The two books Dan and Mike discuss this week couldn't be more different. First, it's the colorful and cutesy X-Babies: Stars Reborn, then the dark and moody Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt.

Because you demanded it! The Sultans of Suffering present the very first audio edition of Tranquil Tirades! Join James and Damien as they discuss Murder-Set-Pieces, an exploitation blunder that both of our hosts agree is the worse movie ever made. Ever. What do Jack the Ripper and 9/11 have in common? Why is there a random kid on railroad tracks? How can you scream with a slit throat? Since when do Nazis look like Kenny Rogers? Just where, exactly, is the plot? None of these questions are answered, but Earth-2.net's resident smartasses still manage to fight the good fight and blow this cinematic abortion away with their Shotgun of Truth and Justice. Remember: They suffer, so you don't have to.

Bet you never thought we'd get to it, eh? Never mind the tardiness, the Fourth Annual Earth-2.net Mainpage Awards is finally here!

In Spider-Woman: Agent of SWORD, Jessica Drew is charged with taking down one of the last Skrulls on Earth. And Kick-Ass might not be deep, but is it at least fun?

Well, it's been fun, but this is the end of our Chrono Trigger discussion. In this bittersweet edition of Extra Lives, Aaron and Damien finish up the side-quests and then give Lavos what-for. If that wasn't enough, the guys have a lot more to say about all that is gaming. What major recent release did Damien hate? Why does Aaron need a rusted metal codpiece? What exactly is South African Caveman Punk? The answers to all that and more, in this, the longest edition of Extra Lives yet!

This time around, Reddick & Sims takes a road trip to Bizarro World. While Des praises Marvel and gripes about DC, Mike has kind words about DC and harsh ones for Marvel. Also, Mike does the unthinkable.

Dan and Mike take a look at two collections that could very much be set in the real world (The Question: Peacemaker and GI Joe: Cobra), then Ian stops by to have his say about the live action Speed Racer.

Oil-based grappling, vehicular manslaughter featuring Matt Hardy, and the finer points of swimsuit trading. These are just a few of the topics covered in this edition of Extra Lives. Join Aaron and Damien as they once again take you on a journey you won't soon forget, tackling the two most significant events in Chrono Trigger along the way. Listen now. Magus commands it.

James, Ian, and Mike have waded through piles of garbage to reach this point: the end of the rainbow. Oh yes, it's finally time for the guys to discuss Batman Begins!

Super-spies and their allies (Black Widow #1), resurrected heroes and their foes (Brightest Day #0), space pirates and their guns (Cold Space #1), speedsters and their rogues (The Flash #1), and gods and wars (The Savage Axe of Ares) are all covered in this edition of 1st Issue Special.