Greg, Dan, and movie art expert Travis Bundy review The Crow graphic novel. Eric gets revenge on... wait you know the story! Travis explains both how the art and story come together to speak to the audience. This is a fun deep dive into the James O'Barr's motives, the art, and the impact of the story. You won't regret joining us for this one!

The Crow Special Edition
Creator: James O'Barr

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00:00 Show Kickoff Banter
00:38 Rose City Comic Con Recap
01:00 Meet Travis Bundy
01:50 Blue Mouse Events
03:20 Horror Picks and Dates
05:42 Zombie Types Debate
07:05 Matango and Trek Rant
09:08 Cowboy Movie Tangent
11:42 Dogs and Delivery Enemies
13:13 Why Read The Crow
15:42 Comic vs Movie Tone
24:00 Detroit Decay Context
29:25 O'Barr Grief Origins
33:37 Plot Setup and Horse Scene
37:17 Art Style and Purgatory
42:15 Page Numbers Debate
44:20 Nine Panel Mindscape
46:57 Cat Kindness And Revenge
48:50 Poetry And Grief Parallels
59:31 Movie Changes And Narration
01:04:49 Grit Detail And Healing
01:10:47 Art Versus Fine Art
01:17:45 Wrap Up And Plugs

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #2. Greg loves Big Batman's new car. Dan is stuck on the social commentary. Alfred meets Batman. . Join us for another fun? show.

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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Timeline:

00:00 Late Start Banter
00:57 Weird Al Concert Recap
02:33 Fair Memories and Walking
03:48 Gloria Steinem and Wonder Woman
05:55 Contracts and Binding Jokes
07:34 Batman of the People Setup
09:23 Billionaire Perception Debate
13:08 Cover Talk and Comics Code
14:53 Legion Ad and Future Tease
19:17 Zoo Horror Begins
22:58 Bat Attack and Rabies Talk
23:59 Ticks Stand By Me and Mariners
26:01 Aquarium Fight and Spawn Cape
29:04 DC App Missing Page
30:45 Acid Water and Bat Map
32:53 Monastic Routine and Joe Chill
34:18 Batman AF Signal
37:09 Gordon Hospital Fallout
38:18 Bat Sign Transitions
39:48 Bruce Shuts Everyone Out
40:38 Crime Alley Card Crew
47:50 Batman Creates Villains Theory
49:50 Hill Office Break In
51:17 Batdozer Escape Chase
53:14 Selina Returns Medal
54:02 Series Impressions
01:01:45 Absolute Universe Debate
01:10:38 Lanterns Side Talk
01:13:46 Plugs And Wrap Up

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #1. Greg loves Big Batman. Nick Dragotta is amazing. We find out why this thing is so darn popular. We also pay tribute to Tim Curry and Peter Cullen. Join us for the show!

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Pencillers: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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Timeline:

00:00 Construction Chaos Cold Open
01:07 Celebrity Losses and Optimus Prime
04:14 Tim Curry Favorites and Legacy
09:48 Tim Curry as Joker What If
12:05 Why Absolute Batman Matters
14:16 DC Absolute Line Explained
17:47 Cover Design and First Impressions
21:06 No Page Numbers and Side Tangents
22:34 Issue Opens at the Gotham Zoo
24:52 Alfred Returns to Gotham
30:44 Alfred's Mission and Missing Bike
31:49 Croc Gym and Bruce Training
34:41 Teachers Strike Detour
37:45 Waylon Ozzie and Gotham Connections
41:37 Jujitsu Lawyer Paul Ad Break
43:16 Daft Punk Villain and Death Masks
47:49 Dark Knight Returns Homages and News
49:28 Gotham Town Hall Tension
50:41 Party Animals Attack
52:50 Barbara Revealed
53:43 Batman Enters Fight
54:41 Cape Combat Showcase
56:31 Jujitsu Ad Break
57:34 Kroger Fred Meyer Rant
01:01:12 Bat Axe Brutality
01:03:37 Alfred IDs Batman
01:04:44 Zoo Trauma Origin
01:06:37 Texas Politics Tangent
01:11:41 Batman Shoots Alfred
01:12:51 Creators And Credits
01:13:30 Series Review Wrap
01:20:50 Tomorrows Crisis Book
01:23:23 Kickstarter Plugs
01:26:20 Junior Braves Update
01:34:22 Final Sign Off