HAPPY LIFE DAY/CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY SEASON! To celebrate this special time of year, Mike embarks on the holiday-appropriate Life Day comic , which contains a total of four stories! As well as giving plenty of information on Life Day, Mike goes through each of the stories (3 of which include Han & Chewie), providing connections to many things, including Chewie’s family & culture, Sarlaccs, the Arcona species and more! The main story is set somewhere after Return Of The Jedi but before The Fo...
Dec 24, 2021•31 min
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. Comics in Motion is proud to partner with Lenovations Press! Check out their high quality independent comics here . Welcome to a new era of Indie Comics Spotlight. Once a month, Tony will be joined by his Seasons Greetings co-host JAC. This week, they will spend some time working out the issues of immortality with the Boom! Studios instant classic, BRZRKR. Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 99
It's finally here! Spider-Man: No Way Home has been hotly anticipated and Chris and Dave get their teeth into it. Episode 1 Plot: With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man. Email us: comicsinmotionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: @comicsinmotionp
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to Femme on Film where host Ria Carrogan and a guest chat about films made for women, about women, by women… just awesome lady folk (and those who identify as awesome lady folk) content that has often been unfairly maligned, misunderstood by critics, and are often way ahead of their time and need a revisit. This is a place to discuss all of this, and more! This episode, Ria and Jess discuss the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous. They discuss representations of young women in beauty pageants, ...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 3
THE WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS ENDS! This week, Mike embarks on the final issues of the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover event. In this finale, Qi’ra meets Leia, Boba & Valance try to retrieve the carbonite-frozen Han Solo, Aphra finds an ancient dark side artifact, Vader punishes the Hutt Council, IG-88 is rebuilt and more! Plus Mike gives additional info on the Knights Of Ren, the various IG droids, a “Thought Dowser” as well as plenty of other connections! This story is set just after E...
Dec 18, 2021•55 min
Matt and Dave continue the countdown to No Way Home with a look back at Spider-Man 3 from 2007. Email us: comicsinmotionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: @comicsinmotionp Jasper Reviews Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkY1hF7HL02YRLNJC0jUQyQ?view_as=subscriber Matt's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jasper_Reviews...
Dec 15, 2021•31 min
VADER GOES TO EXEGOL & RETURNS TO MUSTAFAR! This week, Mike embarks on the second volume of the 2020 Darth Vader comics; Into The Fire , where Palpatine tests Vader shortly after his failure in Empire Strikes Back, by sending him back to Mustafar to be hunted by the sith assassin; Ochi of Bestoon! In this story Vader battles many foes and even makes his way to Exegol (planet from The Rise Of Skywalker), plus Mike gives additional info on Coruscant, Mustafar, Sith homeworlds, the Eye of the W...
Dec 11, 2021•57 min
Matt and Dave continue the countdown to No Way Home with a look back at Spider-Man 2 from 2004. Email us: comicsinmotionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: @comicsinmotionp Jasper Reviews Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkY1hF7HL02YRLNJC0jUQyQ?view_as=subscriber Matt's Twitter - https://twitter.com/Jasper_Reviews...
Dec 07, 2021•29 min
Episode 21 Notes- “The Amazing Archers” – The Golden Age Green Arrow and Speedy After reading The Golden Age Green Arrow Omnibus Volume 1 I couldn’t resist doing this episode! The Green Arrow and Speedy celebrate their 80thAnniversary this year! In this episode I take a look at the characters in the Golden Age as well as compare them a bit with their more familiar modern counterparts. You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to ClassicComicsMBL@gmail.com . You can find me...
Dec 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
VALANCE IS HUNTED! This week, Mike embarks on the second volume of the Bounty Hunters comics; Target Valance , set shortly after the end of Empire Strikes Back! Valance escapes being hunted while protecting Cadeliah, before helping some Rebels hunted by the Ohnaka Pirate Gang, meanwhile Bossk is being hunted in the Great Hunt Of Malastare! Mike also gives additional info on Battle Droids, 4-LOM, Zuckuss, the Gran species and more! This story is set just after Empire Strikes Back (3ABY). The writ...
Dec 04, 2021•49 min
In anticipation of the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) blockbuster, Matt Rathbone and Dave Horrocks discuss the first of the original Sam Raimi Tobey Maguire Trilogy, Spider-Man (2002). Some might say the best trilogy some might say it's jus tok. We won't answer either of those questions but here is our revisit. Email us: comicsinmotionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on social media: @comicsinmotionp Jasper Reviews Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkY1hF7HL02YRLNJC0jUQyQ?view_as=su...
Dec 02, 2021•25 min
VADER FINDS PADMÉ’S HANDMAIDENS! This week, Mike embarks on the first volume of the 2020 run of Darth Vader comics; Dark Heart Of The Sith , set shortly after the end of Empire Strikes Back! Vader searches for answers surrounding Padmé’s death over 20 years after it happened, travelling back to Tatooine, Naboo and even Polis Massa, all while being entangled with The Amidalans! Mike also tackles the short story found in Empire Ascendant and gives additional info on Death Troopers, Gregar Typho, P...
Nov 27, 2021•44 min
The latest Disney+ MCU series, Hawkeye, follows the well-known and much-maliagned master archer Clint Barton, and also introduces the young prodigy Kate Bishop. Chris and Dave give their thoughts on the first two episodes of this 6 episode mini-series. Episode 1 Plot: Archer Kate Bishop lands in the middle of a criminal conspiracy, forcing Hawkeye out of retirement.. Episode 2 Plot: Clint has to help Kate disentangle herself from the Tracksuit Mafia and a real-life murder mystery. Email us: comi...
Nov 26, 2021•52 min
It is time for episode 29 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a show from 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 episode's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this 29th instalment, we look back at Ultimate Spider-Man from Marvel Comics, which began its run in 2000, from the creative team of ...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Four Star Wars fans discuss the 9-part anime anthology series set broadly around the Star Wars universe: Visions ! JAC, Ria, Mike & Megan all have their own views on anime and on Star Wars; this episode brings forth a great many opinions & perspectives so be prepared! In a bit more detail, the group discuss their first impressions of the trailer & announcement of Visions before delving into the 9 episodes in release order; The Duel, Tatooine Rhapsody, The Twins, The Village Bride, Th...
Nov 21, 2021•1 hr 54 min
THE LEGACY OF TARKIN EMERGES! This week Mike continues the 2020 run of Star Wars comics with the full second volume; Operation Starlight , set shortly after the end of Empire Strikes Back! As well as introducing Commander Zahra and Tarkin’s Will, these issues show the rebellion developing a new way to communicate due to the Empire cracking their code, with Lobot being invaluable and a flashback about Han and Poe’s parents! Mike also gives additional info on Starlight Squadron, Eriadu, The Redemp...
Nov 20, 2021•59 min
The most divisive symbiote this side of the MCU is the focus of this weeks TV & Movie reviews; Venom: Let There Be Carnage! Directed by Andy Serkis and written by Kelly Marcel and main protagonist Tom Hardy. Plot: Eddie Brock struggles to adjust to his new life as the host of the alien symbiote Venom, which grants him super-human abilities in order to be a lethal vigilante. Brock attempts to reignite his career by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the symbiote...
Nov 19, 2021•45 min
Welcome to Femme on Film where host Ria Carrogan and a guest chat about films made for women, about women, by women… just awesome lady (and those who identify as awesome lady folk) content that has often been unfairly maligned, misunderstood by critics, and are often way ahead of their time and need a revisit. This is a place to discuss all of this, and more! Join Ria and guest Tonya Todd to discuss Grease 2, exploring whether Michelle Pfeiffer's Stephanie Zinone is a feminist icon, how the mess...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min
This week Mike is doing another spoiler-free book review from the High Republic era, now venturing into the second wave, starting with The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott – the “main adult” novel with a huge amount of characters, major plot points and shocking moments! In more detail, for the first half of the episode, Mike gives a bit of information on the other releases for The High Republic (the first two waves within Phase 1), gives some background/plot information on the book and then delves in...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 23 min
It's episode 27 of "Superheroes For Dummies" featuring Animal Man and B'Wana Beast. Superheroes For Dummies is a podcast where a comics novice with an interest in finding out more, a comics related movie/TV/game fan, and a comics specialist (or two) answer questions about the characters YOU want to know more about. This episode is hosted by Paul McGuigan, Daniel Belgrave and Steve J. Ray. The show is produced, mixed, and edited by Adam Ray. Please contact us on Twitter: @PaulDaMac @Dark_Ronin84 ...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 52 min
VADER CONFRONTS LUKE AFTER EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! In the penultimate chapter of the War Of The Bounty Hunters crossover, Mike goes into the many plot details of the 6 comics along with many of the connections to other content and more! Join Mike as he takes you through the end of the “Auction For Han Solo” which is rife with conflict, including Vader fighting Luke, Valance & Dengar confronting Boba Fett, Lando speaking with L3-37 again, Aphra attacking Just Lucky and some backstory to the boun...
Nov 06, 2021•51 min
The Pop Guerrillas are a collective dedicated to providing spoiler free reviews in less time than it takes to listen to a song. Music, movies, TV, comics, books and much more. They reviewed each of the 12 Halloween films in order. Enjoy and have a happy Halloween! Please follow the Pop Guerrillas on Twitter and subscribe on your favorite podcast catcher. You never know when the Pop Guerrillas will strike next....
Oct 31, 2021•29 min
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! To celebrate this spooky time of year, Mike is delving into the canon comics by IDW Publishing; Tales From Vader’s Castle – 5 stories with many familiar faces, character information & connections all perfect for the Halloween season including Lina Graf, Hera & Kanan, Han & Chewie, Ewoks, Obi-Wan & Dooku, ghosts, vampire-bats, sacrifices and a whole bunch of references & connections to Star Wars and famous horror movies! The continuous story is set somewhere i...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr
As a follow-up to yesterday's comic review with Tony and Chris, we review the 1994 cult phenomenon The Crow. Best known for the tragic accident which saw Brandon Lee lose his life. Based on the comic created by James O'Barr and directed by Alex Proyas, we take a look at how this movie stands up. Crossover review with The VHS Strikes Back. Plot: A poetic guitarist Eric Draven is brought back to life by a crow a year after he and his fiancée are murdered. The crow guides him through the land of th...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr
It is time for episode 28 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a show from 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 episode's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this 28th instalment, we look back at Infinity Inc: The Generations Saga from DC Comics in 1984. This tale sees the offspring/heirs o...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Welcome to Femme on Film where host Ria Carrogan and a guest chat about films made for women, about women, by women… just awesome lady (and those who identify as awesome lady folk) content that has often been unfairly maligned, misunderstood by critics, and are often way ahead of their time and need a revisit. This is a place to discuss all of this, and more! This episode, Ria and Tony Farina discuss 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats, whether the critical mauling it received was deserved and just h...
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 1
BEILERT VALANCE IS BACK! After his mutilation from imperial service, the cyborg bounty hunter returns in a new comic series, joined by many famous bounty hunters including Bossk, Boba Fett & more! Listen as Mike takes you through the plot of this first volume, showing how a job that went wrong has caused a war between two syndicates; The Mourner’s Wail & The Broken Clan, but things are not how they seem… Plus Mike gives background information on Bossk (including his beliefs in the “score...
Oct 23, 2021•45 min
This week Dave speaks to JAC from IAmJACsMusings about the 2014 movie, X-Men: Days of Future Past. Written by Simon Kinberg and with an all-star cast including Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Nicholas Hoult, Elliot Page, Peter Dinklage, Evan Peters, and of course Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. Plot: In the future, the mutants and the humans who help them are slaughtered by powerful robots named Sentinels. Professor Xavier, Wolverine, Magneto, St...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min
FORTRESS VADER IS UPON US! Yes, the finale of Mike’s favourite Star Wars comics ever (as of recording this) comes to an end with Vader creating his immortal castle on Mustafar with the help of the Sith Momin to try and open up a portal to Padmé all while fighting off native Mustafarians and many other hurdles along the way in this exciting finale! In addition, Mike provides information on many other Jedi that appear in this comic, the history of Mustafar and more! This story is set just approxim...
Oct 16, 2021•58 min
Chris and Dave are back and it's time to challenge whether Chris' adamance that Andrew Garfield is the best Spider-Man is well-founded! Plot Synopsis: Peter Parker (Garfield) is an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (...
Oct 15, 2021•52 min
