Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about a bunch of Iron Fist this week! They talk about the fundamental flaws of the character, Aja’s art, and rebooting the character. They also review Batwoman #1 and American Gods: Shadows #1! Weekly Floppies Batwoman #1 The Wild Storm #2 American Gods: Shadows #1 Head Lopper #5 Vampirella #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Immortal Iron Fist Vol 1-2 by Fraction, Brubaker, & Aja Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batwoman: Elegy by Greg Rucka & JH Will...
Mar 20, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Jonathan Hickman’s The Nightly News this week! They discuss its only more topical nature, Hickman’s entry into comics, and discuss the change in the comics culture in the past ten years! They also review Grass Kings #1 and IvX #6! Weekly Floppies Man Thing #1 Kingpin #2 IvX #6 Grass Kings #1 Copperhead #11 Nerd Boy Book Club The Nightly News by Jonathan Hickman Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Immortal Iron Fist: The Complete Collection Vol...
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Snotgirl this week! They talk about its success in using social media thematically, Hung’s artistic style, and the likability of the characters! They also review America #1 and Extremity #1! Weekly Floppies America #1 Bullseye #2 Superman #18 Rat Queens #1 Extremity #1 Animal Noir #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Snotgirl Vol 1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Nightly News by Jonathan Hickman The post 178 – Snot...
Mar 07, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, talking about Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow! They talk about their expectations, the drastic differences in the two volumes, and what utter garbage the second volume is! They also review Justice League of America #1 and Curse Words #2! Weekly Floppies Justice League of America #1 Quantum Teens Are Go #1 Highlander: The American Dream #1 Curse Words #2 Captain America: Steve Rogers #12 Nerd Boy Book Club Ghost in the Shell Vol 1-2 by Masamune Shi...
Feb 28, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Spread in this episode! They talk about their post apocalyptic weariness, the comparisons to other horror franchises, and the details that set it apart from similar comics. They also review The Wild Storm #1 and Super Sons #1! Weekly Floppies Monsters Unleashed #3 Super Sons #1 The Wild Storm #1 God Country #2 The Forever War #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Spread Vol 1-2 by Justin Jordan and Kyle Strahm Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ghost in the Shel...
Feb 20, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back discussing Shutter this week! They talk about the ups and downs of the plot, del Duca’s stylistic choices, and the scope of the entire story. They also review Kingpin #1 and JLA: Rebirth #1! Weekly Floppies Kingpin #1 Justice League of America Rebirth #1 Steven Universe #1 Death Be Damned #1 Fissure #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca The post 175 – Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca appeared first...
Feb 14, 2017•1 hr 33 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss Staples and Vaughan’s Saga this week! They talk about the overall shape of the story, Staple’s utterly unique qualities as an artist, and Vaughan’s legacy as a writer! They also review Bullseye #1 and Monsters Unleashed #2! Weekly Floppies Monsters Unleashed #2 Bullseye #1 The Flintstones #8 Batman #16 The Walking Dead #163 Nerd Boy Book Club Saga Vol 5-6 by Fiona Staples and Brian K Vaughan Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Shutter Vol 1-4 by Joe Keating...
Feb 07, 2017•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie discuss the second half of Otomo’s Akira this week! They talk about the ending, the metaphysical layers, and Otomo’s legacy! They also review Curse Words #1 and The Mighty Captain Marvel #1! Weekly Floppies Monsters Unleashed #1 The Mighty Captain Marvel #1 JLA Rebirth: The Ray #1 Curse Words #1 Adventure Time Marshall Lee Spectacular #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Akira Vol 4-6 by Katsuhiro Otomo In Two Week for Nerd Boy Book Club – Saga Vol 5-6 by Brian K Vaughan & ...
Jan 24, 2017•1 hr 37 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are a day late but not a dollar short with a discussion about the first half of Akira! They talk about its inclusion in comics canon, Otomo’s art, and its translation and formatting! They also review God Country #1 and Grave Lilies #1! Weekly Floppies God Country #1 Grave Lilies #1 Motor Crush #2 JLA Rebirth: Vixen #1 The Mighty Thor #15 Nerd Boy Book Club Akira Vol 1-3 by Katsuhiro Otomo The post 172 – Akira Vol 1-3 by Katsuhiro Otomo appeared first on Handsome ...
Jan 18, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are reading Tyson Hesse’s Diesel: Ignition this week! They talk about his beautiful art, the wonderful world building, and the book’s future! They also review JLA Rebirth: The Atom #1 and The Unstoppable Wasp #1! Weekly Floppies The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom #1 The Atom Rebirth #1 Batman #14 The Unstoppable Wasp #1 Nova #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Diesel: Ignition by Tyson Hesse Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club: Akira Vol 1-3 by Katsuhiro Otomo The post 171 – Diesel...
Jan 10, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best in comics in 2016 in the Fourth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards! They talk about the best, the worst, and the most surprising in comics this past year! Weekly Floppies Justice League vs Suicide Squad #1 Hulk #1 Mother Panic #2 Savage #2 Civil War II #8 Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club: Diesel: Ignition by Tyson Hesse! The post 170 – The Fourth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Handsome Boys Comi...
Jan 02, 2017
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Sophie Campbell’s Wet Moon in this week’s episode! They talk about its appeal, Campbell’s growth as an artist, and debate a shift in tone! They also review Nova #1, Doctor Aphra #1, and Batman #12! Weekly Floppies Motor Crush #1 Batman #12 Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1 The Unworthy Thor #2 Avengers #2 Nova #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Wet Moon Vol 1-3 by Sophie Campbell In three weeks – The Annual Handsome Boys Handies Awards! The post 169 – Wet Moon Vol 1-3...
Dec 13, 2016•1 hr 28 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back to discuss Moore and Campbell’s seminal From Hell! They talk about the multi-layered themes, Campbell’s art and design, and the grim content! They also review Savage #1 and Ghost Rider #1! Weekly Floppies Batman #11 Death of X #4 Ghost Rider #1 Infamous Iron Man #2 Great Lakes Avengers #2 Savage #1 Nerd Boy Book Club From Hell by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Wet Moon Vol 1-3 by Sophie Campbell! The post 168 – From Hel...
Dec 05, 2016
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dr. Strange this week! They discuss Martin’s art in comparison to Steve Ditko, the inescapable orientalism of Strange’s origin, and the use of medicine as a theme. They also review Mother Panic #1 and Invincible Iron Man #1! Weekly Floppies Mother Panic #1 WWE: Then. Now. Forever. #1 Invincible Iron Man #1 Black Panther: World of Wakanda #1 Shipwreck #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin Next for Nerd...
Nov 15, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie dip their toes into the Mignolaverse this week while discussing Hellboy in Hell! They talk about Hellboy’s legacy, Mignola’s style, and the problems of long-running independent properties! They also review Avengers #1 and Batman #10! Weekly Floppies Batman #10 Midnighter and Apollo #2 Avengers #1 Death of X #3 Foolkiller #1 Occupy Avengers #1 The Unworthy Thor #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Hellboy in Hell by Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club...
Nov 08, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The Vision this week! They talk about Vision’s place in the Marvel Universe, the art team of Walta and Bellaire, and it’s relation to Sheriff of Babylon and Omega Men. Weekly Floppies Surgeon X #2 Dr. Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #1 Teen Titans #1 Batman Beyond #1 Detective Comics #943 Nerd Boy Book Club The Vision by Tom King, Gabriel Hernandez Walta, & Jordie Bellaire Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hellboy in Hell #1-10 by Mike Mignol...
Oct 31, 2016•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the newest book from Box Brown this week! They discuss his appeal as an artist, his storytelling techniques, and his choice of subjects! They also review Dark Knight III #6 and Death of X #2! Weekly Floppies Cave Carson Has A Cybernetic Eye #1 Trinity #2 Batman #9 The Dark Knight III: The Master Race #6 Infamous Iron Man #1 Death of X #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Tetris: The Games People Play by Box Brown Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club: The Vision by ...
Oct 25, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Descender this week! They discuss the differences in their expectations, Nguyen’s use of watercolor, and comparisons to Mass Effect! They also review five, count ’em, five number ones! Weekly Floppies The Clone Conspiracy #1 Great Lakes Avengers #1 Mosaic #1 The Lost Boys #1 Warlords of Appalachia #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Descender Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club we are reading Tetris: The Games People Pla...
Oct 18, 2016•1 hr 26 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The Omega Men this week! They talk about it using elements of Watchmen, its setting within the DC Universe, and the effects of cutting a story short. They also review EIGHT number #1’s this week! Don’t miss it! Weekly Floppies Champions #1 Jessica Jones #1 Cage #1 Death of X #1 Midnighter and Apollo #1 Deadman: Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love #1 Shade the Changing Girl #1 Shipwreck #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Omega Men by Tom King & Barnaby Bagend...
Oct 11, 2016
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the Eisner award winning Marvels this week! They talk about the birth of nostalgia porn, the differences between it and the other comics of its era, and its place in modern comics! They also review Josie and the Pussycats #1, Star Trek: Waypoint #1, and Surgeon X #1! Weekly Floppies Detective Comics #941 Lake of Fire #2 Surgeon X #1 Josie & the Pussycats #1 Star Trek: Waypoint #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Marvels by Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross Next we...
Oct 04, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Raina Telgemeier’s Ghosts! They discuss the simple beauty of the story, her skill as a storyteller, and her place in the comics landscape! They also review Seven to Eternity #1 and Civil War II #5! Weekly Floppies Seven to Eternity #1 Trinity #1 Raven #1 Batman #7 Civil War II #5 Nerd Boy Book Club Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club: Marvels by Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross The post 160 – Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier appeared...
Sep 27, 2016•1 hr 31 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Alison Bechdel’s long running comic strip Dykes to Watch Out For this week! They talk about the over two decades of running time, Bechdel’s growth as an artist, and gigantic cast of characters! They also review Doom Patrol #1 and Hadrian’s Wall #1! Weekly Floppies Doom Patrol #1 Gotham Academy: Second Semester #1 All-Star Batman #2 The Black Monday Murders #2 Hadrian’s Wall #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For by Alison Bec...
Sep 20, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, this time discussing the second and third volumes of Southern Bastards! They talk all about Coach Boss, the universe-building, and the introduction of Roberta Tubb. They also review Cyborg: Rebirth #1 and Glitterbomb #1! Weekly Floppies Glitterbomb #1 Skybourne #1 Cyborg: Rebirth #1 Night’s Dominion #1 Thin #1 Nerd Boy Book Club – Southern Bastards Vol 2-3 by Jason Aaron, Jason Latour, & Chris Brunner Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Essential ...
Sep 13, 2016•1 hr 35 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie return to talk about Darwyn Cooke’s The New Frontier! They discuss his amazing art, his take on the golden age, and the comparisons to Kingdom Come! They also review Blue Beetle Rebirth #1 and Deathstroke Rebirth #1! Weekly Floppies The Black Monday Murders #1 All-Star Batman #1 Blue Beetle Rebirth #1 Deathstroke Rebirth #1 Lake of Fire #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Southern Bastards Vol 2-3 by Jason A...
Aug 30, 2016
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back this week, discussing the critically acclaimed Sheriff of Babylon by Tom King and Mitch Gerads! They discuss the honest brutality, the nuanced look at the situation, and debate about the realistic art. They also review Suicide Squad Rebirth #1 and Ladykiller 2 #1! Weekly Floppies Suicide Squad: Rebirth #1 Marvel Tsum Tsum #1 Kill or Be Killed #1 4001 AD: War Mother #1 Lady Killer 2 #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Sheriff of Babylon Vol 1 by Tom King & Mitc...
Aug 08, 2016•55 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first volume of Paper Girls! They discuss the mystery, Chiang’s art, and the rise of the 80’s aesthetic! They also review Batgirl #1 and Civil War II #4! Weekly Floppies Civil War II #4 Batgirl #1 ROM #1 Predator vs Judge Dredd vs Aliens #1 Mechanism #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Paper Girls Vol 1 by Brian K. Vaughan, Cliff Chiang, and Matt Wilson Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Sheriff of Babylon by Tom King & Mitch Gerads The post 155 – Paper G...
Aug 01, 2016•1 hr 27 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the third volume of Michel Fiffe’s Copra this week! They talk about the changing tone, the difference from the first two volumes, and Fiffe’s creative choices! They also review Justice League #1, Snotgirl #1, and Betty and Veronica #1! Weekly Floppies Batgirl and the Birds of Prey: Rebirth #1 Hellblazer: Rebirth #1 Justice League #1 Snotgirl #1 Betty & Veronica #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Copra Round 3 by Michel Fiffe Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club ...
Jul 26, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, finishing up their discussion of Transmetropolitan! They talk about the book’s ending, their final thoughts on Spider, and Warren Ellis’ legacy! They also review New Super-Man #1 and Civil War II #3, and discuss the Ghostbusters reboot! Weekly Floppies Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps: Rebirth #1 Nightwing: Rebirth #1 New Super-Man #1 Civil War II #3 Conan the Slayer #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Transmetropolitan Vol 8-10 by Warren Ellis & Darick Rob...
Jul 19, 2016•1 hr 16 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are moving on to the middle chunk of Transmetropolitan! They discuss the change in Spider’s character, the real world similarities, their feelings about Robertson’s art! They also review Justice League: Rebirth #1 and Kim & Kim #1, and discuss Pokemon GO! Weekly Floppies Batman #2 Green Arrow #2 Justice League Rebirth #1 Bounty #1 Kim & Kim #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Transmetropolitan Vol 4-7 by Warren Ellis & Darick Robertson Next week in Nerd Boy Book Cl...
Jul 12, 2016•1 hr 8 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are beginning their three week journey into Transmetropolitan this week with the first three volumes! They talk about Spider Jerusalem, its place in Warren Ellis’ legacy, and Darick Robertson’s art. They also review Hillbilly #1, Black Panther #3, and Steve Rogers Captain America #2! Weekly Floppies Steve Rogers: Captain America #2 Black Panther #3 Dark Knight III: The Master Race #5 Cryptocracy #1 Hillbilly #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Transmetropolitan Vol 1-3 by Warr...
Jul 05, 2016•1 hr 20 min
