Too Many Comics

As the title suggests, Brooks and Alan have seen Star Wars. They share their thoughts and continue on to take a look at Marvel's Patsy Walker and a slate of other books.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Dreaming Eagles #1 - Inspired by true events, Dreaming Eagles tells the story of the first African American fighter pilots to join the United States Army Air Force in WWII and whose humble beginnings in Tuskegee, Alabama propelled them into the deadly skies above Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. Not only were they instrumental against the Nazi war machine, but also braved an equally great challenge, overcoming everyday bigotry amongst their fellow American soldiers as well as civilians at home. High in the heavens, they fought a battle that would change their country and their world forever. Industry legend Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Hellblazer) joins artist Simon Coleby (2000 AD, The Authority) for this high-flying tale of love, war and family.

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Brooks and Alan record one last Too Many Comics episode before seeing the new Star Wars movie. This week, the two review Lucifer #1, of Vertigo, and admit to being helplessly behind on the greater Vertigo universe.

Additionally, Essex County is coming to TV, the latest X-Men trailer was redone to match the 90s cartoon, Michael B. Jordan teams with Nathan Edmondson, and Brooks becomes friends with Jimmy Palmiotti.

Books discussed this week: All things Robin War related; Invincible; All New X-Men; and Y: The Last Man.

Next week's review:

• Patsy Walker Aka Hellcat (Marvel/Kate Leth, Brittney Williams) - PATSY WALKER has managed to escape her past, her enemies and Hell itself (literally), but nothing compares to job hunting in New York City! Between trying to make rent and dodging (literal) bullets, Patsy barely has time to deal with her mother's exploitative romance comics about her childhood resurfacing, much less how they start to interfere with her work and dating life. As she goes from living a double life to a triple, what the Hell is Patsy Walker supposed to do? Raise your (literal) claws for PATSY WALKER, AKA HELLCAT!

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/43
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Brooks and Alan record one last Too Many Comics episode before seeing the new Star Wars movie. This week, the two review Lucifer #1, of Vertigo, and admit to being helplessly behind on the greater Vertigo universe.

Additionally, Essex County is coming to TV, the latest X-Men trailer was redone to match the 90s cartoon, Michael B. Jordan teams with Nathan Edmondson, and Brooks becomes friends with Jimmy Palmiotti.

Books discussed this week: All things Robin War related; Invincible; All New X-Men; and Y: The Last Man.

Next week's review:

• Patsy Walker Aka Hellcat (Marvel/Kate Leth, Brittney Williams) - PATSY WALKER has managed to escape her past, her enemies and Hell itself (literally), but nothing compares to job hunting in New York City! Between trying to make rent and dodging (literal) bullets, Patsy barely has time to deal with her mother's exploitative romance comics about her childhood resurfacing, much less how they start to interfere with her work and dating life. As she goes from living a double life to a triple, what the Hell is Patsy Walker supposed to do? Raise your (literal) claws for PATSY WALKER, AKA HELLCAT!

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/43
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A day late in posting, but this week Brooks and Alan take a look at The Violent and Scarlet Witch #1s, from Image and Marvel, respectively.

Also, the two take a look at current best of 2015 lists and find some surprising titles, as well as discuss X-Men: Age of Apocalypse, The Private Eye hardcover edition, and Marvel's Secret Wars being delayed once more.

Other books discussed this week: We Stand on Guard; Inhumans; and Sweet Tooth.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Lucifer #1 (Vertigo) - The anti-hero who made his debut in THE SANDMAN and starred in his own hit series is back in a new series by best-selling writer Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles) and artist Lee Garbett (Loki)! As this series begins, God is dead—and Gabriel has accused Lucifer of His murder. Lucifer had motive and opportunity, but claims he can prove his innocence. If Gabriel finds the killer and takes the culprit into custody, his sins will be forgotten, and he’ll be welcomed back to Silver City. So, despite the fact that Lucifer just opened a nightclub on Earth and is hiding a mysterious wound, the two brothers set off to solve their Father’s murder. Their investigation will span Heaven, Hell, Earth and beyond in this antagonistic buddy-cop noir with an angelic flair.

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/42
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A day late in posting, but this week Brooks and Alan take a look at The Violent and Scarlet Witch #1s, from Image and Marvel, respectively.

Also, the two take a look at current best of 2015 lists and find some surprising titles, as well as discuss X-Men: Age of Apocalypse, The Private Eye hardcover edition, and Marvel's Secret Wars being delayed once more.

Other books discussed this week: We Stand on Guard; Inhumans; and Sweet Tooth.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Lucifer #1 (Vertigo) - The anti-hero who made his debut in THE SANDMAN and starred in his own hit series is back in a new series by best-selling writer Holly Black (The Spiderwick Chronicles) and artist Lee Garbett (Loki)! As this series begins, God is dead—and Gabriel has accused Lucifer of His murder. Lucifer had motive and opportunity, but claims he can prove his innocence. If Gabriel finds the killer and takes the culprit into custody, his sins will be forgotten, and he’ll be welcomed back to Silver City. So, despite the fact that Lucifer just opened a nightclub on Earth and is hiding a mysterious wound, the two brothers set off to solve their Father’s murder. Their investigation will span Heaven, Hell, Earth and beyond in this antagonistic buddy-cop noir with an angelic flair.

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This week, Alan and Brooks take a look at Marvel's Red Wolf #1, written by friend of the show Nathan Edmondson. We also discuss Jessica Jones, Rocket Girl, Black Panther, Star Wars, Chris Evans and Batman v. Superman.

Other books mentioned: Barrier; Universe!; Paper Girls; Extraordinary X-Men; All New X-Men; and Robin War.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Violent (Image) - From ED BRISSON (SHELTERED) and ADAM GORHAM (Dead Drop) comes an all-new, ongoing series. Meet Mason, an ex-con and former drug addict who’s trying hard to give up his old life. He’s got more important things to live for now: a wife struggling to contain her own addiction and a young daughter who needs them both. When threatened with losing his daughter, Mason falls into old habits, stumbling through a string of desperate criminal acts whose repercussions quickly become deadly serious. 
• Scarlet Witch (Marvel) - Witchcraft is broken - and the SCARLET WITCH is on a journey across the globe to fix it. From the back alleys of Manhattan, to the serene Greek Isles, to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Wanda will have to face down her foes and find out who her true friends are. But as Wanda solves magical crimes and pieces witchcraft back together, the most important question remains: Who is the mastermind that broke it in the first place? Written by Eisner Award winner JAMES ROBINSON, with covers by Eisner Award winner DAVID AJA with the first issue drawn by fan-favorite VANESA DEL REY!

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/41
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This week, Alan and Brooks take a look at Marvel's Red Wolf #1, written by friend of the show Nathan Edmondson. We also discuss Jessica Jones, Rocket Girl, Black Panther, Star Wars, Chris Evans and Batman v. Superman.

Other books mentioned: Barrier; Universe!; Paper Girls; Extraordinary X-Men; All New X-Men; and Robin War.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Violent (Image) - From ED BRISSON (SHELTERED) and ADAM GORHAM (Dead Drop) comes an all-new, ongoing series. Meet Mason, an ex-con and former drug addict who’s trying hard to give up his old life. He’s got more important things to live for now: a wife struggling to contain her own addiction and a young daughter who needs them both. When threatened with losing his daughter, Mason falls into old habits, stumbling through a string of desperate criminal acts whose repercussions quickly become deadly serious. 
• Scarlet Witch (Marvel) - Witchcraft is broken - and the SCARLET WITCH is on a journey across the globe to fix it. From the back alleys of Manhattan, to the serene Greek Isles, to the bustling streets of Hong Kong, Wanda will have to face down her foes and find out who her true friends are. But as Wanda solves magical crimes and pieces witchcraft back together, the most important question remains: Who is the mastermind that broke it in the first place? Written by Eisner Award winner JAMES ROBINSON, with covers by Eisner Award winner DAVID AJA with the first issue drawn by fan-favorite VANESA DEL REY!

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/41
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Brooks returns from his travels to discuss all the recent comics news, including his recent reading material, Brian K. Vaughan joining Twitter, today's X-Men, the Civil War trailer, and much more. Plus, the two review the first issue of The Dark Knight 3: The Master Race.

Books discussed this week: Saga; We Are Robin; Robin: Son of Batman; Ringside; Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur; Archie; Extraordinary X-Men; Bloodshot Reborn; and Lumberjanes.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Red Wolf #1 - Frontier boomtown Timely has more than its share of scoundrels: it takes a hero to keep them in line. Red Wolf-the Cheyenne who crossed the desert and stood up to Mayor Wilson Fisk in Secret Wars' 1872-is the only man who can fill fallen Sheriff Steve Rogers' boots. As an outsider and an honest man, Red is going to need all his wits, and both his fists, to serve and protect. The tale of how Red Wolf wins the West starts in 1872, and will take him farther than he could ever imagine!

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/40
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Brooks returns from his travels to discuss all the recent comics news, including his recent reading material, Brian K. Vaughan joining Twitter, today's X-Men, the Civil War trailer, and much more. Plus, the two review the first issue of The Dark Knight 3: The Master Race.

Books discussed this week: Saga; We Are Robin; Robin: Son of Batman; Ringside; Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur; Archie; Extraordinary X-Men; Bloodshot Reborn; and Lumberjanes.

Next week's Debut Review:

• Red Wolf #1 - Frontier boomtown Timely has more than its share of scoundrels: it takes a hero to keep them in line. Red Wolf-the Cheyenne who crossed the desert and stood up to Mayor Wilson Fisk in Secret Wars' 1872-is the only man who can fill fallen Sheriff Steve Rogers' boots. As an outsider and an honest man, Red is going to need all his wits, and both his fists, to serve and protect. The tale of how Red Wolf wins the West starts in 1872, and will take him farther than he could ever imagine!

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/40
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Ashley returns, but this time it's Brooks that is traveling. Ashley and Alan celebrate Jessica Jones Day as the show finally releases on Netflix, Ashley's art making it into Tokyo Ghost #3, and discuss this week's #1 (Huck) and its author Mark Millar.

Additionally, the two talk recent comic creators joining Patreon.com as another way for fans to contribute financially. Most notably, Joe Eisma and Magnetic Press.

Other books mentioned: Paybacks; Space Step Dad; Wayward; Ms. Marvel; Mighty Thor

Next week's Debut Review:

• Dark Knight III: The Master Race - The epic ending you never saw coming is here because you demanded it! The Dark Knight rises again to face the dawn of the master race! 

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• Show notes: toomanycomics.com/episode/39
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