December 03, 2008

MSP#60: The Locke and Key Podcast

We've got a look into the future, a blast from the past, a pregnant pause from the present, and a reason to not morn a lost friend. Rodrigo wrestles with dragons, Stephen opens his umbrella, and Matthew... well, it's Matthew.

NEWS

Thor at the Bus Stop

Linkage

LISTENER FEEDBACK

This week the MSP Crew respond to listener feedback about Doctor Who, getting that first LCS Job, and books about the history of comic books.

REVIEWS

Rodrigo:

Dragon Prince #3

(W) Ron Marz (A) Lee Moder (Colors) Blond (Letters) Troy Peteri (Design) Chaz Riggs (Editor) Rob Levin (Covs) Jeff Johnson, Brandon Peterson

Aaron Chiang has learned the truth of his heritage – he’s the last of the dragons, which have been hunted to extinction by a secret society of wizards called the Magi. Only Aaron’s mother stands between him and the Dragon Hunters…but she might very well be far more than she appears.

Matthew:

Birds of Prey #124

Written by Tony Bedard; Art by Michael O'Hare and John Floyd; Cover by Stephane Roux

The Joker and Barbara Gordon face off in the ultimate confrontation. After she was crippled by the Clown Prince of Crime, Barbara became Oracle – but what will become of The Joker now that she has the upper hand?

Stephen:

The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #1

Writer: Gerard Way

Artist: Gabriel Ba, Gabriel Bá

Colorist: Dave Stewart

Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá return with a story as American as semiautomatic weapons.

The Umbrella Academy has saved the world, but the house they were raised in is destroyed. One member is bedridden, the side of her head held together with tape; and another has lost her voice, the source of her power. Now that they’ve fulfilled their destiny, does the Umbrella Academy have any future at all?

MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK

There have been a plethora of comic book titles that have featured some of our favorite monsters. You can’t throw a goth without hitting a werewolf, vampire, or zombie comic in your local comic shop. Are there too many? Has the glut lead to monster burn out?

Who has worn out their welcome?

A) Vampires

B) Werewolves

C) Zombies

VOTE

Trade Paperback

Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft

Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke & Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez (Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show, Beowulf), Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them.... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all...

Music from this episode comes from Armin Brewer (intro) and James Kennison from the Nobody's Listening Podcast. A big thanks to both of these guys for creating kick-ass music for the show!

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