Under the Comic Covers
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsWe are Mr. Blahg and Grace and we review our favorite indie comics such as The Walking Dead, Saga, Wayward, Manifest Destiny, Sex Criminals, and more. Join us Under the Comic Covers weekly.
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184: The Walking Dead #175 - UtCC Finale
January 05, 2018 06:50 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBUnder the Comic Covers ends where it began four years ago, with The Walking Dead. We found it fitting and appropriate for this book to be the final issue we dive into. Thank you all for your support over the years, and we hope you have enjoyed this experience nearly as much as we have. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:41) The Walking Dead #175 (11:28) The Walking Dead Mail (34:48) Farewell - The End (51:13) Any questions, comments, or we...
183: The Walking Dead #174; Paper Girls #18
December 08, 2017 08:20 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBUnder the Comic Covers has the distinct pleasure of talking about two fantastic issues of two fantastic books in this episode. We open with The Walking Dead #174, giving us our best look yet at Negan's inner-self as well as giving us, the readers, some well earned closure for a couple of characters. We then move on to Paper Girls #18, where we get some much needed exposition which completely alters our view of the various players in this particular story. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00...
182: Copperhead #16; Wayward #25; Manifest Destiny #32
December 01, 2017 04:24 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBUnder the Comic Covers returns from a short holiday break to discuss three great books. First up, we talk about Copperhead #16 before moving on to Wayward #25. Finally, we round it all up with this week's release, Manifest Destiny #32. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:55) Copperhead #16 (8:25) Copperhead Mail (21:10) Wayward #25 (22:36) Wayward Mail (38:41) Manifest Destiny #32 (41:16) Manifest Destiny Mail (1:01:00) End (1:02...
181: Black Science #33
November 17, 2017 04:02 - 45 minutes - 22.2 MBUnder the Comic Covers dives head first into the Eververse this week as we talk about Rick Remender's incredible sci-fi masterpiece, Black Science #33. Yes, we fan-boy/girl the hell out of this book, and specifically this issue... but dag-nabbit, it's worth the adulation! Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:12) Black Science #33 (5:06) Black Science Mail (37:57) End (43:05) Next episode: Copperhead #15; Rat Queens, V2#6; Wayward #25 Any quest...
180: The Walking Dead #173; Paper Girls #17; Royal City #7
November 10, 2017 02:22 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBUnder the Comic Covers is back this week to tackle three fantastic books; The Walking Dead #173, Paper Girls #17, and Royal City #7. Our apologies for the delay in our coverage of The Walking Dead and Paper Girls, it was all Mr. Blahg's fault. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:27) The Walking Dead #173 (10:59) The Walking Dead Mail (31:56) Paper Girls #17 (41:58) Paper Girls Mail (1:01:59) Royal City #7 (1:11:11) Royal City Mail (1...
179: Saga #48; Copperhead #15; Wayward #24
October 26, 2017 03:26 - 57 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week, Under the Comic Covers has three amazing issues to go over. First, we finish out the latest arc with Saga #48... we then travel to a more frontier-like planet with the western themed Copperhead #15... and finally, we discuss a literally explosive issue of Wayward #24. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:48) Saga #48 (6:24) Saga Mail (24:25) Copperhead #15 (27:23) Copperhead Mail (37:56) Wayward #24 (39:45) Wayward Mail (54...
178: They're Not Like Us #16
October 24, 2017 04:14 - 37 minutes - 18.2 MBUnder the Comic Covers is always happy to welcome back a book that hasn't released a new issue in a while... They're Not Like Us #16 brings us back to a San Francisco filled with young "gifted" people and begins it's final three issue push. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:24) They're Not Like Us #16 (8:32) They're Not Like Us Mail Sack (31:48) End (34:48) Next episode: Saga #48, Copperhead #15, and Wayward #24 Any questions, comments, or ...
177: Black Science #32; Royal City #6
October 13, 2017 01:56 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBThis week, Under the Comic Covers dives head first into the Eververse with Black Science #32 and gets some heavy emotion with Jeff Lemire's Royal City #6. Two great titles... two great issues... two fun chats. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:45) Black Science #32 (10:47) Black Science Mail (44:56) Royal City #6 (47:08) Royal City Mail (1:23:31) End (1:27:40) Next episode: They're Not Like Us #16 Any questions, comments, or shockin...
176: The Walking Dead #172; Manifest Destiny #31; Paper Girls #16
October 06, 2017 01:50 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBUnder the Comic Covers is very pleased to discuss three great books in what was a fantastic week for comics. First up, we talk about The Walking Dead #172, giving us one hell of a cliffhanger. We move on to the 19th century and delve into Manifest Destiny #31. Finally we travel through time once again and land in the year 2000 as we have a confused chat about Paper Girls #16. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:55) The Walking Dead #172 (9:59) The Wal...
175: Saga #47; Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave #1
September 29, 2017 04:45 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week, we go Under the Comic Covers of Saga #47, where we learn quite a bit more about someone's past, and Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave #1... which we were very pleasantly surprised by. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:37) Saga #47 (8:02) Saga Mail (40:37) Rat Queens Special: Orc Dave #1 (51:08) Rat Queens Mail (1:21:38) End (1:22:56) Next episode: The Walking Dead #172, Manifest Destiny #31, Paper Girls #16 Any questions, com...
174: Wayward #23
September 21, 2017 21:34 - 36 minutes - 18.8 MBUnder the Comic Covers heads to Japan this week as we discuss Wayward #23. There are some rather huge developments in this month's issue, and the action is ramped up. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:31) Wayward #23 (7:35) Wayward Mail (30:23) End (34:23) Next episode: Saga #47; Rat Queens Special, Orc Dave #1 Any questions, comments, or bags of candy can be sent to [email protected] You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UT...
173: Black Science #31
September 15, 2017 01:35 - 46 minutes - 23.2 MBUnder the Comic Covers dives headfirst into the Eververse as we talk about the start of a new arc of Rick Remender's sci-fi masterpiece (yes, I'm going to call it a masterpiece), Black Science #31. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:38) Black Science #31 (9:31) Black Science Mail (39:29) End (44:03) Next episode: Wayward #23 Any questions, comments, or necklaces of human dicks can be sent to [email protected] You can also leave us a ...
172: The Walking Dead #171
September 08, 2017 00:34 - 42 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week, Under the Comic Covers has a chat about The Walking Dead #171: Fear the Princess. There seem to be a few differing opinions on this issue, and we received more mail than we have in quite a while. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:45) The Walking Dead #171 (4:23) The Walking Dead Mail (24:21) End (39:45) Next episode: Black Science #31 Any questions, comments, or apocalyptic hair dye can be sent to [email protected] You can...
171: Saga #46
August 31, 2017 23:31 - 42 minutes - 21.1 MBUnder the Comic Covers returns this week with our discussion of Saga #46. Like always, this book delivers quite the range of emotion throughout a single issue... ending with quite a twist. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:33) Saga #46 (10:46) Saga Mail (36:09) End (40:58) Next episode: The Walking Dead #171 Any questions, comments, or magical bug booze can be sent to [email protected] You can also leave us a voicemail at (67...
170: Rat Queens, Vol 2 #5; Motor Girl, Vol 1: Real Life
August 20, 2017 19:40 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBThis week, Under the Comic Covers welcomes a new book to the roster as well as closes out another arc of a more familiar title. First up, we discuss Rat Queens, Vol 2 #5 and talk about how the first arc since it's reboot finishes up. We then move on to Terry Moore's Motor Girl Vol 1: Real Life. This is our first title from Terry Moore that we have covered on the show, and sadly, there are only two issues remaining in the series. We look forward to closing out this book in a few months, and...
169: Manifest Destiny #30
August 11, 2017 05:07 - 47 minutes - 26.1 MBUnder the Comic Covers returns to chat about the final issue of what we are calling the "Fog Arc", Manifest Destiny #30. Plus, we talk about our latest Top of the Stack, Elsewhere from Jay Faerber and Sumeyye Kesgin. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:25) Manifest Destiny #30 (7:34) Manifest Destiny Mail (29:23) Top of the Stack: Elsewhere (39:07) End (41:18) Next episode: Rat Queens Vol. 2 #5; Motor Girl Vol. 1 Any questions, comment...
168: The Walking Dead #170; Sex Criminals #20
August 04, 2017 04:49 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBUnder the Comic Covers is always pleased to discuss these two great titles. We open with a fantastic issue of The Walking Dead #170, and close out the show with Sex Criminals #20... things are not going so well for our beloved Jon and Suzie. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:46) The Walking Dead #170 (8:37) The Walking Dead Mail (37:22) Sex Criminals #20 (47:32) Sex Criminals Mail (1:10:54) End (1:13:39) Next episode: Manifest Destin...
167: Saga #45; Royal City #5; Wayward #22
July 28, 2017 05:31 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBAfter having a week off, Under the Comic Covers returns fired up and ready to talk about a few comics. First up, we discuss the latest issue of the Eisner (very well) awarded Saga #45. We follow this up with Royal City #5. A week late... but better late than never. Finally we wrap up the week with Wayward #22. Unfortunately, we had a little technical snag with Grace's recording, so her track isn't as crystal clear as we would like. Please accept our apologies for the subpar quality of th...
166: The Walking Dead #169; Rat Queens, Vol 2 #4
July 13, 2017 23:23 - 1 hour - 32.1 MBUnder the Comic Covers returns with the beginning of a new arc with The Walking Dead #169, and we continue with a new quest for Rat Queens, Vol 2 #4. Make sure to listen to the news for updates regarding our summer schedule for the podcast. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:10) The Walking Dead #169 (5:59) The Walking Dead Mail (34:40) Rat Queens, Vol 2 #4 (45:40) Rat Queens Mail (1:00:54) End (1:02:02) Next episode: Saga #45;...
165: Saga #44; Royal City #4; Wayward #21
June 30, 2017 06:19 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBUnder the Comic Covers is so pleased to discuss three great books this week after having the last week off. First up, we talk about Saga #44, the second issue of this new arc... followed by Royal City #4, another deep dive into the emotional abyss that is Jeff Lemire... and all rounded out by Wayward #21, the first issue of the new arc, starting off with a bang, and a surprising amount of emotion from the unlikeliest of characters. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News o...
164: Copperhead #14; Manifest Destiny #29
June 16, 2017 04:08 - 47 minutes - 23.7 MBUnder the Comic Covers is back again to discuss two fantastic books released this week, Copperhead #14 and Manifest Destiny #29. Two stories with a western feel that couldn't be further apart in genre. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:07) Copperhead #14 (9:03) Copperhead Mail (20:04) Manifest Destiny #29 (23:16) Manifest Destiny Mail (40:51)) End (43:51) Next episode: Royal City #4, Saga #44, Wayward #21... or maybe something...
163: The Walking Dead #168; Paper Girls #15
June 08, 2017 18:20 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBNot all books are created equal, and this week gives us two examples of how you wrap up an arc in spectacular fashion, and Under the Comic Covers is here to dig deep into why these two issues work so well. First, we discuss The Walking Dead #168, an amazing issue that still manages more than a few laughs, a few tense moments, and enough sadness to crack the toughest heart. Then we move on to Paper Girls #15... we are left with so many new questions, and the promise of something great when t...
162: Black Science #30; Saga #43; Sex Criminals #19
June 02, 2017 06:07 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBHoly covfefe! This is a great week for comics, and Under the Comic Covers is happy to chat it up about Black Science #30, Saga #43, and Sex Criminals #19. Seriously... three great issues of three great books. We have a lot of fun with this, we hope you do too. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:18) Black Science #30 (8:44) Black Science Mail (34:17) Saga #43 (39:36) Saga Mail (1:05:28) Sex Criminals #19 (1:10:30) Sex Criminal...
161: Rat Queens, Vol 2 #3
May 26, 2017 02:05 - 34 minutes - 17.4 MBUnder the Comic Covers returns to Palisade this week as we discuss Rat Queens, Vol. 2 #3. We have a couple of differing opinions, but overall... not our favorite issue. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (1:52) Rat Queens, Vol. 2 #3 (5:38) Rat Queens Mail (28:52) End (32:06) Next episode: Black Science #30, Saga #43, and Sex Criminals #19 Any questions, comments, or a spirit stone so one can... uhhhh... commune, yeah, commune with the...
160: Royal City #3
May 19, 2017 01:59 - 36 minutes - 19.5 MBIs there another comic writer who does ennui as perfectly as Jeff Lemire? Under the Comic Covers looks for that answer this week as we discuss Royal City #3. Enjoy... Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:53) Royal City #3 (7:36) Royal City Mail (30:50) End (34:46) Next episode: Rat Queens #3 Any questions, comments, or giant dream radios can be sent to [email protected] You can also leave us a voicemail at (678) 796-UTCC, that's (6...
159: Copperhead #13
May 12, 2017 01:59 - 31 minutes - 16 MBThis week, Under the Comic Covers moseys on over to our local space saloon and grabs ourselves a few glasses of blue milk and has a chat about Copperhead #13. A tale of murder most foul, of desperate criminals, and precisely one dead unnamed prostitute. Giddy'up pardner! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:26) Copperhead #13 (9:45) Copperhead Mail (24:55) End (29:39) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #29; Royal City #3 Any questions, comments,...
158: The Walking Dead #167; Manifest Destiny #28; Paper Girls #14
May 04, 2017 00:36 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBUnder the Comic Covers is no stranger to depressing material... but this week? This week delivers an emotional punch that, even though we saw it coming, landed with a hard gut churning thud. The Walking Dead #167 tackles one of it's saddest moments in a long history of sad moments, and we are there to talk it through. In addition to the misery-fest that is The Walking Dead this month, we also cover some lighter fare... and by that we mean a couple other books that are violent, chaotic, a...
157: The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 5: Imperial Phase, Part 1
April 27, 2017 17:10 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBUnder the Comic Covers returns to a world where god's roam the earth, but for only two years. Yes, we will be discussing the fifth volume of The Wicked + The Divine: Imperial Phase, Part 1. Join us as we talk about our Top 5 moments from issues #23 - 28. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (6:31) The Wicked + The Divine, Vol 5: Imperial Phase, Part 1 (12:35) Wik + Div Mail (57:34) End (1:05:07) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #28; Paper Girls #14; The W...
156: Black Science #29; Royal City #2; Sex Criminals #18
April 20, 2017 17:39 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBUnder the Comic Covers is happy to discuss three great titles this week, plus we talk about a fourth book in our Top of the Stack segment. First up, we return to the Eververse in Black Science #29, followed by the latest emotional slice of life from Jeff Lemire with Royal City #2, then a fun sexy romp with Sex Criminals #18. Rounding out the discussion in this episode, we will be ripping an issue from the Top of the Stack with the latest book from Donny Cates, Redneck #1 Chapters Intro...
155: Copperhead #12; Rat Queens #2
April 14, 2017 05:29 - 51 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week we go Under the Comic Covers of Copperhead #12 and Rat Queens #2. Both books are returning after long absences and the switch in artists, but we are getting into the groove of the new presentations and we are happy across the board. Plus, Mr. B offers up a new Top of the Stack in John Layman (yes... THAT John Layman from CHEW!) and Sam Keith's new book from Aftershock, Eleanor & The Egret. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (4:06) Copperhead #12 (5:27)...
154: Paper Girls #13; They're Not Like Us #15
April 10, 2017 20:33 - 48 minutes - 23.9 MBUnder the Comic Covers is back to it's regular line-up as Grace returns from vacation and we get caught up on a couple of issues that we had to delay. First up is Paper Girls #13, still confounding us at every turn, yet just as compelling as always. After that, we get into the weirdness that is They're Not Like Us #15, which takes on all new meaning after discovering that there are only three more issues after this. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:37)...
153: The Walking Dead #166
April 06, 2017 19:38 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBUnder the Comic Covers is pleased to welcome back Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast as he and Mr. Blahg have a chat about the latest issue of The Walking Dead #166: No Surrender. Grace is on vacation this week, so we aren't going to talk about the other two fantastic books released this week, Paper Girls #13 and They're Not Like Us #15. But that doesn't mean we aren't going to discuss them, just a slight delay... so next week you will be treated with two episodes. One earlier in the week, fo...
152: Logan
March 23, 2017 21:20 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBUnder the Comic Covers departs from the normal discussion of comics in order to have a chat about the latest Marvel film, Logan. Mr. Blahg is joined with Jason from The Walking Dead'Cast as we give our top five thoughts on Hugh Jackman's final outing as the clawed mutant Wolverine. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:24) Logan (8:28) End (1:18) Next episode: The Walking Dead #166, Paper Girls #13, They're Not Like Us #15 Any questions, comments, or ada...
151: Manifest Destiny #27; Sex Criminals #17
March 17, 2017 05:23 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBUnder the Comic Covers presents a discussion of two books that have no business being discussed in the same breath... but here we are... talking about Manifest Destiny #27 and Sex Criminals #17. What's great about this combo is that this week, both of these issues are fantastic, and we had a blast talking about both. Hope you enjoy. Chapters Intro (0:00) Manifest Destiny #27 (4:37) Manifest Destiny Mail (27:15) Sex Criminals #17 (32:36) Sex Criminals Mail (!:00...
150: Copperhead #11
March 11, 2017 19:34 - 33 minutes - 17.1 MBUnder the Comic Covers is pleased to welcome back a book we thought had gone the way of the dodo, but hark... Jay Faerber's Copperhead is back, and the story kicks off right where we left it back in October 2015. Copperhead #11 is a fun return to our favorite sci-fi western, and we hope you enjoy. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:53) Copperhead #11 (9:44) Copperhead Mail (28:44) End (30:40) Next episode: Manifest Destiny #27; Sex Criminals #17 ...
149: The Walking Dead #165; Nailbiter #30; Paper Girls #12; Rat Queens #1
March 02, 2017 19:38 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBNot all weeks are created equally in the comic world, and this week gives us an epic cliffhanger, another farewell to a favorite series, the return of a troubled series, and another great chapter in an already great book, and Under the Comic Covers is very happy to dig into each and every one. We will be talking about The Walking Dead #165, Here's Negan #11 of 12, Nailbiter #30, Paper Girls #12, and Rat Queens #1. Plus, we have a new title to add to the Top of the Stack, Jeff Lemire's Royal...
148: Revival #47
February 24, 2017 02:50 - 48 minutes - 23.7 MBIt is with very heavy hearts that Under the Comic Covers chats about the final issue of one of the books that inspired us to create this podcast in the first place. Sure it was The Walking Dead that was the first book for us to cover, but it was Revival that made us want to branch out and discuss something more than just zombies... so we decided to talk about people who have risen from the dead and can not die anymore. Totally different! And in fact, it was totally different. Tim Seeley and...
147: The Walking Dead #164; Manifest Destiny #26; They're Not Like Us #14; Sex Criminals #16
February 17, 2017 02:59 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBUnder the Comic Covers is pleased to talk about four great issues this episode. The Walking Dead #164, Manifest Destiny #26, They're Not Like Us #14, and the return of Sex Criminals #16! Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:29) The Walking Dead #164 (6:35) The Walking Dead Mail (26:10) Manifest Destiny #26 (31:45) Manifest Destiny Mail (49:50) They're Not Like Us #14 (52:09) They're Not Like Us Mail (1:09:28) Sex Criminal...
146: Black Science #28
February 10, 2017 02:42 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBDo you know what's cool? Being a Dimensionaut. Do you know what's even cooler? Being a superhero who is also a Dimensionaut! This week, Under the Comic Covers chats about Rick Remender's always fantastic Black Science #28, and we discuss the surprise twists and turns in this great issue. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:28) Black Science #28 (15:13) Black Science Mail (47:13) End (58:36) Next episode: The Walking Dead #164; Manifes...
145: The Walking Dead #163; Nailbiter #29; Paper Girls #11
February 03, 2017 03:11 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBHappy 25th anniversary to Image Comics! Under the Comic Covers is very pleased to be discussing three incredible titles this week, and very appropriately for us, we will be discussing The Walking Dead #163, priced at 25 cents. As if that weren't enough, we also discuss the penultimate issue of Nailbiter, as well as the first issue of the new arc of Paper Girls. So many great issues, and only one podcast to cover them all. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week ...
144: Saga #42; Revival #46; Wayward #20
January 27, 2017 06:38 - 1 hour - 54 MBSome comics are more depressing than others. Sometimes, those depressing issues come out on the same week. This week, Under the Comic Covers is sort of happy to discuss Saga #42, Revival #46, and Wayward #20. Don't get us wrong... these are three great issues... but dang, they are dark as all hell. Enjoy? Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:37) Saga #42 (8:38) Saga Mail (35:41) Revival #46 (45:48) Revival Mail (1:08:29) Wayward #20 (1:...
143: Manifest Destiny #25; They're Not Like Us #13
January 20, 2017 05:26 - 53 minutes - 27.6 MBAfter one short hiatus and a second much longer hiatus, Under the Comic Covers is extremely pleased to welcome back two fantastic titles. First up, we discuss Manifest Destiny #25, beginning it's new arc in it's new winter home, followed by the long awaited new arc of They're Not Like Us #13: Lost Voices. Enjoy! Chapters Intro (0:00) Manifest Destiny #25 (2:54) Manifest Destiny Mail (22:33) They're Not Like Us #13: Lost Voices (29:01) They're Not Like Us Mail...
142: Black Science #27; Nailbiter #28
January 13, 2017 05:52 - 54 minutes - 29.9 MBWe were itching to talk about these issues last week, and now Under the Comic Covers is very please to present our discussions of Black Science #27 and Nailbiter #28... two incredible issues from two incredible titles. Plus, we rip and issue off of the Top of the Stack and talk about God Country #1 from Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw. Enjoy the episode! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:24) Black Science #27 (10:24) Black Science Mail (28:31) Nailbit...
141: The Walking Dead #162; Saga #41
January 06, 2017 05:35 - 58 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to the new year, and Under the Comic Covers is excited to be ringing it in with style as we cover two of biggest comics in the market today (and I think this may be the first time we've covered both in the same week): The Walking Dead #162 and Saga #41. Happy New Year everyone, and enjoy the episode! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:29) The Walking Dead #162 (7:48) The Walking Dead Mail (25:39) Saga #41 (37:58) Saga Mail (54:25) ...
140: Wayward #19
December 31, 2016 16:55 - 36 minutes - 20 MBHappy holidays everyone! Under the Comic Covers is back this week to spread a little holiday cheer before this dumpster fire of a year is over, and hoping to ease you all into what will hopefully be a better year for the world in general. Fortunately, we have a great issue to cover this week, Wayward #19... and now they have an official pronunciation guide so that we may stop butchering the venerable Japanese language. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (7:36) W...
139: Black Science #26; Nailbiter #27
December 16, 2016 00:37 - 56 minutes - 27.8 MBGreetings Dimensionauts and future serial killers! Under the Comic Covers is back this week and covering two books that were released last week... but, it's never too late to talk about a pair of fantastic comics. Black Science #26 shows us just how bad the worlds have become in the grips of not just one Block, but many... and Nailbiter #27 manages to shock and surprise us, all while filling us with some Christmas cheer. Happy holidays everyone... and may the Force be with you! Chapte...
138: The Walking Dead #161; Revival #45
December 09, 2016 06:35 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIn a first for Under the Comic Covers, although we have four titles that we cover released this week, we are only going to discuss two of them this week, savoring the other two for the following week. So what do we devour and digest this week? The Walking Dead #161, this being the penultimate issue of the Whisperer War arc, and Revival #45, with only three issues of the series left, the stakes are ridiculously high. Enjoy the episode! Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the...
137: Saga #40
December 02, 2016 05:09 - 56 minutes - 27.4 MBPsst... hey you... you want a comic? It's a good one. First one's free ;) Yeah, that's how those comic dealers get you hooked... and chances are, the first book they'll slip into your grimy little sweaty palm will be Saga. Why is that? Well, Under the Comic Covers will tell you why. It's amazing, adddictive, and an example of some of the best in comic art and writing. So... yeah... this is about Saga #40. Enjoy. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (3:05) Sa...
136: CHEW #60; Wayward #18
November 27, 2016 21:51 - 54 minutes - 28.4 MBUnder the Comic Covers returns after a brief hiatus to bring you the final issue of John Layman and Rob Guillory's gastronomic masterpiece, CHEW #60. We also talk about one of our favorite titles, Wayward #18, as Rori and Ayane continue their adventure in a foreign land. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (2:58) CHEW #60 (9:55) CHEW Mail (29:47) Wayward #18 (31:58) Wayward Mail (51:48) End (53:34) Next episode: Saga #40 Any quest...
135: The Walking Dead #160; Nailbiter #26; Revival #44
November 03, 2016 22:24 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBUnder the Comic Covers gets into the latest issue of The Walking Dead this week as we discuss issue #160: The Whisperer War Part 4 of 6, as well as Nailbiter #26, which kicks off a new arc, and Revival #44, leaving only four more issue remaining of this venerable series. Plus, Grace has a Top of the Stack selection this week with Motor Girl #1 from Terry Moore. Chapters Intro (0:00) UtCC News of the Week (5:18) The Walking Dead #160: The Whisperer War, Part 4 of 6 (8:01...