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Episode 174: Saga Vol 5 - 6 by Fiona Staples and Brian K Vaughan

174 – Saga Vol 5-6 by Fiona Staples & Brian K Vaughan

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Staples and Vaughan’s Saga this week! They talk about the overall shape of the story, Staple’s utterly unique qualities as an artist, and Vaughan’s legacy as a writer! They also review Bullseye #1 and Monsters Unleashed #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Monsters Unleashed #2
  • Bullseye #1
  • The Flintstones #8
  • Batman #16
  • The Walking Dead #163

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Saga Vol 5-6 by Fiona Staples and Brian K Vaughan

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keatinge & Leila Del Duca

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Episode 170: The 2016 Handies Awards

170 – The Fourth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best in comics in 2016 in the Fourth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards! They talk about the best, the worst, and the most surprising in comics this past year!

Weekly Floppies

  • Justice League vs Suicide Squad #1
  • Hulk #1
  • Mother Panic #2
  • Savage #2
  • Civil War II #8

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club: Diesel: Ignition by Tyson Hesse!

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Episode 132: Batman: The Black Mirror by Scott Snyder, Jock, and Francesco Francavilla

132 – Batman: The Black Mirror by Snyder, Jock, and Francavilla

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back again, this time discussing one of the last pre-New 52 Batman stories, The Black Mirror! They talk about Dick Grayson as Batman, their feelings about Batman, and the art of Jock and Francavilla! They also review Mirror #1 and Spider-Man #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Mirror #1
  • Spider-Man #1
  • Interceptor #1
  • Deadpool & the Mercs for Money #1
  • Dejah Thoris #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Batman: The Black Mirror by Snyder, Jock, and Francavilla

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Wicked and Divine Vol. 1-3 by Gillen & McKelvie!

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Episode 125: Nimona By Noelle Stevenson

125 – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Nimona by Noelle Stevenson this week in Nerd Boy Book Club! They talk about Stevenson’s art, the shifting tone of the story, and comparisons to Bone! They also review a slew of #1’s, including Robin War, Totally Awesome Hulk, and The Sheriff of Babylon!

Weekly Floppies

  • Guardians of Infinity #1
  • All New Inhumans #1
  • All New X-Men #1
  • Daredevil #1
  • Red Wolf #1
  • Spidey #1
  • Totally Awesome Hulk #1
  • All New All Different Avengers #2
  • Robin War #1
  • The Sheriff of Babylon #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Young Avengers Vol. 2 by Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie

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Episode 108: Copra Round Two by Michel Fiffe

108 – Copra Round 2 by Michel Fiffe

Hey Handsomites! This week, Eric and Robbie are discussing the second volume of Michel Fiffe’s Copra! They talk about Fiffe’s insane schedule, the seemingly impossible quality, and brain arms! They also review Superman #42 and Batgirl #42, and only one makes it out alive!

Weekly Floppies

  • Superman #42
  • Batgirl #42
  • Copperhead #9
  • Fresh Romance #3
  • Thors #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Copra Round 2 by Michel Fiffe

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Lumberjanes Vol. 1 by Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis

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Episode 100: Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons

100 – Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons

Hey Handsomites! It is time for EPISODE 100!!! In this landmark episode, Eric and Robbie take a long, hard look at the classic Watchmen! They dig into each and every character, analyzing the layout, art, writing, and much much more! All of this plus discussion about Avengers: Age of Ultron and a review of Secret Wars #1! You don’t want to miss it!

Weekly Floppies

  • Secret Wars #1
  • Spider-Gwen #4
  • Spider-Woman #7
  • Ant-Man #5
  • Arcadia #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons

Next in Nerd Boy Book Club (June 1st) – Son of the Sun & Return to Plain Awful by Don Rosa!

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Episode 92: Preacher Volumes 1-3 by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon

92 – Preacher Vol. 1-3 by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first three volumes of Preacher as they embark on their three week retrospective of the famous series by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon! They talk about the themes of masculinity, Steve Dillon’s art style, and how groundbreaking the book was when it was released. All of that plus an entire week’s worth of number ones reviewed!

Weekly Floppies

  • Southern Cross #1
  • The Surface #1
  • Hellbreak #1
  • Howard the Duck #1
  • Nova Annual #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Preacher Vol 1-3 by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Preacher Vol 4-6 by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

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Episode 89: The Sculptor by Scott McCloud

89 – The Sculptor by Scott McCloud

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Sculptor by Scott McCloud this week! They discuss the theme of art in and around the book, McCloud’s place in the comic world, and their concerns about the ending. They also review Silk #1 and Sparks Nevada #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batgirl #39
  • Justice League #39
  • Silk #1
  • Black Widow #15
  • Sparks Nevada #1

Nerd Boy Book Club – The Sculptor by Scott McCloud

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Uzumaki by Junji Ito

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