Episode 384
First Dan and Mike discuss Jonathan Hickman's take on the Fantastic Four (Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman, volume one), then they look at Alan Moore's love letter to pulp heroes (Tom Strong, book one).
Mar 02, 2010•41 min
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Episode 383
What happens when two dashing young gentlemen cross postapocalyptic ruins and enter the realm known only as Mode 7? Another edition of Extra Lives happens, that's what. Join Aaron and Damien as they take you through the next few hours of Chrono Trigger and brave the world of 2300 AD. Also, suspicions of rickrolling, scuba fetishists, and a grown man weeping over abstract art and roses. Don't miss it!
Feb 27, 2010•1 hr 32 min
Episode 382
There's pain and suffering, pleasant surprises, and mixed feelings this week as Dan and Mike discuss Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance, The Brave and the Bold: Demons and Dragons, and Green Lantern vs. Aliens.
Feb 20, 2010•43 min
Episode 381
RISE!
Feb 17, 2010•1 hr 15 min
Episode 380
This episode may be short, but it's stuffed full of solicitations from the February Previews catalog!
Feb 16, 2010•32 min
Episode 379
Crono on trial! Monsters playing poker! A frog with a sword! Dogs and cats living together! It's anarchy in the streets! Or it's just the next few hours of Chrono Trigger. Join Aaron and Damien as they try to prove their innocence whilst thwacking guards on the back of the head. Will our hosts discover the secret to defeating the enigmatic Dragon Tank? Also: frozen sexual deviants, piranhas that don't exist, and Shia LaBeouf playing a hedgehog. It's the best Extra Lives ever.
Feb 13, 2010•1 hr 30 min
Episode 378
Aladdin: Legacy of the Lost #1, Army of Two #1, Conan: The Weight of the Crown, Joe the Barbarian #1, and Outsiders #26 are the five comic books Des and Mike take a look at this week.
Feb 09, 2010•1 hr
Episode 377
With The Avengers: World Trust, Marvel has finally released Geoff Johns' initial Avengers storyline, but does it live up to expectations? Then in Secret Warriors: God of Fear, God of War, Nick Fury's team of underground heroes do... stuff. Supposedly. And Astro City: Life in the Big City proves that Kurt Busiek knows superheroes better than anyone else.
Feb 02, 2010•59 min
Episode 376
In the first edition of Extra Lives, genuine Aussie Aaron Robinson and wannabe Brit Damien Wilkens discuss the first hour of the immortal Chrono Trigger. But before that, there is foolishness abound, a nine-foot tall dominatrix, bikini samurais, and even a bad Michael Sims impression! There's something for everyone!
Jan 26, 2010•1 hr 15 min
Episode 374
While reviewing Casanova #1, Fell #1, The Goon #1, Thunderbolts #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #1, and Wonder Woman #14, Des and Mike suffer traumatic Countdown flashbacks. Also, Mike rants about Nazis, and Des is inspired to create a new exploitation film series.
Jan 20, 2010•1 hr 27 min
Episode 373
First Dan and Mike cover three trade paperbacks (Human Target: Chance Meetings, Wolverine First Class: Class Actions, and Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis - Once and Future), then Ian Wilson stops by to look at the comic book movies of 2009, 2010, and beyond!
Jan 19, 2010•1 hr 7 min
Episode 371
Not only do Des and Mike review Blackest Night: JSA #1, but also four one-shots: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow, Captain America Reborn: Who Will Wield the Shield?, Hellboy: The Bride of Hell, and What If? Astonishing X-Men.
Jan 05, 2010•1 hr 2 min
Episode 369
Few names are synonymous with modern comic books, but one of those very few is Brian Michael Bendis -- the man who's helped reshape Marvel. From his radical take on Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the Avengers, Bendis has firmly cemented himself as Marvel's go-to guy when it comes to superheroes. But what about his noir-laced crime fiction? In an effort to better understand his roots, Dan and Mike examine the first volumes of Jinx, Sam and Twitch, and Alias.
Jan 01, 2010•52 min
Episode 368
Des and Mike round out 2009 by discussing DC Comics' forthcoming graphic novel line. Not only do they examine the price point and format, but they also toss out a few ideas they'd love to see DC run with.
Dec 29, 2009•50 min
Episode 367
You asked for it, and now you've got it! In response to countless e-mails, James and Mike are joined by DW to discuss the 2009 direct-to-DVD animated feature Wonder Woman!
Dec 25, 2009•1 hr 49 min
Episode 366
In the last 1st Issue Special of 2009, Des and Mike discuss Daytripper #1, The Last Days of American Crime #1, Nation X #1, Pilot Season: Murderer, and Spider-Man: The Secret Wars #1.
Dec 22, 2009•1 hr
Episode 365
A Superman-like superhero might not be all that he seems (The Mighty, volume one), the X-Men return to Limbo to retrieve an old friend (X-Infernus), and a Communist Superman grapples with bringing peace to the world (Superman: Red Son).
Dec 19, 2009•45 min
Episode 364
Not only is it time for the December Previews, but Ian Wilson returns to review the Kate Beckinsale feature Whiteout.
Dec 17, 2009•1 hr 6 min
Episode 363
Peter Parker sticks it to Norman Osborn (Dark Reign: The List - The Amazing Spider-Man), the Image founders reunite in a unique manner (Image United #1), the Inhumans struggle to keep the cosmos safe (Realm of Kings: Inhumans #1), The Tick celebrates Christmas in his new series (The Tick New Series #1), and J. Michael Straczynski ends his run on Thor (Thor Giant-Sized Finale).
Dec 11, 2009•1 hr 9 min
Episode 361
A new hero with a familiar name arises in Terra. A look into a slew of Marvel's alternate realities is had in What If? Classics, volume six. And something truly evil returns in Onslaught Reborn - it's not the title character, either. Also, Mike makes a small announcement.
Dec 03, 2009•1 hr 3 min
Episode 359
In this installment of 1st Issue Special: a pulp icon looks in on a rookie superhero (Batman / Doc Savage Special), Norman Osborn's X-Men come across a long-lost hero (Dark X-Men #1), Deadpool joins forces with Hercules (Deadpool Team-Up #899), The Punisher prepares to track down The Kingpin (PunisherMax #1), and nations build their own godlike superheroes (Supergod #1).
Nov 27, 2009•1 hr 11 min
Episode 357
Doctor Strange teams with the Avengers to find his replacement (New Avengers: Search for the Sorcerer Supreme). A former supervillain steps out of the shadows, and runs afoul of old friends and enemies (Incognito). And the characters of our beloved childhood stories have grown up and walk among us (Fables: Legends in Exile).
Nov 17, 2009•54 min
Episode 356
A new cohost, plus a severe lack of gin and tonic, plus plot holes and retcons equals what? If you guessed Saw VI, you're the lucky winner! (Well, "winner" used loosely, as no one is a winner when it comes to this pile of rubbish.)
Nov 14, 2009•2 hr 15 min
Episode 355
Des offers a theory as to why John Byrne is working on Angel vs. Frankenstein, both guys are baffled by Azrael #1, they're a little split on Cowboy Ninja Viking #1, Mike loses his shit when discussing one of the stories in DCU Halloween Special 2009, and they can't make much sense of GI Joe: Snake Eyes #1.
Nov 10, 2009•1 hr 5 min
Episode 354
It's that time again! Time for what, you wonder? Time for Mike to read through the December Previews catalog.
Nov 07, 2009•38 min
Episode 353
First Dan and Mike review something different in the form of The Authority: The Lost Year Reader, then they discuss two trade paperbacks: Supergirl: Who is Superwoman? and Supreme: The Return.
Nov 05, 2009•53 min
Episode 352
It's time for another round of Power Records, this time featuring Spider-Man: Invasion of the Dragon Men, Return of the Conquistador, The Mad Hatter of Manhattan, The Abominable Showman, and The Bells of Doom.
Oct 31, 2009•50 min
Episode 351
Demons (The Anchor #1), ninjas (Daredevil #501), bodyguards (Jon Sable Freelance: Ashes of Eden #1), cyborg-fairy-things (Soulfire #1), and X-Babies (X-Babies #1) dominate the comics Des and Mike discuss this time around. And two of the reviews, they're going to shock you!
Oct 27, 2009•1 hr 6 min
Episode 350
Puns, puns, and more puns! Campy acting! A useless new superhero! Three butchered supervillains! And the infamous credit card! Oh yes, it's Batman & Robin! Listen as James, Ian, and Mike celebrate the fourth anniversary of Earth-2.net: The Show by lamenting the murdering of the Batman movie franchise, cursing everyone involved with the picture, and suffering head trauma (again)! As an added bonus: singing!
Oct 24, 2009•3 hr 14 min
Episode 349
It's more senseless Hulk-on-Hulk violence in Hulk: Hulk No More. Then a series of one-off tales build towards something greater in Scalped: High Lonesome. And lastly, John Reid forges a legacy for himself as the mysterious masked man in The Lone Ranger: Now and Forever.
Oct 20, 2009•56 min
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