33 | Bring A Younger Audience

Don, Al and Dallas are joined once again by Don’s daughter, Holly, as we finally return to traditional comic book talk. We have some technical difficulties (Don’s a little hard to hear, so turn up the volume LOUD!!)

Don reviews the new Popeye #1 by IDW and reminisces about the character, and he discovers an indie book from the 90’s called Optic Nerve. We go on to discuss the merits of Free Comic Book Day, and ask the question: is it bringing in a younger audience to local comic shops?

Al talks romance comics from the 60’s, particularly Young Love featuring art by the master, John Romita Sr.

Dallas gushes about the masterpieces that is Chris Claremont’s run on Uncanny X-Men and reviews Rick Remender’s first handful of Uncanny X-Force issues.
Larry Marder’s Tales of the Beanworld gets an analysis, and Al finally reads Asterios Polyp!!!!

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: hitomi

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IDW’s Popeye.

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32 | Comic Books On The Big Screen And Third Sequels

Al, Dallas and Don are back and joined with Holly as we continue to discuss comic books that were translated to the big screen. We also questioned why the third sequel in any movie franchise is pretty bad, but this person actually seems to have an idea on the subject.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Dir En Grey

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X-Men Movie From 2000.

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29 | EXPLICIT! | Video Games

The Video Game Episode!

It’s a crazy hot mess as Rook, Dallas and Al are joined by our good friend and aspiring stand-up comic Trev-Dog, and our two junior recruits, Cameron and Craig!
We discuss the video games that shaped our lives, and our favorite systems, and eventually fall off on a tangent.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT (no locals tonight, we’re going big-time!) GLASSJAW and PSYCHOTICA.

This is a raw episode – you’ll probably be offended at some point.
But if you have a high tolerance level and would like to
relive the experience of your first beer, then…

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25 | Thought Balloons

We’ve made it to episode 25! Who would have thought?

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: In The Dim (half of them anyway)

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The Surrogates By Robert Venditti And Brett Weldele.

24 | Comic Shops

We return as a 5-piece to talk about The Walking Dead…. again!!
Rook discusses the moral implications of Rick’s leadership style, and Hashbrown points out the subtle moments of the show.

Meanwhile, Dallas makes fun of the Smiths, Don brings up the greatest webcomic of all time (The Mighty Blue), and the boys talk about the public perception of comic shops and having to drink your own urine to survive.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Primitive Astronauts

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The Walking Dead…. Again!!
And Again….

23 | Core Four

The entire crew returns with a special guest! Don and Al reminisce about the classic Fantastic Four, Rook explains the 90’s X-Men fad, and Dallas interrupts everyone.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Bryan Yeatter

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22 | Megacon

ROAD TRIP!!!!

Dallas, Al and Don travel to Orlando for Megacon.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: In The Dim

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20 | Rook’s Favorite Artists

We’ve reached episode 20! The whole crew is present once again and we discuss Rook’s top artists.
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Pierre LeGault
Rook’s Favorite Artist Number One, Mark Texeira.

17 | Yancy Street Convention

Join Dallas, Don, Rook, and Al as we talk comics
and the YANCY STREET COMIC CONVENTION!
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Steve Robinson
EC Cover By Jack Davis.

15 | Batman Artists

Don, Al and Dallas return to talk more comics!! Specifically Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Steve Robinson

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14 | Don’s Favorite Artists

Al and Dallas struggle to get a word in edgewise as Don goes on and on and on about his Top Ten Favorite Artists.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Don’s Brother, Larry Moore, of course.

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11 | Comic Conventions

THE YOUNG GUNS ARE BACK! Rook “Dropkick” Murphy joins Dallas, Al, and Emilio Estevez in an entertaining discussion about Comic Book Conventions: Highlights, Lowlights, the best deals, pet peeves and more! Then we dig into everything else including Rook’s experience at bike week, Dallas’ search for Promethea, mail-order comics, excessive smack-talk directed at Don, who’s missing this week, The obligatory New 52 conversation, and more ending with an explosive WHAT ARE YOU READING. Al’s pick of the week is SPACEHAWK by the timeless and inspiring Basil Wolverton. Dallas picks ALL STAR SUPERMAN by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, and Rook picks the comic adaptation of A GAME OF THRONES.

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: PRIMITIVE ASTRONAUTS

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Megacon in Orlando, Florida

8 | Dallas’ Favorite Artists

It’s the crazy 8’s!!!! Dallas, Don, and Al return for more nonsense. After talking some fantasy football smack, Dallas lists off his top 4 favorite “modern” comic artists: Chris Bachalo, Skottie Young, J.H. Williams III, and Frank Quitely. Al gives out some Michael Kaluta love, and then Don reminisces about his comic collecting days in Middle School, and then the boys discuss their picks of the week in WHAT ARE YOU READING. Enjoy, kiddies!!!

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Larry Moore

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7 | Favorite Writers 2

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!! And here we are again, this time around it’s Dallas, Don, and Al. The topic: why Rook isn’t here. Oh, and we also discuss comics. Specifically, Al’s favorite writers, including Bruce Jones and Arnold Drake. Don goes bananas over Thor, Dallas’ wife tries to get him drunk on air, and we all fight over the new DC Reboot. We also get in a discussion about Stan Lee. Yes, Stan “the Man” Lee, co-creator of Marvel’s most beloved franchises. Even if you’re not a comic book reader, you know this guy. And “What Are You Reading” returns with a new grading scale! Enjoy and have a safe Labor Day weekend!

MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: Steve Robinson.

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Al’s vote for favorite writer went to Jack Kirby and Stan Lee:
the architects of the Marvel Universe.

6 | Al’s Favorite Artists

Some people say that Don is the glue that holds this show together. If that’s the case, then this episode is a hot mess. It’s Dallas and Al this time around, and we continue our multi-episode discussion on our favorite artists. We discuss the giants of the comic book industry, Neil Adams (duh!), Paul Smith, Al Williamson, John Buscema, Winsor McCay, Steve Rude, and Will Eisner.

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3 | Favorite Writers

Welcome back! This time around we continue our talk about favorite comic book writers. Rook waxes poetic about Jim Krueger, Don weaves a tale about the great Carl Barks and then of course goes off on a tangent about Alan Moore, and Dallas explains the Canadian writing genius of Dave Sim and his epic masterpiece, Cerebus. Oh, and the guys bag on Dallas for his unhealthy love of Chris Claremont. Enjoy and please, leave us a message on the blog!!!
MUSICAL SPOTLIGHT: REAL EYES.
One of Jim Krueger’s projects Rook spoke of.

2 | Introduction To Comics

Welcome back, it’s episode 2! The gang’s all (well, mostly) here, and the topic of the day is favorite comic book writers. We end up going off on a tangent, and talk about Alan Moore a lot. MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: PRIMITIVE ASTRONAUTS. Apologies for the sound quality this episode, we’re still having growing pains. Drop a line and let us know what you think of the show!!!!

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Dallas and Rook’s introduction to comics from Jademan.
Scroll past the basketball information to read about this publisher.

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