Remember, Remember the Fifth of November The gunpowder treason and plot If you don't remember November 5, 1605, it is certainly not a necessity. As long as you remember Alan Moore and David Lloyd's masterpiece, "V for Vendetta". This is the topic as Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined by the scholarly Kelly long for an overview of the comic and the historical events that played a key role in bringing Guy Fawkes to the attention of comic book fans worldwide.
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 209
Welcome to the spooky annual tradition of Hey Kids, Comics! This year Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston have chosen to go large, VERY large! Joined by Eddie Medina, they explore the world of the biggest monsters in comics!
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 211
Well it was bound to happen! After all of these years and over 300 issues of the show, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston were enough full of themselves to decide to cast Hollywood pictures based on comic books ala the old "Casting Call" segment from Wizard Magazine. But they are not going it alone! Eddie Medina of The Rantcor Pit Live also joins in with his picks!
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 208
From Toby to Tom concludes with...Tom Holland! Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston, along with friend of HKC! DeNae Cortez, explore the Spider-Man films with Tom Holland in the title role (except for those movies that were Captain America or Avengers-driven). Discover a virtual world of Hollondness this week!
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 207
Welcome to the middle chapter of a the three-part exploration of the actors and films of the three incarnations of modern Spider-Man films. This week Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined by podcaster Rick Gutierrez (of The United States of Geekdom) to discuss Amazing Spider-Man and Amazing Spider-Man II as well as Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and his web-headed alter-ego. Spoiler Alert: There are technical difficulties throughout...
Oct 12, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 206
It's time for a mini-arc on Hey Kids, Comics! Though this series was planned before the Disney/Fox Spider-Man issue/non-issue that had fans pulling their heads off, it will still be treated as a celebration of Spidey staying in the MCU a bit longer. Toby to Tom will be an exploration of the three cinematic Spider-Man actors since 2002. This week your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston, along with Aaron Prado of Wonder Twin Powers Activate Show, talk about the first major cinematic Web-Head, To...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 205
One word...Blade! Yes, Marvel's own vampire hunter and day-walker went from obscure background character in Tomb of Dracula to perennial superstar as one of the first Marvel comic book characters to make a splash on the big screen. In the years since the human/vampire hybrid has grown in stature with appearances in multiple titles including his own. Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston are joined this week by another show favorite, Weldon Adams as they talk about the long and pointed career of Blade....
Sep 29, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 204
Garth Ennis' 2006-2012 comic series from Wildstorm and then Dyanamite finally saw its live action adaptation this year as a Netflix original series after years in development Hell as a feature film. Your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston, along with Catherine Houston, take a long hard look at the series that takes a long hard look at a world where super-heroes exist and are not necessarily the good guys they are cracked up to be when the chips are down.
Sep 21, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 203
It began in the late 60s. A phenomenon known as the Underground Comix Movement. Creators began self-publishing their own comic books that were often drenched in social relevance, especially to the counter-culture of the day. In a unique turn for this show, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston explore one of the most important eras of comic book history with special guest Michael H. Price!
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 202
Hot on the heels of the last story arc, Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston opted to take on a weighty real-world issue - the appropriation of comic book iconography. Often controversial, the adoption of comic book character's imagery by groups both public and in the shadows has become rather prevalent in recent years. From the widespread use of Punisher's skull logo to the V mask being co-opted by Anonymous, this issue is chock full of grist for the mill with your hosts and their special guest Danny...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 201
What's the job pay? A question posed by a unique brand of street-level heroes in comics. Sure being the good guy is its own reward, but frankly it does not pay the bills! Your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston take a look at various heroes-for-hire as "Hit the Streets" concludes.
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 200
Street-smart street-level heroes know the score. Sometimes you need a good firearm at your hip to survive the level of criminal that you find in a world of super-powered criminals and high tech devices. Yet for some there is an allure in guns and other projectile weapons that transcends necessity. Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston discuss the comic book heroes that hit the street often armed to the teeth!
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 199
Hit it! Yes, it's time to "Hit the Streets" again with Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston as Hey Kids, Comics! latest story arc reaches the pivotal center episode! This week your hosts take a hard swing at the heroes who fight crime largely bare knuckled. Some have powers or weaponry to bring to bear in the battle against evil, but when the chips are down their fists are up!
Aug 17, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 198
Let's face it, criminals are generally nocturnal creatures. To combat them takes a brand of hero who sleeps by day and fights crime by night. This issue finds Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston delving into these night owls (including Nite Owl) and their capacity to shine light on what bad guys do in the dark!
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 197
What makes a super-hero a "street level" hero versus any other kind? That is the pressing question in this week's issue of the show. Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston launch the 'Hit the Streets" arc with a look at the heroes (and villains) that fall into this category as well as some of the regular folks that have been a part of their careers.
Aug 07, 2019•53 min•Ep. 196
The Tanzanite Age of Comic Book Movies has resulted in a remarkable offshoot...the comic book movie action figure! Yet even before this golden time there were toys based on movies based on comics. Your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston take a look at the highs and lows, the inadvertent spoilers, and the storied history of comic movie toys.
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 195
You will want to have your ears at the ready as Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston talk about the eyes that "have it" in comics! This issue delves into eye-based powers and the historical significance of "super peepers"!
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 194
It's that time of year again! Summer has arrived and the annual Summer Fun issue is here at last! Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston could not think of anything that was as much fun this summer as "Spider-Man: Far From Home", so naturally this blockbuster became the subject for this year's edition. SPOILER ALERT! - This issue is heavily laden with spoilers of the film's many secrets. Please go see this incredible movie before you partake of this issue.
Jul 13, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 193
For the last few years there has not been a year without the sound of your hosts Andrew Farmer and Cole Houston railing against the collection assassin that is the San Diego Comic Con exclusive - regardless of the vendor. 2019 will see this tradition continuing as they share their thoughts about this year's slate of "can't-get-it-if-you-are-not-here collectibles that are being offered at SDCC. While conditions have improved for collectors, the exclusivity of some items remains quite problematic....
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 192
The boys are back! Okay, the old dudes are back! Hey Kids, Comics! returns from an unscheduled late Spring hiatus with the promised look at comic book henchmen. From the themed gangs that aid in the malfeasance of comics' top crooks to the unexpected henchmen you never knew were out there, this issue has it all! To paraphrase Professor X, when it comes to henchmen, they are not always what you think.
Jul 02, 2019•56 min•Ep. 191
