Introduction and Context Setting on Supreme Comic Series (00:00  - 10:00 )

• Discussed the Alan Moore run on Supreme comics, focusing on the second volume, Supreme: The Return and its relation to the initial story, Supreme: The Story of the Year.
• Introduced guest Logan Crowley and recapped the original Story of the Year to bring listeners up to speed.

Detailed Issue-by-Issue Breakdown and Analysis (10:18  - 01:56:09 )

• Explored themes, characters, and narrative arcs of Supreme: The Return in granular detail.
• Noted meta-narrative techniques, cultural references, inconsistencies, tonal shifts, and artistic variations issue by issue.

Art and Production Quality Discussions (15:36  - 01:24:50 )

• Critiqued the inconsistent artwork across different issues and artists including Rick Veitch, Chris Sprouse, Jim Starlin, Ian Churchill, and Matt Smith.
• Noted the impact of publisher issues and artist changes on overall series cohesion and visual storytelling.

Cultural and Social Commentary in the Comic (38:45  - 57:22 )

• Discussed controversial storylines such as the Confederacy winning the Civil War due to Wild Bill Hickok's actions and its culturally sensitive implications.
• Analyzed dated humor and some problematic depictions reflecting 1990s sensibilities.

Narrative and Thematic Observations (47:00  - 01:50:56 )

• Discussed thematic motifs like closed time loops, meta-fictional elements, homage to classic Silver Age Superman narratives, and the contrast with other Alan Moore works like Tom Strong.
• Explored the balance between classic superhero optimism vs. cynicism leaking through the narrative.

Discussion on Supporting Characters and Legacy (25:00  - 01:40:16 )

• Elaborated on the roles of various supporting characters enhancing the Supreme mythos like Judy Jordan, Diana Dane, and Radar the canine hero.
• Highlighted the influence on later comics and the impact on the Superman archetype and analog characters.

Guest Insights and Personal Reflections (00:00  - 02:30:00 )

• Logan Crowley shared fresh perspectives, especially on the nostalgic value and unique features of Supreme.
• J. Mike and Case Aiken reflected on the series' strengths and weaknesses as longtime fans and comic enthusiasts.

Promotions and Related Projects (02:28:00  - 02:36:00 )

• Promoted related podcasts like Single Bound and Trade School and thanked Patreon supporters.
• Encouraged listeners to engage with the content and share their thoughts.