iFanboy - Comic Books

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

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!Running Time: 01:02:38This 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:00:03:02 - Ron finished Reboot and is watching Poker Face.00:06:28 - Conor watched Narcos, Narcos: Mexico, rewatched the first two seasons of Justified, and is watching the Night Court reboot.00:14:58 - Josh finished Fleishman Is in Trouble and is watching The Last of Us.Discussion:00:20:22 - Ranking the 2023 Academy Award Best Picture NomineesListener Mail:00:44:28 - Adam from Orlando, Florida wants to know why Ron despises Superman.00:46:03 - Matt W. wants to know why Ron despises Steven Spielberg, Josh despises M. Night Shyamalan, and wants to know who Conor despises.00:56:48 - Matt L. from Dayton Ohio thinks that the biggest reason that Josh and Conor would enjoy Andor has yet to be mentioned.SPOILERS 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:"Californication"Red Hot Chili Peppers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step aside, Clint Barton, Josh has a new favorite comic book character!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:01:12Pick of the Week:00:02:12 - Namor, The Sub-Mariner: Conquered Shores #5Comics:00:08:59 - Joe Fixit #200:14:45 - Gotham City: Year One, Book Five00:20:21 - Secret Invasion #400:25:58 - Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo, Book Four00:28:58 - The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #500:31:03 - The Amazing Spider-Man #91300:33:37 - Space Job #1Patron Pick:00:37:38 - Monarch #1Patron Thanks:00:46:07 - DacianDynamoAudience Question:00:48:44 - Robert A. drops a fun fact on us and then asks about a comic book quirk that has been plaguing Conor for years.00:50:54 - Dave G. from Niagara, Canada thinks that current comic book writers are doing Steve Rogers dirty.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:"The Joker"The Steve Miller Band Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light content warning: A short stack of comics leads to chaotic content on this week's show. Listener discretion is advised, especially if you're Bruce Willis.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:22:21Pick of the Week:00:02:12 - Moon Knight #20Comics:00:12:18 - The Avengers #76500:17:18 - Blood Tree #100:22:30 - Scarlet Witch #200:28:00 - DC's Harley Quinn Romances #100:30:54 - Young Hellboy: Assault on Castle Death #400:33:30 - Silver Surfer: Ghost Light #100:36:55 - Black Tape #100:39:11 - Briar #3Patron Pick:00:42:09 - Where Monsters Lie #1Patron Thanks:00:48:53 - Chris CulhaneAudience Question:00:52:20 - Zach (Snyder?) from Virginia wants to know our thoughts on James Gunn bringing Damian Wayne into the newly revitalized DC Cinematic Universe?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:"Behind The Moon"Matt Costa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We learn the difference between canny and uncanny. We celebrate an actor who can write a hell of a comic book script, and most of the time, we're thinking about tacos, even if we're not saying it. This week's book reviews are sandwiched by "Vs." books.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:11:50Pick of the Week:00:02:20 - DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. The Army of Death #5Comics:00:11:49 - The Amazing Spider-Man #91200:16:01 - Action Comics #105100:26:10 - The Human Target, Book Eleven00:34:45 - Justice Society of America #200:37:54 - Junkyard Joe #400:41:54 - Damn Them All #400:44:53 - X-Terminators #5Patron Pick:00:47:24 - Archie vs. The World #1Patron Thanks:00:54:41 - Helen SpieringAudience Question:00:57:22 - Kane T. wants to know if certain kinds of stories work better in comics than other media.Brought To You By:• Cedar Draw Cider – The next time you’re in Buhl, Idaho, be sure to visit them and enjoy their European-style dry cider made with fruit from old-growth orchards in the Pacific Northwest!• 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:"Bells of War"Wu-Tang Clan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices