Jon Reads Comics

Dracula — 14 July

Trouble continues to stir on the Demeter. Next episode: 16 July

Dracula — 13 July

Something’s amiss on the good ship Demeter. Next episode: 14 July

NnB 46 — TMNT 19

Layne and Jon talk about the NRF raid on Krang’s stronghold in the penultimate chapter of Krang War from IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 19 from 2013!

B5 30YL 1.16 Eyes

Jon and Blaine discuss a visit from Internal Investigations, as well as Star Trek, Lost in Space, and a brief history of television on DVD and VHS.

Dracula — 12 July

The ship continues on its way, so far so good. Next episode: 13 July

Dracula — 11 July

The Demeter passes through Turkey. Text note: A “backsheesh” is a bribe paid to officials. Next episode: 12 July

Dracula — 8 July

Dr. Seward notices his patient Renfield has found a new pet. Next episode: 11 July

NnB 45 — TF Devastation 1, New Avengers 4

Beginnings and endings! We have the first issue of IDW’s The Transformers: Devastation and the final issue of the Marvel/IDW crossover New Avengers/Transformers, both from 2007!

B5 30YL — 1.15 Grail

A man comes through the station looking for the holy grail, at the same time that it seems Kosh is attacking people on behalf of a mobster.

Dracula — 6 July

Beginning a series of log entries from the Demeter, a ship on the journey from Varna in Bulgaria to Whitby in England. Next episode: 8 July

SHAZAM! 5 — Kids Doing Krime!

Talking about the Capt. Marvel story from Whiz Comics 5 (1940) with some background on the Golden Arrow strip

Dracula — 1 July

Dr Seward finds his patient’s fascination with insects has taken a disgusting turn. Next episode: 6 July

Dracula — 30 June

Jonathan Harker finds his final fate. Next episode: 1 July

NnB 44 — TMNT 18

Layne and Jon are talking more of the Krang War in IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 18 from 2013!

Dracula — 29 June

Jonathan Harker knows his escape, or final fate, must come soon. Next episode: 30 June

Dracula — 25 June

Jonathan Harker finds a way around his locked door and explores the castle in the daytime. Next episode: 29 June

Dracula — 24 June

Jonathan Harker dozes outside his room and receives a startling visitation. Next episode: 25 June

B5 30YL — Feedback 2

Jon and Blaine read the latest batch of feedback, up to and including that for episode 114 “TKO”.

NnB 43 — New Avengers/Transformers 3

It’s the penultimate chapter of the IDW/Marvel crossover in New Avengers/Transformers 3 from 2007!

Dracula — 18 June

Dr. Seward notices a change in his patient Renfield’s bug collection. Next episode: 24 June

Dracula — 17 June

Jonathan Harker looks to outside visitors for help! Next episode: 18 June

NnB 42 — TMNT 17

Covering IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 17 (2012)!

NnB 41 — Optimus Prime and Megatron Origin 3

Covering IDW’s Transformers Spotlight: Optimus Prime and Megatron Origin 3 (2007)!

NnB 41 — TF Optimus Prime and Megatron Origin 3

Covering IDW’s Transformers Spotlight: Optimus Prime and Megatron Origin 3 (2007)!

Dracula — 5 June

Dr. Seward continues to monitor his patient Renfield as some new habits develop. Next episode: 17 June

NnB 40 — TMNT 16, Fugitoid

Layne and Jon close their Blood Brothers discussion with IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 16 and find out all Chet Allen’s secrets in Micro-Series: Fugitoid from 2012!

Dracula — 31 May

An entry from Jonathan Harker’s Journal as he once again tries to write to the outside world but makes another shocking discovery.

Dracula — 28 May

Jonathan Harker writes in his journal of an attempt to contact the outside world. But will the Count find out? Next episode: 31 May

Dracula — 26 May

A very short telegram response from Arthur Holmwood to Quincy P. Morris’s invitation. Next episode: 28 May

NnB 39 — TF Megatron 2, New Avengers 2

Layne and Jon discuss the second issues of IDW’s The Transformers: Megatron Origin and New Avengers/Transformers from 2007!

Dracula — 25 May

Dr. Seward writes an entry in his diary about a patient named Renfield, and Quincy P. Morris writes a letter to the Honorable Arthur Holmwood to invite him out. Next episode: 26 May (will be very short)

B5 30YL — 1.14 TKO

Jon and Blaine discuss a mixed martial arts tournament and Ivanova’s personal choices.

Dracula — 24 May

Lucy Westenra writes to Mina Murray to update her on some big events in her social life. Next episode: 25 May

SHAZAM! 4 — Beautia for President!

Beautia runs for president of the United States, and only Billy Batson can stop her … as Capt. Marvel! From Whiz Comics 4 (1940)!

Dracula — 19 May

Jonathan Harker’s Journal. Harker receives an odd an ominous request from the Count.

B5 30YL — 1.13 Signs and Portents

Bethany Kesler of The Superman and Lois Tapes and more joins Jon and Blaine to discuss “Signs and Portents”.

NnB 38 — April, TMNT 15

Layne and Jon take a look at a new Turtley threat in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series: April and issue 15 from 2012!

Dracula — 18 May

Jonathan Harker ‘s Journal. He checks on the room from the other night to see if it might not have all been a dream.

Dracula — 16 May

Jonathan Harker writes in his journal about an encounter with someone else in the castle, other than the Count!

Dracula — Wednesday 15 May

Today we read a letter from Lucy Westenra to Mina Murray and another entry from Jonathan Harker’s journal.

Dracula — 12 May

We continue with Jonathan Harker’s Journal as Jonathan’s feelings of imprisonment increase and he finds even more to fear in his host. Next episode will arrive on Wednesday.

NnB 37 — TF New Avengers 1, Galvatron

Furman’s next miniseries is delayed, so it’s summer crossover time! Layne and Jon take a look at the first issue of IDW’s New Avengers/Transformers and Transformers Spotlight: Galvatron from 2007!

B5 30YL — 1.12 By Any Means Necessary

Jon and Blaine talk about the effects of taking employees for granted.

Dracula — 9 May

Today we shift to a letter from Miss Mina Murray to Miss Lucy Westenra. Next episode will be on 12 May as we check back in with Jonathan.

Dracula — 8 May

An entry from Jonathan Harker’s journal as he begins to see solid evidence that something is sinister and unnatural about his host. Return tomorrow for the next episode.

Dracula — 7 May

Continuing today with another entry from Jonathan Harker’s journal, as he is left to explore the castle of Dracula. We continue tomorrow with the next episode.

Dracula — 5 May

An entry from Jonathan Harker’s journal, as he journeys to and arrives at Castle Dracula. It’s time to meet the count himself! Next episode will drop in two days, on 7 May, as we continue with Jonathan Harker’s journal.

Dracula — 4 May

Today, an entry from Jonathan Harker’s journal. Look for the next episode tomorrow.

B530YL — 1.11 Survivors

NnB 36 — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Layne and Jon talk some more with Clinton but this time it’s about the live-action film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 1990!