Handsome Boys Comics Hour

Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are awarding the best in comics in 2016 in the Fourth Annual Handsome Boys Comics Hour Handies Awards! They talk about the best, the worst, and the most surprising in comics this past year!

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Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club: Diesel: Ignition by Tyson Hesse!

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing Sophie Campbell’s Wet Moon in this week’s episode! They talk about its appeal, Campbell’s growth as an artist, and debate a shift in tone! They also review Nova #1, Doctor Aphra #1, and Batman #12!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

In three weeks – The Annual Handsome Boys Handies Awards!

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are back to discuss Moore and Campbell’s seminal From Hell! They talk about the multi-layered themes, Campbell’s art and design, and the grim content! They also review Savage #1 and Ghost Rider #1!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Wet Moon Vol 1-3 by Sophie Campbell!

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Dr. Strange this week! They discuss Martin’s art in comparison to Steve Ditko, the inescapable orientalism of Strange’s origin, and the use of medicine as a theme. They also review Mother Panic #1 and Invincible Iron Man #1!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next for Nerd Boy Book Club, in three weeks time: From Hell by Alan Moore & Eddie Campbell

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie dip their toes into the Mignolaverse this week while discussing Hellboy in Hell! They talk about Hellboy’s legacy, Mignola’s style, and the problems of long-running independent properties! They also review Avengers #1 and Batman #10!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Dr. Strange: The Oath by Brian K Vaughan & Marcos Martin

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The Vision this week! They talk about Vision’s place in the Marvel Universe, the art team of Walta and Bellaire, and it’s relation to Sheriff of Babylon and Omega Men.

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Hellboy in Hell #1-10 by Mike Mignola & Dave Stewart

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about the newest book from Box Brown this week! They discuss his appeal as an artist, his storytelling techniques, and his choice of subjects! They also review Dark Knight III #6 and Death of X #2!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club: The Vision by Tom King and Gabriel Hernandez Walta

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are talking about Descender this week! They discuss the differences in their expectations, Nguyen’s use of watercolor, and comparisons to Mass Effect! They also review five, count ’em, five number ones!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club we are reading Tetris: The Games People Play by Box Brown!

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing The Omega Men this week! They talk about it using elements of Watchmen, its setting within the DC Universe, and the effects of cutting a story short. They also review EIGHT number #1’s this week! Don’t miss it!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – Descender Vol 1-2 by Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen

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Hey Handsomites! Eric and Robbie are discussing the Eisner award winning Marvels this week! They talk about the birth of nostalgia porn, the differences between it and the other comics of its era, and its place in modern comics! They also review Josie and the Pussycats #1, Star Trek: Waypoint #1, and Surgeon X #1!

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Nerd Boy Book Club

Next week in Nerd Boy Book Club – The Omega Men by Tom King and Barnaby Bagenda

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