iFanboy - Comic Books

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.Here's someone we haven't talked to in a very long time, and never like this. James Robinson is a veteran comic book writer, having created hallmark series like Starman and The Golden Age, with runs on Justice League, Fantastic Four, Superman, Scarlet Witch, and pretty much any other superhero that matters, as well as a good bit of creator owned work, including an upcoming line from Dark Horse, including Patra with Scott Kolins, and Welcome to Maynard, with J. Bone.Josh Flanagan talks with James about his beginnings in comic books, his approach to the craft, his relationship with Archie Goodwin, and plenty more.Total Running Time: 01:00:33Music:“Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood"Elvis Costello  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, really, that is the Pick. We can't control these things. It is what happens. We are merely vessels.How does one pronounce the name Guiu? We're not going to help with that.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:24:36Pick of the Week:00:02:02 - Aliens: What If...? #5Comics:00:14:02 - The Invincible Iron Man #670 (20)00:20:52 - Mugshots #200:27:51 - Nightwing #11600:37:40 - Dark Knights of Steel: Allwinter #100:40:30 - Superman #1600:42:51 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #2900:45:01 - Paranoid Gardens #1Patron Pick:00:47:40 - Namor #1Patron Thanks:00:58:03 - Matthew SophosListener Mail:01:01:21 - Kellen, references Jayden, wants to know what our problem with physical issues is.Brought 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 thirteen designs!Music:"If Credit's What Matters I'll Take Credit"Hot Snakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:12:20This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss…Movies:00:01:44 – 1986 was the best year of Ron’s life but was it a great year for movies?What We’ve Been Enjoying:00:10:33 – Josh finished both Clipped and Eric.00:20:57 – Conor is enjoying weekly watches of Presumed Innocent and The Bear, and went to see Fly Me to the Moon.00:27:30 – Ron went to see Thelma and The Bikeriders.The Summer Mail Bag:00:33:44 – Dallas T. is looking for classic book recommendations.00:39:43 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants to know what makes a movie “cheesy.”00:42:48 – Eric C. from Valley Village, California has questions about movie soundtracks.00:50:59 – Daniel S. wants to know what the final verdict was on Masters of the Air.00:57:08 – Bill S. from Kansas City asks about non-blockbuster summer movies.00:59:12 – Kyle F. wants to know if streaming killed the cult classic.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:“New Slang”The Shins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are they colleagues or pals? And when is all of this happening, anyway? Either way, that’s a bad outfit. Woo!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:03:02Pick of the Week:00:02:11 – Action Comics #1067Comics:00:12:42 – X-Men #100:19:38 – The Hunger and the Dusk: Book Two #100:21:58 – Falling in Love on the Path to Hell #200:27:14 – The Avengers #782 (16)00:29:47 – Kill All Immortals #100:31:47 – Get Fury #300:35:48 – Union Jack: The Ripper – Blood Hunt #3Patron Pick:00:37:48 – The Domain #1Patron Thanks:00:44:01 – AnthonyListener Mail:00:46:17 – Jaden K. wonders how the greater entertainment industry’s focus on familiarity will effect comics.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 thirteen designs!Music:“Sunshine Superman”Donovan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a tight production this week, and the rare first/fifth week of comics makes an appearance. As such, we are forced to dispense the honor to a recent former Pick winner.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:05:14Pick of the Week:00:01:06 - Scarlett #2Comics:00:11:50 - Absolute Power #100:20:53 - Batman #15000:24:03 - Doctor Strange #443 (17)00:30:06 - Justice Society of America #1000:32:23 - All the Things We Didn't Do Last Night #100:33:55 - Public Domain #6Patron Pick:00:38:18 - Free Agents #1Patron Thanks:00:46:17 - Kyle FranzListener Mail:00:47:29 - Roh is wondering about petty reasons for dropping a series.00:54:01 - Morgan asks if certain creators with economic advantages fare better than others who have not.Brought 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 thirteen designs!Music:"Karate"Tenacious D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

But what does any of this have to do with UCSB Professor Dick Hebdige?Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:02:54Pick of the Week:00:02:40 – Zatanna: Bring Down The House, Book OneComics:00:13:01 – Grommets #200:19:50 – Blood Hunt #400:24:02 – Void Rivals #1000:31:57 – Superman #1500:35:07 – Rook: Exodus #300:37:05 – The Sacrificers #9Patron Pick:00:39:49 – Zatanna: Bring Down The House, Book OnePatron Thanks:00:40:35 – EricListener Mail:00:42:26 – Jaden K. is a new listener who wants to know what draws the iFanboys to a comic and what makes a comic purposeful.00:49:39 – Socrates from Chattanooga, Tennessee wonders if the Patreon went away, would the show(s) go away too.Brought 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 thirteen designs!Music:“Magic”Mick Smiley 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 League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Vol. 1 by Alan Moore, Kevin O’Neill, Ben Dimagmaliw, & Bill Oakley!Running Time: 00:39:20What’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.Music:“More Adventurous”Rilo Kiley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts delve into Batman #149 where Batman faces a clone aging rapidly, discuss Nightwing's character dynamics, explore a crime noir story, analyze various comic book storylines and characters, and dive into dimensional realities and witty face-offs in comics. They also reflect on childhood memories of duck comics, share thoughts on a comic book issue by Jason Aaron, and discuss the mystery of sloth flatulence.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:16:28This 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:00:01:43 - Ron's enthralled by LOLLA: The Story of Lollapalooza and Ripley. But Star Wars: The Acolyte?00:12:54 - Josh managed to catch a rare cinematic showing of Frank Miller: American Genius, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Movie.00:26:21 - Conor headed back north for a revisit of Northern Exposure. and then over to Presumed Innocent.Appetizer of Current Movies:00:32:49 - Ron saw Hit Man. Conor saw everything.Old Men on Old Movies:00:43:19 - Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)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:"Peggy Sue"Buddy Holly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's... it's not great, Bob. It's so not great that we achieve the mythic four-email-scenario. Honestly, we can hardly believe it ourselves. And yet, a good time was had, and heartily so.Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor.Running Time: 01:09:55Pick of the Week:00:02:20 - The Avengers #781 (15)Comics:00:11:28 - Fantastic Four #714 (21)00:18:02 - G.O.D.S. #800:23:59 - Lawful #100:26:54 - Ultimate X-Men #4Patron Pick:00:29:32 - Batman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age #1Patron Thanks:00:40:27 - Sheldon AntleListener Mail:00:42:54 - Aaron from Houston, Texas wants some QR code recaps.00:47:02 - Bob from Dacula, Georgia is thinking about long publishing gaps.00:51:42 - Cory from Cleveland, Ohio asks about 100 page spectacular issues, but the whole thing morphs.00:55:50 - Ken from the Great White North brings it home with old comics mail order inquiries.Listen to Conor talk about one of his all-time favorite films on Movie of the Year: 1984 - Ghostbusters!Listen to Ron talk about his career (including iFanboy) on Techsploder with Jason Howell!Please fill out a brief audience demographic survey!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 thirteen designs!Music:"Just Like Frank"Less Than Jake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices