Tag Archives: batgirl

72 – The Adventures of Superhero Girl by Faith Erin Hicks

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Eisner award-winning The Adventures of Superhero Girl by Faith Erin Hicks! They discuss the juxtaposition of the nostalgic trappings of superhero comics with the progressive story of a young female superhero, the real life context of the feminist issues in nerd culture, and how gosh darn fun it is. They talk about the week’s hottest books, including Batgirl #35 and Axis #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #1
  • Copperhead #2
  • Batgirl #35
  • Batman #35
  • Avengers #36
  • Axis #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Adventures of Superhero Girl by Faith Erin Hicks

Show Notes

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Fatale Vol 1-5 by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips

15 – Weapon X by Barry Windsor-Smith

In this week’s episode, Eric and Robbie delve deep into Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X, read the week’s newest books, and hear what Eric thinks about some select guests of DragonCon! Also featuring the premiere of a new segment…DEATHMATCH, featuring a battle between Bullseye and Frankencastle! Tune in because you don’t want to miss it!

Continue reading