Welcome to Indie Comics Spotlight. Each week Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two. This week, Tony is joined by Thanos Kyratzis writer of a comic that is currently on Kickstarter called Borders. What is Borders? It’s impossible not to have a discussion about an issue like that. But a discussion means listening just as much as talking. This is what Abriele Skait...
May 27, 2020•50 min•Ep. 3
It is time for episode 6 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 sixth instalment, we look back at the 2018 Old Man Hawkeye run from Marvel Comics. Serving as a direct prequel to the semin...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 14 min
This week Mike delves into the five-part mini-series; Han Solo – Imperial Cadet, telling what happened to Han within the movie Solo after leaving Corellia but before meeting Beckett & his crew while in the Imperial service. Mike also talks about some of the training within the Imperial Academy, the Empire’s brutal outlook on individualism, the character Valance’s other appearances and more! All 5 issues of Han Solo - Imperial Cadet are written by Robbie Thompson, the artist is Leonard Kirk a...
May 25, 2020•29 min
It’s been long threatened, but Chris and Dave are finally going to review the 2007 movie, Ghost Rider. Starring Nicolas Cage, Eva Mendez, Sam Elliott and Peter Fonda. Plot Summary: Jonny Blaze makes a deal with the Devil to cure his father’s cancer but is tricked into becoming the Ghost Rider and is sent to hunt down sinners. Review Scores: IMDB: 5.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 26% Metacritic: 35/100 If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: www.twitter.com/comi...
May 19, 2020•44 min
This week Mike delves into the first volume of the main run of Star Wars comics: issues 1-6 of the first comics released under the new canon – the comics are set shortly after events of A New Hope and this story arc is called “Skywalker Strikes” featuring Luke facing off against Vader for the first time, how Vader obtained Luke’s surname, Boba Fett’s involvement and more! This run of Star Wars comics are written by Jason Aaron, pencilled by John Cassaday and Laura Martin is the colourist. Issue ...
May 17, 2020•35 min
This week Mike delves into the two one-shot comics for the Star Wars Anthology movies; Solo & Rogue One. For Rogue One, it’s the Cassian & K-2SO special on how they met, while the Solo comic is about Beckett & his crew before meeting Han Solo. As well the comics, Tobias’ homeworld, Cassian’s age, Han Solo’s blaster and more is discussed! Cassian & K-2SO was written by Duane Swierczynski, the artist was Fernando Blanco and the colourist was Marcelo Maiolo, the comic was released o...
May 09, 2020•27 min
It is time for episode 5 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 fifth instalment, we look back at the masterpiece that is Batman - Under The Red Hood. Released across issues 635-641 of Ba...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Dave and Chris Review the 2013 Thor: Dark World. A much criticised entry into the MCU how does it look now after we have a retrospective on this phase of the MCU. Plot Summary: When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster. Review Scores: IMDB: 6.9/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 66/100% Metacritic: 54/100% If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: w...
May 04, 2020•43 min
This week Mike delves into the four-part mini-series Star Wars: Allegiance, set between The Last Jedi & The Rise Of Skywalker, featuring Admiral Ackbar’s son Aftab, the planet Mon Cala & its appearances in the Clone Wars, the Mon Calamari people & the Quarren, and more! Star Wars: Allegiance was written by Ethan Sacks, with penciller Luke Ross and colourist Lee Loughridge, issue #1 was released October 9th 2019 and #4 was released 30th October 2019. This comic mini-series was release...
May 02, 2020•18 min
Dave and Chris are back this time reviewing the much criticised Wolverine Origins movie from 2009. This film holds a place in both their hearts but does it still stand up? Plot Summary: Two mutant brothers, Logan and Victor, born two hundred years ago, suffer childhood trauma and have only each other to depend on. Basically, they're fighters and killers, living from war to war throughout U.S. history. In modern times, a U.S. Colonel, Stryker, recruits them and other mutants as commandos. Logan q...
Apr 28, 2020•55 min
This week Mike delves into the two comics released shortly after The Last Jedi - Storms Of Crait brings a deeper look into planet Crait, how Leia knew about it in episode VIII & a bit of info about Mon Mothma while DJ: Most Wanted looks at the mysterious character DJ before the events of TLJ, how he ended up in prison and more! Storms Of Crait was written by Ben Acker & Ben Blacker and the artist is Mike Mayhew, the comic was released 27th December 2017. DJ: Most Wanted was written by Be...
Apr 26, 2020•30 min
This week Tony is joined by the host of Genuine Chit Chat and Star Wars Comics in Cannon, Mike Burton to have a long talk about Ahoy comics’ Second Coming. Second Coming focuses on Jesus being sent back to Earth to live with a superhero to learn how to be a bit more vengeful. Tony and Mike have a long talk not just about Second Coming, but organized religion as well. There is no way to have a conversation about this series without having that conversation as well. Ahoy Comics is an American comi...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 12
This week Mike delves into the Captain Phasma mini-series, confirming how she escaped the garbage chute in Force Awakens followed by her ruthless journey afterwards! Mike also explains some of her history, what her armour is made from as well as some facts about Starkiller Base, General Hux & more! Captain Phasma is written by Kelly Thompson with Marco Checchetto as the artist and Andres Mossa as the colourist. Issue #1 released in September 2017 and issue #4 was released in October 2017 – t...
Apr 19, 2020•18 min
It is time for episode 4 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 instalment, we look back at the Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada classic Daredevil storyline, Marvel’s Guardian Devil. Released ...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 17 min
For this weeks review Chris and Dave go back and look at the first two episodes of the cult classic cartoon series X-Men from the 90’s. Does it still stand up 30 years later? Plot Summary: In the Marvel Comics universe, mutants, people with genetically endowed superpowers, are a persecuted by a hateful and fearful populous. One shelter from this is Professor Xavier's Academy for Gifted Children. But the school has a secret function as a training centre for mutants to control their abilities so t...
Apr 13, 2020•52 min
This week Mike delves one of the first comics released under the new canon (from April 2014) set in the final moments of the Battle of Endor (in Return Of The Jedi) giving an insight into what the characters did directly after the second Death Star was destroyed, with an introduction to Poe Dameron’s parents, some details of Operation Cinder (including its other mentions) and more! Shattered Empire is written by Greg Rucka with Andres Mossa as colourist and the artists Marco Checchetto, Angel Un...
Apr 11, 2020•22 min
It is time for episode 3 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 third instalment, we look back at the masterpiece that is X-Men - God Loves, Man Kills. Released as a graphic novel in 1982...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min
This week Mike delves into how C-3PO (Threepio) got his (un)recognisable red arm seen in The Force Awakens, plus some extra trivia including the misconception that Anakin was C-3PO’s sole creator & first master and Threepio’s movie & comic appearances! C-3PO: Phantom Limb is written by James Robinson with Tony Harris as the artist & colourist. Issue #1 released April 2016 & and was also included within the Shattered Empire Hardcover released September 2016. Last week Mike spoke a...
Apr 04, 2020•14 min
Chris and Dave review the recently released Bloodshot (2020). This movie has the unfortunate problem of being released when the world is on lockdown. It has been put on all digital formats now due to it bombing at the cinema and the closure of all entertainment venues around the world. Plot Summary: Ray Garrison, an elite soldier who was killed in battle, is brought back to life by an advanced technology that gives him the ability of super human strength and fast healing. With his new abilities,...
Mar 30, 2020•35 min
This week Mike talks about the notorious Darth Maul and his life before & after The Phantom Menace, including his training before TPM, how he survived being cut in half, his involvement in The Clone Wars, a brief explanation on his appearances in Solo and Rebels, all intertwined with his appearances in comics. Clone Wars S7 is not mentioned in this and no spoilers for SW Rebels are mentioned either - for the best listening, watch The Phantom Menace and a light recommendation would be to watc...
Mar 29, 2020•19 min
Each week on Indie Comic Spotlight Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two. This week, Tony is joined by the hosts of Recorded Tomorrow Jonathan Liu and Jesse Ferguson. The book we are covering this week is Top Cow’s Paradox Girl Written by Cayti Elle Bourquin with art from Yishan Li. In 2016, Cayti and Yishan with some help from Hanako games launched a Kickstarte...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 8
Todays show Dave had the chance to interview Lenore Zann who most famously played Rogue in the 1990’s X-Men animated series. She talks about Covid-19 the comparisons to the X-Men and shares some interesting stories of her life. If you would like to follow Lenore please give her twitter a follow: https://twitter.com/ZannLenore Follow our social media channels: thecomicsinmotionpodcast@gmail.com www.twitter.com/comicsinmotionp See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
Mar 23, 2020•44 min
This week Mike talks about the four-part comic series about Kylo Ren, delving into more details of what happened at Luke’s jedi temple, Kylo’s relationship with Snoke, the Knights Of Ren, Mike explains what “bleeding” a kyber crystal (lightsaber) is and more! For the best listening, ensure you’ve seen The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi, and while seeing The Rise Of Skywalker is suggested, it is not essential and there will be no spoilers for it within – this comic series takes place around 6 ...
Mar 21, 2020•23 min
Each week on Indie Comic Spotlight Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two. Today, Tony is joined by the creator of the featured book, Kyle Stück . Kyle is the creator of Evil Cast. You can read issue 1 here and issue two comes out on March 24th. OMINOUS MEDIA Ominous Media was founded in 2018 by storytellers Kyle Stück and Noah Baslé, two friends bound by creativ...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 7
It is time for episode 2 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 second instalment, we look back at the masterpiece Elseworld classic that is Kingdom Come. Released as a four part mini-ser...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Hello there and welcome to Star Wars Comics In Canon; your guide to the wider Star Wars canon through the comic-book lens! I’m your host Mike Burton - you may know me from the Genuine Chit-Chat podcast and for being the one with the abundance of Star Wars facts in the collaboration between Comics In Motion, 20th Century Geek & Genuine Chit-Chat in the journey to the Rise Of Skywalker! This release is just to outline what you can expect from these Saturday-slotted episodes on Comics In Motion...
Mar 15, 2020•33 min
It is time for the debut episode 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 special guests to enjoy a chat about that week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this first instalment, we look back at the wonderful Civil War. Released through 2006-2007, this seminal work by Mark Mil...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 20 min
Chris gets his own back on Dave by picking the 1990 Marvel movie Captain America. Its on Youtube guys and heres the link in all its glory………. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-MlQHU-n8M Plot Summary: During World War II, a brave, patriotic American Soldier undergoes experiments to become a new supersoldier, "Captain America." Racing to Germany to sabotage the rockets of Nazi baddie "Red Skull", Captain America winds up frozen until the 1990s. He reawakens to find that the Red Skull has changed i...
Mar 01, 2020•54 min
Each week on Indie Comic Spotlight Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two. Today, Tony and his Carl dig deep into the one that launched Image Comics, Spawn. They cover the first few issues and spend time talking about issue 300. Created by the Toddfather himself, Todd McFarlane, Spawn follows the rebirth of a former CIA operative/trained killer who comes back to ...
Feb 27, 2020•58 min•Ep. 4
They guys are back reviewing an animated property this week. Hot on the coat tails of the Birds of Prey movie they decide to review Harley Quinn from the DC streaming service. Released October 2019 this animated show has been receiving rave reviews. Does it stand up? Plot Summary: The series focuses on a single Harley Quinn, who sets off to make it on her own in Gotham City. Rotten Tomatoes: 89/100% Imdb: 8.4/10 Metacritic: 91/100% If there are any movies/tv shows you want Dave and Chris to revi...
Feb 23, 2020•35 min
