Vertigo Voices

After some news about a new Vertigo television adaptation and thumbing through some cards based on DC's most forgotten crossover, we dive into the prophetic world of Transmetropolitan. Written by Warren Ellis with art by Darick Robertson, this cyberpunk series brought the world social commentary, interesting sci-fi concepts and one of the greatest comic book characters: Spider Jerusalem.

While not fondly remembered and a box office failure, I still contend that this movie is great. Sylvain White directs a star-studded and charming cast in a fun caper movie that accurately adapts Andy Diggle and Jock's comic series while injecting a fair amount of humor and hijinks. Listen to us recite large chunks of dialogue over the actual movie.

You thought we were done last time? Well, I got news for you: We're not even close to done. There are still a whole lot of Vertigo stories that should be brought to life on the big or bigger screen. Join us as we go through some great (and not so great) stories that are ripe for adaptation.

We put together lists of Vertigo comic series that we feel should be adapted into film or television. Listen along as we explain why our choices would make great viewing!

After some DC movie news and an official apology, we begin looking at Milligan and Biukovic's 1999 Human Target mini-series. Unlike the television pilot that we watched earlier, this is a story about identity and larger societal issues sprinkled with over-the-top, hollywood style action. While we don't quite agree on how well it works in the end, overall it's definitely a fun ride. If you watched the TV series (either of them, really) then listen along and find out the differences between Christopher Chance on the page and on the screen.

We dive back into the longest and most R-rated kid's movie ever made. Picking up where we left off, the two of us continue discussing the plot before digging into the psychological underpinnings of comic book characters and their adaptations. Plus, if you wrote in about Snyder's Justice League, then we read your comment today! Gotta keep that audience engagement going. Enjoy!

The time is finally upon us. Zack Snyder's Justice League is here. After some quick retractions and corrections (nobody's perfect) we dive head first into the deepest (well, longest) superhero movie ever made. What were our thoughts? Which version was better? Did The Flash get less annoying? Listen along and find out! Also, because of the sheer size of this piece of media, we've had to cut the review into two parts. Apologies.

We dive back into the semi-regular series on Vertigo Pilots with Doom Patrol! Originally created for the DC streaming app, this series mixes and matches the best aspects of the team's comic book histories while being firmly centered on bold character development. Listen along as we watch the pilot episode and barely address what's on the screen in front of us. Enjoy!

After some Sandman casting and Suicide Squad news, we dive into the Fables video game and subsequent comic adaptation, The Wolf Among Us. While it may not be written by Bill Willingham, it's still a great look into the world of the legends in exile and makes for a solid entry point for new readers. Give it a listen!

Pilot Season continues as we watch the first episode of Swamp Thing's second live action series. The sets and body horror are on full display, it's just too bad that Swampy doesn't show up until the final 40 seconds. Give it a listen and enjoy!