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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:

Booksplode #54 – Kingdom Come Mar 30, 2023

Show notes

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another Booksplode!

This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at…

Kingdom Come by Mark Waid, Alex Ross, & Todd Klein!

What’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.

Running Time: 00:55:15

Music:

“My Generation”

The Who

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Pick of the Week #871 - Batman: One Bad Day - Ra's al Ghul #1 Mar 26, 2023

Show notes

Josh Flanagan and Ryan Haupt, missing an itinerant Conor Kilpatrick, sort through some damn fine comic books, many from the Gotham family. There's a shark diversion, a vicious maligning of Gangs of New York, even more education on Betty and Barney, and spoilers for The Core, from 2003. But we promise, it's mostly comics.

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Running Time: 01:12:19

Pick of the Week:

00:01:45 - Batman: One Bad Day - Ra's al Ghul #1

Comics:

00:11:03 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #13

00:16:51 - Punisher #10

00:24:52 - Doctor Strange #427

00:35:06 - Blue Book #2

00:41:24 - She-Hulk #174

00:44:57 - Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #106

Patron Pick:

00:47:15 - Dead Romans #1

Patron Thanks:

00:59:45 - Michael Odojewski

Audience Question:

01:01:25 - Ken asks which creator first hooked us as comic book readers.

Brought To You By:

• MacroVerse - MacroVerse is proud to share their new comic book series in wide release, DARKLAND. Head over to their website for more info or go to Webtoons and search for DARKLAND!

• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!

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Music:

"Back to the Life"

Spoon

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Special Edition – Shazam! Fury of the Gods Mar 23, 2023

Show notes

It’s the sequel four years in the making! Join Conor Kilpatrick and Paul Montgomery as they take a look at Shazam! Fury of the Gods and ponder what’s ahead for DC on the silver screen!

Running Time: 00:44:18

Music:

“Say My Name”

Destiny’s Child

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Pick of the Week #870 – The Avengers: War Across Time #3 Mar 19, 2023

Show notes

In which the state of comics publishing is grappled with and updates on snacks are given.

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Running Time: 01:04:02

Pick of the Week:

00:02:27 - The Avengers: War Across Time #3

Comics:

00:11:48 - Superman: Lost #1

00:14:58 - Hellcat #1

00:19:32 - Black Cloak #3

00:25:28 - No/One #1

00:28:21 - Secret Invasion #5

00:31:37 - Wildcats #5

00:32:59 - The Last Barbarians #2

Patron Pick:

00:36:19 - The Forged #1

Patron Thanks:

00:44:53 - Dustin Smith

Audience Question:

00:46:26 - Scott S. from Chicago, Illinois feels like there are fewer books being published every week. Or maybe it's fewer books that he's excited to read.

00:53:51 - Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wonders which is better: Spider-Man with big eyes or Spider-Man with small eyes.

Snack Cake Corner:

00:57:34 - Snack Update!

Brought To You By:

• Better Help - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self.

• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!

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Music:

"He's So Fine"

The Chiffons

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Mediasplode #34 – The Last of Us, Season 1 & Star Wars: Andor, Season 1 Mar 16, 2023

Show notes

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we’re proud to present another episode of Mediasplode!

Running Time: 00:56:10

This 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:

00:04:00 – Josh is listening to The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, is watching Clarkson’s Farm, and saw Hamilton.

00:11:41 – Ron went and saw Creed III, is watching Party Down, and finished Gaslit and The Boys.

00:19:20 – Conor watched 1923, and is watching Star Trek: Picard, Perry Mason, and Daisy Jones & The Six.

00:24:39 – There are a lot of shows.

Discussion:

00:25:11 – The Last of Us, Season 1

00:36:40 – Star Wars: Andor, Season 1

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:

“Cars in Space”

Golden City

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Pick of the Week #869 - Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1 Mar 12, 2023

Show notes

Josh tries to get out of his long held duties, but the format will not allow it, so off we went. It's a guessing game for the runner up, and even more deep Damian discussion. Then there's the Hostess discussion. That's new.

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Running Time: 01:13:10

Pick of the Week:

00:02:29 - Adventures of Superman: Jon Kent #1

Comics:

00:12:12 - The Amazing Spider-Man #915

00:17:06 - Mary Jane and Black Cat #4

00:23:21 - X-Men #20

00:28:02 - Blood Tree #2

00:30:19 - Predator #1

00:32:00 - The Flash #794

Patron Pick:

00:41:03 - Stoneheart #1

Patron Thanks:

00:53:09 - Andy Savage

Audience Question:

00:55:19 - iFanboy staff veteran Jeff Reid has informed thoughts and conclusions about the possible abolition of Damian Wayne.

Brought To You By:

• MacroVerse - MacroVerse is proud to share their new comic book series in wide release, DARKLAND. Head over to their website for more info or go to Webtoons and search for DARKLAND!

• 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 twelve designs!

Music:

"All Mine (Live)"

Portishead

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Talksplode #104 - Ryan North Mar 09, 2023

Show notes

Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.

Ryan North made a career with Dinosaur Comics, a comic strips of fixed art, wit, and an incredible tenacity. He became better known to comics readers with fifty issues of The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, along with artist Erica Henderson, as well as several other diverse comics projects. Because he never stops, now you can find him handling writing chores on Marvel's first family, Fantastic Four, along with a revamp of Secret Invasion. So yeah, Ryan has some wide ranging creative talents.

Total Running Time: 01:15:28

For more on Ryan North and to read the still ongoing Dinosaur Comics, go here.

Music:

“Dinosaur Act"

Matthew Sweet

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Pick of the Week #868 – The Human Target, Book Twelve Mar 05, 2023

Show notes

It is important to remember that, while Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick have a lot of expertise when it comes to the world of comic books, they are definitely not lawyers. Will that stop them from speculating about complex legal matters this week? I think you know that answer. Also, this week: Twinkies.

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Running Time: 01:04:14

Pick of the Week:

00:03:11 – The Human Target, Book Twelve

Comics:

00:15:34 – Action Comics #1052

00:19:56 – I Hate This Place #6

00:23:21 – I Am Iron Man #1

00:27:45 – Stargirl: The Lost Children #4

00:29:35 – Cosmic Ghost Rider #1

00:31:31 – Batman vs. Robin #5

Patron Pick:

00:33:30 – Phantom Road #1

Patron Thanks:

00:42:39 – Timothy McCarthy

Audience Question:

00:44:39 – Justin V. wonders if maybe all of the next-generation heroes at DC are because of pending copyright expirations and asks how hard it was to be a comics fan in The Golden Age.

00:52:54 – Andrew M. from Spain asks about portrayals of WWI vs. WWII in films like Wonder Woman.

Brought To You By:

• Better Help – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ifanboy and get on your way to being your best self.

• iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!

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Music:

“One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)”

Frank Sinatra

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Special Edition - Legion of Super-Heroes Mar 02, 2023

Show notes

The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line... Legion of Super-Heroes!

Running Time: 00:32:43

Music:

"Futures"

Jimmy Eat World

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Pick of the Week #867 - Punisher War Journal: Base #1 Feb 26, 2023

Show notes

This week's episode is full of secret unannounced corners. Can Conor and Ryan exit the metaphorical escape room of their own making or will they be stuck discussing comics forever? Tune in and find out!

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Running Time: 01:27:44

Pick of the Week:

00:02:34 - Punisher Ware Journal: Base #1

Comics:

00:11:13 - Superman: Space Age, Book 3

00:17:08 - Superman #1

00:24:03 - Batman / Superman: World's Finest #12

00:30:22 - The Amazing Spider-Man #914

00:36:04 - Batman: One More Day - Clayface #1

00:39:02 - Blue Book #1

00:43:15 - DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #6

00:45:06 - Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #3

Patron Pick:

00:48:38 - Local Man #1

Patron Thanks:

00:53:25 - Jeff Reid

Audience Question:

00:55:26 - Reese G. from the borough of Staten Island in New York City wants to know how DC should handle their abundance of existing Robins and the potential role of Robin in the future.

Brought To You By:

• MacroVerse - MacroVerse is proud to share their new comic book series in wide release, DARKLAND. Head over to their website for more info or go to Webtoons and search for DARKLAND!

• 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 twelve designs!

Music:

"When The War Came"

The Decemberists

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