Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by a cavalcade of multiversal guests to discuss Crisis on Infinite Earths! They talk about its importance in the landscape of comics, the multitude of events it inspired, and look back recording three hundred episodes. They also review Hulk #1 and Venom #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – Crisis on Infinite Earths by Wolfman & Perez The post 300 – Crisis on Infinite Earths by Wolfman & Perez (w/ Lan Pitts, Raven Smith, Matt Hamm, Freddie Yeti, & Andre...
Dec 07, 2021•3 hr 51 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Underwater Welder this week! They touch on Lemire’s grotesque but perfect art, themes of fatherhood, and about comics as literature. They also review Catwoman: Lonely City #1 and Night of the Ghoul #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Crisis on Infinite Earths The post 299 – The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Punisher in this week’s episode! They talk about what the character is, the bizarre variety of villains, and contrast him with Daredevil! They also review Inferno #1 and We Have Demons #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Punisher Epic Collection Vol 1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Underwater Welder by Jeff Lemire The post 298 – Punisher Epic Collection Vol 1 appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Oct 12, 2021
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Rorschach by Tom King and Jorge Fornes this week! They talk about the themes of radicalization, the analogues to real life people, and its connection to Watchmen. They also review Maw #1 and I Am Batman #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Rorschach by King & Fornes Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Punisher Epic Collection: Circle of Blood The post 297 – Rorschach by King & Fornes appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Sep 28, 2021
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the seminal X-Men graphic novel this week! They talk about the prevalence of social issues in comics, if the X-Men are still equipped to handle these issues, and how important politics are to all of comic books. They also review Mazebook #1 and Dark Ages #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Rorschach by Tom King and Jorge Fornes The post 296 – God Loves, Man Kills by Claremont & Anderson appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Sep 14, 2021
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Way of the Househusband this week! They talk about the incredible gags, the juxtaposition of a former yakuza in domestic situations, and the great art! They also review The Trial of Magneto #1 and Pennyworth #1! Nerd Boy Book Club The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 by Kousuke Oono Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills by Claremont and Anderson The post 295 – The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 by Kousuke Oono appeared first...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about The Longbow Hunters this week! They talk about Grell’s nostalgic art, the place it has in the changes in the comic landscape, and its thoughtful nature! They also review Static #1 and Not All Robots #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Way of the Househusband Vol 1-5 by Kousuke Oono The post 294 – Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters by Mike Grell appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 44 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about 1963 this week! Not the year, but the comic book! They talk about Moore’s penchant for deconstruction, the influence he’s had on comics, and what the second half would have looked like. They also review Superman and the Authority #1 and Blue and Gold #1! Nerd Boy Book Club 1963 by Alan Moore, Rick Veitch, Steve Bissette Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters by Mike Grell The post 293 – 1963 by Moore, Veitch, & Bi...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 33 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Die this week! They discuss the incredible cast of characters, the definition of an auteur, and Gillen’s place among the best writers today. They also review X-Men #1 and Barbaric #1! Nerd Boy Book Club Die Vol 1-3 by Gillen & Hans Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – 1963 by Alan Moore & Rick Veitch Pre-Order Death Rattle now! Lawman: A RPG of Bounty Hunters & Shooting People for Money The post 292 – Die Vol 1-3 by Gillen & Hans ap...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 53 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Ranma 1/2 this week! They talk about Takahashi’s excellent art, the balance of tone in the martial arts romantic comedy, and the lovely cast of characters. They also review Heroes Return #1 and Infinite Frontier #1! Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 by Rumiko Takahashi Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Die Vol 1-3 by Kieron Gillen & Stephanie Hans The post 291 – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 by Rumiko Takahashi appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics H...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dead Orbit this week! They talk about Stokoe’s art working within the Alien universe, when time jumps are necessary, and the design of the Xenomorph itself! They also review X-Men #21 and Basilisk #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ranma 1/2 Vol 1-6 The post 290 – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Sweet Tooth today! They discuss Lemire’s strange art, the subtle optimism of his post-apocalypse, and its comparison to The Walking Dead. They also review Shang-Chi #1 and Red Room #1! Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Aliens: Dead Orbit by James Stokoe The post 289 – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
May 31, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Spider-Man: Life Story this week! They talk about what if stories, the legacy of Spider-Man, and the Watchmanification of super heroes. They also review Future State: Gotham #1 and Heroes Reborn #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sweet Tooth Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire The post 288 – Spider-Man: Life Story by Zdarsky & Bagley appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
May 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the exquisite Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson! They talk about his incredible art, if its an essential Wonder Woman story, and what makes him such a special creator. They also review Way of X #1 and Batman/Fortnite #1! The post 287 – Wonder Woman: Dead Earth by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
May 04, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Captain America this week! They talk about their disappointment, the discontinuity of art, and the lack of a compelling perspective. They also review Green Lantern #1 and Project Patron #1! The post 286 – Captain America Vol 1-4 by Coates, Yu, Kubert, Masters, & Quinn appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sentient this week. They talk about the absolute gut punch that is the story, the excellence of execution in all aspects, and Walta’s perfect art. They also review Harley Quinn #1 and Beta Ray Bill #1! Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Captain America (2018) Vol 1-4 The post 285 – Sentient by Lemire & Walta appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Department of Truth this week! They talk about the prescience of the story, the nuance and maturity of the writing, and the effectiveness of the art and storytelling! They also review The Joker #1 and Ultramega #1! Buy Robbie’s newest book, Regrowth Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sentient by Jeff Lemire & GH Walta The post 284 – The Department of Truth Vol 1 by Tynion IV & Simmonds appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Kill Six Billion Demons this week! They talk about all its style, the incredible characters, and its usage of form! They also review Infinite Frontier #0 and The Swamp Thing #1! Pre-Order Regrowth Eric’s Patreon The post 283 – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about We Only Find Them When They’re Dead this week! They talk about space gods, style over substance, and disappointment. They also review Eternals #2 and ORCS! #1! Floppies Fortnightly Immortal Hulk Flatline #1 Eternals #2 Sword #3 Future State Superman Worlds of War #2 ORCS! #1 Nerd Boy Book Club We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol 1 by Ewing & Di Meo Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Kill Six Billion Demons by Abbadon The post 282 – We Onl...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 34 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter David’s The Incredible Hulk today! They discuss what sets it apart from modern superhero comics, touch on the brilliance of Future Imperfect itself, and talk about the comfort it brings. They also review three Future State books and Transformers: Beast Wars #1! Floppies Fortnightly Future State: Superman: Worlds of War #1 Future State: Suicide Squad #1 Future State: Superman vs Imperious Lex #1 I Breathed A Body #1 Transformers: Beast Wars...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about terrible monsters killing children this week! They discuss the effective construction of a badass lead, the suitably flawed cast, and the gripping storytelling! They also review The Eternals #1 and a slate of Future State books! Floppies Fortnightly Sword #2 Eternals #1 Future State: Dark Detective #1 Future State: The Next Batman #1 Future State:Kara Zor-El, Superwoman #1 Future State: Swamp Thing #1 Future State: Wonder Woman #1 Next time in N...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are giving out awards for the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2020! They discuss their favorite writers and artists, the confusing choices of the last year, and the comics that were comfort food in 2020. They also review Beastlands #1 and King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #16 Avengers #40 King in Black: Iron Man/Dr. Doom #1 Detective Comics #1033 Beastlands #1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Something is Killing the Children by Jame...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 53 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the King this week! They discuss Kirby’s insane art, his incredible impact on comics, and why Eric has turned the corner on him. We also review The King in Black #1 and Batman/Catwoman #1! Floppies Fortnightly SWORD #1 King in Black #1 Batman/Catwoman #1 Dark Nights: Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe #1 Justice League: Endless Winter #1 Nerd Boy Book Club New Gods by Jack Kirby Next time – The Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awa...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Japan Academy this week! They touch on author appeal, the caricature of the wrestlers, and who exactly the book is for. They also the finale of X of Swords and Sea of Sorrows #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Force #14 Hellions #6 Cable #6 X-Men #15 Excalibur #15 X of Swords: Destruction #1 Sea of Sorrows #1 Nerd Boy Book Club New Japan Academy Vol 1 by Hiroku Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – New Gods by Jack Kirby The post 277 – New Japan Academy...
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Maximum Carnage this week. They talk about 90s comics, the extreme escalation of the massive amount of characters, and the impact its had on comics in general! They also review Punchline #1 and Crossover #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #14 Marauders #14 Marauders #15 Excalibur #14 Wolverine #7 Punchline #1 Crossover #1 Power Rangers #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Maximum Carnage Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New Japan Academy Vol 1 The post 276 – Maximum Car...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 48 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Redlands this week. They discuss the heavy, heavy topics therein, Del Rey’s art, and the right mindset for engaging with art. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #3 and continue with X of Swords! Floppies Fortnightly TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 Batman: Three Jokers #3 Batman #101 Excalibur #13 X-Men #13 X of Swords: Stasis #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Redlands Vol 1-2 by Jordie Bellaire & Vanesa Del Rey Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Maximum Carna...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Akira Toriyama’s Dr. Slump! They talk about the endless amount of gags, the incredible influence the manga had, and the qualities that haven’t aged as well. They also review the newest chapters of X of Swords and Rorschach #1! Floppies Fortnightly Wolverine #6 X-Force #13 Marauders #13 Hellions #5 New Mutants #13 Cable #5 Commanders in Crisis #1 Rorschach #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Dr. Slump by Akira Toriyama Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Redland...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dog Man this week! They talk about Pilkey’s simple but effective art, the dumb but fun gags, and the nature of stories we tell children. They also review X of Swords #1 and Batman: Three Jokers #2! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1025 Batman: Three Jokers #2 Immortal She-Hulk #1 X of Swords: Creation #1 X-Factor #4 Department of Truth #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Dog Man: Grime and Punishment by Dav Pilkey Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Dr Slump by Aki...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie finish their journey through Grant Morrison’s Batman this week! They talk about incomprehensibility, the variety of great artists, and the building of the mythos of Batman. They also review Overwatch: Tracer #1 and President Werewolf #1! Floppies Fortnightly Giant Size X-Men: Storm #1 Empyre: Fallout #1 Empyre: Aftermath #1 Overwatch: Tracer #1 President Werewolf #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne, Batman Inc Vol 1-2 Next time in Nerd Boy Boo...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie continue their trip through Grant Morrison’s Batman run with Final Crisis and Batman and Robin! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the unbelievable amount of characters, and the nature of complexity in comics. They also review Batman: Three Jokers #1 and Empyre #6! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #6 Black Widow #1 Daredevil Annual #1 Batman: Three Jokers #1 Batgirl #48 We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Final Crisis, Batman & Robin V...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 27 min
