The Earth 2 Podcast
Episodes
Dr Mid-Nite and Dr Light
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doctor Light makes his debut, but he's possibly not the Doctor you're expecting. Join David and Peter as they cover the debut of the Golden Age Dr Lig...
The Man Who Toppled the Titans
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Titans disband after an attack from Dr Light! Can Mal save his friends and get the team back together? And how does the Guardian fit into this? Fi...
The Tattooed Man
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we jump back to 1944 to bring you the epic tale where Bulletman encounters the Golden Age Tattooed Man!?!?! Join David and Peter as they co...
The Great Super-Star Game!
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When the Sportsmaster and Huntress have a marital spat, there's only one way to resolve the situation... A HEROES VS VILLAINS BASEBALL GAME!?!?!? Join...
The Crisis on Earth-S Wrap Up Episode
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kenny "King Kull" Smith joins David and Peter to discuss the epic "Crisis on Earth-S" Trilogy. You can some of our contributors with the following lin...
Crisis in Tomorrow
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At Last! It's Superman vs Captain Marvel! Join David, Peter and a huge cast of talented guests as they bring you the conclusion of the 1976 JLA/JSA...
Crisis on Earth-S
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After failing to wipe out humanity on Earth-2, King Kull shifts his attention to Earth-S. Can the combined forces of Batman, Robin, Hawkman, Hawkgirl,...
Crisis in Eternity
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
King Kull is on a mission to wipe out all humans on THREE EARTHS!!! With the Marvel Family powerless, the JLA and JSA recruit some other heroes from E...
The Left Hand of Oblivion & The Rise and Fall of King Samson
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wonder Woman is called in to capture the fugitive Freedom Fighters. But at what cost!?!?! Don't miss David and Peter's coverage of Freedom Fighters #4...
13 Points to a Dead End
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Sportsmaster and Huntress return... or should that be, make their debut? Find out as David and Peter cover the epic battle between the Dynamite Du...
The Death of Doctor Fate
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Fiddler plays while Wildcat fights Hawkman. Solomon Grundy returns! Zanadu attacks the JSA! If that's not dramatic enough, Doctor Fate is DEAD!!! ...
When Fall the Mighty
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chaos Master Zanadu kidnaps Hawkgirl and attacks Tokyo! Can the JSA thwart his evil plans? Find out as David and Peter cover this epic from All-Star...
The Golden Age Ragman
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1976, Joe Kubert launched his Ragman series, but did you know there was a Golden Age Ragman? Join David and Peter as they dive into this fascinatin...
The Seal-Men's War on Santa Claus
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Santa Claus is missing! Can the Sandman and Jed find him in time to save Christmas? Join David and Peter as they cover the final Jack Kirby Sandman ...
2025 - A Year in Review
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David and Peter fight their way through technical difficulties and return for this special episode where they review all the stories that were covered...
When Thieves Fall Out & Endgame
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darkseid reaches the Endgame of his "War for Earthdeath" with the help of Mantis, Kalibak and the Black Racer! Will the Secret Society survive? And wh...
No Man Shall I Call Master & The War for Earthdeath
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Comet returns... but as a hero, or a villain? The power behind the Society is revealed! A new member joins, but another one vanishes! Join ...
Deal Me From The Bottom
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DC Super-Stars #5 was a Flash special and featured reprints of adventures starring Jay Garrick, Barry Allen and Wally West. However, the Jay Garrick s...
Solomon Grundy Wins on a Monday
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Solomon Grundy returns... to Earth-1?!?!?! Join David and Peter as they cover this fantastic story from Superman #301. Don't miss it! Email us at the...
The Joker's Daughter
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Joker's Daughter bursts onto the scene causing headaches for the Robin, the Teen Wonder. Join David and Peter as they cover her debut story from B...
If I Kill Me, Will I Die?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic Man encounters his strangest foe... himself? Join David and Peter as they cover this fun story from Plastic Man 13. Don't miss it! Email...
Dead Man's Quadrangle
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Batman and Wildcat solve the riddle of "Dead Man's Quadrangle"? And just how is Iron Fist involved!?!?? Find out as David and Peter cover the fina...
Attend -- or DIE!
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Secret Society of Super-Villains! Costumed criminals unite as they respond to a mysterious invitation. Who is behind this? What are their goals?...
Beware the Brotherhood of Crime
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we bring you the ORIGINAL, ABORTED first issue of Secret Society of Super-Villains as published in Amazing World of DC Comics #11. Join Dav...
Sinistro the Boy Fiend
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peacemaker and the Blue Beetle make their first appearance on the podcast as David and Peter bring you the story of Sinistro - the Boy Fiend! Don't mi...
The Road to Secret Society of Super-Villains - Part One
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're about to start coverage of the Secret Society of Super-Villains, which has a huge roster of bad guys! The initial line-up included Copperhead, G...
Vulcan - Son of Fire
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will the JSA survive an attack from Vulcan, Son of Fire? Find out as David and Peter cover this two part tale from All-Star Comics 60 and 61. Email us...
Superman vs the Amazing Spider-Man
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the Battle of the Century! In 1976, DC and Marvel joined forces to bring us the ultimate titanic team-up. SUPERMAN VS THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!!! J...
Spider-Men
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker became the hero called Spider-Man... but he wasn't the first comic character to use that name! Join David...
Starman
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1975, DC launched a try-out book called 1st Issue Special. Each issue featured a different character as a pilot for getting their own book. Issue t...
The Road to 1st Issue Special - Part Three
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1975, DC launched a try-out book called 1st Issue Special. Each issue featured a different character as a pilot for getting their own book. Issues ...
The City of Shifting Sand
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In December 1975, DC launched a new reprint title named Four Star Spectacular. However, one of the stories wasn't a straight reprint. It was a Golden ...
Detective #26
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In last week's episode the Freedom Fighters defeated the Silver Ghost! But, did you know there is ANOTHER Silver Ghost created by Grant Morrison and C...
Rampage
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Freedom Fighters face more trouble on Earth-1 as they tackle the Silver Ghost and Skragg, the Super-Sniper! Should they have stayed on Earth-X? Jo...
The Freedom Fighters
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Freedom Fighters migrate from Earth-X to Earth-1 in search of fun and adventure. What could possibly go wrong? Join David, Peter and guest voices ...
Re-Presenting: Crisis on Earth-X
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're about to start coverage of the 70s Freedom Fighters series. Ahead of this, and to give us a bit more time to prepare, we thought we would releas...
A Study in Sherlock
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sherlock Holmes (or at least, a version of Holmes) has appeared several times over DC Comics continuity. Join 'Consulting Detective' David Steel and '...
Death's Right Hand
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Blackhawks are back! That can mean only one thing - the return of some ridiculous accents. Join David and Peter as they cover the first issue of t...
Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume?
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Superman travels to the future to recover his stolen costume. However, it's not the future he's expecting! Join David and Peter as they cover this tim...
Mighty One
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the Mighty One? Find out this episode as David and Peter bring you this sensational Jack Kirby tale from Kamandi 29. Email us at theearth2p...
Brainwave Blows Up
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can the JSA and the Super Squad defeat Brainwave's world-threatening scheme? And just who is Brainwave's mysterious ally? All will be revealed as Da...
All Star Super Squad
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a short break of 25 years, the Justice Society return to the pages of All-Star Comics! If that's not exciting enough, it's also the debut of POW...
Small War of the Super Rifles
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Batman and Sgt Rock are on the trail of a deadly terrorist organisation. The terrorists fight back... by going after JIM APARO and BOB HANEY!?!?! J...
Showdown in San Lorenzo
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When an old foe returns and kidnaps a boxer, two heroes join forces to save the day... The Creeper and Wildcat?!?!?!? Join David and Peter as they c...
The Plot to Destroy Washington DC
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When an android imposter replaces the Sandman it can mean only one thing... Dr Spider has returned! Join David and Peter as they cover this final issu...
The Mummy That Time Forgot
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An ancient Egyptian mummy steals Dr Fate's amulet! Can Dr Fate retrieve it before the mummy uses it to summon an evil Egyptian god and bring terror to...
The Road to 1st Issue Special - Part Two
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1975, DC launched a try-out book called 1st Issue Special. Each issue featured a different character as a pilot for getting their own book. Issues ...
Comic Capers with the Fox and Crow
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Fox and Crow are back! We were thrilled at the response we had to their appearance in our first #JSApril episode. After hearing that episode, list...
I Can't Believe it's Not the JSA - Part Four
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode of our month-long contribution to JSApril where we've encountered some characters who sound like they should be in the Justice ...
I Can't Believe it's Not the JSA - Part Three
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's JSAPRIL and we have a whole month of episodes lined up featuring some familiar named characters who sound like they should be in the Justice Soci...
I Can't Believe it's Not the JSA - Part Two
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's JSAPRIL and we have a whole month of episodes lined up featuring some familiar named characters who sound like they should be in the Justice Soci...
I Can't Believe it's Not the JSA - Part One
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're delighted to have been asked to participate in JSApril. We have a whole month of episodes lined up featuring some familiar named characters who ...
How to Make a Super-Hero
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Batman is sent to track down a deadly criminal called.. Bruce Wayne?!?!? Can Metamorpho help his Caped Crusader pal and just how is Plastic Man involv...
Plastic Man in the Fourth Dimension
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An evil counterfeiter throws Plastic Man and Woozy Winks into the Fourth Dimension! Can they escape and capture the baddies? Find out this episode as ...
The Invasion of the Frog Men
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huge changes for Jed this episode as David and Peter cover this heart-breaking tale from Sandman 5. Don't miss it! Email us at theearth2podcast...
Avenging Ghosts of the Justice Society
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The JSA are DEAD!?!?! Can the JLA foil Cary Bates and the Injustice Society's evil plans or will they be defeated as well? Will Elliot S! Maggin save ...
Where on Earth am I?
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When writer Cary Bates is accidentally transported from Earth-Prime to Earth-2, only one man can rescue him.... writer Elliot S! Maggin!?!?! Join Davi...
The Invisible Invader from Dimension X
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An eye test leads to a "Strange Adventure" for a science fiction writer. Join David and Peter as they cover this story from Strange Adventures 74. Don...
The Winged Bat-People
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Batman and Robin are transported to another dimension where they encounter some familiar looking natives! Find out more as David and Peter dive into t...
The Alternate Earth/5th Dimension/Earth-616 War!
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Face front True Believers! Join "Dauntless" David Steel and "Pesky" Peter Watson as they dive into this six part Fantastic Four EPIC from Roy "the Boy...
Prisoner of the 5th Dimension/What Mad World?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has the Transmatter device malfunctioned? We kick off with a trip to the 5th Dimension with Johnny Storm, the Human Torch! Then we join Bashful Ben Gr...
Panic in the Dream Stream
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alien invaders have trapped Brute and Glob! Can the Sandman alone stop their attempt to invade Earth through dreams? Find out as David and Peter cover...
The 1000 Year Separation
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vandal Savage returns... and Iris Allen vanishes! Can the combined forces of Green Lantern, Jay Garrick and Dr Fate help the Scarlet Speedster track h...
2024 - A Year in Review
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David and Peter return for this special episode where they review all the stories that were covered on the podcast this year and give you a sneak peek...
The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas time! What better way to celebrate the festive season than with the murder of Santa Claus?!?! Join David, Peter and an elite crack squa...
A Day in the Life of Scooter
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey you groovy guys and gals, turn on, tune in and drop out with David and Peter as they Swing with Scooter! Don't miss this happening scene, man. It'...
Manhunter
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Forties, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created MANHUNTER. Now, after over thirty years, Jack's back in 1st Issue Special 5 with a new version of the...
The Road to 1st Issue Special - Part One
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 1975, DC launched a try-out book called 1st Issue Special. Each issue featured a different character as a pilot for getting their own book. The fir...
Who Stole Billy Batson's Thunder?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Batson yells SHAZAM! and a remarkable transformation occurs. However, it's not Billy who gains powers...? Join David and Peter as they cover thi...
This Earth is Mine
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kamandi is hunted across the terrain near Mount Rushmore by a squad of gorilla soldiers led by... Batman?!?!? How can this be? Tune in and find out! ...
The Brain that Blacked Out the Bronx
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zombie Gorillas, Nightmare Creatures and a Giant Brain in a Jar can mean only one thing... It's the return of the 70s Sandman! Join David and Peter as...
Stalker - Quest for a Stolen Soul
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A determined boy loses his soul and gains a name - STALKER! Join David and Steve as they cover debut issue and discuss his later appearances in DC ...
The Night of the Avenger
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadow returns! It's hero vs hero in this pulse pounding pulp epic as the Avenger and Justice Inc take on the Shadow and his agents! What sinist...
Land of Magic Part 3
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a previously unpublished Golden Age Seven Soldiers of Victory script was discovered, Joe Orlando had it illustrated by contemporary artists and s...
Land of Magic Part 2
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a previously unpublished Golden Age Seven Soldiers of Victory script was discovered, Joe Orlando had it illustrated by contemporary artists and s...
Land of Magic Part 1
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a previously unpublished Golden Age Seven Soldiers of Victory script was discovered, Joe Orlando had it illustrated by contemporary artists and s...
Wrath of the Spectre (1988)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spectre's exploits in Adventure Comics ended with issue 440... or did they? There were three untold tales prepared before the series was cancelled...
The Voice that Doomed/the Second Death of... the Spectre!
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the Spectre's run in Adventure Comics! Join David and guest host Steve as they conclude their terrifying journey. Don't miss it! Email...
The Man Who Created Superman
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lone man on a desert island invents an imaginary hero called... Superman!?!?! Join David and Peter as they dive into this gripping story from Action...
The Deadly Secret of the Flash
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Flash starts to behave oddly after an encounter with Professor Zoom. Is all as it seems? Join David and Peter as they cover this story from Flash ...
The Night of the Spider
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sandman returns and Dr Spider makes his debut! Join David and Peter as they cover this terrific tale from Sandman 2 Don't miss it! Email us at ...
May the Best Man DIE!
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With hundreds of lives at stake, the Joker pits Batman against Wildcat in a battle to the death! Join David and Peter as they cover this terrific tale...
The Kid Who Won Hawkman's Wings
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If Hawkman's on Thanagar, then who is the Winged Wonder fighting crime in Midway City? Join David and Peter as they uncover this mystery from JLA 116....
Target of the Tarantula
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Lois Lane's mysterious guardian protect her from the murderous Tarantula? Join David and Peter as they cover this very Atlas Comics influenced sto...
Tarantulas
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Law IS the Tarantula! But did you know he wasn't the only person to call himself that? Join David and Peter as they cover some stories featuring ...
Nightmare Without End
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Batman is recruited by Easy Company to help an imprisoned Sgt Rock! Has Rock gone mad? Join David and Peter as they cover this tale from Brave and Bol...
The Legacy of Tiger-Man
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who is Tiger-Man? Is he a gang boss? An alien? A caveman? An incompetent hero? Find out this episode as we cover some of the DC characters known as Ti...
The Atlas Comics Episode featuring Luke Malone - MANHUNTER
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Atlas Comics you say? David and Peter take a look at the history of this short lived publisher from the 70s before covering the Luke Malone - MANHUNTE...
The Human Bombs, the Museum of Fear and... the Spectre!
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spectre returns for another two chilling tales. Join David and returning guest host Steve as they cover Adventure Comics 437 and 438. Email us at ...
Grasp of the Killer Cult
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Batman teams up with the Spectre this episode to solve some mysterious murders by strangulation in Gotham City. Join David, Peter and special guest St...
... And the Dog Howls through the Night!
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there's something strange in your neighbourhood, who are you going to call? GHOST-BREAKER! Join David and Peter as they cover a very interesting Dr...
Doctor Thirteen
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Doctor Thirteen... but probably not the one you're expecting! This episode, David and Peter cover the appearance of the evil Doctor Thirteen from...
The Night of the Shadow
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadow returns to help Batman conquer his childhood fears! Join David and Peter as they tackle this titanic tale from Batman 259. Has Peter retire...
Captain Marvel Meets... Lex Luthor
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a magical experiment goes awry, Lex Luthor finds himself teaming up with Mr Mind to take down the Man of Stee... sorry, the Big Red Cheese! Join...
Manhunter by Goodwin and Simonson
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Kirk, Manhunter, teams up with Batman to take down the evil Council! Join David and Peter as they cover this ground-breaking series from Archie G...
Death of a Prez
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's 1974 and Supergirl is going to assassinate President Rickard! Hang on, shouldn't that be President Nixon? Join David and Peter as they dive into ...
The Rag Doll Runs Wild
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Rag Doll is on a crime spree! Is Jay Garrick too over the hill to stop him? Can Barry Allen help Jay find his mojo? Join David and Peter as they c...
The Man Who Stalked/the Gasmen and... the Spectre!
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Spectre returns along with guest host Steve Higgins for two more terrifying tales! Join him and David as they cover the Spectre stories from Adven...
The Creature in the Velvet Cage
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a Sand Monster wreaks havoc on York City, the Sandman reveals a shameful secret to the JLA and JSA. Join David, Peter and an ALL STAR CAST as the...
The Nightmare Dummies and... the Spectre!
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shop dummies come to life and go on a killing spree! Can the Spectre stop them? Join David and guest host Steve as they recount this terrifying tale f...