Pick of the Week #57 – X-Factor #13
We're stuffed from another lovely Thanksgiving holiday and mull over the merits of X-Factor #13 as well as a bunch of other comics. We also answer listener e-mail and voicemails.
CONTEST UPDATE: Because of the phantom audio glitch during last week's show (during the contest explanation) and the fact that we apparently can't read a calendar properly, we've extended the Marvel Scene It? contest one more week. You now have until December 1st at 5pm EST to submit an iFanboy wallpaper. In addition, we are adding a second game to the mix, so the two best entries will receive prizes, courtesy of Screen Life.
Running Time: 01:01:20
Pick of the Week:
00:01:32 - Despite his issue with badly drawn noses, Conor chose X-Factor #13 as the Pick of the Week.
Comics:
00:12:45 - Daredevil #91 was almost the Pick of the Week!
00:15:19 - Oh, god -- Bizarro's back and Conor's not happy - Action Comics #845.
00:21:03 - Ron alone bought Red Menace #1.
00:26:18 - Ditto with Punisher: War Journal #1.
00:32:05 - Josh alone is still buying The Boys #5.
00:35:10 - Ron and Conor thought The Amazing Spider-Man #536 was "eh." Josh loved it.
00:40:21 - The oddity that was Wolverine #48 demands to be talked about.
Contest:
00:44:02 - Marvel Scene It? Contest Update! We're extending it a week!
Email:
00:47:32 - Ryan wants to know about mafia comics and more iFanboy shows.
00:49:24 - Pat throws out a suggestion as to what to call DC fans.
00:49:57 - Bradley from Marquette, Michigan wants to know who would win in a fight -- Conor, Ron, or Josh.
00:52:13 - Steve wants to know what comic book age we are in.
News:
00:54:23 - Another big week for the Frappr map. We're at 529! Check it out!
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