Pick of the Week #130 – Justice League of America #20
It's a fairly light week. But, as always, there's plenty to talk about, like a few worthy books and plenty of e-mails.
Running Time - 01:03:17
Pick of the Week:
00:02:00 - Conor was very glad to have a great issue of Justice League of America, with issue #20 chosen as the Pick of the Week. Plus, good Flash!
Comics:
00:10:54 - The team is divided on The Mighty Avengers #12 (or The Adventures of Nick Fury and No Avengers #1).
00:16:13 - Grant Morrison brought the good stuff in Batman #675.
00:19:58 - Greg Rucka leaves on a high note with Checkmate #25.
00:25:05 - The Vision takes center stage in Young Avengers Presents #4.
00:30:50 - There was a bit of a scheduling snafu with Death of the New Gods #8.
00:33:01 - Ultimate Spider-Man #121 was a fun romp with a big silly villain.
00:34:58 - What sort of fan is Josh if he doesn't mention the awesome Fables #72?
User Reviews:
00:36:43 - FACE didn't like Countdown to Final Crisis #1 so much.
00:37:45 - ohcaroline has learned to love the X-Men again with Uncanny X-Men #497.
E-Mail:
00:41:07 - Chris from Sacramento, California wants a book he's guaranteed to like.
00:44:00 - Brian gets creepy about shapeshifters and their inner parts.
00:46:30 - Daniel from Australia wants to know how we interact with non-comics readers.
00:49:20 - Jay from Southern California asks about which editors we like.
00:51:48 - Ryan from Wichita, Kansas is annoyed by kids and their toys and merchandising.
Music:
"This Place Sucks"
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