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Aaron *Head* Moss
Where your host, Aaron Head Moss, reviews and discusses DC Comics Suicide Squad and Checkmate comic books.
We are back with The Ledgermain parts 3 and 4. Which is also the conclusion to the Mystery of The Atom... We're looking at issues 61 and 62 of Suicide Squad... Batman, Superman, and Aquaman find out the truth about the death of Ray Palmer... and as the team's name implies... someone dies.....Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
After a couple of month delay due to life, Task Force X returns. With The Mystery of The Atom... well, ok, it's actually The Ledgermain parts 1 and 2. Join us as we look at issues 59 and 60 of Suicide Squad... Batman, Superman, and Aquaman find out that The Wall knew about Ray's death before hand and our heroes have some questions.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
appy New Year Squadmates!Task Force X returns for the new year with a look at Suicide Squad 58. This month The Squad dips heavily in to the line wide crossover... The War of the Gods.In addition, we also look at the Squads involvement in War of the Gods issue 3.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
Hey Dear Listeners.Join me as I look back at 2024 and then talk about the future of the Headcast Network and all my shows.Let me know what you think. Email me at head@headspeaks.com
Task Force X is back with Issues 55 - 57 of Suicide Squad. The final three parts of The Dragons Horde! Join as this thrilling epic reaches its conclusion! Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
After a brief hiatus, Task Force X Returns. This month, we look at the first two issues of The Dragon's Hoard. Issues 53 and 54 of Suicide Squad.The squad takes on a new mission. Plus we learn a bit more about The Atom!Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
This month we look at two more personal stories. First we deal with Deadshot and his lost luggage as Floyd has to fight... Deadshot.then we catch up on Dr. Light, as he attempts to return to the fold.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
A double sized Suicide Squad! Episode 50! The Squad rescues.... Rick Flag's... son!Join us as Amanda assembles a team to rescue the son of a founding member of The Suicide Squad. And get some more of that Brave and the old that I love so much!Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
This month we get a double shot of Suicide Squad. Issues 48 and 49. This month Barbara takes on The Thinker 2.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
Hey dear listeners.Just a brief Christmas message and update on the Headcast Network... Plus a couple of Christmas songs.Merry Christmas from the entire Headcast Network family of shows.See you in 2024.
I know it's a been a month or two since you've heard from me, but reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. Brother Head is still here. And this mini episode hopefully explains why.Head Speaks and my other shows are returning to the airwaves soon!
After a couple of month delay, Task Force X is back. After Checkmate ending, I needed a couple of months to clear my head... That's the story I'm sticking to. LOLBut this month, we look at Suicide Squad issue 47. This month it's Raven vs Kobra... To the DEATH! That's right, someone doesn't walk away. How does the rest of the team fare? Take a listen and see.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
This month, the end of Checkmate! At least this incarnation.The last three issues of Checkmate 31, 32, and 33 are covered this episode!Take a listen and let us know what you think of Checkmate as a whole and especially this final story arc.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
First in Checkmate 30, Winston and Lionel, continue their battle against Bishop, while Checkmate if falling apart! And more on Harry Stien's situation.And then over in Suicide Squad 46, the Squad continues it's battle against Hayoth!.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
Due to live, things are a little behind on the Headcast Network. Listen in to find out why.
In Checkmate 29, Winston and Lionel, go undercover to meet up with Cypher!And over in Suicide Squad, it's the Squad vs Hayoth!.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
The Phoenix Gambit is over! Now join me as we look at Checkmate 28 where Harry deals with the consequences of freeing Jacques Reynard, plus John Reed tangles with Flowers...And over in Suicide Squad, we take a bit of a break in the action, as we look at Captain Boomerangs upbringing, as he proves that you can't go home again... well, you can, but it might not be all that much fun.Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
The conclusion of The Phoenix Gambit! Join me as I look at the concluding issues of the reformation of the Suicide Squad!Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
A bit of a delay, but Task Force X is back... with two issues of Suicide Squad!Last episode the Squad was disbanded... This month, well, either the squad needs to be brought back or they need to cancel the book...A year after last issue, Waller is free to raise the Squad! With Special Guest Star... Batman!Feel free to e-mail us at taskforcex@headspeaks.com with your thoughts.Visit us on the web at http://taskforcex.headspeaks.comAnd let us know what you think.
This month, I'm looking at both Checkmate 27 and Suicide Squad 39.
In Checkmate, Harry goes on a mission to rescue his kids.... As tragedy ensues...
Over in Suicide Squad, the Squad is disbanded as Amanda Waller makes a tough desision to stop the LOA!
And something I didn't note during the podcast, but both issues end with an arrest...
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After a lenghty delay, I finally return to look at both Checkmate 26 and Suicide Squad 38.
Harry Stein's kids get kidnapped which forces him take action. Over in Suicide Squad, Ben Turner must answer for his actiosn over the past issues.
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Tim Price has beat a retreat from the Headcast Studios, so this month I look at Checkmate 25 and Suicide Squad 37 alone.
We get the final reveal of Bishop and then we deal with the aftermath of the Apokolips story and set up some future story lines.
Podcasts played this episode: Four Million Years Later Rod Pod Strangers in Paradise
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Tim Price has returned once again to talk about Checkmate 24 and Suicide Squad 36. The penultimate issue of the Bishop reveal and the final issue of Apocalypse Now!
And in between episodes, I do another Character Profile. This episode I look at Sarge Steel.
Our Character Profile is at thirty-five minutes in and Suicide Squad 36 starts at thirty-eight minutes.
Podcasts played this episode: The Batgirl Cassandra Kane podcast Required Reading Star Bright Project
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We're back from the JLMay 2020 crossover. This month, I am joined by special guest (and hopefully recurring guest) Tim Price.
Tim and I look at Checkmate 23 and Suicide Squad 35.
And in between episodes, I do another Character Profile. This episode I look at Valentina Vostok.
Podcasts played this episode: Retrospect of the 80s Justice League International The Batgirl Cassandra Kane podcast
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This month, we skip our normal comics, as we join in with the 2020 JLMay cross-over! This month, my good friend Derek W.C. from the Fanholes Network joins me, as we look at the 6 issue series... Villains United!
Join us as we look this series over and see if it's worth the hype.
Podcasts played this episode: JLMay 2020 Fanholes Podcast Fire and Water Network.
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After a six month hiatus, TASK FORCE X is back! Sorry for the delay, hopefully, I can avoid that in the future.
First up this month, we look at Checkmate 22 as we look at the second part of One Wet and Wild Knight.
Then at 39 minutes in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's Poison Ivy!
Then at about one hour and five minutes in, I look at Suicide Squad 34 as Duchess aka Lashina, and her team invades APOKOLIPS, as Bronze Tiger, looks for a rescue team!
Podcasts played this episode: DC OCD Knightcast Rodpod
And Zero Hour Strikes Who’s Who
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Hey dear listeners. Sorry for the delay, but due to personal issues, the entire Headcast Network is on a temporary break...
This month we take a look at Checkmate 21 with the return of Bishop!
Then at 30 minutes and 45 seconds in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's The Force of July's Silent Majority!
Then at about 34 minutes and 50 seconds in, I look at Suicide Squad 33 as The Duchess kidnaps the team for her own personal mission!
Podcasts played this episode: Zero Hour Waiting for Doom MASHCast
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Hey Dear Listeners...
Brother Head has officially joined Patreon.... listen in for more information.
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We're back once again. First up this month, we look at Checkmate 20 as we finish our Knight in Moscow story.
Then at 36 minutes in, we have another Character Profile. This time it's The Force of July's Major Victory!
Then at about 42 minutes in, I look at Suicide Squad 32 as the team resuces an American citzen from Iran.... well, he's an American citizen now.... plus The Duchess prepares her mission!
Podcasts played this episode: Zero Hour Strikes Fanholes DC OCD
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After the Suicide Squad Commentary and the Blackest Night, we're back with our normally scheduled broadcast.
First up this month, we look at Checkmate 19 with a Knight in Moscow.
Then at 33 and half minutes in, we bring back the Character Profile of Shrike. After that, I look at Suicide Squad 31 and personal files!
Podcasts played this episode: Rod Pod Waiting For Doom Zero Hour Strikes
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So, we're taking another month off from our regular books, to shine a light on The Darkest Night. Me and my podcasts join the JLMay 2019 event as we look at the Darkest Night crossover.
This month, we look at three books. Suicide Squad 67 Secret Six 17 at Forty minutes in Secret Six 18 at One Hour, Five minutes in
Join us as The Suicide Squad and the Secret Six team fights... Zombies...
Check out the full story on these other podcasts: And while you're at it, check out the other shows involved in the crossover... BN #0 - The Podcast of Oa - also GL #43 BN #1 - Chris and Reggies Cosmic Treadmill BN #2 - The Idol Head of Diablou - also GL #44 BN #3 - The Fire and Water Podcast Then listen to Task Force X and The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour BN #4 - Head Speaks BN #5 - Coffee and Comics Podcast BN #6 - Longbox Crusade BN #7 and #8 - The LanternCast - also GL #52
Promos this episode
The LanternCast Waiting for Doom Justices First Dawn
The Fire and Water Podcast The Idol Head of Diablou Coffee and Comics
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So, now that we're finished with The Janus Directive, we're going to take a month off and watch a movie. This month, I'm watching the Extended Cut of the Suicide Squad movie. BUT, I'm not sitting through this alone.
I've suckered... errr I mean, I got, Robert Myers from Everyone Loves The Drake, to sit down with me and watch this movie. And since I'm addicted to podcasting, we recorded our thoughts...
So listen in and watch a movie with us.
And when you're done, let me know what you think. Do you agree with me and Robert? Do you think we're crazy? E-mail me and let me know.
Then when you're done e-mailing me, check out Robert's show at https://thebatmanuniverse.net/category/podcast/reltdp/ (Everyone Loves The Drake).
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We finally finish up The Janus Directive with the final installments.
First up, we look at Firestorm 87 which occurs between the pages of Suicide Squad 30. Well, I say we look at Firestorm, but it's like four pages of the book.
Then 15 minutes in, we look at the final chapter which took place in Captain Atom 30. Listen in as I butcher Rafael Kayanan's name then talk about the issue.
Finally at 31 minutes in to the show, since I've finished the Janus Directive and have some time, I take a look at The Brave and Bold issue 38.
Podcasts played this episode: Fire and Water Podcast Silver and Gold Podcast G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast
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So, once again, due to life, I'm delayed once again. But this time, I decided to release a special episode looking at the past year of the Headcast Network and what's upcoming on the Network.
Tune in and take a listen.
Hey gang... Sorry about this, but due to life, I need to take a break on releasing episodes... I explain this episode. Thanks.
I'm alone again this month as I cover the next two parts of the Janus Directive.
First up, I talk about Checkmate 18, entitled Knight Fight. Sarge Steel takes control of the intelligence agencies (courtesy of the President of the United States) as the war against Kobra continues.
Then half an hour in, I pull out Suicide Squad 30 for the penultimate issue of The Janus Directive. Strap in as the conclusion comes hurtling at us....
Podcasts played this episode: Silver and Gold Podcast Fire and Water Podcast
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Parts 7 and 8 of The Janus Directive (as the title implies.
First up, I welcome mystery guest, the Irresponsible Sh.. I mean the Irredeemable Shag from the Fire and Water Podcast, to talk about Firestorm 86.
Then at One Hour and 12 minutes in, Shag's lawyers have negotiated for his release, so I move on to Suicide Squad 29, the next part of The Janus Directive.
Podcasts played this episode: Fire and Water Podcast Who's Who Podcast From Crisis to Crisis: A Superman Podcast
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Visit our guest at: http://http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/
Also, the Firestorm Fan page that we talk about: http://firestormfan.com/2010/03/08/elemental-firestorm-promotional-efforts/ and http://firestormfan.com/images/firestorm86preview.pdf
Be sure to check out Shag's shows and website.
And let us know what you think. Would love to hear what you think about me counting Ninjas.
The next two parts of The Janus Directive.
First up, Checkmate 17 where Eiling sends his dog Major Force to attack Koning Industries, while Black Thorn, Checkmate Knight Gary Washington, and Valentina Vostok go after... The Wall!
Then at 30 minutes in, we jump in to Manhunter 14 for Part 6 of the Janus Directive.
Podcasts played this episode: Firestarter Married with Comics Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour
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We continue our look at The Janus Directive with the next two parts.
First up, we look at Checkmate 16 were Eiling sends his dog Major Force to attack Koning Industries, while Black Thorn, Checkmate Knight Gary Washington, and Valentina Vostok go after... The Wall!
Then at 30 minutes in, we jump in to Suicide Squad 28 for Part 4 of the Janus Directive.
Podcasts played this episode: DC OCD Done in One Wonder Show
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This month we begin our several month look at The Janus Directive.
First up, we look at Checkmate 15 where we meet the villain Bishop and areintroduced to The Janus Directive.
Then at 29 minutes and 50 seconds in, we jump in to Suicide Squad 27 for Part 2 of the Janus Directive.
Also, for more thoughts on Checkmate 15, check out The Longbox Crusade Episode 14 from back on Feb 22 2018, where, Pat, Jarrod, Delvin and Jason had me join them to talk about this issue. Had a great time there.
Podcasts played this episode: It Came From Syndication Done In One Wonder Show
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First up this month, I present ot you Justice League America 27. Amanda visits the JLA headquarters and attempts to help deprogram The Blue Beetle.
Then at 41 minutes, in Suicide Squad 26, Amanda returns home to Belle Reve to deal with the insanity there. And Rick Flag infiltrates Jotunheim to deal with Rustam and the Jihad.
Podcasts played this episode: JLI Longbox Crusade
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On Episode 36 of Task Force X we start out with a special issue of Checkmate. Issue 14, we get a character spotlight issue on Blackthorn. Blackthorn's apartment is robbed and she has to track the thieves down to re-aquire a very special object...
Then at 33 minutes in, we get the return of The Character Profile. This time out, we look at Punch and Jewlee, from current issues of The Suicide Squad.
Then at 40 minutes, in we get the conclusion of both the Squad's mission and their trial.
Podcasts played this episode: Waiting For Doom Who’s Who Head Speaks
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Back to a regular episode (for now), Episode 35 of Task Force X. First up we look at Checkmate 13, where Harry Stein goes to a Caribbean resort for a vacation with his kids... Nothing bad can happen there, can it?
Then at thiry minutes in, we turn our heads towards Suicide Squad 24, where Amanda, and in turn the Squad are on trial. And where, may you ask is our beloved team? They're still on their resuce mission in Africa. Join us to see how this all shakes out....
Podcasts played this episode: Comics With Normies Head Speaks It All Comes Back To Superman
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This month we turn the tables and get a double dose of Suicide Squad. First up is issue 22, which happens to be the first issue of Suicide Squad I bought (as I talk about on the show). Then at 36 minutes in, we look at issue 23.... An unoffical Invasion! tie in, but the first appearance of a certain technobased character.....
Join us.
Invasion Quantum Leap Podcast
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No Suicide Squad this month, as we look at the Invasion as it crosses with Checkmate. The Invasion was a crossover that DC did, with alien invaders looking at taking over the Earth and doing something about the rising metahuman population. I touch breifly on the series, but for a more in depth look check out my Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour podcast (episodes 8-10). But these two issues we have the aliens and their interaction with our Checkmate team. The second issue start at about half an hour in.
Promos played this episode: Everybody Loves The Drake Who’s Who 2018 Krypton Podcast
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Greetings Squadmates. We're back after a several month hiatus. This time we look at Checkmate 10, where Claymore leads an attack on Checkmate HQ. Then in Suicide Squad 21, Amanda's problems with Tolliver and Cray begin to heat up! Is Rick Flag the answer or a bigger problem? Stay tuned and find out.
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Greetings Squadmates. On this episode of Task Force X, we look at Checkmate 9 where we are introduced to a new bad guy Claymore. Then at 29 minutes in, we look at Suicide Squad 20, with the return of a classic Flash villian, Mirror Master. Or is it? The Mirror Master died back during the Crisis on Infinite Earths, so who is this new Mirror Master? Listen in and find out.
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his month we have a double dose of Checkmate. To get us on some what of where I want us, I'm looking at issues 7 and 8 of Checkmate. Join us for this double Checkmate episode!
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Hopefully we're back on to a regular schedule (knock on wood) and I bring you the final two issues of Deadshot. Join us as we finish our look in to the past of the deadly assassin.
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In this still delayed episode (I do apologize for that) I look that first two issues of the Deadshot mini-series. I start out with the first issue and then at 33 minutes in, we look at the second issue.
In this series we learn a little more about everyone's favorite assassin.
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In this still delayed episode (I do apologize for that) I look at Checkmate issue 6. Another issue with 2 stories... First up Checkmate continues the arms deal investigation that's been ongoing and for the 8 page back up, we finish up with the Reed storline... Does Reed make it in as a Knight... listen and find out. Then at 26 minutes in, I take a peek at Suicide Squad 19.
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Episode 26: In this still delayed and still extra long episode, I do a Character Profile on Shade The Changing Man. Then at 12 minutes in, I look at Checkmate issue 5. Then at 49 minutes in, I take a peek at Suicide Squad 18. Then we take a break and look at TWO character Profiles. Ravan and Manhunter (the Mark Shaw version). Then finally at one hour and twenty five minutes, we look at the Suicide Squad Annual number 1, which concludes the story that began in Manhunter number 6. To listen me talk about that issue, check out The Starman/Manhunter Adventure Hour episode 6 from last month.
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Episode 25: In this delayed and extra long episode, I review the Suicide Squad movie. Then at about an hour and a half in, I look at Suicide Squad issue 17, featuring the return of THE JIHAD! Then about 2 hours in, I look at Checkmate issue 4. This episode there are two stories in the one issue. A sixteen page story with an eight page back up.
Finally we end this episode with Suicide Notes! Come, take a listen.
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Episode 24: Thanks for joining us for our two year anniversary episode. That's right... two years of Suicide Squad and Checkmate coverage. Before listening to this episode, I recommend listening to Ryan Daly's Secret Origins Podcast, episode 28, where the two of us talk about the Secret Origin of Nightshade. Then join us for this special episode, where I start off with the Character Profile of Nightshade. Then the aforementioned Ryan Daly returns the favor and joins me to review The Nightshade Odyssey. Issues 14-16 of Suicide Squad. Come hear our thoughts on this book.
I bid Ryan a fond farewell as I do a Character Profile of Captain Cold, star of CW's Legends of Tomorrow.
Then at about an hour and fifty six minutes in, I play the final and latest Suicide Squad trailer, that premiered at San Diego Comic Con and give my thoughts on it.
Finally we end this extra long episode with Suicide Notes! Come, take a listen.
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Ryan's Secret Origins Podcast is located at http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/secret-origins-podcast
Episode 23: After a two week delay, Task Force X returns with episode 23. The Justice League International/Suicide Squad crossover. First up, we do a Character profile on The Justice League International. Then I fly in via Skype, my special guest host, Paul Hix from the Waiting for Doom Podcast, as we talk about issues 13 of both Justice League International and Suicide Squad. After I bid Paul a fond farewall, I then have my second Character Profile of Javelin. Plus Suicide Notes.
The JLI review starts at 15 minutes in to the show, and the Suicide Squad portion starts at 52 minutes in.
And if you're one of the one's of Javelin's fans, his little mini Character Profile starts at 1 hour and 12 minutes in to the show....
Come, take a listen.
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Episode 22: This episode, as promised, I review the Blood and Snow storyline that ran through Suicide Squad issues 11 and 12.
Also at the top of the show I do a Character Profile of The Thinker and I conclude with a Character Profile of Speedy. Plus Suicide Notes.
Take a listen.
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Episode 21: First up, I play the audio for the new Suicide Squad trailer, and then hear from a podcasting friend, Nathaniel Wayne and his thoughts. I also give my thoughts on it. Then at 22 minutes in, we take a look at Issue 3 of Checkmate. At one hour in to the show, I welome a new guest, Mike Garvey and we do a Character Profile on The Doom Patrol and then we review the Doom Patrol vs Suicide Squad Special. Then finally at 1 hr and 54 minutes, I do final Character Profiles on Psi and Weasel, and then have Suicide Notes.
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Episode 20: This episode we take a look at Issue 2 of Checkmate. Then we have a Character Profile on Mr 104. Then at about the 43 minute mark, I start my review of Suicide Squad number 10, where it's a Dark Knight at Belle Reve. Then finally I do a Character Profile of Bronze Tiger, aka Ben Turner.
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Episode 19: First, me and Ryan Daly (from The Secret Origins Podcast) talk about the latest Suicide Squad trailer. Then I spend my morning talking with the great Paul Kupperberg who you may know from Checkmate as the fantastic writer!
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Episode 18: This month I briefly cover the Millennium event (the first four issues) and then I talk about Suicide Squad's entry in to the crossover, issue 9. I then discuss Checkmate's first issue.
Also, we have a Character Profile of Gotham's very own, Harvey Bullock.
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Episode 17: This month I look at Action Comics 598, with the first appearance of Checkmate, with a very special guest host. From the Superman Homepage, From Crisis To Crisis: Superman Podcast, Views From The Longbox podcast, plus many more, and one of the spiritual founders of this Headcast, Michael Bailey!
Also, I look at Suicide Squad issue 8, entitled "Personal Files".
Plus we have Character Profiles on Harry Stein and Mark Shaw.
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We interupt our regulary scheduled show for a special episode of Task Force X. On Oct 22, 2015 one of the greats in comics passed away. Murphy Anderson a legend at DC Comics, passed away.
Join Task Force X as we celebrate his life and work as we look at Showcase 34, the first apperance of The Atom (Ray Palmer). Mr. Anderson inked both stories in this issue. Also check out Head Speaks 17 for our first part of our look at Murphy Anderson.
This month we finish up the mission to Moscow story, where our ragtag band of misfits must escape Russia at all costs! Also, we have a Character Profile on Black Orchid. Come join us!
This month we look at the second part of the mission to Moscow story, where our ragtag band of misfits must escape Russia with their political prisoner! Also, we have a Character Profile on Enchantress. Come join us!
We're back to a normal episode. This episode we look at the first part of the mission to Moscow story, where our ragtag band of misfits must travel to Russia to resue a political prisoner! Joining the Squad this issue, we find The Penguin! Also, we have a Character Profile on Chronos (from last month's episode).
This episode we have an extra special guest of The Irreedemable Shag as we discuss Firestorm 64 and Annual number 5 where our beloved gang tackles the Nuclear Man. Then I talk about Suicde Squad 4. Finally we welcome Ryan Daly as we discuss the recently released Suicide Squad trailer. Come join us!
The third EXTRA Special episode of Task Force X. This month we cover the second issue of the Convergence Suicide Squad issues... What does Head think about this issue? Listen and find out.
Another EXTRA Special episode of Task Force X. This month we join the Conway's Corner Podcast Crossover. For our part we discuss Neal Adam's take on the issue, hear Head's opinions on Gerry Conway and his issues with creator equity. Followed up with a Character Profile of Vixen and a look at her first apperance in Action comics 521.
Be sure to use the hashtag #ConwayXover when discussing this on the social medias.
This special episode we look at Convergence - Suicide Squad 1. The first of a two part series that looks at the Convergence tie for Suicide Squad. Is this a good, old school crossover or just a crappy Assistant Editor's month fill in??
Listen and find out!
This episode we go back and look at The Brave and The Bold 37, and take another look at an adventure of the original Task Force X. Also, I read Suicide Notes where we have a couple of iTune reviews. Also, Task Force X is now on Stitcher Radio. Head over to Stitcher.com and take a listen.
This episode we take a look at the third issue of Suicide Squad, entitled Jailbreak! where we meet the Female Furies and get a return of Gloroius Godfrey (last seen in Legends). We also do a character profile of Captain Boomerang and we have Suicide Notes where we welcome a new friend Gene Hendrix. Take a listen. Also, Task Force X is now on Stitcher Radio. Head over to Stitcher.com and take a listen.
This episode we take a look at the second issue of Suicide Squad, entitled Trial By Fire!. We also do a character profile of Nemesis. Take a listen. Also, if you're on Facebook (besides friending us) take a look at the Facebook group Unite DC COMICS Project! A great group full of great people! Take a look and tell them that the Task Force X Headcast sent you!
A special episode of Task Force X, where I watch and review the DC Animate Movie, Batman: Assault on Arkham, and share my thoughts and feelings. Go ahead and fire up the movie and listen along with me.
This episode Head reviews Secret Origins 14 and Suicide Squad 1. We also have a Character Profile on Rick Flag and Amanda Waller aka The Wall!
In this almost DOUBLE sized third episode, Aaron covers the final three issues of Legends (issues 4-6), gives a Character Profile on the first Blockbuster, reviews Batman: Assault on Arkham and has Listener Feedback.
This episode we discuss the first 3 issues of the great Legends miniseries from 1986, that re-introduced The Suicide Squad and Task Force X into our world. Also a character profile on Deadshot.
Where Aaron discusses the original Suicide Squad aka Task Force X in The Brave and The Bold issues 25-27 and talks about the Suicide Squad's media appearances.
Come listen as we discuss John Ostrander's Suicide Squad and Paul Kupperberg's sister comic Checkmate from the late 80's, early 90's.
Available mostly montly from headspeaks.com, iTunes,adn Stitcher Radio. Come listen.