In this episode I compare, contrast, and review two original graphic novels from the DC & Marvel. First, Superman: Earth One (DC), followed by Fantastic Four: Season One (Marvel), then suggestions for better origin stories. Spoilers!

As comics become more accepted, we see more mainstream awards covering them.  The Bram Stoker Awards are from the Horror Writer’s Association.  The Stoker’s have added a graphic novel category and the nominees were recently announced: Brosgol, Vera — Anya’s Ghost Hill, Joe — Locke & Key, Volume 4 Jensen, Jeff — Green River Killer Maberry, Jonathan — Marvel [...]

The Darkness over-sized 100th issue is coming out hot on the heels of The Darkness II video game! Issue #100 is 48 pages jam packed with loads of extras such as a complete series cover gallery, a Darkness timeline, the winners of the Darkness II DeviantART contest and a special preview of Darkness #101 by [...]

No Pick Of The Week, but we do have a very strong female filled Fast Five. Picks include Wonder Woman #6 (DC), Glory #23 (Image), Batman #6 (DC), Daredevil #9 (Marvel), and Catwoman #6 (DC). Spoilers! Episode 200 is next week! That’s like AroundComics-type numbers!

The Book of the Month for February 2012 is none other than Baltimore: The Plague Ships (Dark Horse) written by Mike Mignola & Christopher Golden, and art by Ben Stenbeck. A creepy tale featuring vampires, plagues, and action galore! Click here to read the written review!

Batman #6 by Greg Capullo “I’m a monster!” -Buster Bluth, Arrested Development The New Avengers #21 by Mike Deodato & Rain Beredo While Mike Deodato isn’t one of those old school, legendary comic book artists, he can sure make a cover look like it stepped out from an era gone-by. To me, the coloring  really [...]

The Spider, one of the greatest pulp characters of all time is now re-launched into the 21st century!  Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents The Spider #1, which will hit comic book stores everywhere in May 2012!  The series will be written by acclaimed novelist and acclaimed comics writer David (Black Panther: The Man Without Fear) Liss and drawn [...]

John Mayo and Bob Bretall discuss the contents of the February 2012 Previews catalog and play clips sent in from listeners spotlighting items they picked. We had 2 other podcasts/blogs represented this month: Welcome to Heavenside Dangerous Bill Masters and 1 listener: Randy Dickson Items mentioned: p.60 (Bob Bretall) Groo vs. Conan #1 DCBS 50% [...]

WALKING DEAD creator Robert Kirkman has fired back at former collaborator Tony Moore, who is suing him for fraud. In a statement released via his lawyer, Kirkman stated: “The lawsuit is ridiculous, we each had legal representation seven years ago and now he is violating the same contract he initiated and approved and he wants [...]