Funnybooks and Firewater
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago -A motley band of amateur bar tenders, avid comic book readers, and critics. Join us each week we ramble and discuss a different Graphic Novel, Trade Paper Back, or Comicbook and attempt a cocktail pairing (cause pairing chocolates and wine doesn't have enough superhero's involved).
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Ep 69 - Kraven's Last Hunt
August 07, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 108 MBOk, so lets be clear about this. We’re a big ol mess in this episode. Forgive us, but it was the first time we were all in a room together to record. We had an amazing time, hopefully listening to us will be fun too. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are getting married! But Kraven the Hunter is going to make sure the wall-crawler ends up six feet under... literally! It begins with an all-time classic encounter with Wolverine that changes Spidey's life forever, and leads to the death o...
Episode 68 - Bitch Planet, vol 2 - President Bitch
July 31, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 70 MBIts a few years down the road in the wrong direction, a woman's failure to comply with her patriarchal overlords results in exile to the meanest penal planet in the galaxy. But what happened on Earth that this new world order came to pass in the first place? Return to the grim corridors of Auxiliary Compliance Outpost #2, to uncover the first clues to the history of the world as we know it? and meet PRESIDENT BITCH. Its the latest in our month of Take 2’s - Bitch Planet vol 2. Next week we...
Episode 67 - The Sandman, vol 2 - The Doll's House
July 24, 2017 15:05 - 47 minutes - 53.9 MBDuring Morpheus's incarceration, three dreams escaped the Dreaming and are now loose in the waking world. At the same time, a young woman named Rose Walker is searching for her little brother. As their stories converge, a vortex is discovered that could destroy all dreamers, and the world itself. Neil Gaiman's transcendent series SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Next week its a few years down the road in t...
Ep 66 - The Wicked and The Divine, Vol 2 - Fandemonium
July 17, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBIts the second volume of the award-winning urban fantasy series where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods. Following the tragic and unjust death of Lucifer, it takes a revelation from Inanna to draw Laura back into the worlds of Gods and Superstardom to try and discover the truth behind a conspiracy to subvert divinity. Join us for The Wicked + The Divine - Vol 2 - Fandemonium. During Morpheus's incarceration, three dreams escaped the Dreaming and are now loo...
Ep 65 - Saga - Vol 2
July 10, 2017 15:05 - 41 minutes - 48 MBThanks to her star-crossed parents Marko and Alana, newborn baby Hazel has already survived lethal assassins, rampaging armies, and alien monstrosities, but in the cold vastness of outer space, the little girl encounters something truly frightening: her grandparents! This week we are reading the second volume of Saga. Next week its the second volume of the award-winning urban fantasy series where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods. Following the tragic and ...
Ep 64 - Locke and Key Vol 2, Head Games
July 03, 2017 15:05 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBThis month we are revisiting some of our favorite books from the past year, and checking out the next chapter in a month we’re calling “Take 2” We start out with Locke and Key Vol 2 - Head Games. The three Locke children—survivors of a horrific home invasion that claimed their father—have just begun to rebuild their lives when little Bode discovers a key with incredible power. Q: What if overcoming your fears, mastering any skill, learning any art was as simple as turning a key? A: It coul...
Ep 63 - The Pride
June 26, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBWe finish our pride month with the gay super group - The Pride. Follow the adventures of FabMan, Wolf, Muscle Mary, Frost and the rest of the team as they face off against threats like the Reverend, Poker Face, Basher and more! All this while proving how vital and important the LGBTQ superheroes of the world really are! Next month we are revisiting some of our favorite books from the past year, and checking out the next chapter in a month we’re calling “Chapter 2” We start out with Locke a...
Ep 62 - Midnighter: Vol 1 - Out
June 19, 2017 15:05 - 45 minutes - 51.8 MBBetween the supercomputer wired into his brain and the enhancements saturating his body, the living weapon known as Midnighter doesn’t face a lot of real challenges to his uncanny combat skills. Lucky for him, he enjoys beating the tar out of low-level bad guys as much as the high-end ones—and since his recent breakup with his first love (and fellow superhuman) Apollo, he’s had plenty of chances to engage in his unique brand of physical therapy. This week we’re reading Midnighter Vol 1 - Ou...
Ep 61 - Batwoman: Elegy
June 12, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBWe continue our Pride Month celebrations withBatwoman Elegy. Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras! Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City — but Alice has more up her sleeve than just poison, and Batwoman’s life will never ever be the same again. Next week between the supercomputer wired into his brain and the enhancements ...
Ep 60 - Love is Love
June 05, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWe begin our Pride month with Love is Love. A collection from the top names in comics today join forces to raise money for the survivors, and families of those killed at the Pulse nightclub shooting. Next week were reading Batwoman Elegy. Batwoman battles a madwoman known only as Alice, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras! Batwoman must stop Alice from unleashing a toxic death cloud over all of Gotham City — but ...
Ep 59 - Fables: Legends in Exile
May 29, 2017 15:05 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MBThis week we finish off our month of Gaps in Our knowledge with Fables. A modern update on fairy tale characters in New York City. In the first collection of the long running comic, Bigby Wolf and Snow White join forces to solve a grisly murder. Next week we are beginning our Pride month with Love is Love. A collection from the top names in comics today join forces to raise money for the survivors, and families of those killed at the Pulse nightclub shooting. Find this, and all our oth...
Ep 58 - Death of Superman
May 22, 2017 15:05 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MBThis week we're reading the best selling graphic novel of all time (or so the cover says), The Death of Superman. It’s the comic book event that crossed over to pop culture in a big way. It also influenced the film Batman v. Superman. Next week we finish off our month of Gaps in Our knowledge with Fables. A modern update on fairy tale characters in New York City. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Ep 57 - Planet Hulk
May 15, 2017 15:05 - 55 minutes - 63.8 MBBryan has never read a Hulk book before, and this is a highly recommended Hulk story is also the basis for part of the next Thor movie. This week we are filling the gaps in our gapes in our knowledge by reading Planet Hulk. Next week we're reading the best selling graphic novel of all time (or so the cover says), The Death of Superman. It’s the comic book event that crossed over to pop culture in a big way. It also influenced the film Batman v. Superman. Find this, and all our other epi...
Ep 56 - Sandman
May 08, 2017 15:05 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBIts a book that Adam missed: Sandman. Gaiman’s lucid dream of a comic blends superhero’s and the supernatural in a book that has rightly been labbeled a classic. Next time on Funnybooks and Firewater were reading Planet Hulk. Bryan has never read a Hulk book before, and this is a highly recommended Hulk story. Also the basis for part of the next Thor movie.
Ep 55 - JLA
May 01, 2017 15:05 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week we are begging out month of Gaps in Knowledge, books we feel we should have read before, but for some reason are just getting around to know. We start with a gap in Q's knowledge, JLA. Next Week its a book that Adam missed: Sandman. Just in time for the premier of one of Gaimans other books as a TV series: American Gods. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Ep 54 - Birds of Prey
April 24, 2017 15:05 - 51 minutes - 58.5 MBThis week we join a group of DC’s finest females was they fight crime in Birds of Prey. Its a big summer blockbuster of a comic book. Its Gail Simone’s first outing putting theseDC heroines thru their paces. Next month we are filling in the gaps of our comic book knowledge, reading books we should have read, but for some reason haven’t yet. Were starting with Grant Morrison's run on JLA.
Ep 53 - Cinderella: From Fabletown, With Love
April 17, 2017 15:05 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBOn this week's episode, it’s a combination of fair tales and espionage with Cinderella: From Fabeltown with Love. A Fables crossover with a kick ass woman as our hero. Next week we join a group of DC’s finest females was they fight crime in Birds of Prey. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Ep 52 - Ms. Marvel
April 10, 2017 15:05 - 57 minutes - 65.6 MBThis week we join Kamala Khan as she learns to control her new powers in the book Ms. Marvel. Just cause she doesn’t drink, doesn’t mean were not going to. Next week it’s a combination of fair tales and espionage with Cinderella: From Fabeltown with Love. A Fables cross over with a kick ass woman as our hero.
Ep 51 - Lady Killer
April 03, 2017 15:05 - 54 minutes - 62 MBThis week we begin our month of Women Empowerment comics, with a 1950’s Ass Kicking Assassin / House Wife and Mother. It’s Donna Reed meets James Bond in Lady Killer. Next week we join Kamala Khan as she learns to control her new powers in the book Ms. Marvel. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Ep 50 - Fun Home
March 27, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBShit gets a little dark this month, we're talking about the death of a child, the aids epidemic, revolution and civil war, and the suicide of a closeted dad. We’re getting personal, as we hold on for a month of autobiographical comics. This week we are reading Fun Home, Alison Bechdel's story that deals not only with her own coming out as a lesbian, but her closeted father's life of secrets and his eventual suicide. The is also the basis for the Tony Award winning Musical of the same name...
Ep 49 - Persepolis
March 20, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBShit gets a little dark this month, we're talking about the death of a child, the aids epidemic, revolution and civil war, and the suicide of a closeted dad. We’re getting personal, as we hold on for a month of autobiographical comics. This week we are reading Persepolis from Marjane Satrapi. This is her tale growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Spanning her life in Tehran from ages six to fourteen, she sees the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revol...
Episode 48 - Pedro and Me
March 13, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThis week is more “Real World” issues, as we read Pedro and Me. Written by Judd Winick from Real World season 3, its the story of Judd’s friendship with fellow housemate Pedro, and Pedro’s fight, and eventual death of AIDS. Next week we are reading Persepolis. The story of a outspoken young woman growing up in war torn Iran.
Episode 47 - Rosalie Lightning
March 06, 2017 16:05 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MBShit gets a little dark this month, we're talking about the death of a child, the aids epidemic, revolution and civil war, and the suicide of a closeted dad. We’re getting personal, as we hold on for a month of autobiographical comics. We start our month of autobiographical comics with Rosalie Lightning. A heartbreaking tale of love and loss as author Tom Hart deals with the death of his young daughter. Next week is more “Real World” issues, as we read Pedro and Me. Written by Judd Wini...
Episode 46 - Y: The Last Man
February 27, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis week we finish up our Brian K. Vaughn spotlight with one of his most famous works: Y: The Last Man. After a plague wipes out every male creature in the world except a young magician and his pet monkey, that magician must make his great escape to Australia to find his girlfriend. Next week we start a month of autobiography. First up is a heart-breaking story of author Tom Heart dealing with the untimely death of his daughter. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher...
Episode 45 - Paper Girls
February 20, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWe are goingback in time to the 80’s. It’s halloween time and something strange is afoot in the early morning hours as a band of news paper girls make their rounds. Its the first book of one of Vaughan's current series: Paper Girls. Next week we finish up our Brian K. Vaughn spotlight with one of his most famous works: Y: The Last Man. After a plague wipes out every male creature in the world except a young magician and his pet monkey, that magician must make his great escape to Australia ...
Episode 44 - Pride of Baghdad
February 13, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBThis week we continue our spotlight on Brian K. Vaughan with the Pride of Baghdad. Based on a true story. Vaughan's tale of freedom vs slavery surrounds a small pride of Lions as they escape from the Bagdad zoo during the second Iraq war. Next week we go back in time to the 80’s. It’s halloween time and something strange is afoot in the early morning hours as a band of news paper girls make their rounds. Its the first book of one of Vaughan's current series: Paper Girls. Find this, and a...
Episode 43 - Ex Machina
February 06, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis month we are spotlighting writer, Brian K. Vaughan. First up is Ex Machina. The story of Michell Hundred, a man trying to balance being a super hero, and being the mayor of New York. Next week is Pride of Baghdad. Based on a true story. Vaughan's tale of freedom vs slavery surrounds a small pride of Lions as they escape from the Bagdad zoo during the second Iraq war.
Episode 42 - X-Men: Muntant Genesis
January 30, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBWe finish off our month long celebration of beginning, origins, and fresh starts with X-Men Mutant Genesis. A restart for the X-Men, but the beginning of the end for writer Chris Claremont. Next week we begin a new month with an artist spot light on Brian K. Vaughn. We have already read and enjoyed Saga, and Dr. Strange: The Oath. Now we explore his other works. First up is Ex Machina, which explores how a former super hero balances his heroic past with his new job as Mayor of New York...
Episode 41 - The Omega Men
January 23, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBThe Vega system is in peril. The omega men are there to fight until the end with their newest member, the White Lantern, Kyle Rayner. Tom King reinvents this classic DC team in this weeks book, The Omega Men. Next week it is the last of our new beginnings, the early 90’s relaunch of the X-men in Mutant Genesis. Which happens to be the beginning of the end for Chris Claremont, Mutant Genesis is his last story in his long run as the writer of the X-men.
Episode 40 - Letter 44
January 16, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBIt’s first contact time, with Letter 44. The incoming president finds a traditional note on his desk from the much hated out going president. The note informs the president that their is an alien craft just out side of jupiter, and a team of american astronauts are on their way to make contact. Next week, its the beginning of the end with the omega men. Are they a cult, patriots, zealots, hero's, or villains? I guess that depends on who’s side your on. Another great book from Tom Kin...
Episode 39 - The Vision
January 09, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThis week is all about new beginnings when the Vision tries to learn what its like to be human. With a wife and two kids in toe, they make a go of it in a Washington, DC suburbs. But can an artificial family really have a normal life? Next week its first contact with Letter 44. It’s the new presidents first day on the job, and the out going president has left him a note. Reading the note, the new president now knows the worlds biggest secret: We have made contact with aliens, and a smal...
Episode 38 - The Infinity Gauntlet
January 02, 2017 16:05 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIt's the first month of the year, and we're focusing out attention on beginnings. Fresh starts, origins, first contacts, and the beginning of the end. We are starting first with the beginning of the end in The Infinity Gauntlet. We then move to new beginnings with The Vision. Letter 44 surrounds our first contact with aliens. The omega men bring back the beginning of the end. And we get a fresh star with with X-Men Mutant Genesis. Its the beginning of the end when Thanos gets the...
Episode 37 - Batman: Black & White
December 26, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBIts our last week of our White Elephant party. This is Todd’s contribution, a collection of Batman tales limited to Black and White. Cleverly named: Batman Black and White. Next week we start our month of First, beginnings, and origins. We start with a tale that is “The Beginning of the End”. We are reading The Infinity Gauntlet.
Epside 36 - Chimichunga
December 19, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThis weeks White Elephant book comes from Bryan. A tale of a bearded little lady and her pet monster. A fun book about freak show characters that is fun for kids of all ages. From Eric Powell, creator of the Goon, we’re reading Chimichanga. Next week is a variety of Batman tales with Batman:Black and White. A collection of stories from legendary comicbook creators.
Episode 35 - Excalibur Vol 3
December 12, 2016 16:05 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBThis week we are diving into the end of Alan Davis’ run on Excalibur. Q’s white elephant gift to us all gives us the warpies story line, as well as the return of the Dark Phoenix. Next Week is Bryan’s recommendation: Eric Powells Chimichanga. A fun little story about a bearded young lady and her pet monster. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Episode 34 - Scott Pilgrim
December 05, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBThis month each member of the panel is sharing a personal favorite with the rest of us. Its our version of a white elephant party. This week its Adams pick: Scott Pilgrim! The book that got Adam back into comics as an adult. Its a fun, heartfelt, action packed, romance in Canada (how can you go wrong?). Next Week is Q's choice. It's his favorite author, writing his favorite character, in his favorite comic book. Were reading Excalibur: Marvel Visionaries Mark Davis Vol 3. Its the retu...
Episode 33 - The Boys
November 28, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 101 MBIn a world where superheroes spend their time away from helping people, being complete assholes. Garth Ennis takes on the superhero genre again, this time with art from Darick Robertson. Next week we begin our holidays. Each member of the panel has picked a book they love to share with the rest of us. We start with Adams pick: Scott Pilgrim vol 1, Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life. The classic tale of boy meets girl, boy has to fight girls seven evil exe’s.
Episode 32 - Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo
November 21, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBWere still scratching out heads about this one. It all started with our confusion about the title, and got worse from there. This week were reading the surreal Manga parody, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. Try getting your spell check not to freak out over that combination of letters. Next week its The Boys, a secret CIA group established to keep ill-behaved superhero in line. From the same writer as Preacher, Garth Ennis. And the same artist of Transmetropolitian, Darick Robertson. Find this, and a...
Episode 31 - The Wicked + The Divine
November 14, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 112 MBEvery 90 years the gods are reincarnated, and this time they are pop stars in England. This wee we are discussing Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s The Wicked + The Divine. Next week, shit gets weird, as we read and discuss Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. Something may have been lost in translation. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Episode 30 - The Nightly News
November 07, 2016 16:05 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBA cult of people wrongly accused by the media take their revenge on the press that did them wrong. This week we are reading the debut comic of polarizing writer/artist Jonathan Hickman on the 10 year anniversary of its release. Next week were reading the Wicked + the Divine from Kieron Gillian and JamieMcKelvie. A modern fantasy where the god are pop stars, but they only have a 2 year life span. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Episode 29 - Batman: The Long Halloween
October 31, 2016 15:05 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBFrom one Halloween to the next, Batman is on a quest to catch the “Holliday” killer. On this weeks episode, The Long Halloween, from the powerful combination of Jeph Loeb, and Tim Sale. Next week we get newsworthy when we discus The Nightly News, with words and art by Jonathan Hickman. Not only is it election time, its also the 10 year anniversary of this book. I would like to claim we planned that, but it was actually dumb luck. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher,...
Episode 28 - Doctor Strange: The Oath
October 24, 2016 15:05 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBWith the Doctor Strange movie coming up, we dove into a Doctor Strange comic. Doctor Strange: The Oath, a self contained story, with a good dose of back-story. For an extra bonus, we were joined by our first guest bartender. Rich from The Cellar Spirit Room in Fullerton created “The Elixir” a craft cocktail that ties in perfectly for this book. Find this, and all our other episodes on iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and TuneIn
Episode 27 - Afterlife with Archie
October 17, 2016 15:05 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBAll is not well in Riverdale. The Zombie hoard, lead by Jughead is attacking the Halloween dance. A horror spin on the classic Archie comics. Next week, in preparation of the next Marvel movie, were reading Doctor Strange: The Oath. A stand alone adventure of Doctor Strange to give us all a taste for the character.
Episode 26 - Johnny the Homicidal Maniac
October 10, 2016 15:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe let our ID run wild this week with Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Keep the wall red with fresh blood, and try not to listen to the voices in your head. Next week all hell breaks loose in Riverdale when zombies attack Archie and the gang in Afterlife with Archie.
Episode 25 - 30 Days of Night
October 03, 2016 15:05 - 58 minutes - 66.4 MBWe begin our Halloween celebration. For the month of October we’re focusing our attentions on the darker side of comics. This week we are discussing the Alaskan Vampire book 30 Days of Book. A failed screen play, turned into a comic, then optioned for a movie. Cause that’s how Hollywood works kids. Next week we’re getting a dose of Goth culture commentary, with a side of gleeful vengeance when we discus Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. No trip to hot topic required.
Episode 24 - The Pro
September 26, 2016 15:05 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBEveryone has the capacity to be a super hero, assuming they are given super powers. This week we find out what happens with ahooker is give super powers in the comic book satire, The Pro. It’s funny, and very offensive. You’ve been warned. Next week we start our halloween festivities with the Alaskan vampire comic, 30 Days of Night. What happens when vampires take over a town where the sun doesn’t rise for 30 days? More importantly, what happens with a failed movie pitch gets turned in...
Episode 23 - XO Manowar
September 19, 2016 15:05 - 48 minutes - 55.3 MBThe first book from the 2012 relaunch of the Valiant comics line. This week we dig into XO Manowar. Part Spartacus, part alien abduction story, with some Ironman sprinkled in. Next week we find out what happens when a hooker gets super powers and joins a Justice League type group in the comic book parody: The Pro.
Episode 22 - Sex Criminals
September 12, 2016 14:55 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWere making love not war, and stoping time in the process. This week we are reading Sex Criminals from Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky. This is the first of the still running series from Image Comics. Next Week we dive into the Valiant Comic’s line, with there first title of their 2012 relaunch, XO Manowar.
Episode 21 - Star Wars: Dark Empire
September 05, 2016 14:55 - 59 minutes - 67.7 MBIts time for some non-cannon fun with Dark Empire. A star wars comic from Dark Horse. Luke dabbles in the dark side, Leia becomes a Jedi, wackyness ensues. Next week we are taking on the modern book, Sex Criminals from Image comics. Have fun looking that up on your computer at work.
Episode 20 - Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
August 29, 2016 14:55 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MB“Curse your sudden but inevitable betrayal!” The tables are turned on the Teen Titans in this weeks book “The Judas Contract” - Winner of the Comics Buyer’s Guide Fan Award for “Favorite Comic Book Story” of 1984. Next Week its Star Wars! Well, not so much anymore. Although its no longer “cannon” were reading “Dark Empire” from Dark Horse Comics. Luke goes to the dark side, Leia becomes a Jedi. Chewbacca dose Chewbacca things. Its Star Wars!…sort of.