Too Many Comics

Last week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tom Riordan, creator of Killbox - a recent favorite of Too Many Comics. Tom, currently living in LA, details his world through comics and the amount of writing rejections it's taken to get to the point of a published book.

We take a look a look at Killbox, what's next on the agenda for Tom, and what he's been picking up at his local shop recently.

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Late last month, we had the opportunity to speak with Frank Barbiere as he prepared the launch of his latest title, The Revisionist. Due to some outside circumstances, we weren't able to record new shows or post the interview, so this is a little late.

Regardless, if you didn't pick up the first issue of The Revisionist, you should. And grab #2 in the a couple weeks. But first, listen to Frank dive into the series, his career in comics and what's next for him as he continues to push through the industry.

Thanks again to Frank, and our apologies for the late posting. Enjoy!

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• Listen to previous interviews

Late last month, we had the opportunity to speak with Frank Barbiere as he prepared the launch of his latest title, The Revisionist. Due to some outside circumstances, we weren't able to record new shows or post the interview, so this is a little late.

Regardless, if you didn't pick up the first issue of The Revisionist, you should. And grab #2 in the a couple weeks. But first, listen to Frank dive into the series, his career in comics and what's next for him as he continues to push through the industry.

Thanks again to Frank, and our apologies for the late posting. Enjoy!

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This week, we're back to the business of reading books thanks to show favorites Descender and Trespasser making a comeback. Also, we take a look at The Joyners (which we knew nothing about before) and its new colorful printing.

Other books and topics discussed: Uncanny X-Men; Invincible; Black Widow; Jackpot; Umbrella Academy; Lady Killer 2; Jeff Lemire; and a tease for our next interview.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Lucas Stand #1 - Lucas Stand is a military vet who can't reintegrate into society and has emotionally cut himself off from the people he loves. At his lowest, Lucas does something he can't take back. Hell comes calling, offering him the opportunity to make things right. Demons escaping Hell are upsetting the balance of evil, and now Lucifer has recruited Lucas to send them back. It doesn't matter in what era the demons escape-World War II, old-timey Hollywood, Vietnam, present day-he must learn to fit in both the past and the present. Given new purpose, Lucas starts to rebuild himself and his life, even as he struggles at the human cost that comes with it.

This week, we're back to the business of reading books thanks to show favorites Descender and Trespasser making a comeback. Also, we take a look at The Joyners (which we knew nothing about before) and its new colorful printing.

Other books and topics discussed: Uncanny X-Men; Invincible; Black Widow; Jackpot; Umbrella Academy; Lady Killer 2; Jeff Lemire; and a tease for our next interview.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Lucas Stand #1 - Lucas Stand is a military vet who can't reintegrate into society and has emotionally cut himself off from the people he loves. At his lowest, Lucas does something he can't take back. Hell comes calling, offering him the opportunity to make things right. Demons escaping Hell are upsetting the balance of evil, and now Lucifer has recruited Lucas to send them back. It doesn't matter in what era the demons escape-World War II, old-timey Hollywood, Vietnam, present day-he must learn to fit in both the past and the present. Given new purpose, Lucas starts to rebuild himself and his life, even as he struggles at the human cost that comes with it.

Dubbed the Frankenstein episode (due to Skype forcing us to have to really stitch this together), we present episode 65 of Too Many Comics. We explain our recent lack of activity and dive back into our favorite books.

Next week's Debut Review:

• The Joyners #1 - In mid-21st-century Northern California, prosperous technology executive George Joyner stands on the brink of revolutionizing life in America (again) with his latest high-flying invention. But just as business booms, George’s private life begins to implode, with devastating consequences for his wife Sonya, their children Rochester and Michelle, and Sonya’s ailing father, David.

Dubbed the Frankenstein episode (due to Skype forcing us to have to really stitch this together), we present episode 65 of Too Many Comics. We explain our recent lack of activity and dive back into our favorite books.

Next week's Debut Review:

• The Joyners #1 - In mid-21st-century Northern California, prosperous technology executive George Joyner stands on the brink of revolutionizing life in America (again) with his latest high-flying invention. But just as business booms, George’s private life begins to implode, with devastating consequences for his wife Sonya, their children Rochester and Michelle, and Sonya’s ailing father, David.

This week, Alan and Brooks review Mae #1, and talk a little more about the Preacher and Outcast television debuts now that both are available for all to see. Then, the two dive into the release of ComiXology Unlimited and what it may mean for everyone in comics. Plus much more books.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas #1 - Troy Little's gonzo adaptation of Hunter Thompson's Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas is now available in an all-new format. Find out why GQ said "Little's cartoonish sensibilities make him the ideal artist to adapt Thompson's gonzo ur-text... perfectly portraying literature's most ridiculous road trip." This comic book version is presented in black-and-white and at a slightly larger size than the full-color hardcover edition. Each issue also includes pages from Little's sketchbook and other behind-the-scenes information.

This week, Alan and Brooks review Mae #1, and talk a little more about the Preacher and Outcast television debuts now that both are available for all to see. Then, the two dive into the release of ComiXology Unlimited and what it may mean for everyone in comics. Plus much more books.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas #1 - Troy Little's gonzo adaptation of Hunter Thompson's Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas is now available in an all-new format. Find out why GQ said "Little's cartoonish sensibilities make him the ideal artist to adapt Thompson's gonzo ur-text... perfectly portraying literature's most ridiculous road trip." This comic book version is presented in black-and-white and at a slightly larger size than the full-color hardcover edition. Each issue also includes pages from Little's sketchbook and other behind-the-scenes information.

This week, we didn't get to read as many comics as typically do. So, instead, we talk a lot of television, including Preacher, Riverdale, The Muppets, Marvel's Most Wanted, DC's Powerless and Agent Carter.

We do review IDW's Satellite Falling and continue to profess our love for The Vision.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Mae #1 - When she was just a girl, Abbie discovered a portal to a fantasy world and for the last couple of years has been having great adventures there: defeating horrible monsters, power-mad scientists, and evil nobles. She was a celebrated action hero! But when she turned twenty-one it all came apart and she decided to return home. Her sister, Mae, has had no idea what happened to Abbie all this time. Her tales are too hard to believe; that is, until the monsters and other terrible creatures start to cross over to our world . . .