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Our cosmic search for answers lead us to the recording of the this week's Pick of the Week, where the answer apparently is Brian K. Vaughan's The Escapists #2!Running Time: 00:56:38Pick of the Week:00:01:31 - We dive right in as Josh talks up this week's Pick of the Week -- The Escapists #2.Comics:00:10:22 - Ultimate Spider-Man #2 is compared to the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends special.00:12:26 - Ron explains what Josh and Conor are missing by not reading Annihilation #1.00:19:03 - How can we not talk about Civil War? Civil War: Front Line #5 and Ms. Marvel #6.00:24:34 - Conor's been sucked back into Martian Manhunter #1 and 52 Week 14 was only mildly interesting.00:26:41 - Josh is perplexed by Jeph Loeb writing both Wolverine and Ultimate Wolverine.Email:00:30:12 - Ryan wants to know who would win in a fight: Spider-Man or Wolverine?00:32:46 - Kurt from Spartanburg, South Carolina wants to know what we'd like to see done with Silver Surfer.00:35:58 - Shawn wants to know what are some of the "can't miss"/"must read" creator runs in recent DC history and if he should get trades or back issues.00:40:43 - Raymond from California is curious as to what the big deal with the Watchmen is.00:43:33 - Gaumer is pissed off at the attire at the wedding of Black Panther and Storm. So is Ron.Voicemail:00:46:34 - Andy from Charlotte, North Carolina thinks Dan DiDio of DC sounds like an asshole. Is he?00:48:22 - Andrew from Birmingham, Alabama wants to know what we think of the upcoming Batman Confidential and Superman Confidential.News:00:52:39 - The Frappr map is up to 283 people.• This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Geekarmor.com!• 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! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from!• Check out our profile on Myspace.Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The Escapists #2.Music:"Waiting for Somebody"Paul Westerberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We found some solace from the heat in swimming in Ron's parents' pool in Long Island but found time to bring you our analysis of this week's Pick of the Week, Detective Comics #822!Running Time: 00:47:59Pick of the Week:00:01:30 - Conor starts things off with this week's Pick of the Week -- Detective Comics #822.Comics:00:09:05 - We stay on the DC Comics and discuss 52 Week 13.00:13:35 - The conversation turns to Marvel and Ultimate Spider-Man #98 and Uncanny X-Men #477.News:00:25:40 - Have you watched our video from San Diego yet? If not, go watch it now!Email:00:29:52 - Jeff from Greely, Colorado asks about the Batman books and Marvel's hiring of Hollywood talent.00:33:28 - Jim from Billerica, Massachusetts asks what we think of old Marvel comics on DVDs.Voicemail:00:38:27 - Chris from Montreal, Canada wants to know if there are any Marvel trades he should check out.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::42:33 - The Frappr map is up to 276 people we read everyone's name on the map since we left for San Diego. Also, check out our profile on Myspace.This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Comichole.comWant to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Detective Comics #822Music:"Seven"Sunny Day Real Estate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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