Category Archives: Episodes

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

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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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Episode 124: Jessica Jones: Alias 1-28 by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, and Mark Bagley

124 – Alias by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Alias by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos this week! They talk about Bendis’ signature writing style, Jessica Jones’ role as underdog, and how the book confronts rape. They also review five, count ’em, FIVE, number one issues, including Dark Knight III and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur!

Weekly Floppies

  • Silk #1
  • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1
  • Venom Space Knight #1
  • Ringside #1
  • DK3: The Master Race #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Alias by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

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Episode 123: Punisher Max 37-60 by Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez, Lan Medina, and Goran Parlov

123 – Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, & Parlov

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their read through of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max! They talk about the revelations in the last few arcs, Frank Castle’s origin in the Vietnam war, and the overall arc of the Ennis’ run! They also review a trio of new Marvel #1’s and Pretty Deadly #6!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Mighty Thor #1
  • Spider-Woman #1
  • Ms. Marvel #1
  • Pretty Deadly #6
  • Batman: Europa #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, & Parlov

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Alias #1-28 by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos

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Episode 122: Punisher Max 19-36 by Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez, and Goran Parlov

122 – Punisher Max Vol 4-6 by Ennis, Fernandez, & Parlov

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the middle arcs of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max this week! They discuss the evolution of the villains, the wood chipper that is Frank Castle, and the revenge story as a genre! They also take a look at All-New All-Different Avengers #1 and The Goddamned #1, and discuss Fallout 4!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Goddamned #1
  • The Darkseid War: Green Lantern #1
  • Harrow County #7
  • Secret Wars #7
  • All New All Different Avengers #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

Punisher Max Vol 4-6 by Ennis, Fernandez, & Parlov

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, Chaykin, & Parlov

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Episode 121: Punisher Max 1-18 by Garth Ennis, Lewis Larosa, Leandro Fernandez, and Dougie Braithwaite

121 – Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie start their discussion of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max! They discuss Frank Castle’s likability, the quality of his enemies, and how it compares to Ennis’ Fury Max! They also review Drax #1 and the stellar Vision #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Vision #1
  • Drax #1
  • Uncanny X-Men #600
  • Monstress #1
  • James Bond VARGR #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max #19-36!

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