iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast

November 15, 2009 - The gang's back together as Ron and Josh gather in Conor's bedroom to fight about G.I. Joe, make each other uncomfortable, and try to keep a lid on the loopiness. Is Conor now, or has he ever been, a member of H.E.A.T.? Find out this week! Comics: 00:01:33 - Josh's Pick of the Week, B.P.R.D. 1947 #5, was full of foreboding and sadness. 00:09:56 - Fantastic art couldn't save Amazing Spider-Man #611 from Deadpool. 00:13:48 - Ron was surprised to find the Captain Britain creative team on Dark X-Men #1. 00:15:45 - Was Steve Dillon a plus or a minus in Punisher MAX #1? 00:18:01 - A new day in America dawns in Green Lantern Corps #42. 00:23:37 - X-Force #21 revealed that Beast has gone from cat to horse. 00:24:50 - JSA vs. Kobra #6 wrapped up a strong mini, and brought back a favorite character. 00:25:48 - Kieron Gillen! Jamie McKelvie! Matthew Wilson! S.W.O.R.D. #1! 00:27:43 - Was Batman/Doc Savage missing half its pages? 00:29:48 - Is Stephen Strange still a doctor? Strange #1 holds no answers. 00:30:34 - Batman and Robin #6 was a story triumph and an artistic disaster. 00:31:28 - Looking for fun super hero action? Look no further than Batgirl #4. 00:32:22 - After Action Comics #883, Conor would be happy if Superman never came back. User Reviews: 00:32:43 - AmirCat really loved Warren Ellis' new bastard superhero tale, Supergod #1. 00:34:11 - zachtruitt uses a well placed pun to evangelize for Locke and Key: Crown of Shadows #1. Book of the Month 00:36:15 - An argument about the merits of G.I. Joe: The Movie breaks out in the midst of the discussion on this month's selection: G.I. Joe: Cobra. Email: 00:42:29 - Shaun R. is looking for comics like the Bourne movies, but he has some conditions. 00:45:14 - Jason wants to know who is on iFanboy's Ultimate Five Person Cross Company Team! Etc.: 00:49:13 - Talksplode: Don't Miss with Mark Waid and Kevin Baker 00:49:39 - Murmur Podcast #11 was Conor, Ron, Josh and Paul Montgomery talking TV. Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: DrawerBoxes, BoxSort Upright Dividers and Boxlox Box Anchors available at CollectionDrawer.com. Make sure to mention iFanboy when ordering! InStockTrades has over 9,000 trades in stock and ready to order and ship to you with a savgins of up to 27% off! Go to InStockTrades.com to make your order! Music: If You're Into It Flight of the Conchords

November 8, 2009 - Something must be in the water because there's an extra helping of loopy in this week's edition of the iFanboy Pick of the Week Podcast, as Ron explains his oddball Pick of the Week, Josh gets a new last name, and Conor rings the irony bell. Comics: 00:02:50 - Ron's came flying in from left field again with his Pick of the Week: Lobo: Highway to Hell #1. 00:12:58 - Everyone loves Stumptown #1, some (Josh) more than others. 00:17:53 - A great story in Black Widow: Deadly Origin #1 was almost overshadowed by the disappointing art. 00:20:21 - The Mighty #10 finally gives us some creepy answers. 00:22:33 - Captain America: Reborn #4 finds a winning formula: Just add Dr. Doom to the bickering super villain mix! 00:25:18 - Ron and Conor disagree over Strange Tales #3. 00:27:19 - Do we need another Fables book? After reading Cinderella #1 Josh says yes. 00:28:37 - The one good thing about Amazing Spider-Man #610? The arc is over. 00:29:56 - Did Sweet Tooth #3 blow the guys away like advertised? 00:31:07 - Phil Noto rocked X-Men Origins: Ice Man. User Reviews: 00:33:04 - comicBOOKchris says that Haunt #2 is about what you would expect it to be. 00:34:55 - grifter78 loved The Authority #16, which is not surprising considering his name. Email: 00:37:36 - Rob read Sleeper and now he wants Wildstorm recommendations. 00:43:12 - John F. asks about comic book annuals. Voicemail: 00:48:02 - Foley from Union City, CA wants to gush about last week's Guardians of the Galaxy. Etc.: 00:51:46 - Check out the iFanbase Halloween costumes! 00:53:20 - We got Talksplodes all over the place! And don't forget to subscribe to the new iFanboy Talksplode: Don't Miss show! 00:54:15 - What's the deal with iFanboy, the video show? 00:55:56 - If you're on Twitter you'll want to be subscribing to the iFanboy comic book lists! Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: DrawerBoxes, BoxSort Upright Dividers and Boxlox Box Anchors available at CollectionDrawer.com. Make sure to mention iFanboy when ordering! iVerse - Comics on your iPhone or Touch, with titles from publishers like Marvel Comics, Image, IDW, Ape, Boom!, and more is now FREE! AND, iVerse is giving away another iPod TOUCH! Do like we did before. Tweet containing @iversecomics and @ifanboy, and say you want the Touch! More info at iversecomics.com/ifanboy Discount Comic Book Service - 40% off all major publishers with Flat rate shipping of $5.95 on all US Orders - dcbservice.com Music: Ageless Beauty Stars

November 5, 2009 - Josh talks to cartoonist Mike Dawson about his work on former Book of the Month Freddie and Me, Ace Face, his work with Act-I-Vate web comics group, and his podcast with fellow cartoonist Alex Robinson, the Ink Panthers Show. Plus, we decide to go out and destroy the Josh Flanagan and Mike Dawson who stole our URLs.

November 1, 2009 - It's a big show this week as a ton of books came out and Josh, Conor and Ron were overwhelmed. So overwhelmed in fact that they had to resort to emergency measures...THE BELL! That's right, The Bell is back! Long time listeners will be excited by this news, while new users may be confused, but we're sure you'll dig it. Comics: 00:01:45 - Conor couldn't ignore the masterwork in Detective Comics #858 00:12:15 - But Blackest Night #4, again was really good 00:16:42 - Green Lantern #47 moved the story forward a bit, but Josh complained about the art 00:18:52 - Everyone loved Superman: Secret Origins #2 00:21:35 - Ron was blown away by the violence and ending of Dark Reign: The List - The Punisher 00:25:01 - Josh found a lot of similarity to Iron Man in the pages of New Avengers #58 00:27:19 - The insanity is back and Ron is giggling again over X-Men Forever #10 BRING ON THE BELL 00:33:35 - Conor - World's Finest #1 00:33:52 - Josh - Nova #30 00:34:07 - Ron - Northlanders #21 00:34:25 - Conor - Marvel Divas #4 00:34:44 - Josh - Abe Sapien Special 00:35:01 - Ron - X-Factor #50 00:35:16 - Conor - Ultimate Armor Wars #2 00:35:35 - Josh - Astro City Special: Astra #2 00:35:52 - Ron - New Mutants #6 00:36:09 - Conor - Wolverine: Weapon X #6 00:36:27 - Josh - Guardians of the Galaxy #19 00:36:44 - Ron - Dynamo 5 #25 User Reviews: 00:37:30 - Doomwad gets poetic with enjoyment of Fantastic Four #572 00:39:25 - JoseRivera83 was surprised by Blackest Night: Titans #3 Email: 00:44:00 - Bryan from Bananatonio, TX wants to know if we wrote about comics in college? 00:48:15 - JediRob wrote in because he's having continuity issues within the world of Superman, as caused by Blackest Night Superman Voicemail: No Voicemail this week! Call 1-888-FANBOYS (326-2697) to get your questions in next week! Etc.: 00:53:25 - Talksplodes aplenty! Last week Ron spoke with Brian Wood about Northlanders #21 and Josh talked to IDW Editor Andy Schmidt. Stay tuned this week for even MORE Talksplodes! 00:54:54 - Did you have a good Halloween? Send us your costume pics - full details from Gordon The Intern Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: DrawerBoxes, BoxSort Upright Dividers and Boxlox Box Anchors available at CollectionDrawer.com. Make sure to mention iFanboy when ordering! iVerse - Comics on your iPhone or Touch, with titles from publishers like Image, IDW, Ape, Boom!, and more is now FREE! AND, iVerse is giving away another iPod TOUCH! Do like we did before. Tweet containing @iversecomics and @ifanboy, and say you want the Touch! More info at iversecomics.com/ifanboy In Stock Trades has over 9,000 trades in stock and ready to order and ship to you with savings up to 27% off! Go make an order at Instocktrades.com Music: We are 138 The Misfits

October 29, 2009 - Josh takes time to chat with Andy Schmidt, the Senior Editor at IDW. Andy came up working at Marvel Comics, starting as an assistant editor under Tom Brevoort, and being promoted to full editor, where he oversaw such projects as Alias, and the Annihilation event. At IDW, Andy is in charge of the current G.I. Joe, Transformers, and Star Trek comics lines. As if that wasn't enough, Andy is the founder of ComicsExperience.com, offering online classes in making comics, from writing to penciling to coloring. Additionally, Andy's also a freelance writer, all at the same time. Make sure you listen for the secret origin of GI Joe Cobra as well!

October 25, 2009 - Conor resurfaces (or was released bu the authorities) back to the fold as he joins Ron and Josh for a rousing discussion of the world of comics including unexpected surprises, overthinking realism in comics and even some Halloween fun. Comics: 00:02:55 - Josh explains his surprising pick of the week, Invincible Iron Man #19 00:14:07 - A great ending to the first story arc in Chew #5 00:18:06 - Everyone except Conor was disappointed with Justice League of America #38 00:24:16 - Jose and Conor dug the whimsical oneshot of Brave and the Bold #28 00:27:45 - The emotional roller coaster continues for Conor with Archie #602 00:34:50 - Ron enjoyed Rick Remender's take on Norman Osborn in Thunderbolts #137 00:35:49 - Conor totally, on a lark, bought Azrael #1 00:37:22 - The final part of the crossover in Supergirl #46 was enjoyed by Conor 00:38:30 - So much fun being had in Last Resort #3 00:39:58 - The holiday tradition continues with the DC Universe Halloween Special 00:42:48 - Ron swoons over the Alex Maleev art in Spider-Woman #2 User Reviews: 00:44:09 - Aliciacrall loved Cowboy Ninja Viking #1 and so does Ron! Email: 00:48:07 - Russ T. wants to know about the ages of characters in comic books Voicemail: 00:51:16 - Carl calls in asking about the criteria for picking up a new book 00:54:02 - Aaron wants a clarification on pronouncing Constantine Etc.: 00:56:22 - Congrats to Robert Adamson who is the iFanboy member winner for the Inhumans Comics Price Pack! 00:57:35 - Don't for get to check our Murmur.com where the 10th episode of the Murmur Podcast will be out on Tuesday! Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: Discount Comic Book Service - 40% off all major publishers with Flat rate shipping of $5.95 on all US Orders - dcbservice.com Music: Falling Over (DJ Downfall Sprechenbann Mix) The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

October 27, 2009 - Tomorrow, Northlanders #21 hits comic stands with the first part of an 8 issue story arc entitled "The Plague Widow." Writer Brian Wood and new to Northlanders artist Leandro Fernandez take you to the cold of Russia in 1020 A.D. for this tale of crime, survival and historical fiction. Brian Wood stopped by and chatted with us for a little bit to tell us about this new issue of Northlanders, from the setting and the basic story to the origins of the research involved with putting this story together. We also find out about what it's like to work with a new artist like Leandro Fernandez and the challenges of giving an artist from South America a story set in Russia in the winters. The Vertigo blog recently highlighted the art of Leandro Fernandez where you can see some dazzling pencils to inks. So give a listen and if you enjoy crime stories, or historical fiction, or survival horror, Northlanders #21 may be a good book to check out at the comic book store tomorrow.

October 18, 2009 - You think the show's a little long this week? Well, you try keeping things under an hour with guest podcaster Chris Neseman of Around Comics and 11 O'Clock Comics in the house! We manage to quash the rivalry for the length of the show, and get to doing what we do best, making fun of each other, and also managing to talk about a bunch of comics. Comics: 00:02:45 - Sure Liberty Comics #2 is for charity, but it's also many damn fine comic book creators making one hell of a stack of pages, and it's Ron's Pick of the Week. 00:12:44 - Josh was completely down for the first half of Adventure Comics #3, and apparently, there's a co-feature. 00:18:45 - No one spoils Walking Dead #66. We don't know why, but we just don't. 00:21:08 - Guess who's complaining about Uncanny X-Men #516, and he loves it! 00:24:44 - Josh and Chris get into House of Mystery Halloween Annual #1. 00:30:56 - Anchor #1 from Boom brings big mysterious dudes fighting big monsters in Iceland! And Josh was referring to Darkness Lodbrok's Hand from Top Cow in the segment. 00:32:58 - Ron is happy with DMZ#46 again. But for how long?! 00:33:33 - How good is Steve Epting in Marvels Project #3? 00:35:00 - Ron is all about Green Lantern Corps #41 (Corpse?) and not so much about Blackest Night Batman #3. 00:37:30 - Chris takes a time machine back to Beasts of Burden #1, but he's a guest, so it's OK. User Reviews: 00:41:54 - FraggleUprising was OK with Deadpool #900. 00:43:30 - changingshades makes a hell of a case for Incredible Hercules #136. Email: 00:47:04 - Gary asks if there are any back issues we'd buy, regardless of trade availability. Voicemail: 00:49:22 - Ryan asks about the Superhero Squad cartoons. Ron brings it with "Not for me," and there was much rejoicing. 00:51:21 - Sam asks about the Sunday strips, and what we think. Etc.: 00:55:20 - Congrats to Jonathan Merrifield who is the iFanboy member winner for the Funimation DVD giveaway pack! Don't miss the other great giveaways this month 01:03:07 - Check our the Murmur Podcast #9 with Ron, Paul Montgomery, and Ryan Penagos! Zombies! Music! Tech! Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: Blassreiter Part 1 available on October 20th from FUNimation Entertainment - funimation.com/blassreiter InStockTrades - Big savings on trade paperbacks and hardcovers with free shipping for all orders over $50! - InStockTrades.com Music: Johnny Cash The Man Comes Around

October 11, 2009 - Conor wishes it was 5 years ago so he could split his pick, while Josh would have gone with the other book, and Ron is back from vacation and somehow Jeff Lynne gets bashed and June Lockhart makes an appearance in this madcap edition of the iFanboy Pick of the Week podcast Comics: 00:01:34 - Irredeemable #7 is the turning point for what's shaping up to be a great series, according to Conor 00:12:30 - Josh on the other hand would have gone with The Mighty #9 00:15:21 - But Ron is loving the underground comix send ups of Strange Tales #2 00:20:48 - Haunt #1 is perplexing, perhaps it's too many people on one book? 00:25:32 - Can we hear it for David LaFuente on Ultimate Spider-Man #3? 00:28:56 - Rick Remender's Dr. Voodoo: Avenger of the Supernatural #1 hit stands and was magically delicious 00:31:00 - The shine seems to have worn off of Buffy The Vampire Slayer with issue #29 00:33:16 - Mark Waid goes from dark in Irredeemable to light with The Incredibles #1 00:34:50 - You get a lot of bang for you buck with Jonah Hex #48 00:36:51 - Brubaker and Philips are back with Criminal: Sinners #1 00:39:07 - Ron giggles over mutant fun with X-Babies #1 User Reviews: 00:41:09 - FACE digs the story but not the art of Batman & Robin #5, and we can relate 00:44:07 - ThePunisherMAX is hanging in with Sweet Tooth #2 Book of the Month: 00:46:40 - 3 Story: The Secret History of the Giant Man by Matt Kindt is Ron's Book of the Month for October! Etc: 00:56:15 - Congrats to Douglas Hills who is the iFanboy member winner for the Top Cow giveaway pack! Don't miss the other great giveaways this month Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: Blassreiter Part 1 available on October 20th from FUNimation Entertainment - funimation.com/blassreiter Discount Comic Book Service - 40% off all major publishers with Flat rate shipping of $5.95 on all US Orders - dcbservice.com Music: Dominos The Big Pink

October 4, 2009 - Ron is gallivanting about the Europe, or Ohio, or somewhere. We forget, but in his stead, staff writer Mike Romo fills in, and it's important to note that we, the producers of iFanboy and its related affiliates take no responsibility for Mike's words or opinions, even if you really like the books he's talking about. Plus, there's fun with the mute button! All on this week's iFanb-- Comics: 00:01:34 - The Pick of the Week for Josh is G.I. Joe Cobra Special #1, and G.I. Joe Cobra Special #1 is, for Josh, the Pick of the Week. 00:11:08 - Despite the complete lack of Hans Gruber (fingers crossed!!!) Die Hard Year One #1 was the surprise of the week. 00:16:59 - There's the title, and then there's what Marvel Divas #3 actually is. The latter is better. 00:20:24 - Sure, Green Lantern #46 was good, but was it good? 00:27:26 - Conor's boat is swinging around for Justice Society of America #31. 00:30:54 - Desperate for JLA content, Conor had to check out Justice League of America 80 Page Giant. 00:32:40 - Brent Anderson's misunderstanding of what young people actually look like is hilarious in Astro City Special Astra #1. User Reviews: 00:37:28 - JimBilly4 says there ain't nothin' bad about Bad Dog #3 00:40:50 - JesTr really loved Thor #603. So did Mike. This issue anyway. Email: 00:48:58 - Q wants to know what characters click with the right artists. 00:52:01 - Mudassir doesn't think Watchmen was very influential. Voicemail: 00:55:35 - Jeff asks what unknown characters we'd love to have built up. Etc: 00:58:18 - Have you seen the member giveaways for October?! 00:58:51 - Look out for our Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Special Edition Podcast. Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: InStockTrades - Save up to 37% of cover prices on trades and hardcovers, with low shipping costs and discounts on all major publishers. Music: Got Nuffin Spoon

October 4, 2009 - Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan and staff writer Paul Montgomery team up to discuss Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, the animated adaptation of the first six issues of Superman/Batman which were written by Jeph Loeb and drawn by Ed McGuinness and featured a cavalcade of characters from the DC Universe. The discussion of the movie itself leads to a wider talk about superhero animation and how it compares with comic book storytelling. Also, Voltron.

September 27, 2009 - This week, after discussing the unanimous choice of Fantastic Four #571 as Pick of the Week, we talk about some other books, sure, but most importantly we mull plans for a new kind of podcast altogether. It's possible it it might not catch on. Also, Ron hasn't been paying attention to Conor's middle name. Comics: 00:02:13 - Ron eats his words and has high hopes for the future of Marvel's first family, with his Pick of the Week: Fantastic Four #571 00:12:22 - It's more fun with Amazing Spider-Man #606. Again. 00:15:19 - It's not moving, but it turns out that's not a bad thing for Spider-Woman #1. 00:19:11 - Is Blackest Night Superman #2 the best of the tie-ins? 00:21:52 - Retelling, reinvention, or just a damn fun time? Superman Secret Origin #1 hit this week. 00:27:14 - Cory Walker comes back for Invincible #66, and he's still got it. 00:30:17 - Madman #17 has nothing to do with Sterling Cooper. 00:31:41 - Giant Size Wolverine Old Man Logan #1 has a lot in common with some other Mark Millar series. 00:35:05 - Seriously, did you see the cover for Wolverine First Class #19? 00:35:52 - Ron can't help but talk about Uncanny X-Men #515, Dark X-Men: The Confession, and Dark Reign: The List: X-Men #1. Man, that's a lot of words. 00:38:20 - Despite some slight shortcomings, New Avengers #57 was a good time. 00:40:13 - We started talking about Wednesday Comics #12, but most starting talking in silly voices. User Reviews: 00:42:43 - changingshades was very happy with Underground #1, and he's not alone.. 00:44:57 - JeffR is on the JH Williams bandwagon with Detective Comics #857. Voicemail: 00:49:03 - Josh wants more comics like Strange Tales #1... but does he? Etc: 00:57:36 - Conor and Sonia host the Surrogates Special Edition Podcast. 00:57:50 - Look for a new Murmur podcast later this week, from Conor, Josh, Paul, and Jim. Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: iVerse Comics - Read comics on your iPhone or Android phone. Purchase the new iPhone app and be entered to win an iTunes gift card. Go to iversemedia.com/ifanboy for all the details! Discount Comic Book Service - Save on your weekly comics and trades by ordering them from IDCBS, with low shipping costs and discounts on all major publishers. Go to DCBService.com to sign up today! Audible - Get a free audiobook download, and a 14 day free trial at audiblepodcast.com/ifanboy. Music: Got Some Pearl Jam

September 27, 2009 - Conor Kilpatrick and Sonia Harris team up to talk about Surrogates! And despite an overmodulated microphone that causes Conor to, at times, sounds like a robot (ironically), they still manage to talk about Real Dolls, World of WarCraft, and, oh yes, the movie.

September 20, 2009 - A surprise Pick of the Week selection throws the whole world into turmoil and dredges up memories of the great Scalped #30/Blackest Night #1 Controversy of 2009. How will the iFanboy world survive? And what happens when a complex sex-related e-mail lands in the in-box? All of this plus -- has Josh revealed himself to be transgendered? Comics: 00:01:32 - Conor earns the new nickname Curveball Kilpatrick by choosing Vengeance of The Moon Knight #1 as his Pick of the Week! 00:10:59 - Blackest Night #3 was good, but just how good no one seems to be able to agree on. 00:14:33 - Ron and Conor both loved Amazing Spider-Man #605. 00:18:16 - There's a new artist on Batman and Robin #4 and... well... how long until Cameron Stewart? 00:21:25 - Archie #601: In the latest installment of Archie Story Time, Archie gets married! And works in porn? 00:24:56 - Modok goes back to his high school reunion in Modok: Reign Delay and he brings the funny with him. 00:26:14 - Batman: Streets of Gotham #4 is en excellent trip behind the scenes in Gotham City. 00:27:28 - G.I. Joe: Origins #7 proves that a Joe will go rogue at the drop of a hat. 00:29:03 - Ron learns to never leave Dr. Doom alone to tinker in X-Factor #40. 00:30:27 - Thing get all badassy in Walking Dead #65. 00:31:33 - The end is near in Ex Machina #45. 00:32:30 - Ron was none too pleased with the newest artist on X-Men Legacy Annual #1. User Reviews: 00:33:58 - InvasionForce loved everything about Dark Avengers #9. 00:36:09 - akamuu thought Straczynski hit him over the head in The Brave and The Bold #27. E-Mail: 00:39:17 - Dave C. wonders how aliens and humans can possibly find love (and sex). Voicemail: 00:43:15 - Damon from Detroit, MI has a problem with DC's new co-features. Members Giveaway: 00:48:53 - Ryan Wynn wins a Top Shelf prize pack! Etc: 00:50:46 - The newest Booksplode focuses on the iFanboy Book of the Month: Asterios Polyp and is hosted by Josh, Ron, Conor and Paul Montgomery. 00:51:10 - Ron and Conor host the Special Edition Podcast: Whiteout. 00:51:18 - Conor, Ron, Paul Montgomery and Kelly Stephenson give you a fall TV preview in Murmur Podcast #7. Sponsors: This episode of iFanboy is brought to you by: iVerse Comics - Read comics on your iPhone or Android phone. Purchase the new iPhone app and be entered to win an iTunes gift card. Go to iversemedia.com/ifanboy for all the details In Stock Trades - Save on your trade paperbacks and collections by ordering them from In Stock Trades, with low shipping costs and discounts on all major publishers. Go to instocktrades.com to sign up today! Music: Classic Cars Bright Eyes

September 17, 2009 - Asterios Polyp by David Mazzucchelli seemingly came from out of nowhere and is the iFanboy Book of the Month for September 2009. Join Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards, Paul Montgomery, and Conor Kilpatrick from iFanboy.com as they discuss just what is so great about this book. It turns out, there are many things.