The Off-Panel Podcast

OFF THE PANEL #14 - Daredevil: The Man Without Fear

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 02:05:00 +0000

In the series' fourteenth installment, The Sloth (Alex Koch) is once again joined by The Sissy (James Lewis) and a returning fixture of the show, The Satanist (Mike Napier), to discuss Frank Miller's last great superhero story and the definitive portrayal of the origin story that mythologizes one of Marvel's most underrated superheroes. Listen as three podcasters without fear discuss in detail what makes Matt Murdock tick, how cinematic fiction can be achieved in the pages of a comic, and most importantly, the lengths a blind man will go to in order to eventually beat up Stilt-Man. This is Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.'s Daredevil: The Man Without Fear.

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Episode 125

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 02:38:00 +0000

It's a Halloween miracle! Rejoin The Off-Panelists in this special holiday edition of The Off-Panel Podcast, the glorious RETURN of the comic book show where the tensions are high and the ink is fresh! Present are the ghoulish fab five themselves, including The Seductive Skirt (Merce Mueller), The Sociopathic Southerner (Matt Johnson), The Serial Killer Scotsman (John Lees), The Supernatural Sphinx (Wiegeabo Kilijabob), and the very late addition of The Superhuman Sloth (Alex Koch), all reunited to face a common threat against their very beings - staying on topic long enough to talk about comics! It's a treat of tricks and twists and turns, with highlights that include THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE, and WYTCHES, the new series from Scott Snyder (American Vampire) and Jock (Detective Comics)! When it comes to the unholy union of these five geeks, Halloween has never been this horrifying.

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Off The Panel #13: Ultimate Spider-Man

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 02:02:00 +0000

Off The Panel returns from hiatus with it's thirteenth installment, The Sloth (Alex Koch) and The Sissy (James Lewis) go in-depth into one of the most ground-breaking and controversial runs in recent memory, Ultimate Spider-Man.

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Episode 124

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 04:15:00 +0000

In which Freedom Rings! Join the Sphinx, Scot, and Southerner on the special Fourth of July podcast. US Presidents, fireworks, sandwiches, and a special cameo from the Sloth all appear on this episode. While Matt defends the bunkers at Normandy, John has his first taste of TV fame in the midst of a whirlwind week, meanwhile Wieg gets his money for nothing -- the real American Dream! In the comics realm, Constantine is off nicotine, Superman has a sad poster, Rocket Raccoon Rocks, Southern Bastards shits all over the sidewalk, and Swamp Thing is suddenly remembered.

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Episode 123

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:23:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist get jazzy with it! In a weird, free-flowing episode of the Off-Panel Podcast, the Skirt, Sphinx, and Southerner riff on the Pacific Rim sequel, a smoking hot Constantine, and the week's batch of comics sandwiched in between a weird beginning, a cheesy book filled middle, and an even weirder ending. TREES!

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Episode 122

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 01:35:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist begin the second step of world domination. The Skirt is beset by connection problems, the Southerner is tested and found wanting, and the Sphinx discovers the gripes and groans of old age. Matt makes a big announcement, Wiegeabo's backstory grows elaborate, and Merce's stomach goes a rumbling. Also, the three Off-Panelists cover news and comics! From big Netflix news, to big Sony news to -- holy crap did they talk about TV for a long ass time or what?;

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Episode 121

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 03:34:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist want to know what you see. In this final (!) episode of the show, the Scot and Sphinx announce that they plan to close shop for good in favor of a podcast dedicated to a more fitting culinary inclined television show. After the big news, it's on to the real news. From groping convention scumbags to the selling power of a raccoon with a ****king machine gun, to the potential Strange Marvel casting news and, if you listen closely, you can hear a Witnesses heart breaking from far away. On the comic book front; Original Sin is something crazy, Nailbiter is something riveting, and Big Trouble in Little China is something passable.

OFF-PANEL IS DEAD. LONG LIVE OFF HANNI-BAL

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Episode 120

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:51:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist want to know who sent you, dammit! While the Sphinx skips on work, the Southerner begins to experience paranoia at the hands of nametag creep. They fight off their laziness and unease to get down to the rollercoster of emotions that is the news. From the depressing of X-Men: Days of Future Past to good news on the Daredevil Netflix, to bad news of Ant-Man, and then back up to ore Marvel casting news! After news it's on to books. The Southerner goes into the too lifelike implications of Southern Bastards and the dishes on the beauty of Velvet while the Sphinx poo-poos Nightwing and revels in the Gozer lory of Ghostbusters. During all this someone is forced vamp for time. FIND OUT WHO!

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Episode 119

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 28 May 2014 02:46:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist reveal hidden secrets. The Sphinx surprises his secret sleeper agent agenda to flood the US with haggis. While he plots, the Scot talks about the Dawn of Justice, the headdesk worthiness of Goyer, and the awesomeness of the Guardians. After news it's on to books. While Saga is pretty Saga, East of West is pretty East of West, and Forever Evil is temporarily good.

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Episode 118

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 20 May 2014 14:36:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist try to avoid the wrath of Gojira all while trying to fill out their TPS reports on time. This week the Southerner and the Sphinx go through the trials of working for a living, and spending that living on fancy new eyeglasses. Now that they can see clearly, they get into the week's news and comics.

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Episode 117

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 12 May 2014 18:37:00 +0000

In which Haggis & Grits are back on the job. With the other three Off-Panelist in the wind, it's up for the Southerner and Scot to join forces in the name of podcasting. While the Southerner experiences sweet homecoming, the Scot tastes sweet success. After loads to TV news, they get into the week's books. Fatale, Epic, a nailbiting brand new book, and an actual book what has words in it are discussed before a deadly game of what-if is played with the listeners. The Off-Panel Podcast: 5 dead babies strung up in a tree out of 5 approve.

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Episode 116

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 06 May 2014 03:10:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist complain about work, movies, and the general mehness of life. While the reformed Sloth complains about work, the Sphinx warns of the perils of Internet Explorer... six years after everyone stopped using it. After talking up the Marvel movies and declaring their down with DC, they get into this week's books. Among those are the Image Comics crime book Southern Bastards and a bunch of other books I don't care about because they're not Southern Bastards! You whores! Written by Matt Johnson, FYI

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Episode 115

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 14:57:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist learn that life is hard and brutal and will continue to be so until they die. While the Sloth tries to break his chains and become the Suit, the Scot gets on his soapbox to scalp the comic fans that make everyone's skin crawl. Speaking of scalp.... SCALPED IS GETTING A TV SHOW! WHO CARES WHAT ELSE HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? SCALPED IS COMING TO TV!

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Episode 114

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 23:30:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist throw their fist up and Hail Hydra! Join the Southerner, Skirt, and Sphinx for this week's latest episode. Matt prepares for his return from exile while the rest of the gang discuss the awesomeness that is the latest batch of Marvel movies and shows. After that, the Skirt disappears while Wieg and Matt get down to book talk, taking turns to talk about their favorite comics of the week.. Sean Connery or stroke? You be the judge!

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Episode 113

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 22:23:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist have a guy's night out! Join all four of the OPP guys as they delve into this week's batch of comics and comics related news, all while trying to avoid the dreaded bitchitis. While the Sloth shocks with employment news, the Southerner tries to one-up his Midwestern soulmate, as well as spoil TV for the Scot, who drops the real bombshell by revealing the shocking origins of the Sphinx, he of the fighting German Wiegeabos. After news it's on to comics, where a pretty neat Detective Comics leads to a pretty awesome Moon Knight, and an underrated Swamp Thing segues into a Hulktastic She-Hulk. Who wins? Who loses? Is the end nigh?! More importantly, who can get Mike Napier to stop commenting?!

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Episode 112

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:01:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists appear, then disappear, before reappearing again! Join the Sloth and the Sphinx, and then the Skirt in a surprise appearance, as they round up the week's news for the week - including a much needed day off and a venture into employment, eulogizing the creator of the classic 1966 Batman TV series, the first trailer for the reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a detailed look at X-Men: Days Of Future Past through a new theatrical trailer, and more! Books reviewed for this week's episode include Vertigo's The Wake and Sandman: Overture, Image's The Manhattan Projects, Marvel's Amazing X-Men and Silver Surfer, and finally - finally - the end of the absurdly long crossover in DC's Justice League Dark. Free at last, free at last, lord almighty we are free at last...

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OFF THE PANEL #12 - Gotham By Gaslight: A Tale Of The Batman

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:39:00 +0000

In the series' twelfth installment, the Skirt (Merce Mueller) chooses the second foray into Gotham City and enlists the aid of an all-around Bat-slave in the form of the Sloth (Alex Koch), while the Sphinx (Wiegeabo Kilijabob) makes his OTP debut by joining them after savagely murdering women in the streets. That's right, on this episode, we're discussing the one of the quintessential entries in DC's Elseworlds line, and infact the very first book to be given the name - so put on your Victorian hat, hope inside your stagecoach, and witness the familiar origin story of The Dark Knight Detective told anew as he's pitted against legendary serial killer Jack The Ripper in the 1989 one-shot, Gotham By Gaslight: A Tale Of The Batman.

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Episode 111

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 20:34:00 +0000

In which one member of The Off-Panelists rejoins the work force just in time to be brutally mocked for it, discovering the inner perversions within! Join the Sloth, the Scotsman, and the Southerner for the second week in a row as they tackle such topics as the anniversary of a certain lovable monster hunter from Hell and a special look at "The Avengers: Age of Ultron", among other news. Then, it's straight to the comics, as several favorites make their return this week - such as the second volume of Vertigo's American Vampire, Image's Sex Criminals and Lazarus, The relaunch of Marvel's Daredevil, and more! And stick around for the shocking reveal of who wrote The Superior Foes of Spider-Man this week. You'll never guess who it is...

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Episode 110

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists decide that they're too sexy for their shirts, too sexy for their shirts, perhaps even too sexy it hurts, navigating through opening innuendo only to discover that hell really exists and it's freezing over! Discover why as The Scot leads the Southerner and the Sloth in a rousing discussion about the latest news on comic books making their way to the small screen, a forgotten headline from last week's circulation of happenings, a late foray into a movie face-off even more epic in scale than the Batman Vs. Superman movie itself, and other newsworthy items. Books reviewed this week include the latest installment of Jonathan Hickman's East of West, the end of the halfway mark of Scott Snyder's "Zero Year" storyline in Batman, Nick Spencer's reliably hilarious Superior Foes of Spider-Man, and more! Dear God, don't ever let Alex Koch meet a woman...

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Episode 109

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 02:47:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists decide to switch out the names of the innocent to protect themselves from copyright infringement, going as far as to reveal other offenders of the name-changing game to exonerate their own misdeeds! Listen in for another two-man episode, as the Southerner (Matt 'The Devil' Johnson) and the Sphinx (Wiegeabo 'The Damned' Kilijabob) make another brief return to the land of black and white uber-violence and hard-boiled narration to discuss the first trailer for Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame To Kill For, aswell as new footage for the upcoming Captain America: The Winter Soldier, the league of former Lex Luthor actors coming to the defense of Jessie Eisenberg's casting, Michael B. Jordan's defense against the Human Torch controversy, and more news items from the world of funny books, before moving onto their books for the week including: Warren Ellis' debut issue of Moon Knight, Greg Rucka's new horror mystery Veil, Jason Latour's relaunch of Wolverine And The X-Men, and more! Good news, Martinez! You no longer have to burn in hell, somebody's taken your place!

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OFF THE PANEL #11 - Stumptown

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 01 Mar 2014 02:30:00 +0000

Issue 11 follows the Southerner (Matt) and the Sloth (Alex) as they take the case and start to dig into the truth about Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth's Stumptown, a four crime issue mini-series from Oni Press. From the PI tropes that define the genre, to the killer stump of David Lynch, listen as the two hard-boiled buffoons get down to the bottom of it.

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Episode 108

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 12:14:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists are hooked on a feelin', they're high on believin' that they're in love with the new Guardians of the Galaxy teaser trailer! Join the space outlaw Alex Koch (The Sloth) and rabid raccoon Wiegeabo (The Sphinx) as they also discuss less important news, such as the casting of the new Fantastic Four, new tidbits relating to Fox's Gotham TV series, and even a surprise late-breaking story before moving onto the week's reviews - including, but not limited to - the final issue of Mark Waid's current volume of Daredevil, the latest issue of Brian Azzarello's Wonder Woman, the second issue of Nathan Edmunson's The Punisher, and Justin Jordan's Green Lantern: New Guardians, among others. Ooka, chakka, ooka, chakka..

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Episode 107

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 06:38:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist cut the fat and the jawing and get down to business. Join the Scot, Sphinx, and Southener as they try to get Dick out of their heads, Dick Grayson that is, and carry on withe show. While Matt gabs over Gotham, Wieg squees at the Flash casting news. On this week's books John and Wieg talk about the new direction of the Batman title while Matt goes over a couple of strong number ones, Vertigo's The Royals and Image's Mercenary Sea. Also on the table is Marvel's new Winter Solider series. Meanwhile the Wieg grapples with the dilemma of book droppage with Justice League 3000. John rounds out the books with a review of self-published horror comic Golem by the UK's own Christopher Kent.

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The Golem by Chris Kent

Episode 106

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 23:23:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists are on the case, taking to the gritty streets as Johnson and Koch, private dicks at large! Join the Sphinx, the Southerner, and the Sloth as they venture into an extra long installment of the show, fixating on the longest news segment in the history of the show! They talk about everything from new films seen to the Superbowl, from recent tidbits for comic book television series' to movie casting news, and everything in between! This week's book reviews include: Superior Foes of Spider-Man, the recently relaunched Punisher, new series Loki Agent of Asgard, Forever Evil: Arkham War, Image Comics' Lazarus, and a gender-bending trek into IDW's Star... Trek. Yeah, that pun could've been better.

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Episode 105

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 04:31:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists see the rise of a horrible new threat to the podcast's sanity: the return of the terrible trio! That's right, join the Southerner, the Scotsman, and the Sloth for a rousing discussion of outdated media entertainment devices and formats before launching into several alternate iterations of the podcasts. Finally regaining their senses in time to launch into the news items of the week, they shed some light on who's recently been cast as both the villainous Lex Luthor and Alfred Pennyworth in Zack Snyder's upcoming Batman/Superman movie and other not-as-important topics. This week's reviews include the latest Saga issue of Brian K. Vaughn's issue Saga, the latest Thor issue of Jason Aaron's Thor: God of Thunder, and the latest East of West issue of Jonathan Hickman's East of... well, you get the idea. Anyway, anyway, anyway, enjoy the show!

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OFF THE PANEL #10 - Blankets

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:29:00 +0000

For volume ten, the Skirt (Merce' Mueller) goes rogue and enlists Matt's southern understudy James Lewis to talk about the snow-caked Craig Thompson autobiography, Blankets. Listen as the home-schooled heretics discuss this powerful story of childhood, religion, and first love. And Merce' talks about the time Big Bird broke her arm.

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Episode 104

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists journey to Vegas and party all night long, throwing out their backs to bring in the latest from the comics' world! Join the Sloth, the Skirt, and the Sphinx as they try and unravel the mystery of the changing release date of Zack Snyder's Man of Steel follow-up, what a twist in Marvel's 'Agents of SHIELD' could mean for a Marvel Universe character's debut, who has the worst work related woes, and what really happened between Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Answer: read a book, dummy! Following that, the three delve into such favorite titles as Brian Azzarello's Wonder Woman, Scott Snyder's Batman, a gasp-inducing chapter of Mark Waid's Daredevil, and more! Damn it, Waid, you're gonna give us a heart attack!

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Episode 103

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:00:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist have another guest! The occult detective duo of Haggis & Grits channel the five spirits of podcasting to call forth special guest Frank J. Barbiere, writer of the acclaimed Image series Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Grey and the forthcoming White Suits, to join them on the show. After dishing on news, on which the Scotsman reveals exciting news about a project, they talk about Scalped for way too long (are you surprised?!) the interview commences. Frank dishes on his New Jersey punk rock roots and doppelganger band maters, to what inspires both him and Five Ghosts artist Chris Mooneyham, to the uber good and uber violent White Suits, before hinting at the future to come and, perhaps, the best name for a book of all time: Magnus, Robot Fighter!

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Episode 102

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:53:00 +0000

In which the OPP crew get their motors running and head on down the highway. Join the Sloth, Southerner, the newly licensed driver Scot, and the Skirt as they hop in their murder vans and proceed down the road to Bitch Planet. It's a road that includes asshole driving instructors, comics creators having conversations with chain restaurants, squishy faced Jedi, and the continued prattling of sandy-vagina voiced Alan Moore. And in comics there's the butt-stuff of Sex Criminals, the maneater of Fatale, and the syphilitics tinged history of Manifest Destiny.

Insensitive jokes, sexual perversion, and snake gods means business as usual at the Off-Panel Podcast.

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Episode 101

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:45:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists get back in the saddle and ride out. They kick off a new epoch (era) or whatever you want to call it in an extra-long episode. Sloth Alex and Southerner Matt are joined by a new panelist... the Sphinxlike wiegabo.

After attempts to enforce Hickman goodness on the rookie, the trio catch up on news missed over the break, including two big movie adaptations, before getting into comics. From the strut of Matt Murdock's walk in Daredevil, to the Dude in alienform in The Manhattan Projects, to the new rock 'n roll of science to Nowhere Men, before the true villain of OPP makes his return: Coffee Mug Bane!

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Episode 100

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 21:43:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists look up in the sky to see a bird, or maybe a plane. No, wait, it's the Hulk... and he's fisting someone?! That's right, the day has finally come for the cast of OPP to celebrate the crowning achievement in their time as apart of a comic book show where tensions are high and the ink is fresh - 100 episodes!

Listen in as the Sloth (Alex Koch) leads an all-star session featuring his fellow castmates, including the Southerner (Matt Johnson), the Skirt (Merce Mueller), and the Scotsman (SICBA Award-Winner John Lees) as they cap off 100 by saying goodbye to 2013 and sharing their favorite moments of the year in comics, from writers to books and even movie headlines, all culminating into the group's thoughts on a long-awaited casting announcement of an iconic third element of Zack Snyder's "Batman/Superman"!

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But this time, they won't be alone. Joining them to create a one-time Avenging League of Titanic proportions (or something) are several guest stars from episodes' past, returned to help celebrate the milestone that have assembled them under one Skype call. Presenting the guest Off-Panelists...

Ashley Storrie!

Wiegeabo Kilijabob!

Cori McCreery!

And introducing... Jonathan Small!

Together, they are The Off-Panel Podcast.

Bringing you high tensions and fresh ink for 100 episodes.

Here's to 100 more!

Episode 99

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 06:40:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists ring in the holiday season with cheer and glad tidings, trampling all over their fellow man to get cheap stuff in the process. On this Thanksmas Eve special and the penultimate episode to the big 100th Off-Panel Podcast Spectacular, join The Scotsman and the Southerner as they dissect funny accents, stuff turkeys, and remember to react to news about comic related headlines, including Alan Moore's latest shenannigans, Apple's decision to ban Sex Criminals from their Comixology app, America's horror at their own penis, and that one time Magneto assassinated John F. Kennedy. Featured reviews - primarily from Image - include a lengthy review of Brian K. Vaughn's Saga #16, Rick Remender's Black Science #1, Kelly Sue DeConnick's Pretty Deadly #2, Charles Soule's Letter 44 #2, and Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead #117. We're one episode away, people....

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OFF THE PANEL #9 - Moon Knight: The Bottom

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 04:22:00 +0000

In the ninth installment of the series, the Sloth (Alex Koch) enlists a brand new voice into the myriad of Off Panel alumni - The Australian, better known as #1 Moon Knight fan Matt Fuss - in order to help dissect the many personalities of Marvel Comics' premiere schizophrenic vigilante. As much of a character study as a review of an acclaimed graphic novel, the two dive into the surprisingly layered world of the one character in comics who can be three or four people at once and yet still be called a Batman ripoff by almost everyone. Considered to be the big breakout story under the Moon Knight label since his creation in the 80's, listen to the only two fans on the planet of this character delve deep into Moon Knight: The Bottom.

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Episode 98

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 08:09:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists find themselves joining a kindly figure in a bowtie as they leap into the Tardis and take a ride across time and space to maintain peace across the universe - and that figure is, of course, returning guest Wiegeabo! Join him, the Southerner, and the Sloth as they thumb their noses at a cranky Alan Moore while simultaneously geeking out over a special of Whovian proportions, Breaking Bad, and all sorts of other non-comic related subjects before finally getting to the comics themselves, including the latest (and most frightening) issue of Matt Fraction's Sex Criminals, a cavalcade of horror in Mark Waid's Daredevil, the decidely less scary installment of Brian Azzarello's Wonder Woman, the more perplexingly-fun-than scary debut issue of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti's Harley Quinn, and more! I'm terrified just thinking about it all!

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Episode 97

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:00:00 +0000

In which the ghost of Uncle Ben rises from Hell! Join the Scot, Southerner, and Sloth for the latest episode of the Off-Panel Podcast. After discussing the strangest episode of Spider-Man ever, the Panelist get into the news items. Everything from PC "run amok", to the DCU moving at the speed of retcon, to the most heartwarming story ever made. Then they shift away from that into this week's book. A general wears an ear necklace in the latest Manhattan Projects, Lewis and Clack fight the bull man in Manifest Destiny, the bull man is made love to in Superior Foes of Spider-Man, and Batman is Batman in Batman,

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Episode 96

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:46:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists' welcome a very special guest --- Nick Pitarra, artist of Image Comics' THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS! After going over this week's news topics, the Scot and Sloth get into it with Nick. They learn about how he was plucked from the internet by the mad writer Jonathan Hickman, how Frank Quitely shaped his world, the benefits of shirtless bowel movements, and what is indeed the tightest of buttholes.

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Episode 95

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 06:45:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists make it rain! Following a lengthy string of two-manned episodes, the terrible trio returns to wreak havoc on an unsuspecting listenership, as the Southerner leads the Scotsman and the Sloth in a recap of an eventful week in both the world of comics and their personal lives. Following their reactions to the new X-Men: Days of Future Past trailer, a brief early review of Thor: The Dark World from the release abroad, and impressions of Batman: Arkham Origins from the resident Bat-expert, the three dive into the week's books and recount yet another Saga-edition of Brian K. Vaughn's Saga, the long-awaited return of Neil Gaimain's opus in Sandman Overture, vengeance in the courtroom with the finale of The Punisher: Trial of the Punisher, and even a second review of an Image Comics release from last week, Pretty Deadly. This episode comes to you all the way from Dimension Z!

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Off The Panel #8 - Preacher

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 08:27:00 +0000

In episode eight, the Southerner (Matt Johnson) is joined by his fellow Southerner James Lewis to discuss perhaps the most southern comic (so far anyway)featuring vampires, immortal cowboys, sex detectives, the Klan, and women... made of meat. In between all of that are the themes of religion, misogyny, self-destructive patterns, America, and Bill Hicks. Depravity and deep questions? It can only be Vertigo classic Preacher.

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Episode 94

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 04:33:00 +0000

In which the Funny Accent Brigade returns to reclaim the day! Join the Scot and the Southerner as they put on a clinic of podcast efficiency. After chatting about what else? Breaking Bad, the Scot gets into his sojourn to New York and NYCC. After the penis-filled antics of OPP Friend Joe Mulvey, they get into news and this week's books. From the twist in Velvet, to the pretty art in Pretty Deadly, to the cumtastic world of Sex Criminals, down to the simple awesomeness of Mr. Yang Fights Aliens. After that, the Scot activates his mental powers for the ultimate mind battle with a former Power Ranger.

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Links of the Week
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Trailer
Marvel to End Waids "Dardevil" with Issue #36
Image Comics Pulls Pretty Deadly From Comics Ink

Episode 93

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 15:15:00 +0000

In which things get off to a weird start and The Off-Panelists start speaking in 40's slang! Join the Skirt, the Sloth, and the Southerner as they embark on a series of oddities throughout the show, stemming largely from a non-news week and their struggle to fill time, to a select number of book reviews that include Brian Azzarello's Wonder Woman, the historically accurate(ish) Letter 44 from Charles Soule, the second installment of Ales Kot's Zero, and more! And be sure to stick around after the closer for a very special insight into the crochet-crazed mind of Merce Mueller.

Seriously, what the hell is wrong with crocheters?

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Episode 92

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:19:00 +0000

In which it's all your fault, you fools! After a week of silence, the Off-Panelists are back and less mature than ever, as the Sloth and the Southerner once again take hold of the show where the tensions are usually high and the ink is usually fresh. Following a recap of headlines coming in straight out of New York Comic-Con, the two follow up lengthy discussions following the announced return of one of the most outspokenly missed characters in the DCU and fifteen minutes straight of talking up seasons one through three of "Breaking Bad" by reviewing such books as Jonathan Hickman's The Manhattan Projects, the latest chapter in Zero Year of Scott Snyder's Batman, a new release in the form of Kieron Gillen's Three, and others.

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Stay out of our territory.

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Episode 91

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 01:10:00 +0000

In which The Panel-Offists get dyslexic a little bit and organize a mini Dork Knights reunion, becoming sex criminals along the way and re-christening their already fiendish union. That's right, it's two for the trouble of one, as you're forced to join the Southerner and the Sloth left to their own devices for a night of debauchery, sexual innuendo, and plenty of Batman jokes. Well, that's what you should expect, anyway. Following the fap-worthy news of a TV show focusing on everyone's favorite Gotham City Police Commissioner, the two talk shop and discuss the premiere episode of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD before moving onto reviews of - fittingly enough - Image Comics' Sex Criminals #1, the Sagaist issue of Saga yet (maybe), Trial of The Punisher, and an anthology collection of All-Crime Comics, among others. Don't blame us, everyone knows we require adult supervision!

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Link of the Week

"Gotham" to be new live-action television series at Fox, focusing on Jim Gordon

OFF THE PANEL #7 - Origin

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:34:00 +0000

In the seventh installment of the series, the Sloth (Alex Koch) is joined by two members of The Off-Panel Podcast's sister network, James Lewis (Below The Bible Belt) and Mike Napier (Pulp Nightmare), to talk about an often overlooked but fascinatingly rich chapter of the extensive Marvel catalog that once threatened to tell the tale that could have unraveled one of comics' most beloved characters. From his humble beginnings playing hoop and stick, to his tragic and often disturbing turn into the animal he was always destined to become, discover the origin story of The X-Men's Wolverine for the very first time in the controversial 2001 graphic novel simply titled, Origin.

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Episode 90

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:51:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists lead them in easy and get picked off one-by-one, returning after a week away only to discover that their lives have remained pretty uneventful. Unless you count heart-stopping foot races to the local train station, hypothetical suicide attempts gone hilariously wrong, and being framed for murder, that is! Join the Sloth, the Southerner, and the Scotsman as they ceremoniously pop The Standard's Comixology cherry before giving their takes on the recently announced Agent Carter television series, CW's casting of The Flash in Arrow, and more! Featured in this week's episode are reviews of the Villain's Month tie-in issue for Swamp Thing, Image Comics' latest debut from writer Ales Kot in Zero, the start of a brand new arc within the pages of Thor: God of Thunder, a potentially controversial issue of Mark Waid's Daredevil, and a review of the first trade of Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray, among others. Remember to say uncle.

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Links of the Week

Buy John Lees' The Standard #1 on Comixology now! Only 99 cents!
Marvel developing an "Agent Carter" television series
The Walking Dead recieves spinoff show from AMC

Episode 89

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 06:41:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist may or may not commit vehicular homicide. Join the Skirt, Southerner, and Spaniard as they listen to tales of Southern conventions, reveal gagtastic personal hygiene information, and discover that it is in fact the humidity, not the heat.

After Merce recaps her journey into the heart of Georgia for Dragon Con, Matt and Sergio talk amongst themselves about this week's score of books. From the evil evilness that is Forever Evil to John Lees' macabre baby And Then Emily Was Gone. After that, Scott Summers invents rock n' roll as things get heavy.

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Links of the Week

Dispute Leads to "Batwoman" Creative Team Walking From Book
BATMAN DOES NOT SIT DOWN!
JMS & Templesmith Part Ways on "Ten Grand"
Sackhoff as Captain Marvel?

Episode 88

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 15:33:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists fall from grace and struggle to feel the feels, going head-to-head over acclaimed titles and proving that the tensions run as high as ever when it comes to the cruel mistress that is unemployment. Join the Spaniard, the Sloth, and the Southerner as they embark on yet another week of funny books, surprising even themselves with the length of their lists and wondering whether or not thirty seconds of a life can be reclaimed when taken by a video featuring Rob Liefield. After debating the merits of the casting of Rocket Raccoon and recapping the completion of the 30 Day Challenge, the three delve into such titles as Francis Manupal and Brian Bucceletto's The Flash, Greg Rucka and Michael Lark's Lazarus, Jason Aaron's Thor: God of Thunder, and a new title from the team of Art Baltazar and Franco, Itty Bitty Hellboy. First, there was Bennifer. Then there was Tomkat. Now, there is only... Malex.

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Links of the Week

Cooper Tappped to Voice Rocket Raccoon
James Spader Cast as Ultron for Avengers Sequel
Rob Liefeld Sings Game of Thrones Theme; People Ask "Why?"
Dini Working on Black Canary, Zatanna Stor

OFF THE PANEL #6 - Scalped

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 04:52:00 +0000

In episode six, the Scot (John) and the Southerner (Matt)return to examine a neo-noir classic published by Vertigo. Themes of destiny, corruption, families, and the price of freedom are all present as the members of the Prairie Rose Reservation play out their fates in the sixty issue crime comic epic SCALPED, by Jason Aaron and R.M. Guéra.

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John's Written Thoughts on Scalped

Episode 87

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 05:23:00 +0000

In which the world crumbles and the internet tears itself apart under the strain of a casting announcement! That's right, we're tackling that topic. Join the Sloth, the Spaniard, and the Scotsman as they each tell tales of their initial reactions to the news that's sweeping the nation. No, not by important news. The news that Zack Snyder's new Batman/Superman movie has found it's Caped Crusader! Will they give the new Dark Knight a thumbs up? A thumbs down? Will one precariously sit on the fence?! Hell if we know, but following discussion of this historic event, the crew sit down for their share of weekly books, including the latest issue of Batman & Robi... er, Nightwing, the Silver Surfer-ing-ist issue of Mark Waid's Daredevil yet, a return to Jeff Lemire's Animal Man, and more! #Batfleck for life, son!

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Links of the Week
The Batfleck Rises!
Justice League Canada, eh?

Episode 86

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 22:51:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelist travel to Earth 69 for sexytime. Join the Skirt, Spaniard, and Southerner as they chew the fat on everything from pies and video games, to fighting chickens and pornstar doppelgangers of superheroes. Oh, and comics. From East of West's always epic dialogue to Saga and Merce's constant confusion on what's going on in the book, to Demon Knights and, somehow, a book that DC cancelled months ago.

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Links of the Week
Jim Carrey Rumored to Play Cletus Kasaday in ASM2
Fables: The Wolf Among Us Trailer Debut
Aquaman DTV Coming Soon
Reddit: The Different Between DC and Marvel Films
Fraction Leaving Fantastic Four, FF Titles
Scarecrow Voice Actor Henry Polic II Dead at 68
John Oliver Goes Off on Fox News for Iron Man Inaccuracies
Grant Morrison on the End of the Killing Joke

Episode 85

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 07:12:00 +0000

In which the Funny Accent Brigade rule the day. The Scotsman and the Southerner fly solo together (if that makes sense?) for the latest episode. After waxing poetics on all things television, they get into the news of the week and come up with their dream Batman cast (Mads Mikkelsen Joker FTMFW), after that they leap into the books from Manhattan Projects, Trillium, and Sheltered, to Burn the Orphanage and Superior Foes of Spider-Man. Finally, they answer questions from the people too lazy to show up! You know who you are!

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Links of the Week:
Mark Millar's Rapeageddon
Thor: The Dark World 2 Trailer
Rumor: Mark Strong, Bryan Cranston Among Luthor Frontrunners
Rumor: Gosling, Brolin Possible Batman Successors
Nolan: The Best or Worst Thing for Comic FIlms?
OPP Domain Blocks BKV

Episode 84

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 02:01:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists have vile ooze seep out of them and manage to look like vaginas, as they each insult their own mothers to welcome first-time special guest and longtime friend Cori McCreery to the show! Join her, the Spaniard, the Sloth, and the Scotsman as they give a four-freeze gun salute to the late Michael Asnara of Batman the Animated Series fame, send a shout-out over to Monkeybrain Comics, react to the potential news that The Flash will be making his way to the CW's Arrow, and a certain high-profile actor's interest in the role of Spawn. Following the look at the week's news, they delve into reviews for such titles as the third installment of Scott Snyder's The Wake, Grant Morrison's final issue of Batman Incorporated, Kelly Sue DeConnick's Captain Marvel, Brian Wood's X-Men, and more! Recorded August 2nd, 2013.

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Links of the Week
Michael Ansara: 1922-2013
The Flash coming to The CW's Arrow, spinoff possible
Looking for a new publisher to try? Give Monkeybrain Comics some love!
Jaimie Foxx wants to play Todd MacFarlane's "Spawn"

Episode 83

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:37:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists are such dirty pervs and lust for man-meat, debating their qualifications for marriage material as they react to some of the bigger second and third day news items from Comic-Con. Do they approve of Superman and Batman meeting up onscreen, possibly to shag? Is it okay for Ultron to be created by the schwarma shop guy? These answers and more... are not really answered, as they find themselves hung-up on first world problems. But in terms of reviews, join the Southerner, the Sloth, the Scotsman, and the Spaniard as they sit themselves down to review such titles as the second issue of Greg Rucka's Lazarus, Jonathan Hickman's New Avengers, Bucceletto and Manupal's The Flash, and more! Quick! What's the Batman update?!

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Links of the Week

'Avengers: Age of Ultron' to be the next Avengers film
Batman to appear in Man of Steel follow-up

OFF THE PANEL #5 - A Flight Of Angels

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 01:43:00 +0000

In the fifth installment of the series, join the Sloth (Alex Koch) once again as he's accompanied by the Spaniard (Sergio Martinez) in the midst of taking flight, examining a recent entry into the Vertigo catalog while boasting it as a seminal classic worthy enough to join comics' finest. That's right, under the microscope for this episode, the two examine the spiritual anthology graphic novel all about Angels and the many tales associated with them in Rebecca Guay's A Flight Of Angels.

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Episode 82

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 18:00:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists have hot bodies and are creepy about it, breaking out their old micromachines as they fatefully choose who to marry, who to hump, and who to kill! Discover that having a beard helps whilst you join the Sloth, the Spaniard, and the Skirt on yet another rousing set of back-and-forths, dealing with being caught in the middle of Comic-Con week before going onto reviews of books including a look at the NEW New Genesis in Brian Azzarello's Wonder Woman, the penultimate issue of Jason Aaron's Godkiller arc in Thor: God of Thunder, the first print installment of Jeff Parker's Batman '66, and more! It's "who would you rather", taken to an extreme. A very gay extreme.

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Links of the Week
None for this week.
Due to it being Comic-Con at the time, the news mostly ran together.
Stay tuned for new headlines next week!

Episode 81

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 21:58:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists find themselves split down the middle on the week's reviews! Taking the 'tensions are high' motto to heart, join the Scotsman, the Spainiard, and the Sloth as they delve into such topics as Fox's announcement to make an X-Force movie, the return of Marvel Knights, the Inhumans getting a new series, and more! Then, when it comes time to do the reviews, the gloves are off as the divisively minded take on such releases as Mark Waid's Daredevil, Scott Snyder's Batman and Superman Unchained, Jeff Parker's Batman '66, Robert Vendetti's Demon Knights, and even John Lees' own very book, The Standard! Yes, yes, yes, http://www.standardcomic.com. We get it, Lees. You're a bigshot.

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Links of the Week
Fox to expand "X-Men" movie universe with X-Force film
The 'Marvel Knights' label returns with several new series
Get ready for INHUMANITY, Marvel's next-next event!
'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' to arrive on the small screen?

Episode 80

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 21:08:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists get dark, like really dark. The Spaniard has a brush with death, while the Southerner and the Skirt have lazy holiday weekends. After discussing southern hijinks and PC terms for little people, the trio get into the week's news items and books, from Ten Grand and Fairest, to Green Hornet and The Owl. After that, they debate the merits of cannibalism, sexual assault, and human sacrifice. A normal show all around.

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Links of the Week
New Vertigo Titles Due in the Fall
Image Expo Announces Slew of New Creator Owned Titles
Alan Moore's Tom Strong Coming to Vertigo
Shelf Porn! Not as Erotic as it Sounds

Episode 79

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 05:26:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists whip 'em out and compare sizes, discovering that it's not about length when it comes to comics. Join the Spaniard, Sloth, Scotsman, and Southerner for a round of personal humiliation and geek speak before diving into the likes of the second chapter of Scott Snyder's The Wake, new Image title Lazarus, the first issue of the new Batman/Superman title, Waid's Daredevil, and more. All that and a sick girlfriend for your troubles. What more could anyone want?

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Links of the Week
The Entire Marvel U. is Now Post 9/11?
Jim Carrey Withdraws Support of Kick-Ass 2
Michael Rosenbaum Wants to be Luthor in Man of Steel Sequel
What to Expect from Comics at SDCC

OFF THE PANEL #4 - Zot!

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

For the fourth volume of Off the Panel, the Scotsman (John) and the overmodding Southerner (Matt) dive headfirst into Zot! a hidden gem amongst the "grim and gritty" 80's that defies the genre expectations of the time. Mixing crazy sci-fi, fun adventures, and serious topics all in one to produce one of the most overlooked masterpieces in comics.

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Episode 78

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 01:20:00 +0000

In which the South rises again! James Lewis of Below the Bible Belt joins the Skirt, Sloth, and his fellow Southerner to discuss this week's batch of news (Brought to you by SEARS!), argue about the similarities between Doctor Who and TaleSpin, and sing the praises of girl power and Captain Marvel. NIKON! LOIS LANE USES ONE, YOU SHOULD TOO!

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Links of the Week

Below the Bible Belt Podcast y'all
SPIDER-MAN?! A SISTER?!
What has two thumbs, wrote Birthright, and didn't like Man of Steel? Mark Waid!
DC announces Wonder Woman/Superman romance book

Episode 77

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:44:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists discover the disturbingly dark and hauntingly spunky visions of everyone's favorite SICBA award winning Scotsman, as he's joined by The Sloth, the Spaniard, and returning special guest the Shlee (Ashley Bob) in yet another week of comics-related debauchery. With reactions to everything from the godfather of Marvel's own cologne line to the critically polarizing release of Man of Steel, the frightful four take a glance at such titles as the one-shot American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell, the latest bout of wartime sci-fi insanity in The Manhattan Projects, the long-awaited debut of Snyder and Capullo's Zero Year storyline in the pages of Batman, a battle of epic proportions in the latest Thor: God of Thunder, and a review from a non-Superman fan about the Man of Steel's newest title in their look at Scott Snyder and Jim Lee's Superman: Unchained. By the end of this episode, your week will have been ruined.

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Links of the Week

Stan Lee Cologne
Batman's 'Zero Year' event to debut in November
Is DC Distancing Itself from 'Identity Crisis'?
WB, DC Considering Aquaman and Wonder Woman films

Episode 76

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 06:08:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelmen have no souls and betray the ones they love, as week two of the new format takes full effect - and they manage to go over time anyway! Join the Sloth, the Spaniard, the Skirt, and the Southerner as they mull over eachother's weeks before launching into full fappitude over the concept of Porno Jim Gordon, give into digital desires, express indifference towards the latest attempt to bring a popular comic to the big screen, compare and contrast between the Marvel and DC marketshare, and get evil by way of ridiculous numbering.

Following that, the four give reviews for such titles as the highly-anticipated relaunch of Astro City, the latest and handsomest installment of Fairest, the mysterious yet satisfying East of West, the time-hopping Miss Fury, and more!

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Links of the Week
"Batman 1972" by Francesco Francavilla
DC Comics Revamps Digital Market
"Fables" Film Adaptation Gets Director
DC Gains Marketshare Ground Over Marvel
"Forever Evil" Event Focuses on Supervillans

Episode 75

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 05:10:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists celebrate a long-awaited milestone: The 75th Episode! And to mark the occasion, the crew have something up their sleeves. Join the Spaniard, the Sloth, the Southerner, and the Scotsman as they unveil a brand new, listener friendly format to the show that includes such monumental changes as a new, top-of-the-show news segment followed by the main reviews and single issue spotlights. And all in under an hour and fifteen minutes! It's a brand new day at OPP, and the crew i eager to share what they've got with you, the listener. Because if you don't listen, no one will!

Following discussion of the news, including a questionable character death and Whitewashing the Watchmen, the four launch into their thoughts on such titles as the debut of Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy's The Wake, the latest New Avengers, the debut of Brian Wood's X-Men, and more!

Change is a comin'. But 75 episodes later, and the question still remains: You down with OPP?

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Links of the Week
Website launches brutal campaign against DC Comics
Post-Green Lantern retrospective from Geoff Johns
Who Whitewashes The Watchmen?

OFF THE PANEL #3 - Spider-Man: Blue

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:48:00 +0000

In the third installment of the series, join the Sloth (Alex Koch) once again as he's accompanied by the Skirt (Merce Mueller) while they spin a web of their own on one of the seminal works by the dream team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, examining the love lost of everyone's favorite webslinger: a classic entry of the Marvel "color" series, Spider-Man: Blue.

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Episode 74

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 30 May 2013 06:37:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists come right out with it and get burned, pledge to be boring and take a horrifying tour around Glasgow, where ginger imps roam the land. After a disparaging look into eachother's dark side, join the Sloth, the Scotsman, and the Spaniard as they look into a myriad of the week's offerings, including the conclusion to Geoff Johns' nine year run on Green Lantern, a bizarre little diversion in the pages of Batman Incorporated, the new origin for a character in Justice League that made one podcaster squeal in delight, and question the legitimacy of the latest threat in Daredevil. Following the lightning round, they turn their attention towards the week's news, including a late addition to the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past that may spell trouble for Marvel's Avengers sequel and trailer reactions to Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. Wait, who literally set someone on fire?!

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Links of the Week
"X-Men: Days Of Future Past" casts Quicksilver - also being used in "The Avengers 2"?
"Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox" Trailer Debuts
Amazon to pay writers to write fan-fiction... could superheroes be on the way?

Episode 73

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:34:00 +0000

NOTE: At times, the audio in this episode fluctuates in quality. Attempts were made to correct it, but not all of it was able to be cut out, unfortunately. Our apologies.

In which The Off-Panelists don't have the temperment to discover dark secrets about themselves! From a significant other that one of the crew has been hiding to the telling tale of a disturbing dream that another one has been having, the Spaniard, the Scotsman, and the Southerner also welcome special returning guest John of Earth-2, aka wiegeabo. From there, they delve into the week's books by discussing the good vibrations of Justice League of America Presents: Vibe, the story doomed to follow the "greatest Superman story since The New 52 began" in Adventures of Superman, the dark yet mysterious spin on a classic Gotham rogue in the pages of Batgirl, a unique find in the form of Monkeybrain Comics' Kinski, and others. Following a jam-packed review session, the crew ventures into a doubly monumental news segment! From a late breaking departure from DC Comics to late reactions to Iron Man 3 and the recently released Star Trek Into Darkness, this episode has it all. Including, oddly enough, a horny Martha Washington.

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Links of the Week

'The Thing With Two Heads' trailer. Yes, it's a film.
DC Comics cancels 4 titles, including 'Demon Knights' and 'Dial H'
Nebraska library refuses to pull 'Batman: The Killing Joke'
Did 'Ted' and 'Avatar' rip off these comics? - IGN
Ridiculous legal challenges face Mark Millar's 'Jupiter's Legacy'
'Multiversity' aims to make readers into superheroes, says Grant Morrison
'Hulk: Agents Of S.M.A.S.H.' puts reality show spin on character
James Robinson exits DC Comics, leaves 'Earth 2'
"Hitler" reacts to The Mandarin twist in 'Iron Man 3'

Episode 72

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:37:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists stare longingly at walls and contemplate doing reviews, lose their train of thought and decide that people who don't spend money are the scum of the earth - while not spending money. Join the Scotsman, the Southerner, and the Sloth as they delve deep into Brian K. Vaughn's second installment of The Private Eye, have a surprising reaction to an issue of Batman, continue to lament the loss of facial hair and body fat in the pages of Suicide Squad, dream of owning a tiger as a result of The Walking Dead, and set sail on viking ships in space within the pages of Thor: God of Thunder. Following a hasty lightning round, the three discover that they, too, can buy free comic books off of eBay, question authority as a potential series, and talk about TV shows for way too long. Free up those pipes, Sergio!

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Links of the Week:

FCBD titles going for as much as $40 on eBay
Disney preps first Marvel animated feature with "Big Hero 6"
Neil Gaiman's Angela revealed, Marvel-ized
Geoff Johns teases new DC Comics shows based off of "Arrow" success
NBC passes on "The Sixth Gun" pilot
"American Vampire" Anthology coming: Rucka, Simone, others attached
ABC picks up "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" as series

Episode 71

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:42:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists experience pain of a whole new measure as two of the three in attendence tell tales of woe, from the sleep-deprived to a vicious pain that oddly makes for a more interesting tale than usual. Using the podcast to recover, join The Sloth, the Scotsman, and the Spaniard as they go about recounting the aquatic tales of this month's Aquaman, wrap their heads around an unexpected return in Fairest, discover more about how a Marvel baddie got the 'mad' in 'mad titan' in Thanos Rising, mull over The Movement, and give Swamp Thing and Animal Man status updates. Following a brief one-man bout of the Lightning Round, they also discover what it takes to get on DC's bad side, an itty-bitty new book from the Tiny Titans creative team, the end of X-Factor, and the most important question ever asked by listeners... why the *hell* should anyone care about Aquaman?

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DC Entertainment begins blacklisting negative press
Dark Horse Comics launches 'Itty-Bitty Hellboy' from DC duo
Peter David's 11-year 'X-Factor' run coming to a close
Greg Rucka reviews MPPA rating for 'Man of Steel': Agree or disagree?
Entertainment Weekly previews 'Marvel: Phase 2'
WonderSuperwoman: 2012-2013

OFF THE PANEL #2 - Superman: Red Son

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

The second installment of OFF THE PANEL is back. In this installment, Matt and Sergio talk up the Elseworld classic Superman: Red Son. From the shocking twist ending to Batman's awesome hat, they discuss the three issue miniseries in detail. IN SOVIET RUSSIA, MAN SUPERS YOU!

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Episode 70

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

In which The Spaniard, Scot, and Southerner start as a trio, later become a quartet, and then end as a trio. After recapping a Georgia earthquake and Sergio's (surprisingly) lack of news for the week, John gives brief thoughts on Iron Man 3 before the trio leap into the books of the week. Soon after, a stranger draws nigh and guest off-panelist, Ashley Bob, joins in the discussion. After books, the revelation of the world amazeballs, and the logistics of Superman sex, they get into the news items and answer listener questions, upon which one panelist leaves in a huff.... a huff for truth, justice, and sexy time!

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Links of the Week
Feige Confirms Daredevil Rights Revert Back to Marvel
Thor: The Dark World Trailer (VIDEO)
Shane Black Talks IM3 and Demon in the Bottle
Equal Pay/Credit for Colorists
Millar Draws Limits on Digital Distribution
Cyborg Superman to Appear in New 52
Wire Alum Joins Walking Dead Cast
Batfan Builds on $150,000 Batcave

Episode 69

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:14:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists find themselves in the throws of passion and spoil other people's stories, as the Sloth and the Spaniard delve into a light week of books while the Scot, having read nothing for the week, looks on from afar. Following several attempts to move onto the book reviews, they finally succeed with talk of the month's dosage of The Man Without Fear in Waid's Daredevil, the realization that books can be read for the sake of reading with Justice League, artistry abound and talk of iconic runs to accompany Wonder Woman, and a lightning round that seems less like a dash and more like a crawl. Following this, the trio of triumphant failure embark on an extensive look at the 2013 Eisner Award nominees, Man of Steel trailer reactions, and the most important question of all - can a drunk girl find love in the crotch of another?

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Links of the Week
2013 Eisner Award Nominees Announced
New Man of Steel Trailer
Cast Revealed for Justice League: Flashpoint DTV FIlm
Manapul & Buccellato Talk Reverse Flash

Episode 68

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:29:00 +0000

In which the Southerner joins the Scot and Sloth for this week's episode and puns abound. After a "rousing" tribute to a departed UK PM, they get on with the books. From Saga's bukakke, to Matt feeling Sergio's pain, offense is taken and given all around this week! After chewing on books, the trio get to the news and contemplate how Jim Gordon would look in a dress. After that, it's on to questions and the secret to John's smooth skin.

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Links of the Week
Saga Banning Controversy
Peter Panzerfaust Writer Teases New Series
DC Reveals Information on Trinity War
Arkham Origns Next Game in the Batman Franchise
DC Makes September Villains Month
DC Introduces First Transgender Comics Character
SOA Actor Charlie Hunnam Featured in Justice League Concept Art
Marvel Sells "I Need a Hero" t-shirts for girls

Episode 67

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 05:03:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists find themselves battling seven evil exes while still attempting to review comics, as they shun the theatrically inept among them and talk about just how little came out this week. Join the Sloth, the Scotsman, and the Spaniard as they sit down and discover that the grass is greener on the other side of this week's Fairest, the rotting remains of Swamp Thing might yet still have some life, God in the form of a Scottish terrier in Phantom Stranger, once again lament the loss of facial hair in Green Arrow, and discover that Thanos Rising establishes a peculiar recurrence in The Mad Titan's origins. Plus, listen to the trio of terribleness give their thoughts on the best moments of the Silver-Age Flash in a salute to his recently passed creator, The Scarlet Speedster's upcoming starring role in a DC Animated Movie, fears and doubts over an Elseworld character's introduction into the DCU, and a brief tangent into perceived sexuality with female characters. Sergio Martinez is... Ramona Flowers.

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Links of the Week
Carmine Infantino Dead at 87
Justice League Flashpoint DVD Coming in July
Zatanna's Fishnets Return
Scott Lobdell to "Fill-In" on Action Comics
Axe Cop Wondercon Trailer (Video)
TDKR Carrie Kelly to appear in Batman and Robin

Episode 66

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 07:49:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists are sassy, independent black women that don't need no men! The Skirt joins the Spaniard, Scot, and Southerner for this week's episode... and actually sticks around for the show. After the Skirt recaps her late night manhunt and the Southerner reveals his shocking conspiracy theory, the Spaniard prays to his Fable god and recaps his experience at Fabletown and Beyond.

After chit-chat, the foursome dives into this week's books and news items. After being stunned at Rob Liefeld's sudden sanity, they take questions from the fans... except you Matt Fuss. Piss off, you bald bastard!

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Links of the Week:
DC Comics Villains Getting Own Documentary
Warren Ellis to Write Avengers GN
WB Announces Infinite Crisis Game
Monkeybrain to Offer Pre-Ordering Comics
Gender Through Comics Course- FREE TO SIGN UP
Marvel Publishing Once Upon a Time Graphic Novel
Bruce Timm Stepping Down from DC Animation
Editorial/Creator Conflicts: Trent or Status Quo?

Episode 65

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:56:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists are a man down and dollar short, as they collectively turn on the cheapness of one of their own and stare at a shirtless Robert Kirkman with desire. Join in as The Scotsman, the Sloth, and the Southerner delve into the week's books with unexpected overlap, tackling such titles as the previously unannounced new BKV book The Private Eye, the other BKV book that's so good that it's getting too boring to review - Saga, the one book that proves Mark Waid can do no wrong in Daredevil, New Avenging in New Avengers, the end of an arc in Wonder Woman, and one man's torture continued through the existence of Justice League of America. Then in the news, listen to the three pour through 370 different stories at once, including a stockpile of creative team exits at DC, the second coming of Marvel Gaiman, and the one comic book this year that'll have you doing the Batusi all over again. Hope you enjoyed Fablecon, Sergio! But you can still burn in hell.

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Links of the Week
THE PRIVATE EYE - buy it here, pay your own price!
Joshua Hale Fialkov exits DC Comics, "Green Lantern Corps" gig

...Only hours after Andy Diggle exits "Action Comics"

Neil Gaiman returns to Marvel - brings "Spawn" character with him

Holy Headsplosions! 1966 "Batman" series to become an ongoing!

Episode 64

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:25:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists elect a new Pope of pull-lists and struggle to spell out the podcast's name, as a surprise guest joins the show in mid-session! Following the discovery of a conspiracy to exploit one man's love of shrimp, join the Southerner, the Sloth, and the Scotsman as they delve into the week's books and review some standout favorites, including the "Requiem" issue of Batman & Robin, perhaps the craziest installment of The Manhattan Projects yet, a baffling choice in the pages of Batman, the return of a long-forgotten character in the pages of Wolverine And The X-Men, and the introduction of a historical figure with a twist in the pages of Fantastic Four. Plus, a one-man lightning round, discussion of the Comixology implosion, and at the end, a theory about the one appendage Bruce Banner retains consciousness in when becoming The Hulk. One hint: It's not his brain.

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Links of the Week
Comixology launches self-publishing platform
Then... nearly implodes with sale on Marvel Comics #1's
Snyder and Capullo to begin "Year Zero" arc in the pages of Batman

OFF THE PANEL #1 - Batman: Year One

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:04:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panel Podcast gains it's very own spin-off! Join your favorite OPP alumni for the first episode of a brand new micro-series, in which they tackle the subject far too engaging for one podcast: the classics. From Sandman to Swamp Thing, to the assorted works of industry giants such as Geoff Johns and Mark Waid, even down to personal favorites and comic-related topics that are just begging to be tackled by a group of nerds with too much free time, Off The Panel will fill all of your needs.

In this first installment, join the Sloth (Alex Koch) and the Southerner (Matt Johnson) as they kick back and examine the definitive origin story of one of comics' most iconic characters: Frank Miller's Batman: Year One.

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Episode 63

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:04:00 +0000

In which, after three agonizing weeks of absence The Off-Panelists are finally treated to the long-awaited return of SICBA Award Winner John Lees! And absolutely nobody's happy to see him, as the aforementioned Scot, Spaniard, and Sloth delve into the week's books without hesitation to bring reviews of some of the month's biggest offerings, including their take on the big death that shocked absolutely no one in Batman Incorporated, one fan's ecstatic review of a team-up in the pages of Avenging Spider-Man, the debut of Bendis' run on the hotly anticipated Guardians of The Galaxy, books that were actually a week old due to a shipping error, the actual climax of an acclaimed run on The Punisher, and a much more effective death than the death that was spoiled. Plus, the second lightning round, movie news, and the most important question of all... asked by one of their own! "Burn in Hell, Martinez!" Version 2.0!

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Links of the Week
Gail Simone tapped to write "Red Sonja" for Dynamite Entertainment
Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" touted as "best movie of the year" in early screenings
Improved costume revealed for "The Amazing Spider-Man 2", Chris Cooper cast as Norman Osborn

Episode 62

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:36:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists pair up a pair of pooches and win trivia contests, as the Spaniard, the Sloth, and the Southerner go about bringing forth yet another trio of terribly misinformed reviews and opinions. Beginning with their thoughts on the latest Gorr-centric chapter of Thor: God of Thunder, they also review standouts such as the "serious" issue of Daredevil, the Saga-esque issue of Saga and the supposed death of a major character, the conclusion to the "Throne of Atlantis" arc in Justice League, two polar opposite reactions to Hickman's latest chapter of Avengers, and finally, some Justice League of America #1 thoughts. Rantings, whatever. Also, beginning in this episode - The OPP Lightning Round! Which comics make the cut? Which are quietly ignored? All we know is, this podcast is a comics podcast wrapped inside a case for mental illness.

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Links of the Week
Captain America: The Winter Soldier to be "Political Thriller", says Kevin Fiege
Batman and Superman team-up series to be launched as apart of The New 52
Iron Man 3 character poster reveals more of Sir Ben Kingsley's The Mandarin

Episode 61

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:14:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists celebrate that wonderful season of love by getting felt up by elderly men and sending the border patrol after themselves, as The Off-Panel Podcast rings in Valentine's Day with the ultimate form of affection - reviewing nerdy books. Join in as the Sloth, the Spainiard, and the Southerner give seven pretty neats to the closing chapter of Scott Snyder's "Death of the Family" arc in Batman, find themselves reviewing a Ghostbusters comic for some reason, delve into the creepiness of Reed and Susan Richards' first encounter in Fantastic Four, arm wrestle over the latest Demon Knights, and finally - but not the least of all - listening to one of their own reviewing a long-awaited title to come from the podcast's own, John Lees. That's right, folks. We offer our thoughts on THE STANDARD #1, on sale at your local comic shop right now!

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Links of the Week
SuperHarmony: Love for Superheroes (Video)
Geoff Johns to Leave Green Lantern
Love in Comics
Wonder Woman Documentary to Air on PBS in April

Episode 60

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 06:38:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists get freaky about WW2 and stalk women for long periods of time in this extra long episode! As the Scot, the Spaniard, the Sloth, and the Southerner dive into a cavalcade of debauchery while discussing the long-awaited debut of Lemire's Green Arrow, the penultimate...ish issues of the Rotworld event running in both Animal Man and Swamp Thing, the contrast use of magic against science in the world of Earth 2, a chapter of New Avengers that has one member thinking of a crisis of identifiable proportions, and many more reviews. Following up on this is talk of the most recent cancellations in The New 52, the Justice League film that's on the ropes, why Mark Millar isn't very intelligent, and whether or not an entire company can burn out. And for our American listeners, don't forget to reserve your copy of John Lees' The Standard, on sale next week!

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Links of the Week:
The Standard #1
DC to Launch New Superman Series
Creative Time Shake Ups, Cancellations in New 52
Justice League Movie Looking For New Writer
Mark Millar Criticizes JL Film
Two Politically Charged Books Coming to the DCU

Episode 59

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:16:00 +0000

In which the Skirt joins the Spaniard and the Southerner for a devil's three-way in this week's Off-Panel. After a lengthy bull session that includes being charmed with the Spaniard's roguish accent, a failed intervention, and the disturbing love of a man and his meat, they finally get into the comics of the week. While the Spaniard bites at anything with a hint of magic in it, the Skirt fights for women's lib in comics. After comics, the trio talk time travel and animated series in this week's news items. And, before the episode is over, someone will die! But not really. OR DO THEY?! They don't. OR DO THEY?!

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Links of the Week:
Fablecon: A Fables Convention
Cartoon Network Cancels Young Justice and GL Animated Series
Superman Unbound Animated Film Trailer (Video)
Millar Talks Days of Future Past

Episode 58

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:41:00 +0000

In which the Scot and Spaniard are rejoined by the Southerner. They discuss the Spaniard's "unique" style of seduction and then venture into the relatively much more pleasing topics of Nazis and slavery. After questioning Wolverine's barbering skills, comparing their size of their "pull lists", and speculate on how many people Alan Moore can eat with his beard, they get into a lengthy news item that include a reverse gender Jimmy Olsen and Rob Liefeld's film magnum opus. After news, they carry out the usual berating of the dedicated listeners.

The Off-Panel Podcast: Shut up, you know you love it!

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Links of the Week
Truth or Dare: Legal Style!
Man of Steel: Jimmy Olsen to be Jenny Olsen?
NBC Options Sixth Gun Pilot
ABC "Passes" on Revival TV Show
Rob Liefeld Wrote a Screenplay (Seriously)
The Importance of Colorist
JJ Abrams to take on Star Wars
Ant-Man and Dr. Strange Lead Marvel's Phase Three

Episode 57

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:15:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists bid farewell to one of their own and find themselves battling Stilt-Man, as they tackle a little bit of everything for the week. Including, but not limited to, the next horse-burning chapter of Batman, a rather Saga issue of Saga, the newly Paul Cornell-less Demon Knights, an All New All-New X-Men, and give praise to... Batgirl?! Then in a jam-packed news segment, two of the podcast's own mourn the loss of a book cancelled before it's time, try to care about the cancellations of three others, are unable to decide what to think about DC's latest editorial flub, and examine the sales chart from 2012. Damn you, Stilt-Man!

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Links of the Week
RIP Superman Family Adventures, 2012-2013
DC Cancels "I, Vampire", "DC Universe Presents", And "Saucer Country"
Vendetti, Zubkavich Taken Off "Constantine" And "Birds of Prey"... Before First Issues Are Released
Comic Book Sales Chart For 2012: Who Made It Big?
Jason Aaron To Tell Thanos' Origin In "Thanos Rising"

Episode 56

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:48:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panel Podcast put their fists through someone's face and say goodbye to an old antlered friend, as they go about their weekly reviews - including, but not limited to, another rousing bout of Thor: God of Thunder, the action scene-upon-action scene second offering of Legend of Luther Strode, the first set of mixed reactions to Fantastic Four, and the finale of Jeff Lemire's critically acclaimed Sweet Tooth. Then, listen as they relive Keanu Reeves-induced memories of the Constantine movie, and get topical by going head to head against The Big Bang Theory. Apparently, Thor's hot.

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Links of the week
Guillermo Del Toro elaborates on plans for "Dark Universe"
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Josh Brolin sign on for "Sin City: A Dame To Kill For"
New director lined up for "Y: The Last Man" adaptation
"The Big Bang Theory" goes too far...?

Episode 55

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:54:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panel Podcast starts 2013 off the right way - with french accents and decapitations! Gather around and listen in as The Sloth, the Scot, and the Southerner discover secret double agents before delving into the week's haul, including the triumphant return of The Manhattan Projects, the ominous bookend chapter of American Vampire, an unexpected death in the pages of Batman Incorporated, and the latest stab-happy All-New X-Men. Damn you, Alan Moore! Stop corrupting our children!

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Link of the Week
South Carolina Library Bans Moore's "Neonomicon"

Episode 54

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 07:22:00 +0000

In which the Sloth, Scot, and Southerner ring in the new year OPP style. After taunting one OPPer about his lack of Christmas bounty, they dive into the biggest comic of the past week before they move on to their awards for the year. From best on-going series, to best one-shot/mini, to best writer and artist, they talk about the best the year 2012 had to offer.

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Episode 53

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:16:00 +0000

In which the Spaniard returns from exile to triumphantly lead the Scot and Southerner to the Podcast Promise Land. After jawing about the week and the movies, they get into the comics and talk about Saga for way too long, then proceed to talk about All-New X-Men, Wolverine and the X-Men, and Uncanny X-Force for just as long, if not longer! After the book talk, they dive into the news of the week and discover nerd rage in its purest, most awkward and forced form.

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*Connectivity issues hampered the show, and the quality of the audio dips about halfway into the show.

Links of the Week:
Dan Slott's Death Threats
Superior Spider-Man: A Fan's Take
Gail Simone Back on Batgirl
Quentin Tarantino's Hero for Hire?! SWEET CHRISTMAS!

Episode 52

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

A new era begins! In which The Off-Panel Podcast enters a gritty reboot/vague relaunch of it's continuity in order to attract new listeners, adopting unnecessary armor suits, revealing new and complicated origin stories, and finally having sex with each other on rooftops. When that's all said and done, the Southerner, the Scotsman, and the Sloth embark on a circle jerk session for Batman #15, begrudgingly give their thoughts on Fantastic Four #2, explore The Joker's psychotic reign of terror in lesser Bat-titles, and give a whole new spin on "Pretty Neat". Also featuring Gail Simone firing, Scott Snyder's retiring, and the revelation that everything's better with Batman.

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Links of the week:
Gail Simone Fired from Batgirl
Scott Snyder to Leave Swamp Thing
Image Decides to Stop Multiple Printings
Image Creators Respond
Retailers Respond to Image
Image Responds to Retailers

Episode 51

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 02:09:00 +0000

In which, fresh off the hangover of Episode 50, the Scot and Southerner break free of the three panelist holding them back and venture forward into Episode 51 by themselves. After breaking the ice with noire and the most depressing Archie story ever told. They then dive into a few of this week's books, including an impressive #1 and too much time spent on the Middle East. The two pontifacators then get into the week's lone news item before they finish with listener questions.

It's fried chicken vs. haggis.

Kilts vs. klan hoods.

Whoever wins, we all have to suffer a goofy accent!

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Link(s) of the week:

Karen Berger Steps Down from Vertigo

Episode 50

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:56:00 +0000

This is it! At long last, a culmination of the amazing and unique adventures of The Off-Panel Podcast! 50 episodes later, and the crew of the comic book show with high tensions and fresh ink take a walk down memory lane with some of their finest - and infamous - moments never before heard by listeners! In a stunning series of events bravely endured by The Off-Panelists, witness... Secrets revealed! Friendships tested! Romances brought to the brink, and the ultimate betrayal! Even most shockingly of all, the death of a podcaster! Who will live?! Who will die?! Who will stuff his own excrement in pudding?! Featuring the debut of The Off-Panel Podcast vault, which hides such forbidden passages as...

The First OPP Fan Call-In!

The Fall Of The Original Sixth Member!

The Cold That Broke The Bat!

An OPPer Goes Solo!

The Fued Of Two Walts!

A Very Special Celebrity Appearance!

The Conspiracy That Nearly Ended The Podcast!

And... Erotica?!

Hear it all, if you dare, and prepare to journey into...

The Off-Panel Podcast! Special Landmark 50th Issue!

Episode 49

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 22:12:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists count their cupcakes before they're baked and burn some crosses, as the penultimate episode to OPP #50 offers several in-depth and lengthy reviews of some of the week's standouts, including the final chapter of The Boys, the three latest Marvel Now! relaunches, the nail-biting second chapter of The Death of The Family arc in Batman #14, and some transgender excitement in Demon Knights #14. Plus, they mull over some recent controversial statements regarding female cosplayers and ask themselves the all-important question: How many crocheted Batman cowls does it take to win a "pretty neat"? Not all is what it appears to be.

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Links Of The Week
The Batman, By Way Of Off-Panel's Merce Mueller
"Starman" Artist Tony Harris Generates Controversy With Online Rant
"Dexter" Miniseries Announced, Creator Jeff Lindsay Onboard

Episode 48

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 01:57:00 +0000

In which there were... two?! That's right, in a first for The Off-Panel Podcast, only two Panelists are on this week, and the hijinks ensue in ways you'd never believe. Join the Scotsman and the Sloth as they examine the week's books while forgetting their absent co-hosts' names, including the surprising Swamp Thing #14, the equally as surprising Animal Man #14, the Marvel Now relaunch of Iron Man #1 and the redundancy of Iron Man stories, the penultimate issue of Sweet Tooth, and an unforgettable Manhattan Projects that features a sheep, a horse, and sex. In some ways, it's not what you think. In other ways, it's exactly what you think. Plus, a new target of Rob Liefeld's insanity and the most epic tirade of vicious insults ever documented!

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Links Of The Week
The reason you need to be reading Manhattan Projects
"Green Arrow" gets an overhaul courtesy of Jeff Lemire
"Justice League of America" debut to get 52 variant covers
Rob Liefeld Vs. Ethan Van Sciver: Whoever Wins, We Lose
Long-running Hellblazer series comes to an end

Episode 47

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:16:00 +0000

In which the Off-Panelists briefly forget that they're doing a comic podcast, as conversation briefly turns from one television show to the next admist their scramble to get to the news. Following weekly reviews featuring one frustrated fan's brief take on Superman: Earth One Volume 2, a review of the current run of Fatale by Brubaker, more given praise for Wolverine And The X-Men, and another frustrated fan preaching to the choir about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Spaniard, the Scot, the Sloth, and the Southerner entertain the House of Mouse's acquisition of all things Star Wars, Locke And Key as a movie, and the latest casting for The Amazing Spider-Man sequel. So many awkward pauses, so little time.

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Links Of The Week

Disney acquires rights to everything Star Wars

Joe Hill's Locke And Key set to be adapted for the big screen

Guillermo del Toro bringing DC's monster characters to life in one film?

Jaimie Foxx in talks for villain role in "The Amazing Spider-Man" follow-up

Episode 46

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 03:10:00 +0000

In which the Scot and Spaniard make their glorious return to the Off-Panel Podcast. They're joined by the Southerner as they delve into this week's books and latest headlines. From the dangers of wearing a push-up bra in front of nerds, to the appeal of a Scottish accent, to the horrifying tale of one former guest hosts sub-human treatment at Yankee Stadium, this episode has it all!

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Links of the Week!

The Standard! Coming to a comic shop near you this January. Diamond order: NOV121047 F
WB plans for 2015 Justice League release
Cos-player sexually assaulted at NYCC

Episode 45

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:51:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists take it easy for the week and forget that they're doing a podcast, going into reviews a-plenty and settling old scores. With the Southerner, the Sloth, and the Seducer in to repeatedly insult a noticeable absence, the three set about reviewing their books for the week and get a fangirl's opinion on the latest sadistic offerings for the return of Batman's greatest enemy, transform and roll out, hope that Jason Aaron didn't kill off one of his own beloved creations, and mull over the all-important question: Is the status quo always a good thing? Plus, the three review the pilot episode of The CW's "Arrow". Did it hit or miss? Listen in to find out.

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Miss out on "Arrow"? Don't just take our word for it, watch it here!
Big changes in store for Spider-Man, courtesy of Dan Slott

Episode 44

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 15:03:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists highlight one member of the cast's affinity for a certain appendage, as two talking heads and the guy that never does anything go about mending fences in lieu of a week old conflict. Afterwards, they embark on the weekly book discussion, highlighting everything from the new and improved Detective Comics to the continuing adventures of Earth's newest Green Lantern, and unfortunately, the book that everyone's going to be talking about: the conclusion of Marvel's latest event. Listen in and pick your poison for that one, it'll be a long one. Plus, news of sorts! A very special OPP-related guest is attending the 2012 New York Comic Con. Will it be worth it to find out who? Eh, maybe.

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Links of the week

Come to The New York Comic Con! Held this week in NYC, The 11-14th
Brian Michael Bendis to write Guardians of The Galaxy relaunch?
DC's new Man of Steel series closer to announcement?

Episode 43

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 08:18:00 +0000

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In which The Off-Panelists discover that they secretly have pull with DC Comics, as the Sloth, the Southerner, the Spaniard and the Selective Sister go about an epic-length weekly book discussion comprised of everything from the twistedly funny issue featuring the return of Doop to the logic behind President Captain America. In the midst, they resolve issues between them regarding one's refusal to read a DC mainstay's book, which movie is worse between Green Lantern and Superman Returns, and why a certain creator was just hired at Fox to make their creative decisions. Look out! Bruce Willis is... Batman.

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Links of the Week
Fox Taps Millar for Marvel Adaptations
Tim Drake is Tim Drake No More!

Episode 42

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:42:00 +0000

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In which the Unholy Fivumvirate is finally reunited... at least for a little while. Listen as they belittle each other, make lame jokes, and finally remember to talk about this week's slate of comics.

SPOILER ALERT: The Joker was behind it all!

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Links of the Week
The Standard & Comixtribe at New York Comic-Con
DC Retconns Teen Titans' History
Marvel Edits Avengers UK DVD Relase
Ruka Leaves "Big Two" Behind
100 Greatest Movie Insults (video)

Episode 41

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:09:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists dig in deep and creepily laugh about it, as the Sickly Southerner steers the ship for this week and offers the Sloth and the Scotsman plenty to laugh about in the midsts of several reviews. Listen in as the three delve into a zero issue that didn't quite live up to expectations, the longevity of legal issues spurned by Alan Moore's legendary hate, a shocking death of a major character that's never happened before - except for the times that it's happened before, and... the long-overdue return of Secret Six?! Well, kinda.

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Links For The Week:

Utterly Original Character Death In Avengers Vs. X-Men

"Y: The Last Man" Adaptation Prioritized At New Line Cinema

The Real Reason Greg Rucka Left DC

The Long-Awaited Return Of Marvelman Finally Happening?

Simone And Calafiore Reteam Through Kickstarter Success

Episode 40

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 04:14:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists get new wheels and change their name to a symbol, as the Sloth, the Spaniard, and the Scotsman venture into nearly an hour and a half of comic-heavy discussion and "mountains" of news. From Facebook drama for your mama to the many disturbed faces of Anton Arcane, all the way down to a brief review of friend to the podcast Joe Mulvey's Scam #1, it's an episode jam-packed with news, reviews, and spunk. Literally.

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Wonder Woman Pilot Being Developed By The CW?
Scam #1 Now Available - Official Site
215 Ink Comics - Official Site

Episode 39

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000

In which there were three, as the Off-Panelists go into new and slightly deranged places! Join in on the madness as the Sloth, the Scotsman, and the Southerner talk funny books and help depict an unholy war between two titans of the industry that's the talk of the internet. After reviewing the week's host of annuals, a Marvel book that keeps on keeping on, and an old classic that everyone should be reading with their eyes closed.

The Off-Panel Podcast: Soon To Be The #1 Podcast Hated by Rob Liefeld.

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Links of the Week

Rob Liefeld vs. Scott Snyder over Twitter

Scott Snyder and Jim Lee rumored to launch new Superman title

Grant Morrison's Wonder Woman to launch next year

ABC greenlights Whedon's SHIELD series

Episode 38

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:23:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists want everyone to burn in hell, as they finally say goodbye to one of their favorite long-running and beloved series - Scalped, by Jason Aaron - in a tribute of epic proportions by the only two guys that read it. Following that, the crew have an epic-length chat about the week's books, revisit their Liefeldian policies, get jiggy with Wonder Woman, warn their fellow podcastee about social interactions with SICBA Award-Winner John Lees, and discuss proper ediquette when it comes to approaching the hot girl at the pool. SPOILER: One solution involves a shot... to the gut?

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Links of the Week

Jonbot Vs. Martha - A Webcomic About Life, Love, And Robotic Divorce
The DCU's New "Power Couple"
Rob Liefeld Exits DC Comics
Geoff Johns To Follow Reis And Leave Aquaman?
Brubaker Bids Goodbye To Winter Soldier, Moves Onto The Indie Scene

Episode 37

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:22:00 +0000

In which the OPP crew throw off the chains of their Dominco overlord once and for all! Once free they blabber on for fifteen minutes, beginning a deadly game of one-upmanship of pet illness while two crew members seethe in jealousy at one members' celebrity endorsements. After that, they get into the week's comics and ponder exactly why the lone female member is revolted by the thought of Gail Simone's friendship.

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Links of the Week:
One Reason to Hate John Lees
A Second Reason to Hate John Lees
Joe Kubert (1926-2012)
Joe Carnahan's Daredevil Sizzle Reel (Video)
Suddenly Something Really Interesting Webcomic

Episode 36

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:14:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists entertain a guest host who isn't really a guest, as Mercé Mueller makes her short-lived return to the inner-circle of sad geekery abound! But if you think that's the biggest surprise of the episode, you'd be wrong - very, very wrong - because one of the panelists reveals a secret so shocking, so life-changing and unexpected that it leaves the group speechless. Which is saying something. Following discussions of some DC hits and misses, debate over a regular Vertigo title, and a few other choice mentions, the four struggle to get to the week's topics amid call dropouts, leading to some awkward mid-conversation returns including what would happen if a "Justice League" movie were done in the style of Se7en, one crippling announcement from Marvel NOW, two consecutive questions from a reviled listener, and plenty of Aquaman jokes. In short: Damn Muties!

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Warner Bros. Offers Ben Affleck Directorial Duties For "Justice League"
Matt Fraction Takes Over Fantastic Four & FF, Reinvents The Latter
In Other Marvel Now News, Waid & Francis Yu Discuss Plans For Hulk
And At Long Last, Photographic Evidence Of Sergio Martinez' Heritage

Episode 35

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 05:48:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists plot to send an asteroid heading towards Earth in attempt to rid them of a constant nuiscence, before realizing that they've actually got comic books to talk about. Once the confusion settles, the Spic, the Hick, the Prick, and SICBA Award Winner John Lees decide that Rob Liefeld is the true d-list of the comic book industry, before commencing the circle jerk for a Marvel book, getting onto eachother for not reading their own recommendations, complaining about the lack of a certain costume feature on one of DC's most recent reinventions, and fight against the dreaded menace of bald testicle lumps. Die, Scot Kimball, die!

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Kickstarter Campaign For "Oxymoron", A Graphic Novel By Tyler James, Joe Mulvey, and even SICBA Award Winner John Lees!
Pledge now, and receive special incentives for donating!
"Spent" - A Comic NOT Endorsed By SICBA Award Winner John Lees
With Apologies
Russell Crowe Replaces Javier Bardem For "Dark Tower" Lead
Random Text Accompaniment
New Creative Teams For "Marvel NOW" Revealed, Including Aaron, Waid, And Remender
Further Random Text Accompaniment
Rob Liefeld Demotes "Deadpool" Talent To D-List
Okay, Seriously, I've Got Nothing

Episode 34

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:54:00 +0000

In which the Scot, Southerner, and Spaniard come together to tackle the task of talking up those tasty little tracts known as comics. They chat about this week's crop of funny books, verbally fellate a creator or two, and speculate on events to come in said books. They then take on the few news topics of the week, and finally answer listener questions. Listen for a very special cameo at the end!

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Links of the Week:

Below the Bible Belt Podcast

Morrison stepping down from Action, Batman Inc.

Marvel cancels Thanos: Son of Titan #1

Episode 33

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 20:44:00 +0000

In which the OPP crew are back in action this week, fighting everything from whooping cough to shaved pubes, to bring you this episode. The gang talks about this week's slate of comics, one member's creepy Aquaman shrine (three guesses who that is), and some movie that came out this week. Yeah, it's no big deal, you probably never heard of it.

WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DARK KNIGHT RISES SPOILERS!

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Links of the Week:
The Oxymoron Graphic Novel on Kickstarter

Episode 32

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 10:27:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists of the week confuse a p-word with a c-word, as the three in attendance celebrate a truly landmark achievement in one of the crew's professional and personal lives. That's right, the crew celebrate Matt's birthday. Oh, and some other thing happened, too. After giving the due congratulations and giving one a de-promotion, the trio of terror talk up the release of The Amazing Spider-Man and give their reviews, with spoilers included, before finally moving onto the week's comics and an extremely prompt story segment. We repeat - there are spoilers -so if you haven't seen the film, don't listen to this episode until after you have. You've been warned courtesy of SICBA Award Winner John Lees.

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Links Of The Week

OPP's Own JOHN LEES Wins 'Best Writer' At The SICBA Awards - Video

John's Post-Win Interview, Promoting The Subject Of Win, THE STANDARD

Speaking Of Award Winners, Harvey Nominees Were Announced

Marvel Brings In 'NOW!' Initiative

The Mad Titan Takes The Spotlight This Fall

Scott Snyder Brings A Familiar Face Back To Center Stage In Batman

Episode 31

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000

In which the three-man crew of the good ship OPP weather the storm of poor internet connectivity to bring you this week's episode. The two gents and one senor chew the fact and talk about this week's batch of comics, blacking out at pool parties, and the dangers of creepy photoshops. Sabotage, mysterious cuts, and bodily fluid splattered shields abound. Will they survive the episode? Will Alex explode from sheer joy upon hearing the Detective Comics related news? Will anyone outside Scotland actually listen to an episode?!

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Links of the Week

Alex's batastic manip

George Perez's DC struggles

Brubaker calls it quits on Cap

Daniels done with Detective Comics

Episode 30

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 05:50:00 +0000

In which The Off-Panelists ring in the big three-oh by wearing speedos in public and talking with their mouths full, as they kill an hour and thirty minutes by praising one of the week's books for too long, not talking about some books for long enough, continually dart out and about, and plot the makings of a swimwear calendar in the midst of the week's news. That's terrible podcast etiquette!

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Links Of The Week
IGN: Hero Worship - Whatever Happened To Super Villains?
Alan Moore's New Series Of Films
New Nielsen Ratings Explore The New 52

Episode 29

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 03:24:00 +0000

In which, during a startling turn of events, one of the crew finds out that they secretly have an evil twin brother! Oh, and that happens in some major comic book, too. Join The Off-Panel Podcast as they wrap their heads around this latest development with mixed results, talk about upcoming creative team shifts - both positive and negative, spend alot of time gushing about the lord of the vampires, revisit an old foe, pimp out some of their favorite webcomics, and reveal which one of the crew slipped some questionable titles into their mix for the week. He might be a fat bastard, but he's still your brother!

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Links Of The Week
DC Axes Voodoo, Resurrection Man, Captain Atom, and Justice League International

Webcomics Recommended By OPP!
The Gutters
Awesomataz By James Lewis
Smoke Manmuscle, P.I.
Jonbot Vs. Martha
Our Valued Customers: Conversations From The Comic Book Store
Mothwicke - Chronicles Of Remarkable Adventures
Tears Of The Dragon
Caffeinated Toothpaste
Penny Arcade

Episode 28

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000

The gang's all here for this week's extra long episode in which they dive into this week's comic, two of which have been in the news over the past few weeks, chat and discuss DC's recently announced third wave, the latest comic book movie news, and try to answer a fan question from last week.

Remember: If you don't like this podcast, DON'T LISTEN TO IT!

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Links of the Week

DC Announces Zero Issues, New Titles

Jim Lee Leaving Justice League

Warner Bros. Makes Justice League Plans

Episode 27

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:27:00 +0000

In which the crew decide it's okay to be gay, but mothers are terrible, as they set off on a mystery to discover just how far DC and Marvel will go to one-up eachother in the eternal struggles of the Company Wars. Among the lot of books that detract from the week's theme are about a guy who's kind of like Ragman - but nothing like him at all, vampires who climax quickly and disappointingly, John Constantine's constant innuendo and self-hatred, and proof positive that Ocean Master can never look good. Presenting a new addition to the podcast, Mr. Cock!

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Links of the Week:

Astonishing X-Men Plans Gay Wedding
DC's Response: "Iconic" Character To Come Out
Read Alex's Letter to One Million Moms.com
SPANDEX - A New Indie Comic Chronicling Life As A Gay Superhero

Episode 26

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

In which the crew just can't seem to get enough of a certain word, as the triumvirative efforts of the Southerner, the Sombrero, and the Sloth reach a new low in attempt to reign in the show and talk about the week's books. Listen to the three stumble through a variety of topics, ranging from their confusion over Marvel's bizarre obsession with points, just what the heck really happened in a few DC favorites, the mindset of Whedon's Post-"Avengers" plans, and how one character seems to be routinely screwed over in alternate media. Surprisingly enough, it's not Aquaman!

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Links Of The Week:

CW's "Arrow" Trailer
A Closer Look At "Arrow"
"Chronicle" Director Working On Reboot Of Fantastic Four

Episode 25

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:15:00 +0000

Señor Martinez and Fräulein Mueller are back for this week's episode. They join Massa Johnson and Bawbag Lees for an in-depth discussion on this week's comics, but not before discussing the horror that is a gym swimming pool. In addition to near rape, they discuss topics that include the Avengers, adoption, delicious goat meat, and as always they insult their fan. Singular.

Stay tuned until the very end to hear a bonus "opening" of the show.

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Links of the week:

Adoptees Boycott Avengers
Marvel's "No More Avengers" Teaser

Episode 24

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 07 May 2012 01:47:00 +0000

In which the crew is regulated to a threeway, as The Off-Panel Podcast takes it easy for the week and discusses recent comic book movies and trailers - including plenty of repeat racism, a version of The Avengers that'll never happen, what happens when you deport someone to the backwards nation of New Dominico, the merits of idle cellphone conversations when venturing into Hell, wanking with hatred, and just how an orgy with the horns of an Asgardian's helmet would actually work. Come to think of it, how the hell does a dog's anus with down syndrome work?!

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Links of the week:

IGN's List Of The Top 25 Runs Of The Decade
"The Dark Knight Rises" Trailers
"The Amazing Spider-Man" Trailers

A Very Special Review Of "The Avengers"

Episode 23

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:38:00 +0000

In which the crew briefly turn The Off-Panel Podcast into The Off-Channel Podcast, as they engage in a lengthy discussion about television before moving onto reviews of the week's books, which includes confusion over who this 'Batman' person is, John's cameo that was left on the cutting room floor, the horrifying truth behind Gotham City's rogues gallery, a one-sentence review of a recent #1, the power to cloud men's minds and it's relation to genital mutilation, a spirited one-sided debate about Justice League #8, and a sobering discussion about the treatment of classic creators of the medium. Once that's all said and done, they cap off the week with everyone's favorite pastime: Viciously insulting the only fans they have.

"Pretty Neat." - Alex Koch, The Off-Panel Podcast

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Links of the week:

"Trinity War" Announced - Bleedingcool
Chris Roberson Announces Leave of DC
The Ethical Rot Behind 'Before Watchmen' & 'The Avengers' (Opinion) - Comicsalliance
Joanne Siegel's Heartbreaking Final Letter To Warner Bros.

Episode 22

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:09:00 +0000

In which the crew are joined by a special ninja guest, who in between disturbing appearances helps to discern the Satanic origins of Merce's boss, refuses to read any of the week's comics, listen to everyone gush about the second installment of Saga, tries desperately to get interested in America's Got Powers, becomes horrified as Matt and John's forbidden love affair over Secret and Saucer Country, joins in as everyone does nothing but trash on Megaman in Sergio's abscence, get religious with racist virtual reality experiences involving The Book of Ages, and fantasize about Spider-Men as a porn. And just who has a face like an unwanted erection?

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Links of the week:

Pulp Nightmare - Tales Of The Unaccountable! (Starring Mike & MB)
Marvel Brings "Spider-Men" To The Table - NY Daily News
...And Then Prove That They've Run Out Of Ideas
"Gambit" Series Announced - The Book We've All Been Waiting For
Power Mark's Official Website - Because Yes, It Has An Official Website

Episode 21

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:58:00 +0000

In which the token female of the crew takes over hosting duties this week, where things quickly get wildly out of hand. True, you'd almost expect it from her at this point, but when the conversation delves into such topics as the horrors of bare feet, an erotic striptease version of The Standard, the ever-classic bagged and boarded debate, slash fiction between two of DC's most inherently disturbing heroes, and the future assassination of Adam Glass at the hands of one of the podcast's own, you start to wonder what you're actually listening to. Luckily, there's the lack of anything at the Eisner Awards to help ground out the day, followed by the greatest fan question ever. Stay tuned to hear the definition of ABBO.

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Links of the week:

IGN - Eisner Award Nominees Announced
CBR - Mark Waid On The Cost Of Print Comics
The Savage Critics - Rebuttal To Waid's Comments
VIDEO - 52 Questions with Adam Glass

Episode 20

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Not an April Fool's gag! Episode 20 of The Off-Panel Podcast is here, and it's jam-packed with enough content to leave your ears bleeding for days. Listen in as the crew are joined by the artist of John Lees' comic book, The Standard, Jonathan Rector - who gives fascinating insights into his previous work in the indie scene, his aspirations beyond ever working for the "big two", and just how much of a monstrous dickhole Mr. Lees is behind-the-scenes. Believe us when we say that we already knew.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of the latest New 52, two Vertigo titles that still dress to impress, a few Marvel, and an Image collection garnering praise. Following a lengthy Q&A session with Mr. Rector, he joins the crew as they react to a startling new movement that raises the question - "Is consistency in comics necessary?" And of course, the weekly questions. Speaking of Standard weeks...

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Links of the week:

Official website of The Standard - John Lees and Jonathan Rector's comic book!

Jonathan Rector's official site - see his art!

Shatteredmyth.com - Previously featuring art from Mr. Rector!

News of The Standard #3's release - available soon!

Episode 19

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:11:00 +0000

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In which it's a boys-only episode of OPP, as the token female of the group calls in sick. Listen in as the boys go over an abridged review of this week's books, talk about digital comics being the next frontier, the shocking finale of the Walking Dead, chew out an obsessive Aussie fan, and then discuss which Oscar winner would have the most edible phallus.

Warning:
Spoilers to The Walking Dead's second season are in the show.

Links:
Comics Owner Boycotts Mark Waid

Episode 18

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:14:00 +0000

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In which the crew reveal several skeletons in their closet as they mix words and trade insults at one listener's expense, going about their weekly reviews in a fashion way longer than usual. Listen in as one podcaster wages a verbal war against mediocre tie-in comics, another is revealed as an accidental racist, the men seem to cut off the token female at every turn, and the woman herself is revealed as a raving misogynist. We all hope you die, Kimball. Slowly and painfully.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews for Image's newest sci-fi epic, nearly half of DC's new releases, a few Marvel, and an Archie Comics title in a pear tree. Following the reviews are brief discussions of the passing of french artist Moebius, a new miniseries from Vertigo, the rise of one company to potentially become the third of "the big two", the impact that the internet holds on the market, and the answering of several fan questions.

LINKS:
Pulp Nightmare Podcast -- Where Alex Got His Start!
Moebius, Dead at 73
John Lees' Saga Review: Caution, Avoid Reading at All Costs!
Avengers vs. X-Men Erotic Teaser #1
Avengers vs. X-Men Erotic Teaser #2
Avengers vs. X-Men Erotic Teaser #3
American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares Announced
An Interview with Alan Moore

Episode 17

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 05:37:00 +0000

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In which all five members of the crew are finally reunited, only to be cursed by the infernal poltergeist of connection problems! Tune in as the five viciously talk over each other to discuss how lazy one co-host can truly be, what it's like to make love to curtains, the death of the feminist movement, what it'd be like if The Caped Crusader took up the fight for justice at age nine, and just who would tap Andrew Garfield. A brief hint: it's not the female of the group.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of Marvel, DC, Vertigo's newest Fables spinoff, and lengthy discussions about whether creators of the past deserve more respect from industry leaders, try and grade the New 52 six months in, and insult a fan of the podcast in the most hateful ways imaginable. Amazing things happen in this episode, and even we don't understand half of it.

LINKS!

Off-Panel Podcast's Facebook Fan Page: Like Us!
Dork Knights Podcast
Namor Loves Up Sea Monster
David Mazzucchelli Hopes People Don't Buy Batman: Year One
IGN's New 52 Progress Report
Superman vs. Hulk Video

Episode 16

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:11:00 +0000

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In which the crew experience buisness-as-usual, as the month of guest stars winds down with a return to form with the week that never was - or perhaps, never should have been! Listen as the Off-Panel Podcast dissects the latest offering from DCnU, give mini-reviews of everything under the sun and rant about aloof continuity, managing to offer up no suggestions of how to fix it, make inappropriately placed movie plugs, discuss superhero voice actors, and chat up a brief word on Avengers vs. X-Men and DC's latest "Earth" series. One of us may or may not break our backs trying to record the episode.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of Marvel, the (only) DC book this week, a Vertigo book that routinely earns half of the crew's praise, and an all-ages book that's too darn adorable to not read, followed by "The Avengers" trailer reactions, a revisionary's discussion of Ultimate Marvel, a surprising pre-order spike for an oft-criticized book, and the less-than-serious answering of some fan questions.

Links of the Week:

Daly Show Episode 7: "The Daly Superheroes"
No More Heroes Comic
Comixtribe Store. The Red Ten, Scam, and The Standard All For Sale!
Earth 2 Character Designs
Bonus Link: Matt Enters the Proving Grounds! Watch Him Get Knocked Down a Peg or Three. All Aspring Writers Submit Your Scripts For Review

Episode 15

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:21:00 +0000

In which the crew welcome a third guest co-host as they try and decide whether it's truly okay to be gay - in comics, at least. They also play the gender mishmash game by answering the question of which characters could benefit from a sex change and why, tackling both sensitive subjects with a combination of brains and other appendages. For the first time in the history of OPP, the show is forced to go ahead without it's resident loveable Scotsman John Lees... or is it?

Featured in this week's episode: Standard reviews of the week's DCnU titles, a Marvel title about a team led by an affectionate uncle, some titles that barely anyone has consistently read, and talk of a fan's publicized backlash against a supposed agenda in comics - that are quickly proven false by the writer placed under the scrutiny. Burn in hell, Martinez!

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Link Of The Week:

After School Special - The Writer Of Avengers Academy Responds To Backlash

Episode 14

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:05:00 +0000

In which the crew welcomes special guest and comedian Ashley Storrie, who delights the crew with tales of what unfortunate body parts can get stuck in a door as they try and delve into the week's comics while fighting one of the crew's increasingly bad call connection. Discover what makes one of England's top television talent tick as they settle debates on women's status in the industry, whether or not logos should be taken out of commissions, and who among the crew would make a better supervillain. It may or may not end up being Lieutenant Uhura.

Featured in this week's episode: Short reviews of DC's flagship title, a less-than-classy ongoing, and a graphic "novelle", followed by talk of recent discussions in the comic book world about female characters, the cost of the ongoing fued between Marvel and the creator of Ghost Rider, and the graceful answering of the most live questions yet.

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The following links are assorted:

Janey Godley's Podcast - Co-hosted by Ashley Storrie

Sean Murphy's Deviantart - No More Unauthorized Artwork

Paul Cornell - Panel Parity

Kapow! - Where The Women At?

Marvel's Buckley and Quesada speak on Gary Friedrich and Ghost Rider

Episode 13

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:47:00 +0000

In which the crew is joined by a new special guest co-host, who helps battle the ongoing war against on-air silence as the group struggles to talk about the week's topics without tripping over eachother. Delving into a week's worth of exciting news, the reviews are short and simple as the Off-Panel Podcast takes a different approach in the show's format to help enlighten, intrigue, and sometimes even horrify listeners.

Featured in this week's episode: Short reviews of each crew member's favorite of the week, followed by outrage at a controversial tactic by Marvel, a rather simplistic solution for revenge, the discovery of SAGA, and more questions answered than you can shake a moldy, crusted TPB in someone's basement at.

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The following links are assorted, with credit given to the right:

Ordering More Saga Than Justice League #1 - bleedingcool.com

The Death and Return of Superman - Youtube

Gary Friedrich Sued By Marvel - Ohdannyboy

Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman Sued By Former Collaborator - Hollywood Reporter

Episode 12

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:07:00 +0000

In which the crew find that the tensions really ARE high, as they set off on the quest to record an epic-length episode that includes topics both seen and unforseen, struggling to prepare under the guidance of the show's weekly host by talking over him on several occassions, spiritedly debating whether or not filler is killer, tackling the "Watchmen" controversy head on, and making a siege of inappropriate jokes all along the way. One of us may suffer a stroke by the end of this episode.

Topics for this week include - reviews for DC's premier Dark titles, Marvel's only real dark title, and an Image book that's almost absurdly dark, aswell as DC's "Before Watchmen" announcement, creative team shifts and switches, and finally, taking in some live fan questions.

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Credit for the following announcement goes to The Source at dccomics.com:

DC Entertainment Officially Announces "Before Watchmen"

As a bonus, stick around after the end for a chance to listen to how The Off-Panel Podcast "prepares" behind-the-scenes...

Episode 11

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:15:00 +0000

In which the crew's blessed trinity are reunited and good times are had all around, except for when one podcaster's first name continually becomes a subject of question. Following the confusion, the crew dives in with reviews of DC's heavy hitter team, a one-in-done that impressed a ton, two graphic novels based off of acclaimed properties, and the most disappointing return to form since John severed the heads of the only good would-be Oscar nominees. Special appearance by Apollo Creed!

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of DC, IDW, and Indie shoutouts, fronting talk of heated creative differences at DC and Image, a highly publicized falling out in the attempt to create a new book, aswell as debate about miscellaneous media influence over storylines and characters.

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Credit for the following articles go to Bleedingcool.com:

Alex De Campi's "Ashes" Downfall

Kirkman and Liefeld's "The Infinite" Killed Over Creative Differences

John Rozum's Candid Comments Over "Static" Leave

"Nick Fury, Jr."?

Detective Comics #8 Cover

Episode 10

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:34:00 +0000

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In which the crew get creator-owned fever! Joe Mulvey, writer/artist of indie success story Scam, drops by for a chat with the boys about this week's books, while one member of the crew shames the others with his blatant laziness concerning Batman #5. They move on to discuss the stigma of comic book reading to the unwashed masses, the weekly Scalped shout out, and the joys of indie comics. Then...a goddamn monkey rapes a frog.

All the while, one member of the OPP crew sits in silence with self-lovin' on his mind. Is he the monkey or the frog in his twisted fantasy?

Listen and find out!

Scam's website
Joe Mulvey's website
Scam steals Supercrooks' lead
Comixtribe Store - pre-order Scam and buy the first two issues of The Standard. DO IT!
Monkey rapes a frog....seriously....

Episode 9

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:16:00 +0000

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In which the crew unfortunately suffers a setback, only to rise like the phoenix and begin anew! In this special edition episode, OPP is led by a crew of two who go onto plug other podcasts before remembering what the podcast is actually about. Following that, the two rummage through the week's picks and ponder what it'd be like to have a DC: MAX line, the perks of being a pizza guy, one company's perceived failure on a level of Liefeldian proportions, and continually insult the other absent members of the crew for no apparent reason.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of DC's latest, one of Marvel's newest releases, the penultimate issue of a secondary volume run, the annual weekly shoutout to Jason Aaron's Scalped, and discussions revolving around the "Second Wave" and one creator's three-way... promotions.

Starting this week, Subscribe to The Off-Panel Podcast on iTunes!

And don't forget to also subscribe to OPP's sister podcast, The Dork Knights!

Episode 8

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:36:00 +0000

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In which the crew is finally graced with the presence of their glorious leader, who boasts a triumphant return from the dead before going onto tell the exciting tale of how he, well, returned from his vacation. Following this, the group delves into the week's reviews before rounding out a shorter-than-usual episode with Marvel's triumphant moment in the spotlight, DC's endgame plan in the event of a backfire, the lack of any true news from the week in comics, and the orgy-related perils of holding the first (and maybe last) annual Morrisoncon. Get your LSD while it's hot, folks.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of DC's two heavy-hitters of the relaunch, a Marvel book that's beginning to remind someone of Gotham Central, an Image launch from an award-winning creative team, and discussions regarding the year-end sales figures and the announcement of a controversial new convention.

The Eagle Awards - Vote OPP's John Lees as Best New Writer, Johnathan Rector as Best New Artist, and The Standard as Best Independent Series!

Janey Godley's Podcast!

Episode 7

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:15:00 +0000

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In which the crew starts off with four and ends up with three, as the token female of the group disappears under (not so) mysterious circumstances. In spite of the loss of both their female and the leader, once again nowhere to be found, OPP carries on with it's End of the Year retrospective, briefly skimming over reviews before launching into discussion about good comics of the past, bad comics of the future, and the secretly most terrifying man in the industry. We don't recommend sticking electrodes to your balls for this episode.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of a DC ongoing, an Image book, and the first OPP 2011 awards, the winners of which will be listed below. To hear our thoughts of why and how these winners were nominated, listen to our in-depth discussion. Or we'll find you. And hurt you.

Also, stick around for the end, because one of the crew has a special poem that will make you either laugh or cry. Whichever works.

OPP's 2011 Retrospective Winners

Best Story Arcs/Ongoings of the Year

DC Comics - Detective Comics, The Black Mirror - Scott Snyder/Jock/Francesco Francavilla (Nominated by John, Alex, Matt)

DC Comics - Animal Man, The Hunt - Jeff Lemire/Travel Foreman (Nominated by John)

Top Cow/Image - Echoes - Joshua Hale Fialkov/Rahsan Ekedal (Nominated by John)

DC Comics - Swamp Thing, Raise Dem Bones - Scott Snyder/Yanick Paquette (Nominated by Alex)

Writer of the Year

Scott Snyder (Nominated by John, Alex, Matt)

Single Issue of the Year

Vertigo/DC Comics - Scalped #10 - Jason Aaron/RM Guera (Nominated by Matt, John)

Artists of the Year

David Finch (Nominated by Alex)

Marcos Martin (Nominated by Alex)

Francis Manupal (Nominated by John)

JH Williams (Nominated by John)

Rafael Albaquerque (Nominated by Matt)

Noted Links:

John Lees' Top 10 Comics of 2011

Episode 6

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 15:48:00 +0000

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In which the crew finds themselves lost without their glorious(ly egotistical) leader for the week, still trying to make up for the loss with a cavalcade of reviews and the triumphant return of the group's token female. This results in discussion about an easy-fix retcon involving comfort food, the crime of removing a mustache, going all fangirly over The Dark Knight Rises, and unfortunately mourning the loss of another two iconic members of the industry. This episode will be lots of fun for the cannibals in your life.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of Dark Horse, the group's latest DCnU picks, and two Marvel books - fronting topics of the new "rise" of Bat-mania, Image's new initiative, and favorite Captain America stories in the shadow of his creator's passing.

Noted Links:

Joe Mulvey - Why You Should Want To Buy Independent Comics

RIP Joe Simon and Eduardo Barreto

(Lastly, there are slight audio issues towards the end of the episode. Nothing major, the quality just goes a little soft. Skype decided to be cruel to us.)

Episode 5

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:59:00 +0000

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It's that time again! Joining the crew this week is a special guest co-host who intervenes in the midst of harrowing tales, as one podcaster goes against a nefarious bawbag, another secures a prized iPhone case, and the third stays true to form by remaining completely uninteresting. Be sure you're not allergic to nuts for this one.

Featured in this week's episode: Reviews of Marvel & DC, Image & Archie Comics, talk of Event "Fatigue", and tribute to an icon of the industry who leaves us behind with a legacy that will be immeasurable.

RIP Jerry Robinson, 1922-2011

Episode 4

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:53:00 +0000

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Merce finally makes her first appearance on the show! And this proves to be an interesting episode as majority of our pull lists consist of DC Comics published books and there were not many. We also make brief mention that Dark Horse Comics, the last of the 'big' name publishers, announces that they too are going Day-And-Digital.

Despite the Crisis of Not-Enough-Books, we still manage to discuss the following comics of this week: Tiny Titans #46 , Spaceman #2, Theory of Everything #1 from Top Cow's Pilot Season Event, Super Dinosaur #6 as the awesomeness of this all ages book continues just as our demand for more dino men does, Green Wake #7, Daredevil #6 and how Waid concocts possibly one of the most intelligent ways for a hero to overcome the obstacle of a villain, Dorothy And The Wizard in Oz #3, and FF #12 as the kids of the Future Foundation continue to be some of the best characters in Marvel.

Show Notes Links:
Clockwork, Vol. 1

Episode 3

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:31:00 +0000

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This episode we discuss: Aquaman #3 and how of course Sergio loves it while John argues some of its weaker points, Scalped #54, Fantastic Four #600 and how it tickled Alex's fancy, an unexpected comparison between The Flash #3 and Justice League Dark #3 in terms of expectations, I, Vampire #3, Voodoo #3, Green Lantern: New Guardians #3, Savage Hawkman #3 as Sergio continues to bite the bullet for his favored Winged Warrior, a tangent sprung from the contents of Teen Titans #3, The Shade #2 (of 12), and Superman #3 as DC seems persistent on changing our Blue Boyscout.

Episode 2

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:29:00 +0000

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We apologize for the sound quality in parts of Episode 2! We were trying a different way to record and the settings were off but we didn't realize until after...however the next episode and future episodes will not have the same problem!

We start this episode with how our weeks went as usual but Sergio speaks about his experience at the Wizard World Austin Comic Con 2011 which leads into a brief discussion about comic cons in general and experiences from past comic cons.

As for comic book releases of the week we discuss: the improvements found in Justice League #3 and a funny strip regarding Darkseid's new threads, Batman #3 as writer Scott Snyder continues to beautifully craft the mythos of the Court of Owls, a self-published all-ages comic book Team S.L.U.G. #1 (of 4) available at www.slugsforall.com, Avengers Origins: Luke Cage #1, Punisher #5, Wonder Woman #3, Red Hood and the Outlaws #3 with...Dr. Phil Croc(?), and Catwoman #3 where Selina finally realizes the consequences of her actions.

Show Notes Links:
Darkseid's New Threads?
DC Nation Commercial
One Shots to Plug Backstories of the DCnU

And just because it's an awesome book that everyone should be reading that will be released next Wednesday:
Aquaman #3 Preview

Episode 1

offpanelpodcast@hotmail.com (The Off-Panel Crew) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:53:00 +0000

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This is it! Episode 1! In this episode we aim to entertain with discussions about various comic books of the week: Batman & Robin #3, Batwoman #3 and some of the apparent 'requirements' to join the GCPD, Punishermax #19, Incredible Hulk #2, Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #3 and how it is it's own thing and NOT a copy of Hellboy, Demon Knights #3 and how we hope the book doesn't follow the one negative trend of Cornell's past books, and Journey Into Mystery #631 to give writer Kieron Gillen much deserved praise. We also toss in some past trade-paperback recommendations.