One of the traditions here Comic impact is to talk to John Layman at any convention and this year at Wondercon 2013 was no different. We sat down and had a talk to John about his run on Detective Comics and discussed how he will interpret Bruce dealing with the death of Damien.Also we talked about Chew’s new story arc, where the book is going now that we have hit the halfway mark and much more mayhem….so join Simon as he talks with one of the most talented writers in the industry (and LEGO mastermind) John Layman all at Wondercon 2013.
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For the past couple of years we have been talking to the creative team behind Chew. This time around is no different. It is not only about Chew though as John Layman also talks to us about his upcoming run on DC’s Detective Comics. We also talk about Mars Attacks from IDW. We also talk to him about his true passion… LEGO’s. We then shift gears and talk to Rob Guillory. Rob tells us a bit about Secret Agent Poyo and the halfway point of the book and his upcoming book from image that will hit stores in 2013. It’s always a pleasure to talk to the creative team at SDCC and this time it’s no different. So join us as we talk about the most fun and the craziest, original comic around!
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It’s the Wednesday after The 84th Academy Awards. What are you doing? You’re going to sit down, sync your iPhone, and listen to the new episode of the ComicImpact POW podcast. Simon tells you why he can’t stop reading Chew #24 by John Layman and Rob Guillory from Image Comics. That was the best comic for the week of February 22nd 2012. Sheldon can’t stop talking about how he is in love with Justice League Dark #6 and our very own Rob Andrews is more than happy with Secret Avengers #23. Rob and Simon both talk about No Place like Home #1 and how it is a must read if you are a fan horror comics. Sheldon comes out of the closet and tells us how is in love with Boy George. We also give you opinions on the Academy Awards and some more freestyle rap both, in English and French. Listen in this week on Episode 252 of the ComicImpact POW Podcast!
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It’s a great time to be a comic book fan! There’s tons of movies out in the theaters, San Diego Comic Con is right around the corner and we got a brand new Pick of the Week Podcast! Talk about living the good life. Who needs money and big cars when you got comics? Sadly, our pal Ian had a family emergency and couldn’t join us, but Simon and Ken took it upon themselves to guess at what his pick would be. So join these two comic loving nuts as they talk about Ian’s favorite book, Chew #19. Is it really what his pick would have been? You’ll have to listen to find out. The guys also discuss: Flashpoint #3, Flashpoint: Abin Sur The Green Lantern #2, Flashpoint: Batman Knight of Vengeance #2, Flashpoint: The World of Flashpoint #2 (Simon loves his Flashpoint), Fear Itself #4, Fear Itself: Uncanny X-Force #1, Uncanny X-Men #540, Jonah Hex #69, Elephantmen #32, Moon Knight #3, and X-Men #14. All of that and the results of last week’s Poll of the Week!
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It’s one crazy week here at ComicImpact. Trust me, you’re not going to want to miss this new POW (Pick of the week) as Simon has the pick for the week of April 6th, 2011. He’s decided to go with CHEW #18 from Eisner Nominees John Layman and Rob Guillory because it is just the funniest and best book around that any company has out on the shelves. That’s right, Chew gets mad love here at ComicImpact. The boys also talk about the BIG marvel event, Fear Itself #1. Find out which book Simon think was trying to preach to him. Listen as Ian dorks out over the return of one of his favorite characters in Young Avengers The Children’s Crusade. And The Heroes for Hire find out why he’s called “The Punisher.” All this and Ken tells us who he would like to see dead in comics.
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