Too Many Comics
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 9 ratingsstarring @alansmodic & @jookie7
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Episode 136: The Ice Cream Man
January 25, 2018 02:47 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week, we completed the debuts by taking a look at Ice Cream Man #1. Other books discussed include Rumble, Super Sons, Secret Warriors, and Doom Patrol. Elsewhere, comic book movies rack up Oscar noms, Runaways adds a character, the Vision hardcover delivers, and Y: The Last Man may have life again. Next week's debut review: Legion #1 - A mind-bending X-Men tale from the brains of Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Shade the Changing Man) and Wilfredo Torres (Moon Knight, Black Panther)! David...
Episode 135: Old Man Hawkeye & Ales Kot
January 18, 2018 04:51 - 29 minutes - 14.5 MBWith a week and a half of books to read, we review the debut of Old Man Hawkeye and Ales Kot's new book, Days of Hate. Other books discussed include Mech Cadet Yu, Mister Miracle, Runaways, Secret War (2015), and Old Man Logan. Elsewhere, we look through the week's news of New Mutants 10-month delay, Crosswind Season 2, Black Widow's solo film, Tom King's Sanctuary, and plenty more. Next week's Debut Review: Ice Cream Man #1 - OVERSIZED FIRST ISSUE!Chocolate, vanilla, existential horror, ...
Episode 134: Rogue & Gambit Were a Thing
January 10, 2018 03:51 - 28 minutes - 13.9 MBThis week, we review Rogue & Gambit #1 from Marvel Comics. Other books discussed include Mechanism, Paper Girls, Phoenix Resurrection, Crosswind, Elektra, Astonishing X-Men, Hawkeye and the Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook. The rest of the week was highlighted by X-Force movie news, Vin Diesel as Bloodshot, Runaways renewed, Gail Simon's upcoming Domino book, and the biggest comic book TV moments of 2017. Next week's Debut Review: The super heroes have fallen. The country has been divi...
Episode 133: Holiday Backlog
January 02, 2018 16:31 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week, we review Backways #1 and catch up on a couple weeks worth of comic reading. Elsewhere, we discuss X-Men and the MCU, Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek, The Last Jedi's success, new comics & cancellations, and take a look back at all the books we reviewed in 2017. Next week's Debut Review: Rogue & Gambit #1 - Everybody's favorite X-couple is reunited! And boy, are they not happy about that… Kitty Pryde must send Rogue and Gambit on an undercover mission to find a group of kidnapped...
Episode 132: Star Wars Spoiler Alert
December 19, 2017 03:10 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBThis week, we review the return of Rumble from John Arcudi, and of course discuss the latest movie in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Other books discussed include Mister Miracle, The Wicked + The Divine, Runaways, and She-Hulk. Elsewhere, Disney finishes up the Fox acquisition and we debut our new theme song. Next week's Debut Review: Backways #1 - There is a hidden nation. A nation of magic and madness, one that exists in all the forgotten spaces. Your basement, your attic, the haunted house...
Episode 131: Paradise City
December 13, 2017 05:12 - 30 minutes - 14.7 MBThis week, we review Paradiso #1 and talk many more comics, including Rocko's Modern Life, Hawkeye, Night Owl Society, Madrox: Marvel Knights, Astonishing X-Men, and The Sword. Elsewhere, we touch on Happy, Suicide Squad, Disney & Fox, Jessica Jones, Spider-Verse, Imagine Agents, and more. Next week's Debut Review: Rumble #1 - 'SOUL WITHOUT PITY,' Part One Rathraq is back! But who is he, exactly? Once an ancient warrior god, he was resurrected as a sword-wielding scarecrow. And now, Rathr...
Episode 130: John Wick in Print Form
December 04, 2017 05:26 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week, we review the debut of John Wick's comic. Other books discussed include Super Sons Annual, Old Man Logan, Secrete Warriors, Teen Titans, Image+, and Night Owl Soceity. Elsewhere, Marvel's new editor used to be a fake Japanese writer, Avengers: Infinity War trailer releases, Disney/Fox deal may be back on and we dissect CBR's rankings of Netflix Marvel actors. Next week's Debut Review: Paradiso #1 - The Midnight Event forever changed the world. Now, centuries later, Jack Kryznan...
Episode 129: Our Worst One Yet
November 28, 2017 05:29 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week, we review Void Trip #1 and discuss other books including Clue, Super Sons, Descender, Eternal Empire, The Sword, Mech Cadet Yu, Glitterbomb: The Fame Game, Redneck and Generation X. Elsewhere, we talk Runaways, Justice League and prepare for an onslaught of upcoming Avengers: Infinity War marketing. Next week's Debut Review: John Wick #1 - JOHN WICK: BOOK OF RULES PART ONE When a young John Wick emerges from prison and embarks upon his first, epic vendetta, he comes up against ...
Episode 128: Runaways Eve
November 21, 2017 03:48 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBThis week, we take a look at Fence #1 out of Boom Studios. Other books discussed include Defenders, Hawkeye, Mech Cadet Yu, The Wicked + The Divine, and Generation Gone. In other news, Runaways debuts tonight on Hulu, Justice League fails to surpass $100 million, Inhumans had terrible ratings, Marvel hires a new editor, and The Ringer ranks the top 50 superhero films. Next week's Debut Review: Void Trip #1 (of 5) - From writer RYAN O'SULLIVAN (Turncoat, The Evil Within, Warhammer 40,000) ...
Episode 127: Welcome to Earth, Aliens
November 13, 2017 06:12 - 44 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week, we review Port of Earth #1, and discuss the week's books including Runaways, Jessica Jones, Mister Miracle, and Crosswind. In follow up, there's a shakeup in the Jax comics scene, Brooks meets Brian K. Vaughan, and Thor continues to surge. In other news, we track the career of Brian Michael Bendis as he departs Marvel for DC, question Hickman joining him, run down the latest in television, and give props to Gal Gadot. Next week's debut review: Fence #1 - Novelist C.S. Pacat (Ca...
Episode 126: Divinity to Eternity
November 06, 2017 02:11 - 38 minutes - 18 MBTo catch up on two weeks, we review Eternity #1 and No. 1 With a Bullet #1. Other books discussed include Saga, Descender, Secret Warriors, Clue, Super Sons, Image+, Teen Titans, and more. Also, Alan gets the dreaded call from the comic shop, Brooks preps to meet BKV, Preacher gets renewed, Runaways gets closer, Thor releases, and other news from the comics world. Next week's debut review: Port of Earth #1 - Imagine if aliens came to Earth not in war or peace, but with a business deal: op...
Episode 125: The NYCC Backlog
October 20, 2017 05:05 - 41 minutes - 19.7 MBAfter a week off, we resume to review God Complex #1 and talk many more comics including Mister Miracle, Runaways, Mech Cadet Yu, Defenders, The Wicked + The Divine, and much more. Thanks to New York City Comic-Con, we were left with an abundance of news that featured movie & TV trailers, creative team announcements, new comics, and too much more to list. Next week's Debut Review: Eternity #1 - A VISIONARY NEW SERIES! From the minds of New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O MA...
Episode 124: Before the NYCC Storm
October 06, 2017 04:10 - 27 minutes - 13.2 MBThis week, we review Eugenic #1 and discuss other books including Jessica Jones, Hawkeye, Old Man Logan, Paper Girls, Astonishing X-Men, and Regression. Elsewhere we prep for an influx of New York City Comic-Con news that will hit next episode, and dive into recent debuts of The Gifted and Inhumans. Next week's Debut Review: In the futuristic city of Delphi, a young digital-forensics investigator named Seneca finds himself embroiled in the bizarre murders of three church acolytes. Guided ...
Episode 123: Another Dystopian Future
September 29, 2017 03:33 - 30 minutes - 14.6 MBThis week, we review the debut of The Beautiful Death and dive into the week's reading list, including Crosswind, Saga, Clue, Image Plus, Glitter Bomb Fame Game, Redneck, and Night Owl Society. Elsewhere, we discuss the Happy teaser, Deadly Class and Runaways coming to TV, It sequel, Tom King's workload, Venom, and Marvel Legacy. Next week's Debut Review: Eugenic #1 - From the GLAAD award-nominated team James Tynion IV (Dark Nights: Metal, Detective Comics) and Eryk Donovan (Constantine: ...
Episode 122: Two Eps in One Week
September 24, 2017 04:30 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBWe review Gasolina #1 and talk other books, including Generation Gone, Mech Cadet Yu, Descender, Super Sons, and more. Next week's Debut Review: The Beautiful Death #1 - THE APOCALYPSE HAS BEEN AND GONE. THE AGE OF HUMANITY IS AT AN END. HORRIFYING INSECTILE ALIENS FROM THE DEPTHS OF INFINITE SPACE ARE NOW MASTERS OF THE EARTH! WHAT DOES RESISTANCE MEAN, WHEN THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO FIGHT FOR? THAT'S WHAT WAYNE, JEREMIAH, AND SOHAM, THE ONLY SURVIVORS OF THE DEVASTATING INVASION, STRUGGLE ...
Episode 121: Welcome Back, Runaways
September 20, 2017 01:44 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBAfter missing a week due to Hurricane Irma, we got caught up on a couple week's worth of comics, including reviewing the comeback of Runaways at Marvel, and the debut of Made Men at Oni Press. Other books discussed include Jessica Jones, Mister Miracle, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, Hawkeye, Defenders, Secret Warriors, The Wicked + The Divine, and Teen Titans. Next week's Debut Review: Gasolina #1 - NEW SERIES! Fugitives. Rebels. Newlyweds. In their journey south from El Norte, Amalia and Rand...
Episode 120: Hawkeyes Everywhere
September 04, 2017 14:49 - 34 minutes - 16.4 MBThis week, since The Tick's debut was not on ComiXology, we substitute in Generations Hawkeye #1. Other books discussed include Crosswind, Saga, Image+, Deadly Class, Lady Killer 2, and X-Men Blue. Elsewhere, we do watch The Tick on Amazon, discuss Secret Empire spoilers, the upcoming end to 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, and TV shows from Titans and Defenders to Locke & Key and Marvel's Jessica Jones-Esque ABC title. Next week's Debut Review: Made Men #1 - You don't know Jutte Shelley, but you...
Episode 119: Just Another Fight Club
August 26, 2017 15:40 - 30 minutes - 14.4 MBThis week, we review the debut of Hi-Fi Fight Club out of Boom! Studios. Other books discussed include Killbox: Chicago, Generation Gone, Teen Titans, and Redneck. In other news, Mech Cadet Yu is now an ongoing title, Brooks finishes Alias, James Cameron hates Wonder Woman, Matthew Rosenberg pens a new title, and much more. Next week's Debut Review: The Tick #1 - Amazon is bringing The Tick back to TV this summer! And NEC is bringing The Tick back to comics in August with an all-new conti...
Episode 118: A Little Vaca Reading
August 21, 2017 00:13 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week, we review The Wicked Righteous from Alterna Comics. Other books discussed include Descender, Night Owl Society, Regression, Scrimshaw, Invincible, X-Men Blue, Secret Warriors, Wicked + Divine, Defenders, Spy Seal, Microcosmics, Astonishing X-Men, Super Sons, and Clue. Elsewhere, we get details on Wizard's return, Mister Miracle's hits a second printing, Defenders releases, more TV shows are planned, and Wet Hot American Summer comes to comics. Next week's Debut Review: Hi-Fi Fi...
Episode 117: Ashley Rebirth
August 14, 2017 01:33 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MBWith Alan on vacation, the show reboots guest appearances, featuring show favorite Ashley. A Too Many Comics Rebirth years in the making. Enjoy.
Episode 116: My Robot Friend
August 03, 2017 04:44 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week, we review the debut of Mech Cadet Yu out of Boom Studios. Other books discussed include Hawkeye, Hadrian's Wall, Jessica Jones, and E is for Extinction. Elsewhere, we talk vacation reading lists, peaking at an Infinity War script, Marvel's Runaways, and how to manage your bookshelf collection. Next week's Debut Review: Mister Miracle #1 - From the team behind THE SHERIFF OF BABYLON and the Hugo Award-nominated writer of Vision comes a unique new take on one of Jack Kirby’s mos...
Episode 115: In Need of New #1s
July 29, 2017 16:32 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week, due to a lack of interesting debuts, we assigned each other a couple comics to read – Allies #1 and Batman #666. Other books discussed include Barrier, Saga, Teen Titans, Crosswind, Redneck, Weapon X, X-Men Blue, Savage Dragon, and Demon Slayer. Elsewhere, we try to snag a 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank #5 on eBay, Brooks books two more signings, and Wizard Magazine preps a potential return. Next week's Debut Review: Mech Cadet Yu #1 (of 4) - Once a year, giant robots from outer space...
Episode 114: Comic-Con Overload
July 25, 2017 02:31 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThis week, we triple up on debut reviews with Bettie Page, Astonishing X-Men and Generation Gone. Other books discussed include Clue, Super Sons, Descender, and Iron Fists. Elsewhere, we run through a full slate of comic-con news including Netflix, MCU, Fox, Grant Morrison's return to Damian Wayne, Runaways, Donny Cates, Jeff Lemire, and more. Also, we get a Spider-Man review from Brooks. With no #1s to read next week, we've assigned the following: Batman #666 Allies #1
Episode 113: Two Weeks Worth of Comics
July 15, 2017 17:05 - 39 minutes - 18.5 MBAfter a week off, we return to a full backlog of comics news, including reviewing the debuts of Sacred Creatures and Calexit. Other books discussed include Defenders, Secret Warriors, Hawkeye, Jessica Jones, Blackhand Ironhead, and The Wicked + The Divine. In other news, we talk Saga #44, friends of the show, Spider-Man: Homecoming, The Tick, The Umbrella Academy on Netflix, and much more. Next week's Debut Reviews: Bettie Page #1 Astonishing X-Men #1 Generation Gone #1
Episode 112: Solving Clue
July 01, 2017 19:52 - 28 minutes - 13.3 MBThis week, we relive a bit of our childhoods by reviewing Clue #1 from IDW. Other books discussed included Saga, Super Sons, Defenders, Teen Titans, X-Men Blue and Gold, and Iceman. Elsewhere, the early reviews of Spider-Man: Homecoming are good, Preacher Season 2 debuts, we get a full glimpse of Inhumans and Ales Kot is on the comeback trail. Next week's Debut Review: Sacred Creatures #1 - When the supernatural forces maintaining the fragile balance of power in this world start to unrave...
Episode 111: That Freaky Friday Thing
June 24, 2017 19:48 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBThis week, we review Crosswind #1 - a debut from Image billed as Freaky Friday meets Goodfellas. Other books discussed include Killbox, Killbox: Chicago, Valiant High, Doctor Strange, Allies, Super Sons, Invincible, and The Few. Elsewhere we talk Brooks meeting Chip Zdarsky and Adam Kubert, X-23 first appearance, Kickstarter comics, Ron Howard, Psylocke's history, and take a Valiant High Buzzfeed quiz. Next week's Debut Review: Clue #1 - When the mysterious Mr. Boddy turns up dead at his ...
Episode 110: Reading The Defenders
June 17, 2017 19:43 - 30 minutes - 14.5 MBThis week, we review two debuts: The Defenders and Winnebago Graveyard. Other books discussed include Secret Warriors, Paper Girls, X-Men Blue, Old Man Logan, Weapon X, and Regression. Elsewhere, we talk the Black Panther trailer, Wonder Woman's success, New York Comic Con, Adam West, and much more. Next week's Debut Review: Crosswing #1 - Fan-favorite creators GAIL SIMONE and CAT STAGGS make their stunning Image debut with this mind-bending new ongoing series! A slick and ruthless Chicag...
Episode 109: Pulling Out Babyteeth
June 11, 2017 00:02 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThis week, we review Babyteeth #1 from fan of the show Donny Cates. Other books discussed include Hawkeye, Jessica Jones, Eternal Empire, Paper Girls, Iceman, Croak, and Elektra. Elsewhere, we follow up on Gotham's finale, Wonder Woman's opening and the new Runaways series before looking into Mockingbird, Jim Lee trading cards, and 25 years of Image Comics. Next week's debut reviews: Defenders #1 Winnebago Graveyard #1
Episode 108: Cable's Turn
June 05, 2017 03:05 - 20 minutes - 10 MBThis week, we review another new Marvel series, Cable. Other books discussed include Alias, Eleanor and the Egret, Nick Fury, Old Man Logan, AD After Death, Hadrian's Wall, X-Men Gold, The Damned, Generation X, Saga, and Teen Titans. Elsewhere, we talk the upcoming Runaways book, Preacher season 2, Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, The Punisher, and much more. Next week's debut review: Baby Teeth - Sadie Ritter is sixteen years old, nine months pregnant, and scared out of sweet nerdy mind. Havi...