Comic Book Breakdown

Comic Book Breakdown

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Comic Book Breakdown episodes

  • 9.3 Marvel Boy pt. 3

    Marvel Boy has escaped the clutches of Dr. Midas - but finds himself in the hands of his daughter, the Exterminatrix. Can she be trusted to have his back as Midas unleashes a monster to kill them both - or will Midas get his hands on cosmic power? Join me as I break down Marvel Boy issues 5 and 6 and bring this book to a close.

    50 min
  • 9.2 Marvel Boy pt. 2

    Author Grant Morrison and artist J.G. Jones have introduced us to Marvel Boy - where do we go from here? First, Marvel Boy must face Hexus, the living corporation! And in the aftermath of that battle, Marvel Boy is hunted down by Dr. Midas and the Exterminatrix. Join me as I continue to break down Marvel Boy issues 3 and 4.

    37 min
  • 9.1 Marvel Boy pt. 1

    Grant Morrison is an author that I typically don't like - but I stumbled across his six-issue Marvel Boy series in the dollar bins and had to check it out. Join me as I breakdown the introduction of Noh-varr in Marvel Boy issues 1 and 2.

    36 min
  • Guest Starring Efrain BONUS

    When Efrain and I sat down to discuss his love of Havok and the character's upcoming appearance in Marvel's Hellions, we had no idea what to expect. Then, about a week after the recording, Marvel released a description of the first issue - prompting me to revisit the topic. So enjoy a short bonus episode where Efrain and I talk about Hellions' solicitation and what it might mean for Havok.

    12 min
  • 8.2 - Guest Starring Efrain pt. 2

    I continue my discussion with fellow comic fan Efrain Hernandez, exploring some theories about Marvel's upcoming Hellions book. We also talk about his favorite character, the X-Men's Havok, and what draws Efrain to him.

    40 min
  • 8.1 - Guest Starring Efrain pt. 1

    Fans are the lifeblood of the comic book industry - but their role in the world of comics is often underplayed or cursed. This episode, I speak with Efrain Hernandez, a fellow comic book fan, to talk about the industry, what comics he loves, and what keeps him buying.

    35 min
  • 7.2 - Dawn of X pt. 2

    A new era of X-Men titles is upon us, orchestrated by author Jonathan Hickman, and I am ready to break them down. This episode, I continue to discuss the final three titles in the Dawn of X line, New Mutants, X-Force, and Fallen Angels.

    31 min
  • 7.1 - Dawn of X pt.1

    A new era of X-Men titles is upon us, orchestrated by author Jonathan Hickman, and I am read to break them down. This episode, host Ben introduces exactly what the Dawn of X is and discusses the first issue of the X-Men, Marauders, and Excalibur.

    46 min
  • 6.19 Secret Six - Caution to the Wind

    With memories of Hell looming over him, Bane tasks the Six with a new mission - they're going to destroy Batman. But what they don't know, is that they're either going to succeed, or it will be over their dead bodies. Secret Six 35 and 36 are final issues in this collection.

    1 hr 7 min
  • 6.18 Secret Six - the Darkest House pt. 2

    The Six's trip to Hell couldn't possibly get worse could it? Well, it DOES, when Hell's ruler, Lady Blaze, finally gets involved in Secret Six 33. Then, in issue 34, the Six must race to save Scandal's girlfriend, Liana, because they won't be able to get her out of Hell if they can't.

    42 min

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Comic Book Breakdown is a podcast in which the host examines and breaks down the how, why, and back-matter of some of pop culture's most beloved characters. Updates every Thursday.