Bargain Issue Comics: A Podcast
Your hosts Adam and Corey get into it about the wonderful world of comics. We love em, and hope you enjoy listening in. Maybe you'll learn a little, or just have a good laugh as two nerds talk about something they love. Thanks for listening! Visit our YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/@BargainIssueComicsAPodca-sg7ih?si=2S7-11FHwyY6_LTn
The "Time in the 80s When DC Crashed the Multiverse" Issue
Welcome back comic fans! We head back to the DC Universe of 1985 to experience Crisis on Infinite Earths! That's right folks one of the classic giant crossover comics events. How does it stack up for your two intrepid hosts? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
Crisis on Infinite Earths - Marv Wolfman (writer) / George Pérez (penciller) / Dick Giordano, Jerry Ordway, Mike DeCarlo (inkers) / John Costanza (letterer) / Anthony Tollin, Tom Ziuko, Carl Gafford (colorists)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Avengers (the George Pérez run)
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The "Mr. Snow, Planetary Needs You" Issue
Welcome back comic fans! When the world needs to be kept strange you can only call on Planetary. That's right, we're talking Volume 1 of this Warren Ellis penned series of Planetary. Take a walk on the bizarre side as the team embarks on adventures to reveal the world kept just out of sight from everyday life. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
Planetary Volume 1: All Over the World and Other Stories - Warren Ellis (writer) / John Cassaday (artist) / Laura Martin (colorist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Batman Hush, Wildcats, Preacher
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The "Moebius Gives You the World" Issue
Welcome back comic fans! We're taking a trip through the mind of Moebius again today with the World of Edena. A beautiful, winding, and deep story of two people traveling together only to be separated in a strange planet and even stranger dreams. A few sentences wont do it just so thanks as always for tuning in. Enjoy!
The World of Edena (Le Monde d'Edena) - Moebius
Other cool works in this Issue:
Heavy Metal, Heavy Metal 2000, The Airtight Garage
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This Issue's recommendation:
Blue Period Vol. 1
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The "Turtle-Powered One-Shots" Issue
Welcome back comic fans! We've got a TMNT anthology for you today with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White, and Green! The Turtles, pizza, Shredder, this one's got everything you love about the green dudes in a variety of artistic flavors. We love a good anthology here at the show and we think you'll have some fun with this one. Join in and thanks for listening!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White, and Green - Dave Baker, Paulina Ganucheau, Jeremy Holt, Declan Shalvey, Jesse Lonergan, Tyler Boss, Javier Rodríguez, Dave Wielgosz, Riley Rossmo, and Lee Garbett (an...
The "...And They Ran So Far Away" Issue
Welcome back comic fans! We're talking We Can Never Go Home today. In a world where super powers aren't out of the ordinary, what would two teens on the run do? Lies, murder, loads of other crimes, and finding your way in the world. We can't say you'll root for everyone in this one, but this entry into the super powered realm gives you a unique perspective. Join in and thanks for listening!
We Can Never Go Home - Matthew Rosenberg, Patrick Kindlon (writers) / Josh Hood, Brian Level (artists) / Amanda Scurti, Tyler Boss (colorists) / Jim Campbell, David C...
The "Of Mercs and Wolverines" Issue
Welcome back comic fans! The Merc with the Mouth and Old Man Logan cross paths. A shared mission unites them, but they can't stand working together. Look if you're expecting Pulitzer material check elsewhere. We've got blood, guts, mutants, and snark on tap with this one. Join in and thanks for listening!
Deadpool vs. Old Man Logan - Declan Shalvey (writer) / Mike Henderson (artist) / Lee Loughrdige (colorist) / VC's Joe Sabino (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Warhammer 40K: Sisters of Battle
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The "Taking All Bets! Vampires or DC Heroes!" Issue
Hello comic fans! The DC universe is getting upended. This time by vampires. We're talking DC vs Vampires Vol 1 in this one. If you've ever wanted to see your favorite JLA members with sharp teeth and a thirst for blood then this is the story for you. But can Batman and Green Arrow set right what has gone so terribly wrong? Ok admittedly that answer is in Vol. 2.
As always comic fans, thanks for listening!
**Ok, real world time and nothing to do with the episode. Get to know your neighbors, find out what organizations ar...
The "Big Guy and Rusty, In Comics You Say?" Issue
Welcome back fans! Well when kaiju threaten humanity why call just one mechanized hero. That's right we're talking The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot in this one. Frank Miller, Geof Darrow. You know what's up. Join in and enjoy the bizarre insanity of this mecha vs monster comic with that extra special Darrow flair. Thanks for listening!
Mea culpa on the audio issues in this one.
The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot - Frank Miller (writer) / Geof Darrow(artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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The "Avengers Divided!?" Issue
Welcome back fans! We've got the Marvel crossover event Civil War on the Hellicarrier. Tragedy befalls a community and demand grows for superheroes to register. Captain and Iron Man stand opposed. But who will win out? Thanks for listening!
Civil War - Mark Millar (writer) / Steve McNiven (penciler) / Dexter Vines, Mark Morales, Steve McNiven, John Dell, Tim Townsend (inkers) / Morry Hollowell (colorist) / VC's Chris Eliopoulos (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Marvels
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Music!
At the start: Lounge Jaz...
The "Witches and Ateliers" Issue
Welcome back fans! We're talking Volume 1 of Witch Hat Atelier. Well it seems we've got another magic entry, this one from Kamome Shirahama (check out her covers!). We've got a girl who dreams of nothing but becoming a witch. When she does she quickly learns the incredible beauty and terror that magic possesses. Join in as we chat after the first entry in Coco's journey. Thanks for listening!
Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 - Kamome Shirahama (writer/artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Crossed
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The "Bat and Gordon: New to Gotham" Issue
Welcome back fans! To Gotham we go. Yes everyone it's the Bat's origin story with Batman: Year One! Not only a big inspiration for Nolan's entries but a great story from the one and only Frank Miller. Thanks for listening!
Batman: Year One - Frank Miller (writer) / David Mazzucchelli (artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
The Dark Knight Returns
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This Issue's recommendation:
The Infinity Gauntlet
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Music!
At the start: Lounge Jazz Elevator Music - HitsLab
At the end: Le...
The "Monster Lurking Within" Issue
Welcome back fans! We're talking Volume 1 of Monstress today. Humans vs magical creatures? A powerful girl harboring an even more powerful monster inside her. And a journey to avenge family. Let's just say there's a reason this one has won a few awards. Thanks for listening!
Monstress Volume 1 - Awakening - Marjorie Liu (writer) / Sana Takeda (artist) / Rus Wooton (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
X-23
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This Issue's recommendation:
Full Metal Alchemist Volume 1
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Music!
At the start: Lounge Jazz...
The "Wolfriders Have Arrived" Issue
Hello comic fans! We head to "Abode" today folks. Join in as we chat about the early installments of the long-running Elfquest series. Do you have what it takes to be a Wolfrider? Thanks for listening!
Elfquest - Wendy and Richard Pini (writers/artists) + many other great artists!
And check out the full story here! - https://elfquest.com/
Other cool works in this Issue:
the matttt - comic & manga history Youtube channel
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This Issue's recommendation:
Dandadan Vol. 1
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Music!
The "New Children of the Atom" Issue
Hello again comic fans! We've got Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1 from show favorite Peach Momoko. Join in as we chat about the newest additions to the children of the atom. Despite a self contained story this one gets to the heart of what it means to be different and the challenges of growing up in a harsh world. Take in the mesmerizing art and enjoy a dose of X-Men goodness with Momoko's stamp. Thanks for listening!
Ultimate X-Men Vol. 1 - Fears and Hates - Peach Momoko (writer/artist) / Zack Davisson (translator) / Travis Lanham (letterer)
Other cool wor...
The "Full Guerrilla Jacket" Issue
Attention comic fans! We've got Hellcyon for you today folks. We've got a distant moon held under the thumb by brutal military rule approved by Earth. A young cadet returns to his home, sees the carnage, and joins the fight against them. And he and his team go on to be legends in this military sci-fi run from Lucas Marangon. Thanks for listening!
Hellcyon - Lucas Marangon (writer/artist)
Oh also a tad off the history of the term "guerrilla" but here's a neat wiki article if you're interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_wa...
The "Orphan Mo and the Art of Revenge" Issue
Hello again comic fans! We're talking the initial run of Orphan and the Five Beasts today. Why yes, it is another Stokoe! This time we've got a kung-fu epic! Join in as we chat about this action packed story about a lone warrior's quest to complete his master's mission. Blood, guts, and a whole bunch of gore ensue. Thanks for listening!
Orphan and the Five Beasts - James Stokoe (writer/artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Orphan and the Five Beasts - Bath of Blood
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The "Welcome to the Waterways of London" Issue
Hello again comic fans! We discuss crime noir turned a bit on its head with Drowntown today. Follow along as put upon bodyguard Leo Noiret and aqua courier Gina each navigate a London underworld that is mostly underwater, and with plenty of intrigue from those on higher ground. We might still be waiting for a Volume 2, we've loved the ride so far. Thanks for listening!
Drowntown - Robbie Morrison (writer) / Jim Murray (artists)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Spectrum, 2000 AD
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This Issue's recommendation:
Middlewest Volume 1
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The "Daredevil Begins" Issue
Hello again comic fans! We're talking Daredevil: The Man Without Fear today folks. How does one go from Matt Murdoch to the Daredevil. We wondered, we read, and so should you. A great short run by Frank Miller and John Romita, Jr. gives you on hell of an origin story. Thanks for listening!
Daredevil: The Man Without Fear - Frank Miller (writer) / John Romita, Jr. (artists)
Other cool works in this Issue:
DC/Marvel: All Access
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This Issue's recommendation:
The World of Edena, Silver Surfer Parable
The "Find the Formics Before They Find You" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We've got Marvel's Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow today. That's right, Orson Scott Card's earliest installments in the series and they stack up to the originals. Join in as we chat about the intros to the brilliant strategists Ender and Bean with the fate of humanity on the line. As always thanks for listening!
Ender's Game & Ender's Shadow - Christopher Yost, Mike Carey, Jake Blac, Aaron Johnston (writers) / Pasqual Ferry, Sebastian Fiumara, Timothy Green, Pasqual Ferry, Pop Mahn (artists)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recom...
The "It's Cool to Be a Heart Breaker Series 1373" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're talking Rob Schrab's Scud: The Disposable Assassin: The Whole Shebang! We follow the Looney Tunes on acid adventures of one Scud assassin robot hell bent on not fulfilling his primary mission. It's a wild ride and we definitely think you'll enjoy this one. As always thanks for listening!
Scud: The Disposable Assassin: The Whole Shebang - Rob Schrab (writer, artist) / Dan Harmon, Mondy Carter (writers) / Zac Rybacki (colorist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
The Power Fantasy
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The "Satoshi Kon Made a Manga" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're talking the Satoshi Kon's Opus today. What does it mean to be a creator? And what do you do when your characters confront you over your decisions? That's just the tip of the iceberg in this heady, but unfinished, work of from the director of titles including Perfect Blue and Paranoia Agent. As always thanks for listening!
Opus - Satoshi Kon (writer, artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Paprika, Paranoia Agent
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This Issue's recommendation:
Here
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The "No Sheep for This Nexus-9" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're talking Blade Runner 2039 Volume 1: Luv. Join us as we chat about this inter-installment between the movies, featuring the deadly Nexus-9 Luv before we meet her in Blade Runner 2049. We're wide ranging in this one folks and even muse on AI in the future. As always thanks for listening!
**Also audio issues again. Our mea culpas.
Blade Runner 2039 Volume 1: Luv - Mike Johnson, Mellow Brown (writers)/ Andres Guinaldo (artist) / Marco Lesko (colorist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Blade Runner (duh), Blade Runner 2049
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The "Our Parents Are Definitely the Bad Guys" Issue
Welcome comic fans! Runaways is on the menu today folks. Criminal conspiracies, the occult, time travel, and mutants! This series has a ton so join along as we chat about the first installments of a unique take on your parents being evil. Thanks for listening!
Runaways: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 - Brian K. Vaughn (writer)/ Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa (artists)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Earth X
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Music!
At the start: Lounge Jazz Elevator Music - Hits...
The "Wesley's the New Villain on the Block" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're talking Mark Millar's Wanted today! The super villains have won, there are no superheroes, and Wesley has just been named the Killer II. He only needs survive the world's other villains. So join in as we chat about the version that should've been in the movie. Thanks for listening!
Wanted - Mark Millar (writer)/ J.G. Jones (artist) / Dennis Heisler, Mark Roslan, Robin Spehar (letterers) / Paul Mounts (colorist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Super Crooks, Jupiter's Legacy
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This Issue's recommendation:
Civil War
The "Post Americana a Steve Skroce Experience!" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We talk Post Americana today! The US has fallen and we're thrust not only into a fight for survival but a fight for the future. Will it be bright or much worse? So pull up a chair or whatever, you do you, and get in on this great Steve Skroce work. Thanks for listening! Oh and apologies on this one we had some weird audio issues.
Post - Americana - Steve Skroce (writer/artist)/ Dave Stewart (artist) / Fonografiks (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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The "Power Coins, Get Your Power Ranger Power Coins Here!" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We head to Angel Grove today with Mighty Morphin Vol. 1! Yes we know, don't worry it is in fact the Power Rangers. Lord Zedd returns from the dead unleashes a powerful new enemy and there's a new Green Ranger in town. A normal day for the Rangers we'd say. Thanks for listening!
Mighty Morphin Vol. 1 - Ryan Parrott (writer)/ Marco Renna, Dan Mora, Inhyuk Lee (artists) / Walter Baiamonte, Katia Ranalli (colorists) / Ed Dukeshire (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Power Rangers: Rise of Drakkon
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The "Bond, Vagabond" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We head to 17th century Japan with the first 3 installments of Takehiko Inoue's Vagabond. The early tale of one Miyamoto Musashi, gorgeous art, and some intense action are the name of the game here. Join in as we marvel at this incredible historical drama manga. Thanks for listening!
Vagabond - Takehiko Inoue (writer/artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Real, Dogsred, Haikyuu, Blue Lock
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This Issue's recommendation:
Monstress
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Music!
At the start: Lounge Jazz...
The "You're Stronger Than You Think Ms. Thorson" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're talking Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura again today. A young girl battling the giants that menace her hometown. But is that really all their is to Barbara Thorson? Join in as we chat about I Kill Giants. Thanks for listening!
I Kill Giants - Joe Kelly (writer) / Ken Niimura (artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Scud The Disposable Assassin
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This Issue's recommendation:
Orphan and the 5 Beasts
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Music!
At the start: Lounge Jazz Elevator Music - HitsLa...
The "Oh Fluff! Gert's Back!!" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're backing in fluffing Fairyland with Volume 2 of Skottie Young's I Hate Fairyland series. Gert is still doing her thing, trapped in Fairyland and we're along for the ride on another sugary sweet nightmare. Thanks for listening!
I Hate Fairyland Volume 2: Fluff My Life - Skottie Young (writer, artist) / Jeffrey Cruz (artist) / Jean-Francois Beaulieu (colorist) / Nate Piekos (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Strange Academy
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This Issue's recommendation:
The Legend of Drizzt Omnibus
Snotgirl Vol. 1
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Music!
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The "Hey You Got Sand in My Tank!" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We've got Akira Toriyama's Sandland today. Demons in the desert, a quest for redemption, and the search for a source of water for the people. Oh and there's a tank too! Join in as we chat about this short manga involving an unlikely trio of heroes and all the hallmarks of a Toriyama work. Thanks for listening!
Sandland - Akira Toriyama (writer, artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Marvel's Ender's Game
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Music!
At the start...
The "Frieren and the Countless Centuries" Issues
Welcome comic fans! We're talking volume 1 of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End today. Magic, elves, slices o life, gags, and the question of what would you do if you lived far longer than everyone else. It may not be the first to tackle any of these, but it's one of the best efforts we've seen. Tune in and enjoy. Thanks for listening!
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Vol. 1 - Kanehito Yamada (writer) / Tsukasa Abe (artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha
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This Issue's recommendation:
Complete Elf Quest...
The "This Ain't Your Standard Father-Son Roadtrip" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We bring you the hard hitting, hilarious, absolutely distressing, and page turning collab between Joe Kelly and Ken Niimura known as Immortal Sergeant (no...not based on the movie). We'd hate to ruin all this story has to offer so we'll just leave it at this - family isn't simple, we've all got scars, we all need to heal, and sometimes some people can change if they make the choice. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!
Immortal Sergeant - Joe Kelly (writer) / Ken Niimura (artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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The "Peach Momoko Brings You Oni vs Oni" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're heading to the Marvel Universe again today with Peach Momoko's Demon Days. Our great loves of manga, X-Men, superheroes, and mythology collide. Join in as we chat about this beautifully done anthology that seamlessly melds Marvel if a way we haven't seen. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!
Demon Days - Peach Momoko (writer/artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Post-Americana
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Music at the End!
Tokyo Cafe - TIVARI
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The "Fantastic Four! In the Negative Zone!!" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're headed to the Baxter Building and the Negative Zone in this one. Join in as we chat about this beautifully rendered story from Alex Ross, you might even enjoy a little clobberin time while you're at it. Thanks for listening!
Fantastic Four: Full Circle - Alex Ross (artist) / Josh Johnson (colorist) / Ariana Maher (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Fantastic Four: Dark Reign
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Music at the End!
Vinyl Funk - AlisiaBeats
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The "Char and Amuro's Final Battle" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We've got volume 1 of Char's Counterattack the manga today. Long title, check. Giant robots, check. Beyond the Time, doublecheck. Join in as we get way too into Gundam and chat about this first installment of the final battle between Amuro and Char. Thanks for listening!
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Beltorchika's Children Vol. 1 - Uroaki Sabishi (author)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Check out a Gundam series or movie. OG Gundam, Char's Counterattack, Gundam Wing. So many options!
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This Issue's recommendation:
Hell...
The "Warhammer, In Print!" Issue
Hello comic fans! We're digging into Warhammer 40K in this one with the five issue run of Warhammer 40K: Marneus Calgar. Get an inside look into the history of one Marneus Calgar, and the absolute asskickings he unleashes in the present. We've got 40K lore, gore, and more in store. Thanks for listening!
Warhammer 40K: Marneus Calgar - Kieron Gillen (writer) / Jacen Burrows (artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
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This Issue's recommendation:
Imperial #1
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Music at the End!
Vinyl Funk - AlisiaBea...
The "Orcs, Orcs, and More Orcs with a Side of Stokoe" Issue
Welcome comic fans! Oh you thought we wouldn't take another chance to talk James Stokoe? Hah, well buckle up cause we're talking Orc Stain today! The fantasy world suits Stokoe well and we had a good time with this one. So join in as we chat about a one-eyed orc just trying to survive on the run. There's also a Gundam rant in there. Thanks for listening!
Orc Stain - James Stokoe (writer, artist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Savage Dragon, Spawn, Orphan & the Five Beasts
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The "What'll You Do When Rorschach Comes for You" Issue
Welcome comic fans! Imagine a world inhabited by superheroes amidst the Cold War. Got it? Great! Cause we're taking a look at Watchmen today. Join in as we chat about one of the quintessential Alan Moore stories about what's right and wrong and then lengths some will go to for it. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!
Watchmen - Alan Moore (writer) / Dave Gibbons (artist) / John Higgins (colorist)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Doomsday Clock
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This Issue's recommendation:
Crisis on Infinite Earths, Planetary
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The "X-Men's Magical Battle Royale" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We're joining the battle Otherworld this week with X of Swords, part of the Hickman lead run of X-Men that we've gushed about before. And of course, we give plenty of shoutouts for the just incredible art in this one. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy!
X of Swords - Vita Ayala, Ed Brisson, Gerry Duggan, Jonathan Hickman, Tini Howard, Benjamin Percy, Zeb Wells, Leah Williams (writers) / Mahmud Asrar, Viktor Bogdanovic, Joshua Cassara, Carmen Carnero, Stefano Caselli, Leinil Francis Yu, Carlos Gomez, Pepe Larraz, Matteo Lolli, Phil Noto, Rod Reis, R. B. Silva, Marcus To...
The "Superhero Cops!" Issue
Welcome comic fans! We head to Neopolis and join the intrepid officers of Precinct 10. This is Alan Moore's Top 10 folks. Get your law and order on. Thanks for listening!
Top 10 - Alan Moore (writer) / Gene Ha, Zander Cannon (artists) / Todd Klein (letterer)
Other cool works in this Issue:
Crossed
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This Issue's recommendation:
Batman: Year One
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Music at the End!
Once In Paris - Pumpupthemind
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Times are weird out here, and not in a good way. Hel...
