Category Archives: Episodes

Episode 120: The Fall of the House of West: by Paul Pope, JT Petty, and David Rubín

120 – The Fall of the House of West by Paul Pope, JT Petty, & David Rubin

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, and they are talking about Aurora West! They discuss Haggard’s transition to a sitcom dad, the monsters’ motivations, and how it compares to the original Battling Boy! They also review Art Ops #1 and Howling Commandos of SHIELD #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Art Ops #1
  • Howling Commandos of SHIELD #1
  • Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1
  • Darkseid War: Batman #1
  • Sinestro #16

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Fall of the House of West by Paul Pope, JT Petty, & David Rubin

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

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Episode 119: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

119 – Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie read the classic Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross in Nerd Boy Book Club! They discuss Alex Ross’ place in comic’s art, the contact in which it was created, and how comics culture has progressed in the intervening 20 years! They also review I Hate Fairyland #1 and Sam Wilson: Captain America #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • I Hate Fairyland #1
  • Superman: Lois and Clark #1
  • Captain America: Sam Wilson #1
  • New Avengers #1
  • Uncanny Avengers #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross

In two weeks – Battling Boy: The Fall of the House of West by Paul Pope, JT Petty, David Rubin

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Episode 118: Runaways Volume 3, by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Mike Norton, Joss Whedon, and Michael Ryan

118 – Runaways Vol 2 19-30 by Vaughan, Alphona, Norton, Whedon, & Ryan

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their look at Runaways this week, with Joss Whedon’s controversial arc! They talk about the delays, the future of the characters, and Whedon’s use of a different setting! They also review a slew of the All New, All Different Marvel titles, including Amazing Spider-Man, Invincible Iron Man, and Dr. Strange!

Weekly Floppies Super Floppy Edition

  • Jughead #1
  • Paper Girls #1
  • Grumpy Cat #1
  • All-New All-Different Point One #1
  • Avengers #0
  • Amazing Spider-Man #1
  • Dr. Strange #1
  • Invincible Iron Man #1
  • Secret Wars #6

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 2 19-30 by Vaughan, Alphona, Norton, Whedon, & Ryan

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

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Episode 117: Runaways Vol 2: 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

117 – Runaways Vol 2 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie continue their discussion about the Runaways by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa! They discuss the additions to the team in the second volume, the Marvel universe’s presence in the book, and how Vaughan addresses typical superhero tropes. They also review From Under Mountains #1 and Diesel #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • From Under Mountains #1
  • Diesel #1
  • Godzilla in Hell #3
  • Aquaman #44
  • Providence #5

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 2 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol 2 #19-30 + Civil War & Secret Invasion tie-ins

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Episode 116: Runaways Volume 1, 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

116 – Runaways Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first part of Runaways by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa. They discuss its place in modern comics, the nuance of the team’s dynamics, and Adrian Alphona’s evolution as an artist. They also review Wild’s End: The Enemy Within #1 and Grayson #12!

Weekly Floppies

  • Grayson #12
  • We Are Robin #4
  • Grimm’s Fairy Tales Death #1
  • Weirdworld #4
  • Wild’s End: The Enemy Within #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol 2 #1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa, and Skottie Young

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Episode 115: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

115 – Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Hyperbole and a Half, the webcomic turned book by Allie Brosh! They discuss its place in comics, the ultimately subjective nature of humor, and its brutally honest portrayal of depression. They also review Tokyo Ghost #1 and The Paybacks #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Captain America: White #1
  • Constantine: The Hellblazer #4
  • Prez #4
  • Tokyo Ghost #1
  • The Paybacks #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol. 1 #1-18 by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

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Episode 114: Rat Queens Vol 1 & 2, by Kurtis Wiebe, Roc Upchurch, Stjepan Sejic

114 – Rat Queens Vol 1-2 by Kurtis Wiebe, Roc Upchurch, & Stjepan Sejic

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Rat Queens this week! They talk about how it seems like it was a long time coming, how it subverts long time fantasy tropes, and the blend of great character with crass humor! They also review Ms. Marvel #18, Bitch Planet #5, and Head Lopper #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Bitch Planet #5
  • Head Lopper #1
  • Atomic Robo and the Ring of Fire #1
  • Batman #44
  • Ms. Marvel #18

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Rat Queens Vol 1-2 by Kurtis Wiebe, Roc Upchurch, & Stjepan Sejic

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

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Episode 113: New X-Men Volumes 6 & 7 by Grant Morrison, Phil Jimenez, and Marc Silvestri

113 – New X-Men Vol 6-7 by Morrison, Jimenez, Silvestri

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their discussion of Grant Morrison’s stint on New X-Men this week, and they have thoughts! They talk about Xorn’s heel turn, Magneto as a drug addict, and Phoenix bikinis! They also review John Flood #2, Plutona #1, and Figment 2 #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Plutona #1
  • John Flood #2
  • Bat-Mite #4
  • Figment 2 #1
  • Reach #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

New X-Men Vol 6-7 by Morrison, Jimenez, Silvestri

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Rat Queens Vol. 1-2 by Kurtis Weibe, Roc Upchurch, and Stjepan Sejic

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