Jav & Charles Talk Comics

In which the Force is strong in our heroes, and Charles clearly holds a grudge against Tony Stark. Jav picked Secret Invasion to read and both he and Charles loved the arc and Charles was happy Jav didn’t ask him to read every comic in that event (but Charles probably already has). Charles attempted to out nerd Jav by suggesting the beginning of the first Darth Vader comic run, where he must earn his red lightsaber.

Secret Invasion Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Leinil Francis Yu

Darth Vader Written by Charles Soule Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli

Two comics enter and two comics were discussed as usual. We don’t have the ability to dispose of a comic and Jav would never want to and Charles would at least feel guilty. Both comics were enjoyed by both hosts and much merriment was had along the way.

Spider-Man Kraven’s Last Hunt Written by Marc DeMatteis Art by Mike Zeck

ElephantMen Written by Richard Starkings Art by Moritat

In which our heroes discuss two DC comics Batman: Court of Owls and John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Original Sins. Both were liked by both Charles and Jav although Jav clearly hated the art in the Batman arc saying the artist was only borderline great.

Batman: The Court of Owls Issues 1-7 Written by Scott Snyder Art by Greg Capullo

John Constantine, Hellblazer Vol. 1: Original Sins Written by Jamie Delano Art by John Ridgway

Prepare to break the fourth wall as Jav and Charles talk about John Byrne’s She-Hulk run from the 80s. Then they discuss a much newer comic set much earlier in 1939 called Pulp and it was just that, a pulpy masterpiece from Ed Brubaker.

Pulp Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips

The Sensational She-Hulk Art and Writing by John Byrne

In a very special episode Jav and Charles talk comics with a very special guest Mark Reznicek not only is he a huge comics fan he is also the drummer for The Toadies. It was great having the opportunity to talk to someone who clearly knows a lot about comics but also loves them the way Jav and Charles do.

Episode 4

Buckle up buckaroos it’s long one. Our heroes finally talk about The Dark Night Returns and talk they do. Surprisingly enough they liked it. Then they talk about a Superman arc Panic in the Sky which was a lot of fun to read and discuss.

The Dark Knight Returns Written and Drawn by Frank Miller

Superman: Panic in the Sky By Ordway, Grummett & Hazlewood

In which Jav and Charles have a deep and intricate discussion of the finer details of the Secret Six and Fantastic Four: Life Story. Just kidding, all they remembered about Secret Six was they liked it a lot and they got hung up arguing about why no mutants appeared in Fantastic Four. Jav complained a lot about their not being mutants to the point where he damned it with his greatest scorn, “I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would.”

Fantastic Four: Life Story Written by Mark Russell Art by Sean Izaakse

Secret Six Written by Gail Simone Art by Dale Eaglesham

In which our heroes argue over how to build suspense. Well Charles argues for that, Jav just spoils things. This episode has some very heavy themes in the comics and the boys discuss them with the same tact and care they do with all their comic choices.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Tom Waltz Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop, and Kevin Eastman

Sandman Mystery Theatre Written by Matt Wagner Art by Guy Davis, Richard G. Taylor, and John Watkiss

First episode of season four, in which our heroes participate in a predestination paradox both in this podcast twice and in every one of their other podcasts. As in all our podcasts two comic arcs were read one suggested by Jav, House of X/Powers of X and one suggested by Charles, Superman: Red Son. Charles liked one of them if you've listened before you can probably guess which one.

Superman: Red Son Written by Mark Millar Art by Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett

House of X/Powers of X Written by Jonathan Hickman Art by Pepe Larraz, R. B. Silva, and Mark Brooks

In which Charles compares Watchmen to Gwenpool and it makes sense. In this extremely late final episode of Season 3 Jav and Charles discuss the granddaddy of all graphic novels Watchmen. They both loved it. The second comic they read was House of M and although they spend a lot less time talking about it they both enjoyed it very much. Tune in for Episode 1 of Season 4 when they talk about Superman: Red Son and House of X / Powers of X.

Watchmen Written by Alan Moore Art by Dave Gibbons

House of M Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Olivier Coipel