Among the Annuals and Anthologies, we ask the important question: what is going on with Superman's bulge in the Hall of Justice bar? And when did the Hall of Justice get a bar? Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:01:46 Pick of the Week: 00:01:25 - Strange Academy: Finals #20 Comics: 00:13:50 - Superman: Kal-El Returns Special #1 00:19:56 - Justice Society of America #1 00:24:50 - DC's Grifter Got Run Over by a Reindeer 00:...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 858
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line... Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons! There's science talk and The Problem with Damian™ talk plus the gang looks ahead to Legion of Super-Heroes! Running Time: 00:36:31 Music: "Carry on Wayward Son" Kansas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2022•38 min•Ep. 857
The takes are coming in hotter than leftover turkey as The Two Jamokes (plus Dr. Haupt) discuss the week's comic books the only way they know how: in a tryptophan-induced haze. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:07:40 Pick of the Week: 00:02:09 - The Human Target, Book Nine Comics: 00:13:13 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #300 00:23:01 - Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #1 00:29:33 - Star Wars: Yoda #1 00:32:50 -...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 857
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 01:00:26 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:49 - Josh has been watching the new seasons of Narcos: Mexico and Derry Girls. 00:05:36 - Conor has been watching the new season of Mythic Quest, reading The Passenger by Cormac McCarthy and prepping to fall into a World Cup and Ch...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 856
Did you have fun reading comics this week? We had fun. Fun is the watch word of the week. That and cigarettes. And Gilded Age robber barons. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:09:32 Pick of the Week: 00:02:34 - Batman: One Bad Day - Mr. Freeze #1 Comics: 00:16:50 - Namor, The Sub-Mariner: Conquered Shores #2 00:23:28 - Gold Goblin #1 00:27:28 - Iron Man #650 00:34:40 - Nightwing #98 00:36:47 - Junkyard Joe #2 00:39:36 - S...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 856
It's more MCU, in the form of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, with hosts Josh and Conor, joined by Paul Montgomery. They talk about the much anticipated sequel to the epochal success of the original Black Panther. Running Time: 00:55:09 Music: "Limoncello" Og Dayv feat. Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022•57 min
We can't be sure that the Powerball winner in Altadena isn't listening, so this one's for you. We've got that, along with stories about hidden garlic sauce, Del Taco, and a brief uninformed explanation of the Reformation. It's what you really want in a comic book podcast. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:13:51 Pick of the Week: 00:01:55 - Fantastic Four #694 Comics: 00:13:07 - The New Golden Age #1 00:21:22 - Love Everl...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 855
This month, in place of the usual Talksplode, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan give you a preview of possible iFanboy comic book TV coverage by taking a look at the first season of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law! Running Time: 00:39:11 Music: "Hard to Kill" Bleached Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2022•41 min•Ep. 854
Something was in the water this week. The show was running short (!!!) and then it ended up evening out. How? Lots and lots of tangents and a deep, deep dive (with tangents!) on an email, that's how. Plus an old sponsor gets a free ad! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:06:48 Pick of the Week: 00:01:33 - Dark Knights of Steel #8 Comics: 00:09:49 - She-Hulk #170 00:13:55 - Hulk #777 00:17:57 - Hell to Pay #1 00:21:32 - The...
Nov 06, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 854
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 00:56:49 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:09 - Conor (and Josh and Ron) watched Welcome to Wrexham. 00:06:58 - Josh is very excited about the return of the NBA. 00:09:53 - Ron has been enjoying Light & Magic. Television: 00:11:59 - The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power...
Nov 03, 2022•58 min•Ep. 853
"This week it'll be a shorter show," they said, fooling themselves once more. With a firm handle on the number of expected issues in a given mini-series, Josh and Conor trudge onward doing the week's work of comic book exploration. And Hellblazer won. Well, not Hellblazer. But it's Hellblazer. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:20:17 Pick of the Week: 00:01:40 - Damn Them All #1 Comics: 00:15:04 - Catwoman: Lonely City, B...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 853
Conor Kilpatrick is joined by his old pal and former co-host Paul Montgomery to discuss the latest DCEU film: Black Adam! What would would these two super fans make of the JSA's first big screen appearance? And what does this film say about the future of DC Films? (Note: this episode was recorded before the news that James Gunn and Peter Safran have been put in charge of the newly named DC Studios.) Running Time: 00:49:14 Music: "Paint It, Black" Rolling Stones Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Oct 27, 2022•51 min•Ep. 852
You guys cave guys? Let's hang out in a cave. They're immovable until they're not, then you're in real trouble. Let's fill our cave with this week's comics and keep the bears at bay! Running Time: 01:17:55 Pick of the Week: 00:02:13 - DCeased: War of the Undead Gods #3 Comics: 00:11:29 - Batman: The Knight #10 00:18:18 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #299 00:24:05 - G.C.P.D: The Blue Wall #1 00:34:19 - Rogues, Book Four 00:41:06 - Public Domain #5 00:45:40 - Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1 00...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 852
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at... Cosmic Odyssey by Jim Starlin, Mike Mignola, Carlos Garzon, Steve Oliff, & John Workman! What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show. Running Time: 00:52:01 Music: "Cosmic Love" Florence + The Machines Lear...
Oct 20, 2022•54 min•Ep. 851
You know what it is? It's a nice little show. We've got some comics to talk about, and some lovely art and story, and a couple of emails, and it's just a nice little show. What else could you want? Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:12:47 Pick of the Week: 00:01:56 - Namor, The Sub-Mariner: Conquered Shores #1 Comics: 00:16:04 - The Amazing Spider-Man #905 00:24:00 - Do a Powerbomb! #5 00:29:33 - Hitomi #1 00:33:47 - Dare...
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 851
iFanboy celebrates its 850th episode with a triple-sized all listener e-mail spectacular! Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and Ryan Haupt asked you, the iFanbase, to send them e-mails… and you delivered! Running Time: 03:38:15 Pick of the Week: 00:02:42 - That Texas Blood #18 Patron Pick: 00:13:10 - Gotham City: Year One #1 Audience Questions: 00:22:09 - The tradition continues as we field questions from the loyal iFanbase for over three hours! Listen as the hosts slowly fall apart, either from ...
Oct 09, 2022•4 hr 40 min•Ep. 850
The Bell returns… but even that time-saving device can’t stop the show from running long! (It was even longer before the edit!) Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan couldn’t help it — there was just so much to talk about. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:10:22 Pick of the Week: 00:02:14 – The Human Target, Book Seven Comics: 00:14:23 – Superman: Space Age, Book Two 00:23:34 – Lazarus: Risen #7 00:30:21 – Tim Drake: Robin ...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 849
So, here's what happened. Conor and Josh both watched a dumb movie about the end of the world (Moonfall, 2022), and then watched another dumb movie about the end of the world (Geostorm, 2017), and we wanted to talk about them, and here it is. Are they good movies? Well, yes and no. Does the real science matter? Certainly not. Does Los Angeles get destroyed again? Damn right. Running Time: 00:55:47 Music: "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" Bob Dylan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Sep 29, 2022•57 min
Conor has too many books, Josh clings desperately to life, and Ryan tries not get robbed on an action packed episode of everyone's favorite comic book podcast that isn't afraid to answer the question: what hurts? Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:13:44 Pick of the Week: 00:02:24 - Nightwing #96 Comics: 00:10:37 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #7 00:18:34 - Creepshow #1 00:23:43 - Fantastic Four #692 00:30:14 - Rogues' ...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 848
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 00:55:00 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying: 00:02:13 - Conor watched the first two seasons of Never Have I Ever. 00:05:04 - Ron watched The Bear and A League of Their Own. 00:10:57 - There are too many shows on too many services. 00:12:54 - Josh watched For All Mankind. 00:17:26 -...
Sep 22, 2022•57 min•Ep. 847
It's time for your weekly old nerd happy fun time! The highlight of this is probably the excited taco talk. At least for us. Running Time: 01:14:27 Pick of the Week: 00:03:55 - Captain Marvel #175 Comics: 00:15:06 - Trve Kvlt #2 00:19:19 - Dark Spaces: Wildfire #3 00:26:02 - Midnight Suns #1 00:30:44 - Maskerade #1 00:34:02 - A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #11 00:37:47 - Daredevil #641 Patron Pick: 00:42:47 - Batman vs. Robin #1 Patron Thanks: 00:52:27 - Gary Audience Questions: 00:54:22 - Kar...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 847
Come for the comics talk, stay for Conor's David Milch deep pull and Josh struggling with the other "Star" franchise. But always remember: this is not a math show. Running Time: 01:04:07 Pick of the Week: 00:02:54 - She-Hulk #169 Comics: 00:18:02 - Dark Knights of Steel: Tales from the Three Kingdoms #1 00:22:47 - That Texas Blood #17 00:30:24 - Alien #1 00:37:15 - Batman #127 00:39:27 - Punisher #6 00:41:49 - Moon Knight #15 Patron Pick: 00:43:50 - Star Trek #400 Patron Thanks: 00:51:07 - Patri...
Sep 11, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 846
Is it actually the 1000th issue? Probably not. Is it worth it? It is. Remember: Nothing Makes Sense, Nothing Matters. There's also a bonus Darwyn Cooke story! Real life, not comic book. Running Time: 01:11:13 Pick of the Week: 00:02:17 - Amazing Fantasy #1000 Comics: 00:18:56 - Thunderbolts #1 00:25:26 - Superman: Warworld Apocalypse #1 00:29:13 - G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #297 00:37:32 - Dogs of London #4 00:40:21 - Ant-Man #2 00:44:08 - The Variants #3 Patron Pick: 00:46:36 - Amazing Fant...
Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
The Jamokes are feeling useless... useless... but fortunately special guest Ryan Haupt is able to spider-glider in and lend a webbed hand in discussing this week's comics! Running Time: 01:13:10 Pick of the Week: 00:03:27 - The Amazing Spider-Man #902 Comics: 00:14:12 - Tales of the Human Target #1 00:18:39 - Public Domain #3 00:25:08 - Fantastic Four #691 00:29:29 - Deadly Class #55 00:37:09 - Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings #2 00:40:20 - Task Force Z #11 00:41:52 - The Shaolin Cowboy: Cruel to be ...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 844
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick take a look at... Hulk: Future Imperfect by Peter David, George Pérez, Tom Smith, & Joe Rosen! What's a Booksplode? It's a bi-monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition, something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show. Running Time: 00:4x:xx Music: "Two Princes" Spin Doctors Learn more about your ad ch...
Aug 25, 2022•42 min•Ep. 843
They are cohosts, but are they friends? Let's find out this week in which there were a lot of comics to talk about and analyze. Just remember -- iFanboy does not provide any college credit and please don't list them as a reference. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:07:24 Pick of the Week: 00:02:27 - Daredevil #650 Comics: 00:15:29 - Do A Powerbomb! #3 00:19:55 - Batman/Superman: World's Finest #6 00:25:35 - DC vs. Vampir...
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 843
Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! Running Time: 00:58:20 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying: 00:01:39 - Ron has been watching Only Murders in the Building, and finished WeCrashed and The Orville: New Horizons. 00:05:57 - Josh watched Blackbird. 00:09:49 - A brief foray into the strength of Apple TV+ and the overall problem of di...
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 842
Where are you at in your Predator fandom? You need to have that straight before moving on here. After that, herein, witness two good friends having the best hour of their week, and talking about how a watch was drawn loosely, and Sandwiches of History. Just what you expect from this show. Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:15:31 Pick of the Week: 00:01:18 - Parker Girls #1 Comics: 00:15:04 - The Amazing Spider-Man #901 00...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 842
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest release from the DC Universe Animated Original Movie line... Green Lantern: Beware My Power! Plus looking ahead to Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons and the recently announced 2023 line up! Running Time: 00:43:31 Music: "Power to the People" John Lennon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2022•45 min•Ep. 841
Conor’s back and he and Josh have a lot of catching up to do! Also, comic book talk this week is often interrupted by the telling (or re-telling) of old stories and a lot of it is about meat (and also pie). Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 01:15:31 Pick of the Week: 00:03:42 – DC vs. Vampires #8 Comics: 00:16:21 – Batman: Killing Time #6 00:23:48 – Iron Man #22 00:28:49 – The Scumbag #14 00:36:13 – Stillwater #14 00:39:38 ...
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 841