Episode 180: The Immortal Iron Fist by Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, and David Aja

180 – Immortal Iron Fist Vol 1-2 by Fraction, Brubaker, & Aja

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about a bunch of Iron Fist this week! They talk about the fundamental flaws of the character, Aja’s art, and rebooting the character. They also review Batwoman #1 and American Gods: Shadows #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batwoman #1
  • The Wild Storm #2
  • American Gods: Shadows #1
  • Head Lopper #5
  • Vampirella #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Immortal Iron Fist Vol 1-2 by Fraction, Brubaker, & Aja

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka & JH Williams III

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Episode 179: The Nightly News by Jonathan Hickman

179 – The Nightly News by Jonathan Hickman

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Jonathan Hickman’s The Nightly News this week! They discuss its only more topical nature, Hickman’s entry into comics, and discuss the change in the comics culture in the past ten years! They also review Grass Kings #1 and IvX #6!

Weekly Floppies

  • Man Thing #1
  • Kingpin #2
  • IvX #6
  • Grass Kings #1
  • Copperhead #11

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Nightly News by Jonathan Hickman

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Immortal Iron Fist: The Complete Collection Vol 1 by Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, and David Aja!

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Episode 178: Snotgirl by Bryan Lee O'Malley and Leslie Hung

178 – Snotgirl Vol 1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Snotgirl this week! They talk about its success in using social media thematically, Hung’s artistic style, and the likability of the characters! They also review America #1 and Extremity #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • America #1
  • Bullseye #2
  • Superman #18
  • Rat Queens #1
  • Extremity #1
  • Animal Noir #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Snotgirl Vol 1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Nightly News by Jonathan Hickman

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Episode 177: Ghost in the Shell by Shirow Masamune

177 – Ghost in the Shell Vol 1-2 by Masamune Shirow

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, talking about Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow! They talk about their expectations, the drastic differences in the two volumes, and what utter garbage the second volume is! They also review Justice League of America #1 and Curse Words #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Justice League of America #1
  • Quantum Teens Are Go #1
  • Highlander: The American Dream #1
  • Curse Words #2
  • Captain America: Steve Rogers #12

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Ghost in the Shell Vol 1-2 by Masamune Shirow

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Snotgirl Vol 1 by Bryan Lee O’ Malley & Leslie Hung

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Episode 176: Spread Vol 1 - 2 by Justin Jordan and Kyle Strahm

176 – Spread Vol 1-2 by Justin Jordan & Kyle Strahm

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Spread in this episode! They talk about their post apocalyptic weariness, the comparisons to other horror franchises, and the details that set it apart from similar comics. They also review The Wild Storm #1 and Super Sons #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Monsters Unleashed #3
  • Super Sons #1
  • The Wild Storm #1
  • God Country #2
  • The Forever War #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Spread Vol 1-2 by Justin Jordan and Kyle Strahm

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ghost in the Shell Vol 1-2 by Masamune Shirow

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Episode 175: Shutter by Joe Keatinge and Leila Del Duca

175 – Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back discussing Shutter this week! They talk about the ups and downs of the plot, del Duca’s stylistic choices, and the scope of the entire story. They also review Kingpin #1 and JLA: Rebirth #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Kingpin #1
  • Justice League of America Rebirth #1
  • Steven Universe #1
  • Death Be Damned #1
  • Fissure #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca

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Episode 174: Saga Vol 5 - 6 by Fiona Staples and Brian K Vaughan

174 – Saga Vol 5-6 by Fiona Staples & Brian K Vaughan

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Staples and Vaughan’s Saga this week! They talk about the overall shape of the story, Staple’s utterly unique qualities as an artist, and Vaughan’s legacy as a writer! They also review Bullseye #1 and Monsters Unleashed #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Monsters Unleashed #2
  • Bullseye #1
  • The Flintstones #8
  • Batman #16
  • The Walking Dead #163

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Saga Vol 5-6 by Fiona Staples and Brian K Vaughan

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keatinge & Leila Del Duca

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Episode 173: Akira Vol 4 - 6 by Katsuhiro Otomo

173 – Akira Vol 4-6 by Katsuhiro Otomo

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss the second half of Otomo’s Akira this week! They talk about the ending, the metaphysical layers, and Otomo’s legacy! They also review Curse Words #1 and The Mighty Captain Marvel #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Monsters Unleashed #1
  • The Mighty Captain Marvel #1
  • JLA Rebirth: The Ray #1
  • Curse Words #1
  • Adventure Time Marshall Lee Spectacular #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Akira Vol 4-6 by Katsuhiro Otomo

In Two Week for Nerd Boy Book Club – Saga Vol 5-6 by Brian K Vaughan & Fiona Staples!

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