iFanboy - Comic Books

June 17, 2012 – You know, Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards have been thinking about comics lately. And I mean REALLY thinking about comics, like for hours. Just, you know, mulling over comics and what they could be. Like realllllly thinking about them…. t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 17, 2012 - The call has gone out and the iFanboy Animation Brain Squad has reconvened to discuss the latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Superman vs. The Elite.What was the comic book climate that lead to this story of Superman taking on new and edgy superheroes? And does the adaptation live up to what many call the best single issue Superman comic book of all time? Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, Chris Neseman, and Ryan Haupt have some thoughts. Plus! It’s time to express some hopes, fears, and doubts about the next film: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns – Part One! And Paul reveals a deep dark secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chew has been a long running top quality book and a favorite at the iFanboy offices. We caught up with writer John Layman to discuss why they're re-printing Chew #27, which was released out of order a year ago, and what fans can expect from this second printing aside from a different cover. We also discuss what the creative process on Chew is as Layman works with creative partner Rob Guillory and get some insight into how an issue of Chew comes together. AND Layman makes a stunning prediction about an upcoming issue of Chew and the iFanboy Pick of the Week. In addition to Chew #27, we take the opportunity to talk about the phenomenon of Secret Agent Poyo and what we can expect from the upcoming oneshot. Layman describes the Secret Agent Poyo as his Amy Racecar, the oneshots that David Lapham used to do in the Stray Bullets universe. In addition to Chew and Secret Agent Poyo, Layman fills us in on some of his other upcoming work, including a project with artist Sam Kieth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2012 – We need to have a talk about flippancy on this week’s podcast as Josh Flanagan is joined by Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards for yet another chapter in the ongoing tale of the pick of the week podcast, filled with bias. GO SCREW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 10, 2012 - In space no one can hear you… podcast? One of the most anticipated films of 2012 is finally here: Prometheus! It’s director Ridley Scott’s prequel to his 1979 sci-fi classic Aliens, and reactions have certainly been mixed. Join Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Mike Romo as they attempt to suss out what went right and what went wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just such a nightmare is chronicled in Mulholland Book’s Alpha, the first in a series of Jad Bell novels by master tactician Greg Rucka. Paul joins Greg Rucka on a free-wheeling tour of WilsonVille, the fictitious theme park at the center of this tremendous thriller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 03, 2012 – Ron Richards returns and promptly Josh Flanagan disappears so Ron and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by the Internet’s Paul Montgomery as the deftly avoid the news of the day to break it down on this week’s comic books during a dreaded 5th week, which seems like some sort of time paradox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got a special Talksplode for you today, featuring two fantastic cartoonist/graphic novelists, talking about their career and making comics, and doing all ages and historical comics.Chris Schweizer is the creator of the Crogan’s series of books, and the recent third volume, Crogan’s Loyalty about a branch of the Crogan family during the American Revolutionary War. Scott Chantler is a Canadian writer and artist with a fantastic body of work from Northwest Passage to Two Generals to the Three Thieves series of all-ages adventure books, as well as others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2012 – A technical SNAFU cripples Conor Kilpatrick’s microphone… Ron Richards has gone mysteriously missing… who will step in to save the day and join Conor and Josh Flanagan to talk about the week that was in comic books? Super scientist Ryan Haupt to the rescue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2012 - Tim Seeley has made a name for himself in comics in a very different way than a lot of creators. Starting off at Devil’s Due, he made a big impact with Hack/Slash, his creator owned ode to slasher movies, showing the way for genre diversification in comics. At the same time, he can work as a writer, artist, or both, and has around plenty of Marvel and DC books. These days, Seeley can be found writing a whole bunch of books. Hack/Slash continues monthly from Image Comics, as will the mystery Revival with his friend and collaborator Mike Norton. Meanwhile, Tim has taken over as the regular writer on Witchblade for Top Cow, and with what time is left over he’s co-created and drawing Exsanguine for Dark Horse with Josh Emmons. Oh yeah, and he’s also writing Bloodstrike for the relaunched Extreme line of Rob Liefeld comics. It’s a lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2012 – Once again, Conor Kilpatrick, Ron Richards, and Josh Flanagan gather to talk about the week in com– OHMYGOD! IT’S THE BELL! SCATTER! FLEE! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2012 - This past Monday, Earth-2 Comics in Northridge, CA hosted “Independent Voices in Comics: New Stories and How To Sell Them”, a panel discussion about the current state of independent comics, moderated by Conor Kilpatrick of iFanboy. Topics included the work that must be done after making your comic book, the difficulty in getting distribution, the importance of owning your own ideas, the retail perspective on independent comics, and… Dunkin Donuts in Los Angeles? The panelists included: Jim McCann – The Return of the Dapper Men (Archaia), Mind The Gap (Image Comics) Dave Accampo and Jeremy Rogers – Sparrow and Crowe: The Demoniac of Los Angeles (Hermes Press) Ed LaRoche – Almighty and Waveform (Self-Published) Darren Thomas – Manager of Earth-2 Comics (Northridge) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2012 – We admit we’re at a little bit of a loss to explain this one, and if you didn’t watch the Real World Seattle in 1998, you might get a little lost too, but what you need to know is that we think it’s very funny, and we can’t help ourselves. Besides that, we promise we actually talk about comics too, and look, it went longer than normal. WE’RE GIVING YOU EVERYTHING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2012 – Mark it in the books! The first podcast of 2012 to include a complaint about the heat! You’ll have to guess who’s complaining though as Josh, Conor and Ron gather on the eve of the Avengers movie opening to talk about this week’s comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2012 - And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, and Conor Kilpatrick found themselves united to talk about the most anticipated film of the summer. On that day, iFanboy was born—to talk about the films no single ordinary podcast could withstand! Through the years, their roster has prospered, changing many times, but their glory has never been denied! Heed the call, then—for now, the iFanboys Assemble! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 29, 2012 – Gather ’round, kids, as Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards talk the week in comics, Ron’s inability to say certain words in a non-sexy way, and general comic book fatigue. Pew! Pew! Stormtroopers are hitting the floor all over this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 26, 2012 - Sean Murphy has been kicking around comics for quite a while, but it was really in 2010 that he came to prominence, as the artist for Joe the Barbarian, written by Grant Morrison. He followed that up with Hellblazer and American Vampire miniseries, and is now poised to release his 6 issue Punk Rock Jesus, which he both wrote and drew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 22, 2012 – Trading Places? Freaky Friday? NO! It’s the weekly breakdown between Josh, Conor and Ron of this week’s comics. New ideas, classic action, tributes and good comics done right. Damn, it’s good to be a comic fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 15, 2012 – Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Ron Richards return to the show just in time to go from the wheelhouse to the sphere of excitement. Also, SECRETS, a legacy of beards, and a surprise cameo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8, 2012 – It’s the annual iFanboy.com Staff Writer show! With Ron, Josh and Conor off stuffing their faces with Cadbury eggs, Ryan Haupt, Mike Romo, Ali Colluccio and Jim Mroczkowski step in to discuss the week’s comics! Plus, a very special announcement for loyal iFanboy listener SSG Jonathan Castillo. Mrs. Castillo has asked as to relay whether their forthcoming baby is an iFanboy or iFangirl, and we’re pleased to oblige. Place your bets now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1, 2012 – Ron is back! Just before he heads out of town again for Emerald City Comic-Con in Seattle! But in the meantime, we manage to fill the time with talk about comic books and the spoiler of talking about those comic books, and how the book spoils itself when read. There’s no escape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25, 2012 – With Ron Richards on a plane somewhere overhead, Paul Montgomery steps in to join Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick to chat about the week of comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18, 2012 – The return of one of comics’ best writers is cause for celebration and discussion as Conor KIlpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Ron Richards pour over the week that was in comic books. Also! The fall of Unsolved Mysteries and the best way to drive from New York City to Ithaca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16, 2012 - On this follow up edition of of iFanboy Talksplode, we talk with some more of the folks behind the Justice For Hire comics and the Justice For Hire Free for All Event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2012 – Rebar and Symbotay are the words of the day, and also the two completely unexpected tangents we travel on. One is terrifying, and t’other makes no sense t’all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11, 2012 - Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ali Colluccio gather together for this special edition podcast to discuss everything John Carter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4, 2012 – Sometimes, “it was a good book” is all you can manage, and that’s cool. Sometimes. This week, we go through the books, and say what was right about a lot of them, and what was wrong with the rest. We have some character growth as well, which helps our individual arcs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1, 2012 -The iFanboy Animation Braintrust–Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, Chris Neseman, and Ryan Haupt–has reconvened to discuss the latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Justice League: Doom. How does the adaptation of Mark Waid and Howard Porter’s 12 year old “Tower of Babel” storyline from JLA stand up to the other Justice League movies in the series? Opinions are mixed. Plus! The Braintrust talks about the legacy of Dwayne McDuffie, the elevation of Cyborg, and how the animated redesigns trump those in the New 52. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 26, 2012 – With Ron Richards off covering Image Expo 2012, Paul Montgomery steps in to join Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan to talk all things comics… and all things nautical? Also, who is this Tim Drake person that everyone keeps going on about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23, 2012 - On this edition of iFanboy Talksplode, we chat with the folks behind the Justice For Hire comics and the Justice For Hire Free for All Event. Justice for Hire is an exciting, independent comic book combining the world of mixed martial arts with action comic books. We chatted with Justice For Hire creators Jan Lucanus and Jan C. Childress, a father and son writing duo. Jan Lucanus is director, co-creator and co-writer of Justice For Hire and his father, Jan C. Childress has a long history of working in comics, most notably with Jim Shooter in the 1990s. In addition we chat with Zach Shelton, the Justice For Hire Lead Animator and Founder of Willow Road Animation and John Martin, a VP at Reallusion, the company behind the animation program Crazy Talk. You can read Justice for Hire #0 for free at Graphicly And find out about the Justice For Hire Free for All Event where you can enter your animation and be judged by Neal Adams, Ahmed Best and other celebrity judges! Full details available on the Justice for Hire Facebook page! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2012 – It’s a comic book jamboree this week as we wonder what’s the deal with all the moloids and other burning questions about the world of comics, like how many point one issues can one publisher print?. And other hits including: Always provide a glossary, bonus points for maps and building cutaways, and Josh’s love for greek mythology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2012 - Who would be brave (or foolish) enough to head to the multiplex to endure Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance? Who would endure the sequel to that awful 2007 movie starring Nick Cage? Who would weather a 90 minute cinematic penance stare and then come back and tell the world about it? Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick, that’s who. iFanboy: Seeing The Movies So You Don’t Have To. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 2012 – It’s an extended edition of the podcast this week as Josh, Conor and Ron dive deep into the turbulent waters of comics this week. From the grizzly end of The Punisher MAX with issue #22 to the crisis of faith in collecting comics. It’s a long one, but worth listening to… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12, 2012 - It’s time for the iFanboy three to close the book on a legendary chapter in their lives. That’s right, we saw, and are now talking about, for what is destined to be the last time, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D. Josh, Ron, and Conor have a long history with Star Wars, and this movie takes them back to another time. Does the revisitation reveal anything unexpected about the much maligned movie, or is it as bad as expected. Or is it worse. We try to be more positive than Captain Panaka, which isn’t very hard. We also have no army. Put on your 3D glasses, and sit back. We’re talking about Episode I. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 05, 2012 – We don't seem to remember why, but this weeks comics are highlighted by the ALL TOM Feedback section towards the end of the podcast. Because we're crazy like that. Plain and simple. So crazy that in this edition we celebrate the use of a double negative. Plus, a comparison of a comic creator to a legendary punk band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29, 2012 – We introduce you to Pepper, Cap’n and Ron this week on the Pick of the Week Podcast. We also find out how little the guys know about 1800s Europe and wonder how they even graduated high school in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22, 2012 – Josh has somewhere to be. He was ready, and just wants to get to the damn show! So let’s get on with it. It’s a twisty-turny Pick of the Week, and you shouldn’t drink the water. Eventually the talk turns to how to pass the time in solitary, and everyone gets along again. Plus we talk about gifts we got! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 15, 2012 – Despite a dominating week by a little known up and comer comics writer, the veterans of the comic book industry were victorious this week earning the pick of the week nod. Beyond that, it was a strong week that lead to some startling confessions and some Real World reminiscing amongst the iFanboy gang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 8, 2012 – The holidays are over and the guys are back! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Ron Richards are back to discuss the week in comics, the feminist propaganda in Peanuts, the difficulty of superheroes getting branded gear… and is that a whiff of Cthulhu? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 2, 2012 – It’s the SIXTH annual iFanboy All Media Year End Round Up! Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, and Conor Kilpatrick discuss everything they enjoyed in media in 2011. In part two it’s all about video games, books, podcasts, music, and comic books! Don’t forget to check out part one where we discussed movies and television of 2011! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 26, 2011 – It’s the SIXTH annual iFanboy All Media Year End Round Up! Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, and Conor Kilpatrick discuss everything they enjoyed in media in 2011. In part one it’s all about movies and television! Stay tuned next week for part two of the iFanboy All Media Year End Round Up where we discuss video games, books, podcasts, music, and comic books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 26, 2011 - Paul Montgomery and Ron Richards gather over the holidays to chat about the holiday movie release of The Adventures of Tintin and The Secret of the Unicorn. With Peter Jackson and Steven Spielberg behind it, we wonder if the classic Franco-Belgian comic can come to life, even with the questionable animation style. Luckily, we were treated to a wonderful, high flying adventure movie that’s great for parents and kids alike! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 22, 2011 - Rick Remender is no stranger to the iFanboy Talksplode, but this time around he gives a brutally honest and frank look at his most recent work on Uncanny X-Force and Venom, as well as a look ahead as to what to expect from his upcoming Secret Avengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 18, 2011 – Things get a little….heated this week on the Pick of the Week podcast as Josh, Conor and Ron wonder why they’re here and are reminded quickly that it’s comics…The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been comics. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But comics has marked the time. These books, these characters: it’s a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 15, 2011 - Ron Marz has written a lot of comics. Starting out at Marvel, his first work was on a Silver Surfer Annual. Eventually he moved on to DC to create Kyle Rayner, an all new Green Lantern. While on that run, he had to deal with controversy, including fans angry about replacing Hal Jordan (or H.E.A.T. as some were known), as well as the more serious charges of violence against women being depicted in comics by the famous “Women in Refrigerators” protest, as started by Gail Simone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 11, 2011 – With Ron Richards away, iFanboy.com editor Paul Montgomery steps in just in time for Josh Flanagan to reveal a dark secret, Conor Kilpatrick’s plan to put comics out on a reliable monthly schedule. Plus: reel-to-reel editing and… STDs? Oh, yeah– and comics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 4, 2011 – With no major releases from DC Comics, it might have been a light week for comics but Marvel Comics more than made up for it with some great books. And this week on the show, Josh Flanagan gets ganged up on by Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick… or does he? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 1, 2011 - On this episode, Top Cow Publisher Filip Sablik takes some time to talk about this year’s Pilot Season contest. With eight new #1 issues each vying for the chance to continue their stories, we go through this year’s offerings, and talk about what goes into making these kinds of comics. We also catch up on the world of Top Cow, what role founder Marc Silvestri takes, and about the cool stuff coming out from the Minotaur imprint. We also touch on Filip’s work as a comic book writer, and fitting that into his other editorial work. Voting on Pilot Season begins on December 5 on TopCow.com. You can purchase, download, and read all the of this year’s Pilot Season offerings on Graphicly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 27, 2011 –It’s a post Thanksgiving comics extravaganza as Josh and Ron joined by Jim Mroczkowski in the celebration of the past week’s worth of comics. It’s a podcast of amazingness as there’s very little controversy, just a good time comic bookin’ for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 20, 2011 – Startling confessions of reading practices! Dangling participles in relation to Frank Miller! Inflammatory comments about ethnic groups! Bastardization of the English language! Inappropriate comparisons of comics to infectious diseases! It’s just another week in the iFanboy podcast as Josh, Conor and Ron can’t stay out of their own way. With a little bit of Keanu for good measure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices