SUP NET! And welcome to another installment of the TOP 5. We catch up on all the amazing things that Image is currently putting out!! Like, a lot! sex criminals, the beauty, and the adrenaline inducing Tokyo Ghost!! Find out how they rank this week. I also plead with you to give a DC title I love a chance (I know. Weird, right?) you also are damn curious to get caught up on how Jason Aaron is making the Star Wars universe his bitch. Of course you are!! And the disappointment of the week breaks my heart as it comes from one of my favorite Secret Wars tie-in books. LIKE SUBSCRIBE SHARE RAID THE FRIDGE FOR A SNACK AND PRESS PLAY WITH ME!! As always, comments are encouraged. And find me over at twitter: @KirkLikeStuff. Stay classy you beautiful nerds! Don’t forget to subscribe for even more comic related videos. Kirk FM Kirk@ComicImpact.com
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Sup ‘net! We’re heading down the final stretch of Secret Wars tie-ins. And they wrap up, we’re seeing some serious disappointing endings and outings. (The disappointment of the week will surprise you. Especially coming from me!) But there is also a particularly green title that turned out to be different than what it originally seemed! One of my favorite comic creative teams takes 2 of the top spots. The #1 pick this week doesn’t fight fair in the least. And I’ll tell you about the best Image title you’re not checking out. PRESS PLAY!
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It’s that time of the week again. Where Sheldon and Simon discuss comics from last week.Sheldon talks to you about wars with Future Imperfect #1 and Secret Wars #3. He will tell you why he loves Justice League #41.Simon heads off to a galaxy far far away as he talks to you about Star Wars #6 and Darth Vader #6 and his favorite new book of the year Airboy by James Robinson and Greg Hinkle from Image comics.
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Another Denver Comic Con has come and gone, this time, over the Memorial Day weekend. In only its fourth year, DCC had 101,500 attendees, up from 86,500 last year. To help make this possible, they rented some 500,000 square feet of the Convention Center — an increase of 20,000 square feet over last year, and just shy of the entire building. Even with an increase of size and numbers, the flow of traffic was handled well and congestion was kept to a minimum in comparison to other comparable conventions I’ve been to. The staff is still some of the friendliest I’ve dealt with and never seemed to get frustrated dealing with all the attendees.
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There are a lot of takes on Batman, but we all have our favorites. Sometimes he’s campy, other times he’s gritty. Batman’s one of the most versatile characters in media today. My favorite take on Batman isn’t one steeped in the DC universe. I like to see Batman the noir detective, who’s more of a vigilante than a superhero. So needless to say, I absolutely adore Detective Comics from Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, they’re doing my Batman. This is my Batman book. Beware spoilers.
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On this week’s episode we talk about a lot of amazing comics from the week of January 28th 2015; such as Casanova: Acedia #1 , King: Flash Gordon #1, Thor #4, Munchkin #1, and Batman #38–where we find out why the Joker is a blood sucking vampire now that he is immortal. Let’s not forget THE PICK OF THE WEEK: The Multiversity Guidebook #1 by Grant Morrison.
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Thanksgiving is over, so that means it’s finally time to talk about last week’s comics. And Simon has Comic Impact’s pick of the week for November 26th, 2014. Simon’s verdict? Superman #36 from Geoff Johns, John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson, & Laura Martin, all of whom continue their stunning work on DC’s Superman with the fifth chapter in “The Men of Tomorrow.”
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Gotham Academy begins its run! It’s a new look at Gotham from (deep breath) writers Becky Cloonan & Brenden Fletcher, artist Karl Keschl, and colorists Geyser & Dave McCaig. This is an interesting sort of book to see from DC Comics, and I like to see them taking a risk on a weird property like this. The obvious shorthand for Gotham Academy is to say it’s Batman meets Harry Potter, and the good news is I mean that in the best way possible. We’re invited to follow students through their time at a prestigious school located in Gotham. What could go wrong?
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Hey ComicImpact fans welcome to this weeks Pick of the Week podcast where Simon and Sebastian talk about some of their favorite books of last week. Family matters across the universe in Saga #22. Witness the impending apocalypse in Low #2. Writhe in terror with Robert Kirkman’s Outcast #3. Witness the sins of Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy and save with Superman and Ulysses in Superman #34
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Hey ComicImpact fans welcome to this weeks pre SDCC Pick of the Week podcast where Simon and Sebastian talk about last weeks favorites. Joins us as we explore the sins of the past in Original Sin #6. Follow Kamala Khan as she teams up with the Wolverine in Ms. Marvel #6. Feel the heart of the dark knight in Robin Rises: Omega #1 and follow Harley Quinn down to San Diego as she paints the town red and black and blue in Harley Quinn Invades Comic-Con #1.
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Hey ComicImpact fans welcome to this weeks Pick of the Week podcast where Simon and Sebastian explore last weeks favorites. Family matters across the universe in Saga #20. Watch as Spidey help the ordinary supermen of the FDNY in Amazing Spider-Man #4. Feel the chills and the thrills with Robert Kirkman’s Outcast #1 and save Metropolis from the murderous mayhem of the Joker with the Man of Steel himself in Adventures of Superman #14
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Hello Comic Impact if you are looking for the Pick of the Week then you, my friend, have come to the right place! This week Sheldon had the pick but I am not gonna tell you what he picked…no sir….we are trying something new so you will just have to listen to the podcast till the end to find out! Ok well i suppose you could fast forward but where is the fun in that?! Here is a clue it is one of these books that we discuss which are Flash Gordon, Amazing Spider-Man,Forever Evil,Velvet,Thor & Mind The Gap. What will it be?! Only one way to find out so grab a seat, maybe some snacks and a beverage and let the listening begin!
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Happy New Comic Book Day, or as we at the ComicImpact office like to call it, Happy New POW(Pick of the Week podcast) Day! Join Simon and Sheldon to talk about their favorite comics from the last week and what was the best for both of the boys. They chose Batman # 30 by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo from DC Comics. That’s right, Year Zero’s third act. How will this story-line impact Batman? You will just have to listen to find out.That’s not all the boys talk about
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Earth 2 is easily one of my favorite books being published right now. I loved Robinson’s run on it and Taylor has been doing an amazing job continuing the thread. I love that this series has all the interesting characters that I care about without having to read 10 different books to get the full story. It’s all wonderfully self-contained. I look forward to this book every month and eagerly read it first of my pulls.
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It’s Wednesday and you know what that means! It’s time for a brand-new episode of the Pick of the Week podcast! If you were wondering why you haven’t seen the blue little dot in your iTunes feed lately, you’ll find out why. Simon is joined by Sebastian as they discuss last week’s comics. Simon had the pick and went with Detective Comics #30 from the new creative team, Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato.Wait, there are more comics to talk about! The boys discuss three Marvel books, The Punisher, She-Hulk, and Moon Knight. Simon explains that you should be reading Elephantmen if you’re a fan of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s, Crime and Punishment. Sebastian tells you what best new comic he’s been enjoying, yet just afraid is going to turn nasty and ugly .
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One of the things we like to do here at Comic Impact is feature various comic book artists each month. Some you may know and some that are new to you. The idea is to make people aware of the amazing talent that’s out there and hopefully to get you interested in reading new books! This month we’re taking a look into the mind of Dustin Nguyen.
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Issue 21 welcomes writer, Tom Taylor, with new arc, “The Kryptonian,” but manages to keep in mind everything that has come before in this series. It isn’t a very good jumping on point, even considering the shift in creative team. This issue is more for to further develop the story that was already in place involving the team of Batman, Lois Lane, and others as they try to figure out how to stop an insane Superman gone evil.
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Tynion tells an entertaining standalone story for his final issue of Red Hood and the Outlaws. Tynion’s portrayal of Jason tells a bit about his entire run, with pencils by Stephen Segovia and colored by Nei Ruffino, to deliver some beautiful artwork. Tynion’s dialogue for Roy and Starfire is always enjoyable and he once again proved that he can write a great present day Jason Todd or Red Hood. The balance in Jason’s character speaks for Tynion’s consistency throughout his entire run. Another great aspect of character that Tynion showed off was relentlessness when it comes to villains. With this issue, Tynion showed a little glimpse of how the Outlaws would regularly operate under Jason’s leadership.
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Join Simon in Sheldon in celebrating Yuletide cheer for the Pick of the week for December 11th 2013! Sheldon had the pick and he went with Justice League #25 from DC Comics and Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke! The fun doesn’t stop there so keep listening as Simon and Sheldon also talk about Captain America, The Waking Dead, Unity, Constantine and Nova! Excited for the Holidays and New Year?! We are too so have a listen pull up some Egg Nog and enjoy another week of comic goodness with Comic Impact!
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You lovely, lovely people are in for a Pick of The Week like none other! That’s right It is the week after Thanksgiving and Sheldon and Simon are back bringing comic book love into your very ears! Sheldon had the pick for November 27th and he went with Damian:Son of Batman #2 by Andy Kubert from D.C. Comics!Not into the whole Bat thing? It’s cool we try to cover all the bases so we also talk about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Maxx, The Walking Dead, Black Science & the last issue of Marvel’s Galactic Event Infinity!
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