iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Batman: Gotham Knight

ron@ifanboy.com — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:44:13 EST

July 17,2008 - Conor Kilpatrick is joined by iFanboy staff writers Paul Montgomery and Jim Mroczkowski to discuss the latest in DC's straight-to-DVD animated movies, Batman: Gotham Knight. On the eve of the release of The Dark Knight, how will an anime anthology about Batman rate? The answer may surprise you!

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #141 - Powers #29

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:44:13 EST

July 13, 2008 - A strong week for comics that includes labors of love, teases of the future, struggles with major stories and a creepy, creepy Gog 00:01:43 - Josh got the most excited for Powers #29, which made it worthy to be bestowed the Pick of the Week 00:11:27 - Captain America: White #0 delivers a strong tease of the upcoming Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale mini series. 00:15:30 - Joker's Asylum: The Penguin #1 written by Jason Aaron made Conor long for Batman written by Jason Aaron 00:19:17 - Conor has nothing to hold on to in Secret Invasion #4, but Ron is enjoying the ride 00:24:03 - Final Crisis Requiem #1 tugged at all of our heart strings with a dignified send off for the Martian Manhunter 00:28:17 - Everyone enjoyed the Geoff Johns trifecta with Justice Society of America #17, Action Comics #867, and Booster Gold #1,000,000 00:32:58 - Guardians of the Galaxy #3 is working for Ron as an old Guardians of the Galaxy fan, as well as Josh as a new fan 00:34:02 - Josh found Ultimate Origins #2 to be really enjoyable with the Ultimate Captain America origin User Reviews 00:35:39 - OrribleCabbage is loving Captain Britain and the MI13 #3 . 00:37:04 - BrianBaer is looking for his Indy fix with Indiana Jones and Tomb of the Gods #1 Book of the Month 00:38:14 - Starman Omnibus Volume 1 captured the heart and imagination of Ron, which led to it being Book of the Month E-Mail 00:47:32 - Jason Newcomb (JumpingJupiter on iFanboy.com) ponders the free pass Grant Morrison gets. Voice Mail 00:50:35 - Jeff from Texas is a little drunk, but he's enjoying the 101 and Hercules

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Hellboy 2: The Golden Army

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:44:13 EST

July 13,2008 - The much anticipated sequel, Hellboy 2: The Golden Army was released this past weekend and the iFanboy crew discusses whether or not Mignola and Guillermo Del Toro have another hit on their hands.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #140 - The Sword #9

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 12:44:13 EST

July 6, 2008 - In this episode, Ron makes a brief return to the East Coast, Josh makes a surprise revelation, and Conor challenges a group of people to a fight. The temperature must be rising. 00:01:20 - Ron throws the Luna Brothers some love with his Pick of the Week, The Sword #9. 00:08:50 - The art in Jonah Hex #33 was excellent, but was the story? 00:14:34 - Ron was disgusted by Buffy the Vampire Slayer #16; and then a spontaneous discussion about the TV show breaks out. 00:19:41 - Josh didn't hate Batman #678, but he didn't quite get it either. 00:24:19 - Ron tires very hard to find reasons to defend Astonishing X-Men #25. 00:29:47 - With The Boys #20, Josh finally gets it. 00:31:37 - If you want to know about London cabbies, Hellblazer Presents Chas The Knowledge #1 is the book for you. 00:34:02 - Josh makes a surprise (temporary?) jump to issues with Walking Dead #50. 00:36:35 - Everyone loved Hellboy: The Crooked Man #1! 00:37:32 - Amazing Spider-Man #564 was a fun group writing mash-up. User Reviews 00:39:38 - davegraham really dug Storming Paradise #1. 00:41:02 - comicdork37 loved Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #1. E-Mail 00:42:13 - Jake makes a plea to Josh about the merits of Mark Millar's writing. 00:44:43 - Jon asks about fantasy creative teams.

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Paul Cornell

ron@ifanboy.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:44:13 EST

July 3,2008 - Josh and Conor sat down with Paul Cornell, writer of Marvel's Wisdom, Captain Britain and MI13 and the upcoming Fantastic Four True Story, as well as countless novels and television projects. We talk about his work with Marvel, Dr. Who, among other things, and generally have a good time.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #139 - Final Crisis #2

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:44:13 EST

June 29, 2008 - Everyone had a giant stack of comics to choose from this week, and thankfully we made it through unscathed. In the end, Conor was tickled by his old favorite, the big DC event book, but there were plenty of other good choices as well. And who is this Josh who's been showing up lately? 00:01:48 - Conor loved all his books, but he loved Final Crisis #2 the best. It may surprise you who agreed, and who didn't. 00:13:20 - Marvel gave you the double shot of New Avengers #39 and Mighty Avengers #15, and so do we. 00:19:09 - Despite a failed segue, Superman #676 by James Robinson was pretty good. 00:23:20 - Immortal Iron Fist #16 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written. 00:25:52 - Young Avengers Presents Hawkeye #6 was the best issue Matt Fraction has ever written. 00:31:45 - BPRD The Ectoplasmic Man was a great one shot. Get into it! 00:33:30 - Fantastic Four #558 is the book Ron's been waiting for. Doom! 00:34:47 - How long can FEAR Agent continue to be awesome? Issue #22 continues the greatness. 00:36:26 - Guess what looked great, but didn't read so well. Hulk #4 anyone? User Reviews 00:39:18 - Neb didn't love Ultimate Spider-Man #123. Some of us are with him, some are not. 00:41:59 - Tork was with us, because Green Lantern #32 was still really very good. E-Mail 00:45:32 - Vito DelSante wants to say thank you to everyone. 00:47:06 - Jamie is listening to old shows, and it appears we've changed. Well, our stacks have. Voicemail 00:53:20 - Nate found a great deal. We love that.

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Wanted

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:44:13 EST

June 29,2008 - Wanted, the movie inspired by the comic by Mark Milar and J.G. Jones was released this weekend and we're here to tell you what we thought and Conor tries to curve and audio bullet.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #138 - Scalped #18

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:44:13 EST

June 22, 2008 - The gang's back together this week, and it's business as usual, as Josh tries to prove that he doesn't hate fun, starting by picking the best, yet least fun book on the market as his favorite. 00:01:45 - Josh goes stays on the reservation and goes with Scalped #18 as his Pick of the Week. 00:12:35 - Wolverine #66 was awesome, unless you hate fun. Plus, how about that map? 00:19:37 - Rasl #2 comes into focus a bit more, and Jeff Smith is branching out. 00:24:15 - You want fun? Guardians of the Galaxy #2 was all that and then some. 00:28:10 - If you didn't like Justice League #22, Conor thinks you're crazy. 00:32:44 - Jay Faerber continues to tickle Ron with Gemini #2. 00:34:28 - Is X-Factor still exciting? Issue #32 might have been. 00:36:14 - Teen Titans Year One #5 doesn't seem to have an overarching story, but we may have just forgotten it. 00:39:22 - Hellblazer #245 was written by Jason Aaron, just like the Pick of the Week! User Reviews 00:42:52 - bansidhewail has got a thing for Amadeus Cho and his puppy, so he thought highly of Incredible Hercules #118. 00:44:39 - Tork wasn't blown away by Iron Man Director of SHIELD #30, but it wasn't awful either. Email 00:47:09 - Mike Graham wants to know when to cut the cord on weekly books. 00:50:36 - PV asks about comics writers going to prose books, and if that ever works. Voicemail 00:53:18 - Darrell likes some things, and doesn't like some other things again.

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - B. Clay Moore

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:44:13 EST

June 22,2008 - A couple of week's back, a blog post from writer B. Clay Moore, spawned a response from Josh. They got in touch, and decided to have a nice civil chat about their points of view, among other things about how Moore got to where he is, and what it's like to produce indie comics. We'll also get a rundown of the numerous projects Moore has out there in shops, such as Hawaiian Dick, Casey Blue: Beyond Tomorrow, 76, and more. Plus, get ready to hear the best damn Robert Kirkman impersonation you've ever heard.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #137 - Local #12

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:44:13 EST

June 15, 2008 - Josh is on vacation this week, and so new iFanboy staff writer Mike Romo jumps in to fill Mr. Flanagan's shoes. 00:02:02 - With his Pick of the Week, Local #12, Ron says Brian Wood has wrapped up his masterpiece. 00:10:54 - Everything changes with Invincible #50; also Mike makes a confession and learns something or two. 00:15:24 - Booster Gold #10 made Ron and Conor think of Star Trek II! 00:19:33 - Action Comics #866 is like the best of all things Superman. 00:22:39 - Secret Invasion: Who Do you Trust?... no one, apparently. 00:29:14 - Fear Agent #21 causes Ron to go on a rant and then Mike gets schooled. 00:33:33 - Jonathan Hickman really made you work for it with Red Mass For Mars #1. 00:37:10 - Who doesn't love Barbara Gordon? No one who has read Batman Confidential #18, anyway. 00:41:10 - Chuck #1 was a surprise, but a pleasant one, for Conor and Mike. User Reviews 00:43:23 - Zenogaias84 thinks Captain Britain and MI:13 is kicking Secret Invasion's ass. 00:45:50 - JD is pretty much done with Trinity. E-Mail 00:48:14 - Clinton Barry talks some Black Adam and Conan the Barbarian. Voicemail 00:50:34 - Jake from PA wants a better DC book than Identity Crisis.

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - The Incredible Hulk

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:44:13 EST

June 15,2008 - It's iFanboy at the Movies! New iFanboy staff writer Paul Montgomery sits in for a vacationing Josh alongside Conor and Ron to talk about The Incredible Hulk. Strap on a backpack, hang your head, and start walking down that long lonely road.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #136 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #151

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:44:13 EST

June 8, 2008 - Another big week of books means it's the return of... The Bell! 00:01:53 - Conor says that his Pick of the Week, Buffy the Vampire Slayer #15, put a stake in the heart of every other book this week! 00:08:35 - Opinions are mixed on Trinity #1. 00:14:13 - Secret Invasion #3 was fun, but... 00:18:25 - Everyone adored Detective Comics #845 and the chat room action. 00:21:00 - Does Amazing Spider-Man #561 conclude the best Brand New Day arc? Yes. Yes, it does. Speed Round! 00:24:46 - Manhunter #31. 00:25:01 - Justice Society of America #16. 00:25:15 - Ultimate Origins #1. 00:25:29 - Robin/Spoiler Special #1. 00:25:43 - House of Mystery #2. 00:25:58 - Nova #14. 00:26:15 - Boys #19. 00:26:26 - Avengers/Invaders #2. User Reviews 00:27:28 - leland222 absolutely loved Kick-Ass #3. 00:31:56 - WadeWilson absolutely loved Criminal 2 #3. Book of the Month 00:34:11 - Josh shocks the world by selecting The Complete Alan Moore WildC.A.T.s as his Book of the Month. E-Mail 00:43:35 - Matt has some credit card debt to talk about. 00:46:28 - Marc W. has some strong words for Professor Xavier.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #135 - Giant Size Astonishing X-Men #1

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:44:13 EST

June 1, 2008 - So many great books came out this week that it's the return of the All Book Show! 00:01:20 - It was a tough week, but Josh went with Giant Size Astonishing X-Men #1 as the Pick of the Week! 00:12:54 - Everyone is generally positive about Final Crisis #1. 00:20:39 - Opinions are mixed on Batman #677. 00:23:23 - More of the same with New Avengers #41... 00:27:04 - Things get super serious with Dave Sim's Judenhass. 00:32:29 - Greg Rucka brings new life to Daredevil #107. 00:34:38 - Revelations are made with Ultimate Spider-Man #122. 00:37:47 - In All Star Superman #11 Lex Luthor is scary. 00:39:13 - Proof #8 wraps up the best story arc of the series, thus far. 00:40:25 - The Geoff Johns Retcon Train Rolls on with Action Comics #865. 00:41:41 - Huntress: Year One #2 is solid character work from a new comics writer. 00:43:17 - Marvel: 1985 #1 was like Marvel Zombie porn that everyone can enjoy. 00:47:09 - Firebreather #1 was a fun Invincible-esque romp. 00:49:26 - The war has begun in Fables #73. 00:50:27 - The iFanboy love for Dan Dare #6 gushes over.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #134 - Amazing Spider-Man #560

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 12:44:13 EST

May 25, 2008: 00:01:22 - Ron shocked himself that he's on the Brand New Day bandwagon with Amazing Spider-Man #560 00:11:07 - Justice Society of America #15 was a little more of the same, not really thrilling us. 00:14:38 - Conor loved the interaction between the big 3 in Justice League of America #21 00:19:47 - iFanboy listened nailed the plot development and we have a new character emerge to enjoy in Captain America #38 with Middle Management Red Skull 00:26:43 - We wonder if Bendis is in on the joke with Mighty Avengers #14 00:30:51 - Gigantic retcon with Robin #174, that Conor was pretty pleased with 00:33:13 - Ron felt frustrated by Fantastic Four #557 00:35:35 - Conor thought Echo #3 was the best issue yet 00:36:52 - Hellblazer #244 is still doing it for Josh Voicemail 00:39:57 - Darrel checks in with his opinion of Iron Man 00:41:55 - Chris from Seattle is worried about The Dark Knight 00:44:18 - Jeff from Texas makes the Shapeshifter debate creepy 00:45:49 - Mike from Queens wants questions Wizard's Top 200 comics 00:49:25 - Anonymous wishes Ron a happy birthday with a question about aging characters 00:52:47 - Sanchez has a challenge that involves Blue Beetle

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 25 May 2008 11:44:13 EST

May 25,2008 - The long awaited fourth movie in the Indiana Jones series is out and Josh, Ron and Gordon gather to discuss the movie, their history with the series and what worked and what didn't.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #133 - Captain Britain and MI13

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 18 May 2008 12:44:13 EST

May 18, 2008: 00:02:22 - Secret Invasion makes good over in Captain Britain and MI:13 #1, Conor's Pick of the Week. 00:12:13 - Secret Invasion Fantastic Four #1 should probably just be a Fantastic Four book. 00:15:42 - Is Batman dead? It doesn't seem to be the case so far in Batman #676, the first of the R.I.P. storyline. 00:19:54 - Superman #676, by our good friend Vito DelSante, gives us Superman, Golden Age Green Lantern, and an Alex Ross cover. 00:23:54 - Batman Confidential #17 was drawn by Kevin Maguire, in case you haven't heard. 00:26:45 - Marcos Martin drew a mighty pretty book in Amazing Spider-Man #559. 00:29:53 - Wolverine #65 was the end of a great arc....mostly. 00:32:20 - Josh was a fan of the last issue of B.P.R.D 1946. 00:33:47 - DMZ #31 has promise! 00:35:24 - Serenity Better Days #3 still feels just like the TV show. User Reviews 00:36:48 - PiscesPaul can't take no more Titans #2! 00:38:01 - Goat77 did not like the story in Last Defenders #3. Ron isn't talking to him now. E-Mail 00:40:42 - Dan P says to make Layla Miller and the other kids look like kids. 00:43:38 - Teddy has big, big dreams, and wants to read EVERYTHING. Good luck with that Teddy. 00:46:38 - T. Scott B. M.D. weighs in shapeshifter gender and anatomy. It's all hormones!

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #132 - Pretty Baby Machine #1

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:44:13 EST

May 11, 2008 - We're in Seattle for the Emerald City Comic Con, so check ifanboy.com for the show notes later in the week. This week's Pick of the Week was Pretty Baby Machine #1 from Image Comics

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #131 - Glamourpuss #1

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 04 May 2008 12:44:13 EST

May 4, 2008 - It's one of those shows this week as the guys gather to discuss and bicker a little over this week's books 00:01:37 - Information on the fund raising effort for David Pirkola of Apparitions Comics and Books in Grand Rapids, Michigan 00:04:38 - Ron explains himself on his pick of Glamourpuss #1 by Dave Sim. 00:13:49 - Conor goes to blows defending DC Universe #0. 00:18:17 - The excitement around Secret Invasion is waning and New Avengers #40. 00:20:51 - Despite the appearance of Pieface, Green Lantern #30 was approved by the Comics Code Authority. 00:25:54 - Ron's both happy and annoyed that Local #11 is out. 00:26:58 - Conor suggests XXXombies #4 for kids (just kidding). 00:29:10 - The concept behind Helen Killer #1 cracks Ron up. 00:31:19 - Josh thought Daredevil Blood of the Tarantula was a great read because it lacked the downer of Daredevil and Milla. User Reviews 00:33:30 - TimmyWood writes about Teen Titans: Year One #4 00:35:47 - Jazzlawyer lays the smackdown on the Immortal Iron Fist #14 00:37:59 - Poolgirl sings the praises of Usagi Yojimbo #111 E-Mail 00:40:54 - Edward from Queens, NY wonders about comic book movies. 00:43:44 - Ross from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada has his eyes on a comic book with 1,000 issues Voicemail 00:46:24 - Jimski weighs in on the shapeshifters issue 00:48:15 - Tad Stones is curious about Conor's attraction to Robin

iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Iron Man

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 04 May 2008 11:44:13 EST

May 4,2008 - The motion picture comic book adaptation of Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., has been released, we've seen it and you know you're dying to hear what we thought of it

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #130 - Justice League of America #20

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:44:13 EST

April 27, 2008 -It's a fairly light week. But, as always, there's plenty to talk about. There were a few worthy books, and plenty of emails. 00:02:00 - Conor was very glad to have a great issue of Justice League of America, with issue #20 as the Pick of the Week. Plus, good Flash! 00:10:54 - The team is divided on Mighty Avengers #12(or the Adventures of Nick Fury and No Avengers #1). 00:16:13 - Grant Morrison brought the good stuff in Batman #675. 00:19:58 - Greg Rucka leaves on a high note with Checkmate #15. 00:25:05 - The Vision takes center stage in Young Avengers Presents #3. 00:30:50 - There was a bit of a scheduling snafu with Death of the New Gods #8. 00:33:01 - Ultimate Spider-Man #121 was a fun romp with a big silly villain. 00:34:58 - What sort of fan is Josh if he doesn't mention the awesome Fables #72? User Reviews 00:36:43 - FACE didn't like Countdown to Final Crisis #1 so much. 00:37:45 - OhCaroline has learned to love the X-Men again with Uncanny X-Men #497. E-Mail 00:41:07 - Chris from Sacramento wants a book he's guaranteed to like. 00:44:00 - Brian gets creepy about shapeshifters and their inner parts. 00:46:30 - Daniel from Australia wants to know how we interact with non-comics readers. 00:49:20 - Jay asks about which editors we like. 00:51:48 - Ryan is annoyed by kids and their toys and merchandising.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #129 - Hellblazer #243

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:44:13 EST

April 20, 2008 - Show Notes Delayed Due to New York Comic Con - go to iFanboy.com for show notes (which will be posted eventually

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #128 - Young Liars #2

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:44:13 EST

April 13, 2008 - It's the show so good, they had to do it twice! 00:01:45 - Ron almost has a heart attack talking about his Pick of the Week, Young Liars #2! 00:11:48 - Is it Nova or Green Lantern? The debate continues with Nova #12. 00:14:57 - Green Arrow and Black Canary #7 fooled Ron. 00:19:20 - If you like heaving bosoms and gigantic weapons then Titans #1 is the book for you. 00:22:37 - Fantastic Four #556 is probably giving Ron a facial tic. 00:27:08 - Criminal Vol. 2 #2 wins for best cover of the week. And most badassery. 00:30:00 - Echo #2 had Josh momentarily confused. 00:31:42 - With Wolverine #64, the iFanboys lament Jason Aaron's short run on the book. 00:32:33 - During the discussion of Suburban Glamour #4, Ron reveals some uncomfortable yearnings. 00:35:50 - Conor and Josh initiate a Justice Society of America #14 sneak attack. User Reviews 00:39:20 - Neb is so happy to be reading Serenity: Better Days #2. 00:40:22 - JohnnyDestructo says you are cold and dead inside if you're not enjoying Amazing Spider-Man. E-Mail 00:43:04 - Jon from Brooklyn, NY has a question about NYCC that is morally dubious. 00:45:24 - Lance from TX is hearing voices in his head. Voicemail 00:48:42 - Darrel from New York, NY is excited! 00:50:22 - It is supsected that Chandler from LA is being coached.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #127 - Action Comics #863

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:44:13 EST

April 6, 2008 - So many books, so little time. This week, there were so many comics to talk about that we had to forgo the e-mails and voicemails! 00:01:26 - Conor's Pick of the Week is Action Comics #683! 00:10:50 - Some little underground book called Secret Invasion #1 came out. 00:21:34 - The iFanboys dug the budding romance in Detective Comics #843. 00:25:38 - Conor and Ron loved the story in Amazing Spider-Man #555, but were split on the art. 00:28:50 - Kick-Ass #2 left Conor with too many questions. 00:32:16 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #13 was hysterical. 00:34:08 - Josh and Conor loved Scalped #16 so, so much. 00:36:12 - Both Ron and Conor agree: Countdown #4 continues the quality momentum. 00:38:17 - Ron forgot to buy All New Atom #22; Conor says he missed out. 00:39:34 - The Boys #17. So that happened. 00:42:19 - Ron's Book of the Month selection? Justice League International Vol. 1.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #126 - Green Lantern #29

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:44:13 EST

March 30, 2008 - Whenever the iFanboys get together... things get hot! 00:01:48 - Josh has a Hal Jordan mancrush and Green Lantern #29 is the Pick of the Week! 00:10:02 - Conor and Ron were loving the focused story and Jim Starlin art in Countdown to Final Crisis #5. 00:12:55 - With New Avengers #39 the Skrulls are finally here. 00:15:55 - Conor says All Star Superman #10 is on a whole different level from other comic books. 00:20:50 - In Ultimate Human #5, Warren Ellis keeps Queen and Country alive in iFanboy's hearts. 00:22:15 - Countdown to Adventure #8 wrapped up (one half of) a great mini-series. 00:24:25 - Transhuman #1 gives you a lot of bang for your buck. 00:27:25 - Everybody loves Dan Dare #5. Except the Mekon. 00:29:22 - Is Daredevil getting kind of repetitive? The great debate begins. User Reviews 00:34:10 - gobo thought that Green Lantern #29 was boring. 00:35:15 - leland222 really dug Wolverine: First Class #1, except for the title. E-Mail 00:38:03 - Craig from Chicago, IL is relying on Conor to bring him the truth on Batman RIP. 00:40:20 - Henrik from Stokholm, Sweeden wants to start reading either Invincible or Ultimate Spider-Man. Voicemail 00:42:40 - Will from TN calls out Ron on his lack of Brubaker love. The Daredevil debate continues! 00:45:00 - Dallas from Las Vegas, NV has questions about Mark Bagley and Green Lantern.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #125 - Invincible #49

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:44:13 EST

March 23, 2008 - This week there's an iFanboy first, a sense of betrayal, and a partial mental breakdown - all in under an hour! 00:01:24 - Ron did the unthinkable and selected Invincible #49 as his Pick of the Week! 00:08:56 - Everyone loved War is Hell: The First Flight of the Phantom Eagle #1. 00:12:18 - Ron liked Captain America #35, but just couldn't get excited by it. 00:15:46 - Ron was disgusted by The Flash #238 and Conor can't understand why he won't drop it. 00:19:34 - Josh and Conor are filled with righteous anger after reading The Circle #5. 00:22:54 - With Immortal Iron Fist #13, Conor is pretty much done with the series. 00:25:35 - There's a surprising return to action for two characters in Batman and The Outsiders #5. 00:27:28 - Conor dug Robin #172, Josh not as much. 00:28:12 - Ghost Rider #21 is like an awesome grindhouse movie! 00:30:30 - Josh makes a startling confession about Thor. User Reviews 00:34:48 - profdresser had a problem with the art in Fables #71. 00:35:50 - tork was not a big fan of Iron Man #27. E-Mail 00:38:35 - Chris S. from Newark, DE asks about 'Demon in a Bottle'. Voicemail 00:40:59 - Luke H. from Denver, CO has questions about Dave Sim. 00:44:20 - Johnny D. from Philadelphia, PA wants to know about iFanboy at the Movies. 00:45:57 - Ryan from Pittsburgh, PA likes the new iFanboy.com but wants to know about old reviews.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #124 - Fantastic Four #555

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:44:13 EST

March 16, 2008 - Conor is back! 00:02:06 - Conor likes wacky science! And his Pick of the Week is Fantastic Four #555! 00:10:35 - With Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin #6, the great mini-series ended a bit... quietly. 00:13:52 - As expected, Ron loved the retro Marvel feel in Mighty Avengers #10. 00:16:59 - Ron was tickled by Serenity: Better Days #1. 00:19:57 - Conor loved him some Lone Ranger and Tonto #1, kemosabe. 00:21:08 - Last Defenders #1 made iFanboy laugh. 00:23:19 - It is to everyone's continual surprise that Josh loves Nova. 00:24:43 - If this is the final arc for Batman Confidential, it's going out with a bang. 00:26:21 - Madman #8 was a silent issue. Let the rockin' gimmicks continue! 00:29:07 - Conor discusses his choice for iFanboy's Book of the Month for March: Queen and Country - Definitive Edition Vol. 1. User Reviews 00:35:52 - daccampo loved Green Arrow and Black Canary #6 with one caveat. 00:38:00 - zombox is over the moon for Astounding Wolf-Man. E-Mail 00:40:46 - Andrew wants Ron to force the guys to read Savage Dragon. Voicemail 00:43:04 - Anonymous misses Ambush Bug. 00:46:03 - We've got announcments! iFanboy Mini is here! And everything is in HD!

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #123 - Logan #1

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:44:13 EST

March 9, 2008 - Conor is still on vacation, so we made a call to our favorite fly-over podcaster and had Tom Katers join the fun.. Show Notes: * 00:01:00 - Tom Katers of Around Comics and Tom Vs. the JLA is here! * 00:02:44 - Josh's Pick of the Week is Logan #1, because it was just good. * 00:10:35 - But why wasn't the pick the Justice League New Frontier Special? * 00:16:34 - Terry Moore is back with Echo #1. So far, so good. * 00:20:44 - Ron ain't lyin' about Young Liars #1. "Gun-tar!" * 00:25:12 - Is that Ryan Choi in the All-New Atom #21? Tom makes a confession. * 00:31:31 - We're talking about Green Lantern...again. * 00:34:44 - Pax Romana #2 makes us all feel lazy. * 00:37:30 - Josh finally has someone to talk about Exterminators #27 with! * 00:40:05 - Ron strikes back with great vengeance at Uncanny X-Men #496. * 00:43:18 - What does Buffy the Vampire Slayer #12 have to do with Cruel Intentions? * 00:44:32 - ClanDestine #2 takes us back to Excalibur. User Reviews * 00:46:05 - Tork loved Green Lanter #28 * 00:46:58 - JStump loved the New Frontier Special too! * 00:47:35 - Rofo really likes Pax Romana, but has some pacing issues E-Mail - 00:50:18 - Leland from WA hasn't heard much talk about Spawn. - 00:53:28 - Jon Hoche is still Counting Down. Voicemail - 00:57:50 - Where does Robin start with superheroes? * 01:02:25 - We've got New Frontier Contest Winners, and the grand prize winner is Dave Levine! * 01:08:14 - What's this "Tom Vs. the JLA" I've been hearing about?

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #122 - Kick-Ass #1

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:44:13 EST

March 2, 2008 - Conor is finally on vacation, so Gordon the Intern steps in and tries to fill the big man's shoes. Show Notes: * 00:58:00 - Gordon the Intern is filling in for Conor! * 00:03:17 - Ron had his ass kicked by the Pick of the Week: Kick-Ass #1. * 00:14:48 - Echoes of Messiah Complex shudder throughout X Men Legacy #208. * 00:17:04 - Jeff Smith takes a different direction with RASL #1. * 00:22:13 - Criminal Vol.2 #1 punches Josh, but in the best way. * 00:26:55 - Ron thinks he's got this All-Star Batman and Robin thing worked out with issue #9. * 00:32:32 - Ultimate Spider-Man #119 was refreshingly delightful. * 00:35:58 - Gordon loves Mouse Guard Winter 1152 #3, even though it has nothing to do with Dawson's Creek. Or does it? * 00:37:34 - JSA #13 was good....again. * 00:39:23 - Josh isn't going to let Fables #70 go unmentioned. * E-mail - 00:42:06 - Sam from Australia is curious about ages: Golden, Silver, and Modern, and who we like from them. - 00:45:54 - Vichus Smith wants to know if Messiah Complex will get Ron to read the new Cable series. - 00:47:06 - Ryan asks which comic book city we'd want to live in. * Voicemail - 00:49:29 - Dave from Bloomington needs Punisher. Can you help him? - 00:52:05 - Andrew in Alabama wants to know what you should read when you've got the sickness. * 00:54:36 - You want to win a copy of the Marvel Guide to New York City? Go to: www.MarvelGuideSweepstakes.com. * 00:55:46 - Rare Darwyn Cooke pint glasses and an autographed, sketched DVD of New Frontier are yours for the taking, as long as you have the correct contest answer to us by Midnight EST, March 6. Listen for details..

iFanboy Special Edition Podcast: Justice League: The New Frontier DVD

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:44:13 EST

March 2, 2008 - Join Josh, Conor, Ron and Gordon as we discuss the new DVD from DC's line of animated comic adaptations, Justice League: the New Frontier, based on the epic graphic novel DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke. Tune in for details on a special giveaway

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #121 - Zorro #1

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:44:13 EST

February 24, 2008 - We're in San Francisco on the eve of WonderCon and we're talking just books - no emails or voicemails - just comic books. Show Notes: No show notes due to WonderCon. Go to iFanboy.com for full show notes later in the week.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #120 - Green Arrow/Black Canary #5

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:44:13 EST

February 17, 2008 - It's a packed show this week as we've got a new site, a book of the month, WonderCon as well as this week's comics to talk about! Show Notes: * 00:01:23 - iFanboy 3.0 is here! * 00:06:38 - Josh might have been late to the party but Green Arrow and Black Canary #5 was his Pick of the Week. * 00:15:24 - The Alias reunion in New Avengers #38 was awesome, but... * 00:19:36 - Reaction is mixed to Fantastic Four #554! * 00:23:21 - Ron's love for Fantastic Comics #1 knows no bounds! * 00:27:12 - Geoff Johns somehow made Zero Hour interesting in Booster Gold #0. * 00:31:00 - Astro City: Beautie was creepy good. * 00:33:20 - It was a big week for Jason Aaron with Wolverine #62 and Ghost Rider #20. * 00:35:27 - Ron barely has the words to describe his disappointment in X-Force #1. * 00:37:23 - With Captain Marvel #3 there are more skrulls. * 00:39:54 - It's our first Book of the Month: Godland - Celestial Edition Book 1! E-mail! - 00:48:56 - C. Kevin (AKA Luthor) in Canada wants to know about swapping characters. - 00:50:59 - Clint B. asks why puny iFanboys hate Hulk? 00:55:03 - WonderCon 2008 announcements!

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #119 - Teen Titans: Year One #2

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:44:13 EST

February 10, 2008 - iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast #119 Show Notes: * Ron loved everything about Teen Titans: Year One #2, thus it was his Pick of the Week. * ClanDestine #1 looked fantastic. * Six new team members in Justice Society of America #12? Sure! * Ten years in the making, it's Scud: The Disposable Assasin #21! * Conor is in love with Nightwing #141. * Josh was just slightly let down by Fables #69. * Ron was not sold on the new artist in Uncanny X-Men #494. * Buffy the Vampire Slayer #11 was funny. * Ron is all over the map on Amazing Spider-Man #549. * Crawlsapce: Xxxombies #3 shows that Rick Remender has huge balls. * Paul Dini is back, baby, with Detective Comics #841. * The art in Abe Sapien: The Drowning #1 blew Josh away. E-mail! - Ali wants to know if there is a Kingdom Come for Marvel Comics. - Timmy has questions about Showcases and Essentials. - Andrew from Boston, MA is upset by viral marketing. VoiceMail! - Kermit from Washington, DC has a question about Cyclops and Marc Guggenheim. - Mike from Utah thanks us for recommending Scalped and wants to know about Jason Aaron's future projects. - Rob from Detroit, MI is looking to get a tattoo. * WonderCon announcements!

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #118 - Captain America #34

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:44:13 EST

February 3, 2008 - iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast #118 Show Notes: * 00:01:35 - To no one's surprise, Conor chose Captain America #34 as the Pick of the Week. * 00:10:56 - Josh sheds a tear for Y: THe Last Man #60. * 00:17:30 - Everyone gushes over Ultimate Spider-Man #118. * 00:21:18 - Ron and Conor have a comic book crush on Suburban Glamour #3. * 00:24:17 - Green Lantern #27 was chilling. * 00:27:18 - New Avengers Annual #2 left Ron confounded about scheduling. * 00:29:44 - Josh continues to bang the drum for Trials of Shazam! #11. * 00:30:51 - With Proof #4, this series is getting better and better. * 00:32:48 - Ron goes against popular opinion with Spider-Man: With Great Power #1. * 00:35:10 - Action Comics #861 proves that this is the one great Geoff Johns book no one is talking about. E-mail! - 00:37:20 - Caleb from London, UK wants to know if it's only Yanks who like Captain America. - 00:40:07 - Ben G from London, UK has a few questions. VoiceMail! - 00:44:58 - Big E from IL is looking for Jay Garrick and Alan Scott stories. - 00:48:50 - Darrel from New York, NY gets serious.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #117 - Hellblazer #240

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 12:44:13 EST

January 27, 2008 - It's the iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast #117 and- Hey! How's it goin'? Show Notes: * 00:01:35 - Josh gives other comics the two finger salute, and makes Hellblazer #240 the Pick of the Week. * 00:12:02 - Ron clears up what happened at the end of the Messiah Complex in X-Men #207. * 00:20:48 - Astonishing X-Men #24 was probably very good. There was some confusion. * 00:23:49 - Is Ultimates 3 #2 any better than the first issue? Josh, Ron, and Conor differ. * 00:26:50 - The panel is split on Young Avengers Presents Patriot. * 00:31:48 - Dan Dare #3 continues to ride the awesome train. * 00:33:19 - Conor is quite pleased with Teen Titans #55. * 00:34:07 - Ron is hoppin' mad that The Order was cancelled, because issue #7 was his favorite. * 00:36:27 - Josh loves the bunny in Usagi Yojimbo #109. * E-mail! - 00:38:54 - Travis from Kansas City, MO wants to know which convention he should attend. For the record, this year you can find iFanboy at WonderCon in San Francisco, the New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic-Con in Seattle, and of course in San Diego. - 00:42:30 - Caroline from VA wants to know the best non-Ultimate Spider-Man stories are. * VoiceMail! - 00:45:58 - Nate from Canton, OH wants to know why JLA sucks now. - 00:48:05 - Dave from Denver, CO took some time out of his date to give us a call. - 00:50:44 - Bard from KY is curious about Love and Rockets.

iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #116 - Fell #9

ron@ifanboy.com — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:44:13 EST

January 20, 2008 - People's Exhibit A is presented on the iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast #116 Show Notes: * 00:01:17 - Ron had a rough week but his Pick of the Week, Fell #9, made it all better. * 00:09:50 - Booster Gold #6 was bittersweet to Ron. * 00:14:05 - Hawaiian Dick #2 looked purty. * 00:17:11 - '76 #1 was kickass and throwbacky. * 00:21:04 - Josh and Ron had so much fun with Fear Agent #18. * 00:24:14 - Conor and Ron were perplexed by 2Guns #5. * 00:30:04 - Steve McNiven is back with a vengeance in Amazing Spider-Man #547. * 00:32:13 - Was The Umbrella Academy #5 on the grassy knoll? * 00:34:22 - Ron is hanging on with the Luna Bros.'s The Sword #4! * 00:35:12 - Answers continue to elude Conor in New X-Men #46 * 00:38:03 - Chuck Dixon is back and Robin #170 rocked. * 00:40:21 - Checkmate #22 was brutally good. * E-mail! - 00:41:55 - Steve M. has a problem with the community. - 00:43:35 - Lewis loves Queen and Country. * VoiceMail! - 00:46:00 - John from Brooklyn, NY wants to know if iFanboy is reading Simon Dark. - 00:48:29 - Matt from Simi Valley, CA is not happy about Spider-Man. - 00:50:31 - And this guy is even more upset.