Category Archives: Episodes

Episode 112: New X-Men Vol 4 & 5 By Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Phil Jimenez, and Chris Bachalo

112 – New X-Men Vol 4-5 by Morrison, Quitely, Jimenez, Bachalo

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the next portion of Grant Morrison’s New X-Men! They talk about murder mysteries, the age of the X-Men, and mutants’ powers that make them look like monsters. They also review Godzilla in Hell #2 and Hank Johnson: Agent of Hydra #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Aquaman #43
  • Godzilla in Hell #2
  • Hank Johnson: Agent of Hydra #1
  • Shield #9
  • They’re Not Like Us #7

Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men Vol 4-5 by Morrison, Quitely, Jimenez, Bachalo

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men Vol 6-7 by Morrison, Jimenez, Silvestri

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Episode 111: New X-Men by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely

111 – New X-Men Vol 1-3 by Morrison, Quitely, Van Sciver, Kordey

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Grant Morrison’s seminal run on New X-Men! They discuss mutants’ place in the Marvel Universe, the new ideas Morrison injects in the X-Men formula, and the variable art styles! They also review Secret Wars: Secret Love #1 and Power Up #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Hip Hop Family Tree Monthly #1
  • Power Up #2
  • Secret Wars: Secret Love #1
  • Runaways #3
  • Bizarro #3

Nerd Boy Book Club

New X-Men Vol 1-3 by Morrison, Quitely, Van Sciver, Kordey

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men Vol 4-5

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Episode 110: Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry and Aaron Conley

110 – Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry & Aaron Conley

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss the rollicking adventures of the Sabertooth Swordsman! They talk about Conley’s style,  the book’s older and modern influences, and how it uses those influences to create a world! They also review The Beauty #1, Archon #1, and Secret Wars #5!

Weekly Floppies

  • All Star Section Eight #3
  • Archon #1
  • The Beauty #1
  • Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl #1
  • Secret Wars #5

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry & Aaron Conley

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men #114-133 by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Ethan Van Sciver, & Igor Kordey

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Episode 109: Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, and Brooke Allen

109 – Lumberjanes #1-8 by Stevenson, Ellis, Watters, & Allen

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the Eisner award winning Lumberjanes this week! They talk about its place in comics, its legacy of genre fiction, and how new it really is! They also review John Flood #1 and discuss Windows 10!

Weekly Floppies

  • John Flood #1
  • Green Lantern #43
  • Omega Men #3
  • Groot #3
  • Ms. Marvel #17

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Lumberjanes #1-8 by Stevenson, Ellis, Watters, & Allen

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry & Aaron Conley!

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Episode 107: Hawkeye by Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido, et al

107 – Hawkeye by Fraction, Aja, & Wu

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the momentous Hawkeye this week! They discuss it’s impact on modern comics, the impact of David Aja’s style, and contrast Clint vs. Kate! They also review Power Up#1, Cyborg #1, and We Are Robin #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Power Up #1
  • Weirdworld #2
  • Spider-Woman #9
  • Cyborg #1
  • We Are Robin #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Hawkeye by Fraction, Aja, Wu, Pulido Francavilla, Lieber, Hamm, Eliopoulos, Hollingsworth, and Bellaire

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Copra Round 2 by Michel Fiffe

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Episode 106: Scalped Volumes 1 - 3 By Jason Aaron and R. M. Guéra

106 – Scalped Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron & RM Guera

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Scalped this week! They talk about representation of Native Americans in popular culture, empathy for villains, and its thematic ties to Southern Bastard! They also discuss the controversy surrounding Strange Fruit #1 and review Archie #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Archie #1
  • Strange Fruit #1
  • Bloodstrike #1
  • Island #1
  • Black Canary #2

The White Privilege, White Audacity, and White Priorities of STRANGE FRUIT #1 by J.A. Micheline

Nerd Boy Book Club – Scalped Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron & RM Guera

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hawkeye #1-22 by Matt Fraction & David Aja

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Episode 105: Usagi Yojimbo - Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

105 – Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie delve into rabbit samurai in Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai! They talk about the story structure, the density of storytelling, and Sakai’s skillful art! They also review We Stand On Guard #1, Red Skull #1, and Secret Wars #4!

Weekly Floppies

  • Detective Comics #42
  • Midnighter #2
  • We Stand on Guard #1
  • Secret Wars #4
  • Red Skull #1

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Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Scalped Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron & RM Guera

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Episode 104: The One Trick Rip-Off by Paul Pope

104 – The One Trick Rip Off by Paul Pope

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Paul Pope’s The One Trick Rip Off this week! They talk about his evolution, the use of color then vs. now, and his range as an artist! They also review We Are Robin #1, E is for Extinction #1, and talk about both Heroes Con and Supercon!

Weekly Floppies

  • Aquaman #41
  • We Are Robin #1
  • E is for Extinction #1
  • Where Monsters Dwell #2
  • Rasputin #6

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The One Trick Rip Off by Paul Pope

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

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