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Originally Aired: 07/01/16

We discuss the news in our rapid fire news style. Wreck-It Ralph 2 confirmed for a 2018, Deadpool does an after-credits scene on the Japanese X-Men: Apocalypse Trailer, Nicolas Winding Refn says he wants to do a Batgirl movie, Preacher renewed for a Season 2 and Justin Trudeau to be featured in/on the cover of Civil War II: Chosing Sides #5. There is a lot of show so we got hit the news fast.

We talk with Aaron Ashmore and Luke MacFarlane, also known as the Jacobis Brothers of Killjoys. In advance of the premiere episode of season 2, you’ll get to hear Aaron and Luke talk about their characters, the show and Luke always being shirtless and when Aaron will be this season.

Our review of The BFG starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill and Penelope Wilton. Synopsis: Ten-year-old Sophie is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance). Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24-foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As their friendship grows, Sophie’s presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler, Fleshlumpeater and other giants. After traveling to London, Sophie and the BFG must convince Queen Victoria to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all.

We also talk with via phone comic artist Steve Lieber to talk about his current Image Comics series, The Fix. Re-teaming with his Superior Foes of Spider-Man partner in crime, writer Nick Spencer, Steve’s giving us yet another comedic book but this time with crooked cops as the protagonists. Get ready to root for the bad guys as we chat with Steve about this hilarious new series.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the current Canadian Super Hero comics industry.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Gavin Stephens as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week, we change things up a bit with a couple of comic creator interviews. In the many years that Andrew has been doing Geek Hard, he’s gotten the chance to chat with a number of fantastic writers, artists, editors and publishers. So as a special treat, he’s gone into the vault and found a couple of interviews that any comics fan would get a kick out of.

First up is an interview from the summer of 2014 where Andrew got to chat with the one and only Ed Brubaker on the stairs of The Pilot, a local bar in Toronto. This was around the time that Ed’s 5 year deal with Image had been announced and was coming to the end of his Fatale series. The conversation focuses mainly on Noir fiction, but also dabbles with the idea of Brubaker writing an Archie book.

 

The second Interview is from earlier this year at the Toronto ComiCon where Andrew got to sit down with comics legend Jim Shooter and talk about Secret Wars, the history of event books, the relevance of continuity, what really happened in regards to “The Dark Phoenix Saga” and More! Knowledge is dropped in this here interview and we all get to take a trip down memory lane to way comics were in the 80s.

 

We should return next week to our usual format. For this week, enjoy these comic creators talking about what they love on an ALL NEW Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

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Originally Aired: 06/24/16

We discuss the news in our rapid fire news style. The untimely passing of Anton Yelchin, Lynda Carter on Supergirl, Bryan Cranston cast in Power Rangers, a new Kick-Ass series, the character’s for SyFy’s Krypton series and Fallout Boy’s Who You Gonna Call theme for the new Ghostbuster’s film. Like we rapid fire news.

Mr. Green sits down with Dark Matter’s Anthony Lemke who plays Three. They chatted over drinks about Dark Matter’s 1st season and where we start in season 2. He also discusses what it’s like to work on a show without any backstory for a character. The relationships between the characters, they even talk about real estate development. Dark Matter returns to SPACE in Canada and SyFy in the US on July 1st at 10pm.

Our review of Independence Day: Resurgence starring Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman. Synopsis: As the Fourth of July nears, satellite engineer David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum) investigates a 3,000-mile-wide mother ship that’s approaching Earth. Fortunately, 20 years earlier, nations across the world started to use recovered extraterrestrial technology to develop an immense defense program. When the alien invaders attack with unprecedented force, the U.S. president, teams of scientists and brave fighter pilots spring into action to save the planet from a seemingly invincible enemy.

We also talk with via phone comic creator Ryan North. Best known for his run as writer on Squirrel Girl at Marvel, Ryan just released a new book earlier this month: Romeo And/Or Juliet. It’s a Choose Your Own Adventure novel that follows the famous tragic lovers but gives you a possible 100 different endings. Ryan talked about the book as well as his latest comic endeavors and even some talk of AI’s. Yes squirrel’s, Shakespeare and AI’s the talk went far and wide at times, it was awesome.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the recent announcement of the new rules for Star Trek fan films and some additional thoughts on IDR.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Gavin Stephens as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

Throughout the history of mankind, the times that are most recorded in mythology and song are those of great deeds and fantastic adventure.

This week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Gavin and Andrew take a look back on one of the greatest adventurers from all of fiction: Conan. To get a bit more specific, they’re talkin’ about the great run that Kurt Busiek and Cary Nord had with the character on the comic series put out by Dark Horse in the mid-2000s. Conan made a big splash back onto the scene in 2004 and this series was both a critical and commercial success. Taking an approach that brought the Cimmerian back to his roots, Busiek and Nord were able to retell the classic stories featured in the Robert E Howard books while adding in original adventures as well. For longtime fans of the character, this was a golden era in Conan comics not seen since the days of Roy Thomas/Barry Winsdor Smith.

Gavin and Andrew discuss why the series was a success and what it is about the character that speaks to comic fans. Sit back and listen as we take you to a far off land of legend and wonder on an ALL NEW Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

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Originally Aired: 06/17/16

We discuss the news in our all casting edition with CW announcement that they have finally cast Tyler Hoechlin as Superman on Supergirl. More casting with Lee Majors being cast as Ash’s father on the upcoming season of Ash vs The Evil Dead. We also discuss the casting Donald Glover in Spiderman: Homecoming and his chances of being Miles Morales. Plus the news that Orphan Black has been picked up for a 5th and final season.

Our review of Finding Dory starring Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks and Ed O’Neill. Synopsis: Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so. The one thing she can remember is that she somehow became separated from her parents as a child. With help from her friends Nemo and Marlin, Dory embarks on an epic adventure to find them. Her journey brings her to the Marine Life Institute, a conservatory that houses diverse ocean species. Dory now knows that her family reunion will only happen if she can save mom and dad from captivity.

We also talk with Chip Zdarsky which was recorded at our Geek Hard LIVE! show back in April. Chip talks with about Howard the Duck, Kaptara, Jughead and of course Sex Criminals. The Toronto based creator has had his hand on many great projects and is continuing to show off his great work. He talks with us in front of a live audience about his creations, his artistic partners and his obsession with red-heads. We along with the audience have a blast listening Chip tell his tales of woe and adventure in comicbooks.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the anniversaries of Point Break and The Fast and The Furious.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Gavin Stephens as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

This week’s installment of Bloodbath takes a bit of a sombre tone as Andrew and Gavin take a look back on the career of the recently deceased Darwyn Cooke. Gone far too soon, Darwyn passed away on May 14th of this year following a bout with aggressive cancer. An accomplished cartoonist, Darwyn got his break in the world of superheroes as a storyboard artist for Batman: The Animated Series. He would get attention in the comics world after the release of his graphic novel Batman: Ego and would continue to produce many memorable DC series. From Catwoman to New Frontier to his contributions  to the Before Watchmen event, Cooke provided amazing stories of adventure that would pay tribute to the comics he grew up with in the 60s. In more recent years, Darwyn did some phenomenal work for IDW, adapting Donald Westlake’s Parker series in graphic novel format.

Darwyn was one of a kind both as an artist and as a character in the comic industry. Not one to mince words, Darwyn was open and honest about what he thought was wrong in the world of sequential art and storytelling. He told it like it was. A classic, stand up guy who always stood strong on his convictions. He will be greatly missed. Andrew and Gavin talk about the great works the man has left us with in the latest edition of Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

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Originally Aired: 06/10/16

We discuss the news that CW is recasting Vixen for The Legends of Tomorrow show. Megalyn Echikunwoke the actress who played in here on Arrow and CW Seed’s Vixen webisodes is unable to due to other obligations. So they are adding a Vixen from another era/dimension for Season 2.

We talk with David Milchard & Nicholas Carella, two of the creators behind and stars of Paranormal Solutions Inc., the supernatural comedy web series from CocoMilk tv. Here’s a quick bio on the show: Paranormal Solutions Inc. is a single-camera, paranormal-adventure-comedy.  Paranormal Solutions Inc. combines the high stakes, creature filled storylines and impressive visual effects of traditional sci-fi programming with the wit and dry humour of Prime Time comedy. Think Paranormal Reality TV show meets It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia meets Ghostbusters. For more information go to their website.

Our review of Warcraft starring Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton and Ben Foster. Synopsis: Looking to escape from his dying world, the orc shaman Gul’dan utilizes dark magic to open a portal to the human realm of Azeroth. Supported by the fierce fighter Blackhand, Gul’dan organizes the orc clans into a conquering army called the Horde. Uniting to protect Azeroth from these hulking invaders are King Llane, the mighty warrior Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel) and the powerful wizard Medivh. As the two races collide, leaders from each side start to question if war is the only answer.

We also talk with Carl-Edwin Michel. He is the co-founder of the Canadian League of Gamers and will be on to tell us all about Northern Arena, the first Canada-Wide professional eSports competition. Northern Arena will be hosting the world’s biggest professional gamers for competitions held in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing what’s old is new again.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Gavin Stephens as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

One of the greatest things about being a fan in this day and age is our ability to communicate with other fans and creators almost instantly. Unfortunately, that can be a bad thing sometimes as well. What happened a few weeks ago is a great example of this. After the reveal of Captain America being a Hydra agent, the internet blew up and took their passionate comments to the extreme. This explosion of comments led many to examine the concept of fan entitlement. Many have chimed in over the past two weeks, some claiming that fandom is broken and others citing the problem to be the reactionary environment of the internet. Even Geek Hard’s own Brent Chittenden had a few things to say. This week, Andrew and Gavin give their thoughts on the matter.

Listen as the guys take a look at fan reactions to announcements and reveals from the past year and try to make some sense of it all. When does commentary and criticism go too far and lead to death threats and bold declarations? What’s the appropriate level of passion for today’s fan? These questions and more will be addressed on an ALL NEW edition of your favourite comic book podcast, Back Issue Bloodbath.

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

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Originally Aired: 06/03/16

We discuss IDW’s announcement of a major event called Revolution to launch their crossover event for the company’s Hasbro properties: G.I. Joe, Transformers, Micronauts, ROM, Action Man, and M.A.S.K. coming this summer. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story re-shoots causing the internet to lose it over the revelation of this situation. Haley Atwell makes a statement that she believes in Marvel’s Agent Carter that she would be willing forego her weekends during the up coming year while shooting her new show to do Agent Carter.

Our review of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows starring Megan Fox, Will Arnett and Stephen Amell. Synopsis: The turtles face a new challenge when Shredder escapes from custody and joins forces with Baxter Stockman, a mad scientist who plans to use a serum to take over the world. Along for the ride are Bebop and Rocksteady, two dimwitted henchmen who provide plenty of muscle. Luckily, the turtles have their own allies in April O’Neil, Vernon Fenwick and Casey Jones, a hockey-masked vigilante. As the pizza-loving heroes prepare for battle, the notorious Krang also emerges to pose an even greater threat.

We talk with Kevin Hanchard a.k.a Detective Art Bell on the hit show Orphan Black (currently in it’s 4th Season on BBC America and Space). Kevin will be on to talk all things OB. What secrets did he share with us? What stories did he divulge? Here’s a quick bio on Kevin: A veteran actor who, in recent years has become one of the nation’s most sought after performers. Although no stranger to film and television, this dynamic and versatile actor has made his name in the world of theatre. His knack for bringing a degree of humanity to flawed characters has become the hallmark of his career to date. He has played leading roles in theatres across the nation, including several seasons at both The Shaw and Stratford Festivals. Kevin portrays Art Bell on the BBC America series Orphan Black.

It was a great show!

Plus for our Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing the 2016 Summer Movie Mid-Season Report Card.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

 

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Gavin Stephens as they get down and dirty in the four-colour world of comic books, focusing on classic stories, new issues, comic creators and hot button topics.

After a one week hiatus, Back Issue Bloodbath RETURNS! This week, Andrew and Gavin will be taking a look at Deadly Class, a title from Image Comics that follows street kid Marcus and a group of deadly teenagers as they make their way through Kings Dominion, a high school that breaks all the rules…..because it’s a school that teaches kids to kill. The sons and daughters of mobsters, assassins and killers from around the world learn the finer points of murder and mayhem at this secret school hidden in San Francisco. Written by Rick Remender with artwork by Wes Craig, this book has had 20 issues out so far (with issue 21 hitting comic stands today!) and things are really heating up in the latest story arc, Die for Me.

What will Andrew and Gavin have to say about Deadly Class? Will this title be a strong recommendation? Or will it make Gavin’s shit list (currently the home of the most recent Black Canary series)? The only way to find out is to give the show a listen. If you’re looking for some comic analysis with more than a few jokes thrown in, you’ve come to the right place. Do yourself a favor – sit back and enjoy two guys talking about one of the most interesting Image titles out there. Go ahead, give the latest Bloodbath a listen RIGHT NOW!

Have an idea for a certain topic we should cover? Have an indie comic book you’d like us to review? Send us an email at [email protected] with “Back Issue Bloodbath” in the subject line. We’d love to hear from you.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!