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J. Michael Straczynski is set to take on both Wonder Woman and the Man of Steel, and I find it interesting. Plus, a small observation on comic sales and the direct market and a run down of reviews on plenty of Number 1 issues.  And, last but not least, Mr. Sandquist stops by to talk all things Sam Kieth.

Books Discussed
Ultimate X #1
New Ultimates #1
Demo #1
Human Target #1
Choker #1

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Tags: Art Adams, Becky Cloonan, ben mccool., ben templesmith, brian wood, choker, Demo, Human Target, j michael straczynski, jeph loeb, New Ultimates, Sam Kieth, Ultimate X

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A new intro and a bit of business to push out of the way, but quickly after that I pose the question of, “How many younger people listen?”. Plus, some thoughts on spending, large reading piles and plenty of reviews. Oh, and don’t forget, Mr. Jeff Sandquist talking up the Punisher!

Books Discussed
The Corpse Carries a Gun and Tyrannosaurus Beth #1
Daredevil Vol. 1 #100 and #101
1963 #1-6
The Losers Vol. 1 and 2

Monster Island Media

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Tags: 1963, alan moore, andy diggle, daredevil, Gene Colan, image comics, Jock, Matthew Petz, punisher, rick veitch, steve bissette, Steve Gerber, the losers, vertigo

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If you know your history, then you understand that I was a hardcore Invincible fan at one point in time. So, how does the book hold up when I return to reading after a ten issue hiatus? Have my thoughts changed?! Also, some opinions on DC Entertainment, a congrats to iFanboy, comic reviews and Jeff Sandquist stops by to share his thoughts on Mesmo Delivery (which I now want to read). Enjoy!

Books Discussed
Nexus: The Origin
Invincible #70
Hate #5 and 6
Spider-woman #5 and 6

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Tags: alex maleev, brian michael bendis, DC Entertainment, Hate, ifanboy, invincible, Mesmo Delivery, mike baron, nexus, Peter Bagge, robert kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Spider-Woman, steve rude

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Something funny and odd happened during my last trek to my local comic shop. It’s a tale I wish to recount while hopefully instilling some sense of moral fortitude. Let’s learn the lesson, people, nobody likes a Know-it-All. Also, some comic talk and a word from Mr. Jeff Sandquist.

Books Discussed
Doom Patrol Vol. 2 #1-15
Siege #1-2

CGS #786 – Call Me with Alec B.

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Tags: brian michael bendis, comic geek speak, Comic Shops, Doom Patrol, Erik Larsen, marvel comics, olivier coipel, paul kupperberg, siege, steve lightle

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Ethan Van Sciver had a lot to say on his recent Word Balloon interview. Health issues and the lateness of Flash: Rebirth seemed to grab the most attention, but there was something else that he said that really stuck out to me. Also, a few quick reviews and another installment of The Sandbox!

Books Discussed
Filthy Rich
The Leading Man #1-5
Sicko
Orc Stain #1

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Tags: Andy Jewett, Brian Azzerello, ethan van sciver, Filthy Rich, image comics, James Stokoe, Orc Stain, Sicko, vertigo, Victor Santos, Word Balloon

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A new release from Zenescope, some old favorites with The Unwritten and Batman & Robin and Sweet Tooth quickly rises up the ranks. Plus, what has happened to Captain America? And if that wasn’t enough, the first ever installment of The Sandbox from Mr. Jeff Sandquist.

Books Discussed
The Waking #1
Captain America: Reborn, Who Will Wield the Shield, and #602
Batman and Robin #7
The Unwritten #9
Sweet Tooth #1-5 “Out of the Deep Woods”

Music featured is by GZA.

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Tags: batman and robin, Cameron Stewart, captain america, ed brubaker, grant morrison, Jeff Lemire, Jeff Sandquist, mike carey, Peter Gross, Sweet Tooth, the unwritten, The Waking, Zenescope

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This week is a special week as I am joined by listener and friend Jeff Sandquist. Jeff usually writes an e-mail to share his thoughts, but this week I thought I would give him the option of the microphone. What is discussed? Everything Jeff is reading: books from IDW, Avatar and other assorted publishers. Plus, a little conversation on Jeff’s career as a comic book fan, and a quick tangent on the Avatar movie.

Check it out; Jeff is a voice to like.

Some Books Featured
Absolution
Black Summer
The Crossed
Chronicles of Wormwood
G.I. Joe: Cobra
No Hero
Supergod

Music featured is by The Ataris.

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Tags: Absolution, black summer, Christos Gage, Chronicles of Wormwood, Crossed, G.I. Joe, garth ennis, idw, Jeff Sandquist, no hero, Supergod, transformers, warren ellis

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New Vertigo book! Mysterio! Marcos Martin! The awesomeness that is Erik Larsen! Plenty of positive words spoken, but, be warned…..some downers in the bunch.

Books Discussed
Joe the Barbarian #1
Amazing Spider-man #618
Old Man Winter and Other Sordid Tales
Dark Entries
Storming Paradise #1-6
Savage Dragon #155

Music featured is by The Flaming Lips.

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Tags: amazing spider-man, Dark Entries, Erik Larsen, grant morrison, J.T. Yost, Joe the Barbarian, savage dragon, Storming Paradise, vertigo

It’s a marathon episode this week as myself and co-host Joe Aulisio rundown all that was great in comic books throughout the year of 2009. Plenty is discussed as we close out the exciting year and welcome 2010.

best comics

The Uncanny X-Cast

Music is featured by Morrissey.

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Tags: amazing spider-man, Asterios Polyp, batman, criminal, daredevil, detective comics, echo, i kill giants, irredeemable, Nobody, Parker: The Hunter, Phonogram, proof, rasl, savage dragon, scalped, scott pilgrim, Stray Bullets, Sweet Tooth, the unwritten, umbrella academy, Viking, young liars

More comics. More talk. More Brubaker love. You guys get the picture by now. Enjoy.

Books Discussed
Criminal: The Sinners #3
Teen Titans Lost Annual
The Contingent #4
Daytripper #1
Incognito TPB

Music featured is by The Foo Fighters.

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Tags: criminal, Daytripper, ed brubaker, Fabio Moon, gabriel ba, incognito, sean phillips, teen titans, The Contingent, val staples, vertigo comics, Zack Kruse