Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Department of Truth this week! They talk about the prescience of the story, the nuance and maturity of the writing, and the effectiveness of the art and storytelling! They also review The Joker #1 and Ultramega #1!
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Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sentient by Jeff Lemire & GH Walta
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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Kill Six Billion Demons this week! They talk about all its style, the incredible characters, and its usage of form! They also review Infinite Frontier #0 and The Swamp Thing #1!
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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about We Only Find Them When They’re Dead this week! They talk about space gods, style over substance, and disappointment. They also review Eternals #2 and ORCS! #1!
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Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon
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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter David’s The Incredible Hulk today! They discuss what sets it apart from modern superhero comics, touch on the brilliance of Future Imperfect itself, and talk about the comfort it brings. They also review three Future State books and Transformers: Beast Wars #1!
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Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol 1 by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo
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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about terrible monsters killing children this week! They discuss the effective construction of a badass lead, the suitably flawed cast, and the gripping storytelling! They also review The Eternals #1 and a slate of Future State books!
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Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Incredible Hulk Epic Collection Vol 20 by Peter David and Dale Keown
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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020! They discuss their favorite writers and artists, the confusing choices of the last year, and the comics that were comfort food in 2020. They also review Beastlands #1 and King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1!
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Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’Edera
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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the King this week! They discuss Kirby’s insane art, his incredible impact on comics, and why Eric has turned the corner on him. We also review The King in Black #1 and Batman/Catwoman #1!
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Next time – The Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards
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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Japan Academy this week! They touch on author appeal, the caricature of the wrestlers, and who exactly the book is for. They also the finale of X of Swords and Sea of Sorrows #1!
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Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – New Gods by Jack Kirby
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