In this episode, Chris -- in his first one-shot solo episode -- discusses the fan favorite scifi adventure comic ATARI FORCE (1984), written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. A special projects DC Comics' series took inspiration for the legendary Atari 2600 video game console.

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Comics Rot Your Brain! is a deep dive into ‘80s comics (plus a few noteworthy exceptions). Screenwriters Chris Derrick (STAR TREK: PICARD) and Steven Bagatourian (AMERICAN GUN) discuss their favorite books, runs, and creators from the Bronze Age.

⏱ SHOW NOTES

00:00 Theme song
01:10 The origins of the Atari Force comic.
01:45 What does ATARI Force stand for?
02:23 Who were the original members?
02:59 The 80s SciFi staple - Mankind has crippled Earth
3:30 Pop Culture Minute of the Time
06:15 The main characters of ATARI Force
06:37 Discussing Issue One
13:09 Introducing the Nameless Villain
16:24 Kidnapping Bade harkens back to TransAtlantic Slave Trade
18:21 Praising Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez's Art
29:16 Discussing Issue Two
34:!5 Poignant Moment for Tempest
36:09 Introducing Martin Champion from the original team
39:46 Ciritique of First Mate on Slave Ship
44:10 Dart's background and how is shapes her internal conflict
49:00 The First Fact File
50:53 Gerry Conway explains how he got involved with Atari Force
53:16 Discussing Issue Three
1:01:10 Lamenting No TPB for Atari Force
1:03:14 Pining Over Lost Art of Thought Balloons
1:13:30 Andy Helfer's Confesson
1:18:14 Wrap Up Discussion


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