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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:

Special Edition – Interview with B. Clay Moore Jun 22, 2008

Show notes

A couple of week's back, a blog post from writer B. Clay Moore, spawned a response from our very own Josh Flanagan. They got in touch, and decided to have a nice civil chat about their differing points of view, and discuss, among other things how Moore got to where he is, and what it's like to produce indie comics. We'll also get a rundown of the numerous projects Moore has out there in shops, such as Hawaiian Dick, Casey Blue: Beyond Tomorrow, 76, and more. Plus, get ready to hear the best damn Robert Kirkman impersonation you've ever heard.

Running Time: 01:06:47

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Pick of the Week #137 – Local #12 Jun 15, 2008

Show notes

Josh Flanagan is on vacation this week, and so new iFanboy staff writer Mike Romo jumps in to fill Mr. Flanagan's shoes.

Running Time: 00:58:30

Pick of the Week:

00:02:02 - With his Pick of the Week, Local #12, Ron says Brian Wood has wrapped up his masterpiece.

Comics:

00:10:54 - Everything changes with Invincible #50; also Mike makes a confession and learns something or two.

00:15:24 - Booster Gold #10 made Ron and Conor think of Star Trek II!

00:19:33 - Action Comics #866 is like the best of all things Superman.

00:22:39 - Secret Invasion: Who Do you Trust?... no one, apparently.

00:29:14 - Fear Agent #21 causes Ron to go on a rant and then Mike gets schooled.

00:33:33 - Jonathan Hickman really made you work for it with Red Mass For Mars #1.

00:37:10 - Who doesn't love Barbara Gordon? No one who has read Batman Confidential #18, anyway.

00:41:10 - Chuck #1 was a surprise, but a pleasant one, for Conor and Mike.

User Reviews:

00:43:23 - Zenogaias84 thinks Captain Britain and MI:13 is kicking Secret Invasion's ass.

00:45:50 - JD is pretty much done with Trinity.

E-Mail:

00:48:14 - Clinton B. talks Black Adam and Conan the Barbarian.

Voicemail:

00:50:34 - Jake from Pennsylvania wants a better DC book than Identity Crisis.

Music:

"Now"

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Special Edition – The Incredible Hulk Jun 15, 2008

Show notes

It's iFanboy at the Movies! New iFanboy staff writer Paul Montgomery sits in for a vacationing Josh Flanagan alongside Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards to talk about The Incredible Hulk. Strap on a backpack, hang your head, and start walking down that long lonely road.

Running Time: 00:28:58

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Pick of the Week #136 – Buffy the Vampire Slayer #15 Jun 08, 2008

Show notes

Another big week of books means it's the return of... The Bell!

Running Time: 00:56:12

Pick of the Week:

00:01:53 - Conor says that Buffy the Vampire Slayer #15 put a stake in the heart of every other book this week!

Comics:

00:08:35 - Opinions are mixed on Trinity #1.

00:14:13 - Secret Invasion #3 was fun and all, but...

00:18:25 - Everyone adored Detective Comics #845 and the chat room action.

00:21:00 - Does The Amazing Spider-Man #561 conclude the best "Brand New Day" arc? Yes. Yes, it does.

Speed Round/The Bell!:

00:24:46 - Manhunter #31

00:25:01 - Justice Society of America #16

00:25:15 - Ultimate Origins #1

00:25:29 - Robin/Spoiler Special #1

00:25:43 - House of Mystery #2

00:25:58 - Nova #14

00:26:15 - The Boys #19

00:26:26 - Avengers/Invaders #2

User Reviews:

00:27:28 - leland222 absolutely loved Kick-Ass #3.

00:31:56 - WadeWilson absolutely loved Criminal 2 #3.

Book of the Month:

00:34:11 - Josh shocks the world by selecting The Complete Alan Moore WildC.A.T.s.

E-Mail:

00:43:35 - Matt has some credit card debt to talk about.

00:46:28 - Marc W. has some strong words for Professor Xavier.

Music:

"Business Time"

Flight of the Conchords

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Pick of the Week #135 – Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1 Jun 01, 2008

Show notes

So many great books came out this week that it’s the return of the All Book Show!

Running Time: 01:00:10

Pick of the Week:

00:01:20 – It was a tough week, but Josh went with Giant-Size Astonishing X-Men #1!

Comics:

00:12:54 – Everyone is generally positive about Final Crisis #1.

00:20:39 – Opinions are mixed on Batman #677.

00:23:23 – More of the same with The New Avengers #41…

00:27:04 – Things get super serious with Dave Sim’s Judenhass.

00:32:29 – Greg Rucka brings new life to Daredevil #107.

00:34:38 – Revelations are made with Ultimate Spider-Man #122.

00:37:47 – In All-Star Superman #11 Lex Luthor is scary.

00:39:13 – Proof #8 wraps up the best story arc of the series, thus far.

00:40:25 – The Geoff Johns Retcon Train Rolls on with Action Comics #865.

00:41:41 – Huntress: Year One #2 is solid character work from a new comics writer.

00:43:17 – Marvel: 1985 #1 was like Marvel Zombie porn that everyone can enjoy.

00:47:09 – Firebreather #1 was a fun Invincible-esque romp.

00:49:26 – The war has begun in Fables #73.

00:50:27 – The iFanboy love for Dan Dare #6 gushes over.

Music:

“Method Man”

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Pick of the Week #134 – The Amazing Spider-Man #560 May 25, 2008

Show notes

Running Time: 01:02:20

Pick of the Week:

00:01:22 - Ron shocked to find himself on the "Brand New Day" bandwagon with The Amazing Spider-Man #560!

Comics:

00:11:07 - Justice Society of America #15 was a little more of the same and not really thrilling us.

00:14:38 - Conor loved the interaction between the Big 3 in Justice League of America #21.

00:19:47 - We have a new character to enjoy in Captain America #38 with Middle Management Red Skull.

00:26:43 - We wonder if Bendis is in on the joke with The Mighty Avengers #14.

00:30:51 - There was a gigantic retcon in Robin #174 that Conor was pretty pleased with.

00:33:13 - Ron felt frustrated by Fantastic Four #557.

00:35:35 - Conor thought Echo #3 was the best issue yet.

00:36:52 - Hellblazer #244 is still doing it for Josh.

Voicemail:

00:39:57 - Darrel checks in with his opinion of Iron Man.

00:41:55 - Chris from Seattle, Washington is worried about The Dark Knight.

00:44:18 - Jeff from Texas makes the shapeshifter debate creepy.

00:45:49 - Mike from Queens, New York questions Wizard's Top 200 comics.

00:49:25 - Anonymous wishes Ron a happy birthday with a question about aging characters.

00:52:47 - Sanchez has a challenge that involves Blue Beetle.

Music:

"Pretty Vacant"

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Special Edition – Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 25, 2008

Show notes

The long awaited fourth movie in the Indiana Jones series is out and Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, and Gordon Strain gather to discuss the movie, their history with the series and what worked and what didn’t.

Running Time: 00:31:27

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Pick of the Week #133 – Captain Britain and MI13 #1 May 18, 2008

Show notes

Running Time - 00:55:41

Pick of the Week:

00:02:22 - Secret Invasion makes good over in Captain Britain and MI13 #1, Conor's Pick of the Week.

Comics:

00:12:13 - Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #1 should probably just be a Fantastic Four book.

00:15:42 - Is Batman dead? It doesn't seem to be the case so far in Batman #676, the first part of the "R.I.P." storyline.

00:19:54 - Superman #676, by our good friend Vito Delsante, gives us Superman, Golden Age Green Lantern, and an Alex Ross cover.

00:23:54 - Batman Confidential #17 was drawn by Kevin Maguire, in case you haven't heard.

00:26:45 - Marcos Martin drew a mighty pretty book in The Amazing Spider-Man #559.

00:29:53 - Wolverine #65 was the end of a great arc... mostly.

00:32:20 - Josh was a fan of the last issue of B.P.R.D.: 1946.

00:33:47 - DMZ #31 has promise!

00:35:24 - Serenity: Better Days #3 still feels just like the TV show.

User Reviews:

00:36:48 - PiscesPaul can't take no more Titans #2!

00:38:01 - Goat77 did not like the story in The Last Defenders #3. Ron isn't talking to him now.

E-Mail:

00:40:42 - Dan P. from Toronto, Ontario, Canada says artists need to make Layla Miller and the other kids look like kids.

00:43:38 - Teddy has big, big dreams, and wants to read EVERYTHING. Good luck with that, Teddy.

00:46:38 - T. Scott B., M.D. weighs in on shape shifter gender and anatomy. It's all hormones!

Music:

"Lukin"

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Pick of the Week #132 – Pretty Baby Machine #1 May 11, 2008

Show notes

We're in Seattle for the Emerald City Comic Con!

Running Time - 01:01:00

Pick of the Week:

00:01:50 - Josh was surprised to love the historical fiction of Pretty Baby Machine so much that he made it his Pick of the Week!

Comics:

00:12:05 - Secret Invasion #2 treaded a whole lot of water. But Josh loved the Mockingbird stuff.

00:16:39 - Ron has a (misguided) freak out about The Mighty Avengers #13. And then they circle back around to Secret Invasion #2.

00:22:54 - Ron loved The Invincible Iron Man #1, Josh and Conor were kind of bored.

00:27:26 - Jon Favreau makes a respectable comics debut with Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas #1.

00:29:58 - Ron really loved Dynamo 5 Annual.

00:31:45 - Josh and Ron had so much fun with Nova #13.

00:34:03 - Logan #3 was a bit perplexing. Okay, more than a bit.

00:35:12 - Avengers/Invaders #1 was... okay?

00:39:14 - Josh and Ron can't say enough about how good SCUD The Disposable Assassin #24 was.

User Reviews:

0:41:10 - GungaDin loved everything about Angel: After the Fall #7 except the art.

00:42:09 - Neb thought that Action Comics Annual #11 was very much worth the wait.

Book of the Month:

00:43:55 - Hellboy: Library Edition, Vol. 1 is iFanboy's Book of the Month!

E-Mail:

00:47:39 - Carson from Calgary, Alberta, Canada is looking for a particular kind of Batman story. Also The Flash and Spider-Man.

00:51:46 - Connor from Rochester, Illinois wants to know in what order to read certain DC events.

00:53:36 - Roch has a theory about the "Steve Rogers" that showed up in Captain America #37.

Music:

"When You Sleep"

My Bloody Valentine

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Pick of the Week #131 – Glamourpuss #1 May 04, 2008

Show notes

It's one of those shows this week as the guys gather to discuss and bicker a little over this week's books.

Running Time - 00:57:00

News:

00:01:37 - Information on the fund raising effort for David Pirkola of Apparitions Comics and Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pick of the Week:

00:04:38 - Ron has to explain himself for his choice of Glamourpuss #1 by Dave Sim.

Comics:

00:13:49 - Conor goes to blows defending DC Universe #0.

00:18:17 - The excitement around Secret Invasion is waning with The New Avengers #40.

00:20:51 - Despite the appearance of Pieface, Green Lantern #30 was approved by the Comics Code Authority.

00:25:54 - Ron's both happy and annoyed that Local #11 is out.

00:26:58 - Conor suggests XXXombies #4 is for kids (just kidding).

00:29:10 - The concept behind Helen Killer #1 cracks Ron up.

00:31:19 - Josh thought Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula was a great read because it lacked the downer of Daredevil and Milla.

User Reviews:

00:33:30 - TimmyWood writes about Teen Titans: Year One #4.

00:35:47 - Jazzlawyer lays the smackdown on the The Immortal Iron Fist #14.

00:37:59 - Poolgirl sings the praises of Usagi Yojimbo #111.

E-Mail:

00:40:54 - Edward from Queens, New York wonders about comic book movies.

00:43:44 - Ross from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada has his eyes on a comic book with 1,000 issues.

Voicemail:

00:46:24 - Jimski from St. Louis, Missouri weighs in on the shapeshifters issue.

00:48:15 - Tad Stones from La Cañada, California is curious about Conor's attraction to Robin.

Music:

"Welcome to My Working Week"

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