iFanboy - Comic Books

Just in time for Halloween, the movie adaptation of the graphic novel 30 Days of Night opened this weekend, so we dragged Josh Flanagan to the movie theater and regrouped for a quick podcast to discuss the movie, the differences between the comic and the film, and ponder life in Alaska. Take a listen to hear if we liked it or hated it, but beware, spoilers aplenty. Running Time: 00:24:09 Music: "Song For Clay (Disappear Here)" Bloc Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley’s Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 01:00:56 Pick of the Week: 00:01:38 – Ron finally came around on the wedding night cliff-hanger and selected Green Arrow and Black Canary #1 as his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:11:57 – Booster Gold #3 shows us a different side of Jonah Hex. 00:15:47 – Josh is not sure about The New Avengers #35. 00:21:26 – Green Lantern #24 rocked Conor’s socks. 00:25:01 – Ron was shocked by Black Summer #3. 00:27:51 – Have delays hurt Runaways #28? 00:30:38 – Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #24 is only part two of “One More Day”?? Let’s get moving here! E-Mails: 00:36:10 – David F. from Bloomington, Indiana has a question about Silver Age stories. 00:39:38 – Mark says poor college students should check the library for comics. 00:41:24 – Zachary P. from New York, New York might want to sell his comics. 00:45:32 – Ivy from Boston, Massachusets has a question about Bendis’ name. Voicemail: 00:47:10 – Cory from Cleveland, Ohio thinks comics are too expensive for college students. 00:51:09 – Ryan from Houston, Texas calls in to confess. 00:52:52 – Jeff from Texas wants to know what licensed properties should get comic books. News: 00:56:39 – Did Marvel’s Jim McCann answer your questions? Find out here! Music: “15 Steps” Radiohead • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you’re from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We’ve got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace! • Join the iFanboy Group on Facebook and VIRB! • And don’t forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Green Arrow and Black Canary #1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sat down with Jim McCann, Marvel's marketing/PR guy, and answered YOUR questions. It's a long one, but it's worth it as we discuss everything from the ins and outs of the comic book business at Marvel to totally geeky things like Jim's ideal Avengers lineup. If you dig Marvel or the comic book business, you HAVE to listen to this. Running Time: 01:59:12 We can't thank Jim enough for spending 2 hours with us, answering your questions and geeking out over comics. We all had a blast recording this, and I have to admit, I was so pleased to see the level of questions posted by everyone. So thank you for your questions, as without them we wouldn't have had much to talk about!Below is the original post from earlier this week, as well as your questions, in lieu of show notes. We tried to ask every question, but we skipped a few that were redundant to earlier question (i.e. zombies, late books etc). But we feel as if we covered pretty much the concept behind every question and I hope you agree. Here are some links to sites mentioned during the show: Marvel Comics Submission Guidelines Tom Brevoort's Blog C.B. Cebulski's Blog So enjoy this marathon Q&A session and hopefully we can bring you more special shows like this in the future! ORIGINAL Post from 10/07/07: As mentioned on this week's podcast, we're going to be recording a special edition podcast scheduled to come out next week. Jim McCann, who works at Marvel and handles their PR (you may recognize him if you attend Marvel panels from conventions), has agreed to record a podcast with us where he will answer YOUR questions. This is opportunity to ask Marvel (almost) anything! Questions are due by Thursday 10/11 at NOON EST. Jim recently did a similar Q&A over on the Bendis message boards -- but I know that the iFanboy Faithful can come up with much better and cooler questions! One Rule: Jim won't reveal upcoming spoilers or creative team changes (like who's following Frank Cho on The Mighty Avengers or that ROM is not a Skrull but NFL Super Pro is), but feel free to ask reasonable questions about current events or rumors you may have heard. Chances are we announced something or someone started a rumor that wasn't true, and he can set the record straightish. (Like Olivier Coipel leaving Thor with issue 6? NOT TRUE) So leave your question below and the tune in next Sunday to hear his answers! Music: "Hyper Enough" Superchunk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 01:02:51 Pick of the Week: 00.01.42 - Josh comes all the way around from initially dropping the book to choose Scalped #10 as his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00.11.19 - JLA/Hitman #2 was fun but not as good as the first issue. 00.15.12 - The iconography is deciphered in Countdown #30. 00.18.41 - There was some confusion about Detective Comics #837. 00:22:02 - With Faker #4 the story is finally making sense. 00.24.03 - Ron took a chance on Omega the Unknown #1 and loved it! E-Mails: 00.31.03 - Chris from Grand Forks, North Dakota wants to know about 100 Bullets. 00.33.54 - Mush from London, England, United Kingdom thinks there are no interracial couples in comics. 00.37.21 - David from Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom was disappointed by Preacher. 00.41.03 - Liam thinks it's hard to find good indie comics. Voicemail: 00.45.36 - Chris from Seattle, Washington asks if Marvel have a Kingdom Come equivalent? 00.47.15 - Carlos from New York, New York wonders where Adam Strange got new eyes. 00.48.39 - Luke from Denver, Colorado gives us the Complete History of Wonder Woman. 00.50.07 - Derek from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania thinks iFanboy dropped the ball on World War Hulk: X-Men and wants to know about X-Men: Messiah Complex. 00.52.33 - Zach from Portland, Oregon is going to college and has a financial dilemma. News: 00.55.30 - Want Marvel's Jim McCann to answer your questions? Music: "You & Me" Glenn Danzig and the Power and Fury Orchestra • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace! • Join the iFanboy Group on Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Scalped #10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the exciting things about doing a live a show is that anything can happen, including the audio running a bit hot. So please accept our apologies when you listen as the recording quality is not what we would have liked. But the show was a lot of fun and we hope that comes through. This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 01:02:08 Discussion: 00.00.35 - iFanboy is live at Jim Hanley's Universe in New York City!! Pick of the Week: 00.01.29 - From his huge stack of books comes Conor's Pick of the Week... Criminal #9! 00.07.25 - The iFanboys are on different sides of Spirit #10. 00.10.50 - Josh was not too enthused about Justice League of America #13. Conor is happy. 00.14.28 - It's just been too long since the last issue of Astro City: The Dark Ages - Book Two 00:18:57 - With The Immortal Iron Fist #9 and The Immortal Iron Fist Annual #1, was there too much kung-fu this week? 00.22.37 - Ron might be the only person left buying Savage Dragon. 00.24.55 - Conor flat out loved Teen Titans #51. 00.28.04 - Just in time for Halloween, it's Franklin Richards, Son of a Genius: Monster Mash! E-Mails 00.29.08 - Will E. (Six Gun) from Tennessee wants so know about prose works. 00.31.20 - Paul from Boston, Massachusetts wants to know about iFanboy superpowers. 00.32.47 - Stuart from London, England, United Kingdom has questions about Countdown and Crossing Midnight. 00.34.41 - Mike G. (mikegraham6) from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has a lot of questions. 00.38.54 - Louis Kwok from the Kwok Talk Podcast wants to know about iFanboy's eventual breakup. 00.40.53 - Paul Montgomery from Fuzzy Typewriter posits a Robert Kirkman-less Invincible. 00.43.27 - Ross closes the book on Hunter/Conor. Audience Questions: 00.46.13 - Julian from Queens, New York wants to know about X-Men: Messiah Complex. 00.47.25 - Big Yanks from Long Island, New York has a question about Absolutes and Omnibi. 00.50.34 - Chris D. from Long Island, New York asks about music to read comics by. 00.52.08 - Shawn from Staten Island, New York has a question about Superman: Doomsday. News: 00:54:58 - The results of our live in-store contest are announced! Congratulations to all the winners! Music: "Back and To The Left" Texas is the Reason • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace! • Join the iFanboy Group on Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 00:57:02 Discussion: 00:00:27 - We present an entire history of Superman since he died, courtesy of a mystery listener. Crazy! Pick of the Week: 00:02:04 - Ron's Pick of the Week was Dynamo 5 #7, because it was just the most fun. Comics: 00:10:24 - The Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special is Conor's favorite book this week, just like the JLA Wedding Special was last week. 00:17:27 - Josh is all about JLA/Hitman #1, and wants DC to get those trades out! 00:22:09 - Captain America #30 is so good it's hard to tell when it's good. But it was good. 00:28:40 - Try as they might, iFanboy just can't get behind World War Hulk #4. Conor's doing it page by page from here on out. 00:32:49 - Ron takes a spin at the The Umbrella Academy #1 made by rock stars and Brazillians. 00:32:38 - The Irredeemable Ant-Man ends, but it turns out he might not be so irredeemable. 00:41:15 - Josh was not so in love with Countdown this week. Per usual, there is a disagreement. E-Mails: 00:39:23 - Both Rusty from Boston, Massachusetts and Sam from Baltimore, Maryland have been a bit disappointed by Y: The Last Man, and they make a lot of good points about why it's not good. They're wrong, but we read the letters anyway. 00:41:46 - Greg from Florida wants to know how we'd teach a course in comics. Voicemails: 00:45:02 - Luke from Denver, Colorado is quizzing iFanboy on some indie works, like The Nightly News, Martha Washington, and Action Philosophers. 00:47:47 - Craig from Kansas wants to know if we saw the Doctor Strange movie, which we didn't, but we did see Superman: Doomsday, and we just did a podcast about it! 00:49:22 - Carol from St. Louis, Missouri wants to know what comics should be adapted for TV. 00:52:02 - Oh yes, he's back. News: 00:53:13 - Don't forget about the live taping of the 100th episode! After, come for drinks and hanging out at Stout. We hope to see you Friday! Music: "Pass The Hatchet, I Think I'm Goodkind" Yo La Tengo • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace! • Join the iFanboy Group on Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Dynamo 5 #7! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This past Tuesday saw the release of Warner Bros. Animation's inaugural film from their new direct-to-DVD DC Universe Animated Original Movie line: Superman: Doomsday! Brought to you by animation legend Bruce Timm, Superman: Doomsday is a loose adaptation of "The Death of Superman" and "Reign of the Supermen" storylines. The cast includes Adam Baldwin as Clark Kent/Superman, Anne Heche as Lois Lane, and James Marsters as Lex Luthor. (What, did Joss Whedon cast this movie?) We were all pretty psyched about this release (one of us in particular -- guess who?)! Running Time: 00:18:41 Did you check it out? What did you think? Be warned, if you haven't seen the movie yet, you might not want to read any further or listen to the show. There be spoilers about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now with all the original members! With Josh Flanagan back from his overseas adventures, it's clear he's a bit rusty. But it's still his Pick, so onward we forge. And the show opening has never been sung before. Actually, this may not be either. Thank you, California Kevin. This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 01:02:53 Pick of the Week: 00.02.31 - There were a ton of books to catch up on, but for the Josh, the only real choice for Pick of the Week was The New Avengers #34. Comics: 00:13:26 - The JLA: Wedding Special #1 has Conor under its spell. 00:20:20 - Josh continues to like Nova #6 despite himself. 00:22:30 - Ron loves DMZ #23. Conor and Josh read it in trade, so he treads lightly. 00:24:49 - We've got Green Lanterns in almost every book this week. It's nearly too much, with Green Lantern #23. 00:28:57 - The Trials of Shazam is great... when it comes out. The 8th issue is no exception. 00:31:04 - There's a bit of a split decision on Daredevil #100. But they all dug the art. 00:36:10 - One of the books Ron missed this week was Justice Society of America #9. But Conor and Josh didn't. 00:38:40 - Countdown Presents: The Search for Ray Palmer: Wildstorm #1 is in the running for worst title ever. But Conor and Ron thought it was a lot of fun regardless. 00:41:15 - Josh was not so in love with Countdown this week. Per usual, there is a disagreement. 00:42:43 - Josh and Conor didn't get Drafted #1, but Ron passed the physical. E-Mails: 00:45:10 - Vichus S. from New York, New York wants people to know that this is not a lending library. 00:48:00 - Brandon M. has a simple request: explain the multiverses! 00:50:23 - Andy L. from Boston, Massachusetts makes some observations about the Big Two. Voicemails: 00:53:13 - Kevin from Brooklyn, New York wants to know if The Hulk is really that powerful. News: 00:55:52 - The 100th episode is coming up and you can come watch it recorded live! Find out the details. 00:56:56 - Come see iFanboy live on stage! We'll be appearing on The Comic Book Club! Music: "Seven Deadly Sins" Flogging Molly • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace! • Join the iFanboy Group on Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The New Avengers #34! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Josh Flanagan still in Ireland, this week we welcome special guest host Tom Katers from Around Comics! And the Pick of the Week is brought to you by… Christoper Walken? This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley’s Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 01:04:48 Pick of the Week: 00:02:18 – In a week he was overloaded with books, Conor selected Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 as his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:48 – Opinions are all over the place on The Amazing Spider-Man #544. 00:20:12 – Continuity issues aside, Captain America: The Chosen #1 was fantastic. 00:24:09 – The return of Guggenheim to Wolverine #57 was met with mixed reactions. 00:29:33 – Tom Katers loved Modok’s 11 #3! 00:32:13 – Conor & Tom really enjoyed Black Canary: Wedding Planner. 00:34:22 – Ron was bewildered by The Outsiders #50. 00:37:32 – Tom Katers also loved Metal Men #2! E-Mails: 00:40:33 – Nick just re-read Civil War and upon second reading thinks it failed. 00:44:43 – Greg from Bakersfield, California wants to know about non-DC and Marvel crossovers. Voicemails: 00:49:08 – Kyle form Chicago, Illinois wants to know what iFanboy thinks of manga. News: 00:54:35 – Tom Katers tells us about his podcast, Around Comics. 00:56:58 – The 100th episode is coming up and you can come watch it recorded live! Find out the details. 00:58:10 – Come see iFanboy live on stage! We’ll be appearing on The Comic Book Club! Music: “Huddle Formation” The Go Team • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you’re from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We’ve got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • Join the iFanboy Group on Facebook and VIRB! • And don’t forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick of the Week is brought to you by California Kevin! This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley’s Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 00:58:22 Pick of the Week: 00:01:58 – Shockingly, Ron selected Action Comics #855 as his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:12:14 – The iFanboys were let down by The Mice Templar #1. 00:16:54 – Conor absolutely loved Teen Titans #50! 00:22:32 – Out of nowhere, Conor loved 52: Aftermath – The Four Horseman #1. 00:25:05 – Ron can’t get enough of Local #10. 00:29:17 – Ron was loving the covers this week with Countdown #35 and Avengers: The Initiative #5! 00:31:07 – Conor and Ron both loved Countdown to Adventure #1! 00:33:48 – Batman Annual #26 kicks off the next big Batman story. 00:35:28 – Ron and Conor pass the buck on The Last Fantastic Four. E-Mails: 00:35:59 – Shane from Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada wants to know about starter cons. 00:39:42 – Will (Six Gun) from Tennessee wants to know what Conor thought of The Black Diamond Detective Agency. 00:41:55 – Wally has a question about annuals. 00:44:37 – Adam from England thinks that comics help improve your memory. Voicemails: 00:45:19 – Aaron from Durham, North Carolina loved Ron’s literary comparisons to Booster Gold. 00:46:36 – Chris from Cleveland, Ohio calls for the return of The Defenders. 00:48:04 – Jeff from Texas wants to know why artists always get into online feuds. 00:50:41 – Jeff from Texas is back, revealing his Netflix strategy. News: 00:52:57 – There’s big news about iFanboy, the video show. 00:53:50 – It’s four short weeks until Episode #100 and we’ve got news! Music: “Wake Up The Heroes” Sally Crewe & The Sudden Moves • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you’re from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We’ve got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don’t forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Action Comics #855! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick of the Week Podcast is brought to you by Franklin Richards! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 01:00:38 Pick of the Week: 00:02:11 - Josh was loving his kung fu fighting when he chose The Immortal Iron Fist #8 was his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:19 - Josh almost chose The Spirit #9 as the Pick of the Week. 00:13:57 - The iFanboys all loved Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 #1! 00:18:20 - The reaction to Halo: Uprising #1 spans the entire spectrum. 00:24:51 - Conor and Josh talk Ron off the ledge after reading Astonishing X-Men #22. 00:29:30 - After reading The Amazing Spider-Man #543, Ron wants J. Michael Straczynski arrested. 00:34:49 - Everyone is still really loving Green Arrow: Year One #4! 00:37:05 - Josh loved the social activism in Crossing Midnight #10. 00:38:13 - Ron is continuing his X-Love with X-Men #202. Except for "Endangered Species." 00:40:37 - Last week's Spider-Man Family #4 featured some kick ass hand lettering. E-Mails: 00:41:50 - Jon from Gloucester, Massachusetts stands up for The Sentry. 00:46:30 - Cory from Cleveland, Ohio hates solicitation spoilers. Voicemails: 00:50:24 - Jim from Syracuse, New York wonders why older creators still don't do good work. News: 00:57:02 - We're five short weeks from Episode #100! Music: "Stop" Against Me! • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The Immortal Iron Fist #8! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick of the Week Podcast is brought to you by a movie critic. This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and NetFlix! Running Time: 00:57:29 Pick of the Week: 00:01:49 - Conor was surprised to find that Booster Gold #1 was his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:33 - Justice League of America #12 brings the Brad Meltzer era to the end and the iFanboys are okay with that. 00:15:28 - Mark Waid's return to The Flash #231 brought about mixed feelings in the iFanboys. 00:21:30 - A new artist on Ultimate Spider-Man #112 left the iFanboys disoriented. 00:24:30 - Ron and Josh loved Killing Girl #1. Conor did not. 00:29:47 - The iFanboys thought that Checkmate #17 was a great jumping on point for new readers. 00:31:26 - Ron was perplexed by Wolverine: Origins #16. 00:33:43 - The bad guys in Hellblazer #235 freaked out Josh. San Diego Comics Update: 00:34:58 - Josh picked up Gutsville #1 in San Diego. 00:35:56 - He also picked up You'll Have That from Viper Comics. 00:36:37 - And finally from San Diego, Josh and Conor checked out Sidekickin' Hero, also from Viper Comics. Convention News: 00:38:02 - Ron's Wizard World Chicago report! E-Mails: 00:42:54 - Bronson O. is a (drunk) comic noob who wants to know about bagging and boarding. 00:44:25 - Katie from England is a Marvel girl looking for DC books. 00:46:10 - Mike D. from Brooklyn, New York has questions about Warren Ellis' Planetary. Voicemails: 00:50:01 - Jeff from Texas wants to know why Marvel can't get supernatural books to sell. Music: "The Last Goodbye" Agent Orange • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Booster Gold #1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not even a dodgy internet connection could stop the iFanboys this week! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and NetFlix and YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 00:59:41 Pick of the Week: 00:01:20 - Ron could feel the love in Powers #25 so it was his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:14:23 - The guys could not praise Criminal #8 enough. 00:19:45 - Green Lantern #22 kept the "Sinestro Corps" momentum going. 00:22:58 - Ron absolutely loved Countdown 38! 00:26:56 - Events in Nova #5 came dangerously close to plot points in Green Lantern. 00:28:46 - Ron thought DMZ #22 wrapped the storyline up nicely. 00:29:15 - Josh really, really loved Daredevil #99. Ron and Conor, not so much. 00:31:38 - Josh also really, really loved Fables #64 and Jack of Fables #13! E-Mails: 00:33:13 - Betsy L. from Sioux Falls, South Dakota tried Strangers in Paradise and is not happy. 00:37:16 - Sean from Charlotte, North Carolina has a question about a sneezy Hulk. 00:38:28 - Josh from Portland, Maine wants to know about collecting trade paperbacks. 00:42:11 - Michael wonders how old is too old for comics. Voicemails: 00:44:30 - Kyle from Chicago, Illinois wants to hear convention stories. 00:49:08 - Dave from Montevideo, Uruguay is curious about the 2007 Eisners. News: 00:53:39 - By the time you hear this, Ron and Gordon the Intern have been at Chicago! Head over to our WizardWorld Chicago page and get all the info! Music: "What I Could Stand For" Mates of State • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts!! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the show? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Powers #25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick of the Week is brought to you by Tony Stark! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix and GeekArmor.com! Running Time: 00:58:37 Pick of the Week: 00:01:34 - Josh finally acknowledges a fan favorite by selecting Justice Society of America #8 as the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:09:48 - Uncanny X-Men #489 had Conor and Ron at odds. 00:13:50 - iFanboy is starting to really dig Countdown. 00:17:15 - Ron and Conor are barely hanging onto World War Hulk #3. Josh is out. 00:21:25 - The New Avengers: Illuminati #4 provoked different reactions from the guys. 00:26:08 - Josh took a chance on All-New Atom #14 and surprises the guys by liking it. 00:27:41 - Josh is really loving The Exterminators. 00:28:40 - Conor took a chance on Supergirl #20 and he really liked it! 00:30:13 - She-Hulk #20 wrapped up everything! No, like everything. E-Mails: 00:34:36 - Terrence H. from Portland Oregon has no comic book friends. 00:37:56 - Vichous S. from New York, New York is confounded by Marvel continuity. 00:40:49 - Craig M. from Chicago, Illinois hates Iron Man. Voicemails: 00:44:40 - Dash from Boulder, Colorado talks about Batman: Year 100, an alternate Fantastic Four, and Young Adult fiction. 00:49:29 - Damon from Rochester, New York wants to know about the podcast music. 00:50:48 - Paul Montgomery from the Fuzzy Typewriter wants to know if Watchmen and/or The Dark Knight Returns can be duplicated. News: 00:53:47 - We've finally got t-shirts! 00:54:32 - Ron and Gordon the Intern are off to Chicago! Head over to our WizardWorld Chicago page and get all the info! 00:57:23 - Some San Diego thank yous. Music: "Suburban Home" Descendents • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the show? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Justice Society of America #8! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes things just don't go your way. We did the Pick of the Week show live in front of an audience at San Diego Comic-Con, but unfortunately had technical difficulties in the recording, so we had to to do it again in our hotel room. Unfortunately our awesome audience was not present for the second recording. Thank you to everyone who came out for the the live show and we apologize for not being able to deliver that audio -- but we hope you enjoy this just as much! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix and ComicHole.com! Running Time: 00:39:55 Pick of the Week: 00:01:42 - Even during a crazy week in San Diego Conor was blown away by Crécy so it became the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:07:30 - Josh and Conor were both happy and sad to read Queen & Country #32. 00:10:38 - Green Arrow: Year One #2 is making believers out of Ron and Josh. 00:14:32 - Conor and Josh did not agree on The Immortal Iron Fist #7. 00:17:36 - Conor and Josh did not agree on Batman #666. 00:20:52 - Ron didn't know what to make of Wolverine #55. 00:25:32 - With X-Men #201 Ron is on the Mike Carey train! 00:29:01 - The iFanboys were split on The Mighty Avengers #4. 00:30:43 - Josh is so in love with Fear Agent: The Last Good-Bye #2. San Diego Comic-Con: 00:34:52 - Some quick Comic-Con thoughts. Music: "24 Hour Party People" Happy Mondays • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the show? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Crécy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year featured the first gathering of comics podcasting, and it is now, one year later. With some returning faces, and some new faces, the scene was set on the first night of this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Moderated by Vito DelSante, the panel featured podcasters Mr. Phil from Indie Spinner Rack, Josh from iFanboy (here), Ian Levenstein from Comic Timing, Jon Towry of Comic Talk Cafe, John Mayo of Comic Book Page, Scott Hinze of Fanboy Radio, and Jimmy Aquino of Comic News Insider. Come get inside their heads a bit. Recorded on July 26, 2007 live from San Diego Comic-Con. We want to thank Vito, the panel members, and the San Diego Comic-Con for another great panel. We hope this is well on its way to becoming a regular feature every year. Running Time: 01:32:09 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pick of the Week is brought to you by Mephistopheles! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix and ComicHole.com! Running Time: 01:03:33 Pick of the Week: 00:01:54 - In a week full of obvious choices Ron bucked the crowd by choosing The Order #1 as the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:11:53 - Conor and Josh loved Ultimate Spider-Man #111. 00:15:12 - Ron couldn't get over the multiple artists in All Flash #1. 00:21:02 - The iFanboys were totally split on World War Hulk #2. 00:27:40 - Josh and Ron are barely hanging in with Avengers: The Initiative #4. 00:28:42 - Ron's the only one reading World War Hulk/X-Men. 00:29:55 - Conor and Josh loved Justice League of America #11; Ron was bewildered. 00:34:05 - The guys all loved Checkmate #16. 00:35:13 - Ron didn't like Captain America #28. 00:36:40 - Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil #4 left Conor and Ron with a sour taste in their mouths. 00:38:14 - Ron was let down by Super Villain Team Up: Modok's 11. 00:39:30 - So too Josh with Zero Killer #1. E-Mails: 00:42:56 - Matthew knows nothing about Skrulls. 00:45:46 - Russ T. from Williamsburg, New York has questions about the Eisner Awards. Voicemails: 00:50:23 - Jeff from Texas just discovered Rising Stars. News: 00:54:25 - It's the first installment of Ron's Sandman Update! 00:55:06 - We're gonna be at San Diego! We're going to be on panels! We're throwing a party! Head over to our San Diego page and get all the info! Music: "Thumb (Live)" Dinosaur Jr. • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the show? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The Order #1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and NetFlix and Geekarmor.com! Running Time: 00:59:49 Pick of the Week: 00:01:11 - Years of reading have paid off for Josh so he chose Fables #63 as the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:08:43 - The action is getting started on The New Avengers #32 and we're loving it. 00:14:48 - Nova #4 blew Josh away! 00:19:45 - The greatness is back in Justice Society of America #7 now that the crossover is over. 00:22:46 - Conor had to grit his teeth a bit, but dug Green Arrow: Year One #1. 00:30:45 - Ron couldn't contain himself from discussing Madman #3. 00:26:08 - X-Factor #21 reminded us why we love this book. 00:38:27 - X-Men: Endangered Species is starting to remind us of the Ultimate Vision. 00:39:03 - Josh and Conor screamed in glee over Superman Confidential #5. 00:40:47 - Josh really wanted to like Stephen Colbert's Tek Jansen #1. Voicemails: 00:45:20 - Darrel is hot and he's loving Hulk. 00:46:00 - Shag is curious about the artistic influence of Sinestro. 00:47:28 - Brody got married and gave us an update on the wedding. 00:48:44 - Damien from Rochester, New York is going to San Diego for the Comic-Con and wants advice. News: 00:50:22 - We're gonna be at San Diego Comic-Con! We're going to be on panels! We're throwing a party! Head over to our San Diego page and get all the info! Music: "Radio" Christie Front Drive • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Fables #63! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And where’s the Josh? He’s at home a-washing his tights! This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley’s Universe and NetFlix and YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 00:59:59 Pick of the Week: 00:01:27 – Captain America’s funeral moved Conor to choose Fallen Son: Iron Man as the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:38 – Conor and Ron and a blast reading Black Canary #1. 00:14:49 – A difference of opinion emerges on The Outsiders #49. 00:18:43 – Ron’s Pick of the Week was Countdown #43. 00:24:40 – Nightwing is having a resurgence! 00:26:43 – Jonah Hex #21 and Scalped #7 messed Conor up for a while. 00:28:39 – The Astounding Wolf-Man #2 moved a little fast for Ron. 00:31:44 – Conor and Ron haggle over the price of Uncanny X-Men #488. E-Mail: 00:39:32 – Tracey from Roanoke, Virginia has a question about comic book extras. 00:42:48 – Craig from Kansas wants to know about CrossGen Comics. 00:45:03 – Sully thinks that Batman is best out of continuity. Voicemails: 00:49:13 – Matt from Simi Valley, California is angry about Action Comics. 00:51:38 – Robin says thanks. 00:54:03 – Tom O. from Redford, Michigan comes around on X-Men #200. Music: “Can You Feel It?” Apples in Stereo • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you’re from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don’t forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Fallen Son: Iron Man! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"At the Movies with iFanboy" returns! And Josh actually made it to this one! Autobots, roll out! Running Time: 00:28:54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An early morning recording (and lots of technical difficulties) leads to some sleepy and lethargic iFanboys! See if you can guess who is a morning person and who is not! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and NetFlix and ComicHole.com! Running Time: 01:06:59 Pick of the Week: 00:01:39 - Ron X-Geeked out over X-Men #200 so he chose it as the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:12:39 - Out of nowhere, iFanboy is (mostly) blown away by Green Lantern: Sinestro Corps Special #1! 00:23:42 - Conor thought Criminal #7 was the best of the Brubaker Trifecta this week. 00:27:40 - Conor & Josh thought that Daredevil needs to get a move on. 00:30:08 - The iFanboys were split on The Immortal Iron Fist #6. 00:34:04 - Josh thought The Boys #8 was the best issue so far! 00:36:55 - What the hell was up with the art in Ultimate X-Men #83 and Teen Titans #48? 00:38:23 - There is now only one iFanboy buying Thunderbolts. Trade Talk: 00:39:36 - Josh has a new favorite book in Fear Agent, Vol. 1! 00:43:00 - Strangely, the iFanboys enjoyed Strange Girl, Vol. 1 and 2. 00:47:53 - Hellboy, Vol. 1 caused Conor to remember his love for Hellboy. 00:52:18 - Josh and Ron were blown away by Fun Home. 00:57:07 - The iFanboys give six thumbs up to The Homeless Channel. 01:01:04 - The King is back, baby. Music: "Same Kooks" The Hold Steady • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for X-Men #200! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by NetFlix and comichole.com! Running Time: 00:56:51 Pick of the Week: 00:01:58 - Bart's heroism made Conor's cold dead heart beat again, so The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #13 was the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:09:59 - It's hard to talk about The Flash this month without also discussing Justice League of America #10. 00:14:34 - Checkmate #15 blew the collective iFanboy mind. 00:19:48 - Adam Beechen impressed Josh and Conor again with Robin #163. 00:22:35 - The iFanboys were surprised to find themselves enjoying X-Men: Endangered Species! 00:26:26 - Josh's Pick of the Week was Captain America #27. 00:28:39 - True Story Swear To God #6 got really meta and Josh loved it. Con Report: 00:30:36 - How was HeroesCon 2007? E-Mail: 00:35:46 - wingsfan757 has a question about the new schedule for The Amazing Spider-Man. 00:38:10 - Jon M. from Milton, Ontario, Canada wants to know about JLA/Avengers. 00:39:49 - Jeff from Greeley, Colorado asks about the possibility of a black Captain America. Voicemails: 00:46:24 - Robert from Alabama has a question about comic books and tattoos. 00:49:13 - Jimski from St. Louis, Missouri asks about reading single issues vs. trade paperbacks. Music: "Single" Pony Club • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #13! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"At the Movies with iFanboy" returns as we discuss the latest in comic book movies, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer! Did we love it or hate it? Was it better than the first one? You'll have to listen to find out. Running Time: 00:17:08 Music: "The Fantastic Four Song" The Ray Wall Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by NetFlix and youbuynow.com! Running Time: 01:06:27 News: 00:01:32 - RIP Daniel Robert Epstein. Pick of the Week: 00:02:29 - Ron's surprise Pick of the Week was Strangers in Paradise #90! Shocking. Comics: 00:10:00 - The New Avengers #31 last page was shocking! Right? Right...? 00:15:11 - The guys are really enjoyed Countdown #46. 00:18:33 - Josh is blown away by how much he loved Nova #3. 00:22:00 - Ron and Conor are sad to see Green Arrow go. 00:24:20 - World War Hulk #1 split the iFanboys down the middle. 00:28:09 - Franklin Richards: World Be Warned is great for kids. 00:30:41 - Black Diamond #1 merged Ron's love of comics and cars. Trade Talk: 00:32:18 - Ron and Conor review The Plain Janes and Re-Gifters, the first two books from DC's new teenage-girl aimed Minx line. Audience Questions: 00:39:13 - Jim B. from Atlanta, Georgia wants to know if the Minx books are in fact good for teenage girls. 00:41:28 - Kaylon from Green Creek, North Carolina has a question about frequent caller Darrel from New York. 00:43:43 - Unknown clears up the timeline in the DC Universe. E-Mail: 00:44:57 - Beau from Chicago, Illinois can't figure out what comics to keep. 00:48:57 - David from Boxford, Massachusetts wants to know what makes a Marvel and a DC fan. Another Audience Question: 00:53:43 - Vito from Brooklyn, New York has a question about first bought versus first given comics. More E-Mail: 00:57:22 - Ren from Columbus, Ohio doesn't know why people love The Dark Knight Returns. 01:01:53 - Leigh from Geelong, Australia wants to know where Batman gets his trophies. Music: "Rise Above" Black Flag • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show!Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Strangers In Paradise #90! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by NetFlix and geekarmor.com! Running Time: 00:57:20 Pick of the Week: 00:02:02 - Josh thought that a surprise ending by Paul Dini earned Detective Comics #833 the mantle of Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:08 - Josh and Ron love Avengers: The Initiative #3 and now Dan Slott. 00:15:23 - Jack of Fables #11 was almost the Pick of the Week. 00:17:12 - Ron took a chance on Dynamo 5. 00:20:19 - And Drawing from Life. 00:23:16 - And New Warriors #1. 00:26:02 - And Fear Agent #1. 00:28:08 - And Black Summer #0. 00:30:03 - And Invincible #42. 00:32:22 - A brief comment on Uncanny X-Men. E-Mail: 00:33:40 - Joe from Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom thinks comics are too complex for new readers. 00:35:33 - Dustin wants a weekly book from Marvel. 00:38:06 - Nick from Rochester, New York has a note about superhero movies. Voicemail: 00:42:32 - Adam from Polk City, Iowa wants to know about funny comic books. 00:43:56 - Ryan (driving in Nevada) wants to know which comic book novels we like. 00:47:19 - Heather (also driving in Nevada) likes police procedural comics. News: 00:51:14 - Are you an artist? Are you a writer? Check out the Writers/Artists thread on the iFanboy Forums. 00:52:58 - Going to Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina? Can you recommend good BBQ places? Do you want to watch us record the podcast? Let us know! Music: "Dear Confessor" The Immaculate Machine • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Detective Comics #833! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Netflix and comichole.com! Running Time: 01:00:38 Pick of the Week: 00:02:18 - Conor loved Teen Titans #47 so much he made it his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:09:54 - Josh thought the best book was Daredevil #97. 00:16:10 - Justice Society of America #6 has completely lost us. 00:23:00 - Both Conor and Josh loved The New Avengers: Illuminati #3! 00:29:23 - If you want to know more about Superman, Action Comics #850 is for you. News: 00:35:57 - We've got two winners in the Black Panther is a Bad House Guest Contest! Congratulations Pol and Zack! 00:37:51 - It's an iFanboy Movie Ticket Giveaway! Do you live in New York City or Los Angeles and want to see Eagle vs. Shark on June 12? E-Mail: 00:39:45 - Krazy Joe is annoyed the Wizard World Philadelphia is the same weekend as Heroes Con. 00:43:04 - Wingsfan757 votes nay on an iFanboy summer hiatus. Voicemails: 00:44:57 - Arlen from Whidbey Island, Washington ponders comic book resurrections. 00:48:10 - Will from Tennessee wants to know what makes a good comic book. 00:51:07 - Rob from Detroit, Michigan thinks iFanboy is too negative. More News: 00:56:07 - Are you an artist? Are you a writer? Check out the Writers/Artists thread on the iFanboy Forums. 00:57:07 - Going to Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina? Can you recommend good BBQ places? Do you want to watch us record the podcast? Let us know! Music: "Simple Song" Avail • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace ! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Teen Titans #47! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Netflix and youbuynow.com! Running Time: 01:08:43 Pick of the Week: 00:02:54 - Josh was all about Captain America #26 this week. Comics: 00:16:23 - The Spirit #6 was a close second, and Ron declares it's a must read. 00:19:45 - If Conor had to make a Pick, it would have been Criminal #6. 00:23:14 - You know who he is, Ron thinks you should check out Madman #2. 00:25:38 - The Irredeemable Ant-Man #8 is still delivering it for Josh. 00:28:28 - Conor and Ron are shocked that Hellblazer is up to 232 issues. Trade Talk: 00:31:31 - You should go buy The Homeless Channel from AiT/PlanetLar. E-Mail: 00:33:44 - Rob M. from Leicester, England, United Kingdom is curious about gender roles and representation in comics. 00:39:13 - Josh from Kentucky wants Ultimate Spider-Man to age. 00:42:27 - Aaron S. wonders if there were any good comics from the 90's. 00:46:10 - Adam from Washington, England wants to know what happened to us? Voicemails: 00:49:30 - Ben from St. Louis, Missouri wants to know if there are any comics for new dads? 00:52:21 - Sean from Dallas, Texas doesn't get why some words are bold in comics. 00:53:01 - Darrel's back! And he's got a mouthful. 00:55:12 - Ron from Michigan needs some advice for reading comics at the gym. 00:57:30 - Luke from Denver, Colorado uses the Netflix and wants to recommend The Nightly News. News: 00:59:12 - Are you an artist? Check out the Writers/Artists thread on the iFanboy Forums! 01:00:31 - Did you enjoy the Black Panther bit from last week? Enter the contest for your interpretation of the Black Panther as a bad houseguest. 01:02:15 - Live in New York City? Come hang out with us at the Strangers In Paradise wrap party sponsored by CBLDF! 01:03:27 - going to Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina? Can you recommend good BBQ places? Do you want to watch us record the podcast? Let us know! Music: "Hey Sandy" Polaris • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Captain America #26! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please note that at 00:33:39 the audio goes a little wonky for five seconds. Sorry! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by Netflix and Geekarmor.com! Running Time: 01:03:20 Pick of the Week: 00:01:54 - Conor loved him some Hawkeye in this week's Pick of the Week, Fallen Son: Captain America. Comics: 00:11:44 - Josh and Conor are really digging the "CheckOut" crossover. Ron missed an issue and is lost. 00:15:40 - Ron's favorite book this week was Local #9. 00:19:36 - Ultimate X-Men #82 hurt us all. 00:20:54 - Uncanny X-Men #486 wraps up Brubaker's first arc in a rather rushed fashion. 00:24:48 - Ron loved The Mighty Avengers #3. Conor and Josh, not so much. 00:28:55 - But Ron hated The Ultimates 2 #13. 00:31:42 - The iFanboys were underwhelmed by Ex Machina #28. E-Mail: 00:37:08 - Casey from Takasaki, Japan wants to know how important the social aspect is to comics. 00:42:13 - Todd from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada wants to know why Reed Richards won't help Bruce Banner. Voicemails: 00:45:23 - Nate from Canton, Ohio thinks the Countdown criticism is unwarranted. 00:47:26 - Kermit G. from Silver Spring, Maryland has a question about Captain America. 00:49:36 - Arlen from Whidbey Island, Washington thought Nova #2 wasn't very good. 00:51:52 - Josh from Portland, Maine wants to know which is better: Young Avengers or Runaways? 00:54:18 - Robert from San Jose, California asks a very important question. Music: "Heatmiser" Collect to NYC • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Fallen Son: Captain America! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by Netflix and YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 00:59:54 Pick of the Week: 00:01:30 – Ron followed his destiny for this Pick of the Week, Nova #2. Comics: 00:12:24 – Nearing the end of this title, Ron and Conor are both still big fans of Green Arrow #74. 00:16:18 – The guys simply cannot come to a consensus on the new Marvel Zombies: Dead Days. 00:22:41 – Conor would have gone with Countdown #51. Josh needs clearing up, and Ron still doesn’t know what year it is in DC. Also check out How Was Countdown for some analysis. 00:29:56 – Who saw the Ronin reveal coming in The New Avengers #30? Everyone! 00:33:26 – Phonogram #6 finishes up pretty strong… if you’re into that kind of thing. E-Mail: 00:37.20 – Henrik from Stockholm, Sweden wants to know what characters and artists we avoid at all costs. 00:41:10 – David from Southern California wants to know what the hell is deal with Japanese comics!? The best we can do is make some guesses. 00:44:30 – Tracy from Roanoke, Virginia wants to know how come there are so many boys in comics, but so few girls. 00:48:00 – Dave from Tacoma Park, Maryland thinks The Walking Dead is overdoing the splash pages. Voicemails: 00:52:50 – An unknown confused person wants us to give them a quick rundown of 52 and Strangers in Paradise and we’re not gonna do it. 00:54:22 – Cameron from San Diego, California is having paranoid fantasies about The Hulk. 00:55:56 – John from Brooklyn, New York wants to know if iFanboy is going to be at WizardWorld Philadelphia, and we have to break the bad news to him. Music: “Every Day” Voxtrot • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you’re from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page – http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace – http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don’t forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Nova #2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Netflix and YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 00:59:55 Pick of the Week: 00:01:39 - Josh was moved by this week's Pick of the Week, Strangers in Paradise #89. Comics: 00:10:39 - We're finally at the end of a long road with 52 Week 52. 00:16:52 - Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil #3 splits the iFanboys asunder! 00:19:57 - Avengers: The Initiative #2 hit the guys over the head with the political stuff. 00:22:10 - The Best of Whedon Week is Astonishing X-Men #21! 00:25:43 - Checkmate #13 starts the crossover with The Outsiders! 00:30:52 - "World War Hulk" begins in The Incredible Hulk #106! E-Mail: 00:35:20 - Benny from Long Island, New York doesn't think that Jim Shooter started writing comics at the age of 13. 00:36:25 - Joe had a horrible first experience at a comic book store. 00:40:52 - John from Buffalo, New York wants to know if he should check out DC's Countdown. 00:43:14 - Michael from Port Jefferson, New York wants to know what iFanboy thought about Peter Milligan's X-Statix. Voicemails: 00:48:10 - Eddie from Soledad, California is worried about Spider-Man 3. 00:50:12 - Aaron From Paris, France doesn't understand the Silver Age bashing. 00:54:36 - HULK ANGRY THAT IFANBOY NO READ PLANET HULK! Music: "Make Out Club" Unrest • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Strangers in Paradise #89! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"At the Movies with iFanboy" returns as we discuss the latest in comic book movies, Spider-Man 3! Did we love it or hate it? Was it better than Ghost Rider? You'll have to listen to find out. We can't agree on anything. Running Time: 00:28:10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Netflix and ComicHole.com! Running Time: 00:59:54 Pick of the Week: 00:01:33 - Ron's favorite book this week, and thus the Pick of the Week, was New Excalibur #19! Comics: 00:10:21 - Conor loved Fallen Son: Avengers, and Ron hated it. 00:13:36 - Ron threw Wolverine #53 across the room after finishing it. 00:16:39 - On the other hand, 52 Week 51 was loved by all. 00:20:00 - Justice Society of America #5 left the iFanboys befuddled. 00:25:40 - Josh loved Usagi Yojimbo #102. 00:29:56 - Amazons Attack #1 was Conor's favorite book of the week. News: 00:33:28 - Josh is going to be appearing on Around Comics this week! E-Mail: 00:34:56 - Sebastian thinks the name iFanboy is awful. 00:37:04 - V. Smith has questions about digital comics, JLA, and crossovers. 00:41:20 - Mike G. from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada wants to know about comic book characters in real world stories. Voicemails: 00:45:57 - Jeff from Texas loves Wisdom from Marvel Max. 00:48:02 - Greg from Boston, Massachusetts wants to know just who is buying Archie comics? 00:49:44 - Vito from New York, New York thanks us for recommending Fell and loved Nightwing Annual #2 and has a question about out-of-character writing. 00:52:35 - John from Chicago, Illinois didn't get the point of World War III. Music: "Emily Kane" Art Brut • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for New Excalibur #19! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by NetFlix and GeekArmor.com! Running Time: 00:58:15 Pick of the Week: 00:02:13 - Conor geeked out over Nightwing Annual #2 and chose it as his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:08:26 - 52 Week 50 and World War III rocked our socks. (Well, not Josh.) 00:18:34 - Justice League of America #8 had approximately 10,000 characters in it. 00:24:28 - And with Ultimate X-Men #81 the series has taken a turn for the worse. 00:28:18 - Girls #24 brings the series to a close. E-Mail: 00:34:15 - Kwok_Talk wants to know which graphic novel should be on Time's 100 Greatest Novels list. 00:36:21 - Derek says iFanboy has no indie cred. 00:39:03 - Richard N. from Orebro, Sweden says knowing comic book scripting is effecting his comic book reading enjoyment. 00:42:18 - Przem from Warsaw, Poland wants to know about the future of comics. Voicemails: 00:46:06 - Jimski from St, Louis, Missouri wants to know what the benefits of reading comics are. 00:50:31 - Darryl from Queens, New York defends Justice League of America. 00:52:23 - James Sime from Isotope has breaking news from San Diego! Music: "Too Good To Be True (Cryin', Cryin' Cryin')" The Bomb Bassetts • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And now you can be our friend at Facebook and VIRB! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Nightwing Annual #2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by NetFlix and YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 01:05:19 Pick of the Week: 00:03:28 - Josh anointed Fell #8 as his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:14:08 - Josh and Conor took a chance on 2 Guns #1. 00:17:38 - Ron took his chance on After the Cape #2. 00:20:07 - Nova #1 made Ron quiver like an excited little school girl. 00:24:45 - And then The Loners #1 knocked his socks off! 00:26:53 - The guys are conflicted over The New Avengers #29. 00:30:14 - Green Arrow #73 is beginning to wrap the series up nicely. E-Mail: 00:33:36 - Aaron S. has some questions about all the comic book events. 00:37:27 - Ian from Alaska loves Hellboy and B.P.R.D.. 00:39:55 - Andrew from Saugus, Massachusetts loved Judd Winick's run on Green Lantern. 00:42:33 - Anonymous has a comics relationship question. Voicemails: 00:47:34 - Zack from Portland, Oregon has a question about characters and writers. 00:51:39 - Pat from Chicago, Illinois may have broken the Justice League of America code. 00:54:29 - Aaron from Paris, France wants some comics his parents can read. Music: "Woke Up New" The Mountain Goats • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount of) faithful and be counted!• • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Fell #8! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by ComicHole.com! Running Time: 00:59:46 Pick of the Week: 0:01:29 - It was a hard choice, but Ron ended up choosing Avengers: The Initiative #1 as his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:09:44 - Ron's close second for the Pick of the Week was Justice League America #7. 00:16:54 - Joss Whedon Week, Part 1 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer #2! 00:19:11 - Joss Whedon Week, Part 2 - Runaways #25! 00:23:22 - The Immortal Iron Fist #4 has the iFanboys split. 00:26:09 - The guys are sad that 52 Week 48 means this series is almost over. 00:29:59 - Josh loves The Irredeemable Ant-Man so much he might want to marry it. E-Mail: 00:33:05 - Sergio B. might just be iFanboy's youngest listener! 00:36:00 - Wally from Centereach, New York has a lot of X-Men questions for Ron. 00:38:24 - William from New York, New York doesn't like a lot of Brian Michael Bendis' writing. 00:41:12 - V. Smith thinks that Ron is part of the problem. Voicemails: 00:47:01 - Sean from Southern California loves the quarter bin. 00:49:43 - Jim Di Bartolo from Portland, Oregon wants more Dark Horse talk. 00:52:57 - Matt from Simi Valley, California wants to know what we think about Joe Madureira. Music: "The Object of My Affection" Peter, Bjorn & John • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Avengers: The Initiative #1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by GeekArmor.com! Running Time: 00:59:06 Pick of the Week: 00:01:51 - Conor thought that Ultimate Spider-Man #107 was just about the perfect comic. Comics: 00:10:01 - With Josh now on board, everyone's a fan of Ultimate X-Men! 00:16:10 - Despite it being a fill-in issue, Conor and Josh both enjoyed Action Comics #847. 00:20:40 - Conor is cautiously optimistic about Jodi Picoult on Wonder Woman. 00:24:50 - A big thumbs up for Green Lantern #18. 00:27:27 - Aaarrr! Ron dug Pirates of Coney Island #5! E-Mail: 00:31:18 - Mike G. from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada wonders what we have against speculation. 00:37:04 - Vito D. from New York, New York loves Checkmate! 00:41:06 - Ollie is perplexed by our reactions to JLA and Wolverine: Origins. 00:44:55 - Stuart from London, England is creeped out by Jonah Hex's face flap. Voicemail: 00:48:58 - Darron from California wants to know which to read first: Gotham Central or Sleeper. 00:51:17 - Sanchez from Queens, New York is looking for comic shop pet peeves. 00:53:39 - Mike R. from Los Angeles, CA wants to know what the mystery in 52 is. Music: "Wheels" Cake • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Ultimate Spider-Man #107! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 01:01:45 Pick of the Week: 00:01:47 – Josh loved the pure comics majesty that was The Spirit #4 so he made it the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:42 – Conor and Josh are both dug The Brave and the Bold #2. 00:16:35 – Conor was somewhat underwhelmed by X-Factor #17. 00:20:54 – Josh thought that 52 Week 46 had the best panel of the week. 00:26:04 – Hellblazer #230 was very nearly Josh’s Pick of the Week. Chris from Long Island agrees. 00:32:17 – Josh gave Army @ Love #1 a shot and he’s not sure what to make of it. E-Mail: 00:36:29 – Six Gun from Tennessee wants to know why we’re not excited for the Halo comic. 00:39:59 – Sasha from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada has a question about modern classics and Scene of the Crime. 00:43:00 – TC needs some Marvel books to buy. 00:47:18 – Chris from Long Island has a friend in crisis. Voicemails: 00:49:57 – Matt from Simi Valley, Califonira loved JSA #4. 00:51:46 – Zack from Portland, Oregon makes us feel old. 00:56:24 – Augie De Blieck from the Pipeline podcast feels our pain. Music: “Velouria” Pixies • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you’re from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page – http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace – http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And don’t forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The Spirit #4! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by ComicHole.com! Running Time: 01:04:17 Pick of the Week: 00:01:48 - Ron says that The New Avengers #28 was fun and exciting and it is the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:00 - Josh and Conor say Civil War: The Confession was the best book of the week. 00:16:19 - Thunderbolts #112 causes a schism in the iFanboys. 00:20:49 - 52 Week 45 was a bloodbath! 00:24:31 - Ron and Conor were both perplexed by Buffy The Vampire Slayer #1. 00:27:54 - Josh wants to remind people that Fables is still quite good. 00:29:22 - Spider-Man: Reign is over and Ron is really happy to be put out of his misery. 00:30:25 - Ron loves Franklin Richards March Madness. E-Mail: 00:32:16 - WLG has some thoughts on our review of 300. 00:36:06 - Airrion doesn't understand why everyone is excited for the Silver Surfer in Fantastic Four 2. 00:39:55 - James has some concerns about The Spirit. 00:42:21 - Michael wants to know if we spoil comics by reading ahead. Voicemail: 00:44:32 - Patrick from Kentucky wonders if we associate certain art with certain characters. 00:48:40 - Dominic from California thinks that Captain America faked his death and is Ronin. 00:50:25 - Chris from Long Island, New York wants to know if Conor liked JSA: Liberty Files and has a suggestion for Ron. 00:51:50 - Benny from Long Island, New York wants to know if he should take down the superhero posters before girls come over. 00:54:23 - Janita from Puerto Rico has a whole bunch of questions for us. News: 01:00:56 - Save internet radio! Music: "Gyrru Gyrru Gyrru" Gruff Rhys • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The New Avengers #28! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by GeekArmor.com! Running Time: 00:58:32 Pick of the Week: 00:03:25 - Conor chooses the most obvious Pick of the Week: Captain America #25. Comics: 00:12:02 - The Mighty Avengers are indeed quite mighty. 00:17:01 - The team is divided on Civil War: The Initiative. 00:22:15 - Conor is back on the Ultimate Spider-Man train now that the Clone Sage is over. And Ron and Josh are on it with him. 00:23:55 - Brubaker's dominion continues with the excellent Criminal #5. 00:26:05 - Up is down and black is white, but Conor's still hating Justice League of America, but Josh doesn't. Not that he can explain the story to you. Email: 00:30:35 - Yasmin wants to know what we like in comic book art. 00:35:01 - Chris wants to know if Nightwing is any good. Another letter from Jon says, "No, no it is not." 00:38:27 - David liked The O.C., and wants to know if there are any good relationship comics out there. Ron and Josh give him several options. Voicemail: 00:42:42 - Robert is taking a stand against Marvel Comics. No more! 00:44:49 - Dave from Denver, Colorado is taking this whole Cap thing kinda badly. We try to be there for him. 00:45:43 - A non-stalking Darrell is worried that we're gonna have a return to the days of the 90's speculator market and events without substance. Music: "Suffer For Fashion" Of Montreal • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Captain America #25! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by ComicHole.com! Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick are in San Francisco, CA for WonderCon! This week's show was recorded at Isotope: The Comic Book Lounge with special guest host and store owner, James Sime! Running Time: 00:44:31 Comics: 00:05:35 - Civil War: Frontline #11 Pick of the Week: 00:09:16 - Runaways #24 More Comics: 00:12:32 - Doctor Strange: The Oath #5 00:14:27 - The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #5 00:16:31 - Green Lantern #17 00:18:27 - X-Factor #16 00:23:35 - Daredevil #?? Trade Talk: 00:25:00 - The new Love & Rockets collections from Fantagraphics. 00:28:32 - Ron's to-read trade stack. Voicemail: 00:38:01 - Josh F. is a little worried because he hasn't heard from Ron and Conor in a while. More Trade Talk: 00:38:57 - James recommends Brit. 00:40:58 - More on Ron's to-read trade stack. Music: "Kundalini Express" Love & Rockets • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page - http://www.myspace.com/ifanboy and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace - http://www.comicspacespace.com/ifanboy! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Runaways #24! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 00:54:50 Pick of the Week: 00:01:13 - In a week chock full of quality books and big events, Josh says Robin #159 is the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:59 - A little book called Civil War #7 came out. 00:21:36 - The Amazing Spider-Man #538 made the iFanboys angry. 00:25:26 - Josh loved Hellblazer #229! 00:27:30 - Ron loved Local #8! 00:30:57 - And Conor loved The Brave and The Bold #1! 00:34:26 - Holy cow, was the art in 52 Week 42 good! E-Mail: 00:37:34 - Justin wants to know the definition of a comic book "event". 00:39:19 - medgecombe takes issue with Ron & Conor's review of Ghost Rider. 00:41:41 - Six Gun has questions about Ed Brubaker, 300, and posits a Sophie's Choice scenario. Voicemail: 00:43:11 - Robert from San Jose, California wants Ron to stop saying "awesome" and lay off of Sandman fans. 00:44:46 - Andy from Charlotte, North Carolina hated Civil War #7. 00:46:50 - Arlen from Liberty Island has a question about Penance. Music: "(Antichrist Television Blues)" The Arcade Fire • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Robin #159! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor polarizes the iFanboy community with his pick of Batman #663, but Ron and Josh are on board. Justice Society of America #3 was good, Thunderbolts #111 -- not so much. But none were as fun as Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes #6. We also answer listener email and voicemails. Running Time: 00:59:59 Pick of the Week: 00:02:23 - Batman #663 is the Pick of the Week! Has there ever been a more controversial pick? Comics: 00:14:40 - The boys are split on Thunderbolts #111. 00:19:11 - Is Justice Society of America the most fun superhero book out there? Possibly. 00:23:20 - The brilliant madness continues with Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes II #6! 00:28:32 - Y: The Last Man has only about six issues left... 00:30:51 - Each and every month, Astonishing X-Men captures Ron's heart. E-Mail: 00:33:17 - Randy needs recommendations on good finite series. 00:35:58 - Ben from St. Louis, Missouri wants good Hal Jordan stories. 00:37:42 - Phil from Kalamazoo, Michigan is tired of mystery heroes. 00:41:17 - Patrick from Jefferson City, Missouri wants to know how to store his comics. Voicemails: 00:45:00 - Again with the Fables stuff. 00:48:36 - To buy or not to buy an omnibus? 00:52:00 - Todd Kearns wants us to tell his boyfriend that comics are cool. News: 00:54:49 - New York Comic Con and WonderCon are coming soon! Music: "In Circles" Sunny Day Real Estate • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! • Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by GeekArmor.com! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards took one for the team and went to see Ghost Rider starring Nicolas Cage. Did they love it? Did they hate it? A little from column A, a little from column B. Running Time: 00:15:28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We saw 300! It feels nice when you don't have too many bad things to say. Not as much fun perhaps, but we'll take a good movie over a bad one anytime. But as always, we want to know what you think too! Running Time: 00:16:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! Running Time: 00:59:22 Pick of the Week: 00:01:57 - Ron's love of Jeff Smith leads him to select Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil #1 as the Pick of the Week. A discussion on Jeff Smith's Bone interrupts the proceedings. Comics: 00:16:06 - It was a downer, but the iFanboys loved the hell out of Fell #7. 00:19:58 - No more waiting, The New Avengers #27 skips past Civil War! 00:26:26 - Ultimate Spider-Man #105 wraps up the never-ending Clone Saga. 00:29:00 - Did some Stephen King book come out? 00:33:19 - Phil Noto's art in Jonah Hex #16 was sublime. E-Mail: 00:37:01 - Adrian from New Zealand wants to know what we think of the various Matt Wagner's Batman miniseries? 00:40:17 - Cam from Canada thinks that Marvel should jump ahead "One Year Later" like DC. 00:42:31 - Eric wants to know what the hell happened to Chris Claremont and John Byrne and if he should read 52 in trade form or in weekly issue form. Voicemails: 00:46:05 - Eddie from California wants to start posting on iFanboy.com but wants some help picking a user name. 00:47:54 - Angela from California wants to know if iFanboy is going to the San Diego Comic-Con. 00:50:11 - Sanchez from Queens, New York apologizes for calling Conor a Negative Nancy and wants to know if we've read Gødland or Noble Causes. Music: "Punk Rock Girl" The Dead Milkmen • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil #1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh thought he'd be alone in talking about Jack of Fables #7, but Ron was prepared this time. We also loved Daredevil #93, as well as Annihilation #6 and Strangers in Paradise #87. We also answer listener email and voicemails. Running Time: 00:59:57 Pick of the Week: 00:01:45 - Josh tempts the internet fates by choosing Jack of Fables #7. Comics: 00:14:46 - Strangers in Paradise #87 brought Ron close to tears. Again. 00:19:24 - Hey, it's Ex Machina #26! 00:23:55 - Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark pulled off a miracle in Daredevil #93. 00:29:07 - Ron was really happy with Annihilation #6. 00:31:02 - It was a light week so Conor, Ron, and Josh tried out some new books. E-Mail: 00:35:38 - The Dude Abides from Miami, Florida has a friend who thinks Christian Bale can beat up Hugh Jackman. 00:37:42 - John wants to know if writing teams could work in comics. 00:40:22 - Pat from Chicago, Illinois wants to know about the possibility of a Renee Montoya book and a Bendis/Maleev Spider-Woman book. Also -- who wins in a fight: Winter Soldier or Jason Todd? 00:41:33 - Scott from Marlton, New Jersey hates Civil War and wants to know what other Marvel titles he can buy to keep up with the Marvel Universe. Voicemails: 00:44:08 - Sanchez from Queens, New York thinks that-- 00:44:20 - Sanchez from Queens, New York thinks that Conor is a Negative Nancy. 00:45:12 - Sean from Charlotte, North Carolina wants to know if there is anything worse than Marvel bringing back Captain Marvel. And is iFanboy coming to Heroes Con? 00:48:17 - Craig from Chicago, Illinois is pissed that Jack of Fables #7 was picked over Teen Titans #43. 00:52:35 - Behold the power of the iFanboy forums! Music: "John The Fisherman" Primus • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by ComicHole.com! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor turns the conversation back to DC with 52 Week 38, but Josh and Ron have nothing of it and want to discuss Civil War: the Return, Wolverine #50, Doctor Strange: The Oath #4 and Mouse Guard #6. We also answer listener email and voicemails. Running Time: 00:59:40 Pick of the Week: 00:02:08 - In another light week, Conor is really enjoying 52 Week 38. Comics: 00:11:12 - Ron is fuming over Civil War: The Return. 00:20:13 - Josh wonders whether or not The Eternals is working? 00:25:56 - Wolverine #50 left Conor and Ron scratching their heads. 00:31:46 - Josh reintroduces himself and the fact that his Pick for the Week was Doctor Strange: The Oath #4. 00:35:11 - Mouse Guard #6 is out and Ron is the only one who's reading this great book. E-Mail: 00:38:25 - Pat in Chicago, IL has come around on The Ultimates, have we ever come around on a comic title? And does Mark Millar's writing lack heart? 00:42:32 - Sean wants to know who wins in a fight -- Batman or Wolverine? 00:42:25 - Steve needs to know what the future of media is? Voicemails: 00:50:49 - Kyle from Chicago, Illinois wants us to compare Jonah Hex to western movies. 00:53:48 - Cameron thinks we should give that lady back her machine. 00:54:18 - Dustin wants know what the big deal with the upcoming Dark Tower comics? Music: "Busy Doing Nothing" Love Is All • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy is sick. The plague has ripped through iFanboy, but sick or not, we're podcasting! Ron picked Ultimate X-Men #78, but it was a tough call because Ultimate Spider-Man #104, 52 Week 7 and Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes #5 were also good. Also, we talk Absolute DC: The New Frontier and our new video podcast. We also answer listener email and voicemails. Running Time: 01:03:31 But First: 00:02:48 - Ron ruined the surprises in all of Conor's books. Pick of the Week: 00:04:08 - Ron loved Ultimate X-Men #78 as the Pick of the Week. It only took him about 75 issues! Comics: 00:13:15 - Ultimate Spider-Man #104 brings the clone saga to an end. Finally. 00:17:09 - Despite the art, Ron and Josh loved Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes II #5. 00:23:12 - The 52 love rolls on, despite being let down by the rebirth of Animal Man and the identity of Supernova. 00:26:14 - Conor thought that Green Lantern #16 ruled. 00:29:55 - Josh's Pick of the Week? The Spirit #2. Trade Talk: 00:33:11 - Josh finally read DC: The New Frontier (in Absolute form) and was blown away. News: 00:39:27 - Hey, we launched a video show! E-Mail: 00:44:50 - Troy recommends the anthology called Flight. 00:49:54 - Paul thinks that DC editorial has it in for the Giffen-era Justice League. 00:52:00 - Matthew wants to know what's the one regular title we buy no matter what. Voicemails: 00:53:04 - Francis from the Florence City Board of Education has a customer service issue. 00:54:36 - Chris from Long Island, New York wants to know what the important Avengers and JLA stories are. 00:57:54 - Derek from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania loved the Justice League episode of Smallville, hates Civil War, wants Darkhawk to come back, and is pissed off about what Marvel did to Speedball. Music: "Sick Boys" Social Distortion • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by GeekArmor.com! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Flanagan makes an ironic pick with Thunderbolts #110, we love 52 a little more and JSA confused the hell out of us. Oh, and Wolverine: Origins? How bad is THAT? We also answer a lot of email and voicemails and then wheels fall off a little bit. Running Time: 00:49:40 Pick of the Week: 00:01:50 - Talk about irony, Josh chooses Thunderbolts #110 as the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:12:58 - What the hell happened at the end of Justice Society of America #2? 00:16:46 - Stuff happened and stuff didn't happen in 52 Week 36. 00:18:49 - Conor's Pick of the Week is Green Arrow #70. 00:20:39 - Even though he hates every issue, Ron has still bought Wolverine: Origins #10. E-Mail: 00:23:38 - Miguel has some Justice Society of America questions. 00:26:16 - Joe from Rockhill, South Carolina wants to know about silent comics. 00:28:11 - Brian takes us to task for being disappointed with Civil War. Voicemails: 00:34:24 - Darrel thinks we should leave Vixen alone. 00:35:36 - Will (aka Six Gun) wants to know who would win in a fight -- the staff at DC or the staff at Marvel? Also, are there any good war comics? 00:38:34 - He's back... with rage. And an actual point. 00:40:25 - Jimski wants to know about the repercussions of Civil War's late shipping. 00:43:52 - And again. Music: "Back & Forth" The Dismemberment Plan • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by ComicHole.com! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start off the year with a bit of a surprise, while Conor picks The Amazing Spider-Man #537 as the Pick of the Week. We react to the shocking turn of events Civil War, celebrate the goodness of Jonah Hex and Scalped, and revel in our new hardcover editions of Fantastic Four Omnibus, Absolute DC: The New Frontier, and the Uncanny X-Men Omnibus. Running Time: 01:00:38 Pick of the Week: 00:01:41 - More for Captain America than anything else, Conor chose The Amazing Spider-Man #537 as the Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:07:22 - Marvel has cologne? 00:09:30 - Conor liked Civil War #6, Josh and Ron not so much. 00:15:43 - Civil War: Frontline #10 was one huge tease. 00:18:11 - Civil War continuity is a mess! 00:20:57 - 52 Week 35 was awesomely grisly. 00:23:35 - Ron's really loving that the Starjammers have showed up in Uncanny X-Men. 00:25:14 - Conor and Josh are still smitten by Jonah Hex... 00:27:02 - ... but differ wildly on Scalped #1. 00:31:20 - Fantastic Four: The End #4 has caused a Fantastic Four renaissance in Ron! Trade Talk: 00:32:41 - Let's talk hardcovers! The Fantastic Four Omnibus, Vol. 1! Uncanny X-Men Omnibus, Vol. 1! Absolute DC: The New Frontier! The Complete Calvin & Hobbes! E-Mail: 00:40:44 - Chris is looking for Bendis Daredevil hardcovers. 00:43:00 - Raph wants to know about Girls and Cupid from Brooklyn, NY has the answers! 00:46:08 - Roblaw wants to know if we read any Battlestar Galactica comics. Voicemails: 00:49:43 - If you've called us in the last three weeks -- call back! 00:50:59 - Chris from Long Island, NY wants to know about Ed Brubaker and Civil War. 00:53:56 - Darrel's back! Music: "Rags To Riches" Tony Bennett & "Du Hast" Rammstein • If you have any questions, email us at [email protected] OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from! • This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by You Buy Now! • Go to the Frappr map, join the other (unknown amount) faithful and be counted! • Or you could go to our stupid MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? • And now you can be our friend at ComicSpace! • And don't forget to digg our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices