http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com Are there more to comics than spandex, unrealistic proportions, and insipid dialogue? We think so! Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:05:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This week Andy reviews Carl Barks and Don Rosa's Uncle Scrooge and the Luna Bros. GIRLS. Vol 1 and 2.Andy recounts a brave tale of giving blood in which he ponders worst case scenarios. Star Trek XI rumors make their way into the show, none of which are ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/12/19/comic-review-weekly-81-barksrosas-uncle-scrooge-and-the-luna-bros-girls-trade-paperbacks/ Andy is back! Brian and Andy catch up and discuss Shel Silverstien's early career. Andy's explains it's a good thing that there was not Halloween show (The Smurfs aren't that scary after all.)Reviewed: Spiderman Loves Mary Jane Digest (written by Sean McKeever and drawn by Takeshi ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/12/06/comic-review-weekly-80-spider-man-loves-mary-jane-all-star-superman-9-andy-is-back/ This episode, Brian looks over Blue Beetle #19 from DC Comics. This issue was written by John Rogers and Keith Giffen with guest pencils by David Baldeon and guest inks by Steve Bird. Giganta attacks, Beetle fights back. It's like we're reading fun comics again! Wait...what's ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/11/08/comic-review-weekly-79-blue-beetle-19-ultimate-spider-man-114-deviantart-artist-of-the-week-drazebot/ This episode Brian takes on another show alone. This show Brian tackles The "ONE MORE DAY" story arc in Amazing Spider-man 544 (in part 1) and Friendly Neighborhood Spider-man #24 (for part 2). Incidentally, the way you can tell a good comic retailer from a mediocre one ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/30/comic-review-weekly-78-the-amazing-spider-man-544-friendly-neighborhood-spider-man-24-comics4halloween/ Brian fills in for Andy this episode while Andy is busy taking care of his new baby. This week Brian wraps up Jeff Smith's Shazam! The Monster Society Evil #4, and talks a bit about the passing of the artist duties on Ultimate Spider-man from Mark Bagley to Stuart ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/10/04/comic-review-weekly-77-shazam-the-monster-society-of-evil-and-the-torch-is-passed-on-ultimate-spiderman-111/ This week Andy reviews Batman #667 and Joss Whedon's run on Runaways. Brian has yet to read Runaways, and is waiting for the trade paperback so his studio doesn't become a labyrinth of 24 page books (or 32 if you count ads.)Be sure to check out Michael Ryan's crazy ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/12/comic-review-weekly-76-batman-667-runaways-and-youtube-wisdom/ Andy reviews Madman!, and Star Trek Year 4. Brian and Andy talk about youtube and Andy imparts a little youtube wisdom for your week. PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070905_075.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/09/06/comic-review-weekly-75-madman-star-trek-year-4/ This episode, Andy reviews Dork Tower, OMAC #1, and Neil Adams Batman.Brian and Andy also talk about the comic industry's recent loss of Mike Wieringo.PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070823_074.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/08/24/comic-review-weekly-74-dork-tower-omac-1-niel-adams-batman-and-ringo/ Andy reviews Howard the Duck, All-Star Superman #8, Action Comics #851.Andy and Brian talk about movies as well.Also, Andy and his wife just had a baby. There is now more baby Slaughter in the world.PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070805_073.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/08/06/comic-review-weekly-73-howard-the-duck-all-star-superman-8-action-comics-851/ This episode, Andy reviews Star Trek: Blood Will Tell, and Hero Squared #6. There's also talk of upcoming and past conventions, Brian rants on Transformers, and Andy talks about getting ready for a baby. What else could we possibly fit into a comics podcast???PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070723_072.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/07/24/comic-review-weekly-72-star-trek-blood-will-tell-hero-squared-6-and-transformers/ This week Andy reviews Hero by Night #1, Green Lantern, and Free Comic Book Day's Mickey Mouse offering.Brian reviews a book of his own. His mailman apparently wants him to be prepared for the coming apocalypse.PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070629_071.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/06/30/comic-review-weekly-71-hero-by-night-green-lantern-mickey-mouse/ This time Brian interviews Matt Wood, part of the talent behind the web/print comic The Dada Detective. Brian talks with Matt about his background, the convention scene, and finds out something about cookies that mad scientists make. Check out Matt's site at www.likelystories.com PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070621_mattwood.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/06/22/comic-review-weekly-matt-wood-interview/ This week Marty and Brian interview Chris Sims of the infamous Invincible Super Blog.Chris talks about his writing career, comics, and his perpetual 1 degree of separation between him and Mike Nelson.Check out his site at www.the-isb.comPRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070609_chrissims.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/06/10/comic-review-weekly-interview-chris-sims-of-the-invincible-super-blog/ Thsi week Andy returns with reviews of Boom! Studios' Hunter's Moon, and Y the Last Man #55-56.Brian and Andy voice their differing opinions on Spidey 3 and find out what George Lucas has to say about the film.PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070601_70.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/06/02/comic-review-weekly-70-hunters-moon-y-the-last-man-spidey-3-and-star-wars-anniversary/ Andy's on vacation. Marty's swamped with work. Who can step up to save the day with a new podcast? Brian...who's swamped and on his way to vacation.This week Brian briefly touches on Spiderman 3, Free Comic Book Day fare, Upcoming interviews and a little more.PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070521_069.mp3] OR ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/23/comic-review-weekly-69-ridin-the-omnishortbus/ Andy reviews Boom Studios' Mr. Stuffins and Dead Girl.Brian and Andy discuss a little of this, and a little of that. Exactly what the internet has been waiting for.PRESS TO PLAY [audio:http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_comicreview_20070507_068.mp3] OR DOWNLOAD HERE http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/05/07/comic-review-weekly-68-mr-stuffins-and-dead-girl/ This week Andy and Brian discuss Buffy Season 8 #1 and Amazing Spider-man 537-539.This week's Deviantart.com artist of the week is yanimator!Plus, witness such pop culture references as "Star Wars Kid" and "All Your Base"...and other controversial news events that are only 10 years late.It's all in good fun, folks.PRESS ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/28/comic-review-weekly-67-buffy-season-8-1-amazing-spider-man-all-your-base-now-belong-to-crw/ This week Andy, Brian, and Marty talk about DC's The Brave and the Bold #1 and Shazam! The Monster Society of Evil #2.Also discussed:- Free Comic Book Day (May 5th)- NBC's Heroes returns with new shows- The guys wax tactical about Heroclix...a game none of them have ever played.If you ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/21/comic-review-weekly-66-the-brave-and-the-bold-1-shazam-the-monster-society-of-evil-2-and-free-comic-book-day/ This week we caught up with Michael J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and most recently, Rifftrax! Mike talks a bit about his pre-MST3K influences, briefly discusses a few of his writing projects, and talks about his latest work at rifftrax.com.- Find out what the worst movie of ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/18/comic-review-weekly-mike-nelson-interview/ This week Andy reviews Jack of Fables TPB from Vertigo. Brian and Andy rant about the state of the comic industry and speculate on it's possible future. This week's deviantart artist of the week is Randy Green (randygreen.deviantart.com)Brian and Andy also discuss how they can go on with their lives ... http://comicreview.thepodcastnetwork.com/2007/04/12/comic-review-weekly-65-jack-of-fables-ranting-and-the-apparent-slow-news-week/