iFanboy - Comic Books

July 12, 2009 - Things get awkward on many levels this week. Let's just leave it at that, ok? Look! Wednesday Comics #1! Moving on.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9, 2009 - Staff writer Paul Montgomery and Josh Flanagan spend some quality time with John Arcudi, best known for his recent work on Dark Horse's BPRD, Aliens and Predator series and the Superman strip in Wednesday Comics from DC with Lee Bermejo. You may have also seen his work in USA Comics 70th Anniversary Special from Marvel as well. John is a veteran of the industry, and we spend a lot of time talking about his recent projects, as well as how he thinks about writing, as well as wondering if there's anyone better for killing than Nazis. Hint: there isn't. Plus, at the end, we get a little inspirational, with help from John Mellencamp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 5, 2009 - The Batmania continues, as does the pure joy and love for all things G.I. Joe...and Ron loses it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 2, 2009 - It's a big long and heated discussion about the first installment of the James Robinson and Tony Harris masterpiece, Starman. Josh, Conor, and staff writers Sonia Harris and Paul Montgomery discuss the book in depth, and really talk about the things that work and don't work in the story. Considered by many to be among the best superhero comics ever written, we'll talk about Jack and Ted Knight, The Mist, the O'Dares and everything that's great about Opal City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2009 - It's a three way agreement on the POW for the first time in a while, and yes, it's starting to get hot. Plus Destro and Cobra Commander! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 28, 2009 - the sequel everyone's been waiting for, including Josh, Transformers 2 hits theaters and we have GOT to tell you what iFanboy thought of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 21, 2009 - It's podcastin' insanity as this week's episode of the Pick of the Week Podcast was recording LIVE in front of an audience on UStream.tv. You never know what craziness can occur on a live show, and even Mario shows up for a little bit as well as...Dr. Tiki? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 18, 2009 -Josh and Paul talk to Joe Kelly about all the great work he's been putting out lately, like our June Book of the Month, I Kill Giants, as well as Amazing Spider-Man, Four Eyes, Douglas Fredericks and the House of They, Bad Dog, and Bang Tango. We also go way back to Kelly's start at Marvel, his work on Deadpool and his defection from X-Men, and his long time work with Superman. These days he's working on animation projects with his partners Joe Casey, Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Rouleau at Man of Action, as well as doing creator owned books with Image and Vertigo. It's a lot of comic talk packed into this hour-plus conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 14, 2009 - This week on the iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast: mid-western food chains, the tragic plight of the super hero sculptor, Bunk Moreland, and... oh yeah -- comics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 2009 - Pick of the Week! Book of the Month! More books than we know what to do with. And it just might be getting hot again. Somehow we also very briefly talk about Die Hard, but who knows how that came up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2009 - This week while Ron and Conor gush over their comics, Josh reverts back to his grumpy, 2005-era comic book hating ways. But at least everyone can agree that Reign of Fire is awesome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2009 - Ron talks with one of his favorite creators Sam Kieth about his new book from Oni Press, My Inner Bimbo as well as his landmark series The Maxx, the cartoon version of The Maxx, what it was like to be publishing comics in the 90s boom at Image, his upcoming work on Batman, working with other artists and the stacks of sketchbooks and ideas he has for future graphic novels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2009 - The iFanboy gang is back together! Conor has returned and joins Josh and Ron in discussing this week's books, Alan Moore's latest, the Book of the Month and avoid insulting anyone. Shocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2009 - Conor is still away, and we are joined by staff writer Sonia Harris, in his stead. It was a giant week of comics, and everyone found something to love. Plus, Josh finds a way to offend the homeless! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2009 - Josh talks with our favorite multitasker in comics about his work on Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers, Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, and his daily webcomic, Misery Loves Sherman. Chris even manages to talk about lettering, which makes sense since in addition to all these other projects, he's one of the leading letterers in comics. Plus he has no recollection of the knish event of New York Comicon 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2009 - Last week Ron was away, and this week Conor is off jetsetting about the globe. Luckily we have a fantastic group of pinch hitters, and this week Jim Mroczkowski joins us to talk about how he hates gruesome horror comics, yet doesn't. Ron has event fever, and Josh says "That's mighty queer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 8, 2009 - The time has come! Star Trek has finally beamed into our brains! Whether you're a hardcore Trekkie (we refuse to use the term Trekker) or a total Federation noob, join the iFanboys as they take a look at J.J. Abrams' attempt to resuscitate the once mighty sci-fi franchise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2009 - With Ron away on a slow boat to nowhere, Mike Romo steps up to the microphone as Josh shows his Maine pride and Conor misses his mouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2009 - Coming off the heels of the movie we'd like to forget, X3, we get X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Hugh Jackman is back along with a bunch of other mutants to show how just how he became the best there is...and introduces us to Wolverine's jacket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 26, 2009 - It's the first heatwave of 2009 and if you're a longtime listener, you know what that means - the iFanboys start to lose their minds. Especially Josh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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April 16, 2009 - Josh and Ron catch up with the very busy Ed Brubaker. We cover a whole lot of ground including the live action web series Angel of Death, written by Ed and starring Zoe Bell. We talk about Ed's early cartooning work, as well as Captain America, Daredevil, Incognito, and the upcoming Marvels Project. Then we try to convince him to see My Blue Heaven. Well, not in that order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 12, 2009 - The (iFan)boys are back in town! A light week of average books leads to lots of meandering discussion and idgressions. Oh, and Ron has a mental break down in the middle of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 5, 2009 - The inmates are running the asylum! iFanboy staff writers Jim Mroczkowski, Paul Montgomery, Mike Romo, and Sonia Harris have wrestled control of the Pick of the Week Podcast away from Josh, Ron and Conor! What will they do with unfettered access to microphones and a captive audience? Will they make the most of it, or will this be their single, shining moment in the sun? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29, 2009 - The guys are together and things get a bit loopy. This week, Josh throws caution to the breeze, Conor gets let go, Ron fails at dramatic reading, and all the guys get underestimated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 22, 2009 -A light, but quality week which leads to much arguing and general happy fun time with the comics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 15, 2009 - It's one of those shows! No one agrees on anything and that's the way we like it. It was a great book! It was an awful book! Who can say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13, 2009 - Staff Writers Paul Montgomery and Sonia Harris join Conor Kilpatrick to talk Wonder Woman, the latest DCUniverse Animated Original Movie from producer Bruce Timm. Is this fourth release the best one yet? And will a Nathan Fillion lovefest randomly break out in the middle? There's only one way to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8, 2009 - With WonderCon and Watchmen on the brain, it's time to talk comics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2009 - Well, the impossible has happened and we're here to discuss it. Conor, Josh and Ron discuss the Watchmen film directed by Zach Snyder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1st, 2009 - We're in San Francisco for WonderCon, it's late, Josh is punchy and we've got G.I. Joe on the brain. No show notes due to thhe fact that we're at the convention all weekend, so accept our apologies and enjoy the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22, 2009 - Ron's back, Conor's somewhat healthy and Josh is...well, he's Josh. This week is full of excitement and wonder as we tackle this week's books, Scott Pilgrim and give the info on WonderCon in SF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Ron's away, Paul Montgomery will play, and things will get wacky. Also, Conor's microphone hates him. Running Time: 0:59:58 Pick of the Week: 00:02:08 - Conor chose Scalped #25 as his Pick of the Week despite the strong Batcompetition. Comics: 00:09:48 - Josh loved the art so much in Batman #686, he has begun Eisner campaigning. 00:13:02 - Peter Tomasi's one-two punch of Nightwing #153 and Batman and the Outsiders Special join the Batdiscussion. 00:15:58 - Vampire Missiles From The Moon! Captain Britain and MI:13 #10. 00:19:37 - Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #3 might start providing some answers. 00:21:46 - Josh raves about the comic booking in B.P.R.D.: The Black Goddess #2. 0:24:50 - Thor #600 rocked Paul's socks despite the silly names. 00:27:23 - With Green Lantern Corps #33, Conor is finally no longer alone. 00:29:25 - Incognito #2 was really good, but... 00:31:30 - Which book brought Josh to tears? Fables #81. User Reviews: 00:33:32 - superchuck really enjoyed Action Comics #874. 00:36:02 - robbydzwonar says that Batman Confidential #26 is the best Batbook right now. E-Mail: 00:38:16 - Mike H. was wondering about Matt Wagner books. 00:40:41 - Jesse from Owenton, Kentucky asks about reprint extras and the 2099 renaissance. Voice Mail: 00:44:44 - Dave from Denver, Colorado asks about comic book jobs. 00:47:55 - Matt from Simi Valley, California wants to know about deus ex machinas. iFanboy Giveaway: 00:49:59 - Congratulations to the Coraline giveaway winners! Music: "The Shrew" Beirut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick's sick so iFanboy staff writer Sonia Harris steps in. Running Time - 01:02:47 (Show notes courtesy of Tork -- thanks!) Pick of the Week: 00:02:08 - Ron chooses The Amazing Spider Man #585 as the surprise Pick of the Week and now officially deems Brand New Day a spectacular success. Conor replacement Sonia Harris isn't quite as excited. Comics: 00:12:04 - Ron thought Darkhawk #1 had a promising start yet fell apart towards the end. He's still buying #2 though. 00:15:28 - Josh bought Cable #11 and actually liked it. Surprisingly, the sky remains intact. 00:19:24 - The Immortal Iron Fist #22 made a tonal change which was Josh's Pick of the Week yet Ron hated. 00:21:04 - The Boys #27 pushes Josh dangerously close to not liking a Garth Ennis series. How is that sky still up there? On the other hand, Sonia loved the implications on American culture and gets into a big conversation about the whole thing. 00:22:38 - Buffy the Vampire Series #22 gives us Vampire Cats which Sonia describes as "funny shit." 00:30:20 - Ron loves X-Men: First Class - Finals #1 while Sonia hates it. It's 2 out of 6 for comics Sonia likes so far. 00:31:32 - Ron deems the best superhero title out there Dynamo 5 #19. And Sonia likes it! It's 3 for 7 now! Whee! 00:32:14 - Josh likes The Punisher #2. That sky's still up there... 00:33:34 - Secret Warriors #1 was complicated but good. The art's a bit rough though. 00:37:12 - Josh picked up I Am Lesion -- no, wait -- I Am Legion #1 for Conor. It's beautiful John Cassaday art but don't ask Josh what it's about. Maybe vampires. User Reviews: 00:40:57 - CammyKnoxville enjoyed Astonishing Tales #1 which he likened to 2000AD. 00:42:03 - Neb did not enjoy Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3 as it was too confusing. The iFanboys agree this is standard for the Legion. E-Mail: 00:43:45 - Don asks about if the iFanboys know about the awesome yet little known Untold Tales of Spider-Man. He also asks about 80's reprints and of X-Men: Alpha which kicked off the great Age of Apocalypse. Voicemail: 00:50:45 - Brian from Richmond, VA wonders about Terry Dobson-esque cheesecake art. ‘Cuz he totally didn’t buy it for that! Other Stuff: 00:56:14 - The iFanboys tie themselves in knots of verbal tenses trying to discuss NYCC and the "Hurm" shirts. 00:58:15 - The last day of the Coraline giveaway! There's a link to it in the show not -- no wait... 00:59:21 - The next video podcast is "Romance Comics." Music: "Short Break" Kyoko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 1, 2009 - In which the iFanboys can't remember what anyone's doing or what their names are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 25, 2009 - Less than 1 month into the new year and the guys are talking about Furries, oh and some comic books too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22nd, 2009 - Josh and Ron talk to Marvel exclusive writer and crime novelist, Duane Swierczynski about his work on Immortal Iron Fist, Cable, Dead of Night: Werewolf by Night, and more. Swierczynski is suddenly penning several monthly books at Marvel, and we ask about how it compares to his previous work in prose fiction, and journalism. Plus, what is it about Philadelphia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 18, 2009 - There's a cold tearing its way through the iFanboy offices. We apologize for the sniffling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 11, 2009 - Ron is back and it's a light week of books that leads Josh to spread some love to Hellboy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 8th, 2009 - Josh talks to Austin, Texas based comic writer Matthew Sturges about becoming a DC Exclusive writer, and his work with Bill Willingham on Vertigo Comics Jack of Fables and House of Mystery, his DCU work on Salvation Run and Blue Beetle, as well as upcoming projects like Justice Society of America and Run!, plus his upcoming novel, Midwinter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 4, 2009 - It's a new year, and Ron is nowhere to be seen. Luckily we have the discussion stylings of Jim Mroczkowski to fill in. There are lecherous blind superheroes and ridiculous chairs in comics this week, and we don't miss any of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 4, 2009 - Josh, Conor and Paul gather to discuss the movie, Frank Miller's The Spirit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 28, 2008 - It's our third annual All Media Spectacular where we discuss everything we enjoyed in 2008 from movies, to television, to podcasts, to music, to video games and of course, comic books. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 21, 2008 - It's a raucous time, with some semi intelligent discussion thrown in, topped off by more than a little awkwardness. But you're probably used to that by now. Also, Conor forgets Josh's name, and we try to break up a wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 14, 2008 - Ron is freaked out by David Lapham, Josh channels Joey Lawrence, and Conor can't remember the name of The Dominators! All this plus a special announcement. The Pipettes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 7, 2008 - This week, we talk about a book that either makes a lot of sense for Ron to pick, or no sense at all. Plus, we get into an Almost Famous mood. Please accept our apologies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 7, 2008 - The third Frank Castle movie in twenty years has hit the screen and iFanboy is all over this one. It's The Punisher vs. the mob and the filmmakers vs. the audience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 4,2008 - ***SPOILER ALERT*** Warning! During this episode of Talksplode, we talk about the end of Secret Invasion, which occurs in Secret Invasion #8. If you don't want it spoiled for you, we advise you read that comic first. We sat down with Jim McCann of Marvel Comics for our annual chat where we ask Jim the question you provided a few weeks ago. The conversation ranges from the business of comics, to geeky character love to hearing about Jim's new change in career as he begins writing comics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 30, 2008 - Things get a bit testy when the guys have to assign each other Green Lantern rings and a big anniversary is completely forgotten about. Looks like someone's gonna be sleeping on the couch for the next month... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 23, 2008 - Streamed live during recording, Conor picks a personal favorite that made him happy in a sea of mediocre books. Chuck Austen may want to avoid this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices