The final episode of the Justice League International: Bwah-Ha-Ha Podcast! In this finale, Shag opens up about his 8 1/2 year journey covering these comics, reflects on the entire Keith Giffen & JM DeMatteis era of the Justice League, and then bids a fond farewell! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our JL…

The penultimate episode! Michael Bailey joins The Irredeemable Shag to delve into "I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT THE JUSTICE LEAGUE" from 2005 by Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis & Kevin Maguire! Our beloved SUPER BUDDIES are in for a wild ride to H-E-L-L! Plus, we discuss how the DC universe had transformed by the time this hit the shelves. We wrap up with…

J.M. DeMatteis -- famed writer of comic books, television, movies, and novels -- joins Shag for an "Exit Interview" focusing on his later years writing the JLI! Plus, we discuss J.M.'s new exciting Kickstarter from Spellbound Comics - DeMultiverse Phase 2! Support the DeMultiverse Phase 2 on Kickstarter before Tuesday, August 6: https://www.kicksta…

Sean Ross joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about the 2003 reunion mini-series Formerly Known as the Justice League! Keith Giffen, JM DeMatteis, and Kevin Maguire are back with Maxwell Lord as he assembles a new superhero team designed to be accessible to the common man. Calling themselves the SUPER BUDDIES and operating from a suburban strip mal…

Rob Kelly joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about JLI-related pages from WHO'S WHO IN THE DC UNIVERSE! We present clips from old episodes of the WHO'S WHO PODCAST, covering 35 different JLI entries! Plus, in the 1990s JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE *never* received their own loose leaf WHO'S WHO page. Well, Isamu Yukinori strives to put right what once we…

Chris & Cindy Franklin join The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the JLI appearances on the animated series, BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD! We chat about each of the JLI appearances, the characters and voice actors, and spotlight the episode, "Time Out for Vengeance" written by J.M. DeMatteis! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a qu…

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Derek Crabbe joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss the JLI-branded action figures based upon Kevin Maguire’s designs released in 2009 by DC Direct! We cover the figure sculpts, paint jobs and articulation, plus the packaging, the figure stand, Kevin Maguire's model sheets, which figures were not produced, and more. Finally, we wrap up with YOUR li…

Siskoid joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss a 1990 role-playing module featuring Justice League Europe entitled, "Come on Down!!" To protect the League's secrets from reaching enemy hands, Justice League Europe must compete in an interstellar game show against the Forgotten Villains! Will they win? Only you as role-players can decide! This modul…

Matt Ev joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about "Mousebusters" from JLA 80-Page Giant #1 (1998)! Next, JT the Exterminator stops by to discuss the Blue & the Gold in the DC Animated Universe in Justice League Unlimited #43 (2008)! Then, Brett Young sits down to chat about the Injustice League in DC Retroactive: JLA - The '90s (2011)! Finally, we …

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The final issue of the original Giffen/DeMatteis run of the Justice League! Professional comic book, television, and movie writer Joe Casey (Adventures of Superman, Uncanny X-Men, Cable, Wildcats, GI Joe, Gødland, Officer Downe, and one of the creators of the animated series Ben 10) joins The Irredeemable Shag. As BREAKDOWNS concludes, we discuss J…

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BREAKDOWNS is nearly over! Mark Baker-Wright joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #59! The League travels to Kooey-Kooey-Kooey to confront Dreamslayer, but he's got a deadly plan! Then Tim Price stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #35! It's Leaguer vs Leaguer, as Silver Sorceress faces Dreamslayer in final battle! …

BREAKDOWNS continues! Jake and Warren join The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #58! It's a knock-down-drag-out brawl with Despero & Lobo, while Lord Havok stalks Silver Sorceress! Then Symbol Pending stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #34! L-Ron devises a plan to defeat Despero & our heroes discover Max is possessed by…

BREAKDOWNS continues! DC Dave joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #57! Maxwell Lord is back! But what does this mean for the League... and the Extremists?!?! Then Noah Tarnow stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #33! Despero destroys the JLA Embassy, then battles Lobo on the streets of Times Square! Finally, we wra…

BREAKDOWNS continues! Mike Atchison joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #56! The U.N. revoked the charter of the JLI! With no official status, the American team falls apart. Then Paul Hix stops by to discuss Green Lantern #18 & Justice League Europe #32! Regrouping at the Secret Sanctuary cave, our heroes step into the …

BREAKDOWNS continues! Devin Clancy joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #55! The former Leaguers battle the Global Guardians, while Harjavti takes care of the Queen Bee, permanently! Then Doug Adamson stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #31! Having lost one of their teammates, the JLE try to put the pieces back tog…

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BREAKDOWNS continues! Tim Levine joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #54! The new U.N. liaison fires Blue Beetle and Ice, while Captain Atom finds himself trapped inside an exploding airplane! Then Dr Chris Lewis stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #30! The fired Leaguers head to Bialya to investigate Max's shooti…

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Joining the 2023 JLMay podcast crossover event, John Koos and The Irredeemable Shag discuss THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #23 (2009) starring Booster Gold & Magog! Plus YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our JLI PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/jli53y Images from thi…

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Mike Harlow joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about three different stories in Justice League Quarterly #4! First, the Injustice League rob from the rich & give to the poor (namely themselves)! Next, Ice becomes possessed by a demon while she & Guy are on a double date with Fire & Oberon! Finally, we explore the hijinks of Power Girl's cat! Plus …

BREAKDOWNS begins here! Michel Fiffe joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #53! Maxwell Lord has been shot! While the heroes cope with this tragedy, the U.N. debates the future direction of the JLI. Then Jarrod Alberich, The Yard Sale Artist, stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #29! While the team investigates Max's…

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Armageddon 2001 strikes the Justice League! Waverider explores possible futures for Leaguers in both America & Europe, but why does Captain Atom seem so important to the proceedings? Jon Wilson joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America Annual #5, and Clinton Robison on Justice League Europe Annual #2! We discuss the League's …

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Joe Tonello joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #52! It's the fight of the century as Guy Gardner and Blue Beetle step into the boxing ring to settle their problems! Then Mike Deines stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #28! It's the final showdown with Starro the Conqueror as he controls Martian Manhunter and all …

This episode is dedicated to Alfie. You were and always will be the best boy. Love you forever buddy.*Theme Music: Richter FM – Hibiscus*Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/55sw82j8Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/mr2pmykvApple Music: https://tinyurl.com/y7kwm3nuSoundcloud: https://tinyurl.com/2p8wyh6hYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yh6puhwn“REJECT ALL” the new…

Jonathon Riddle joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #51! It's alien's night out on the town, but you should expect the unexpected when G'nort is involved! Then John Koos stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #27! Starro the Conqueror controls London and Martian Manhunter comes to the rescue... or does he? Finally, w…

Bart Sears -- famed artist of comic books and toys -- joins Shag for a fantastic interview about his career and his time drawing the Justice League Europe comic book! Watch this interview on the Fire & Water YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/463twOoHahg Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Follow Bart Sears: Website: https://…

J.M. DeMatteis -- famed writer of comic books, television, movies, and novels -- joins Shag for a fantastic interview about his new DeMultiverse Kickstarter from Spellbound Comics! Plus he answers listener's questions about writing the JLI! Support the DeMultiverse on Kickstarter before Thursday, November 10 at 12noon Eastern: https://www.kickstart…

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Steve Givens joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League Quarterly #3! It's "Honey, I Shrunk the Justice League", with a little dash of JLA YEAR ONE, and a lot of laughs! Plus YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our JLI PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/pod…

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Captain Entropy joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #50! It's the final battle with the Evil Eye, as the truth about General Glory's past is revealed! Plus, Guy Gardner pays a visit to the DC Comics office! Then JT The Exterminator stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #26! Starro the Conqueror is dying and asks the…

Siskoid joins The Irredeemable Shag to discuss a 1987 role-playing module featuring the JLI entitled, "When a Stranger Calls"! Can Dr. Fate and the JLI stop Wotan's newest scheme? Only you as role-players can decide! This module was published by Mayfair Games as part of the DC HEROES ROLE-PLAYING GAME. This episode is a crossover between the JLI PO…

Damien Drouet-Whiter joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #49! General Glory is imprisoned by federal agents, while Schmidt attacks with The Evil Eye! Then Shotgun stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #25! The JLE take on the giant worms ravaging London, while Crimson Fox gets revenge on the man who murdered her par…

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Ryan Blake joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #48! It's General Glory and the League versus the Last Giant Nazi Robot! Then Paul Hix stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #24! Giant worms burrow their way under London, putting the JLE and Crimson Fox in jeopardy! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Hav…

Jon and Maggie Schaefer-Hames join The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League Quarterly #2! Mr. Nebula comes to Earth and a ragtag collection of Leaguers are all that stand between our world and a dangerous (and gaudy) redecoration! Then, Fire and Ice take on a pair of hot and cold Flash rogues! Plus YOUR listener feedback! Have a question …

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Patrick Pence joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #47! General Glory has returned to the delight of Guy Gardner and to the surprise of everyone else! Then Nathan Archer stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #23! The secret identity and origin of Crimson Fox is revealed! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedbac…

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Laurel joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League International Special #2 featuring the Huntress! Helena comes out of retirement and returns as the Huntress to track down a cop killer! But she'll need a little help from her friends in the JLI! Finally, we wrap up with YOUR listener feedback! Have a question or comment? Looking for mo…

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Andy Kapellusch joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #46! The General Glory saga begins! Guy Gardner attends a comic book convention and we find out exactly what he thinks of collectors! Then Dr. Jennifer Swartz-Levine stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #22! Power Girl's cat is kidnapped... feel sorry for the catn…

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL: BWAH-HA-HA PODCAST A monthly show chronicling the adventures of the Justice League International era by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis! We started with the very first issue, and our coverage goes all the way through "Breakdowns". We’re going issue-by-issue in release order, tackling two comics per episode, both a Just…