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Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #6. Batman fights a Billionaire. Gotham fights authoritarian Chaos. Dan and Greg compare the comic to the political landscape in the U.S. Join us for a topical discussion conveniently placed right in the middle of mid-term season.

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Artist: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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00:00 Cocktail Cold Open
01:00 Cheers Issue Six
01:31 Comic Show Merch Prep
02:27 Hats Hoodies Pricing
04:14 Birthday Hat Story
05:57 Fake World Series Bit
08:00 Nostalgia Baseball Cards
11:07 Election Politics Voting
21:12 Absolute Batman Recap
23:19 GTA Walmart Rant
27:38 Back To Batman Six
29:18 Eisner Awards Tangent
31:47 Issue Six Breakdown
34:22 Flashbacks Kids Gotham
37:24 Money Empathy Politics
43:26 Masks Bounties AI
49:45 Friends Learn Batman
51:36 Dark Knight Returns Echoes
53:09 Oligarchs And Backlash
54:52 Sionis Chaos Theory
56:55 Yacht Fight Breakdown
58:44 Darkseid Punishment Twist
01:00:05 Musk Money Games
01:07:06 Alfred Schumer Rant
01:10:08 Batman Goes Brutal
01:13:40 Revolution And Musicals
01:19:22 Martha Takes Control
01:28:11 Joker And Bane Tease
01:30:46 Podcast Plans And Con
01:43:40 Squatcho Man Ad Read
01:48:57 Final Sign Off

Greg, Dan, and special guest Jason Prevatte review Jonah Hex and the Shadow of Death #1. It’s a new era for Hex, or is it a dead one? Jason fills us in on Hex’s previous iterations. We also get into some great pop culture talk as always. Make sure you vote, your country is counting on it!

Writer(s): Michael Walsh; Artist: Michael Walsh; Letterer: Becca Carey; Colorist: Toni-Marie Griffin; Editor: James Reid and Brittany Holzherr;

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00:00 Soundboard Banter
00:38 Mic Talk and Gear
01:13 Merch Drop Announcement
03:07 Guest Intro Jason
05:54 DC Hits and Misses
07:36 Why Jonah Hex Today
10:00 How Jason Found Hex
14:50 Jonah Hex Origins
23:39 Hex in the Future
26:30 Vertigo Era Darkness
31:05 Palmiotti Gray Run
32:57 New 52 Editorial Woes
37:14 Williamson and Awards
40:43 Creators and Being Jerks
42:53 AEW Tangent Time
47:17 Squash the Comedy Guy
48:01 Orange Cassidy Matchmaking
49:01 Why Pac vs Cassidy Fails
49:37 Ads and Runway to Ruin
51:16 AEW Tickets and Shoutouts
52:29 Max Caster Heel Heat
54:23 Jonah Hex Issue Begins
56:00 Limited Series and Creators
57:41 Art and Coloring Breakdown
59:46 Hex Dies and Returns
01:04:11 Horse Eye and Graveyard Vibes
01:06:08 Saloon Town Characters
01:13:26 Toxic Fandom Rant
01:16:40 Black Cat and Creepy Dad
01:19:40 Pacing Problems and TV Parallels
01:23:42 Annie and the Spider Horror
01:25:17 Creepy Childhood Fears
01:26:25 Spider Horror Talk
01:27:53 Hex Back In Action
01:29:28 Jonah Hex Death Lore
01:30:59 Overcast Western Pitch
01:33:59 Devil In The Corn
01:36:00 Baseball Movie Tangent
01:42:55 Mariners Misery Chat
01:44:02 Jonah Hex Verdict
01:46:05 Plugs And Sponsors
01:52:59 Wrestling Deep Cuts
01:57:56 Star Trek And Politics
02:00:01 Wrap Up And Next Week

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #5. Batman burns the money. Is it net profit? Greg and Dan talk current TV shows and Halloween movies.

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editors: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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00:00 Button Pushing Cold Open
00:29 Legion Issue Two Hype
01:11 Comics In Bags Segment
02:43 Second Printings Buzz
03:37 Grit City Ticket Giveaway
04:22 Beefy Batman Banter
05:11 Meal Prep And Covers
06:51 Matter Eater Lad Spotlight
07:58 Sports Scores Detour
10:15 Guest Tease And Shop Run
13:40 Keith Giffen Tribute Book
16:29 Grit City Show Plug
19:50 Brilliant Minds TV Talk
23:31 Overcast Comics Updates
25:52 Wrestling Impressions Break
27:09 Absolute Batman Issue Five
28:21 Horror Month Watchlist
31:08 Hocus Pocus Debate
32:35 Sequels And Blues Brothers
34:35 Back To The Zoo
35:47 Wild Paneling Talk
37:13 Funeral Threads Connect
39:59 Alfred Under Fire
44:45 Money Bat Memorial
46:55 Brutal Party Animals Fight
50:29 Barbara Finds Batman
55:05 Roman Takes Gotham
55:40 Batcave Patch Up
58:27 Modern Comics Art Love
01:14:13 Grit City Plug
01:19:53 Merch And Signoff

Greg, Dan, and Grit City Comic Show runner James Taylor review Uncanny X-Men #168. Kitty Pryde wants be and X-Man. Lockheed eats eggs. James brings the art knowledge. Join us all at Grit City Comic Show on November 7th!

Writer(s): Chris Claremont; Penciller: Paul Smith; Inker: Bob Wiacek; Letterer(s):Tom Orzechowski; Colorist: Glynis Wein; Editor: Louise Simonson and Danny Fingeroth;

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00:00 Button Drama Cold Open
00:19 Squatcho Man Returns
00:48 Poster Framing ASMR Bit
02:42 Supergirl Review Talk
04:41 News Media Pool Rant
07:05 Comic Con Debates Recap
09:03 Beefy Batman Dating Debate
10:43 Absolute Batman Setup
18:10 Ripped Artists Spotlight
20:33 Absolute Batman Issue 3 Breakdown
33:16 Batmobile Chaos and Alfred
38:25 Flashback Zorro Mythos
39:35 Batman Collection Argument
41:14 Unnecessary Debates Topics
42:18 Eddie and Bruce Banter
43:15 Batman Suit and Lab Scene
43:59 Sports Law and Consent
45:34 Jujitsu Lawyer Paul Plug
47:50 Insurance Claims and Lawyers
49:16 Arkham Funding and JK Holdings
51:11 Roman Sionis and Corrupt Cops
55:13 Arkham Global Prison Plot
56:11 Zorro Flashback and Mom Talk
59:57 Batman Offered 200 Million
01:01:48 Podcast Challenges and Tech Rant
01:04:10 Local Plugs and Zombie Movies
01:09:15 Fast Zombies Debate
01:12:48 Walking Dead and Romero Takes
01:22:36 Mutant Outbreak and Q Joke
01:24:40 Final Plugs and Wrap Up

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #4. Its a perfect book. We get all the background we need on why Batman might take the money from Roman. We also talk about debt!? You should Mr. Freeze your credit.

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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00:00 Button Drama Cold Open
00:19 Squatcho Man Returns
00:48 Poster Framing ASMR Bit
02:42 Supergirl Review Talk
04:41 News Media Pool Rant
07:05 Comic Con Debates Recap
09:03 Beefy Batman Dating Debate
10:43 Absolute Batman Setup
18:10 Ripped Artists Spotlight
20:33 Absolute Batman Issue 3 Breakdown
33:16 Batmobile Chaos and Alfred
38:25 Flashback Zorro Mythos
39:35 Batman Collection Argument
41:14 Unnecessary Debates Topics
42:18 Eddie and Bruce Banter
43:15 Batman Suit and Lab Scene
43:59 Sports Law and Consent
45:34 Jujitsu Lawyer Paul Plug
47:50 Insurance Claims and Lawyers
49:16 Arkham Funding and JK Holdings
51:11 Roman Sionis and Corrupt Cops
55:13 Arkham Global Prison Plot
56:11 Zorro Flashback and Mom Talk
59:57 Batman Offered 200 Million
01:01:48 Podcast Challenges and Tech Rant
01:04:10 Local Plugs and Zombie Movies
01:09:15 Fast Zombies Debate
01:12:48 Walking Dead and Romero Takes
01:22:36 Mutant Outbreak and Q Joke
01:24:40 Final Plugs and Wrap Up

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #3. Batman investigates Roman. Roman does Jui-Jitsu. Dan frames posters. Greg covers his ears. Then we find some beefy comic book artists. All that and more on another fun episode.

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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00:00 Button Drama Cold Open
00:19 Squatcho Man Returns
00:48 Poster Framing ASMR Bit
02:42 Supergirl Review Talk
04:41 News Media Pool Rant
07:05 Comic Con Debates Recap
09:03 Beefy Batman Dating Debate
10:43 Absolute Batman Setup
18:10 Ripped Artists Spotlight
20:33 Absolute Batman Issue 3 Breakdown
33:16 Batmobile Chaos and Alfred
38:25 Flashback Zorro Mythos
39:35 Batman Collection Argument
41:14 Unnecessary Debates Topics
42:18 Eddie and Bruce Banter
43:15 Batman Suit and Lab Scene
43:59 Sports Law and Consent
45:34 Jujitsu Lawyer Paul Plug
47:50 Insurance Claims and Lawyers
49:16 Arkham Funding and JK Holdings
51:11 Roman Sionis and Corrupt Cops
55:13 Arkham Global Prison Plot
56:11 Zorro Flashback and Mom Talk
59:57 Batman Offered 200 Million
01:01:48 Podcast Challenges and Tech Rant
01:04:10 Local Plugs and Zombie Movies
01:09:15 Fast Zombies Debate
01:12:48 Walking Dead and Romero Takes
01:22:36 Mutant Outbreak and Q Joke
01:24:40 Final Plugs and Wrap Up

Greg, Dan, and movie art expert Travis Bundy review The Crow graphic novel. Eric gets revenge on... wait you know the story! Travis explains both how the art and story come together to speak to the audience. This is a fun deep dive into the James O'Barr's motives, the art, and the impact of the story. You won't regret joining us for this one!

The Crow Special Edition
Creator: James O'Barr

Travis Bundy: https://www.instagram.com/bundymania/
Join Travis at Friday Night Frights: https://t.ly/BMTFNF

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00:00 Show Kickoff Banter
00:38 Rose City Comic Con Recap
01:00 Meet Travis Bundy
01:50 Blue Mouse Events
03:20 Horror Picks and Dates
05:42 Zombie Types Debate
07:05 Matango and Trek Rant
09:08 Cowboy Movie Tangent
11:42 Dogs and Delivery Enemies
13:13 Why Read The Crow
15:42 Comic vs Movie Tone
24:00 Detroit Decay Context
29:25 O'Barr Grief Origins
33:37 Plot Setup and Horse Scene
37:17 Art Style and Purgatory
42:15 Page Numbers Debate
44:20 Nine Panel Mindscape
46:57 Cat Kindness And Revenge
48:50 Poetry And Grief Parallels
59:31 Movie Changes And Narration
01:04:49 Grit Detail And Healing
01:10:47 Art Versus Fine Art
01:17:45 Wrap Up And Plugs

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #2. Greg loves Big Batman's new car. Dan is stuck on the social commentary. Alfred meets Batman. . Join us for another fun? show.

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Penciller: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Colorist: Frank Martin; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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00:00 Late Start Banter
00:57 Weird Al Concert Recap
02:33 Fair Memories and Walking
03:48 Gloria Steinem and Wonder Woman
05:55 Contracts and Binding Jokes
07:34 Batman of the People Setup
09:23 Billionaire Perception Debate
13:08 Cover Talk and Comics Code
14:53 Legion Ad and Future Tease
19:17 Zoo Horror Begins
22:58 Bat Attack and Rabies Talk
23:59 Ticks Stand By Me and Mariners
26:01 Aquarium Fight and Spawn Cape
29:04 DC App Missing Page
30:45 Acid Water and Bat Map
32:53 Monastic Routine and Joe Chill
34:18 Batman AF Signal
37:09 Gordon Hospital Fallout
38:18 Bat Sign Transitions
39:48 Bruce Shuts Everyone Out
40:38 Crime Alley Card Crew
47:50 Batman Creates Villains Theory
49:50 Hill Office Break In
51:17 Batdozer Escape Chase
53:14 Selina Returns Medal
54:02 Series Impressions
01:01:45 Absolute Universe Debate
01:10:38 Lanterns Side Talk
01:13:46 Plugs And Wrap Up

Greg and Dan review Absolute Batman #1. Greg loves Big Batman. Nick Dragotta is amazing. We find out why this thing is so darn popular. We also pay tribute to Tim Curry and Peter Cullen. Join us for the show!

Writer(s): Scott Snyder; Pencillers: Nick Dragotta; Inker: Nick Dragotta; Letterer(s): Clayton Cowles; Editor: Sabrina Futch and Katie Kubert;

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00:00 Construction Chaos Cold Open
01:07 Celebrity Losses and Optimus Prime
04:14 Tim Curry Favorites and Legacy
09:48 Tim Curry as Joker What If
12:05 Why Absolute Batman Matters
14:16 DC Absolute Line Explained
17:47 Cover Design and First Impressions
21:06 No Page Numbers and Side Tangents
22:34 Issue Opens at the Gotham Zoo
24:52 Alfred Returns to Gotham
30:44 Alfred's Mission and Missing Bike
31:49 Croc Gym and Bruce Training
34:41 Teachers Strike Detour
37:45 Waylon Ozzie and Gotham Connections
41:37 Jujitsu Lawyer Paul Ad Break
43:16 Daft Punk Villain and Death Masks
47:49 Dark Knight Returns Homages and News
49:28 Gotham Town Hall Tension
50:41 Party Animals Attack
52:50 Barbara Revealed
53:43 Batman Enters Fight
54:41 Cape Combat Showcase
56:31 Jujitsu Ad Break
57:34 Kroger Fred Meyer Rant
01:01:12 Bat Axe Brutality
01:03:37 Alfred IDs Batman
01:04:44 Zoo Trauma Origin
01:06:37 Texas Politics Tangent
01:11:41 Batman Shoots Alfred
01:12:51 Creators And Credits
01:13:30 Series Review Wrap
01:20:50 Tomorrows Crisis Book
01:23:23 Kickstarter Plugs
01:26:20 Junior Braves Update
01:34:22 Final Sign Off

Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Bobby Trippett Marvel Super-Spectacular #1 Starring KISS! Can KISS survive being rejected by the entire Marvel Universe? Lots of KISS and wrestling talk. This is a fun romp!

Writer(s): Steve Gerber; Pencillers: Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Sal Buscema; Inker: Al Milgrom; Colorist: Marie Severin; Letterer(s): John Costanza, Irv Watanabe; Editor: Archie Goodwin;

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00:00 Button Chaos Cold Open
00:40 Meet Bobby Guest Intro
01:14 Maple Minute Bit
02:17 Bobby Does Things Plug
03:37 Grindhouse Favorites Recap
06:26 Dolly Parton Tribute
13:03 Why Kiss Marvel Comic
14:24 Kiss Collectible Price Shock
16:42 Wrestling Detour WCW Stream
19:46 Rage Bait Kiss Takes
27:00 Back To The Comic Blood
28:23 Bobby Origin Story Pick
34:20 Cover Art Debate
41:02 Marvel Marketing Context
48:45 Table Of Contents Setup
50:52 Starting The Panel Read
51:15 Page Numbers Rant
51:52 Weird Cover Breakdown
52:59 Out of Costume Intro
53:43 Scientology Movie Tangent
56:34 Dizzy Throws The Box
59:36 Pinball And Phantom Lore
01:02:32 Totems Transform Into KISS
01:04:04 Codpieces And Sex Appeal
01:08:09 Band Tensions And Scat Talk
01:11:25 Star Eye Superpower
01:14:00 Boat To Doom And Latveria
01:21:58 Marvel Universe Cameos
01:25:15 Blood And Wrestling Aside
01:28:13 Air Latveria Ad Read
01:31:40 KISS Albums And Merch Ads
01:34:35 Chapter Two KISS In Heaven
01:36:35 Mephisto And Demon Chaos
01:38:09 Chapter Three Andromeda Hustle
01:39:04 Space Cats Origins
01:40:34 Nemesis Kickstarter Plug
01:41:47 Juggalos and Kiss Debate
01:44:08 Wrestling Face Paint Tangent
01:47:27 Catman Meets Mandu
01:49:03 Nightclub Brawl Breakdown
01:52:45 Chapter Four Speedrun
01:57:51 Rock Lips and Doom Fight
02:03:18 Wrap Up and Merch Plugs
02:13:09 Podcast Promos and Farewell