Here we are: the heroes are all dead, and god-king Doom stands triumphant over all. But there's one more oversized issue left, so once more special guests Kirsten Howard and Steve Morris join Al in order to talk about the epic conclusion to Secret Wars! They talk about Dr Doom's man-cave complete with snazzy beanbag chair, Enchantress's magic talki…

Is that the chiselled jawline of Zac Efron we see? No, 'tis Doctor Doom, who is handsome now! Al is joined by special guests Dan White and Fraser Geesin to talk about the transformed Doom, as seen in issue #11 of Secret Wars. They also discuss the foundations of eternity, the intertwining of energies which are the basis of all that is, and the mome…

Dr Doom is very interested in the idea of beating up god and stealing all his stuff, which means it's time to talk about issue #10 of Secret Wars! Al joined by special guests Kelly Kanayama and Chloe Maveal to discuss the particular sound that Reed Richards' bones make, The Thing's poetic side, and what it'd look like if Magneto were a fashion Infl…

As we begin our final rotation around the glowing sun that is Secret Wars, Al is joined once more by special guests Jay Edidin and Paul O'Brien to talk about issue #9 of the series. That means an extensive breakdown of Colossus's choice of boots, Iron Man's new high-tech dodging software, and the deep emotional thoughts of Reed Richards. Oh, and th…

Behold! The Mighty Enchantress! *hic* ohboy. Yes, it's time for episode 8 of the podcast, and Amora has had a little too much to drink. This week our cosmic host Al Kennedy is joined once more by special guests Kirsten Howard and Steve Morris to talk about Jim Shooter's thought process, as they take on issue #8 of Secret Wars. They chat about the s…

We've reached issue #7 of Secret Wars, and everybody loves Zsaji! Our cosmic host Al Kennedy is joined once again by both halves of the SILENCE! podcast, Dan White and Fraser Geesin, to discuss all the goings-on off-world! They talk about Julia Carpenter's sudden arrival on the scene, Galactus's special smile, and bicker over who the Fonz of the Ma…

As we reach the halfway point for the series, Al is joined by special guests Kelly Kanayama and Chloe Maveal to talk about issue #6 of Secret Wars, which means we're in for a whole lotta talk about Janet Van Dyne. When not discussing The Wasp, they chat about Klaw's love of soup, Johnny Storm's seductive rendition of Thriller, and the lasting cultu…

Our special guests Jay Edidin and Paul O'Brien return for episode #5, ready to talk about the fifth issue of Marvel's Secret Wars! And they're just in time, too, because Galactus is about to destroy everything! They talk to cosmic host Al Kennedy about Xavier's bedside manner, Molecule Man's glow-up, and reveal what Jim Shooter's idea of a psychede…

For our fourth episode of the show Al is joined by special guests Kirsten Howard and Steve Morris to talk about Secret Wars #4, and you better believe they're talking about Hawkeye's singing ability! They also cover Muppet Treasure Island, Volcana and Molecule Man's blossoming romance, and Al's personal origin as a Marvel reader! The War Effort is …

For our third episode Al is joined by special guests Kelly Kanayama and Claire Napier to talk about Secret Wars #3. They talk about Mr Fantastic and Cyclops being the ultimate wife guys, Magneto's fabulous chairs, and, of course, Claire's myriad thoughts about Jim Shooter. And more besides! The War Effort is produced by the immensely talented Dave …

For our second episode of The War Effort, host Al Kennedy is joined by special guests Dan White and Fraser Geesin to talk about Secret Wars #2. They talk about Magneto's mysterious power plant, Captain America's very specific briefing room, and do A LOT of Alan Bennett impressions in the process. The War Effort is produced by the immensely talented…

Welcome to Shelfdust Presents: The War Effort, a special twelve-part podcast hosted by Al Kennedy! For this, our first special collector's edition episode, Al is joined by special guests Jay Edidin and Paul O'Brien to talk about, appropriately, Secret Wars #1. They discuss The Beyonder's great big smashy plan for the heroes and villains of the Marv…