Graphic Novel Explorers Club
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGraphic Novel Explorers Club is an audible book club for fans of graphic novels and comic books. Dennis, Johnny, and Aubrey take a humorous and in-depth look at the storytelling and art of graphic novels. Season 6 began January 2022. A new episode every other Tuesday since 2017!
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Thank You & Goodbye
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.22 MBGreetings, Explorers! The version of the podcast we've made for the past six seasons is coming to an end. Thank you for your support and listening to our podcast all these years! Dennis may bring it back in some form or another, so be on the look out for that. Much gratitude to Frankie and Aubrey for co-hosting! Be sure to check out Aubrey's podcast, Bring Your Own Popcorn. It is a wonderful, humorous, and insightful podcast where Aubrey and her guests chat about movies that made an impact...
She-Hulk
July 26, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 94 Greetings, Explorers! It’s the final episode of our sixth season! We’re closing it out with She-Hulk: Law and Disorder. Marvel published the book in 2014. Charles Soule wrote the story, with art by Javier Pulido and Ron Wimberly. Colors by Munsta Vicente, Rico Renzi, and Ron Wimberly. Lettering by VC’s Clayton Cowles. She-Hulk: Law and Disorder finds Jennifer Walters, otherwise known as She-Hulk, starting her own law firm. Her first case involves representing a widow of a villai...
Richard Stark's Parker - The Outfit
July 12, 2022 11:01 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode 93 Greetings, Explorers! In this episode we return to the criminal world of Richard Stark’s Parker, with The Outfit. IDW published the book in 2010. The late, great Dawryn Cooke adapted and illustrated this book along with three other of the Parker novels. We reviewed the first of his adaptations, The Hunter, in Episode 11. There’s also a Catwoman story in Batman: Ego & Other Tails possibly inspired by the Parker character. We looked at that book in Episode 67. The Outfit picks up ...
The Good Asian, Vol. 1
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBEpisode 92 Greetings, Explorers! Yeah, see. We’re takin’ a look at The Good Asian, Vol 1. Image Comics published the comic in 2021. Yeah, see. Pornsak Pichetshote wrote the story with art by Alexandre Tefenkgi. Additional contributions as follows, ya mug: color by Lee Loughridge and lettering & design by Jeff Powell. Historical consultation by Grant Din. Set in 1936, Eddy Hark is a Chinese-American cop. Actually, he’s the first Chinese-American cop in the country. Eddy returns to San Franc...
The Good Asian
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBEpisode 92 Greetings, Explorers! Yeah, see. We’re takin’ a look at The Good Asian. Image Comics published the comic in 2021. Yeah, see. Pornsak Pichetshote wrote the story with art by Alexandre Tefenkgi. Additional contributions as follows, ya mug: color by Lee Loughridge and lettering & design by Jeff Powell. Historical consultation by Grant Din. Set in 1936, Eddy Hark is a Chinese-American cop. Actually, he’s the first Chinese-American cop in the country. Eddy returns to San Francisco at...
Ms. Marvel
June 14, 2022 07:33 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBEpisode 91 Become a Patron! Greetings, Explorers! We're traveling to Jersey City to take a look at Ms. Marvel, No Normal Vol. 1. Marvel Comics published the comic book in 2014. G. Willow Wilson wrote the story with art by Adrian Alphona. Additional contributions as follows: color by Ian Herring and lettering by Letter VC’s Joe Caramagna. Kamala Khan is a Pakistani-American high school student who is a big fan of Captain Marvel. Kamala lives in Jersey City with her older brother and parent...
Week in Geek - Obi-Wan Kenobi
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWeek in Geek – Obi-Wan Kenobi & V Rising Greetings, Explorers! This is our Week in Geek. Every other week we look back at the everything we’ve been geeking out on. That could be movies, shows, books, games, music, and anything else that got our attention. This week we look at Obi-Wan Kenobi. First up, Aubrey shares her latest TV viewing, which is the K Drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One that is currently available on Netflix (as of June 6, 2022). Aubrey is also playing V Rising and No Man’s Sky....
Obi-Wan Kenobi
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWeek in Geek – Obi-Wan Kenobi & V Rising Greetings, Explorers! This is our Week in Geek. Every other week we look back at the everything we’ve been geeking out on. That could be movies, shows, books, games, music, and anything else that got our attention. This week we look at Obi-Wan Kenobi. First up, Aubrey shares her latest TV viewing, which is the K Drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One that is currently available on Netflix (as of June 6, 2022). Aubrey is also playing V Rising and No Man’s Sky....
Doctor Strange: The Oath
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBEpisode 90 Greetings, Explorers! Will you dare enter the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange: The Oath? Marvel Comics published Doctor Strange: The Oath in 2007. Brian K. Vaughan wrote the story with art by Marcos Martin. Additional contributions as follows: Inks by Alvaro Lopez, color by Javier Rodriguez, and lettering by Willie Schubert. The story concerns Doctor Strange trying to save Wong’s life by tracking down a mysterious elixir. However, at the same time, Doctor Strange must figure...
Batman: Zero Year
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBEpisode 89 Become a Patron! Greetings, Explorers! After a short break due to our co-host Johnny being tied up with up a semester of school, we're back with some new-ish episodes (we recorded the next couple of episodes at the beginning of the year). We're kicking off the rest of our season with Batman: Zero Year. Published by DC comics the story in 2013. Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV wrote the story, with art by Greg Capullo. Set within DC's New 52 Universe, Batman: Zero Year is a new ...
Hiatus
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 2 minutes - 3.68 MBGreetings, Explorers! The podcast is going on hiatus for a bit and co-host Johnny lets you know why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Week in Geek -The Book of Boba Fett
February 08, 2022 13:01 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBGreetings, Explorers! This is our Week in Geek. Every other week we look back at the everything we’ve been geeking out on. That could be movies, shows, books, games, music, and anything else that got our attention. This week we look at The Book of Boba Fett. Dennis, Aubrey, and Johnny chat about some of things they’ve been geeking out on. First up, Dennis shares his thoughts about The Book of Boba Fett (and the culture building in the show), HBO’s Peacemaker, and Station Eleven. Next, Aubre...
Omni
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBEpisode 88 Greetings, Explorers! Prepare yourself to become a multi-modality hyper-genius after reading Omni. Story by Devin Grayson and art by Alitha E. Martinez. HUMANOIDS published the comic in 2020. Doctor Cecelia Cobbina is a surgeon working with Doctors Without Borders. While helping patients in Africa, Doctor Cobbina suddenly becomes gifted with hyper-intelligence. However, she’s not alone. Other people are gaining powers of their own. Finally, her new metahuman abilities come in ha...
Free Speech Handbook
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWriter and Artist Interview Greetings, Explorers! We’ve got a special episode for you. Ian Rosenberg, an attorney and writer, and Mike Cavallaro, an artist with over 30 years of experience in comics and animation, stop by to chat about their new graphic novel, the Free Speech Handbook. First Second published the book in 2021. Free Speech Handbook is part of the World Citizens Handbooks series of six graphic novels. Two of the other books in the series are What Unites Us by Dan Rather and W...
About Betty's Boob
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBEpisode 87 Bonjour mes Explorateurs! In this episode we look at About Betty’s Boob. Written by Véro Cazot, art by Julie Rocheleau, and published by Archaia Entertainment in 2017. About Betty’s Boob concerns a young woman named Betty waking up after her mastectomy. In addition to her surgery, she goes through a break up and losing her job. However, what seems to be the darkest time in Betty’s life may be the start of a bright new day. Above all, what could easily be a dark tale is told with...
Week in Geek - Spider-Man: No Way Home & Donut Country
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOur Week in Geek - The King's Affection & Spider-Man: No Way Home Greetings, Explorers! We're trying something new here at Graphic Novel Explorers Club. We thought started checking in every other week to see what non-comic book and non-graphic novel media that's got our attention. Things like shows, movies, books, games, and music. In the very first episode, Aubrey and Johnny chat about some of things they've been geeking out on: The King's Affection, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Mixtape, Donu...
Daredevil Know Fear
January 04, 2022 15:44 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBEpisode 86 Greetings, Explorers! We kick off our sixth season of Graphic Novel Explorers Club with Daredevil Know Fear, by writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto. Marvel published the comic in 2019. Matt Murdock, better known as Daredevil, is rebuilding everything after nearly passing away, both in his personal life and his vigilante life as the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. His first mission back results in a criminal dying while trying to stop a crime. Consequently, NYPD is scouring ...
Krampus!
December 21, 2021 13:03 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBEpisode 85 Become a Patron! Happy Holidays, Explorers! December marks the return of our annual Holiday Special! This year we take a look at Krampus! by writer Brian Joines and artist Dean Kotz. Images Comics published the comic in 2014. The bones of Saint Nicholas have gone missing! Now the Secret Society of Santa Clauses are in mortal danger and so is Christmas! With time running out, their only option is to turn to the creature they locked up decades ago: Krampus. With the Santas in the...
Graphic Novel Explorers Club Trailer
November 23, 2021 02:49 - 30 seconds - 719 KBGraphic Novel Explorers Club present THE GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPLORERS CLUB TRAILER! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Daphne Byrne
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBEpisode 84 Happy Halloween, Explorers! We return with our annual Halloween Special, in which three podcasters visit hell and a deal is struck. This year we dissect Daphne Byrne, by writer Laura Marks and artist Kelley Jones. The comic was published by DC’s Hill House Comics. Set in 19th-century New York, Daphne Byrne is a teenage girl grieving the death of her father. Her mother, lost in her own heartache, turns to visiting a woman who claims she can speak with the dead. Thinking Daphne’s ...
Bill and Ted Are Doomed
August 10, 2021 08:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBEpisode 83 Greetings, most excellent Explorers! The stellar Summer Special comes to an end with Bill and Ted Are Doomed. This bodacious comic book acts as both a sequel to the first two Bill and Ted movies as well as a prequel to Bill and Ted Face the Music. One would think after a most triumphant ending to Bogus Journey, that our Wyld Stallyns saved the future. However, the future is in peril again! Only this time it’s because they’re in debt and haven’t lived up to their promise. They dec...
The Demon
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBEpisode 82 Greetings, Explorers! Our Summer Special keeps on keeping on with Jack Kirby‘s The Demon. In the time of Camelot, Etrigan the Demon was called to Earth from Hell by Merlin the Wizard. Realizing he is unable to control the demon, Merlin bonds the creature to Jason Blood’s soul. From ancient times to modern Gotham City, Blood and the demon battle the likes of Morgaine le Fey, Baron von Evilstein, and Klarion the Witch Boy. Join Johnny and Dennis as guest host Anthony Siino gives t...
Batman: Last Knight on Earth
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBEpisode 81 Greetings, Explorers! While recording our next episode of the Summer Special we saw the Omega signal in the sky! That must mean it’s time to take a look at Batman: Last Knight on Earth. Written by Scott Snyder, art by Greg Capullo, and published under DC Black Label. This story is trumpeted as the final Batman story by the duo of Snyder and Capullo. Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum, having never been Batman. Meanwhile, in the not-too-distant future, Batman is trying to figu...
Everyone is Tulip
June 29, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBEpisode 80 Greetings, Explorers! We’re kicking off our 2021 Summer Special with Everyone is Tulip, published by Dark Horse Comics. Co-creators Nicole Goux and Dave Baker sit down with us to discuss their comic book, which debuted June 17 in comic book shops and June 29 in book stores. Nicole illustrated comics like Shadow of the Batgirl, Fuck Off Squad, Jem and the Holograms: Dimensions 3, and numerous covers. Dave Baker wrote Fuck Off Squad, The Action Hospital, Star Trek: Voyager – Seven’...
Pride of Baghdad
May 18, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBEpisode 79 Greetings, Explorers! In our final episode of season 5, the gang takes a look at Pride of Baghdad. It’s a fictional tale based on the true story of four lions that escaped the Baghdad Zoo after the U.S. military bombed Baghdad in 2003. Written by Brian K. Vaughan and artwork by Niko Henrichon. The story concerns a small pride of four lions living inside the Baghdad Zoo. First, there are Zill and Safa, older lions brought to the zoo after being captured in the wild. Next, there i...
Duel of the Fates
May 04, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBEpisode 78 May the Force be with you, Explorers! In this episode, Duel of the Fates the gang reads (read in your best Yoda voice). The script, originally planned to close out the Skywalker saga, was written Colin Trevorrow (who was also hired as the director). However, due to creative differences and/or other claims, Disney scrapped the script, Colin Trevorrow either left the project or got fired, and we ended up with Rise of Skywalker as Episode IX. Around the beginning of 202, Trevorrow’s...
Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1
April 20, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBEpisode 77 Greetings, Explorers! The gang heads into the den of Something is Killing the Children, Vol 1. The children of Archer’s Peak are not safe. One child survives an attack that leaves the rest of his friends dead. No one believes his story about a monster killing his friends. However, the new stranger in town believes him. Her name is Erica Slaughter and she’s been killing monsters for years. Story by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell’edera. Published by Boom! Studios. Dennis, Jo...
Money Shot, Vo1. 1
April 06, 2021 15:09 - 31 minutes - 43 MBEPISODE 76 Greetings, Explorers! The gang gets its rocks off with Money Shot, Vol. 1. In the near future, science and space travel is mostly ignored much of the world. As a result, Dr. Christine Ocampo and her team of scientists crowdfund their experiments and space travel by also shooting porn. With their followers’ donations funding the team’s scientific experiments, they journey across the universe to film their sexual escapades with each other and the aliens they meet. Story by Sarah ...
Money Shot, Vo1.
April 06, 2021 15:09 - 31 minutes - 43 MBEpisode 76 Greetings, Explorers! The gang gets its rocks off with Money Shot, Vol. 1. In the near future, science and space travel is mostly ignored much of the world. As a result, Dr. Christine Ocampo and her team of scientists crowdfund their experiments and space travel by also shooting porn. With their followers’ donations funding the team’s scientific experiments, they journey across the universe to film their sexual escapades with each other and the aliens they meet. Story by Sarah Be...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin
March 23, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBEpisode 75 Cowabunga, Explorers! The gang are heading back to the sewers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1. Story by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman, Isaac Escorza, and Esau Escorza. Set in a dystopian NYC, the last remaining Ninja Turtle is on a mission to avenge his fallen brothers and Master Splinter. Additionally, this series marks the return of original creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird after they had a falling out a few decades a...
The Incal: Classic Collection
March 09, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBEpisode 74 Greetings, Explorers! The gang takes a look at The Incal: Classic Collection in this episode. Story by Alejandro Jodorowsky and art by Mæbius. Set in a dystopian world, a detective named John DiFool finds his life in constant peril after discovering “The Incal”. Self-centered and incompetent, DiFool not only must save his own skin, he must face the fact that the survival of the entire universe rests on his shoulders. Dennis, Johnny, and guest host Jake (Frankie needed a new Mult...
Wonder Twins, Vol. 1: Activate!
February 23, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBEpisode 73 Greetings, Explorers! The gang activates its powers by reading Wonder Twins: Activate!. Shape of: story by writer Mark Russell! Form of: art by Stephen Byrne! This ain’t your old Saturday Morning Cartoon version of The Wonder Twins. Exiled to Earth, Jayna and Zan are learning how to navigate life as high school students while at the same time serve as “interns” at the Hall of Justice. Whether they’re going on bad dates or taking on the League of Annoyance, it’s just a regular d...
Wonder Twins, Vol. 1: Activate!
February 23, 2021 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBEpisode 73 Greetings, Explorers! The gang activates its powers by reading Wonder Twins: Activate!. Shape of: story by writer Mark Russell! Form of: art by Stephen Byrne! This ain’t your old Saturday Morning Cartoon version of The Wonder Twins. Exiled to Earth, Jayna and Zan are learning how to navigate life as high school students while at the same time serve as “interns” at the Hall of Justice. Whether they’re going on bad dates or taking on the League of Annoyance, it’s just a regular d...
Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBEpisode 72 Greetings, Explorers! We take a dive into the Marvel Universe with Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History. Story by Nick Giovannetti and Paul Scheer, art by Todd Nauck, Gerardo Sandoval, and Nate Stockman. Marvel published the book in 2019. After Frank Castle became Cosmic Ghost Rider, he traveled back in time to kill Thanos in his infancy. But wouldn’t you know, it just made things worse for everyone. So now he’s going to wait a few million years so he can stop his family fr...
Batman: Three Jokers
January 26, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBEpisode 71 Greetings, Explorers! We return to Gotham to take a look at Batman: Three Jokers. Story by Geoff Johns, art by Jason Fabok. DC Comics published the book in 2020. Three different murders happened on the same night at the same time in Gotham. Therefore, with all signs pointing to the Joker, Batman deduces that there are not one, but three Jokers. Red Hood and Batgirl, both dealing with trauma they suffered as the Joker’s victims, join Batman in solving this mystery. Dennis and Joh...
The Golden Age, Book 1
January 12, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBEpisode 70 Greetings, Explorers! We kick off the fifth season of the podcast with The Golden Age, Book 1. Story by Roxanne Moreil and Cyril Pedrosa, art by Cyril Pedrosa. First Second published the book in the U.S. in 2020. Set in a medieval time, the kingdom of Antrevers is perfect in every way — for the ruling class. After her father, King Ronan, passes, Princess Tilda wants to give her subjects a better life. Before she can, her younger brother and the ruling class perform a coup that p...
The Authority/Lobo: Holiday Hell
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBEpisode 69 Happy Holidays, Explorers! Join the gang as they take a look at The Authority/Lobo: Holiday Hell. Keith Giffen, Alan Grant, Tom Peyer, and Will Pfeifer wrote the stories. Art by Simon Bisley, Scott Iwahashi, and Cary Nord. DC Comics published the book in 2018. The stories that make up the two parts of the book are The Lobo Paramilitary Christams Special and The Authority Vs. Lobo — Jingle Hell. In the first story, a rival of Santa Claus contracts Lobo to take him out. In the sec...
Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBEpisode 68 Greetings, Explorers! Who is that gently rapping, rapping at our podcast chamber door? It appears to be our annual Halloween Special! Join the gang as they take a look at Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites. The story was written by Evan Dorkin, with art by Jill Thompson. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics. The story takes place in Burden Hill, a quaint town that happens to be the epicenter of paranormal activity. However, the town need not be afraid! A gang of heroes prot...
Batman: Ego and Other Tails
August 25, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBEpisode 67 Greetings, Explorers! Our final episode of the Summer Special will strike fear in the hearts of criminals! The gang goes inside the Batcave to look at Batman: Ego and Other Tails. The late, great Darwyn Cooke illustrated and wrote many of the stories in this Batman collection. The series was published by DC Comics. Batman: Ego and Other Tails is a collection of Batman and Catwoman stories pulled from sources like Batman Gotham Knights (#23 and #33). Batman even teams up with The...
Wormwood Gentleman Corpse
August 11, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBEpisode 66 Greetings, Explorers! Our third episode of the 2020 Summer Special has risen! The gang takes a look at Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse – Issue 1: Birds, Bees, Blood & Beer by writer and artist Ben Templesmith. The series was first published in 2017 by IDW. Birds, Bees, Blood & Beer is the first volume of the Wormwood: Gentlemen Corpse series. Wormwood and his entourage are introduce in this first story. In addition to Wormwood, there is Trotsky, a ghost cop who can’t leave Earth unti...
Scooby Apocalypse, Vol. 1
July 28, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBEpisode 65 Greetings, Explorers! Our second episode of the 2020 Summer Special is here! The gang takes a look at Scooby Apocalypse, Vol. 1 by writers Keith Giffen and J. M. DeMatteis. This Scooby story is part of DC Comics’ Hannah-Barbera Beyond. We previously covered The Flintstones story that is part of the Hanna-Barbera Beyond series in Episode 40. Scooby Apocalypse, Vol. 1 is an Scooby Gang origin story set in a post-apocalyptic world. In the story, Fred and Daphne are a hard-hitting t...
Obscura
July 14, 2020 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBEPISODE 64 Greetings, Explorers! We’re back to take a look at Obscura for our 2020 Summer Special. Luke Cartwright is the author and Lukasz Wnuczek is the artist. Obscura takes place in Van Diemen’s Land (now known as Tasmania) in the late 19th Century. The story concerns one William Morier, the son of a mortician. Wiliam’s wife, Catherine, is diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition, so they decide to raise the money they need to help her by running a scam on the rich. The scam?...
Fab4 Mania
June 09, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 63 Greetings, Explorers! Lend me your ear for our season 4 finale and we’ll review you a graphic novel called Fab4 Mania. The story was written and illustrated by Carol Tyler. Fantagraphics Books published the story in 2018. The story is a recreation of Tyler’s childhood diary and her love, -nay, obsession- with The Beatles as a 13-year-old girl in 1965. Her dream throughout the book is to see The Beatles live. Frankie, Dennis, and Johnny start by discussing the similarities (and d...
Deadpool: Dead Presidents
May 26, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBEpisode 62 Greetings, Explorers! Join the gang as they take a look at Deadpool: Dead Presidents, Vol 1. The story was written by Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn, with art by Tony Moore. Marvel published the story in 2013. Deadpool: Dead Presidents gets started with all hell breaking loose when a rogue S.H.I.E.L.D agents decides it is time to bring back dead Presidents of the United States to end the division amongst the citizens of the United States. S.H.I.E.L.D. knows the fallout from “killi...
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles, #1
May 12, 2020 17:01 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBEpisode 61 Greetings, Explorers! In this episode the gang takes a look at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, #1. The story is by Ryan Parrott with art by Simone di Meo. Boom Studios! published the story in 2019. The story brings together the Heroes in a Half Shell and the Teenagers With Attitude. With the Green Ranger missing, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers journey from Angel Grove to New York City to find him. At the same time, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fin...
Wizzywig
April 28, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBEpisode 60 Greetings, Explorers! For our sixtieth episode, the gang takes a look at Wizzywig. Ed Piskor wrote and illustrated the story. Top Shelf Comics published the story in 2011. Wizzywig tells the story of phone phreak-turned-hacker Kevin “Boingthump” Phenicle. Starting as a child prodigy with a curious mind, he spends his life fascinated with finding ways to game the system. Eventually his activities draw the attention of the FBI, leading Phenicle to becoming a fugitive from the law. ...
I Moved to Los Angeles to Work in Animation
April 14, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBEpisode 59 Greetings, Explorers! This episode takes a look at I Moved to Los Angeles to Work in Animation. Natalie Nourigat wrote and illustrated the story and BOOM! Studios published it. Certainly the book serves as both an autobiography and a how-to book. Nourigat gives many helpful tips to anyone that wants to start a career any just about any creative field, like the application process or getting an apartment in cities where housing is in short supply. Finally, I Moved to Los Angeles t...
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
March 31, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBEpisode 58 Greetings, Explorers! The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Alan Moore wrote the story and Kevin O’Neill is the artist. America’s Best Comics published the book in 1999. Set in the Victorian Era,The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen takes place near the end of the 19th Century. Mina Murray and Allan Quatermain, literary characters of the era, are recruited to stop a plot meant to destroy London. Joining them in the fight are Dr. Jekyll (and Mr. Hyde), the Invisible Man, and Capt...
Marvels
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBEpisode 57 Greetings, Explorers! We are taking a look at Marvels. Kurt Busiek wrote the story and Alex Ross illustrated painted it. The series was published by Marvel comics in 1994. Marvels spans the history of the Marvel Universe from the 1930s to the 1970s. News photographer Phil Sheldon has the luck of being in the right spot at the right time for many of Marvel’s most famous stories. He witnesses the the first battle of the many battles between Namor and The Human Tourch in the 30s to ...
Spider-Man: Life Story
March 03, 2020 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBEpisode 56 Greetings, Explorers! The gang takes a swing at Spider-Man: Life Story. Chip Zdarsky wrote the story and Mark Bagley illustrated it. The series is published by Marvel comics. Nearly 60 years have passed since the first Spider-Man comic was published. Spider-Man: Life Story asks what would happen if Peter Parker aged over that time? The story spans Peter Parker’s life from the 1960s to the present day, with well-known Spider-Man storylines playing out differently than those famili...