Vertiguys

It’s a feast for corvids this week on Vertiguys as the Kindly Ones declare war on the Dreaming. Meanwhile, Rose receives a message, the Corinthian shares a vision, and Nuala makes a choice with the best of intentions. No show next week – we’ll be back in two with Hellblazer. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/81_Sandman_64-66_edit_1.mp3   Show Notes 1:13 … Continue reading Sandman #64-66: A Murder of Ravens →

This week, Preacher hits the road and travels back in time to the good old days of love, friendship, and grand theft auto. Tune in to hear Jesse, Tulip, and Amy take on some modern-day horse thieves, and also France. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/80_Preacher_Tall_in_the_Saddle_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 4:35 – In the more recent comics, Jesse’s wearing his hair … Continue reading Preacher Special: Tall in the Saddle →

This week, Constantine finds himself under the gun as he takes on a ring of modern-day bodysnatchers – and tries to save a stockbroker from his better impulses. This podcast contains minor spoilers for Avengers: Endgame. No new episode next week – we’ll be back May 22 with fresh Preacher. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/79_Hellblazer_56-58_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 1:49 … Continue reading Hellblazer #56-58: The Diary of Danny Drake →

Ominous portents abound as The Kindly Ones continues! This week, Morpheus looks to a friend for comfort, Rose searches for Piglet, and Lyta finds what she seeks. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/78_Sandman_62-63_edit_1.mp3   Show Notes 2:34 – We’re talking about Mike Mignola, best known as the creator of Hellboy. Here’s one of my favorite examples of his distinctive art … Continue reading Sandman #62-63: The Furies →

Get ready for some Preacher! This week, as she takes her destiny into her own hands, we recollect the gun-toting, shark-hunting, butt-kicking life of resident (part-time) hitgirl Tulip O’Hare! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/77_Preacher_51-54_real_edit_3.mp3   Show Notes 2:55 – When I say “Deagle,” I’m using rather silly gamer slang for a Desert Eagle. This gas-operated handgun boasts the largest … Continue reading Preacher #51-54: Even Hitgirls Get the Blues →

Happy April Fools Day, listeners! This week, we’ve traveled far afield of our usual fare, into the forbidden frontier of Marvel Comics! We’re checking out four delightful issues of Kelly Thompson and Stefano Caselli’s West Coast Avengers! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/76_Preacher_51-54_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 1:51 – Dumb joke. Nolan North is the guy from Uncharted (and many other … Continue reading Thompson Twins: West Coast Avengers →

This week, Garth Ennis pushes the boundaries of loyalty and good taste in the unforgettable Hellblazer #52-55. Join us for a wild and bloody adventure as Constantine pursues a possessed prince and jousts with Jack the Ripper! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/75_Hellblazer_52-55_edit_1.mp3   Show Notes 2:13 – Glenn Fabry is, of course, the man responsible for every Preacher cover, … Continue reading Hellblazer #52-55: Royal Blood →

The plot thickens with the second installment of The Kindly Ones in Sandman #60-61. Carla has questions, Rose Walker returns with life lessons, and Matthew finds himself in the buddy cop movie of the year. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/74_Sandman_60-61_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 2:00 – We discussed the Convergence with our friends Joanna and Ryan from What’s Lightsabers, Precious? … Continue reading Sandman #60-61: The Things They Don’t Teach You at School →

This week, special guest Andy joins us as Jesse Custer takes a trip to the desert and Garth Ennis takes us back once more to Texas and the Spaceman’s war days in The Land of Bad Things. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/73_Preacher_49-50_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 2:14 – Sean is referring to the surreal final episode of The Prisoner. 3:12 … Continue reading Preacher #49-50: The Land of Bad Things →

What harrowing adventure could drag Constantine out of semi-retirement? Well, he waxes misanthropic at a laundromat. Plus: Job Interview with the Vampire! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/72_Hellblazer_50-51_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 2:13 – Fletch Lives is a 1989 crime comedy film starring Chevy Chase, the second film based on the character by novelist Gregory McDonald. 2:17 – Victor “Victorious” Mancha … Continue reading Hellblazer #50-51: Remarkable Lives →