Episode 125: Nimona By Noelle Stevenson

125 – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Nimona by Noelle Stevenson this week in Nerd Boy Book Club! They talk about Stevenson’s art, the shifting tone of the story, and comparisons to Bone! They also review a slew of #1’s, including Robin War, Totally Awesome Hulk, and The Sheriff of Babylon!

Weekly Floppies

  • Guardians of Infinity #1
  • All New Inhumans #1
  • All New X-Men #1
  • Daredevil #1
  • Red Wolf #1
  • Spidey #1
  • Totally Awesome Hulk #1
  • All New All Different Avengers #2
  • Robin War #1
  • The Sheriff of Babylon #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Young Avengers Vol. 2 by Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie

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Episode 124: Jessica Jones: Alias 1-28 by Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos, and Mark Bagley

124 – Alias by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Alias by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos this week! They talk about Bendis’ signature writing style, Jessica Jones’ role as underdog, and how the book confronts rape. They also review five, count ’em, FIVE, number one issues, including Dark Knight III and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur!

Weekly Floppies

  • Silk #1
  • Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #1
  • Venom Space Knight #1
  • Ringside #1
  • DK3: The Master Race #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Alias by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Gaydos

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

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Episode 123: Punisher Max 37-60 by Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez, Lan Medina, and Goran Parlov

123 – Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, & Parlov

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their read through of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max! They talk about the revelations in the last few arcs, Frank Castle’s origin in the Vietnam war, and the overall arc of the Ennis’ run! They also review a trio of new Marvel #1’s and Pretty Deadly #6!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Mighty Thor #1
  • Spider-Woman #1
  • Ms. Marvel #1
  • Pretty Deadly #6
  • Batman: Europa #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, & Parlov

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Alias #1-28 by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Gaydos

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Episode 122: Punisher Max 19-36 by Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez, and Goran Parlov

122 – Punisher Max Vol 4-6 by Ennis, Fernandez, & Parlov

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the middle arcs of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max this week! They discuss the evolution of the villains, the wood chipper that is Frank Castle, and the revenge story as a genre! They also take a look at All-New All-Different Avengers #1 and The Goddamned #1, and discuss Fallout 4!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Goddamned #1
  • The Darkseid War: Green Lantern #1
  • Harrow County #7
  • Secret Wars #7
  • All New All Different Avengers #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

Punisher Max Vol 4-6 by Ennis, Fernandez, & Parlov

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max Vol 7-10 by Ennis, Fernandez, Medina, Chaykin, & Parlov

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Episode 121: Punisher Max 1-18 by Garth Ennis, Lewis Larosa, Leandro Fernandez, and Dougie Braithwaite

121 – Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie start their discussion of Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max! They discuss Frank Castle’s likability, the quality of his enemies, and how it compares to Ennis’ Fury Max! They also review Drax #1 and the stellar Vision #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Vision #1
  • Drax #1
  • Uncanny X-Men #600
  • Monstress #1
  • James Bond VARGR #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max #19-36!

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Episode 120: The Fall of the House of West: by Paul Pope, JT Petty, and David Rubín

120 – The Fall of the House of West by Paul Pope, JT Petty, & David Rubin

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, and they are talking about Aurora West! They discuss Haggard’s transition to a sitcom dad, the monsters’ motivations, and how it compares to the original Battling Boy! They also review Art Ops #1 and Howling Commandos of SHIELD #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Art Ops #1
  • Howling Commandos of SHIELD #1
  • Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #1
  • Darkseid War: Batman #1
  • Sinestro #16

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Fall of the House of West by Paul Pope, JT Petty, & David Rubin

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Max #1-18 by Ennis, Larosa, Fernandez, Braithwaite

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Episode 119: Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

119 – Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie read the classic Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross in Nerd Boy Book Club! They discuss Alex Ross’ place in comic’s art, the contact in which it was created, and how comics culture has progressed in the intervening 20 years! They also review I Hate Fairyland #1 and Sam Wilson: Captain America #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • I Hate Fairyland #1
  • Superman: Lois and Clark #1
  • Captain America: Sam Wilson #1
  • New Avengers #1
  • Uncanny Avengers #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Kingdom Come by Mark Waid & Alex Ross

In two weeks – Battling Boy: The Fall of the House of West by Paul Pope, JT Petty, David Rubin

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Episode 118: Runaways Volume 3, by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Mike Norton, Joss Whedon, and Michael Ryan

118 – Runaways Vol 2 19-30 by Vaughan, Alphona, Norton, Whedon, & Ryan

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their look at Runaways this week, with Joss Whedon’s controversial arc! They talk about the delays, the future of the characters, and Whedon’s use of a different setting! They also review a slew of the All New, All Different Marvel titles, including Amazing Spider-Man, Invincible Iron Man, and Dr. Strange!

Weekly Floppies Super Floppy Edition

  • Jughead #1
  • Paper Girls #1
  • Grumpy Cat #1
  • All-New All-Different Point One #1
  • Avengers #0
  • Amazing Spider-Man #1
  • Dr. Strange #1
  • Invincible Iron Man #1
  • Secret Wars #6

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 2 19-30 by Vaughan, Alphona, Norton, Whedon, & Ryan

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross

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