Author Archives: Robbie Dorman

157 – The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie return to talk about Darwyn Cooke’s The New Frontier! They discuss his amazing art, his take on the golden age, and the comparisons to Kingdom Come! They also review Blue Beetle Rebirth #1 and Deathstroke Rebirth #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Black Monday Murders #1
  • All-Star Batman #1
  • Blue Beetle Rebirth #1
  • Deathstroke Rebirth #1
  • Lake of Fire #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke

In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Southern Bastards Vol 2-3 by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour!

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Episode 156: The Sheriff of Babylon by Tom King and Mitch Gerads

156 – The Sheriff of Babylon Vol 1 by Tom King & Mitch Gerads

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back this week, discussing the critically acclaimed Sheriff of Babylon by Tom King and Mitch Gerads! They discuss the honest brutality, the nuanced look at the situation, and debate about the realistic art. They also review Suicide Squad Rebirth #1 and Ladykiller 2 #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1
  • Marvel Tsum Tsum #1
  • Kill or Be Killed #1
  • 4001 AD: War Mother #1
  • Lady Killer 2 #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Sheriff of Babylon Vol 1 by Tom King & Mitch Gerads

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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

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Episode 154: Copra Round 3 by Michel Fiffe

154 – Copra Round 3 by Michel Fiffe

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the third volume of Michel Fiffe’s Copra this week! They talk about the changing tone, the difference from the first two volumes, and Fiffe’s creative choices! They also review Justice League #1, Snotgirl #1, and Betty and Veronica #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1
  • Hellblazer: Rebirth #1
  • Justice League #1
  • Snotgirl #1
  • Betty & Veronica #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Copra Round 3 by Michel Fiffe

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Paper Girls Vol 1 by Vaughan, Chiang, & Wilson

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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

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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

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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

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Episode 150: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller

150 – The Dark Knight Returns by Miller, Janson, & Varley (w Matt Hamm)

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are engaging in a crossover with The Simpsons Show’s Matt Hamm, and with such a momentous occasion, they are discussing none other than The Dark Knight Returns! They talk about its legacy, an older Batman, and comparisons to Watchmen! Eric and Robbie also review 4 DC #1’s and Civil War II #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #1
  • Green Arrow #1
  • Civil War II #2
  • Flash #1
  • Wonder Woman #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, & Lynn Varley

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Transmetropolitan Vol 1-3 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson

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