Comic Picks By The Glick

Comic Picks #468: Imperial

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:09:47 -0700

It's a mid-tier Marvel Hickman event, but still not without its merits.

Comic Picks #467: Dorohedoro

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:43:48 -0700

Can you have too much of a good thing?

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Comic Picks #466: One World Under Doom

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:44:37 -0700

The latest Marvel event is a lot like the previous ones.

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Comic Picks #465: Battle Angel Alita -- Mars Chronicle

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:50:05 -0800

Yukito Kishiro may have lost the plot, but not his ability to tell a good story.

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Comic Picks #464: Star Trek -- Lore War

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:37:54 -0800

Follows on from here. As for how well it does that...

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Comic Picks #463: Best of 2025

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:56:41 -0800

Bendis! Ohtagaki! Mignola! Yoshinaga! Brubaker! Nadatani! Liu! Hickman x2! AND MORE!

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Comic Picks #462: Void Rivals vol. 4

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:40:35 -0800

John and I find that this series is still getting better, but not without its growing pains.

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Comic Picks #461: The Flash by Simon Spurrier

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:24:28 -0800

24 issues. Two lengthy storylines. Too much high-concept sci-fi madness to enjoy?

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Comic Picks #460: Transformers vol. 4

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:48:15 -0800

Are John and I sad Daniel Warren Johnson is leaving, or glad Robert Kirkman is taking over?

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Comic Picks #459: Godzilla vs. The Marvel Universe

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:59:16 -0800

Who wins? We do! Mostly.

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Comic Picks #458: Fist of the North Star

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 22:21:55 -0800

A certified Shonen Jump classic. Just not all of it.

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Comic Picks #457: TMNT -- The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:49:26 -0800

Myron is here for our last podcast about "The Last Ronin."

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Comic Picks #456: Copra

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:54:20 -0700

It's not "Suicide Squad," but it's the next best thing.

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Comic Picks #455: Aliens vs. Avengers

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:27:39 -0700

Less than the sum of its parts, but what parts!

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Comic Picks #454: Leviathan

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 22:25:24 -0700

Publisher Kana kicked off its efforts with this "seinen" series. Was it any good?

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Comic Picks #453: Absolute DC

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:11:57 -0700

The future of superhero comics? A good example of the genre? Or hugely overrated so far?

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Comic Picks #452: Fortune & Glory

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:19:06 -0700

The original is one of Bendis' best, but what about its sequel?

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Comic Picks #451: G.I. Joe in the Energon Universe

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:03:30 -0700

Does it deserve a "YO, JOE!" or just a "Eh, no?"

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Comic Picks #450: Fantastic Four by Waid & Wieringo

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:11:57 -0700

Maybe not the very best run, but still one that's worth your time.

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Comic Picks #449: Superman vs. Meshi

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:34:21 -0700

Because no one else was going to talk about it this week! For good reason?

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Comic Picks #448: Void Rivals & Transformers vol. 3

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:40:45 -0700

Do the third volumes of both series keep the momentum going from their previous ones?

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Comic Picks #447: Star Wars -- The Battle of Jakku

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:40:00 -0700

Not an inspiring start to the Alex Segura era.

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Comic Picks #446: Buried Mediocrity of Manga -- Billy Bat

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:58:39 -0700

It's Naoki Urasawa's least good series, and you may never have a chance to read it legitimately. Yay?

Comic Picks #445: Venom by Al Ewing (and Friends)

Wed, 14 May 2025 22:12:12 -0700

Not a classic, but the writer's run is still interesting (up to this point).

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Comic Picks #444: Bloodborne

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:29:49 -0700

On the 10th anniversary of the game, Steve and I see if the comics spun off from it are any good.

Comic Picks #443: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 6 -- Stone Ocean

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:38:32 -0700

Still bizarre after all these years, or have we moved into nonsensical?

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Comic Picks #442: Nightwing by Tom Taylor

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:52:42 -0700

Not just the best (only) "Nightwing" run I've read, but it's actually good too!

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Comic Picks #441: Absolute Power

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:52:20 -0700

Corrupts absolutely? Or rocks absolutely?! Somewhere in the middle, actually.

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Comic Picks #440: Amazing Spider-Man by Zeb Wells

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:19:59 -0800

Peter Parker and Norman Osborn: Friends at last? I couldn't believe it until I did.

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Comic Picks #439: Star Wars -- Darth Vader by Greg Pak

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:11:25 -0800

Better than you'd expect from a "Vader" series that's twice as long as any other one at Marvel.

Comic Picks #438: Best of 2024

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:06:30 -0800

Gillen! Noda! Hickman! Spurrier! Aka! King! Kui! Cantwell! AND MORE!

Comic Picks #437: Orb -- On the Movements of the Earth

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:44:04 -0800

A series that asks questions about the price of knowledge and finds some interesting answers.

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Comic Picks #436: Star Wars by Charles Soule

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:33:08 -0800

Soule gets his shot at the brass ring of "Star Wars" comics and gives Lando the story he's been waiting for.

Comic Picks #435: Innocent

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 21:17:56 -0800

Worth reading for the art alone. As for the story...

Comic Picks #434: Transformers by Daniel Warren Johnson vol. 2

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:46:27 -0800

New volume! New artist! Same great momentum, or has the shine already come off?

Comic Picks #433: Local Man

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:02:13 -0800

F*** Crossjack. Maybe not this series, though.

Comic Picks #432: The DC vs. Marvel Omnibus

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:58:02 -0800

It's a genuine piece of superhero comics history that I wish was better than it turned out being.

Comic Picks #431: Batman -- One Bad Day

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:42:56 -0700

Do several prestige one-shots featuring Batman's most famous villains add up to one good time for the reader?

Comic Picks #430: Blood on the Tracks

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:50:04 -0700

Shuzo Oshimi's latest is painful, but is it interesting in spite of that?

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Comic Picks #429: Void Rivals vol. 2

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:45:27 -0700

Is vol. 2 better than vol. 1, or is this series the lame duck of the Energon Universe?

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Comic Picks #428: Once Upon a Time at the End of the World

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:56:27 -0700

Jason Aaron gives us a love story in the above-mentioned place, and... it's certainly a thing.

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Comic Picks #427: Alien at Marvel

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 21:46:34 -0700

Has Marvel done anything worthwhile with this iconic comics license since acquiring it?

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Comic Picks #426: Star Trek -- Day of Blood

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:21:24 -0700

Kelly, Lanzing, and Cantwell craft a pretty enjoyable "TNG"-era event -- for the fans.

Comic Picks #425: Delicious in Dungeon

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:48:30 -0700

Steve is back to help me properly articulate just how great this series is.

Comic Picks #424: X-Men -- The Krakoan Era Finale

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:52:11 -0700

The long walk back to the status quo reaches its (mostly) satisfying conclusion.

Comic Picks #423: Hellsing

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:25:17 -0700

Nazi vampires must die? Not quite the slam dunk you'd think it'd be.

Comic Picks #422: Miracleman -- The Silver Age

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:24:17 -0700

We've been waiting decades for this. Was it worth it?

Comic Picks #421: Transformers by Daniel Warren Johnson vol. 1

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:46:58 -0700

Does the next title in the Energon Universe improve on its predecessor?

Comic Picks #420: Buried Garbage of Manga -- Goldenboy

Wed, 29 May 2024 22:01:55 -0700

Watch the anime, DON'T read the manga.

Comic Picks #419: Kaguya-sama -- Love is War

Wed, 15 May 2024 21:47:13 -0700

Steve is back to help me properly articulate how good this series is.

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Comic Picks #418: Star Wars -- Dark Droids

Thu, 02 May 2024 18:28:44 -0700

BEWARE! Not the droids, but because the tie-ins are better than the main event!

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Comic Picks #417: Fire Power

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:57:49 -0700

Martial arts action from Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee that's good enough.

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Comic Picks #416: Void Rivals vol. 1

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:34:31 -0700

It's the start of the Energon Universe! Does vol. 1 make for a fantastic or false start to it?

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Comic Picks #415: The Metabaron

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:30:12 -0700

Follows on from here. The original is a classic, but this is better than you'd think... if you give it time.

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Comic Picks #414: Joe Kelly & Ken Niimura

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 18:42:54 -0800

They've done "I Kill Giants" and "Immortal Sergeant" together. Are both graphic novels worth buying? Just one? None?

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Comic Picks #413: Golden Kamuy

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:53:44 -0800

Its tone may be all over the place as a result, but this is one series that has it all!

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Comic Picks #412: Best of 2023

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 17:40:38 -0800

Liu! Spurrier! Phillips! North! Hayashida! LeHup! Takeda! All in ONE(!) single podcast!

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Comic Picks #411: The Ancient Magus' Bride -- College Arc

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:28:47 -0800

Chise and Elias go to school as the series tries to retain its charms while going bigger in cast and scope.

Comic Picks #410: Captain Marvel & Hawkeye by Kelly Thompson

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:21:02 -0800

It's a two-for-one special because one of these is a lot better than the other.

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Comic Picks#409: Nocterra

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:22:00 -0800

The sun goes down forever in this series. Does the same happen to my opinion of its writer, Scott Snyder?

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Comic Picks #408: The Night Eaters vol. 2

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:52:40 -0800

Follows on from this. Christine is back again as we see if this is a superior or sad follow-up to the first volume.

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Comic Picks #407: TMNT -- The Last Ronin: Lost Years

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:03:57 -0800

Better than the original, or just more of the grimdark same? Myron is here to help me find out.

Comic Picks #406: BRZRKR

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:51:28 -0800

Proof that Keanu shouldn't give up his day job.

Comic Picks #405: Star Trek -- Lower Decks

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:02:24 -0700

There may be only one volume of this series out, but Christine and I both agree it's a good one!

Comic Picks #404: DCeased

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:30:26 -0700

DC's answer to "Marvel Zombies." Is it better? Maaaaaaaybe...

Comic Picks #403: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Part 5 -- Golden Wind

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:30:45 -0700

This series still has it! Right up until...

Comic Picks #402: Star Trek -- Year Five

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:19:35 -0700

John and I see if the Enterprise's original five-year mission wraps up in a satisfying fashion.

Comic Picks#401: Sins of Sinister

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:43:58 -0700

Gillen, Ewing, and Spurrier deliver one of the best "X-Men" events in recent years.

Comic Picks #400: Night Fever

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:27:09 -0700

No anniversary shenanigans. Just a look at whether or not the latest from Brubaker and Phillips is up to their own high standards.

Comic Picks #399: Avengers by Jason Aaron

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:01:59 -0700

Marvel's most extra writer gives this franchise its most extra run.

Comic Picks #398: Batman -- Beyond the White Knight

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:41:15 -0700

John and I tackle the latest installment in Sean Murphy's alternate-universe "Batman" saga.

Comic Picks #397: Catching Up With Chainsaw Man

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:13:21 -0700

Steve is back as we discuss whether or not this series has still been killing it since its restart last year.

Comic Picks #396: Babyteeth

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:27:07 -0700

Get this series from Cates and Brown before its publisher is gone!

Comic Picks #395: Spider-Man -- Dark Web

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:43:25 -0700

It's "Diet Inferno" also featuring the X-Men, Venom, Gold Goblin, Black Cat, Mary Jane, and Ms. Marvel!

Comic Picks #394: Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:45:23 -0700

Inio Asano offers his take on our troubled times in his own, inimitable style.

Comic Picks #393: We Only Find Them When They’re Dead

Wed, 17 May 2023 18:51:33 -0700

"They're" space gods. What more do you need to know?

Comic Picks #392: Batman by Tom King

Wed, 03 May 2023 19:00:57 -0700

In which the Bat and the Cat embark upon an epic superhero romance.

Comic Picks #391: Iron Man by Christopher Cantwell

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:22:17 -0700

This is a run that has some good ideas, but what about its follow-through?

Comic Picks #390: Trigun

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:49:42 -0700

My friend Marisa joins me to talk about all things "Trigun:" The original anime. The "Trigun Maximum" manga. And the new "Trigun: Stampede" anime.

Comic Picks #389: Manifest Destiny

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:23:58 -0700

Historical adventure and horror? This series is better at one of these genres than the other.

Comic Picks #388: A.X.E. -- Judgment Day

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:33:48 -0800

Three superhero groups take part in this fine Marvel event, but Gillen and Schiti make it a good showcase for one of them.

Comic Picks #387: Once & Future

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 18:30:46 -0800

Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora serve up an enjoyably witty series that's all about fantasy and family drama.

Comic Picks #386: Miles Morales by Saladin Ahmed

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:42:45 -0800

Does Miles' first post-Bendis writer find an interesting angle for his ongoing adventures?

Comic Picks #385: Best of 2022

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:43:11 -0800

Yoshinaga! Remender! Miyazaki! Guillory! Hill! Fujimoto (x2)! AND MORE!

Comic Picks #384: Inside Mari

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 22:17:45 -0800

Gender-bending via magic or mental illness? Mangaka Shuzo Oshimi picks one and kind of fumbles it in the end.

Comic Picks #383: Fantastic Four by Dan Slott

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:33:27 -0800

Slott doesn't strike out, but he doesn't deliver a home run either.

Comic Picks #382: Deadly Class

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:42:25 -0800

Teenagers + Assassin School + 80's punk nostalgia = Greatness?

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Comic Picks #381: Seven Secrets

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:11:40 -0800

More of a showcase for the artist, Daniele Di Nicuolo, than the writer, Tom Taylor.

Comic Picks #380: Battle-Action Special

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 21:20:58 -0800

Garth Ennis gets to play with some of the (war comics) toys of his childhood.

Comic Picks #379: The Night Eaters vol. 1

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:15:59 -0700

It's a "first" over 14 years in the making as my friend Christine joins me to talk about the first original graphic novel from "Monstress'" Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

Comic Picks #378: Ryoko Kui -- Beyond the Dungeon

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:36:24 -0700

"Delicious in Dungeon" is undeniably great. But what about the mangaka's other works?

Comic Picks #377: No One Left to Fight vol. 2

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 21:53:27 -0700

Follows on from here. Myron is back so we can see if this second volume is better than the first.

Comic Picks #376: Decorum

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:50:50 -0700

Jonathan Hickman + Mike Huddleston = Greatness? Or just alrightness?

Comic Picks #375: The Girl From the Other Side

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:37:09 -0700

It has a strong central relationship, and maybe a bit too many moral complications.

Comic Picks# 374: Amazing Spider-Man -- Beyond

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:46:26 -0700

Is this the spectacular spider-epic that Ben Reilly deserves?

Comic Picks #373: Oblivion Song

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:16:09 -0700

Robert Kirkman's latest creator-owned title, with Lorenzo De Felici, wraps up in solid if unspectacular fashion.

Comic Picks #371: Holyland

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:32:47 -0700

Does this street-fighting manga from Kouji Mori represent the future of Kentaro Miura's "Berserk?"

Comic Picks #370: Chainsaw Man

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:07:20 -0700

Steve is back as we take a look at how good this hot-as-hell Jump title really is.

You'd think I'd remember to not forget the podcast after I've done it once, but I guess that's not the case! Not angry, just disappointed. In myself...

Comic Picks #369: Savage Avengers

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 22:27:58 -0700

What makes this Avengers team "Savage?" Conan! Does his presence make this series good? Well...

Comic Picks #368: Buried Mediocrity of Manga -- Eternal Sabbath

Wed, 25 May 2022 21:12:19 -0700

It has its moments, but this series about a low-key clash between superbeings wasn't quite as good as I remembered it being.

Comic Picks #367: X-Men -- Inferno & X Lives/Deaths of Wolverine

Wed, 11 May 2022 21:53:15 -0700

Rob is back and we've got *FULL SPOILER* talk about the end of the Hickman era and the start of the next one.

Comic Picks #366: Ooku -- The Inner Chambers

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 21:31:33 -0700

There's a lot of pain in Fumi Yoshinaga's alternate-history epic about a shogun matriarchy, but it's all worth it in the end.

Comic Picks #365: Hellions

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:29:03 -0700

Is this the secret best X-book of the Krakoa Era?

Comic Picks #364: Raw Hero

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:25:06 -0700

It's "Prison School" but with superheroes, and shorter, and maybe that's enough.

Comic Picks #363: The Last Annihilation

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 22:04:20 -0700

Al Ewing and company send off "Guardians of the Galaxy" in a flawed but still enjoyable event.

Comic Picks #362: Moonshine

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:31:11 -0800

The latest series from the creators of "100 Bullets" has a nice shiny surface, and almost nothing underneath.

Comic Picks #361: Star Wars -- War of the Bounty Hunters

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:32:29 -0800

It's the first big crossover event of this era of "Star Wars" at Marvel and it's... fine?

Comic Picks #360: Immortal Hulk

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:10:37 -0800

Does the final volume do this run justice? Rob is back to help me find out.

Comic Picks #359: Best of 2021

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:59:28 -0800

Liu! Samura! Ewing! Thompson! Tynion! Fujimoto! And MORE in my look back at the year that was.

Comic Picks #358: To Your Eternity

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:12:51 -0800

Steve is back to discuss this series that only has TWELVE VOLUMES!

Comic Picks #357: Ajin -- Demi-Human

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:40:19 -0800

Rooting for the bad guy has never been more fun when the good guys are this dumb.

Comic Picks #356: American Vampire

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:58:28 -0800

It's a thoroughly readable take on vampirism, even as it gets more silly as it goes on.

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Comic Picks #355: Die

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:50:32 -0800

Gillen & Hans' series is where RPG storytelling gets dark as it gets examined, and not necessarily for the better.

Comic Picks #354: X-Men -- The Hellfire Gala

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:31:52 -0800

Rob is back to help me decide if this gala is worth attending.

Comic Picks #353: Superman/Action Comics by Bendis

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:45:44 -0700

Do a lot of great little moments make up for a lack of an overall direction in this run?

Comic Picks #352: Captain America by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:44:47 -0700

Cap gets political again, with disappointing results.

Comic Picks #351: Seven to Eternity by Remender and Opena

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 22:29:01 -0700

Remender grinds another of his protagonists down, but in some interesting and beautifully-rendered ways.

Comic Picks #350: Venom/King in Black by Cates, Stegman and Friends

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:00:06 -0700

Myron joins me again to talk about this historic "Venom" run and the event series which capped it off.

Comic Picks #349: Invisible Kingdom by Wilson and Ward

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:21:36 -0700

This sci-fi space opera allegory about Amazon, organized religion and the people caught in between has its moments, but whiffs it in the end.

Comic Picks #348: The Green Lantern by Morrison and Sharp

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:05:58 -0700

How crazy is "too crazy" for a series from Morrison? I've got your answer right here.

Comic Picks #347: Black Panther by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:25:49 -0700

The famed writer's first comics' work starts slow, but gets much better when it takes to the stars.

Comic Picks #346: Black Widow

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:46:43 -0700

In which I find out just how good the comics that inspired the movie really are.

Comic Picks #345: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Part 4 -- Diamond is Unbreakable

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:00:11 -0700

Manga's most Stephen King-esque series gets its most Stephen King-esque arc yet.

Comic Picks #344: Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 22:45:57 -0700

Does the series with the slowest burn in comics finally catch fire at its end?

Comic Picks #343: Wonder Woman -- Earth One

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 22:04:05 -0700

Morrison and Paquette's reinvention of the character is a good one -- provided you make it to the end.

Comic Picks #342: Buried Treasures of Manga -- Me and the Devil Blues

Wed, 26 May 2021 22:21:02 -0700

A flawed-but-fascinating take on a legendary bluesman from one of the last creators you'd expect!

Comic Picks #341: Dark Nights -- Death Metal

Wed, 12 May 2021 22:01:56 -0700

Follows on from this. It's an improvement, but is it a significant one?

Comic Picks #340: Jim Henson's Labyrinth

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:47:34 -0700

Spurrier + Henson + Bowie = Greatness...?

Comic Picks #339: West Coast Avengers -- Vision Quest

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:56:59 -0700

You're better off enjoying "WandaVision" on its own terms than checking out this key story that inspired it.

Comic Picks #338: X-Men -- X of Swords

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:54:56 -0700

Rob is back as we try to find out if "Calvinball" is a good basis for an "X-Men" crossover.

Comic Picks #337: All-Rounder Meguru

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 22:21:53 -0700

Myron is back to help me talk up this very enjoyable MMA manga.

Comic Picks #336: Gideon Falls

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 22:10:10 -0800

Sorrentino's art elevates Lemire's mediocre storytelling.

Comic Picks #335: Ping Pong by Taiyo Matsumoto

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 22:12:31 -0800

This is the best manga I've read from Matsumoto. Does that mean it's actually good?

Comic Picks by the Glick #334: Cosmic Marvel According to Donny Cates

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:57:05 -0800

The good, the bad, and the "What the hell did he do to Frank Castle?" of Cate's cosmic comics.

Comic Picks #333: Best of 2020

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:01:54 -0800

Spurrier! King! Noda! Fujimoto! ONE! Murphy! and more inside!

Comic Picks #332: Fire Punch & Chainsaw Man

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:57:14 -0800

Steve is back so we can talk about the new hotness from Shonen Jump and the crazy series its creator did before it.

Comic Picks #331: Empyre

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 22:30:09 -0800

A perfectly fine Marvel Event, courtesy of Ewing, Slott, Schiti, and friends.

Comic Picks #330: Iron Man by Dan Slott (and Friends)

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:40:27 -0800

Does the writer's work on the Armored Avenger compare favorably to his legendary run on "Amazing Spider-Man?"

Comic Picks #329: Batman -- Curse of the White Knight

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:13:35 -0800

Follows on from this. John and I talk a bit about this superior sequel.

Comic Picks #328: Dawn of X

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 22:15:49 -0800

Rob joins us again to talk about the current state of the X-Titles. Spoilers: It's pretty good!

Comic Picks #327: Silver Spoon

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:01:48 -0700

Hiromu Arakawa trades alchemy for agriculture, with mixed but generally good results.

Comic Picks #326: East of West

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:21:11 -0700

FINALLY! Hickman and Dragotta's fictional apocalypse has more than enough style to make up for any lack of substance.

Comic Picks #325: Criminal by Brubaker & Phillips

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 22:53:02 -0700

The latest volume, "Cruel Summer," isn't just good, it completes the circle of the series.

Comic Picks #324: Kieron Gillen's Marvel-ous Miscellany

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:29:08 -0700

The writer didn't just do runs at the House of Ideas, he did a bunch of random stuff too.

Comic Picks #323: Daredevil by Frank Miller (and Friends)

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 22:21:43 -0700

It's been diminished by age, but this classic Marvel run still has some appeal.

Comic Picks #322: Ether by Kindt and Rubin

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:30:21 -0700

Thanks to David Rubin, Matt Kindt's most accessible creator-owned series is also his best looking.

Comic Picks #321: Batman vs. Predator

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 22:13:35 -0700

It's actually a bad thing that this, and other DC/Dark Horse crossovers, will be going out of print soon.

Comic Picks #320: The Dreaming by Simon Spurrier

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:16:21 -0700

Vertigo's last gasp is a glorious one.

Comic Picks #319: Spy x Family vol. 1

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:58:28 -0700

Rob and Myron return so we can find out if this is the next big Shonen Jump series, or the worst "Bond" movie never made.

Comic Picks #318: Barakamon

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 21:55:29 -0700

Wouldn't we all want to go live in a rural island community right about now?

Comic Picks #317: No One Left to Fight

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:00:34 -0700

Myron and Rob join me for this podcast as we try to find out if this "Dragonball Z"-inspired series is a true homage or just a rip-off.

Comic Picks #316: Buried Treasures of Manga -- Here is Greenwood

Wed, 27 May 2020 23:44:28 -0700

We may not have recorded this at Fanime, but that's not going to stop us from talking up this classic series about life in the quirkiest boys' dorm.

Comic Picks #315: Thor by Jason Aaron

Wed, 13 May 2020 22:00:10 -0700

It's been consistently entertaining up to this point, but does Aaron's run have a worthy ending?

Comic Picks #314: Harleen

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:15:50 -0700

Stjepan Sejic offers a gorgeous, if arguably incomplete, look at the origin of Harley Quinn.

Comic Picks #313: Infinity Wars by Gerry Duggan

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:34:26 -0700

There's a reason it took me so long to get around to talking about this...

Edit: Whoops! Here's the actual podcast in addition to its post.

Comic Picks #312: Curse Words/Rumble

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:42:04 -0700

Where I see if two B-list Image titles can add up to one great podcast!

Comic Picks #311: Star Wars -- Doctor Aphra

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:15:02 -0700

One of the best, weirdest, and darkest "Star Wars" titles out there.

Comic Picks #310: Absolute Carnage

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:23:47 -0800

Myron is back again to help dissect this generally decent "Venom"-centric event.

Comic Picks #309: Happiness

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:46:16 -0800

It's a vampire story with two protagonists. One of whom is clearly more interesting than the other.

Comic Picks #308: Best of 2019

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 22:14:54 -0800

This year, it's all about the waiting. Featuring Samura, Gillen, King, Warren, Johnson and more!

Comic Picks #307: X-Men -- House of X/Powers of X

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:30:17 -0800

Have you stopped reading about the X-Men? Then it's time to come back...

Comic Picks #306: Paper Girls

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 21:45:56 -0800

Cliff Chiang's art is great, but Brian Vaughan's attempt at creating a puzzle box of a comic is decidedly uneven.

Comic Picks #305: The Wild Storm

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 22:04:00 -0800

Because nothing says Christmas like talking about Warren Ellis and Jon Davis' Hunt's efforts to reboot an imprint. As well as inviting Myron back to talk about why Wildstorm was worth rebooting in the first place.

Comic Picks #304: Black Science

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:07:24 -0800

Does the finale to Remender and Scalera's mad sci-fi epic grind its protagonist into dust, raise him to the heavens, or try to do both?

Comic Picks #303: I Am A Hero

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 22:03:23 -0800

It takes more than just a gun to earn that designation as one of the best, and certainly the weirdest, zombie manga wraps up.

Comic Picks #302: Prison School

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:17:53 -0800

A series whose dumbness is matched only by its hilarity and ambition in finding new ways to provide fanservice!

Comic Picks #301: The Wicked + The Divine

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 22:40:56 -0700

Gillen and McKelvie stick the landing, even as they leave you wishing a certain character had run off with the ending.

Comic Picks #300: Joker

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 22:12:32 -0700

John and I talk about the new movie, while I make the case for even more Joker origin stories than the ones we already have in the comics.

Comic Picks #299: Thief of Thieves

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:20:02 -0700

"The Walking Dead" wasn't the only series started by Robert Kirkman to wrap up this year. Does it deliver a better ending?

Co mic Picks #298: War of the Realms

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 22:01:42 -0700

The best of Jason Aaron's run on "Thor?" Or just another so-so Marvel event?

Comic Picks #297: Star Wars by Kieron Gillen

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 22:03:03 -0700

Gillen made magic happen on "Darth Vader." Does he do it again here, with and without Salvador Larroca?

Comic Picks #296: B.P.R.D. -- The Devil You Know

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:00:41 -0700

Okay... so this is how the "Hellboy" saga really ends.

Comic Picks #295: Bendis at DC

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 22:09:26 -0700

I find out if the prolific (former) Marvel writer has got his mojo back with his new creator-owned titles and "Superman: The Man of Steel."

Comic Picks #294: Elfen Lied Omnibus vol. 1

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:07:34 -0700

John and I take a mulligan this week to talk about a series that's fun because it does things you won't see elsewhere, sometimes for good reason.

Comic Picks #293: The Walking Dead -- The End

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:55:53 -0700

It was the worst kind of surprise for me. Was it a good ending, though?

Comic Picks #292: Mage by Matt Wagner

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:23:51 -0700

Wagner's epic fantasy trilogy is finally complete after three decades. Was it worth the wait?

Comic Picks #291: S.H.I.E.L.D. by Hickman and Weaver

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:02:06 -0700

The flaws of this series are forgivable under the scope of its ambition, ideas, and amazing art.

Comic Picks #290: Buried Treasures of Manga -- Four Shojo Stories

Wed, 29 May 2019 22:01:32 -0700

It will cost you, but this long out-of-print anthology is worth tracking down.

Comic Picks #289: Kazuo Koike -- Offered/Crying Freeman

Wed, 15 May 2019 22:04:29 -0700

I look at the late, great manga writer's non-terrible and actually good collaborations with Ryoichi Ikegami.

Anyone looking to make a drinking game out of this episode is advised to take a shot each time I mention "female wish fulfillment" when talking about "Crying Freeman." It really wasn't something I was expecting to engage with before re-reading it...

Comic Picks #288: Detective Comics #1000

Wed, 01 May 2019 22:01:14 -0700

Strap in as Myron and I take an in-depth look at this epic milestone anthology celebration of Batman.

Comic Picks #287: Darth Vader -- Dark Lord of the Sith

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:04:26 -0700

This series about the beginning of Darth Vader's infamy is inextricably linked in my mind to its predecessor. For worse, and for better.

Comic Picks #286: Spider-Geddon

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 22:00:42 -0700

Follows on from this. Myron's back to help figure out if this latest Spider-event is any good or if you should just watch "Into the Spider-Verse" again.

Comic Picks #285: Frau Faust

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:12:37 -0700

In which I find lots of ways to say, "It's good, but not as good as 'The Ancient Magus' Bride'" about Kore Yamazaki's latest series.

Comic Picks #284: Incognegro

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:10:43 -0800

Will I say something problematic or insightful about this pair of graphic novels featuring an African-American reporter going undercover as a white man in the 1920's?

Comic Picks #283: The Apocrypha of Battle Angel Alita

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:23:56 -0800

A fancy way of saying that, along with the live-action movie, I'll be talking about the "Holy Night and Other Stories" and "Ashen Victor" collections.

Comic Picks #282: On Horror

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 22:23:46 -0800

I look at several recent releases, and one old one, to determine what makes a comic scary.

Comic Picks #281: Best of 2018

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:06:39 -0800

Featuring criminals, lovers, madmen, graphic violence, clever plans, and laugh-out-loud moments throughout the list, and all together in the year's best read.

Comic Picks #280: Into the Spider-Verse

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 22:00:23 -0800

John and I talk about the winter's BEST superhero movie while I go on about the comics that inspired it.

Comic Picks #279: Aquaman by David and Johns

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:18:54 -0800

The stories that inspired the movie aren't bad, even if their defensiveness does them no favors.

(And if anyone's wondering what I thought about the movie, I'll just say that it was fine.)

Comic Picks #278: Ghost in the Shell -- Global Neural Network

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:24:16 -0800

Does Kodansha's second manga-based anthology from international creators fare any better than its first?

Comic Picks #277: Jeff Lemire -- Two Endings and One Beginning

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 12:00:12 -0800

Should I hold out hope that "Gideon Falls" will turn out well after the endings of "Descender" and "Royal City?"

Comic Picks #276: Batman -- White Knight

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 21:13:12 -0800

John and I tackle a "Batman" story that does a lot of interesting things, but doesn't really take any of them far enough.

Comic Picks #275: The Ancient Magus' Bride

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 22:25:50 -0700

It has its faults, but this series is still a captivating, magical take on the "Beauty and the Beast" setup.

Comic Picks #274: Kill or be Killed

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:02:29 -0700

The latest series from Brubaker and Phillips is (unsurprisingly) really good!

Comic Picks #273: Box Brown

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 22:21:11 -0700

The true stories of Andre the Giant, Andy Kaufman, and Tetris make for excellent reading in this graphic novelist's hands.

Comic Picks #272: Dept. H

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 22:59:46 -0700

My thoughts on Matt Kindt's so-so follow up to "Mind MGMT."

Comic Picks #271: Wild's End

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:41:07 -0700

It's "The War of the Worlds" by way of "The Wind in the Willows" and exactly as fun as that sounds.

Comic Picks #270: Doctor Strange -- Damnation

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:52:54 -0700

Why do a major "Doctor Strange" story in the pages of his ongoing title when you can spin it out into a mini-event instead!

Comic Picks #269: Demon by Jason Shiga

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:57:46 -0700

Shiga's four-volume epic is as entertaining as it is depraved!

Comic Picks #268: Princess Jellyfish

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:21:24 -0700

BEHOLD, the manga sitcom that wants to tell a serialized story but with characters too one-dimensional for it to work!

Comic Picks #267: Avengers -- No Surrender

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:47:22 -0700

Three different "Avengers" titles wrap up their runs in this perfectly serviceable event series.

Comic Picks #266: Metal

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:59:13 -0700

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo follow up their classic "Batman" run with this event series that's the definition of "good, but not great."

Comic Picks #265B: Ten Years of Picks -- Mushishi

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:19:01 -0700

I go back to our first podcast to give a full accounting of this strange and fascinating series that's maybe a bit too hopeful for its own good.

Comic Picks #265A: Ten Years of Picks -- Aliens Omnibi

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:16:23 -0700

I go back to our first podcast to talk about some of the best licensed comics around. Mostly in the first omnibus.

Comic Picks #264: Hidden Treasures of Manga, Part 3

Wed, 30 May 2018 22:01:00 -0700

Follows on from this, and this. I kept digging for more and this is what I found.

Comic Picks #263: Avengers -- Infinity Stuff

Wed, 16 May 2018 21:55:11 -0700

Myron is back and we share our thoughts on "Infinity War" and the comics that inspired it.

Comic Picks #262: Invincible (Full Return)

Wed, 02 May 2018 21:50:19 -0700

The only comic on the stands with the balls to bill itself as "The greatest comic in the universe!" and the quality to back it up.

Comic Picks #261: Silver Spoon/Kaguya-sama: Love is War

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:41:06 -0700

Steve is back to talk about two new manga that deserve your time and money. We also talk a bit about "Golden Kamuy," "Not-Genshiken" follow-up "Spotted Flower" and "Delicious in Dungeon."

Comic Picks #260: Genshiken -- Second Season

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 22:01:00 -0700

My friend Steve joins us to talk about this sequel series that applies great characterization to a fundamentally unworkable premise.

Comic Picks #259: Letter 44

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 22:04:04 -0700

A killer premise has both good and bad soap opera foisted upon it in this sci-fi series.

Comic Picks #258: Snowpiercer

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 22:03:58 -0800

Liked the movie? Then you'll like the graphic novels that spawned it. The first volume, at least.

Comic Picks #257: Black Panther by Christopher Priest

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 22:06:49 -0800

John and I talk about the movie, and I go into what is widely considered to be the character's definitive run.

Comic Picks #256: Catching Up With Batman

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 22:11:43 -0800

I take it easy this week and give you my thoughts on "Detective Comics vol. 4: Deus Ex Machina" and "Batman vol. 4: The War of Jokes and Riddles."

Comic Picks #255: Parasyte

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:54:24 -0800

A manga so nice it's been license-rescued twice! Its new shonen manga anthology "Neo Parasyte m" is also pretty good.

Comic Picks #254: Best of 2017

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:35:41 -0800

One of the rare times where it was a lot easier to pick the worst of the year than the best.

Comic Picks #253: Inuyashiki

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 22:16:16 -0800

"Gantz" creator Hiroyu Oku tells all you youngsters to GET OFF HIS LAWN in this predictable sci-fi action series.

Comic Picks #252: Secret Empire

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:57:28 -0800

Neither the worst Marvel event series nor without its own problems either.

Comic Picks #251: JLA by Grant Morrison

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:14:34 -0800

The "Justice League" movie got you down? Here's a take on the team that does it justice and is positively overflowing with ideas -- to its benefit and detriment.

Comic Picks #250: Rachel Rising

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 22:00:03 -0800

Between this and "Echo," Terry Moore really needs to work on his endings.

Comic Picks #249: Baltimore

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 21:58:38 -0700

It may not be part of the Mignolaverse, but Mignola, Golden, Stenbeck and Bergting's period supernatural horror series is definitely worth a look (it's first half, at least).

Comic Picks #248: Jeff Lemire -- Old Man Logan/Royal City

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:32:19 -0700

The writer does the (not hard) job of delivering the best take on "Old Man Logan" yet, and his new creator-owned title is worth a look as well.

Comic Picks #247: Batman -- The Dark Knight: The Master Race

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:55:44 -0700

The genuinely awful sequel that everyone says its predecessor was.

Comic Picks #246: Goodnight Punpun

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:14:38 -0700

There is tremendous skill and craft underpinning this incredibly, but not completely, depressing work.

Comic Picks #245: Inhumans vs. X-Men

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 22:01:18 -0700

Whoever wins, we lose! ...No it's not one of the better "X-Men" crossover events, but there's better stuff in the tie-in issues.

Comic Picks #244: Alias/Jessica Jones

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:43:39 -0700

The original "Alias" remains one of Bendis' best, and the Netflix series is pretty good too.

Comic Picks #243: Wolfsmund

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 22:10:04 -0700

Can something good happen when a six-volume series runs for eight volumes?

Comic Picks #242: Guardians of the Galaxy by Bendis

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 22:15:03 -0700

Truly, madly, deeply uneven. Right up to the end.

Comic Picks #241: Ichi-F

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 22:03:59 -0700

This manga is an invaluable document of information about the cleanup efforts regarding the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plan. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of narrative when it comes to presenting information as a graphic novel.

Comic Picks #240: Civil War II

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 22:01:00 -0700

Was this event series as bad as everyone says it was? I look into it and some of its tie-ins.

Comic Picks #239: Wonder Woman

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:41:15 -0700

The movie's good and there's plenty of other comics about Diana of Themyscira that are worth checking out too.

Comic Picks #238: Never Collected -- Dark Horse Manga Edition

Wed, 31 May 2017 21:50:32 -0700

Spiritual successor to this. Are there any interesting skeletons in the publisher's catalog of uncollected manga?

Comic Picks #237: Revival

Wed, 17 May 2017 22:16:52 -0700

Does Tim Seely and Mike Norton's (quirky) rural noir (horror) series stick the landing in its final volume?

Comic Picks #236: Spider-Man -- The Clone Conspiracy

Wed, 03 May 2017 22:16:03 -0700

The latest Spider-event isn't bad, but never feels as epic as advertised.

Comic Picks #235: Prophet

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 22:21:22 -0700

Wherein Brandon Graham and company try to make the best of what Rob Liefeld gave then.

Comic Picks #234: Ghost in the Shell

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 22:07:01 -0700

Why was the original anime film being talked up so much in advance of the live-action version? Because the source manga is highly overrated.

Comic Picks #233: Sunstone

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 22:21:45 -0700

A comic with quality sex and substance? Yes, such a thing does exist!

Comic Picks #232: X-23/Old Man Logan

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:18:17 -0800

The new movie is great. As for the comics which helped inspire it, well...

Comic Picks #231: Chew

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:01:00 -0800

John Layman and Rob Guillory's great, demented series comes to an end and I try to find out if the series was well-planned enough to make its ending work.

Comic Picks #230: Lone Wolf & Cub

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 22:19:49 -0800

The original series is a justified classic, while its long-delayed sequel manages a few redeeming qualities.

Comic Picks #229: Tom King

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 22:09:48 -0800

By most people's standards, he's the next big thing in comic book writing. Not mine, however.

Comic Picks #228: Best of 2016

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 22:44:03 -0800

Hickman! Kirkman! Mignola! Matsui! Gillen (x2)! Tsubaki! All of these creators and more can be found on my list.

Comic Picks #227: Star Wars -- Darth Vader

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 22:05:09 -0800

Gillen and Larroca's epic about Vader's fall and rise is the best "Star Wars" comic to come out of Marvel and a must-read for all franchise fans.

Comic Picks #226: X-Men -- Apocalypse Wars

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:05:52 -0800

A deeply uneven thematic crossover where the one series I was prepared to ignore offered up the best story.

Comic Picks #225: Attack on Titan

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:54:59 -0800

My initial thoughts were that it was terrible. Now I'm giving it a second try with the "Anthology" and first "Colossal Edition."

Comic Picks #224: Transmetropolitan

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 22:07:29 -0800

In light of our recent election I really had no choice but to revisit Warren Ellis and Darick Robertson's eerily prescient and essential series.

Comic Picks #223: Doctor Strange

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 22:21:31 -0700

Regardless of how the movie turns out, there have been lots of good stories (and some not so good) featuring Marvel's Sorceror Supreme.

Comic Picks #222: Bloom County

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:01:00 -0700

The classic strips from Berkeley Breathed's comic in the 80's are the best way to relive the decade, but as for its current revival...

Comic Picks #221: Velvet

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 22:16:34 -0700

This spy series from Brubaker and Epting is great fun, so long as you're only admiring its surface.

Comic Picks #220: Kosuke Fujishima

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 22:03:21 -0700

He'll always be best known as the creator of "Oh My Goddess," but that doesn't mean it's the only title of his you should check out.

Comic Picks #219: What's On My Kindle?

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 22:01:00 -0700

The answer: Lots of cheap stuff from the likes of Vaughan, Hill, Wood, Mignola, Kindt, and more (including some re-bought Gillen)!

Comic Picks #218: Tezuka's Kickstarters

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 22:47:27 -0700

Digital Manga utilized the crowdfunding platform to bring us a very uneven selection of works from the God of Manga.

Comic Picks #217: Suicide Squad

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 08:25:32 -0700

I haven't seen the movie yet, because the classic run from John Ostrander (and Kim Yale) satisfies my craving for the squad's adventures.

Comic Picks #216: The Fade Out

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 22:01:00 -0700

It's a newly-minted Eisner-winning series and a return to form for Brubaker and Phillips.

Comic Picks #215: Bendis' X-Men

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:07:38 -0700

It's a run that has its moments, but no real plan or satisfying follow-through.

Comic Picks #214: A Silent Voice

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 22:08:49 -0700

The first volume of this series about childhood bullying and teen atonement is brilliant. The six that follow are still pretty good.

Comic Picks #213: Sergio Aragones' Groo

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:01:48 -0700

Comics' greatest one-note joke has the legs to tackle everything from sword and sorcery parodies to the 2008 financial crash.

Comic Picks #212: Molester Man/Onani Master Kurosawa

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:58:29 -0700

My friend Steve joins us again at Fanime. This time, to talk about some manga he actually likes!

(The con was awesome, as usual. Expect my thoughts on it this Friday.)

Comic Picks #211: The Goon (Full Return)

Wed, 25 May 2016 22:01:00 -0700

Fifteen volumes in and still more on the way. Except I'm now done with this once-great series.

Comic Picks #210: Knights of Sidonia

Wed, 11 May 2016 22:59:27 -0700

Tsutomu Nihei's latest series may be his most conventional, but it may be his most entertaining as well.

Comic Picks #209: WonderCon Roundup!

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 22:12:57 -0700

Jodorowsky! Manara! Kirkman! Miller! Simonson! Waid! Milligan! Arakawa! All in this podcast (most for 50% off)!

Comic Picks #208: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 22:05:00 -0700

Myron joins us to talk about the Heroes in a Half-Shell's history while I talk up the new comics from IDW.

Comic Picks #207: Secret Wars (and Hickman's Avengers)

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:21:16 -0700

As enjoyable as it is flawed.

Comic Picks #206: The Tipping Point

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:01:00 -0700

In which an astonishing array of international talent comes together to deliver a predictably uneven anthology.

Comic Picks #205: Deadpool

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 22:06:38 -0800

In which I dive into digital comics and find out that the legendary run by Joe Kelly isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Comic Picks #204: Mind MGMT

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:07:05 -0800

Matt Kindt's deeply strange series comes to a (not surprisingly) straightforward end.

Comic Picks #203: Also the best of 2015?

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 23:00:24 -0800

What do "Nimona," "Terror Assaulter," "Black River," "Killing and Dying," and "Shaft" all have in common? I ordered them all together to see if they deserved a spot on my "Best of 2015" list.

Comic Picks #202: Best of 2015

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:07:15 -0800

Featuring works from Vaughan, Stevenson, Yasuhiko, Busiek, Morishige, Powell, Gaiman, and (of course) Samura.

Comic Picks #201: "Blade of the Immortal" -- From Front to Back

Wed, 06 Jan 2016 22:23:48 -0800

I went and re-read all thirty-one volumes of this series to find out if it still holds up after its conclusion.

Comic Picks #200: "Daredevil" by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:03:57 -0800

One of the best superhero comics in recent memory. 'Nuff said.

Comic Picks #199: Gantz

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:15:25 -0800

In which I'm reminded that there is no series that doesn't read better when you go through it all at once... But it reads best if you're a guy who's still in touch with his inner 15-year-old.

Comic Picks#198: Star Wars -- Back at Marvel

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:05:12 -0800

The first collections of Marvel's new "Star Wars" comics show the publisher to be doing right by the license. Any guesses as to how long it'll stay that way?

Comic Picks #197: Loki -- Agent of Asgard

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 22:37:25 -0800

In which Al Ewing tells a great Loki story, which successfully builds on Kieron Gillen's work with the character.

Comic Picks #196: Batman -- Eternal/Endgame

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:16:31 -0700

Two entertaining Bat-projects that will really test how much you've been paying attention to Scott Snyder's run on the main title.

Comic Picks #195: Fullmetal Alchemist

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 22:01:00 -0700

Thanks to the great Viz manga shrinkage, I finally get around to seeing if this shonen action/fantasy series is as good as everyone says it is.

Comic Picks #194: ElfQuest

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 22:07:29 -0700

The first volume of "The Complete ElfQuest" belongs in any serious comic fan's library. Now if only Dark Horse would get around to reprinting the rest of what came after so I can actually enjoy "The Final Quest."

Comic Picks #193: Crossed -- Wish You Were Here

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 22:24:31 -0700

Garth Ennis may have created "Crossed," but Si Spurrier is the first to show that another writer can do it justice.

Comic Picks #192: Avengers & X-Men -- Axis

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 22:12:31 -0700

One of the weakest Marvel events in recent memory. At least it allowed me to get caught up on Cullen Bunn's "Magneto!"

Comic Picks #191: Fables -- THE END

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 22:06:35 -0700

My thoughts on volumes 21 & 22 as the series wraps up in a satisfying way that still isn't on par with the best it has had to offer.

Comic Picks #190: Catching Up With Image

Sun, 09 Aug 2015 22:09:53 -0700

Could be said to follow on from this. My thoughts on "Wytches" vol. 1, "Rumble" vol. 1, "Invincible" vol. 21, "The Wicked + The Divine" vol. 2, and "The Autumnlands" vol. 1 -- listed and discussed in ascending order of quality.

Comic Picks #189: The Massive

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 22:07:34 -0700

Brian Wood's creator-owned follow-up to "DMZ" has its moments, but never fully realizes its potential.

Comic Picks #188: The Unwritten

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:01:55 -0700

Mike Carey and Peter Gross' story about stories isn't part of Vertigo's A-list, but is a solid read overall.

Comic Picks #187: Spider-Verse

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:23:39 -0700

Myron joins us to talk about what may be Dan Slott's last major Spider-event. It's marred by predictability and some weak antagonists, but at least it has some great goofy stuff around the edges.

Comic Picks #186: Usagi Yojimbo

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 22:10:43 -0700

You can't go wrong with any of the numbered volumes of the Rabbit Ronin's adventures! As for his latest, "Senso," well...

Comic Picks #185: Buried Garbage of Manga -- Wounded Man

Wed, 27 May 2015 22:01:00 -0700

My friend Steve joins us as we discuss this XTREEEM Japanese male power fantasy, which has not been license-rescued for some reason...

Comic Picks #184: "Miracleman," by Alan Moore

Wed, 13 May 2015 22:01:22 -0700

The Original Writer's long out-of-print classic still holds up really well today. Even with all the extra padding in these new editions.

Comic Picks #183: Blade of the Immortal vol. 31 -- Final Curtain

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:06:10 -0700

Best comic I'll read this year? Biggest disappointment I've experienced in ages? Or somewhere in between. My thoughts on the final volume of my favorite ongoing series.

Comic Picks #182: "Wonder Woman" by Azzarello and Chiang

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 22:01:00 -0700

Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang's take on DC's Amazon warrior princess has been one of the consistent highlights of the "New 52." Does their finale measure up to the rest of their run?

Comic Picks #181: Never Collected

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 22:16:11 -0700

Believe it or not, there are still some quality comics that haven't been reprinted in collected editions. As well as a bunch that have been left that way for good reason...

Comic Picks #180: Neon Genesis Evangelion -- The Manga

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 21:59:45 -0700

I've seen the anime. My friend Rob has not. Did I enjoy this new take on the series? Did he think it even made sense? The answer to these questions and a whole lot more are waiting for you.

Comic Picks #179: Scott McCloud

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 22:00:31 -0800

Comics' foremost teacher has given us the essential text "Understanding Comics," and the less-essential-but-still-fun "Zot!" and "The Sculptor."

Comic Picks #178: Akira

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 22:11:33 -0800

There's a lot more to the manga compared to what you saw in the movie. Maybe not as mind-blowing, but still worth a look.

Comic Picks #177: X-Men -- Legacy by Si Spurrier

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 22:01:00 -0800

I thought this would wind up being commercial suicide. It wound up being one of the more interesting and weird superhero titles I've read in recent memory.

Comic PIcks #176: Sweet Tooth

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 22:00:04 -0800

Writer/artist Jeff Lemire fashions an engaging story out of some very familiar parts with this series.

Comic Picks #175: Best of 2014

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 22:01:00 -0800

More Marvel, less manga, one last-minute entry, and some Batman. The full list awaits!

Comic Picks #174: Grandville

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 22:06:31 -0800

Bryan Talbot's ongoing series of graphic novels about anthropomorphic animals in an alternate steampunk history is a fantastic mash-up of genres.

Comic Picks #173: Original Sin

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 22:04:09 -0800

A middle-of-the-road Marvel event that vaguely gestures towards the Marvel Universe.

Comic Picks #172: "Star Wars'" Last Hurrah at Dark Horse

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:09:17 -0800

Maybe not the last podcast I do for Dark Horse's "Star Wars" titles, but I offer my thoughts on the final two volumes of Brian Wood's "Star Wars," the concluding volume of "Legacy vol. II," and Matt Kindt's "Rebel Heist."

Comic Picks #171: The Flowers of Evil

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:08:28 -0800

Proof that it can be worthwhile to stick with a series even if its first volume fails to impress.

Comic Picks #170: From the Screen to the Panel

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 02:39:37 -0700

Where I talk about the comic adaptations of "Noah" and "Django Unchained" and say a few more words about "Alien: The Illustrated Story" and "The Star Wars."

Comic PIcks #169: Fatale

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 22:01:00 -0700

Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' latest collaboration isn't a bad one. It's just the least good of their efforts so far.

(I don't know what went wrong when I posted this on Wednesday, but here it is at last.)

Comic Picks #169: Bokurano (Full Return)

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:01:00 -0700

(The follow-up to this.) Mohiro Kitoh's series about kids who give their lives to pilot a giant mech is at its best when it goes where other series of its kind don't. Which I wish it did more often.

Comic Picks #168: Forever Evil

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:12:23 -0700

Not the best Geoff Johns-written DC event (that would be "Blackest Night") but better than the worst (which would be "Flashpoint").

Comic Picks #167: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 22:02:12 -0700

Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill's assemblage of famous literary figures starts out fantastic, then becomes really weird while still being pretty good.

Comic Picks #166: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 22:22:56 -0700

"It's like if Stephen King wrote a Shonen Jump title" is the best way I can think of to describe this series that's as good as it is bizarre. *rimshot*

Comic Picks #165: "Guardians of the Galaxy" by Abnett and Lanning

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:00:30 -0700

Not as fun or accessible as the movie (which John and I also get into here), but still good entertainment.

Comic Picks 164: Morning Glories/Mind MGMT -- Re-reading can be fun!

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:01:00 -0700

Re-reading vols. 1-7 of "Morning Glories" only further cemented its "Lost"-ness in my mind. "Mind MGMT" on the other hand...

Comic Picks #163: Swamp Thing/Animal Man -- The Road Back From Rotworld

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:05:25 -0700

Can two former critical and fan-favorite titles make a comeback from an awful crossover?

Comic Picks #162: Cataclysm -- The Ultimates' Last Stand

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:07:14 -0700

The best argument yet for shutting down Marvel's Ultimate imprint.

Comic Picks #161: Wolverine and the X-Men by Jason Aaron

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:13:56 -0700

John and I share our thoughts on "Days of Future Past," while I talk about one of the most entertaining X-titles in recent memory.

Comic Picks #160: Hidden Treasures of Manga, Part 2

Wed, 28 May 2014 22:06:27 -0700

Pretty self-explanatory I should think. Part one can be found here.

Comic Picks #159: David Lapham

Wed, 14 May 2014 22:01:45 -0700

It turns out that the writer's other work with Batman, Daredevil, Punisher and "Crossed" isn't indicative of his brilliance in "Stray Bullets."

Comic Picks #158: About "47 Ronin" and a man named "Cravan."

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:10:25 -0700

Mike Richardson has done some great things in the industry as publisher/co-founder of Dark Horse Comics. He hasn't done quite as much as a writer.

Comic Picks #157: Garth Ennis Presents -- Battle Classics

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:07:44 -0700

(Could be said to follow on from here.) If you've ever wondered where the writer gets his passion for war stories, then you'll find your answer here.

Comic Picks #156: Inio Asano

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 22:04:51 -0700

In which I talk about the three works that have officially been released from this mangaka in English -- including the recent "Nijigahara Holograph"-- and try to convey why it would be a good thing if more of his works were translated and brought out here.

Comic Picks #155: Thermae Romae

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 22:06:02 -0700

This manga about a time traveling bath engineer from Roman times is very silly, yet winds up being a bit of superior fluff in the end.

Comic Picks #154: Infinity

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:22:26 -0800

It has its issues, but this is the best big-event series I've read from Marvel in years.

Comic Picks #153: Abe Sapien

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:11:34 -0800

I get caught up on the solo exploits of the B.P.R.D.'s famous fish-man and find them to be good comfort food for fans of the series.

Comic Picks #152: Midnight Nation/Ten Grand

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 22:10:42 -0800

Does J. Michael Straczynski still have his creator-owned mojo? Or has it turned to crap like his recent superhero comics?

Comic Picks #151: X-Factor by Peter David

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:08:23 -0800

One of the longest Marvel runs in recent memory, and one of the most consistently entertaining as well. Not without its issues, of course.

Comic Picks #150: Best of 2013

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 22:04:00 -0800

Yeah, I didn't realize we had hit this magic number when it was recorded. My Top 10 for 2013, the best I didn't read from this calendar year and the worst all inside.

Comic Picks #149: Batman by Grant Morrison

Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:37:11 -0800

Our buddy Brandon joins us this week to talk about this innovative run whose flaws are ultimately overcome by its frequent brilliance.

Also, those of you looking for a more seasonal "Batman" story are recommended to click here.

Comic Picks #148: Slam Dunk

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 22:06:48 -0800

Myron's back as we talk about a series that, once it gets going, really justifies its reputation as one of the greatest Shonen Jump titles.

Comic Picks #147: Ikigami -- The Ultimate Limit

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 22:28:47 -0800

My friend Michael Stretton joins us this week to talk about a series that entertains. Both in spite of and because of its ridiculousness.

Comic Picks #146: Hellblazer by Peter Milligan

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:47:00 -0800

Middle-of-the-road "Hellblazer," but not without its merits and a fine ending.

Comic Picks #145: Green Lantern vol. 3 -- The End

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:01:36 -0700

Geoff Johns' character-and-franchise-defining run comes to a close in thrilling fashion (with some silliness and sloppiness too).

Comic Picks #144: Faith Erin Hicks

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 21:58:05 -0700

My thoughts on one of the best rising talents out there. Whatever she does next, I'm there for it!

Comic Picks #143: Superior Spider-Man

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:31:45 -0700

It's a good take on the hero/villain mind-switcharoo trope, so long as you can summon the necessary suspension of disbelief regarding one little detail.

Comic Picks #142: Mouse Guard

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:22:33 -0700

David Petersen's epic about mice forging their own medival society is as good as the wait between volumes is interminable!

(And don't mind the bumped podcast below. There's nothing new if you've listened to it before, just some issues with editing the post itself...)

Comic Picks #141: Uncanny X-Force

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 21:19:33 -0700

Find out why Rick Remender's run is the real deal and how successor Sam Humpries' take stacks up so far.

Comic Picks #140: Bakuman

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:17:19 -0700

It certainly has its issues, but Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's manga about making manga is consistently entertaining and a whole lot better than their signature series "Death Note."

Comic Picks #139: The Killer

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:34:54 -0700

It's a story about a hitman that defies convention in ways that make up for its excesses.

Comic Picks #138: Jonathan Hickman's "Fantastic Four"

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:14:49 -0700

If I was going to recommend one run about the exploits of Marvel's First Family, this would be it.

Comic Picks #137: The Rest of Entertainment Weekly's Best

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 21:50:51 -0700

If you haven't, you'll want to read this first. My thoughts on "Stitches," "Chicken With Plums," and "Mendel's Daughter." One of these is very much worth your time and money. The other two... not so much.

Comic Picks #136: James Stokoe

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 21:53:30 -0700

He's one of the best and most compelling artists working in the industry today. His writing isn't bad either. VIVA LA GRONCH!

Comic Picks #135: The Avengers vs. X-Men Companion

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:19:00 -0700

This one comes with a big caveat (see if you can guess what it is), but this collection of every tie-in to the crossover event is more entertaining than the event itself. Glick's Note: The name of Kieron Gillen's Kid Loki series is "Journey Into Mystery." I can't believe I blanked on that in the middle of the podcast...

Comic Picks #134: Hidden Treasures of Manga

Wed, 29 May 2013 22:17:41 -0700

What are they? Click to find out. (Most likely the first part of a multi-part series.) Glick's Note: I would've included Moto Hagio's excellent "A, A'" in here as well, but Shaenon Garrity wrote about its virtues much more compellingly than I would've managed.

Comic Picks #133: The Travelogues of Guy Delisle

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:28:03 -0700

His accounts of Pyongyang, Shenzen, Burma and Jerusalem are all worth checking out -- though one stands above the rest.

Comic Picks #132: Invincible Iron Man by Fraction/Larroca

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:39:44 -0700

As the third movie bears down upon us, I take a look at these creators' entertaining but very uneven run on this title.

Comic Picks #131: The Contract With God Trilogy

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:42:52 -0700

We go back to the old school to talk about Will Eisner's definitive graphic novel masterworks.

Comic Picks #130: 20th Century Boys

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:33:09 -0700

Is Naoki Urasawa's sprawling epic of childhood imagination gone awry as good as its buildup, or is it a cleverly-disguised mess? Find out inside. Also, I explore its (tenuous) connection to "Batman: The Long Halloween."

Comic Picks #129: The Ones That Got Away

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:30:53 -0700

What haven't I talked about in the last several months? Morrison's "Action Comics," the latest "The Walking Dead," Kaoru Mori's "Anything & Something," "Northlanders vol. 7," "Gantz vol. 26" and "21st Century Boys vol. 1."

Comic Picks #128: Ultimate Comics -- Divided We Fall, United We Stand

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:57:52 -0800

Not so much a crossover as it is a "branded event." Bendis, Wood, and Humprhies make a good show about shaking up the Ultimate Universe, even if it only postpones the inevitable.

Comic Picks #127: Tenjo Tenge

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:58:26 -0800

Blood, (muscle) bombs, and boobs, Boobs, BOOBS about in Oh!Great's fighting series that can be as fun as it is ridiculous.

Comic Picks #126: Paul Pope

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:51:23 -0800

I was considering calling this the "Popecast," but then common sense intervened. If you're not familiar with the man or his work, then you NEED to listen to this.

Comic Picks #125: Best & Worst of 2012

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:09:18 -0800

From Wolverine to Hellboy to Adolf to Dahmer to Butcher to Dash and more, it's all here in my take on what last year had to offer.

Comic Picks #124: Message to Adolf

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:36:43 -0800

Vertical reissues one of Tezuka's later works which results in two more "bricks" that belong in your library.

Comic Picks #123: The Boys

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:50:21 -0800

Garth Ennis proves that he can still craft worthwhile material even when plunging straight into his own brand of self-indulgence.

Comic Picks #122: Cross Game

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:57:31 -0800

Mitsuru Adachi's baseball manga is as exciting in its focus on the actual game as it is irritating with its romance between the protagonists.

Comic Picks #121: Scalped

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:35:47 -0800

Jason Aaron and R.M. Guera's Native American crime drama may not always be pretty or easy to take, but it's a compelling and rewarding read.

Comic Picks #120: Star Wars -- The beginning of the end at Dark Horse?

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:58:19 -0800

With Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm it seems inevitable that the company will lose the license in the near future. Is that a good thing? I'm not convinced.

Comic Picks #119: The Order of the Stick

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:19:41 -0700

This fantasy webcomic may start off as a narrowly-defined satire of D&D rules, but it eventually becomes so much more. (Addendum to the podcast: I don't know how I managed to go through the whole podcast without mentioning it, but the comic can be found at http://www.giantitp.com/Comics.html)

Comic Picks #118: Locke & Key

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:26:31 -0700

Five volumes of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez's supernatural thriller/mystery series are available now. Once you read them, you will froth at the mouth for the next volume.

Comic Picks #117: Irredeemable/Incorruptible

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:36:14 -0700

My buddy Rob joins us as we take on Mark Waid's comics of superhero disgrace and redemption.

Comic Picks #116: Genshiken

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:30:48 -0700

You'll learn more than you ever wanted to about Japanese "otaku" from this series, but the way Shimoku Kio does it with humor, honesty and humanity.

Comic Picks #115: Fear Itself

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:14:36 -0700

Thank god for Kieron Gillen and "Journey Into Mystery" or else Marvel's latest crossover event would've been a total wash so far.

Comic Picks #114: Ultimate Spider-Man

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:00:09 -0700

The best Spider-Man title stands the test of time and soldiers on into the future... but not without a hitch or two.

Comic Picks #113: Atomic Robo

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:22:59 -0700

What hath "Hellboy" and "8-bit Theater" wrought? A thoroughly enjoyable take on the awesomeness of science and Carl Sagan!

Comic Picks #112: Batman -- Earth One

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:56:31 -0700

Geoff Johns and Gary Frank deliver a pretty decent start to what is effectively "Ultimate Batman." John and I also tackle "The Dark Knight Rises" and whether or not it was a fitting end to the saga.

Comic Picks #111: Morning Glories/Wizzywig

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:04:24 -0700

One owes a deep debt to "Lost" and the other is an amalgamation of the exploits of many different hackers. Neither of them have anything in common -- OR DO THEY?!?

Comic Picks #110: DMZ

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:05:07 -0700

Brian Wood's allegory for our divided times may seem like medicine, but it's still a compelling read.

Comic Picks #109: The DCU New 52

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:54:08 -0700

Or, the "new seven" based on the titles talked about here. It's a full house as myself, John, Myron and our buddies Chris and Eddie sound off here.

Comic Picks #108: Saturn Apartments

Wed, 30 May 2012 21:06:16 -0700

Further proof that there is no subject manga can't tackle (Window washers in low Earth orbit!) and do it well, too.

Comic Picks #107: Secret Warriors

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:19:57 -0700

How much do you buy into the idea of Nick Fury, master spy and badass of the Marvel Universe? However much you do, that's how much you'll like this title.

Comic Picks #106: The Avengers

Wed, 02 May 2012 22:38:37 -0700

Every era gets their due, Casey does revisionist history, Busiek tries to energize the formula, I say some nice things about Millar and more.

Comic Picks #105: The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:46:40 -0700

Unemployable students of a Buddhist university take odd jobs from the dead in a series that's as good as it is sales-challenged.

Comic Picks #104: Flashpoint

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:34:17 -0700

If not for Azzarello and Risso's "Batman," then this whole event would've been a complete wash.

Comic Picks #103: Twin Spica

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:48:49 -0700

In which I admit that I was wrong about this series. At least, for the reasons I've hammered it for in the past.

Comic Picks #102: "Oh god. Oh my god. I CAN SEE YOU!"

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:46:59 -0800

We're breaking the fourth wall today courtesy of "No Longer Human," "Animal Man," and "The Unwritten."

Comic Picks #101: Ghost Rider

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:03:00 -0800

Catch my thoughts on the comics by Ennis and Aaron before the film exits theaters!

Comic Picks #100 (part 2): The Twenty Greatest Comics of All Time!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:57:16 -0800

Part one can be found below. The party continues with #'s 11-1.

Comic Picks #100 (part 1): The Twenty Greatest Comics Of All Time!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:32 -0800

All based on my subjective opinion, of course. The party starts inside with #'s 20-12.

Comic Picks #99: Star Wars -- Legacy

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:27:16 -0800

I return to the well of "Star Wars" comics yet again with my thoughts on why the John Ostrander-scripted series is one of the best. Correction to the Podcast: According to Wikipedia, artist Jan Duursema is NOT married to Ostrander, but actually to his frequent collaborator Tom Mandrake. Which probably explains how they got to know each other in the first place.

Comic Picks #98: Best of 2011

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:26:43 -0800

No ranking, just the ten best books I read this year, the best thing I read that didn't come out this year, and some hate for the worst.

Comic Picks #97: Tintin

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:52:11 -0800

Spielberg's movie is okay, but the original comics are really where it's at.

Comic Picks #96: Batman: The Black Mirror & War of the Green Lanterns

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:56:20 -0800

These two hardcovers are great reads for people well-versed in their continuity prior to the "New 52" reboot. Less so for everyone else.

Comic Picks #95: The Road to Perdition Saga and the end of Vertigo Crime

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:50:04 -0800

The final installment in Max Allan Collins' crime saga closes out an imprint that never lived up to its potential.

Comic Picks #94: Freakangels

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:45:16 -0800

It's Warren Ellis' most substantial post-"Transmetropolitan" project, and ultimately not as good as it should've been.

Comic Picks #93: Frank Miller's Holy Terror

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:53:44 -0700

Miller's latest continues the man's slow decline. Plus a few words on the awesomeness of "Arkham City."

Comic Picks #92: Girl Genius

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:57:06 -0700

In which John and I talk about webcomics and I go on at length about one of the best -- which is also one of the most frustrating.

Comic Picks #91: Detroit Metal City

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:20:59 -0700

Raise your goblet of rock and thrash out to my thoughts on the most METAL series in comics. Bat heads and makeup not included.

Comic Picks #90: Star Wars -- Dark Times

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:17:41 -0700

It's deja vu all over again! I talk about another "Star Wars" series I picked up at Comic-Con.

Comic Picks #89: Bendis' Avengers

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:08:08 -0700

Marvel's Main Man guides its top franchise into the Heroic Age. Also: Some rants about the DCU New 52.

Comic Picks #88: Echo

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:49:24 -0700

Terry Moore, of "Strangers in Paradise" fame and a specialist in down-to-earth character drama, gives us a sci-fi story. It works better than you'd think.

Comic Picks #87: Jonathan Hickman

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:05:05 -0700

I made an effort to start buying his stuff at the con, and it turns out the man is almost as good as his hype.

Comic Picks #86: The Catch-Up Edition

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:42:41 -0700

Everything I didn't review before the Con: "Battlefields vol. 2," "Bullet to the Head," "Cowboys," "Incognito: Bad Influences," "Casanova: Gula," and "Ooku vol. 6."

Comic Picks #85: Captain America

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:39:33 -0700

Ed Brubaker may have written the defining run on this character, but he's not the only author to have written worthwhile Cap stories.

Comic Picks #84: High Quality Smut!

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:29:53 -0700

Because sometimes there's more to a title than tits and ass. "Tenjo Tenge," "Sundome," and "High School of the Dead" get their due here.

Comic Picks #83: Green Lantern

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:54:08 -0700

However the movie turns out, the comics written by Geoff Johns are good readin'!

Comic Picks #82: X-Men -- First Class

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:23:34 -0700

I talk about the comics the new movie takes its name from, and make my pitch for an "X-Factor" film.

Comic Picks #81: Future Diary

Wed, 18 May 2011 20:12:37 -0700

My friend Steve joins me as we tackle a series that didn't turn out to be what you'd call "good," but was certainly memorable.

Comic Picks #80: Thor

Wed, 04 May 2011 20:01:15 -0700

It's that time again! My thoughts on Simonson's definitive run, plus a few words on Straczynski, Ellis and Ennis' contributions.

Comic Picks #79: "Fables vol. 15: Rose Red"

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:04:56 -0700

Bill Willingham's long-running series reaches a major milestone, and shows that it still has lots of gas in the tank.

Comic Picks #78: "Batman: Time and the Batman"

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:15:25 -0700

Of continuity patching, anniversaries, ambition and fill-ins.

Comic Picks #77: "Bokurano: Ours"

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:15:03 -0700

When bad things involving giant mecha happen to junior high kids who (mostly) don't deserve it.

Comic Picks #76: The Thanos Imperative

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:52:25 -0800

More cosmic armageddon madness... in the mighty Marvel manner!

Comic Picks #75: Summit of the Gods

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:40:29 -0800

It's a grand showcase for one of the manliest of pursuits -- mountain climbing! With a special appearance by Sebastian from NPFOM!

Comic Picks #74: Justice Society of America

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:06:13 -0800

My take on (mostly) the latter half of the series that made Geoff Johns' name in the DC Universe.

Comic Picks #73: Claymore

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 20:10:48 -0800

It is "Berserk Lite," but that doesn't mean that it's not good on its own terms.

Comic Picks#72: Best of 2010

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:55:18 -0800

One each from Ellis, Ennis, Vaughan, and Mignola, two from Gillen, one from Europe, and three manga.

Comic Picks #71: Two from Tokyopop -- "Hetalia" and "Future Diary"

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:32:57 -0800

A podcast devoted to Tokyopop. Now here's something I'd never thought I'd be doing when I started podcasting.

Comic Picks #70: Ex Machina

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:16:13 -0800

Brian K. Vaughan and Tony Harris' political/sci-fi series wraps up and comes off very well in retrospect.

Comic Picks #69: The Metabarons

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:22:30 -0800

Yes, I really do think we could stand to get more crazy series from Europe like this brought over here.

Comic Picks #68: Tsutomu Nihei

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:16:02 -0800

My take on a phenomenally talented artist whose writing... well, at least it's getting better.

Comic Picks #63.5: Global Manga (Slight Return)

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:18:59 -0800

New volumes of "Peepo Choo," "Nightschool," and "Empowered" are out, so I decided to talk about them all here.

Comic Picks #67: Gunsmith Cats

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:16:45 -0700

Kenichi Sonoda's "magnum opus." In the sense that it's his best work, and that it involves lots and lots of guns.

Comic Picks #66: X-Men -- Second Coming

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:13:20 -0700

X-men + crossover + collected editions = podcast!

Comic Picks #65: RED/Wildstorm R.I.P.

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:43:29 -0700

This week I talk about the first Warren Ellis comic to get a movie adaptation, and then offer a post-mortem on the imprint it came from.

Comic Picks #64: Postapocalyptic odds and ends.

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:12:31 -0700

"Crossed," "Old Man Logan," and "The Dark Tower: The Battle of Jericho Hill." One of these I really liked. The other two... not so much.

Comic Picks #63: Global Manga

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:50:57 -0700

Or: Manga from people who aren't Japanese. Grab yourself some popcorn and a drink, this one's a monster.

Comic Picks #62: War of Kings/Realm of Kings

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:02:38 -0700

They're full of epic, ambitious sci-fi superhero action, and a few examples of how NOT to tell a story in a multi-title crossover.

Comic Picks #61: Star Wars -- Knights of the Old Republic

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:01:35 -0700

Much better than you'd expect from something that's the licensed spin-off of a licensed spin-off.

Comic Picks #60: Black Lagoon/Blackest Night

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:11:04 -0700

I almost called this one "The Blackcast." Then common sense intervened.

Comic Picks #59: Wednesday Comics

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:11:01 -0700

If you want to see how art can truly trump writing, here's your answer.

Comic Picks #58: Even more "Blade of the Immortal"

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:13:51 -0700

Because not only can I not stop talking about this series, we've seen a lot of it this year as well.

Comic Picks #57: Jonah Hex

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:23:17 -0700

In a move that should surprise no one, I talk about another comic book character who has a movie coming out this weekend.

Comic Picks #56: Pluto

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:15:56 -0700

In which I call robot BS on Naoki Urasawa's update of the classic Tezuka Astro Boy story.

Comic Picks #55: Save Eden!

Wed, 19 May 2010 20:30:49 -0700

In which I ask YOU to save Hiroki Endo's "Eden: It's an Endless World," because I sure as hell doubt that Dark Horse will.

Comic Picks #54: Iron Man

Wed, 05 May 2010 19:56:36 -0700

You could say that this movie-tie-in-cast was almost two years in the making...

Comic Picks #53: The Losers

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:19:20 -0700

This time, I hope the movie is as good as the comic.

Comic Picks #52: Kick-Ass

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:12:28 -0700

All I can say is that I hope the movie is more enjoyable than its source material.

Comic Picks #51: Planetary

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:57:25 -0700

Prepare yourself for twenty minutes of me gushing over how great this series is... because it's true.

Comic Picks #50: Human Target

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:47:21 -0800

I celebrate 50 podcasts by embracing sobriety and talking about another great comic adapted into an okay TV show.

Comic Picks #49: Vertigo Crime

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:10:28 -0800

I don't think this imprint is long for the world, but there's been some decent stuff published so far.

Comic Picks #48: Rex Mundi

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:22:39 -0800

This take on the descent of Christ's bloodline is ultimately flawed, but still a fascinating and compelling read.

Comic Picks #47: Interesting Failures

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:53:19 -0800

"Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Box" and "Astral Project:" Two titles that had interesting ideas, but didn't successfully execute them.

Comic Picks #46: Best of '09 (that weren't "Blade of the Immortal")

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:25:07 -0800

The ten best (and then some) of last year.

Comic Picks #45: Ed Brubaker

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:54:52 -0800

And to finish off the year, here are my thoughts on one of the best writers working on American comics today.

Comic Picks #44: Fumi Yoshinaga

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:50:46 -0800

Last time it was a man, this time I talk about one of the most exciting female talents working in manga today.

Comic Picks #43: Naoki Urasawa

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:51:11 -0800

WE LIVE AGAIN!!! And to celebrate -- here's a podcast about one of the most exciting talents in manga today.

Comic Picks #42: Garth Ennis' War Stories

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:35:11 -0800

Almost in time for Veterans' Day -- my thoughts on the genre that Ennis keeps coming back to time and time again. (Sorry about the delay. My computer has been giving me crap all week and I've finally bludgeoned it to the point where it'll go on the internet, but keeps throwing system errors at me.)

Comic Picks #41: Poison Elves

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:58:36 -0700

And now for a series, and a creator, that should have been around much longer than they were.

Crossovercast #2: Star Wars

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:53:12 -0700

In which I drag the NPFOM crew into a discussion on some of the more noteworthy Star Wars comics published by Dark Horse.

Comic Picks #39: A tale of two cosmic crossovers.

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:34:44 -0700

Just so you know, Marvel's "Annihilation" and DC's "Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War" are as good as you've heard.

Comic Picks #38: Blade of the Immmortal -- The Prison Arc

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:20:49 -0700

Volumes 15-21 show that even a flawed "BotI" arc is better than most series' best efforts.

Comic Picks #37: Starman

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:01:48 -0700

It's not perfect, but it does feature one of the best-written superheroes ever in comics.

Comic Picks #36: 100 Bullets

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:59:52 -0700

My not-so-long-awaited thoughts on Azzarello and Risso's signature series.

Crossovercast #1: Joker

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:50:40 -0700

In honor of the one year anniversary of this podcast, the No Podcast for Old Men crew come over and discuss Azzarello and Bermejo's "Joker." Yeah, not only is this late, but it's not the "100 Bullets" podcast I promised. That's been done and will be up in due time. In the meantime, I picked up a metric assload of comics from Comic-Con and am in the process of reading through them all. I'll see if I can post the full list at some point, but I'm likely to get several podcasts out of the stuff I picked up over the last five days.

Comic Picks #35: Vagabond

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:20:00 -0700

The life of Japan's greatest swordsman gets reimagined as a Shonen Jump manga restaged as art. Wait, it's actually good! When this was originally recorded, I had no idea what I'd be doing for the next podcast. Then I spent the last week re-reading all of Azzarello and Risso's "100 Bullets" in preparation for the release of the final volume this week. Just thought I'd let you all know what's coming next...

Comic Picks #34: The Goon

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:14:28 -0700

Wanton violence against the undead, knives to the eyes, cannibalism and pie! What more could you want from a comic? And yes, this should've been up last week, but due to unforgivable personal circumstances it wasn't. My bad. Look for the "What I've Been Reading" post tomorrow or on Sunday, depending on whether or not I get a chance to upload it from AX.

Comic Picks #33: Tezuka's Bricks

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:30:34 -0700

The bricks in question being "MW," "Apollo's Song," and "Ode to Kirihito," listed in ascending order of excellence.

Comic Picks #32: The Dark Tower

Wed, 27 May 2009 20:47:43 -0700

Stephen King's signature work gets an enjoyable series of prequels that still could've and should've been even better.

Comic Picks #31: Art Manga!

Wed, 13 May 2009 22:01:55 -0700

For those of you who weren't scared off by the title, you're bound to find something to interest you in my look at highbrow manga.

Comic Picks #30: Wolverine

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:30:48 -0700

In a move that should surprise absolutely no one, I talk about everyone's favorite X-Men character this week.

Comic Picks #29: X-Men -- Before and beyond Messiah Complex.

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 23:29:45 -0700

And we're back! This week I'm talking about X-Men and the build-up and follow-through of "Messiah Complex."

Comic Picks #28: Powers

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:03:46 -0700

Cops. Superheroes. Bendis. Oeming. It's as good as you've heard. Click on the link for the full story.

Comic Picks #27: Watchmen

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:40:07 -0700

No, it really couldn't have been anything else this week. Comics' "Citizen Kane" gets its due here.

Comic Picks #26: Battle Angel Alita

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:31:30 -0800

Did you know James Cameron has a favorite manga? Well now you do, and this is it.

Comic Picks #25: Kiyohiko Azuma

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:13:04 -0800

He's the creator of "Azumanga Daioh" and "Yotsuba&!," two series well worth your time. That said, after we did the podcast, I came home and found some things out. Corrections/updates to the podcast follow after the break. First off, Kiyohiko Azuma is really a guy. It's been generally assumed that because he draws really cute stuff and has a first name ending in the "-ko" suffix (usually reserved for girls) that "he" was really a "she." That's not the case, and we should've found this out before we did the podcast. So, my bad. *does the "my bad" dance* The other thing is that Yen Press has only acquired the rights to volume six of "Yotsuba&!" Finding this out certainly diminishes some of the excitement that I had while recording the podcast, but there's some fun to be had in speculating why it's the only volume they've announced. I'm betting that either Azuma or Media Works (the company that publishes the series in Japan) is gunshy about licensing out the series again after the debacle that their relationship with ADV Manga turned into. So, they're only giving Yen rights to that one volume (plus the previous five, which I hear they're negotiating with what's left of ADV Manga for the rights to use their translations) to see how this shakes out. Or, it could be that with what the economy the way it is, Yen is just putting out volume six to see if it'll still sell. I can't fault them for thinking like that, but I think they'll be pleasantly surprised once the volume is released. The series inspires a certain... "fervor" among a lot of anime and manga fans on the internet (there's a reason Yotsuba is one of the many mascots of 4chan) to the point where even if they've already read scanlations online, they'll pick up the print version because they love it that much. Anyway, even if it does turn out to be just one volume, more "Yotsuba&!" is a good thing no matter which way you look at it. And if Yen Press does drop the ball... then I'll just go back to hoping that Dark Horse picks it up.

Comic Picks #24: Hitman

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:40:33 -0800

"Soon" turned out to be 96 hours later, but here are my thoughts on Garth Ennis' other classic series.

Comic Picks #24

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:11:19 -0800

Comic Picks #23 -- New Year, New Hopes

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:55:10 -0800

In which I talk about my (mostly implausible) hopes for the coming year.

Comic Picks #22 -- The Spirit of Frank Miller

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:27:00 -0800

In which the works of Frank Miller and Will Eisner's "Spirit" get their due, 'cause of the movie.

Comic Picks #21 - Holiday Recommendations

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:30:50 -0800

Recommendations for your Holiday comic shopping needs.

Comic Picks #20 -- Just another week at the comic shop.

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:25:29 -0800

Jason here, and if you can read this and listen to the podcast, it means that I managed to publish everything right. I figured now was as good a time as any to start updating the site myself, so (for what it's worth) you'll be listening to and reading me here from now on. This week... I couldn't think of a particular theme that I wanted to tackle, so it was just a look at what I bought at the shop last week which included "Thunderbolts vol. 2: Caged Angels" (makes me wish Ellis was writing more), "B.P.R.D. vol. 9: 1946" (which shows that John Arcudi and Guy Davis are the series' real stars) and "Batman/Grendel" (two crossovers, one of which is very good, and the other is just okay).

Comic Picks #19 - Manga

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:54:53 -0800

This week, Jason reviews nothing but manga. NOTE: this was recorded before the Halloween episode last week.

Comic Picks #18 - Halloween picks

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:27:25 -0700

This week, Jason reviews some titles for Halloween.

Comic Picks #17 - Warren Ellis Pt. 2

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:41:54 -0700

Jason continues this week with his review of Warren Ellis' other works.

Comic Picks #16 - Warren Ellis Pt. 1

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:31:38 -0700

This week, Jason reviews some of the independent works of Warren Ellis. Thanks for listening.

Comic Picks #15 - Conan

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:31:01 -0700

This week, Jason reviews Conan. Thanks for listening.

Comic Picks #14 - Politics

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:58:34 -0700

This week, Jason reviews the manga 'Eagle' and Wildcats v3.0. Yes, they are about politics!

Comic Picks #13 - Robert Kirkman

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:30:08 -0700

This week, Jason reviews series done by Robert Kirkman. Invincible, Marvel Zombies, Ultimate X-men.

Comic Picks #12 - Punisher

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:16:46 -0700

Jason reviews some of the Punisher series this time around.

Comic Picks #11 - Some Superman

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:29:08 -0700

Join us this week as Jason reviews a few of the Superman books he picked up at Comic Con in San Diego.

Comic Picks #10 - Comic-con haul

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:00:04 -0700

Jason reviews some of the comics that he picked up at Comic-con 2008. Sam & Twitch v2, Spiderman and the Black Cat, Slam Dunk, Black Lagoon, etc... Thanks for listening.

Comic Picks #9 - Dark Horse Manga, Pt. 2

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:30:18 -0700

Join us this week as Jason continues his Dark Horse Manga picks that are from the more recent selections.

Comic Picks #8 - Dark Horse Manga, Pt. 1

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:30:58 -0700

This week, Jason discusses Dark Horse Manga's earlier titles such as Ah My Goddess, Blade of the Immortal, Lone Wolf and Cub, and Ghost in the Shell.

Comic Picks #7 - Batman

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:00:50 -0700

This week, Jason reviews Batman: Hush, Batman and Son, and Batman: No Man's Land.

Comic Picks #6 - Hellboy / B.P.R.D.

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:30:17 -0700

This week, Jason reviews Hellboy and B.P.R.D. to coincide with the Hellboy II movie out in theaters.

Comic Picks #5 - Persepolis, Preacher

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:00:53 -0700

This week, Jason brings you reviews of The Complete Persepolis, Deadpool vs. Marvel Universe, and Preacher.

Comic Picks 4 - X-Men:Supernova/ Ultimate Spiderman/ Golgo 13

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:30:20 -0700

This week, continuity is what the theme of Jason's picks are. He reviews X-Men: Supernova, Ultimate Spiderman, and Golgo 13.

Comic Picks 3 - Sleeper / Gunsmith Cats: Burst / Read Or Die

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:23:18 -0700

Jason's picks for this week are: Sleeper, Gunsmith Cats: Burst, and R.O.D - Read Or Die manga.

Comic Picks 2 - The Walking Dead / The Drifting Classroom / Dragonhead

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:47:20 -0700

This week, Jason reviews three volumes with a post apocalyptic theme. The Walking Dead, The Drifting Classroom, and Dragonhead.

Comic Picks 1 - Aliens omnibus / Mushishi

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:55:27 -0700

Our inaugural show! Jason introduces us to the Aliens Omnibus: Vol. 2, and Mushishi: Vol. 3 as we reign in yet another podcast to the network.