Wow, another incredible week for comics, and Under the Comic Covers is very happy to discuss four of those amazing titles: The Walking Dead #157: The Whisperer War Part 1, Black Science #23, Nailbiter #24, and Paper Girls #8. We are also thrilled to announce the details of our latest giveaway. All you have to do is to follow us on our Facebook page, then like and share the post that describes the contest. That is all you have to do to be eligible to win a SDCC exclusive Saga action figure set co...
Aug 05, 2016•2 hr 16 min
It's taken us over a year to cover, but Under the Comic Covers finally reaches the final volume of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's masterpiece, Y: The Last Man, Vol 10: Why and Wherefores. It's been an interesting journey, and one that wasn't fraught with a few questionable moments, but the ending is by far one of the best literature has to offer. Plus, we chat about our experiences at SDCC 2016. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week - SDCC 2016 Chat (2:10) Y: The Last Man, Vol 10: Whys ...
Aug 01, 2016•1 hr 7 min
This week, Under the Comic Covers travels from the wilds of the American Frontier with Manifest Destiny #21, all the way to the wilds of John Layman and Rob Guillory's brains with CHEW #56. Two fantastic titles, two fantastic issues, plus a new Top of the Stack selection, Bryan Lee O'Malley's new book, Snotgirl. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:30) Manifest Destiny #21 (8:31) Manifest Destiny Mail (29:55) CHEW #56 (34:12) CHEW Mail (51:50) Top of the Stack: Snotgirl (57:41) End (1:...
Jul 22, 2016•1 hr 6 min
The penultimate volume of Brian K. Vaughan's Y: The Last Man, Vol 9: Motherland, is by far one of the best volumes of the series, surpassed by maybe only the final chapter. Under the Comic Covers is happy to finally be getting close to the finish line with this series as we ditch our "top 3 and/or 5" format for a more casual chat about the book. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:33) Y: The Last Man, Vol 9: Motherland (7:12) End (39:37) Next episode: CHEW #56; Manifest Destiny #21 An...
Jul 15, 2016•41 min
Do you remember when it was a rarity for Under the Comic Covers to discuss five issues in one week? It wasn't that long ago... yet... here we are, celebrating our third "pentacular"! Fortunately for us, as well as you, the listener, we cover five ridiculously great issues: The Walking Dead #156, Black Science #22, Nailbiter #23, Paper Girls #7, and Revival #41. Join us in what is our longest episode to date... and remember... we do have chapters, and each chapter's time is listed below. Enjoy! C...
Jul 08, 2016•3 hr 9 min
It's the second slow week for new comic releases (that we cover at least), but Under the Comic Covers returns after a week off to continue our discussion of Brian K. Vaughan's classic comic masterpiece, Y: The Last Man with Volume 8: Kimono Dragons. Fear not however, next week we will return with five big titles to discuss! Also, the audio quality of this episode is not what our listeners have come to expect from us. We had some technical difficulties during the recording of the episode that was...
Jun 30, 2016•1 hr 14 min
Sasquatch is revealed, and Under the Comic Covers is here to talk it out. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you view it, that statement is only true in this week's Manifest Destiny #20. We get some answers about the past, and raise some questions for the future... a fantastic issue, and we hope you enjoy this episode with a slightly different format (no Top 3 and no listener feedback... we had to record early... sorry). Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:15) Manifest De...
Jun 16, 2016•36 min
This week, Under the Comic Covers presents the shortest episode to date, but that says nothing about the book we discuss. Revival #40 is an exciting, action packed issue that we were both eager to talk about and share our favorite moments as many of the storylines converge into an incredible web of drama and mystery... and the arc isn't even done! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:53) Revival #40 (7:15) Revival Mail (28:39) End (30:20) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #20 Any question...
Jun 10, 2016•32 min
We took a week off, but Under the Comic Covers returns with gusto as we tackle four fantastic issues this week. We begin with The Walking Dead #155: Tip of the Spear, followed by Nailbiter #22 and Paper Girls #6, and rounding it all out with Nowhere Men #10. This episode is chock full of great comics, I would not recommend missing out on this one. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:04) The Walking Dead #155: Tip of the Spear (10:57) The Walking Dead Mail (30:33) Nailbiter #22 (37:08)...
Jun 03, 2016•1 hr 55 min
After an extended hiatus, Under the Comic Covers is very pleased to be talking about Manifest Destiny #19. We return to the wilds of the early nineteenth century America as we continue with Lewis and Clark's exploration of the newly opened west, and all of the creatures and monsters standing between our intrepid explorers and the great Pacific Ocean. A new arc begins with part 1 of 6 titled, Sasquatch. Grace is also happy to discuss a new title for Top of the Stack, Eddie Pittman's all ages book...
May 20, 2016•1 hr 12 min
After two false promises, we are finally able to cover Southern Bastards, Vol 3: Homecoming. Who knew they would change the number of issues per volume, completely change the book's narrative structure, and space it out over the course of the last year? Not Under the Comic Covers, but we were patient (eventually), and that patience paid off in what is an amazing story of a southern county gone from bad to worse on the back of the hubris of one small man. Join us as we delve into this modern sout...
May 13, 2016•1 hr 23 min
Four big titles this week, and Under the Comic Covers is happy to go over at least three of the four books. Unfortunately, we bid adieu to Rat Queens as issue #16 leaves us both a little cold as it takes it's final bow. On the plus side, The Walking Dead #154 is one of the more hilarious (yes, seriously... hilarious) issues of TWD we've ever read, Nailbiter #21 begins what is sure to be a spectacular arc, and Revival #39 moves the story forward in a big way. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of th...
May 06, 2016•1 hr 58 min
This week, Under the Comic Covers is very pleased to be talking about two titles that have always gone great together (see Episode 3 for why we feel that way). First up, we have Saga #36, wrapping up the series' sixth arc in spectacular fashion. After that, we have a return to form with Sex Criminals #15. We may have ripped this book a new one after issue #14, but this issue, wrapping up it's third arc, makes up for whatever grievances we may have had. As an added little bonus, we discuss the ne...
Apr 28, 2016•1 hr 38 min
Under the Comic Covers chats up a hilarious CHEW one-off, rounding out the Poyo Trilogy with Demon Chicken Poyo, and return to The Wicked + The Divine with Volume 3: Commercial Suicide. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:37) CHEW Demon Chicken Poyo (14:17) CHEW Poyo Mail (26:02) The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 3: Commercial Suicide (33:19) Wik/Div Mail (1:11:40) End (1:14:45) Next episode: Saga #36; Sex Criminals #15 Any questions, comments, or magical demon ketchup can be sent to feedb...
Apr 22, 2016•1 hr 19 min
Under the Comic Covers continues with our coverage of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's classic series, Y: The Last Man. We pick back up with Volume 7: Paper Dolls, and share our top 5, a bunch of listener feedback, and select Brian Wood's new book, Black Road #1, as Top of the Stack. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:31) Y: The Last Man, Vol 7: Paper Dolls (14:46) Y: The Last Mail (40:07) Top of the Stack: Black Road (51:21) End (57:36) Next week: CHEW Demon Chicken Poyo #1; Wicked...
Apr 15, 2016•1 hr 1 min
In a first for Under the Comic Covers, Grace is on vacation, so Mr. Blahg invites Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast to join him in discussing The Walking Dead #153: Heavy Hangs the Head. In addition to talking about this particular issue, we also get into various aspects of the TV show's latest season, have a chat regarding the merits of paper vs. digital comics, and offer up two great titles for Top of the Stack. Jason offers up his take on Grant Morrison's Wonder Woman Earth One, and Mr. Blahg ...
Apr 08, 2016•1 hr 36 min
Under the Comic Covers celebrates it's UtCC Pentacular 2.0 by covering five issues in one episode in what is an absolutely spectacular week for Image Comics. We go over Black Science #21, Revival #38, Saga #35, They're Not Like Us #12, and Wayward #15. It's a long one, but we enjoy each and every book. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:19) Black Science #21 (8:05) Black Science Mail (29:36) Revival #38 (31:33) Revival Mail (49:29) Saga #35 (51:44) Saga Mail (1:13:33) They're Not Lik...
Apr 01, 2016•2 hr 9 min
This week, Under the Comic Covers discusses the latest issue of Eric Stephenson and Dave Taylor's Nowhere Men #9. We have a great deal of information about the Podcastica Network to share (so stick around to the end), plus more than a few tangents as this episode becomes what Grace so eloquently referred to as, "the longish short one". Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:39) Nowhere Men #9 (9:34) Nowhere Mail Men (33:08) Top of the Stack: Snowfall (45:25) End (49:57) Next episode: Bla...
Mar 25, 2016•57 min
Under the Comic Covers returns after a week off with two books that cause Grace and Mr. Blahg to diverge on their opinions for both. First we discuss Rat Queens #15, followed by the return of our coverage of the Brian K. Vaughan classic, Y: The Last Man, Vol 6: Girl on Girl. Which one did Grace prefer... which did Mr. B? How could you not listen to this episode? Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:45) Rat Queens #15 (7:01) Rat Queens Mail (34:06) Y: The Last Man, Vol 6: Girl on Girl (...
Mar 18, 2016•1 hr 29 min
Zombies!... sort of, and Under the Comic Covers discusses two books that always go great together: The Walking Dead #152: United In Fear and Revival #37. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (6:42) The Walking Dead #152: United In Fear (10:39) The Walking Dead Mail (34:31) Revival #37 (45:28) Revival Mail (1:02:58) End (1:07:50) Next episode: Rat Queens #15; Sex Criminal #15; They're Not Like Us #12 Any questions, comments, or industiral strength decongestants can be sent to feedback@utcc...
Mar 04, 2016•1 hr 9 min
Wow... what a week for comics, and Under the Comic Covers dives into four fantastic titles. Saga #34, Wayward #14, Nowhere Men #8, and CHEW #55... it doesn't get much better than this. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:52) Saga #34 (7:03) Saga Mail (30:49) Wayward #14 (35:24) Wayward Mail (56:54) Nowhere Men #8 (1:03:03) Nowhere Mail (1:30:20) CHEW #55 (1:34:15) CHEW Mail (1:51:50) End (1:58:51) Next week: Revival #37; The Walking Dead #152 Any questions, comments, or piles of walru...
Feb 25, 2016•2 hr 2 min
Under the Comic Covers has an interesting week discussing Sex Criminals #14. Rarely do we go negative, thanks to curating a consistently kick ass group of books week in and week out, but this week things are a little different and our reactions may surprise you. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:26) Sex Criminals #14 (6:03) Sex Criminals Mail (30:00) End (40:22) Next week: CHEW #55; Nowhere Men #8; Saga #34; Wayward #14 Any questions, comments, or purple headed Sybians can be sent t...
Feb 19, 2016•42 min
Under the Comic Covers has a great week covering two outstanding books from Image Comics: Black Science #20 and They're Not Like Us #11. Plus, Grace discusses The Violent from Ed Brisson and Adam Gorham on Top of the Stack. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:49) Black Science #20 (5:59) Black Science Mail (28:36) They're Not Like Us #11 (35:24) Top of the Stack: The Violent (55:24) End (1:01:38) Next week: Sex Criminals #14; Southern Bastards, Vol 3: Homecoming Any questions, comment...
Feb 09, 2016•1 hr 5 min
Under the Comic Covers digs into three amazing issues this week from three of our favorite books: The Walking Dead #151, Nailbiter #20, and Paper Girls #5. Plus, we return to the Top of the Stack with Mr. Blahg discussing Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda's Monstress from Image Comics. Also, be sure to check out our Podcast Junkies interview with Harry Duran. http://www.podcastjunkies.com/erik-and-grace-interview/ Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:55) The Walking Dead #151: Call to Arms ...
Feb 04, 2016•1 hr 34 min
Under the Comic Covers is extremely proud to present our 100th episode! In addition to covering three of our favorite titles: Saga #33, CHEW #54, and Revival #36; we also share our recent chat with Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, creators of Revival. Thank you to all of our listeners and friends for supporting us over the last 2 years. Chapters Intro (0:00) Saga #33 (9:27) Saga Mail (32:32) CHEW #54 (43:38) CHEW Mail (1:00:39) Revival #36 (1:07:56) Revival Mail (1:24:17) Time Seeley and Mike Norton ...
Jan 29, 2016•2 hr 17 min
This is an episode of Under the Comic Covers that we could only imagine would happen... the return of Eric Stephenson's Nowhere Men. Issue #7 begins exactly where the last arc ended, two plus years ago. Not to be outdone, Wayward #13 delivers one of the best action sequences of the series yet, and gives us plenty to chew on. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:15) Wayward #13 (8:14) Wayward Mail (33:23) Nowhere Men #7 (35:45) Nowhere Men Mail (1:10:05) End (1:15:09) Next week: Saga #3...
Jan 22, 2016•1 hr 18 min
Under the Comic Covers is very proud to present our discussion of The Walking Dead #150: Betrayal, as well as an interview with Rick Remender, writer of Black Science, LOW, Deadly Class and Tokyo Ghost, and many other titles. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (9:12) The Walking Dead #150: Betrayal (11:44) The Walking Dead Mail (39:56) Rick Remender Interview (56:03) End (2:20:29) Next week: Nowhere Men #7; Wayward #13 Any questions, comments, or beating canes can be sent to feedback@ut...
Jan 15, 2016•2 hr 27 min
The holidays are over, and routine can once again set in, and for Under the Comic Covers, routine means sitting down on a Thursday night and recording a podcast about our favorite comic books. This week we delve into Black Science #19, Nailbiter #19, and Paper Girls #4... plus, we introduce a new Image Comics title to Top of the Stack, Saints from Sean Lewis and Benjamin Mackey. Chapters Intro (0:00) Black Science #19 (4:26) Black Science Mail (26:03) Nailbiter #19 (36:07) Nailbiter Mail (54:51)...
Jan 08, 2016•1 hr 45 min
Happy New Year dear listeners! Under the Comic Covers is very happy to present our first episode of 2016, featuring Kurtis J. Wiebe and Tess Fowler's Rat Queens #14 from Image Comics. We hope you all had wonderful holidays and we look forward to chatting about more comics in the year to come. Chapters Intro (0:00) Rat Queens #14 (6:51) Rat Queens Mail (26:15) End (27:58) Next week: Black Science #19; Nailbiter #19; Paper Girls #4 Any questions, comments, or dragon hoarde candy stashes can be sen...
Jan 03, 2016•30 min
Happy holidays from Under the Comic Covers! We hope you all had a fantastic season and we would love to spread a little more cheer in the form of us talking about two fantastic books, Saga #32 and CHEW #53. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:11) Saga #32 (4:37) Saga Mail (24:39) CHEW #53 (30:09) CHEW Mail (48:49) End (36:50) Next week: Rat Queens #14 Any questions, comments, or keys made from guns can be sent to feedback@utccovers.com You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UT...
Dec 28, 2015•57 min
