about the cast the over arcing plot, and the religious controversy the show has already faced. 

Plus Joe, who's credits have included running USA hits like White Collar & Graceland gives us his point of view on competing in today's crowded good tv market. 

Greg answers listener questions about his comics Lazarus, Stumptown, Black Magick and more. We also talk about his Star Wars work on the new Force Awakens characters in his new young adult books 

Dan Slott ushers in the new year teasing us with his plans for Spider-Man & The Silver Surfer