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2 Man Comic Book Club Podcast

159 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

2 friends talking about comics, trying to create entry points for new readers and super fans alike.

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Episodes

124: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

June 08, 2023 17:37 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MB

On today's episode, we're back from our hiatus and talk through our thoughts on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse   Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Check out the "Backlog Busters" YouTube channel! And tell 'em 2 man sent ya! https://www.youtube.com/@back...

123: Tom King’s ”Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” #1-4 (2021)

February 23, 2023 18:02 - 55 minutes - 64.1 MB

Today we discuss Issues 1-4 of Tom King's "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" from 2021. It's a great story that's been cited as being an influence on the upcoming DCU Supergirl movie. We will cover the next installment of Alex and Drew Rank The MCU with Black Panther in the next episode. Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't ...

122: Spider-Man: Homecoming - Alex and Drew Rank the MCU

February 14, 2023 10:50 - 57 minutes - 66 MB

Today we're trying something different and packaging our Alex and Drew Rank the MCU portion of the episode into its own episode to see if people would prefer it to be offered that way. We're covering a movie we really love today: Spider-Man: Homecoming. Then we talk through some of the new direction of the movies and tv shows coming from James Gunn and DC Comics.  If you like these individually wrapped bits of comic movie goodness, reach out and let us know so that we continue to do them!...

121: House of M #5-8 (2005) Bendis, Coipel, Townsend, D’Armata, Ribic

February 07, 2023 18:09 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Today we discuss Issues 5-8 of House of M from 2005. It's a great story that surely influenced WandaVision and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. We will cover the next installment of Alex and Drew Rank The MCU with Spider-Man: Homecoming in the next episode. Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to int...

120: Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 - Alex and Drew Rank the MCU

January 24, 2023 21:58 - 31 minutes - 36.4 MB

Today we're trying something different and packaging our Alex and Drew Rank the MCU portion of the episode into its own episode to see if people would prefer it to be offered that way. We're covering Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2 today! If you like these individually wrapped bits of comic movie goodness, reach out and let us know so that we continue to do them! Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/sprea...

119: House of M #1-4 (2005) Bendis, Coipel, Townsend, D’Armata, Ribic

January 24, 2023 21:24 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

Today we discuss Issues 1-4 of House of M from 2005. It's a great story that surely influenced WandaVision and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. We will cover the next installment of Alex and Drew Rank The MCU with Guardians of the Galaxy 2 in the next episode. Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to ...

118: Tom Taylor’s Nightwing #82-83 & Doctor Strange (Alex and Drew Rank the MCU)

January 10, 2023 19:13 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MB

Today we discuss Issues 82-83 of Tom Taylor's Nightwing from DC Comics (2021) (Taylor, Redondo, Leonardo, Edwards, Landing, Hanna, Lucas, Abbot) and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Doctor Strange" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the f...

Episode 118: Nightwing 82-83 (Taylor, Redondo, Leonardo, Edwards, Landing, Hanna, Lucas, Abbot)

January 10, 2023 19:13 - 44 minutes - 50.6 MB

Today we discuss Issues 82-83 of Tom Taylor's Nightwing from DC Comics (2021) and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Doctor Strange" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Join the discord if you'd like to se...

Episode 117: Nightwing #78-81 (Taylor, Redondo, Leonardo, Edwards, Landing, Hanna, Lucas, Abbot)

January 03, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Today we discuss Issues 78-81 of Tom Taylor's Nightwing from DC Comics (2021) and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Captain America: Civil War" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Join the discord if you'...

117: Tom Taylor’s Nightwing #78-81 & Captain America: Civil War (Alex and Drew Rank the MCU)

January 03, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Today we discuss Issues 78-81 of Tom Taylor's Nightwing from DC Comics (2021) (Taylor, Redondo, Leonardo, Edwards, Landing, Hanna, Lucas, Abbot) and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Captain America: Civil War" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interac...

Episode 117: Nightwing #78-71 (Taylor, Redondo, Leonardo, Edwards, Landing, Hanna, Lucas, Abbot)

January 03, 2023 19:34 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

Today we discuss Issues 78-81 of Tom Taylor's Nightwing from DC Comics (2021) and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Captain America: Civil War" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Join the discord if you'...

Episode 116: The Drama with the DCU

December 27, 2022 23:40 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Today we discuss the drama with the DCU and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Antman" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Join the discord if you'd like to see the cover from "The Adventures of Captain 16...

116: DCU Drama & Antman (Alex and Drew Rank the MCU)

December 27, 2022 23:40 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Today we discuss the drama with the DCU and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Antman" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Join the discord if you'd like to see the cover from "The Adventures of Captain 16...

115: Marvel Snap - Christmas Gift Exchange - Avengers: The Age of Ultron (Alex and Drew Rank the MCU)

December 20, 2022 09:01 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

Today we discuss the mobile game "Marvel Snap", also exchange gifts, and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Avengers: The Age of Ultron" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Join the discord if you'd like t...

Episode 115: Marvel Snap - Christmas Gift Exchange -&MCU

December 20, 2022 09:01 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

Today we discuss the mobile game "Marvel Snap", also exchange gifts, and then we give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Avengers: The Age of Ultron" Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Join the discord if you'd like t...

114: Tom King’s ”The Human Target 3-6” (2022) & Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 1 (Alex and Drew Rank the MCU)

December 13, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Today, we talk through the intense issues 3-6 of Tom King and Greg Smallwood's new comic series, The Human Target. It's great, you really need to read it. You can find a link to the hardback printing of the first six issues through this affiliate link (which will give us a little commission on the sale, which would be pretty awesome!) https://amzn.to/3F77riC We also give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 1" Rank ...

Episode 114: The Human Target 3-6 (2022) Tom King, Greg Smallwood

December 13, 2022 10:15 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Today, we talk through the intense issues 3-6 of Tom King and Greg Smallwood's new comic series, The Human Target. It's great, you really need to read it. You can find a link to the hardback printing of the first six issues through this affiliate link (which will give us a little commission on the sale, which would be pretty awesome!) https://amzn.to/3F77riC We also give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 1" Rank ...

Episode 113: The Human Target (2022) - Tom King, Greg Smallwood

December 06, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

Today, we talk through the first 3 issues of Tom King and Greg Smallwood's new comic series, The Human Target. It's great, you really need to read it. You can find a link to the hardback printing of the first six issues through this affiliate link (which will give us a little commission on the sale, which would be pretty awesome!) https://amzn.to/3F77riC We also give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Captain America: Winter Soldier) Rank the MC...

113: Tom King’s ”The Human Target” (2022) & Captain America: Winter Soldier (Alex and Drew Rank the MCU)

December 06, 2022 18:41 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

Today, we talk through the first 3 issues of Tom King and Greg Smallwood's new comic series, The Human Target. It's great, you really need to read it. You can find a link to the hardback printing of the first six issues through this affiliate link (which will give us a little commission on the sale, which would be pretty awesome!) https://amzn.to/3F77riC We also give an update to "Alex And Drew Rank The MCU" (&MCU) after our recent watching of "Captain America: Winter Soldier) Rank the MC...

112: Which movie is better, Black Adam or Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Plus Thor: Dark World (Alex and Drew Rank the MCU)

December 01, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 91 MB

Today, we're back with Season 5 and we're talking about Black Adam, Black Panther, Werewolf By Night, and Thor Dark World.   Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to disc...

Episode 112: Which movie is better, Black Adam or Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?

December 01, 2022 20:04 - 1 hour - 91 MB

Today, we're back with Season 5 and we're talking about Black Adam, Black Panther, Werewolf By Night, and Thor Dark World.   Rank the MCU with us! (Make a copy of this Google sheet and fill in your scores as you watch.) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13QobaRsQnR27LFMHqgOdRipqNh4WVKLMFRXbxf8xIpE/edit?usp=sharing You won't be able to interact with the file until you make a copy.   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to disc...

Episode 111: Devils Reign: #1-3 (2022), Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Marcio Menyz, Clayton Cowles

August 08, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MB

In today's episode, we break down the recent event, Devil's Reign. (A run that is sure to have an impact on the future phases of the MCU). We start by talking you through the first 3 issues. We'll be back next week with the last 3. Writer- Chip Zdarsky,  Artist - Marco Checcheto Color Artist - Marcio Menyz Letterer - Clayton Cowles --- Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss? There are several ways for you to reach out to...

Episode 110: We’re Back! (Season 4) - Including San Diego Comic Con News!!

July 25, 2022 20:04 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MB

So a short break turned into almost 6 months. Sorry about that. (shrug guy emoji), But we're back, and we're gonna get back on our weekly episode drops (on Mondays), and we're coming back this season Audio Only, (at least for a while). Today we give you an update on where we've been, what we've been up to, and whatwe'vebeenreadinyo. Then we Alex unveils all the Marvel news from San Diego Comic Con 2022, which Drew somehow avoided for the sake of reacting live on the podcast.  At one point...

Episode 109: Truth: Red, White, & Black (2003) Robert Morales, Kyle Baker

February 28, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MB

In today's episode, we have our final installment for Black History Month with the emotionally gripping, "Truth: Red, White, & Black", which follows several characters, including Isaiah Bradley. Which, if you watched the recent Disney + show "Falcon and Winter Soldier", you saw was a forgotten/covered-up Captain America back in the 40's. We don't want to give it all away here, but trust us, it is worth the read!!   Creative CreditWritten byRobert MoralesPenciller(s)Kyle BakerInker(s)Kyle Bak...

Episode 108: Riri Williams: Iron Heart 1-5 (2018) Eve L. Ewing, Kevin Libranda, & Luciano Vecchio

February 21, 2022 09:01 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MB

In the second of todays double drops, we introduce you to Riri Williams, also known as Iron Heart. This exciting character began her life in Marvel History by reverse engineering the Iron Man suit and eventually went on to be a part of The Champions. This series picks up a little bit after her last fight while a member of The Champions. She is balancing her time between MIT and Chicago, and throughout all of this, someone is interested in her. Or more specifically, something... The Ten Rings...

Episode 107: Far Sector (2021) N.K. Jemisin & Jamal Campbell

February 21, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MB

Today we're dropping 2 episodes (to make up for missing a week of black characters and creators for Black History Month). Our first drop is "Far Sector", which drops a brand new Green Lantern out in the far reaches of the universe to look into the first murder in hundreds of years. This series is a 12 issue arc, but we'll only be covering the first half in depth, hoping that you will choose to pick up a copy for yourself and read this great addition to DC's lineup.   Jo (Sojourner) Mullein...

Episode 106: Marvel: Civil War & A new podcast by Drew & Torrance!

February 14, 2022 17:55 - 27 minutes - 30.9 MB

Between car trouble and hectic schedules we weren't able to meet to record a normal episode this week. But we were able to record a few solo things that we wanted to share. So on today's episode, Alex starts with an intro into a "Discord Exclusive" offering of a Marvel: Civil War Read Along. Listen to what Alex has to say and then join the Discord to participate! Discord! https://discord.gg/mbMw2mxtUu   After that, Drew presents an episode (20 minutes)of a new podcast idea he and Torrance ha...

Episode 105: Black Panther 1-8 (2016/2018) Ta-Nehisi Coates, Brian Stelfreeze

February 07, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 66.6 MB

In today's episode, the first of our Black History Celebration, we cover the beginning of the 2016 Black Panther run, and also a quick synopsis of the beginning fo the 2018 story as well. (Haha, we had a bit of a mixup due to the similarities of the cover art for the two runs.) This series is a bit different than many of the series we cover. There isn't as much superhero fighting. Instead there's a lot of different groups fighting for their views of what Wakanda needs most.   Creative Cre...

Episode 100!!! Alex and Drew Rank the MCU: Phase 1, Host Favorites Questions, & How fast can we name 100 heroes or villains?

January 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

I can't believe we made it! 100 Episodes! (Well technically, we hit 100 a few episodes back, but early on we had a few mini-sodes that I didn't number, so it messed our numbering up, and for whatever reason, our "channel trailer" episode counts as #1 even though we considered it #0, so if you've been listening on Apple Podcasts, the number we've given episodes has never matched the A.P.#...Well, we're gonna rectify that starting with next episode, shifting to "Legacy Numbering" Anyway, on t...

Episode 99: Spider-Man #1-6 Miles Morales on Earth 616! (2016) Brian Michael Bendis, Sara Pichelli

January 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

 In today's episode, the final installment of "Spider-Month", we drop in on Miles Morales to see what he's up to. Though this isn't his origin story, which happened in Marvel's "Ultimate Universe", it's his first run on Earth 616, (after the events of Secret-Wars). This is an excellent run, and even has an issue that happens in "Civil-War 2", though you can happily read this issue without fear of any spoilers.   Creative Credit Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Sara Pichelli Inking a...

Episode 98: Spider-Man: Back to Basics - FULL STORY - (2018) Spencer, Ramos, Ottley

January 24, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MB

 On today's episode, we cover a great recent jumping on point into Spider-Man with 2018's Back to Basics! Over the span of a handful of issues, we get introductions to a bunch of Spidey's enemies and an interesting twist along the way. We hope you've enjoyed our coverage of Peter Parker over the last few weeks. We'll be back next week for one final installment of "Spider-Month" with another of our favorite people to carry the mantle. Writer(s)Nick SpencerPenciler(s)Humberto Ramos Ryan Ottle...

Episode 97: Spider-Man: Blue - FULL STORY - (2002) Jeff Loeb, Tim Sale, Steve Buccellato

January 17, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MB

In today's installment of Spider-Month, we dig into "Spider-Man: Blue". This is a great run to give you a little taste of a handful of Spidey's villains and Peter Parker's relationships. Told from the point of view of an older, wiser Peter, this story is full of heart and the struggles that make Spider-Man the great hero he is.  Written byJeph LoebArtist(s)Tim SaleLetterer(s)Wes Abbott Richard StarkingsColorist(s)Steve BuccellatoEditor(s)Kelly Lamy Joe Quesada Nanci Quesada Bronwyn Taggart  ...

Episode 96: Kraven’s Last Hunt - FULL STORY - (1987) DeMatteis, Zeck, McLeod

January 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

 Today, in our second installment of "Spider-Month", we cover one of the stories that seems to make everyones favorite Spidey stories lists: Kraven's Last Hunt. We hope you'll read it and then listen to what we have to say about it. It's quite a story. Writer(s) J. M. DeMatteis Penciller(s) Mike Zeck Inker(s) Bob McLeod Letterer(s) Rick Parker Colorist(s) Bob Sharen Janet Jackson Mike Zeck   Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released!   2 Man Comic Bo...

Episode 96: Spider-Man: Kraven’s Last Hunt - FULL STORY - (1987) DeMatteis, Zeck, McLeod

January 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

 Today, in our second installment of "Spider-Month", we cover one of the stories that seems to make everyones favorite Spidey stories lists: Kraven's Last Hunt. We hope you'll read it and then listen to what we have to say about it. It's quite a story. Writer(s)J. M. DeMatteisPenciller(s)Mike ZeckInker(s)Bob McLeodLetterer(s)Rick ParkerColorist(s)Bob Sharen Janet Jackson Mike Zeck   Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTub...

Episode 95: Spider-Man: One More Day -FULL STORY- (2007) Strakzynski, Quesada, Miki

January 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

 In Today's Episode, the first of 2022, we make our first entry into our "Spider-Month" Event here on 2 Man Comic Book Club, with "One More Day", a story that we feel has definite parallels to No Way Home.  Spider-Man's identity revealed, the world is out to get him, and when one specific enemy puts Aunt May in the hospital, Peter Parker has to do everything he can to save her. This is quite a story arc, with an ending that just might break your heart. We strongly recommend you read the sto...

Episode 95: Spider-Man: One More Day (2007) Strakzynski, Quesada, Miki

January 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 77 MB

 In Today's Episode, the first of 2022, we make our first entry into our "Spider-Month" Event here on 2 Man Comic Book Club, with "One More Day", a story that we feel has definite parallels to No Way Home.  Spider-Man's identity revealed, the world is out to get him, and when one specific enemy puts Aunt May in the hospital, Peter Parker has to do everything he can to save her. This is quite a story arc, with an ending that just might break your heart. We strongly recommend you read the sto...

Episode 94: SPOILER FILLED Spider-Man: No Way Home Reactions!!

December 27, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 52.3 MB

On today's episode we talk through our thoughts on Spider-Man: No Way Home. If you haven't yet seen it, we strongly encourage you to watch it before listening to this episode, as we will be talking about it freely with spoilers galore. *to be read in a pirate accent... "Ye Be Warned!"   We absolutely loved this movie. What did you think?   Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Episode 93: 2 Man Christmas 2021 and Giveaway Drawing

December 20, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 51.1 MB

Last year we celebrated the first 2 Man Christmas, with a gift exchange and a giveaway. This year we do that again but we also added the first ever 2 Man Secret Santa to help share the gift of comics between the fans of the show. On today's episode Alex, Drew, and Torrance exchange gifts and draw for the two winners of this years giveaway, and also talk about some New Year's Comic Resolutions. Grab some egg nog or hot cocoa and enjoy an episode of giving. Check our youtube channel to see thi...

Episode 92: The Dark Knight Returns - Conclusion - #3 & 4 (1986) Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley

December 13, 2021 14:56 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MB

On today's podcast we wrap up our coverage of the 1986 masterpiece, "The Dark Knight Returns". So far we've seen Batman come back from retirement to fight Two-Face and fight a gang that's been wreaking havoc around Gotham City. No we have to deal with the enemy above all enemies, The Joker, and more.  Creative Credit Frank Miller: Story and Pencils Klaus Janson: Inks Lynn Varley: Colors John Costanza: Letters Dick Giordaino: Co-Editor Denny O'neil: Co-Editor Richard Bruning: Art Dir...

Episode 91: The Dark Knight Returns #1 & 2 (1986) Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley

December 06, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MB

We finally talk Batman! Bruce Wayne! The Caped Crusader! The Dark Knight! We went back to what some people consider the greatest Batman comic book ever, The Dark Knight Returns. It is an intense story, not for the faint of heart, but if you feel up to it, it is an amazing story that we really think you should check out. We will spend the next two episodes talking you through what is happening in a Gotham City set 10 years in the future from when it was published. Vigilantes have gone out of...

Episode 90: ”The Grillogy” Hawkeye #9-11 & 7 & 13 (2012) Fraction, Aja, Hollingsworth

November 29, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MB

When I we first covered the first few issues of Hawkeye a while back we mentioned that we might come back to it. I didn't finish it right away, but eventually I did, and I came across a three issue arc that I dubbed "The Grills Trilogy", or "Grillogy", and I felt we had to cover it. We ended up needing to cover a few additional issues to really capture the essence of an unsung hero of this series, Grills. We recorded this the week before the Hawkeye Disney + show came out, (Spoilers for epi...

Episode 89: Time Before Time 1-5 (2021) By Shalvey, McConnville, Palmer, & O‘Halloran

November 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

In today's episode we cover the first 5 issues of Time Before Time, which are collected in volume 1 of the trade paperback. We really love this series and wanted to get you caught up on it so you can jump in and start reading it as it comes out!  This story jumps around through all kinds of different points on the timeline, from the 1960's all the way to the 3400's. Smugglers transport all kinds of goods (and people) through time, for those willing to pay a small fortune. The story is great...

Episode 89: Time Before Time (2021) By Shalvey, McConnville, Palmer, & O‘Halloran

November 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

In today's episode we cover the first 5 issues of Time Before Time, which are collected in volume 1 of the trade paperback. We really love this series and wanted to get you caught up on it so you can jump in and start reading it as it comes out!  This story jumps around through all kinds of different points on the timeline, from the 1960's all the way to the 3400's. Smugglers transport all kinds of goods (and people) through time, for those willing to pay a small fortune. The story is great...

Episode 88: Eternals #4-6 (2021) By Kieron Gillen, Esad Ribic, and Matthew Wilson

November 15, 2021 20:25 - 47 minutes - 53.8 MB

In today's episode we conclude our coverage of Eternals from 2021 with issues 4-6, in preparation for the MCU Eternals Film. Thanos is causing trouble, there seems to be some conspiracy action going on within the Eternals, and the world seems to be tearing itself apart. How will it all end?     Creative Credit   Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Esad Ribic Colorist: Matthew Wilson Letterer & Designer: VC's Clayton Cowles Assistant Editor: KAt Gregorowicz Editor: Darren Shan Executive Ed...

Episode 87: Eternals #1-3 (2021) By Kieron Gillen, Esad Ribic, and Matthew Wilson

November 08, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

 In today's episode we cover issues 1-3 of Eternals from 2021, in preparation for the MCU Eternals Film. We will be covering the first 6 issues in this series so read along and enjoy it with is!     Creative Credit Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Esad Ribic Colorist: Matthew Wilson Letterer & Designer: VC's Clayton Cowles Editor: Darren Shan Executive Editor: Tom Brevoort Editor in Chief: C.B. Cebulski Special thanks to: Lauren Amaro & Mark Basso Eternals Created by: Jack Kirby  C...

Episode 86: JLA #45 & #46 - Tower of Babel: Part 3 & 4 (2000), By Mark Waid, Howard Porter, and Steve Scott

November 08, 2021 08:57 - 50 minutes - 57.9 MB

In today's episode we complete our coverage of one of the classics of DC Comics, "Tower of Babel". Today we finish with episodes 45 &46. The world can't communicate, and the JLA is all mad at Batman. Why? Listen and find out! Creative Credit Story: Mark Waid Penciler: Howard Porter & Steve Scott Inker: Drew Geraci Colorist: Pat Garrahy Letterer: Ken Lopez Separations: Heroic Age Associate Editor: Tony Bedard Editor: Dan Raspler  Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video...

Episode 85: Our Top 5 Most Underrated Superheroes!

November 01, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MB

In today's episode, we were testing out a new video recording setup and decided to talk through our Top 5 Most Underrated Superheroes. Maybe you agree with some of our choices, maybe you disagree. Join our Discord and let us know!   Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would...

Episode 84: JLA #43 & #44 - Tower of Babel: Part 1 & 2 (2000), By Mark Waid & Howard Porter

October 25, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 64.3 MB

In today's episode, we go all the way back to the year 2000 to read one of the classic's of DC Comics, "Tower of Babel". We start today with issues 43 & 44, where Ra's Al Ghul is out to "save the world", in his own twisted way. To ensure his success, is has plans to take the Justice League out of play, and it seems to be working!   Creative Credit Story: Mark Waid Penciler: Howard Porter Inker: Drew Geraci Colorist: Pat Garrahy Letterer: Ken Lopez Separations: Heroic Age Associate E...

Episode 83: Whatchabeenreadinyo Special

October 18, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 68.1 MB

In today's episode, we dig a little deeper than normal into everybody's favorite segment (or so I choose to believe): Whatchabeenreadinyo? And also, in the second half of the show, we make a big announcement!     Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on the show, or a topic you would like us to discuss?...

Episode 82: Star Wars: Visions, Marvel‘s What If?, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage

October 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MB

In today's episode we discuss "Star Wars: Visions, Marvel's What If?, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Just a warning, there will be heavy spoilers for all 3 of these, so make sure that you've watched already if you don't want to get the plots spoiled for you.   Check our youtube channel to see this episode in video form when it is released! 2 Man Comic Book Club YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWM3BXS9o9J8Z93EwL4ir0A   Is there a comic series you would like us to cover on ...

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