Bargain Issue Comics: A Podcast

Hello comic fans! We're hitting the ring today with Do a Powerbomb. Pro wrestling, luchador masks, tragedy, otherworld tournament? This one's got it all. And my goodness who would've thought that pro wrestling could have heart? Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Do a Power Bomb - Daniel Warren Johnson (writer/artist) / Rus Wooton (letterer) / Mike Spicer (colorist)    

This Issue's recommendation: 

World War Hulk 


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Music!

Catch It - Coma-Media 


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We aren't teetering on the brink, we are in authoritarian territory. Resist...

Welcome back comic fans! Oh hey look, Hellboy's back. We're talking Wake the Devil today. The 2nd collected installment in the misadventures of Hellboy. Vampires, Nazis, more Hell, and even more Rasputin. Strap on that jetpack and get on the plane for Romania. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Hellboy: Wake the Devil - Mike Mignola (writer/artist) / Pat Brosseau (letterer) / James Sinclair (colorist)    

This Issue's recommendation: 

Hellboy: The Wild Hunt 
B.P.R.D.: Hollow Earth and Other Stories


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Groovy Ambient Funk - moodm...

Welcome back comic fans! We head to Amestris and just so happy to run into the.....checks notes....Elric Brothers. That's right, Full Metal Alchemist Vol. 1 is the topic today. But will we find the Philosopher's Stone....or should we stop searching? Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Full Metal Alchemist - Hiromu Arakawa (writer/artist)     

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This Issue's recommendation: 

Batman Knightfall 

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Music!

Tokyo Cafe - TIVARI


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We aren't teetering on the brink, we are in authoritarian territory. Resist how y...

Hello comic fans! Get ready cause it's Clobberin Time in this one! Steve Skroce brings you The Thing and a few of Marvel's biggest names dealing with a villain only Skroce could think up. Grab a copy and enjoy the ride. Go ahead, smash a few things too. Thanks for listening!

Clobberin' Time - Steve Skroce (writer, artist) / Bryan Valenza (colorist)  

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This Issue's recommendation: 

Ghost in the Shell: The Human Algorithm Vol. 4-6 

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Music!

Catch It - Coma-Media


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Hello comic fans! Our tour of DC All In continues with Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo. What makes the Dark Knight who he is? How much can change and we still get Gotham's protector? Grab this one and find out. We had a heck of a time with this reimagining of Batman. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo - Scott Snyder (writer) / Nick Dragotta, Gabriel Hernández Walta (artists) / Nick Dragotta (penciller, inker) / Clayton Cowles (letterer) / Frank Martin (colorist)  

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Other Works! 

Absolute Green Arrow, Absolute Green Lan...

Hello comic fans! We're talking Usagi Yojimbo today. The Stan Sakai classic. The wandering ronin Usago Yojimbo, the deadliest rabbit in 17th century Japan (don't worry it'll make sense). Oh and we've got a surprise visit from some fan favorite mutant turtles of the teenaged and ninja variety. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

The Usagi Yojimbo Saga Volume 1 - Stan Sakai (writer, artist)   

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Other Works! 

Lone Wolf & Cub  

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This Issue's recommendation: 

Hellboy Wake the Devil 

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Tokyo...

Welcome back comic fans! We head to Hell's Kitchen again with Born Again. The iconic monthly Daredevil story from Frank Miller's run and inspiration for the small screen series. Now can we say we loved every part of this story, nope, but hey there's still plenty to enjoy. Kingpin vs Daredevil, redemption, and some intense action. Thanks for listening!

Born Again (Daredevil #227-233) - Frank Miller (writer) / David Mazzucchelli (artist) / Joe Rosen (letterer) / Christie "Max" Scheele (colorist)    


Other comics!: 

Daredevil Yellow 

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This Issue's recommendation: 

The Matrix...

Hello comic fans! We're talking Space Mullet in this one. 5 collected issues of an awesome sci-fi story. We follow Jonah and Alphius through the trials and tribulations that can be equal parts grim and incredible. Definitely one to put on your reading list.  Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Space Mullet - Daniel Warren Johnson (writer, artist)    

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This Issue's recommendation: 

Do a Power Bomb 

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Music!

Lounge Jazz Elevator Music - HitsLab


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Hello comic fans! Witness the birth of Marvel's many heroes with the aptly named Marvels! Take the journey with Phil Sheldon, everyman photographer that captures the awe, the terror, and the sadness from Marvel's biggest moments. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Marvels - Kurt Busiek (writer) / Alex Ross (artist, colorist) / John Gaushell, Richard Starkings (letterers) / Marcus McLaurin (editor)   

Other cool works in this Issue: 


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This Issue's recommendation: 

Marauders by Gerry Duggar Vol. 1 

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Music!

At the start/end: Catch It - Coma...

Hello comic fans! We take you to another galaxy. Nope not that one. We've got Descender Vol. 1: Tin Stars. Giant machines appear and tower over planets. No warning and billions are lost and the machines disappear just as quickly as they came. And then 10 years go by. A very different galaxy and TIM-21 finds himself hated for being a machine and on the run because he might be the key to everything. Join in and thanks for listening!

Descender Vol. 1: Tin Stars - Jeff Lemire (writer) / Dustin Nguyen (artists) / Steve Wands (letterer) 

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Hello comic fans! We're talking Earth X today. From the notes of Alex Ross, Jim Krueger brings us the dystopia of another earth of the Marvel universe. We've got your classic heroes in a world drastically changed by Terrigen Mist. Even if you can't get the Machine Man's equipment grab a copy of this alternate universe. And hey a shoutout to Wizard magazine. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Earth X - Jim Krueger (writer) / Alex Ross (creator) / John Paul Leon, Doug Braithwaite, Well-Bee (artists) / Bill Reinhold (inker) / Todd Klein (letterer) / Matt Hollingsworth, Melissa Edwards, Linda Lessmann (colorists)   

Hello comic fans! We've got Snotgirl Vol. 1: Green Hair Dont Care for you today. Yes, the veritable Bryan Lee O'Malley returns. Now with the stunning art of Leslie Hung. We've got the trials and tribulations of one Lottie Person and oh you bet she's the classic O'Malley protagonist. And expect things to get weird. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Snotgirl Vol. 1: Green Hair Dont Care - Bryan Lee O'Malley (writer) / Leslie Hung (artist) / Mickey Quinn (colorist) / Maré Odomo (letterer)  

Other cool works in this Issue: 


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Welcome back comic fans! Oh no! Sci-fi! The occult! Love!? DanDaDan! That's right, we're talking volume 1 of Yukinobu Tatsu's absolutely bonkers manga. And honestly, we're here for the romance too. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

DanDaDan - Yukinobu Tatsu (writer/artist) 

Other cool works in this Issue: 


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This Issue's recommendation: 

Batman Last Knight on Earth

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Music!

At the start/end: Groovy Ambient Funk - moodmode


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Welcome back comic fans! The Man of Steel returns! This time it's the Absolute Universe variety with Absolute Superman Vol. 1 The Last Dust of Krypton. What makes Superman? It's the age old question. And we gotta tell you this version does it right. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Absolute Superman Vol. 1 The Last Dust of Krypton - Jason Aaron (writer) / Rafa Sandoval (artist) / Ulises Arreola (colorist) / Becca Carey (letterer) 

Other cool works in this Issue: 


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This Issue's recommendation: 

Absolute Batman 

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Welcome back comic fans! We're hitting the 90s today with the legendary The Infinity Gauntlet! Yes everyone the story that inspired the MCU but don't exact the movies with this one. We've got a host of Marvel heroes, villains, and cosmic beings in this one. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

The Infinity Gauntlet - Jim Starlin (writer) / George Pérez, Ron Lim (pencillers) / Josef Rubinstein, Tom Christopher, Bruce N Solotoff (inkers) / Jack Morelli (letterer) / Max Scheele, Ian Laughlin (colorists) 

Other cool works in this Issue: 

Age of Apocalypse 

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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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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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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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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...

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...

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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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...

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) 

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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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At the start: Lounge Jaz...

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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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...

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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At the start: Lounge Jazz...

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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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...

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...

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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...

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 

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) 

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