Sunday's episode of HOUR 42 ended up being quite eventful; not only did El Secreto & Peter Pixie attract their first troll, but they also got a visit from their old pal Wendy Lady, who shared the news on her newest endeavor: planning the inaugural Geek Girl Con, scheduled to be held in her hometown of Seattle next year. Click here to listen and get the scoop! Also:

• What does "conventionally beautiful" mean, and what does it mean for Marvel's Runaways?
• Who are the latest additions to Smallville's final season?
• The countdown to the show's 100th episode is on!
• And is Spider Man's Brand New Day really a hit? A special analysis!

Plus, listen to find out which convention ES will appear at next! All on this week's edition of HOUR 42!

In light of last week's Lost finale, and the news that Smallville will take a bow after this coming season, El Secreto & Peter Pixie are devoting this holiday weekend edition of HOUR 42 to talking about their favorite series finales in a special, relaxed episode - no news (unless something breaks), just the usual insightful chats you've come to expect on the show, plus they catch up on Doctor Who's run-in with the Silurians, and the unexpected results! So, yes, the boys will be both going retro and talking about things two weeks in BBC America's future. It's wibbly-wobbly good times tonight on HOUR 42!

image courtesy DC ComicsYour eyes do not deceive you - this is just one of the special alternate-universe covers DC Comics put together for one of Peter Pixie's favorite shows, Fringe! But that got the boys to thinking, what if these "What Ifs" weren't What Ifs? It's an exercise in fic-building, tonight on HOUR 42!

Also, journalist Ryan T. Riddle returns to the show to talk secret identities: are they out of place in today's eyes-all-over world? Would superhero stories best be served as period pieces? Get set for some lively discussion, and feel free to join in by calling 1-646-716-4799 or e-mailing the show at hour42@gmail.com!

Plus:

• More off-season Smallville talk
• The latest on Joss Whedon's Comic-Con documentary
• Two big geeky milestones collide!
• And El Secreto brings the news!

As a treat, check under the cut and you'll see the rest of those special Fringe covers - find out which ones our panels take on tonight LIVE on HOUR 42!

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Happy Mother's Day, everyone! This week, El Secreto & Peter Pixie pay tribute to the Mommies Dearest of superhero culture with the help of a super mom in her own right - @magnetgirl, aka Anika from the Fantastic Fangirls! Check out her family adventures on Free Comic Book here for a taste of her writing skill. Also:

It's another comprehensive Hour 42 review, as Iron Man 2 goes under the microscope; can Downey & Favreau do it again?

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