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Seasons Greetings to The Nevers S1E4 - Undertaking Jun 09, 2021

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We've been Binging Buffy, but now it's time to take a look at something contemporary and current. So, where better to start than with a show you could elevator pitch as Victorian Buffy meets X-Men? That's what we thought.

Join JAC as he breaks down each episode and considers whether it's a show worth your time in this era of episodic abundance or whether you should never.

Each episode he is joined by a special guest so they can provide their unique perspective. For episode 4. Undertaking, JAC is joined once again by returning guest Ria Carrogan to discuss whether the high of E3 can be continued into the back half of this first six episodes.

Full spoilers throughout for the episode.

If you want to get in touch with JAC about this episode or any other area of fandom he can be found on twitter under the handle @iamjacsmusings. His thoughts on TV, films and comics can be read at iamjacsmusings.wordpress.com.

See you in a week's time for episode 5. Hanged.

Classic Comics with Matthew B. Lloyd: Wanted: Part 2 The Worlds Most Dangerous Villains Jun 07, 2021

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Episode 14- “The World’s Most Dangerous Villains” - Wanted! – Part 2

With Episode 14 we start the second half of the first year of Classic Comics! This week we take a look at the rest of the recent DC collection- DC’s Wanted- the World’s Most Dangerous Super-Villains. This collects all 9 issues of the original reprint series from the early ‘70’s, Wanted: The World’s Most Dangerous Villains, as well as presenting a “new” tenth issue. This series contains many never before reprinted stories from the Golden Age as well as some Silver Age tales.

You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com. You can find me on Twitter @MattB_Lloyd and at www.dccomicsnews.com where I write reviews and edit news stories.

You can also check out my chapter in “Politics in Gotham: The Batman Universe and Political Thought.”

https://www.amazon.com/Politics-Gotham-Universe-Political-Thought/dp/3030057755

Wanted! Links

DC’s Wanted- The World’s Most Dangerous Super-Villains

https://www.amazon.com/DCs-Wanted-Worlds-Dangerous-Supervillains/dp/1779501730/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=wanted+dc&qid=1621402043&sr=8-1

DC Archives

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Archive_Editions

Mort Meskin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mort_Meskin

Jack Burnley

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Burnley

The Black Canary: Bird of Prey

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Canary-Bird-Prey/dp/1779509081/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=black+canary&qid=1621401898&sr=8-2

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 58: Caleb Dume/Kanan Jarrus; Padawan Of The Clone Wars (Kanan #7-12, First Blood) Jun 05, 2021

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This week, Mike embarks on the second half of the 12-issue Kanan comics run; First Blood! This story-arc shows flashbacks of Kanan’s time as a youngling in the Jedi temple, his relationship with his master Depa Billaba and his first missions in the clone wars along with a “present day” story set around season 1 of Star Wars Rebels! Mike also talks about Bacta, Jedi temple guards, Fenn Rau and many more connections within this comic run!

The flashbacks in these comics are set around 19 BBY (end of the Clone Wars, before Revenge Of The Sith) while the “present day” story is set around 4/5 BBY (a few years before Rogue One).

These comics were all written by Greg Weisman, with David Curiel as colour artist and Pepe Larraz as artist on issues 7-11 and Andrea Broccardo as artist on issue 12.

Issue 7 was released in October 2015, issue 12 was released March 2016, the trade paperback was May 2016 and the hardcover collection with all 12 issues was released December 2016.

For the first 6 issues of the Kanan comics, check episode 54 of SWCIC!

Check out the last episode of SWCIC where Mike tackled the 10thvolume of the main run of Star Wars comics; The Escape! This story-arc contains Luke, Han, Leia, C-3PO & R2-D2 escaping the empire and turning to Sana Starros for help, before getting stranded on the isolationist moon of Hubin where the mysterious warrior/clan leader Thane greets them! Plus, keep an eye out for SCAR Squadron’s return!

Make sure you check out Mike’s other podcast, Genuine Chit-Chat where he recently spoke with Matt B Lloyd (of the Classic Comics show) about Star Wars comics from the 80s, newspaper strips and more: https://spoti.fi/2Ql6wFI

If you want to hear Mike’s thoughts on the first 2 episodes of the Bad Batch, make sure you check the feed of Comics In Motion for the show released on Sunday 9th May, featuring Dave, Mike & Megan!

Check out Mike’s Patreon, where he releases 2 episodes of his show “Afterthoughts” a week (with 2 episodes are *FREE* to anyone: season 1 of The Witcher and the review of The Phantom Menace), plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC, additional photos (including early access to photos of comics for this very show) and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content for only £1 a month, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat

Mike is on episode 21 of the podcast Geek Talks on the Fantastic Universes feed: https://spoti.fi/3fOJT5h

Mike also appeared on episode 16 Frank Burton’s I Like The Sound podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ue8ma3

Mike & 4 other members of Comics In Motion did a 5-person discussion on Zack Snyder’s Justice League, found on this very feed: https://spoti.fi/3lVDsQo

Mike was on the 20th Century Geek podcast to talk about his 3 “Desert Island Comics” here: http://spoti.fi/3r1UOvZ

Mike & Megan were also on the Batman retrospective on 20th Century Geek, where they discuss Batman ’66, the four Burtonverse Batman movies, Mask Of The Phantasm and the Dark Knight trilogy, check it out part 1 here: https://spoti.fi/3sTeN2m

Mike was recently on Podcasts We Listen To, speaking about Genuine Chit-Chat & next week he talks this show and his love of Star Wars: http://spoti.fi/3uus0PT

Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook!

Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org

TV & Movie Reviews: Spiderman 2 (2004) Jun 04, 2021

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TV & Movie Reviews: Spiderman 2 (2004)

We go back to 2004 and the Sam Raimi directed - Spiderman 2 (2004). A much heralded movie and one that to this day has some amazing iconic movies. The guys gush over the classic.

Plot Summary:

Peter Parker is an unhappy man: after two years of fighting crime as Spider-Man, his life has begun to fall apart. The girl he loves is engaged to someone else, his grades are slipping, he cannot keep any of his jobs, and on top of it, the newspaper Daily Bugle is attacking him viciously, claiming that Spider-Man is a criminal. He reaches the breaking point and gives up the crime fighter's life, once and for all. But after a failed fusion experiment, eccentric and obsessive scientist Dr. Otto Octavius is transformed into super villain Doctor Octopus, Doc Ock for short, having four long tentacles as extra hands. Peter guesses it might just be time for Spider-Man to return, but would he act upon it?

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Indie Comics Spotlight: Goblin Jun 03, 2021

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Please stick around to the end for a promo about the Disconauts Kickstarter

This week, the show features the creators of the topic for a spoiler free chat. Tony is joined by Eric Grissom and Will Perkins creators of GOBLIN.

Eric Grissom (Goodreads Author),

Will Perkins (Illustrations)

Goblin is a fantasy story like no other about overcoming great odds and about finding light in even the darkest of places.

A young, headstrong goblin embarks on a wild journey of danger, loss, self-discovery, and sacrifice in this new graphic novel adventure.
One fateful night a sinister human warrior raids the home of the young goblin Rikt and leaves him orphaned. Angry and alone, Rikt vows to avenge the death of his parents and seeks a way to destroy the man who did this. He finds aid from unlikely allies throughout his journey and learns of a secret power hidden in the heart of the First Tree. Will Rikt survive the trials that await him on his perilous journey to the First Tree? And is Rikt truly prepared for what he may find there?

Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner.

If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes. You can find him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/.

Seasons Greetings to The Nevers S1E3 - Ignition Jun 01, 2021

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Seasons Greetings to The Nevers.

Join JAC as he breaks down each episode and considers whether it's a show worth your time in this era of episodic abundance or whether you should never.

Each episode he is joined by a special guest so they can provide their unique perspective. For episode 3. Ignition, JAC is joined by the amazing Spider-Dan for a discussion about the "dirty little secrets" surrounding the ensemble cast of characters and the truly spectacular set-piece that elevates this episode above any other thus far.

Full spoilers throughout for the episode.

See you in a week's time for episode 4. Undertaking.

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 57: Rebels Stranded On Hubin With The Markona Clan (Star Wars #56-61: The Escape) May 29, 2021

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This week, Mike embarks on the 10th volume of the main run of Star Wars comics; The Escape! This story-arc contains Luke, Han, Leia, C-3PO & R2-D2 escaping the empire and turning to Sana Starros for help, before getting stranded on the isolationist moon of Hubin where the mysterious warrior/clan leader Thane greets them! Plus, keep an eye out for SCAR Squadron’s return!

This arc is set around 1 ABY (1 year after A New Hope, 2 years before Empire Strikes Back).

All issues were written by Kieron Gillen, with Guru eFX as colour artist and for issues 56 & 61 Andrea Broccardo is the artist with Angel Unzueta being the artist for issues 57-60.

Issue 56 was released November 2018, issue 61 was released February 2019 and the trade paperback collection was released April 2019.

Queen Trios first appears in episode 23 of SWCIC (Vader volume 3) so if you want to check out the previous arcs for the main run of Star Wars comics, check out episodes 9, 13, 19, 21, 27, 36, 40, 44, 48 & 53 of SWCIC!

Check out the last episode of SWCIC where Mike tackled the one-shot comics from the era of the sequel trilogy; the Age Of Resistance! The episode features bios & stories about Finn, Rose Tico, Poe Dameron, Rey, Amilyn Holdo, Maz Kanata and BB-8, who each have their own comics that Mike goes through, along with the many connections to other SW media!

If you want to hear Mike’s thoughts on the first 2 episodes of the Bad Batch, make sure you check the feed of Comics In Motion for the show released on Sunday 9th May, about the first two episodes of the Bad Batch, featuring Dave, Mike & Megan!

Mike also appeared on episode 16 Frank Burton’s I Like The Sound podcast: https://spoti.fi/3ue8ma3

Mike & 4 other members of Comics In Motion did a massive 5-person discussion on Zack Snyder’s Justice League, found on this very feed: https://spoti.fi/3lVDsQo

Mike was on the 20th Century Geek podcast to talk about his 3 “Desert Island Comics” here: http://spoti.fi/3r1UOvZ

Mike was recently on Podcasts We Listen To, speaking about his show Genuine Chit-Chat and next week he talks all about this show and his love of Star Wars: http://spoti.fi/3uus0PT

Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook!

Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org

Indie Comics Spotlight: Hidden Gems: Books of Magic (2018) May 27, 2021

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Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner.

This week, on hidden gems Tony does a deep dive into Vertigo’s reboot of Books of Magic by Kat Howard and Tom Fowler.

Timothy Hunter may be destined to become the most powerful magician in the universe, but he's still a London teenager, and having magical abilities is about to turn his world upside down...
From award-winning writer Kat Howard, the Books of Magic series will captivate your interest from the start!
Timothy Hunter is destined to be the world's most powerful magician--at least, that's what he's been told. In the meantime, though, he's just a regular teenager trying to deal with distant parents, school bullies, and adolescent crushes--and magic isn't helping with any of it.
The forces of the supernatural seem to have it in for him. There are more than a few shadowy figures who will stop at nothing to eliminate what they see as a deadly threat to the balance of power--and those are the good guys. In order for Tim to survive long enough to fulfill his destiny, he'll have to learn how to control his burgeoning abilities as well as figure out whom he can trust--and who wants him dead.
This journey of discovery begins with a new teacher named Ms. Rose, a homeless woman named Mad Hettie, and an owl named Yo-Yo--and it will lead him from suburban London straight to the heart of the Dreaming.

Seasons Greetings to The Nevers S1E2 - Exposure May 26, 2021

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Join JAC as he breaks down each episode and considers whether it's a show worth your time in this era of episodic abundance or whether you should never.

Each episode he is joined by a special guest so they can provide their unique perspective. For episode 2. Exposure, JAC is joined by fresh new voice for the Comics in Motion network, Ria Carrogan, for a deep dive into the world building second episode and to decide whether it successfully builds upon the engaging Pilot.

Full spoilers throughout for the episode.

See you in a week's time for episode 3. Ignition.

Whats The Topic Ep 36 - Army of the Dead May 25, 2021

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Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games.

This week's episode me and Luke discuss the new Zack Snyder film. Army of the Dead.

We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes!

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Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhatsThe_Topic

Luke Twitter - https://twitter.com/LFiaca

Matt's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jasper_Reviews