The Pull Bag

Yet another Origins week here inside The Pull Bag! This time TFG1Mike sits down with Gary Godsoe from What’s On Joe Mind. They talk about how Gary got into comics, and so much more! MAKE YOUR GREAT ESCAPE INTO COMICS! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Gary”CommanderinChief” Godsoe Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other ...

All NEW!! The latest Origins Episode is here! TFG1Mike sits down with Mike Irizarry from What’s On Joe Mind. They talk about how Mike got into comics, and so much more! MAKE YOUR GREAT ESCAPE INTO COMICS! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Mike “Beachhead” Irizarry Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client ...

CHARACTER SELECT GO! In Episode 64 TFG1mike and that Positively Nerdy Ryan Porter pop their claws on Wolverine by Claremont and Miller, as well as one of the BEST Wolverine stories EVER Old Man Logan! Tune in to see how the hosts felt about these trades! All in the grand finale to The Pull Bag's first annual Marvelous March! MAKE YOUR GREAT ESCAPE INTO COMICS!

CHARACTER SELECT GO! In Episode 63 TFG1Mike and JT From Saskatoon ARMOR UP! As the duo talk about Stark Wars… or Arnor Wars as the trade calls it, and then we experiment with Extremis! All in the latest edition of The Pull Bag’s Marvelous March! MAKE YOUR GREAT ESCAPE INTO COMICS! GCRN Universal Ratings System ...

CHARACTER SELECT GO! In Episode 62 TFG1Mike and JT From Saskaton talk about the beloved Spider-Man: Blue, and then they find things go downhil when Black Cat isn't involved in her own RETURN! So tune in and find out what we thought of Blue and Return of the Black Cat. As Marvelous March Continues here inside The Pull Bag! MAK YOUR GREAT ESCAPE INTO COMICS!

CHARACTER SELECT GO! In Episode 61.1 The Punishment is in L.A.! TFG1Mike and Ryan The UnEvenFlow discuss Edmonson and Gerad’s first two issues of The Punisher!! See what we thought of Frank’s move to Los Angeles, and see why we call him Marvel Universe’s Nightwing! GCRN Universal Ratings System Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Ryan “TheUnEvenFlow” ...

CHARACTER SELECT GO! In Episode 61 Captain America and The Hulk kick off the first annual Marvelous March. TFG1Mike and ComicRevolt Dan cover Mark Waid’s Man Out of Time and Greg Pak’s Planet Hulk. Tune in to see what the hosts thought of each trade. Be sure to leave us feedback in the post, and ...

CHARACTER SELECT GO! In Episode 64 TFG1mike and that Positively Nerdy Ryan Porter pop their claws on Wolverine by Claremont and Miller, as well as one of the BEST Wolverine stories EVER Old Man Logan! Tune in to see how the hosts felt about these trades! All in the grand finale to The Pull Bag's first annual Marvelous March! MAKE YOUR GREAT ESCAPE INTO COMICS!

TFG1Mike gives you guys insights as to what will be happening inside The Pull Bag for year two! Read along, as he breaks it down, and see all the changes that are coming! The Pull Bag for the first year was a giant experiment. I’ve learned as I went along on HOW to craft the ...

In Episode 60 Steve and Mike explore and SPOIL THE HELL OUTTA the THRILLING stories in the Bat Books #29 issues! "ZERO YEAR" is back on in Batman, Dead before sunrise! Batgirl and the Talon known as Strix race to stop the new villain SILVER, who has ties to I, VAMPIRE star Andrew Bennett! In the pages of Detective Comics The stunning conclusion of “Gothtopia”! Batman discovers the terrifying secret behind this brave new world, and finally in the pages of Nightwing....With Nightwing questioning his purpose, will he be able to stop Mr. Zsasz’s relentless rampage through Chicago? Don’t miss this epic story that ties into the events of FOREVER EVIL! So jump into The Pull Bag as we talk about the books of the Bat from DC Comics!

In the latest Origins ep TFG1Mike finds out how Ryan from Positively Nerdy got into comics. We talk about MARVEL alot, as well as some DC, and more! We also share stories of our parents throwing our stuff away or selling it. So Make your Great Escape into Comics, and listen to this weeks Pull ...

In Episode 59.5 Steve and Mike travel back in time to when DC Comics decided for the first anniversary of the New 52 they’d do a ZERO MONTH! Tune into hear our thoughts on the #0 issues of your fav Bat Characters! So make your Great Escape into comics, and come explore the ZERO MONTH! ...

In Episode 59 Steve and Mike explore and SPOIL THE HELL OUTTA the THRILLING stories in the Bat Books #28 issues! We flash forward 6 months inside the pages of Batman, It’s a hazardous reunion between Batgirl and the former Court of Owls assassin Strix as they face off against the lethal new threat known ...

We return to Back Issue Classics once again TFG1Mike is joined by Joe Reed from Off The Cuff, as they shell out their thoughts on IDW’s TMNT Volume 2 and Micro Series Volume 1. This collects issues #5-8 and Micro Series #1-4 of IDW’s main Turtles title. So grab some pizza, and listen in as ...

In Episode 58 we continue the adventures of the Dinobots on Cybertron! Yes that’s right we are finally getting around to talkin’ bout Transformers Prime Beast Hunters the grand finale! Beast Hunters concludes here, as we meet up with some old friends! We’ll be talking about Issues #5 through #8. So join TFG1Mike and the ...

In Episode 57.5 of The Pull Bag TFG1Mike and JT From Saskatoon are back for a third week in a row! This time we review Superior Spider-Man 22-25! Tune in to hear our thoughts on SUPERIOR VENOM and so much more! All in the latest episode of the GCRN’s comic podcast. Be sure to make ...

In Episode 57 of The Pull Bag TFG1Mike and JT From Saskatoon are back for a second week in a row! This time we review Superior Carnage 1-5! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the adventures of the Venom spawned symbiote, and the dastardly deeds of The Wizard! We aint in Oz anymore Dorothy! ...

In Episode 56 of The Pull Bag TFG1Mike and JT From Saskatoon are back! This time we review The Superior Spider-Man issues 20 and 21, plus Annual #1. Black Cat is appeared, and THE COVER IS A LIE! Plus Stunner and Blackout face THE SUPERIOR Spider-Man. All in the latest episode of the GCRN's comic podcast. Be sure to make your Great Escape into comics!

In Episode 55 Steve and Mike explore and SPOIL THE HELL OUTTA the THRILLING stories in the Bat Books #27 issues! “ZERO YEAR” reaches an all-important crossroads as Batman and Jim Gordon try to turn the lights back on in Gotham City, In this tale tying into “GOTHTOPIA,” what kind of sick world pairs up ...

In the first of many Back Issue Classics TFG1Mike is joined by Joe Reed from Off The Cuff, as they shell out their thoughts on IDW’s TMNT Volume 1. This collects the first four issues of IDW’s main Turtles title. GEEK-STUFF GARAGE SALE! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Joe Reed Subscribe to us using iTunes or ...

In Episode 54 Steve and Mike find themselves in the middle of a Mystery! That’s right per fan Patrick Moore’s request we are reviewing Scooby Doo Team Up #1 from DC Comics! This issue features the Mystery Inc Gang teaming up once again with the DYNAMIC DUO Batman and Robin! Tune in to hear our ...

In Episode 53 we head to Cybertron! Yes that’s right we are finally getting around to talkin’ bout Transformers Prime Beast Hunters! In this first of two episodes dedicated to the eight issue mini, we’ll be talking about Issues #1 through #4. So join TFG1Mike and the LadyWreck as we explore the vast underground of ...

In the latest edition of TPB After Dark we gather around to chat about DC's New 52 and how convoluted Batman titles have gotten. We also weigh the pros and cons of the new continuity.

In the latest Origins ep TFG1Mike finds out how Ryan from Star Joes got the comics bug. We talk about a lot of 80s properties and more! Make your Great Escape into Comics, and listen to this weeks Pull Bag! Star Joes Website Star Joes on Facebook Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Ryan Drost Subscribe to ...

In the latest Origins ep TFG1Mike finds another kindred spirited Nightwing fanboy in MoonBase2’s David Wallace! That’s right we have jumped across the pond to bring you this British Origins ep! Tune in to hear how Dave from MB2 and The Underbase got into reading comics. It’s quite a smashing tale! Make your Great Escape ...

In Episode 52 Steve and Mike explore and SPOIL THE HELL OUTTA the THRILLING stories in the Bat Books #26 issues! The Zero Year excitement in Batman has died down again, Batgirl is still WANTED, Nightwing’s facing a new foe, Batman Vs Two-Face continues, in Detective Comics we see a awesome Man-Bat story, and so ...

In Episode 51 of The Pull Bag JT From Saskatoon joins TFG1Mike as they Dine On Turtle Soup! This time inside The Pull Bag we talk about the 2013 Free Comic Book Day issue and issues #1-3 of The NEW TMNT Adventures from IDW. This new ongoing is based on the Nickelodeon animated series! So ...

In Episode 50 Steve and Mike explore and SPOIL THE HELL OUTTA the THRILLING stories in the Bat Books #25 issues! The Zero Year excitement in Batman has died down again, Batgirl is protecting the Homestead, Nightwing’s parents are alive, and grounding him for being a bad friend, Batman Vs Two-Face continues, in Detective Comics ...

PUNISHER MONTH CONCLUDES!!! In Episode 49 of The Pull Bag, TFG1Mike and Ryan The UnEvenFlow talk about the trial of the century. That’s right Frank Castle has turned himself in! Tune into this final Punisher Month ep, here in The Punisher Bag! Stay tuned to the VERY end, because Jake and Dane make a return ...

PUNISHER MONTH CONTINUES!!! In Ep 48 we come closer to closing out the podcast's first character month, by Entering the WarZone! Mike, Ryan, Dane, and Jake wrap up Rucka's amazing run as they talk about Punisher Enter WarZone! Be sure to make your GREAT ESCAPE into Comics!

PUNISHER MONTH CONTINUES!!! In Ep 47 of The Punisher Bag Mike, Ryan, Jake, and Dane continue the epic run by Greg Rucka. This time we cover issues 11 through 16. Be sure to make your GREAT ESCAPE into Comics! EXCLUSIVE PUNISHER BAG ART: This art was originally made by Punisher Body Count Group member Andrew ...

PUNISHER MONTH CONTINUES!!! In Ep 46 we continue Rucka’s amazing run, and the hosts chat about The Punisher 6-10 Avenging Spider-Man 6, and Daredevil 11. Find out just what kinda PUNISHMENT Punisher Month is doling out this week. Be sure to make your GREAT ESCAPE into Comics! EXCLUSIVE PUNISHER BAG ART: This art was originally ...

PUNISHER MONTH CONTINUES!!! In Episode 45 we start the epic run by Greg Rucka on The Punisher! Join Mike, Ryan, Dane, and Jake as they talk about issues 1-5 and The Story from The Punisher on Spider-Island of Rucka’s run. Be sure to make your GREAT ESCAPE into Comics! EXCLUSIVE PUNISHER BAG ART: This art ...

PUNISHER MONTH CONTINUES!!! In Episode 44 we are Welcoming Back Frank! Join Mike, Ryan, Jake, and Dane… as they chat about the Seminal work from Garth Ennis. The Punisher is locked, loaded, and ready to take down anyone in this latest PUNISHER MONTH episode here in The Pull Bag. Be sure to make your GREAT ...

In Episode 43 of The Punisher Bag, the hosts continue on with PUNISHER MONTH. This time we tackle something that very much interests TFG1Mike. The 2004 comic book adaptation of the blockbuster 2004 film starring John Travolta and Thomas Jane. This isn’t vengeance, this is PUNISHMENT! We also talk about the FIRST APPEARANCE OF THE ...

PUNISHER MONTH CONTINUES!!! In Episode 42 of The Punisher Bag, we review The Punisher: Year One. Join TFG1Mike, Ryan The UnEvenFlow, as well as Jake and Dane from Punisher Body Count. This time they chat about Year One. Tune into hear Mike complain about the older art style and more! Be sure to make your ...

PUNISHER MONTH BEGINS HERE!!!!!!!!! In Episode 41 of The Punisher Bag, we review The Punisher Born. Join TFG1Mike, Ryan The UnevenFlow, as well as Jake and Dane from Punisher Body Count. This critically acclaimed story tells the tale of Frank Castle's journey home from Vietnam in 1971. Be sure to make your GREAT ESCAPE into Comics!

In Episode 40 Steve and Mike explore and SPOIL THE HELL OUTTA the THRILLING stories in the Bat Books #24 issues! They finally get excited about the Zero Year, Batgirl is still WANTED, Nightwing’s first adventure in Chicago comes to a close, Batman Vs Two-Face, the Detective of Comics, and so much more. So jump ...

In Episode 39 we head to the 60s! TFG1Mike and JT From Saskatoon talk about the first four issues of the BRAND NEW digital first, ongoing comic of Batman 66! So jump in the Bat Copter and fly over us, as we chat about classic Batman adventures inspired by the hit television series! DON’T MAKE ...

In Episode 38 of The Pull Bag TFG1Mike and JT From Saskatoon are back! This time we review The Superior Spider-Man issues 17 through 19. Which is the Necessary Evil storyline!!! Tune in to hear our thoughts on Spidey 2099 Vs Superior Spider-Man! All in the latest episode of the GCRN's comic podcast. Be sure to make your Great Escape into comics!

In the latest Origins ep TFG1Mike finds out how TV’s Mr. Neil got into comics. Both reading and drawing them. This was one of the most interesting conversations had so far in the Origins episodes, so be sure to check it out! Make your Great Escape into Comics, and listen to this weeks Pull Bag! ...

YES We know we are VERY LATE in covering this issue!!! Sorry!! In Episode 37 of The Pull Bag JT From Saskatoon is back, as he and TFG1Mike talk about issue 16 of The Superior Spider-Man!!!! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard JT From Saskatoon Subscribe to us using iTunes or use any other podcatching client by ...

In Episode 36 of The Pull Bag, Steve and Mike conclude their Villains Month discussion. We review 4 more villain books from The New 52 Event. Join us in Part 2 of 2 here on the show, as we cover Two-Face, The Court of Owls, Ras Al Ghul and the League of Shadows, and Harley ...

In Episode 35 of The Pull Bag, Steve and Mike chat about The New 52 event Villains Month. This happened for The New 52's second anniversary in September 2013. We talk abouty what we think of the concept, and then we review 4 villain books from the epic event. Join us in Part 1 of 2 here on the show, as we cover The Joker, The Ventriloquist, Mr. Freeze, and THE JOKER'S DAUGHTER....WHAT???? So make your Great Escape into comics, and tune into The Pull Bag!

YES We know we are VERY LATE in covering these issues!!! Sorry!! In Episode 34 of The Pull Bag JT From Saskatoon is back, as he and TFG1Mike talk about issues 12 through 15 of The Superior Spider-Man!!!!

In yet another Origins episode TFG1Mike chats with another comic book geek! This time around we have MovieRevolt Dan! You’ve heard him on MWIRE chatting about films, and now hear his thoughts on how he got into reading comics, and what he thinks of the comics industry. Make your Great Escape into Comics, and listen ...

In Episode 33 we conclude the Transformers RID coverage! Join TFG1Mike, LadyWreck, and Ender as they talk all about Transformers: Robots In Disguise Volume 3. Find out what happens when the mysterious Metrotitan arrives on Cybetron, and join Orion Pax along with some Decepticons? on the journey to find one of Cybertron’s greatest mysteries, and ...

In Episode 32 we continue the Transformers RID coverage! Join TFG1Mike, LadyWreck, and Ender as they talk all about Transformers: Robots In Disguise Volume 2. Find out what happens when Ironhide and the Dinobots go missing, Bumblebee continues to struggle at being a leader, and so much more. Transform and rollout, and find out what we thought of RID Volume 2!

EDITOR’s NOTE: The Pull Bag has had it’s first ever over THREE HOUR long podcast. We do not intend to make this a habit, but sometimes the long cast will happen! Mostly because of the topic, or when Ender won’t put a sock in it! LOL! In Episode 31 we kick off another three part ...

In Episode 30 TFG1Mike grills another Mike about his comic reading habits, and just how the head of the broken TWIG came to be a comic fan. Tune into hear Dodd’s thoughts on the comics industry back then, and right now! Geeks: Mike “TFG1″ Blanchard Mike “Birdman” Dodd Subscribe to us using iTunes or use ...