Episode 121: Handful of Number 1s

Episode 121: Handful of Number 1s

This week, Vince and I tackle a handful of number 1s, from Marvel, DC and Image. Overall, there was something to enjoy in each, whether just for one or both of us. Except Wolverine. We both agree there’s absolutely no need for yet another generic Wolverine title. Discussion Constantine #1 Wolverine #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray #1 East of West #1 What We’re Reading Vince: Justice League Dark, Uncanny Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men Roger: Five Weapons, Skullkickers, Wolvie and his Peeps New Releases Marvel: Age of Ultron #7 All-New X-Men #11 Hawkguy #10 Indestructible Hulk #7 Iron Man #9 Red She-Hulk #65 Superior Spider-Man #9 Thanos Rising #2 Ultimate X-Men #26 X-Factor #255 X-Men Legacy #10 DC: Animal Man #20 Detective Comics #20 Earth 2 #12 The Movement #1 Swamp Thing #20 Other: Hypernaturals #11 (BOOM!) Suicide Risk #1 47 Ronin #4 (Dark Horse) Invincible Universe #2 (Image) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 071: Getting Caught Up On The X-Peeps

Episode 071: Getting Caught Up On The X-Peeps

This week, Vince and I get caught up on the two newest X-Peeps series; namely Uncanny X-Men and Wolvie and his Peeps. Lots has happened in both of these series, which makes for a fun conversation. Also, Vince disapproves of me having my own opinions. Yet again. Discussion Uncanny X-Men #5-8 Wolverine & The X-Men #4-7 What We’re Reading Vince: Wolverine & The X-Men: Alpha & Omega, Wolverine Roger: Justice League #7, Action Comics #7, Green Arrow #7 New Releases Marvel Astonishing X-Men #48 Avengers #24.1 Avengers vs X-Men #0 Avenging Spider-Man #5 FF #16 Ghost Rider #9 New Avengers #23 Secret Avengers #24 Uncanny X-Force #23 X-Men Legacy #264 Powers, Vol 5: Anarchy Hardcover Secret Avengers: Run the Mission, Don’t Get Seen, Save the World Hardcover DC Flash #7 Green Lantern: The New Guardians #7 Uncharted #5 Other Voltron #4 (Dynamite) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #8 (IDW) Transformers: Robots in Disguise #3 (IDW) Morning Glories #17 (Image) Walking Dead #95 (Image) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 065: Help us Carl, you’re our only hope

Episode 065: Help us Carl, you’re our only hope

This week, Vince and I discuss the return of The Walking Dead; essentially the start of season 2.5. We both agree it sucked and that Carl should have shot Shane last season like he was supposed to. In terms of comics, we tackled a couple mini-series, from Edo period Japan to futuristic sci-fi. Enjoy. Discussion The Walking Dead (TV) Return Episode Mass Effect: Invasion (4 part) Samurai’s Blood (6 part) What We’re Reading Vince: Venom, Wolverine & The X-Men, Justice League Beyond & Transformers Autocracy Roger: Essential Wolverine v1 TPB New Releases DC Comics Batman #6 Green Lantern Corps #6 Hellblazer #288 Wonder Woman #6 IDW Publishing Transformers: More than Meets the Eye #2 Marvel Comics Amazing Spider-Man #679.1 Avengers #22 Avenging Spider-Man #4: Greg Land. You’ve been warned. Fear Itself: The Fearless #9 Generation Hope #16 Invincible Iron Man #513 New Avengers #21 Thunderbolts #170 Uncanny X-Men #7 Venom #13.2: Part Three of “Circle of Four” Winter Soldier #2 Wolverine #301 X-Factor #232 Astonishing X-Men Ultimate Collection, Vol 1 TPB Ultimate Spider-Man, Vol 1 Hardcover: The introduction of Miles Morales. Uncanny X-Force, Vol 2: Deathlok Nation TPB iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 063: Flash = Awesome

Episode 063: Flash = Awesome

This week, Vince and I tackle yet another DC new series which we are so absolutely loving, and that is The Flash. We also discuss the state of The Green Lantern, which to be honest, is not that great. Also discussed is the Watchmen prequel announcement. Vince and I have differing opinions on this one, though not enough that it came to blows. I’m just more open to something positive coming out of this… whereas he’s quite skeptical and worried. Great episode, enjoy. News Before Watchmen Discussion Flash #2-5 Green Lantern #2-5 What We’re Reading Vince: Wonder Woman, Wolverine #300 Roger: Red Hood, Teen Titans, The Walking Dead New Releases Marvel Amazing Spider-Man #679 Avengers Academy #25 Defenders #3 Fear Itself: The Fearless #8 Hulk #48 Punisher #8 Uncanny X-Force #21 Uncanny X-Men #6 Venom #13 Winter Soldier #1 X-Factor #231 DC Animal Man #6 Red Lanterns #6 Swamp Thing #6 Xombi TPB Other Irredeemable #34 (BOOM!) Fatale #2 (Image) Invincible #88 (Image) Magic the Gatherin #1 iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 042: Planet Hulk

Episode 042: Planet Hulk

This week, Vince and I tackle Planet Hulk. This story arc, in addition to World War Hulk which followed, were absolutely fantastic and should be on everyone’s reading list. We didn’t tackle too much of WWH, as it simply would have taken too long, however we did touch on it enough to give our thoughts on it, as well as some of the tie-ins. Discussion Planet Hulk (Incredible Hulk #92-105) What We’re Reading Vince: Wolverine #14 Roger: Superman Beyond New Releases DC Flashpoint #5 Justice League #1 Marvel Amazing Spider-Man #668 Incredible Hulks #635 Secret Avengers #16 Spider Island: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Ultimate Comics: Hawkeye #1 Uncanny X-Force #14 Thunderbolts by Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato, Jr Ultimate Collection TPB Other Invincible #82 (Image) iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Episode 023: Scheduling Crap

Episode 023: Scheduling Crap

As you’ll find out toward the end of this podcast episode, starting next week, we will be start broadcasting our recordings live at 7PM EST. Further details will follow, including a page on this site to make it easy to tune in live for the fun. As for this episode, we covered a lot of X-Men, with a dash of Dapper Men on the side. News Production begins on Avengers movie New X-Men Trailer Discussion Uncanny X-Men #534.1 & 535 Wolverine #6-8 What We’re Reading Vince: THOR! Roger: Return of Dapper Men New Releases Incorruptible #17 Traveler #6 Brightest Day #24 Flash #11 Justice League: Generation Lost #24 Scalped #48 Xombi #2 68#1 Marineman #5 Morning Glories #9 The Walking Dead #84 Age of X Universe #2 Amazing Spider-Man #659 Captain America #617 FF #2 Mighty Thor #1 New Mutants #24 Ruse #2 Uncanny X-Men #536 Venom #2 X-Men #10 iTunes | RSS feed If you enjoy the show, please make certain to stop by iTunes and leave us a review!...

Comic of the Week (4/20/11) – Wolverine Issue 8

Comic of the Week (4/20/11) – Wolverine Issue 8

Wolverine has literally been to Hell and back. For the last two issues, he’s been fighting to regain control of his own body from the demons currently possessing it. On the streets of San Francisco, Cyclops has assembled a team for a single purpose: to take Wolverine down. Meanwhile, some of Wolverine’s closest friends, both alive and dead, have entered his fractured mind to help him regain control. The latest volume of Wolverine may have started off slow, but it’s grown on me a bit more with each issue. Wolverine #8: “Wolverine vs. the X-Men, Part 3” Marvel Comics Story: Jason Aaron Art: Daniel Acuña...

Comic of the Week (4/13/11) – Uncanny X-Force Issue 7

Comic of the Week (4/13/11) – Uncanny X-Force Issue 7

In the conclusion to “Deathlok Nation”, X-Force teams up with Deathlok, a cyborg soldier from the future. Wolverine, Deadpool and Fantomex must confront a part of their past by entering The World, the main laboratory for the Weapon Plus program, which made them all the super-soldiers they are today. Along the way, they must fight cyborg versions of themselves while still dealing with the fallout from “The Apocalypse Solution.” Rick Remender has assembled a team of fan-favorites, but is using them for more than just generating sales. He has a real understanding of what makes each one tick, and that has made Uncanny X-Force one of my favorite current comics. Uncanny X-Force #7: “Deathlok Nation, Conclusion” Marvel Comics Story: Rick Remender Art: Esad Ribic, John Lucas, Matthew Wilson...

Comic of the Week (3/2/11) – 5 Ronin #1

Comic of the Week (3/2/11) – 5 Ronin #1

5 Ronin is a miniseries where five of Marvel’s most dangerous heroes (Wolverine, Hulk, Punisher, Psylocke and Deadpool) have been re-imagined as part of an epic samurai story. The first issue focuses on Wolverine, who now wanders the countryside as a ronin, a masterless samurai. What follows is a bloody tale of honor and revenge. Mind you, this is not Weapon X Wolverine transplanted 400 years in the past, instead it is a familiar character we all know, without the crazy backstory and powers. The art is very stylish, fitting for the setting, with a great use of color. Fans of the old samurai films will definitely want to check this out. 5 Ronin #1 Marvel Comics Story: Peter Milligan Art: Tomm Coker...

Spider-Man versus Wolverine Issue 1

Spider-Man versus Wolverine Issue 1

Unless you were in diapers at the time, you remember how much of an impact the Cold War had on culture in the 80’s; it was in movies, on television, in books… hell, Sting even sang about it. It was also in comic books. In 1987, Marvel published the one-shot, “Spider-man versus Wolverine”. This issue was important for several reasons. As intriguing as the Cold War setting was at the time, the issue’s true strength came from its characters and their development. First, it gave us a glimpse into Wolverine’s past. Now you have to remember that we’d not yet been bombarded with the character’s origins, and so every morsel was appreciated… and devoured. Secondly, it introduced us to one of the best duos of all time; Peter Parker and Logan. Many people are reading the current “Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine” series, wondering where all of the animosity between the characters stems from. Well, look no further. “Spider-Man versus Wolverine” opens with Wolverine and a wounded friend named Charlie, in East Berlin surrounded by fifty Soviet operatives. Though writer James C. Owsley and penciler Mark Bright try not to give too much away, the foreshadowing is fairly evident from that very first frame. Regardless of the fact that Charlie’s girls are obviously strapped down, you can still tell that he’s a she… which leads us to wonder why Logan would go through all this trouble unless she’s a love interest. And that’s how a good writer/artist team can hook you in with a single panel. From there, you find out that Charlie’d taken a job for the KGB and that they’d decided to end her contract… permanently. (Insert groan here.) While Wolverine goes into a berzerker rage, slaughtering all of the Soviet agents, Charlie disappears and doesn’t resurface until years later. Without spoiling too much, Charlie’s out for revenge. You may be wondering how Spider-Man factors into all of this. Well, Ned Leeds from the Daily Bugle has uncovered some leads regarding Charlie, whose become a hot news item. He convinces Johah to send him and a photographer to Germany to investigate some recent murders of former KGB agents. As it would happen, Wolverine’s also been tracking Charlie. He wants to help her, in so much as he can, knowing that her time is very limited. Seems damn near every agency in the world wants her dead since she’s gone rogue. While walking the streets of West Berlin, Logan passes Peter Parker on the street, and recognizes him by his scent. Before you know it, the two are wreaking havoc in west and east Berlin. Tensions continue to rise throughout the entire issue, first with the death of Ned Leeds, right through till the thrilling conclusion with Charlie. The fight scenes in the issue, whether Spider-Man and Wolverine are working together, or against one another, are spectacular. And the dialogue between the two is equally engaging. Owsley also manages to insert a lot of quirky humor, without taking away from the seriousness of the actual story. The scenes of Peter trying to rent a costume are certain to make you chuckle… and they provide some insight into the similar costume joke in the new “Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine”. The art is solid, and very indicative of the time in which it was created. An interesting thing to note about the art however, is that by this time, they’d not yet settled on Wolverine’s claws; whether they sprung out through exit points on his hands, or whether they just sliced through his skin. I’ve attached a screenshot which shows the metal exit points on his bare hands. This is a classic issue that deserves a spot on any collector’s Wolverine shelf. I remember purchasing this issue when it was first released, and was saddened to sell it when I’d stopped reading comic books. One day, I’ll get my hands on a copy and be able to move on with my life. For those who read and enjoy this issue, I would strongly recommend you check out the “Spider-Man versus Wolverine What If?” one-shot that was released in March of 2008. I won’t go into too much details regarding that issue in this review, but to say that it is very, very good. It offers writers Jeff Parker and Paul Tobin a fantastic opportunity to have a lot of fun with these two characters. Expect a review for that issue soon. Spider-Man versus Wolverine Issue 1 Marvel Comics Story: James C. Owsley Art: Mark Bright, Al Williamson, Petra Scotese...

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