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Episode 184: The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks and Jordie Bellaire

184 – The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks & Jordie Bellaire (w Ivy Decker)

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by Ivy Decker to discuss The Stone Heart! They talk about the second thirds of trilogies, forced romances, and Hicks’ expert storytelling! Eric and Robbie also review Nick Fury #1 and Batman #21!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #21
  • Nick Fury #1
  • Royals #2
  • Redneck #1
  • The Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll Stop the Reign #1
  • World Reader #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks & Jordie Bellaire

Shut the Fuck Up, Marvel by Colin Spacetwinks

In two weeks: Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O’Malley in Nerd Boy Book Club

Episode 142: The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks

142 – The Nameless City Vol 1 by Faith Erin Hicks (w/ Ivy Decker)

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by Ivy Decker to discuss The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks. They talk about the city as a character, Hicks’ skills as a storyteller, and enter into a larger discussion about cultural appropriation. Robbie and Eric also review Moon Knight #1 and The Unbelievable Gwenpool #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Xena: Warrior Princess #1
  • House of Penance #1
  • Mockingbird #2
  • Moon Knight #1
  • Gwenpool #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Nameless City Vol 1 by Faith Erin Hicks

Nerd Boy Book Club in two weeks – Punisher Max by Jason Aaron & Steve Dillon

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