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Comics In Motion

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Regular episodes celebrating all things comic book and comic related. A number of different shows drop each week including TV & Movie reviews and news, Indie Comics Spotlight, Mandatory Marvel & DC, Star Wars: Comics In Canon, Superheroes for Dummies, Femme On Film, Classic Comics, Seasons Greetings, Whats the Topic and occasional weekly episode-by-episode shows (including Book of Boba Fett and Mandalorian Season 2, with more to come)!
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Episodes

Star Wars Mandalorian Discussion: S2E01 - Chapter 9: The Marshal

We're going to be covering each episode of the Mandalorian Series 2 as a bonus because, well frankly we love Star Wars! Each week will have different hosts who'll give their take on the episode. Kicking us off with episode 1 we have Chris and Dave from the TV&Movie reviews show. Please subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel as once he gets to 100 subscribers, he can change the YouTube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQvgois9knDkFvjqcpoQtw ANY VIEWERS IN 2022 AND ONWARD! Make sur...

Nov 02, 202034 min

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 32: Obi-Wan Protecting Luke On Tatooine (Journals Of Old Ben Kenobi)

This week Mike delves into the Journals Of Old Ben Kenobi comics, which includes him standing up to Jabba’s thugs, saving Luke (& Owen Lars), dealing with life as a hermit, fighting Black Krrsantan (before he met Aphra), as well as info about the Mos Eisley cantina and further connections! Jason Aaron was the writer for all 4 stories, found across the first 37 of the main Star Wars comics and in the From The Journals Of Obi-Wan Kenobi collection, to be released November 2020. Issue 7 was rel...

Oct 31, 202036 min

Indie Comics Spotlight: Harrow County II with Cullen Bunn and Kelly Gaines

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...

Oct 30, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 41

TV & Movie Reviews: Hellboy (2004)

2004 was the first time we saw Hellboy grace the big screen with this Dark Horse character. Guillermo Del Toro was the Director and brought his own distinctive flavor to this movie as a strong follow up to leading Blade II. Get some great deals at Humble Bundle and support the shows on the Comics In Motion Network: https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=comicsinmotion If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: www.twitter.com/comicsinmotionp www.instagram....

Oct 29, 202058 min

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 31: Qui-Gon’s Force Vision & Obi-Wan’s Faith In Anakin (Age Of Republic)

This week features the next two issues in the Age Of Republic series; Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi! The first comic, about Qui-Gon, shows him struggling to find balance, so he goes on a journey for an answer only the Force can provide, while Obi-Wan finds it difficult to have faith in his new role as master to his new padawan, Anakin as they embark on a new mission together. Both Age Of Republic comics were written by Jody Houser with Cory Smith as penciller, Walden Wong as inker, Java Tartag...

Oct 24, 202031 min

Indie Comics Spotlight: The Plain Janes with Cecil Castellucci

This Week, Tony is joined by comic writer, novelist, punk rocker and all around icon Cecil Castellucci. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Meet the Plain Janes--artist activists on a mission to wake up their sleepy suburban town. This cult classic graphic novel is perfect for fans of The LumberJanes and Awkward.When artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved city life behind for the boring suburb of Kent Waters, she thinks her life is over. But then she finds where she belongs: a...

Oct 23, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 40

TV & Movie Reviews: Teen Titans GO! To The Movies (2018)

You thought that Teen Titans GO! to the Movies was just for kids? Well, you may be right. But that hasn't stopped Chris and Dave going back to the 2018 release and reviewing it. Get some great deals at Humble Bundle and support the shows on the Comics In Motion Network: https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=comicsinmotion If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: www.twitter.com/comicsinmotionp www.instagram.com/comicsinmotionp thecomicsinmotionpocast@gm...

Oct 22, 202051 min

Whats The Topic Ep 14 - The Worst Comic Book Movie Castings

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This week's episode me and Luke discuss all the news and the Worst Comic Book Movie Castings ever! on the agenda to discuss are Batman Set photos, More Ayer Cut news, Possible Spider-Man 3 Casting and Obi Wan Filming We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes! Checkout our partner Humble Bundle link and support the podcast: https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=comicsin...

Oct 20, 20201 hr 5 min

Superheroes For Dummies Ep10: Superman!

It's episode 10 of "Superheroes For Dummies" featuring Superman! 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. The show's hosted by Paul McGuigan, Daniel Belgrave and Steve J. Ray, produced, mixed, and edi...

Oct 19, 20203 hr 28 min

Comics On Trial: Ghostbusters (1984)

Each episode will see members of the Comics In Motion family take up on opposite sides of a geek battle! In the dock this week is the 1984 movie, Ghostbusters. Chris accuses this movie of being a huge disappointment and Peter Venkman in particular. A film he loved as a kid with a lot of great history but on re-watch he hated his hero Peter Venkaman (Bill Murray). He believes it ruins the film having a sexual 'deviant as a lead character and it hasn't aged well. In the defences corner is the grea...

Oct 18, 20201 hr 6 min

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 30: Doctor Aphra & Darth Vader Discussion Special With Tony Farina (of Indie Comics Spotlight)

This week brings the first Star Wars: Comics In Canon discussion episode and with it comes Tony Farina of Indie Comic Spotlight, for a round-up discussion on Kieron Gillen’s Darth Vader comics, the character of Doctor Aphra, her droid companions Triple Zero & BT-1, how Mike & Tony each got into Star Wars comics, Aphra potentially having a series or movie and much more! In case you haven’t listened to the previous Vader episodes, check out episodes 15, 17, 19, 23 & 29 for the full det...

Oct 17, 20201 hr 18 min

Indie Comics Spotlight: Firefly

Comics in Motion is now a Humble Bundle Partner. This Week, Tony is joined by pop culture critic and all around smart guy JAC of I am JAC Musings to talk about Firefly. A new collection of all the graphic novel sequels to Joss Whedon’s hit television series Firefly and acclaimed film continuation Serenity. COLLECTING THE OFFICIAL SEQUELS TO THE HIT TV SERIES & FILM! Visionary writer & direct Joss Wheson’s (Marvel’s The Avengers, Buffy The Vampire Slayer) cult hit TV show Firefly returns ...

Oct 16, 20201 hr 36 minEp. 39

TV & Movie Reviews: The Boys S2 4-8

We reviewed the first 3 episodes when they dropped and we're now reviewing the rest of this amazing series! The Boys continues to push the envelope and Chris and Dave discuss whether the quality continues or drops off. Get some great deals at Humble Bundle and support the shows on the Comics In Motion Network: https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=comicsinmotion If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: www.twitter.com/comicsinmotionp www.instagram.com/c...

Oct 15, 20201 hr 3 min

Mandatory Marvel & DC Ep13: The Life & Death of Captain Marvel Review

It is time for episode 13 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 week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles! For this thirteenth installment, we look back at the classic Life & Death of Captain Marvel from Marvel Comics. Written by Mike Starlin,...

Oct 14, 20201 hr 41 min

Whats The Topic Ep 13 - The Best Comic Book Movie Castings

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss all the news and the greatest Comic Book MOvie Castings ever! on the agenda to discuss are Doctor Strange appearing in Spiderman 3, Jurassic Park 3 filming, Ayer Cut News, New Rey force ability & Alitta Battle Angel returning to Cinemas We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9of-...

Oct 13, 20201 hr 2 min

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 29: Darth Vader’s First Finale And The End Of Games (Darth Vader #20-25)

This week Mike tackles the fourth and final volume of the first run of Darth Vader comics; End Of Games, for the conclusion to the 25-issue epic! Included in this episode is the clone Cylo’s betrayal of the Empire, Vader’s Mustafar-based force vision, whale ships, super star destroyers, an enhanced rancor, some background on the rancor trainer Malakili, Doctor Aphra meeting Palpatine and much more! In case you haven’t listened to the previous Vader episodes, check out episodes 15, 17, 19 & 2...

Oct 10, 202046 min

TV & Movie Reviews: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

Dave is joined by two fantastic guests this week; Tony Farina and Mike Burton from the Indie Comics Spotlight and Star Wars Comics In Canon shows respectively. Listen in as all 3 have a very different perspective on this Edgar Wright cult classic. If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox . You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News or at Fantastic Universes, You can find hi...

Oct 08, 20201 hr 21 min

Mandatory Marvel & DC Ep12: Identity Crisis Review

It is time for episode 12 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 twelth instalment, we look back at the classic Identity Crisis from DC Comics. Written by Brad Meltzer with art from Rags Morale...

Oct 07, 20201 hr 38 min

Whats The Topic Ep 12 - Is Cinema Dead?

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss all the news and the potential death of cinema! on the agenda to discuss are Tenet continues to bob at the box office, Jamie Foxx's potential return to Spiderman and the Spider-Verse, Ryan reynold big MCU deal and we discuss whether Cinemas are a thing of the past and how film might be consumed in the future We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us ...

Oct 06, 20201 hr

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 28: Master & Apprentice Book Review, Prophecies And Introducing Rael Averross

This week brings the very first book review on Star Wars: Comics In Canon, all about Claudia Gray’s Master & Apprentice; a book set years before The Phantom Menace, focusing on Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi’s relationship and their mission on Pijal, along with flashbacks giving insight into Qui-Gon’s relationship with his master Dooku and 6 prophecies including the infamous Chosen One prophecy! Mike splits the podcast into 3 sections; firstly the blurb and then his general thoughts on th...

Oct 03, 202046 min

Indie Comics Spotlight: The Fifth Beatle

This Week, Tony is joined by Gail Ryder to talk about The Fifth Beatle. by Vivek J. Tiwary (Author), Andrew C. Robinson (Illustrator), Kyle Baker (Illustrator) THE FIFTH BEATLE is an award-winning, #1 New York Times best selling graphic novel and forthcoming TV event series recounting the untold true story of Brian Epstein– the brilliant visionary who discovered the Beatles in a cellar in Liverpool, nurtured, protected, and guided them to international stardom, but died painfully lonely at the a...

Oct 02, 20201 hr 15 minEp. 37

Indie Comics Spotlight: Beasts of Burden

This Week, Tony is joined by writer, podcaster and all around awesome person, Kendra Hale. You can find her on Facebook, Deviant Art or you can read her work on Ladies of Horror Fiction. Beasts of Burden is a comic book series created by writer Evan Dorkin and artist Jill Thompson, and published by American company Dark Horse Comics. The title centers on an eponymous team of intelligent animals that investigate different paranormal events that occur in their small neighborhood of Burden Hill. Th...

Oct 01, 20201 hr 17 minEp. 38

TV & Movie Reviews: Steel (1997)

Sometimes you get a movie that's so bad it's good. Other times it's so bad, that it's just plain bad. The 1997 movie Steel is an adaptation of the DC character and starred larger than life basketball legend, Shaquille O'Neal. If you'd like to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: www.twitter.com/comicsinmotionp www.instagram.com/comicsinmotionp...

Oct 01, 202039 min

Whats The Topic Ep 11 - Castings That Almost Happened!

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss well all the news! we talk Wandavision Trailer, Snyder Cut Budget, Keanu Reeves Moonknight, Avatar 2. Our big discussion me and Luke discuss Movie castings that almost happened! We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9of-mkUwlgWF2kdNSSGmzg?view_as=subscriber Jasper Reviews Youtube - ...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 1 min

Superheroes For Dummies Ep9: Hulk

It's episode 9 of "Superheroes For Dummies" featuring Hulk. 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. The show's hosted by Paul McGuigan, Daniel Belgrave and Steve J. Ray, produced, mixed, and edited b...

Sep 28, 20202 hr 17 min

Comics On Trial: Batman V Superman

Each episode will see members of the Comics In Motion family take up on opposite sides of a geek battle! In the dock this week is the 2016 movie, Batman V Superman. Dave accuses this movie of being a huge disappointment and Max will testify that the movie, though not perfect, is unfairly given a bad rap. If you want to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: www.twitter.com/comicsinmotionp comicsinmotionpocast@gmail.com If you want to talk with Tony about comics or t...

Sep 27, 20201 hr 22 min

Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Ep 27: SCAR Squadron & The Stolen Star Destroyer (Star Wars #21-25)

This week brings volume 4 of the main run of Star Wars comics, named Last Flight Of The Harbinger! As well as the next chapter in the Rebel’s story, this episode provides information about SCAR squadron/Task Force 99, the dianoga species, a stolen star destroyer, Luke becoming more attuned to the force, some information about who plays R2D2 and more! Volume 4 of Star Wars was written by Jason Aaron, the artist was Jorge Molina, the colourist was Matt Milla and Scott Hanna was the inker on issue ...

Sep 26, 202045 min

TV & Movie Reviews: New Mutants (2020)

There were times when it was questionable whether this movie would ever get it's threatre release, after being delayed for two years from when it was initially expected. Lots of reported production issues, released in the middle of a pandemic, and a luke warm critics response. Chris and Dave get their teeth into the 2020 New Mutants and see what they make of the final Fox X-Men franchise movie. If you'd like to contact the show please get in contact on our social media channels: www.twitter.com/...

Sep 24, 20201 hr

Whats The Topic Ep 10 - News News News!

Welcome to Whats the Topic a podcast where we discuss Superheroes, Comics, Films, Tv and Video games. This weeks episode me and Luke discuss well all the news! we talk Mandlorian, Uncharted, more film delays, and of course our favourite section Ray Fisher news We hope you enjoy our ramblings and will join us for future episodes! Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9of-mkUwlgWF2kdNSSGmzg?view_as=subscriber Jasper Reviews Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkY1hF7HL02YRLNJC0jUQyQ?v...

Sep 23, 20201 hr 17 min

Indie Comics Spotlight: Fun Home

This Week, Tony is joined by Emma Farina and El Brugger. They spend time in The FUN HOME. In this graphic memoir, Alison Bechdel charts her fraught relationship with her late father. Distant and exacting, Bruce Bechdel was an English teacher and director of the town funeral home, which Alison and her family referred to as the Fun Home.It was not until college that Alison, who had recently come out as a lesbian, discovered that her father was also gay. A few weeks after this revelation, he was de...

Sep 21, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 35
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