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After killing the notorious Family Man, Constantine seeks the company of old friends in Hellblazer #34-36. John’s overwhelmed by his guilt, but will it also overwhelm these comic books? We won’t have a new episode for you next week, but look forward to Preacher on August 1. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/53_Hellblazer_34-36_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 5:53 – That Constantine … Continue reading Hellblazer #34-36: Dead-Boy’s Heart →

A fateful journey begins in Sandman #41-43. Delirium finds a purpose, Dream suffers a heartbreak, and Desire is most assuredly not involved. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/52_Sandman_41-43_edit_3.mp3   Show Notes 2:17 – Peter Straub is an American horror novelist perhaps best known for his Vietnam novel Koko and for his collaborations with Stephen King, including The Talisman and Black … Continue reading Sandman #41-43: Dinner Etiquette and Chocolate Lovers →

Welcome back, folks, and happy Fourth – Herr Starr’s brought the biggest fireworks to the party in Preacher #34-37, but will it be enough gun to stop the Saint of Killers? http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/51_Preacher_34-37_edit_4.mp3   Show Notes 1:17 – Trogdor is a character from Homestar Runner. 1:56 – We’re talking about a running joke on one of … Continue reading Preacher #34-37: War in the Sun →

We rip into a few stand-alone stories in Hellblazer #32-33, featuring: a pun about a pug and a Sunday on drugs. Plus a look at Vertigo Secret Files: Hellblazer #1. No episode next week, but we’ll be back in time for a 4th of July Preacher. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/50_Hellblazer_32-33_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 2:36 – We covered the … Continue reading Hellblazer #32-33: New Tricks →

Welcome to a podcast Convergence! This week we’re joined by Joanna and Ryan of What’s Lightsabers, Precious along with other bizarre and implausible guest stars as we recap three terrifically told tales in Sandman #38-40! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/49_Sandman_38-40_edit_2.mp3   Show Notes 2:19 – That was an oblique reference to “Closing Time,” a story from Neil Gaiman’s Fragile … Continue reading Sandman #38-40: Convergence →

Preacher’s biggest bad guy takes center stage for Preacher Special: One Man’s War. Herr Starr learns the secret history of the world, but still hasn’t figured out how to flirt, fight unarmed, or avoid serious hearing loss. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/48_Preacher_One_Man_s_War_edit_3.mp3   Show Notes 1:35 – We’re talking about Starman vol. 2, penned by James Robinson, which ran … Continue reading Preacher Special: One Man’s War →

Constantine trades spells for spycraft in Hellblazer #29-31. Join us as he confronts the Family Man, goes to a funeral, and buries more than just the hatchet. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/47_Hellblazer_29-31_edit.mp3   Show Notes 4:00 – Fred Krueger, more commonly known as Freddy, is the supernatural villain of Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street series. His appearance is a … Continue reading Hellblazer #29-31: Mourning of the Magician →

In our hour of need, Joanna from What’s Lightsabers, Precious? returns for the wrenching conclusion of A Game of You. Featuring: a hurricane, a hard lesson about birds, a missive in lipstick, and the end of the world. No episode next week, but we’ll be back with fresh Hellblazer on May 30. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/46_Sandman_35-37_edit_3.mp3   Show … Continue reading Sandman #35-37: I Woke Up and One of Us Was Crying →

The Big Easy turns deadly in Preacher #31-33. Jesse finds his comfort zone, Arseface makes a career change, and Cassidy takes all the blame. http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/45_Preacher_31-33_edit.mp3   Show Notes 2:28 – Stephen Root is actually a comedian and actor, known for his roles in Office Space, Get Out, and the sitcom NewsRadio. 3:05 – We covered … Continue reading Preacher #31-33: Snakes in the Grass →

We’re back with battles brewing in the pages of Hellblazer! This week, Constantine faces the Family Man, the Smelly Man, and the Neil Gaiman! http://media.blubrry.com/vertiguys/content.blubrry.com/vertiguys/44_Hellblazer_27-28_edit.mp3   Show Notes 4:02 – Confirmed: Daniel Vozzo did the original colors for this issue. 7:41 – Of course, the cabbie’s line was written – and described as such – … Continue reading Hellblazer #27-28: Thicker Than Water →