Comic Book Breakdown

Marvel Boy has escaped the clutches of Dr. Midas - but finds himself in the hands of his daughter, the Exterminatrix. Can she be trusted to have his back as Midas unleashes a monster to kill them both - or will Midas get his hands on cosmic power? Join me as I break down Marvel Boy issues 5 and 6 and bring this book to a close.

Author Grant Morrison and artist J.G. Jones have introduced us to Marvel Boy - where do we go from here? First, Marvel Boy must face Hexus, the living corporation! And in the aftermath of that battle, Marvel Boy is hunted down by Dr. Midas and the Exterminatrix. Join me as I continue to break down Marvel Boy issues 3 and 4.

Grant Morrison is an author that I typically don't like - but I stumbled across his six-issue Marvel Boy series in the dollar bins and had to check it out. Join me as I breakdown the introduction of Noh-varr in Marvel Boy issues 1 and 2.

When Efrain and I sat down to discuss his love of Havok and the character's upcoming appearance in Marvel's Hellions, we had no idea what to expect. Then, about a week after the recording, Marvel released a description of the first issue - prompting me to revisit the topic. So enjoy a short bonus episode where Efrain and I talk about Hellions' solicitation and what it might mean for Havok. 

I continue my discussion with fellow comic fan Efrain Hernandez, exploring some theories about Marvel's upcoming Hellions book. We also talk about his favorite character, the X-Men's Havok, and what draws Efrain to him.

Fans are the lifeblood of the comic book industry - but their role in the world of comics is often underplayed or cursed. This episode, I speak with Efrain Hernandez, a fellow comic book fan, to talk about the industry, what comics he loves, and what keeps him buying.

A new era of X-Men titles is upon us, orchestrated by author Jonathan Hickman, and I am ready to break them down. This episode, I continue to discuss the final three titles in the Dawn of X line, New Mutants, X-Force, and Fallen Angels.

A new era of X-Men titles is upon us, orchestrated by author Jonathan Hickman, and I am read to break them down. This episode, host Ben introduces exactly what the Dawn of X is and discusses the first issue of the X-Men, Marauders, and Excalibur.

With memories of Hell looming over him, Bane tasks the Six with a new mission - they're going to destroy Batman. But what they don't know, is that they're either going to succeed, or it will be over their dead bodies. Secret Six 35 and 36 are final issues in this collection.

The Six's trip to Hell couldn't possibly get worse could it? Well, it DOES, when Hell's ruler, Lady Blaze, finally gets involved in Secret Six 33. Then, in issue 34, the Six must race to save Scandal's girlfriend, Liana, because they won't be able to get her out of Hell if they can't. 

A vision of Knockout spurs Scandal to use the Get out of Hell Free card - only to find that one of her teammates has stolen it. Meanwhile, her living girlfriend, Liana, is kidnapped by a fan - and there's no one to save her. Join me for the first 2/3s of the Darkest House in Secret Six issues 31 and 32.

A new super-villainous organization is on the rise in Secret Six 30 and Doom Patrol 19 - and they hire the Six to do their dirty work. Their first job? To remove the population of Oolong Island - including the super-powered and super-weird Doom Patrol. 

Six years ago, Lex Luthor gathered together the Secret Six as unwitting pawns in his battle against his son from an alternate reality. Now, he hires them to defend against a threat they're very familiar with - Vandal Savage. Join host Ben Hobson as he breaks down Action Comics 896 and Secret Six 29 in What Luthor Hath Wrought.

Bane's throat as been cut in the first clash between the two different Secret Sixes and they've still got a war to fight. But Scandal's Six have never taken to fighting their friends - so do they stay in this fight for long? Skartaris' indigenous people aren't taken this invasion lightly either, as their ruler, Machiste, makes his own moves against Bane's forces.

Six by Six! Bane's Secret Six are hired by Spy-Smasher for a new job. Scandal's Secret Six, now featuring an almost feral Catman, are hired to stop them. Caught in the middle is the fantasy land of Skartartis. Join me for some swords n sorcery in the first half of Reptile Brain.

Secret Six issue 23 features the final return of John Ostrander as author as the Six play the Most Dangerous Game. Then, in issue 24, Gail Simone re-imagines the Secret Six in the Wild West as they fight to defend their home. Join me as I break down our last two standalone issues.

Catman has two more kidnappers to get through before he finds his true enemy - and learns the fate of his son. Scandal's half of the Six continue their quest to find him and help him, but a panic attack by Black Alice drags them to a stop. The remaining two members of the Six hire some new recruits too. Join me as I breakdown Secret Six issues 21 and 22. 

The Secret Six encounter a new problem - Catman's fatherhood. When his son is kidnapped, Catman journeys down a dark road to get him back, one that splits the Six apart. Join me as I breakdown Secret Six issues 19 and 20, the first half of Cats in the Cradle. 

The undead rise in DC's Blackest Night event - and they're coming after the Secret Six! Who have, y'know, killed quite a few people. Join host Ben Hobson as he breaks down an epic team-up between series author Gail Simone and guest-writer John Ostrander on Suicide Squad 67 and the Secret Six, issues 17 and 18. 

In issue 15, author John Ostrander returns to write Deadshot as he investigates the cause of his recent...control...issues. With Scandal Savage having been removed from the Six by new leader Bane, the Six need some firepower - and issue 16 introduces her. Join host Ben Hobson as he continues to breakdown the Secret Six.

The Secret Six have broken, shattered by the very job they were hired to do. Half of the team wants to save the captured Amazons and flee, the other half wants to maintain their rep and finish the job. Can the Six survive their worst enemies - each other? Join host Ben Hobson as he breaks down Secret Six issues 13 and 14.

The Secret Six have a new job - defending Devil's Island from super-heroes. But they quickly learn that what they're defending might tear the team apart - if Wonder Woman doesn't do it first. Join host Ben Hobson as he breaks down Secret Six issues 10 and 11 in the first part of Depths.

In Secret Six issue 8, Catman, Bane, and Ragdoll explore a Gotham City that's minus a Batman. We take a look at whether they're there to help or make things worse in the battle for the cowl. Then, in issue 9, it's date night. Deadshot fights off Nazi-wannabes on a double date with Jeannette and Scandal - but can he do it without killing? Join host Ben Hobson as he continues to break down the Secre...

The Secret Six are FINALLY in their own book and they've got a new mission. They've been hired to break out a woman out of jail and transport her across the country - but what she's carrying is the real prize. Struggling with the loss of Knockout, Scandal hires Batman big-timer BANE as their latest member, as well as a mysterious new addition. Join host Ben Hobson as he breaks down Secret Six 1-6.

Before the Secret Six got their own ongoing series, author Gail Simone kept the flame alive by inserting them into her final arc on Birds of Prey. The Six get a new member, a new love interest, and naturally, things go sideways FAST. This arc is not only a lot of fun, but has major, lasting changes on the Six - so join host Ben as he breaks down Birds of Prey 104-109.