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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We can all agree that The Flash is one the best DC characters right? We all love him and his current book by Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellatois nothing short of AMAZING. How would you like to take him home? Well, guess what we did this weekend, thanks to DC Collectibles, Sheldon got to do an unboxing of the brand-new Action figure based on everyone’s favorite speedster in the DC universe.
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This is it Bat Fans! Sheldon gets to check in with writer extraordinaire Scott Snyder! If the name sounds familiar, and it should, it is because you know him from writing such books as Batman, Swamp Thing and American Vampire. So he has done a few things you might say. We get to check in with him about his current Court of Owls and newly announced Death of the Family featuring the return of The Joker! We also talk a bit about his current grow out fest with Swamp Thing and he shed’s little light on American Vampires next big story arch! Get it? Cause they are Vampires! Any way it is ALWAYS a treat to talk to the man behind some of the best Bat stories of the last 20 years! So sit back and enjoy more of our exciting coverage from Comic Con!
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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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Whew! Still going, this time with Nicola Scott (Earth 2)! She takes a second to talk to us about her current book as well as things that inspired her as a child? Don’t miss this interview that gets to the heart of this Aussies love for comics and where it all sprang from! She also talks a bit about the future of Earth 2 and the Rot and The Green that parallels Earth 2. This is yet another FANTASTIC interview from one of the nicest and most talented people in the industry. Stick around for more Comic Impact the interviews just keep coming from SDCC 2012 and your buds at Comic Impact!
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Have you loved the one man work horse that is Tony S. Daniels work on Detective Comics and The Savage Hawkman? Well good because we find a few minutes to catch up with him to discuss his new stint on Justice League and to talk of other big announcements that have yet to be told! You don’t want to miss this interview with the “other” man behind the Bat!Stay tuned for even more great SDCC 2012 coverage!
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It was bound to happen sooner or later. ComicImpact has an interview with pretty-art-guy, Gabriel Bautista. Yes, he colors All-Star Western from DC Comics. Yes, he has drawn pictures for the awesome comic, Elephantmen. Yes, he has a new project in the works with Joshua Hale Fialkov. But, we barely talk about any of that. Mostly, we goof around and dance and lean. We learn what Mr. Bautista really looks at while he’s talking to Susan and how much Sheldon drinks. Either way, watch this unorthodox encounter with this awesome artist and friend to the site.
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Not to brag, but I have met a lot of creators at a lot of conventions. I have to say that no one has had me more excited or more nervous than Scott Snyder. Sure, I make jokes about stalking him and voodoo magic, but Mr. Snyder is a horror writer and gets me. Maybe I’m projecting, but I don’t care. I reveled in the opportunity to talk with one of my favorite writers.Try not to notice the shades of red and pink I become as Scott Snyder and I talk everything from Severed to Batman. I have to say that Mr. Snyder was very nice to this crazy fan girl. Thank you again for chatting, Scott! Your works inspire me!
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Well, the day before it anyway. It does seem like a good day for horror. I think that it has to do with the fact that if you’re single, then this is a shit holiday. If you’re in a couple, this is a stressful holiday. Either way, there’s a little bit of horror involved. Plus, Valentine’s Day has hearts and hearts pump blood. Scary stuff involved! Speaking of blood, this month I am featuring the most romantic of all the monsters (to the mainstream media): VAMPIRES! Personally, I think that any monster can be romanticized. In fact, most of them were born from the romantic era, but that’s a different article for a different time. I digress, vampires have come to symbolize forbidden love.
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And, we’re back! It’s written form again for Horror on the 13th! I can’t decide what I like better. Really, I just like mixing it up, because to me, talking about horror is talking about horror. In fact, I agree with that statement almost to a fault. I mean, I really do like and appreciate all horror, even the bad stuff. Horror taps into something very primal in all of us. It’s the fear of the unknown or the mysterious or the abnormal. Mostly, it’s trying to understand things that we, as humans, don’t understand or have no way of understanding. When it’s not that, it’s blood and guts and monsters! Personally, I think all those are the same, but that is always up for debate. Horror has debates! And theories! I love it.
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So here it is kids the last Long Beach Comic Con 2011 Interview. Join us as we talk with Jimmy Palmiotti about All-Star Western and what’s in store for Jonah Hex in the upcoming issues. Find out if Jimmy and Justin Gray are thinking about the digital format when they are working on a issue.We also get some information about a new up coming character in All-Star Western who is from San Francisco so watch out west coast!
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So guess what. Here is yet ANOTHER great interview from Long Beach Comic Con! If you missed this con you missed some great creators and artist to meet. One of them is the legendary Scott Lobdell! you loved him on Uncanny X-Men and now you love him even more on books like Superboy, Teen Titans and Redhood and The Outlaws. Sheldon and Lobdell talk a bit about where these books might be going and the story influence of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid on Redhood and the Outlaws! All this AND an appearance from Krypto the Superdog just might blow your mind, as we bring you more coverage from Long Beach Comic Con 2011!
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Hey Comic Impact are you ready for the last week of major DC “New 52” love?Well sit back down and join Simon, Sheldon, Susan, and Rob as we tackle the loves and hates of the last BIG batch of books out! Listen in as the gang discuses the following books, The Flash,Aquaman,Justice League Dark,Superman,All Star Western, Teen Titans, Green Lantern New Guardians, Batman The Dark Knight,I, Vampire,Blackhawks, Voodoo,The Fury of Firestorm The Nuclear Man, The Savage Hawkman, and then tells you what there favorite 5 are!
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Greeting guys and gals! Welcome to Week 3 of the “New 52” Podcast from Comic Impact. This time around, Sheldon ate too much salad and couldn’t join the fun, so we have Simon, Rob, and (making her first appearance on any podcast) Susan! Basically, we love anything by Scott Snyder. The love affair with him continues. Susan and Rob curse a lot about the new Catwoman title (literally). Simon is underwhelmed by a few of his pick ups this week, and everyone’s pull list gets shorter. Listen to Rob and Simon bond over their love for Deadman. Find out why Susan might break her ban on the Superman family. Week 3 of the “New 52” Podcast is full of the stuff we love (and hate) about comics. Plus, we have Susan and we know you all want more of her
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Are you ready for a new episode of ComicImpact”s Pick of the Week Podcast? This week was a no brainer If you have been listening to the podcast, or talking to Simon, you know he was more than excited about Batman #1 by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo.Join the podcast team of Simon, Sheldon, and Matt as they talk about the third week of DC’s “New 52”. Find out what the boys think of Batman #1,NightWing #1, DC Universe Presents Deadman #1, Wonder Woman #1, Avengers #17, Ultimate X-Men #1, X-Men Schism #4, Red Wing #3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #2 and more.
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Hold onto your butts as we guide you through the second wave of DC Comics ‘NEW 52’ releases. Last week DC presented us with some fantastic and not-so-fantastic new comics, so why not get the low down on these most recent titles to hit shelves and hear whether we think they can hold their own in the big, bad world of comics. Expect some clash of opinions in this podcast! If you’ve been having second thoughts about a DC Comic you regret not buying last week, then let us aid you in your decision making. This podcast also reintroduces Comic Impact writer Rob back onto the scene. So join Simon, Sheldon and Rob as they break down all of DC’s latest ‘NEW 52’ releases. They’ve got all the comics covered, which are as follows Grifter #1, Superboy #1, Suicide Squad #1, Frankenstein Agent Of Shade #1, Resurrection Man #1, Deathstroke #1, Demon Knights #1, Batman and Robin #1, Green Lantern #1, Legion Lost #1, Mister Terrific #1, Red Lanterns #1 and Batwoman #1. So download this wonderful podcast and see what we thought of this misfit bunch of weird and wonderful comics!
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Comic Impact! Are you ready to find out what we thought about the first batch of “NEW 52” from DC? Good, because we are throwing a wave of knowledge at you in this supplement to our usual P.O.W. podcast. Don’t worry. We want to help you be informed on what books aren’t worth reading and which ones the team loves! So, join Simon and Sheldon as they dive head first into a sea of superhero goodness! This week, we discuss the first wave of books put out by DC which include the following: Action Comics, Animal Man, Batgirl, Batwing, Detective Comics, Green Arrow, Hawk and Dove, Justice League International, Men of War, OMAC, Static Shock, Stormwatch, and Swamp Thing! Go find a nice quiet place to let out your DC rage, and then have a seat. Relax. Let us walk you through the ZEN process of choosing the books that are right for you!
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Hey, Comic Impact. How are things? Good,good. How’s that sports team you are into? I hear they scored a big last point to win the game. Not to change the subject, but it’s time for The Pick Of The Week episode 221! That’s right. It’s time for another fun filled podcast with Simon, Sheldon and, from our news articles The Impact, Matt! Join the team as they discuss the comics that they loved (or hated) for the week of September 7th 2011. First of all Sheldon had “The Pick” so he starts off the show talking about Action Comics #1.Then Matt talks to us a bit about Jeff Lemire’s new run on Animal Man which leads right into the boys talking about a ton of great no, fantastic books like Swamp Thing, Batgirl, Detective Comics, New Avengers Annual, Punisher,Casanova,Wolverine Debt of Blood, and Reed Gunther. All this AND look for another podcast this week, and every week of September, where Sheldon and Simon cover all the “New 52” books that came out. It’s a good time to be a comic book fan! So sit back, kick your feet up (unless you’re driving), and enjoy The Pick of The Week!
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The “New 52” started last week with Justice League #1 by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee. Guess what? This is amazing 40 page first issue is the Pick of The Week for the week of August 31, 2011. The boys (Sheldon, Ken, and Simon) talk about the end of Flashpoint. They are also more than happy about the return of Jerome Opeña on Uncanny X-Force and discuss the amazing job that Dean White is doing on that book. Sheldon is happy that his nickname for Jonathan “Polybag” Hickman stays true. Ken pitches Marvel a new Ultimate book. The boys also talk about Ultimates Hawkeye #1, Secret Avengers #16, Elephantman #34, Invincible #82 and more. Oh! And, Ken tells us the best metal bands of all times. All this, and the boys announce an upcoming podcast that will be coming out weekly for one month only!
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If you’ve been reading comics for some time, I’m sure you’ve heard of Grant Morrison. A few weeks back, our very own Simon had a chance to sit down and talk to Mr. Morrison. They covered a few subjects, including his new book, Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human, in which Morrison takes the time to break down the history of comics from Action Comics #1 to the present day. Mr Morrison also touches on the “11 Year Theory” and how it makes an impact on the world we live in and about his tribute song he wrote for John Lennon.We also talk about his upcoming run on Action Comics and the “New 52” and take a look back at Final Crisis!
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