Got The Runs

January 2022 got you down? Then join the Runners on their trip back to January 2002 as they kick off the first of three episodes on BKV and Tony Harris' political/superhero/supernatural thriller, Ex Machina! Topics of discussion include Tony Harris' photo-reference techniques, David's signature Smash Bros. move, and speculation on how many times Oscar Isaac will appear in films called "Ex Machina."

Covering Ex Machina #1-16 by Brian K. Vaughan (W), Tony Harris (P), Tom Feister (I), J.D. Metler (C), Jared K. Fletcher (L), and, as always, many more.

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The Runners dip their toe into the wide world of Marvel's Ultimate Universe by covering Brian K. Vaughan's most corporate book yet, Ultimate X-Men! Topics of discussion include Bill Jemas and the genesis of the Ultimate line, the artistic dexterity of Stuart Immonen, and the Jerry Bruckheimer reclamation.

Covering Ultimate X-Men #46-65 and Annual #1 by Brian K. Vaughan (W), Brandon Peterson (P/I), Andy Kubert (P), Stuart Immonen (P), Danny Miki (I), Wade Von Grawbadger (I), Justin Ponsor (C), Chris Eliopoulos (L), and as always, many more.

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Runaways... Comics... The Comics Podcast You Like(tm)... Got the Runs! The Runners do a little word association as they dive into their discussion of Runaways volume 2. Topics of discussion include ripped-from-the-headlines stories, the artistic development of Takeshi Miyazawa, and today's top country hits.

Covering Runaways vol 2 #1-24 by Brian K. Vaughan (W), Adrian Alphona (P), Takeshi Miyazawa (P), Craig Yeung (I), Christina Strain (C), Randy Gentile (L), and as always, many more.

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The Runners turn back the clock to 2003 to launch into BKV's other early-aughts youth culture classic, Runaways! Don't worry - our cross-talkiest episode yet only has one very muddy audio track! Topics of discussion include Marvel's Tsunami imprint and the manga aesthetic in superhero comics, the resonance of Vaughan's writing with teens, and the best Red Robin costume.

Covering Runaways (vol 1) #1-18 by Brian K. Vaughan (W), Adrian Alphona (P), Takeshi Miyazawa (P), Craig Yeung (I), David Newbold (I) Brian Reber (C), Christina Strain (C), Randy Gentile (L), and, as always, many more.

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The Runners wrap their four-episode dive into Vaughan and Guerra's Y: The Last Man by reflecting on its final 12 issues including the controversial finale! Topics of discussion include Dr. M's villainous impact, whether or not a beloved character's death was justified, and the many possible causes of the plague.

Covering Y: The Last Man #49-60

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After a brief hiatus, the Runners are back in the saddle to continue their marathon retrospective on Y: The Last Man. This week, the Runners make their way deep into the back half of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra's classic work. Topics of discussion include Vaughan's Tarantino-esque dialogue, the impact of fill-in artists, and a fulsome analysis of Peter Griffin's sexuality.

Covering Y: The Last Man #32-48

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BKV and Pia Guerra's classic continues as the Runners delve into the middle issues of Y: The Last Man! Topics of discussion include Guerra's growth in action art, BKV's mid-2000s hot streak, and the Runners' favourite Perry Bible Fellowship comics.

Covering Y: The Last Man #16-31

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The Runners return to Brian K. Vaughan with his breakout hit collaboration with Pia Guerra, Y: The Last Man! Topics of discussion include Vaughan's evolution from Swamp Thing, Guerra's storytelling abilities, and an extremely detailed rundown of the cast of The Nutjob 2: Nutty By Nature.

Covering Y: The Last Man #1-15

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The Runners pause their Brian K. Vaughan miniseries for a GTR first: a guest has entered the studio! Scott McCloud joins the Runners to survey the past, present, and future of the comics industry and his storied career in it. Topics of conversation include the "much cooler" Zot! ending that wasn't, Scott's Waterloo-esque battle for digital storytelling, and what nerds were getting up to the last time a Dune movie came out.

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The Runners continue further into Brian K. Vaughan's bibliography with the conclusion of Swamp Thing. Topics of discussion include the 2018 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Mr. Peanut's sex appeal, and at several points the Runners even talk about the comic!

Covering Swamp Thing (2000) #11-20

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