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 where allowed to be aged out and replaced.

Plus, because this is a very topical and timely podcast the winners of the 1996 Comic Buyer's Guide Fan Awards are discussed.

Beware the mummy (and Batman's pointy ears)!

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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 immediately tramples all over because he wants to talk about the Ultraverse character Nightman).

Make sure to listen to the entire episode because it ends in possibly the most baffling way imaginable.

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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 evil mastermind in Batman's world been hiding in plain sight all along? Sam has answers to those questions that you will not want to miss!

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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 talk about the comic in detail as well -- especially the parts that feature Tim's amazing spiked hair, The Huntress, and of course KGBeast!

Plus, Matt recounts the premise of an old time radio show called ROGUE'S GALLERY, which posited the idea that repeated head trauma actually makes someone a better detective -- while Pat remembers the time he auditioned for a role in THE MIGHTY DUCKS despite not knowing how to ice skate.

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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 issue at hand, and instead becomes a celebration of all eras of Nova (except the whole "Kid Nova" thing, that was dumb). It's always wonderful to hear someone talk about a character they truly love, and Chad does just that.

For his part, Matt gets stuck trying to figure out if DC's The Ray is the same as Nova. He thinks they might be the same character, but then again, all white guys with yellow bucket-helmets look the same to him.

Listen to the episode and have a SPANNGG-PLANGGing good time with us!

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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 listen to this episode is to get to know Glitch - who was born in Poland during the rule of an authoritarian regime where American comic books were forbidden, taught himself English by watching bootleg tapes of G.I. JOE and ALF, and would go on to find a real love of the Wildstorm Universe.

This is an incredible conversation that no one will want to miss!

Also, its really really REALLY stupid that we're supposed to pronounce X-Cutioner as executioner. It should've been X-Ecutioner.

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This time Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound had nothing to do with the audio, so direct any and all complaints to Matt because he is the reason it sounds like it does.

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 movie Colombian drug lord is introduced. He's not a dinosaur, but Matt and Tanner have a sneaking suspicion that ol' Turok will be hunting him in a future issue.

Look, the comic is fine okay...it's fine...but the real reason you need to listen to this episode is to hear Tanner regale Matt with the legend of DUSTY MICRONAUT!

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If it weren't for the generous help from Doug Wortel and Spillway Sound you wouldn't be listening to this podcast at all!

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 the question - Is Sleepwalker a bad teammate? And what does he think about Matt's theory that Sleepwalker is the A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Part 2 of superhero comics?

You'll have to stay awake and listen to find out!

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