Author Archives: Robbie Dorman

Episode 252: Berserk Vol 1-3 By Kentaro Miura

252 – Berserk Vol 1-3 by Kentaro Miura

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Berserk this week! They talk about dudes getting chopped in half, cute elves, and Miura’s terrific art. They also review Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1 and Red Mother #1!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • X-Men #3
  • X-Force #3
  • Red Mother #1
  • The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1
  • Criminal Macabre: The Big Bleed Out #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Berserk Vol 1-3 by Kentaro Miura

Next time on Handsome Boys Comics Hour – The 2019 Handies Award Show!

Episode 251: Invisible Kingdom by G Willow Wilson and Christian Ward

251 – Invisible Kingdom Vol 1 by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Invisible Kingdom this week! They discuss Ward’s art, the pacing, and our expectations. They also review John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 and Killadelphia #1!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • John Constantine: Hellblazer #1
  • Basketful of Heads #2
  • Killadelphia #1
  • Excalibur #2
  • Marauders #2
  • New Mutants #2
  • X-Force #2
  • Amazing Mary Jane #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Invisible Kingdom Vol 1 by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward
Episode 250: Batman Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli

250 – Batman: Year One by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Batman: Year One! They talk about Mazzucchelli’s transcendent art, Miller’s writing, and why it remains a part of the canon. They also review X-Force #1 and Family Tree #1!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • Family Tree #1
  • B.b. free #1
  • The Batman’s Grave #2
  • Doctor Doom #2
  • New Mutants #1
  • X-Force #1
  • Fallen Angels #1
  • X-Men #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Batman: Year One by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli

Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Invisible Kingdom by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward

Episode 249: Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks

249 – Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Pumpkinheads this week! We talk about the lovely simplicity of the story, Faith Erin Hicks’ great art, and doom metal goat yoga. They also review Marauders #1 and Basketful of Heads #1!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • SFSX #2
  • Basketful of Heads #1
  • Joker: Killer Smile #1
  • Amazing Mary Jane #1
  • Marauders #1
  • Excalibur #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks

Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzuchelli

Episode 248: Emperor Joker by Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuiness, and others

248 – Superman – Emperor Joker by Loeb, McGuinness, Kelly, & Mahnke

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Emperor Joker this week! They talk about their Joker, comedy comics, and writing for the collection. They also review X-Men #1 and The Batman’s Grave #1!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • The Batman’s Grave #1
  • Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity #1
  • Doctor Doom #1
  • Powers of X #6
  • X-Men #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Superman – Emperor Joker by Loeb, McGuinness, Kelly, & Mahnke

Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks

Episode 247: Guts by Raina Telgemeier

247 – Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Raina Telgemeier’s new book this week! They talk about the astounding maturity of the book, how they wish they had it as kids, and Telgemeier’s incredible storytelling. They also review SFSX #1 and Harleen #1!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • Everything #2
  • The White Trees #2
  • Strange Skies Over East Berlin #1
  • SFSX #1
  • Harleen #1
  • Powers of X #5
  • House of X #6

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Emperor Joker by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness

Episode 246: Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson

246 – Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Murder Falcon this week. They talk about Johnson’s unparalleled art, the simple but heartfelt plot, and the power of metal! They also review King Thor #1 and the newest House and Powers of X!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • Spider-Man #1
  • King Thor #1
  • Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain #1
  • Powers of X #4
  • House of X #5

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson

Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Guts by Raina Telgemeier

Episode 245: The Boys Vol 7-12 by Garth Ennis, Russ Braun, John McCrea, and Keith Burns

245 – The Boys Vol 7-12 by Ennis, Braun, McCrea, Burns, & Robertson

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing up The Boys this episode, and boy oh boy, do they not enjoy it! They talk about its various problematic attitudes, how it completely fails its characters, and how the ending disconnects entirely from the work itself. They also review Marvel Comics #1000 and Batman/Superman #1!

Floppies Fortnightly

  • Spawn #300
  • Pretty Deadly: The Rat #1
  • Tommy Gun Wizards #1
  • Test #3
  • Everything #1
  • Batman/Superman #1
  • Marvel Comics #1000
  • House of X #3
  • House of X #4

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Boys Vol 7-12 by Ennis, Braun, McCrea, Burns, & Robertson

Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson