After a short break, we're back with a whole bunch of Vertigo news from the past couple of weeks. Most importantly, we break down and discuss the newly revealed cast of Netflix's Sandman adaptation. For some reason some of these decisions were "controversial" to the worst people on the internet and we spend some time on why they're dumb. We then jump into Kyle Baker's wacky dark comedy I Die At Midnight. It's good to be back!
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 33
This episode starts with us taking some random people who don't listen to the show to task for some odd, and not particularly enlightened, opinions on comics. We then look at It's A Bird... by Steven T. Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen. It's a very complex look at familial secrets, the creative process and humanity in general all under the giant shadow of Superman's red cape. More than that, it askes probably the most important question that every person needs to answer themselves. Listen and find o...
May 18, 2021•59 min•Ep. 32
After some news about a new Vertigo television adaptation and thumbing through some cards based on DC's most forgotten crossover, we dive into the prophetic world of Transmetropolitan. Written by Warren Ellis with art by Darick Robertson, this cyberpunk series brought the world social commentary, interesting sci-fi concepts and one of the greatest comic book characters: Spider Jerusalem.
May 11, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 31
While not fondly remembered and a box office failure, I still contend that this movie is great. Sylvain White directs a star-studded and charming cast in a fun caper movie that accurately adapts Andy Diggle and Jock's comic series while injecting a fair amount of humor and hijinks. Listen to us recite large chunks of dialogue over the actual movie.
May 04, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 30
You thought we were done last time? Well, I got news for you: We're not even close to done. There are still a whole lot of Vertigo stories that should be brought to life on the big or bigger screen. Join us as we go through some great (and not so great) stories that are ripe for adaptation.
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 29
We put together lists of Vertigo comic series that we feel should be adapted into film or television. Listen along as we explain why our choices would make great viewing!
Apr 20, 2021•57 min•Ep. 28
After some DC movie news and an official apology, we begin looking at Milligan and Biukovic's 1999 Human Target mini-series. Unlike the television pilot that we watched earlier, this is a story about identity and larger societal issues sprinkled with over-the-top, hollywood style action. While we don't quite agree on how well it works in the end, overall it's definitely a fun ride. If you watched the TV series (either of them, really) then listen along and find out the differences between Christ...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
We dive back into the longest and most R-rated kid's movie ever made. Picking up where we left off, the two of us continue discussing the plot before digging into the psychological underpinnings of comic book characters and their adaptations. Plus, if you wrote in about Snyder's Justice League, then we read your comment today! Gotta keep that audience engagement going. Enjoy!
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
The time is finally upon us. Zack Snyder's Justice League is here. After some quick retractions and corrections (nobody's perfect) we dive head first into the deepest (well, longest) superhero movie ever made. What were our thoughts? Which version was better? Did The Flash get less annoying? Listen along and find out! Also, because of the sheer size of this piece of media, we've had to cut the review into two parts. Apologies.
Mar 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 25
We dive back into the semi-regular series on Vertigo Pilots with Doom Patrol! Originally created for the DC streaming app, this series mixes and matches the best aspects of the team's comic book histories while being firmly centered on bold character development. Listen along as we watch the pilot episode and barely address what's on the screen in front of us. Enjoy!
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 24
After some Sandman casting and Suicide Squad news, we dive into the Fables video game and subsequent comic adaptation, The Wolf Among Us. While it may not be written by Bill Willingham, it's still a great look into the world of the legends in exile and makes for a solid entry point for new readers. Give it a listen!
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 23
Pilot Season continues as we watch the first episode of Swamp Thing's second live action series. The sets and body horror are on full display, it's just too bad that Swampy doesn't show up until the final 40 seconds. Give it a listen and enjoy!
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 22
Today we dive into a mystery box. What's in the mystery box? You'll just have to listen and find out!
Mar 02, 2021•56 min•Ep. 21
Pilot Season continues as we watch the pilot of the 2010 Human Target series. Can you make a valid and interesting adaptation of something while ignoring the core tenants of what it's based on? We'll try to sort that out...poorly.
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 20
We both agree that this was a pretty solid series that didn't get the initial love that it deserved. While there's some things that don't quite work in the pilot, later episodes smoothed those out as the show progressed and grew. Give it a listen and give the series a watch!
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 19
Today we begin a new miniseries looking at the pilots of Vertigo-based TV series starting with Preacher. This comic has been in some form of adaptation for a couple of decades. While I don't think the finished result sticks the landing 100%, it could have been a whole lot worse. So listen along as we watch the first episode of Preacher and get lost in various conversational segues. And come back next week for part 2 of Vertigo Voices: Pilot Season!
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 18
We begin the episode with some huge announcements for Netflix's upcoming Sandman television series. From there, we head on over to Terminal City. Written by Dean Motter with art by Michael Lark, this series (and its sequel, Areal Graffiti) tells the story of the strange denizens of the retro futuristic, art deco metropolis of the title. We both loves this story. Check it out!
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 17
We look back at the media that we consumed in 2020, both old and new. After that, we dive into Jamie Delano's 2020 Visions, a 1997 series that predicted life in 2020. To quote Lou Stathis, "Today's fiction is just tomorrow's fact in a bad suit."
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 16
We're back from winter break! Now that our hibernation has subsided, we take a look at Vertigo Comics adaptation Wonder Woman 1984. Patty Jenkins returns to helm this sequel to her last Wonder Woman film and muddy the timeline of the DCEU even more. You may be wondering how this is a Vertigo adaptation. Well, listen along and find out!
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 15
We look at the multiple incarnations of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, paying particular attention to the Vertigo Comic series by Mike Carey and Glenn Fabry. This is a remarkable story in how often it's been adapted but how little changes in each retelling. Listen to us try to decipher why that is and provide exactly zero definitive answers.
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 14
We're back and talking about Jeff Lemire's The Nobody. This contemporary take on Wells' The Invisible Man re-stages the story into mid-western America for a solid and contemplative look at connection and loneliness.
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 13
We watched The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. While it's nowhere near the genius of Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill's comic, it's still dumb fun. Which can be fine on occasion. Prepare for quite a few Sean Connery impressions.
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 12
We discuss what is arguably the most well regarded Hellblazer storyline and also one of Vertigo's favorite stories in general: Garth Ennis and Will Simpson's Dangerous Habits. Supernatural threats are secondary to the reality of lung cancer in this excellent storyline. Listen and be sure to wish Neil Gaiman a happy birthday!
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 11
We're back to a regular recording this week with a look at Matt Wagner and Guy Davis's first volume of Sandman Mystery Theatre. We discuss the social issues underpinning the series and the broader historical perspective the series provides. Colby also discusses his final thoughts on the Sandman audio drama. Listen and enjoy!
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 10
Be careful listening to this episode because it's likely cursed. After dealing with hours of mic problems, I found that a majority of our recording was corrupted somehow. So we hastily recorded a new episode over the phone and I Frankensteined the audio together. It's not great, but it's something. Anyway, we talk about Tim Seeley's Lost Boy's sequel and Halloween movies.
Oct 28, 2020•57 min•Ep. 9
We watch 1987's The Lost Boys! Why? Because next week we're talking about the Vertigo Comics sequel comic! See? It all ties together. Anyway, listen in amazement as I unenthusiastically talk about things unrelated to the movie and Sophia enjoys the blonde mullets on display.
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 8
In this meandering episode, we read and discuss Jonah Hex: Two Gun Mojo, the first of Vertigo's three Jonah Hex comics. It's significantly better than the movie. Low bar to clear, I know. I also give my first impressions of the Sandman audio drama by Audible. Spoiler: it's excellent.
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 7
Unlike Constantine , There is no cult following for the film Jonah Hex . And for good reason. This is a poorly executed and over-edited turd of a movie. Listen to us make fun of and talk over it for a little longer than its scant runtime.
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 6
We look at Unmanned, the first volume of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's Y: The Last Man. It's a great book but some Amazon reviewers disagree. Also, that Justice League re-cut costs an insane amount of money.
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 5
We watch 2005's Constantine, directed by Francis Lawrence, starring Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz. Many people defend this film and it's become something of a cult classic. However, as an adaptation of the Vertigo comic Hellblazer, it's pretty bad. Also, as a movie it's pretty bad too.
Sep 23, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 4
