This week Mike talks about the 6 issue crossover event between the main run of Star Wars Comics and the Darth Vader comics named “Vader Down”, where Vader is shot down over Vrogas Vas searching for Luke Skywalker, inadvertently discovering a rebel refuelling base and has to fight his way through hundreds of rebels with only the help of the rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra, her homicidal droid companions and the power of the dark side! We recommend listening to episodes 9, 13, 15 & 17 of SWCI...
Jul 25, 2020•34 min
TV & Movie Reviews: The Old Guard (2020) This weeks review is the newly released Netflix movie - The Old Guard. Starring Charlie Theron, does this social media darling stand up to the guys analysis? If you enjoy this one then head over to Tony Farina and the Indie Comics Spotlight show, where he talks about the Comic Book series this movie is based on. shorturl.at/qxJST Plot Summary: Led by a warrior named Andy (Charlize Theron), a covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious ina...
Jul 23, 2020•43 min
Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss Tenet release date, Falcon and winter soldier delay, Hayden Christensen's possible return to star wars and have a long in depth discussion of what the future of the MCU holds after Avengers End Game and what entails for future characters and current characters. We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes! Youtube - https://www.youtu...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min
It's episode 4 of "Superheroes For Dummies" In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. No question's too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's really a dummy, and by the end we'll make everyone a hero. "Superheroes For Dummies" is hosted by Paul McGuigan, Daniel Belgrave and Steve J. Ray Please contact us on Twitter...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 43 min
This week Mike talks about the 5 issue mini-series about Landonis Balthazar Calrissian (now you see why he shortens it) and his antics set before Empire Strikes Back, involving stealing Palpatine’s prized yacht the “Imperialis”, alien clones, the emperor’s royal guard, more info about Lando’s bestie Lobot and a healthy dose of of Lando’s trademark charm! The Lando comics were written by Charles Soule, the artist is Alex Maleev and the colourist is Paul Mounts. Issue #1 was released July 2015, is...
Jul 18, 2020•31 min
On this episode of Indie Comics Spotlight, Tony welcomes back Derek McNeil of DC Comics News to break down Dark Horse’s super Meta superhero commentary book Black Hammer! Mysteriously banished from existence by a multiversal event, the old superheroes of Spiral City now lead simple lives on a bizarre farm from which there is no escape! But as they employ all of their super abilities to free themselves from this strange purgatory, a mysterious stranger works to bring them back into action for one...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 26
Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss Black Widow, Ray FIsher, Candyman and Halloween release dates, Batman Prequel TV Series and the Batwoman re-cast. We also have an in depth discussion surrounding the sequel trilogy of star wars films and whether they are great or bad! We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9of-mkUwlg...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min
This week Mike talks about the second volume of the Darth Vader series, named “Shadows And Secrets”, featuring Vader plotting against his own Empire while Thanoth the investigator follows all while intertwined with rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra and the homicidal droids BT-1 & Triple-Zero! If you haven’t already, we recommend listening to ep 15 of SWCIC to hear about volume 1 of Darth Vader, plus it’s worth listening to episodes 9 & 13 to hear what Luke & the others are doing at th...
Jul 11, 2020•33 min
This week, Tony is joined by Jack Dawson. Jack is the host and creator of Clover Hill. A You Tube Channel where he teaches kids how to adult. Please check it out here and subscribe. Tony and Jack spend time talking about Image Comics’ masterpiece Paper Girls. From BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, New York Times bestselling writer of SAGA, and CLIFF CHIANG, legendary artist of Wonder Woman, this gorgeous oversized deluxe hardcover is the perfect way to experience the first two storylines of the smash-hit series...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 24
This week we a favorite of Chris' and the concluding part of the Nolan Batman trilogy; The Dark Knight Rises. Starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. Plot Summary: Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, Batman, with the help of the enigmatic Catwoman, is forced from his exile to save Gotham City from the brutal guerrilla terrorist Bane. Review Scores: IMDB: 8.4/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 87% Metac...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, TV and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss flashpoint, The Boys Season 3, Ray Fisher's tweets, Falcon & Winter Soldier and have a long in depth discussion surrounding the Snyder Cut being released in 2021 and what that entails for the Justice League and the future of the DCEU We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9of-mkU...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 11 min
It's episode 3 of "Superheroes For Dummies" In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. This episode features Archie Comics' The Fly and features guest host Matthew B. Lloyd, from DC Comics News No question's too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's really a dummy, and by the end we'll make everyone a hero. "Superhe...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 28 min
This week Mike talks about the 5 issue mini series Jedi Of The Republic – Mace Windu, about his mission which takes place straight after Attack Of The Clones (22BBY), featuring Mace’s Jedi Master, Kit Fisto, Prosset Dibbs, the mercenary droid AD-W4, some great battle droid dialogue and more! The mini series was written by Matt Owens, the penciller was Denys Cowan, the inker was Robert Poggi and the colourist was Guru eFX. Issue #1 was released August 2017, issue #5 was December 2017 and the trad...
Jul 04, 2020•33 min
It is time for episode 9 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a new show for the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC! Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this ninth instalment, we look back at the classic Watchmen from DC Comics. One of the most significant and influential comic book tit...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 34 min
This week we go back to 1994 to revisit the first episode of the Spider-Man animated series, The Night of the Lizard. Plot Summary: A giant lizard has been spotted in the subways and Jameson is willing to pay $1,000 to the photographer who gets the creature on film. Peter turns to his college professor, Dr. Curt Connors, for answers. But not the answers he expects. Review Scores: IMDB: 8.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 100% If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels...
Jun 30, 2020•38 min
It's episode 2 of "Superheroes For Dummies"! In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd, answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. This first episode features Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man! No question's too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's really a dummy, and by the end we'll make everyone a hero. "Superheroes For Dummies" is hosted by Paul Mc...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 34 min
This week Mike talks about the first volume of Darth Vader comics (from 2015) set shortly after A New Hope which follows Vader trying to make up for his failure of allowing the Death Star to be destroyed, while trying to amass an army against Palpatine and him meeting Doctor Aphra, as well as the homicidal protocol & astromech droids Triple-Zero and BT-1! The first volume of Darth Vader was written by Kieron Gillen, the artist is Salvador Larroca and the colourist is Edgar Delgado. Issue #1 ...
Jun 27, 2020•31 min
It is time for episode 8 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a new show for the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC! Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this eighth instalment, we look back at the 1988 classic The Killing Joke from DC Comics. One of the most significant and influential ...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 32 min
TV & Movie Reviews: Red (2010) Dave picks the DC property Red. Chris has never seen it but really enjoys a bit of Bruce Willis. Plot Summary: Review Scores: Frank (Bruce Willis) is retired, bored, and lonely living off of his government pension in a nondescript suburb in an equally nondescript house. The only joy in Frank's life is his calls to the government pension processing centre when he gets to talk to his case worker, Sarah (Mary-Louis Parker). Sarah is as bored and lonely as Frank an...
Jun 23, 2020•42 min
Welcome to the first episode of "Superheroes For Dummies"! In this series three friends; a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related media fan, and an ultra nerd answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. This first episode features the dark Knight, the Caped Crusader... Batman No question is too big, or too small. This is "Superheroes For Dummies" but no-one's really a dummy, and by the end we'll make everyone a hero. "Superheroes For Dummies" ...
Jun 22, 2020•2 hr 3 min
This week Mike talks about the 5-comic mini-series “Princess Leia” set seconds after the medal ceremony shown in A New Hope which follows Leia trying to find Alderaanian refugees after Alderaan was destroyed by the Death Star and it also shows how Nien Nunb entered the rebellion! The Princess Leia comics were written by Mark Waid, pencilled by Terry Dodson, inked by Rachel Dodson and is the colourist is Jordie Bellaire. Issue #1 was released in March 2015, issue #5 was released July 2015 and the...
Jun 20, 2020•37 min
This week Tony is joined by writer extraordinaire, Ms. Kelly Gaines. Please check her out at DC Comics News as a writer and Podcaster. Kelly made a playlist for you enjoy while reading Harrow County. Tony and Kelly break down Dark Horse Comics’ iconic, horror tale Harrow County. Emmy always knew that the deep, dark woods surrounding her home crawled with ghosts, goblins, and zombies. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she learns that she is connected to these creatures—and to the land it...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 11 min
This week Tony is joined by the creative team behind Our Final Halloween, Mike Garley and Michael Lee-Graham. Our Final Halloween is a horror comic inspired by the likes of HP Lovecraft and John Carpenter. Starting on Halloween 1984 a group of teens find themselves covered in blood, disorientated, and with no short-term memory. What follows is a tale of horror, mystery, and suspense, as our plucky young protagonists try to unravel the horrors of Our Final Halloween. You can support their kicksta...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
It is time for episode 7 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a brand new show for the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC! Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this seventh instalment, we look back at the 1984 classic The Judas Contract from DC Comics. One of the most significant and inf...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 7
Quite how Producer James Gunn and co. have gotten away with blatantly riffing on the origins of Superman and putting a horror twist on it, is beyond Chris and Dave. But this understated movie could prove a real surprise package. Plot Summary: What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? Review Scores: IMDB: 6.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 57% Metacritic: 44/100 If you want to contact the show please get ...
Jun 15, 2020•38 min
This week Mike returns to the main run of Star Wars comics, this week focusing on the book/volume 2 story-arc “Showdown On The Smugglers Moon” featuring comics #8-12, set shortly after A New Hope and it includes Grakkus The Hutt’s jedi relic collection, Han Solo’s wife Sana, Dengar the bounty hunter facing off against Chewie and more! This run of Star Wars comics are written by Jason Aaron, pencilled by Stuart Immonen, inked by Wade Von Grawbadger and Justin Ponsor is the colourist. Issue #8 was...
Jun 13, 2020•40 min
After the surprising success of watching Ghost Rider Chris suggested the sequel and boy did he live to regret it. A truely woeful movie and Nicholas Cage ….. well see it for yourself! Plot Summary: Johnny Blaze, a man who made a deal with the Devil who called himself Mephistopheles at the time (now Roarke), is on the run trying to make sure no-one is harmed by his alter ego, The Ghost Rider. He is approached by a Monk named Moreau who tells him that he can help be him free of the Rider, but firs...
Jun 12, 2020•38 min
Indie Comics Spotlight #17 Sailor Moon This week Tony is joined by Shaina Lucas of DC Comics News. Please read her work and give her a follow. You can also check out her Cos Play personality Miss Scarlet Con. Shaina has appeared on the DC Comics News Podcast Network’s Harley Quinn Cast. Listen for the promo. "Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon" refers to the original manga release of Sailor Moon, which was written and illustrated by Naoko Takeuchi and published in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine between 1...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 17
This week Mike delves into the five-part mini-series; Jedi Fallen Order – Dark Temple which focuses on Cere Junda’s time as Eno Cordova’s padawan before the events of the video game Jedi Fallen Order, exploration of an ancient temple, a civil war, the inquisitors and more! There are no spoilers for the Fallen Order game within. All 5 issues of Jedi Fallen Order – Dark Temple are written by Matthew Rosenberg, the artist is Paolo Villanelli and Arif Prianto is the colourist however Ruairí Coleman ...
Jun 11, 2020•37 min•Ep. 12
This week Mike delves into the five-part mini-series; Obi-Wan & Anakin which involves one of their first missions together, how Anakin almost left the order at 12 years old, Palpatine’s early involvement in Anakin’s life and more – all set three years after Phantom Menace (29 BBY) meaning Anakin had been training as a jedi for three years at this point! All 5 issues of Obi-Wan & Anakin are written by Charles Soule, the artist is Marco Checchetto and Andres Mossa is the colourist. Issue #...
Jun 11, 2020•42 min•Ep. 11
