iFanboy - Comic Books

It's a rowdy week as we run a little longer than usual...

Running Time: 01:01:54

Pick of the Week:

00:01:40 - Josh dives right in with a blow-by-blow of this week's Pick, X-Factor #10!

Comics:

00:13:24 - Josh quits.

00:13:25 - We're starting to really feel good about 52!

00:17:37 - X-Men #190 and Chris Bachalo gave us all a really hard time.

00:20:30 - Just as Ron drops the book, All-Star Superman #5 rocks Conor's world!

00:21:45 - Conor's digging all the guest stars in Action Comics #842.

00:22:57 - Josh and Ron trip all over each other's segues as we talk about The Boys #2.

00:25:56 - Josh doesn't know anything about Captain Marvel, but he liked The Trials of Shazam! #1!

0:27:03 - We wrap up this week's books with CSI: Dying in the Gutters #1!

News:

00:30:08 - Craig from Oklahoma alerts us to iFanboy appearing in the letter column of Wizard #180!

Email:

00:34:37 - Carlos has a couple of quick questions on Strangers in Paradise and other indie trades.

00:37:47 - Alexis takes us to task for not supporting "true" indie books.

00:41:52 - Adam from North Yarmouth, Maine wants to know some good DC books he can jump into.

00:44:23 - Will in the Deep South needs our help in trying to get his non-comic loving friends into comics!

00:47:27 - Sergio Hernandez AKA Dan Prest is new to comics and needs advice on Marvel comics and wants to know what the differences are between the Young Avengers, The Runaways, and the Teen Titans.

Voicemail:

00:51:45 - Mike from Greenwood, South Carolina loves the podcast.

00:52:47 - Drew from the Sci-Fi Scoundrels Podcast wants Ron to stop doing voices.

00:53:23 - Jimski from the Midwest has found his Bizzaro and wants to know who our Bizzaros are.

00:55:53 - Glen from Hunstville, Alabama wants to know what the deal is with John Byrne.

• This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by ComicHole.com!

• 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!

Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for X-Factor #10!

Music:

"Chinese Translation"

M. Ward

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It’s an extra special, extended edition of iFanboy Pick of the Week. With special guest Augie De Blieck Jr.!

Running Time: 01:07:49

News:

00:00:39 – We welcome Augie De Blieck Jr. of Comic Book Resources’ “Pipeline Commentary” and podcast for our first podcast crossover!

Pick of the Week:

00:02:13 – Conor explains why Justice League of America #1 was the least disappointing book of this week, hence his pick.

Comics:

00:15:08 – We check in with Augie’s Picks of the Week, which boiled down to Daredevil #88 and Uncle Scrooge #357 and guess what? Uncle Scrooge #357 won. But we do get some ultra geek typography nitpicks on Daredevil #88.

00:26:03 – Conor and Ron were surprised by the fact that the change in the artists on The Flash #3 made the issue really good!

00:29:05 – None of us are buying into the hype of Ultimate Spider-Man #99 and we revisit the Bagley leaving the book issue.

00:35:43 – People seem to loved Batman #656 but Josh didn’t. It’s so meta!

00:39:18 – We can’t move on without mentioning 52 Week 16 and how The Question confuses the hell out of Josh and Ron.

00:42:30 – Augie read Heroes for Hire #1 and said it was okay if that’s your sort of thing.

Email:

00:43:34 – Elias from San Diego, California wants to know if it’s okay to read Preacher, Vol. 2 before volume one?

00:46:06 – Roger from Lafayette, Louisiana is curious if Civil War delay is caused by a story change.

00:47:52 – Jim from Billerica, Massachusetts wants to know if Invincible’s powers could be increased by a mustache?

Voicemail:

00:50:48 – Anonymous wants to know where to buy comics in New York City?

00:54:04 – Gaumer doesn’t think anything is the way it should be in the Marvel Universe.

00:57:34 – Chris from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has some thoughts about the Civil War delays and wants to know what podcasts we listen to?

News:

01:01:49 – The Frappr map is at 305. We know there are more of you!

• This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com!

• 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!

• Also, check out our profile on Myspace.

Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Justice League of America #1

Thanks to Augie De Blieck Jr. and be sure to check out his column, “Pipeline Commentary” and his podcast. We heartily recommend both!

Music:

“I Was Never Young”

Of Montreal

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We just could not shut up this week, but we managed to get it in just barely under an hour. So sit back and enjoy the conversation about Phonogram #1, as well as a whole lot more.

Running Time: 00:59:43

Pick of the Week:

00:02:15 - We get right to the Pick of the Week, and the big winner is Phonogram #1 from Image Comics.

Comics:

00:17:47 - Ron offends Conor's indie sensibilities, but quickly apologizes.

00:18:24 - The boys talk about The Boys #1. And they're not loving it so much.

00:22:44 - Fell #6 earns some words of praise in the middle of the discussion on The Boys.

00:28:45 - Then it's back to basics, as we chew the fat on week 52 Week 15. Conor says, "Good Riddance!"

00:33:06 - What a surprise! Ron complains about an X-Men book! Mecha-Sentinels must die!

News:

00:35:23 - Delays! It's the hot topic on the web, and we can't seem to agree about the delay on Civil War #4. We'll be honest, this goes on for a while.

Email:

00:47:34 - Tim asks us what we've got against manga.

00:48:45 - Kevin takes us to task for the lack of depth in the San Diego video.

00:53:37 - St. Paul Doug says, "go to the public library if you can't afford to buy all the comics you want! They're there, and they're free!"

00:55:06 - Rachel and her husband Jack let us know that they enjoy the show over Sunday dinner.

News:

00:56:31 - The Frappr map is either at 294 or 307. Whichever, you know? We're not picky.

• This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Comichole.com!

• 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!

• Also, check out our profile on Myspace.

Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Phonogram #1

Music:

"Connection"

Elastica

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Our cosmic search for answers lead us to the recording of the this week's Pick of the Week, where the answer apparently is Brian K. Vaughan's The Escapists #2!

Running Time: 00:56:38

Pick of the Week:

00:01:31 - We dive right in as Josh talks up this week's Pick of the Week -- The Escapists #2.

Comics:

00:10:22 - Ultimate Spider-Man #2 is compared to the Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends special.

00:12:26 - Ron explains what Josh and Conor are missing by not reading Annihilation #1.

00:19:03 - How can we not talk about Civil War? Civil War: Front Line #5 and Ms. Marvel #6.

00:24:34 - Conor's been sucked back into Martian Manhunter #1 and 52 Week 14 was only mildly interesting.

00:26:41 - Josh is perplexed by Jeph Loeb writing both Wolverine and Ultimate Wolverine.

Email:

00:30:12 - Ryan wants to know who would win in a fight: Spider-Man or Wolverine?

00:32:46 - Kurt from Spartanburg, South Carolina wants to know what we'd like to see done with Silver Surfer.

00:35:58 - Shawn wants to know what are some of the "can't miss"/"must read" creator runs in recent DC history and if he should get trades or back issues.

00:40:43 - Raymond from California is curious as to what the big deal with the Watchmen is.

00:43:33 - Gaumer is pissed off at the attire at the wedding of Black Panther and Storm. So is Ron.

Voicemail:

00:46:34 - Andy from Charlotte, North Carolina thinks Dan DiDio of DC sounds like an asshole. Is he?

00:48:22 - Andrew from Birmingham, Alabama wants to know what we think of the upcoming Batman Confidential and Superman Confidential.

News:

00:52:39 - The Frappr map is up to 283 people.

• This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Geekarmor.com!

• 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!

• Check out our profile on Myspace.

Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for The Escapists #2.

Music:

"Waiting for Somebody"

Paul Westerberg

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We found some solace from the heat in swimming in Ron's parents' pool in Long Island but found time to bring you our analysis of this week's Pick of the Week, Detective Comics #822!

Running Time: 00:47:59

Pick of the Week:

00:01:30 - Conor starts things off with this week's Pick of the Week -- Detective Comics #822.

Comics:

00:09:05 - We stay on the DC Comics and discuss 52 Week 13.

00:13:35 - The conversation turns to Marvel and Ultimate Spider-Man #98 and Uncanny X-Men #477.

News:

00:25:40 - Have you watched our video from San Diego yet? If not, go watch it now!

Email:

00:29:52 - Jeff from Greely, Colorado asks about the Batman books and Marvel's hiring of Hollywood talent.

00:33:28 - Jim from Billerica, Massachusetts asks what we think of old Marvel comics on DVDs.

Voicemail:

00:38:27 - Chris from Montreal, Canada wants to know if there are any Marvel trades he should check 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!

News:

00::42:33 - The Frappr map is up to 276 people we read everyone's name on the map since we left for San Diego. Also, check out our profile on Myspace.

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Comichole.com

Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Detective Comics #822

Music:

"Seven"

Sunny Day Real Estate

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Our recovery from San Diego continues, and luck has it, we’re all in the New York area this weekend, so it’s the very first Pick of the Week where we’re all in the same room. It may not be a good thing… we’ll let you listen and decide.

Running Time: 00:50:37

Pick of the Week:

00:01:50 – First we discuss last week’s Pick of the Week, Cable/Deadpool #30.

00:03:40 – Then this week’s Pick, Astro City Special #1 : Samaritan.

Comics:

00:09:31 – Civil War Tie-ins: The Amazing Spider-Man #534, Wolverine #44, The New Avengers #22, Young Avengers & Runaways #1, Civil War: Frontline #4

00:14:30 – X-Men #189

00:15:30 – Daredevil #87

00:19:13 – Batman #655

Email:

00:22:37 – George wants to know what the difference is between Batman and Detective Comics, and doesn’t know why there needs to be two Batman books.

00:24:17 – Gabriel just finished reading Gotham Central and has questions.

00:26:06 – Jason from Chicago, Illinois doesn’t understand why male comic book fans are always trying to get their girlfriends to read comics.

00:30:22 – Jeff from Greeley, Colorado doesn’t agree with the iFanboy stance on collecting comics for monetary value and wants the iFanboys to pick their ideal lineups for the X-Men, The Avengers, and the Justice League, and has words for Ron about last week’s Pick of the Week.

Voicemail:

00:37:38 – Kyle wants to know what iFanboy thinks about Marvel’s Ultimate line and DC’s All-Star line.

00:40:52 – Josh from The Podaholics is not happy with Damian Lindelof and wants iFanboy to confront him at San Diego Comic-Con.

00:42:25 – Dominic the Grimace laments that he won’t be able to meet the iFanboys at San Diego Comic-Con.

00:44:29 – Andy L. from Charlotte, North Carolina is troubled by the moral imbalance in Civil War.

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!

News:

0:45:36 – The Frappr map is up to 264 people!

0:46:38 – Check out our profile on Myspace.

This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! SPECIAL for iFanboy listeners! — Use the coupon code ifanboy to receive 10% off your first order. Offer good until 07/31/2006!

Music:

“We Are The Sleepyheads”

Belle & Sebastian

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We can't believe it's over, but we're back at home and seem to have survived San Diego Comic-Con 2006! Listen to our final thoughts in our last San Diego Comic-Con 2006 show.

Running Time: 00:33:56

Sponsored by ComicHole.com

Music:

California Dreaming

Hi-Standard

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The complete audio recording of the Comics Podcasting Panel on July 23rd at the San Diego Comic-Con 2006.

Running Time: 01:25:38

The panel featured the following comics podcasters:

• Chris Marshall (Collected Comics Library)
• Josh Flanagan (iFanboy)
• Bryan Deemer (Comic Geek Speak)
• Scott Hinze (Fanboy Radio)
• Lene Taylor (I Read Comics)
• Joe Gonzalez (Comic News Insider)
• John Siuntres (Word Balloon)
• Charly La Greca (Indie Spinner Rack)
• Augie de Blieck Jr. (Comic Book Resources Pipeline)

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The second day of the convention was by far the best in years with celebrity interviews, big announcements, and the Gold Bond working in overdrive. Let’s not waste any time!

Running Time: 00:21:05

Sponsored by GeekArmor.com

Music:

California

Dressy Bessy

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The first full day of the con is over and we run through the highlights!

Running Time: 00:21:05

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Music:

California Uber Alles

Dead Kennedys

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Our first report from San Diego Comic-Con 2016 -- it's Preview Night!

Running Time: 00:17:10

Sponsored by Comichole.com

Music:

California

Rufus Wainwright

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On the eve of our departure for San Diego, we get together for quick preview of the upcoming show!

Running Time: 00:35:36

Music:

California

Phantom Planet

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Conor Kilpatrick explains his shocking Pick of The Escapists #1, as well as 52 Week 10, X-Men #188, listener e-mail and voicemails. We're going to warn you right now, we think the heat is getting to us…

Running Time: 00:51:22

Pick of the Week:

00:01:32 – The mystery behind Conor’s pick, The Escapists #1 is explained.

Comics:

00:12:07 – We wrap up the other books of note this week, beginning with 52 Week 10.

00:15:59 – You can’t avoid talking about Civil War, and neither can we with Civil War: Front Line #3.

00:20:12 – And Ron wasn’t impressed by X-Men #188.

Email:

00:26:14 – Miguel has three questions he needs answered and we’re up to the task.

00:28:33 – The iFanboy Relationship hotline is open as Carlos has a problem with comics and his girlfriend and he needs advice.

00:32:31 – Vince has advice for “The Bat.”

00:32:53 – Michael demands we answer his question about Superman Returns.

Voicemail:

00:36:13 – Mike from Greenwood, South Carolina wants us to go to Heroes Con next year.

00:38:07 – Nate from Canton, Ohio brings the funny and wants to know more about the music of the podcast.

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!

News:

00:41:33 – SAN DIEGO IS COMING! Check out the details of our coverage.

00:45:36 – The Frappr map is up to 237 people!

00:46:38 – Check out our profile on Myspace.

This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com! SPECIAL for iFanboy listeners — Use the coupon code ifanboy to receive 10% off your first order. Offer good until 07/31/2006!Music:

“Regret”

New Order

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Finally, a light week in comics that brings Detective Comics #821 as Josh Flanagan's Pick, as well discussion around Uncanny X-Men #475 and 52 Week 9. We answer a ton of listener e-mail and continue to get excited for the San Diego Comic-Con.

Running Time: 00:55:11

Pick of the Week:

00:01:24 – Josh tells us of his pick, Detective Comics #821, written by the almighty Paul Dini.

Comics:

00:13:09 – Our smoothest segue ever brings us to Uncanny X-Men #475.

00:22:01 – We obey the mandate, and discuss 52 Week 9.

Email:

00:29:22 – Dominic is curious if the X-Men: Age of Apocalypse books are worth reading.

00:31:15 – Brian from Palatine, Illinois. asks if we like the latest Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps books.

00:33:24 – Jason (“The Bat”) from San Antonio, Texas is back with tales of comics intolerance from his fianceé.

00:36:16 – JD wants to know why we hate Wizard so much.

00:40:57 – Todd, who didn’t realize that we’re not actually comics journalists, wants to know why we hate Rob Liefeld.

00:43:23 – Steve who tells us of how comics have helped his life.

News:

00:48:30 – We’re very excited for the San Diego Comic-Con and tell of the details of iFanboy’s presence in San Diego, including a meet up, the comics podcasts panel and more!

00:51:06 – The Frappr map is up to 223 people!

This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast is sponsored by ComicHole.com! SPECIAL for iFanboy listeners — Use the coupon code ifanboy to receive 5% off your first order. Offer good until 07/31/2006!

Music:

“Soon”

My Bloody Valentine

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How on earth did we cover the SIX books Ron chose as the Picks of the Week? Listen to find out.

Running Time: 00:58:50

Picks of the Week:

0:02:04 – Ron tells how hard of a time he had with this week’s Pick(s).

00:04:54 – Wolverine #43 where we watch as Wolverine seek justice.

00:08:16 – The Amazing Spider-Man #533 where Spider-Man deals with the ramifications of being responsible.

00:13:27 – X-Factor #8 where Quicksilver returns seeking redemption.

00:17:02 – The New Avengers #21 where Captain America starts the resistance.

00:23:33 – Civil War: Front Line #2 where Speedball needs someone to help him.

00:32:23 – Daredevil #86 where Daredevil has to fight for his life in a prison riot and not forget who he is.

00:34:39 – Ron attempts to bring it all together in explaining how and why he chose these six books.

Comics:

00:38:29 – Why are we buying so many books every week!?!?!

00:44:40 – Josh talks about the last issue of Lucifer with issue #75.

Email:

00:50:25 – Another e-mail from Jason AKA “The Bat” whose fiancee wants to know how old we are, if we have kids, and wants proof that people over 25 read comics.

If you have any questions, email us at contact@ifanboy.com

News:

0:53:11 – The Frappr map is up to 218 people!

This week’s iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by GeekArmor.com!

Music:

“Hyper-Ballad”

Bjork

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"At the Movies with iFanboy" returns as we discuss the latest comic book movie, Superman Returns! Did we love it or hate it? Was it better than X-Men: The Last Stand? You'll have to listen to find out.

Running Time: 36:14

This podcast is sponsored by YouBuyNow.com

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Conor Kilpatrick shocks the iFanboy faithful by picking Astonishing X-Men #15. We discuss how good 52 Week 7 and The Eternals were, and how bad The Flash #1 and The New Avengers #20 was. Ron rants about comic covers and Josh learns to love letterers. We answer some more listener mail too.

Running Time: 01:00:00

Pick of the Week:

00:01:27 - Conor spreads some surprising love towards Astonishing X-Men #15 as his Pick of the Week, while Josh has no clue what's going on.

Comics:

00:17:38 - The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive #1 was almost unreadable.

00:19:23 - Something finally happens in 52 Week 7.

00:21:04 - The New Avengers #20 was a huge let down.

00:24:40 - Neil Gaiman and John Romita Jr. had us all loving The Eternals #1.

Ron Rant:

00:27:42 - Ron is sick and tired of the recent covers to individual comic issues and Josh and Conor argue that Ron's nuts.

Comic Book Lessons:

0:39:13 - Josh learns an important lesson about comics lettering and advises you to love your letterers.

Email:

00:44:29 - Gene wonders what we think is the differences between Marvel and DC comics.

00:47:04 - Tim from Japan and Deconstructing Comics had the reveal in Civil War #2 spoiled by us. Sorry, Tim!

00:49:42 - On the website, "The Bat" asks what we think of the "Iron Man: Execute Program" and "Planet Hulk" storylines? Also when do we release the podcast?

If you have any questions, email us at contact@ifanboy.com

News:

00:53:40 - When we recorded this, we were at 199 on the Frappr map. But now, it's past 200!

Want to discuss the podcast? Tell everyone what you think on the Pick of the Week page for Astonishing X-Men #15.

This week's iFanboy Pick of the Week is sponsored by Comichole.com!

Music:

"Unlovable"

The Smiths

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Do you have an hour to waste? We did! And we did this one call-in show style, because Conor Kilpatrick’s cable modem went down just before recording. Then, oh, how we talked about Civil War.

Running Time: 00:53:39

Pick of the Week:

00:01:27 – Apparently some other books came out, but the winner, hands down, was Civil War #2. The team spends a good long while talking about the ramifications of this issue.

Comics:

00:20:00 – Ron reminds us about that other Marvel event: “Annihilation”, as well as the events of Thunderbolts #103.

00:27:04 – Conor, hoping for more cowboy fun, is betrayed by Dan Slott’s Two-Gun Kid.

00:29:15 – Ron and Conor touch on the end of Captain Atom: Armageddon and the upcoming reboot of the Wildstorm Universe.

Email:

00:31:10 – Mac wants to know the highlights from the DC and Marvel Universe in the last 20 years. Easy!

00:35:28 – Raphael from Berwyn, Illinois hates comic book subscription services, wants to know where to get comics when he visits New York City, how to avoid muggings while there, and want to know if iFanboy is going to WizardWorld Chicago?

00:42:24 – Travis updates us on The Absolute Sandman. Ron insults more people who like The Cure.

00:43:12 – Dominic is thinking about reading Queen and Country and doesn’t know where to start.

News:

00:47:56 – Frappr map up to 193. We say hey to some of the folks posting on the map.

Music:

“The Magic Number”

De La Soul

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We're back at full strength and ready to discuss Civil War: Front Line #1, as well as Wonder Woman, the Superman Returns prequel, Absolute Watchmen, as well as a few announcements, including one about the San Diego Comic-Con.

Running Time: 00:51:26

Pick of the Week:

0:01:15 – With only six comics to pick from, Ron picks Civil War: Front Line #1.

Comics:

00:17:00 – Josh and Conor both picked up Wonder Woman #1.

00:19:45 – Surprisingly, Josh and Conor also bought Jonah Hex #8.

00:20:28 – Josh is shocked at how bad the first issue of the Superman Returns comic prequels.

00:22:53 – Darrell has been heard, as all three of us picked up the first two issues of Checkmate.

00:29:01 – Conor has picked up the past four issues of The Amazing Spider-Man.

Trade Talk:

00:29:39 – We gush over Absolute Watchmen.

News:

00:35:21 – iFanboy Special Announcement #1! We are going to San Diego Comic-Con!

00:40:14 – iFanboy Special Announcement #2! Donations: How you can help iFanboy

00:47:05 – Frappr Map update: 180 pins!

Music:

“Turn A Square”

The Shins

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We’re down a man, as Josh Flanagan decided to try and have a social life, but Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick press on without him.

Running Time: 00:47:23

Pick of the Week:

00:01:47 – Conor tells us about his Pick of the Week, Superman/Batman #26, which is a special issue plotted by the late Sam Loeb and completed by a huge all-star cast of creators. Proceeds from the sales of this book as well as an auction of the art will be going to the Sam Loeb College Scholorship Fund.

Comics:

00:09:44 – This week featured the huge Civil War tie-in The Amazing Spider-Man #532.

00:18:42 – Hey! The final “Decimation” tie-in, Son of M #6, happened.

00:20:10 – Josh calls in from his vacation to discuss Queen & Country #30 and Greg Rucka’s recent interview on Word Ballon.

Email:

00:27:54 – Seth lets us know about his webcomic. Check it out!

00:28:58 – Dominic tells us about Brett Ratner’s X-Men: The Last Stand Video Diary on the G4’s Attack of the Show video podcast.

00:30:34 – Kyle dredges up the X-Men: The Last Stand debate.

00:42:16 – Carter wants to know what we look like.

If you have any questions, email us at contact@ifanboy.com.

News:

0:43:33 – Frappr Map update.

Music:

“Pitfalls”

Film School

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Another long one as we wind down from the three day weekend, with much discussion over the many comics that came out last Wednesday, as well as your emails. We hope you enjoy! (We apologize for the slight echo.)

Running Time: 00:57:36

Pick of the Week:

00:00:45 – Daredevil #85

Comics:

00:07:33 – She-Hulk #8

00:11:01 – Wolverine #42

00:14:45 – Powers #18

A Quick Tangent:

00:19:03 – The state of Marvel’s covers

Comics:

00:22:52 – The New Avengers #190

00:26:28 – Green Lantern #11

00:32:52 – Batman #653

00:38:30 – Supermarket #1

Email:

00:41:16 – Peter wants to know if he should read Sandman, Preacher, The Invisibles, American Flagg, and Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing.

00:47:37 – Vert from Michigan only buys his comics once a month and ends up getting spoiled when he listens to the show.

00:50:13 – Dustin wants to know what we think about so many creators going exclusive to either Marvel or DC.

News:

00:54:25 – Frappr Map update!

Music:

“Handle With Care”

Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins

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Finally, the day had arrived, X-Men: The Last Stand was released in theaters on May 26 and team iFanboy excitedly went to see it with the highest of hopes, only to have them dashed by the mish-mash, rushed filmmaking of Brett Ratner.

Running Time: 36:26

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Well, we've done our best, but we had a ton of technical issues recording this one and there's a little bit of audio not-niceness that starts towards the middle of the show, but the extended length (almost an hour!) and the debut of Arthur of Maine might make up for it. Enjoy!

Running Time: 00:59:31

Pick of the Week:

00:01:23 - Green Arrow #62

Comics:

00:16:27 - Moon Knight #2

00:21:55 - Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis #42

00:26:53 - Robin #150

00:28:33 - 52 Week 2

00:33:32 - Fell #5

Email:

00:37:28 - Dustin wants to know if Infinite Crisis succeeded in its mission statement.

00:40:18 - Miguel from Ithaca, New York thinks that Vertigo are in a slump, other than Fables.

Music:

"Top Gun Anthem"

Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens

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Conor Kilpatrick to the rescue again this week as he delves into the first installment of DC comics 52 weekly comic event and comes out digging it. The event also leads to yet another discussion over event comics and crossovers. Can comic fans ever be satisfied? Not with the New Warriors eating it over in Civil War.

Running Time: 00:50:56

Pick of the Week:

00:02:23 - 52 Week 1

Comics:

00:14:07 - Jonah Hex #7

00:14:46 - Superman #652

00:16:27 - X-Men: Deadly Genesis #6

00:21:25 - Ex Machina #20

00:22:02 - American Virgin #3

Discussion:

00:23:20 - Comic Book Events: The Good, the Bad, and the Retcons

Email:

00:37:36 - Matt W. wants to know how iFanboy has been able to avoid becoming the typical overly negative online comic book community, wonders if Ron will ever get taken to task for hating Vertigo, and encourages readers to utilize public libraries to read comics.

New:

00:47:33 - Frappr Map Update!

Music:

"Symmetry"

Knapsack

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First, we apologize for the audio issues at the beginning of the show, which were due to a terrible connection. Second, it’s just Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards this time, as Josh Flanagan is “over” comics. Just kidding, he’s on vacation… sorta. Don’t ask. All three of us did hang out Saturday night in New York City and that was fun. We owned the jukebox.

Running Time: 00:40:27

Pick of the Week:

00:01:32 – Teen Titans #35

Comics:

00:06:27 – Civil War #1

00:14:50 – Infinite Crisis #7

00:20:17 – What else did Ron read this week?

00:21:03 – Fury: Peacemaker #4

00:21:46 – Action Comics #838

00:22:14 – Detective Comics #819

00:22:32 – The Outsiders #36

Comics Book Movie News:

00:23:23 – Superman Returns Trailer

00:27:15 – X-Men: The Last Stand Clips Leak

Email:

00:29:07 – Chris N. from Florida is thankful that the show helps him keep up with comics while stationed in the Netherlands.

00:30:12 – John M. wants all the iFanboys to make a Pick of the Week every week.

00:34:53 – Miguel from Ithaca, NY has been having more problems with the comics store in town, asks about oversized hardcovers, and makes things personal.

News:

00:37:37 – Frappr Map Update

Music:

“Ringway to SeaTac”

The Wedding Present

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The Marvel train continues to roll as Josh Flanagan chooses the unlikely, but excellent The New Avengers Annual #1. We also dig into some talk about Batman and Ron Richards gets nervous about what Joss Whedon is doing to Cyclops. Then, it's listener mail, where we talk about conventions, comic shop owners and Magneto and Electro for the last time.

Running Time: 00:47:36

Pick of the Week:

00:01:33 - The New Avengers Annual #1

Comics:

00:12:05 - Batman #652

00:15:39 - Astonishing X-Men #14

00:21:33 - Runaways #15

00:22:18 - X-Factor #6

00:24:09 - Savage Dragon #125

Email:

00:27:28 - Jim apologies to Ron for saying he should leave the show, compares him to Wonder Woman, and wonders if iFanboy read Just a Pilgrim.

00:29:16 - Mike from Greenwood, South Carolina wants Ron to never miss the show again and asks about the prize he never received for returning Wolverine #131 to Marvel.

00:32:07 - Chris from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania had a ton of fun at Pittsburgh Con and wonders if iFanboy goes to shows in their area.

00:38:05 - John is a high school physics teacher and is here to clear up Magneto and Electro's powers.

00:40:44 - Tim has one more type to add to the list of "Guys You Find in the Comic Book Store."

News:

00:43:00 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Where Do You Get Love"

Matthew Sweet

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Ron gets his ass kicked by Daredevil #84, Conor and Josh report back from London and we answer a handful of listener e-mails. The band's back together! We apologize for the audio issues from our dodgy connection.

Running Time: 00:50:53

Pick of the Week:

00:01:00 - Daredevil #84

Comics:

00:08:52 - Wolverine: Origins #1

00:09:26 - The New Avengers #18

00:11:05 - Ex Machina Special #1

00:11:40 - Fury: Peacemaker #3

00:12:10 - Robin #149

00:12:53 - Daredevil #84 (Again)

News:

00:16:23 - Conor and Josh's Comic Book Adventures in London

Email:

00:21:47 - Steve thinks that over-sexualized depictions of female superheroes are starting to detract from the stories and wonders if possession of the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak would help the Juggernaut defeat Superman.

00:28:07 - Simon from Colombia is going to be in Washington DC and wants to know where to shop for comics and what he should buy, wonders why iFanboy doesn't like Word Balloon, and wants to compare Josh, Conor, and Ron to the judges on American Idol.

00:36:18 - Jim says that even though Ron is his favorite host the show might be stronger when he's not on, wants to know how the iFanboys store their books, and if Warren Ellis writing a western comic would be enough to get Josh and Conor reading his books.

00:40:51 - Phil is shocked that none of the iFanboys are reading Fell.

00:43:16 - Jamie alerts us to Men's Fitness' article about the fittest superheroes.

News:

00:49:51 - Frappr Map update!

Music:

"Proofs"

Mates of State

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This week Josh Flanagan tells us why he thought Ultimate Spider-Man #93 was the best of the lot. We also discuss an iffy Superman, a strange creative pairing on Green Arrow, and of course, more Loveless. Some listener letters go over comic book prices, physics, and where to buy your books. Conor Kilpatrick's got a cold, and Ron Richards is away this week, yet iFanboy soldiers on.

Running Time: 00:47:17

Pick of the Week:

00:00:58 - Ultimate Spider-Man #93

Comics:

00:11:11 - Superman #651

00:14:29 - Green Arrow #61

00:19:29 - Nightwing #119

00:20:08 - American Virgin #2

Discussion:

00:23:20 - What's been happening at iFanboy.com lately?

Email:

00:27:14 - Andy wonders how much the price of comic books affect sales.

00:33:26 - Darrel thinks the new six-issue $20 hardcover formats are a rip-off.

00:35:30 - Jim confirms that the iFanboys don't totally understand science and recommends Books of Doom.

00:37:20 - Adam from Clemson, SC wants to get back into comics but there are no comic book shops in town.

News:

00:42:52 - Frappr Map update!

Music:

"Rats"

MC Chris

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Well, its the episode you’ve been waiting for! Clocking in at an hour and 20 minutes, it's the 25th Episode Extravaganza and we are reading and answering YOUR questions! Thanks to all our listeners for a great 25 episodes, and here’s to 25 more! Oh, there's also Conor's Pick of the Week -- Detective Comics #818!

Running Time: 01:20:45

Pick of the Week:

00:02:27 - Detective Comics #818

Comics:

00:07:49 - What other books did iFanboy read this week?

Email:

00:12:17 - Scott from Scotland, United Kingdom wants to know what the iFanboys think of The Goon, and after loving Brubaker on Daredevil may go check out Captain America.

00:15:56 - Ian G. asks the iFanboys what their one desert island trade paperback would be.

00:17:27 - Logan from Arizona is new to comics and needs recommendations for new series to read.

00:21:22 - Dominic (AKA Cletus Van Dom) thinks the history of Daredevil documentary in the Daredevil DVD special features is worth watching.

00:24:11 - Jamie asks about iFanboy's all-time favorite comic book covers.

00:28:47 - VJ wants to know which comics should be adapted into films and which should remain untouched.

00:33:55 - Jim S. wants iFanboy's thoughts on Books of Doom, The Walking Dead, X-Men: Deadly Genesis, Aries, Ultimate X-Tinction, and Fell.

00:37:16 - Miguel asks... if Bullseye could hit Longshot? What would happen if the Blob and Juggernaut collided? Shouldn't Magneto and Electro have the same powers? Just what is the Power Cosmic? What's the story with Evilhawk? Did iFanboy play the Capcom Marvel fighting games? Is Eternity the entire embodiment of the Marvel Universe? What's Captain America shield made out of and what the hell is vibranium? What did iFanboy think of the Earth-X/Universe-X/Paradise-X trilogy and Exiles? (It's a lot, Miguel.)

00:50:50 - Cameron is worried about what will happen to The New Avengers after Civil War.

00:56:40 - Troy defends All-Star Superman #3.

01:00:11 - Michael (or Steve) wants to know who iFanboy is and where they came from, and is curious how the podcast is produced.

News:

01:17:58 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Back and To The Left"

Texas is The Reason

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This week, Josh Flanagan picked the British spy comic, Queen & Country. But then the sparks fly over The New Avengers: The Illuminati. Was it really that good? Is it just an also-ran? We also dip into more books from "One Year Later," and then, would a show be complete without talk of the Frappr map or listener mail? We say thee nay.

(Apologies for the terrible audio at the end of the show.)

Running Time: 00:45:31

Pick of the Week:

00:00:42 - Queen & Country #29

Comics:

00:09:39 - The New Avengers: Illuminati #1

00:24:08 - All-Star Superman #3

00:26:34 - Green Lantern #10

00:29:41 - Action Comics #837

Email:

00:30:54 - The All-Email Extravaganza is next week!

00:32:25 - Andrew thinks that the show is dominated by Marvel books and wants to know why iFanboy doesn't like Wizard.

00:39:07 - David informs Conor and Josh that Loveless is an on-going series and not a mini-series.

News:

00:40:48 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Inertiatic E.S.P."

The Mars Volta

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Even She-Hulk is shocked that Ron chose her as the Pick of the Week, but at least she's not as clueless over the end of Loveless as Conor and Josh were.

Running Time: 00:44:57

Pick of the Week:

00:01:44 - She-Hulk #6

Comics:

00:14:45 - Daredevil #83

00:17:20 - The New Avengers #17

00:18:53 - X-Factor #5

Trade Talk:

00:20:07 - Runaways, Vol. 5: Escape to New York

Comics:

00:21:46 - Loveless #5

00:23:04 - Testament #4

00:25:16 - Batman #651

iFanboy at the Movies:

00:26:49 - Comic Book Documentaries in DVD Extras

00:31:22 - Batman '89

Email:

00:33:05 - Raphael from Berwyn, Illinois is looking for new series to which to subscribe.

00:38:30 - Steve wants to know what the iFanboys think of the Mary Jane YA comics.

News:

00:42:09 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Head Over Heels"

The Go-Gos

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Conor Kilpatrick's back on the Superman bandwagon, one year later, Ron Richards is all a flutter for Nova, Josh was the only one who remembered to buy Fury: Peacemaker, and it looks like Runaways may be worth reading again. iFanboy at the Movies: Conor reviews Ultimate Avengers and Josh gives his thoughs about V For Vendetta. Dini!

Running Time: 00:51:21

Pick of the Week:

00:00:51 - Superman #650

Comics:

00:08:40 - Green Arrow #60

00:08:45 - Birds of Prey #92

00:10:31 - Nightwing #118

00:12:11 - Infinite Crisis: Secret Files and Origins 2006

00:14:45 - Annihilation: Prologue #1

00:22:07 - Runaways #14

00:27:07 - Fury: Peacemaker #2

iFanboy at the Movies:

00:29:50 - Ultimate Avengers DVD

00:37:21 - V For Vendetta

News:

00:48:05 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Yeah! Oh Yeah!"

The Magnetic Fields

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A bit of a slow news week as Josh Flanagan picks Ultimate Spider-Man #91, the crew discusses the trailer to X-Men: The Last Stand, try to answer some listener mail and talk about why Runaways doesn't matter.

(We had a bad connection starting in the middle of the show.)

Running Time: 00:40:54

Pick of the Week:

00:00:57 - Ultimate Spider-Man #91

Comics:

00:08:26 - The Sensational Spider-Man #24

Comics Movies:

00:17:08 - X-Men: The Last Stand Trailer

Email:

00:26:29 - VJ from St. Louis, Missouri is looking for recommendations to give to his friends who thinks comics are "kids stuff."

News:

00:34:43 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Show Me Mary"

Catherine Wheel

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Hi! You may be wondering where episode #19 is. It's still stuck in Josh's dead computer. Once he gets his new one, we'll get it published for you to enjoy in a time capsule sorta way.

It's a shocker as Ron Richards chooses Infinite Crisis #5 and not a Marvel/X-Men book as the Pick of the Week. Conor Kilpatrick bemoans "One Year Later," we reminisce about G.I. Joe comics and discuss Frank Cho and Darkhawk. It's a good time.

Running Time: 00:44:53

Pick of the Week:

00:00:46 - Infinite Crisis #5

Comics:

00:12:24 - Detective Comics #817

00:15:00 - Aquaman #40

00:18:30 - The Outsiders #34

Ron Rant:

00:18:57 - The Reveal of the Third Summers Brother

Comics:

00:21:36 - Batman Annual #25

Game Time:

00:23:55 - iFanboy's First Comic Books

Comics:

00:26:46 - Jonah Hex #5

00:27:50 - Ms. Marvel #1

Email:

00:30:38 - Steve wants to know if iFanboy really thinks Frank Cho is a great artist.

00:33:46 - Jason read X-Men: Mythos #1, is a big fan of The New Avengers but was not happy how Alpha Flight was dispatched, has been enjoying The Walking Dead and Invincible, and has been getting back into Daredevil.

News:

00:40:00 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Speedway"

Morrissey

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Well, we promised it would see the light of day! After being locked away in Josh Flanagan's dead computer, a daring rescue perpetrated by stalwart computer techs means that iFanboy Pick of the Week #19 is finally out for you to download... only a month late!

Running Time: 00:37:17

Pick of the Week:

00:00:48 - Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #2

Comics:

00:05:24 - Astonishing X-Men #13

00:06:26 - Lucifer #71

00:07:01 - Ultimate Spider-Man #90

00:10:05 - Batman #650

Discussion:

00:13:36 - Josh looked through a copy of Wizard.

00:13:20 - Looking ahead to "One Year Later".

Con Report:

00:15:25 - New York Comic Con returned after 15 years and disaster came with it.

News:

00:34:41 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"We Are Building a Religion"

Cake

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This week, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan chat about the exemplary Daredevil #82. Also covered are The New Avengers, Grant Morrison's talent, or lack thereof, and because you didn't ask for it, more talk about cowboy comics. It's a little late, but it's also a little good.

Running Time: 00:43:02

Pick of the Week:

00:01:10 - Daredevil #82

Comics:

00:11:43 - Loveless #4

00:16:20 - The New Avengers #16

00:24:58 - X-Factor #3 (from a few weeks ago)

Discussion:

00:27:57 - The relative strengths and weaknesses of Grant Morrison.

Email:

00:36:52 - Alessio from Florida has some thoughts on the recent zit cream ads running in comics.

News:

00:39:00 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"The Kilburn High Road"

Flogging Molly

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This week, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick expound on the western genre of comics as they drool over Jonah Hex #4. Also, we’re not buying into Warren Ellis’s schtick with Next Wave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #1 and “Tales from the Con” makes its first appearance as we share awkward moments at conventions. Listener mail asks about ads in comics and X-Men:Deadly Genesis, and Josh explains why he’s dropping 100 Bullets.

Running Time: 00:44:53

Pick of the Week:

00:00:54 – Jonah Hex #4

Comics:

00:09:44 – Ultimate Xtinction #2

00:10:08 – Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #1 (from two weeks ago)

00:14:25 – The Sensational Spider-Man #23

Discussion:

00:16:16 – Ron is annoyed by Marvel’s publishing strategy

00:19:28 – Josh wonders if Kurt Busiek done.

00:21:39 – Josh is confused by Geoff Johns’ career.

00:22:57 – Tales from the Con!

Email:

00:28:33 – Steve from Ottawa, Canada wants to know why he’s seeing ads for the Flash DVD set in Marvel comics and is looking for iFanboy’s thoughts on X-Men: Deadly Genesis.

Comics:

00:38:16 – 100 Bullets #69

News:

00:40:25 – Frappr map update!

Music:

“Batman Theme”

The Who

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It’s a sentimental show this week, as we reflect upon the final issue of Gotham Central. We also discuss the latest issues of X-Factor and Powers. Also, as a bonus, we discuss the graphic novel Tricked by Alex Robinson as well as celebrate the growth of our Frappr Map and answer some listener mail and give him a homework assignment plus Robert Kirkman owes us $30 dollars.

Running Time: 00:54:10

Pick of the Week:

00:00:54 – Gotham Central #40

Discussion:

00:10:50 – Ron explains why he still reads Wizard.

Pick of the Week:

00:14:28 – Gotham Central #40 (more)

Comics:

00:15:22 – Aquaman #37

00:17:18 – Green Lantern #8 (from last week)

00:18:17 – X-Factor #3

Discussion:

00:18:30 – How does iFanboy shop for books?

Comics:

00:21:03 – X-Factor #3 (more)

00:24:52 – Powers #17

Trade Talk:

00:28:31 – Tricked

News:

00:44:50 – Frappr map update!

Email:

00:48:03 – Adam from Morton, IL is in high school has only ever read Marvel comics and is curious if iFanboy can convince him to do otherwise.

Music:

“Hundred Mile High City”

Ocean Colour Scene

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It's a shocking Pick of the Week as Ron chooses Savage Dragon #122 and NOT Daredevil #81, but that doesn't detract from how good Daredevil #81 was. We also answer some fantastic listener mail.

Running Time: 00:40:26

Pick of the Week:

00:00:49 - Savage Dragon #122

Comics:

00:12:29 - Daredevil #81

00:19:10 - The Pulse #13 / The New Avengers #15

Email:

00:24:10 - Jason has an epic tale of losing his single comic books and wants to know if a collection of issues is a "trade"? (and how is that different from "graphic novels"?), wants to know if iFanboy reads The New Avengers, and are there other Marvel titles iFanboy can recommend?

News:

00:36:45 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Seamless"

Grade

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Josh returns to the show and selects Strangers in Paradise #79 as the Pick of the Week and much love is given to Terry Moore and his comic book. We also discuss Infinite Crisis #4, the passing of The Flash and complain about how there are no surprises in comics anymore.

(We thought we had this recording thing down, but this week reminds us that we’re just mortals. We had some technical difficulties this week, and there are about 7 minutes of rough audio right smack dab in the middle of the show (the connection went bad for a little bit), so we apologize. But despite that, it’s a pretty good show this week, if we do say so ourselves.)

Running Time: 00:44:00

Pick of the Week:

00:00:38 - Strangers in Paradise #79

Comics:

00:15:43 - Infinite Crisis #4

00:22:16 - The Flash #230

00:27:31 - Runaways #12

Ron Rant:

00:29:37 - Late comics and a dumb distribution system are killing the industry.

News:

00:41:54 - Frappr map update!

Music:

"Young Livers"

Rocket From the Crypt

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With Josh Flanagan out of town, it’s up to Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards to helm the show. Conor’s pick is Ultimate X-Men #66, Robert Kirkman’s first issue on the title and the current state of the Ultimate X-Men is analyzed and discussed. Also listener e-mail yields a bunch of questions about various in and out of continuity stories. Plus, Ron still can’t pronounce “Asgard”

Running Time: 00:39:24

Pick of the Week:

00:00:47 – Ultimate X-Men #66

Comics:

00:10:20 – X-Men: The 198 #1

00:13:09 – DMZ #3

00:13:33 – Ultimate Extinction #1

Conor Rant:

00:16:54 – Why read the books if comics news website interviews reveal upcoming plot points?

Discussion:

00:20:16 – For the first time in years, Ron has been dropping titles.

Email:

00:23:41 – Michael wants to know which DC title would Robert Kirkman best write, are the recent JLI miniseries in continuity and where does Superman/Batman fit in the timeline, have the iFanboy read Fables, and what are the best Elseworlds and What If… stories?

News:

00:37:35 – Frappr map update!

Music:

“Rise”

Public Image Limited

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Part 2 of the 2005 All Media Year End Roundup. In the concluding show, we discuss the TV shows that rocked us in 2005, the video games that distracted us, and the comic books that, well, that we read. It's amazing we even recorded this what with World of Warcraft beckoning us.

Running Time: 00:35:26

Music:

"The New Year"

Death Cab For Cutie

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The first show of 2006 and Ron only bought 5 books. Well, 4 and a half really... and of them X-Men: The End Book 3: Men & X-Men #1 is crowned the Pick of the Week. We continue to analyze the madness of Chris Claremont, time travel and sticking to continuity, as well as read and respond to some listener mail.

Running Time: 00:37:44

Pick of the Week:

00:01:05 – X-Men: The End, Book 3: Men & X-Men #1

Comics:

00:16:00 – Marvel Team-Up #16

00:17:21 – Jonah Hex #3

Trade Talk:

00:20:17 – Invincible, Vol. 4 & 5

Comics:

00:21:46 – Hard Time #2

00:23:38 – Y: The Last Man #41

00:23:57 – Gotham Central #39

00:24:28 – Ultimate Spider-Man #88 (from last week)

00:25:14 – Detective Comics #815

Email:

00:27:57 – Darrel isn’t happy with some of the opinions on the show lately.

News:

00:34:57 – Frappr map update!

Music:

“Start Choppin”

Dinosaur Jr.

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We here at iFanboy read a lot of comics, but we also take in a lot of other media. We thought that it might be fun to do a special show to chat about the best stuff we saw, read, watched, or played in the year that was. We discuss the best movies, TV shows, comics, and video games that made their way into our world in 2005.

Running Time: 00:25:44

Music:

"The New Year"

Death Cab For Cutie

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During a quiet winter holiday week, its a big week for comics as Conor picks All Star Batman & Robin The Boy Wonder #3 as his Pick of the Week. Other books released this week that were discussed include X-Factor #2, The New Avengers #14, Batman #648, and Daredevil #80. So many good comics, so little time to talk about them all!

Running Time: 00:43:17

Pick of the Week:

00:00:42 - All-Star Batman & Robin, The Boy Wonder #3

Discussion:

00:11:18 - This was a great week of comics!

Comics:

00:12:50 - X-Factor #2

00:18:33 - Daredevil #80

00:20:30 - Loveless #3

News:

00:25:05 - Ed Brubaker is the new writer of Daredevil.

Comics:

00:26:42 - The New Avengers #14

00:30:43 - X-Men #180

00:31:21 - The Amazing Spider-Man #527

00:33:58 - Spider-Man and the Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #5

00:35:44 - Batman #648

00:40:31 - She-Hulk #3

Music:

"This Charming Man"

Stars

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It's a Christmas miracle! Josh picks Hellblazer #215 as his Pick of the Week, which was a tough decision since this week was full of such great comics. Some of the other comics discussed are Joe Casey's Iron Man, Geoff Johns disappointing work on Green Lantern, and Phil Jimenez's fine art on Infinite Crisis #3. Listener e-mail asks what good indie books should be checked out and the iFanboy boys share their Christmas wishes. Happy Holidays!

If you have any questions, or comments or need help with subscribing or playing a podcast please email us at: contact@ifanboy.com!

Running Time: 00:47:45

Pick of the Week:

00:01:36 - Hellblazer #215

Comics:

00:11:05 - Lucifer #69

00:12:13 - Runaways #11

00:12:19 - Testament #1

00:12:45 - Ultimate Iron Man II #5

00:14:10 - Gotham Central #38 (from two weeks ago)

00:15:24 - Iron Man: The Inevitable #1

Discussion:

00:18:29 - Ron had a stressful week of buying comics.

Comics:

00:20:12 - Infinite Crisis #3

00:20:36 - Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #1

Discussion:

00:24:03 - Conor and Josh's slightly less stressful week buying comics.

Comics:

00:24:57 - The Flash #229

00:25:30 - Green Lantern #6

00:27:35 - Justice #3

Discussion:

00:28:52 - Late books plague the industry.

Email:

00:30:52 - Matthew in the UK wants to start reading independent comics and needs recommendations.

Discussion:

00:36:26 - iFanboy's comic book Christmas wishes.

00:40:11 - The first look at the movie Ghost Rider.

00:41:39 - What happened to Garth Ennis?

Music:

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"

Darlene Love

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Yes, oh yes, Ron can finally relax, as he celebrates the release of X-Factor #1 as his Pick of the Week. Marvel's What If...? and Secret War are the duds of the week. We read some listener e-mail and answer their questions and Josh realizes he completely missed out on Alex Robinson's graphic novel Tricked.

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Running Time: 00:45:28

Pick of the Week:

00:01:13 - X-Factor #1

Comics:

00:18:41 - Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #21

00:19:25 - Secret War #5

00:20:03 - Great Lakes Avengers Christmas Special #1

00:21:35 - What If... Wolverine was Public Enemy Number One?

iFanboy at the Movies:

00:23:03 - Conor saw Fantastic Four.

Email:

00:26:28 - Clive from England is going to be visiting New York and wants to know which comic book store(s) to visit and needs a recommendation for a new comic book series.

00:31:04 - Carlos takes issue with Ron's comment on a previous show about there being few good writers in comics these days.

Discussion:

00:34:43 - Josh, despite being a huge fan of Alex Robinson, had no idea his new book Tricked was published six months ago.

00:41:58 - V For Vendetta trailer is out.

Music:

"Just Like Christmas"

Low

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iFanboy loves Gotham Central, and more love is given for Gotham Central #38, which spawns the longest show ever. Conversation ranges from The Spectre to Infinite Crisis, from Kevin Smith to Robert Kirkman and back around to Penny Arcade and PVP.

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Running Time: 00:50:13

Pick of the Week:

00:00:43 - Gotham Central #38

Comics:

00:11:26 - Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #3 / Spider-Man and the Black Cat: The Evil that Men Do #4

Discussion:

00:17:32 - The current state of Marvel Comics.

Comics:

00:33:38 - Ultimate Spider-Man #87

00:33:54 - Superman #224

Trade Talk:

00:35:52 - The Walking Dead, Vol. 4: The Heart's Desire

Comics:

00:41:09 - Penny Arcade #1x25 Cents

Music:

"Arpeggiator"

Fugazi

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Ron was the only who was able to pick up his books, which is a good thing since it was his Pick. Unfortunately, Generation M #1, by Paul Jenkins and Ramon Bachs, was the Pick of the Week. Also discussed is how Conor's local comic shop shut down.

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Running Time: 00:40:18

Pick of the Week:

00:00:52 - Generation M #1

Comics:

00:08:11 - The New Avengers #13

00:08:34 - Exiles #73

Discussion:

00:10:39 - With "Decimation" what is the current state of the X-books? And of the Marvel Universe in general? And comics? And Wizard?

Comics:

00:28:12 - Ultimate Vision, Part 3

Discussion:

00:29:17 - Conor explains why he didn't get any books this week.

00:37:52 - Are back issues dead?

Music:

"Never In"

The 101

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With Thanksgiving behind us, and our belts moved to a looser setting, Josh shares his surprising Pick of the Week: Dardevil #79 by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev.

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Running Time: 00:21:38

Pick of the Week:

00:00:27 - Daredevil #79

Comics:

00:10:46 - The Amazing Spider-Man #526

00:13:11 - Ultimate X-Men #65 / Ultimate Vision, Part Two

00:14:27 - Seven Soldiers: Frankenstein #1

00:17:14 - Daredevil #79 (Redux)

Trade Talk:

00:18:03 - Y: The Last Man, Vol. 6: Girl on Girl

Music:

"She's Lost Control"

Joy Division

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