iFanboy - Comic Books

Pick of the Week #993 – Batman #1

Sep 7, 2025
Celebrate 20 years of podcasting with lively discussions about the latest Batman comics, featuring an AI Alfred and character evolution. The hosts dive into mixed feelings about Spider-Man and Superman's recent storylines and share humorous takes on art and modern romance in comic narratives. Plus, they explore the emotional resonance in post-apocalyptic settings and highlight the significance of listener engagement. Enjoy insights on microdosing and the challenges behind creating a podcast while reminiscing about their journey through comic book fandom.
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ANECDOTE

Unexpected Period Adventure Win

  • James Robinson's The Adventures of Lumen N. surprised hosts with playful League-style adventure and Phil Hester's strong art.
  • The story reveals its secrets slowly and lands a clever period-1901 pastiche that delighted both hosts.
INSIGHT

Off-World Stories Reenergize Spider-Man

  • The Amazing Spider-Man #975 mixes grounded reveals with an off-world sci-fi sequence that refreshes Peter by removing him from the stagnant New York drama.
  • Pepe Larraz's space chapters provide a welcome genre shift and restore sense of wonder to Spider-Man.
INSIGHT

Erotic Tech Through A Different Lens

  • Maria Llovet's Artificial explores erotic-tech intersections from a female perspective, flipping familiar gender expectations in robot-romance tales.
  • The book reads like a Black Mirror erotica, interrogating consent, app culture, and commodified intimacy.
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