Comics.Community Podcast

Comics.Community Podcast


Kung Fu Wizard Action (Episode 65)

November 14, 2016

Episode 65 of the Comics Community Podcast features panelists Alec, Chris, Mitch, and Phil your host as they discuss the best in comics and pop culture for the week of November 14, 2016. Show notes after the fold:
In This Episode of the Comics.Community Podcast…
0:00:01 Introductions
This episode, panelists Alec, Chris, and Mitch join Phil your host to discuss:
0:01:25 Recent Comic News
Items in comic book and pop culture news that recently caught our attention include…

* Young Justice gets a third season
* DC’s Legends of Tomorrow gets extended
* Vertigo teases more Sheriff of Babylon
* Gabriel Luna hints at Ghost Rider/Netflix possibilities
* Comic-Con International contemplates San Francisco
* Valerian and the City of A Thousand Planets teaser trailer debuts

0:09:25 Comics Worth Reading
This episode’s recommended reading includes…
MOTOR GIRL #1 – (ABSTRACT STUDIOS) When Samantha’s junkyard is visited by a UFO looking for spare parts, she is only too happy to oblige. But when word gets out she is a reliable source, Sam’s booming alien business catches the attention of an Area 51 investigator determined to shut her down! Don’t miss the premier issue of Terry Moore’s fantastic new series!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN RENEW YOUR VOWS #1 – (MARVEL COMICS) The Parker family is web-slinging and wall-crawling their way into your hearts and into comic shops later this year! Life is good for Peter Parker and Mary Jane; their daughter Annie is their pride and joy, they’re both working and (barely) making ends meet, they’re keeping the streets of New York City safe from super villains…you know, normal family stuff. Oh, did we mention MJ and Annie have Spider-Powers just like Peter?! Being Spider-Man just became a family affair…
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 – (MARVEL COMICS) From the violent streets of Chicago, a new armored hero rises! Clad in her very own Iron Man armor, Riri Williams is ready to show the Marvel Universe what she can do as the self-made hero of tomorrow. But is she ready for all the problems that come with stepping into Iron Man’s jet boots? Where’s a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist when you need one?
SEVEN TO ETERNITY #1 – (IMAGE COMICS) The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperat e bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires. Hop on the hard road through the strange fantasy world of Zhal. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear. Now, one last free man must choose.
0:26:55 Topic of the Week
In this episode, our panelists discuss the newest entry in the Marvel Studios stable: Doctor Strange. CONTAINS SPOILERS!
1:05:45 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.
1:09:30 Last Minute Fun
If all goes well,