This is the 50th episode! We’ve done 50 of these bad boys. There should be fireworks and John Phillip Sousa music or something. I want to thank our listeners, those that have been with us from the start and new listeners just joining us – it is so great to have you all here and
And on this episode we will be talking about one of - if not the - most important character ever created in comics and what is most likely the quintessential story collection in his vast volumes of work. It can not be overstated how influential this work has been and continues to be not only
On this episode we get all meta on ya. Metatextual, metaphysical, I never meta man I didn't like, etc. Yes, we are talking about the famous and infamous (this time the story falls into both categories) run of Animal Man by Grant Morrison with art by Chas Truag and Doug Hazelwood. This is one of
And we're back... On this episode we discuss Heir to the Empire the 1996 adaptation of the Star Wars novel by Timothy Zhan and the start of the celebrated Thrawn trilogy. Originally published by Dark Horse Comics it was scripted by Mike Baron with art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. This is a "legends" story meaning its not
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! On this episode we discuss Phonogram written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Jamie McKelvie. This comic is a multi-layered musical extravaganza that focuses on BritPop, magic and the power of nostalgia. It proves to be an interesting discussion that brings up many diverse concepts and ideas. Also, we typically talk
On this episode we discuss, Thor by Walter Simonson Vol. 1. Rarely in comic book history does a creator leave their unique and influential mark on a character quite as profoundly as Walter Simonson did with Thor. You cannot speak about the character of Thor in Marvel comics without also mentioning in the same breath the name
On this episode we discuss, Gotham Central the fantastic (spoilers?) procedural series set in Gotham City of Batman fame. Released by DC Comics this seminal work was written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka and drawn by Michael lark. Also on the program we discuss in excruciating detail the news of the move/defection of Brian Michael
Happy Halloween everyone! On this episode we discuss, in honor of the greatest holiday invented by man, we discuss the classic 70s Marvel comic Tomb of Dracula. Volume 2 to be precise. This is written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by Gene Colan and is - depending on you level of nostalgia - either a wonderful
On this episode we discuss the acclaimed series Ultimate Comics Spider-Man Vol. 2: Scorpion written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by Chris Samee and Sara Pichelli. This is the first time Brian has read any Miles Morales stories and with his ... let's say aversion...to Bendis' writing style this leads to some lively conversation about how a story can
On this episode we discuss the acclaimed series Scalped Vol. 1 by Jason Aaron and RM Guera published by Vertigo. This is an incredibly complex and dense comic book series that deals with issues of violence, sexuality, crime, drug addiction, and identity. We do our best to touch on all those things while at the same time discussing the
