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Episode 153: Transmetropolitan Vol 8-10 by Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson

153 – Transmetropolitan Vol 8-10 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, finishing up their discussion of Transmetropolitan! They talk about the book’s ending, their final thoughts on Spider, and Warren Ellis’ legacy! They also review New Super-Man #1 and Civil War II #3, and discuss the Ghostbusters reboot!

Weekly Floppies

  • Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1
  • Nightwing: Rebirth #1
  • New Super-Man #1
  • Civil War II #3
  • Conan the Slayer #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Transmetropolitan Vol 8-10 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Copra Round 3 by Michel Fiffe

Episode 152: Transmetropolitan Vol 4 - 7 by Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson

152 – Transmetropolitan Vol 4-7 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are moving on to the middle chunk of Transmetropolitan! They discuss the change in Spider’s character, the real world similarities, their feelings about Robertson’s art! They also review Justice League: Rebirth #1 and Kim & Kim #1, and discuss Pokemon GO!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #2
  • Green Arrow #2
  • Justice League Rebirth #1
  • Bounty #1
  • Kim & Kim #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Transmetropolitan Vol 4-7 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Transmetropolitan Vol 8-10 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Episode 151: Transmetropolitan Vol 1 - 3 by Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson

151 – Transmetropolitan Vol 1-3 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are beginning their three week journey into Transmetropolitan this week with the first three volumes! They talk about Spider Jerusalem, its place in Warren Ellis’ legacy, and Darick Robertson’s art. They also review Hillbilly #1, Black Panther #3, and Steve Rogers Captain America #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Steve Rogers: Captain America #2
  • Black Panther #3
  • Dark Knight III: The Master Race #5
  • Cryptocracy #1
  • Hillbilly #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

Transmetropolitan Vol 1-3 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Transmetropolitan Vol 4-7 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

Episode 85: The Authority by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch

85 – The Authority by Warren Ellis & Bryan Hitch

Hey Handsomites! This week, Eric and Robbie are talking about The Authority by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch! They discuss its ties to Planetary, the threat of strength behind the noble ideal of superheroes, and the relationship between Apollo and Midnighter. All of that plus Rumble #2 and Powers #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Rumble #2
  • Teen Titans #6
  • Batman Superman #18
  • Moon Knight #11
  • Powers #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Authority by Warren Ellis & Bryan Hitch

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Asterix #1-6 by Rene Goscinny & Albert Uderzo

42 – Planetary by Warren Ellis & John Cassaday

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie bring you the best comic book podcast you’ve ever listened to once again! They ponder the insanity/brilliance of Steve Jobs, talk the latest Studio Ghibli film, and chat about D&D! They take a look at the week’s newest books, including the newly relaunched Fantastic Four! Finally, they explore the world of Planetary in Nerd Boy Book Club! So much goodness, can’t contain it all!

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41 – Civil War by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are here again with the best comic book podcast there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be! They take a look at the week’s newest books, including the last issue of Mark Waid’s first run on Daredevil! They read the iconic Civil War for Nerd Boy Book Club, with a back and forth discussion about the nature of event comics. Finally, they talk glasses, Steve Jobs and the action platformer Guacamelee! A great episode, and you don’t want to miss it!

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40 – All-Star Batman and Robin by Frank Miller & Jim Lee

Oh yeah, Handsomites! It’s time for a new episode, and I know you’re excited! We’ve got reviews of the week’s new books, including one that has Robbie spitting mad! Eric checks in with Patton Oswalt’s newest books, while Robbie talks about his cats! They talk about the awful disasterpiece that is All Star Batman and Robin in Nerd Boy Book Club, and Eric gets a visit from a very special guest…the Macho Man Randy Savage…and he wants to talk about the Punisher! Don’t miss it!

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13 – Days of Future Past by Chris Claremont & John Byrne

Hello everyone! In this week’s episode, Eric and Robbie take an in depth look at Days of Future Past, discuss the week’s newest releases, and debate about the merits of re-coloring old comics for republication! Eric also gets another crack at the Bryan Lee O’ Malley tweet quiz and the Boys take a shot at creating a gritty anti-hero in Random Character Generator! Come on in, the water’s fine!

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