Issue 28!

Batman vs. Jack the Ripper!

Chris and Nick return this episode to discuss another Mike Mignola drawn book: Gotham by Gaslight!

What if Batman existed in the late 1800's and fought Jack the Ripper? The premise alone should already get you excited!

We discuss every detail of this dark little tale while also going into some thoughts on DC's 'Elseworlds' concept. Suffice it to say, it's a cool concept. A cool book. And a cool episode. 

So come with us and dive into the gritty streets of 1890's Londo- I mean Gotham!

Issue 27!

Doctor Strange: Sorcerer Supreme. Master of the Mystic Arts. Looks really cool.

Doctor Doom: Ruler of a country. A Master of Science who dabbles in magic. Also looks really cool.

Chris Ashlock returns to talk with Nick about a 1989 graphic novel starring these two fan favorite characters!

Brought to us by Roger Stern and Mike Mignola, "Triumph & Torment" is one of the coolest stories in Marvel's history. 

What happens when these two doctors cross paths and end up on a journey into Hades to fight a demon? Do you really need more preamble to check this one out?

Issue 26!

We are officially post-Watchmania and we have such a cool book to talk about this episode!

David Nieves joins the show again to lend his comic book expertise. We are going indie this time around but still staying in the realm of Superheroes. 

Radiant Black is a hot new superhero book that has been scratching an itch for comic fans both new and old! It's fun, emotional, action-packed, and most importantly: unique. Let's see what all the hype is about and dive into this first volume from writer, Kyle Higgins, and artist extraordinaire, Marcelo Costa!

This is Radiant Black. Welcome to Existence. 

Issue 25!

Watchmania Part V

Nothing Ever Ends

This is it! The end of our journey discussing Watchmen related material. And what better way to end it than the book that started it all?

Now, this isn't a typical episode where we break down the story and discuss it as we go... Watchmen has been analyzed to death. So we opted for a more free-form discussion. 

On this episode, you will join four friends who have very different experiences and opinions regarding Watchmen. We go through our feelings on the book itself, the multimedia franchise it has spawned, and its overall impact on the world as we know it.

So come join us for one final Watchmen themed episode... probably.

Issue 24!

Watchmania Part IV

Nothing Ever Ends.

Okay. Now it's time for something a little different.

What if Watchmen continued... but wasn't Doomsday Clock? What if Rorschach's legacy went on... but wasn't a cheap stunt? What if there was a Watchmen sequel... but it was undeniably good?

That's a tall order. Here enters "Rorschach". A 12 issue series brought to us from Tom King and Jorge Fornes. Now there is some serious talent for a book. But can they do the impossible? Can they create a Watchmen sequel that will shut-up Max and Nick's cynical sides? Dive in with us as we explore this riveting mystery series... and find out what we see.

Issue 23!

Watchmania Part III

Nothing Ever Ends.

The last two episodes have been leading to this midpoint of Watchmania where we are finally tackling DC's initial sequel to Watchmen: Doomsday Clock!

Geoff Johns is back and he brought superstar artist Gary Frank along to try the impossible... write a sequel to Watchmen and cross it over with the DC Universe. 

What happens when Doctor Manhattan and Superman are on a path of inevitable collision? Join Josh, Max and Nick as they dive into this revelatory series that will finally answer that question... and pose a lot of others along the way. 

Issue 22!

Watchmania Part II

Nothing Ever Ends.

In this second installment of our five-part series in which we deep dive Watchmen-related material, Josh and Max return with Nick to break down the Batman/Flash crossover: The Button!

What's up with the Button Batman found in his cave? Is it important? What does it do? 

With a pack of all-star creators on board (Tom King, Joshua Williamson, Jason Fabok, Howard Porter, etc.) you know you are getting a quality story. The Watchmen connections have been set up. The world is waiting with bated breath. Let's see what happens when Batman and the Flash have to team up and answer some questions. 

Also, if you need us for a voice acting gig, please contact our agents who don't exist yet. 

Issue 20!

What convenient timing! 

As you know, our previous episode was a deep dive into the first trade of the acclaimed Image Comics series, Five Ghosts!

Now we get to talk to the writer himself, Frank Barbiere!

Frank has had a diverse comics career over the past decade and took the time to sit down with Nick to talk about it in full detail. Through this conversation, you will get a firsthand account from a creator who has worked for practically every major comics publisher and in every cool genre known to man. 

Frank gives Nick the honest truth about working in the comics industry. The good, the bad, and the truly funny. 

Grab your Dreamstone because things are about to get meta. 

Check out all of Frank's work that we talked about on this episode:

Five Ghosts: Amazon.com: Five Ghosts Vol. 1: The Haunting of Fabian Gray

The Revisionist: Amazon.com: REVISIONIST, THE

Broken World: Amazon.com: Broken World

Violent Love: Amazon.com: Violent Love Vol. 1: Stay Dangerous

Solar: Amazon.com: Solar: Man Of The Atom Vol. 1: Nuclear Family

Avengers World: Amazon.com: Avengers World: The Complete Collection

New Avengers Annual: New Avengers Annual Vol. 3 #1

Astonishing Times: Amazon.com: Astonishing Times Vol. 1

PREORDER ELIXIR HERE: Amazon.com: Elixir

Issue 19!

Chris Ashlock returns and we are talking about a wonderful, pulpy independent book called 'Five Ghosts'! 

This book comes to us thanks to Image Comics picking it up after the creators, Frank Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham, successfully crowdfunded the production of the first issue. 

Five Ghosts is the story of Fabian Gray, an adventurer who seeks out valuable artifacts. Fabian has a very particular ailment though, his body is the host to five literary inspired ghosts who he can use to perform various abilities. Through the story, we learn a lot about Fabian and why he does what he does... and we get a lot of really awesome adventures!

So eat your heart out, Indiana Jones! Fabian Gray is here to shoot arrows, do magic, swordfight, solve mysteries, and possibly drink your blood. Check it out!