(02:30) Interview

With Mike Norton artist on Gravity as he draws an issue of Marvel Adventures Spider-Man.

(04:14) On starting to read and draw comics as a kid, his first professional work as an artist (the Badger) and making a name for himself.

(13:27) On working with Sean McKeever on the Waiting Place and Gravity.

(21:42) On his favorite artists, old and new and his time as Art Director for Devil's Due Publishing.

(35:51) On working on Voltron, Teen Titans Go! and other licensed properties and characters Mike would like to work on.

(41:32) Just what is Power Pop and why does Mike like it so much?

(43:20) Mike tries to Stump the Rios.

(48:44) Our wrap-up.

(56:40) Stump the Rios

Submitted by Matthew Guy.

(1:01:27) Quarters in the Jar

Listener email from Juan Nevaro in Fl. on webcomics, including his own called Vigil, and a question that kicks us off into a look at John Byrne's current work on the Demon and Doom Patrol.

Our giant-sized 50th episode continues! And in this episode, we take on the challenge of creating our very own comic book character! (1:39:36)

Our giant-sized 50th episode! We open Part 1 with a CGS retrospective of the first 50 episodes hosted by Lene Taylor. And then we engage in a number of geek related topics including stories from Golden Eagle, Comic Movie News, cartoons, the state of Marvel Comics and more! (1:30:28)

(01:10) Getting to Know Us

Introducing our comic geek friend Jon.

(03:25) Our initial reactions to the listener's suggestion of Walking Dead and zombie comics.

(10:00) Is Shane an asshole?

(16:04) On zombie movies.

(20:34) A quick synopsis and the "Is Shane an asshole" debate continues.

(30:13) On the trade design, Tony Moore's art and zombie lore.

(38:36) Email feedback from Chris Neesemen, Kirkman's handling of the zombies and speculation on what caused the plague.

(46:32) Audio comment from Ryan Haines in Grand Rapids, MI.

(53:16) On our favorite moments.

(1:02:45) Audio comment by Jarret Green and Nicole from Cape Gerado, Missouri.

(1:19:00) Recommendations for other comics by Robert Kirkman.

(1:22:09) Next month's selection: Vertigo's Fables vol.1: Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham.

Crossover event with Comic News Insider podcast

(02:05) Special Guest
Special Guest Bruce Rosenberger of the Komics Kast Podcast fills us in on how he started reading comics, Jack Kirby, his current comics reading and his own podcast.

(09:13) Quarters in the Jar
Listener Emails from Jeremy in Utah and JD Alvarez.

(16:02) Women in Comics
A listener email from Emily, a librarian, asks if the attitude towards female comic readers and the portrayal of women in comics will ever change leading us into a lengthy debate on the subject.

(32:56) Geek of the Day
From Mike Parkinson about artist-driven vs writer-driven comics.

(46:05) Comics Talk
What are the essential comic facts that every comic geek should know that non-comic readers would not?

(1:15:30) Stump the Rios
All Venom-themed submission by Eric from Rhode Island.

(1:19:02) Special Thanks
To Danny Brunell for sending us Freking Sweer engraved tokens and an autographed photo of his actor Godfather Daniel Roebuck.

(03:31) Comics Talk

Peter is asked his thoughts on a DC and/or Marvel comic currently being read that deserves a broader audience.

(06:33) Comic News

Marvel announces that Sentinel will return as a mini-series; DC announces that the first two Showcase Presents compilations will be marked down to stir interest; current DC trade releases.

(15:34) Off the Rack

Jamie's thoughts on current issues of House of M; Bryan's thoughts on Secret Wars' effect on Fanastic Four.

(20:20) Quarters in the Jar

Listener emails from Joe Janzz; Beth; Lindsey; Derek Coward on even more Independent Comics;

(32:32) Magazine Talk

A look at various magazines on comics such as Comics Buyer's Guide, Wizard, the TwoMorrows line: Back Issue!, Alter Ego, Jack Kirby Collector, Companions and Modern Masters volumes as well as Draw and Write Now, Top Shelf's Comic Book Artist, Tony Lorenz' Pacesetter fanzine, TV Zone, Titan Magazines, and the Comics Journal.

(1:04:56) Stump the Rios

Submitted by Simon MacDonald.

(03:30) Special Thanks

To Mike Parkinson for our very own CGS caricatures.

(05:49) Interview

With Brian Miller, color artist.

(06:33) On reading comics as a kid, getting into coloring and the basic tools he uses.

(12:13) Is computer coloring moving into areas once covered by inkers and how does paperstock affect his approach?

(16:53) On deadlines.

(22:42) On the pages he colors, what he's currently reading, his opinions on coloring in other comics and his favorite Depeche Mode album.

(29:32) Brian puts a call out to the listeners to support Bryan's MS150 marathon and pledges a match from Hi-Fi Design.

(30:39) On Brian's current/upcoming work, the recognition that color artists deserve and his favorite colorists.

(43:07) The wrap-up.

(53:00) Stump the Rios

Submitted by Matt MacDonald in Durango, Colorado.

(57:30) Geek of the Day

From Lee Goodman on being a born-again comic geek.

(1:03:02) Quarters in the Jar

Listener emails from Britoman on Star Blazers; Sam Dunim on comics for females; Chris Vaccaro; Damion Waldbrun; and Wesley Harp.

(02:03) CGS News

Jamie clears the air about his Harry Potter comments.

(04:03) Quarters in the Jar

From Jason Renzi on the Star Wars Chess Set; Brian Miller of Hi-Fi Design on the Fantastic Four movie and how Marvel's ban on smoking affected his coloring work; Joe Janzz; Sam from Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina on Bryan's second-hand smoke comments.

(20:46) Comics Talk

What DC and/or Marvel comic currently being read deserves a broader audience? From Gotham Central to Runaways to Marvel Team-Up, the Speakers of Geek give their recommendations.

(44:44) Comic News

Jeph Loeb signs an exclusive contract with Marvel.

(48:09) Quarters in the Jar con't

John on some Independent Comics suggestions; Owen Killom who mentioned us to News Askew and asks a few Star Wars novels questions; J.J. on bagging trades and writing vs. art in comics; and Dave Anderson on Rob Liefeld kicking off a discussion on other Image artists and their legacy.

(01:46) Quarters in the Jar
Listener emails from Andreas Shuster of Germany; and Tedman.

(04:47) Interview
Geoff Klock, author of How to Read Superhero Comics and Why?

(05:18) His background and education and the inspiration for How to Read...
(09:13) On Continuity and how he first got into reading comics.
(15:06) On Marvel's the Ultimates, Grant Morrison and the future of superheroes.
(24:13) On All-Star Superman, Planetary and comic shops in England.
(26:53) On Crisis on Infinite Earths and what Geoff is currently reading.
(36:27) Where to get his book, on Morrison's New X-Men run and the wrap-up.

(40:18) Stump the Rios
With help from Geoff Klock, British themed-submission by Tony Heldt of London England.

(44:44) Comics Talk
Spurred by Geoff Klock, the Speakers of Geek continue the conversation on Planetary, "writing for the trade" and month to month reading vs waiting for the trade.

(55:21) Comics Talk con't
A look at why people are misunderstanding the premise behind DC's All Star and Classified lines and continuity.

(1:01:18) CGS News
Brief thoughts on why we love our Board compared to other internet boards.

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