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Episode 123: Punisher Max 37-60 by Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez, Lan Medina, and Goran Parlov

123 – Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, & Parlov

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their read through of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max! They talk about the revelations in the last few arcs, Frank Castle’s origin in the Vietnam war, and the overall arc of the Ennis’ run! They also review a trio of new Marvel #1’s and Pretty Deadly #6!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Mighty Thor #1
  • Spider-Woman #1
  • Ms. Marvel #1
  • Pretty Deadly #6
  • Batman: Europa #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, & Parlov

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Alias #1-28 by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos

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Episode 122: Punisher Max 19-36 by Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez, and Goran Parlov

122 – Punisher Max Vol 4-6 by Ennis, Fernandez, & Parlov

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the middle arcs of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max this week! They discuss the evolution of the villains, the wood chipper that is Frank Castle, and the revenge story as a genre! They also take a look at All-New All-Different Avengers #1 and The Goddamned #1, and discuss Fallout 4!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Goddamned #1
  • The Darkseid War: Green Lantern #1
  • Harrow County #7
  • Secret Wars #7
  • All New All Different Avengers #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

Punisher Max Vol 4-6 by Ennis, Fernandez, & Parlov

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, Chaykin, & Parlov

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Episode 121: Punisher Max 1-18 by Garth Ennis, Lewis Larosa, Leandro Fernandez, and Dougie Braithwaite

121 – Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie start their discussion of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max! They discuss Frank Castle’s likability, the quality of his enemies, and how it compares to Ennis’ Fury Max! They also review Drax #1 and the stellar Vision #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Vision #1
  • Drax #1
  • Uncanny X-Men #600
  • Monstress #1
  • James Bond VARGR #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max #19-36!

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Episode 94: Preacher Volumes 7 - 9 by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon

94 – Preacher Vol. 7-9 by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing up their look back at Preacher this week! They talk about why the ending is ultimately questionable, how Jesse is a static character, and the shift of the focus of the story from its beginning. Also, reviews of Hit 1957, Gotham Academy, and Nemo: River of Ghosts!

Weekly Floppies

  • Suiciders #2
  • Gotham Academy #6
  • Hit 1957 #1
  • Powers #2
  • Nemo: River of Ghosts

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Preacher Vol 7-9 by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Private Eye #1-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

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Episode 93: Preacher Volumes 4 - 6 by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon

93 – Preacher Vol. 4-6 by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are ankle deep in their retrospective on Preacher, smack dab in the middle of their three part look at the esteemed series. They talk about Cassidy’s morality, Tulip’s abrupt character shift, and the variety of tone in the specials. All of that plus reviews of Batgirl, Moon Knight, and Chrononauts! Also…PARTY!!!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batgirl #40
  • Strange Sports Stories #1
  • Chrononauts #1
  • Moon Knight #13
  • Silk #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Preacher Vol. 4-6 by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Preacher Vol. 7-9 by Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon

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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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49 – Nick Fury Max by Garth Ennis & Goran Parlov

Hey Handsomites! Another podcast filled to the brim of comic book goodness awaits! Eric and Robbie read the new Ms. Marvel, as well as Translucid #1 from BOOM! Eric tries his hand at the Bryan Lee O’ Malley Tweet Quiz once again, they delve deep into discussion about Nick Fury Max: My War Gone By, and talk about computers! What nerds, right? Take a look, it’s in this podcast, it’s Handsome Boys!

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35 – Identity Crisis by Dave Meltzer & Rags Morales

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, back again to bring you the best comic book podcast that has ever existed, completely void of hyperbole! They read the week’s newest books, including Detective Comics #27 and a trio of Marvel Now #1’s! Eric runs the gauntlet once again of the Bryan Lee O’ Malley Tweet Quiz, and they delve into the controversial Identity Crisis in Nerd Boy Book Club! The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be! Tune in!

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