Author Archives: Robbie Dorman

Episode 133: The Wicked and The Divine by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie

133 – The Wicked and the Divine Vol 1-3 by Gillen & McKelvie

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finally discussing The Wicked and the Divine! They talk about rock stars as gods, the central mystery, and the inclusion of guest artists in the third volume! They also review Spider-Man/Deadpool #2, Jonesy #1, and ORCS! #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Jonesy #1
  • ORCS! #1
  • The Dark and Bloody #1
  • Spider-Man/Deadpool #2
  • Old Man Logan #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Wicked and the Divine Vol 1-3 by Gillen & McKelvie

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Wayward Vol 1-2 by Jim Zub & Steve Cummings

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Episode 132: Batman: The Black Mirror by Scott Snyder, Jock, and Francesco Francavilla

132 – Batman: The Black Mirror by Snyder, Jock, and Francavilla

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back again, this time discussing one of the last pre-New 52 Batman stories, The Black Mirror! They talk about Dick Grayson as Batman, their feelings about Batman, and the art of Jock and Francavilla! They also review Mirror #1 and Spider-Man #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Mirror #1
  • Spider-Man #1
  • Interceptor #1
  • Deadpool & the Mercs for Money #1
  • Dejah Thoris #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Batman: The Black Mirror by Snyder, Jock, and Francavilla

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Wicked and Divine Vol. 1-3 by Gillen & McKelvie!

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Episode 131: Silver Surfer by Dan Slott and Michael Allred

131 – Silver Surfer by Dan Slott & Mike Allred

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the recent Silver Surfer by Dan Slott and Mike Allred! They talk about the similarities to Doctor Who, Allred’s art complementing the cosmic nature of the character, and the character of Dawn Greenwood. They also review Strayer #1, Faith #1, and Old Man Logan #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Strayer #1
  • Hellboy Winter Special #1
  • All New All Different Avengers #4
  • Old Man Logan #1
  • Faith #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Silver Surfer #1-15 by Dan Slott & Mike Allred

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batman: The Black Mirror by Scott Snyder and Jock

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Episode 130: The Wake by Scott Snyder and Sean Gordon Murphy

130 – The Wake by Scott Snyder & Sean Gordon Murphy

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are dicussing The Wake this week in Nerd Boy Book Club! They talk about Murphy’s gorgeous art, the differences between the first and second halves, and their problems with the ending! They also review Captain Marvel #1 and Devolution #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Captain Marvel #1
  • Uncanny X-Men #2
  • Dr. Fate #8
  • Devolution #1
  • Amazing Forest #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Wake by Scott Snyder & Sean Gordon Murphy

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Silver Surfer #1-15 by Dan Slott & Mike Allred

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Episode 129: Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn

129 – Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna & Sarah Vaughn

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Alex and Ada this week! They discuss the role of AI in the story, the “cute” factor, and their complaints about the ending. They also review Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #0 and Secret Wars #9, and finally have it out about The Force Awakens!

Weekly Floppies

  • Mighty Morphin Power Ranger #0
  • Robin War #2
  • Green Lantern Corps: Edge of Oblivion #1
  • All New Wolverine #4
  • Secret Wars #9

Nerd Boy Book Club

Alex+Ada by Jonathan Luna & Sarah Vaughn

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Wake by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy!

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Episode 128: They're Not Like Us by Eric Stephenson and Simon Gane

128 – They’re Not Like Us Vol 1 by Stephenson & Gane

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss They’re Not Like Us Vol 1 this week! They talk about the beautiful art, the amount of mystery, and the comparison to the X-Men! They also review Bitch Planet #6 and Uncanny X-Men #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Bitch Planet #6
  • Sheriff of Babylon #2
  • Swamp Thing #1
  • Uncanny X-Men #1
  • Lone Wolf and Cub 2100 #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • They’re Not Like Us Vol 1 by Stephenson, Gane, & Bellaire

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Alex and Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn

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Episode 127: The 2015 Handies Awards

127 – The Third Annual Handies Awards!

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out all the handies in the Third Annual Handsome Boys Handies Awards! They talk about all the best comics, events, and artists as they look back at 2015!

Weekly Floppies

  • Ringside #2
  • Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat #1
  • We Are Robin #7
  • Robin Son of Batman #7
  • Dark Knight III #2

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – They’re Not Like Us Vol 1 by Eric Stephenson & Simon Gane

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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!

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