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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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Oct 26, 2017 • 33min
Special Edition – Batman vs. Two-Face
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the second (and final?) DC Classic Original Movie based in the Batman 66 world!
Running Time: 00:30:37
Music:
“Batman TV Series Theme”
Neil Hefti Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2017 • 1h 7min
Pick of the Week #607 – Batman #33
Two jamokes by the names of Kilpatrick and Flanagan gather round the microphones to talk about Batman, a short, but not insignificant discussion of underwear, but they cannot discuss the location of the third iFanboy partner. And one of the jamokes left some of his comics 3000 miles away. Finally what is the best choice for desert Bat wear? Yay for renumbering!Note: Conor’s track has a buzz on it, and we could not get rid of it. We apologize for any effect this has on your enjoyment.Running Time: 01:05:00Pick of the Week:00:02:20 – Batman #33Comics:00:14:14 – The Invincible Iron Man #59300:18:56 – Astro City #4800:26:03 – The Mighty Thor #70000:25:23 – Mage: The Hero Denied #300:34:26 – Green Lanterns #3300:36:22 – Invincible #14100:40:26 – Luke Cage #16600:43:21 – Champions #1300:45:22 – Superman #33Patron Pick:00:46:40 – Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil: From the World of Black Hammer #1Patron Thanks:00:51:29 – David Jordan00:52:23 – Bobby00:53:36 – Patrick Mahoney00:54:23 – Gavin TierneyAudience Question:00:59:26 – Juan from LA asks about scary comics!Brought To You By:• Mack Weldon – Mack Weldon makes fantastic premium men’s underwear and essentials. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code IFANBOY• iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts & Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless!Music:“New Day Rising”Hüsker Dü Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2017 • 1h 4min
Pick of the Week #606 - G.I. Joe #9
There are few constants and things you can depend on in this modern age, but one thing you can always rely on is our ability to become completely derailed by G.I. Joe. And we absolutely have no shame about it because it doesn’t get any better than Dr. Mindbender. Running Time: 01:02:16 Pick of the Week: 00:02:01 – G.I. Joe #9 Comics: 00:15:31 – Runaways #2 00:18:55 – The Flash #32 00:21:48 – Mister Miracle #3 00:25:23 – Mech Cadet Yu #3 00:26:47 – Family Trade #1 00:31:55 – The Wild Storm: Michael Cray #1 00:33:09 – Redlands #3 00:33:54 – The Amazing Spider-Man #789 00:35:02 – Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #15 00:35:55 – The Defenders #6 00:37:16 – X-Men: Blue #13 Star Wars Corner: 00:38:04 – Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #13 Patron Pick: 00:39:53 – Gotham City Garage #1 Patron Thanks: 00:47:04 – Kevin Samara 00:48:05 – Justin Jakimiak 00:48:28 – Paul Gilbert 00:49:16 – Matt Garcia Brought To You By: • Harry’s – Go to Harrys.com/ifanboy right now and enter code ifanboy at checkout to get free trial shave set! • iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount! Music: “Planes, Chest Pains, and Automobiles” Iron Chic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 8, 2017 • 58min
Pick of the Week #605 – Slots #1
One after another, it was a parade of amazing artwork. We get killed. We really like our underwear. This was a good old time, and comics made us feel great this week. And also old. But that’s just a thing now. But it’s not what we stand for.Running Time: 00:56:19Pick of the Week:00:02:01 – Slots #1Comics:00:12:40 – Punisher: The Platoon #100:17:40 – Batman #3200:25:14 – All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1100:27:46 – The Archies #100:37:38 – Motor Girl #900:38:15 – Astonishing X-Men #400:40:00 – X-Men: Gold #1300:41:30 – Black Bolt #6Star Wars Corner:00:42:36 – Star Wars #3700:43:50 – Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Star Wars: Captain Phasma #3Patron Pick:00:44:48 – Batman: White Knight #1Patron Thanks:00:47:52 – Brice Bridges00:48:27 – Ryan Trujillo00:49:06 – Meredith Fry00:49:30 – Michael Hoffert Jr.Audience Question:00:51:03 – Ryan from Minneapolis wonders if he should be worried about his daughter’s costume selection.Brought To You By:• Mack Weldon – Mack Weldon makes fantastic premium men’s underwear and essentials. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off using promo code IFANBOY• iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts & Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless!Music:“Used to Believe”Ted Leo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2017 • 48min
Special Edition - Marvel's Inhumans and The Gifted
Conor Kilpatrick is joined by Mike Romo and Ryan Haupt to discuss the pilot episodes of the two latest comic book inspired TV series — Marvel’s Inhumans and The Gifted!
Running Time: 00:46:12
Music:
“Refugee”
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 1, 2017 • 1h 5min
Pick of the Week #604 - Detective Comics #965
Conor makes his triumphant return and marks it by celebrating Tim Drake with the Pick of the Week. Meanwhile, Ron enlightens the guys with tales of his childhood in the rolling hills of Italy, and Josh is a little dubious of the entire thing. Bonus, we ask the eternal question, Wealth or Pain? Running Time: 01:02:45 Pick of the Week: 00:02:00 - Detective Comics #965 Comics: 00:11:34 - Action Comics #988 00:16:20 - Marvel Legacy #1 00:23:05 - Generations: Miles Morales and Peter Parker #1 00:26:09 - Generations: Sam Wilson: Captain America and Steve Rogers: Captain America #1 00:32:12 - Wonder Woman #31 00:32:21 - Nick Fury #6 00:36:41 - Nightwing: The New Order #2 00:37:59 - Archie #24 00:39:45 - The Kamandi Challenge #9 00:40:44 - Southern Bastards #18 Patron Pick: 00:43:32 - DuckTales #1 Patron Thanks: 00:50:43 - Howard 00:51:34 - Max Shannon 00:53:48 - Mary Ann Borrelli 00:54:23 - Philip Ricketts Audience Question: 00:55:32 - Jody W. is looking for some more black and white comics recommendations. 00:57:19 - Josh from Pawhatchet has an idea about Star Wars... Brought To You By: • iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount! Music: "Spent The Day In Bed" Morrissey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2017 • 52min
Special Edition – Star Trek: Discovery and The Orville
Set phasers to nerd! Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards are joined by Star Trek super fan Mike Romo to examine the first two hours of Star Trek: Discovery (the first new Star Trek TV series in 12 years!), as well as the first three hours of the new Seth MacFarlane series Star Trek: The Next Generation The Orville. This one gets super nerdy… for a variety of reasons! (We apologize for Conor’s microphone issues.)
Running Time: 00:50:02
Music:
“Theme Song from The Orville”
Bruce Broughton
“Theme Song from Star Trek: Discovery”
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Sep 24, 2017 • 1h 2min
Pick of the Week #603 - Invincible Iron Man #11
It’s a most dire time for iFanboy. Conor Kilpatrick has gone missing and Ron Richards is on death’s door, but that doesn’t stop Josh Flanagan from having a Grinch moment and be reminded that he does indeed have a heart. The magic of comics saves once again! Running Time: 01:00:22 Pick of the Week: 00:01:40 - Invincible Iron Man #11 Comics: 00:11:40 – Generations: Ms. Marvel and Ms. Marvel #1 00:14:29 – Doctor Strange #25 00:17:33 – Batman: The Red Death #1 00:22:47 – Wonder Woman/Conan #1 00:25:29 – All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #10 00:31:18 – Invincible #140 00:33:47 – The Wild Storm #7 00:36:29 – X-Men: Gold #12 Star Wars Corner: 00:37:14 - Star Wars Annual #3 00:39:17 – Star Wars: Poe Dameron #19 Patron Pick: 00:42:17 - Angelic #1 Patron Thanks: 00:47:02 - Adam Ulrich 00:48:09 - Shane Stornanti 00:49:22 - Bjorn Bellenbaum 00:50:22 - Blake Button Audience Question: 00:54:00 - Mark from Illinois has got a bone to pick with DC over logos.00:54:59 - Erik from Virginia is curious what it will take to ruin the X-Men for Ron. 00:55:28 - Brian asks if one had the power of Genesis, what exactly would happen if one told another to "Go Screw!" Brought To You By: • Harry’s – Go to Harrys.com/ifanboy right now and enter code ifanboy at checkout to get free trial shave set! • iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount! Music: “Illuminant” Quicksand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2017 • 1h 1min
Booksplode #21 - Cerebus Volume 3: Church and State - Book One
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode!
What's a Booksplode you might ask? It's a bi-monthly special edition podcast 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.
This month, we bit off a bit more than we can chew with Cerebus Volume 3: Church and State - Book One by Dave Sim. So much so, that we brought in an expert, famed cartoonist and established podcaster Alex Robinson of Star Wars Minute and The Godfather Minute! Alex joins Josh, Conor and Ron as they try to break into the mythos of Cerebus!
Running Time: 00:59:30
Music:
"Undisputed King of Nothing'"
J Church Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2017 • 1h 5min
Pick of the Week #602 - Star Wars #36
Ron Richards calls in from the road and conflict abounds! Conor Kilpatrick is grumpy about a lot of books and Josh Flanagan tells off one of his fellow hosts! Plus Star Wars talk almost derails the show. Running Time: 01:02:38 Pick of the Week: 00:01:16 - Star Wars #36 Comics: 00:13:39 - Generations: Captain Marvel and Captain Mar-Vell #1 00:16:58 - Dark Knight: Metal #2 00:20:47 - Mister Miracle #2 00:27:08 - Secret Empire: Omega #1 00:34:48 - The Flash #30 00:35:44 - Action Comics #987 00:37:29 - Black Science #31 00:39:38 - Mech Cadet Yu #2 Patron Pick: 00:41:08 - Runaways #1 Patron Thanks: 00:44:40 - Eric Eilersen 00:46:08 - Mike Yun 00:46:53 - Charles Lindquist 00:48:05 - Richard Cleveland Audience Question: 00:49:01 – Andrew from Santa Cruz, CA looks to the future of Star Wars after Jason Aaron leaves. 00:53:12 – Ron D. from Texas has some thoughts about Miles Morales. Brought To You By: • iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount! Music: “Bad Reputation” Freedy Johnston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices