This week, Vince and I finally get around to discussing Lone Wolf and Cub, in all of its glory. We’ve been planning this episode for some time now, and each delay has been agonizing. I know that I personally have been waiting for this episode ever since I pitched the idea for the comic book podcast to Vince. It is my favorite series of all time. The writing is insanely powerful, as are the illustrations. It is a classic for a reason.
Also discussed this week, 47 Ronin, which both Vince and I agree is exceptional. Oh, and we also talk about DC’s newest cancelations.
News
Discussion
Lone Wolf & Cub
47 Ronin #1-2
What We’re Reading
Vince: Iron Man
Roger: Batman and Robin Annual, Superior Spider-Man, All-New X-Men
New Releases
Marvel:
Age Of Apocalypse #12
Avengers Assemble #12
Cable And X-Force #4
Fantastic Four #4
Powers Bureau #1
Secret Avengers #1
Ultimate Comics X-Men #22
Uncanny X-Men #1
Wolverine And The X-Men #25
X-Men #41
X-Treme X-Men #10
DC:
Batgirl #17
Batman #17
Batman And Robin #17
Katana #1
Suicide Squad #17
Superboy #17
Other:
Mouse Guard Black Axe #6 (Of 6) (Archaia)
Ghostbusters #1 (IDW)
Manhattan Projects #9 (Image)
Walking Dead #107 (Image)
Archer And Armstrong #7 (Valiant)
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It’s easy to hear when you guys both like some comic and start to talk about it. It is really fun to listen and I think most people want to take the comic after listening to you two talk so giddy. I still have to say that Lone Wolf and cub isnt for every one. It can be really hard sometimes and I cant say every one enjoy about the lore or samurai and so on.
Still I loved the Lone wolf myseöf but it has been ages that I read the comic. I think I have to read it again. Ohh and Japan has some what really weird honor system that not many can understand and not many think the caste that japan had…
I agree that the series isn’t for everyone. Not everyone is as interested in that time and culture as Vince and I obviously are. That said, I still feel that many can get a lot out of the series. The writing is absolutely incredible, as is the art.
It had a profound impact on comics at the time, and has continued to inspire many in the industry.