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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.
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May 5, 2019 • 1h 12min
Pick of the Week #681 - The War of the Realms #3
Conor Kilpatrick is back and he's all in on The War of the Realms but feeling a lot of angst about the future of DC. Josh? He's just happy to have his co-host back.Running Time: 01:10:20Pick of the Week:00:01:42 - The War of the Realms #3Comics:00:11:00 - The War of the Realms: Strikeforce - The Dark Elf Realm #100:14:57 - Young Justice #500:19:17 - DC's Year of the Villain 25-Cent Special #100:30:21 - Five Years #100:34:36 - Meet the Skrulls #400:35:24 - Gogor #100:38:50 - The Green Lantern #7Patron Pick:00:40:55 - DCeased #1Patron Thanks:00:47:46 - Taylor00:49:44 - Ryan Alcock00:51:16 - Craft and Comedians AKA Daniel Emmons00:52:40 - TaylorAudience Questions:00:54:44 - Miroslav L. from Croatia doesn't understand where the iFanboys find the time for all of this book reading.01:01:13 - Josh W. from Massachusetts has a Booksplode suggestion.Brought To You By:• Mack Weldon - Mack Weldon makes fantastic premium men's pants, underwear and more. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order using promo code IFANBOY• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got seven designs!Music:"New York Groove"Ace Frehley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2019 • 1h 15min
Talksplode #84 - Jordan Boyd
Thanks to iFanboy Patrons, it's Talksplode time.Last time we did this, we talked to a letterer, and this time, we're talking to Jordan Boyd, a colorist on many titles you've probably read. Josh and Jordan have some history, but in the intervening years, Jordan's gone on to build a great career in making comics. We talk about his origins, and his work now, as well as some of the things a colorist has on their mind that the average reader might not.You can follow Jordan on Twitter.Total Running Time: 01:13:02Music:“Color Me Impressed"The Replacements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2019 • 1h 16min
Pick of the Week #680 - Action Comics #1010
Josh brings in the reserve jamoke, Ryan to fill in for a vacationing Conor. We deal with a tragic (?) turn for a beloved character, and share some deep truths. Plus, rudimentary science questions from a moron (Josh) to a bonafide scientist (Ryan).Running Time: 01:00:15Pick of the Week:00:02:20 - Action Comics #1010Comics:00:10:46 - Heroes in Crisis #800:18:13 - The Wild Storm #2200:22:31 - Fantastic Four #900:25:42 - Skyward #1200:34:10 - Bad Luck Chuck #200:35:53 - Man-Eaters #800:39:19 - Runaways #2000:42:15 - The Avengers #18Star Wars Corner:00:44:14 - Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge #1Patron Pick:00:48:26 - Ascender #100:52:44 - Dick Tracy Forever #100:55:46 - Ghost Tree #1Patron Thanks:00:59:32 - Mike D'Argenio01:01:02 - faultyrob01:02:22 - Mike Blair01:04:28 - Aex TreherneAudience Question:01:06:02 - Peter from BC wants to know how we feel about alternate timeline superhero stories.Brought To You By:• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got seven designs!Music:"Our Work Is Done"Superchunk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2019 • 1h 11min
Special Edition - Avengers: Endgame
This is the end, the final curtain, the big show. Josh Flanagan and Ryan Haupt got together, and talked about the bathroom situation and other facets from this biggest of superhero movies. What was good, what was bad, and what else can we pull out of this three hour extravaganza of superhero gluttony? The time is now.It's the big one, so if you made it through the movie, you can handle this especially long special edition podcast. We are inevitable.Running Time: 01:09:13Music:"The End of the Movie"Cake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2019 • 1h 2min
Pick of the Week #679 - Middlewest #6
Conor's on vacation and Josh is some sort of podcasting masochist and turns in this semi-annual solo extravaganza. Settle in, and listen for the creeping fatigue.Running Time: 01:00:15Pick of the Week:00:03:10 - Middlewest #6Comics:00:10:35 - Farmhand #700:14:11 - Assassin Nation #200:15:21 - Oliver #300:15:51 - The Amazing Spider-Man #19.HU00:17:28 - Avengers: No Road Home #1000:19:50 - Guardians of the Galaxy #400:21:08 - Daredevil #400:22:14 - Old Man Quill #400:23:33 - Miles Morales: Spider-Man #500:24:51 - Meet the Skrulls #300:28:20 - Spider-Man: Life Story #200:29:37 - Star Wars: Tie Fighter #100:31:00 - Thor #1200:31:59 - The War of the Realms #200:33:00 - The War of the Realms: War Scrolls #100:34:27 - Batman #6900:35:23 - American Carnage #600:36:15 - Naomi #400:37:26 - Pearl #8Patron Pick:00:41:16 - B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know #15Patron Thanks:00:46:02 - Jean-Marie Arondel00:46:51 - Andrew Dziengel00:47:53 - Kyle DAudience Question:00:50:01 - James wasn't some books about making comics.00:53:10 - Deezer returns to the fold, says nice things.Brought To You By:• Harry's - Go to Harrys.com/ifanboy right now to get your trial shave set now!• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got seven designs!Music:"Blowin' in the Wind"Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 18, 2019 • 34min
Special Edition - Justice League vs. The Fatal Five
The iFanboy Animation Brain Trust — Conor Kilpatrick, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Haupt — discuss the latest DC Universe Animated Original Movie... Justice League vs. The Fatal Five! Plus, Green Lantern continuity in the Timmverse and a look ahead to Batman: Hush!Please note that there were construction workers outside of where Conor was recording and Paul was having oversensitive microphone issues. We apologize for any wonky noises.Running Time: 00:32:00Music:"Futures"Jimmy Eat World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2019 • 16min
Special Edition - Hellboy
Josh Flanagan is joined by... well, here's the thing about that. Sometimes you need to do the thing because the thing needs to be done.Hellboy is a reboot of the film franchise based on the groundbreaking comics from Mike Mignola, which anyone reading this knows about. But Josh gives his thoughts on the movie, which as well as we can determine is... a movie. About Hellboy. And it's not a long show, because we value your time.Running Time: 00:13:59Music:"(You're the) Devil in Disguise"Elvis Presley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2019 • 1h 12min
Pick of the Week #678 - Invaders #4
It's another light week that's not that strong and once again Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick struggle to find enough books to talk about. And boy are they grumpy about it! But at least there's an adorable audio cameo from George Clooney The Dog to lighten the mood. Come for the grumpy comics talk, stay for the show to go completely off-the-rails at the end.Running Time: 01:10:19Pick of the Week:00:02:12 - Invaders #4Comics:00:15:20 - Batman #6800:20:47 - FairLady #100:25:09 - Avengers: No Road Home #900:32:11 - Wonder Twins #300:35:29 - Detective Comics #100100:38:41 - Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4Star Wars Corner:00:40:39 - Star Wars: Age of Rebellion - Grand Moff Tarkin #1Patron Pick:00:43:38 - The War of The Realms: Journey Into Mystery #1Patron Thanks:00:49:14 - David Monroe00:51:44 - Oliver Willis00:53:21 - Bobby Baker00:54:56 - Chris WaldronAudience Questions:00:56:25 - Eric F. from Brooklyn, NY misses the Batman comics of the early 2000s.00:58:56 - Brad D. from Canada wants us to pit Denny O'Neil against Tom King.Brought To You By:• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got seven designs!Music:"Spectacular Views"Rilo Kiley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 7, 2019 • 1h 3min
Pick of the Week #677 - Red Sonja #3
It's a weird, light week of comics and Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick struggle to find enough comics to talk about. But soldier through they do, proving once again that they can and will flap their gums on just about any subject for about an hour.Running Time: 01:00:59Pick of the Week:00:01:46 - Red Sonja #3Comics:00:09:00 - The War of the Realms #100:14:25 - The Immortal Hulk #1600:18:26 - The Green Lantern #600:26:02 - The Amazing Spider-Man #16.HU00:28:24 - Section Zero #100:32:15 - Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #2Patron Pick:00:33:43 - Major X #1Patron Thanks:00:43:10 - Patrick Kunkel00:44:13 - Joel Everett Wheeler00:45:00 - Jason Smith00:46:55 - Stanley MartinAudience Questions:00:47:55 - Adam T. likes some legacy/replacement characters but not others.00:52:48 - Kenneth J. from the Great White North can't decide which of two classic comics he should purchase.00:54:15 - Mark B. wants the "Graphic Novel" vs. "Trade Paperback" debate settled once and for all.Brought To You By:• Mack Weldon - Mack Weldon makes fantastic premium men's underwear and essentials. Go to MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order using promo code IFANBOY• iFanboy Patrons - Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or make a one time donation of any amount!• iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch - Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got seven designs!Music:"Blood Red Blood"Voxtrot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 5, 2019 • 41min
Special Edition - Shazam!
Conor Kilpatrick is joined by Paul Montgomery to discuss the newest DC film ... Captain Mar-- I mean... Shazam!Come for the superhero film discussion, stay for the examination of Philadelphia geography, Dr. Sivana/Lex Luthor parallels, and the power in embracing superhero tropes.Running Time: 00:39:26Music:"We Are Family [Expanded]"Sister Sledge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


