iFanboy - Comic Books

This week, Conor Kilpatrick’s still sick, we look back on the time Josh Flanagan missed the show because he almost died, and furniture breaks live on the show! And it was a GREAT week of comics!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:02:32Pick of the Week:00:03:13 – Sins of the Salton Sea #1Comics:00:12:45 – Dark Knights of Steel #1100:17:01 – Batman #90100:21:58 – Shazam! #200:27:54 – Fantastic Four #70100:30:11 – The Ambassadors #600:34:35 – Loki #100:36:35 – The Flash #800Star Wars Corner:00:38:44 – Star Wars: Empire #1Patron Pick:00:40:24 – Steelworks #1Patron Thanks:00:49:15 – Elijah St. DenisAudience Questions:00:52:34 – Sam P. from South London wants some clarity on the data range in the Patron Pick ratings.Brought To You By:• Better Help – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self.• iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got twelve designs!Music:“Salt and the Sea”Gregory Alan Isakov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got a man down but not out and right off the bat there’s a fair amount of existential dread. It was a weird week for comics and a weird week for iFanboy.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:04:18Pick of the Week:00:03:21 – Traveling to Mars #6Comics:00:08:33 – Doctor Strange #42900:14:15 – The Amazing Spider-Man #92000:18:31 – Clobberin’ Time #300:21:31 – Punisher #1200:24:06 – The Rocketeer00:31:35 – Alien #2Patron Pick:00:33:50 – DC Pride 2023 #1Patron Thanks:00:45:57 – Stewart ShutlerAudience Question:00:49:34 – Joshua H. from Australia has three Damian-related scenarios for Conor.00:51:23 – Andrew M. from Spain wants to know the best Rick Remender books.00:54:05 – Morgan B. is curious as to why Nightwing is numbered the way it is.Brought To You By:• Shopify – This episode is sponsored by Shopify. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period and take your business to the next level.• iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got twelve designs!Music:“Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time”Elton John Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!Running Time: 00:54:32This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…What We’ve Been Enjoying:00:01:26 – Ron watched Meet Me in the Bathroom and Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC.00:07:15 – Josh has been having his heart torn out during the NBA playoffs.00:09:43 – Conor watched Jury Duty, The Traitors, and went to see Fast X.00:15:37 – Josh and Ron took their kids to see The Super Mario Bros. Movie.Discussion:00:00:00 – Return of the Jedi 40th AnniversarySPOILERS ABOVE!What’s a Mediasplode? It’s a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It’s like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format.Music:“Lapti Nek (Jabba’s Palace Band)”Michele Gruska, John Williams & London Symphony Orchestraand“Ewok Celebration and Finale”John Williams & London Symphony Orchestra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Ryan’s redundancy reveal real rancor on this week’s show or will observations of gladiatorial gusto grant gracious pardon pursuant to pawkily provided patron powers? Tune in to find out!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:18:42Pick of the Week:00:02:13 – Nightwing #104Comics:00:12:08 – Action Comics #105500:18:47 – Daredevil & Echo #100:22:50 – Green Arrow #200:30:49 – Justice Society of America #400:34:11 – Dead Romans #300:38:01 – Unstoppable Doom Patrol #300:39:57 – What’s the Furthest Place From Here? #13Patron Pick:00:41:11 – Fury #1Patron Thanks:00:53:01 – Linsey FallsAudience Questions:01:01:08 – Matt from Miami, FL wants to know the most significant changes in comics that have actually stuck. Which leads us naturally into our next question from…01:09:08 – iFanboy Alum Jeff Reid, who has done the math to show that Jason Todd has been resurrected longer than he was dead, so what is even the point?Brought To You By:• Better Help – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self.• iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got twelve designs!Music:“We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)”Tina Turner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This will shock regular listeners, but this show goes harder off the rails sooner than it has in some time. There are some offensive stereotypes that are brought up, and we'll understand if you never want to talk to us again. Also, there are fantastic comics out this week, and we talk about them a lot.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:09:17Pick of the Week:00:03:43 - Immortal Sergeant #5Comics:00:13:50 - She-Hulk #17600:22:24 - Batman: The Brave and the Bold #100:31:55 - The Avengers #100:40:09 - Order and Outrage #300:45:28 - Fantastic Four #70000:46:59 - Guardians of the Galaxy #182Patron Pick:00:49:04 - Titans #1Patron Thanks:00:58:49 - Josh DeRosierBrought To You By:• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got twelve designs!Music:"The Luck of the Irish"John Lennon and Yoko Ono Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at…The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay: A Novel by Michael Chabon!What’s a Booksplode? It’s a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don’t have time to do on the regular show.Running Time: 00:43:30Music:“The Great Escape”Boys Like Girls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show was running on time and then everything fell apart at the very end after some ranting and reminiscing elbowed its way into the show. But none of that nonsense should distract from the real question: do you respect numbers?Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:06:15Pick of the Week:00:02:19 - The Invincible Iron Man #656Comics:00:12:53 - Daredevil #65900:19:06 - The Amazing Spider-Man #91900:24:19 - Phantom Road #300:27:31 - Stargirl: The Lost Children #600:28:54 - Junkyard Joe #600:31:49 - Captain Marvel #183Patron Pick:00:34:22 - Green Lantern #1Patron Thanks:00:46:02 - Marcus LeonardAudience Questions:00:47:29 - Luke S. has a possible solution to the "iFanboy" name problem.00:52:26 - Karl C. saw some people on YouTube talking about DC's sales and wonders if it is time for a leadership change.Brought To You By:• Better Help - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self.• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got twelve designs!Music:"Rich Girl"Hall & Oates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iFanboy veteran Paul Montgomery joins Josh Flanagan to talk about the third and final installment of James Gunn's unexpected trilogy of the MCU's most cosmic team. Does Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 the goods, and land the franchise? Well, it's pretty epic, we can tell you that much. Stay tuned for a little post credits talk.Running Time: 00:59:50Music:"In the Meantime"Spacehog"Creep (Acoustic Version)"Radiohead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Misters Kilmartin and Gibbonsbelly are on the mic for comic book discussion. What made us laugh with a painted red Peter Parker makes us laugh again. It's a good week of comics, and that's why we're all here. Plus there's a bit of a diversion about milk and types of milk. Riveting stuff, kids.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:09:46Pick of the Week:00:01:44 - Joe Fixit #5Comics:00:12:20 - Groot #100:16:43 - Shazam! #100:22:57 - Batman #90000:33:47 - I Hate This Place #800:35:05 - Starsigns #100:37:42 - The Avengers: War Across Time #500:40:01 - Love Everlasting #7Star Wars Corner:00:41:31 - Star Wars #34Patron Pick:00:44:40 - Peacemaker Tries Hard!, Book OnePatron Thanks:00:52:34 - Daniel ClarkAudience Questions:00:55:58 - Zach from St. Louis has a Robin question for Conor, and a Constantine question for Josh. Efficient.Brought To You By:• Time Bomb Comics - Check out Quantum #1 today! 52 pages and 5 new stories from a great UK comics publisher.• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got twelve designs!Music:"Bullet Train to Vegas"Drive Like Jehu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold medicine and big ideas fuel a galaxy-brained discussion of the week in comics!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:12:33Pick of the Week:00:01:33 – Deep Cuts #1Comics:00:12:00 – Green Arrow #100:18:09 – Unstoppable Doom Patrol #200:22:23 – Clobberin’ Time #200:26:20 – Hulk #78100:30:24 – w0rldtr33 #100:34:42 – The Ambassadors #300:41:57 – Strange Academy: Finals #24Patron Pick:00:44:54 – Deep Cuts #1Patron Thanks:00:48:41 – Geoff CuddyAudience Questions:00:51:26 – Zach C. from Indianapolis, Indiana has thoughts on the incoming creative team taking over The Flash and their genre-bending plans and wants to know how far characters can be pushed into unexpected genres before breaking?00:57:04 – Chris K. needs some advice on when to fully commit to the bald-headed lifestyle.Brought To You By:• Better Help – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self.• iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We’ve got twelve designs!Music:“Jazz Music”Gang Starr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices