iFanboy - Comic Books

Running Time - 00:55:41 Pick of the Week: 00:02:22 - Secret Invasion makes good over in Captain Britain and MI13 #1, Conor's Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:12:13 - Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #1 should probably just be a Fantastic Four book. 00:15:42 - Is Batman dead? It doesn't seem to be the case so far in Batman #676, the first part of the "R.I.P." storyline. 00:19:54 - Superman #676, by our good friend Vito Delsante, gives us Superman, Golden Age Green Lantern, and an Alex Ross cover. 00:23:54 - Batman Confidential #17 was drawn by Kevin Maguire, in case you haven't heard. 00:26:45 - Marcos Martin drew a mighty pretty book in The Amazing Spider-Man #559. 00:29:53 - Wolverine #65 was the end of a great arc... mostly. 00:32:20 - Josh was a fan of the last issue of B.P.R.D.: 1946. 00:33:47 - DMZ #31 has promise! 00:35:24 - Serenity: Better Days #3 still feels just like the TV show. User Reviews: 00:36:48 - PiscesPaul can't take no more Titans #2! 00:38:01 - Goat77 did not like the story in The Last Defenders #3. Ron isn't talking to him now. E-Mail: 00:40:42 - Dan P. from Toronto, Ontario, Canada says artists need to make Layla Miller and the other kids look like kids. 00:43:38 - Teddy has big, big dreams, and wants to read EVERYTHING. Good luck with that, Teddy. 00:46:38 - T. Scott B., M.D. weighs in on shape shifter gender and anatomy. It's all hormones! Music: "Lukin" Pearl Jam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in Seattle for the Emerald City Comic Con! Running Time - 01:01:00 Pick of the Week: 00:01:50 - Josh was surprised to love the historical fiction of Pretty Baby Machine so much that he made it his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:12:05 - Secret Invasion #2 treaded a whole lot of water. But Josh loved the Mockingbird stuff. 00:16:39 - Ron has a (misguided) freak out about The Mighty Avengers #13. And then they circle back around to Secret Invasion #2. 00:22:54 - Ron loved The Invincible Iron Man #1, Josh and Conor were kind of bored. 00:27:26 - Jon Favreau makes a respectable comics debut with Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas #1. 00:29:58 - Ron really loved Dynamo 5 Annual. 00:31:45 - Josh and Ron had so much fun with Nova #13. 00:34:03 - Logan #3 was a bit perplexing. Okay, more than a bit. 00:35:12 - Avengers/Invaders #1 was... okay? 00:39:14 - Josh and Ron can't say enough about how good SCUD The Disposable Assassin #24 was. User Reviews: 0:41:10 - GungaDin loved everything about Angel: After the Fall #7 except the art. 00:42:09 - Neb thought that Action Comics Annual #11 was very much worth the wait. Book of the Month: 00:43:55 - Hellboy: Library Edition, Vol. 1 is iFanboy's Book of the Month! E-Mail: 00:47:39 - Carson from Calgary, Alberta, Canada is looking for a particular kind of Batman story. Also The Flash and Spider-Man. 00:51:46 - Connor from Rochester, Illinois wants to know in what order to read certain DC events. 00:53:36 - Roch has a theory about the "Steve Rogers" that showed up in Captain America #37. Music: "When You Sleep" My Bloody Valentine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of those shows this week as the guys gather to discuss and bicker a little over this week's books. Running Time - 00:57:00 News: 00:01:37 - Information on the fund raising effort for David Pirkola of Apparitions Comics and Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pick of the Week: 00:04:38 - Ron has to explain himself for his choice of Glamourpuss #1 by Dave Sim. Comics: 00:13:49 - Conor goes to blows defending DC Universe #0. 00:18:17 - The excitement around Secret Invasion is waning with The New Avengers #40. 00:20:51 - Despite the appearance of Pieface, Green Lantern #30 was approved by the Comics Code Authority. 00:25:54 - Ron's both happy and annoyed that Local #11 is out. 00:26:58 - Conor suggests XXXombies #4 is for kids (just kidding). 00:29:10 - The concept behind Helen Killer #1 cracks Ron up. 00:31:19 - Josh thought Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula was a great read because it lacked the downer of Daredevil and Milla. User Reviews: 00:33:30 - TimmyWood writes about Teen Titans: Year One #4. 00:35:47 - Jazzlawyer lays the smackdown on the The Immortal Iron Fist #14. 00:37:59 - Poolgirl sings the praises of Usagi Yojimbo #111. E-Mail: 00:40:54 - Edward from Queens, New York wonders about comic book movies. 00:43:44 - Ross from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada has his eyes on a comic book with 1,000 issues. Voicemail: 00:46:24 - Jimski from St. Louis, Missouri weighs in on the shapeshifters issue. 00:48:15 - Tad Stones from La Cañada, California is curious about Conor's attraction to Robin. Music: "Welcome to My Working Week" Elvis Costello Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The motion picture comic book adaptation of Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., has been released, we’ve seen it and you know you’re dying to hear what we thought of it Running Time: 00:25:59 Music: “Iron Man” The Cardigans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a fairly light week. But, as always, there's plenty to talk about, like a few worthy books and plenty of e-mails. Running Time - 01:03:17 Pick of the Week: 00:02:00 - Conor was very glad to have a great issue of Justice League of America, with issue #20 chosen as the Pick of the Week. Plus, good Flash! Comics: 00:10:54 - The team is divided on The Mighty Avengers #12 (or The Adventures of Nick Fury and No Avengers #1). 00:16:13 - Grant Morrison brought the good stuff in Batman #675. 00:19:58 - Greg Rucka leaves on a high note with Checkmate #25. 00:25:05 - The Vision takes center stage in Young Avengers Presents #4. 00:30:50 - There was a bit of a scheduling snafu with Death of the New Gods #8. 00:33:01 - Ultimate Spider-Man #121 was a fun romp with a big silly villain. 00:34:58 - What sort of fan is Josh if he doesn't mention the awesome Fables #72? User Reviews: 00:36:43 - FACE didn't like Countdown to Final Crisis #1 so much. 00:37:45 - ohcaroline has learned to love the X-Men again with Uncanny X-Men #497. E-Mail: 00:41:07 - Chris from Sacramento, California wants a book he's guaranteed to like. 00:44:00 - Brian gets creepy about shapeshifters and their inner parts. 00:46:30 - Daniel from Australia wants to know how we interact with non-comics readers. 00:49:20 - Jay from Southern California asks about which editors we like. 00:51:48 - Ryan from Wichita, Kansas is annoyed by kids and their toys and merchandising. Music: "This Place Sucks" Descendents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show notes delayed due to the New York Comic Con... stay tuned and we'll have them loaded soon! Running Time - 01:02:24 Pick of the Week: Hellblazer #243 Comics: The Flash #239 War is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #2 Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #28 Countdown to Final Crisis #2 Robin #173 Powers Annual #1 The Sword #7 The Perhapanauts #1 Captain Marvel #5 User Reviews: FanboyStrikesBackDavid reviewed X-Men: Divided We Stand #1. dancanread reviewed Countdown to Final Crisis #2. E-Mail: Alan wants to know which five current books the iFanboys would read if they were only allowed to read five. Emily from Pittsburgh, Kansas is looking for good comics written and drawn by women. Voicemail: Luke from Denver, Colorado is looking for good series that feature a one and done format. Kevin from Chicago, Illinois wants to hear some thoughts about The Umbrella Academy. Music: "Against All Odds" The Postal Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the show so good, they had to do it twice! Running Time - 00:57:35 Pick of the Week: 00:01:45 - Ron almost has a heart attack talking about Young Liars #2! Comics: 00:11:48 - Is it Nova or Green Lantern? The debate continues with Nova #12. 00:14:57 - Green Arrow & Black Canary #7 fooled Ron. 00:19:20 - If you like heaving bosoms and gigantic weapons then Titans #1 is the book for you. 00:22:37 - Fantastic Four #556 is probably giving Ron a facial tic. 00:27:08 - Criminal, Vol. 2 #2 wins for best cover of the week. And most badassery. 00:30:00 - Echo #2 had Josh momentarily confused. 00:31:42 - With Wolverine #64, the iFanboys lament Jason Aaron's short run on the book. 00:32:33 - During the discussion of Suburban Glamour #4, Ron reveals some uncomfortable yearnings. 00:35:50 - Conor and Josh initiate a Justice Society of America #14 sneak attack. User Reviews: 00:39:20 - Neb is so happy to be reading Serenity: Better Days #2. 00:40:22 - JohnnyDestructo says you are cold and dead inside if you're not enjoying The Amazing Spider-Man. E-Mail: 00:43:04 - Jon from Brooklyn, New York has a question about NYCC that is morally dubious. 00:45:24 - Lance from Texas is hearing voices in his head. Voicemail: 00:48:42 - Darrel from New York, New York is excited! 00:50:22 - It is suspected that Chandler from Louisiana is being coached. Music: Dr. Strangeluv Blonde Redhead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many books, so little time. This week, there were so many comics to talk about that we had to forgo the e-mails and voicemails! Running Time - 00:58:45 Pick of the Week: 00:01:26 - Conor's Pick of the Week is Action Comics #863! Comics: 00:10:50 - Some little underground book called Secret Invasion #1 came out. 00:21:34 - The iFanboys dug the budding romance in Detective Comics #843. 00:25:38 - Conor and Ron loved the story in The Amazing Spider-Man #555, but were split on the art. 00:28:50 - Kick-Ass #2 left Conor with too many questions. 00:32:16 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #13 was hysterical. 00:34:08 - Josh and Conor loved Scalped #16 so, so much. 00:36:12 - Both Ron and Conor agree: Countdown #4 continues the quality momentum. 00:38:17 - Ron forgot to buy All-New Atom #22; Conor says he missed out. 00:39:34 - The Boys #17. So that happened. Book of the Month: 00:42:19 - Ron's selection? Justice League International, Vol. 1. • iFanboy and InStockTrades are proud to announce that this month's Book of the Month can be purchased at a special discounted rate of $13.74, which is 45% off the cover price. Music: "Shield Your Eyes" Jawbreaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whenever the iFanboys get together... things get hot! Running Time - 00:54:40 Pick of the Week: 00:01:48 - Josh has a Hal Jordan mancrush and Green Lantern #29 is the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:10:02 - Conor and Ron were loving the focused story and Jim Starlin art in Countdown to Final Crisis #5. 00:12:55 - With The New Avengers #39 the Skrulls are finally here. 00:15:55 - Conor says All-Star Superman #10 is on a whole different level from other comic books. 00:20:50 - In Ultimate Human #5, Warren Ellis keeps Queen & Country alive in iFanboy's hearts. 00:22:15 - Countdown to Adventure #8 wrapped up (one half of) a great mini-series. 00:24:25 - Transhuman #1 gives you a lot of bang for your buck. 00:27:25 - Everybody loves Dan Dare #5. Except the Mekon. 00:29:22 - Is Daredevil getting kind of repetitive? The great debate begins. User Reviews: 00:34:10 - gobo thought that Green Lantern #29 was boring. 00:35:15 - leland222 really dug Wolverine: First Class #1, except for the title. E-Mail: 00:38:03 - Craig from Chicago, Illinois is relying on Conor to bring him the truth on "Batman RIP." 00:40:20 - Henrik from Stockholm, Sweden wants to start reading either Invincible or Ultimate Spider-Man. Voicemail: 00:42:40 - Will from Tennessee calls out Ron on his lack of Brubaker love. The Daredevil debate continues! 00:45:00 - Dallas from Las Vegas, Nevada has questions about Mark Bagley and Green Lantern. Music: "Braver, Newer World" Jimmie Dale Gilmore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week there's an iFanboy first, a sense of betrayal, and a partial mental breakdown -- all in under an hour! Running Time: 00:54:55 Pick of the Week: 00:01:24 - Ron did the unthinkable and selected Invincible #49 as his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:08:56 - Everyone loved War is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #1. 00:12:18 - Ron liked Captain America #35, but just couldn't get excited by it. 00:15:46 - Ron was disgusted by The Flash #238 and Conor can't understand why he won't drop it. 00:19:34 - Josh and Conor are filled with righteous anger after reading The Circle #5. 00:22:54 - With The Immortal Iron Fist #13, Conor is pretty much done with the series. 00:25:35 - There's a surprising return to action for two characters in Batman and The Outsiders #5. 00:27:28 - Conor dug Robin #172, Josh not as much. 00:28:12 - Ghost Rider #21 is like an awesome grind house movie! 00:30:30 - Josh makes a startling confession about Thor. User Reviews: 00:34:48 - profdresser had a problem with the art in Fables #71. 00:35:50 - tork was not a big fan of Iron Man #27. E-Mail: 00:38:35 - Chris S. from Newark, Delaware asks about "Demon in a Bottle." Voicemail: 00:40:59 - Luke H. from Denver, Colorado has questions about Dave Sim. 00:44:20 - Johnny D. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wants to know about iFanboy at the Movies. 00:45:57 - Ryan from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania likes the new iFanboy.com but wants to know about old reviews. Music: "Wrecking Force" Voxtrot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick is back! Running Time: 00:55:30 Pick of the Week: 00:02:06 - Conor likes wacky science! And his Pick of the Week is Fantastic Four #555! Comics: 00:10:35 - With Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin #6, the great miniseries ended a bit... quietly. 00:13:52 - As expected, Ron loved the retro Marvel feel in The Mighty Avengers #10. 00:16:59 - Ron was tickled by Serenity: Better Days #1. 00:19:57 - Conor loved him some The Lone Ranger and Tonto #1, kemosabe. 00:21:08 - The Last Defenders #1 made iFanboy laugh. 00:23:19 - It is to everyone's continual surprise that Josh loves Nova. 00:24:43 - If this is the final arc for Batman: Confidential, it's going out with a bang. 00:26:21 - Madman #8 was a silent issue. Let the rockin' gimmicks continue! Book of the Month: 00:29:07 - Conor discusses his choice for iFanboy's Book of the Month for March 2008: Queen & Country: The Definitive Edition, Vol. 1. User Reviews: 00:35:52 - daccampo loved Green Arrow & Black Canary #6 with one caveat. 00:38:00 - zombox is over the moon for The Astounding Wolf-Man #5. E-Mail: 00:40:46 - Andrew wants Ron to force the guys to read Savage Dragon. Voicemail: 00:43:04 - Anonymous misses Ambush Bug. News: 00:46:03 - We've got announcements! iFanboy Mini is here! And everything is in HD! Music: "Wolf Like Me" TV on the Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor is still on vacation, so we made a call to our favorite fly-over podcaster and had Tom Katers join the fun. Running Time: 01:11:45 Pick of the Week: 00:02:44 - Josh's Pick of the Week is Logan #1, because it was just good. Comics: 00:10:35 - But why wasn't the Pick the Justice League: The New Frontier Special? 00:16:34 - Terry Moore is back with Echo #1. So far, so good. 00:20:44 - Ron ain't lyin' about Young Liars #1. "Gun-tar!" 00:25:12 - Is that Ryan Choi in the All-New Atom #21? Tom makes a confession. 00:31:31 - We're talking about Green Lantern... again. 00:34:44 - Pax Romana #2 makes us all feel lazy. 00:37:30 - Josh finally has someone to talk about Exterminators #27 with! 00:40:05 - Ron strikes back with great vengeance at Uncanny X-Men #496. 00:43:18 - What does Buffy the Vampire Slayer #12 have to do with Cruel Intentions? 00:44:32 - ClanDestine #2 takes us back to Excalibur. User Reviews: 00:46:05 - Tork loved Green Lantern #28. 00:46:58 - JStump loved the Justice League: The New Frontier Special too! 00:47:35 - Rofo really likes Pax Romana #2, but has some pacing issues E-Mail: 00:50:18 - Leland from Washington hasn't heard much talk about Spawn. 00:53:28 - Jon H. is still Counting Down. Voicemail: 00:57:50 - Robin wants to know where to start with superheroes. News: 01:02:25 - We've got New Frontier Contest winners, and the grand prize winner is Dave Levine! Music: "As We Proceed" Travis Morrison Hellfighters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor is finally on vacation, so Gordon the Intern steps in and tries to fill the big man's shoes. Running Time: 01:02:40 Pick of the Week: 00:03:17 - Ron had his ass kicked by the Pick of the Week: Kick-Ass #1. Comics: 00:14:48 - Echoes of Messiah Complex shudder throughout X-Men Legacy #208. 00:17:04 - Jeff Smith takes a different direction with RASL #1. 00:22:13 - Criminal, Vol. 2 #1 punches Josh, but in the best way. 00:26:55 - Ron thinks he's got this All-Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder thing worked out with issue #9. 00:32:32 - Ultimate Spider-Man #119 was refreshingly delightful. 00:35:58 - Gordon loves Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 #3, even though it has nothing to do with Dawson's Creek. Or does it? 00:37:34 - Justice Society of America #13 was good... again. 00:39:23 - Josh isn't going to let Fables #70 go unmentioned. E-Mail: 00:42:06 - Sam from Australia is curious about ages: Golden, Silver, and Modern, and who we like from them. 00:45:54 - Vichus Smith wants to know if "Messiah Complex" will get Ron to read the new Cable series. 00:47:06 - Ryan asks which comic book city we'd want to live in. Voicemail 00:49:29 - Dave from Bloomington, Indiana needs The Punisher. Can you help him? 00:52:05 - Andrew in Alabama wants to know what you should read when you've got the sickness. Contests: 00:54:36 - You want to win a copy of the Marvel Comic Guide to New York City? Go to: www.MarvelGuideSweepstakes.com. (Sweepstakes is working! Click the link and then click the "Start" button -- you DO NOT need to buy the book to enter.) 00:55:46 - Rare Darwyn Cooke pint glasses and an autographed, sketched DVD of Justice League: The New Frontier are yours for the taking, as long as you have the correct contest answer to us by Midnight EST, March 6. Listen for details. Music: "Walk Together, Rock Together" 7 Seconds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, Ron Richards, and Gordon Strain as we discuss the new DVD from the DC Animated Original Movie line, Justice League: The New Frontier, based on the epic graphic novel DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke. Running Time: 00:26:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in San Francisco for WonderCon, and we're talking comic books -- no emails or voicemails. Just comic books. Running Time: 00:54:44 (Thanks to g0ofgnewt for covering the show notes for us!) Pick of the Week: 00:02:20 - Conor had a tough month with his books. The best of the stack for the resident Batman fan was Zorro#1 by Dynamite Entertainment. Problems ensue with Street Fighter characters Comics: 00:12:13 - Sergio Aragones takes over The Spirit and the boys find it difficult not to compare to Cooke's. 00:15:21 - There is a bittersweet reaction to Checkmate #25. Josh feels like a jilted lover. 00:18:42 - Batman Confidential #13 starts a new story arc and had Conor questioning continuity. 00:20:52 - The Mighty Avengers cracked Ron up. 00:24:46 - Superman/Batman #46 has some trippy connotations for Supes. 00:27:56 - Poster child for the worst comics revealed! The Flash #237 which has a guest creative team but with the same problems. 00:31:18 - Ron tries to talk Invincible #48 without being accosted in a hotel. Continuity freaks unite around this issue. The entire Image universe turns up in issue. Awesomeness is around the corner with #50. 00:32:58 - Clint B. gets rectified with the boys talking about (Red) Hulk #2. Get your insurance as car wreaks may nearer than you think. And who is Maria Hill? 00:37:32 - Josh likes Ultimate Human #2. He doesn't know anything about this Hulk and it must be why he likes it. 00:39:07 - Justice League of America #18 was enjoyable this week. But the back up story was more enjoyable. And they ruin Disney for Gordon the Intern. 00:41:50 - Rumors abound around which ultimate book is on the chopping block. Ultimate X-Men may be it, in #91 see the X-Men get their asses handed to them and the whole Ultimate universe joins in. 00:44:57 - Image Comics is now publishing Perhapanaughts. Ron read the second annual and liked the mix of B.P.R.D. and Proof. 00:46:47 - Josh thumbed through Youngblood #2 and had a surprising result. Ron agreed that it was a good issue. Music: "The Silence Between Us" Bob Mould Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a packed show this week as we've got a new site, a book of the month, WonderCon as well as this week's comics to talk about! This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe, FooComics.com and Triptych Books! Running Time: 01:02:00 News: 00:01:23 - iFanboy 3.0 is here! Pick of the Week: 00:06:38 - Josh might have been late to the party but Green Arrow and Black Canary #5 was his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:15:24 - The Alias reunion in The New Avengers #38 was awesome, but... 00:19:36 - Reaction is mixed to Fantastic Four #554! 00:23:21 - Ron's love for Fantastic Comics #24 knows no bounds! 00:27:12 - Geoff Johns somehow made Zero Hour interesting in Booster Gold #0. 00:31:00 - Astro City: Beautie was creepy good. 00:33:20 - It was a big week for Jason Aaron with Wolverine #62 and Ghost Rider #20. 00:35:27 - Ron barely has the words to describe his disappointment in X-Force #1. 00:37:23 - With Captain Marvel #3 there are more Skrulls. Book of the Month: 00:39:54 - It's our first Book of the Month: Godland: The Celestial Edition, Book 1! E-Mail: 00:48:56 - C. Kevin (AKA Luthor) in Canada wants to know about swapping characters. 00:50:59 - Clint B. asks why puny iFanboys hate Hulk? More News: 00:55:03 - WonderCon 2008 announcements! Music: "California Girls" The Magnetic Fields • 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! • Check out the iFanboy store for the books discussed on each week's video show and other iFanboy favorites! • You like movies? Netflix.com/ifanboy gets you a two week free trial! • Want to join the iFanboy intern team? We've got t-shirts! • Or you could go to our MySpace page and maybe we could be your friend? And be our friend 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, Netflix, and FooComics.com! Running Time: 00:52:24 Pick of the Week: Teen Titans: Year One #2 Comics: ClanDestine #1 Justice Society of America #JoshNeverSays SCUD the Disposable Assassin #21 Nightwing #141 Fables #JoshNeverSays Uncanny X-Men #495 Buffy the Vampire Slayer #11 The Amazing Spider-Man #RonNeverSays XXXombies #4 Detective Comics #841 Abe Sapien: The Drowning #1 E-Mail: Ali C. is looking for a Kingdom Come for the Marvel Universe. Timmy W. wants to know our favorite Showcase or Essential editions. Andrew from Boston, Massachusetts has some thoughts about hidden ads in Marvel books. Voicemail: Kermit from Washington, DC has questions about Cyclops and Marc Guggenheim. Mike from Utah thanks iFanboy for the Scalped recommendation and is looking forward to Jason Aaron on Wolverine and Ghost Rider. Rob from Detroit, Michigan is considering getting a Green Lantern tattoo and needs Josh (he of the Green Lantern tattoo) and his advice. News: iFanboy is heading to WonderCon! We've got panel and party info! Music: "Well I Can Take It" Tender Forever • 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 Teen Titans: Year One #2! 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, Netflix, and FooComics.com! Running Time: 00:58:05 Pick of the Week: 00:01:35 - To no one's surprise, Conor chose Captain America #34 as the Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:10:56 - Josh sheds a tear for Y: The Last Man #60. 00:17:30 - Everyone gushes over Ultimate Spider-Man #118. 00:21:18 - Ron and Conor have a comic book crush on Suburban Glamour #3. 00:24:17 - Green Lantern #27 was chilling. 00:27:18 - The New Avengers Annual #2 left Ron confounded about scheduling. 00:29:44 - Josh continues to bang the drum for Trials of Shazam! #11. 00:30:51 - With Proof #4, this series is getting better and better. 00:32:48 - Ron goes against popular opinion with Spider-Man: With Great Power #1. 00:35:10 - Action Comics #861 proves that this is the one great Geoff Johns book no one is talking about. E-Mail: 00:37:20 - Caleb from London, United Kingdom wants to know if it's only Yanks who like Captain America. 00:40:07 - Ben G from London, United Kingdom has a few questions. Voicemail: 00:44:58 - Big E from Illinois is looking for Jay Garrick & Alan Scott stories. 00:48:50 - Darrel from New York, New York gets serious. Music: "Nothing Ever Happens" 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! • 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 Captain America #34! 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, Netflix, and FooComics.com! Running Time: 00:59:11 Pick of the Week: 00:01:35 - Josh gives other comics the two finger salute, and makes Hellblazer #240 the Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:12:02 - Ron clears up what happened at the end of "Messiah Complex" in X-Men #207. 00:20:48 - Astonishing X-Men #24 was probably very good. There was some confusion. 00:23:49 - Is The Ultimates 3 #2 any better than the first issue? Josh, Ron, and Conor differ. 00:26:50 - The panel is split on Young Avengers Presents Patriot. 00:31:48 - Dan Dare #3 continues to ride the awesome train. 00:33:19 - Conor is quite pleased with Teen Titans #55. 00:34:07 - Ron is hoppin' mad that The Order was cancelled, because issue #7 was his favorite. 00:36:27 - Josh loves the bunny in Usagi Yojimbo #109. E-mail: 00:38:54 - Travis from Kansas City, Missouri wants to know which convention he should attend. For the record, this year you can find iFanboy at WonderCon in San Francisco, New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic-Con in Seattle, and of course in San Diego Comic-Con. 00:42:30 - Caroline from Virginia wants to know the best non-Ultimate Spider-Man stories are. Voicemail: 00:45:58 - Nate from Canton, Ohio wants to know why JLA sucks now. 00:48:05 - Dave from Denver, Colorado took some time out of his date to give us a call. 00:50:44 - Bard from Kentucky is curious about Love and Rockets. Music: "The Book I Write" Spoon • 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 Hellblazer #240! 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, Netflix, and FooComics.com! Running Time: 00:57:40 Pick of the Week: 00:01:17 - Ron had a rough week but his Pick of the Week, Fell #9, made it all better. Comics: 00:09:50 - Booster Gold #6 was bittersweet to Ron. 00:14:05 - Hawaiian Dick #2 looked purty. 00:17:11 - '76 #1 was kickass and throwback-y. 00:21:04 - Josh and Ron had so much fun with Fear Agent #18. 00:24:14 - Conor and Ron were perplexed by 2 Guns #5. 00:30:04 - Steve McNiven is back with a vengeance in The Amazing Spider-Man #547. 00:32:13 - Was The Umbrella Academy #5 on the grassy knoll? 00:34:22 - Ron is hanging on with the Luna Bros' The Sword #4! 00:35:12 - Answers continue to elude Conor in New X-Men #46. 00:38:03 - Chuck Dixon is back and Robin #170 rocked. 00:40:21 - Checkmate #22 was brutally good. E-Mail: 00:41:55 - Steve M. has a problem with the community. 00:43:35 - Lewis loves Queen & Country. Voicemail: 00:46:00 - John from Brooklyn, New York wants to know if iFanboy is reading Simon Dark. 00:48:29 - Matt from Simi Valley, California is not happy about Spider-Man. 00:50:31 - And this guy is even more upset. Music: "Misery Business" Paramore • 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 Fell #9! 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, Netflix, and FooComics.com! Running Time: 00:59:56 Pick of the Week: 00:01:58 - In a week full of great comics, Conor chose The Spirit #12 as his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:09:53 - Green Arrow and Black Canary #4 made one of the iFanboys weep. 00:16:20 - Teen Titans: The Lost Annual #1 was the craziest comic book Conor has read in years. 00:22:01 - With X-Factor #27, Conor would now really like something to happen. 00:26:08 - Josh and Ron took a chance on Youngblood #1. 00:34:38 - Ron might be the only person left who cares about Onslaught Reborn #5. 00:37:00 - Scalped #13 brought more grizzled goodness. 00:40:20 - With Nightwing #140 Conor says that Nightwing is back! 00:41:17 - Josh was loving the flashbacky goodness in B.P.R.D.: 1946 #1. 00:42:21 - The Mighty Avengers #7 is pretty much irrelevant. 00:44:36 - The best thing about Hulk #1? More Doc Samson! 00:47:16 - Apparently, something important happened in The Amazing Spider-Man #546. Music: "Someone Great" LCD Soundsystem • 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 Spirit #12! 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: 00:59:00 Pick of the Week: 00:02:13 - Josh went with yet another sterling example of Jonah Hex for his Pick of the Week. Issue #27 was more grisliness. Comics: 00:09:44 - He doesn't try to go against the grain, but Josh still didn't like Teen Titans: Year One #1 as much as everyone else did, Conor and Ron included. 00:14:12 - After some crossover lag, Conor lets us know that Paul Dini is back with an excellent issue with Detective Comics #840. 00:17:30 - It appears that "Messiah Complex" is still going on with Uncanny X-Men #494. Ron's loving it, and Conor's ready for things to get moving. 00:23:20 - Josh wasn't thrilled by The End League #1, and Ron was less un-thrilled, but still hopeful. 00:28:33 - Rick Remender offers a second title this week in Sorrow #3, which only Ron has read or knew anything about. 00:30:27 - The modern-swearing vikings are back in Brian Wood's Northlanders #2, and Ron and Josh are still mostly behind this one. 00:33:52 - Josh didn't love Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus, but that last issue was pretty good. 00:35:31 - Countdown to Final Crisis #17 finally gets things moving. Plus, no ret-cons! 00:38:34 - Warren Ellis is back schilling for the man with Ultimate Human #1, and it was pretty swell. Scary Hulk!. 00:40:20 - It's another two-fer with Warren Ellis with Thunderbolts #118, who does some things good, and some things bad. E-Mail: 00:42:32 - Andrew from Saugus, Massachusetts wants to know if more indie comics are going to leave him sad and alone. 00:45:57 - EGB D. has some continuity nit-picking, and gets shouted down, and everyone learns that they all deal with continuity glitches in their own way. 00:47:49 - Nick M. reveals why fans have to deal with Frank Cho's late books, and iFanboy checked, and he's right. Voicemail: 00:51:15 - Chris from St. Louis, Missouri has good news! That latest issue of Iron Man was the first good issue in a while. 00:52:21 - Sam from Wisconsin drops some knowledge on Ron about when and where to start reading Star Wars comics. Music: "Bad Reputation" Joan Jett • 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 Jonah Hex #27! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The live show gremlins have reappeared. This is a rough one. Really, really rough. We're so sorry. We wouldn't blame you if you skipped this one. If you do soldier through, turning the volume down helps. This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 00:55:46 News: 00:00:49 - A word of warning about the audio quality. 00:01:28 - iFanboy is live from Jim Hanley's Universe! Pick of the Week: 00:02:39 - In a crazy busy day of comic book reading, Ron surprised everyone by selecting Green Lantern #26 as his Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:09:07 - So... The Amazing Spider-Man #545... that happened. 00:16:21 - Captain America #33 made Josh giddy. 00:19:36 - Pax Romana #1 blew the iFanboys away! 00:24:16 - With X-Men #206, "Messiah Complex" is back on track! 00:28:07 - Ron and Conor loved Countdown #18. 00:31:27 - Proof #3 kept the ball rolling. 00:33:57 - Shit went down in Ultimate Spider-Man #117. 00:36:16 - With a name like Crime Bible: The Five Lessons of Blood #3, it's a wonder more people aren't reading it. 00:38:08 - Josh and Conor took up a listener challenge and loved Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #24! 00:40:17 - Dan Dare #2 was even better than the first! E-Mail: 00:41:05 - Morgan from Oklahoma wants to start reading comics. 00:43:28 - Mark thinks iFanboy should be reading 2000AD. Audience Questions: 00:45:52 - Gabriel from the Strangers with Comics podcast has a question about... podcasting. 00:48:40 - Sanchez from Queens, New York asks Ron about regrets. More News: 00:50:56 - Check out iFanboy's 2007 All Media Year End Roundup! 00:51:34 - Don't forget about the new iFanboy store for all your post holiday needs! Music: "Wave of Mutilation" 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! • 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 Lantern #26! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our third annual All Media Year End Roundup where we discuss everything we enjoyed in 2007 from movies, to TV, to IPTV, to music, to video games and of course, comics. As an added bonus, comments are open for you to discuss your 2007 picks. Enjoy! Running Time: 02:36:14 This week's show is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Movies: 00:02:32 - Hot Fuzz 00:04:40 - Zodiac 00:06:30 - Once 00:08:50 - Superbad/Knocked Up 00:12:39 - No Country For Old Men 00:15:47 - American Gangster 00:18:00 - Control 00:20:44 - Across the Universe 00:23:55 - I Am Legend 00:27:29 - 300 00:29:15 - 3:10 To Yuma 00:31:25 - Charlie Wilson's War 00:38:47 - In The Land of Women 00:40:35 - Ratatouille Television: 00:44:10 - Lost 00:46:25 - Pushing Daisies 00:51:45 - Mad Men 00:55:24 - 30 Rock 00:57:57 - ER 01:01:13 - My Name is Earl 01:03:02 - The Office 01:06:34 - Battlestar: Galactica 01:07:57 - Take Home Chef 01:09:58 - House 01:10:51 - Gossip Girl 01:13:43 - The Shield 01:16:13 - Life 01:18:17 - Dirty Sexy Money 01:20:27 - Weeds IPTV: 01:24:51 - Tekzilla 01:27:21 - Take Away Shows 01:28:32 - Ask a Ninja 01:29:53 - TikiBar TV 01:30:39 - The Show with zeFrank 01:32:16 - The Merlin Show Video Games: 01:34:24 - Skate 01:36:53 - Guitar Hero III 01:40:28 - Rock Band 01:40:55 - Wii Music: 01:44:27 - Of Montreal 01:45:45 - Spoon 01:47:57 - Against Me! 01:49:04 - Cake 01:51:06 - Voxtrot 01:51:54 - Radiohead 01:53:10 - Dinosaur Jr. 01:55:26 - The Shins 01:58:14 - Rufus Wainwright 01:59:11 - Jimmy Eat World 02:00:10 - Morrissey Comics: 02:01:36 - Invincible 02:03:41 - Fables 02:04:50 - The Green Arrow books 02:06:26 - Fear Agent 02:07:10 - Captain America 02:09:03 - Astonishing/Uncanny X-Men 02:09:56 - 52 02:10:33 - Powers 02:11:23 - Justice Society of America 02:12:26 - Booster Gold 02:13:28 - Scalped 02:14:31 - Ghost Stories, Vol. 2 02:16:08 - Criminal 02:18:00 - The Walking Dead 02:20:26 - Dynamo 5 Comic Events: 02:21:50 - 52/Countdown 02:22:05 - Messiah Complex 02:22:12 - World War Hulk 02:22:36 - Secret Invasion 02:22:47 - One More Day 02:23:33 - Sinestro War The Two Best People Working in Comics - 2007: 02:24:59 - Geoff Johns 02:27:51 - Brian Michael Bendis News: 02:33:37 - Check out Will & Juan's 2007 Video Game Review on the iFanboy Forums! Music: "A Sentence of Sorts In Kongsvinger" 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! • 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: 01:01:47 Pick of the Week: 00:02:40 - Conor gets his Queen and Country fix with his Pick of the Week, Checkmate #21! Comics: 00:11:11 - Josh and Conor are equally impressed by The Circle #2 from Image Comics. 00:14:01 - Batman/Superman #44 is still kicking and Conor actually enjoyed this issue. 00:19:24 - Ron thinks it hurts to read The Mighty Avengers #6, not because it's bad, but because it's so late. 00:29:18 - Josh is loving Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin, and Conor looks forward to loving it. 00:31:01 - Ron brings the weekly Messiah Complex update with New X-Men #45. 00:33:41 - Ron questions Josh's interest in The Immortal Iron Fist #11, but he ended up totally agreeing. 00:36:30 - Ex Machina #33 ends the current story arc on a high note. 00:38:20 - Conor and Ron come to blows over the Marvel Holiday Special! Voicemail: 00:44:04 - Will (AKA Six Gun) disagreed with our thoughts on the end of the "Sinestro Corps War" in Green Lantern. 00:48:15 - Cameron from San Diego, California shares his holiday shopping highlights. 00:50:06 - Eddie from California wants to hear about the books we read in trade. 00:52:30 - Tad Stones from Los Angeles, California has a plea for the rest of the iFanboy listeners. News: 00:54:57 - Help us! Take the iFanboy Survey! 00:55:24 - Another live show? Really? We'll be at Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan on December 28 at 8PM. More details to follow. 00:56:08 - Did you catch our podcast with Ed Burns and Jimmy Palmiotti about their comic Dock Walloper? 00:56:34 - Don't forget about the new iFanboy store for all your holiday needs! Music: "The River" Robert Downey Jr. & "Christmas Wrapping" The Waitresses • 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 Checkmate #21! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ice storms and the internet are our new enemies. Prepare for some dodgy audio quality on this one. We apologize. This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 00:59:55 Pick of the Week: 00:01:03 - Josh shocked the world with his Pick of the Week, Ultimate Iron Man II #1! Comics: 00:10:56 - Green Lantern #25 made Conor tingly. 00:18:02 - Is it possible for Conor and Ron to gush any more about Green Arrow and Black Canary #3? 00:21:17 - Fables #68 continues the run of comic book excellence. 00:25:00 - Booster Gold #5 very quietly shows that this is one of the best superhero books on the market. 00:28:08 - "Messiah Complex" stalls a bit with X-Factor #25. 00:29:42 - Spider-Man Family #6 featured Frog Thor! 00:31:16 - Opinions are split on The New Avengers #37. 00:33:04 - Scalped #12's extended dream sequence didn't bother Josh. And he hates that stuff!. 00:35:27 - Nightwing #139 proves that Fabian Nicieza really knows Dick. 00:36:49 - Bat Lash #1 is a really solid addition to the western genre. E-Mails: 00:38:27 - Chris from St. Louis, Missouri wants to know what's up with the Ultimate line. 00:41:01 - Tad S. from Los Angeles, California asks about buying habits. 00:43:44 - Paul M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania posits the eternal X-question. Voicemail: 00:47:56 - Ian from the United Kingdom wants to start reading Uncanny X-Men. 00:50:38 - Brian from Cincinnati, Ohio has guilt about buying comics online. News: 00:54:00 - Help us! Take the iFanboy Survey! 00:54:32 - Another live show? Really? We'll be at Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan on December 28 at 8PM. More details to follow. 00:55:08 - Don't forget about the new iFanboy store for all your holiday needs! Music: "Today I Met the Girl I'm Going to Marry" Nation of Ulysses • 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 Ultimate Iron Man II #1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the opportunity to chat with Jimmy Palmiotti and Ed Burns, the writers of a new comic book, Dock Walloper, published by Virgin Comics. Running Time: 00:36:07 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: 00:58:30 Pick of the Week: 00:02:03 - Ron ran to the store to get his Pick of the Week, Uncanny X-Men #493! Comics: 00:13:13 - Who knew the best thing about The Ultimates 3 #1 would be Jeph Loeb? 00:19:02 - Suburban Glamour #2 somewhat disappointed Ron. 00:24:25 - Ron is back on board with Omega the Unknown #3. 00:26:52 - Josh is so glad that Conor made him read The Infinite Horizon #1. 00:31:16 - Ron and Josh don't know what to make of Northlanders #1. 00:34:15 - Josh thinks The Exterminators #24 is a great, new reader friendly one-shot. 00:36:12 - Conor loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer #9 and never wants Vaughan to leave. 00:38:22 - Jonah Hex #26 was awesomely fucked up. E-Mails: 00:41:08 - Caroline from Virginia has a lot to say about the X-Men. Voicemail: 00:45:54 - Kyle from Northern California needs monthly book suggestions. 00:47:37 - Sam from Wisconsin questions why iFanboy never talks about Star Wars comics. News: 00:50:34 - Help us! Take the iFanboy Survey! 00:51:29 - Another live show? Really? We'll be at Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan on December 28 at 8PM. More details to follow. 00:52:33 - Don't forget about the new iFanboy store for all your holiday needs! Music: "Pick Me Up" 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! • 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 Uncanny X-Men #493! 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: 00:59:56 Pick of the Week: 00:01:11 - Conor's Pick of the Week came from out of left field, with Garth Ennis's Dan Dare #1, from Virgin Comics. Comics: 00:11:20 - Conor's way down with Gotham Underground #2. 00:14:31 - 52 Aftermath: Crime Bible: The Five Lessons of Blood #2 was much better than the first issue, but still has the worst title current in comics. 00:18:59 - "One More Day" becomes a cruel and ironic title in The Sensational Spider-Man #41. 00:25:16 - Conor thought he had it, but then he lost it, with Faker #5. 00:27:40 - Ron wants you to read the Popgun, Vol. 1 Anthology. But it's big, so he'll let you know if it's any good after he reads it. 00:30:39 - Conor's the last man standing on Batman #671. 00:31:03 - Conor stands alone a bit more on Death of the New Gods #3. 00:32:07 - Chris Bachalo confuses some more on X-Men #205. 00:34:20 - One half of Countdown to Adventure #4 is fantastic. The other half? Not so much. 00:36:49 - Fear Agent #17 is back on the horse. The alien, robot horse. E-Mails: 00:38:36 - Doculright wants to find the love for Marvel's Annihilation books. 00:40:25 - Glenn from Texas is feeling a bit in the doldrums about his books. Can we save a comic reader?!? 00:46:27 - John from Brooklyn, New York asks if we know anything about Cerebus. Voicemail: 00:48:30 - Rob from Detroit, Michigan tells us we missed out on the first two issues of Proof. 00:50:05 - Brad likes the Namor mini-series, and he's VERY excited about how it ended. 00:52:23 - Brian B. liked that we liked Powers #27, and takes issue with Darrel's criticisms. News: 00:53:46 - Help us! Take the iFanboy Survey! 00:54:53 - Another live show? Really? We'll be at Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan on December 28 at 8PM. More details to follow. 00:55:31 - Don't forget about the new iFanboy store for all your holiday needs! Music: "The Infanta" The Decemberists • 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 Dan Dare #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! Running Time: 00:55:15 Pick of the Week: 00:01:36 - Josh makes no bones about choosing Powers #27 as the Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:08:49 - The train keeps a-rollin' in Captain America #32. 00:12:48 - Checkmate #20 was one of the best issues in a while. 00:18:07 - Josh enjoyed him some 1950s P.I. action with Hawaiian Dick #1. 00:21:45 - With The Umbrella Academy #3, Ron is upgrading the series. 00:25:24 - New X-Men #44 was not enough to make Conor care about the New X-Men. 00:27:14 - Ron felt gipped by Detective Comics #838. 00:28:53 - The Flash #234 and The Brave and the Bold #8 presented an interesting contrast. 00:30:26 - Conor dug The Search for Ray Palmer: Gotham By Gaslight while the others rolled their eyes. 00:32:35 - Do the revelations in She Hulk #23 inadvertently expose the lack of readership? 00:34:12 - Lockjaw! Franklin Richards: Fall Football Fiasco! 00:34:50 - Josh can't get enough of Hellblazer #238. E-Mails: 00:35:58 - Stacey from Decatur, Georgia needs some comics for a dad returning to Marvel. 00:38:54 - Andrew from Texas has a question for each of the guys. 00:43:41 - David O. from The Republic of Ireland is going to name his kid after a comic book character. Voicemail: 00:45:49 - Luke from Denver, Colorado wants more war comics. 00:48:02 - Jeff from Texas is mad at iFanboy. 00:48:34 - Jeff from Texas apologizes for being wrong. 00:49:15 - Darrel from Queens, New York hates Bendis. News: 00:50:51 - Check out the new iFanboy store for all your holiday needs! Music: "Rock Star" Jimmy Eat World • 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 Powers #27! 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: 01:06:45 News: 00:00:36 - We interrupt this show to tell you about Ron's conversation with The Umbrella Academy's Gerard Way. Look for it just below this show in the feed! Pick of the Week: 00:02:39 - Ron is surprised and delighted by Brian Reed and Lee Weeks' new Captain Marvel #1, a tough Pick of the Week in a jam-packed week. Comics: 00:13:54 - Josh is fairly certain that he really liked The New Avengers #36. Ron and Conor had no such qualms. 00:18:12 - Did anyone else see what happened to Spider-Man in Avengers: Initiative this week?. 00:23:05 - X-Factor #24 made Ron even happier about the giant X-Men crossover, "The Messiah Complex." 00:26:20 - So....World War Hulk is over. But how about those sound effects?! 00:29:17 - Wolverine #59 makes Ron ask why hasn't Marc Guggenheim been the regular writer on Wolverine all along? 00:30:43 - Ron and Conor are over the moon about Green Arrow and Black Canary #2, and Conor has some bad news for Michael Lark. 00:33:30 - Booster Gold #4 is starting to rub Ron the wrong way just a bit. 00:36:14 - Conor is all hot and bothered by Chuck Dixon's return to Batman with Batman and the Outsiders #1. 00:37:55 - DC is on a roll, because Teen Titans East also made Conor happy. 00:40:06 - Finally, Conor almost can't take the great issue of Nightwing #138. It might just be too much good DC this week. 00:41:51 - Fables #67 is still so damned good. How long can they keep it up? 00:44:00 - Brian Reed may have written the Pick of the Week this week, but he also wrote The Circle #1 from Image Comics. It's a spy book! No superheroes, zombies, or monsters! Josh and Conor are going to keep their eye on this one. 00:46:25 - Killing Girl #4 is officially off the rails. Trade Talk: 00:49:03 - It's time for a good, long talk about Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 4: Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together, the long awaited new installment of Scott Pilgrim from Bryan Lee O'Malley. Oh, they do go on. Music: "War Pigs" 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! • 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 Captain Marvel #1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the opportunity to chat with Gerard Way, the writer of The Umbrella Academy, a new series from Dark Horse Comics with art by Gabriel Bá and colors by Dave Stewart. Gerard took some time out during his tour with his band, My Chemical Romance, to talk about his comics career, The Umbrella Academy, and his relationship with Grant Morrison. Running Time: 00:20:00 Music: “Teenagers” My Chemical Romance 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: 00:58:22 News: 00:00:40 - Josh is alive! Pick of the Week: 00:03:10 - Conor reveals why Joss Whedon and Cyclops made Astonishing X-Men #23 his Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:12:22 - No one saw the reveal in The New Avengers: Illuminati #5 coming! 00:21:14 - Conor and Ron are enthusiastically on-board for Uncanny X-Men #492. 00:24:05 - Criminal #10 wrapped things up perfectly! 00:27:41 - Ron was the only one not to miss Lower Regions. 00:30:31 - A trip into the future made Jonah Hex #25 awesome. 00:31:37 - Josh was really not impressed by Peter Milligan on Robin #168. 00:33:04 - The iFanboys are coming in late with Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin #3. 00:35:14 - Conor and Ron loved them some Buffy the Vampire Slayer #8. 00:36:08 - Ron was surprised to buy and like Fantastic Four #551. 00:37:18 - Scalped #11 is so good it has a money back guarantee! E-Mails: 00:40:09 - Fletcher from Canada has a pet problem. 00:42:11 - Adrian R. from Hungerford, England, United Kingdom stirs the "trade vs. issue" pot. Voicemail: 00:49:06 - Chris from North Missouri asks if anyone else likes Cable/Deadpool. 00:50:41 - Rusty from Arkansas admits he was wrong... with a caveat. More News: 00:53:25 - There's a Beowulf winner! 00:53:58 - Check out the new iFanboy store! Music: "Immigrant Punk" Gogol Bordello • 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 Astonishing X-Men #23! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by Jim Hanley's Universe and Netflix! Running Time: 00:58:15 News: 00:01:05 - Josh is having emergency surgery. Pick of the Week: 00:01:53 - In his absence, Conor and Ron discuss Josh's Pick of the Week, The Trials of Shazam! #9. Comics: 00:09:27 - Ron and Conor were blown away by Justice Society of America #10! 00:15:01 - Conor was shocked to find he really enjoyed X-Men: Messiah Complex. 00:20:39 - Conor was rocked by Action Comics #858! 00:25:06 - The pieces are falling into place in Countdown #26. The Bell: 00:29:12 - It's the return of the lightening round! 20 seconds are on the clock for: Countdown to Adventure #3 Daredevil Annual #1 Crime Bible #1 Dynamo 5 #8 Robin Annual #7 Mouse Guard: Winter 1152 #2 Batman #670 E-Mails: 00:33:51 - Chris from St. Louis, Missouri only likes certain characters outside of comics. 00:36:30 - Andrew wants to know what books iFanboy has read because of the show. Voicemail!: 00:39:38 - Chris from Seattle, Washington wants to know who read Long Hot Summer. 00:42:11 - Dan from North Carolina asks for some thoughts on the One More Day delay? 00:45:55 - Luke from Denver, Colorado hates long boxes. 00:47:58 - Matt from Simi Valley, California asks what trades for Superman and Daredevil are good for the holidays. More News: 00:51:24 - Conor made a guest appearance on Fuzzy Typewriter. 00:52:14 - There's another Beowulf giveaway! Music: "Echos Myron" Guided By Voices • 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 Trials of Shazam #9! UPDATE! Congratulations to the winner of the second Beowulf contest: Paul Montgomery! I think Neil Gaiman's first published book was "Duran Duran" a biography of... Duran Duran. I actually have a copy of this somewhere in my basement. 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: 01:01:45 Pick of the Week: 00:02:02 – Ron spreads the Heath Huston love by selecting Fear Agent: The Last Goodbye #4 as the Pick of the Week! Comics: 00:12:27 – When exactly does X-Men: First Class #5 take place? 00:16:15 – Josh and Conor were surprised to like Thunderbolts #117. 00:20:07 – Ron and Josh got a kick out of Crawl Space: XXXombies #1. 00:23:04 – Robin #167 was a fill-in issue that Conor and Josh both kinda liked. 00:26:39 – Green Arrow: Year One #6 brings the mini to a strong close. 00:28:16 – The guys are fully on-board with Stuart Immonen in Ultimate Spider-Man #115! 00:31:36 – Mark Waid proves you can’t go home again with The Flash #233. 00:34:30 – Conor dug Gotham Underground #1. E-Mails: 00:36:15 – Jared from Knoxvegas, Tennessee is having problems with current DC comics. 00:39:53 – Tad S. from California wants to know about fanboy behavior. 00:44:58 – Bronson O. from Kentucky is a little OCD. Okay, a lot. Voicemail: 00:49:07 – Dave from Uruguay wants to know about team dynamics. 00:52:27 – Ryan from Houston, Texads needs a new epic series. 00:54:05 – Sean from Seymour, Indiana has questions about Foolkiller and Halo: Uprising. News: 00:56:52 – Ron’s got an announcement! Music: “Tomorrow” Morrissey • 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 Fear Agent: The Last Goodbye #4! 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: 01:01:14 Pick of the Week: 00:01:30 - Conor has an especially fine meal of Captain America #31 which is the Pick of the Week. Comics: 00:10:40 - Ron thinks Conor blew it because Suburban Glamour #1 was his best this week. 00:16:52 - There was this book we nearly forgot about it, we think it was called The Mighty Avengers #5. 00:20:40 - Marvel Zombies 2 #1 was a whole lot of the awesome. 00:24:50 - How good can Powers #26 get? Will it rule us all? The Bell: 00:28:58 - We've each got only 10 seconds to talk about each of the these books: Ultimate X-Men #87 Fables #66 The Sword #1 New Gods #1 The Boys #11 Futuristic Tales Wolverine: Origins #18 E-Mails: 00:31:14 - Janna from Boulder, Colorado eventually wants to know what Green Arrow stories to read. 00:33:50 - Steve Rogers (not that one) has some thoughts about Cap's new uniform and possible replacement. 00:36:46 - Caroline wants to know if characters marrying really kills the drama. (It does.) Voicemail: 00:45:15 - Will from Tennessee wants something other than crime from the Icon imprint. 00:47:51 - Darrell from Queens, New York disagrees with us. Again. 00:49:20 - Carlos from Albuquerque, New Mexico is curious about anthology comics. Music: "Ace of Spades" Motorhead • 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 Captain America #31! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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