Under the Comic Covers

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14: The Walking Dead #128; Manifest Destiny #7 Jun 12, 2014

Show notes

Under the Comic Covers returns this week to talk about two of our favorite titles, The Walking Dead and Manifest Destiny.

The Walking Dead #128 gives us a deeper look into the burgeoning new community built after the war and gives us a glimpse into a new internal threat to the relative peace and quiet of Alexandria and their new way of life. As always, we go over our top 3 for the issue and have a chat about Carl's newfound whittling skills and the importance of stale bread.

After a between-arc hiatus, Chris Dingess' and Matthew Roberts' Manifest Destiny #7 returns in glorious fashion as our intrepid band of explorers continue on their westward journey across the newly acquired chunk of North American real estate and discover all new mythical beasties and critters. Unfortunately, not all horrible creatures are of the mythical type... some happen to be part of the expedition itself. Plus, we get a look at Lewis as the au natural skin diver.

Chapters

Intro (0:00)
The Walking Dead #128 (3:22)
Manifest Destiny #7 (25:59)
UtCC Mail Sack (49:40)
End (1:07:09)

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13: Chew/Revival #1; Locke & Key Vol. 2: Head Games Jun 07, 2014

Show notes

After a week off and a horrible case of food poisoning, Grace and Mr. Blahg are very pleased get back on the mic and return to dive back Under the Comic Covers with the very special crossover issue of Chew and Revival from Image Comics and go deeper into the mysteries of Keyhouse as Locke & Key continues with Volume 2: Head Games from IDW.

As always we dip back into the Mail Sack and answer listener emails as well share another edition of "What's Rachael Reading".

Chapters

Intro (0:00)
Comic News of the Week (5:44)
Chew/Revival #1 (8:13)
Locke & Key Vol. 2: Head Games (29:17)
UtCC Mail Sack (59:56)
What's Rachael Reading (1:25:05)
End (1:27:29)

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12: Saga #19 May 23, 2014

Show notes

Saga returns after a three month hiatus with issue #19 and Under the Comic Covers is here to go into each and every detail of this surprising and heart wrenching chapter of one of our favorite books.

After going over our thoughts on Saga, we go over a few other titles that we have been reading but aren't yet covering on the show. If you have any thoughts on what you may like to hear, or have any other suggestions for us to read, feel free to let us know.

As always we dip back into the Mail Sack and answer listener emails as well share another edition of "What's Rachael Reading".

Chapters

Intro (0:00)
Saga #19 (4:22)
What else are we reading? (31:54)
UtCC Mail Sack (1:06:06)
What's Rachael Reading (1:23:53)
End (1:28:37)

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Artwork

11: The Walking Dead #127; Kirk Manley Interview May 16, 2014

Show notes

This week Under the Comic Covers welcomes a very special guest, Kirk Manley, illustrator of Z Girl and the Four Tigers, to tear apart the amazing double issue of The Walking Dead #127: A New Beginning.

We spend a bit of time chatting it up with Kirk and getting to learn more about his comic, his podcast, and about his incredible tribute art for the AMC version of The Walking Dead. We then give all of our top fives for the first issue in the post-Negen era and go over what new aspects of the series works for us, and what doesn't.

Plus, we dip our hands back into the UtCC Mail Sack and respond to listener responses to this very unusual chapter in Walking Dead history.

Chapters

Intro (0:00)
Kirk Manley Interview (2:09)
The Walking Dead #127 (27.07)
UtCC Mail Sack (1:37:53)
End (2:07:20)

Kirk Manley can be reached at: studiokm.com, zgirl.org or @batmankm on Twitter.

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10: Revival #20; Saga, Vol. 3 May 09, 2014

Show notes

Under the Comic Covers delves into new mysteries and newly answered questions in our coverage of Revival #20, the Image rural noir title by Tim Seely and Mike Norton. Who is that man at the end, and why is Em jumping with Jesus on the cover? These are but two of the many questions that we pose.

We also bring ourselves current with Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staple's remarkable series Saga. Volume 3 is an amazing look at relationships both new and old and sets the stage for what will be next to follow... and we will get that return in 2 weeks. Make sure you are caught up for what will be a most anticipated return.

Plus, we answer your emails and check in with our favorite comic virgin Rachael in this week's installment of "What is Rachael Reading?"

Chapters

Intro (0:00)
Revival #20 (6:16)
Saga, Vol. 3 (33:54)
UtCC Mail Sack (1:15:00)
What's Rachael Reading? (1:42:09)
End (1:49:03)

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9: Chew #41; Black Science, Vol. 1 May 02, 2014

Show notes

Things get strange as Under the Comic Covers welcomes two new Image titles to the rotation... John Layman and Rob Guillory's Chew and Rick Remender and Matteo Scalera's Black Science. One title serves up heaping plates of absurdist humor, while the other breaks through the barriers of interdimensional travel and delivers a story chock full of action and forward momentum.

Mr. Blahg and Grace welcome new listeners and give a brief rundown of how we structure the show before going over the comic news of the week. Plus, we answer your emails and check in with our favorite comic virgin Rachael in this week's installment of "What is Rachael Reading?"

Chapters

Intro 0:00
Comic News of the Week 9:30
Chew #41 20:03
Black Science, Vol. 1 46.15
UtCC Mail Sack 1:19:37
End 1:39:09

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8: The Walking Dead #126; Locke & Key, Vol. 1 Apr 25, 2014

Show notes

Under the Comic Covers is tremendously pleased to welcome Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast as he, Grace, and Mr. Blahg take on the final installment of All Out War. Did it live up to all of our hopes and expectations? Did we all agree on whether or not it was unsatifying, or did we think it represents a bold new direction for the comic? Only one way to find out.

We also begin plumbing the emotional depths of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's hauntingly beautiful series from IDW, Locke & Key. We dive into the first of six volumes and embark on what will be an incredible journey into Keyhouse and the secrets within. Do you like mysteries? Then Locke & Key is exactly what you are looking for.

Plus, we answer your emails and voicemails, in addition to continuing our segment of "What is Rachael Reading?"

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7: Saga, Vol. 2; Matthew Roberts Interview Apr 19, 2014

Show notes

Mr. Blahg and Grace return to Brian K. Vaughan's Saga and go over each of our favorite moments from this extraordinary story as we continue with Volume 2. As is usual for covering this title, we get a little adult from time to time... so be forewarned. This is an incredible book and we thoroughly enjoyed digging into our heroes' pasts and the shocking cliffhanger of an ending. From Barr to Fard to Klara to Gwen, Volume 2 is the most engrossing chapter yet.

We are also extremely pleased to share our interview with Mathew Roberts, artist for Manifest Destiny. It will come as no surprise to our listeners to know that we adore this book, and it is Matt's art that push it from being a good book towards being a remarkable one, and we were honored and tickled pink that he took the time to chat about his start in comics, his process in creating the incredible images of Manifest Destiny, and we thank his patience in dealing with two fans sitting around gushing about his work.

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6: The Walking Dead #125; Manifest Destiny #6 Apr 11, 2014

Show notes

Under the Comic Covers dives into The Walking Dead #125, the penultimate episode of the amazing 12 issue arc, All Out War. What do you think is going to happen now that the final die has been cast? Listen now to hear our thoughts on that shocking final panel.

We also return to the eighteenth century with Manifest Destiny #6 as we continue exploring the wilds of an untamed America in Chris Dingess and Matthew Roberts' fantastic tale of American monsters and legend.

Plus, we announce the winner of a copy of Revival #19, The Walking Dead homage variant cover edition. And if that weren't enough, we answer a bevy of email and respond to our first two voicemail messages.

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5: Revival #19; Trillium Apr 05, 2014

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Under the Comic Covers is celebrating its first month with a very special contest! Simply like our post announcing the contest on our Facebook page and you are entered to win a special The Walking Dead homage variant cover of Revivel #19, the very issue we review tonight.

In this episode, Grace and Mr. Blahg probe into the mysteries of Revival #19 as well as take a deep look at Jeff Lemire's sci-fi love story Trillium.

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