iFanboy - Comic Books

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

November 16, 2008 - Hell has frozen over, as Ron made an unexpected week that involves a bat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 13,2008 - Josh and Ron spend some time talking with renowned comic writer Brian Wood about his work on DMZ, Northlanders, Local, the New York Four, and everything in between. It's ever so slightly possible that we even start in on some of the ways politics and current events effects Brian's stories, as well as the difference between working short term and long term. And finally, we answer the question of why that viking isn't on a boat like a viking should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 9, 2008 - It was a bit of a dry week, and Conor had a hard time with that, but luckily Josh didn't as he found a bit of gold in DC event of the year, Final Crisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2, 2008 - This week, we did the show live, with an audience as we recorded. But for you, basically the same thing. Luckily, that thing is excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 30,2008 - We're back with more creator conversation goodness, and this time, we're talking to artist Eric Canete, current artist on End League, written by former Talksplode guest Rick Remender. You might also know Eric's work from Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin, written by other former Talksplode guest Joe Casey. Weird coincidence, right? Josh and Eric talk about his time working in Animation on such projects as Aeon Flux, Justice League Unlimited, The Batman, and the Legion of Superheroes, and coming back to work in comics again. Then, the tables turn, and he starts interviewing Josh, which might be an iFanboy Talksplode first, and some really great conversation follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 26, 2008 - Beam us up, Scotty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 19, 2008 - Ron's back in New York City! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 12, 2008 - Ron's off to swinging London, so we bring in staff writer Mike Romo to fill in the empty space.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 9,2008 - Josh and Joe Casey talk about all sorts of things comics, and Josh didn't storm off in disgust once. From his work at Image, with Godland, Youngblood, and Charlatan Ball, and his other titles like Velocity from Wildstorm, World War Robot from IDW, and Zen from Devil's Due, we go over some of Joe's massive body of work with Marvel, DC, and other companies. Hear about the pitch that never happened, and how Joe first broke into Marvel, as well as a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 5, 2008 - An odd week of comics leads the iFanboys down some strange roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 28, 2008 - Ron makes his triumphant return to the podcast, and just in time for a packed week of quality comic books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 21, 2008 - With Ron away for the weekend, iFanboy staff writer Sonia Harris steps up to the microphone. Long Island accent out, London accent in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 18,2008 - Josh and Ron have a long talk with comic creator Rick Remender, writer of Fear Agent, End League, Punisher War Journal, Booster Gold, and the upcoming Gigantic. Rick's doing work for just about every publisher out there, and the projects are all over the place in terms of genre. We talk with him about working on comics, and doing creator owned work as well as licensed work for hire. This one's probably not so much for the kids, because after all, this is the guy who write the line "Let nun suck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy celebrates its 150th episode with a double-sized all-e-mail spectacular! With no topic off-limits and a late night recording time, it’s iFanboy’s most personal (and awkward?) show to date! Running Time: 02:07:39 Pick of the Week: 00:02:45 – Josh’s clear choice for Pick of the Week was Invincible #52. Comics: 00:12:50 – Ron sneaks Secret Invasion #6 into the show. E-Mail: 00:17:04 - Eric wants to know which books each iFanboy is alone in reading. 00:18:42 - A. Devlin asks about the Watchmen motion comic. 00:20:31 - Neal thinks DC is lagging behind Marvel in the talent signings. 00:24:10 - Terrence has a question about Marvel heroines. 00:25:21 - Mike wants to know about iFanboy's origins, trade rereading, & asks a classic versus question. 00:30:05 - Caroline wants to know what the iFanboys would retcon. 00:31:18 - Edward asks about superhero religion and politics & then gets personal. 00:33:45 - Joe has an idea for a third Batman film. 00:35:15 - Dominick thinks that San Diego Comic Con is becoming too much. 00:39:05 - Jon thinks that certain characters just can't carry a book on their own. 00:43:35 - Cleophus asks about Geoff Johns, Harvey Pekar and R. Crumb. 00:47:02 - Jenny despairs over Fables news. 00:48:40 - Capt. Cool asks a point blank question about Sleeper. 00:50:32 - Gian wants to know about American Virgin & rushed endings in comics. 00:53:40 - Adam says despite the dialogue, Crisis on Infinite Earths is his favorite event. 00:55:38 - Joshua wants The Amazing Spider-Girl in regular Marvel continuity. 00:58:03 - Rob asks about other comic book podcasts. 01:00:33 - Jen misses the old comic book encyclopedias. 01:02:13 - Potter is loving "Batman R.I.P." & all of its tie-ins and wants to know why all the hate for "Hush." 01:03:48 - Ray asks about statues, favorite superheroes, and favorite creative teams. 01:10:10 - Carter asks a very, very, very personal question. 01:11:55 - Mike asks which comic character the iFanboys hate. 01:12:34 - David wants to know why the iFanboys whine so much. 01:13:57 - Meg asks about books that a high school history teacher can teach in class. 01:15:15 - KriederDesigns asks about short story books that a high school teacher can teach in class. 01:17:56 - Gabriel from Strangers with Comics remembers the Marvel 2099 line, asks about sci-fi TV shows, and scary things in the iFanboys' comic collection. 01:23:34 - Jo-Rel ponders the trend of side characters being brutalized. 01:25:59 - Dave asks about inkers, foreign comics, which comic book the iFanboys would live in, which villain the iFanboys would be, what the iFanboys would do if they could reverse time, and asks for advice on what to do in college before graduating. 01:33:14 - excalipoor wonders if Thanos is all that bad, asks about female super villains, asks if any other canceled TV shows can make it in comics, & reality TV shows. 01:37:35 - Lily wants to know if the iFanboy have ever put their comic knowledge to use in real world situations, & asks about embarrassing movie purchases. 01:41:36 - Vichus wants to know why the iFanboys don't like Gail Simone's writing, & asks about the new Marvel Noir comics. 01:43:26 - Joey wants to know if there are any books out there like Mutant X. 01:44:27 - Adrian asks about Robert Kirkman's run on Ultimate X-Men. 01:45:03 - Cotton says Top Ten got him to appreciate lettering. 01:47:15 - Sam has a question about iFanboy staff writer Sonia Harris' taxes. 01:48:14 - Aaron asks about the status of Fell and Shrugged. 01:50:16 - Stephen wants to know why comic book movies aren't helping comic book sales. 01:53:16 - Steve wants to know if those comics from the bad ol' 1990s were really all that bad. 01:56:31 - Mike asks about the prospects of the Punisher movie. 01:58:31 - Chuck & Eddie & Eric all want to know how the iFanboy video show is produced. Music: “Back and To the Left” Texas is the Reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

True crime and grisly murder take over this week's show! Running Time: 01:06:00 Pick of the Week: 00:01:22 - Ron was freaked out by The Roberts #1. Comics: 00:17:50 - Conor and Ron were also freaked out by the ending of Detective Comics #848. 00:20:03 - Ron is in giddy love with Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2. 00:23:09 - Is Green Lantern #34 the penultimate chapter of the greatest Hal Jordan story ever? 00:28:47 - Noble Causes #36 allowed for cross-promotion. 00:31:00 - In Savage Dragon #137, Erik Larsen dips his toe back into politics. 00:33:02 - Ron and Josh found The End League #4 perplexing, but the second half art was fantastic! 00:36:26 - Josh dug that Fables #75 brought the main story to a surprising close. 00:38:40 - Marvel Apes #1. So that happened. User Reviews: 00:40:35 - WilliamKScurryJr is loving The Amazing Spider-Man #570, even Anti-Venom. 00:42:43 - Mart found Secret Six #1 surprising, in a good way. Book of The Month: 00:44:45 - Josh selects A Treasury of XXth Century Murder: The Lindbergh Child. Voicemail: 00:54:00 - Dave from Denver, Colorado has a comic book scene query. 00:57:18 - Erica needs Polaris explained to her. Music: "… And We Exhale And Roll Our Eyes In Unison" Los Campesinos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron Richards sat down for a chat with Jay Faerber, writer of Noble Causes, Dynamo5, and Gemini to discuss the end of Noble Causes, the success of Dynamo5, and the pros and cons of doing creator owned work for Image Comics. You can check out his Top Cow Pilot Season Book, Urban Myths and don't forget to vote for it at the Top Cow Blog. Running Time: 01:06:16 Music: "Five Corporations" Fugazi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were a lot of books, and you're getting 13% more show than usual! Plus, Josh Flanagan has some issues with the script. Running Time: 01:07:50 Pick of the Week: 00:01:48 - Conor's glad to see Matt Murdock back to form at the end of Rucka and Brubaker's reunion in Daredevil #110. Comics: 00:11:37 - Brad Meltzer confuses us a little with DC Universe: Last Will and Testament. Some good and some bad. 00:18:10 - Josh didn't manage to get a copy of Kick-Ass #4, but he is reassured that it is just as its predecessors were. And you know what that is. 00:22:49 - Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #2 makes Ron love Len Snart all the more. 00:27:00 - Guerilla's #1 has monkeys. It's also one hell of a war book. 00:33:40 - The guys are all over the moon about Wolverine #68. 00:34:55 - Josh and Conor are at odds on Superman #679. 00:36:19 - Jason Aaron continues the goods with Black Panther #40. 00:37:31 - Terry Moore and Humberto Ramos start up with Runaways #1. You love it or hate it. 00:39:27 - Secret Invasion overwhelms us. We zip through The Mighty Avengers #17, The New Avengers #44, and Nova #16. User Reviews: 00:42:02 - mrmister is down with The Immortal Iron Fist #18. 00:42:57 - brikhed needs more people to read Proof #11. E-Mail: 00:45:43 - Jarrett has a long box crisis that DC hasn't even fathomed. 00:48:32 - Jennifer wants to know what artists to recommend to an artistic friend. Voicemail: 00:52:33 - Ray asks, "Is he the same Starman?" (It isn't.) 00:54:01 - Dan's noticed all the "lady" villains. S'up widdat? 00:56:43 - Lauren likes Ollie, but not Hal. Music: "Life During Wartime" Pinhead Gunpowder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Flanagan is back and the sexual innuendo is thick in this one. Running Time: 00:58:25 Pick of the Week: 00:01:36 - Josh's choice, Fear Agent #23, is a lesson in genre morphing and alcoholism. Comics: 00:15:26 - Was there perhaps too much Legion in Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #1? 00:19:20 - Captain America #41 was good. Again. 00:21:34 - Josh is surprised to find he liked Marvel 1985 #4. 00:23:41 - John Romita Jr. rocked Ron and Conor in The Amazing Spider-Man #568. 00:26:52 - Superman/Batman #51 brought the funny. And the super-babies. 00:28:48 - No one likes X-Factor #34, but everyone likes X-Factor: Layla Miller #1. 00:31:51 - Josh says there's no "there" there in Air #1. 00:35:04 - Scalped #20 was a bit of a let down. 00:36:17 - Who is the man in the costume in Robin #177?! 00:36:52 - With Uncanny X-Men #501, Ron declares he hasn't been this happy about Uncanny in over ten years! User Reviews: 00:39:47 - TehDave says The Brave and The Bold #16 delivers pure fun. 00:41:15 - ultimatehoratio says there is no excuse to not have read Guardians of the Galaxy #4. E-Mail: 00:43:00 - Shaun from Lancaster, Pennsylvania asks about prematurely canceled comics. 00:45:26 - Jason N. is confused about J. Michael Straczynski's upcoming DC project. Voicemail: 00:48:37 - Andy from Charlotte, North Carolina thinks he hates Grant Morrison's writing. 00:51:27 - Dan from The Bronx, New York asks, in the wake of the Robert Kirkman video, which creators should do their own books? Music: "NYC - Gone, Gone" Conor Oberst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Josh Flanagan out on vacation, iFanboy staff writer Jim Mroczkowski steps in to fill his shoes. Two unabashed Marvel Zombies on one show? This should be interesting. Running Time: 01:02:15 Pick of the Week: 00:01:52 - Secret Invasion #5 finally brought the fun and Ron made it his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:12:30 - Captain Britain and MI:13 #4 brings the first arc to a close and makes everyone sad. 00:16:50 - There can be no accord on the purpose of Secret Invasion: X-Men #1. 00:23:55 - The wall of apathy that greets the discussion of Batman #679 is too much for Conor to overcome... 00:27:37 - ... so it's back to Marvel with Astonishing X-Men #26. 00:32:00 - With Green Arrow/Black Canary #11 it seems like plans have gone awry. 00:35:24 - Everyone is loving The Amazing Spider-Man #567. 00:38:28 - Is that a Galactus throw-rug in Fantastic Four #559? 00:40:10 - We get our Tans mixed up while talking about Final Crisis: Revelations #1. 00:42:45 - X-Men Origins: Jean Grey #1 was... weird. User Reviews: 00:45:45 - bigyanks loved The Walking Dead #51 so much he wrote a poem. 00:46:41 - TheNextChampion really enjoyed Action Comics #868... or did he? E-Mail: 00:48:38 - Janna wants to know about The Inhumans. 00:49:56 - Neal wants to know who the iFanboys want to have their own series. 00:51:30 - G. Dog from Grand Rapids, Michigan has a question about The Endless. Voicemail: 00:53:32 - Anonymous seems to have misread Captain Britain and MI:13 #4. 00:55:30 - Eddie V. from Seattle, Washington sends Ron kudos. Music: "Take The Skinheads Bowling" Camper Van Beethoven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running Time: 01:05:55 Pick of the Week: 00:01:52 - Final Crisis #3 had a hell of a sense of dread, and that's what Conor wanted for his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:14:00 - Let's just get all this DC stuff out of the way with Nightwing #147, Robin #176, and finally... 00:16:47 - Detective Comics #847 was a bit weird. 00:18:00 - Everything's coming up Criminal 2 #4. 00:23:23 - Josh goes out for a bathroom break while Conor and Ron talk about Buffy the Vampire Slayer #17. 00:25:44 - Who are those handsome devil's in Chris Eliopoulos' Franklin Richards Summer Smackdown? Great for the kids too! 00:28:27 - Jonah Hex #34 causes strife among the iFanboy ranks. We get over it. 00:31:45 - It's all coming together in Echo #5. 00:34:32 - Josh digs Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #1, and Conor's read better. Ron wants to marry the cover. User Reviews: 00:37:10 - cammyknoxville is digging Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas #2. 00:38:31 - ultimatehoratio likes the new The Authority #1. It happens to be by Abnett and Lanning, so that's good, right? Book of the Month: 00:42:43 - Ron gives Conor the slow clap for his Book of the Month Pick, Captain America: Operation Rebirth. E-Mail: 00:52:17 - John F. wants to know about ret-cons, and Ron and Conor get into some schooling. 00:56:02 - Ben from St. Louis, Missouri is a teacher who wants to help kids read comics. Find out more here. Voicemail: 00:58:01 - Scott from St. Louis, Missouri says the current Wolverine arc is just The End League. Hey, what happened to that book? Music: "45" Elvis Costello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy Staff Writer Paul Montgomery guest stars this week! Running Time - 01:05:05 Pick of the Week: 00:01:53 - In a Pick of the Week that shocked the iFanboy world, Josh loved Wolverine #67 and its badass Hawkeye action. Comics: 00:11:52 - Jason Aaron works his magic on Black Panther #39. 00:17:06 - No one could agree on Justice Society Annual #1 and its Silver Age tropes. 00:23:02 - Paul Montgomery waged a one man informational campaign in the iFanboy offices for Frank Franzetta's Creatures. 00:32:32 - Conor says that Huntress: Year One #6 was a solid ending to a series by a new writer. 00:33:33 - Ron was the only one who noticed that Jonathan Hickman had a book out this week in The Core #1. 00:36:44 - Fantastic Four: True Story #1 was a fun start with a call back to one of Conor's favorite book series. 00:39:50 - Green Lantern #33 is the latest issue in one of the best Hal Jordan stories ever. User Reviews: 00:41:52 - g0ofgnewt was disappointed by Spider-Man: With Great Power #5. 00:43:56 - Mart really enjoyed Reign in Hell #1. E-Mail: 00:47:10 - Lewis from New York, New York is proud to have read all of The Exterminators. Is iFanboy proud of any full runs? 00:50:04 - John in San Francisco, California is back to comics after 15 years and needs to clarification. Voice Mail: 00:54:01 - Jeff from Seattle, Washington asks who would win if Captain America were running against Superman for the office of United States President. 00:56:10 - Jeff from Texas wants to know about Helen Killer. Music: "A Summer Song" Chad & Jeremy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in San Diego for Comic Con, and in between our hectic con schedules, we gathered to record an abbreviated Pick of the Week. Running a little shorter than usual, we talk this week's comics and that's all. We'll be back at full strength/length next week! No show notes though, we'll try to get them done when we get back from San Diego. Running Time - 00:35:48 Guest Show Notes by Tork! Thanks Tork! Pick of the Week: 00:02:53 - Ron chooses Uncanny X-Men #500 as his Pick of Week... we think... Comics: 00:10:54 - Rucka does unspeakable things to Daredevil #109 but that's okay because it was awesome. 00:13:04 - Cyclops has a jet pack... and that's just silly. 00:13:23 - Liberty Comics gives the CBLDF benefit and gives you Hulk balls... wait, that came out wrong... 00:15:13 - Mark Millar churns out military action superhero style once again with War Heroes #1. 00:17:54 - The New Avengers #43 (otherwise known as Secret Invasion Weekly #17 or so) probably isn't very popular in the PETA offices this week. 00:21:50 - The Immortal Iron Fist #17 somehow manages to still be good without Brubaker and Fraction though Ron did not love the art. 00:23:48 - Ron and Conor amuse themselves with British pseudo-profanity while Josh talks of his love for Dan Dare #7. 00:25:30 - Conor enjoyed the art of the mysterious Juan Doe on Joker's Asylum: Scarecrow but don't ask him what the story was about quite yet. 00:26:17 - James Robinson gives Superman #678 Kirby dots and random Zatanna references but Josh has faith all will make sense soon. 00:27:50 - Conor would talk of Green Lantern Corps #26 and Two-Face: Year One #1 but something called a "con" prevented him from reading either yet. News: 00:28:45 - The iFanboys give their reflections of the San Diego Comic-Con: Conor burned his head, Gordon scared the poo out of Ron, and Josh got the rickets. Music: "Do The Whirlwind" Architecture In Helsinki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy has been invaded by the Moviefone guy and he's run rampant throughout this week's comics. Running Time: 00:55:35 Pick of the Week: 00:02:11 - Conor has selected Scalped #19 as his tragic Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:09:27 - If Scalped hadn't come out, Conor might have picked Batgirl #1. 00:11:17 - Captain America #40 featured awesomely bickering super villains! 00:14:40 - Ron is elated to see Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins working on Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #1, which was way better than The Flash #242. 00:19:25 - Josh really enjoyed War Is Hell #5, which was downbeat but good. 00:21:18 - Perhapanauts #3 has been a fun read for Ron, but this issue has a great backup story worth checking out. 00:22:46 - X-Factor #33 is not only a Secret Invasion tie in, but the return of Larry Stroman on art. 00:25:12 - Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #31 has become an afterthought. User Reviews: 00:27:18 - Mikhail88K is a huge fan of X-Force. E-Mail: 00:29:38 - Scott (target242) struggles with bagging and boarding his comics. 00:34:20 - KJ questions our thoughts on good Batman stories. Voice Mail: 00:39:26 - Jeff from Colorado has some JSA speculation. 00:41:51 - Matt wants to know what we're going to be buying in San Diego. News: 00:44:53 - The San Diego Comic-Con is this week! Find out all about iFanboy in San Diego! Music: "Queen Anne's Revenge" Flogging Molly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sequel to Batman Begins -- The Dark Knight -- is finally upon us and iFanboy is here with the least controversial Special Edition ever to talk about it. Running Time: 00:36:36 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick is joined by iFanboy staff writers Paul Montgomery and Jim Mroczkowski to discuss the latest in DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Batman: Gotham Knight. On the eve of the release of The Dark Knight, how will an anime anthology about Batman rate? The answer may surprise you! Running Time: 00:21:13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strong week for comics that includes labors of love, teases of the future, struggles with major stories and a creepy, creepy Gog Running Time: 00:59:05 Pick of the Week: 00:01:43 - Josh got the most excited for Powers #29, which made it worthy of being bestowed Pick of the Week honors. Comics: 00:11:27 - Captain America: White #0 delivers a strong tease of the upcoming Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale mini series. 00:15:30 - Joker's Asylum: The Penguin #1 written by Jason Aaron made Conor long for Batman written by Jason Aaron. 00:19:17 - Conor has nothing to hold on to in Secret Invasion #4, but Ron is enjoying the ride. 00:24:03 - Final Crisis: Requiem #1 tugged at all of our heart strings with a dignified send off for the Martian Manhunter. 00:28:17 - Everyone enjoyed the Geoff Johns trifecta with Justice Society of America #17, Action Comics #867, and Booster Gold #1,000,000. 00:32:58 - Guardians of the Galaxy #3 is working for Ron as an old Guardians of the Galaxy fan, as well as Josh as a new fan. 00:34:02 - Josh found Ultimate Origins #2 to be really enjoyable with the Ultimate Captain America origin. User Reviews: 00:35:39 - OrribleCabbage is loving Captain Britain & MI:13 #3. 00:37:04 - BrianBaer is looking for his Indy fix with Indiana Jones and Tomb of the Gods #1. Book of the Month: 00:38:14 - The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 1 captured the heart and imagination of Ron, which led to it being Book of the Month E-Mail: 00:47:32 - Jason Newcomb (JumpingJupiter) ponders the free pass Grant Morrison gets. Voice Mail: 00:50:35 - Jeff from Texas is a little drunk, but he's enjoying The 101 and Hercules. Music: "Diamond Suits" Golden City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and Ron Richards gather to discuss the sequel to Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army! Running Time: 00:18:59 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ron Richards makes a brief return to the East Coast, Josh Flanagan makes a surprise revelation, and Conor Kilpatrick challenges a group of people to a fight. The temperature must be rising. Running Time: 00:57:10 Pick of the Week: 00:01:20 - Ron throws The Luna Brothers some love with his Pick of the Week, The Sword #9. Comics: 00:08:50 - The art in Jonah Hex #33 was excellent, but was the story? 00:14:34 - Ron was disgusted by Buffy the Vampire Slayer #16; and then a spontaneous discussion about the TV show breaks out. 00:19:41 - Josh didn't hate Batman #678, but he didn't quite get it either. 00:24:19 - Ron tires very hard to find reasons to defend Astonishing X-Men #25. 00:29:47 - With The Boys #20, Josh finally gets it. 00:31:37 - If you want to know about London cabbies, Hellblazer Presents Chas: The Knowledge #1 is the book for you. 00:34:02 - Josh makes a surprise (temporary?) jump to issues with The Walking Dead #50. 00:36:35 - Everyone loved Hellboy: The Crooked Man #1! 00:37:32 - The Amazing Spider-Man #564 was a fun group writing mash-up. User Reviews: 00:39:38 - davegraham really dug Storming Paradise #1. 00:41:02 - comicdork37 loved Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #1. E-Mail: 00:42:13 - Jake makes a plea to Josh about the merits of Mark Millar's writing. 00:44:43 - Jon asks about fantasy creative teams. Voicemail: 00:47:35 - Sean (?) from Lansing, Michigan wants to know about grading comics. Music: "Night Vision" Electric Six Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick sat down with Paul Cornell, writer of Marvel's Wisdom, Captain Britain and MI13 and the upcoming Fantastic Four: True Story, as well as countless novels and television projects. We talk about his work with Marvel, Doctor Who, among other things, and generally have a good time. Running Time: 00:51:45 Music: "Vice" Razorlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone had a giant stack of comics to choose from this week, and thankfully we made it through unscathed. In the end, Conor Kilpatrick was tickled by his old favorite, the big DC event book, but there were plenty of other good choices as well. And who is this Josh Flanagan who's been showing up lately? Running Time: 01:01:40 Pick of the Week: 00:01:48 - Conor loved all his books, but he loved Final Crisis #2 the best. It may surprise you who agreed, and who didn't. Comics: 00:13:20 - Marvel gave you the double shot of The New Avengers #39 and The Mighty Avengers #15, and so do we. 00:19:09 - Despite a failed segue, Superman #676 by James Robinson was pretty good. 00:23:20 - The Immortal Iron Fist #16 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written. 00:25:52 - Young Avengers Presents #6 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written. 00:31:45 - B.P.R.D.: The Ectoplasmic Man was a great one shot. Get into it! 00:33:30 - Fantastic Four #558 is the book Ron's been waiting for. SO SAYS DOOM! 00:34:47 - How long can FEAR Agent continue to be awesome? Issue #22 continues the greatness. 00:36:26 - Guess what looked great, but didn't read so well. Hulk #4 anyone? User Reviews: 00:39:18 - Neb didn't love Ultimate Spider-Man #123. Some of us are with him, some are not. 00:41:59 - Tork was with us, because Green Lantern #32 was still really very good. E-Mail: 00:45:32 - Vito DelSante wants to say thank you to everyone. 00:47:06 - Jamie is listening to old shows, and it appears we've changed. Well, our stacks have. Voicemail: 00:53:20 - Nate found a great deal. We love that. Music: "What Do I Get?" The Buzzcocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wanted, the movie inspired by the comic book by Mark Milar and J.G. Jones, was released this weekend and we're here to tell you what we thought while Conor tries to curve an audio bullet. \Running Time: 00:19:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang's back together this week, and it is business as usual, as Josh Flanagan tries to prove that he doesn't hate fun by choosing the best, yet least fun book on the market, as the Pick. Running Time: 01:00:55 Pick of the Week: 00:01:45 - Josh goes stays on the reservation and goes with Scalped #18 as his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:12:35 - Wolverine #66 was awesome, unless you hate fun. Plus, how about that map? 00:19:37 - Rasl #2 comes into focus a bit more, and Jeff Smith is branching out. 00:24:15 - You want fun? Guardians of the Galaxy #2 was all that and then some. 00:28:10 - If you didn't like Justice League #22, Conor thinks you're crazy. 00:32:44 - Jay Faerber continues to tickle Ron with Gemini #2. 00:34:28 - Is X-Factor still exciting? Issue #32 might have been. 00:36:14 - Teen Titans: Year One #5 doesn't seem to have an overarching story, but we may have just forgotten it. 00:39:22 - Hellblazer #245 was written by Jason Aaron, just like the Pick of the Week! User Reviews: 00:42:52 - bansidhewail has got a thing for Amadeus Cho and his puppy, so he thought highly of The Incredible Hercules #118. 00:44:39 - Tork wasn't blown away by Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #30, but it wasn't awful either. Email: 00:47:09 - Mike G. wants to know when to cut the cord on weekly books. 00:50:36 - PV asks about comics writers going to prose books, and if that ever works. Voicemail: 00:53:18 - Darrell likes some things, and doesn't like some other things again. Music: "Spider-Man on Hollywood" The Wedding Present Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple of week's back, a blog post from writer B. Clay Moore, spawned a response from our very own Josh Flanagan. They got in touch, and decided to have a nice civil chat about their differing points of view, and discuss, among other things how Moore got to where he is, and what it's like to produce indie comics. We'll also get a rundown of the numerous projects Moore has out there in shops, such as Hawaiian Dick, Casey Blue: Beyond Tomorrow, 76, and more. Plus, get ready to hear the best damn Robert Kirkman impersonation you've ever heard. Running Time: 01:06:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Flanagan is on vacation this week, and so new iFanboy staff writer Mike Romo jumps in to fill Mr. Flanagan's shoes. Running Time: 00:58:30 Pick of the Week: 00:02:02 - With his Pick of the Week, Local #12, Ron says Brian Wood has wrapped up his masterpiece. Comics: 00:10:54 - Everything changes with Invincible #50; also Mike makes a confession and learns something or two. 00:15:24 - Booster Gold #10 made Ron and Conor think of Star Trek II! 00:19:33 - Action Comics #866 is like the best of all things Superman. 00:22:39 - Secret Invasion: Who Do you Trust?... no one, apparently. 00:29:14 - Fear Agent #21 causes Ron to go on a rant and then Mike gets schooled. 00:33:33 - Jonathan Hickman really made you work for it with Red Mass For Mars #1. 00:37:10 - Who doesn't love Barbara Gordon? No one who has read Batman Confidential #18, anyway. 00:41:10 - Chuck #1 was a surprise, but a pleasant one, for Conor and Mike. User Reviews: 00:43:23 - Zenogaias84 thinks Captain Britain and MI:13 is kicking Secret Invasion's ass. 00:45:50 - JD is pretty much done with Trinity. E-Mail: 00:48:14 - Clinton B. talks Black Adam and Conan the Barbarian. Voicemail: 00:50:34 - Jake from Pennsylvania wants a better DC book than Identity Crisis. Music: "Now" Mates of State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's iFanboy at the Movies! New iFanboy staff writer Paul Montgomery sits in for a vacationing Josh Flanagan alongside Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards to talk about The Incredible Hulk. Strap on a backpack, hang your head, and start walking down that long lonely road. Running Time: 00:28:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another big week of books means it's the return of... The Bell! Running Time: 00:56:12 Pick of the Week: 00:01:53 - Conor says that Buffy the Vampire Slayer #15 put a stake in the heart of every other book this week! Comics: 00:08:35 - Opinions are mixed on Trinity #1. 00:14:13 - Secret Invasion #3 was fun and all, but... 00:18:25 - Everyone adored Detective Comics #845 and the chat room action. 00:21:00 - Does The Amazing Spider-Man #561 conclude the best "Brand New Day" arc? Yes. Yes, it does. Speed Round/The Bell!: 00:24:46 - Manhunter #31 00:25:01 - Justice Society of America #16 00:25:15 - Ultimate Origins #1 00:25:29 - Robin/Spoiler Special #1 00:25:43 - House of Mystery #2 00:25:58 - Nova #14 00:26:15 - The Boys #19 00:26:26 - Avengers/Invaders #2 User Reviews: 00:27:28 - leland222 absolutely loved Kick-Ass #3. 00:31:56 - WadeWilson absolutely loved Criminal 2 #3. Book of the Month: 00:34:11 - Josh shocks the world by selecting The Complete Alan Moore WildC.A.T.s. E-Mail: 00:43:35 - Matt has some credit card debt to talk about. 00:46:28 - Marc W. has some strong words for Professor Xavier. Music: "Business Time" Flight of the Conchords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many great books came out this week that it’s the return of the All Book Show! Running Time: 01:00:10 Pick of the Week: 00:01:20 – It was a tough week, but Josh went with Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1! Comics: 00:12:54 – Everyone is generally positive about Final Crisis #1. 00:20:39 – Opinions are mixed on Batman #677. 00:23:23 – More of the same with The New Avengers #41… 00:27:04 – Things get super serious with Dave Sim’s Judenhass. 00:32:29 – Greg Rucka brings new life to Daredevil #107. 00:34:38 – Revelations are made with Ultimate Spider-Man #122. 00:37:47 – In All-Star Superman #11 Lex Luthor is scary. 00:39:13 – Proof #8 wraps up the best story arc of the series, thus far. 00:40:25 – The Geoff Johns Retcon Train Rolls on with Action Comics #865. 00:41:41 – Huntress: Year One #2 is solid character work from a new comics writer. 00:43:17 – Marvel: 1985 #1 was like Marvel Zombie porn that everyone can enjoy. 00:47:09 – Firebreather #1 was a fun Invincible-esque romp. 00:49:26 – The war has begun in Fables #73. 00:50:27 – The iFanboy love for Dan Dare #6 gushes over. Music: “Method Man” Wu-Tang Clan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running Time: 01:02:20 Pick of the Week: 00:01:22 - Ron shocked to find himself on the "Brand New Day" bandwagon with The Amazing Spider-Man #560! Comics: 00:11:07 - Justice Society of America #15 was a little more of the same and not really thrilling us. 00:14:38 - Conor loved the interaction between the Big 3 in Justice League of America #21. 00:19:47 - We have a new character to enjoy in Captain America #38 with Middle Management Red Skull. 00:26:43 - We wonder if Bendis is in on the joke with The Mighty Avengers #14. 00:30:51 - There was a gigantic retcon in Robin #174 that Conor was pretty pleased with. 00:33:13 - Ron felt frustrated by Fantastic Four #557. 00:35:35 - Conor thought Echo #3 was the best issue yet. 00:36:52 - Hellblazer #244 is still doing it for Josh. Voicemail: 00:39:57 - Darrel checks in with his opinion of Iron Man. 00:41:55 - Chris from Seattle, Washington is worried about The Dark Knight. 00:44:18 - Jeff from Texas makes the shapeshifter debate creepy. 00:45:49 - Mike from Queens, New York questions Wizard's Top 200 comics. 00:49:25 - Anonymous wishes Ron a happy birthday with a question about aging characters. 00:52:47 - Sanchez has a challenge that involves Blue Beetle. Music: "Pretty Vacant" Sex Pistols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long awaited fourth movie in the Indiana Jones series is out and Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, and Gordon Strain gather to discuss the movie, their history with the series and what worked and what didn’t. Running Time: 00:31:27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices