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Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC Comics' seminal event from 1985. The impact is still felt over 40 years later. Join your hosts DC Dave and Doug Adamson - along with a rotating bevy of guest hosts - as we discuss the Crisis throughout the years. From long-lasting impacts, to "what we would have done differently," to breakdowns of individual stories, our hosts will discuss the Crisis in a new, refreshing way. Not an index show, not a panel-by-panel discussion, but a personal examination of this legendary comic book story.
The Nineteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #19, which looks at ... Crisis - Interlude the First Timestamps: 2:54 - Crisis News: Crisis on Infinite Earths Absolute Edition 11:09 - Summer of Supergirl Special 17:27 - Paul Kupperberg Interview at 13th Dimension / Supergirl 1985 Plans 22:30 - Supergirl movie discussion 36:59 - HeroesCon recap 49:23 - Crisis artwork 1:03:03 - Social media feedback 1:19:47 - Promo: Boxing Glove Arrow Podcast 1:20:25 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at:\ The Monitor Tapes.com / 19 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media:\ BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, TikTok, X: TheMonitorTapes Special thanks to:\ Paul Hix, Martin Gray, Dr. Ang, Ruth and Darrin Sutherland, Gene Hendricks, and Davo for assists this month. ====================================== News:\ Crisis on Infinite Earths Absolute Edition Paul Kupperberg Interview at 13th Dimension:\ News: The SUPERGIRL Adventure That Was Cancelled Because of CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS Harbinger\ by Fred Hembeck Supergirl\ by patmai Pietà Pose Covers:\ Uncanny X-Men #136 Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane #128 Thor (Vol. 1) #127 Promos:\ Boxing Glove Arrow Podcast ====================================== Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Eighteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #18, which looks at ... Supergirl With co-host Dr. Anj Timestamps: 4:50 - Crisis News: Crisis Companion Soft Launch 6:51 - Crisis News: Crisis Companion Preview 7:50 - Crisis News: Crisis on Infinite Earths Absolute Edition Preorder 12:44 - Introduction of Dr. Anj 25:11 - Promo: TreasureCast 26:02 - Supergirl discussion 2:02:17 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 2:13:36 - Promo: DC Secret Files 2:14:39 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 18 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== Special Guest: Dr. Anj Supergirl Comic Box Commentary Crisis News: News: Crisis Companion Soft Launch News: Crisis Companion Preview News: Crisis on Infinite Earths Absolute Edition Preorder Promos: Promo: TreasureCast Promo: DC Secret Files ====================================== Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Seventeenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 with special guest Mike Atchison from Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow. The Monitor is dead. Earth-1 and Earth-2 are consumed by the anti-matter wave. And for the first time in Crisis on Infinite Earths, the stakes truly feel impossible. Dave, Doug, and Mike dive deep into one of the defining issues of the entire maxiseries — from the emotional rooftop conversation between Supergirl and Batgirl, to the destruction of Earth-6, the debut of the new Doctor Light, the shocking murder of The Monitor, and why this issue changes the scale of Crisis forever. Timestamps: 4:48 - The Monitor Tapes 5:44 - Crisis News: Mike Maihack Supergirl Print 7:07 - Crisis News: Paper Lab Studios Commissions 11:20 - Introduction of Guest Host 50:30 - Promo: Xandar Radio 51:18 - Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 1:41:25 - Infinite Earths Spotlight 1:52:11 - Promo: Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow 1:53:14 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 17 Email us at: themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== Special Guest: Mike Atchison Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow Crisis News: Mike Maihack Supergirl Print Paper Lab Studios Commissions Paper Lab Studios Promo: Xandar Radio: A Nova Podcast Promo: Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow ====================================== Music: Achilles — Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons
The Sixteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #16, which looks at ... Crisis Memories With co-host Matt Yeo Timestamps: 6:58 - Crisis News 15:00 - Introduction of Guest Host 42:11 - Promo: Worst Collection Ever 42:52 - Crisis Memories 1:42:26 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 1:52:06 - Promo: Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse Season 1 1:53:09 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 16 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== Feel free to check out Matt’s publishing work at: cloudkingcreative.co.uk and his LEGO articles at BrickFanatics Worst Collection Ever Podcast Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse Assorted Crisis Events #9 Crisis on Infinite Earths Homage Cover DC Compact Edition: Crisis on Infinite Earths DC Finest: Events: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License With Special Thanks to Gerry Conway
From the minds behind The Monitor Tapes, the Brick Crisis Network proudly presents a bold new audio experience… The Sound of Bricks Each month, Doug and DC Dave dive deep into the history of building bricks—examining their design, their legacy… and most importantly, their pain profile. In this debut episode, Doug bravely (and unwillingly) tests a 1x1 brick from the 1966 Batcave set under controlled conditions: hardwood floor, socked foot, and a 20-centimeter drop. What follows is a groundbreaking exploration of physics, regret, and the limits of human tolerance. 🎧 Featuring: Historical brick analysis Controlled impact testing Real-time pain reactions An alarming number of bleeps The Sound of Bricks — a Brick Crisis Network original. This is an April Fools special. No hosts were permanently harmed… probably.
The Fifteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #15, which looks at ... Sandboxers vs Canonizers With co-host Kevin Miller In this episode of The Monitor Tapes, DC Dave and Doug Adamson are joined by Kevin Miller, author of The Crisis Companion (releasing August 2026). The discussion centers around Crisis Sandboxers vs Canonizers - what are those terms, and do they mean, and how was it utilized by the Crisis creators. Timestamps: 4:53 - Crisis News: Assorted Crisis Events #9 Update 5:15 - Crisis News: DC Needs a Series Exploring the Justice League of Earth-1985 5:57 - Crisis News: 7 Greatest Moments From Crisis on Infinite Earths 6:36 - Introduction of Guest Host: Kevin Miller 48:37 - Promo: Opal City Confidential 49:42 - Sandboxers vs Canonizers discussion 1:30:26 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 1:43:36 - Promo: Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse 1:44:39 - Notes from the Multiverse 1:57:22 - The Crisis Companion Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 15 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes \====================================== Guest Host\ Kevin Miller The Crisis Companion, available from TwoMorrow's Publishing Crisis News Assorted Crisis Events #9 Update DC Needs a Series Exploring the Justice League of Earth-1985 7 Greatest Moments From Crisis on Infinite Earths Promos Opal City Confidential Infinite Earths: A Guide to the DC Multiverse Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Fourteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #14, which looks at ... Crisis on Infinite Earths 2024 Animated Films With co-host Chris Osborne from Play Comics Timestamps: 3:23 - Crisis News: Assorted Crisis Events 4:19 - Crisis News: Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths 5:03 - Crisis News: Hembeck Psycho Pirate 5:20 - Introduction of Guest Host 25:13 - Promo: Fantastic Pour 26:09 - Crisis on Infinite Earths Animated Films discussion 1:39:49 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 1:52:11 - Promo: Play Comics 1:52:54 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 14 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== News: Assorted Crisis Events Crisis on Infinite Earths #7 Homage Cover New Mint Condition - Absolute Crisis on Infinite Earths Preview Hembeck Psycho Pirate sketch card Promos: Fantastic Pour Play Comics Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Tape #13: Crisis on Infinite Earths #3
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The Thirteenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #13, which looks at ... Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 With co-host The Irredeemable Shag, from The Fire Water Podcast Network. Join us as we discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths issue #3. Shag poses a question/challenge to our listeners as he discusses Earth-Eight in the Infinite Earth Spotlight. Timestamps: 6:27 - The Irredeemable Shag 51:33 - Promo: The Detective Phase 52:30 - Crisis on Infinite Earths #3 1:58:31 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 2:14:46 - Promo: Once Upon a Geek 2:15:34 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 13 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes \====================================== GUEST: The Irredeemable Shag PROMO: The Detective Phase Once Upon a Geek Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Monitor Tapes 2025 Christmas Special with DC Dave, Doug Adamson, and Dr. Anj discussing Christmas with the Superheroes #2 (1989) Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 2025Xmas Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes \====================================== Dr. Anj's Review of Christmas with the Superheroes #2: Comic Box Commentary Dr. Anj - Comic Box Commentary: Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Twelfth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #12, which looks at ... Crisis on Infinite Earths With co-host Dr. Chris, from Radio of Horror. Join us as we discuss the big Crisis on Infinite Earths box set, and Dr. Chris' massive task of reading the entire box set over the little while. Considering Dr. Chris' reputation, can you guess which Earth he wants to look at in our Infinite Earth Spotlight? Timestamps: 05:49 - Crisis News 16:05 - Dr. Chris 44:44 - Promo: Peace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast 45:47 - Crisis on Infinite Earths 1:04:59 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 1:16:07 - Promo: The Longbow Review 1:17:10 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 12 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== GUEST: Dr. Chris, Radio of Horror Vlada a Vampire Tale The New England Comic Book Store Owners PROMO: Promo: Peace Bound and Down - A Wonder Woman Podcast The Longbow Review NEWS: REIGN OF THE SUPERBOYS sweeps DC’s Super-titles in March By Joe Grunenwald, posted on Comic Beat.com on December 18, 2025 New History of the DC Universe: The Dakota Incident #1 ABSOLUTE CRISIS DELAYED DC Dave on Mike’s Comic Shop Road Show Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Eleventh Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #11, which looks at ... The New History of the DC Universe Join us as we discuss the newly released New History of the DC Universe, and how the way Mark Waid approaches Crisis on Infinite Earths within the confines of the current DC Universe. Timestamps: 7:15 - The New History of the DC Universe 1:11:49 - Promo: The Longbow Review 1:12:51 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 11 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== PROMO: The Longbox Review Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Tenth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #10, which looks at ... Wonder Woman With co-hosts Ruth and Darrin Sutherland of the RaD Adventures Network. Join us as we discuss the Earth-1 and Earth-2 Wonder Women and the role each plays in Crisis. We will examine the crossover issues they are involved in, including Wonder Woman’s book, Infinity, Inc, and The Legend of Wonder Woman. Timestamps: 5:15 - Crisis News 7:46 - Ruth and Darrin Sutherland 26:18 - Promo: The Earth 2 Podcast 27:45 - Wonder Woman 1:17:17 - Infinite Earths Spotlight 1:35:26 - Promo: RaD Adventures Network 1:37:00 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 10 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== PROMO: The Earth 2 Podcast PROMO: RaD Adventures Network NEWS: DC Finest: Events - Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One Trade Paperback Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Ninth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #9, which looks at ... The Monster Society of Evil With co-host Siskoid Timestamps: 3:18 - Crisis News 7:42 - Siskoid 36:53 - Promo: Xenozoic Xenophiles 37:56 - The Monster Society of Evil 1:35:13 - Infinite Earths Spotlight 1:43:08 - Promo: Siskoid Cinema 1:43:56 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 9 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== PROMO: Xenozoic Xenophiles PROMO: Siskoid Cinema Colorist José Villarrubia on Bluesky ‘Check out the remastered cover art for the new CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS ABSOLUTE EDITION’ by Joe Grunenwald, ComicsBeat.com , September 16, 2025 ‘New History of the DC Universe #3’ Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Eighth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #8, which looks at ... Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 With co-host Gene Hendricks Timestamps: 3:56 - Crisis News 5:31 - Gene Hendricks 30:31 - Promo: Caline A Vlada Tale of the Damned Kickstarter 31:22 - Crisis on Infinite Earths #2 1:10:32 - Infinite Earths Spotlight 1:22:33 - Promo: 8TW Audio Works 1:23:37 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 8 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== PROMO: Caline A Vlada Tale of the Damned Kickstarter PROMO: 8TW Audio Works ‘Deadpool and Batman Just Recreated This DC Icon’s Darkest Moment’ by Taylor Mills, ScreenRant, August 19, 2025 ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths Created More Problems for DC Than it Solved’ by David Harth, ComicBook.com , August 21, 2025 ‘New History of the DC Universe #3’ Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Seventh Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #7, which looks at ... The New Teen Titans With co-host Davo Timestamps: 4:22 - Crisis News 6:21 - Davo 27:07 - Promo: Caline A Vlada Tale of the Damned Kickstarter 27:59 - The New Teen Titans 1:16:39 - Infinite Earths Spotlight 1:25:13 - Promo: The Fantastic Pour 1:26:10 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 7 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== Caline A Vlada Tale of the Damned Kickstarter The Fantastic Pour Podcast ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ smashed DC continuity — here’s how 4 changes would’ve saved the day by Diane Darcy, May 29, 2025 New History of the DC Universe Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
Brick Crisis Network Presents: The Monitor Tapes at the Movies: Superman Join DC Dave, Doug Adamson, Captain Entropy and Rob Kelly as they review James Gunn's 2025 film, Superman Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ======================================
The Sixth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #6, which looks at ... Superman of Earth-2 With co-host Dr. Anj Timestamps: 2:33 - Crisis News 6:06 - Dr. Anj 25:29 - Promo: Who's Editing 26:17 - Superman of Earth-2 1:08:39 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 1:13:44 - Wrap up 1:17:36 - Promo: Moving Kryptonian Images 1:19:53 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 6 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes Celebrating the release of the new Superman movie! Superman ====================================== Dr. Anj Supergirl Comic Box Commentary Back Issue! #195 - Crisis on Infinite Earths 40th Anniversary Retrospective Jerry Ordway on Bluesky Promo - Who's Editing Promo - Moving Kryptonian Images Music: Achilles Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Fifth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #5, which looks at ... The Monitor With guest host Martin Gray Timestamps: 2:58 - Crisis News 8:30 - Martin Gray 26:10 - Promo: 8TW Audio Works 27:15 - The Monitor 54:10 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 59:27 - Promo: Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow 1:01:00 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 5 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== Find Martin Gray at Too Dangerous For a Girl or Facebook or X / Twitter ====================================== Crisis on Infinite Earths: Absolute Edition New History of the DC Universe #3 Solicitation New History of the DC Universe #1 - The Annotated Variant Cover by Scott Koblish New History of the DC Universe Hardcover Preorder Promo: 8TW Audio Works Promo: Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow Music: Achilles by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Fourth Tape: DC Dave and Doug Adamson play Tape #4, which looks at ... The Justice Society of America With guest host Captain Entropy Timestamps: 2:36 - Crisis News 7:52 - Captain Entropy 19:00 - Promo: Justice Society Presents - The Sandman Slept Here 20:17 - The Justice Society of America discussion 57:48 - Infinite Earth Spotlight 1:06:23 - Promo: DC Secret Files: The Definitive Podcast of the DC Universe, 1993-2011 1:07:27 - Notes from the Multiverse Leave comments for this episode and view episode related images at our website at: The Monitor Tapes.com / 4 Email us at themonitortapes@gmail.com Follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon and YouTube: TheMonitorTapes ====================================== DC Finest: Events: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part One New History of the DC Universe Crisis on Infinite Earths Animated Trilogy: What Worked and What Didn’t - by Anthony Young. All Out Pooh #1 - COIE 8 homage cover House Ads from Dr. Anj can be found at the show link Supergirl Comicbox Commentary - by Dr. Anj Follow the JSApril action on social media with the hashtag #JSApril Music: Achilles by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
The Anti-Monitor Tapes: An Attack on the Infinite Earth Podcast Hosted By DC Doug & Dave Adamson Join us for the launch of our second podcast on the Brick Crisis Network! Premiering April 1, 2025. Find out more by visiting the website: https://brickcrisis.com/the-anti-monitor-tapes/
