The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast

The Breaking of the Batman! THE WAIT IS OVER! The Slack Issues Super Crew (Joe “Mr. Mick” Mickeliunas, Hugo Tvrdik, and Hugo’s Dad Jon Tvrdik) have been reborn as the Knight Knerds. Their first order of business: tackle the first half BATMAN KNIGHTFALL, the storyline that introduced Bane and broke the Bat. The THN 2024 […] The post Slack Issues 2024 Thanksgiving Special: Batman Knightfall Part One! Back Issue Comics Review Show #761 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The Real American Heroes RETURN! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the debut of Absolute Superman, the LONG-awaited launch of Skybound’s G.I. Joe reboot, Caitlin Yarsky’s amazing new supernatural thriller, Spidey getting killed in shiny new duds, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next […] The post Absolute Superman, Living Hell, Amazing Spider-Man, G.I. Joe & MORE: New Comics Review Show #760 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Are you Powerman 5000? Cuz this is what it’s like WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE! In this episode: we look at the superhero crossover comics that led to the Amalgam Universe (as seen in our LAST Back Issue Show)! Superman and Spider-Man, Batman and Judge Dredd, Green Lantern and Silver Surfer…and MORE! Each back issue comics review […] The post Superhero Crossover Classics! Back Issue Comics Review Show #759 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Godzilla Vs. Gatsby: The Throwdown of the Century! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the debut of Absolute Wonder Woman, Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin’s debut on Detective Comics, Godzilla Vs. The Great Gatsby (seriously!) and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in […] The post Detective Comics, Absolute Wonder Woman, Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theater, The Hexiles & MORE: New Comics Review Show #758 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Get ready to be AMAGLAMMED! In this episode: Joe’s fondest wish is finally realized when the Cosmic Longbox forces us to review the entire* first year of AMALGAM COMICS! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” system, which we tried to combine into amalgam, […] The post Amalgam Comics Year One! Back Issue Comics Review Show #757 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Absolute Batman is an absolute UNIT! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the DC All-In and the birth of the Absolute Universe, Declan Shalvey’s new take on the Terminator, Storm’s long overdue graduation to solo status and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week […] The post DC All-In, Absolute Batman, Storm, The Terminator & MORE: New Comics Review Show #756 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Oswald Cobblepot…this is your life! In this episode: we try to capitalize on the SEO boost of HBO’s new hit series The Penguin, by taking a look at the character’s evolution over the past 80 years! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” system, […] The post The Life & Times of the Penguin! Back Issue Comics Review Show #755 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The jackets are BACK, baby!!! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the return of classic avenging action in Steve Orlando and Cory Smith’s Avengers Assemble, gut-punching science fantasy from Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo, time travel hijinx from Chip Zdarsky, David Brothers, and Marcus To, speculative fiction murder mystery […] The post Avengers Assemble, The Moon Is Following Us, Time Waits, The Tin Can Society & MORE: New Comics Review Show #754 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

It’s the THN 2024 Labor Day Special! In this week’s episode: We’re proud to welcome Valiant Comics guest expert Doctor Mister Carl Smith to the Ziggurat to celebrate our fellow workers with the THN 2024 Labor Day Special, featuring our advance review of Resurgence of the Valiant Universe #1! Can Valiant and Alien Books turn […] The post THN 2024 Labor Day Special: Resurgence of the Valiant Universe! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

No dinosaurs were harmed in the recording of this podcast! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring a legitimately terrifying tale of Aliens Vs. Avengers, the totally “true” story of how Popeye lost his eye, red banded Wolverine dino-dicing action, the return of Jenny Sparks and MORE! After that, we reveal […] The post Aliens Vs. Avengers, Wolverine Revenge, Eye Lie Popeye, Jenny Sparks & MORE: New Comics Review Show #753 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

What happens when a good Tony Stark goes bad?! In this episode: we try to make sense of the RDJ-to-Doctor Doom pipeline by reviewing eight comics that examine what happens when Tony Stark turns evil (or evil-adjacent, or is actually a weird cosmic octopus doppleganger…you get it)! Each back issue comics review ends with a […] The post When Tony Stark Turns Evil! Back Issue Comics Review Show #752 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The first must-read X-Titles of the From the Ashes Era! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the first must-read X-Titles of the From the Ashes Era, a nuclear war allegory from Kieron Gillen and Casper Wijngaard, the bittersweet ending of Rainbow Rowell’s Sensational She-Hulk and MORE! After that, we reveal […] The post Uncanny X-Men, X-Factor, Rainbow Rowell’s Sensational She-Hulk & MORE: New Comics Review Show #751 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

OOPS…All Lobos! In this episode: It’s another Back Issue Comics Review Show, and this time the Cosmic Longbox goes into TL/DR mode as we review the recently-completed Superman: House of Brainiac event! When it’s all over but the crying, we’ll christen the event with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” […] The post Superman: House of Brainiac TL/DR – Back Issue Comics Review Show! THN’s 750th Episode Spectacular!!! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Jason Aaron in a half-shell??? In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring Jason Aaron’s big Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles AND Namor relaunches, Gerard Way’s Paranoid Gardens, Flash Gordon’s Mad Cave debut and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum Sanctorum. And […] The post Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Gerard Way’s Paranoid Gardens, Flash Gordon, Namor & MORE: New Comics Review Show #749 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Who the hell is DEATHLOK?! In this episode: It’s another Back Issue Comics Review Show, and this time the Cosmic Longbox is saying “Happy 50th Birthday, Deathlok!” We take a look at Deathlok’s many incarnations over the years, and are pleasantly surprised for the most part! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating […] The post Happy 50th Birthday, Deathlok! Back Issue Comics Review Show #748 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The X-Men rise from the ashes of Krakoa! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the rise of the X-Men from the ashes of the Krakoan Age, Amanda Waller’s assault on the heroes of the DC Universe, a surprising look at what could have been if you bloodthirsty maniacs had voted […] The post X-Men From the Ashes, Absolute Power, Death in the Family – Robin Lives & MORE: New Comics Review Show #747 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

It’s the THN 2024 Independence Day Special! In this week’s episode: We take a break from reviews to celebrate July 4th with the THN 2024 Independence Day Special: Our Top Five $#!%IEST Patriots! These are dudes that exemplify the WORST that America has to offer. It’s more fun than it sounds, we swear. Enjoy!   […] The post THN 2024 Independence Day Special: Top Five $#!%IEST Patriots! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

No Springfield is safe!!! In this episode: The Cosmic Longbox returns for another Back Issue Comics Review Show, and this time we’re taking a deep dive into the best (and WORST) of Destro in honor of his newly released solo series! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim […] The post GI Joe: The Best of Destro! Back Issue Comics Review Show #746 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

RIP Krakoa, you weird-ass X-Periment! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring the deadliest redhead in the Energon Universe, the end of the X-Men’s Krakoan Age, the return of Batman: Gotham By Gaslight, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum […] The post X-Men #700, Scarlett, Batman Gotham By Gaslight & MORE: New Comics Review Show #745 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Cobra-La?! More like Cobra-NAH! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring Cobra’s introduction to the Energon Universe, a very DARK white boat, 80s skater culture, adorable raccoon exorcists, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum Sanctorum. And finally, you’ll get […] The post Cobra Commander, White Boat, William of Newbury, Grommets & MORE: New Comics Review Show #744 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Once more into the whale’s butt we go! In this episode: We fulfill the prophecy foretold in the Ancient of Days (two weeks ago) with the finale of our Slack Issues review of Marvel’s Rise of the Midnight Sons! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or […] The post Ghost Rider: Rise of the Midnight Sons Part Two! Back Issue Comics Review Show #743 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

These boots were made for MURDER! In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring a Bat-Family fairy tale, a supernatural revenge Western, a violent focus on crocodile skin boots, Galactus versus the entire Marvel Universe, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN […] The post The Boy Wonder, Ain’t No Grave, DOOM & MORE: New Comics Review Show #742 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

1990s comics fans were Morbing before Morbing was cool! In this episode: We push the boundaries of what makes a story “classic” by taking a deep dive into the crossover that defined Marvel’s supernatural characters for decades to come…RISE OF THE MIDNIGHT SONS! There’s Ghost Riding, there’s Morbing, there’s…whatever the Caretaker is up to… This […] The post Ghost Rider: Rise of the Midnight Sons Part One! Back Issue Comics Review Show #741 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Thor got his what ripped off now? In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring ghosts that might not be ghosts(?), a potty-mouthed Nick Fury, the seedy underbelly of 80s independent comics, Marvel’s biggest heroes suffering GRIEVOUS bodily harm, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next […] The post Blood Hunt, Get Fury, Spectregraph & MORE: New Comics Review Show #740 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Bend over and kiss your butts goodbye…THE COMING OF GALATUS IS NIGH! In this episode: Joe’s secret shame is revealed…He’s never read the classic Fantastic Four epic The Coming of Galactus by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby…UNTIL NOW! Each back issue comics review ends with a rating from THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave […] The post Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactus! Back Issue Comics Review Show #739 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

What IS the deal with Galactus anyway…?!                   In this week’s episode: our New Comics Review Show returns! Featuring a fatherly spin on Deadpool, a nude Benjamin Franklin, outer space animal wranglers, a cuddly koala covered in gore, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new […] The post Deadpool, Action Comics, Redcoat & MORE: New Comics Review Show #738 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Pour a bowl of sugary cereal and cozy up in front of the TV! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox salutes comic books based on cartoons! With the recent release of X-Men ’97, it seemed fitting for the CLB to focus on eight issues based on classic toons from our misspent youths. Each back issue […] The post Comics Based on Cartoons! Back Issue Comics Review Show #737 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Break out your pink crop tops…X-Men ’97 is HERE! In this week’s episode: New Comics Reviews return! Featuring a return to our childhoods in X-Men ’97, cute animals in deadly battlesuits, giant mechs that break our brains, Batman’s Pal Lenny Bruce(?!), and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week […] The post X-Men ’97, Batman: The Dark Age & MORE! New Comics Review Show #736 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Tarps off, boys! It’s time for a DONNYBROOK! In this episode: Slack Issue Presents Batman vs Ra’s al Ghul! We reveal AND remedy our secret shame…that we have never read the iconic Batman Vs. Ra’s Al Ghul battle depicted by Dennis O’Neil, Neal Adams, and Irv Novick! The saga was reprinted this week in the […] The post Back Issue Comics Reviews Episode 735: Batman Vs. Ra’s al Ghul By Dennis O’Neil & Neal Adams! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Welcome to the Rick Remenaissance! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox salutes Giant Generator’s Rick Remender! With this week’s release of Napalm Lullaby #1, it seemed fitting for the CLB to focus on eight issues from throughout Remender’s career. As usual, we use the THN “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” rating system, which […] The post Back Issue Comics Reviews: Giant Generator’s Rick Remender! Ep 734 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

By Crom! New comics reviews are BACK! In this week’s episode: New Comics Reviews return! Featuring pigment-challenged grim reapers, hillbilly body horror, a completely unexpected reboot of Marvel’s Ultimate X-Men, the return of Conan’s barbaric comic magazine, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum […] The post New Comics Reviews #733: SPACE METH! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Pour some magic stink milk out for poor Chuck… In this episode: we’re joined once again by THN favorite and host of the upcoming Swords and Scrolls podcast, Jared Cvetas, for the epic conclusion of our back issue comics discussion of Frank Miller and Bill Sienkiewicz’s ELEKTRA ASSASSIN! As usual, we use the THN […] The post Back Issue Comics Reviews: Slack Issues Presents Elektra Assassin Part 2! Ep #732 appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Someone call a doctor…we drank the stinky magic ninja milk! In this episode: we’re joined by THN favorite and future podcaster WOOLY TOOTS to give our back issue comics reviews of the legendary Frank Miller/Bill Sienkiewicz collaboration: ELEKTRA ASSASSIN! As usual, we use the THN “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” rating system, […] The post Back Issue Comics Reviews #731: Slack Issues Presents Elektra Assassin! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

If You Find This, I’ve Already Been Displaced By Dutch’s One Hand! In this episode: New Comics Reviews return this week, featuring the latest from the diseased mind of Matt Kindt and Flux House, the launch of Ram V and Si Spurrier’s Hand-iverse, the return of one of Team Youngblood’s most legendary(?!?!) members, cosmic disaster […] The post New Comics Reviews #730: ThunderCats… MEH! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

EVERYONE, we can’t stress this enough…do NOT. DATE. DAREDEVIL! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox is feeling…romantic? I guess it didn’t get the memo that Matt Murdock is the WORST BOYFRIEND IN THE HISTORY OF COMICS, because it has us discussing eight Back Issue Comic Reviews featuring the Many Loves of Daredevil! As usual, we […] The post THN #729 Back Issue Show: The Many Loves of Daredevil! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

New Comic Book Reviews are BACK! Really! In this episode: New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring some Real American Heroes, Ollie Queen’s return to glory, Kid Cudi’s Moon Man, the official launch of the Ghost Machine Shared Universe (I’m calling it the “GoMacS” Universe) and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new […] The post THN #728 New Comics Reviews: Green Arrow, Duke, Kid Cudi’s Moon Man, Ghost Machine & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

It’s THN’s First New Comic Book Reviews of 2024! In this episode: New Comic Book Reviews rexturn this week, featuring Bizarro’s new groove, an even newer take on the OLD new take on Spider-Man, exploding Khund warriors, a BEEFY new Fist of Khonshu, and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for […] The post THN #727 New Comics Reviews: Ultimate Spider-Man, Action Comics, Kneel Before Zod, Vengeance of the Moon Knight & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Two Headed Nerd’s Best Comics of 2023! We’re celebrating the best comics of 2023! Join us as we hand out statues of Beppo the Super Chimp for categories honoring the best comics, characters, and creators of the year. This year’s winners include Robots in Disguise, the Fist(s) of Khonshu, gamma-powered lawyers, and the most unlikely […] The post Two Headed Nerd’s Best Comics of 2023: The 13th Annual Golden Beppo Awards! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The Cosmic Longbox is agnostic but can’t resist HOLIDAY COMICS! In this episode: the Cosmic Longbox is feeling holly AND jolly AND forcing the nerds to review and discuss 8 classic comic books set during the winter holidays! As usual, Joe and Matt use the THN “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” rating system, […] The post THN #725 Back Issue Show: The Cosmic Longbox Celebrates Holiday Comics! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The only thing that can beat a giant starfish is an even GIANTER starfish! New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring Beast Boy going full kaiju in Titans: Beast World, Nightcrawler’s origin redeemed in X-Men Blue: Origins, Joe inventing a new genre of metal music inspired by Bloodrik, and MORE! After that, we reveal […] The post THN #724 NEW COMIC BOOK REVIEWS: X-Men Blue Origins, Titans Beast World, Bloodrik, Our Bones Dust & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Superman Returns…FINALLY! The Slack Issues SuperCrew has reunited one more time for this very special Post-Thanksgiving episode: the Grand Finale of our EPIC Death & Return of Superman 30th Anniversary retrospective! Who will live? Who will die? How does Steel make the mouth move on his metal face mask?! We examine all these questions and […] The post #723: Back Issue Show: Slack Issues Holiday Special – The Return of Superman! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Higher, Further, Faster! The Marvels Are HERE! The Cosmic Longbox is celebrating the recent release of Marvel Studios’ THE MARVELS – Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, Monica Rambeau, and MORE! This week, we’ll be reviewing eight back issue comics starring characters featured in The Marvels, as well as more of the mightiest maidens to bear the […] The post THN #722 Back Issue Comic Reviews: The Cosmic Longbox Celebrates THE MARVELS – Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, Monica Rambeau & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The Ultimate Universe is BACK! Or IS it…?! New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring robutts in disguise, robutts racing cars, single dad horror drama, the kinda sorta return of AN Ultimate Universe and MORE! After that, we reveal our must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum Sanctorum. And finally, […] The post THN #721 NEW COMIC BOOK REVIEWS: Ultimate Universe, Transformers, Petrol Head, Blood Commandment & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

Welcome to THN’s 13TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN (METAL?) SHOW! Yeah yeah…we know what you’re thinking: the Metal Show went away for a few years when we were worried about Apple cracking down on our music use, and when we brought it back in 2020 we stopped counting. And yeah, while it’s true that Matt didn’t actually […] The post #720 Back Issue Comic Reviews: The Cosmic Longbox Presents Zombies! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

You’ll never look at a cuddly cartoon bear the same way again! New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring the return of a Golden Age legend, a man living through the ultimate identity crisis, Japanese ghosts sightings, serial killing cartoon animals, and MORE! After that, they reveal their must-read new comic picks for next […] The post #719 NEW COMICS REVIEWS: Sandman, Subgenre, A Haunted Girl, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

May the Bluest Beetle Win! The Blue Beetle movie is a fading memory, so obviously the Cosmic Longbox has forced the Nerds to prepare EIGHT BACK ISSUE COMIC REVIEWS featuring the BLUEST of Beetles (except for Dan Garrett… SCREW that guy). We’ll judge these issues with THN’s “Buy It,” “Skim It,” or “Leave It” rating […] The post #718 Back Issue Show: The Cosmic Longbox Presents Blue Beetle! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

We got relaunches for DAYS on this week’s THN! New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring new series for Wonder Woman, Captain America, Flash, Green Lantern John Stewart, AND Ms. Marvel! Plus a quick detour for some demonic culinary delights and MORE! After that, they reveal their must-read new comic picks for next week […] The post #717 NEW COMICS REVIEWS: Wonder Woman, Captain America, Flash, Rare Flavours & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

THN is breaking faces and exorcising demons! New Comic Book Reviews return this week, featuring a mysterious mission for the Birds of Prey, murderous teen cultists, stuffed animal slaughter, Daredevil’s new career path, and MORE! After that, they reveal their must-read new comic picks for next week in the THN Sanctum Sanctorum. And finally, you’ll […] The post #716 NEW COMIC BOOK REVIEWS: Birds of Prey, Daredevil, Kill Your Darlings, Tear Us Apart & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The Reign of the Supermen has (finally) begun! The Slack Issues SuperCrew is back! In this very special Labor Day episode, the Crew has reunited for Part One of the finale of our EPIC Death & Return of Superman 30th Anniversary retrospective. The end is nigh and the Reign of the Supermen begins HERE! Oil […] The post #715: Back Issue Show: Slack Issues Holiday Special – Reign of the Supermen! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.

The Force is strong with the THN NERD NEWS RECAP! In this episode, Joe and Matt recap the latest comic-themed Nerd News, including early reactions to Star Wars Ahsoka, Blue Beetle’s “win” against Barbie at the box office, the slow demise of Comic Book Resources, Nightcrawler’s two moms, Marvel’s upcoming Sabretooth War, and MORE! Plus, […] The post THN NERD NEWS RECAP: Star Wars Ahsoka Reactions, Blue Beetle’s Box Office “Win,” the Slow Death of CBR, Sabretooth War & MORE! appeared first on The Two-Headed Nerd Comic Book Podcast.