iFanboy - Comic Books

Another long one as we wind down from the three day weekend, with much discussion over the many comics that came out last Wednesday, as well as your emails. We hope you enjoy! (We apologize for the slight echo.) Running Time: 00:57:36 Pick of the Week: 00:00:45 – Daredevil #85 Comics: 00:07:33 – She-Hulk #8 00:11:01 – Wolverine #42 00:14:45 – Powers #18 A Quick Tangent: 00:19:03 – The state of Marvel’s covers Comics: 00:22:52 – The New Avengers #190 00:26:28 – Green Lantern #11 00:32:52 – Batman #653 00:38:30 – Supermarket #1 Email: 00:41:16 – Peter wants to know if he should read Sandman, Preacher, The Invisibles, American Flagg, and Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing. 00:47:37 – Vert from Michigan only buys his comics once a month and ends up getting spoiled when he listens to the show. 00:50:13 – Dustin wants to know what we think about so many creators going exclusive to either Marvel or DC. News: 00:54:25 – Frappr Map update! Music: “Handle With Care” Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, the day had arrived, X-Men: The Last Stand was released in theaters on May 26 and team iFanboy excitedly went to see it with the highest of hopes, only to have them dashed by the mish-mash, rushed filmmaking of Brett Ratner. Running Time: 36:26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we've done our best, but we had a ton of technical issues recording this one and there's a little bit of audio not-niceness that starts towards the middle of the show, but the extended length (almost an hour!) and the debut of Arthur of Maine might make up for it. Enjoy! Running Time: 00:59:31 Pick of the Week: 00:01:23 - Green Arrow #62 Comics: 00:16:27 - Moon Knight #2 00:21:55 - Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #42 00:26:53 - Robin #150 00:28:33 - 52 Week 2 00:33:32 - Fell #5 Email: 00:37:28 - Dustin wants to know if Infinite Crisis succeeded in its mission statement. 00:40:18 - Miguel from Ithaca, New York thinks that Vertigo are in a slump, other than Fables. Music: "Top Gun Anthem" Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick to the rescue again this week as he delves into the first installment of DC comics 52 weekly comic event and comes out digging it. The event also leads to yet another discussion over event comics and crossovers. Can comic fans ever be satisfied? Not with the New Warriors eating it over in Civil War. Running Time: 00:50:56 Pick of the Week: 00:02:23 - 52 Week 1 Comics: 00:14:07 - Jonah Hex #7 00:14:46 - Superman #652 00:16:27 - X-Men: Deadly Genesis #6 00:21:25 - Ex Machina #20 00:22:02 - American Virgin #3 Discussion: 00:23:20 - Comic Book Events: The Good, the Bad, and the Retcons Email: 00:37:36 - Matt W. wants to know how iFanboy has been able to avoid becoming the typical overly negative online comic book community, wonders if Ron will ever get taken to task for hating Vertigo, and encourages readers to utilize public libraries to read comics. New: 00:47:33 - Frappr Map Update! Music: "Symmetry" Knapsack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First, we apologize for the audio issues at the beginning of the show, which were due to a terrible connection. Second, it’s just Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards this time, as Josh Flanagan is “over” comics. Just kidding, he’s on vacation… sorta. Don’t ask. All three of us did hang out Saturday night in New York City and that was fun. We owned the jukebox. Running Time: 00:40:27 Pick of the Week: 00:01:32 – Teen Titans #35 Comics: 00:06:27 – Civil War #1 00:14:50 – Infinite Crisis #7 00:20:17 – What else did Ron read this week? 00:21:03 – Fury: Peacemaker #4 00:21:46 – Action Comics #838 00:22:14 – Detective Comics #819 00:22:32 – The Outsiders #36 Comics Book Movie News: 00:23:23 – Superman Returns Trailer 00:27:15 – X-Men: The Last Stand Clips Leak Email: 00:29:07 – Chris N. from Florida is thankful that the show helps him keep up with comics while stationed in the Netherlands. 00:30:12 – John M. wants all the iFanboys to make a Pick of the Week every week. 00:34:53 – Miguel from Ithaca, NY has been having more problems with the comics store in town, asks about oversized hardcovers, and makes things personal. News: 00:37:37 – Frappr Map Update Music: “Ringway to SeaTac” The Wedding Present Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Marvel train continues to roll as Josh Flanagan chooses the unlikely, but excellent The New Avengers Annual #1. We also dig into some talk about Batman and Ron Richards gets nervous about what Joss Whedon is doing to Cyclops. Then, it's listener mail, where we talk about conventions, comic shop owners and Magneto and Electro for the last time. Running Time: 00:47:36 Pick of the Week: 00:01:33 - The New Avengers Annual #1 Comics: 00:12:05 - Batman #652 00:15:39 - Astonishing X-Men #14 00:21:33 - Runaways #15 00:22:18 - X-Factor #6 00:24:09 - Savage Dragon #125 Email: 00:27:28 - Jim apologies to Ron for saying he should leave the show, compares him to Wonder Woman, and wonders if iFanboy read Just a Pilgrim. 00:29:16 - Mike from Greenwood, South Carolina wants Ron to never miss the show again and asks about the prize he never received for returning Wolverine #131 to Marvel. 00:32:07 - Chris from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania had a ton of fun at Pittsburgh Con and wonders if iFanboy goes to shows in their area. 00:38:05 - John is a high school physics teacher and is here to clear up Magneto and Electro's powers. 00:40:44 - Tim has one more type to add to the list of "Guys You Find in the Comic Book Store." News: 00:43:00 - Frappr map update! Music: "Where Do You Get Love" Matthew Sweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron gets his ass kicked by Daredevil #84, Conor and Josh report back from London and we answer a handful of listener e-mails. The band's back together! We apologize for the audio issues from our dodgy connection. Running Time: 00:50:53 Pick of the Week: 00:01:00 - Daredevil #84 Comics: 00:08:52 - Wolverine: Origins #1 00:09:26 - The New Avengers #18 00:11:05 - Ex Machina Special #1 00:11:40 - Fury: Peacemaker #3 00:12:10 - Robin #149 00:12:53 - Daredevil #84 (Again) News: 00:16:23 - Conor and Josh's Comic Book Adventures in London Email: 00:21:47 - Steve thinks that over-sexualized depictions of female superheroes are starting to detract from the stories and wonders if possession of the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak would help the Juggernaut defeat Superman. 00:28:07 - Simon from Colombia is going to be in Washington DC and wants to know where to shop for comics and what he should buy, wonders why iFanboy doesn't like Word Balloon, and wants to compare Josh, Conor, and Ron to the judges on American Idol. 00:36:18 - Jim says that even though Ron is his favorite host the show might be stronger when he's not on, wants to know how the iFanboys store their books, and if Warren Ellis writing a western comic would be enough to get Josh and Conor reading his books. 00:40:51 - Phil is shocked that none of the iFanboys are reading Fell. 00:43:16 - Jamie alerts us to Men's Fitness' article about the fittest superheroes. News: 00:49:51 - Frappr Map update! Music: "Proofs" Mates of State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Josh Flanagan tells us why he thought Ultimate Spider-Man #93 was the best of the lot. We also discuss an iffy Superman, a strange creative pairing on Green Arrow, and of course, more Loveless. Some listener letters go over comic book prices, physics, and where to buy your books. Conor Kilpatrick's got a cold, and Ron Richards is away this week, yet iFanboy soldiers on. Running Time: 00:47:17 Pick of the Week: 00:00:58 - Ultimate Spider-Man #93 Comics: 00:11:11 - Superman #651 00:14:29 - Green Arrow #61 00:19:29 - Nightwing #119 00:20:08 - American Virgin #2 Discussion: 00:23:20 - What's been happening at iFanboy.com lately? Email: 00:27:14 - Andy wonders how much the price of comic books affect sales. 00:33:26 - Darrel thinks the new six-issue $20 hardcover formats are a rip-off. 00:35:30 - Jim confirms that the iFanboys don't totally understand science and recommends Books of Doom. 00:37:20 - Adam from Clemson, SC wants to get back into comics but there are no comic book shops in town. News: 00:42:52 - Frappr Map update! Music: "Rats" MC Chris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, its the episode you’ve been waiting for! Clocking in at an hour and 20 minutes, it's the 25th Episode Extravaganza and we are reading and answering YOUR questions! Thanks to all our listeners for a great 25 episodes, and here’s to 25 more! Oh, there's also Conor's Pick of the Week -- Detective Comics #818! Running Time: 01:20:45 Pick of the Week: 00:02:27 - Detective Comics #818 Comics: 00:07:49 - What other books did iFanboy read this week? Email: 00:12:17 - Scott from Scotland, United Kingdom wants to know what the iFanboys think of The Goon, and after loving Brubaker on Daredevil may go check out Captain America. 00:15:56 - Ian G. asks the iFanboys what their one desert island trade paperback would be. 00:17:27 - Logan from Arizona is new to comics and needs recommendations for new series to read. 00:21:22 - Dominic (AKA Cletus Van Dom) thinks the history of Daredevil documentary in the Daredevil DVD special features is worth watching. 00:24:11 - Jamie asks about iFanboy's all-time favorite comic book covers. 00:28:47 - VJ wants to know which comics should be adapted into films and which should remain untouched. 00:33:55 - Jim S. wants iFanboy's thoughts on Books of Doom, The Walking Dead, X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Aries, Ultimate X-Tinction, and Fell. 00:37:16 - Miguel asks... if Bullseye could hit Longshot? What would happen if the Blob and Juggernaut collided? Shouldn't Magneto and Electro have the same powers? Just what is the Power Cosmic? What's the story with Evilhawk? Did iFanboy play the Capcom Marvel fighting games? Is Eternity the entire embodiment of the Marvel Universe? What's Captain America shield made out of and what the hell is vibranium? What did iFanboy think of the Earth-X/Universe-X/Paradise-X trilogy and Exiles? (It's a lot, Miguel.) 00:50:50 - Cameron is worried about what will happen to The New Avengers after Civil War. 00:56:40 - Troy defends All-Star Superman #3. 01:00:11 - Michael (or Steve) wants to know who iFanboy is and where they came from, and is curious how the podcast is produced. News: 01:17:58 - Frappr map update! Music: "Back and To The Left" Texas is The Reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Josh Flanagan picked the British spy comic, Queen & Country. But then the sparks fly over The New Avengers: The Illuminati. Was it really that good? Is it just an also-ran? We also dip into more books from "One Year Later," and then, would a show be complete without talk of the Frappr map or listener mail? We say thee nay. (Apologies for the terrible audio at the end of the show.) Running Time: 00:45:31 Pick of the Week: 00:00:42 - Queen & Country #29 Comics: 00:09:39 - The New Avengers: Illuminati #1 00:24:08 - All-Star Superman #3 00:26:34 - Green Lantern #10 00:29:41 - Action Comics #837 Email: 00:30:54 - The All-Email Extravaganza is next week! 00:32:25 - Andrew thinks that the show is dominated by Marvel books and wants to know why iFanboy doesn't like Wizard. 00:39:07 - David informs Conor and Josh that Loveless is an on-going series and not a mini-series. News: 00:40:48 - Frappr map update! Music: "Inertiatic E.S.P." The Mars Volta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even She-Hulk is shocked that Ron chose her as the Pick of the Week, but at least she's not as clueless over the end of Loveless as Conor and Josh were. Running Time: 00:44:57 Pick of the Week: 00:01:44 - She-Hulk #6 Comics: 00:14:45 - Daredevil #83 00:17:20 - The New Avengers #17 00:18:53 - X-Factor #5 Trade Talk: 00:20:07 - Runaways, Vol. 5: Escape to New York Comics: 00:21:46 - Loveless #5 00:23:04 - Testament #4 00:25:16 - Batman #651 iFanboy at the Movies: 00:26:49 - Comic Book Documentaries in DVD Extras 00:31:22 - Batman '89 Email: 00:33:05 - Raphael from Berwyn, Illinois is looking for new series to which to subscribe. 00:38:30 - Steve wants to know what the iFanboys think of the Mary Jane YA comics. News: 00:42:09 - Frappr map update! Music: "Head Over Heels" The Go-Gos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick's back on the Superman bandwagon, one year later, Ron Richards is all a flutter for Nova, Josh was the only one who remembered to buy Fury: Peacemaker, and it looks like Runaways may be worth reading again. iFanboy at the Movies: Conor reviews Ultimate Avengers and Josh gives his thoughs about V For Vendetta. Dini! Running Time: 00:51:21 Pick of the Week: 00:00:51 - Superman #650 Comics: 00:08:40 - Green Arrow #60 00:08:45 - Birds of Prey #92 00:10:31 - Nightwing #118 00:12:11 - Infinite Crisis: Secret Files and Origins 2006 00:14:45 - Annihilation: Prologue #1 00:22:07 - Runaways #14 00:27:07 - Fury: Peacemaker #2 iFanboy at the Movies: 00:29:50 - Ultimate Avengers DVD 00:37:21 - V For Vendetta News: 00:48:05 - Frappr map update! Music: "Yeah! Oh Yeah!" The Magnetic Fields Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bit of a slow news week as Josh Flanagan picks Ultimate Spider-Man #91, the crew discusses the trailer to X-Men: The Last Stand, try to answer some listener mail and talk about why Runaways doesn't matter. (We had a bad connection starting in the middle of the show.) Running Time: 00:40:54 Pick of the Week: 00:00:57 - Ultimate Spider-Man #91 Comics: 00:08:26 - The Sensational Spider-Man #24 Comics Movies: 00:17:08 - X-Men: The Last Stand Trailer Email: 00:26:29 - VJ from St. Louis, Missouri is looking for recommendations to give to his friends who thinks comics are "kids stuff." News: 00:34:43 - Frappr map update! Music: "Show Me Mary" Catherine Wheel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi! You may be wondering where episode #19 is. It's still stuck in Josh's dead computer. Once he gets his new one, we'll get it published for you to enjoy in a time capsule sorta way. It's a shocker as Ron Richards chooses Infinite Crisis #5 and not a Marvel/X-Men book as the Pick of the Week. Conor Kilpatrick bemoans "One Year Later," we reminisce about G.I. Joe comics and discuss Frank Cho and Darkhawk. It's a good time. Running Time: 00:44:53 Pick of the Week: 00:00:46 - Infinite Crisis #5 Comics: 00:12:24 - Detective Comics #817 00:15:00 - Aquaman #40 00:18:30 - The Outsiders #34 Ron Rant: 00:18:57 - The Reveal of the Third Summers Brother Comics: 00:21:36 - Batman Annual #25 Game Time: 00:23:55 - iFanboy's First Comic Books Comics: 00:26:46 - Jonah Hex #5 00:27:50 - Ms. Marvel #1 Email: 00:30:38 - Steve wants to know if iFanboy really thinks Frank Cho is a great artist. 00:33:46 - Jason read X-Men: Mythos #1, is a big fan of The New Avengers but was not happy how Alpha Flight was dispatched, has been enjoying The Walking Dead and Invincible, and has been getting back into Daredevil. News: 00:40:00 - Frappr map update! Music: "Speedway" Morrissey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we promised it would see the light of day! After being locked away in Josh Flanagan's dead computer, a daring rescue perpetrated by stalwart computer techs means that iFanboy Pick of the Week #19 is finally out for you to download... only a month late! Running Time: 00:37:17 Pick of the Week: 00:00:48 - Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #2 Comics: 00:05:24 - Astonishing X-Men #13 00:06:26 - Lucifer #71 00:07:01 - Ultimate Spider-Man #90 00:10:05 - Batman #650 Discussion: 00:13:36 - Josh looked through a copy of Wizard. 00:13:20 - Looking ahead to "One Year Later". Con Report: 00:15:25 - New York Comic Con returned after 15 years and disaster came with it. News: 00:34:41 - Frappr map update! Music: "We Are Building a Religion" Cake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan chat about the exemplary Daredevil #82. Also covered are The New Avengers, Grant Morrison's talent, or lack thereof, and because you didn't ask for it, more talk about cowboy comics. It's a little late, but it's also a little good. Running Time: 00:43:02 Pick of the Week: 00:01:10 - Daredevil #82 Comics: 00:11:43 - Loveless #4 00:16:20 - The New Avengers #16 00:24:58 - X-Factor #3 (from a few weeks ago) Discussion: 00:27:57 - The relative strengths and weaknesses of Grant Morrison. Email: 00:36:52 - Alessio from Florida has some thoughts on the recent zit cream ads running in comics. News: 00:39:00 - Frappr map update! Music: "The Kilburn High Road" Flogging Molly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick expound on the western genre of comics as they drool over Jonah Hex #4. Also, we’re not buying into Warren Ellis’s schtick with Next Wave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #1 and “Tales from the Con” makes its first appearance as we share awkward moments at conventions. Listener mail asks about ads in comics and X-Men:Deadly Genesis, and Josh explains why he’s dropping 100 Bullets. Running Time: 00:44:53 Pick of the Week: 00:00:54 – Jonah Hex #4 Comics: 00:09:44 – Ultimate Xtinction #2 00:10:08 – Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #1 (from two weeks ago) 00:14:25 – The Sensational Spider-Man #23 Discussion: 00:16:16 – Ron is annoyed by Marvel’s publishing strategy 00:19:28 – Josh wonders if Kurt Busiek done. 00:21:39 – Josh is confused by Geoff Johns’ career. 00:22:57 – Tales from the Con! Email: 00:28:33 – Steve from Ottawa, Canada wants to know why he’s seeing ads for the Flash DVD set in Marvel comics and is looking for iFanboy’s thoughts on X-Men: Deadly Genesis. Comics: 00:38:16 – 100 Bullets #69 News: 00:40:25 – Frappr map update! Music: “Batman Theme” The Who Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s a sentimental show this week, as we reflect upon the final issue of Gotham Central. We also discuss the latest issues of X-Factor and Powers. Also, as a bonus, we discuss the graphic novel Tricked by Alex Robinson as well as celebrate the growth of our Frappr Map and answer some listener mail and give him a homework assignment plus Robert Kirkman owes us $30 dollars. Running Time: 00:54:10 Pick of the Week: 00:00:54 – Gotham Central #40 Discussion: 00:10:50 – Ron explains why he still reads Wizard. Pick of the Week: 00:14:28 – Gotham Central #40 (more) Comics: 00:15:22 – Aquaman #37 00:17:18 – Green Lantern #8 (from last week) 00:18:17 – X-Factor #3 Discussion: 00:18:30 – How does iFanboy shop for books? Comics: 00:21:03 – X-Factor #3 (more) 00:24:52 – Powers #17 Trade Talk: 00:28:31 – Tricked News: 00:44:50 – Frappr map update! Email: 00:48:03 – Adam from Morton, IL is in high school has only ever read Marvel comics and is curious if iFanboy can convince him to do otherwise. Music: “Hundred Mile High City” Ocean Colour Scene Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a shocking Pick of the Week as Ron chooses Savage Dragon #122 and NOT Daredevil #81, but that doesn't detract from how good Daredevil #81 was. We also answer some fantastic listener mail. Running Time: 00:40:26 Pick of the Week: 00:00:49 - Savage Dragon #122 Comics: 00:12:29 - Daredevil #81 00:19:10 - The Pulse #13 / The New Avengers #15 Email: 00:24:10 - Jason has an epic tale of losing his single comic books and wants to know if a collection of issues is a "trade"? (and how is that different from "graphic novels"?), wants to know if iFanboy reads The New Avengers, and are there other Marvel titles iFanboy can recommend? News: 00:36:45 - Frappr map update! Music: "Seamless" Grade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh returns to the show and selects Strangers in Paradise #79 as the Pick of the Week and much love is given to Terry Moore and his comic book. We also discuss Infinite Crisis #4, the passing of The Flash and complain about how there are no surprises in comics anymore. (We thought we had this recording thing down, but this week reminds us that we’re just mortals. We had some technical difficulties this week, and there are about 7 minutes of rough audio right smack dab in the middle of the show (the connection went bad for a little bit), so we apologize. But despite that, it’s a pretty good show this week, if we do say so ourselves.) Running Time: 00:44:00 Pick of the Week: 00:00:38 - Strangers in Paradise #79 Comics: 00:15:43 - Infinite Crisis #4 00:22:16 - The Flash #230 00:27:31 - Runaways #12 Ron Rant: 00:29:37 - Late comics and a dumb distribution system are killing the industry. News: 00:41:54 - Frappr map update! Music: "Young Livers" Rocket From the Crypt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Josh Flanagan out of town, it’s up to Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards to helm the show. Conor’s pick is Ultimate X-Men #66, Robert Kirkman’s first issue on the title and the current state of the Ultimate X-Men is analyzed and discussed. Also listener e-mail yields a bunch of questions about various in and out of continuity stories. Plus, Ron still can’t pronounce “Asgard” Running Time: 00:39:24 Pick of the Week: 00:00:47 – Ultimate X-Men #66 Comics: 00:10:20 – X-Men: The 198 #1 00:13:09 – DMZ #3 00:13:33 – Ultimate Extinction #1 Conor Rant: 00:16:54 – Why read the books if comics news website interviews reveal upcoming plot points? Discussion: 00:20:16 – For the first time in years, Ron has been dropping titles. Email: 00:23:41 – Michael wants to know which DC title would Robert Kirkman best write, are the recent JLI miniseries in continuity and where does Superman/Batman fit in the timeline, have the iFanboy read Fables, and what are the best Elseworlds and What If… stories? News: 00:37:35 – Frappr map update! Music: “Rise” Public Image Limited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of the 2005 All Media Year End Roundup. In the concluding show, we discuss the TV shows that rocked us in 2005, the video games that distracted us, and the comic books that, well, that we read. It's amazing we even recorded this what with World of Warcraft beckoning us. Running Time: 00:35:26 Music: "The New Year" Death Cab For Cutie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first show of 2006 and Ron only bought 5 books. Well, 4 and a half really... and of them X-Men: The End Book 3: Men & X-Men #1 is crowned the Pick of the Week. We continue to analyze the madness of Chris Claremont, time travel and sticking to continuity, as well as read and respond to some listener mail. Running Time: 00:37:44 Pick of the Week: 00:01:05 – X-Men: The End, Book 3: Men & X-Men #1 Comics: 00:16:00 – Marvel Team-Up #16 00:17:21 – Jonah Hex #3 Trade Talk: 00:20:17 – Invincible, Vol. 4 & 5 Comics: 00:21:46 – Hard Time #2 00:23:38 – Y: The Last Man #41 00:23:57 – Gotham Central #39 00:24:28 – Ultimate Spider-Man #88 (from last week) 00:25:14 – Detective Comics #815 Email: 00:27:57 – Darrel isn’t happy with some of the opinions on the show lately. News: 00:34:57 – Frappr map update! Music: “Start Choppin” Dinosaur Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We here at iFanboy read a lot of comics, but we also take in a lot of other media. We thought that it might be fun to do a special show to chat about the best stuff we saw, read, watched, or played in the year that was. We discuss the best movies, TV shows, comics, and video games that made their way into our world in 2005. Running Time: 00:25:44 Music: "The New Year" Death Cab For Cutie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a quiet winter holiday week, its a big week for comics as Conor picks All Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder #3 as his Pick of the Week. Other books released this week that were discussed include X-Factor #2, The New Avengers #14, Batman #648, and Daredevil #80. So many good comics, so little time to talk about them all! Running Time: 00:43:17 Pick of the Week: 00:00:42 - All-Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #3 Discussion: 00:11:18 - This was a great week of comics! Comics: 00:12:50 - X-Factor #2 00:18:33 - Daredevil #80 00:20:30 - Loveless #3 News: 00:25:05 - Ed Brubaker is the new writer of Daredevil. Comics: 00:26:42 - The New Avengers #14 00:30:43 - X-Men #180 00:31:21 - The Amazing Spider-Man #527 00:33:58 - Spider-Man and the Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #5 00:35:44 - Batman #648 00:40:31 - She-Hulk #3 Music: "This Charming Man" Stars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a Christmas miracle! Josh picks Hellblazer #215 as his Pick of the Week, which was a tough decision since this week was full of such great comics. Some of the other comics discussed are Joe Casey's Iron Man, Geoff Johns disappointing work on Green Lantern, and Phil Jimenez's fine art on Infinite Crisis #3. Listener e-mail asks what good indie books should be checked out and the iFanboy boys share their Christmas wishes. Happy Holidays! If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected]! Running Time: 00:47:45 Pick of the Week: 00:01:36 - Hellblazer #215 Comics: 00:11:05 - Lucifer #69 00:12:13 - Runaways #11 00:12:19 - Testament #1 00:12:45 - Ultimate Iron Man II #5 00:14:10 - Gotham Central #38 (from two weeks ago) 00:15:24 - Iron Man: The Inevitable #1 Discussion: 00:18:29 - Ron had a stressful week of buying comics. Comics: 00:20:12 - Infinite Crisis #3 00:20:36 - Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #1 Discussion: 00:24:03 - Conor and Josh's slightly less stressful week buying comics. Comics: 00:24:57 - The Flash #229 00:25:30 - Green Lantern #6 00:27:35 - Justice #3 Discussion: 00:28:52 - Late books plague the industry. Email: 00:30:52 - Matthew in the UK wants to start reading independent comics and needs recommendations. Discussion: 00:36:26 - iFanboy's comic book Christmas wishes. 00:40:11 - The first look at the movie Ghost Rider. 00:41:39 - What happened to Garth Ennis? Music: "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" Darlene Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, oh yes, Ron can finally relax, as he celebrates the release of X-Factor #1 as his Pick of the Week. Marvel's What If...? and Secret War are the duds of the week. We read some listener e-mail and answer their questions and Josh realizes he completely missed out on Alex Robinson's graphic novel Tricked. If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected] Running Time: 00:45:28 Pick of the Week: 00:01:13 - X-Factor #1 Comics: 00:18:41 - Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #21 00:19:25 - Secret War #5 00:20:03 - Great Lakes Avengers Christmas Special #1 00:21:35 - What If... Wolverine was Public Enemy Number One? iFanboy at the Movies: 00:23:03 - Conor saw Fantastic Four. Email: 00:26:28 - Clive from England is going to be visiting New York and wants to know which comic book store(s) to visit and needs a recommendation for a new comic book series. 00:31:04 - Carlos takes issue with Ron's comment on a previous show about there being few good writers in comics these days. Discussion: 00:34:43 - Josh, despite being a huge fan of Alex Robinson, had no idea his new book Tricked was published six months ago. 00:41:58 - V For Vendetta trailer is out. Music: "Just Like Christmas" Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy loves Gotham Central, and more love is given for Gotham Central #38, which spawns the longest show ever. Conversation ranges from The Spectre to Infinite Crisis, from Kevin Smith to Robert Kirkman and back around to Penny Arcade and PVP. If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected] Running Time: 00:50:13 Pick of the Week: 00:00:43 - Gotham Central #38 Comics: 00:11:26 - Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #3 / Spider-Man and the Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #4 Discussion: 00:17:32 - The current state of Marvel Comics. Comics: 00:33:38 - Ultimate Spider-Man #87 00:33:54 - Superman #224 Trade Talk: 00:35:52 - The Walking Dead, Vol. 4: The Heart's Desire Comics: 00:41:09 - Penny Arcade #1x25 Cents Music: "Arpeggiator" Fugazi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron was the only who was able to pick up his books, which is a good thing since it was his Pick. Unfortunately, Generation M #1, by Paul Jenkins and Ramon Bachs, was the Pick of the Week. Also discussed is how Conor's local comic shop shut down. If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected] Running Time: 00:40:18 Pick of the Week: 00:00:52 - Generation M #1 Comics: 00:08:11 - The New Avengers #13 00:08:34 - Exiles #73 Discussion: 00:10:39 - With "Decimation" what is the current state of the X-books? And of the Marvel Universe in general? And comics? And Wizard? Comics: 00:28:12 - Ultimate Vision, Part 3 Discussion: 00:29:17 - Conor explains why he didn't get any books this week. 00:37:52 - Are back issues dead? Music: "Never In" The 101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Thanksgiving behind us, and our belts moved to a looser setting, Josh shares his surprising Pick of the Week: Dardevil #79 by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev. If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected] Running Time: 00:21:38 Pick of the Week: 00:00:27 - Daredevil #79 Comics: 00:10:46 - The Amazing Spider-Man #526 00:13:11 - Ultimate X-Men #65 / Ultimate Vision, Part Two 00:14:27 - Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein #1 00:17:14 - Daredevil #79 (Redux) Trade Talk: 00:18:03 - Y: The Last Man, Vol. 6: Girl on Girl Music: "She's Lost Control" Joy Division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Conor's turn to pick this week and he goes with All-Star Superman #1 from DC Comics. The mythos of Superman as corporate mascot is explored and we find out who the real fanboy of the group is. Plus, ack -- stereo sound! If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected] Running Time: 00:41:10 Pick of the Week: 00:00:48 - All-Star Superman #1 Comics: 00:23:07 - Captain Atom: Armageddon #2 00:24:36 - X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1 00:28:13 - Ultimate Spider-Man #86 / Ultimate Vision, Part One 00:34:46 - Local #1 Discussion: 00:36:36 - Josh didn't buy any books this week. 00:38:58 - The Lego TIE Fighter Incident Music: "Major Taylor" Franklin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ron chooses Decimation: the House of M - The Day After #1 and much discussion is had over crossovers in comics and any merit they may or may not have. Infinite Crisis comes up as well, as the guys at iFanboy forget to watch the clock. If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected] Running Time: 00:35:50 Pick of the Week: 00:00:49 - Decimation: House of M - The Day After #1 Discussion 00:09:34 - Crossovers are taking over! 00:13:23 - Are there any new comic book fans? 00:17:00 - Claremont and the X-Men. Comics: 00:18:44 - Infinite Crisis #2 00:20:52 - Gotham Central #37 00:21:18 - Teen Titans #29 00:23:30 - Infinite Crisis #2 (Redux) Discussion: 00:27:39 - Josh didn't buy any books this week. Music: "Manana" Desaparecidos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first ever Pick of the Week show! For the past five years, every week we've been reading and reviewing comics and selecting one to award as our Pick of the Week. Now not only can you come read what we thought, but you can now download our podcast and listen to us talk about the books we read, discuss the Pick of the Week, and have some laughs. If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: [email protected] Running Time: 00:18:53 Pick of the Week: 00:00:53 - Powers #14 Comics: 00:07:42 - Jonah Hex #1 00:09:58 - Powers #14 (Redux) 00:11:04 - The Punisher #27 00:11:50 - House of M #8 Trade Talk: 00:15:31 - Invincible, Vol. 5: The Facts of Life Music: "Back and To the Left" Texas is The Reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices