iFanboy - Comic Books

It’s the sequel four years in the making! Join Conor Kilpatrick and Paul Montgomery as they take a look at Shazam! Fury of the Gods and ponder what’s ahead for DC on the silver screen!Running Time: 00:44:18Music:“Say My Name”Destiny’s Child Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which the state of comics publishing is grappled with and updates on snacks are given.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:04:02Pick of the Week:00:02:27 - The Avengers: War Across Time #3Comics:00:11:48 - Superman: Lost #100:14:58 - Hellcat #100:19:32 - Black Cloak #300:25:28 - No/One #100:28:21 - Secret Invasion #500:31:37 - Wildcats #500:32:59 - The Last Barbarians #2Patron Pick:00:36:19 - The Forged #1Patron Thanks:00:44:53 - Dustin SmithAudience Question:00:46:26 - Scott S. from Chicago, Illinois feels like there are fewer books being published every week. Or maybe it's fewer books that he's excited to read.00:53:51 - Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wonders which is better: Spider-Man with big eyes or Spider-Man with small eyes.Snack Cake Corner:00:57:34 - Snack Update!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:"He's So Fine"The Chiffons 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: 00:56:10This 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:00:04:00 – Josh is listening to The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, is watching Clarkson’s Farm, and saw Hamilton.00:11:41 – Ron went and saw Creed III, is watching Party Down, and finished Gaslit and The Boys.00:19:20 – Conor watched 1923, and is watching Star Trek: Picard, Perry Mason, and Daisy Jones & The Six.00:24:39 – There are a lot of shows.Discussion:00:25:11 – The Last of Us, Season 100:36:40 – Star Wars: Andor, Season 1SPOILERS 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:“Cars in Space”Golden City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh tries to get out of his long held duties, but the format will not allow it, so off we went. It's a guessing game for the runner up, and even more deep Damian discussion. Then there's the Hostess discussion. That's new.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:13:10Pick of the Week:00:02:29 - Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1Comics:00:12:12 - The Amazing Spider-Man #91500:17:06 - Mary Jane and Black Cat #400:23:21 - X-Men #2000:28:02 - Blood Tree #200:30:19 - Predator #100:32:00 - The Flash #794Patron Pick:00:41:03 - Stoneheart #1Patron Thanks:00:53:09 - Andy SavageAudience Question:00:55:19 - iFanboy staff veteran Jeff Reid has informed thoughts and conclusions about the possible abolition of Damian Wayne.Brought To You By:• MacroVerse - MacroVerse is proud to share their new comic book series in wide release, DARKLAND. Head over to their website for more info or go to Webtoons and search for DARKLAND!• 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:"All Mine (Live)"Portishead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.Ryan North made a career with Dinosaur Comics, a comic strips of fixed art, wit, and an incredible tenacity. He became better known to comics readers with fifty issues of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, along with artist Erica Henderson, as well as several other diverse comics projects. Because he never stops, now you can find him handling writing chores on Marvel's first family, Fantastic Four, along with a revamp of Secret Invasion. So yeah, Ryan has some wide ranging creative talents.Total Running Time: 01:15:28 For more on Ryan North and to read the still ongoing Dinosaur Comics, go here.Music:“Dinosaur Act"Matthew Sweet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is important to remember that, while Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick have a lot of expertise when it comes to the world of comic books, they are definitely not lawyers. Will that stop them from speculating about complex legal matters this week? I think you know that answer. Also, this week: Twinkies.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:04:14Pick of the Week:00:03:11 – The Human Target, Book TwelveComics:00:15:34 – Action Comics #105200:19:56 – I Hate This Place #600:23:21 – I Am Iron Man #100:27:45 – Stargirl: The Lost Children #400:29:35 – Cosmic Ghost Rider #100:31:31 – Batman vs. Robin #5Patron Pick:00:33:30 – Phantom Road #1Patron Thanks:00:42:39 – Timothy McCarthyAudience Question:00:44:39 – Justin V. wonders if maybe all of the next-generation heroes at DC are because of pending copyright expirations and asks how hard it was to be a comics fan in The Golden Age.00:52:54 – Andrew M. from Spain asks about portrayals of WWI vs. WWII in films like Wonder Woman.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:“One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)”Frank Sinatra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line... Legion of Super-Heroes!Running Time: 00:32:43Music:"Futures"Jimmy Eat World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode is full of secret unannounced corners. Can Conor and Ryan exit the metaphorical escape room of their own making or will they be stuck discussing comics forever? Tune in and find out!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:27:44Pick of the Week:00:02:34 - Punisher Ware Journal: Base #1Comics:00:11:13 - Superman: Space Age, Book 300:17:08 - Superman #100:24:03 - Batman / Superman: World's Finest #1200:30:22 - The Amazing Spider-Man #91400:36:04 - Batman: One More Day - Clayface #100:39:02 - Blue Book #100:43:15 - DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #600:45:06 - Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #3Patron Pick:00:48:38 - Local Man #1Patron Thanks:00:53:25 - Jeff ReidAudience Question:00:55:26 - Reese G. from the borough of Staten Island in New York City wants to know how DC should handle their abundance of existing Robins and the potential role of Robin in the future.Brought To You By:• MacroVerse - MacroVerse is proud to share their new comic book series in wide release, DARKLAND. Head over to their website for more info or go to Webtoons and search for DARKLAND!• 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:"When The War Came"The Decemberists Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicks off with Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and the newest Marvel Big Bad: Kang the Conqueror! Conor Kilpatrick and Paul Montgomery are here to break it all down!Running Time: 00:44:09Music:"Welcome Back (Theme from Welcome Back, Kotter)"John Sebastian  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh got loaded and took over. Conor contributes and judges as necessary. Like watching a toddler try to cook.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:14:32Pick of the Week:00:03:10 - Fantastic Four #697Comics:00:15:12 - Torrent #100:20:52 - The Last Barbarians #100:25:37 - Danger Street, Book Three00:33:26 - WildC.A.T.S. #400:36:04 - What's the Furthest Place from Here? #1100:37:57 - Batman: Beyond the White Knight, Book Eight00:40:02 - I Hate Fairyland #4Patron Pick:00:44:28 - Masters of the Universe: Masterverse #1Patron Thanks:00:54:17 - Stuart ChiversAudience Question:00:56:07 - Roger, the Professor, schools us on the long history and etymology of "uncanny".01:00:10 - Dan from Baltimore, Maryland wonders about creators who leveled up significantly in their careers.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:"Satellite"Spoon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices