31 Aug 2026
DC Secret Files Podcast Vol. XV: DC Comics Presents Mystery in Space
The fifteenth episode of our DC SECRET FILES podcast — the show that dares to tackle DC Comics’ greatest creations in encyclopedic form! Each episode, Frank will be joined by a special guest, in this case, veteran blogger & podcrasher Professor Alan Middleton (https://x.com/ProfessorAlan), of the Relatively Geeky Network (https://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com/), to cover characters and concepts from across DC’s history. Our discussion of the given property will be married to a piece of original art commissioned by DC to spotlight the same. This time around, we chat about 2004’s DC Comics Presents: Mystery in Space #1 (https://www.comics.org/issue/215555/cover/4/), by Elliot S! Maggin & J. H. Williams III and Grant Morrison, Jerry Ordway, & Mark McKenna, as well as a host of other talents. Plus we cover YOUR feedback!D.E.O. Report [0:00:58]Cover Story/”Softly: A Living Legend Passes” by Harlan Ellison & Brian M. Thomsen [0:09:23]The Prankster Profile Page (https://64.media.tumblr.com/c675c5b90079a94ffa084bb87800b352/e4af2a7b5c613a34-17/s1280x1920/8ca19ef567ed586994db45f735433d26cd3eace0.jpg) art by Mike McKone [0:16:47]Brainiac (Cryptozoic Superman) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/cf2e3b03cbc78ceeb815f6effa6675f0/e4af2a7b5c613a34-88/s640x960/ee51605f156c6cbadcffbee8bfc7aa5fa213336b.jpg) [0:25:32]Adam Strange Profile Page (https://64.media.tumblr.com/8d04041323b96427521eb263672e1a2a/e4af2a7b5c613a34-76/s1280x1920/0a09c4e0b832147b0922d205ea789c7d825f8a1b.jpg) art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen [0:39:50]Adam Strange in “Crisis on 2 Worlds” by Maggin, Williams, & Co. [0:56:43]Kanjar Ro (JLA-Z) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/897ce5ad5102fcadedf84cb24c51bbd6/e4af2a7b5c613a34-fd/s640x960/acdee886b10a640f8bd1757cb4fc26560104c097.jpg) art by Al Barrionuevo & Francis Portela [1:08:36]Eclipso (DC Cosmic Cards) (https://64.media.tumblr.com/b2a97774b6f04ae2643c4a22d2bd93fb/e4af2a7b5c613a34-64/s640x960/cf2ea793963ca0586f190b40fa29caa5bc9b2223.jpg) art by Trevor Von Eeden & Dave Cooper [1:17:31]Adam Strange in “Two Worlds” by Morrison, Ordway, & Co. [1:29:27]Confidential Communiqués [1:39:06]Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on our website: Rolled Spine Podcasts (https://rolledspine.wordpress.com/category/dc-secret-files-podcast/) Images from this episode on Tumblr (https://www.tumblr.com/rolledspinepodcasts/826448509968547840/dc-secret-files-podcast-vol-xv?source=share)E-MAIL: rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com (mailto:rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com)Tweet us @rolledspine (https://x.com/rolledspine) or skeet host Diabolu Frank on BlueSky (https://bsky.app/profile/diabolu.bsky.social)#DCSFPDC Secret Files theme song by Luke Daab (https://www.daabcreative.com/)Podcast, DC Secret Files, Adam Strange, Atomic Knights, Brainiac, Eclipso, Elongated Man, Justice League of America, Prince Ra-Man, Sue Dibny, Superman
