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Does This Come In Chromium?

DOES THIS COME IN CHROMIUM? is the podcast that sees beyond the cover enhancement and celebrates what"s on the inside of the most embossed and shiniest comics to ever hit the stands!

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01:56:32

G.I. Joe and Cold Slither with Gus Rios

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2026/03/12

On this episode Matt sits down with musician and lifelong G.I. Joe fan Gus Rios. After proving himself as a talented and hard working drummer in the death metal scene with bands like Malevolent Creation and Gruesome, Gus got the phone call that would bring his passion for both music and G.I. Joe together to create Cold Slither. Well, to create the REAL Cold Slither. The band, lead by the villainous Zartan, already existed in animated form - and now Gus was going to make them flesh and blood. If

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02:41:47

Wildstar: Sky Zero #1 with David Walton

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2026/03/10

On this episode Matt and returning guest co-host David Walton slap a starfish on their chests and dodge uncomfortable innuendos while talking about 1993's WILDSTAR: SKY ZERO #1. Who and what is Wildstar? Neither David or Matt are totally sure. But the comic is pencilled by Jerry Ordway - and they both LOVE Jerry Ordway! Matt wonders if Wildstar began as a Captain Atom versus Starro story, while David worries that he doesn't know what words mean anymore due to the excessive use of air quotes

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02:13:18

Clive Barker's Ectokid #1 with Lee Russell

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2026/03/06

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Lee Russell (host of THEY MUST BE DESTROYED ON SIGHT!) steal some nice shoes and try to not get too distracted by the curves on a baritone sax as they discuss 1993's ECTOKID #1. Matt does his best to explain how and why Marvel Comics tasked famed horror author Clive Barker to create an original line of superheroes, but really he can't stop being confused about why it's called Razorline and not (as everything in the comic would suggest) the Barkerverse.

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02:33:31

New Warriors #25 with Corey Blake

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2026/03/03

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Corey Blake prove that they can in fact handle the truth as they discuss 1992's NEW WARRIORS #25. This is yet another entry in the "Matt thought he knew a lot about..." series because Matt really thought he knew a lot about the New Warriors. But he was wrong. As always. Corey does know a lot about the New Warriors. He pretty much knows everything a person can know about them - and the love he has for these characters really shines bright. Even if

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01:47:50

Batman #530 with Matthew Dow Smith

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2026/02/28

It's BAT-TIME again! On this BAT-BONUS episode Matt and special guest co-host Matthew Dow Smith (writer/artist of THE OCTOBER GIRL, DC's MISFITS OF MAGIC) get grossed out by having to inhabit corpses in order to hide from an Aztec mummy death cult while talking about 1996's BATMAN #530. As Batman and Deadman teamup to solve a mystery, Matt is hoping that no one notices he forgot the word "podcast" in the show's intro, while Matthew wishes characters were allowed to be aged out and replaced. Plus,

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02:03:27

Carnage: Mind Bomb with Eric Shonborn

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2026/02/25

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Eric Shonborn act like a couple of dudes who've had their minds bombed as they discuss 1996's CARNAGE: MIND BOMB. While the writer of this comic may be a reprehensible human, the artist is the incredibly talented Kyle Hotz - so Eric and Matt spend much of the episode heaping richly-deserved praise on him and his work. Also, Matt makes it VERY obvious that he has no idea how podcasts work, while Eric tells a great story about meeting Kyle Hotz (that Matt

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01:49:09

Batman: Blind Justice with Sam Hamm

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2026/02/22

On this episode Matt sits down with BATMAN (1989) screenwriter Sam Hamm to talk about his first foray into comic book writing with 1989's "Blind Justice" (originally published in DETECTIVE COMICS #'s 598-600). Sam discusses the differences between writing Batman for the big screen versus the printed page, while Matt tries to remain composed and not embarrass himself in front of Sam FREAKING Hamm! Spoiler alert: Matt does not succeed. Also, does Batman need a Robin at his side? And has the truly

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02:19:32

Robin III #1: Cry of the Huntress with Pat Casey

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2026/02/18

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Pat Casey (screenwriter of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and VIOLENT NIGHT) pull an all-nighter (but plan to catch up on sleep in algebra class) as they discuss 1992's ROBIN III #1: CRY OF THE HUNTRESS. Both Matt and Pat love Tim Drake, so in true Does This Come in Chromium fashion this discussion is much more of a Tim Drake as Robin celebration than it is specifically about the awkwardly titled ROBIN III #1: CRY OF THE HUNTRESS PART ONE. But don't worry, they do

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02:06:23

Nova #1 with Comicfoil Chad

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2026/02/10

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Comicfoil Chad move faster than a fax as they discuss 1994's NOVA #1. 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of Nova, the Human Rocket which Chad has been joyously celebrating on BlueSky. Ever the opportunist, Matt decided to reach out to Chad and force him to talk about the edgier, scruffier, ponytailed 1994 version of Nova who complains about yogurt shops and yuppies. But like all episodes of Does This Come in Chromium, the conversation rarely sticks to the

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02:32:34

Uncanny X-Men #294 with Glitch

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2026/02/07

On this EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE Matt and guest co-host Glitch put on their raddest concert going attire and try their best to avoid Cable as they discuss 1992's UNCANNY X-MEN #294. Both Matt and Glitch cannot stand how X-Cutioner is spelled versus how it is supposed to be pronounced. In fact, Matt is annoyed about it all over again while typing these show notes. It's entirely possible that we are witnessing his J-Ker (it's pronounced Joker) origin. More importantly, and the real reason to

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02:05:48

Turok, Dinosaur Hunter #1 with Michael Tanner

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2026/02/04

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Michael Tanner (writer of ORCS IN SPACE, JUNIOR BRAVES OF THE APOCALYPSE, and more!) dodge arrows and evade dinosaurs with metal hats as they talk about 1993's TUROK, DINOSAUR HUNTER #1. Matt and Tanner aren't sure this is a good first issue, but they also aren't sure it's a bad one. Dinosaurs are hunted, so it delivers on its promise. Turok is nude often and has a way with women. There's a lot of walking. Plus, a straight out of a 1980's action

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02:34:07

Sleepwalker #19 with Bobby Trippett

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2026/01/30

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Bobby Trippett (host of the GRINDBIN PODCAST) mask up and enter the Mindscape so they can discuss 1992's SLEEPWALKER #19. If you love deep dives into lesser known characters, then this is the episode for you! As per usual, Matt thought he knew a decent amount about Sleepwalker, but it turns out that he was wrong. Fear not though because Bobby reveals himself to not only be a superfan, but a true Sleepwalker expert/dream master. But can Bobby answer

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02:19:03

Shadowman #19 with Doug Wortel

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2026/01/27

On this episode Matt and special guest host Doug Wortel (producer of RANDOM ACTS OF COMICS with TODD DEZAGO) try their best not to close their eyes because they don't want to miss a thing while talking about 1993's SHADOWMAN #19. It's safe to say that this is the wildest episode of Does This Come in Chromium yet -- and honestly, with Aerosmith guest starring in a superhero comic, how could it be anything but wild? Matt spends an inordinate amount of time feeling old as he explains the little

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01:48:50

Chain Gang War #1 with Will Pfeifer

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2026/01/21

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Will Pfeifer (writer of CATWOMAN, HERO, AQUAMAN) try not to get caught by the chromium chain and sent to the House of Corrections as they discuss 1993's CHAIN GANG WAR #1. Despite never having read an issue until now, CHAIN GANG WAR has loomed inexplicably large over Matt's comic book reading life. And yet, he still can't figure out exactly why DC Comics decided to publish the series in the first place. But he also wants to read the other 11 issues.

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02:24:04

Fantastic Four #375 with Fantastic Four: First Steps...

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2026/01/14

On this episode Matt and special guest co-hosts Ian Springer and Jeff Kaplan try to figure out why this is not your parents' comics magazine by discussing 1993's FANTASTIC FOUR #375...but really they spend most of the time talking about 2025's FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. Matt's first steps into this episode are filled with far too many "uhhhhs" and for those he apologizes, whereas Ian and Jeff talk about what it was like writing the iconic Fantastic Four for the big screen. Aspiring screenwriters

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01:48:16

REBOOTED: Legion of Superheroes #100 with Pat...

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2026/01/12

POST-CRISIS SHOW NOTES: In true Legion of Superheroes fashion, this episode has been REBOOTED to correct errors in the audio syncing and the fact that Apple just wouldn't release it (I assume because Time Trapper threatened to erase them from existence if they did -- but it's cool now because I called in a favor and had my very emotionally stable buddy Hal "Parallax" Jordan straighten things out). Thankfully, now this episode has been freed from the great darkness, the clock has been set back to

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01:33:53

The Flash #80 with Ian Springer

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2026/01/09

On this BONUS episode Matt and returning special guest co-host Ian Springer (screenwriter of FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS) race against time to see who is the fastest podcaster alive while discussing 1993's THE FLASH #80. Is Wally West faster than Barry Allen? Yes, he is. Is Matt cooler than Ian? They're stuck in a dead heat. Where did the theme song go? It's still there but you can't hear it because it's hit terminal velocity. Why is this episode releasing early? Because Matt had an impulse.

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01:48:16

Legion of Super-Heroes #100 with Pat Casey (FIXED AUDIO)

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2026/01/08

REUPLOADED WITH FIXED AUDIO! On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Pat Casey (screenwriter of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and VIOLENT NIGHT) try not to fall under the control of C.O.M.P.U.T.O. or get insulted by Gates as they discuss 1998's LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #100. What quickly becomes clear is that Matt really doesn't know a lot about the Legion of Super-Heroes. He thought he did. But he was wrong. It's okay though, because Pat does know a lot about the Legion. In fact, he's pretty much a

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01:18:00

Adventures of Superman #474 with David Walton

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2025/12/30

On this episode Matt and returning special guest co-host David Walton ignore the fact that there is no cover enhancement to be found (thereby calling into question the entire premise of the podcast) and discuss 1991's ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #474. Set on New Year's Eve, this issue is a really moving character study of Clark Kent and a perfect encapsulation as to why the "Triangle Era" of Superman is a favorite for both Matt and David. Even though he had very little time to prepare prior to

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01:54:39

Spectacular Spider-Man #225 with David Walton

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2025/12/23

On this episode Matt and special guest co-host David Walton (making his podcasting debut!) duck holodiscs while also trying not to get burned by Firefist as they discuss 1995's SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #225. Look, there's no other way to put it than to say that this episode has a little something for everyone... Do you like thoughtful, well-written comic characters going through existential crises? David's got you covered there. Do you have strong opinions on what your dog's favorite Spider-Man story

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