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The iFanboy.com Comic Book Podcast is a weekly talk show all about the best new current comic book releases. Lifelong friends, Conor Kilpatrick and Josh Flanagan talk about what they loved and (sometimes) hated in the current weekly books, from publishers like Marvel, DC, Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW, Aftershock, Valiant, and more. The aim is to have a fun time, some laughs, but to also really understand what makes comic books work and what doesn’t, and trying to understand the craft of this great, often under appreciated art form. Sometimes they agree, and sometimes… they don’t. With decades of experience talking about comics, interacting with comic book professionals, this is all about the love of an art form. If the names Brian Michael Bendis, Amanda Conner, Geoff Johns, Gene Luen Yang, Donny Cates, Jason Aaron, Kelly Thompson, David Marquez, Kelly Sue de Connick, Kieron Gillen, Charles Soule, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Mitch Gerads, Esad Ribic, Rick Remender, Nick Spencer, John Ridley, Skottie Young, Chip Zdarsky, Jöelle Jones, David F. Walker, Grant Morrison, and Darwyn Cooke get you excited, then this is the place for you. This podcast is so good, you don’t even need to read comic books or graphic novels to enjoy it, but it’s a lot better if you do.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 25, 2010 • 30min
iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - The Losers
April 25, 2010 - The second comic book movie of 2010, and one of the most anticipated in the iFanboy offices, The Losers came out this weekend. Josh, Ron and Conor gather to discuss the film adaptation of Andy Diggle and Jock's work, which was published by Vertigo/DC Comics. Did the cinematic feel and high action of the comic translate to the big screen? What did the filmmakers get wrong or go to far with? And most importantly, would Ron's dad like this movie? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2010 • 1h 5min
iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #230 - Flash #1
April 18, 2010 - With Conor supposedly en route to some or other comic convention, we learn once more than Tom Katers wasn't doing anything, and was free to join Josh and Ron to talk about this week's books, which is apropos, since he's kinda got a thing for Flash comics. Get out your checklists, or don't if that's your thing, but there are a lot of comics to cover here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16, 2010 • 25min
iFanboy.com Special Edition Podcast - Kick-Ass
April 16, 2010 - The comic book from Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. was mightily F'ed up, and now it's time to see if the movie version lives up to that same standard. Kick-Ass hits theaters today, with Matthew Vaughn directing, and Josh, Ron, and Conor all saw it, and figure out if it does indeed kick ass. Featuring Nic Cage, and young female actress with the most permissive parents in the history of cinema, it is time for Kick-Ass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2010 • 1h
iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #229 - Jonah Hex #54
April 11, 2010 - Hey, they're back! After handing off the show to the writers, Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, and Conor Kilpatrick have returned in the first heat-influenced show of the year! Plus, the language gets super salty when discussing one particular book, Conor reveals the uncomfortable origins of his Power Pack problem and Josh still has a Tom Katers complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8, 2010 • 50min
Talksplode #22 with John Romita Jr., artist of Kick-Ass and Avengers
April 08, 2010 - John Romita Jr. has been an A-list artist for the past 30 years. Primarily known for his work at Marvel Comics with legendary runs on Uncanny X-Men, Amazing Spider-Man, Thor and many other projects like World War Hulk, The Sentry, The Punisher: War Zone and more, Romita Jr. has followed in the footsteps of his father, John Romita Sr., making great Marvel Comics. Recently, his foray into creator owned work with Mark Millar gave us Kick-Ass, the realistic/hyper violent tale of a kid who becomes a super hero. As we all know, Kick-Ass has been adapted into a movie by Matthew Vaughn and is set to be released next week. Josh Flanagan and Ron Richards jumped at the chance to chat with John Romita Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2010 • 1h 15min
iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #228 - Blackest Night #8
April 4, 2010 - The animals have overtaken the zoo for the second annual iFanboy.com Staff Writer POW show! Paul Montgomery, Jim Mroczkowski, and Mike Romo take to the mic and talk about all of their favorite books of the week. Well, part of the time, anyway. There's also some griping. Don't worry though. They let Josh out of the meat freezer for a few minutes so he can talk about his pick, the landmark Blackest Night #8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2010 • 1h 12min
iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #227 - Uncanny X-Men #522
March 28, 2010 - The results of the voicemail contest are in and we've got an extra long show so we can bring you the Top Five Voicemails from the deluge that we received this week! Were you the winner? Also, we love My Blue Heaven and Ron has no idea what day it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2010 • 35min
Booksplode #4 - Starman Omnibus Vol. 2
March 25, 2010 - We're back on the horse people! After a long hiatus, Booksplode has returned, to talk, in depth about a particularly good graphic novel or comic collection, and now we're doing Starman Omnibus Vol. 2 with Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and Paul Montgomery. This book continues the stories set up by James Robinson back in the first volume, and expands Jack Knight's world and relationships exponentially. With regular art by Tony Harris, at the top of his game, and guest art from luminaries like JH Williams III, Chris Sprouse, Guy Davis, and more, this book is a joy to behold on almost every page. Get ready for a whole lot of praise for a whole lot of good comics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2010 • 1h 2min
iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #226 - Siege #3
March 21, 2010 - A great week of comic books makes Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Ron Richards jovial! The Pick of the Week allows for a lot of giddy catharsis, one very long e-mail allows for introspection, and an old nemesis returns! All of this and a new giveaway open to everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2010 • 1h 2min
iFanboy.com Pick of the Week #225 - Batman and Robin #10
March 14, 2010 - 2 of 3 are off to Seattle for Emerald City Comicon, but still, a show gets made! Thrill to the sounds of Conor's smooth and jazzy voice, and listen as we try to dole out more comic book related wedding advice. Also, the art sucked. Which art? How much time do you have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
