Tag Archives: detective comics

Episode 165: The Vision by Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, and Jordie Bellaire

165 – The Vision by King, Walta, & Bellaire

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The Vision this week! They talk about Vision’s place in the Marvel Universe, the art team of Walta and Bellaire, and it’s relation to Sheriff of Babylon and Omega Men.

Weekly Floppies

  • Surgeon X #2
  • Dr. Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #1
  • Teen Titans #1
  • Batman Beyond #1
  • Detective Comics #943

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Vision by Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, & Jordie Bellaire

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hellboy in Hell #1-10 by Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Episode 161: Marvels by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross

161 – Marvels by Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the Eisner award winning Marvels this week! They talk about the birth of nostalgia porn, the differences between it and the other comics of its era, and its place in modern comics! They also review Josie and the Pussycats #1, Star Trek: Waypoint #1, and Surgeon X #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Detective Comics #941
  • Lake of Fire #2
  • Surgeon X #1
  • Josie & the Pussycats #1
  • Star Trek: Waypoint #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Marvels by Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Omega Men by Tom King and Barnaby Bagenda

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Episode 149: The Luther Strode Saga by Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore

149 – The Luther Strode Saga by Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the three chapters of the Luther Strode saga! They talk about its complete lack of subtlety, its manga influence, and Tradd Moore’s simply incomparable art. They also review all five DC Rebirth books out this week!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Flash Rebirth #1
  • Aquaman Rebirth #1
  • Wonder Woman Rebirth #1
  • Action Comics #957
  • Detective Comics #934
  • Head Lopper #4

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Strange Talents, Legend, and Legacy of Luther Strode by Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore

In two weeks, in Nerd Boy Book Club: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Episode 126: Young Avengers 1 - 15 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie

126 – Young Avengers by Gillen & McKelvie

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the much heralded Young Avengers run of Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie this week! They talk about McKelvie’s art, Gillen’s foibles as a writer, and Loki as a character! They also review Chapters 2 and 3 of Robin War, and discuss Jessica Jones!

Weekly Floppies

  • Secret War #8
  • Scarlet Witch #1
  • Grayson #15 (Robin War Part 2)
  • Detective Comics #47 (Robin War Part 3)
  • Head Lopper #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Young Avengers #1-15 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie

In three weeks: The Third Annual Handsome Boys Handies Awards!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Episode 105: Usagi Yojimbo - Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

105 – Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie delve into rabbit samurai in Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai! They talk about the story structure, the density of storytelling, and Sakai’s skillful art! They also review We Stand On Guard #1, Red Skull #1, and Secret Wars #4!

Weekly Floppies

  • Detective Comics #42
  • Midnighter #2
  • We Stand on Guard #1
  • Secret Wars #4
  • Red Skull #1

Kyle Stark’s Sexcastle and Patreon

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Scalped Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron & RM Guera

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Episode 83: Southern Bastards by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour

83 – Southern Bastards #1-6 by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back this week, talking about The South in general and Southern Bastards in particular in Nerd Boy Book Club! They also take a look at two big #1’s this week in Ant-Man and The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl!

Weekly Floppies

  • Ant-Man #1
  • Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1
  • X-Men #23
  • Detective Comics #38
  • Trees #8

Checking In

  • Robbie – Cool Tools by Kevin Kelly, Saga Vol 4.
  • Eric – The Image Humble Bundle #2

Nerd Boy Book Club – Southern Bastards #1-6 by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Saga Vol. 1-4 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

79 – Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back after a long Thanksgiving break to talk Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender! They discuss the enormous amount of story contained therein, the best version of Deadpool, and how Wolverine seemingly has time powers, bub. They talk about the scads of comics they read during the break like Southern Bastards and Copra, and review this week’s books as well, including Gotham Academy #3 and Angela #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Gotham Academy #3
  • Detective Comics #37
  • Secret Six #1
  • The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw #2
  • Angela #1

Checking In

Eric – Southern Bastards, All New X-Men

Robbie – Art of Wrestling #226/#227, Copra

Nerd Boy Book Club – Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Top Ten by Alan Moore, Gene Ha, & Zander Cannon

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

63 – The Walking Dead Vol. 17-Present by Robert Kirkman & Charlie Adlard

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are spitting fire this week as they finish up their Walking Dead retrospective and look at the week’s hottest books, including Grayson #2, Moon Knight #6, and Genius #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Moon Knight #6
  • New Avengers #22
  • Genius #1
  • Grayson #2
  • Detective Comics #34

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Walking Dead Vol 17-20 by Robert Kirkman & Charlie Adlard

Show Notes

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Seconds by Bryan Lee O’ Malley

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS