Pick of the Week #131 – Glamourpuss #1
It's one of those shows this week as the guys gather to discuss and bicker a little over this week's books.
Running Time - 00:57:00
News:
00:01:37 - Information on the fund raising effort for David Pirkola of Apparitions Comics and Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Pick of the Week:
00:04:38 - Ron has to explain himself for his choice of Glamourpuss #1 by Dave Sim.
Comics:
00:13:49 - Conor goes to blows defending DC Universe #0.
00:18:17 - The excitement around Secret Invasion is waning with The New Avengers #40.
00:20:51 - Despite the appearance of Pieface, Green Lantern #30 was approved by the Comics Code Authority.
00:25:54 - Ron's both happy and annoyed that Local #11 is out.
00:26:58 - Conor suggests XXXombies #4 is for kids (just kidding).
00:29:10 - The concept behind Helen Killer #1 cracks Ron up.
00:31:19 - Josh thought Daredevil: Blood of the Tarantula was a great read because it lacked the downer of Daredevil and Milla.
User Reviews:
00:33:30 - TimmyWood writes about Teen Titans: Year One #4.
00:35:47 - Jazzlawyer lays the smackdown on the The Immortal Iron Fist #14.
00:37:59 - Poolgirl sings the praises of Usagi Yojimbo #111.
E-Mail:
00:40:54 - Edward from Queens, New York wonders about comic book movies.
00:43:44 - Ross from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada has his eyes on a comic book with 1,000 issues.
Voicemail:
00:46:24 - Jimski from St. Louis, Missouri weighs in on the shapeshifters issue.
00:48:15 - Tad Stones from La Cañada, California is curious about Conor's attraction to Robin.
Music:
"Welcome to My Working Week"
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