Pick of the Week #139 – Final Crisis #2
Everyone had a giant stack of comics to choose from this week, and thankfully we made it through unscathed. In the end, Conor Kilpatrick was tickled by his old favorite, the big DC event book, but there were plenty of other good choices as well. And who is this Josh Flanagan who's been showing up lately?
Running Time: 01:01:40
Pick of the Week:
00:01:48 - Conor loved all his books, but he loved Final Crisis #2 the best. It may surprise you who agreed, and who didn't.
Comics:
00:13:20 - Marvel gave you the double shot of The New Avengers #39 and The Mighty Avengers #15, and so do we.
00:19:09 - Despite a failed segue, Superman #676 by James Robinson was pretty good.
00:23:20 - The Immortal Iron Fist #16 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written.
00:25:52 - Young Avengers Presents #6 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written.
00:31:45 - B.P.R.D.: The Ectoplasmic Man was a great one shot. Get into it!
00:33:30 - Fantastic Four #558 is the book Ron's been waiting for. SO SAYS DOOM!
00:34:47 - How long can FEAR Agent continue to be awesome? Issue #22 continues the greatness.
00:36:26 - Guess what looked great, but didn't read so well. Hulk #4 anyone?
User Reviews:
00:39:18 - Neb didn't love Ultimate Spider-Man #123. Some of us are with him, some are not.
00:41:59 - Tork was with us, because Green Lantern #32 was still really very good.
E-Mail:
00:45:32 - Vito DelSante wants to say thank you to everyone.
00:47:06 - Jamie is listening to old shows, and it appears we've changed. Well, our stacks have.
Voicemail:
00:53:20 - Nate found a great deal. We love that.
Music:
"What Do I Get?"
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