iFanboy - Comic Books

Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick sat down with Paul Cornell, writer of Marvel's Wisdom, Captain Britain and MI13 and the upcoming Fantastic Four: True Story, as well as countless novels and television projects. We talk about his work with Marvel, Doctor Who, among other things, and generally have a good time.Running Time:  00:51:45Music:"Vice"Razorlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone had a giant stack of comics to choose from this week, and thankfully we made it through unscathed. In the end, Conor Kilpatrick was tickled by his old favorite, the big DC event book, but there were plenty of other good choices as well. And who is this Josh Flanagan who's been showing up lately?Running Time: 01:01:40Pick of the Week:00:01:48 - Conor loved all his books, but he loved Final Crisis #2 the best. It may surprise you who agreed, and who didn't.Comics:00:13:20 - Marvel gave you the double shot of The New Avengers #39 and The Mighty Avengers #15, and so do we.00:19:09 - Despite a failed segue, Superman #676 by James Robinson was pretty good.00:23:20 - The Immortal Iron Fist #16 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written.00:25:52 - Young Avengers Presents #6 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written.00:31:45 - B.P.R.D.: The Ectoplasmic Man was a great one shot. Get into it!00:33:30 - Fantastic Four #558 is the book Ron's been waiting for. SO SAYS DOOM!00:34:47 - How long can FEAR Agent continue to be awesome? Issue #22 continues the greatness.00:36:26 - Guess what looked great, but didn't read so well. Hulk #4 anyone?User Reviews:00:39:18 - Neb didn't love Ultimate Spider-Man #123. Some of us are with him, some are not.00:41:59 - Tork was with us, because Green Lantern #32 was still really very good.E-Mail:00:45:32 - Vito DelSante wants to say thank you to everyone.00:47:06 - Jamie is listening to old shows, and it appears we've changed. Well, our stacks have.Voicemail:00:53:20 - Nate found a great deal. We love that.Music:"What Do I Get?"The Buzzcocks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wanted, the movie inspired by the comic book by Mark Milar and J.G. Jones, was released this weekend and we're here to tell you what we thought while Conor tries to curve an audio bullet.\Running Time: 00:19:03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang's back together this week, and it is business as usual, as Josh Flanagan tries to prove that he doesn't hate fun by choosing the best, yet least fun book on the market, as the Pick.Running Time: 01:00:55Pick of the Week:00:01:45 - Josh goes stays on the reservation and goes with Scalped #18 as his Pick of the Week.Comics:00:12:35 - Wolverine #66 was awesome, unless you hate fun. Plus, how about that map?00:19:37 - Rasl #2 comes into focus a bit more, and Jeff Smith is branching out.00:24:15 - You want fun? Guardians of the Galaxy #2 was all that and then some.00:28:10 - If you didn't like Justice League #22, Conor thinks you're crazy.00:32:44 - Jay Faerber continues to tickle Ron with Gemini #2.00:34:28 - Is X-Factor still exciting? Issue #32 might have been.00:36:14 - Teen Titans: Year One #5 doesn't seem to have an overarching story, but we may have just forgotten it.00:39:22 - Hellblazer #245 was written by Jason Aaron, just like the Pick of the Week!User Reviews:00:42:52 - bansidhewail has got a thing for Amadeus Cho and his puppy, so he thought highly of The Incredible Hercules #118.00:44:39 - Tork wasn't blown away by Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #30, but it wasn't awful either.Email:00:47:09 - Mike G. wants to know when to cut the cord on weekly books.00:50:36 - PV asks about comics writers going to prose books, and if that ever works.Voicemail:00:53:18 - Darrell likes some things, and doesn't like some other things again.Music:"Spider-Man on Hollywood"The Wedding Present  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple of week's back, a blog post from writer B. Clay Moore, spawned a response from our very own Josh Flanagan. They got in touch, and decided to have a nice civil chat about their differing points of view, and discuss, among other things how Moore got to where he is, and what it's like to produce indie comics. We'll also get a rundown of the numerous projects Moore has out there in shops, such as Hawaiian Dick, Casey Blue: Beyond Tomorrow, 76, and more. Plus, get ready to hear the best damn Robert Kirkman impersonation you've ever heard.Running Time:  01:06:47 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Flanagan is on vacation this week, and so new iFanboy staff writer Mike Romo jumps in to fill Mr. Flanagan's shoes.Running Time: 00:58:30Pick of the Week:00:02:02 - With his Pick of the Week, Local #12, Ron says Brian Wood has wrapped up his masterpiece.Comics:00:10:54 - Everything changes with Invincible #50; also Mike makes a confession and learns something or two.00:15:24 - Booster Gold #10 made Ron and Conor think of Star Trek II!00:19:33 - Action Comics #866 is like the best of all things Superman.00:22:39 - Secret Invasion: Who Do you Trust?... no one, apparently.00:29:14 - Fear Agent #21 causes Ron to go on a rant and then Mike gets schooled.00:33:33 - Jonathan Hickman really made you work for it with Red Mass For Mars #1.00:37:10 - Who doesn't love Barbara Gordon? No one who has read Batman Confidential #18, anyway.00:41:10 - Chuck #1 was a surprise, but a pleasant one, for Conor and Mike.User Reviews:00:43:23 - Zenogaias84 thinks Captain Britain and MI:13 is kicking Secret Invasion's ass.00:45:50 - JD is pretty much done with Trinity.E-Mail:00:48:14 - Clinton B. talks Black Adam and Conan the Barbarian.Voicemail:00:50:34 - Jake from Pennsylvania wants a better DC book than Identity Crisis.Music:"Now"Mates of State  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's iFanboy at the Movies! New iFanboy staff writer Paul Montgomery sits in for a vacationing Josh Flanagan alongside Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards to talk about The Incredible Hulk. Strap on a backpack, hang your head, and start walking down that long lonely road.Running Time: 00:28:58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another big week of books means it's the return of... The Bell!Running Time: 00:56:12Pick of the Week:00:01:53 - Conor says that Buffy the Vampire Slayer #15 put a stake in the heart of every other book this week!Comics:00:08:35 - Opinions are mixed on Trinity #1.00:14:13 - Secret Invasion #3 was fun and all, but...00:18:25 - Everyone adored Detective Comics #845 and the chat room action.00:21:00 - Does The Amazing Spider-Man #561 conclude the best "Brand New Day" arc? Yes. Yes, it does.Speed Round/The Bell!:00:24:46 - Manhunter #3100:25:01 - Justice Society of America #1600:25:15 - Ultimate Origins #100:25:29 - Robin/Spoiler Special #100:25:43 - House of Mystery #200:25:58 - Nova #1400:26:15 - The Boys #1900:26:26 - Avengers/Invaders #2User Reviews:00:27:28 - leland222 absolutely loved Kick-Ass #3.00:31:56 - WadeWilson absolutely loved Criminal 2 #3.Book of the Month:00:34:11 - Josh shocks the world by selecting The Complete Alan Moore WildC.A.T.s.E-Mail:00:43:35 - Matt has some credit card debt to talk about.00:46:28 - Marc W. has some strong words for Professor Xavier.Music:"Business Time"Flight of the Conchords  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So many great books came out this week that it’s the return of the All Book Show!Running Time: 01:00:10Pick of the Week:00:01:20 – It was a tough week, but Josh went with Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1!Comics:00:12:54 – Everyone is generally positive about Final Crisis #1.00:20:39 – Opinions are mixed on Batman #677.00:23:23 – More of the same with The New Avengers #41…00:27:04 – Things get super serious with Dave Sim’s Judenhass.00:32:29 – Greg Rucka brings new life to Daredevil #107.00:34:38 – Revelations are made with Ultimate Spider-Man #122.00:37:47 – In All-Star Superman #11 Lex Luthor is scary.00:39:13 – Proof #8 wraps up the best story arc of the series, thus far.00:40:25 – The Geoff Johns Retcon Train Rolls on with Action Comics #865.00:41:41 – Huntress: Year One #2 is solid character work from a new comics writer.00:43:17 – Marvel: 1985 #1 was like Marvel Zombie porn that everyone can enjoy.00:47:09 – Firebreather #1 was a fun Invincible-esque romp.00:49:26 – The war has begun in Fables #73.00:50:27 – The iFanboy love for Dan Dare #6 gushes over.Music:“Method Man”Wu-Tang Clan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running Time: 01:02:20Pick of the Week:00:01:22 - Ron shocked to find himself on the "Brand New Day" bandwagon with The Amazing Spider-Man #560!Comics:00:11:07 - Justice Society of America #15 was a little more of the same and not really thrilling us.00:14:38 - Conor loved the interaction between the Big 3 in Justice League of America #21.00:19:47 - We have a new character to enjoy in Captain America #38 with Middle Management Red Skull.00:26:43 - We wonder if Bendis is in on the joke with The Mighty Avengers #14.00:30:51 - There was a gigantic retcon in Robin #174 that Conor was pretty pleased with.00:33:13 - Ron felt frustrated by Fantastic Four #557.00:35:35 - Conor thought Echo #3 was the best issue yet.00:36:52 - Hellblazer #244 is still doing it for Josh.Voicemail:00:39:57 - Darrel checks in with his opinion of Iron Man.00:41:55 - Chris from Seattle, Washington is worried about The Dark Knight.00:44:18 - Jeff from Texas makes the shapeshifter debate creepy.00:45:49 - Mike from Queens, New York questions Wizard's Top 200 comics.00:49:25 - Anonymous wishes Ron a happy birthday with a question about aging characters.00:52:47 - Sanchez has a challenge that involves Blue Beetle.Music:"Pretty Vacant"Sex Pistols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices