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Our recovery from San Diego continues, and luck has it, we’re all in the New York area this weekend, so it’s the very first Pick of the Week where we’re all in the same room. It may not be a good thing… we’ll let you listen and decide.Running Time: 00:50:37Pick of the Week:00:01:50 – First we discuss last week’s Pick of the Week, Cable/Deadpool #30.00:03:40 – Then this week’s Pick, Astro City Special #1 : Samaritan.Comics:00:09:31 – Civil War Tie-ins: The Amazing Spider-Man #534, Wolverine #44, The New Avengers #22, Young Avengers & Runaways #1, Civil War: Frontline #400:14:30 – X-Men #18900:15:30 – Daredevil #8700:19:13 – Batman #655Email:00:22:37 – George wants to know what the difference is between Batman and Detective Comics, and doesn’t know why there needs to be two Batman books.00:24:17 – Gabriel just finished reading Gotham Central and has questions.00:26:06 – Jason from Chicago, Illinois doesn’t understand why male comic book fans are always trying to get their girlfriends to read comics.00:30:22 – Jeff from Greeley, Colorado doesn’t agree with the iFanboy stance on collecting comics for monetary value and wants the iFanboys to pick their ideal lineups for the X-Men, The Avengers, and the Justice League, and has words for Ron about last week’s Pick of the Week.Voicemail:00:37:38 – Kyle wants to know what iFanboy thinks about Marvel’s Ultimate line and DC’s All-Star line.00:40:52 – Josh from The Podaholics is not happy with Damian Lindelof and wants iFanboy to confront him at San Diego Comic-Con.00:42:25 – Dominic the Grimace laments that he won’t be able to meet the iFanboys at San Diego Comic-Con.00:44:29 – Andy L. from Charlotte, North Carolina is troubled by the moral imbalance in Civil War.If you have any questions, email us at contact@ifanboy.com OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail!News:0:45:36 – The Frappr map is up to 264 people!0:46:38 – Check out our profile on Myspace.This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! SPECIAL for iFanboy listeners! — Use the coupon code ifanboy to receive 10% off your first order. Offer good until 07/31/2006!Music:“We Are The Sleepyheads”Belle & Sebastian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can't believe it's over, but we're back at home and seem to have survived San Diego Comic-Con 2006! Listen to our final thoughts in our last San Diego Comic-Con 2006 show.Running Time: 00:33:56Sponsored by ComicHole.comMusic:California DreamingHi-Standard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The complete audio recording of the Comics Podcasting Panel on July 23rd at the San Diego Comic-Con 2006.Running Time: 01:25:38The panel featured the following comics podcasters: Chris Marshall (Collected Comics Library) Josh Flanagan (iFanboy) Bryan Deemer (Comic Geek Speak) Scott Hinze (Fanboy Radio) Lene Taylor (I Read Comics) Joe Gonzalez (Comic News Insider) John Siuntres (Word Balloon) Charly La Greca (Indie Spinner Rack) Augie de Blieck Jr. (Comic Book Resources Pipeline)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second day of the convention was by far the best in years with celebrity interviews, big announcements, and the Gold Bond working in overdrive. Let’s not waste any time!Running Time: 00:21:05Sponsored by GeekArmor.comMusic:CaliforniaDressy Bessy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first full day of the con is over and we run through the highlights!Running Time: 00:21:05Sponsored by YouBuyNow.comMusic:California Uber AllesDead Kennedys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first report from San Diego Comic-Con 2016 -- it's Preview Night!Running Time: 00:17:10Sponsored by Comichole.comMusic:CaliforniaRufus Wainwright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the eve of our departure for San Diego, we get together for quick preview of the upcoming show!Running Time: 00:35:36Music:CaliforniaPhantom Planet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conor Kilpatrick explains his shocking Pick of The Escapists #1, as well as 52 Week 10, X-Men #188, listener e-mail and voicemails. We're going to warn you right now, we think the heat is getting to us…Running Time: 00:51:22Pick of the Week:00:01:32 – The mystery behind Conor’s pick, The Escapists #1 is explained.Comics:00:12:07 – We wrap up the other books of note this week, beginning with 52 Week 10.00:15:59 – You can’t avoid talking about Civil War, and neither can we with Civil War: Front Line #3.00:20:12 – And Ron wasn’t impressed by X-Men #188.Email:00:26:14 – Miguel has three questions he needs answered and we’re up to the task.00:28:33 – The iFanboy Relationship hotline is open as Carlos has a problem with comics and his girlfriend and he needs advice.00:32:31 – Vince has advice for “The Bat.”00:32:53 – Michael demands we answer his question about Superman Returns.Voicemail:00:36:13 – Mike from Greenwood, South Carolina wants us to go to Heroes Con next year.00:38:07 – Nate from Canton, Ohio brings the funny and wants to know more about the music of the podcast.If you have any questions, email us at contact@ifanboy.com OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail!News:00:41:33 – SAN DIEGO IS COMING! Check out the details of our coverage.00:45:36 – The Frappr map is up to 237 people!00:46:38 – Check out our profile on Myspace.This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! SPECIAL for iFanboy listeners — Use the coupon code ifanboy to receive 10% off your first order. Offer good until 07/31/2006!Music:“Regret”New Order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finally, a light week in comics that brings Detective Comics #821 as Josh Flanagan's Pick, as well discussion around Uncanny X-Men #475 and 52 Week 9. We answer a ton of listener e-mail and continue to get excited for the San Diego Comic-Con.Running Time: 00:55:11Pick of the Week:00:01:24 – Josh tells us of his pick, Detective Comics #821, written by the almighty Paul Dini.Comics:00:13:09 – Our smoothest segue ever brings us to Uncanny X-Men #475.00:22:01 – We obey the mandate, and discuss 52 Week 9.Email:00:29:22 – Dominic is curious if the X-Men: Age of Apocalypse books are worth reading.00:31:15 – Brian from Palatine, Illinois. asks if we like the latest Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps books.00:33:24 – Jason (“The Bat”) from San Antonio, Texas is back with tales of comics intolerance from his fianceé.00:36:16 – JD wants to know why we hate Wizard so much.00:40:57 – Todd, who didn’t realize that we’re not actually comics journalists, wants to know why we hate Rob Liefeld.00:43:23 – Steve who tells us of how comics have helped his life.News:00:48:30 – We’re very excited for the San Diego Comic-Con and tell of the details of iFanboy’s presence in San Diego, including a meet up, the comics podcasts panel and more!00:51:06 – The Frappr map is up to 223 people!This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by ComicHole.com! SPECIAL for iFanboy listeners — Use the coupon code ifanboy to receive 5% off your first order. Offer good until 07/31/2006!Music:“Soon”My Bloody Valentine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How on earth did we cover the SIX books Ron chose as the Picks of the Week? Listen to find out.Running Time: 00:58:50Picks of the Week:0:02:04 – Ron tells how hard of a time he had with this week’s Pick(s).00:04:54 – Wolverine #43 where we watch as Wolverine seek justice.00:08:16 – The Amazing Spider-Man #533 where Spider-Man deals with the ramifications of being responsible.00:13:27 – X-Factor #8 where Quicksilver returns seeking redemption.00:17:02 – The New Avengers #21 where Captain America starts the resistance.00:23:33 – Civil War: Front Line #2 where Speedball needs someone to help him.00:32:23 – Daredevil #86 where Daredevil has to fight for his life in a prison riot and not forget who he is.00:34:39 – Ron attempts to bring it all together in explaining how and why he chose these six books.Comics:00:38:29 – Why are we buying so many books every week!?!?!00:44:40 – Josh talks about the last issue of Lucifer with issue #75.Email:00:50:25 – Another e-mail from Jason AKA “The Bat” whose fiancee wants to know how old we are, if we have kids, and wants proof that people over 25 read comics.If you have any questions, email us at contact@ifanboy.comNews:0:53:11 – The Frappr map is up to 218 people!This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by GeekArmor.com!Music:“Hyper-Ballad”Bjork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices