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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