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

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Bobby Trippett Marvel Super-Spectacular #1 Starring KISS! Can KISS survive being rejected by the entire Marvel Universe? Lots of KISS and wrestling talk. This is a fun romp!

Writer(s): Steve Gerber; Pencillers: Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema; Inker: Al Milgrom; Colorist: Marie Severin; Letterer(s): John Costanza, Irv Watanabe; Editor: Archie Goodwin;

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00:00 Button Chaos Cold Open
00:40 Meet Bobby Guest Intro
01:14 Maple Minute Bit
02:17 Bobby Does Things Plug
03:37 Grindhouse Favorites Recap
06:26 Dolly Parton Tribute
13:03 Why Kiss Marvel Comic
14:24 Kiss Collectible Price Shock
16:42 Wrestling Detour WCW Stream
19:46 Rage Bait Kiss Takes
27:00 Back To The Comic Blood
28:23 Bobby Origin Story Pick
34:20 Cover Art Debate
41:02 Marvel Marketing Context
48:45 Table Of Contents Setup
50:52 Starting The Panel Read
51:15 Page Numbers Rant
51:52 Weird Cover Breakdown
52:59 Out of Costume Intro
53:43 Scientology Movie Tangent
56:34 Dizzy Throws The Box
59:36 Pinball And Phantom Lore
01:02:32 Totems Transform Into KISS
01:04:04 Codpieces And Sex Appeal
01:08:09 Band Tensions And Scat Talk
01:11:25 Star Eye Superpower
01:14:00 Boat To Doom And Latveria
01:21:58 Marvel Universe Cameos
01:25:15 Blood And Wrestling Aside
01:28:13 Air Latveria Ad Read
01:31:40 KISS Albums And Merch Ads
01:34:35 Chapter Two KISS In Heaven
01:36:35 Mephisto And Demon Chaos
01:38:09 Chapter Three Andromeda Hustle
01:39:04 Space Cats Origins
01:40:34 Nemesis Kickstarter Plug
01:41:47 Juggalos and Kiss Debate
01:44:08 Wrestling Face Paint Tangent
01:47:27 Catman Meets Mandu
01:49:03 Nightclub Brawl Breakdown
01:52:45 Chapter Four Speedrun
01:57:51 Rock Lips and Doom Fight
02:03:18 Wrap Up and Merch Plugs
02:13:09 Podcast Promos and Farewell

Rebroadcast of Episdoe 318!

Live to tape from O Con Expo, Dan and Greg review U.S. 1 #3. Tracie Mauck(@Maukingbird) delivered the comic to us and set us up for for a wild high adventure trucking ride. You don't want to miss this one!

Creative Team: Writer: Al Milgrom; Penciller: Frank Springer; Inker: Mike Esposito; Colorist: Paul Becton; Letterer: Jack Morelli; Editor Ralph Macchio

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00:00 Re-Release Announcement
00:58 Live Show Chaos Begins
01:31 Oh Con Audience Roll Call
02:29 Revealing US 1 Issue 3
04:13 Cover Art and Kirby Krackle
06:17 Comics Code and Ads
07:55 Credits and Stan Lee Presents
11:03 Dream Sequence Cold Open
13:34 Meet Ulysses and the Cast
14:36 Frank Springer Deep Dive
17:11 Truck Stop Tragedy Backstory
18:10 Highwayman Origin Legend
23:02 Old Timer Vanishes
24:03 Short Stop Cast Rollcall
25:50 Retread Rides With US1
27:09 Ambush And Bubble Yum Break
28:03 Blimp Tracking And Smoke Screen
29:26 Smugglers And Comics Code
30:43 Hill Slipout And Truck Brawl
32:41 Bullpen Bulletins And Ads
34:53 Scooby Doo Mask Reveal
37:37 Kool Aid Man Tangent
39:56 Why US1 Exists As Toy Comic
43:37 Wrap Up Plugs And Goodbye

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Travis Web review What If? (vol 1) #14 from 1979! Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos fight World War 2 in outer space. We get space helmets, cigars, pipes, and bowler caps. Join us for a fun romp through this book.

Writer(s): Gary Friedrich and Don Glut; Penciller: Herb Trimpe; Inker: Pablo Marcos; Colorist: D. R. Martin; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Editors: Roy Thomas;

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Timeline:

00:00 Don’t Touch the Button
00:29 Audio Check and Travis Returns
01:43 Currency Cast Euro Talk
04:35 Danhausen and Wrestling Humor
07:19 Marvel Unlimited Reader Meltdown
09:55 Yoga and Hot Yoga Stories
14:06 Plugs Retro Emporium and Rose City
18:26 What If Space WWII Setup
20:32 Nick Fury History and Spy Era
25:00 Cover Credits and Watcher Intro
28:50 Pearl Harbor in Space Breakdown
37:26 Meet the Space Commandos
44:14 Aliens Nazis and Pop Culture Rant
46:45 Spacecraft Carrier Debate
48:10 Beanbag Chair Banter
48:35 Midway Space Battle Setup
49:31 Retro Robots And AI Jokes
51:22 Cheesy Dialogue Deep Dive
53:59 Traitor Reveal And Nazi Talk
59:23 Panel Grid Nerd Out
01:03:33 Airlock Escape And Influences
01:05:01 Final Battle And Robot Sacrifice
01:09:10 Letter Page Hitler Problem
01:11:44 Overall Verdict And Craft Talk
01:16:31 Pop Culture Tangents
01:22:11 Project Updates And Kickstarters
01:28:00 VR Chat And Bowling Bits
01:30:00 Sponsor Plug Lawyer Paul
01:33:06 Overcast Store And Starlight Talk
01:36:10 Audio Glitches And Wrap Up

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Brian Sheridan review G.I. Joe (vol 1) #21 from 1984! We roll Snake-Eyes and the comic goes silent! Brian and Greg literally know everything about G.I. Joe comics. Brian also lets us know about his Kickstarter, Nighthawks!

Writer: Larry Hama; Penciller: Larry Hama; Inker: Steve Leialoha; Colorist: George Roussos; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Dennis O'Neil; Cover: Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson

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00:00 Joe Romance Rant
00:46 Meet Brian Sheridan
01:26 Nighthawks Kickstarter Pitch
01:46 Noir Influences and Hopper
03:18 Finding Artists and Covers
07:25 Noir Talk and Radio Serials
12:26 Why GI Joe 21 Matters
22:48 Silent Comics and Homages
27:42 Guest Vanishes and Vamping
30:49 Snake Eyes Lore Explosion
39:56 Ninja Lawyer Ad Break
47:28 Finally Opening Silent Interlude
51:17 Storm Shadow Debut and Setup
54:31 Storm Shadow Audition
55:31 Snake Eyes Air Drop
57:37 Six Sigma Cobra Base
59:53 Scarlett Breaks Out
01:01:27 Destro Family Lore
01:04:48 Snake Eyes Lethal Takedowns
01:06:06 Movie Rants and Crossovers
01:13:11 Red Ninjas Debut
01:16:16 Ninja Fight Showcase
01:22:12 Deep Joe Continuity
01:28:50 Kickstarter Celebration
01:34:13 Store Plug and Wrap Up

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Randy Emberlin sort of review Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1! Randy teaches us about inking. Batman fights One Face, ahem, Two Face. Join us for a fun time discussing comics in 1986 with a legendary inker!

Writer: Frank Miller; Penciller: Frank Miller; Inker: Klaus Janson; Colorist: Lynn Varley; Letterer: John Costanza; Editors: Dick Giordano and Dennis O'Neil; Cover: Frank Miller and Lynn Varley

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Timeline:

00:00 Cold Open Chaos
00:57 Recording Setup Throwback
01:38 Guitar Gear and Looping
03:47 Why 1986 Matters
04:38 Dark Horse Origins
07:00 Early Comics Memories
12:48 Kirby at San Diego Con
16:50 First Impressions Dark Knight
18:37 Comics Boom Context 1986
23:49 Cons and Store Shoutouts
27:44 Ditko Love and Influences
38:05 Breaking Down Dark Knight Panels
39:59 Hot Takes on Dark Knight
43:09 Crime Politics and Miller Lens
44:34 Miller Shadows And Ink
45:45 Klaus Janson Inking Secrets
47:34 Booster Gold And Blue Beetle
49:03 Blue Beetle Movie Vs Comics
50:07 Ted Kord Death And Legacy
52:10 Ditko Charlton Origins
54:44 Back To Dark Knight
59:42 Batman Origin And Two Face
01:01:56 Supergirl Woman Tomorrow
01:03:19 Bisley Lobo Convention Tales
01:04:21 Mutants And Media Satire
01:06:57 Emberlin Larsen Spider Man
01:12:03 Dark Knight Ending Critique
01:15:35 Shout Outs And Fan Shows
01:16:45 Commissions Villains And Prints
01:22:40 Kickstarters And Final Plugs
01:29:19 Wrap Up And Goodbye