iFanboy - Comic Books

March 8, 2009 - With WonderCon and Watchmen on the brain, it's time to talk comics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6, 2009 - Well, the impossible has happened and we're here to discuss it. Conor, Josh and Ron discuss the Watchmen film directed by Zach Snyder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1st, 2009 - We're in San Francisco for WonderCon, it's late, Josh is punchy and we've got G.I. Joe on the brain. No show notes due to thhe fact that we're at the convention all weekend, so accept our apologies and enjoy the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22, 2009 - Ron's back, Conor's somewhat healthy and Josh is...well, he's Josh. This week is full of excitement and wonder as we tackle this week's books, Scott Pilgrim and give the info on WonderCon in SF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Ron's away, Paul Montgomery will play, and things will get wacky. Also, Conor's microphone hates him.Running Time: 0:59:58Pick of the Week:00:02:08 - Conor chose Scalped #25 as his Pick of the Week despite the strong Batcompetition.Comics:00:09:48 - Josh loved the art so much in Batman #686, he has begun Eisner campaigning.00:13:02 - Peter Tomasi's one-two punch of Nightwing #153 and Batman and the Outsiders Special join the Batdiscussion.00:15:58 - Vampire Missiles From The Moon! Captain Britain and MI:13 #10.00:19:37 - Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #3 might start providing some answers.00:21:46 - Josh raves about the comic booking in B.P.R.D.: The Black Goddess #2.0:24:50 - Thor #600 rocked Paul's socks despite the silly names.00:27:23 - With Green Lantern Corps #33, Conor is finally no longer alone.00:29:25 - Incognito #2 was really good, but...00:31:30 - Which book brought Josh to tears? Fables #81.User Reviews:00:33:32 - superchuck really enjoyed Action Comics #874.00:36:02 - robbydzwonar says that Batman Confidential #26 is the best Batbook right now.E-Mail:00:38:16 - Mike H. was wondering about Matt Wagner books.00:40:41 - Jesse from Owenton, Kentucky asks about reprint extras and the 2099 renaissance.Voice Mail:00:44:44 - Dave from Denver, Colorado asks about comic book jobs.00:47:55 - Matt from Simi Valley, California wants to know about deus ex machinas.iFanboy Giveaway:00:49:59 - Congratulations to the Coraline giveaway winners!Music:"The Shrew"Beirut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick's sick so iFanboy staff writer Sonia Harris steps in.Running Time - 01:02:47(Show notes courtesy of Tork -- thanks!)Pick of the Week:00:02:08 - Ron chooses The Amazing Spider Man #585 as the surprise Pick of the Week and now officially deems Brand New Day a spectacular success. Conor replacement Sonia Harris isn't quite as excited.Comics:00:12:04 - Ron thought Darkhawk #1 had a promising start yet fell apart towards the end. He's still buying #2 though.00:15:28 - Josh bought Cable #11 and actually liked it. Surprisingly, the sky remains intact.00:19:24 - The Immortal Iron Fist #22 made a tonal change which was Josh's Pick of the Week yet Ron hated.00:21:04 - The Boys #27 pushes Josh dangerously close to not liking a Garth Ennis series. How is that sky still up there? On the other hand, Sonia loved the implications on American culture and gets into a big conversation about the whole thing.00:22:38 - Buffy the Vampire Series #22 gives us Vampire Cats which Sonia describes as "funny shit."00:30:20 - Ron loves X-Men: First Class - Finals #1 while Sonia hates it. It's 2 out of 6 for comics Sonia likes so far.00:31:32 - Ron deems the best superhero title out there Dynamo 5 #19. And Sonia likes it! It's 3 for 7 now! Whee!00:32:14 - Josh likes The Punisher #2. That sky's still up there...00:33:34 - Secret Warriors #1 was complicated but good. The art's a bit rough though.00:37:12 - Josh picked up I Am Lesion -- no, wait -- I Am Legion #1 for Conor. It's beautiful John Cassaday art but don't ask Josh what it's about. Maybe vampires.User Reviews:00:40:57 - CammyKnoxville enjoyed Astonishing Tales #1 which he likened to 2000AD.00:42:03 - Neb did not enjoy Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3 as it was too confusing. The iFanboys agree this is standard for the Legion.E-Mail:00:43:45 - Don asks about if the iFanboys know about the awesome yet little known Untold Tales of Spider-Man. He also asks about 80's reprints and of X-Men: Alpha which kicked off the great Age of Apocalypse.Voicemail: 00:50:45 - Brian from Richmond, VA wonders about Terry Dobson-esque cheesecake art. ‘Cuz he totally didn’t buy it for that!Other Stuff:00:56:14 - The iFanboys tie themselves in knots of verbal tenses trying to discuss NYCC and the "Hurm" shirts.00:58:15 - The last day of the Coraline giveaway! There's a link to it in the show not -- no wait...00:59:21 - The next video podcast is "Romance Comics."Music:"Short Break"Kyoko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 1, 2009 - In which the iFanboys can't remember what anyone's doing or what their names are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 25, 2009 - Less than 1 month into the new year and the guys are talking about Furries, oh and some comic books too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 22nd, 2009 - Josh and Ron talk to Marvel exclusive writer and crime novelist, Duane Swierczynski about his work on Immortal Iron Fist, Cable, Dead of Night: Werewolf by Night, and more. Swierczynski is suddenly penning several monthly books at Marvel, and we ask about how it compares to his previous work in prose fiction, and journalism. Plus, what is it about Philadelphia? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 18, 2009 - There's a cold tearing its way through the iFanboy offices. We apologize for the sniffling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices