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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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Episode 149: The Luther Strode Saga by Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore

149 – The Luther Strode Saga by Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the three chapters of the Luther Strode saga! They talk about its complete lack of subtlety, its manga influence, and Tradd Moore’s simply incomparable art. They also review all five DC Rebirth books out this week!

Weekly Floppies

  • The Flash Rebirth #1
  • Aquaman Rebirth #1
  • Wonder Woman Rebirth #1
  • Action Comics #957
  • Detective Comics #934
  • Head Lopper #4

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Strange Talents, Legend, and Legacy of Luther Strode by Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore

In two weeks, in Nerd Boy Book Club: The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson

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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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Episode 97: Action Comics 1-18 by Grant Morrison et al

97 – Action Comics #1-18 by Grant Morrison & Morales, Kubert, and Ha

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Grant Morrison’s Action Comics this week! They talk about Morrison throwing new readers into the deep end, the convoluted story, and the differences between this and All-Star Superman! They review Chrononauts #2 and Convergence #2, and talk about Robbie’s wedding!

Weekly Floppies

  • Convergence #2
  • Convergence Shadow of the Bat #1
  • Chrononauts #2
  • Nova #29
  • Magneto #17

Nerd Boy Book Club

Action Comics #1-18 by Grant Morrison

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli!

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76 – Blacksad by Juan Diaz Canales & Juanjo Guarnido

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Blacksad this week! They talk about the amazing art, the clever use of anthropomorphizing animals, and how ferrets stink. All of this plus Gotham Academy #2, Axis #4, and a podcast first in Checking In!

Weekly Floppies

  • Gotham Academy #2
  • Action Comics #36
  • Axis #4
  • Amazing Spider-Man #9
  • Tooth & Claw #1

Checking In

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – In Real Life by Cory Doctorow & Jen Wang

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35 – Identity Crisis by Dave Meltzer & Rags Morales

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, back again to bring you the best comic book podcast that has ever existed, completely void of hyperbole! They read the week’s newest books, including Detective Comics #27 and a trio of Marvel Now #1’s! Eric runs the gauntlet once again of the Bryan Lee O’ Malley Tweet Quiz, and they delve into the controversial Identity Crisis in Nerd Boy Book Club! The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be! Tune in!

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31 – Sandman Vol 5-6 by Neil Gaiman

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back once again to bring you a new dose of podcasty goodness! They take a look at the week’s newest books, including a double dose of Grek Pak from DC, a new book from Garth Ennis featuring…dogs?!?, and their first official look at Superior Spider-man! They talk indie games, board games, and Preacher, and continue their Sandman retrospective with volumes 5 & 6! Come get some, it’s good for ya!

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