#189: December 1972 (w/Clint McElroy) - "The Measure of a Man!"

Clint McElroy, the All-Father of Podcasting, is
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Stories Covered in this Episode: 


"The Measure of a Man!" - Avengers #109, written by Steve
Englehart, art by Don Heck and Frank McLaughlin, letters by
Charlotte Jetter, colors by Stan Goldberg, 1972 Marvel Comics


"The Frightful Four -- Plus One!" - Fantastic Four #129, written
by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, 1972 Marvel
Comics


"Battleground: The Baxter Building!" - Fantastic Four #130,
written by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, 1972
Marvel Comics


"Revolt in Paradise!" - Fantastic Four #131, written by Roy
Thomas, art by Ross Andru and Joe Sinnott, letters by John
Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, 1972 Marvel Comics


"Omega! The Ultimate Enemy!" - Fantastic Four #132, written by
Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, letters by John
Costanza, colors by Petra Goldberg, 1972 Marvel Comics


 


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