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Episode 103: Old Man Logan by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven

103 – Old Man Logan by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back this week talking about Old Man Logan! They talk about its influences, McNiven’s stellar art, and this Wolverine’s future in the Marvel Universe! They also review Starfire #1, Ghost Racers #1, and four other #1’s!

Weekly Floppies

  • Weirdworld #1
  • Ghost Racers #1
  • Long Distance #1
  • Starfire #1
  • Constantine: The Hellblazer #1
  • From Last Week – Airboy #1

Lisa Villella – http://www.lisa-villella.com – Artist from MetroCon

Nerd Boy Book Club – Old Man Logan by Mark Millar & Steve Mcniven

In Two Weeks – The One Trick Rip-Off by Paul Pope!

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Episode 102: Planet Hulk by Greg Pak, Carlo Pagulayan and Aaron Lopresti

102 – Planet Hulk by Greg Pak, Carlo Pagulayan, & Aaron Lopresti

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Planet Hulk this week! They discuss the Hulk in a swords and sandals setting, the restrictions of an event comic, and the possibilities with the character as a whole! Also, they review Secret Wars #3 and Midnighter #1, and discuss Fury Road and Heroes of the Storm!

Weekly Floppies

  • Arcadia #2
  • Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
  • Secret Wars #3
  • Midnighter #1
  • Action Comics #41

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Old Man Logan by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven

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Episode 101: The Don Rosa Library Volumes 1 and 2 by Don Rosa

101 – The Don Rosa Library Vol 1-2

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back from their break and are talking about Don Rosa and his ducks! They explore the universe of Scrooge and Donald, talk about the tradition of Carl Barks and adventure stories, and discuss the beautiful new books by Fantagraphics! They also review the past three week’s worth of comics, and talk about Witcher 3 and Mad Max: Fury Road!

Weekly Floppies

Past Weeks

  • Injection #1
  • Secret Wars #2
  • Thor #8
  • Secret Wars: Planet Hulk #1
  • Secret Wars: Battleworld #1

This Week

  • Secret Wars: Old Man Logan #1
  • Secret Wars: MODOK Assassin #1
  • Where Monsters Dwell #1
  • Convergence: Shazam #2
  • Infinite Loop #2

Nerd Boy Book Club – The Don Rosa Library Vol 1-2

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Planet Hulk by Greg Pak

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Episode 99: The Sixth Gun by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt

99 – The Sixth Gun Vol 1-2 by Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt

Hey Handsomites! Eric and I are taking a long hard look at The Sixth Gun! They discuss the trappings of the Western genre, the depth of storytelling, and the stylistic art choices! They also talk about Free Comic Book Day and review Multiversity #2, and the last Avengers issues by Jonathan Hickman!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #40
  • Multiversity #2
  • Bitch Planet #4
  • Avengers #44
  • New Avengers #33

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Sixth Gun Vol. 1-2 by Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons

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Episode 98: Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli

98 – Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking Daredevil this week, with the seminal arc by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli! They talk about its influence on both comics and the new Netflix show, Miller’s change as a comics creator, and Mazzucchelli’s work on the book! All of this plus talk about the Jared Leto Joker and reviews of Kaptara #1 and Infinite Loop #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Infinite Loop #1
  • Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #4
  • Kaptara #1
  • Beyond Belief #1
  • Convergence Hawkman #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Sixth Gun Vol. 1-2 by Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt

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Episode 97: Action Comics 1-18 by Grant Morrison et al

97 – Action Comics #1-18 by Grant Morrison & Morales, Kubert, and Ha

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Grant Morrison’s Action Comics this week! They talk about Morrison throwing new readers into the deep end, the convoluted story, and the differences between this and All-Star Superman! They review Chrononauts #2 and Convergence #2, and talk about Robbie’s wedding!

Weekly Floppies

  • Convergence #2
  • Convergence Shadow of the Bat #1
  • Chrononauts #2
  • Nova #29
  • Magneto #17

Nerd Boy Book Club

Action Comics #1-18 by Grant Morrison

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli!

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Episode 96: Copra Round One by Michel Fiffe

96 – Copra by Michel Fiffe

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Copra this week! They discuss the hype surrounding the title, the strength of character design, and artistic choices in one man projects. They also review Convergence #1, The Legacy of Luther Strode #1, and talk about Megacon and Daredevil!

Weekly Floppies

  • Convergence #1
  • Convergence Question #1
  • Legacy of Luther Strode #1
  • Spider-Woman #6
  • Ant-Man #4

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Copra by Michel Fiffe

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Action Comics #1-18 by Grant Morrison

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Episode 95: The Private Eye by Brian K Vaughan and Marcos Martin

95 – The Private Eye 1-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin’s digital only comic The Private Eye this week! They talk about the war on privacy, the use of disguises, and if the book shows enough nuance to get its point across. They also review Convergence #0, Uncanny Inhumans #0, and Southern Bastards #8!

Weekly Floppies

  • Convergence #0
  • Batman Eternal #52
  • Southern Bastards #8
  • Uncanny Inhumans #0
  • Avengers: Ultron Forever #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Private Eye 1-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Copra #1-6 by Michel Fiffe!

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