Pick of the Week #56 – Checkmate #8
Ron Richards pulls Checkmate #8 out of his hat and shocks his fellow iFanboys. Civil War #5 didn't deliver the goods, we're sick of Iron Man and we still love The Escapists! You HAVE to read Project X: Cup Noodle (yes its manga!) We also answer listener e-mail and voicemails.
NOTE: There's a phantom audio glitch in this week's podcast about halfway through. We apologize.
Running Time: 00:53:46
Pick of the Week:
00:01:26 - Ron shocks the world by selecting Checkmate #8 as the Pick of the Week.
Comics:
00:08:10 - It's This Week in Iron Man as we discuss Civil War #5, The New Avengers #25, and The Invincible Iron Man #13.
00:18:16 - Josh and Conor loved Robin #156!
00:20:55 - Everyone loved The Escapists #5.
Trade Talk:
00:23:45 - Ron took a dip into manga and he absolutely loved Project X - Challengers: Nissin Cup Noodle!
Contest:
00:30:16 - It's the first ever iFanboy contest!
Email:
00:32:44 - Zack (currently deployed) in Kuwait wants to know how to break into comics as a writer, and if we'd support a Darkhawk relaunch.
00:35:03 - Christian thinks Fables is the best non-superhero book on the market.
00:36:18 - Garrick was so upset about the Fables discussion that he has unsubscribed from our show.
00:41:28 - Cynthia wants to know if the movie studios would ever redo Daredevil.
00:42:30 - Pat is wondering when the new comic book renaissance began.
00:44:01 - The Black Pixar sends in the best "who would win?" e-mail ever!
00:45:55 - Miguel wants to know about good JSA stories.
00:47:03 - Gerald wants Josh to do more voices. Really?
Voicemail:
00:48:13 - Joe from Rockdale, South Carolina just read Watchmen and loved it and wants more recommendations!
00:49:09 - Augie De Blieck Jr. from The Pipeline Podcast is back with a Shat-tastic message.
News:
00:50:59 - Another big week for the Frappr map. We're at... um, we dunno!! Check it out!
• If you have any questions, email us at contact@ifanboy.com OR you can call us at 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) and leave us a voicemail! Be sure to provide your name and where you're from!
• This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by ComicHole.com!
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Music:
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