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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to understand the craft of this great, often under appreciated art form. Sometimes they agree, and sometimes… they don’t. With decades of experience talking about comics, interacting with comic book professionals, this is all about the love of an art form. If the names Brian Michael Bendis, Amanda Conner, Geoff Johns, Gene Luen Yang, Donny Cates, Jason Aaron, Kelly Thompson, David Marquez, Kelly Sue de Connick, Kieron Gillen, Charles Soule, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Esad Ribic, Rick Remender, Nick Spencer, John Ridley, Skottie Young, Chip Zdarsky, Jöelle Jones, David F. Walker, Grant Morrison, and Darwyn Cooke get you excited, then this is the place for you. This podcast is so good, you don’t even need to read comic books or graphic novels to enjoy it, but it’s a lot better if you do.
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Dec 23, 2005 • 50min
Pick of the Week #8 - Hellblazer #215
It's a Christmas miracle! Josh picks Hellblazer #215 as his Pick of the Week, which was a tough decision since this week was full of such great comics. Some of the other comics discussed are Joe Casey's Iron Man, Geoff Johns disappointing work on Green Lantern, and Phil Jimenez's fine art on Infinite Crisis #3. Listener e-mail asks what good indie books should be checked out and the iFanboy boys share their Christmas wishes. Happy Holidays!If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.com!Running Time: 00:47:45Pick of the Week:00:01:36 - Hellblazer #215Comics:00:11:05 - Lucifer #6900:12:13 - Runaways #1100:12:19 - Testament #100:12:45 - Ultimate Iron Man II #500:14:10 - Gotham Central #38 (from two weeks ago)00:15:24 - Iron Man: The Inevitable #1Discussion:00:18:29 - Ron had a stressful week of buying comics.Comics:00:20:12 - Infinite Crisis #300:20:36 - Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #1Discussion:00:24:03 - Conor and Josh's slightly less stressful week buying comics.Comics:00:24:57 - The Flash #22900:25:30 - Green Lantern #600:27:35 - Justice #3Discussion:00:28:52 - Late books plague the industry.Email:00:30:52 - Matthew in the UK wants to start reading independent comics and needs recommendations.Discussion:00:36:26 - iFanboy's comic book Christmas wishes.00:40:11 - The first look at the movie Ghost Rider.00:41:39 - What happened to Garth Ennis?Music:"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"Darlene Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2005 • 47min
Pick of the Week #7 - X-Factor #1
Yes, oh yes, Ron can finally relax, as he celebrates the release of X-Factor #1 as his Pick of the Week. Marvel's What If...? and Secret War are the duds of the week. We read some listener e-mail and answer their questions and Josh realizes he completely missed out on Alex Robinson's graphic novel Tricked.If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.comRunning Time: 00:45:28Pick of the Week:00:01:13 - X-Factor #1Comics:00:18:41 - Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #2100:19:25 - Secret War #500:20:03 - Great Lakes Avengers Christmas Special #100:21:35 - What If... Wolverine was Public Enemy Number One?iFanboy at the Movies:00:23:03 - Conor saw Fantastic Four.Email:00:26:28 - Clive from England is going to be visiting New York and wants to know which comic book store(s) to visit and needs a recommendation for a new comic book series.00:31:04 - Carlos takes issue with Ron's comment on a previous show about there being few good writers in comics these days.Discussion:00:34:43 - Josh, despite being a huge fan of Alex Robinson, had no idea his new book Tricked was published six months ago.00:41:58 - V For Vendetta trailer is out.Music:"Just Like Christmas"Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 9, 2005 • 52min
Pick of the Week #6 - Gotham Central #38
iFanboy loves Gotham Central, and more love is given for Gotham Central #38, which spawns the longest show ever. Conversation ranges from The Spectre to Infinite Crisis, from Kevin Smith to Robert Kirkman and back around to Penny Arcade and PVP.If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.comRunning Time: 00:50:13Pick of the Week:00:00:43 - Gotham Central #38Comics:00:11:26 - Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #3 / Spider-Man and the Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #4Discussion:00:17:32 - The current state of Marvel Comics.Comics:00:33:38 - Ultimate Spider-Man #8700:33:54 - Superman #224Trade Talk:00:35:52 - The Walking Dead, Vol. 4: The Heart's DesireComics:00:41:09 - Penny Arcade #1x25 CentsMusic:"Arpeggiator"Fugazi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 2, 2005 • 42min
Pick of the Week #5 - Generation M #1
Ron was the only who was able to pick up his books, which is a good thing since it was his Pick. Unfortunately, Generation M #1, by Paul Jenkins and Ramon Bachs, was the Pick of the Week. Also discussed is how Conor's local comic shop shut down.If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.comRunning Time: 00:40:18Pick of the Week:00:00:52 - Generation M #1Comics:00:08:11 - The New Avengers #1300:08:34 - Exiles #73Discussion:00:10:39 - With "Decimation" what is the current state of the X-books? And of the Marvel Universe in general? And comics? And Wizard?Comics:00:28:12 - Ultimate Vision, Part 3Discussion:00:29:17 - Conor explains why he didn't get any books this week.00:37:52 - Are back issues dead?Music:"Never In"The 101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26, 2005 • 24min
Pick of the Week #4 - Daredevil #79
With Thanksgiving behind us, and our belts moved to a looser setting, Josh shares his surprising Pick of the Week: Dardevil #79 by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev.If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.comRunning Time: 00:21:38Pick of the Week:00:00:27 - Daredevil #79Comics:00:10:46 - The Amazing Spider-Man #52600:13:11 - Ultimate X-Men #65 / Ultimate Vision, Part Two00:14:27 - Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein #100:17:14 - Daredevil #79 (Redux)Trade Talk:00:18:03 - Y: The Last Man, Vol. 6: Girl on GirlMusic:"She's Lost Control"Joy Division Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 18, 2005 • 43min
Pick of the Week #3 - All-Star Superman #1
It's Conor's turn to pick this week and he goes with All-Star Superman #1 from DC Comics. The mythos of Superman as corporate mascot is explored and we find out who the real fanboy of the group is. Plus, ack -- stereo sound!If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.comRunning Time: 00:41:10Pick of the Week:00:00:48 - All-Star Superman #1Comics:00:23:07 - Captain Atom: Armageddon #200:24:36 - X-Men: Deadly Genesis #100:28:13 - Ultimate Spider-Man #86 / Ultimate Vision, Part One00:34:46 - Local #1Discussion:00:36:36 - Josh didn't buy any books this week.00:38:58 - The Lego TIE Fighter IncidentMusic:"Major Taylor"Franklin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 11, 2005 • 38min
Pick of the Week #2 - Decimation: House of M - The Day After #1
Ron chooses Decimation: the House of M - The Day After #1 and much discussion is had over crossovers in comics and any merit they may or may not have. Infinite Crisis comes up as well, as the guys at iFanboy forget to watch the clock.If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.comRunning Time: 00:35:50Pick of the Week:00:00:49 - Decimation: House of M - The Day After #1Discussion00:09:34 - Crossovers are taking over!00:13:23 - Are there any new comic book fans?00:17:00 - Claremont and the X-Men.Comics:00:18:44 - Infinite Crisis #200:20:52 - Gotham Central #3700:21:18 - Teen Titans #2900:23:30 - Infinite Crisis #2 (Redux)Discussion:00:27:39 - Josh didn't buy any books this week.Music:"Manana"Desaparecidos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 5, 2005 • 21min
Pick of the Week #1 - Powers #14
Welcome to the first ever Pick of the Week show! For the past five years, every week we've been reading and reviewing comics and selecting one to award as our Pick of the Week. Now not only can you come read what we thought, but you can now download our podcast and listen to us talk about the books we read, discuss the Pick of the Week, and have some laughs.If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.comRunning Time: 00:18:53Pick of the Week:00:00:53 - Powers #14Comics:00:07:42 - Jonah Hex #100:09:58 - Powers #14 (Redux)00:11:04 - The Punisher #2700:11:50 - House of M #8Trade Talk:00:15:31 - Invincible, Vol. 5: The Facts of LifeMusic:"Back and To the Left"Texas is The Reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
