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This week we swoon over our guest Lindsey Tyne Johnson as we talk about her and DC's relationship with Romance comics! Where did they come from? Who were they for? Are they still around? All these questions and more get answers on this week's issue! For more about Lindsey go to www.lindseytynejohnson.com Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co. Intro by Aaron Barry   Prescribed Reading from Issue #44: Young Romance vol. 1 #1 – Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this was the first ever romance comic book, and launched the entire genre. Heart Throbs vol. 1 #41 – One of the earliest DC romance comics to feature the Comics Code Authority seal on the cover. Young Love vol. 1 #113 – This giant-sized issue features the remarkably condescending “Mark…on the man’s side” advice column. Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine’s Day Special #1 – Released in 2013, this one-shot anthology features romance comic – style stories starring the heroes and love interests of the New 52 DC Universe. Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane vol. 1 – Early stories in this Lois Lane solo series were centred on her romantic interest in Superman, often with her competing for his affections with Lana Lang. Young Romance vol. 1 #189 – The Doctor’s first-ever romance comic, featuring stories and a quiz to score how independent a woman you are.   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   Lindsey Johnson  Four Brothers   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Brothers_(film)   Manga   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga   Spiderman   http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Parker_(Earth-616)   DC’s Young Romance   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance_Vol_1  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Romance   This Isn’t Happiness (blog)   http://thisisnthappiness.com/      Intro  Young Love   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Love_Vol_1  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Love_(comics)   Jack Kirby   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby   Colin’s HW  Spectre Vol 4 No 005   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Spectre_Vol_4_5        Young Romance   What is your experience with romance comics?  Gay Superman   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Supergirl_Vol_4_79   Comics Code   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comics_Code_Authority   13 Going on 18   https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Going-Eighteen-Stanley-Library/dp/1897299885  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stanley_(cartoonist)      Best piece of love advice you’ve seen in a romance comic?  True Romance   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_comics   Young Romance #189   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance_Vol_1_189   Young Love Vol 1 #113   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Love_Vol_1_113 Mark on the Man’s Side      Were there ever on-going storylines?  Archie Comics   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_comics Betty   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Cooper   Veronica   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Lodge   First appearance   https://comicvine.gamespot.com/pep-comics-22/4000-137602/        How explicit do they get given the era?   Is the genre still in existence?  Batman &amp;   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman%27s_Love_Interests Catwoman   https://www.cbr.com/batman-catwoman-complicated-romance/   Talia   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Talia_al_Ghul_(New_Earth)   Poison Ivy   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Pamela_Isley_(New_Earth)     Lego Batman   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lego_Batman_Movie   Harelquin Novels   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlequin_Enterprises   Young Romance (New 52)   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance:_A_New_52_Valentine%27s_Day_Special_Vol_1_1      Did superheroes ever show up in romance comics?  Superman &amp; Wonder Woman   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kal-El_(Prime_Earth)  http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Diana_of_Themyscira_(Prime_Earth)   Aquaman &amp; Mera   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Arthur_Curry_(Prime_Earth)  http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mera_(Prime_Earth)   Lois &amp; Clark (TV Show)   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_%26_Clark:_The_New_Adventures_of_Superman   Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman%27s_Girlfriend,_Lois_Lane_Vol_1      Is there a place today for romance comics?  Sailor Moon   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Moon   Romance manga   https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/24535.Best_Romance_Manga   GI Zombie   http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Star-Spangled_War_Stories_Featuring_G.I._Zombie_Vol_1  http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Jared_Kabe_(Prime_Earth)      21st Century romance comics  Jeffrey Brown   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Brown_(cartoonist) Vader and Son   Scott Pilgrim   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim   Questionable Content (web comic)   http://questionablecontent.net/      Slash fiction/Fan fiction  Supernatural   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_(U.S._TV_series)  https://www.inkitt.com/d/supernatural-fanfiction   Literotica   https://www.literotica.com/      Sequential Crush   https://www.sequentialcrush.com/ 

This week we swoon over our guest Lindsey Tyne Johnson as we talk about her and DC's relationship with Romance comics! Where did they come from? Who were they for? Are they still around? All these questions and more get answers on this week's issue! For more about Lindsey go to <a href="http://www.lindseytynejohnson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lindseytynejohnson.com</a> Sponsored by Great Lakes Grooming Co. Intro by Aaron Barry Prescribed Reading from Issue #44: Young Romance vol. 1 #1 – Created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this was the first ever romance comic book, and launched the entire genre. Heart Throbs vol. 1 #41 – One of the earliest DC romance comics to feature the Comics Code Authority seal on the cover. Young Love vol. 1 #113 – This giant-sized issue features the remarkably condescending “Mark…on the man’s side” advice column. Young Romance: A New 52 Valentine’s Day Special #1 – Released in 2013, this one-shot anthology features romance comic – style stories starring the heroes and love interests of the New 52 DC Universe. Superman’s Girl Friend, Lois Lane vol. 1 – Early stories in this Lois Lane solo series were centred on her romantic interest in Superman, often with her competing for his affections with Lana Lang. Young Romance vol. 1 #189 – The Doctor’s first-ever romance comic, featuring stories and a quiz to score how independent a woman you are.   SHOW NOTES (courtesy of Josh Gill)   Lindsey Johnson <ul> <li>Four Brothers <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Brothers_(film)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Brothers_(film)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Manga <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manga</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Spiderman <ul> <li><a href="http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Parker_(Earth-616)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Parker_(Earth-616)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>DC’s Young Romance <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance_Vol_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance_Vol_1</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Romance" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Romance</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>This Isn’t Happiness (blog) <ul> <li><a href="http://thisisnthappiness.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://thisisnthappiness.com/</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Intro <ul> <li>Young Love <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Love_Vol_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Love_Vol_1</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Love_(comics)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Love_(comics)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Jack Kirby <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Kirby</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Colin’s HW <ul> <li>Spectre Vol 4 No 005 <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Spectre_Vol_4_5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Spectre_Vol_4_5</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Young Romance   What is your experience with romance comics? <ul> <li>Gay Superman <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Supergirl_Vol_4_79" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Supergirl_Vol_4_79</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Comics Code <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comics_Code_Authority" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comics_Code_Authority</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>13 Going on 18 <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Going-Eighteen-Stanley-Library/dp/1897299885" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Going-Eighteen-Stanley-Library/dp/1897299885</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stanley_(cartoonist)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stanley_(cartoonist)</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Best piece of love advice you’ve seen in a romance comic? <ul> <li>True Romance <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_comics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance_comics</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Young Romance #189 <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance_Vol_1_189" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance_Vol_1_189</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Young Love Vol 1 #113 <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Love_Vol_1_113" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Love_Vol_1_113</a></li> <li>Mark on the Man’s Side</li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Were there ever on-going storylines? <ul> <li>Archie Comics <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_comics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_comics</a></li> <li>Betty <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Cooper" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Cooper</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Veronica <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Lodge" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Lodge</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>First appearance <ul> <li><a href="https://comicvine.gamespot.com/pep-comics-22/4000-137602/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://comicvine.gamespot.com/pep-comics-22/4000-137602/</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul>   How explicit do they get given the era?   Is the genre still in existence? <ul> <li>Batman &amp; <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman%27s_Love_Interests" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Batman%27s_Love_Interests</a></li> <li>Catwoman <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cbr.com/batman-catwoman-complicated-romance/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.cbr.com/batman-catwoman-complicated-romance/</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Talia <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Talia_al_Ghul_(New_Earth)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Talia_al_Ghul_(New_Earth)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Poison Ivy <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Pamela_Isley_(New_Earth)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Pamela_Isley_(New_Earth)</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Lego Batman <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lego_Batman_Movie" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lego_Batman_Movie</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Harelquin Novels <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlequin_Enterprises" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlequin_Enterprises</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Young Romance (New 52) <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance:_A_New_52_Valentine%27s_Day_Special_Vol_1_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Young_Romance:_A_New_52_Valentine%27s_Day_Special_Vol_1_1</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Did superheroes ever show up in romance comics? <ul> <li>Superman &amp; Wonder Woman <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kal-El_(Prime_Earth)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Kal-El_(Prime_Earth)</a></li> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Diana_of_Themyscira_(Prime_Earth)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Diana_of_Themyscira_(Prime_Earth)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Aquaman &amp; Mera <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Arthur_Curry_(Prime_Earth)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Arthur_Curry_(Prime_Earth)</a></li> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mera_(Prime_Earth)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Mera_(Prime_Earth)</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Lois &amp; Clark (TV Show) <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_%26_Clark:_The_New_Adventures_of_Superman" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_%26_Clark:_The_New_Adventures_of_Superman</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Superman’s Girlfriend Lois Lane <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman%27s_Girlfriend,_Lois_Lane_Vol_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Superman%27s_Girlfriend,_Lois_Lane_Vol_1</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Is there a place today for romance comics? <ul> <li>Sailor Moon <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Moon" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Moon</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Romance manga <ul> <li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/24535.Best_Romance_Manga" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/24535.Best_Romance_Manga</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>GI Zombie <ul> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Star-Spangled_War_Stories_Featuring_G.I._Zombie_Vol_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Star-Spangled_War_Stories_Featuring_G.I._Zombie_Vol_1</a></li> <li><a href="http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Jared_Kabe_(Prime_Earth)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Jared_Kabe_(Prime_Earth)</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>   21st Century romance comics <ul> <li>Jeffrey Brown <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Brown_(cartoonist)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Brown_(cartoonist)</a></li> <li>Vader and Son</li> </ul> </li> <li>Scott Pilgrim <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Pilgrim</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Questionable Content (web comic) <ul> <li><a href="http://questionablecontent.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> http://questionablecontent.net/</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Slash fiction/Fan fiction <ul> <li>Supernatural <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_(U.S._TV_series)" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_(U.S._TV_series)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.inkitt.com/d/supernatural-fanfiction" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.inkitt.com/d/supernatural-fanfiction</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Literotica <ul> <li><a href="https://www.literotica.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.literotica.com/</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul>   Sequential Crush <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sequentialcrush.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.sequentialcrush.com/</a></li> </ul>

Issue #44 - "Young Romance" (w/ Lindsey Tyne Johnson)