31 - Daredevil Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli
Late night and strong drinks. ‘Nuff said
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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30 - Invincible:Family Matters by Robert Kirkman
30 - Invincible:Family Matters by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Episode 29-X-Men: Days of Future Past Marvel Comics Chris Clearmont John Byrne
Listen as we stumble our way through this long awaited review and release. We talk about one of the most celebrated X-Men stories if all time,no pun intended, and bring some other entertaining things to the mic. Enjoy the pleasure brought to your ears.
May 30, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 29
Tower of Shadows #1. MARVEL Comics Jim Steranko, Johnny Craig, John Buscema.
Join us as we dive into one of marvels not so long lasting horror anthologies with some of the most talented and influential creators of all time. Also a little Wonder Woman talk and only a little drunk talk and some other stuff that no one had the patients to edit. Enjoy
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 28
Episode 27 CRISIS on Infinite Earths: written by Marv Wolfman art by George Perez
Take a dive with us into this dumpster fire as we explore the vastness that is the CRISIS. This is the event book that started it all folks, hold on tight and enjoy the ride.
Oct 01, 2020•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 27
Blazing Combat : Writer- Archie Goodwin Artist-various
Warren Magazine published this taboo book about war and the realistic take it has. Jump into the trenches with us as we talk about Tales From the Parents Basement, review our favorite stories and talk about the horrors of war.
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 55 min
V for Vendetta - Alan Moore, David Lloyd
A story about freedom and individuality. Set in the far future of the 1990s. Travel with us to talk about V Evey and their exploits to take London back for the people. Britain Prevails.
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 34 min
24 - World's Finest by Dave Gibbons and Steve Rude
A golden age style story where Batman and Superman switch hometowns to stop each other's arch nemisi Joker and Lex Luthor with an orphanage caught in the middle. 1990.
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 24
23 - LOST EPISODE - Daredevil Yellow by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
Here you have it! The episode we deemed too horrible to release but since quarantine has kept us from producing new content, we are graciously letting you in on our cutting room floor
May 18, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 23
22 - New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke
The epic retelling of the birth of the DCU by the late, great Darwyn Cooke
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 22
21 Creepy Magazine by Warren Publications
In honor of Halloween, We are reviewing Creepy 1 and 7 from 1964
Oct 29, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 21
20 Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller
Were the best at what we do... and what we do is ramble
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
19 Superman Red Son by Mark Miller and Dave Johnson
Superman plopped smack dab in the middle of mother russia. You won’t believe what happens next!
Sep 05, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
18 - The Galactus Triliogy by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby _ Fantastic Four #48-50
In 1966, Kirby and Lee were on fire! In 6 issues of Fantastic Four, they introduced The Inhumans, Silver Surfer, Galactus and Black Panther and the awesome classic story ‘This Man, This Monster’ ta boot! There is nothing not to love about the intro to Galactus. Listen to us barf praise all over it! Good Life! 🥶 #galactus #jackkirby #stanlee #fantasticfour #silversurfer
Jul 29, 2019•56 min
17 - Batman Year One by Frank Miller and David mazzucchelli
You know it, you love it. 🥶 #dccomics #comics #frankmiller #davidmazzucchelli #batman
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 17 min
16 - Superman vs Mohammed Ali by Neal Adams and Denny O’Neil Comics
In 1978, DC comics published one of the silliest stories in comics history (even by comic book standards). Superman vs. Mohammed Ali was originally published as “All-New Collectors Edition #C-56” This issue flows like a butterfly and stings like a B- 🥶 #dccomics #comics #nealadams #superman #mohammedali
Jun 17, 2019•44 min
15 - The Sandman by Jack Kirby, Michael Fleisher, Wally Wood, Ernie Chan and Joe Simon - comics
1974 saw the last time Kirby an Simon worked together in the form of a revamped Sandman. This is a very underrated book and all the people that helped out just made it that much more special. Check it out! 🥶 #jackkirby #sandman #michaelfleisher #bruteandglob #joesimon
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 17 min
14 - Atlas, Dingbats of Danger Street and Manhunter by Jack Kirby
In 1975, DC comics released a comic series which was (somehow) composed of only first issues. DC 1st Issue Special had 12 different issue 1’s done by a variety of creators with a bunch of new characters and some familiar ones. Among these were three titles done by the King, Jack Kirby on his way out the door from DC. In this episode we review all 3. 🥶 #jackkirby #atlas #dingbatsofdangerstreet #manhunter
May 28, 2019•54 min
13 - Swamp Thing by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson
It’s raining men! That’s right! Men is the theme of the 3 Swamp Thing Issues we are reviewing today! Issue 3 features Patchwork Man or as we call him, “Patch Workman”, issue 4 features the Wolfman and issue 7 has Batman. 🥶 #swampthing #lenwein #berniewrightson #feelthebern #patchworkman
May 20, 2019•1 hr 12 min
12 - Shazam!: The New Beginning by Roy Thomas, Dann Thomas and Tom Mandrake
Comics aren’t just for kids anymore! That’s the idea behind this 1987 reboot of the Shazam story. Enter the world of the grim and gritty streets of 1980s San Francisco where Billy Batson gets his powers and has to deal with real world issues. Thanks a lot Roy #shazam #tinfoilage #roythomas #tommandrake 🥶
May 10, 2019•1 hr
11 - JLA Avengers comic book by Kurt Busiek and George Pérez
You thought Endgame was big? This is arguably the biggest comic book event ever made (or that ever will be made)! It’s insane that this book even exists but in 2003, comic book fans were given an amazing gift that is JLA/Avengers! Stay tuned for our review! 🥶 #avengers #justiceleague #kurtbusiek #georgeperez #endgame #crossover
May 03, 2019•56 min
10 - Hellboy Savage Dragon comic by Erik Larsen and Mike Mignola
Feeling bad about the new Hellboy movie? Have we got a treat for you!? This week we talk about Savage Dragon Issues 34 and 35 - Better known as the time Hellboy met Savage Dragon. This book has it all! Listen as we fumble our way through a review #hellboy #savagedragon #comicbooks
Apr 25, 2019•37 min
9 - The Spirit Magazine 1 by Will Eisner
Will eisner’s The Spirit Magazine 1 - 1976
Apr 10, 2019•54 min
Issue 8 - This Man, This Monster - Fantastic Four 51 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
Hey Cold Storagers! This week we review "This Man... This Monster!" by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby The story appears in Fantastic Four #51. There is a lot to love about this Kirby Lee joint. Some of the greatest full page art Jack ever did. Peter David uses this story as an example of how to handle plot in a single comic in his book on writing comics. Bonus, Cally buys the crappy reprint editions part 2 🥶
Mar 25, 2019•35 min
Issue 7 - Wrath of the Spectre by Michael Fleisher and Jim Aparo
In this issue, we review “Wrath of the Spectre” from 1988 which was a series that reprinted the Spectre stories from the 1970s contained in Adventure Comics 331 to 340. They were written by Michael Fleisher with by Jim Aparo. “The Wrath of the Spectre” also contained 3 stories, written by Fleisher, that were never illustrated or released back in the 70s. Aparo came back to do the art and the stories were included with the reprint collection. Give a listen to hear our thoughts and make sure and l...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Episode 6 - Batman: Son of the Demon
Joining Spencer and Cally again this week is the gentle giant, Ryan, our old pal from “Tales from the Parents’ Basement.” This week we review the heartbreaking story and eventual prequel to Grant Morrison’s “Batman and Son” storyline. Batman: Son of the Demon is a 1987 graphic novel by writer Mike W. Barr and artist Jerry Bingham, published by DC Comics. It was originally released in both hardcover and softcover formats. It tells the story of Batman falling in love with Talia and almost achievin...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Episode 5 - Thor - The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill
We are honored to have our special guest Ryan on the show today to help us review Thor: The Ballad of Beta Ray Bill! (1983) This classic storyline, written and drawn by Walt Simonson, introduced us to the alien Beta Ray Bill who was the first one, outside of Asgard, to pick up Mjolnir. This storyline spanned Thor issues 337-340. Pro Tip: For The love of God, please don’t buy the modern re-colorized version of this story that Cally bought.
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Episode 4 - Man of Steel (1986)
In 1986, John Byrne was recruited from Marvel Comics to reinvent Superman for a brand-new audience. Along with inker Dick Giordano, Byrne reimagined the look of Superman, Lois Lane, Krypton and Lex Luthor. The relationships between Superman and Lois, Superman and Batman, and Superman and Luthor were reexamined and tweaked for modern readers. Old villains such as Bizarro returned and new ones, such as Magpie, were introduced. It was the dawn of a new age for the Man of Steel that endures today.
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 27 min
Episode 3 - The Score by Richard Stark and Darwyn Cooke
Join Us as we gush all over Richard Stark’s “The Score” drawn and adapted by the incomparable Darwyn Cooke. Fresh from his Eisner Award-winning efforts on The Hunter and The Outfit, Darwyn Cooke now sets his steely sights on The Score, the classic Richard Stark Parker novel from 1964. Parker becomes embroiled in a plot with a dozen partners in crime to pull off what might be the ultimate heist-robbing an entire town. Everything was going fine for a while, and then things got bad. Considered one ...
Feb 18, 2019•53 min
Episode 2 - Kingdom Come
Join Cally and Spencer as they review “Kingdom Come” by Mark Waid and Alex Ross. Kingdom Come is a four-issue comic book miniseries published in 1996 by DC Comics under their Elseworlds imprint. It was written by Mark Waid and Alex Ross and painted in gouache by Ross, who also developed the concept from an original idea. This Elseworlds story is a deconstructionist tale set in a future that deals with a growing conflict between the visibly out-of-touch "traditional" superheroes, and a growing po...
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min
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