Comics.Community Podcast

Comics.Community Podcast


As Good As If You’d Plopped in Godzilla! (Episode 62)

September 12, 2016

Episode 62 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Jason, Mitch, Rafael, Ruben, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of September 12, 2016. Show notes after the fold:
In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast…
0:00:01 Introductions
This episode, panelists Jason, Rafael, Ruben, and Mitch join Phil your host to discuss:
0:01:45 Recent Comic News
Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include…

* DC/Dynamite join forces for Wonder Woman 77 Meets the Bionic Woman
* Ryan Potter campaigns for role of Robin
* The Crow reboot to begin filming in January 2017
* DC’s Future Quest enters Top 10 Reorders chart
* DC’s Prez returns
* Adam Warren comes to DeadPool
* Image Comics moves to Portland

0:11:40 Comics Worth Reading
This episode, out panelists recommendations include…
PREDATOR vs. JUDGE DREDD vs. ALIENS #1 – (Dark Horse/IDW) The ultimate science-fiction crossover pits the legendary lawman Judge Dredd against the universe’s supreme hunters, the Predators, as they both try to survive an onslaught by the galaxy’s ultimate killing machines, the Aliens! Written by Eisner Award–winning, NYT best-selling Chew creator John Layman with covers by Eisner Award winner Glenn Fabry!
SKYBOURNE #1 – (Boom! Studios) A new, original series from celebrated creator Frank Cho! Full of fast-paced action, Skybourne is Indiana Jones meets James Bond with fantasy elements thrown in. Cho describes it as “one of the most cinematic stories I’ve envisioned.” The legend of King Arthur is alive and well in modern day. Only one man, Skybourne, can stop the evil Merlin from destroying the world.
SUN BAKERY #3 – (Alternative Comics) The swashbuckling story of sword-wielding Xasha continues in Dream Skills, the ethereal skate quest of Bat Rider rides on, and a new story about a guy who can summon anything from his magical Layered Jacket enters the fray. From the creator of Sharknife & G.I. Joe Deviations.
MOON KNIGHT #6 – (Marvel Comics) Marc Spector broke his body to escape the prison Khonshu built for his mind… and Stephen Grant awoke in New York City, ready to produce Marvel’s next box-office smash! It’s a happy ending—unless Marc is still trapped somewhere.
ONCE OUR LAND #2 – (Scout Comics) Volume two of the amazing debut comic from a visionary new creator! Once Our Land is a post-apocalyptic tale set in 1830s Germany. After an aged warrior, Fritz, saves a little girl, they quickly become friends as they battle each day against mysterious invaders that have surfaced and wiped out everything they once knew. Once Our Land is destined to be an all-ages classic!
0:29:30 Topic of the Week
In this episode, our panelists discuss their Favorite Under-Appreciated New Comic Series.
0:49:30 Comics In Our Future
Wondering what new comics to watch for in the next few weeks? Our panelists share what’s topping their pull lists.
0:55:45 Last Minute Fun
If all goes well, we’ll be back for Episode 63 on September 26, 2016. Until then – here’s to good comics!
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