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Episode 99: The Sixth Gun by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt

99 – The Sixth Gun Vol 1-2 by Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt

Hey Handsomites! Eric and I are taking a long hard look at The Sixth Gun! They discuss the trappings of the Western genre, the depth of storytelling, and the stylistic art choices! They also talk about Free Comic Book Day and review Multiversity #2, and the last Avengers issues by Jonathan Hickman!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #40
  • Multiversity #2
  • Bitch Planet #4
  • Avengers #44
  • New Avengers #33

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Sixth Gun Vol. 1-2 by Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons

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81 – Wonton Soup by James Stokoe

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking “The Stokoe” this week, Wonton Soup in particular. They talk about the utter lack of gronch, the appeal of Stokoe’s art, and the criticism of indie comics. All of that plus Batman #37, Ms. Marvel #10, and Sandman Overture #4!

Weekly Floppies

  • Batman #37
  • Sandman Overture #4
  • Rumble #1
  • Moon Knight #10
  • Storm #6
  • Ms. Marvel #10

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • Wonton Soup by James Stokoe

Back in two weeks with the Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Award Show!

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72 – The Adventures of Superhero Girl by Faith Erin Hicks

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Eisner award-winning The Adventures of Superhero Girl by Faith Erin Hicks! They discuss the juxtaposition of the nostalgic trappings of superhero comics with the progressive story of a young female superhero, the real life context of the feminist issues in nerd culture, and how gosh darn fun it is. They talk about the week’s hottest books, including Batgirl #35 and Axis #1!

Weekly Floppies

  • Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #1
  • Copperhead #2
  • Batgirl #35
  • Batman #35
  • Avengers #36
  • Axis #1

Nerd Boy Book Club

  • The Adventures of Superhero Girl by Faith Erin Hicks

Show Notes

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Fatale Vol 1-5 by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips

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64 – Seconds by Bryan Lee O’ Malley

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back this week talking comical books for your listening pleasure! They talk Guardians of the Galaxy, discuss Bryan Lee O’ Malley’s much anticipated follow-up to Scott Pilgrim, and read the week’s hottest books, including Original Sin #7 and Batman #34!

Weekly Floppies

  • Godzilla Cataclysm #1
  • Hulk #5
  • Original Sin #7
  • Constantine #17
  • Batman #34

Nerd Boy Book Club

Show Notes

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Dragonball Vol. 1-6 by Akira Toriyama

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53 – The Return

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back from their “vacation” and they are bringing the podcast thunder with them! In this episode, they talk about what they’ve been up to for the past couple weeks (it’s nerdy) and rank Wolverine villains in a spanking brand new segment! Lastly but not leastly, they take a look at the week’s hottest books, including Trees and Ms. Marvel! Check it out!

Weekly Floppies

  • – Batman #31
  • – Larfleeze #11
  • – Trees #1
  • – Inhuman #2
  • – Ms. Marvel #4

Show Notes
– Transistor
– X-Men: Days of Future Past
– The Banner Saga
– The Heechee Saga by Frederick Pohl

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Maus by Art Speigelman

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23 – Habibi by Craig Thompson

Hello Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back with a brand new episode, chock full of goodness! They talk about the week’s newest books, including looks at Infinity and Zero Year…and only one makes it out alive! They talk Game of Thrones, and Robbie plays Final Fantasy Tactics on Eric’s recommendation. Finally, they have an in depth chat about Craig Thompson’s Habibi, one that cannot be missed! Tune in!

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15 – Weapon X by Barry Windsor-Smith

In this week’s episode, Eric and Robbie delve deep into Barry Windsor-Smith’s Weapon X, read the week’s newest books, and hear what Eric thinks about some select guests of DragonCon! Also featuring the premiere of a new segment…DEATHMATCH, featuring a battle between Bullseye and Frankencastle! Tune in because you don’t want to miss it!

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10 – Frankencastle by Rick Remender & Tony Moore

In this week’s episode, Eric and Robbie discuss the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen pilot, Matt Fraction writing the Inhumans, and review Pacific Rim, while Eric is given another Bryan Lee O’ Malley tweet quiz! Will he pass or will he fail? Listen in to find out! Also featuring reviews of this week’s releases, a Classic Breakdown of Rick Remender’s Frankencastle, and a Random Character Generator which might be the most shameful yet! You don’t want to miss this!

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