Episode 117: Runaways Vol 2: 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

117 – Runaways Vol 2 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie continue their discussion about the Runaways by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa! They discuss the additions to the team in the second volume, the Marvel universe’s presence in the book, and how Vaughan addresses typical superhero tropes. They also review From Under Mountains #1 and Diesel #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • From Under Mountains #1
  • Diesel #1
  • Godzilla in Hell #3
  • Aquaman #44
  • Providence #5

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 2 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol 2 #19-30 + Civil War & Secret Invasion tie-ins

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Episode 116: Runaways Volume 1, 1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

116 – Runaways Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first part of Runaways by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa. They discuss its place in modern comics, the nuance of the team’s dynamics, and Adrian Alphona’s evolution as an artist. They also review Wild’s End: The Enemy Within #1 and Grayson #12!

Weekly Floppies

  • Grayson #12
  • We Are Robin #4
  • Grimm’s Fairy Tales Death #1
  • Weirdworld #4
  • Wild’s End: The Enemy Within #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Runaways Vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol 2 #1-18 by Brian K Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa, and Skottie Young

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Episode 115: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

115 – Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Hyperbole and a Half, the webcomic turned book by Allie Brosh! They discuss its place in comics, the ultimately subjective nature of humor, and its brutally honest portrayal of depression. They also review Tokyo Ghost #1 and The Paybacks #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Captain America: White #1
  • Constantine: The Hellblazer #4
  • Prez #4
  • Tokyo Ghost #1
  • The Paybacks #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Runaways Vol. 1 #1-18 by Brian K. Vaughan, Adrian Alphona, and Takeshi Miyazawa

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Episode 114: Rat Queens Vol 1 & 2, by Kurtis Wiebe, Roc Upchurch, Stjepan Sejic

114 – Rat Queens Vol 1-2 by Kurtis Wiebe, Roc Upchurch, & Stjepan Sejic

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Rat Queens this week! They talk about how it seems like it was a long time coming, how it subverts long time fantasy tropes, and the blend of great character with crass humor! They also review Ms. Marvel #18, Bitch Planet #5, and Head Lopper #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Bitch Planet #5
  • Head Lopper #1
  • Atomic Robo and the Ring of Fire #1
  • Batman #44
  • Ms. Marvel #18

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Rat Queens Vol 1-2 by Kurtis Wiebe, Roc Upchurch, & Stjepan Sejic

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

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Episode 113: New X-Men Volumes 6 & 7 by Grant Morrison, Phil Jimenez, and Marc Silvestri

113 – New X-Men Vol 6-7 by Morrison, Jimenez, Silvestri

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing their discussion of Grant Morrison’s stint on New X-Men this week, and they have thoughts! They talk about Xorn’s heel turn, Magneto as a drug addict, and Phoenix bikinis! They also review John Flood #2, Plutona #1, and Figment 2 #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Plutona #1
  • John Flood #2
  • Bat-Mite #4
  • Figment 2 #1
  • Reach #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

New X-Men Vol 6-7 by Morrison, Jimenez, Silvestri

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Rat Queens Vol. 1-2 by Kurtis Weibe, Roc Upchurch, and Stjepan Sejic

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Episode 112: New X-Men Vol 4 & 5 By Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Phil Jimenez, and Chris Bachalo

112 – New X-Men Vol 4-5 by Morrison, Quitely, Jimenez, Bachalo

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the next portion of Grant Morrison’s New X-Men! They talk about murder mysteries, the age of the X-Men, and mutants’ powers that make them look like monsters. They also review Godzilla in Hell #2 and Hank Johnson: Agent of Hydra #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Aquaman #43
  • Godzilla in Hell #2
  • Hank Johnson: Agent of Hydra #1
  • Shield #9
  • They’re Not Like Us #7

Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men Vol 4-5 by Morrison, Quitely, Jimenez, Bachalo

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men Vol 6-7 by Morrison, Jimenez, Silvestri

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Episode 111: New X-Men by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely

111 – New X-Men Vol 1-3 by Morrison, Quitely, Van Sciver, Kordey

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Grant Morrison’s seminal run on New X-Men! They discuss mutants’ place in the Marvel Universe, the new ideas Morrison injects in the X-Men formula, and the variable art styles! They also review Secret Wars: Secret Love #1 and Power Up #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Hip Hop Family Tree Monthly #1
  • Power Up #2
  • Secret Wars: Secret Love #1
  • Runaways #3
  • Bizarro #3

Nerd Boy Book Club

New X-Men Vol 1-3 by Morrison, Quitely, Van Sciver, Kordey

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men Vol 4-5

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Episode 110: Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry and Aaron Conley

110 – Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry & Aaron Conley

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss the rollicking adventures of the Sabertooth Swordsman! They talk about Conley’s style,  the book’s older and modern influences, and how it uses those influences to create a world! They also review The Beauty #1, Archon #1, and Secret Wars #5!

Weekly Floppies

  • All Star Section Eight #3
  • Archon #1
  • The Beauty #1
  • Phonogram: The Immaterial Girl #1
  • Secret Wars #5

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry & Aaron Conley

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New X-Men #114-133 by Grant Morrison, Frank Quitely, Ethan Van Sciver, & Igor Kordey

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