Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are beginning their three episode journey into Grant Morrison’s Batman run, this time with Batman and Son, The Black Glove, and Batman RIP. They talk about Morrison’s strengths and weaknesses, the use of orientalist tropes, and the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh. They also review Empyre #5 and Harley Quinn #75! Floppies Fortnightly Shadow Service #1 Maestro #1 Empyre #5 Batman #97 Harley Quinn #75 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman and Son, The Black Glove, Batman RIP by Morrison,...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Coda this week! They talk about the brilliant art, the touching story, and its effect on both of them. They also review Empyre #3 and #4 AND Fire Power #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #3 Empyre #4 Giant-Size X-Men: Fantomex #1 X-Factor #1 Fire Power #1 Fire Power #2 That Texas Blood #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Coda by Simon Spurrier & Matias Bergara Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batman and Son, Batman: Black Glove, and Batman: R.I.P. Th...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about more Immortal Hulk this episode! They touch on the depth to the book’s insanity, the surprising themes, and Bennett’s horrifying art. They also review Empyre #1 and #2! Floppies Fortnightly Bliss #1 Empyre #1 Empyre #2 Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1 Giant Size X-Men: Magneto #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Immortal Hulk Vol 3-6 by Al Ewing & Joe Bennett Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Coda Vol 1-3 by Simon Spurrier & Matias Bergara The pos...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Secret Warriors this week! They compare Caselli and Vitti’s art, talk about how Hickman has grown as a writer, and discuss the rarity of good Nick Fury stories. They also review Empyre #0: Fantastic Four and Harley Quinn Black White & Red #3! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: Fantastic Four Harley Quinn Black White Red #3 The Goddamned: The Virgin Brides #1 Hindsight #1 Devil’s Highway #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Secret Warriors Vol 1-6 by Hickman, ...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Mob Psycho 100 this week! They discuss non-western storytelling, ONE’s art style, and the uniqueness of the themes. They also review Batman The Smile Killer #1 and Bleed Them Dry #1! Floppies Fortnightly Empyre #0: Avengers Batman: The Smile Killer #1 That Texas Blood #1 Bleed Them Dry #1 The Black Rubric #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Mob Psycho 100 Vol 1-4 by ONE Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Secret Warriors Vol 1-6 by Hickman and Caselli The post ...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie talk about Dark Nights: Metal by Snyder and Capullo! They talk about the lack of storytelling, the power of event comics, and the wrong kind of big and stupid. They also review The Death of Nancy Drew #1 and Old Haunts #1! Floppies Fortnightly New Mutants #10 Nancy Drew & The Hardy Boys: The Death of Nancy Drew #1 The Boys: Dear Becky #1 Old Haunts #1 Decorum #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Dark Nights: Metal by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo Next time in Nerd Boy Boo...
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about One Punch Man this week! They discuss consecutive normal punches, shonen tropes, and how it compares to western superhero traditions. They also review Avengers #33, Rogue Planet #1, and The Crossing #1! Floppies Fortnightly Avengers #33 Venom #25 Rogue Planet #1 The Crossing #1 Valhalla Awaits #1 Nerd Boy Book Club One Punch Man Vol 1-5 by ONE & Yusuke Murata Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Dark Nights: Metal by Scott Snyder & Greg Cap...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 31 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Gotham Academy this week! They talk about how comics have changed in the short five years since it debuted, discuss the supporting cast, and touch on the overall tone of the book. They also review millenium #1 and Poe Noir #1! Floppies Fortnightly Millenium #1 Poe Noir Lonely God’s Shadow #1 Youth #1 Meta #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Gotham Academy Vol 1-3 by Cloonan, Fletcher, & Kerschl Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – One Punch Man Vol 1-5 by Yu...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about James Bond today! They discuss Ellis’ ability in craft, Masters’ skill in drawing action scenes, and the mythos behind the Bond character. They also review GR-8 #1 and The Wolf and the Crow #1! Floppies Fortnightly GR-8 #1 Tickets to Terror #1 The Wolf and the Crow #1 Space is Awful #1 Hacksaw Jim Duggan #1 Nerd Boy Book Club James Bond Vol 1-2 by Warren Ellis & Jason Masters Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Gotham Academy Vol 1-3 The post ...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Witch Hat Atelier this week! They discuss Shirahama’s influences, the cuteness of the characters and story, and the masterful art. They also review FAB #1 and Beast Heart! Strikers #1! Fl oppies Fortnightly Fab #1 North #1 Beast Heart Strikers #1 Godhark #0 Streamliner #1: Bye-bye Lisa Dora Nerd Boy Book Club Witch Hat Atelier Vol 1-3 by Kamome Shirahama Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – James Bond Vol 1-2 by Ellis & Masters The post 261 – W...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Money Shot this week! They talk about the strength of its storytelling, the absurdity of the story, and the struggles of independent comics during the pandemic. They also review Hellions #1 and No One’s Rose #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #9 Hellions #1 Wolverine #2 Road to Empyre #1 No One’s Rose #1 On the Stump #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Money Shot Vol 1 by Seeley, Beattie,& Isaacs Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Witch Hat Atelier Vol 1-3 by ...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Hard Tomorrow today, by Eleanor Davis! They discuss the gut-wrenching story, Davis’ amazing art, and the book’s prescient theme. They also review Decorum #1 and X-Ray Robot #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #8 Outlawed #1 Wicked Things #1 X-Ray Robot #1 Decorum #1 Nerd Boy Book Club The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Money Shot Vol 1 by Seeley, Beattie, & Isaacs The post 259 – The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor D...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Sara this week! They talk about Epting’s art, Ennis’ restraint in his writing, and the use of theme to deliver a grim tone. They also review X-Men #7 and Billionaire Island #1! Floppies Fortnightly Strange Adventures #1 Strange Academy #1 Giant Size X-Men: Jean Grey and Emma Frost #1 X-Men #7 Billionaire Island #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Sara by Ennis and Epting Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis The post 258 – Sara ...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking all about Darth Vader this week! They discuss how you tell a compelling story with such an iconic character, dig into how the Star Wars mythos is used in comics, and debate about how important it is for such recognizable characters to be on model. They also review Wolverine #1 and Bang #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #6 Wolverine #1 Gwen Stacy #1 Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #2 Tartarus #1 On the Stump #1 Bang #1 Doctor Tomorrow #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Darth...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites, Eric and Robbie talk about Doomsday Clock this week! They discuss if a sequel to Watchman is necessary, how the Watchmen characters fit into the DCU, and if the end product is worth it. They also review X-Men/Fantastic Four #1 and Dark Agnes #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #5 X-Force #6 X-Men/Fantastic Four #1 Thor #2 Dark Agnes #1 Jisei #1 Teller #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Doomsday Clock by Johns & Frank Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Darth Vader Vol 1-4 by Gillen & Larroc...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 35 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Peter Cannon this week! They discuss the meta-narrative, the meta-meta narrative, and ask who this comic book is for. They also review Atlantis Attacks #1 and Wonder Woman #750! Floppies Fortnightly Iron Man 2020 #1 Atlantis Attacks #1 Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Wonder Woman #750 Ghostbusters: Year One #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Peter Cannon Thunderbolt Vol 1 by Kieron Gillen & Caspar Wjingaard Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Doomsday Clock by ...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking more about Berserk! They talk about its dynamite art, its pacing, and its problematic aspects. They they also review Thor #1 and Hawkeye: Freefall #1! Floppies Fortnightly Hawkeye: Freefall #1 Star #1 Thor #1 X-Men #4 X-Force #5 Daphne Byrne #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Berserk Vol 4-14 by Kentaro Miura Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt by Kieron Gillen & Caspar Wijngaard The post 254 – Berserk Vol 4-14 by Kentaro Miura appeared...
Jan 14, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Hey Handsomite! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best, the worsts, and the in-betweens in the year in comics this episode. They talk about their highs, lows, and give out awards for their favorite comics of the year. They also review Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1 and Incoming #1! Floppies Fortnightly Incoming #1 Dr. Strange #1 Wonder Woman: Dead Earth #1 The Low, Low Woods #1 The Kill Lock #1 Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Berserk Vol 4-14 The post 253 – The Seventh Annual Handsome Boys Comics ...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Berserk this week! They talk about dudes getting chopped in half, cute elves, and Miura’s terrific art. They also review Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1 and Red Mother #1! Floppies Fortnightly X-Men #3 X-Force #3 Red Mother #1 The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child #1 Criminal Macabre: The Big Bleed Out #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Berserk Vol 1-3 by Kentaro Miura Next time on Handsome Boys Comics Hour – The 2019 Handies Award Show! The pos...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Invisible Kingdom this week! They discuss Ward’s art, the pacing, and our expectations. They also review John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 and Killadelphia #1! Floppies Fortnightly John Constantine: Hellblazer #1 Basketful of Heads #2 Killadelphia #1 Excalibur #2 Marauders #2 New Mutants #2 X-Force #2 Amazing Mary Jane #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Invisible Kingdom Vol 1 by G Willow Wilson & Christian Ward The post 251 – Invisible Kingdom Vol 1 by G ...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Batman: Year One! They talk about Mazzucchelli’s transcendent art, Miller’s writing, and why it remains a part of the canon. They also review X-Force #1 and Family Tree #1! Floppies Fortnightly Family Tree #1 B.b. free #1 The Batman’s Grave #2 Doctor Doom #2 New Mutants #1 X-Force #1 Fallen Angels #1 X-Men #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Batman: Year One by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Invisible Kingdom by G Will...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 45 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Pumpkinheads this week! We talk about the lovely simplicity of the story, Faith Erin Hicks’ great art, and doom metal goat yoga. They also review Marauders #1 and Basketful of Heads #1! Floppies Fortnightly SFSX #2 Basketful of Heads #1 Joker: Killer Smile #1 Amazing Mary Jane #1 Marauders #1 Excalibur #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Batman: Year One by Frank Miller an...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back, discussing Emperor Joker this week! They talk about their Joker, comedy comics, and writing for the collection. They also review X-Men #1 and The Batman’s Grave #1! Floppies Fortnightly The Batman’s Grave #1 Joker/Harley: Criminal Sanity #1 Doctor Doom #1 Powers of X #6 X-Men #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Superman – Emperor Joker by Loeb, McGuinness, Kelly, & Mahnke Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks The ...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Raina Telgemeier’s new book this week! They talk about the astounding maturity of the book, how they wish they had it as kids, and Telgemeier’s incredible storytelling. They also review SFSX #1 and Harleen #1! Floppies Fortnightly Everything #2 The White Trees #2 Strange Skies Over East Berlin #1 SFSX #1 Harleen #1 Powers of X #5 House of X #6 Nerd Boy Book Club Guts by Raina Telgemeier Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Emperor Joker by Jeph Loeb &...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Murder Falcon this week. They talk about Johnson’s unparalleled art, the simple but heartfelt plot, and the power of metal! They also review King Thor #1 and the newest House and Powers of X! Floppies Fortnightly Spider-Man #1 King Thor #1 Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain #1 Powers of X #4 House of X #5 Nerd Boy Book Club Murder Falcon by Daniel Warren Johnson Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – Guts by Raina Telgemeier The post 246 – Murder Falcon by...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 28 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are finishing up The Boys this episode, and boy oh boy, do they not enjoy it! They talk about its various problematic attitudes, how it completely fails its characters, and how the ending disconnects entirely from the work itself. They also review Marvel Comics #1000 and Batman/Superman #1! Floppies Fortnightly Spawn #300 Pretty Deadly: The Rat #1 Tommy Gun Wizards #1 Test #3 Everything #1 Batman/Superman #1 Marvel Comics #1000 House of X #3 House of X #4 Nerd Bo...
Sep 10, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about The Boys this week! They talk about Ennis’ attempt to out-Preacher Preacher, their frustrations with the book, and why they still want to finish it. They also review The White Trees #1 and Ghost-Spider #1! Floppies Fortnightly Pretty Violent #1 The White Trees #1 Collapser #2 Gwenpool Strikes Back #1 Ghost-Spider #1 Powers of X #2 Powers of X #3 Nerd Boy Book Club The Boys Vol 1-6 by Ennis & Robertson Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Bo...
Aug 27, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the latter half of Y: The Last Man! They discuss how they were frustrated by the ending, its comparison to Lost, and its departure from its first half. They also review Powers of X #1 and House of X #2! Floppies Fortnightly Absolute Carnage #1 No One Left to Fight #1-2 Test #2 Powers of X #1 House of X #2 Nerd Boy Book Club Y: The Last Man Vol 6-10 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra Next time in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Boys Vol 1-6 by Garth En...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 54 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the first half of Y: The Last Man this week! They talk about how its aged, the comparisons to other books, and what sets it apart from other post-apocalyptic comics! They also review House of X #1 and Valkryie: Jane Foster #1! Floppies Fortnightly Delver #5 Collapser #1 Jimmy Olson #1 Sword Master #1 Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1 House of X #1 Nerd Boy Book Club Y: The Last Man Vol 1-5 by Brian K Vaughan & Pia Guerra The post 242 – Y: The Last Man V...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 49 min
Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back from a long break and are talking a bunch of wrestling this week, including The Comic Book Story of Professional Wresting. They talk about the excellent cartooning, its comprehensive nature, and about why pro wrestling appeals to them. They also review Lois Lane #1 and The Walking Dead #193! Floppies Fortnightly Young Guns Sketchbook #1 Test #1 Faithless #3 Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice #1 Lois Lane #1 Walking Dead #193 Nerd Boy Book Clu...
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 41 min
