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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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Latest Episodes:

Pick of the Week #142 – Scalped #19 Jul 20, 2008

Show notes

iFanboy has been invaded by the Moviefone guy and he's run rampant throughout this week's

comics.

Running Time: 00:55:35

Pick of the Week:

00:02:11 - Conor has selected Scalped #19 as his tragic Pick of the Week.

Comics:

00:09:27 - If Scalped hadn't come out, Conor might have picked Batgirl #1.

00:11:17 - Captain America #40 featured awesomely bickering super villains!

00:14:40 - Ron is elated to see Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins working on Final Crisis: Rogue's Revenge #1, which was way better than The Flash #242.

00:19:25 - Josh really enjoyed War Is Hell #5, which was downbeat but good.

00:21:18 - Perhapanauts #3 has been a fun read for Ron, but this issue has a great backup story worth checking out.

00:22:46 - X-Factor #33 is not only a Secret Invasion tie in, but the return of Larry Stroman on art.

00:25:12 - Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #31 has become an afterthought.

User Reviews:

00:27:18 - Mikhail88K is a huge fan of X-Force.

E-Mail:

00:29:38 - Scott (target242) struggles with bagging and boarding his comics.

00:34:20 - KJ questions our thoughts on good Batman stories.

Voice Mail:

00:39:26 - Jeff from Colorado has some JSA speculation.

00:41:51 - Matt wants to know what we're going to be buying in San Diego.

News:

00:44:53 - The San Diego Comic-Con is this week! Find out all about iFanboy in San Diego!

Music:

"Queen Anne's Revenge"

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Special Edition – The Dark Knight Jul 20, 2008

Show notes

The sequel to Batman Begins -- The Dark Knight -- is finally upon us and iFanboy is here with the least controversial Special Edition ever to talk about it.

Running Time: 00:36:36

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Special Edition – Batman: Gotham Knight Jul 17, 2008

Show notes

Conor Kilpatrick is joined by iFanboy staff writers Paul Montgomery and Jim Mroczkowski to discuss the latest in DC Universe Animated Original Movie, Batman: Gotham Knight. On the eve of the release of The Dark Knight, how will an anime anthology about Batman rate? The answer may surprise you!

Running Time: 00:21:13

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Pick of the Week #141 – Powers #29 Jul 13, 2008

Show notes

A strong week for comics that includes labors of love, teases of the future, struggles with major stories and a creepy, creepy Gog

Running Time: 00:59:05

Pick of the Week:

00:01:43 - Josh got the most excited for Powers #29, which made it worthy of being bestowed Pick of the Week honors.

Comics:

00:11:27 - Captain America: White #0 delivers a strong tease of the upcoming Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale mini series.

00:15:30 - Joker's Asylum: The Penguin #1 written by Jason Aaron made Conor long for Batman written by Jason Aaron.

00:19:17 - Conor has nothing to hold on to in Secret Invasion #4, but Ron is enjoying the ride.

00:24:03 - Final Crisis: Requiem #1 tugged at all of our heart strings with a dignified send off for the Martian Manhunter.

00:28:17 - Everyone enjoyed the Geoff Johns trifecta with Justice Society of America #17, Action Comics #867, and Booster Gold #1,000,000.

00:32:58 - Guardians of the Galaxy #3 is working for Ron as an old Guardians of the Galaxy fan, as well as Josh as a new fan.

00:34:02 - Josh found Ultimate Origins #2 to be really enjoyable with the Ultimate Captain America origin.

User Reviews:

00:35:39 - OrribleCabbage is loving Captain Britain & MI:13 #3.

00:37:04 - BrianBaer is looking for his Indy fix with Indiana Jones and Tomb of the Gods #1.

Book of the Month:

00:38:14 - The Starman Omnibus, Vol. 1 captured the heart and imagination of Ron, which led to it being Book of the Month

E-Mail:

00:47:32 - Jason Newcomb (JumpingJupiter) ponders the free pass Grant Morrison gets.

Voice Mail:

00:50:35 - Jeff from Texas is a little drunk, but he's enjoying The 101 and Hercules.

Music:

"Diamond Suits"

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Special Edition – Hellboy II: The Golden Army Jul 13, 2008

Show notes

Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and Ron Richards gather to discuss the sequel to Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army!

Running Time: 00:18:59

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Pick of the Week #140 – The Sword #9 Jul 06, 2008

Show notes

In this episode, Ron Richards makes a brief return to the East Coast, Josh Flanagan makes a surprise revelation, and Conor Kilpatrick challenges a group of people to a fight. The temperature must be rising.

Running Time: 00:57:10

Pick of the Week:

00:01:20 - Ron throws The Luna Brothers some love with his Pick of the Week, The Sword #9.

Comics:

00:08:50 - The art in Jonah Hex #33 was excellent, but was the story?

00:14:34 - Ron was disgusted by Buffy the Vampire Slayer #16; and then a spontaneous discussion about the TV show breaks out.

00:19:41 - Josh didn't hate Batman #678, but he didn't quite get it either.

00:24:19 - Ron tires very hard to find reasons to defend Astonishing X-Men #25.

00:29:47 - With The Boys #20, Josh finally gets it.

00:31:37 - If you want to know about London cabbies, Hellblazer Presents Chas: The Knowledge #1 is the book for you.

00:34:02 - Josh makes a surprise (temporary?) jump to issues with The Walking Dead #50.

00:36:35 - Everyone loved Hellboy: The Crooked Man #1!

00:37:32 - The Amazing Spider-Man #564 was a fun group writing mash-up.

User Reviews:

00:39:38 - davegraham really dug Storming Paradise #1.

00:41:02 - comicdork37 loved Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #1.

E-Mail:

00:42:13 - Jake makes a plea to Josh about the merits of Mark Millar's writing.

00:44:43 - Jon asks about fantasy creative teams.

Voicemail:

00:47:35 - Sean (?) from Lansing, Michigan wants to know about grading comics.

Music:

"Night Vision"

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Special Edition – Interview with Paul Cornell Jul 03, 2008

Show notes

Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick sat down with Paul Cornell, writer of Marvel's Wisdom, Captain Britain and MI13 and the upcoming Fantastic Four: True Story, as well as countless novels and television projects. We talk about his work with Marvel, Doctor Who, among other things, and generally have a good time.

Running Time: 00:51:45

Music:

"Vice"

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Pick of the Week #139 – Final Crisis #2 Jun 29, 2008

Show notes

Everyone had a giant stack of comics to choose from this week, and thankfully we made it through unscathed. In the end, Conor Kilpatrick was tickled by his old favorite, the big DC event book, but there were plenty of other good choices as well. And who is this Josh Flanagan who's been showing up lately?

Running Time: 01:01:40

Pick of the Week:

00:01:48 - Conor loved all his books, but he loved Final Crisis #2 the best. It may surprise you who agreed, and who didn't.

Comics:

00:13:20 - Marvel gave you the double shot of The New Avengers #39 and The Mighty Avengers #15, and so do we.

00:19:09 - Despite a failed segue, Superman #676 by James Robinson was pretty good.

00:23:20 - The Immortal Iron Fist #16 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written.

00:25:52 - Young Avengers Presents #6 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written.

00:31:45 - B.P.R.D.: The Ectoplasmic Man was a great one shot. Get into it!

00:33:30 - Fantastic Four #558 is the book Ron's been waiting for. SO SAYS DOOM!

00:34:47 - How long can FEAR Agent continue to be awesome? Issue #22 continues the greatness.

00:36:26 - Guess what looked great, but didn't read so well. Hulk #4 anyone?

User Reviews:

00:39:18 - Neb didn't love Ultimate Spider-Man #123. Some of us are with him, some are not.

00:41:59 - Tork was with us, because Green Lantern #32 was still really very good.

E-Mail:

00:45:32 - Vito DelSante wants to say thank you to everyone.

00:47:06 - Jamie is listening to old shows, and it appears we've changed. Well, our stacks have.

Voicemail:

00:53:20 - Nate found a great deal. We love that.

Music:

"What Do I Get?"

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Special Edition – Wanted Jun 29, 2008

Show notes

Wanted, the movie inspired by the comic book by Mark Milar and J.G. Jones, was released this weekend and we're here to tell you what we thought while Conor tries to curve an audio bullet.

\Running Time: 00:19:03

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Pick of the Week #138 – Scalped #18 Jun 22, 2008

Show notes

The gang's back together this week, and it is business as usual, as Josh Flanagan tries to prove that he doesn't hate fun by choosing the best, yet least fun book on the market, as the Pick.

Running Time: 01:00:55

Pick of the Week:

00:01:45 - Josh goes stays on the reservation and goes with Scalped #18 as his Pick of the Week.

Comics:

00:12:35 - Wolverine #66 was awesome, unless you hate fun. Plus, how about that map?

00:19:37 - Rasl #2 comes into focus a bit more, and Jeff Smith is branching out.

00:24:15 - You want fun? Guardians of the Galaxy #2 was all that and then some.

00:28:10 - If you didn't like Justice League #22, Conor thinks you're crazy.

00:32:44 - Jay Faerber continues to tickle Ron with Gemini #2.

00:34:28 - Is X-Factor still exciting? Issue #32 might have been.

00:36:14 - Teen Titans: Year One #5 doesn't seem to have an overarching story, but we may have just forgotten it.

00:39:22 - Hellblazer #245 was written by Jason Aaron, just like the Pick of the Week!

User Reviews:

00:42:52 - bansidhewail has got a thing for Amadeus Cho and his puppy, so he thought highly of The Incredible Hercules #118.

00:44:39 - Tork wasn't blown away by Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. #30, but it wasn't awful either.

Email:

00:47:09 - Mike G. wants to know when to cut the cord on weekly books.

00:50:36 - PV asks about comics writers going to prose books, and if that ever works.

Voicemail:

00:53:18 - Darrell likes some things, and doesn't like some other things again.

Music:

"Spider-Man on Hollywood"

The Wedding Present

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