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Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan 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.

2018 is almost over. One thing that we can say for certain about this year is that is was filled with some amazing comics! But which comics were the best? That’s what we’re here to determine, right now!

Join Andrew and Sammy as they break down their picks for the best comics of 2018. They each pick a winner for a number of categories including:

Best Hero/Protagonist

Best Villain/Antagonist

Best Supporting Character

Best Single Panel of 2018

Best Single Issue Story (in a series)

Best One Shot or Limited Series

and Best Publisher

You’ll also hear Sammy’s picks for best writer, artist and comic of 2018. “How come only Sammy’s picks?” you might be asking. To hear Andrew’s picks, be sure to listen LIVE to the January 4th episode of Geek Hard (streaming at 7PM Eastern on realityradio101.com) as part of the annual Best of Best Show, counting down the best movies, comics and television of the year. We hope you enjoy and agree with our picks. If not, we’d love to hear from you on which comics you think should have won. Leave your picks in the comments below or on the Back Issue Bloodbath Facebook page.

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. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.

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 Sammy Younan 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.

2018 is almost over. One thing that we can say for certain about this year is that is was filled with some amazing comics! But which comics were the best? That’s what we’re here to determine, right now!

Join Andrew and Sammy as they break down their picks for the best comics of 2018. They each pick a winner for a number of categories including:

Best Hero/Protagonist

Best Villain/Antagonist

Best Supporting Character

Best Single Panel of 2018

Best Single Issue Story (in a series)

Best One Shot or Limited Series

and Best Publisher

You’ll also hear Sammy’s picks for best writer, artist and comic of 2018. “How come only Sammy’s picks?” you might be asking. To hear Andrew’s picks, be sure to listen LIVE to the January 4th episode of Geek Hard (streaming at 7PM Eastern on realityradio101.com) as part of the annual Best of Best Show, counting down the best movies, comics and television of the year. We hope you enjoy and agree with our picks. If not, we’d love to hear from you on which comics you think should have won. Leave your picks in the comments below or on the Back Issue Bloodbath Facebook page.

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. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 12/21/18 – We review Bumblebee. We talk with hip-hop artist More or Les. Plus the news of the week!

Show Notes:

We talk the news of the week. Fricking Lasers! – Scientists want to build a massive laser array to propel exploratory spacecraft into other galaxies. University of Washington scientists have experimented with genetically modified houseplants to remove dangerous toxins from the air. The head of Disney+ streaming service says he wants to revive cancelled Netflix/Marvel shows on the streamer after it launches.

Our review of Bumblebee starring Hailee Steinfeld, Dylan O’Brien and Justin Theroux. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee the Autobot seeks refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town. Charlie, on the brink of turning 18 years old and trying to find her place in the world, soon discovers the battle-scarred and broken Bumblebee. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns that this is no ordinary yellow Volkswagen.

We also talk with hip-hop artist More Or Les about his latest album, Nerd Love. Les has been a long time friend of the show. Oddly enough, even though we’ve featured his music on our program for many years, this is the first interview we’ve done with him on the air. Toronto DJ, Producer, Rap veteran More Or Les returns after the critically-acclaimed 2016 release “Blow The Fuck Up But Stay Humble” and 2017 B-Movie-inspired beat tape “Big Lunch in Little China” with “Nerd Love”, released by left-of-centre indie rap label Hand’Solo Records. Les is also a DJ/co-host at the monthly Toronto Hip Hop showcase 5 Dollar Rap Show with the Wordburglar, has a DJ residency at several bars in the T-Dot core, and is co-host/DJ of the media-attention-grabbing Hip Hop Karaoke. For more on More or Les, check out his website.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing our upcoming show which looks back on 2018 movies, TV and comics.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Love The Holidays” by Old 97’s

“Bigmouth Strikes Again” by The Smiths

“Back to Life (80s Remix)” by Hailee Steinfeld

“Pilot a Robot (A.T. Remix)” by More Or Les

“Oh, Brilliant!” by More Or Les

“Here It Is Christmastime” by Old 97’s

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 12/21/18 – We review Bumblebee. We talk with hip-hop artist More or Les. Plus the news of the week!

Show Notes:

We talk the news of the week. Fricking Lasers! – Scientists want to build a massive laser array to propel exploratory spacecraft into other galaxies. University of Washington scientists have experimented with genetically modified houseplants to remove dangerous toxins from the air. The head of Disney+ streaming service says he wants to revive cancelled Netflix/Marvel shows on the streamer after it launches.

Our review of Bumblebee starring Hailee Steinfeld, Dylan O’Brien and Justin Theroux. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee the Autobot seeks refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town. Charlie, on the brink of turning 18 years old and trying to find her place in the world, soon discovers the battle-scarred and broken Bumblebee. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns that this is no ordinary yellow Volkswagen.

We also talk with hip-hop artist More Or Les about his latest album, Nerd Love. Les has been a long time friend of the show. Oddly enough, even though we’ve featured his music on our program for many years, this is the first interview we’ve done with him on the air. Toronto DJ, Producer, Rap veteran More Or Les returns after the critically-acclaimed 2016 release “Blow The Fuck Up But Stay Humble” and 2017 B-Movie-inspired beat tape “Big Lunch in Little China” with “Nerd Love”, released by left-of-centre indie rap label Hand’Solo Records. Les is also a DJ/co-host at the monthly Toronto Hip Hop showcase 5 Dollar Rap Show with the Wordburglar, has a DJ residency at several bars in the T-Dot core, and is co-host/DJ of the media-attention-grabbing Hip Hop Karaoke. For more on More or Les, check out his website.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing our upcoming show which looks back on 2018 movies, TV and comics.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Love The Holidays” by Old 97’s

“Bigmouth Strikes Again” by The Smiths

“Back to Life (80s Remix)” by Hailee Steinfeld

“Pilot a Robot (A.T. Remix)” by More Or Les

“Oh, Brilliant!” by More Or Les

“Here It Is Christmastime” by Old 97’s

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan 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.

Happy Holidays, folks! We’re just a few days away from Christmas, so it seems like the perfect time to get in the spirit with a Christmas-themed comic. There are some that don’t usually like Holiday-themed comics (Sammy). They find them too touchy-feely and not enough kicky-punchy. For them, we present the perfect comic to fill their needs while still bringing the feels. This also happens to be a comic where Santa is total bad-ass. The comic in question is Klaus from Boom Studios.

Written by Grant-Fuckin-Morrison and drawn by Dan Mora, Klaus is Santa Claus Year One! Released as a miniseries through 2015 and 2016, it tells the origin story of Klaus. Here’s the official Boom Synopsis:

He’s a myth. A legend. He’s loved worldwide by children and adults alike . . . but does anyone truly know the origins of Santa Claus? Set in a dark fantastic past of myth and magic, Klaus tells the origin story of Santa Claus. It’s the tale of one man and his wolf against a totalitarian state and the ancient evil that sustains it.

Find out what Sammy thinks of one of Andrew’s favourite comics starring the world’s most famous toy-maker. It’s the perfect way to pass the time while you wait for Santa land on your roof and come down your chimney.

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. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.

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 Sammy Younan 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.

Happy Holidays, folks! We’re just a few days away from Christmas, so it seems like the perfect time to get in the spirit with a Christmas-themed comic. There are some that don’t usually like Holiday-themed comics (Sammy). They find them too touchy-feely and not enough kicky-punchy. For them, we present the perfect comic to fill their needs while still bringing the feels. This also happens to be a comic where Santa is total bad-ass. The comic in question is Klaus from Boom Studios.

Written by Grant-Fuckin-Morrison and drawn by Dan Mora, Klaus is Santa Claus Year One! Released as a miniseries through 2015 and 2016, it tells the origin story of Klaus. Here’s the official Boom Synopsis:

He’s a myth. A legend. He’s loved worldwide by children and adults alike . . . but does anyone truly know the origins of Santa Claus? Set in a dark fantastic past of myth and magic, Klaus tells the origin story of Santa Claus. It’s the tale of one man and his wolf against a totalitarian state and the ancient evil that sustains it.

Find out what Sammy thinks of one of Andrew’s favourite comics starring the world’s most famous toy-maker. It’s the perfect way to pass the time while you wait for Santa land on your roof and come down your chimney.

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. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

 

Originally Aired: 12/14/18 – We talk with writer Ed Brisson. Play interview with magicians Alex McAleer & Richard Young. Plus the 30th Anniversary Die Hard.

Show Notes:

We talk with one-third of the writing team behind the current Uncanny X-Men title: Ed Brisson. The comic is currently shipping weekly and with 4 issues already out, the mayhem’s is pretty much up to eleven. Ed talks about the comic as well as working with co-writers Matthew Rosenberg and Kelly Thompson and more! THE CHILDREN OF THE ATOM ARE BACK! New ongoing series kicking off with a 10-part weekly epic, the flagship X-Men series that started it all is back and better than ever! Starting with a mysterious and tragic disappearance, the X-Men are drawn into what might be…their final adventure?! A crew of amazing writers and artist join forces to bring you X-MEN DISASSEMBLED?!

Our look back on Die Hard‘s 30th Anniversary starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia. New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there’s no one to save the hostages — but him.

We also play Mr. Green’s sit down with two of the Champions of Magic: Alex McAleer and Richard Young (of Young and Strange). Their current tour is coming to Toronto, December 19th to January 6th. 5 World Class Magicians. One Incredible Show! Join our award-winning team of tricksters for a spectacular night of mystery that’ll keep you guessing for a long time to come. Champions of Magic, the UK’s largest touring magic show, features five of the worlds’ finest magicians. Witness stunning illusions including disappearances, teleportation, levitation, and a heart-stopping finale that sees one performer walk through the spinning steel blades of a giant industrial fan. For more on the Champions of Magic, visit their website.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Christmas movies.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Socks” by JD McPherson

“X-Men Theme Song” by Sophie Marlon

“Way Down We Go” by Kaleo

“Die Hard” by Guyz Nite

“Dear Die Hard” by Kraken Not Sirred

“A Kind of Magic” by Queen

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Originally Aired: 12/14/18 – We talk with writer Ed Brisson. Play interview with magicians Alex McAleer & Richard Young. Plus the 30th Anniversary Die Hard.

Show Notes:

We talk with one-third of the writing team behind the current Uncanny X-Men title: Ed Brisson. The comic is currently shipping weekly and with 4 issues already out, the mayhem’s is pretty much up to eleven. Ed talks about the comic as well as working with co-writers Matthew Rosenberg and Kelly Thompson and more! THE CHILDREN OF THE ATOM ARE BACK! New ongoing series kicking off with a 10-part weekly epic, the flagship X-Men series that started it all is back and better than ever! Starting with a mysterious and tragic disappearance, the X-Men are drawn into what might be…their final adventure?! A crew of amazing writers and artist join forces to bring you X-MEN DISASSEMBLED?!

Our look back on Die Hard‘s 30th Anniversary starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia. New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realizes that there’s no one to save the hostages — but him.

We also play Mr. Green’s sit down with two of the Champions of Magic: Alex McAleer and Richard Young (of Young and Strange). Their current tour is coming to Toronto, December 19th to January 6th. 5 World Class Magicians. One Incredible Show! Join our award-winning team of tricksters for a spectacular night of mystery that’ll keep you guessing for a long time to come. Champions of Magic, the UK’s largest touring magic show, features five of the worlds’ finest magicians. Witness stunning illusions including disappearances, teleportation, levitation, and a heart-stopping finale that sees one performer walk through the spinning steel blades of a giant industrial fan. For more on the Champions of Magic, visit their website.

It was a great show!

Geek Hard Extra:

Plus exclusively for our $4/month+ Patreon supporters, our latest Geek Hard Extra After Credits segment discussing Christmas movies.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!

Production Credits:

Geek Hard Logo – Candice Hibbard and Rich Robbins

Technical Production – Gary LaBarr, Recorded at the Reality Radio 101 Studio

Hosts/Producers – Andrew Young & James Green

Music Credits:

Opening Music “Eterna Teen” by Mark Holman

“Socks” by JD McPherson

“X-Men Theme Song” by Sophie Marlon

“Way Down We Go” by Kaleo

“Die Hard” by Guyz Nite

“Dear Die Hard” by Kraken Not Sirred

“A Kind of Magic” by Queen

Closing Music “Kelly’s Heroes” by Black Grape

Welcome friends to Back Issue Bloodbath, a comics-centric podcast presented by Geek Hard. Join hosts Andrew Young and Sammy Younan 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.

Back in the year 2000, comic creator Brian Michael Bendis was a hot, new player in the world of comics. He had had minor successes in the late nineties with a series of crime-themed tales released through Image comics, such as Torso and Fire. It would still be a short while before he would blow up on the Marvel scene with his runs on Daredevil and Ultimate Spider-Man. At the time, Bendis, along with artist Michael Avon Oeming, was hard at work delivering a ripping comic yarn that mixed crime and superheroes alike. That series was Powers.

Powers was a classic police procedural that focused on crimes involving people with special powers. The first tale was a 6 issue story that set the tone for the series and would continue to haunt Christian Walker, the protagonist of the piece, for a long, long time. Who Killed Retro Girl? was an excellent “Whodunnit” that also set up the entire Powers universe. This week on Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on this now classic story. This is the first time Sammy has read Powers. For Andrew, this is one of many re-reads of the book. Find out what each thinks of this Bendis comic that’s is in print once again through the Jinxworld imprint.

A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of Powers: Book One, available now. Pick up yours today.

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. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.

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 Sammy Younan 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.

Back in the year 2000, comic creator Brian Michael Bendis was a hot, new player in the world of comics. He had had minor successes in the late nineties with a series of crime-themed tales released through Image comics, such as Torso and Fire. It would still be a short while before he would blow up on the Marvel scene with his runs on Daredevil and Ultimate Spider-Man. At the time, Bendis, along with artist Michael Avon Oeming, was hard at work delivering a ripping comic yarn that mixed crime and superheroes alike. That series was Powers.

Powers was a classic police procedural that focused on crimes involving people with special powers. The first tale was a 6 issue story that set the tone for the series and would continue to haunt Christian Walker, the protagonist of the piece, for a long, long time. Who Killed Retro Girl? was an excellent “Whodunnit” that also set up the entire Powers universe. This week on Bloodbath, Andrew and Sammy take a look back on this now classic story. This is the first time Sammy has read Powers. For Andrew, this is one of many re-reads of the book. Find out what each thinks of this Bendis comic that’s is in print once again through the Jinxworld imprint.

A special thanks to Penguin Random House Canada for providing a copy of Powers: Book One, available now. Pick up yours today.

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. And be sure to join our Facebook page for exclusive content. Support us on Patreon.

If you’re gonna geek out, GEEK HARD!