Episode 188: Journey Into Mystery Vol 1-3 by Gillen, Braithwaite, Rodi, & Breitweiser

188 – Journey Into Mystery Vol 1-3 by Gillen, Braithwaite, Rodi, & Breitweiser

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, and they are discussing Kid Loki in Journey Into Mystery! They talk about Loki’s legacy, the similarities to Sandman, and the rotating artists. They also review Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 and Secret Weapons #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Head Lopper #6
  • Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #1
  • Shirtless Bear-Fighter #1
  • Secret Weapons #1
  • Clue #1
  • Batman #26

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Journey Into Mystery Vol 1-3 by Gillen, Braithwaite, Rodi, & Breitweiser

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – She-Hulk Vol 1 by Mariko Tamaki & Nico Leon

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Episode 187: Teen Titans, The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman and George Perez

187 – Teen Titans: The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman & George Perez

Hey Handsomites! This week Eric and Robbie are discussing The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman and George Perez! They talk about why it’s considered a classic, the characterization of Tara, and the beginnings of Nightwing! They also review Venom #150 and Cable #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Generation X #2
  • Cable #1
  • Venom #150
  • Joe Golem: Occult Detective #1
  • Little Nightmares #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Teen Titans: The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman & George Perez

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Episode 186: This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki

186 – This One Summer by Mariko & Jillian Tamaki

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki this week! They talk about it getting banned, Jillian’s spectacular art, and how it covers adolescence! They also review Luke Cage #1, Generation X #1 and Batman #23!

Weekly Floppies

  • World Reader #2
  • Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers #1
  • Yokai Watch #1
  • Generation X #1
  • Luke Cage #1
  • Batman #23

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • This One Summer by Mariko & Jillian Tamaki

In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Teen Titans: The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman and George Perez

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Episode 185: Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O'Malley

185 – Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O’Malley

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the debut work of Bryan Lee O’Malley, Lost at Sea! They talk about O’Malley’s beginnings, his growth, and the patterns in his work! They also review Black Bolt #1 and Eternal Empire #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Black Bolt #1
  • All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1
  • Bane: Conquest #1
  • Fissure #2
  • Eternal Empire #1
  • Aliens: Dead Orbit #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O’Malley

In two weeks for Nerd Boy Book Club – This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki

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Episode 184: The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks and Jordie Bellaire

184 – The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks & Jordie Bellaire (w Ivy Decker)

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by Ivy Decker to discuss The Stone Heart! They talk about the second thirds of trilogies, forced romances, and Hicks’ expert storytelling! Eric and Robbie also review Nick Fury #1 and Batman #21!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #21
  • Nick Fury #1
  • Royals #2
  • Redneck #1
  • The Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll Stop the Reign #1
  • World Reader #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks & Jordie Bellaire

Shut the Fuck Up, Marvel by Colin Spacetwinks

In two weeks: Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O’Malley in Nerd Boy Book Club

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Episode 183: Lady Killer by Jamie Rich and Joelle Jones

183 – Lady Killer Vol 1 by Jamie Rich & Joelle Jones

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Lady Killer this week, by Joelle Jones & Jamie Rich! They talk about Jones’ amazing art, the morals of the protagonist, and how the violence sells the urgency of the story! They also review X-Men Gold #1 and talk about the controversial art inclusions!

Weekly Floppies

  • Kim Reaper #1
  • Black Cloud #1
  • Eleanor & the Egret #1
  • Royals #1
  • X-Men: Gold #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Lady Killer by Joelle Jones & Jamie Rich

In TWO weeks, Nameless City: The Stone Heart by Faith Eric Hicks!

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Episode 182: Black Widow by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee

182 – Black Widow by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Waid and Samnee’s recently completed Black Widow this week! They talk about the top notch storytelling, the concise story, and the core of Black Widow! They also review Inhumans Prime #1, X-Men Prime #1, and all four Hanna Barbara/DC crossovers!

Weekly Floppies

  • Inhumans Prime #1
  • X-Men Prime #1
  • Suicide Squad/Banana Splits Special #1
  • Booster Gold/Flintstones Special #1
  • Adam Strange/Future Quest Special #1
  • Green Lantern/Space Ghost Special #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Black Widow by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Lady Killer Vol 1 by Joelle Jones & Jamie Rich

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Episode 181: Batwoman Elegy by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III

181 – Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka & JH Williams III

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Batwoman: Elegy this week! They talk about Williams’ art, his use of strange panels, and the importance of storytelling in art! They also review Iron Fist #1 and Action Comics #976!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Unworthy Thor #5
  • Iron Fist #1
  • Action Comics #976
  • Anno Dracula #1
  • Ghostbusters 101 #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • 181 – Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka & JH Williams III

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Black Widow #1-12 by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee

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