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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

Episode 167: Dr Strange: The Oath by Brian K Vaughan and Marcos Martin

167 – Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dr. Strange this week! They discuss Martin’s art in comparison to Steve Ditko, the inescapable orientalism of Strange’s origin, and the use of medicine as a theme. They also review Mother Panic #1 and Invincible Iron Man #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Mother Panic #1
  • WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1
  • Invincible Iron Man #1
  • Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1
  • Shipwreck #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

Next for Nerd Boy Book Club, in three weeks time: From Hell by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell

Episode 155: Paper Girls Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang

155 – Paper Girls Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan & Cliff Chiang

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first volume of Paper Girls! They discuss the mystery, Chiang’s art, and the rise of the 80’s aesthetic! They also review Batgirl #1 and Civil War II #4!

Weekly Floppies

  • Civil War II #4
  • Batgirl #1
  • ROM #1
  • Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens #1
  • Mechanism #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Paper Girls Vol 1 by Brian K. Vaughan, Cliff Chiang, and Matt Wilson

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sheriff of Babylon by Tom King & Mitch Gerads

Episode 118: Runaways Volume 3, by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Mike Norton, Joss Whedon, and Michael Ryan

118 – Runaways Vol 2 19-30 by Vaughan, Alphona, Norton, Whedon, & Ryan

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their look at Runaways this week, with Joss Whedon’s controversial arc! They talk about the delays, the future of the characters, and Whedon’s use of a different setting! They also review a slew of the All New, All Different Marvel titles, including Amazing Spider-Man, Invincible Iron Man, and Dr. Strange!

Weekly Floppies Super Floppy Edition

  • Jughead #1
  • Paper Girls #1
  • Grumpy Cat #1
  • All-New All-Different Point One #1
  • Avengers #0
  • Amazing Spider-Man #1
  • Dr. Strange #1
  • Invincible Iron Man #1
  • Secret Wars #6

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 2 19-30 by Vaughan, Alphona, Norton, Whedon, & Ryan

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

Episode 117: Runaways Vol 2: 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

117 – Runaways Vol 2 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie continue their discussion about the Runaways by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa! They discuss the additions to the team in the second volume, the Marvel universe’s presence in the book, and how Vaughan addresses typical superhero tropes. They also review From Under Mountains #1 and Diesel #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • From Under Mountains #1
  • Diesel #1
  • Godzilla in Hell #3
  • Aquaman #44
  • Providence #5

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 2 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol 2 #19-30 + Civil War & Secret Invasion tie-ins

Episode 116: Runaways Volume 1, 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

116 – Runaways Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first part of Runaways by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa. They discuss its place in modern comics, the nuance of the team’s dynamics, and Adrian Alphona’s evolution as an artist. They also review Wild’s End: The Enemy Within #1 and Grayson #12!

Weekly Floppies

  • Grayson #12
  • We Are Robin #4
  • Grimm’s Fairy Tales Death #1
  • Weirdworld #4
  • Wild’s End: The Enemy Within #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol 2 #1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa, and Skottie Young

Episode 95: The Private Eye by Brian K Vaughan and Marcos Martin

95 – The Private Eye 1-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin’s digital only comic The Private Eye this week! They talk about the war on privacy, the use of disguises, and if the book shows enough nuance to get its point across. They also review Convergence #0, Uncanny Inhumans #0, and Southern Bastards #8!

Weekly Floppies

  • Convergence #0
  • Batman Eternal #52
  • Southern Bastards #8
  • Uncanny Inhumans #0
  • Avengers: Ultron Forever #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Private Eye 1-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Copra #1-6 by Michel Fiffe!

12 – Saga Vol. 1-2 by Brian K. Vaughan & Fiona Staples

In this week’s episode, Eric and Robbie go rantin’ and ravin’ with Alan Moore, review the best issues the week has to offer, and take an in depth look at volumes one & two of the Eisner award winning Saga! Also featuring the premiere of a new segment, and super special edition of Stump the Nerd! Tune in, because you don’t want to miss this!

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