Episode 155: Star Brand

Episode 155: Star Brand

Start up the time machine, cause we’re going back to the decade of big hair, bad music and even worse comics: the ’80s. For this episode, Vince and I tackle the New Universe… and more specifically, Star Brand. It was a fun episode to record, but I cannot in good conscious recommend you read these comics. Just listen and you’ll see why. Enjoy. Discussion New Universe Star Brand What We’re Reading Vince: Injustice, Earth 2, Swamp Thing, Iron Man Roger: Cataclysm, Avengers World New Releases Marvel: All-New X-Men #21 Amazing X-Men #3 Cataclysm The Ultimates #3 (Of 3) Daredevil #35 Deadpool The Gauntlet #1 Fantastic Four #16 Inhumanity Superior Spider-Man #1 Marvel Knights Hulk #2 (Of 4) Miracleman #1 Night Of The Living Deadpool #1 (Of 4) Nova #12 Revolutionary War Dark Angel #1 Secret Avengers #14 Superior Spider-Man #25 Thor God Of Thunder #17 Thunderbolts #20.NOW Uncanny X-Force #16 Uncanny X-Men #16 Wolverine MAX #15 (Final Issue) X-Men Legacy #22 DC: Batgirl #27 Constantine #10 DC Universe Vs The Masters Of The Universe #4 (Of 6) Forever Evil Rogues Rebellion #4 (Of 6) Green Lantern Corps #27 Injustice Year Two #1 Justice League 3000 #2 Justice League Of America #11 Nightwing #27 Suicide Squad #27 Superboy #27 Superman Wonder Woman #4 Worlds’ Finest #19 Image: Egos #1 Ghosted #6 Protectors Inc #3 Rat Queens #4 Velvet #3, $2.99 Voice In The Dark #3 Other: Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #25 (IDW) X-Files Conspiracy #1 (Of 2) (IDW) Archer And Armstrong #17 (Valiant) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 147: Battle of the Awesome Atom

Episode 147: Battle of the Awesome Atom

This week, we finally get to talk about X-Men: Battle of the Atom. Both Vince and I loved this story-arc. The writing was fantastic and the art was jaw-dropping. We also discuss a lot of other titles in our What We’re Reading segment. Enjoy. Referenced: Jim Zub’s epic whiteout pen Discussion X-Men: Battle of the Atom What We’re Reading Vince: Iron Man, TMNT, Deadpool Kills Deadpool Roger: Superior Spider-man, Ultimate Comics X-Men, Superior Spider-Man Team-Up, Superman Wonder Woman, Savage Wolverine, Mighty Avengers, Fantomex Max, Forever Evil Arkham War, Cable and X-Force New Releases Marvel: Amazing X-Men #1 Captain America #13 Captain Marvel #17 Cataclysm #1 Iron Man #18 Longshot Saves the Marvel Universe #1 Mighty Avengers #3 X-Men: Legacy #19 DC: Batman/Superman #5 Detective Comics #25 Earth 2 #17 Forever Evil #3 Superman Unchained #4 Swamp Thing #25 Other: Uber #7 (Avatar) The Star Wars #3 (Dark Horse) Ghostbusters #9 (IDW) Transformers: Dark Cybertron #1 (IDW) East of West #7 (Image) Fatale #18 (Image) Ghosted #5 (Image) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 122: Free Comic Book Day 2013

Episode 122: Free Comic Book Day 2013

This week, Vince and I tackle Free Comic Book Day 2013’s offerings. Among those discussed: Aphrodite IX, Atomic Robo, 2000AD, DC Nation, Damsels Mermaids, Infinity, Star Wars, Hulk and the Agents of SMASH, Marble Season, Molly Danger, Scratch 9, Superman, The Steam Engines of Oz, The Tick, The Walking Dead, Worlds of Aspens, Mouse Guard and a few more. Vince also gives his thoughts on the newly released Iron Man 3 movie. Discussion Free Comic Book Day 2013 What We’re Reading Vince: Iron Man, Hawkeye Roger: Superior Spiderman New Releases Marvel: Alpha: Big Time #4 Astonishing X-Men #62 Avengers #11 Avengers Assemble #15AU Avenging Spider-Man #20 Thor: God of Thunder #8 Ultimates #24 Uncanny Avengers #8 Uncanny X-Force #4 DC: Batman #20 Batman and Red Hood #20 Constantine #3 Demon Knights #20 Suicide Squad #20 Other: Uber #1 (Avatar) Star Wars #5 (Dark Horse) Damsels: Mermaids #1 (Dynamite) Prophet #35 (Image) Walking Dead #110 (Image) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 110: Lone Wolf and Cub

Episode 110: Lone Wolf and Cub

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 More DC cancelations 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) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 104: Poor Kid Kurt

Episode 104: Poor Kid Kurt

This week, Vince and I talk about our favorite blue kid with a Spidey lunchpail… that’s right, kid Kurt from X-Treme X-Men. Issues 6 and 7 were absolutely fantastic. Also this week, more number ones from Avengers, Thunderbolts and Cable & X-Force. We also tackle some very interesting issues in What We’re Reading, including Suicide Squad. And as if that’s not enough of a shocker for you, get this… I’ve been really diggin’ the Death in the Family tie-in within the last few issues. Enjoy. Discussion X-Treme X-Men #6 & 7 Avengers #1 Thunderbolts #1 Cable & X-Force #1 What We’re Reading Vince: Avengers Arena, Bloodshot Roger: Death in the Family, Iron Man, Fantastic Four New Releases Marvel: A + X #3 All-New X-Men #4 Avengers #2 Avengers Arena #2 Cable & X-Force #2 Captain America #2 Captain Marvel #8 FF #2 Hawkeye #6 Indestructible Hulk #2 Secret Avengers #35 Thor: God of Thunder #3 Thunderbolts #2 Ultimate Spider-Man #18 Ultimates #19 Uncanny X-Force #35 Venom #28 Wolverine & The X-Men #22 X-Factor #249 X-Men Legacy #3 X-Treme X-Men #8 DC: Birds of Prey #15 Catwoman #15 Green Lantern #15 Hellblazer #298 Nightwing #15 Red Hood and the Outlaws #15 Wonder Woman #15 Other: Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #12 (IDW) Happy #3 (Image) Saga #8 (Image) Where is Jake Ellis #2 (Image) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 101: Loosy Goosy

Episode 101: Loosy Goosy

This week, Vince and I tackle the first wave of Marvel NOW! titles. Overall, we enjoyed what we read, however we weren’t blown away by each of them. Only one of them really wowed us, which if you listened to last week’s episode, won’t be much of a surprise. Enjoy. Discussion Iron Man #1 All-New X-Men #1 X-Men Legacy #1 Fantastic Four #1 Captain America #1 Indestructible Hulk #1 Deadpool #1 What We’re Reading Vince: Thor: God of Thunder, Fear Agent Roger: Batman and friends, Amazing Spider-Man New Releases Marvel: All-New X-Men #2 FF #1 New Avengers #34 Secret Avengers #34 Thor: God of Thunder #2 Ultimate X-Men #19 Uncanny Avengers #2 Venom #27.1 X-Men Legacy #2 X-Treme X-Men #7 DC: Flash #14 Talon #2 Other: Godzilla #7 (IDW) My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1 (IDW) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #16 (IDW) Chew #30 (Image) Fatale #10 (Image) Witch Doctor: Mal Practice #1 iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Comic of the Week (4/6/11) – Fear Itself #1

Comic of the Week (4/6/11) – Fear Itself #1

Fear Itself #1 is the first issue of Marvel’s next big event. In an attempt to bring the stories of Thor and Captain America together before their movies this summer, Sin, the Red Skull’s daughter, has gained an Asgardian hammer of her own. Much like Thor’s Mjolnir, the hammer grants her the powers of a god. Meanwhile, Thor and his father come to blows while an undercurrent of fear and tension runs through the population. A good story with amazing art, “Fear Itself” is off to a great start with this issue. Fear Itself #1 Marvel Comics Story: Matt Fraction Art: Stuart Immonen, Wade von Grawbadger, Laura Martin...

Comic of the Week (2/4/11) – Grab Bag #1

Comic of the Week (2/4/11) – Grab Bag #1

This week, it was difficult to pick a single comic of the week. Several good comics, but nothing GREAT. So, I’ve selected a “Grab Bag” of three really good ones this week: Invincible Iron Man #500.1 by Matt Fraction and Salvador LaRocca, Secret Six #30 by Gail Simone and Jim Calafiore and Ultimate Thor #4 by Jonathan Hickman and Carlos Pacheco....