The gang continues Pride month with Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1-6 (2021 - 2022) by Tee Franklin. Featuring one of the most iconic same-sex couple, Harley and Poison Ivy, this short series is full of representation! What kind of trouble does the dominant duo get into? How does their relationship change in this limited series? Why does it always seem like trouble finds these ladies when they aren't even trying? Check all of that out and more in this weeks episod...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 40
The gang starts off June with Pride! The new theme is dedicated to the LGBTQ community during Pride Month. To introduce the theme, MMP discusses Superman: Son of Kal-El #1-5 (2021) by , you guessed it, Tom Taylor! When Superman is indefinitely summoned to a mission off Earth, it is up to his son, Jon, to serve in his place. Life is tough when society has high expectations for you, and even more so when your father is the greatest hero in the universe! With The Truth serving as his guide, Jon wil...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 22 min
In the final chapter of the Vibrant Variants theme, the Podcast gets an upgrade! In Superior Iron Man #1-6, written by the eternally loved Tom Taylor, the reader gets to experience a variation of Tony Stark where he never developed a conscience. Instead of using his business empire to help solve Earth’s problems, Tony uses his money to develop an app that makes the user “perfect.” Although this is no act of philanthropy as the app is prohibitively expensive, thereby driving a wedge between the p...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 27 min
The gang continues to discuss Vibrant Variants by diving into the ongoing series Dark Knights of Steel #1-6. This alternate take on DC, from an MMP favorite and well known writer Tom Taylor, places several well-known characters in Medieval Times. The artwork by Yasmien Putri perfectly captures the spirit of the Middle Ages. In this spin on DC classic characters, we get to see Kal-El’s parents become monarchs of a Kingdom after winning the hearts of the residents. When a prophecy predicts the fal...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Collecting Spider-Man (2016) #12-14, Spider-Gwen (2015B) #16-18, the fellas continue the month of May and the Vibrant Variants. They dive into a little Spiderverse as our hero Miles Morale ventures through time and space to... save his dad? Stop his dad? Kiss Gwen Stacy from another earth? From cameos with Spider-Ham, Spider-Man Noir and more, this run takes the harshness of Spider-mans world and combines it with the colorful and playful style of Gwen's world! What happens to our heroes? Find ou...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 26 min
The month of May is all about vibrant variants now that Grant Morrison’s month has wrapped up. To initiate the new topic, MMP talk about Infinity Wars: Soldier Supreme #1&2 and Secret Warps: Soldier Supreme Annual (2018). Writer Gerry Duggan expertly tells two stories at once in this limited series. Duggan is able to combine the traditional stories of Steve Rogers with that of Dr. Strange, while still making the result seem fresh. The artwork of Albert Kubert is equally impressive at demonst...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The gang wraps up Grant Morrison’s month by discussing The Invisibles #1-4 ( 1994). Supported by the creative artwork of Steve Yeowell, the reader of this series is drawn into a strange, psychedelic world that only Grant Morrison could conceive. Young hooligan, Dane McGowan, is recruited by a mysterious group of freedom fighters who call themselves The Invisibles. With oppressive systems of power in place around the world, it is up to The Invisibles to restore freewill. But before he is ready to...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 33 min
The gang continues to Marvel over Morrison’s Masterpieces by discussing Klaus (2015) #1-7. Dan Mora’s artwork perfectly illustrates the trademarks of a classic Morrison comic, such as psychedelic cutaway panels. Set in medieval times, this comic series covers the origin story of Santa Claus. In a departure from prior episodes this month, MMP focuses on a plot driven story. When the town of Grimsvigtown is placed under the control of evil Lord Magnus, all joy is deprived from the citizens. It is ...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 27 min
The discussion of Grant Morrison’s Masterpieces continues with Nameless #1-6 (2016). Fresh off a discussion of Doom Patrol, the group dives into a horror comic sure to provide nightmare fuel to those who read it. The gruesome style of Chris Burnham’s artistry add to the surreal nature of this mind melting misadventure into the occult. After a well-rounded team of experts in their respective fields are assembled for a mission to stop an asteroid from striking Earth, things go awry quickly when th...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
After an exciting conclusion to the Mid March Melee, the gang starts off April with a new theme. To honor the many contributions they have made to the comic book world, April will be all about Grant Morrison’s masterpieces. The first book to be discussed is one of Morrison’s initial great works. Doom Patrol #19 (1989) is an excellent example of what makes Grant Morrison’s so special, and so significant to the comic book world. After the series suffered during the initial 18 issues, Morrison was ...
Apr 06, 2022•56 min
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK!!!!! Steven takes on Graham in a battle for Supremacy and the title of Premier Paperback Prize Champion! Does Laila Starr capture the heart of our twice scorned judge, Alex? Or does Graham, fresh off a Funtastic Four victory maintain his momentum and take the crown with Saga 25? Find out in this week's CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT!
Mar 30, 2022•59 min
The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode pits Alex defending Sex Criminals #1 ( The fan vote!) vs Graham defending Saga #25! Which book moves onto the championship round in the battle to become "The Premier Paperback Prize Champion" for 2022? Is there an upset in the making? Find out in this week's show!
Mar 23, 2022•57 min
The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode pits Steven defending The Many Deaths of Laila Star vs Alex defending The Killing Joke! Which book moves onto the championship round in the battle to become "The Premier Paperback Prize Champion" for 2022? Is there an upset in the making? Find out in this weeks show!
Mar 16, 2022•48 min
The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode pits Alex + Ada #2 against Saga #25. Following that, we see Spencer and Locke #1 duke it out with Sex Criminals #1 for a spot in the next round!! A battle for supremacy in the comicverse, who will advance to the next round of our Min-March Melee bracket, continuing their journey to become "The Premier Paperback Prize Champion" for 2022? Is there an upset in the making? Find out in t...
Mar 09, 2022•55 min
The boys get into the March Madness Spirit and create a little tournament bracket of their own! This weeks episode, we see the 1 seed, The Many Deaths of Laila Star #1 taking on the 8 seed, Beta Ray Bill #1. Following that, we see the ever so contentious match up between the 4 seed, The Killing Joke taking on the 5 seed, Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #3! A battle for supremacy in the comicverse, who will advance to the next round of our Min-March Melee bracket, continuing their jou...
Mar 02, 2022•49 min
MMP introduces a special comic this week to wrap up February’s theme of graphic love stories. With art and story by Craig Thomposn, Blankets - Chapter IV: Static (2003) is an autobiographical graphic novel that tells the coming-of-age story of the author. The inspired use of black and white shading makes the art tell a story of its own. Growing up in a strictly Evangelical household, Craig finds the outside world to be vastly different from what he expects. Looking to find excitement to break up...
Feb 23, 2022•42 min
Who said robots don’t have feelings? Continuing the theme of graphic love stories, this edition of MMP discusses the possibility of human and robot relationships. In Alex & Ada #2 (2013), written by Sarah Vaughn & Jonathan Luna, the reader will likely notice many similarities between the comic and real life. In a not-so-distant future where technology is everywhere and human connection seems to be less common, the protagonist of our story finds himself with a new android companion. This ...
Feb 17, 2022•47 min
The month of graphic love stories continues with Batman #50: The Wedding (2016). Written by Tom King, this tale of Holy Batrimony features a collaboration of artists and colorists who come together to celebrate the famous relationship between Batman and Catwoman. After years of playing cat and mouse, or bat if you will, Selina and Bruce decide to tie the knot! The couple finds it difficult to plan a wedding while also taking on the role of Gotham superheroes. While trying to plan a wedding, we a...
Feb 09, 2022•55 min
To get the listeners in the mood for Valentine’s Day, MMP is discussing (graphic) love stories for the new theme in February. The first book of the month, Sex Criminals #1 (2013) by Matt Fraction, explores the awkward experience people go through as they try to learn about sex. Due to an appalling lack of sex education, the main character and narrator of this comic, Suzie, finds it hard to discuss her concerns with anyone! This is an especially acute problem given Suzie’s uncontrolled stoppage o...
Feb 02, 2022•49 min
Wow! One month into 2022 already! This week Alex, Graham, and Steven wrap up our January theme, Sidekicks, discussing Kick-Ass #4 (2008). It’s the debut of an exciting character as Hit-Girl slashes her way into the pages of Kick-Ass. With art by Tom Palmer and written by Mark Millar our final comic of the month is a cult favorite. A fast-paced book with edgy art, it’s no wonder Kick-Ass spawned two big Hollywood movies. Come see the violence inherent in the comic! Is all the gore crucial to this...
Jan 26, 2022•36 min
In eager anticipation of Saga Chapter 55, the guys discuss the beautiful Saga Chapter 25 (2015). Continuing January’s theme of Sidekicks! Steven, Alex, and Graham explore the world of Saga. What brought us to this point in the war? How do the people of Wreath and Landfall feel about it? Will Hazel’s family ever be reunited? Why isn’t Ghüs more prominently featured? The boys discuss all this and more on this week’s episode! Written by Brian K. Vaughn with art by Fiona Staples, Saga is a space ody...
Jan 19, 2022•45 min
The guys continue to discuss sidekicks in January by discussing arguably the most famous sidekick of all, Robin! Robin #1 (2021), written by Joshua Williamson, with art by Gleb Melnikov, tells the tale of one of the more angsty of Batman’s Robins, Damien Wayne. As the son of Batman and Talia al Guhl, Damien has a lot to live up to! Locked in a constant battle to balance his League of Assassins training with Batman's code of ethics, Robin sets out to forge his own path with a far more heavy hande...
Jan 12, 2022•41 min
The guys start the new year with a new theme, sidekicks! To start off the month, MMP discusses Flashpoint - Kid Flash Lost #1 (2011), written by Sterling Gates, with art by Oliver Nome. After a disruption to the timeline, Bart is lost and without support from the Flash. While coming to the realization that he is trapped in a simulation, Bart is able to escape the stasis he has been trapped in during this alternate reality. WIth the help of a mysterious stranger, Hot Pursuit, Bart sets out to fig...
Jan 05, 2022•36 min
The guys finish off the year by discussing another one of Steven’s favorite reads from 2021, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr. Written by Ram V, with artwork by Filipe Andrade, the story of Laila Starr takes readers on a philosophical journey while exploring humanity’s understanding of life and death. With humanity about to discover the secrets to immortality, the God of Death is no longer needed in the heavens, and is reincarnated on Earth as Laila Starr. Instead of enjoying her life as a mortal,...
Dec 29, 2021•43 min
In lieu of the release of the new "Spider-Man No Way Home" film that released last week, Alex, Graham and Steven sit down and talk a parallel Spider-Man, a What if...? of sorts! Spider-Man keeps the symbiote suit, and turns to some hardcore vigilante justice... by killing the bad guys? J Jonah Jameson working with the Sinister Six? Where is Eddie Brock? With Aunt May dead, Chip Zdarskey takes you through the life of Peter Parker gone rogue...and let's you see a side of the not-so friendly neighb...
Dec 22, 2021•47 min
As December continues, MMP discusses one of Graham’s favorite comic books from this year, Beta Ray Bill (2021). Written and drawn by Daniel Warren Johnson, with colors from Mike Spicer, Beta Ray Bill tells the story of a lesser-known hero. Beta Ray Bill is a Korbinite who is transformed into a powerful, horse-like cyborg to help protect his planet. As the only other being worthy of holding Mjolnir, Beta Ray Bill was gifted his own weapon from Odin, Stormbreaker. When Thor breaks Stormbreaker, Be...
Dec 15, 2021•42 min
The second week of December means the guys dive into another book of their favorite stories from 2021 and this one is a new twist to a familiar character: Captain America! In this first issue of a five-part mini series, Steve Rogers reflects on the idea of what is truly the "American Dream", when all of a sudden things go sideways and the shield is stolen by a mysterious character dressed as... Captain America? Josh Trujillo brings you a great story to kick off this run where we see Sam Wilson a...
Dec 08, 2021•38 min
As the end of the year approaches, MMP begins December by discussing some of the best comics to be released in 2021. To start off the month, the group discusses Batman: White Knight Presents: Harley Quinn #3 (2020). Katana Collins writes an excellent, crime noir thriller set in a non-canon universe. In an alternate reality, where Bruce Wayne is in prison and the Joker is dead, Harley Quinn remains the only hope for Gotham when a serial killer strikes. Paired with an FBI agent with a clear confli...
Dec 01, 2021•43 min
To conclude November’s focus on third-party comic publishers, MMP discusses Spencer & Locke #1 (2017) from Action Lab Comics. David Prepose creates a story that expertly blends the light-hearted spirit of Calvin & Hobbes with the gritty atmosphere found in Sin City. After a traumatic childhood, Locke learns to survive by talking to his stuffed panther, Spencer. As an adult, Locke is a capable detective. All of this is tested when he becomes emotionally invested in a case after his grade-...
Nov 24, 2021•41 min
The group continues to discuss third-party comics by diving into Brigade #1, published by Image Comics . By blending early-90s pop culture with colorful artwork, Brigade creates an easy story for comic fans looking for something different from the major comic publishers. When a terrorist organization seizes control of a building, it is up to Youngblood to stop the madness. But what happens when Youngblood doesn’t show up? Will Brigade be able to save the day? Find out more about this lesser-know...
Nov 17, 2021•37 min
