Comics In Motion

Each week on Indie Comic Spotlight Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two.

Today, Tony and his Carl dig deep into the one that launched Image Comics, Spawn. They cover the first few issues and spend time talking about issue 300.

Created by the Toddfather himself, Todd McFarlane, Spawn follows the rebirth of a former CIA operative/trained killer who comes back to Earth only to find that making a deal with the devil doesn’t go well. Image comics graciously offers a free version of Spawn 1 online so you can read that to prepare for this excellent talk. 

This week, Tony is joined by fellow DCN writer, Dr. Carl Bryan. You can read his reviews at DC Comics News.

Doc B is a college physical education instructor that has coached numerous sports on the rec, club, and collegiate level. He has a wonderful wife, two awesome kids, and remembers when Kryptonite came in a lot of different forms. He also has learned not to utter "Mxyzptlk" backwards!

If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News. You can find him online at https://www.arfarina.com/

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They guys are back reviewing an animated property this week. Hot on the coat tails of the Birds of Prey movie they decide to review Harley Quinn from the DC streaming service. Released October 2019 this animated show has been receiving rave reviews. Does it stand up?

Plot Summary:

The series focuses on a single Harley Quinn, who sets off to make it on her own in Gotham City.

Rotten Tomatoes: 89/100%

Imdb: 8.4/10

Metacritic: 91/100%

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Welcome to Indie Comics Spotlight. Each week Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two.

This week, Tony is joined by Thanos Kyratzis writer of a comic that is currently on Kickstarter called Borders.

What is Borders?

It’s impossible not to have a discussion about an issue like that. But a discussion means listening just as much as talking.

This is what Abriele Skaite (the artist) and Thanos Kyratzis (the writer) were thinking when they conceived Borders. Borders was created by two migrants and based on the words of different people from all over the world. The issue of borders is a nuanced one, with impacts on personal and social level that have become particularly important in recent years. The book contains 15 interviews on borders as a concept from people whom Abriele and Thanos are lucky to know. Then those interviews became 15 double-paged illustrations.

If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News.

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Chris and Dave are back reviewing the recently released Birds of Prey (2020). Will this DCEU Property stand up to the Marvel juggernaut. 

Plot Summary:

A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, when Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right-hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. Harley, Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya's paths collide, and the unlikely foursome have no choice but to team up to take Roman down.

Rotten Tomatoes: 79/100%

Imdb: 6.6/10

Metacritic: 60/100%

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Welcome to Indie Comics Spotlight. Each week Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two.

On this episode of Indie Comics Spotlight, Tony welcomes Derek McNeil of DC Comics News to discuss Image Comics ongoing series Pretty Violent with Lots of Swears. Gamma Rae wants to be a superhero, and why shouldn’t she!? She’s been strong since she was a baby. The only problem is, all her siblings are notorious hero-murdering criminals! Join artist DEREK HUNTER (DuckTales, Adventure Time), and writer JASON YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND) for this all-new ongoing, gore-filled, laugh-out-loud comedy for mature readers that explores one girl’s journey through the rift between personal and family identity.

If you want to talk with Tony about Pretty Violent with lots of swears or suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News. If you want to chat with Derek you can follow him on twitter. 

The intro and outro song is called Violent by Stellar*. Check out the video here. 

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Chris and Dave are joined by their great friend Tony Farina to review I kill Giants. Tony has joined our podcast to host his own weekly show Indie Comic Spotlight. This is to coincide with his first episode where the guys join Tony to review the graphic novel of the same name.

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Plot Summary:

Twelve-year-old Barbara Thorson flees from reality, living in the imaginary world of fantasy and magic, where she fights with giants. Her family does not understand her, peers do not like her, and she irritates teachers. And only recently moved here Sofia, her same age, trying to make friends with her.

Rotten Tomatoes: 77/100%

Imdb: 6.2/10

Metacritic: 74/100%

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Welcome to the first episode of Indie Comic Spotlight. Each week Tony Farina of DC Comics News will be joined by other comic aficionados to do a deep dive into a series or standalone graphic novel from any publisher other than the big two.

On the pilot episode of Indie Comic Spotlight, Tony welcomes Chris and Dave of Comics in Motion. In this episode, they tackle the painfully, beautiful Image Comics masterpiece, I Kill Giants.

I Kill Giants, was written by Joe Kelly and drawn by JM Ken Niimura, is a 7 part miniseries that first appeared on July 1st, 2008. It went on to win the IGN Best indie comic of 2008, was voted one of the 10 Best Comics of 2009 by New York Magazine, a Young Adult Library Association 2010 Top Ten Great Graphic Novel for Teens, and won the Gold Award at the 5th International Manga Award I 2012.

If you want to talk with Tony about I Kill Giants or suggest any future shows, please connect with him on Twitter @Tricycleboombox. You can read his reviews of multiple Independent and DC comics at DC Comics News. If you want to chat with Chris and Dave, you can find them @Comicsinmotionp or send them an email to [email protected]

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The guys are back reviewing the second in an older Marvel trilogy - Blade (2002). Does the movie still stand up to the test of time?

Plot Summary:

A rare mutation has occurred within the vampire community. The Reaper. A vampire so consumed with an insatiable bloodlust that they prey on vampires as well as humans, transforming victims who are unlucky enough to survive into Reapers themselves. Now their quickly expanding population threatens the existence of vampires, and soon there won't be enough humans in the world to satisfy their bloodlust. Blade, Whistler and an armory expert named Scud are curiously summoned by the Shadow Council. The council reluctantly admits that they are in a dire situation and they require Blade's assistance. Blade then tenuously enters into an alliance with The Bloodpack, an elite team of vampires trained in all modes of combat to defeat the Reaper threat. Blade's team and the Bloodpack are the only line of defense which can prevent the Reaper population from wiping out the vampire and human populations.

Rotten Tomatoes: 57/100%

Imdb: 6.7/10

Metacritic: 52/100%

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The guys are joined by friends of the Show Mike Burton from the Genuine Chit Chat and Scott Weatherly from the 20th Century Geek Podcasts. We close out our cross over episodes with our thoughts on Rise of Skywalker – what worked and what didn’t. Grab a brew it’s a long one folks!

 

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Plot Summary:

While the First Order continues to ravage the galaxy, Rey finalizes her training as a Jedi. But danger suddenly rises from the ashes as the evil Emperor Palpatine mysteriously returns from the dead. While working with Finn and Poe Dameron to fulfill a new mission, Rey will not only face Kylo Ren once more, but she will also finally discover the truth about her parents as well as a deadly secret that could determine her future and the fate of the ultimate final showdown that is to come.

Rotten Tomatoes: 52/100%

Imdb: 6.9/10

Metacritic:  54/100%

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107 – Crisis on Infinite Earths Parts 4-5

This episode we bring in the big guns Tony Farina and Max Byrne. Both friends of the show and they have far more knowledge of the DC World of Comic books and TV shows based in that world. So with that being said we are reviewing the last 2 episodes of the DC crossover event: Crisis on Infinite Earths. 

Plot Summary: 

Stuck in the Vanishing Point, the Paragons search for a way to escape. The futility of the situation is compounded by The Flash's disappearance. However, hope appears in the form of Oliver, who reveals that he has become something else. Meanwhile, the origin stories for The Monitor and Anti-Monitor are revealed.

Rotten Tomatoes: 89/100%

Imdb: 8.8/10 

Metacritic: 90/100%

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