Get Your Comic On

Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #39 of the podcast!

This week Neil & Martin have a lot to catch up on after a month away from podcasting. They're catching us up on the latest news, discussing the guest list for DC Comics virtual FanDome event, talking all the latest from the world of Star Trek and discussing their favourite moments from Comic-Con@Home.

This episode we're also reviewing two series currently streaming from Netflix and HBO Max. First up its season 2 of Netflix's hit series The Umbrella Academy. Both seasons of the series are available to stream now.

Then we're talking HBO Max and DC Universe's Doom Patrol season 2. That series will be coming to UK soon via StarzPlay.

Finally we asked you at home to tell us whether you class yourself as a fan of "Old Trek," "New Trek" or "All Trek" in a Star Trek special discussion topic celebrating the release of the animated comedy series Star Trek: Lower Decks.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:30 DC FanDome event

00:13:15 Comic-Con@Home roundup

00:18:30 Star Trek: Lower Decks

00:23:23 Star Trek: Discovery

00:24:35 The Boys season 2

00:26:20 The New Mutants

00:31:00 The Umbrella Academy season 2 review

00:43:53 Doom Patrol season 2 review

00:59:55 Star Trek discussion

01:05:02 Outro

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Welcome back to GYCO Tower for episode #38 of the podcast!

This week Neil & Martin have a bumper section of news to catch you up on including the announcement of DC Comics FanDome event, Michael Keaton potentially returning as Batman, a roundup of Disney+ news and a discussion on the first trailer for new Warner Bros. animated movie Superman: Man of Tomorrow.

On the review front we’re discussing the first two seasons of DC Universe’s Harley Quinn animated series, the return of Martin’s favourite series, Doom Patrol, and rounding up some of the films and series we’ve been watching over lockdown.

This episode Neil is also reviewing the BOOM! Studios comic book Wynd which we’ve talked about in previous episodes. Finally we’ll get to find out what he thought of the first issue of the James Tynion IV series!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:37 DC announces FanDome event

00:13:32 Michael Keaton in talks The Flash appearance

00:22:53 Wynd #1 gets second printing from BOOM! Studios

00:24:50 Disney+ roundup

00:26:27 Superman: Man of Tomorrow trailer released

00:33:00 Lucifer renewed for sixth season

00:34:06 Harley Quinn Seasons 1 & 2 discussion

00:55:24 Wynd #1 review

01:00:56 John Wick 1 & 2 review

01:08:22 The Umbrella Academy Season 1 reivew

01:15:35 Doom Patrol Season 2, episodes 1-3 review

01:33:21 Outro

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It's time for episode 37 of the Get Your Comic On Podcast!

This week we're tackling breaking news topics including a huge change for The CW's Batwoman as lead Ruby Rose quits the series. With confirmation from Caroline Dries that a new lead will be taking over we're discussing the future of the freshman DCTV show.

We're also talking the announcement that Zack Snyder is returning to complete his vision for Justice League in a new super-cut which will debut on HBO Max sometime in 2021.

For our reviews this week we're taking a look at two brand new TV series. First up we're talking about Amazon Prime's new slow-burn espionage thriller, Alex Rider. Based on the hugely successful book series from Anthony Horowitz.

Second we're discussing the latest in the pantheon of DC Comics TV series with Geoff John's Stargirl which debuts new episodes weekly on DC Universe.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:20 Ruby Rose exits Batwoman

00:21:33 DC leaves Diamond Comics Distribution

00:26:01 BOOM! Studios Wynd

00:28:23 Zack Snyder's Justice League coming to HBO Max

00:42:46 Alex Rider season 1 review

00:50:29 DC's Stargirl season 1 review

01:02:05 Outro

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Episode 36 of the Get Your Comic On Podcast is here!

This week we're tackling breaking news topics including The CW's announcement that new DCTC episodes won't return until January 2021, DC Universe's Swamp Thing airing on The CW and the announcement of a brand new Star Trek series called Strange New Worlds.

Then in our movie review we're talking Justice League Dark: Apokolips War. The latest epic adventures from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics pits members of the Justice League, Justice League Dark, Teen Titans and Suicide Squad against the DC Universe's most apocalyptic foe, Darkseid.

We're also interview two of the film's cast: Jason O'Mara (Batman) and Matt Ryan (Constantine) plus screenplay writer Ernie Altbacker!

We also share some of your thoughts on the DC Animated Movie Universe and launch our latest competition!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:05:00 The CW announces DCTV delays

00:16:38 Doom Patrol returns for season 2

00:18:11 Swamp Thing is heading to The CW

00:22:18 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds announcement

00:27:57 Justice League Dark: Apokolips War

00:37:58 Ernie Altbacker interview

00:49:02 Jason O'Mara interview

01:08:12 Matt Ryan interview

01:29:20 Listeners thoughts on DC animated movies

01:34:49 Competition

01:36:18 Outro

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Episode 35 of the Get Your Comic On Podcast is here and this week we're doing things a little differently!

This week we're doing something a little more visual for those of you who like to catch your podcasts on YouTube, we're playing Cryptozoic's excellent tabletop card collector game, DC Deck Builder.

You can watch us play on YouTube or listen along on your favourite podcast platform as Neil and Martin talk you through a round of this simple to learn but fun, DC themed game whilst talking you through the latest news and reviewing Warner Bros. animated movie Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge.

To celebrate the release of Mortal Kombat Legends we've got an exclusive interview with actor Patrick Seitz, the voice of Scorpion in the movie!

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Episode 34 of the Get Your Comic On Podcast is here!

This week we're dedicating the entire episode to the 80th birthday of none other than the Boy Wonder himself, no not Martin, but Dick Grayson and the rest of DC Comics wonderful cast of Robin's.

As DC releases it's 100-page Super Spectacular to celebrate 80 years of the character we're diving deep on which Robin's are our favourites, what storylines have impacted us most and also sharing our thoughts on all the live-action interpretations of the character.

We also review the Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular and give a preview of the upcoming YA graphic novel The Lost Carnival which stars none other than the original Boy Wonder, Dick Grayson!

We also share some of your thoughts on the character including another appearance by our favourite cosplayer Chester aka PJ Boy Wonder!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:03:47 Dick Grayson

00:37:54 Jason Todd, Tim Drake, Stephanie Brown, Damian Wayne

01:05:45 Carrie Kelley

01:08:12 Listener Comments

01:14:46 Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular

01:19:45 The Lost Carnival: A Dick Grayson Graphic Novel

01:22:43 Outro

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We are back with the 33rd episode of the GYCO Podcast as we pick up the pieces in the wake of so many delayed releases thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Neil reviews two books this week, firstly he takes on The Oracle Challenge with the latest YA graphic novel released by DC Comics. The exciting book, written by Marieke Njikamp takes on a new an exciting origin story for DC's legendary Barbara Gordon.

In his second review Neil is talking volume one of Insight Editions exciting comic series Vei by Sara B. Elfgren and Karl Johnsson.

Martin is branching out this week and reviewing the eighth book in the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaranovitch and together the boys are reviewing the latest DC Comics animated movie from Warner Bros., Superman: Red Son.

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00:00:00 Intro

00:02:19 News - Film and TV series hit by Coronavirus

00:07:05 News - Spider-Man 3 to film in July

09:55:00 Review - The Oracle Code

00:18:03 Review - Superman: Red Son

00:31:49 Review - Rivers of London book 8

00:48:38 Review - Vei Volume 1

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We are back with a bumper 32nd episode of the GYCO Podcast this week as we welcome Chester, aka Pajama Boy Wonder, to the podcast for an extended interview about all things cosplay.

Neil reviews not one, not two but THREE films this week as he takes on The Invisible Man (2020), Vivarium (2020) and the latest release from Disney Pixar, Onward.

As we promised Martin is back on the comic books this week as he reviews the DC Black Label book Hellblazer which ties in to the murky world of Sandman.

There's also time for us to chat about our trip to London Film and Comic Con Spring from last weekend on top of a quick news round up!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:01 News - Leicester Square film statues

00:04:20 News - Dan DiDio leaves DC Comics

00:07:54 News - Joker live concert tour

00:12:12 Review - The Invisible Man

00:24:28 Review - Vivarium

00:34:53 Review - The Sandman Universe Presents: Hellblazer

00:45:48 London Film & Comic Con Spring

01:01:42 Interview - Pajama Boy Wonder

01:47:50 Review - Onward

01:58:55 Outro

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This week our hosts Neil and Martin are back to talk the latest DC Films movie, the epically titled Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) which is in cinemas worldwide now!

We're also catching up about a special Birds of Prey themed roller disco which we went to in London before the launch of the movie.

In a second movie review we're talking about Paramount Pictures Sonic The Hedgehog which hits cinemas on February 14, 2020.

Be warned there are spoilers aplenty!

In the news this week we discuss Birds of Prey's opening weekend at the worldwide box office as well as Whoopi Goldberg joining season two of the fantastic Star Trek: Picard and the news that Shazam 2 may begin filming in July 2020!

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00:00:00 Intro

00:01:44 News - BoP Box Office

00:08:50 News - Patrick Stewart invites Whoopi on to Picard S2

00:12:45 News - Shazam 2 to potentially film in Summer

00:16:45 Review - Birds of Prey

00:56:05 Review - Sonic The Hedgehog

01:14:50 Discussion - Harley Quinn Roller Disco

01:22:51 - Outro

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We're back for our second podcast of the week! Following the final part of Crisis On Infinite Podcasts, Neil and Martin return with a special episode discussing the launch of new Amazon Prime Video series Star Trek: Picard!

The series brings Sir Patrick Stewart back to the role of Jean-Luc Picard alongside a number of new and returning favourites.

Our hosts discuss their Star Trek fandom and how they discovered the series before moving on to discuss attending the UK premiere of Picard alongside stars of the show and walking the red carpet in London's Leicester Square.

Then it's on to a mildly spoiling discussion of the first three episodes of the series, followed by a more in-depth chat about the first episode which is available to stream now!

We close out the episode by talking about some our favourite Jean-Luc Picard moments in history and reading out some of yours!

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