Category Archives: Episodes

Episode 84: Saga by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples Pt 3 and Pt 4

84 – Saga Vol 3-4 by Brian K Vaughan & Fiona Staples

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking the excellent Saga this week in Nerd Boy Book Club! They discuss the universally interesting characters, the unbelievable artwork, and the legacy of Brian K. Vaughan! All of that plus Star Wars #1 and SHIELD #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Star Wars #1
  • SHIELD #2
  • Copperhead #5
  • Batgirl #38
  • Grayson #6

Checking In

  • Robbie – The Fall, Elite:Dangerous
  • Eric – Pickles

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Saga Vol. 1-4

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Authority Vol 1 by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch!

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Episode 83: Southern Bastards by Jason Aaron and Jason Latour

83 – Southern Bastards #1-6 by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back this week, talking about The South in general and Southern Bastards in particular in Nerd Boy Book Club! They also take a look at two big #1’s this week in Ant-Man and The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl!

Weekly Floppies

  • Ant-Man #1
  • Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1
  • X-Men #23
  • Detective Comics #38
  • Trees #8

Checking In

  • Robbie – Cool Tools by Kevin Kelly, Saga Vol 4.
  • Eric – The Image Humble Bundle #2

Nerd Boy Book Club – Southern Bastards #1-6 by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Saga Vol. 1-4 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples!

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The Handsome Boys Comics Hour "Handies" Awards

82- The Second Annual Handies Awards

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking the year in comics and awarding the best (and worst) in their second annual awards show! All of that plus reviews of Shield #1 and Adventure Time #35!

Weekly Floppies

  • SHIELD #1
  • New Avengers #28
  • Robin Rises Alpha #1
  • Adventure Time #35
  • Capture Creatures #2

Checking In

Robbie – Dragon Age Inquisition, Scrooge McDuck HC

Eric – Code Monkey Save World, Comic Rack

The Second Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Southern Bastards by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour!

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81 – Wonton Soup by James Stokoe

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking “The Stokoe” this week, Wonton Soup in particular. They talk about the utter lack of gronch, the appeal of Stokoe’s art, and the criticism of indie comics. All of that plus Batman #37, Ms. Marvel #10, and Sandman Overture #4!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #37
  • Sandman Overture #4
  • Rumble #1
  • Moon Knight #10
  • Storm #6
  • Ms. Marvel #10

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Wonton Soup by James Stokoe

Back in two weeks with the Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Award Show!

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80 – Top 10 by Alan Moore, Gene Ha, & Zander Cannon

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking Top 10 this week! They talk about their mutual love of Joe Pi, the inherent criticism of superhero comics, and how we’re spoiled by modern colorists. All of that plus Bitch Planet #1, Batgirl #37, and Spider-Man and the X-Men #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Bitch Planet #1
  • Copperhead #4
  • Batgirl #37
  • New Suicide Squad #5
  • Thor #3
  • Spider-Man and the X-Men #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Top Ten by Alan Moore, Gene Ha, & Zander Cannon

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Wonton Soup by James Stokoe

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79 – Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back after a long Thanksgiving break to talk Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender! They discuss the enormous amount of story contained therein, the best version of Deadpool, and how Wolverine seemingly has time powers, bub. They talk about the scads of comics they read during the break like Southern Bastards and Copra, and review this week’s books as well, including Gotham Academy #3 and Angela #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Gotham Academy #3
  • Detective Comics #37
  • Secret Six #1
  • The Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw #2
  • Angela #1

Checking In

Eric – Southern Bastards, All New X-Men

Robbie – Art of Wrestling #226/#227, Copra

Nerd Boy Book Club – Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Top Ten by Alan Moore, Gene Ha, & Zander Cannon

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78 – Hush by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking (quietly) about Hush this week, by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee! They talk about the failings of the book’s central mystery, how Batman is a gaslighter, and the book’s continued success. They also review Wonder Woman #36, both Avengers and New Avengers, and check in with podcasts and video games (surprise surprise)!

Weekly Floppies

  • Wonder Woman #36
  • Justice League #36
  • Intersect #1
  • Avengers #38
  • New Avengers #26

Checking In

Nerd Boy Book Club

Nerd Boy Book Club (in two weeks) – Uncanny X-Force by Rick Remender

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77 – In Real Life by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing In Real Life by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang this week! They talk about the social issues raised by the book, enrage some listeners, and goggle at the beautiful art. In addition, they talk about All-New Captain America #1, Thor #2, and Shirtgate!

Weekly Floppies

  • Thor #2
  • All New Captain America #1
  • The Kitchen #1
  • Batgirl #36
  • Bigger Bang #1

Checking In

Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hush by Jeph Loeb & Jim Lee!

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