Episode 109: Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, and Brooke Allen

109 – Lumberjanes #1-8 by Stevenson, Ellis, Watters, & Allen

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the Eisner award winning Lumberjanes this week! They talk about its place in comics, its legacy of genre fiction, and how new it really is! They also review John Flood #1 and discuss Windows 10!

Weekly Floppies

  • John Flood #1
  • Green Lantern #43
  • Omega Men #3
  • Groot #3
  • Ms. Marvel #17

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Lumberjanes #1-8 by Stevenson, Ellis, Watters, & Allen

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sabertooth Swordsman by Damon Gentry & Aaron Conley!

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Episode 108: Copra Round Two by Michel Fiffe

108 – Copra Round 2 by Michel Fiffe

Hey Handsomites! This week, Eric and Robbie are discussing the second volume of Michel Fiffe’s Copra! They talk about Fiffe’s insane schedule, the seemingly impossible quality, and brain arms! They also review Superman #42 and Batgirl #42, and only one makes it out alive!

Weekly Floppies

  • Superman #42
  • Batgirl #42
  • Copperhead #9
  • Fresh Romance #3
  • Thors #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Copra Round 2 by Michel Fiffe

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Lumberjanes Vol. 1 by Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis

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Episode 107: Hawkeye by Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido, et al

107 – Hawkeye by Fraction, Aja, & Wu

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the momentous Hawkeye this week! They discuss it’s impact on modern comics, the impact of David Aja’s style, and contrast Clint vs. Kate! They also review Power Up#1, Cyborg #1, and We Are Robin #2!

Weekly Floppies

  • Power Up #1
  • Weirdworld #2
  • Spider-Woman #9
  • Cyborg #1
  • We Are Robin #2

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Hawkeye by Fraction, Aja, Wu, Pulido Francavilla, Lieber, Hamm, Eliopoulos, Hollingsworth, and Bellaire

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Copra Round 2 by Michel Fiffe

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Episode 106: Scalped Volumes 1 - 3 By Jason Aaron and R. M. Guéra

106 – Scalped Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron & RM Guera

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Scalped this week! They talk about representation of Native Americans in popular culture, empathy for villains, and its thematic ties to Southern Bastard! They also discuss the controversy surrounding Strange Fruit #1 and review Archie #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Archie #1
  • Strange Fruit #1
  • Bloodstrike #1
  • Island #1
  • Black Canary #2

The White Privilege, White Audacity, and White Priorities of STRANGE FRUIT #1 by J.A. Micheline

Nerd Boy Book Club – Scalped Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron & RM Guera

Next Week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hawkeye #1-22 by Matt Fraction & David Aja

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Episode 105: Usagi Yojimbo - Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

105 – Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie delve into rabbit samurai in Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai! They talk about the story structure, the density of storytelling, and Sakai’s skillful art! They also review We Stand On Guard #1, Red Skull #1, and Secret Wars #4!

Weekly Floppies

  • Detective Comics #42
  • Midnighter #2
  • We Stand on Guard #1
  • Secret Wars #4
  • Red Skull #1

Kyle Stark’s Sexcastle and Patreon

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Scalped Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron & RM Guera

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Episode 104: The One Trick Rip-Off by Paul Pope

104 – The One Trick Rip Off by Paul Pope

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Paul Pope’s The One Trick Rip Off this week! They talk about his evolution, the use of color then vs. now, and his range as an artist! They also review We Are Robin #1, E is for Extinction #1, and talk about both Heroes Con and Supercon!

Weekly Floppies

  • Aquaman #41
  • We Are Robin #1
  • E is for Extinction #1
  • Where Monsters Dwell #2
  • Rasputin #6

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The One Trick Rip Off by Paul Pope

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Usagi Yojimbo: Grasscutter by Stan Sakai

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Episode 103: Old Man Logan by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven

103 – Old Man Logan by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back this week talking about Old Man Logan! They talk about its influences, McNiven’s stellar art, and this Wolverine’s future in the Marvel Universe! They also review Starfire #1, Ghost Racers #1, and four other #1’s!

Weekly Floppies

  • Weirdworld #1
  • Ghost Racers #1
  • Long Distance #1
  • Starfire #1
  • Constantine: The Hellblazer #1
  • From Last Week – Airboy #1

Lisa Villella – http://www.lisa-villella.com – Artist from MetroCon

Nerd Boy Book Club – Old Man Logan by Mark Millar & Steve Mcniven

In Two Weeks – The One Trick Rip-Off by Paul Pope!

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Episode 102: Planet Hulk by Greg Pak, Carlo Pagulayan and Aaron Lopresti

102 – Planet Hulk by Greg Pak, Carlo Pagulayan, & Aaron Lopresti

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Planet Hulk this week! They discuss the Hulk in a swords and sandals setting, the restrictions of an event comic, and the possibilities with the character as a whole! Also, they review Secret Wars #3 and Midnighter #1, and discuss Fury Road and Heroes of the Storm!

Weekly Floppies

  • Arcadia #2
  • Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows #1
  • Secret Wars #3
  • Midnighter #1
  • Action Comics #41

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Old Man Logan by Mark Millar & Steve McNiven

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