Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking Check Please by Ngozi Ukazo this week! They talk about masculinity, sports, and escapist fiction. They also review Silver Surfer Black #1 and Ignited #1! Floppies Fortnightly Silver Surfer Black #1 Spider-Man Life Story #4 Event Leviathan #1 Ignited #1 Sonata #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Check Please Book 1 by Ngozi Ukazu Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Comic Book History of Professional Wrestling by Aubrey Sitterson & Chris Moreno The post 240 – C...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the original TMNT comics this week! They talk about the humble origins of the comic, its transition into a cartoon and toy empire, and the varied influences of the book! They also review Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 and Magnificent Ms. Marvel #3! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #4 Ghost Tree #2 Faithless #2 Magnificent Ms. Marvel #3 Batman: Last Knight on Earth #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Black and White Classics Vol 1-4 by Ea...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Infidel this week! They talk about the horrific art, the themes of racism and Islamophobia, and the general trend of horror in general. They also review Excellence #1 and Savage Avengers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Savage Avengers #1 Spider-Man Life Story #3 Batman and the Outsiders #1 Excellence #1 Eve Stranger #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Infidel by Pichetshote & Campbell Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vol 1-4 by Eastman...
May 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Man-Eaters this week! They talk about werecats, Cain’s history with Marvel, and the abundant satirical ads in the comic. They also review DCeased #1 and Gogor#1! Floppies Fortnightly DCeased #1 DC’s Year of the Villain Special #1 Delver #3 Gogor #1 Ghost Tree #1 Nobody is in Control #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Man-Eaters Vol 1 by Chelsea Cain & Kate Niemczyk Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Infidel by Pichetshote & Campbell The post 237- Man-...
May 07, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Runaways this week! They talk about the pacing, Kris Anka’s beautiful character designs, and theories of art! They also review Faithless #1 and Mary Shelley Monster Hunter #1! Floppies Fortnightly Faithless #1 Magnificent Ms. Marvel #2 Mary Shelley Monster Hunter #1 Fairlady #1 Spider-Man: Life Story #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Runaways Vol 1-2 by Rainbow Rowell & Kris Anka Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Maneaters Vol 1 by Chelsea Cain &...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 51 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy this week. They discuss the many permutations of the Batman/Joker relationship, the political window dressing of the plot, and Murphy’s beautiful art. They also review Detective Comics #1000 and War of the Realms #1! Floppies Fortnightly Stone Star #1 War of the Realms #1 Major X #1 Detective Comics #1000 Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy Next time in Nerd Boy Boo...
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Immortal Hulk this week! They talk about the Devil Hulk, the sheer surprise it creates, and the history of the character! They also review Magnificent Ms. Marvel #1 and Invisible Kingdom #1! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #2 Spider-Man: Life Story #1 Meet the Skrulls #2 Magnificent Ms. Marvel #1 Invisible Kingdom #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Immortal Hulk Vol 1-2 by Al Ewing and Joe Bennett Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batman: White Knight by Sean Mu...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Umbrella Academy this week! They compare the first and second arcs, talk about Ba’s art, and discuss its place in recent comics history! They also review Daredevil #2 and Female Furies #2! Floppies Fortnightly Heroes in Crisis #6 Female Furies #2 Martian Manhunter #3 Daredevil #2 Invaders #2 Meet the Skrulls #1 Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #2 Prison Witch #1 Sweetie #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Umbrella Academy Vol 1-2 by Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba Next ti...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 31 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Why Art? this week, by Eleanor Davis. They talk about its impactful ending, the simple art, and the effectiveness of its sparse story. They also review Delver #1 and Wonder Twins #1! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #1 Stronghold #1 High Level #1 Afterglow #1 Aquaman #45 Wonder Twins #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Why Art? by Eleanor Davis The post 232 – Why Art? by Eleanor Davis appeared first on Handsome Boys Comics Hour ....
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Upgrade Soul this week! They talk about the themes of self, the earned melancholy, and excellent art. They also review Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #1, and Daredevil #1! Floppies Fortnightly Daredevil #1 Uncanny X-Men #11 X-Force #2 Young Justice #2 Heroes in Crisis #5 Female Furies #1 Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan Daniels Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Why Art by Eleanor Davis The post 231 – Upgrad...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 37 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Black Hammer this week! They discuss the de-re-deconstructionist superhero story, it’s potential as a whole universe, and its unique art! They also review Guardians of the Galaxy #1 and Naomi #1! Floppies Fortnightly Invaders #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Conan the Barbarian #2 Aquaman #44 Naomi #1 Oliver #1 Nerd Boy Book Club 230 – Black Hammer Vol 1-2 by Lemire, Ormston, and Rubin Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Upgrade Soul by Ezra Claytan ...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 30 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Superior Spider-Man this episode. They discuss Otto as a character, their shift on the book over time, and the variance in the artists. They also review Young Justice #1 and Captain Marvel #1! Floppies Fortnightly Captain Marvel #1 Conan the Barbarian #1 Young Justice #1 Martian Manhunter #2 Heroes in Crisis #4 Die #2 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Black Hammer Vol 1-2 The post 229 – The Superior Spider-Man Vol 1-6 by Slott, Stegman, Ramo...
Jan 15, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back again, this time giving out awards for the year in comics! They award the best, the worse, and the whys of 2018. They also review Freedom Fighters #1 and X-Force #1! Floppies Fortnightly Aquaman #43 Freedom Fighters #1 Superior Spider-Man #1 X-Force #1 Livewire #1 Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Superior Spider-Man Vol 1-6 by Slott, Stegman, Ramos, & Camuncoli The post 228 – The Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards appeared first on Hand...
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr 52 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back to talk about Ms. Marvel! They discuss G. Willow Wilson’s epic run, talk about the charm of the character, and examine the effect of the character on the industry as a whole. They also review Martian Manhunter #1 and Die #1! Floppies Fortnightly Sara #1 Die #1 Killmonger #1 Silver Surfer: The Best Defense #1 Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1 Martian Manhunter #1 Heroes in Crisis #3 The Batman Who Laughs #1 The post 227 – Ms. Marvel Vol 1-9 by Wilson, Alphona,...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 58 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the recently completed Mister Miracle this week! They talk about the layers of storytelling, Gerad’s art, and ponder what is next for the duo. They also review Uncanny X-Men #1 and Green Lantern #1! Floppies Fortnightly Uncanny X-Men #1 Marvel Knights #1 Avengers #10 (700) Green Lantern #1 Bitter Root #1 William Gibson’s Alien 3 #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Mister Miracle by Tom King and Mitch Gerads In four weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Ms. Marvel Vol...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 59 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Calvin and Hobbes, the seminal work from Bill Watterson, this week! They talk about its timeless qualities, Watterson’s skill and evolution as an artist, and Watterson’s beliefs about his art. They also review Mars Attacks #1 and The Whispering Dark #1! Floppies Fortnightly Heroes in Crisis #2 Old Man Logan #50 Mars Attacks #1 Dead Kings #1 The Whispering Dark #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Calvin and Hobbes ’85-’89 by Bill Watterson Next time in Nerd Bo...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 56 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, talking about Wolverine! They talk about Aaron’s take on the character, Iron Maiden hell, and the merits of Foot Cannon. They also review Shuri #1 and Murder Falcon #1! Floppies Fortnightly Heroes in Crisis #1 Dead Rabbit #1 Murder Falcon #1 Shuri #1 Unstoppable Wasp #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Wolverine Vol 1-3 by Aaron, Guedes, & Sudsuka Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Calvin & Hobbes Vol 1-2 by Bill Watterson The post 224 – Wolverine Vol 1-3 by A...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Monstress this week! They touch on it winning multiple Eisners, highlight the amazing art, and rant about the rest of the book. They also review Batman: Damned #1 and Cemetery Beach #1! Floppies Fortnightly Batman: Damned #1 Fantastic Four #2 Crowded #2 Cemetary Beach #1 Border Town #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Monstress Vol 1-3 by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Wolverine (2010) Vol 1-3 by Jason Aaron, Guedes, & Su...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Death of Superman this week…and his return! We discuss the goods and bads of the book (and our memories of it), the idea of Superboy becoming cool again, and how none of it makes any sense whatsoever. We also review The Dreaming #1 and Secret Agent Deadpool #1! Floppies Fortnightly Cover #1 House Amok #1 The Dreaming #1 Dream Daddy #1 Secret Agent Deadpool #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Death and Return of Superman Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Transformers this week! They talk about the unyielding impenetrability of the lore, the surprising character moments, and the difficulty in telling characters apart. They also review Extermination #1 and Crowded #1! Floppies Fortnightly Crowded #1 Beasts of Burden #1 Cold Spots #1 Extermination #1 West Coast Avengers #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye Vol 1-5 by Roberts, Milne, & Burcham Next time in Nerd Boy Book Cl...
Aug 27, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the Eisner award-winning How to Read Nancy this week! They talk about its analysis, Nancy itself, and the value of minutiae. They also review Fantastic Four #1 and Sandman Universe #1! Floppies Fortnightly Fantastic Four #1 Captain America #2 Leviathan #1 The Seeds #1 Sandman Universe #1 Nerd Boy Book Club How to Read Nancy by Paul Karasik & Mark Newgarden Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye Vol 1-5 by Jam...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the retcon of retcons this week, Spider-Man: One More Day! They discuss editorial mandates, Peter Parker’s character, and the dangers of turning off fans forever. They also review Action Comics #1001 and The New World #1! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1001 Justice League Dark #1 Jessica Jones #1 Tony Stark: Iron Man #2 The New World #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Spider-Man: One More Day by J. Michael Straczynski & Joe Quesada Next time in Nerd...
Jul 30, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about squirrels and girls this week! They discuss Ryan North’s writing style, Erica Henderson’s art, and how often can superhero comics keep using meta-commentary as comedy. They also review Amazing Spider-Man #1 and DieDieDie #1! Floppies Fortnightly Amazing Spider-Man #1 X-23 #1 DieDieDie #1 RuinWorld #1 Farmhand #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol 1-5 by Ryan North and Erica Henderson Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Spider-Man:...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking hammers this week, as they dig into The Mighty Thor! They talk about Jane Foster’s arc, the fantastic art team, and decide how definitive Jason Aaron’s run on the character really is! They also review Batman #50 and Captain America #1! Floppies Fortnightly Batman #50 Catwoman #1 Death of the Inhumans #1 The Sentry #1 Multiple Man #1 Black Panther #2 Captain America #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Mighty Thor Vol 1-5 by Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, & ...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 37 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Black Bolt today! They talk about the rebirth of the character, how important being weird is to the Inhumans, and why Crusher Creel is no longer a jobber! They also review Plastic Man #1 and Thor #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men Gold #30 Tony Stark: Iron Man #1 Thor #1 Plastic Man #1 Hawkman #1 Shanghai Red #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Black Bolt Vol 1-2 by Saladin Ahmed & Christian Ward Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Mighty Thor Vol 1-5 by Ja...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, talking about Astro Boy this week! We talk about the seminal manga, discussing Tezuka’s artwork, the legacy of the character, and the modern feeling the stories still project! We also review Man of Steel #1 and Justice League #1! Floppies Fortnightly Cloak and Dagger #1 The Immortal Hulk #1 The Amazing Spider-Man #800 Man of Steel #1 Man of Steel #2 Justice League #1 Blackwood #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Astro Boy Vol 1-2 by Osamu Tezuka Next time in Nerd Boy...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Gwenpool this week! We talk about the surface level comparisons to Deadpool, the hidden heroism of the character, and Gurihiru’s charming art! They also review Flavor #1 and New Challengers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Black Panther #1 Avengers #2 Quicksilver: No Surrender #1 New Challengers #1 Flavor #1 Crude #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Gwenpool, the Unbelievable by Christopher Hastings and Gurihiru Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Astro Boy Vol 1-2 by ...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Swamp Thing this week! And just not any Swamp Thing, but Alan Moore’s defining run. They talk about it as a prototype for Sandman, the transition from old to new Swamp Thing, and its place in comics history. They also review Venom #1 and Avengers #1! Floppies Fortnightly Avengers #1 Venom #1 Coda #1 Death or Glory #1 Justice League: No Justice #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Saga of the Swamp Thing Books 1-3 by Alan Moore, Steven Bissette, & John Totl...
May 15, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the controversial Secret Empire this week! They talk about the perfect storm of badness surrounding the book, event fatigue, and the book’s identity! We also review Mad Magazine #1 and Action Comics #1000! Floppies Fortnightly Action Comics #1000 The Hunt for Wolverine #1 Exiles #2 Skyward #1 Mad Magazine #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Secret Empire by Spencer, McNiven, Sorrentino, Yu, Acuna, Reis, & Cassara In two weeks in Nerd Boy Book Club – Saga ...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 33 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Kabi Nagata’s My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness this week! They talk about the honesty of the work, the approach to mental health, and how the storytelling is used to communicate that. They also review Isola #1 and The Immortal Men #1! Floppies Fortnightly Isola #1 Xerxes: The Fall of the House of Darius and the Rise of Alexander #1 Crude #1 The Immortal Men #1 Exiles #1 Nerd Boy Book Club My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness by Kabi Nagata In...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 18 min
