Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Elephantmen this week! They talk about the rotating cast of artists, the trope of big giant monster men, and the structure of the comic. They also review Dry County #1 and Come Into Me #1! Floppies Fortnightly The Terrifics #2 Death Bed #2 VS #2 Come Into Me #1 Dry County #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Elephantmen Vol 0-6 by Starkings, Moritat, Medellin, & Churchland In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by Kab...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Box Brown’s newest this episode! They talk about his skill in storytelling, how he constructs these biographies, and Andy Kaufman’s weird life! They also review Lockjaw #1 and The Terrifics #1! Black Panther Spoiler Alert from 33:30-39:45 Floppies Fortnightly Lockjaw #1 The Terrifics #1 The Beef #1 Death Bed #1 Punks Not Dead #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman by Box Brown In one month in Nerd Boy Book Club – Elephantmen Vol 00-...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 20 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Rich Tommaso’s Spy Seal! They talk about its influences, its place in the market, and just how dang fun it is! They also review X-Men Red #1 and VS #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men Red #1 Sideways #1 VS #1 Cold War #1 Death of Love #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Spy Seal by Rich Tommaso In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Is This Guy For Real?: The Unbelievable Andy Kaufman by Box Brown The post 208 – Spy Seal by Rich Tommaso appeared first on Handsome...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank this week! They talk about its weird sort of reality, the comparisons to Wes Anderson, and their feelings about the ending! They also review Legion #1, Astro City #50, and Eternal! Weekly Floppies Vinegar Teeth #1 Legion #1 Mystik U #2 Astro City #50 Eternal Nerd Boy Book Club 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank by Rosenberg & Boss In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Spy Seal Vol 1 by Rich Tommaso The post 207 – 4 Kids Walk Into...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The End of the Fucking World by Charles Forsman this week! They talk about its economy of storytelling, its ambiguity, and compare it to the Netflix show! They also review Ice Cream Man #1 and Damage #1! Weekly Floppies Damage #1 Ice Cream Man #1 Old Man Hawkeye #1 Avengers #675 Avengers #676 Nerd Boy Book Club The End of the Fucking World by Charles Forsman In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler...
Jan 23, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Doom Patrol! They talk about its bizarre quality, the beautiful art, and it’s optimistic message! They also review The Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 and Batman and the Signal #1! Weekly Floppies Underdog 1975 Rogue & Gambit #1 Astonishing X-Men #7 Batman and the Signal #1 Snagglepuss Chronicles #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Doom Patrol Vol 1 by Way, Derington, and Bonvillain In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – The End of the Fucking World by Charles Forsm...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back again, looking back at 2017, handing out awards to the best in comic books! They talk about the highlights, the lowlights, and the best creators in the biz! They also review X-Men: Grand Design #1 and Bonehead #1! Weekly Floppies Batman Creature of the Night #2 X-Men: Grand Design #1 Phoenix Resurrection #1 Imaginary Fiends #2 Bonehead #1 Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Doom Patrol Vol 1 by Gerard Way and Nick Derington The post 204 – The 2017 Handsome...
Jan 03, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Black Panther this week! They touch on Coates’ pedigree, his transformative take on Black Panther, and Stelfreeze’s haunting art! They also review Batman: Creature of the Night #1 and Sword of Ages #1! Weekly Floppies Batman: Creature of the Night #1 Mystik U #1 Dark Hawk #51 John Wick #1 Sword of Ages #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Black Panther Vol 1-3 by Coates, Stelfreeze, Sprouse & Martin The post 203 – Black Panther Vol 1-3 by Coates, Stelfreez...
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 24 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Squadron Supreme this week! They discuss the use of Justice League analogues, the context for the book, and the juxtaposition of its themes and style! They also review Doomsday Clock #1 and Betty and Veronica: Vixens #1! Weekly Floppies Void Trip #1 Imaginary Fiends #1 Betty & Veronica: Vixens #1 Thanos #13 Doomsday Clock #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Squadron Supreme by Gruenwald, Hall, Ryan, Buscema The post 202 – Squadron Supreme by Gruenwald, Hall, Rya...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Hip Hop Family Tree this week! They talk about Piskor’s design choices, how he shows the history of hip hop, and the value of using comics to tell it! They also review The Batman Who Laughs #1 and Fence #1! Weekly Floppies The Punisher #218 Dr. Strange #381 Fence #1 Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini #1 Dark Nights: The Batman Who Laughs #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Hip Hop Family Tree Vol 1 by Ed Piskor The post 201 – Hip Hop Family Tree Vol...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are celebrating 200 episodes by discussing the seminal The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland! They discuss its legacy, Barbara Gordon’s treatment, and comic books making adult statements. We also review Captain America #695 and Batman: White Knight #2! Weekly Floppies Captain America #695 All New Wolverine #26 Batman: White Knight #2 Magic Inkwell #1 Port of Earth #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore & Brian Bolland The post...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 48 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing All His Engines this week! They talk about its similarities to Vertigo’s heyday, Constantine as a character, and its value as a primer! They also review The Falcon #1 and Fighting American #1! Weekly Floppies The Falcon #1 Runaways #2 All New Wolverine #25 Fighting American #1 Redlands #3 Nerd Boy Book Club Hellblazer: All His Engines by Mike Carey & Leonardo Manco In FOUR WEEKS for Nerd Boy Book Club, The Killing Joke by Alan Moore and Brian B...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing My Favorite Thing Is Monsters this week! They talk about Ferris’ unique art, the novelty of the format, and the heartbreaking story! They also review Batman #32 and Batman: White Knight #1! Weekly Floppies Batman #32 Batman: White Knight #1 Punisher: The Platoon #1 Slots #1 Eugenic #1 Nerd Boy Book Club My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book 1 by Emil Ferris Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hellblazer: All My Engines by Mike Carey & Leonardo Manco...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about New Mutants this week! They discuss the comic in its time, Sienkiewicz’s art, and Claremont’s legacy! They also review Marvel Legacy #1 and Ducktales #1! Weekly Floppies Marvel Legacy #1 Ducktales #1 The Beautiful Death #1 Fu Jitsu #1 Hi Fi Fight Club #2 Nerd Boy Book Club New Mutants Vol 1-4 by Claremont, McLeod, Buscema, & Sienkiewicz Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – My Favorite Thing Is Monsters by Emil Ferris The post 197 – New Mutants ...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Nameless this week! They talk about cosmic horror, utilizing comics’ uniqueness, and the grotesqueness of Burnham’s art! They also review Runaways #1 and Dark Ark #1! Weekly Floppies Runaways #1 Redlands #2 Dark Ark #1 Lazaretto #1 Scales & Scoundrels #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Nameless by Morrison, Burnham, & Fairbairn Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – New Mutants Vol 1-4 by Claremont, McLeod, Buscema, & Sienkiewicz The post 196 – Nameless by Morr...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back once again, this time discussing My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf! They compare it to Black Hole, discuss Backderf’s style, and talk about serial killer fiction! They also review Hi-Fi Fight Club #1 and Generations: The Thunder #1! Weekly Floppies Hi-Fi Fight Club #1 Generations: The Unworthy Thor & The Mighty Thor #1 Weapon X #7 Generation Gone #2 Moonstruck #2 Nerd Boy Book Club My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club ...
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 36 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking Black Hole this week! They discuss the impression of being a “smart person” comic, the legacy of comix creators, and Burns’ style. They also review Metal #1 and Generations: Wolverine and All-New Wolverine #1! Weekly Floppies Dark Nights: Metal #1 Generations: Wolverine & All-New Wolverine #1 Spy Seal #1 Gumballs #3 Secret Weapons #3 Nerd Boy Book Club Black Hole by Charles Burns Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf ...
Aug 22, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Spider-Man: Blue this week! They discuss Sale’s art, the legacy of Gwen Stacy’s death, and the failures of the book to draw on the drama in her death. They also review Mister Miracle #1, Redlands #1, and First Strike #1! Weekly Floppies Redlands #1 Inhumans: Once and Future Kings #1 Generations: Phoenix & Jean Grey #1 First Strike #1 Mister Miracle #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Spider-Man: Blue by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale Next week in Nerd Boy Book ...
Aug 16, 2017•59 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Extremity this week! They discuss Johnson’s spectacular art, the density of storytelling, and the use of violence! They also review Generations: Hulk #1 and Mech Cadet Yu #1! Weekly Floppies Elsewhere #1 Generations: Banner Hulk & The Totally Awesome Hulk #1 Mech Cadet Yu #1 TMNT: Dimension X #1 Nightwing #26 Nerd Boy Book Club Extremity Vol 1 by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Spider-Man: Blue by Je...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Miracleman this week! They talk about the weak characterization, compare it to Watchmen, and discuss its aimless second half. They also review Faith and the Future Force #1 and Iceman #3! Weekly Floppies Faith and the Future Force #1 BPRD: The Devil You Know #1 Iceman #3 John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction #1 Blue Beetle #11 Nerd Boy Book Club Miracleman Vol 1-3 by Moore, Leach, & Davis Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Extremity Vol 1 by...
Aug 02, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing God Country this week! They talk about fatherhood, the beautiful art, and succinct storytelling! They also review Astonishing X-Men #1 and Moonstruck #1! Weekly Floppies Secret Weapons #2 Sisters of Sorrow #1 Generation Gone #1 Moonstruck #1 Astonishing X-Men #1 Nerd Boy Book Club God Country by Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Miracleman Vol 1-3 by Alan Moore & Alan Davis The post 190 – God Country by Donny Cates ...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the newest, recently renamed She-Hulk! They talk about trauma in superhero comics, the ramifications of event comics, and what version of characters become canon! They also review Dark Days: The Casting #1 and Calexit #1! Weekly Floppies Skin & Earth #1 Dread Gods #1 Calexit #1 Dark Days: The Casting #1 Centipede #1 Nerd Boy Book Club She-Hulk: Deconstructed by Mariko Tamaki & Nico Leon Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – God Country by Donny...
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, and they are discussing Kid Loki in Journey Into Mystery! They talk about Loki’s legacy, the similarities to Sandman, and the rotating artists. They also review Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #1 and Secret Weapons #1! Weekly Floppies Head Lopper #6 Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #1 Shirtless Bear-Fighter #1 Secret Weapons #1 Clue #1 Batman #26 Nerd Boy Book Club Journey Into Mystery Vol 1-3 by Gillen, Braithwaite, Rodi, & Breitwe...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 45 min
Hey Handsomites! This week Eric and Robbie are discussing The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman and George Perez! They talk about why it’s considered a classic, the characterization of Tara, and the beginnings of Nightwing! They also review Venom #150 and Cable #1! Weekly Floppies Generation X #2 Cable #1 Venom #150 Joe Golem: Occult Detective #1 Little Nightmares #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Teen Titans: The Judas Contract by Marv Wolfman & George Perez The post 187 – Teen Titans: The Judas Contract ...
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki this week! They talk about it getting banned, Jillian’s spectacular art, and how it covers adolescence! They also review Luke Cage #1, Generation X #1 and Batman #23! Weekly Floppies World Reader #2 Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers #1 Yokai Watch #1 Generation X #1 Luke Cage #1 Batman #23 Nerd Boy Book Club This One Summer by Mariko & Jillian Tamaki In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Teen Titans: ...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the debut work of Bryan Lee O’Malley, Lost at Sea! They talk about O’Malley’s beginnings, his growth, and the patterns in his work! They also review Black Bolt #1 and Eternal Empire #1! Weekly Floppies Black Bolt #1 All-New Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Bane: Conquest #1 Fissure #2 Eternal Empire #1 Aliens: Dead Orbit #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Lost at Sea by Bryan Lee O’Malley In two weeks for Nerd Boy Book Club – This One Summer by Mariko and Jillian Tam...
May 09, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are joined by Ivy Decker to discuss The Stone Heart! They talk about the second thirds of trilogies, forced romances, and Hicks’ expert storytelling! Eric and Robbie also review Nick Fury #1 and Batman #21! Weekly Floppies Batman #21 Nick Fury #1 Royals #2 Redneck #1 The Shaolin Cowboy: Who’ll Stop the Reign #1 World Reader #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks & Jordie Bellaire Shut the Fuck Up, Marvel by Colin Spacetwinks In two weeks: L...
Apr 25, 2017
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Lady Killer this week, by Joelle Jones & Jamie Rich! They talk about Jones’ amazing art, the morals of the protagonist, and how the violence sells the urgency of the story! They also review X-Men Gold #1 and talk about the controversial art inclusions! Weekly Floppies Kim Reaper #1 Black Cloud #1 Eleanor & the Egret #1 Royals #1 X-Men: Gold #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Lady Killer by Joelle Jones & Jamie Rich In TWO weeks, Nameless City: Th...
Apr 11, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Waid and Samnee’s recently completed Black Widow this week! They talk about the top notch storytelling, the concise story, and the core of Black Widow! They also review Inhumans Prime #1, X-Men Prime #1, and all four Hanna Barbara/DC crossovers! Weekly Floppies Inhumans Prime #1 X-Men Prime #1 Suicide Squad/Banana Splits Special #1 Booster Gold/Flintstones Special #1 Adam Strange/Future Quest Special #1 Green Lantern/Space Ghost Special #1 Nerd ...
Apr 04, 2017
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Batwoman: Elegy this week! They talk about Williams’ art, his use of strange panels, and the importance of storytelling in art! They also review Iron Fist #1 and Action Comics #976! Weekly Floppies The Unworthy Thor #5 Iron Fist #1 Action Comics #976 Anno Dracula #1 Ghostbusters 101 #1 Nerd Boy Book Club 181 – Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka & JH Williams III Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Black Widow #1-12 by Mark Waid & Chris Samnee The ...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 34 min
