iFanboy - Comic Books

September 22, 2011 - Scott Snyder is a writer on the rise, but at this point, it’s hard to see how much higher his star can rise. With the release of Batman #1 and Swamp Thing #1 in the new DC Comics lineup, Snyder has seen critical and commercial success, and even managed to make the hardcore fans happy. Teaming with spectacular artists over and over again, like Greg Capullo on Batman, Yannick Paquette on Swamp Thing, Scott’s got a lot to be proud of. We talk in depth about what’s going on with Bruce Wayne and Alec Holland, as well as what’s to come with American Vampire and where Severed came from. As always, Scott is candid and in depth on every question, from his early interactions with Greg Capullo to considerations of fan reactions to the DC changes. Plus, how old is Jim Gordon anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 18, 2011 – The DC Comics Relaunch deluge continues, along with some fantastic comics from practically every publisher. If you’re a comic fan, than this was one of those dream weeks. Unfortunately, 13 more DC Comics are starting to push Josh, Conor and Ron towards the breaking point – but hey! They’re having fun while doing it! And now…Ratings…Ratings…Ratings… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 11, 2011 – It’s a deluge of comic books! We embark on “The New 52″ from DC Comics as we rate and review all 13 of the new DC Comics releases, as well as a ton of books from the other publishers in the world. It’s all comic books, all the time, so it’s a bit longer than usual, but it’s something we must do, for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 04, 2011 – It’s the 300th episode extravaganza! Recorded live on UStream on September 2, 2011 in front of an audience of the iFanboy faithful, Josh, Conor and Ron do their weekly comic book talkin’ thing along with answering some questions from the live audience. A absolute blast was had by all and we thank everyone who watched the show live and to everyone who has listened for 300 episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 28, 2011 - Well folks, this one went a bit off the rails, especially at the end. But that just means that it’s more fun podcast listenin’ for you. The episode before our 300th, Josh, Conor and Ron find new things to enjoy about their comics, mainly…the clowns and debating photo realism. In addition to the clowns, we’ve got information about our 300th episode extravaganza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 25, 2011 - One of our long time favorite series over the past 10 years has been Strange Girl from Image Comics, written by Rick Remender with art by Eric Nguyen, Jerome Opena and many more. This September, Strange Girl is scheduled to get the Omnibus treatment, which is a great opportunity for those of you who missed the series the first time around in issues, or the second time around in trades. We thought it would be a good time to catch up with writer Rick Remender and look back and reflect on Strange Girl, as well catch up on his latest work at Marvel Comics with Venom and Uncanny X-Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 21, 2011 – This week: Ron Richards reads a lot from Wikipedia, Josh Flanagan pitches a new book for Marvel, and Conor Kilpatrick reveals a bit too much about his reality television viewing habits! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 19, 2011 - Paul Montgomery and Matt Adler join forces against the nightmarish legions of Hyboria! It’s been nearly 30 years since Arnold first took up the broadsword of Conan the Barbarian. Is Jason Momoa up to the task of crushing his enemies? Is the latest film incarnation of Robert E. Howard’s iconic hero reason for gigantic mirth or gigantic melancholy? Is this what’s best in life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 14, 2011 - Josh Flanagan has a very emotional week when two of his favorite characters "die". How does he cope? By talking a lot about the books he read this past week. Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick are also on the show. Plus: More hobo talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 7, 2011 - A bizarre obsession with hobos and movie stills takes over the podcast this week as Josh, Conor and Ron spent most of their time in the early 1900s for this week thanks to some great comic books and graphic novels. Oh, and no sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 4, 2011 - Delayed a few days by San Diego Comic-Con, a passel of iFanboys--namely Conor Kilpatrick, Ron Richards, and Paul Montgomery--were rustled up to talk about Cowboys and Aliens, the latest film from Iron Man director Jon Favreau. How does this genre mash-up fare in this summer of comic book movies? Can James Bond and Indiana Solo save the day? And how does The Adventures of Pete and Pete fit into all of this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 4, 2011 - If you've been keeping track of the news recently, you my have heard that the FBI has announced some leads in the 40 year old case of D.B. Cooper, the man who mysteriously hijacked a plane and parachuted away with $200,000 over the Pacific Northwest. It's one of those classic American unsolved mysteries, but Oni Press has something to say about that. Today Oni Press announces the new ongoing series, beginning in March 2012: The Secret History of D.B. Cooper, by Brian Churilla. Oni revealed that this book has been in production for some time and that the recent news from the FBI is an attempt to discredit the upcoming comic series, which promises to tell the tale of D.B. Cooper, who has become a mythic folk hero, revealing that the "D.B. Cooper Incident" was not a hijacking and extortion plot. Rather, D.B. Cooper was a covert operative whose actions nearly changed the course of human history We had a chance to chat with Brian Churilla about The Secret History of D.B. Cooper where he gives iFanboy the exclusive scoop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 31, 2011 - Recovering from the San Diego Comic-Con, Josh, Conor and Ron have strained voices but that doesn't stop them from wondering how Bruce Wayne gets away with all those wards and then they get distracted by Serpentor. Again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 28, 2011 - With the San Diego Comic-Con behind them, Josh, Conor and Ron gather to reminsce about seeing Captain America: The First Avenger in San Diego and break down what tthey liked and didn't like about the most patriotic movie released in years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 24, 2011 - LIVE....from our hotel room in San Diego while attending the San Diego Comic-Con, Josh, Conor and Ron take a break from the convention to talk the amazing Daredevil #1, as well as a bunch of other comics in this abbreviated episode. Just straight comic talk and unfortunately due to the crazyness of the con, no detailed show notes until later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 17, 2011 - Conor struggles with one of those weeks which leads to a new segment where we try to understand why he didn't pick other books. Meanwhile, Josh and Ron struggle with too many good books to choose from and yet breakout into The Electric Slide? And then we hear some feedback from a listener and...well, shit get's real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 14, 2011 - A surprise hit of this summer has been the self published one shot Our Love Is Real written by Sam Humphries with art by Steven Sanders. With a limited print run and same day digital availability, Our Love Is Real has the comics industry buzzing in reaction to this sci-fi meets romance story in a world where people love their dogs, vegetables and even minerals. We spoke with writer Sam Humphries to get the story behind Our Love Is Real as well as their unique approach to publishing. If you're an aspiring comics creator, you're definitely going to want to listen to this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2011 - The gang's back together as Conor returns from his mysterious adventures to rejoin Josh and Ron, whose favorite books this week will surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 10, 2011 - Well, it may be a week later, but Conor, Ron and Ryan saw Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon and despite the best of hopes, they gathered for what was a very quick and concise podcast discussion, a lesson that Michael Bay could learn from... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 3, 2011 - Conor got taken by the law once more, so iFanboy stalwart Paul Montgomery joins Ron and Josh, and we almost do a show about robots. In the absence of that, a challenge is issued at the last moment. Will you heed the call? Also, comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 1, 2011 - If you know iFanboy, you know we never turn down the opportunity to talk to Robert Kirkman, so when the chance to chat with Robert on the phone about this new project, The Infinite with Rob Liefeld came up, Josh and Ron took one for the team and went a few rounds with Kirkman. Always hilarious and honest, Kirkman tells us what The Infinite is, his theories on time travel stories, why he previously hasn't liked to write endings, as well as glimpse into his life of not really liking people dressed up as zombies on the set of The Walking Dead along with what his son really thinks of Super Dinosaur Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 26, 2011 - A stunning change of events this week as after 290 episodes, the guys decide to change the format of the show. Now EVERYONE AGREES WITH EVERYONE ELSE! It's much better this way, don't you think? Plus bonus comedy action of Conan and Thor discussing chicks and awkward social situations with Judd Winick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19, 2011 - Conor returns, it's hot out, Ron is patronizing towards Canada, and Game of Thrones finds its way into the discussion (a lot ). This one goes off the rails almost immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 19.2011 - We're back for another comic book movie special edition podcast, and unlike the last one, this discussion of the eagerly awaited Green Lantern movie isn't as gushy. While Josh, Conor and Ron are in agreement that the movie isn't as bad as some are making it out to be, the movie certainly has it's problems.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 12, 2011 - Conor has run for the border, and left us with staff writer Ryan Haupt to do the show with Josh and Ron. There is a stack of very fun books, and at least one of us read at least some of them. Then, appropriate to Ryan on the show, we make with the science. And a special guest from the past! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

06.09.2011 - With Conor on a diplomatic mission deep in Sector 8974, Paul Montgomery, Christopher Neseman and Ryan Haupt take to the air to discuss the latest direct to video offering from Warner Bros. and DC Animation. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights sees Nathon Fillion in the role of Hal Jordan as the seasoned Lantern recounts a handful of classic tales from the lore of the Corps. How does it stack up against Green Lantern: First Flight or the previous anthology feature Batman: Gotham Knight? You'll have to tune in for all the constructive criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2011 - Suburban Tragedy as the guys have a ton of comics to discuss this week, an embarassment of riches in fact. Throw in an e-mail asking for opinions on the DC Comics reboot and you've got the makings for a podcast, good thing we were recording... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 5, 2011 - The dark horse of the comic book movies of 2011, X-Men: First Class directed by Matthew Vaughn held the hopes and dreams of X-Men fans in it's hands. Would we be wooed by the retro-1960s tale of the X-Men's first days? Would this be able to make us forget about the recent abominations of X-Men movies since X2? Ron, Josh and Conor gather to answer with a unified and resounding, YES! So much so that Ron possibly may explode from excitement as Josh and Conor watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 29, 2011 - The original three are reunited to talk of the books of the week! The takeaways are that Ron is very happy with X-Men, and everyone is very happy with Jason Aaron. And we didn't even talk about his beard! Also, as always happens, it's starting to get hot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 2011 - When a questionable bit of scheduling finds both Josh Flanagan and Ron Richards out and about on vacation, a very tired Conor Kilpatrick is joined by an equally tired Paul Montgomery and an under-the-weather Jim Mroczkowski to talk about the week in comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2011 - iFanboy's Smallvile Brain Trust - Conor Kilpatrick, Ron Richards, Mike Romo, and Paul Montgomery - gather to remember 10 years of Smallville and break down the final episode. It's a free wheeling conversation that touches on everything from memories of the show's beginning, the high points, the low points, and everything in-between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 15, 2011 - A strategic error this week gives you the listener a bonus, expanded episode! Starting off reminiscing about our favorite phone information service is followed by confusion as to why Joe Quesada was in Flashpoint and what Superman would do in Portland, followed up with alot of discussion about this week's comics. Why don't you just tell me the comic book you'd like to read? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12,2011 - Fans of writer Cullen Bunn have a lot to look forward to this summer. On the heels of its first anniversary, his occult western The Sixth Gun enters its third ongoing arc, and the second paperback volume is due out in just a few weeks. Later this month we'll see his other Oni project The Tooth, a monster-stomping, anthropomorphic fang OGN drawn by Matt Kindt. Fans of DC's magic characters like Klarion the Witch Boy and the cast of Shadowpact will want to pick up Sorcerer Kings, his four-issue arc on Superman/Batman. Then in June and July, Bunn is hip-deep in Marvel's Fear Itself, with one-shots for Black Widow and the FF, and a four-part Defenders series called Fear Itself: The Deep. Paul talks to Bunn about all of these titles as well as the task of juggling creator-owned and licensed projects, capturing the distinct voices of Natasha Romanoff and the Silver Surfer, Bunn's recent transition to writing full time, and one creepy-ass goat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2011 - Gathered at Ron's sister's house, Ron Richards, Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan decided to spontaneously jump on USTREAM to live stream the recording of this week's show! Featuring special appearances by Mark Wahlberg, NY1's Lewis Dodley, and Ron's niece Amelia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2011 - 'Pon this day, Conor Kilpatrick, Ron Richards, and Josh Flanagan did gather to discuss the latest of Marvel Studios' big summer movies - Thor! What was good? (A lot.) What was bad? (Not much.) What was ugly? (Certainly not a shirtless Chris Hemsworth.) And how does it hold up to the previous Marvel Studios films that are paving the way for The Avengers? Find out now! Verily! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 1, 2011 - If we might be so bold, it's a good 'un this week, with lots and lots of comics, and brainteasing Superman conundrums. If you're holdin' or not, come along and see. Also, Muppets Take Manhattan is explored. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 28,2011 - Mark Andrew Smith lives and teaches English in Taiwain, but over the past few years he's amassed a number of credits and accolades in the comics industry. He co-created the Eisner Award winning Popgun anthology series and developed a number of creator-owned works through Image Comics. 2011 sees the debut of a new all-ages ongoing called Gladstone's School for World Conquerors as well as a second volume of his celebrated New Brighton Archaeological Society. Mark talks to us about the perils and pitfalls of producing all-ages work and discusses both failures and successes in crowdsourcing through Kickstarter. How do you make such fundraising websites work for you, and what does it all mean for the industry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 24, 2011 - There's disagreement from the start on this one! But we get it together, and cover a whole lot of comic ground. Like baseball or not, that's not the point. Also, ignore the construction and coughing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 17, 2011 - This week Ron Richards really doesn't like photos in comics, reveals his philosophy on the history and importance of the Uncanny X-Men, and has trouble remembering a classic childhood cartoon. Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan are also on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 10, 2011 - Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick return from a long month of comic book conventions to leap into the welcoming and loving arms of Josh Flanagan. Or something like that. Either way, they talk comic books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 7, 2011 - With the release of the mega event, Fear Itself, from Marvel Comics, we thought it would be a good time to chat with writer Matt Fraction. Fraction tells us what the approach to Fear Itself has been, how he's handling the event status and yet making it a managable, contained story, and what the fan reaction to the book is so far. We also get a tease of what's to come in his upcoming The Mighty Thor. In addition to Fear Itself and Thor, we talk a bit about the close of Fraction's run on Uncanny X-Men and he feels he did on the title and what's to come for Marvel's mutants. On the creator side of things, we get an update on the progress of Casanova and what Fraction's thoughts are around creator owned work vs. work for publishers like Marvel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3, 2011 - The road calls again, with Ron and Conor away at WonderCon in San Francisco, Josh breaks every conceivable rule and talks about what actually happens in the comic book you don't talk about. Staff writers Paul Montgomery and Ryan Haupt join in and say a lot nice things about a lot of very good books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 31, 2011 - Building off the momentum of last year's motion comic, Iron Man: Extremis, Marvel is back but now with a story about Thor. Recently dubbed Marve Knights Animation, Ruwan Jayatilleke of Marvel, returns to tell us all about the exciting new animation project that pits brother against brother as Loki makes his power move against Asgard, Odin and Thor. We discuss the production of the new animation project, the success of the previous one, the evolution from motion comic to animation and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27, 2011 - After surviving C2E2 in Chicago, Conor, Ron and Josh reunite for the pick of the week podcast and confirm that indeed all 3 guys are on the take from Jonathan Hickman. Also the magical powers of Kirk and Venkman and pondered in ways that should never have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20, 2011 - With management off in Chi-Town for C2E2, iFanboy.com staff writers Ryan Haupt, Jim Mroczkowski, Mike Romo, and Paul Montgomery commune for another takeover of the Pick of the Week podcast! It's a moose of a show, but it's filled with divergent opinions, Science, and behind the scenes drama. Plus, Jim has conniption over some frustrating photo referencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2011 - Conor and Ron make their triumphant return after Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, much to Josh's chagrin. To make matters worse, they're all together in Brooklyn and Josh and Conor get awkwardly intimate as they share a mic. Good thing it was a great week for comics, which made the sexual tension much easier to deal with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2011 - Ron and Conor are off in Seattleville, or Pacficinorthwestburg, or some such, so Josh handles the shop, and invites iFanboy writers Paul Montgomery and Tom Katers on the show to fill in, and much merriment is had by all and more agreement than usual. Plus, apparently if you need a shanty-ish room, Red Lobster may or may not be the place for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3, 2011 - We've known and been big fans of Skottie Young for a long time, but he's never actually been on a Talksplode episode until now. Josh Flanagan talks with the Eisner winning artist about his career and origin, as well as how it lead to the offbeat series of books like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, and Ozma of Oz, with writer Eric Shanower. We talk about some of the work Skottie has done for Marvel Comics over the last ten years, and how C.B. Cebulski picked him from a random table at a Chicago comic convention. Then we talk about Skottie's creator owned work, and his push to sell digital material on his own, as well as his upcoming writing stint in Deadpool Team Up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27, 2011 - It's time to celebrate the triumphant return of iFanboy staff writer Mike Romo to the podcast as he fillls in for Josh and joins Ron and Conor to continue the gushing over Jonathan Hickman and the celebration of some pretty sad and morbid comics amongst this packed week of comics, which actually was a great week for art! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 24, 2011 - iFanboy assembles its crack animation trask force as Conor Kilpatrick, Chris Neseman, and staff writers Paul Montgomery and Ryan Haupt break down the latest DC Universe Animated Original film - All-Star Superman! Also discussed is the sad, untimely passing of writer Dwayne McDuffie, All-Star Superman the comic series, the nature of Superman as a character, the deficiencies of Ryan's girlfriend, and the future of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Featuring a guest appearance by Chris Neseman's dogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices